JP2009017998A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing the fraudulent action of forcibly opening an opening/closing plate with a fraudulent member or the like and fraudulently making a game ball enter without making an electric drive part fail. <P>SOLUTION: A second special variable winning ball device 48 is configured so as to change from an open attitude to a closed attitude when a transmission member 320 is rotated in a first direction centering on a turning shaft 324 positioned at the turning position of a bearing oblong hole 313 corresponding to the excitation release operation of a plunger 65a based on the release of the excitation of a solenoid 65 and to change from the closed attitude to the open attitude when the turning shaft 324 is moved from the turning position to a regulating position in the state of the closed attitude, the turning shaft 324 is moved from the regulating position of the bearing oblong hole 313 to the turning position according to the excitation operation of the plunger 65a based on the excitation of the solenoid 65 and the transmission member 320 is rotated in a second direction centering on the turning shaft 324 at the turning position. In the state that the turning shaft 324 is positioned at the regulating position, the rotation of the transmission member 320 in the second direction is regulated by the upper straight surface 316a (regulating surface) of a straight groove part 316. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine and a coin gaming machine, and in particular, includes a variable winning device provided with an opening / closing plate at a winning opening of a gaming ball, and the opening / closing plate has an open state in which a gaming ball is easy to win. It is possible to change between a closed state where the game ball does not win or is difficult to win, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game ball is punched into a game area formed on the surface of the gaming machine where the open / close plate is opened. The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a variable winning device that allows a winning game ball to win.

  What is generally known as this type of gaming machine includes, for example, a variable winning device provided with an opening / closing plate at a winning opening of a gaming ball, and the opening / closing plate has an open state in which a gaming ball is easy to win. There is a game ball that can change between a closed state in which a winning ball is not won or difficult to win, and an open / close plate is opened when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  As such a gaming machine, as a variable winning device, an opening / closing blade is provided at a winning opening of a game ball, and a plunger of the solenoid and the opening / closing blade are connected via a transmission member pivotally supported. In some cases, the opening and closing blades are opened and closed in conjunction with the rotation of the transmission member by rotating the transmission member in conjunction with the forward and backward movement (Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2). In such a gaming machine, for example, when the solenoid is in a non-excited state and the opening / closing blade is positioned at the closed position, the plunger is restricted from rotating at the closed position. It was. As a result, for example, illegally entering a piano wire, wire, etc., forcibly opening the opening and closing blades to make it easy for the game ball to win, and preventing illegal acts trying to obtain many winning balls It is.

In addition, as such a gaming machine, there is one in which an opening / closing plate is provided at a winning opening of a game ball, and two transmission members are provided as a transmission member for connecting a solenoid plunger and the opening / closing plate (Patent Document 3). ). In the gaming machine, when the opening / closing plate is located at the closed position, the rotation of the other transmission member is regulated by the one transmission member at the closed position.
JP 2003-340020 A (paragraph numbers 0038 to 0040, FIGS. 5 and 6) JP 2001-314579 A (paragraph numbers 0017 to 0019, FIGS. 5 and 6) Japanese Patent No. 3891534 (paragraph numbers 0013 to 0022, FIG. 3)

  However, in the above-described gaming machines of Patent Documents 1 to 3, when a stress for forcibly opening the opening / closing blade or the opening / closing plate is applied, the force is directly transmitted to the plunger via the transmission member. Therefore, there was a problem that the solenoid was likely to break down.

  Further, when the ascent of the transmission member is regulated by the plunger in the closed position, the linkage between the transmission member and the plunger is released, and the transmission member is supported only by the rotating shaft, so that the transmission member There is a possibility that the linkage between the plunger and the plunger becomes unstable.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to forcibly open the open / close plate with an unauthorized member or the like and to illegally win a game ball without causing the electrical drive unit to fail. It is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent such illegal acts.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A variable winning device (second special variable winning ball device 48, 480) in which an opening / closing plate (opening / closing plates 49, 490) is provided at a game ball winning opening (opening 304 which is the second large winning opening). The opening / closing plate can change (open / close) between an open state (open position) where the game ball is easy to win and a closed state (closed position) where the game ball is not winning or difficult to win, and the predetermined condition is When it is established (when the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 enters one of the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 as the specific area), the opening / closing plate Is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) in the open state,
The variable winning device is:
An electric drive unit (solenoid 65) having a plunger (plunger 65a) for opening and closing the open / close plate;
A transmission member (transmission member 320, 3200) that transmits the driving force to the opening and closing plate in linkage with the plunger;
A support member (base plate 300, support frame members 303, 3030) for supporting the opening / closing plate, the electric drive unit, and the transmission member;
A rotation shaft (rotation) for rotatably supporting the transmission member with respect to the support member between an open posture in which the open / close plate is open and a close posture in which the open / close plate is closed. Shafts 324, 3240),
Between the rotation position (rear end) for rotatably supporting the transmission member and the restriction position (front end) where the rotation of the transmission member is restricted, the rotation shaft is moved in the operation direction of the plunger (front-rear) Bearing portion (bearing long hole 313) that is supported so as to be relatively movable with respect to (direction),
In response to the operation of the plunger (movement from the retracted position to the projecting position) based on the first operation of the electric drive unit, the transmission member is centered on the rotating shaft positioned at the rotating position. Rotating in the direction 1 (the direction in which the tips of the linkage arms 321a, 321b, 321 move downward (for example, counterclockwise in FIG. 44 (a), counterclockwise in FIG. 52 (a)) from the open position. In the closed posture, the pivot shaft moves from the pivot position to the restriction position in the closed posture (FIGS. 46B, 45A, 54B, and 53). (A)),
In response to the operation of the plunger (movement from the protruding position to the retracted position) based on the second operation of the electric drive unit, the rotation shaft moves from the restriction position to the rotation position, and the rotation Centering on the rotational axis of the position, the transmission member moves in the second direction (the linkage arms 321a, 321b, 321) with the tip moving upward (for example, clockwise in FIG. 44 (a), FIG. ) (Middle clockwise) and configured to change from the closed position to the open position (FIG. 45 (b), FIG. 46 (a), FIG. 53 (b), FIG. 54 (a)).
The support member includes a rotation restricting portion (straight groove portion) that contacts the transmission member and restricts the rotation of the transmission member in the second direction in a state where the rotation shaft is located at the restriction position. 316, an upper straight surface 316a) are provided (FIGS. 40, 45, 48, and 53).

  According to such a configuration, the first operation and the second operation of the plunger are converted into the rotational force of the transmission member, the rotational force of the transmission member is converted into the rotational force of the opening and closing plate, and the opening and closing plate is opened. It is rotated between the state and the closed state. The transmission member moves in the second position by the movement of the rotation shaft according to the second movement of the plunger and is positioned at the rotation position. By being in the open posture, the open / close plate is opened. Further, in accordance with the first operation of the plunger, after rotating from the open position to the closed position in the first direction, the rotation shaft moves and is positioned at the restriction position, so that the second direction is reached. Since the rotation of the opening / closing plate is restricted by the rotation restricting portion and the opening / closing plate cannot be forcibly rotated to be opened, the opening / closing plate is illegally opened by an unauthorized member such as a wire. It is possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as winning a prize as much as possible. Further, when the opening / closing plate is in the closed state, the rotation of the transmission member in the second direction is formed on the structurally strong support member that supports the opening / closing plate, the electric drive unit, and the transmission member. It is restricted by the rotation restriction part. As a result, the load applied to the opening / closing plate is not directly transmitted to the plunger via the transmission member, which protects the electric drive unit and thus prevents failure.

  (2) The support member is formed in a cylindrical shape and accommodates the transmission member and the plunger therein (FIGS. 40, 41, 48, and 49).

  According to such a configuration, since the transmission member is covered with the cylindrical support member, it is possible to prevent an illegal act such that the transmission member is forcibly rotated by an unauthorized member such as a wire.

(3) The transmission member has a guide shaft (guide pins 326 and 3260),
The support member has a guide groove (guide groove 314) into which the guide shaft is inserted,
The guide groove serves as the rotation restricting portion that restricts rotation of the transmission member in the first direction when the rotation shaft is located at the restriction position by contact with the guide shaft. (A straight straight surface 316a) (FIGS. 40, 45, 48, and 53).

  According to such a configuration, the guide groove of the support member restricts the rotation of the transmission member in the first direction in a state where the rotation shaft is located at the restriction position by contact with the guide shaft. It has a restricting surface as a rotation restricting portion. As described above, since the guide groove may be configured to have a restriction surface as a rotation restricting portion in the support member, the restriction surface can be formed when the guide groove is formed. Can be made easier.

(4) The transmission member (transmission member 320, 3200) has a guide shaft (guide pins 326, 3260),
The support member has a guide groove (guide groove 314) into which the guide shaft is inserted,
The guide groove slides in contact with the guide shaft in a state in which the pivot shaft (324, 3240) is positioned at the pivot position, and moves the transmission member in the first direction (tips of the linkage arms 321a, 321b). Has an arcuate curved surface (upper arc surface 315a) that rotates in the direction in which it moves downward (for example, counterclockwise in FIG. 44 (a), counterclockwise in FIG. 52 (a)) (FIG. 40, FIG. 46, 48, 54).

  According to such a configuration, the guide groove of the support member has an arcuate shape that rotates the transmission member in the first direction by sliding the guide shaft in a state where the rotation shaft is located at the rotation position. It has a curved surface. As described above, the guide member may be configured to have an arcuate curved surface that rotates the transmission member in the first direction in the support member. Therefore, when the guide groove is formed, the arcuate curve is formed. Since the surface can also be formed, it is possible to easily form an arcuate curved surface that rotates the transmission member in the first direction.

(5) The transmission member includes an opening / closing plate linkage arm (linking arms 321a, 321b) linked to the opening / closing plate, and a plunger linkage shaft (connection arm 322) installed on the opening / closing plate linkage arm. ,
The plunger (plunger 65a) is linked to the plunger linkage shaft via a pair of linkage portions (a front locking piece 332a and a rear locking piece 332b) formed at equal intervals on both sides of the plunger. (FIG. 42).

  According to such a configuration, since the plunger is linked to the connecting arm via the pair of linkage portions formed at equal intervals at both sides centered on the plunger, the plunger smoothly operates the transmission member. Can be made.

(6) An open / close blade (open / close blade 301a, which is open when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and can be changed between an open state where the game ball can win and a closed state where the game ball cannot win. 301b) is an open / close blade winning device (ordinary variable winning ball device 58) provided at a game ball winning opening;
Opening that allows easy entry of game balls from a closed state in which game balls are difficult to enter or do not enter based on the result of lottery based on winning of game balls or winning of game balls A special winning device (first special variable winning ball device 66) for performing a starting operation to become a state;
The open / close plate of the variable prize-winning device is controlled to be open based on the fact that a game ball has won a special area (the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91) provided in the special prize-winning device. And a game control means (game control microcomputer 99) for controlling the progress of the game,
An open / close blade winning detection means (start port switch 60) for detecting a game ball won in the open / close blade winning device and outputting a detection signal;
Blade opening / closing determination means (S1560 in the game control microcomputer 99) for determining the opening / closing state of the opening / closing blade in the opening / closing blade winning device;
When it is determined by the blade open / close determining means that the open / close blade in the open / close blade winning device is in the closed state (N in S1560), the winning of the game ball is detected by the open / close blade winning detection means. On the basis (N in S1563), an opening / closing blade winning abnormality notification means (S1564 in the game control microcomputer 99) for performing abnormality notification is further provided.

  When the opening / closing blade winning device is determined by the blade opening / closing determination means, and the opening / closing blade winning device is determined to be closed by the blade opening / closing determination device, the winning of the game ball is detected by the opening / closing blade winning detection device. Based on this, abnormality notification is executed by the opening / closing blade winning abnormality notification means. Accordingly, it is possible to notify that a prize abnormality has occurred due to an illegal act on the open / close blade winning device, and as a result, it is possible to reliably prevent an illegal act on the open / close blade winning device.

(7) It is possible to change between an open state in which game balls are easy to win and a closed state in which game balls do not win or are hard to win, and the open / close blades (301a, 301b) is an open / close blade winning device (ordinary variable winning ball device 58) provided at a game ball winning opening;
Opening that allows easy entry of game balls from a closed state in which game balls are difficult to enter or do not enter based on the result of lottery based on winning of game balls or winning of game balls A special winning device (first special variable winning ball device 66) for performing a starting operation to become a state;
The open / close plate of the variable prize-winning device is controlled to be open based on the fact that a game ball has won a special area (the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91) provided in the special prize-winning device. And a game control means (game control microcomputer 99) for controlling the progress of the game,
Opening / closing plate winning detection means (second count switch 52) for detecting a game ball won in the variable winning device and outputting a detection signal;
Open / close plate winning open / close determining means (S1565 in the game control microcomputer 99) for determining the open / close state of the open / close plate in the variable winning device;
When the open / close plate winning open / close determining means determines that the open / close plate in the variable winning device is in a closed state (N in S1565), the open / close plate winning detection means has detected a winning of a game ball. (N in S1568), and further provided with an opening / closing plate winning abnormality notifying means (S1569 in the game control microcomputer 99) for executing the abnormality notification.

  When the open / close plate winning open / close determining means determines the open / close state of the open / close plate in the variable winning device, and when the open / close plate winning open / close determining means determines that the variable winning device is closed, the open / close plate winning detection means Based on the detection of the winning of the game ball, the abnormality notification is executed by the opening / closing plate winning abnormality notification means. Accordingly, it is possible to notify that a prize abnormality has occurred due to an illegal act on the variable prize device, and as a result, an illegal act on the variable prize device can be surely prevented.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine, and an opening / closing plate is provided at a winning opening of a gaming ball. Any game machine that can change between an open state in which the game ball is easy to win and a closed state in which the game ball is not winning or difficult to win, is possible. It may be a machine.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. In the following description, the horizontal direction in FIG. 1 is the horizontal direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the vertical direction in FIG. 1 is the vertical direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the front side in FIG. The back side of FIG. 1 will be described as the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is broadly divided into an outer frame 2 that is formed into a frame in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a main configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that is pivotally supported on one side of the outer frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. It consists of a front frame 3. A front door frame 4 is provided on the front upper portion of the front frame 3 so as to be openable and closable, and an upper plate opening and closing frame 11 is provided on the lower front portion of the front frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. In addition to the front door frame 4 and the upper plate opening / closing frame 11, the front frame 3 is provided with a game board 40, a lower plate 27, an operation handle 30, and the like. On the side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a card unit device 128 (FIG. 5) for lending a game ball to a player (lending a ball) may be attached.

  The front door frame 4 is provided with a circular see-through window 5 as a game opening through which the game area 41 of the game board 40 can be seen substantially. On the front side of the front door frame 4, an upper decorative unit 22 as a decorative member is provided at the upper portion along the outer periphery of the circular see-through window 5. A left decorative unit 23 as a covering member is provided on the left side of the front door frame 4. A right decoration unit 24 as a covering member is provided on the right side of the front door frame 4. A lower decoration unit 25 as a front component is provided at the lower part of the front door frame 4. Inside the upper decoration unit 22, game effect LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) 13, 14a and 14c and game effect lamps 14b and 14d as light emitting members are provided so as to face the front side of the front door frame 4. Yes. Inside the left decorative unit 23, game effect lamps 16a and 16b as light emitting members are provided so as to face the front side of the front door frame 4. In the right decoration unit 24, game effect lamps 17a and 17b as light emitting members are provided so as to face the front side of the front door frame 4. The game effect LEDs 13, 14 a, 14 c and the game effect lamps 14 b, 14 d, 16 a, 16 b, 17 a, 17 b are lit or blinked according to the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  On the upper plate opening / closing frame 11 provided in the lower front portion of the front door frame 4, an upper plate 19 configured by, for example, fixing a plate member in which a plurality of synthetic resin members are combined is formed. A prize ball outlet 20 is formed on the upstream side of the upper plate 19. A ball removal operation unit 21 is provided on the downstream side of the upper plate 19. In addition, a ball lending operation unit operated when borrowing a game ball via a card unit device 128 installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided on the upper edge and the outer edge of the upper plate 19, and a card unit. A return operation unit that is operated when an instruction to return a card inserted into the device 128 is given, a balance display unit that displays a balance of the card inserted into the card unit device 128, and the like may be provided. The ball lending operation unit, the return operation unit, and the balance display unit may be mounted on the balance display board 104 (FIG. 5). A game ball paid out from the prize ball payout opening 20 is stored in the upper plate 19. The game balls stored in the upper plate 19 are supplied to the launch position into the game area 41. When the ball removal operation unit 21 is pressed, the game balls stored in the upper plate 19 are guided to the lower plate 27 through a predetermined ball removal passage or a ball removal hole. A cylinder lock 26 faces the right side of the upper plate 19.

  Excess spheres overflowing from the upper plate 19 are stored in the lower plate 27 provided at the lower portion of the front frame 3. A ball removal operation lever 28 is slidably attached below the lower plate 27. An operation handle 30 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 27. The operation handle 30 adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The operation handle 30 is provided with a single firing switch for stopping the driving of the firing motor included in the ball striking device 130 (FIG. 5) and a touch ring (touch sensor).

  Speakers 12a and 12b that generate sound effects (including sound) according to the progress of the game are provided on the left and right sides of the upper decorative unit 22 in the front door frame 4. On the right side of the upper part of the left decorative unit 23, a prize ball LED 10 is provided so as to be visible from the front surface of the front door frame 4. On the left side of the upper part of the right decoration unit 24, a ball-out LED 9 is provided so as to be visible from the front surface of the front door frame 4. The prize ball LED 10 and the ball break LED 9 are game-related information light emitting members that emit light in order to notify information related to the game separately from the game effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The prize ball LED 10 notifies that a predetermined number of prize balls have been paid out based on the occurrence of the prize ball. A shortage of LEDs 9 informs that there are not enough prize balls to be paid out.

  The game board 40 is formed of a substantially square plywood, and is housed and fixed in a game board housing frame portion integrally formed on the back surface side of the front frame 3. On the surface of the game board 40, guide rails 42a and 42b each having a stainless steel plate formed in an arc shape are attached. Then, the game ball launched from the hit ball launching device 130 is driven so as to be guided into the circular game area 41 formed by the guide rails 42a and 42b.

  In the game area 41, a first special variable winning ball device 66, a second special variable winning ball device 48, an ordinary variable winning ball device 58, a starting winning device 58b, a normal symbol display device 63, and the like are provided. In addition, the game area 41 is provided with various winning openings or passing areas for winning or passing game balls, windmills for changing the flow direction and speed of the game balls, and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, at the lowermost part of the game area 41, an out port 69 is provided through which game balls that do not win any winning area are taken.

  A passing gate 61 incorporating a gate switch 62 is provided on the left side of the first special variable winning ball device 66. A normal symbol start memory LED 64 is provided on the left side of the second special variable winning ball device 48. For example, the normal symbol start memory LED 64 is configured to include four LEDs, and displays the reserved memory number (normal symbol reserved memory number) as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 61.

  Below the first special variable winning ball device 66, an ordinary variable winning ball device 58 and a start winning device 58b are provided. The normal variable winning ball device 58 is an electric tulip type variable winning ball device having a pair of opening and closing blades 301a and 301b that are opened and closed by a solenoid 59 for a normal electric accessory, and forms a starting port 58a as a starting region. ing. The normal variable winning ball device 58 includes a start port switch 60 that detects a game ball that has entered the start port 58a. In the normal variable winning ball device 58, when the opening / closing blades 301a, 301b are in the vertical position, the starting port 58a is closed, and the opening / closing blades 301a, 301b are moved to the tilted position by the solenoid 59 for the ordinary electric accessory. The starting port 58a is opened. The start port 58a has a structure capable of receiving a game ball even when it is in the closed position. The starting port 58a may have a structure that does not accept a game ball in the closed state.

  The start winning device 58b is constituted by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member, and has a structure in which a game ball can be received while being always kept in a constant open state. The game ball that has entered the start winning device 58 b is detected by the start port switch 56.

  A normal symbol display device 63 is provided on the right side of the second special variable winning ball device 48. The normal symbol display device 63 includes, for example, two LEDs. The normal symbol display device 63 controls lighting, blinking, color development, and the like in a normal game in which the execution condition is that a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 61 is detected by the gate switch 62. As a specific example, the normal symbol display device 63 displays normal symbols in a variable manner (also referred to as variable display or update display) by alternately lighting “O” and “X” in two places at the top and bottom in a normal symbol game. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, one of “O” and “X” is turned on at the upper and lower two locations to derive a display result. At this time, if “x” is lit, “losing” is derived as a normal symbol variation display result in the normal game. On the other hand, when “◯” is lit, “winning” is derived as a result of normal symbol variation display in the normal game. When the normal symbol variation display result in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 63 is “winning”, the start opening 58 a is opened by the driving force of the solenoid 59 for the normal electric accessory in the normal variable winning ball device 58. Then, when the predetermined time has elapsed, it is returned to the closed position.

  The first special variable winning ball device 66 includes a special symbol display device 44 a and a special symbol start memory LED 46. The special symbol display device 44a is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs, and displays special symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified, in a special game as a variable display game. Fluctuation display (also referred to as variable display or update display) is performed. As an example, the special symbol display device 44a variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numerals indicating "00" to "99", symbols indicating "-", and the like. In the special figure game, for example, after the execution condition for variably displaying the special symbol is established by winning a game ball in one of the start areas such as the start opening 58a and the start winning device 58b, for example, the previous special figure is displayed. The special symbol display device 44a starts the variable symbol variation display based on the fact that the start condition for variably displaying the special symbol, such as the end of the game or the big hit gaming state, is satisfied. In this embodiment, the special symbol display device 44a includes “left” and “right” special symbol variation display sections, and in each special symbol variation display section, numbers indicating “0” to “9” and “−” are displayed. A special symbol made up of symbols and the like is displayed. A plurality of types of special symbols that are variably displayed in each special symbol variation display section are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. For example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numerical values indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Has been.

  The special symbol start memory LED 46 displays a reserved memory number (a special figure hold memory number) as the number of effective winning balls won in either the start opening 58a or the start winning device 58b. For example, the special symbol start memory LED 46 is configured to include four LEDs.

  FIGS. 2A and 4 are enlarged perspective views of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66. FIG. On the left side of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, there are provided an opening / closing piece (opening / closing member) 81 and an opening 82 serving as a big prize opening (first big prize opening). The open / close piece 81 is pivotally supported so as to change the opening 82 between the open state which is the first state and the closed state which is the second state, and is opened and closed via a predetermined link mechanism or the like. It is connected to a single solenoid 105. The opening 82 allows the inside and the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 to communicate with each other, and allows the game ball to enter the first variable winning ball device 66 when the opening / closing piece 81 is in an open state. it can.

  A game ball that has entered the first variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 is detected by the first count switch 106. The game ball that has passed through the first count switch 106 is guided by the approach ball guide passage 110. A sorting member 83 is provided on the downstream side of the approach ball guiding passage 110. The distribution member 83 is connected to the distribution solenoid 108 via a predetermined link mechanism or the like, and distributes the path of the game ball guided by the approach ball guide path 110.

  For example, when the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped, the distribution member 83 moves to the front side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the game balls guided by the approach ball guiding passage 110 are distributed to the first region 85 through the first guiding passage 124. On the other hand, when the sorting solenoid 108 is driven, the sorting member 83 moves to the back side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the game ball guided by the approaching ball guide passage 110 is distributed to the second region 88 through the second guide passage 117. A game ball passing through the second guide passage 117 is detected by the approach ball detector 109. As described above, the distribution member 83 changes between the first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the first area 85 and the second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the second area 88.

  The first region 85 is provided with a member that changes the rolling direction of the game ball on the rolling plate on which the game ball rolls. The game ball that has rolled on the rolling plate to the near side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 falls from above the rolling plate, and any one of the first specific advance entrance 89 and the first normal winning opening 94a, 94b. Enter the crab. For example, the game balls distributed to the first area 85 enter the first specific entrance 89 as the specific area with a probability of 1/10.

  2B and 2C are enlarged views of the first region 85 in the vicinity of the first specific entrance 89 and the first normal winning openings 94a and 94b. As shown in FIGS. 2 (B) and 2 (C), a storage plate 118b for storing game balls is provided above the first specific advance entrance 89 so as to be able to advance and retreat. The storage plate 118b is connected to the storage solenoid 118 via a predetermined link mechanism such as a storage drive member 118a.

  For example, when the storage solenoid 118 is driven, as shown in FIG. 2B, the storage plate 118b moves (advances) to the near side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to enter the storage state. At this time, the game ball dropped from the rolling plate to the first specific entrance 89 is stored by the storage plate 118b. On the other hand, when the drive of the storage solenoid 118 is stopped, as shown in FIG. 2C, the storage plate 118b moves (withdraws) to the back side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the storage release state is established. Become. At this time, the game ball that has fallen from the rolling plate to the first specific entrance 89 enters the first specific entrance 89. In this way, the storage plate 118b changes between a storage state and a storage release state.

  The game ball that has entered the first specific entrance 89 is detected by the first specific ball detector 121a. The game ball that has passed through the first specific ball detector 121 a is guided to the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 through the discharge guiding area 123. The game balls that have entered the first normal winning holes 94a and 94b are not detected by the first specific ball detector 121a, but are guided to the outside of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 through the discharge guiding area 123.

  In the second region 88, a rotating body 79 serving as a movable member is provided. In this embodiment, the rotating body 79 is formed so that a rotating operation is possible as a predetermined operation mode. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view showing the second region 88. The game ball guided to the second region 88 through the second guide passage 117 can roll so as to make a circular motion around the rotating body 79 as indicated by arrows A11 and A12 shown in FIG. The rotating body 79 is formed with a movable entrance 79a through which a game ball can enter. The rotating body 79 can rotate (rotate) from a predetermined initial position by the driving force of the motor 127 (FIG. 5). For example, the rotation operation can be performed in either the forward direction or the reverse direction with the position where the center of the movable entrance 79a is located on the reference line L1 shown in FIG. 3 as the initial position. Further, during the rotation operation, the rotation direction of the rotating body 79 can be switched between the forward direction and the reverse direction. Even if the rotation of the motor 127 is stopped, the rotating body 79 cannot return to an initial position from an arbitrary rotation position after the rotation. On the rolling plate formed around the rotator 79, for example, a rib or a groove may be formed so that the game ball can easily enter the movable advance entrance 79a at the position indicated by the arrow A15.

  Further, the rotating body 79 may be provided with a detector or the like that can specify the amount of rotation of the rotating body 79, for example, the rotational position of the movable advance entrance 79a. For example, it is sufficient that the amount of rotation of the rotating body 79 can be specified by attaching a rotary encoder to the rotating shaft of the rotating body 79. Alternatively, the rotation of the rotating body 79 is performed by executing predetermined arithmetic processing based on the rotation speed of the motor 127 (for example, rpm [rounds per minute], etc.), the time during which the motor 127 is driven in the forward direction and the reverse direction, and the like. The amount may be specified. Alternatively, a rotation amount of the rotator 79 may be specified by attaching a variable resistor whose resistance value changes according to the rotation position of the rotator 79 to the rotation shaft of the rotator 79.

  The game ball that has entered the movable advance entrance 79a is retained in the movable advance entrance 79a, for example, after rolling on the bottom plate provided at the lower portion of the rotator 79 with the rotation of the rotator 79, It is distributed to one of the 2 specific entrance 91 and the second normal winning opening 94c. For example, a game ball guided to the second area 88 is distributed to the second specific entrance 91 as the specific area with a probability of 1/2. Here, since the game ball easily enters the movable advance entrance 79a at the position indicated by the arrow A15, when the rotating body 79 is rotated in the forward direction, The game ball enters the second specific entrance 91 with a higher probability than that. For example, the game ball guided to the second area 88 enters the second specific entrance 91 with a probability of 3/4 when the rotating body 79 is rotating in the forward direction, while the rotating body 79 is When it is rotating in the reverse direction, it enters the second specific entrance 91 with a probability of 1/4.

  The game ball that has entered the second specific entrance 91 is detected by the second specific ball detector 121b. The game ball that has passed through the second specific ball detector 121 b is guided to the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 through the discharge guiding area 123. The game ball that has entered the second normal winning opening 94c is guided to the outside of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 through the discharge guiding area 123 without being detected by the second specific ball detector 121b. As shown in FIG. 4, all the game balls guided by the discharge guiding area 123 are detected by the discharge ball detector 122 and then discharged to the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66.

  In the first special variable winning ball device 66, an effect display device 44b is provided on the upper right side of the second guide passage 117. The effect display device 44b may be any device that performs screen display by a dot matrix method using a large number of pixels (pixels) such as a liquid crystal display (LCD). In the effect display device 44b, a display area 80 for displaying an effect image is formed. In the display area 80, in response to the special symbol variation display in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a, for example, a decorative symbol variation display unit divided into two types can display a plurality of types of ornamental symbols each identifiable. Variable display (also referred to as variable display or update display). The variation display of the decorative symbols is also included in the variation display game performed based on the start condition being satisfied.

  For example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol variation display units are arranged in the display area 80, and each decorative symbol variation display unit corresponds to the special symbol display device 44a executing the special symbol game. The decorative design is displayed in a variable manner. That is, when the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display device 44a is started, the decorative symbol variation display (for example, switching display or scroll display) is displayed on each of the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variation display portions in the display area 80. ), And thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variation display portions in the display area 80 are displayed. As a result, the confirmed decorative pattern that is the result of the decorative display of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed (derived display). In addition, each of the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variation display portions may be movable within the display area 80 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner.

  In each of the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variation display portions in the display area 80, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese numerals “1” to “8”, English letters “A”) ”To“ H ”, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters, symbols, and character images, etc. The character image is, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, or a character Or any other effect image indicating any other figure) is displayed as a decorative pattern so as to be variable. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” only need to be assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”.

  When decorative symbol variation display is started in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b, each of the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variation display units switches, for example, from a small symbol number to a large symbol. When the scroll display is performed and the decorative symbol having the maximum symbol number “8” is displayed, the decorative symbol having the minimum symbol number “1” is then displayed. Alternatively, when a display symbol with the smallest symbol number “1” is displayed by performing switching display or scrolling display from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number, next, the symbol number with the largest symbol number “8” is displayed. A certain decorative pattern may be displayed. During the decorative display variation display, for example, there is a big hit announcement effect image for notifying that the variation display result will be “big hit”, a small hit announcement effect image for notifying that the change display result will be “small hit”, etc. It may be displayed in the display area 80.

  In addition, the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b is provided with a special symbol start memory display area for displaying the number of special figure holding memories as the number of effective winning balls won in the start openings 58a and 58c and the start winning device 58b. May be. As a specific example, when 1 is added to the special figure reservation storage number, one of the display parts that are normally blue (for example, the leftmost display part among the display parts that are blue) is displayed in red. Change. On the other hand, when 1 is subtracted from the special figure reserved storage number, one of the display parts displayed in red (for example, the display part at the right end of the display part in red) is returned to blue display. . Alternatively, in the special symbol start memory display area, a number indicating the special figure reserved memory number may be displayed so that the player or the like can recognize the special figure reserved memory number.

  A restriction flange portion 75 for preventing the game ball from entering the installation position of the effect display device 44b is extended in a portion extending from the upper end to the right end of the first special variable winning ball device 66. A guide passage 76 is formed between the restriction flange portion 75 and the guide rail 42 a that defines the right end from the upper right end of the game area 41. In the upper right portion of the game area 41, for example, a buffer member 70 made of rubber or the like is provided.

  Below the normal variable winning ball device 58, a second special variable winning ball device 48 is provided. The second special variable winning ball apparatus 48 has an opening / closing plate 49 that is driven to open and close by a second large prize opening door solenoid 65, and the opening / closing plate 49 serves as an opening that becomes a big winning opening (second big winning opening). The part (more specifically, the opening 304 shown in FIG. 39) is changed between an open state (open position) that is the first state and a closed state (open position) that is the second state. A game ball that has entered the inside of the second special variable winning ball device 48 from the opened opening is detected by the second count switch 52. The second special variable winning ball device 48 is provided with a third specific ball detector 51 which is a detector for establishing a big hit continuation right with the detection of the game ball (V winning detection). ing. A V shutter is provided above the third specific ball detector 51 to prevent the game ball from passing through the third specific ball detector 51 until the opening / closing plate 49 is next opened once the V prize is detected. ing. The V shutter is connected to the second V shutter solenoid 50 via a predetermined link mechanism or the like. It should be noted that the second special variable winning ball device 48 is opened by the opening / closing plate 49 without providing the third specific ball detector 51, the V shutter, or the like inside the second special variable winning ball device 48. In this case, the right to continue the big hit may be established regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered the opening.

  The second special variable winning ball device 48 is configured so that the game ball does not win the second big winning opening in the closed state that is the second state. If the second special variable winning ball device 48 is in the closed state, which is the second state, and the ball is less likely to win than the open state, which is the first state, the game ball is closed in the closed state. You may make it win.

  On the lower left side of the first special variable winning ball device 66, there is provided a normal winning port 53a having a winning ball detector 55a. Further, on the right side of the normal variable winning ball device 58 and the second special variable winning ball device 48, there is provided a normal winning port 53b incorporating a winning ball detector 55b. Based on the detection signals from the winning ball detectors 55a and 55b, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.

  When “winning” is derived as a display result of the normal symbol variation display in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 63, the starting opening 58a in the normal variable winning ball device 58 is changed from the closed position to the open position. After that, when a predetermined time elapses, it returns to the closed position.

  In the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the special symbol variation display, the fixed special symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, “small hit” is obtained as a predetermined display result, and “lost” is obtained when the special symbol (losing symbol) other than the big winning symbol and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When the variation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. Further, when the variation display result in the special figure game is “small hit”, the game state is controlled to a small hit game state different from the big hit game state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as a specific example, special symbols indicating “33” and “77” are jackpot symbols, and “11”, “55”, “32”, and “76” are indicated. The special symbol is a small hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating “-” is a lost symbol.

  When the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a is the jackpot symbol “33” or “77”, for example, “left” is displayed as the decorative symbol variation display result in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. ”And“ Right ”, the fixed decorative symbols constituting the predetermined jackpot combination are stopped and displayed. Such a big-decision combination definite decorative symbol is included in the specific display result corresponding to being controlled to the big hit gaming state. In the case of being controlled to the big hit gaming state, an effect image for the occurrence of the big hit is displayed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. Thereafter, in the big hit gaming state, the effect image for the big hit is displayed. When the big hit gaming state ends, an effect image for the end of the big hit is displayed.

  When the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a is any one of the small hit symbols “11”, “55”, “32”, “76”, the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b As a decorative display variation display result, for example, a fixed decorative design constituting a predetermined small hit combination is stopped and displayed on each of the “left” and “right” variation display sections. Such a small decorative combination of definite decorations is included in a predetermined display result corresponding to being controlled to the small hit gaming state. When controlled to the small hit game state, an effect image for occurrence of a small hit is displayed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. At this time, different effect images may be displayed according to the small hit types. Further, when a game ball is detected by the approaching ball detector 109 in the small hit game state, an effect image for notifying that the game ball has been guided to the second area 88 may be displayed.

  Alternatively, when the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a is one of the small hit symbols, the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b does not display the decorative symbols in the first special pattern. In the variable winning ball device 66, an effect image for notifying that the start operation for opening the opening 82 is performed by the opening / closing piece 81, an effect image for notifying the number of times the opening 82 is opened by the start operation, etc. May be displayed. Even at this time, the variation display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a is executed.

  After the confirmed special symbol in the special game becomes a small hit symbol, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is rotated to open the opening 82 from the closed state to the open state in a predetermined starting manner. To a closed state after a predetermined time (for example, 0.4 seconds) has elapsed. The opening / closing operation of the opening 82 performed in such a small hit gaming state is referred to as a starting operation. For example, in the small hit game state, a starting operation for opening and closing the opening 82 twice (a plurality of times) is performed, and the first special variable winning ball device 66 is changed to an open state as a first state advantageous to the player. . In the small hit gaming state, the start operation for opening and closing the opening 82 may be performed instead of the start operation for opening and closing the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 twice (multiple times). . As described above, the starting operation is performed based on the fact that the game balls that have entered the starting area such as the starting opening 58a and the starting winning device 58b are detected by the starting opening switches 56 and 60, and the special symbol display device 44a provides a special game or effect. In response to the fact that the decorative symbol variation display result in the display area 80 of the display device 44b is “small hit”, the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is disadvantageous for the player in a predetermined starting manner. From the closed state, which is the second state, to the open state, which is the first state advantageous to the player, the state is changed again to the closed state, which is the second state.

  A game ball that has entered the inside of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 through the opening 82 that has been opened by the start operation enters either the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 as a specific area. If you do, you will be in a big hit gaming state. Here, when a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is distributed to the first area 85 by the distribution member 83, it enters the first specific entrance 89 with a probability of 1/10. Then, it is detected by the first specific sphere detector 121a. On the other hand, when a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is distributed to the second area 88 by the distribution member 83, the second specific entrance 91 is at a probability of 1/2. Is detected by the second specific sphere detector 121b. In this regard, the second area 88 is more advantageous to the player than the first area 85 because it has a higher probability of being in the big hit gaming state after being in the small hit gaming state. The distribution state of the distribution member 83 is more in the second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the second area 88 than in the first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the first area 85. However, this is an advantageous state for the player.

  In the big hit gaming state, the first special variable winning ball device 66 and the second special variable winning ball device 48 are set to the open state, which is the first state, in a specific mode that is more advantageous to the player than the starting mode. In this embodiment, in the big hit game state, it is possible to execute a game of an operation unit predetermined as a round game. For example, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 changes the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening from the closed state to the open state, thereby changing the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 to the first. The opening 82 is closed from the open state when a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds or 5 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number of (for example, 5) winning balls are generated. The operation unit until the state is changed may be determined as one round game. Further, the opening / closing plate 49 of the second special variable winning ball device 48 changes the opening serving as the second big winning opening in the second special variable winning ball device 48 from the closed state to the open state, thereby providing the second special variable winning ball device 48. After the variable winning ball device 48 is in the first state, the opening is opened in response to the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) or the occurrence of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls. The operation unit from the change to the closed state may be determined as one round game. In the big hit game state, a plurality of round games can be executed, and one of the two operation units may be defined as one round game according to the number of executions of the round game. Both of the above two operation units may be performed as one round game.

  In this embodiment, the maximum continuation number (upper limit number) at which a round game can be continued is set to “10 rounds” in the big hit game state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result in the special figure game is “big hit”. In each round game other than the final round game that has reached the maximum number of continuations, a game ball is detected by the first specific ball detector 121a or the second specific ball detector 121b, or a third specific ball detector 51 The fact that the game ball is detected by may be a condition for enabling the next round game to be executed. For example, in the case of a round game, when the first big winning opening (opening 82) in the first special variable winning ball device 66 is opened, the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is released. To move to the next round game by entering either the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 and being detected by the first specific ball detector 121a or the second specific ball detector 121b. As long as the right to continue is established, the round game can be continued continuously. In addition, when the opening that becomes the second big prize opening in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48 is opened by the opening / closing plate 49 in the round game, the inside of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48 is entered. As long as the game ball is detected by the third specific ball detector 51, a continuation right for shifting to the next round game is established and the round game may be continuously repeated. In a round game in which the opening of the second special variable winning ball device 48 is opened by the opening / closing plate 49, regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered the second special variable winning ball device 48, A continuation right for shifting to the next round game may be established so that the round game can be continued repeatedly.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes, for example, a main board 120, an effect control board 90, an audio frame lamp board 92, a lamp driver board 93, a power supply board 97, a payout control board 98, and a balance display board 104 as shown in FIG. Various control boards are mounted. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a peripheral power supply relay board 47, a peripheral command relay board 57, a relay board such as a design relay board 84 and a switch relay board 95, a special design board 850, a normal design board 86, and a normal design storage board. A board other than the control board such as 87 is also mounted.

  Signals from the detectors 51, 55 a, 55 b, 109, 121 a, 121 b, 122 and the switches 52, 62, 106 are provided on the game board 40 via the switch relay board 95. Is done. The main board 120 also receives signals from the start port switches 56 and 60. A random number generation circuit 60 a is connected to the main board 120, and when the detection signals from the start port switches 56, 60 are turned on, the count value at that time is input to the main board 120.

  From the main board 120, drive control signals for driving and controlling the respective solenoids 50, 59, 65, 105, 108, 118 and the motor 127 provided in the game board 40 are outputted, and are sent to the respective parts by the switch relay board 95. Relayed. In addition, the main board 120 outputs information signals such as an electric decoration signal and a sound effect signal corresponding to the gaming state, and is transmitted to the voice frame lamp board 92 via the peripheral command relay board 57 and the effect control board 90. The Furthermore, an effect control command for controlling the display state of the effect display device 44 b is output from the main board 120 and transmitted to the effect control board 90 via the peripheral command relay board 57. In addition, a display control signal for controlling the display state of the special symbol display device 44a and the like is output from the main substrate 120, and the special symbol substrate 850, the normal symbol substrate 86, and the normal symbol memory are stored via the symbol relay substrate 84. It is transmitted to the substrate 87 and the like. A board external terminal board 96 is connected to the main board 120 to transmit various game information.

  Various decorative LEDs and lamps 32 are connected to the main board 120 via the peripheral command relay board 57, the effect control board 90, the voice frame lamp board 92, and the lamp driver board 93. The game effect LEDs 13, 14a, 14c and game effect lamps 14b, 14c, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b are mounted on a printed circuit board, respectively, and together with the speakers 12a, 12b, the peripheral command relay board 57 and the effect control board 90, It is connected to the main board 120 via the voice frame lamp board 92. The peripheral command relay board 57 relays an information signal output from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90.

  The main board 120 is supplied with electric power from the power board 97 and drives various game effect LEDs / lamps 13, 14a to 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b, various decoration LEDs / lamps 32, speakers 12a, 12b, and the like. The power to be supplied is supplied to the voice frame lamp board 92 via the peripheral power supply relay board 47. The power supply board 97 receives AC 24V AC power supply serving as a primary power supply via a power supply cord, and supplies power as a secondary power supply to the main board 120 and the payout control board 98. The power supply board 97 is also equipped with a clear switch 97a for clearing all operations in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The peripheral power supply relay board 47 relays the power from the main board 120 to the voice frame lamp board 92. Further, a prize ball number signal is output from the main board 120 based on detection signals from the detectors 51, 55 a, 55 b and the switches 52, 56, 60, 106 and transmitted to the payout control board 98. .

  A game control microcomputer 99 that controls the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 120. The game control microcomputer 99 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 100 for storing a game control program and the like, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 111 used as a work memory, and a program A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 112 that controls the progress of the game and an I / O 114 that transmits a command serving as a control signal to the effect control board 90 and the like. In the game control microcomputer 99, the CPU 112 executes a program read from the ROM 100 and uses the RAM 111 as a work area, thereby executing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the main board 120, various random values are used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of random numbers used on the main board 120 side. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 120, a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining the small hit type, A random number MR4 for determining the number of rounds is used, and control and processing are performed so that numerical data indicating these random numbers can be counted. In order to enhance the gaming effect, random numbers other than these may be used on the main board 120 side. Numerical data indicating numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR4 is generated based on the count value input from the random number generation circuit 60a. Further, the numerical data indicating a part of the random number values MR1 to MR4 may be counted by updating by software using the random counter different from the random number generation circuit 60a by the CPU 112.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether the fluctuation display result in the special figure game is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”. For example, a value in the range of “0” to “299” is taken. That is, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is used to determine whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state based on the fluctuation display result in the special figure game. As a specific example, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is added and updated by the random number generation circuit 60a based on clock control different from the clock control of the game control microcomputer 992. Byte numeric data. In the random number generation circuit 60a, when the input signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are turned on, the count value in the built-in counter is latched in the storage buffer, and the latched count value is a numerical value indicating the random value MR1. The data is input to the game control microcomputer 99 of the main board 120. In the game control microcomputer 99, for example, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the random value MR1 is within a predetermined range, thereby determining whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”, Is determined.

  The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random value used for determining one of a plurality of types of jackpot types when the variation display result in the special figure game is “big hit”, for example, “0”. A value in the range of “99” is taken. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of big hit types, a first big hit and a second big hit, and at least one round until the maximum number of continuations in the big hit gaming state is reached, depending on which one is the big hit. For games, the upper limit of the time during which the special winning opening can be controlled to be open is changed.

  The random number MR3 for determining the small hit type is a random value used to determine one of a plurality of types of small hit types when the variation display result in the special game is “small hit”. It takes a value in the range of “0” to “99”. In this embodiment, there are first to fourth small hits as a plurality of types of small hits, and the operation of the rotator 79 by driving the motor 127 in the small hit gaming state according to which one is the small hit. The mode, the operation mode of the opening / closing piece 81 by driving the solenoid 105 for opening / closing, the operation mode of the sorting member by driving the sorting solenoid 108, and the like are made different. Also, in this embodiment, the big prize opening is opened for at least one round game until the maximum number of continuations is reached in the big hit game state, depending on which of the first to fourth small wins. Different upper limit of controllable time.

  The random number MR4 for determining the number of rounds is a game ball that has entered the inside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 through the opening 82 opened by the opening / closing piece 81 in the starting operation and enters the first specific entrance 89. In this case, the maximum number of continuations (upper limit number) at which the round game executed in the big hit gaming state can be continued is a random value used to determine from among a plurality of types, for example, “0” to “199”. Take a value in the range. In this embodiment, when a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 in the starting operation enters the first specific entrance 89 and is detected by the first specific ball detector 121a, the round Using the random number MR4 for determining the number, one of “1 round”, “3 rounds”, and “5 rounds” is determined. On the other hand, when a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 in the starting operation enters the second specific advance entrance 91 and is detected by the second specific ball detector 121b, the round Regardless of the random number MR4 for determining the number, “10 rounds” is determined. In this respect, the distribution state of the distribution member 83 is a second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the second region 88 as compared to the first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the first region 85. This is an advantageous state for the player. In addition, the second area 88 is more advantageous for the player than the first area 85.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 100 included in the game control microcomputer 99 shown in FIG. 5 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 100 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables and determination tables prepared for the CPU 112 to make various determinations and determinations. Further, the ROM 100 stores table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 112 to output various control signals from the main board 120.

  In the determination table stored in the ROM 100, for example, a special chart as shown in FIG. 7 is used as a table referred to for determining whether or not the variation display result in the special figure game is “big hit” or “small hit”. A display result determination table 200 is included. The special figure display result determination table 200 shown in FIG. 7 is setting data that associates (assigns) the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination to any one of the big hit determination value data, the loss determination value data, and the small hit determination value data. (Determination data) and the like.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 100 includes, for example, a big hit type determination table 210 as shown in FIG. 8A, a small hit type determination table 211 as shown in FIG. 8B, and a round as shown in FIG. A number determination table 220 is included.

  The jackpot type determination table 210 shown in FIG. 8A is a table that is referred to in order to determine the jackpot type when the variation display result in the special figure game is “big hit”. For example, the jackpot type determination table 210 uses the jackpot type determination random number MR2 as a jackpot type such as “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”, jackpot symbols such as “77” or “33”, and a round control pattern. It is composed of setting data (determination data) and the like associated with each type.

  The small hit type determination table 211 shown in FIG. 8B is a table that is referred to when determining the small hit type when the variation display result in the special figure game is “small hit”. For example, in the small hit type determination table 211, the random number MR3 for determining the small hit type is set as a small hit type such as “first small hit” to “fourth small hit”, “11”, “55”, “32”. , “76”, and further, setting data (determination data) associated with the type of the round control pattern when entering the second specific entrance 91.

  The round number determination table 220 shown in FIG. 9 is used when a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 opened by the start operation enters the first specific advance entrance 89. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine the maximum number of continuations (upper limit number) at which the round game executed in the big hit gaming state can be continued. For example, the round number determination table 220 includes setting data (determination data) for associating the random number value MR4 for determining the number of rounds with the round maximum value such as “1”, “3”, and “5”, and the type of the round control pattern. Etc.

  The control pattern table stored in the ROM 100 includes a small hit control pattern table 230 as shown in FIG. In the small hit control pattern table 230, the setting contents of the game control microcomputer 99 by the CPU 112 during the period in which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit gaming state, the solenoids 50, 59, It is only necessary to store a plurality of types of data indicating the contents of the driving operations by 65, 105, 108, 118 and the motor 127 as a small hit control pattern corresponding to a plurality of types of the small hit types. For example, in the small hitting control pattern table 230, four types of small hitting control patterns KP1 to KP4 are stored corresponding to four types of small hitting types consisting of “first small hitting” to “fourth small hitting”. ing.

  Each of the plurality of types of small hit control patterns stored in the small hit control pattern table 230 is configured by setting data and control data associated with various determination values, for example, as shown in FIG. The settings and control contents and execution timing of the CPU 112 such as the setting contents of the game control microcomputer 99 by the CPU 112 and the driving actions of the solenoids 50, 59, 65, 105, 108, 118 and the motor 127 are as follows. It is shown. Note that the small hitting control pattern is not limited to the time series showing the setting and control contents and execution timing by the CPU 112, and may be listed regardless of the time series. For example, the small hit control pattern indicates data indicating the timing for generating the drive control signal and the timing for stopping the output of the drive control signal for each of the solenoids 50, 59, 65, 105, 108, 118 and the motor 127. Data and control data indicating a drive control signal generation pattern or stop command may be individually associated with each other.

  Each determination value shown in the small hit control pattern shown in FIG. 11 (for example, specific winning validity determination value, large winning opening opening determination value, distribution drive determination value # 1, motor drive start determination value, storage drive start determination value) The distribution stop determination value # 1, the special winning opening release determination value, the motor drive switching determination value, the storage release determination value, and the like) are set by the CPU 112 in the game control timer setting unit 163 of the game control data holding area 250 (FIG. It is compared with a game control process timer value which is a timer value in the game control process timer provided in 15). At this time, if any of the determination values matches the game control process timer value, setting or control according to the setting data or control data associated with the matching determination value is executed.

  Here, the large winning opening opening determination value shown in the small hit control pattern is determined by the start opening switches 56, 60 after the game ball that has entered the starting opening 58a or the starting winning device 58b serving as the start area is detected. The shortest waiting time until the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is opened by the starting operation is the longest time required to return the rotating body 79 from the arbitrary rotation position after the rotation to the initial position. It is set to be longer than the required time. For example, the time required to return the center of the movable entrance 79a from the opposite side of the reference line L1 shown in FIG. 3 to the reference line L1 that is the initial position is until the rotating body 79 is returned to the initial position. Is the longest time required. As an example, if the longest required time is “5 seconds” and the variation display result in the special figure game is “small hit”, the variation display time of the special symbol is at least “4 seconds”. . In this case, as the big winning opening opening determination value, for example, the elapsed time from the start point of the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the small hit symbol is derived and displayed as a variation display result in the special figure game is “1.5 seconds. "Is set to indicate the game control process timer value corresponding to". " Then, after the game ball is detected by the start port switches 56 and 60, “5.5 seconds” will elapse at the shortest until the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening is opened. It can be longer than “5 seconds”, which is the longest required time required to return the rotating body 79 to the initial position. As described above, the big winning opening opening determination value shown in the small hit control pattern includes the special symbol variation display time in the special game and the first start operation after the game ball enters the start area. After the rotation body 79 is rotated in the forward direction or the reverse direction in the small hit game state or the big hit game state, the rotation body 79 is returned to the initial position until the opening 82 serving as the big winning opening is in the open state. It is sufficient that the time is set to be longer than the required time.

  Further, the control pattern table stored in the ROM 100 includes a round control pattern table 240 as shown in FIG. 12, for example. In the round control pattern table 240, the setting contents of the game control microcomputer 99 by the CPU 112 and the solenoids 50, 59, 65, 105 in the period in which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, , 108, 118 and the data indicating the contents of the driving operation by the motor 127 may be stored as a plurality of types as round control patterns. For example, the round control pattern table 240 is for 10 rounds corresponding to each of “first big hit” and “second big hit” that can be determined when the variation display result in the special figure game is “big hit”. Round control patterns RP1-1 and RP1-2 are stored. The round control pattern table 240 is controlled based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second specific entrance 91 in the small hit gaming state after the fluctuation display result in the special game is “small hit”. As round control patterns in the big hit gaming state, round control patterns RP2-1 and RP2-2 for 10 rounds are stored. Further, the round control pattern table 240 is controlled based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 in the small hit gaming state after the fluctuation display result in the special game is “small hit”. The round control pattern RP3-1 for 1 round, the round control pattern RP3-2 for 3 rounds, and the round control pattern RP3-3 for 5 rounds are stored as round control patterns in the big hit gaming state. .

  A plurality of types of round control patterns stored in the round control pattern table 240 each have a round number count value that is a count value in a round number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 164 of the game control data holding area 250. The prize opening opening time which is the maximum opening time of the prize winning opening, the setting data and the control data associated with the opening prize opening (one of the first and second prize winning openings), and the like. Each round control pattern includes setting data and control data associated with various determination values, and the setting contents of the game control microcomputer 99 by the CPU 112 in accordance with the time series in each round game, The contents of the setting and control by the CPU 112 such as the contents of the drive operation by the solenoids 50, 59, 65, 105, 108, 118 and the motor 127, the execution timing, and the like may be indicated. Alternatively, each round control pattern may be a list of settings and control contents and execution timing by the CPU 112 regardless of time series. For example, the round control pattern is data indicating the timing for generating a drive control signal for each of the solenoids 50, 59, 65, 105, 108, 118 and the motor 127, or data indicating the timing for stopping the output of the drive control signal. And control data indicating a drive control signal generation pattern and a stop command may be individually associated with each other.

  FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram exemplifying an outline of the round control pattern RP1-1 used in response to the jackpot type being “first jackpot”. FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an outline of the round control pattern RP1-2 that is used in response to the jackpot type being “second jackpot”. In the round control pattern RP1-1 shown in FIG. 13 (A), the big winning opening opening time in each round game is “29 seconds”, and the opened special winning opening corresponds to the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48. It is “second” indicating the second grand prize opening. On the other hand, in the round control pattern RP1-2 shown in FIG. 13B, when the round number count values “4” and “8” indicating the fourth and eighth rounds, 5 seconds ", and the open big winning opening is" first "indicating the first big winning opening (opening 82) corresponding to the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66. Thus, in round control pattern RP1-1 and round control pattern RP1-2, depending on whether the big hit type corresponding to the big hit symbol is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, the big hit game In at least one round game that is executed before the number of round games executed reaches “10 rounds”, which is the maximum number of continuations (upper limit), the upper limit of the time during which the grand prize opening can be controlled to be opened is set. , Different. In addition, in the round game of “29 seconds” with a long opening time for the grand prize opening, while the grand prize opening to be opened is the “second” corresponding to the second special variable winning ball device 48, that is, the second big prize opening, In the round game of “5 seconds” with a short opening time of the big winning opening, the opening big winning opening is the “first” corresponding to the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, that is, the first big winning opening.

  14A is based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second specific entrance 91 in the small hit gaming state when the small hit type is “first small hit” or “fourth small hit”. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the outline | summary of the round control pattern RP2-1 in the jackpot game state controlled. 14B is based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second specific entrance 91 in the small hit gaming state when the small hit type is “second small hit” or “third small hit”. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the outline | summary of the round control pattern RP2-2 in the controlled jackpot game state. In the round control pattern RP2-1 shown in FIG. 14A, when the round number count value indicating the first round is “1”, the big prize opening time is “1.5 seconds”. Is “first” indicating the first grand prize opening corresponding to the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66. In each of the other round games, the opening time for the grand prize opening is “29 seconds”, and the grand prize opening to be opened is “second” indicating the second big prize opening corresponding to the second special variable winning ball device 48. It has become. On the other hand, in the round control pattern RP2-2 shown in FIG. 14B, when the round number count values “5” and “9” indicate the fifth and ninth rounds, 5 seconds ”, and the open big winning opening is“ first ”indicating the first big winning opening corresponding to the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66. As described above, in round control pattern RP2-1 and round control pattern RP2-2, the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is the maximum number of continuations “10 rounds” in the big hit gaming state according to the type of small hit corresponding to the small hit symbol. The upper limit of the time during which at least one round game that is executed before reaching can be executed is different. In the round game of “29 seconds” with a long opening time for the big prize opening, the big winning opening to be opened is set to “second” corresponding to the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48, while the opening time for the big winning opening is set. In a short round game of “1.5 seconds” or “5 seconds”, the large winning opening to be opened is “first” corresponding to the first special variable winning ball device 66.

  The RAM 111 provided in the game control microcomputer 99 shown in FIG. 5 has a game control data holding area 250 as shown in FIG. 15 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game. Is provided. The game control data holding area 250 shown in FIG. 15 includes a special figure storage unit 161, a game control flag setting unit 162, a game control timer setting unit 163, a game control counter setting unit 164, and a game control buffer setting unit. 165.

  The special figure storage unit 161 has an execution condition for executing the special figure game by the special symbol display device 44a when a game ball enters any one of the start areas such as the start opening 58a and the start winning device 58b. Pending information relating to a special figure game in which a start condition for starting variable display is not satisfied due to reasons such as executing a conventional special figure game is stored. For example, the special figure holding storage unit 161 associates with the holding number in the order of winning to the starting port 58a or the starting winning device 58b, and the CPU 112 counts the random number generating circuit 60a based on the establishment of the execution condition by the winning. Numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the numerical value, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the small hit type, etc. Stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 162 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that are set or cleared to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 162 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags. In this embodiment, the game control flag setting unit 162 includes a special symbol process flag, a big hit flag, a small hit flag, first and second specific ball detection flags, a big prize opening open flag, and a first big prize opening opened. A post flag and first and second error determination execution flags are provided.

  The special symbol process flag indicates which process should be selected / executed in the special symbol process (S16 in FIG. 17 and FIG. 19) executed to control the progress of the special symbol game on the special symbol display device 44a. Instruct. The big hit flag is set to the on state corresponding to the determination result that the fluctuation display result in the special figure game is “big hit”, while the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the fluctuation display result in the special figure game. Correspondingly cleared and turned off. The small hit flag is set to ON according to the determination result that the fluctuation display result in the special figure game is “small hit”, while the small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the fluctuation display result in the special figure game. In response to this, it is cleared and turned off.

  The first specific ball detection flag indicates that a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 opened by the opening / closing piece 81 in the small hit game state or the big hit game state is the first specific ball detection flag. When it enters the entrance 89 and is detected by the first specific sphere detector 121a, it is set to the on state. The second specific ball detection flag indicates that a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 opened by the opening / closing piece 81 in the small hit game state or the big hit game state is the second specific ball detection flag. When it enters the entrance 91 and is detected by the second specific sphere detector 121b, it is set to the on state. The first specific ball detection flag and the second specific ball detection flag are the first specific ball detector 121a and the second specific ball detector 121b even in a game state different from the small hit game state and the big hit game state. The game may be set to an on state in response to the detection of the game ball. Then, in response to whether or not the first specific ball detection flag or the second specific ball detection flag is on in a game state different from the small hit game state or the big hit game state, the presence or absence of an error is determined. Also good.

  The big winning opening open flag is a round game that is executed in the big hit gaming state, in the first special winning opening (opening 82) corresponding to the first special variable winning ball device 66 and the second special variable winning ball device 48. When any of the corresponding second grand prize winning ports is controlled to be in the open state, it is set to the on state. The flag after opening the first big winning opening is a round game executed in the big hit gaming state, and is closed after the first big winning opening (opening 82) corresponding to the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is opened. Is set to the on state in response to the control being performed.

  The first error determination execution flag is a first error that determines whether there is an abnormality in response to whether the first count switch 106 detects that a game ball has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66. When the determination process is executed, the ON state is set. On the other hand, when the first error determination process is not executed, the first error determination execution flag is cleared and the state is turned off. The second error determination execution flag is a second error that determines whether there is an abnormality in response to whether the second count switch 52 detects that a game ball has entered the second special variable winning ball device 48. When the determination process is executed, the ON state is set. On the other hand, when the second error determination process is not executed, the second error determination execution flag is cleared and the state is turned off.

  The game control timer setting unit 163 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 163 stores data indicating the timer value in each timer. In this embodiment, the game control timer setting unit 163 is provided with a game control process timer and a motor return control timer.

  The game control process timer is used to control the progress of a special figure game, such as a special symbol variable display time which is the execution time of a special figure game, and the progress of a big hit game state or a small hit game state. This is for measuring time and the like on the main board 120 side. For example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to a time measured in order to control the progress of the special figure game, the big hit game state, or the small hit game state. It is used as a down counter that counts down periodically. Alternatively, the game control process timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time, such as a special game, a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, and is periodically counted up. It may be used as a counter.

  The motor return control timer rotates the rotating body 79 by driving the motor 127 in, for example, a small hit game state or a big hit game state, and then returns the rotary body 79 from an arbitrary rotation position after the rotation to the initial position. Therefore, the time for driving the motor 127 is measured. For example, in the motor return control timer, there is a game ball inside the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 after the control time for the small hit game state has elapsed after the rotating body 79 is rotated in the small hit game state. When it is determined not to be performed or when the big hit gaming state is ended, data indicating a timer value that is a driving time of the motor 127 corresponding to the rotation amount of the rotating body 79 is set. Thereafter, the motor return control timer value, which is a timer value in the motor return control timer, is counted down by periodically subtracting 1 or the like until the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position.

  The game control counter setting unit 164 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 164 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. In this embodiment, the game control counter setting unit 164 is provided with a round number counter, first and second big prize opening counters, a remaining ball number counter, and a special figure reserved memory number counter.

  The round number counter is for counting the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state. For example, in the round number counter, data indicating the initial count value “1” at the start of the big hit gaming state is set as the round number count value. When one round game is finished and the next round game is started, the round count value is incremented by 1 and updated.

  The first grand prize winning counter is for counting the number of game balls that have won the first special prize winning opening (opening 82) corresponding to the first special variable prize winning ball device 66. For example, data that is incremented by one each time a game ball is detected by the first count switch 106 is set as the first grand prize opening counter value in the first big prize opening counter. At the end of the small hit gaming state, or at the end of the round game in which the first big winning opening is opened and closed after the big hit gaming state, the first big winning count value is cleared and the count initial value Data indicating “0” is set.

  The second grand prize opening counter is for counting the number of game balls that have won the second big prize opening corresponding to the second special variable prize winning ball device 48. For example, data that is incremented by one every time a game ball is detected by the second count switch 52 is set as the second grand prize opening counter value in the second big prize opening counter. Then, at the end of the round game in which the second big winning opening is opened and then closed in the big hit gaming state, the second big winning opening count value is cleared and data indicating the initial count value “0” is set. The

  The remaining ball number counter is for counting the number of game balls remaining in the first special variable winning ball device 66. For example, data that is incremented by 1 every time a game ball is detected by the first count switch 106 is set in the remaining ball number counter as a remaining ball count value. Each time the game ball is detected by the discharge ball detector 122, the remaining ball count value is decremented by 1 and updated.

  The special figure reserved memory number counter is for counting the special figure reserved memory number which is the number of reserved data in the special figure reserved memory unit 161. For example, in the special figure hold memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the special figure hold memory number is stored as the special figure hold memory number count value, and is updated in accordance with the increase or decrease of the special figure hold memory number (for example, 1 Addition or 1 subtraction).

  The game control buffer setting unit 165 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The effect control board 90 shown in FIG. 5 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 120, and controls the display operation of the effect display device 44b according to the effect control command from the main board 120, and also includes a voice frame. Exchange of information signals with the lamp substrate 92 is performed. For example, an effect control microcomputer 170 and a display control unit 171 are mounted on the effect control board 90 as shown in FIG.

  An effect control microcomputer 170 shown in FIG. 16 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU 181 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 182 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area of the CPU 181. A RAM 183 to be provided, a random number circuit 184 for updating numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 181, and an input / output port 185 are provided. In the effect control microcomputer 170, the CPU 181 executes a program read from the ROM 182 and uses the RAM 183 as a work area, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect display device 44b and the like.

  In the ROM 182, various tables such as a plurality of types of decorative symbol determination tables, an effect execution determination table, and an effect control pattern table are provided as readable data for performing various determinations, determinations, and settings in the control operation by the CPU 181. Data to be configured is stored. The decorative symbol determination table is a table used to determine a fixed decorative symbol or the like that is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. The effect execution determination table is a table used for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined effect operation on the side of the effect control board 90, and an effect pattern or the like indicating an aspect of the effect operation when executing. The effect control pattern table is a table in which a plurality of types of data indicating the contents of various effect controls such as display operations in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b are stored as effect control patterns. Each production control pattern is composed of setting data and control data for setting and controlling various production operations, and shows the contents of various production control and the timing of switching the production control in time series. Good.

  The RAM 183 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the rendering operation. For example, the RAM 183 has an effect control flag setting unit that stores data for setting a plurality of types of flags that are set or cleared in accordance with the effect operation state, the effect control command, and the like, and various kinds of effects used for effect control. An effect control timer setting unit in which data indicating the timer value is stored, an effect control counter setting unit in which data indicating various count values used for effect control is stored, and various data used in effect control are temporarily stored It is only necessary to provide an area to be various data setting units such as an effect control buffer setting unit to be stored.

  The random number circuit 184 is a circuit that generates all or a part of various random number values used on the side of the effect control board 90. The input / output port 185 has an input port for receiving various signals such as an effect control command transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 170, and an output for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control microcomputer 170. Port. For example, a display control signal transmitted to the display control unit 171, an information signal transmitted to the audio frame lamp substrate 92, and the like are output from the output port of the input / output port 185.

  The display control unit 171 mounted on the effect control board 90 is for controlling the display operation in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b based on a display control signal from the effect control microcomputer 170 or the like. For example, the display control unit 171 performs control for executing decorative display variation and various types of effect display by causing the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b to switch effect images. The display control unit 171 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like.

  In the audio frame lamp board 92, lighting control of the game effect LEDs 13, 14a, 14c and the game effect lamps 14b, 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b is performed in accordance with the electric decoration signal input from the main board 120. In the audio frame lamp board 92, the sound output operation by the speakers 12a and 12b is controlled according to the sound effect signal input from the main board 120. Further, in the voice frame lamp board 92, lighting control of various decoration LEDs / lamps 32 is performed via the lamp driver board 93 in accordance with the electric decoration signal input from the main board 120. The lamp driver board 93 relays the connection from the voice frame lamp board 92 to various decorative LEDs / lamps 32.

  The payout control board 98 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 120, and controls the game ball payout operation in accordance with the award ball number signal from the main board 120 and the like. Control various display operations. For example, on the payout control board 98, a payout stop signal is output to the ball payout device 154 in accordance with a full tank signal from the full tank switch 158, and control for stopping the drive of the payout motor is performed. The payout control board 98 drives a payout motor in accordance with a prize ball number signal from the main board 120 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. At this time, the payout control board 98 performs control to display and drive the prize ball LED 10 in accordance with the prize ball number signal.

  In addition, on the payout control board 98, a payout stop signal is output to the ball payout device 154 in accordance with the ball break switch signal from the ball break switch 157, and control to stop driving of the payout motor is performed. At this time, the payout control board 98 is also controlled to display the ball-cut LED 9.

  The payout control board 98 also receives signals from a motor position sensor and a payout number count switch mounted on the ball payout device 154. The payout control board 98 controls the stop position of the payout motor in the payout operation of the game ball according to the input signal from the motor position sensor, and detects whether or not the ball payout member is operating normally. On the payout control board 98, the payout control of the game ball is performed by the drive control of the payout motor in accordance with the input signal from the payout number count switch.

  The payout control board 98 is connected to a lending device connection terminal board 103 such as a game ball that relays signals from the card unit device 128 and the balance display substrate 104, and various information from the card unit device 128 and the balance display substrate 104. A signal from a ball lending operation unit or a return operation unit mounted on the is input. On the payout control board 98, the payout control of the game ball is performed by the drive control of the payout motor in accordance with the ball lending request signal from the card unit device 128.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 120, when the power supply from the power supply board 97 is started, the game control microcomputer 99 is activated, and the CPU 112 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 112 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, it is determined whether or not the clear switch 97a mounted on the power supply board 97 has been pressed. If the clear switch 97a is pressed, the RAM 111 is cleared and an initial value is set in a predetermined work area. Initial setting processing such as setting is executed. On the other hand, when the clear switch 97a is not pressed, the internal state of the main board 120 is returned to the state before the power interruption occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the stored contents in the backup area of the RAM 111. Recovery processing is executed.

  In the game control main process, the register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 99 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 112 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 112 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting and recovery processing are completed, the loop processing is started after the interrupt is permitted. When the CPU 112 that has executed such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 17 is started, the CPU 112 first executes a predetermined power-off process (step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 11). In this power-off process, the signal state of a predetermined power-supply confirmation signal is checked, and the backup monitoring timer is cleared if the power-off determination is not in progress. On the other hand, if the power-off determination is in progress, the backup monitoring timer is updated or determined to determine whether or not a power-off has occurred. At this time, if a power interruption occurs, predetermined settings and processing such as setting of a checksum buffer, setting of prohibiting access to the RAM 111, monitoring of a power confirmation signal, and the like are executed.

  Following the power-off process, a predetermined switch process is executed (S12). In this switch processing, each switch such as the gate switch 62, the start port switches 56 and 60, the first count switch 106 and the second count switch 52, the winning ball detectors 55a and 55b, the first specific ball detector 121a, the second A detection signal indicating the state of each detector such as the specific sphere detector 121b, the third specific sphere detector 51, the approaching sphere detector 109, and the discharged sphere detector 122 is taken in, and the detection state of each switch or each detector is determined. Done. For example, in the switch process, a big prize opening error determination process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 18 is executed.

  When the big prize opening error determination process shown in FIG. 18 is started, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the first error determination execution flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is ON (S51). At this time, if the first error determination execution flag is on (S51; Yes), the first error determination process is executed. Here, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is on (S52).

  If the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is OFF in S52 (S52; No), it is determined whether or not the second error determination execution flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is ON. (S53). At this time, if the second error determination execution flag is on (S53; Yes), the second error determination process is executed. Here, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is on (S54). If the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is in the OFF state in S54 (S54; No), the big prize opening error determination process is terminated.

  If the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is on in S52 (S52; Yes), the first big prize opening (opening 82) corresponding to the first special variable winning ball device 66 is in the closed state. After a predetermined effective winning detection period has elapsed since then, a game ball that has improperly entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 has been detected by the first count switch 106. If the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is in the on state in S54 (S54; Yes), after the second big prize opening corresponding to the second special variable winning ball device 48 is closed. A game ball that has improperly entered the second special variable winning ball device 48 after a predetermined valid winning detection period has elapsed is detected by the second count switch 52. Therefore, in these cases, the control enters a loop process for executing a predetermined abnormality notification process (S55) so as not to proceed to the subsequent processes. Thereby, the progress of the game can be stopped, and an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state can be prevented. In the abnormality notification process of S55, all the upper decoration units 22 are turned on, a predetermined notification image is displayed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b, a predetermined alarm sound is output from the speakers 12a and 12b, Or what is necessary is just to enable it to alert | report abnormality by combining these.

  The abnormality notification process executed in S55 may be performed repeatedly when the supply of power from the power supply board 97 is stopped, that is, until the power is turned off. In this case, when the power is turned off, the pressing operation of the clear switch 97a is performed when the power is turned on again, whereby the initialization process is executed after the RAM 111 is cleared, and the abnormal state is cleared (released). Just do it. On the other hand, when the power is turned off, the notification of abnormality may be terminated even if the clear switch 97a is not pressed when the power is turned on again. Thereby, since it is not necessary to input a special signal to the main board 120 in order to clear (cancel) the abnormal state, it is possible to reduce the possibility that an illegal signal is input.

  Further, the abnormality notification process executed in S55 is repeatedly performed until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, and after the predetermined time elapses, the abnormality can be automatically recovered from the abnormal state. Also good. As a result, it is possible to reliably notify an amusement hall clerk or the like that an abnormal state has occurred, while the abnormal state does not occur even if the RAM 111 is not cleared by pressing the clear switch 97a or turning on the power again. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage given to the player when it is determined as an abnormal state due to noise or the like. Alternatively, in the abnormality notification process executed in S55, for example, after an effect control command to be an error command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 to notify the occurrence of an error, the prize winning opening is not entered without entering the loop process. You may make it complete | finish an error determination process. In this case, for example, in the prize ball processing executed in S20 shown in FIG. 17, the output of the prize ball number signal to the payout control board 98 may be prohibited so that the prize ball number is not set.

  After the switch process is executed in S12 shown in FIG. 17, the display control process is executed (S13). In this display control process, a drive signal for controlling the display operation in the special symbol display device 44a and the normal symbol display device 63, a drive signal for controlling the lighting operation in the special symbol start memory LED 46 and the normal symbol start memory LED 64, and the like. Is output to each display device or LED. When the display control process ends, when it is detected that a game ball has won a prize winning opening (opening 82, opening of the second special variable winning ball device 48) at a time other than the regular time, When it is detected that a game ball has won at the start opening 58a at a time other than the above, a process for notifying of an abnormal winning is performed (S14).

  When the abnormal winning notification process ends, a random number update process is executed (S15). In this random number update process, for example, numerical data for generating various random values such as a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining the small hit type, and a random number value MR4 for determining the round number are stored in the CPU 112. Is updated by software.

  After the random number update process, an initial value determination random number update process is executed (S16). In this initial value determining random number update process, initial values of various random values such as a random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining the small hit type, and a random value MR4 for determining the round number are determined. The random number value used for the purpose is updated. When the initial value determination random number update process is completed, a special symbol process is executed (S17). In this special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and control of display operation in the special symbol display device 44a is performed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to set the special winning opening / closing operation in the first and second special variable winning ball devices 66 and 48 in a predetermined procedure. Following the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (S18). In this normal symbol process, display control for performing normal symbol variation display, position control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball device 58, and the like are performed.

  When the normal symbol process is completed, the display command control process is executed (S19). In this display command control process, an effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 in order to control various effect operations such as an effect image display operation in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. Following the display command control process, an information output process is executed (S20). In this information output process, various game information in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output to the hall management computer installed in the game hall via the board external terminal board 96 and the like. After the information output process, a prize ball process is executed (S21). In this prize ball processing, the prize ball number is set by outputting a prize ball number signal to the payout control board 98 in accordance with the detection signal from each switch. For example, in the prize ball processing of S20, when either the detection signal from the first count switch 106 or the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is on, the number of prize balls is set to the same “10” It only has to be set. Alternatively, when the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is in the on state, the number of prize balls is set to “5”, while the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is in the on state. Alternatively, “10” may be set as the number of prize balls different from the case where the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is in the ON state.

  Subsequent to the winning ball process, a test terminal process is executed (S22). In this test terminal processing, for example, setting during special symbol variation display or special symbol, setting during operation of the first special variable winning ball device 66, setting during operation of the second special variable winning ball device 48, normal variable winning ball device Various signals, such as 58 setting during operation and setting during normal symbol fluctuation display, are output. After the test terminal process, an output process is executed (S23). In this output processing, in order to drive or stop each solenoid or motor, for example, S243, S246, S248, S250, S258 (above, FIG. 22), S542, S544, S546, S552 (above, FIG. 28) described later and A drive control signal is output based on the setting in S134 (FIG. 32), while S254, S256, S260 (above, FIG. 22), S264 (FIG. 23), S550, S554, S558 (above, FIG. 28) and Based on the setting in S135 (FIG. 32), the output of the drive control signal is stopped. When the output process ends, a storage process is executed (S24). In this storage process, a drive signal for controlling the lighting operation in the special symbol start storage LED 46 and the normal symbol start storage LED 64 is set.

  After the storage process, a motor initial position return control process is executed (S25). In this motor initial position return control process, after the motor 127 is driven to rotate the rotating body 79 in the small hit game state or the big hit game state, there is no game ball in the first special variable winning ball device 66. Based on the determination result, when the small hit game state is ended or when the big hit game state is ended, a drive signal for driving the motor 127 is set until the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position. Subsequent to the motor initial position return control process, a special symbol display control process is executed (S26). In the special symbol display control process, a drive signal for controlling the display operation in the special symbol display device 44a is set. When the special symbol display control process ends, the normal symbol display control process is executed (S27). In this normal symbol display control process, a drive signal for controlling the display operation in the normal symbol display device 63 is set. Following the normal symbol display control process, a status indicator control process is executed (S28). In this status indicator control process, the display operation of a predetermined status indicator is controlled. When the status indicator control process ends, the interrupt permission state is set (S29), and the game control timer interrupt process ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S17 shown in FIG. 17 as special symbol process processing. When the special symbol process shown in FIG. 19 is started, the CPU 112 first checks whether or not the detection signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are turned on, so that the start port 58a, the start winning device 58b, etc. It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered any of the start areas (S101). When the game ball enters the start area and one of the detection signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 is turned on (S101; Yes), a start winning process is executed (S102). On the other hand, when the detection signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are both off (S101; No), the process of S102 is skipped.

  In the start winning process executed in S102, first, whether the number of special figure hold storage, which is the number of hold data stored in the special figure hold storage unit 161, is a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). Determine whether or not. At this time, if the special figure holding storage number is the upper limit value, the current start detection is invalidated and the start winning process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the special figure reservation storage number is less than the upper limit value, numerical data indicating various random number values is extracted. For example, the CPU 112 has numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination generated based on a count value input from the random number generation circuit 60a, and numerical data indicating a random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the type of small hit is extracted. Then, numerical data indicating each extracted random number value is set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit 161. At this time, for example, the special figure reserved memory number count value that is a count value in the special figure reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 164 may be updated by one. Also, a special symbol start memory display area provided in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b is set for transmitting a predetermined effect control command to be a special figure reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 90. Thus, an effect image that can specify the number of special figure hold memories may be displayed.

  After executing the start winning process as described above, or after determining in S101 that both detection signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are in the off state, a special control provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is provided. Each process of S110 to S117 as shown in FIG. 19 is executed according to the value of the symbol process flag.

  The special symbol normal process of S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a is determined based on the presence / absence of the reserved data stored in the special symbol storage unit 161. In the special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the variation display result in the special symbol game is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is. Further, in the special symbol normal process, the stop symbol (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a is determined in accordance with the fluctuation display result in the special symbol game. . Then, in the special symbol possible normal process, in response to the start of variation display of the special symbol by the special symbol display device 44a, a variation display start command, which is a representation control command for instructing the start of variation display, Settings for transmitting to 90 are made.

  The special symbol variation display process of S111 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “1”. In this special symbol variation display process, the elapsed time since the start of variation display of the special symbol is measured, and it is determined whether or not the elapsed time has reached the variation display time of the special symbol. Then, when the special symbol variation display time is reached, the special symbol display device 44a performs control to stop and display the confirmed special symbol. At this time, in response to the end of variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display device 44a, a variation display end command that is an effect control command for instructing the end of variation display is transmitted to the effect control board 90. By performing the setting for this, the display of the fluctuating decorative symbols performed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b may be stopped. Alternatively, on the side of the production control board 90, the variation display time corresponding to the variation display pattern or the like indicated in the variation display start command is specified, and the elapsed time since the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol is specified When the display time has been reached, it is also possible to derive and display the fixed decorative symbol and stop the decorative symbol variation display without receiving an effect control command from the main board 120. After such control is performed, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol stop process of S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol stop process, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag or the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the special symbol process flag Is updated to “4”, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “3” when the small hit flag is on, and the big hit flag and the small hit flag are both off. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit release process of S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the small hit opening process, the first big winning opening (opening 82) corresponding to the first special variable winning ball device 66 corresponding to the fact that the variation display result in the special figure game is “small hit”. Control is performed to execute a start-up operation that sets the open state in a predetermined start mode. In the small hit release process, various settings and controls are executed according to the small hit control pattern.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S114 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “4”. In the big hit release pre-processing, setting for starting a round game in the big hit gaming state is performed in response to the change display result in the special figure game being “big hit”.

  The big hit release process of S115 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “5”. In this big hit release processing, in the round game in the big hit game state, the first big winning opening (opening portion 82) corresponding to the first special variable winning ball device 66 and the second special variable winning ball device 48 corresponding to the second special variable winning ball device 48. Control is performed to open any one of the big winning openings. Also, in the big hit opening process, the elapsed time since either the first big prize opening or the second big prize opening is in the open state is measured, and the elapsed time corresponds to the big prize opening release end determination value. A determination is made whether time has been reached. Further, in the big hit opening process, it is also determined whether or not the count value in the first big prize opening counter or the second big prize opening counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 164 has reached the opening completion judgment value. It is.

  The big hit release post-processing in S116 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “6”. In the processing after the big hit release, it is determined whether or not the continuation right for shifting to the next round game is established in the big hit gaming state, and if it is established, the setting for moving to the next round game is performed. It is. Also, in the processing after jackpot release, if the number of round games executed in the jackpot game state reaches the maximum number of continuations, or if the continuation right is not established, a special symbol is not transferred to the next round game. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The jackpot end process of S117 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a setting is made to transmit to the effect control board 90 a jackpot end command that is an effect control command for instructing a notification operation to the effect that the jackpot gaming state has ended. In addition, in the jackpot end process, various settings and controls at the end of the jackpot game state are performed.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the special figure reserved memory number is “0”, for example, by reading the special figure reserved memory number count value in the game control counter setting unit 164. Is determined (S201). At this time, if the special figure holding storage number is “0” (S201; Yes), the special symbol normal process is terminated as it is.

  When the number of special figure hold storage is other than “0” in S201 (S201; No), the special figure display is performed as the hold data stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the special figure hold storage unit 161. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the result, the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the big hit type are read (S202). At this time, for example, the special figure reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1 and updated to update the special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number is decreased by one. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (S203).

  Following the processing in S203, whether the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for special figure display result determination read in S202 matches the jackpot determination value data set in the special figure display result determination table 200 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not (S204). Thereby, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display result in the special figure game is “big hit”. At this time, if it matches with the big hit determination value data (S204; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is set to the on state (S205), and the big hit type is determined (S206). In the process of S206, the big hit type is set to “first big hit” by referring to the big hit type determination table 210 shown in FIG. 8A based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type read in S202. And “second big hit”. At this time, one of the big hit symbols “77” and “33” corresponding to the big hit type is determined as the confirmed special symbol that is the scheduled stop symbol in the special figure game. That is, as shown in FIG. 8 (A), when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the big hit symbol “77” is determined as the confirmed special symbol, while the big hit type is “second big hit”. In some cases, the jackpot symbol “33” is determined as the confirmed special symbol. As described above, in the process of S206, based on the fact that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data in S204, and it is determined that the variation display result is the “big hit” as the specific display result. Thus, the variation display result in the special figure game as the specific display result can be determined from among a plurality of types of jackpot symbols determined in advance.

  If the big hit determination value data does not match in S204 (S204; No), the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for the special figure display result determination is the small value set in the special figure display result determination table 200 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the hit determination value data matches (S207). Thereby, it is determined whether or not the variation display result in the special figure game is “small hit”. At this time, if it matches with the small hit determination value data (S207; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is set to the ON state (S208), and the small hit type is determined ( S209). In the process of S209, by referring to the small hit type determination table 211 shown in FIG. 8B based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the small hit type read in S202, the small hit type is set to “No. One of “small per hit” to “fourth small per hit” is determined. At this time, one of a plurality of types of small hit symbols corresponding to the small hit type is determined as a confirmed special symbol that is a scheduled stop symbol in the special symbol game. As described above, in the processing of S209, it is determined in S207 that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the small hit determination value data and the variation display result is set to “small hit” as the predetermined display result. Based on the above, it is possible to determine the variation display result in the special figure game as the predetermined display result from among a plurality of predetermined types of small hit symbols.

  When it is not coincident with the small hit determination value data in S207 (S207; No), the lost symbol “-” is determined as a confirmed special symbol that is a scheduled stop symbol in the special symbol game (S210). After executing any of the processes of S206, S209, and S210, the variable display pattern is determined (S211). Here, the variation display pattern is a variation display time which is a time from the start of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol until the display result is derived and displayed, and the effect operation during the variation display of the special symbol and the ornament symbol. It shows a control pattern and the like. For example, in the process of S211, the CPU 112 extracts predetermined numerical data indicating a random value for determining the variable display pattern, and refers to the variable display pattern determination table stored in the ROM 100, so that a plurality of types of variable display patterns can be obtained. Any one may be determined. At this time, refer to the variable display pattern determination table depending on whether the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit”, “small hit” or “lack” and correspond to each variable display result The variable display pattern may be determined.

  Following the processing of S211, a scheduled stop symbol is set by storing data indicating a confirmed special symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 111, for example (S212). Thereafter, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting variable display from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90 (S213). For example, in the process of S213, the CPU 112 sets the head address of the table data constituting the variable display start command table stored in the ROM 100 to a transmission command pointer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 111 or the like. When the setting in S213 is performed in this way, every time the display command control process of S18 shown in FIG. A variable display start command, a display result notification command, a special figure hold memory number notification command, and the like are sequentially transmitted. Note that the display result notification command is an effect control command for notifying whether the fluctuation display result in the special game is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”. Further, the variable display start command may be configured to include data indicating a variable display result in the special figure game together with the variable display pattern. In this case, it is not necessary to transmit a display result notification command separately from the variable display start command from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90, and an effect control command to be transmitted from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90. Thus, the control burden on the main board 120 and the capacity of stored data can be reduced.

  After executing the processing of S213, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation display processing (S214), and then the special symbol normal processing is terminated.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in S112 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (S221). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (S221; Yes), a round control pattern corresponding to the big hit type is set (S222). In the process of S222, the round control patterns RP1-1 and RP1-2 corresponding to the jackpot type determined by referring to the jackpot type determination table 210 shown in FIG. 8A in the process of S206 shown in FIG. Is set. As a result, the round control pattern RP1-1 is set in response to the determination that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is the jackpot symbol “77”, while the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is the jackpot symbol “33”. The round control pattern RP1-2 is set in response to the determination.

  Subsequent to the process of S222, a setting for transmitting a big hit start command from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90 is performed (S223). For example, in the process of S223, the CPU 112 sets the head address of the table data constituting the jackpot start command table stored in the ROM 100 in the transmission command pointer. When the setting in S223 is performed in this way, the display command control process of S18 shown in FIG. 17 is executed after the special symbol stop process is finished, so that the main board 120 hits the effect control board 90. A start command will be sent.

  Subsequent to the setting in S223, the big hit game start waiting time is set (S224). For example, in the process of S224, the CPU 112 sets a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the big hit game start waiting time in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 163. Alternatively, in the process of S224, the game control process timer is reset and the timer value is set to “0”, and the jackpot game start reference value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot game start waiting time is set to the game control process timer. You may set as a comparison object with a value. The jackpot game start reference value set at this time is compared with the game control process timer value in the jackpot release pre-processing executed in S114 of FIG. In this way, the big hit game start waiting time set in S224 includes the fluctuation display result in the special figure game after the game ball enters the start area including the special symbol fluctuation display time in the special figure game. The time until the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening is opened in the first round game in the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the rotating body 79 is rotated from the arbitrary rotational position to the initial position. Any time may be used as long as it takes longer than the time required to return to. Thereafter, the jackpot flag is cleared and turned off (S225), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the pre-hit opening process (S226), and then the special symbol stop process is performed. Exit.

  When the big hit flag is off in S221 (S221; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (S227). At this time, if the small hit flag is ON (S227; Yes), a small hit control pattern corresponding to the small hit type is set (S228). In the process of S228, the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP4 corresponding to the small hit types determined by referring to the small hit type determination table 211 shown in FIG. 8B in the process of S209 shown in FIG. Either one is set. As a result, one of the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP4 is set corresponding to which of the plurality of types of small hit symbols has been determined in the special symbol game.

  Subsequent to the processing of S228, the small hit game control time is set (S229). For example, in the process of S229, the CPU 112 resets the game control process timer and sets the timer value to “0”, and uses a predetermined small hit game end reference value corresponding to the small hit game control time as the game. Set to be compared with the control process timer value. The small hit game end reference value set at this time is compared with the game control process timer value in the small hit release process executed in S113 of FIG. For example, the reference value for the end of the small hit game is that the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 that has been opened by the starting operation after starting the small hit game state is the first. Any timer reference value corresponding to a sufficient time until it is detected by the count switch 106 may be used. That is, the small hit game end reference value is the small hit game when the first count switch 106 does not detect a game ball even if the opening 82 is opened and then closed in the small hit game state. The upper limit of the period from the start of the state to the end is shown. In addition, in the process of S229, the game stop determination value corresponding to the period until the game is stopped may be initially set. Further, the CPU 112 clears the small hit flag and turns it off (S230), and clears the first error determination execution flag and turns it off (S231). Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the small hit release processing (S232), and then the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

  If the small hit flag is off in S227 (S227; No), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” (S233), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  22 and 23 are flowcharts showing an example of the small hit release process executed in S113 of FIG. In this small hit release process, the CPU 112 first updates the game control process timer value, for example, by adding 1 or the like (S241 in FIG. 22). Thereby, the game control process timer value is set to “0” in S229 of FIG. 21, for example, and updated every time the process of S241 is executed, thereby corresponding to the elapsed time in the small hit gaming state. A value can be indicated.

  After executing the processing of S241, various settings corresponding to the updated game control process timer value are performed. At this time, the contents of various settings are determined according to the small hit control pattern set in S228 of FIG.

  For example, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the big winning opening opening determination value shown in the small hit control pattern (S242). The winning prize opening start determination value includes the time until the opening 82 is opened by the starting operation after the game ball enters the starting area, including the special symbol variation display time in the special game. The time is set to be longer than the time required for the rotating body 79 to return to the initial position after the winning game state or the big hit game state. As an example, the longest required time required to return the rotating body 79 from the arbitrary rotational position after the rotation to the initial position is “5 seconds”, and the variation display result in the special game is “small hit”. In the case where the shortest variation display time in the case is “4 seconds”, the game control corresponding to “1.5 seconds” elapsed time from the start time of the small hit gaming state as the big prize opening release determination value A determination value indicating the process timer value may be set. Here, in the case where a start operation for opening and closing the opening 82 twice in the small hit game state is performed, two big winning opening opening determination values corresponding to two game control process timer values different in the small hit control pattern. Is set. In this case, in the process of S242, if the game control process timer value matches one of the two large winning opening opening determination values set in the small hit control pattern, the winning opening opening determination value matches. The determination is made. Then, if it matches the winning opening opening determination value (S242; Yes), the operation of opening and closing the first winning opening (opening portion 82) corresponding to the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 by the opening / closing piece 81 is started. Setting is performed (S243). In the process of S243, the open / close piece solenoid 105 is driven with the drive pattern indicated by the big winning opening opening start control data included in the small hitting control pattern, whereby the open / close piece 81 is rotated in the direction to open the opening 82. A drive control signal is generated so as to start a starting operation that repeats the moving operation twice.

  When the process of S243 is executed, a first effect start command, which is an effect control command for instructing the start of the effect operation for notifying that the first big prize opening is opened by the start operation, is sent to the effect control board 90. Are set for transmission (S244). For example, in the process of S244, the CPU 112 sets the start address of the table data constituting the first effect start command table stored in the ROM 100 in the transmission command pointer. When the setting in S244 is performed in this way, the display command control process of S18 shown in FIG. 17 is executed after the small hit release process is completed, so that the main board 120 controls the effect control board 90. A first effect start command is transmitted.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the winning prize opening opening determination value in S242 (S242; No), the processing of S243 and S244 is skipped. Thereafter, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the distribution drive determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (S245). Here, when the sorting member 83 is changed between the first sorting state and the second sorting state a plurality of times in the small hit gaming state, a plurality of game control process timer values different in the small hit control pattern are set. A plurality of corresponding distribution drive determination values are set. In this case, in the process of S245, if the game control process timer value matches any one of the plurality of distribution drive determination values set in the small hit control pattern, it is determined that the distribution drive determination value matches. Made. For example, in the small hit game state, the distribution drive determination value for first driving the distribution solenoid 108 and first setting the distribution member 83 to the second distribution state is to first open the opening 82 in S242. It may be the same game control process timer value as the big prize opening opening determination value for setting the open state. In this case, at the timing when the opening portion 82 is opened in the start operation in the small hit gaming state, the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 is started and the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is entered. Can be distributed to the second region 88. Alternatively, in the small hit game state, the distribution drive determination value for first driving the distribution solenoid 108 and setting the distribution member 83 to the second distribution state first is to open the opening 82 first in S242. The game control process timer value larger than the big winning opening opening determination value for setting the open state may be indicated. In this case, the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 is started at a timing later than the timing at which the opening 82 is opened in the start operation in the small hit gaming state. As a result, even after the opening 82 is opened by the start operation in the small hit gaming state, the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 is stopped until the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position. By placing the distribution member 83 in the first distribution state and distributing the game balls that have entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 to the first region 85, the game balls are distributed to the second region 88. After the rotator 79 returns to the initial position, the distribution solenoid 108 is started to drive the distribution member 83 in the second distribution state, and the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is controlled. It may be possible to distribute the game balls that have entered the interior to the second area 88. And if it matches with the distribution drive determination value (S245; Yes), the setting for moving the distribution member 83 to the back side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the driving force of the distribution solenoid 108 is performed ( S246). In the process of S246, the distribution solenoid 108 is driven by reading out the distribution drive control data included in the small hit control pattern and generating a drive control signal according to the read data.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the distribution drive determination value in S245 (S245; No), the process of S246 is skipped. Thereafter, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the motor drive start determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (S247). For example, the motor drive start determination value may indicate the same game control process timer value as the big prize opening opening start determination value for first opening the opening 82 in S242. In this case, the rotation of the rotating body 79 by driving the motor 127 can be started at the timing when the opening 82 is opened in the start operation in the small hit gaming state. Alternatively, the motor drive start determination value may indicate a game control process timer value that is larger than the big prize opening opening determination value for first opening the opening 82 in S242. In this case, the rotation of the rotating body 79 by the drive of the motor 127 is started at a timing later than the timing at which the opening 82 is opened in the start operation in the small hit gaming state. Thus, even after the opening 82 is opened by the start operation in the small hit gaming state, the game control process timer value is set to the motor drive start determination value until the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position. Drive control for returning the rotator 79 to the initial position is performed so as not to match, and after the rotator 79 returns to the initial position, the rotation of the rotator 79 is started by driving the motor 127 in the small hit gaming state. It may be possible to make it. If it coincides with the motor drive start determination value (S247; Yes), an operation start setting for rotating the rotating body 79 by the driving force of the motor 127 is performed (S248). In the process of S248, the drive control signal is generated so that the motor 127 is driven with the drive pattern indicated by the motor drive start control data included in the small hitting control pattern, and the rotating body 79 is rotated in the forward direction or the reverse direction. Etc. are performed.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the motor drive start determination value in S247 (S247; No), the process of S248 is skipped. Thereafter, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the storage drive start determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (S249). For example, the storage drive start determination value may indicate the same game control process timer value as the big prize opening opening start determination value for first opening the opening 82 in S242. In this case, at the timing when the opening 82 is opened in the start operation in the small hit gaming state, the storage solenoid 118 can be started to drive the storage plate 118b. Alternatively, even if the storage drive start determination value indicates a game control process timer value that is larger than the big prize opening opening determination value for first opening the opening 82 in S242, the storage drive start determination value is released by the start operation. Any game control process timer value corresponding to a shorter time than the shortest required time required for the game ball that has entered the opened opening 82 to reach the installation position of the storage plate 118b may be used. At this time, if it coincides with the storage drive start determination value (S249; Yes), the storage plate 118b is moved (advanced) in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the driving force of the storage solenoid 118 to enter the storage state. Settings are made for this (S250). In the process of S250, the storage drive start control data included in the small hitting control pattern is read, and the storage solenoid 118 is driven by generating a drive control signal corresponding to the read data.

  When the process of S250 is executed, a storage cancellation determination value used to determine whether or not the driving time from when the storage solenoid 118 is driven until it is stopped has been set (S251). For example, as the storage cancellation determination value set at this time, a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is placed in the second area 88 by the distribution member 83 based on the current game control process timer value. When it is determined that the distribution is to be made, a timer determination value corresponding to a sufficient time until it is detected by the approaching ball detector 109 after passing through the approaching ball guiding path 110, the sorting member 83, and the second guiding path 117 is set. Just do it. Then, the storage cancellation determination value set in S251 is set (updated) again when the process of S507 (FIG. 24) described later is executed based on the detection of the game ball by the approaching ball detector 109. Is done. As a result, when a plurality of game balls enter the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91, which are specific areas, the round control pattern is determined corresponding to the first game ball entered, It is possible to preferentially determine a round control pattern corresponding to the game ball entering the second specific entrance 91 that is advantageous to the player compared to the 1 specific entrance 89. If the game control process timer value is updated after the setting in S251, and the storage release determination value set in S251 matches the game control process timer value, even if the first special variable winning ball apparatus Even if a game ball enters the inside of 66, it can be determined that the game ball has not been distributed to the second region 88 side by the distribution member 83. In addition, you may make it use the storage cancellation | release determination value shown by the small hit control pattern, without setting the storage cancellation | release determination value by the process of S251.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the storage drive start determination value in S249 (S249; No), the processing of S250 and S251 is skipped. Thereafter, by executing the first grand prize opening entry process, various settings when the game ball enters the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 from the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening, Control is performed (S252).

  After the first big winning opening entry process is executed in S252, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the distribution stop determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (S253). Here, when the sorting member 83 is changed between the first sorting state and the second sorting state a plurality of times in the small hit gaming state, a plurality of game control process timer values different in the small hit control pattern are set. A plurality of corresponding distribution stop judgment values are set. In this case, in the processing of S253, if the game control process timer value matches one of the plurality of distribution stop determination values set in the small hit control pattern, it is determined that the distribution stop determination value matches. Made. For example, in the small hit game state, the distribution solenoid 108 is driven to set the distribution member 83 to the second distribution state, and then the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped to drive the distribution member 83 to the first distribution state. If the distribution stop determination value for returning to the minute state indicates a game control process timer value larger than the distribution drive determination value for setting the distribution member 83 to the second distribution state in the process of S245. Good. In this case, the distribution stop determination value indicates a game control process timer value that is larger than the big prize opening opening determination value for first opening the opening 82 in S242. And if it matches with the distribution stop judgment value (S253; Yes), the setting for stopping the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 and moving the distribution member 83 to the near side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. This is performed (S254). In the process of S254, the distribution stop control data included in the small hit control pattern is read, and the drive of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped by stopping the output of the drive control signal in accordance with the read data.

  When the game control process timer value does not match the distribution stop determination value in S253 (S253; No), the process of S254 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the big winning opening opening determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (S255). Here, when the start operation for opening and closing the opening 82 twice in the small hit game state is performed, two big winning opening opening determination values corresponding to two game control process timer values different in the small hit control pattern. Is set. In this case, in the process of S255, if the game control process timer value matches one of the two big winning opening release end determination values set in the small hit control pattern, it matches the big winning opening release end determination value. The determination is made. For example, in the small hit game state, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is first driven to open the opening 82 first, and then the driving of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is stopped to return the opening 82 to the closed state. The big winning opening opening determination value only needs to indicate a game control process timer value larger than the big winning opening opening determination value for first opening the opening 82 in S242. Also, in the small hit game state, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is driven a second time to open the opening 82 and then the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is stopped to return the opening 82 to the closed state. The big winning opening opening end determination value for this is only required to indicate a game control process timer value larger than the large winning opening opening determination value for making the opening 82 open for the second time in S242. Then, if it matches the winning opening opening determination value (S255; Yes), the driving of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is stopped and the starting operation as the opening / closing operation of the first winning opening by the opening / closing piece 81 is ended. Is set (S256). In the process of S256, the driving of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is stopped by reading out the big winning opening opening end control data included in the small hitting control pattern and stopping the output of the drive control signal according to the read data. .

  If the game control process timer value does not match the winning prize opening completion determination value in S255 (S255; No), the process of S256 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the motor drive switching determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (S257). Here, when the rotation direction of the rotating body 79 is switched a plurality of times between the forward direction and the reverse direction in the small hit game state, a plurality of motor drives corresponding to a plurality of game control process timer values different in the small hit control pattern. A switching judgment value is set. In this case, in the process of S257, if the game control process timer value matches one of the plurality of motor drive switching determination values set in the small hit control pattern, it is determined that the motor drive switching determination value matches. Made. On the other hand, in the small hit game state, when continuously rotating in one of the forward direction and the reverse direction without switching the rotation direction of the rotating body 79, the motor drive switching is performed with the small hit control pattern. The determination value is not set, and it is not determined in step S257 that the determination value matches the motor drive switching determination value. For example, the motor drive switching determination value only needs to indicate a game control process timer value larger than the motor drive start determination value for starting the rotation of the rotating body 79 by driving the motor 127 in S247. In this case, the motor drive switching determination value indicates a game control process timer value that is larger than the big prize opening opening determination value for first opening the opening 82 in S242. If the value matches the motor drive switching determination value (S257; Yes), the switching setting of the operation for driving the rotating body 79 by the driving force of the motor 127 is performed (S258). In the process of S258, by driving the motor 127 with the drive pattern indicated by the motor drive switching control data included in the small hit control pattern, the rotating body 79 that has been rotated in the forward direction is rotated in the reverse direction. Or, for example, control data indicating an excitation pattern opposite to the excitation pattern before the switching setting is set in a predetermined output port so that the rotating body 79 that has been rotated in the reverse direction is rotated in the forward direction. The drive control signal is generated by the above.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the motor drive switching determination value in S257 (S257; No), the process of S258 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the storage release determination value (S259). The storage cancellation determination value used at this time may be shown in the small hit control pattern, or may be set by the process of S251 or the process of S507 described later. You may make it designate with the small hits control pattern which storage cancellation | release determination value is used. Regardless of which storage cancellation determination value is used, the storage cancellation determination value is a game control process timer value that is greater than the big prize opening opening determination value for first opening the opening 82 in S242. As long as it shows. And if it corresponds with a storage cancellation | release determination value (S259; Yes), the drive of the storage solenoid 118 will be stopped, and the storage board 118b will be moved to the back | inner side in the depth direction of the pachinko game machine 1, and a storage cancellation | release state will be carried out. (S260). In the processing of S260, the storage release control data included in the small hit control pattern is read, and the drive of the storage solenoid 118 is stopped by stopping the output of the drive control signal in accordance with the read data.

  When the game control process timer value does not coincide with the storage release determination value in S259 (S259; No), the process of S260 is skipped. Thereafter, by comparing the game control process timer value with the small hit game end reference value, it is determined whether or not the timer value has reached the small hit game end reference value (S261 in FIG. 23). At this time, if the game control process timer value has not reached the small hit game end reference value (S261; No), the small hit release process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the game control process timer value has reached the small hit game end reference value in S261 (S261; Yes), it is determined whether or not the remaining ball count value is “0” (S261; S262). Note that the remaining ball count value is updated by executing the processing of S503 and S513 (FIG. 24), which will be described later, in the processing at the time of entering the first big winning opening in S252 shown in FIG.

  When the remaining ball count value is “0” in S262 (S262; Yes), a game ball enters the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 by executing the specific winning determination process. A determination is made as to whether or not (S263). Subsequently, for example, by stopping the output of the drive control signal, the setting of moving the sorting member 83 to the front side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by stopping the driving of the sorting solenoid 108. (S264). As described above, when the remaining ball count value is “0” in S262, the processing of S264 is executed, which corresponds to the determination that there is no gaming ball in the first special variable winning ball device 66. Thus, the sorting operation of the sorting member 83 can be stopped. Further, the rotation amount of the rotating body 79 based on the driving operation of the motor 127 is specified (S265). For example, during the period in which the rotating body 79 is rotated in the forward or reverse direction by the motor 127, the number of pulses in the output signal from the rotary encoder attached to the rotating shaft of the rotating body 79 is counted. In the process of S265, the amount of movement in the forward direction and the reverse direction is obtained from the number of pulses, and the amount of rotation of the rotating body 79 may be specified from the difference between the amounts of movement. Alternatively, when the motor 127 has a predetermined constant rotation speed, a period during which the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the forward direction or the reverse direction is measured. In the process of S265, the amount of movement in the forward direction and the reverse direction is obtained by multiplying each rotation period by the rotation speed, and the rotation amount of the rotating body 79 may be specified from the difference between the movement amounts. Or in the process of S265, you may specify the rotation amount of the rotary body 79 from the resistance value in the variable resistance attached to the rotating shaft of the rotary body 79. FIG.

  Subsequently, in accordance with the rotation amount specified in S265, the timer initial value in the motor return control timer, the motor rotation direction pattern for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position by driving the motor 127, and the like are set ( S266). As a specific example, it is assumed that the center of the movable entrance 79a is rotated 60 degrees in the forward direction from the reference line L1 shown in FIG. 3 as the rotation amount specified in the process of S265. In this case, in the process of S266, the motor return control timer value corresponding to the time required for rotating the rotating body 79 by 60 degrees in the reverse direction by driving the motor 127, and the motor for driving the motor 127 to rotate in the reverse direction. Set the rotation direction pattern.

  Following the processing of S266, the game control process timer is reset to clear the timer value (S267), and the first big prize opening counter is initialized to clear the first big prize opening count value (S268). Thereafter, the first error determination execution flag is set to the on state (S269), and the small hit release process is terminated. As described above, when the remaining ball count value is “0” in S262, the process of S269 is executed, which corresponds to the determination that there is no gaming ball in the first special variable winning ball device 66. Thus, it is possible to start the determination (execution of the first error determination process) as to whether or not the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 has been inappropriately detected.

  If the remaining ball count value is not “0” in S262 (S262; No), it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value has reached the game stop determination value (S270). At this time, if the game stop determination value has not been reached (S270; No), the small hit release process is terminated. On the other hand, when the game stop determination value is reached in S270 (S270; Yes), the abnormality notification process for notifying that the state is abnormal is repeatedly executed (S271). Thereby, the progress of the game can be stopped, and an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state can be prevented. In the abnormality notification process of S271, all the upper decoration units 22 are turned on, a predetermined notification image is displayed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b, a predetermined alarm sound is output from the speakers 12a and 12b, Or what is necessary is just to enable it to alert | report abnormality by combining these.

  The abnormality notification process executed in S271 may be performed repeatedly when the supply of power from the power supply board 97 is stopped, that is, until the power is turned off. In this case, when the power is turned off, the pressing operation of the clear switch 97a is performed when the power is turned on again, whereby the initialization process is executed after the RAM 111 is cleared, and the abnormal state is cleared (released). Just do it. On the other hand, when the power is turned off, the notification of abnormality may be terminated even if the clear switch 97a is not pressed when the power is turned on again. Thereby, since it is not necessary to input a special signal to the main board 120 in order to clear (cancel) the abnormal state, it is possible to reduce the possibility that an illegal signal is input.

  Further, the abnormality notification process executed in S271 is repeatedly performed until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, and after the predetermined time elapses, the abnormality can be automatically recovered from the abnormal state. Also good. As a result, it is possible to reliably notify an amusement hall clerk or the like that an abnormal state has occurred, while the abnormal state does not occur even if the RAM 111 is not cleared by pressing the clear switch 97a or turning on the power again. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage given to the player when it is determined as an abnormal state due to noise or the like.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the first big winning opening entry process executed in S252 of FIG. In the first grand prize opening entry process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is in an ON state (S501). At this time, if the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is in an on state (S501; Yes), 1 is added to the first big prize opening count value (S502), and 1 is added to the remaining ball count value ( S503). Further, the game stop determination value is set (updated) (S504).

  If the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is OFF in S501 (S501; No), the processing of S502 to S504 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the approaching ball detector 109 is on (S505). At this time, if the detection signal from the approaching ball detector 109 is on (S505; Yes), an effect control command for instructing the start of the effect operation informing that the game ball has been guided to the second area 88. Settings for transmitting a certain second effect start command to the effect control board 90 are made (S506). For example, in the process of S506, the CPU 112 sets the start address of the table data constituting the second effect start command table stored in the ROM 100 in the transmission command pointer. When the setting in S506 is performed in this way, the display command control process of S18 shown in FIG. 17 is executed after the process at the time of entering the first big prize opening and the process at the time of releasing the small hitting are completed, thereby executing the main board. The second effect start command is transmitted from 120 to the effect control board 90. When the process of S506 is executed, the storage cancellation determination value is set (updated) (S507). For example, in the process of S507, the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is detected by the approach ball detector 109 based on the game control process timer value, and then provided in the second area 88. The timer determination value corresponding to a sufficient time until the vehicle enters the second specific entrance 91 and is detected by the second specific sphere detector 121b is set. Thus, the storage solenoid 118 is driven to maintain the storage state until the timing at which it is possible to determine whether or not the game ball detected by the entry ball detector 109 has entered the second specific entrance 91, so that the player can maintain the storage state. By controlling the storage plate 118b to the storage open state after the timing when the game ball enters the second specific entrance 91 provided in the advantageous second region 88, the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance are controlled. It is possible to prevent the game balls from entering the mouth 91 at the same time and to detect the game balls that have entered the second specific entrance 91 with priority over the detection of the game balls that have entered the first specific entrance 89. When a plurality of game balls enter the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 that are specific areas, the round control pattern is determined corresponding to the game ball that has entered first. The case, the round control pattern game balls Advantageously second specific entry opening 91 for the player than the first specific inlets 89 corresponding to the entered can be determined preferentially.

  If the detection signal from the approaching ball detector 109 is off in S505 (S505; No), the processing of S506 and S507 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first specific sphere detector 121a is in an on state (S508). At this time, if the detection signal from the first specific sphere detector 121a is in an on state (S508; Yes), the first specific sphere detection flag is set in an on state (S509).

  If the detection signal from the first specific sphere detector 121a is off in S508 (S508; No), the process of S509 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the second specific sphere detector 121b is on (S510). At this time, if the detection signal from the second specific sphere detector 121b is on (S510; Yes), the second specific sphere detection flag is set to the on state (S511).

  When the detection signal from the second specific sphere detector 121b is in the off state in S510 (S510; No), the process of S511 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the discharge ball detector 122 is in an ON state (S512). At this time, if the detection signal from the discharge ball detector 122 is in an off state (S512; No), the process at the time of entering the first big prize opening is terminated. On the other hand, if the detection signal from the discharge ball detector 122 is in the ON state (S512; Yes), the remaining ball number count value is decremented by 1 (S513), and then the process at the time of entering the first big winning opening finish.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the specific winning determination process executed in S263 of FIG. In the specific winning determination process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 112 first enters the first specific entrance 89 by the first specific ball detector 121a by determining whether or not the first specific ball detection flag is on. It is determined whether or not the played game ball is detected (S521). At this time, if the first specific sphere detection flag is on (S521; Yes), the first specific sphere detection flag is cleared and turned off (S522), and then a numerical value indicating the random number MR4 for determining the number of rounds. Data is extracted (S523). In the start winning process in S102 shown in FIG. 19, numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 together with the random number values MR1 to MR3 may be extracted and stored in the special figure storage unit 161. In this case, the random number value MR4 is read together with the random number values MR1 to MR3 in S202 of FIG. 20 and set in a predetermined buffer. In S523, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 is read from the buffer. That's fine. After executing the processing of S523, the number of rounds that is the maximum number of continuations of the round game in the big hit gaming state by referring to the round number determination table 220 as shown in FIG. 9 based on the extracted random value MR4 Is determined (S524). Following the processing of S524, a round control pattern corresponding to the number of rounds is set (S525). In the process of S525, the round control patterns RP3-1 to RP3- are associated with whether the number of rounds determined in the process of S524 is “1 round”, “3 rounds”, or “5 rounds”. Any one of 3 is set. That is, the round control pattern RP3-1 is set in response to the round number being determined as “1 round”, and the round control pattern RP3-2 is corresponding to the round number being determined as “3 rounds”. Is set, and the round control pattern RP3-3 is set corresponding to the fact that the number of rounds is determined to be “5 rounds”.

  Further, when the first specific sphere detection flag is off in S521 (S521; No), the second specific sphere detector 121b determines whether the second specific sphere detection flag is on or not. It is determined whether or not a game ball that has entered the second specific entrance 91 has been detected (S526). At this time, if the second specific sphere detection flag is on (S526; Yes), the second specific sphere detection flag is cleared and turned off (S527), and then a round control pattern corresponding to the small hit type is set. (S528). In the processing of S528, round control patterns RP2-1 and RP2 corresponding to the small hit types determined by referring to the small hit type determination table 211 shown in FIG. 8B in the processing of S209 shown in FIG. Either -1 is set. As a result, one of the round control patterns RP2-1 and RP2-2 is set corresponding to which of the plurality of types of small hit symbols is determined as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game.

  After executing either of the processes of S525 and S528, a setting for transmitting a jackpot start command, which is a presentation control command for instructing a notification operation to start the jackpot gaming state, to the presentation control board 90 Is performed (S529). For example, in the process of S529, the CPU 112 sets the head address of the table data constituting the jackpot start command table stored in the ROM 100 to the transmission command pointer. When the setting at S529 is thus performed, the display command control process of S18 shown in FIG. 17 is executed after the specific winning determination process or the small hit release process is completed, thereby performing the effect control from the main board 120. A jackpot start command is transmitted to the substrate 90.

  Subsequent to the processing of S529, a big hit game start waiting time is set (S530). For example, in the process of S530, the CPU 112 resets the game control process timer to set the timer value to “0”, and sets a predetermined jackpot game start reference value corresponding to the jackpot game start waiting time to the game control. Set to be compared with the process timer value. The jackpot game start reference value set at this time is compared with the game control process timer value in the jackpot release pre-processing executed in S114 of FIG. When opening the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening in the first round game in the big hit gaming state after the small hit gaming state ends, the big hit game start waiting time set in the processing of S530 May be set to a time longer than the time required to return the rotating body 79 to the initial position after the end of the small hit gaming state. For example, the CPU 112 specifies a big winning opening that is opened when the round count value is “1” in the round control pattern set in either of the processing of S525 or S528, and the specified big winning opening is “first”. ", A time longer than the time required for the rotating body 79 to return to the initial position is set as the big hit game start waiting time in the process of S530. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-hit opening process (S531), and then the specific winning determination process is terminated.

  When the second specific ball detection flag is off in S526 (S526; No), a small hit end effect command, which is an effect control command for instructing a notification operation to the effect that the small hit gaming state has ended, is output to the effect control board. The setting for transmitting to 90 is performed (S532). Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” (S533), and the specific winning determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release pre-processing executed in S114 of FIG. In the pre-hit release process shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 112 first updates the game control process timer value, for example, and sets the updated timer value in the process of S224 shown in FIG. 21 or the process of S530 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the big hit game start waiting time has elapsed by comparing with a big hit game start reference value (S281). At this time, if the big hit game start waiting time has not elapsed (S281; No), the big hit release pre-processing is terminated as it is.

  When the big hit game start waiting time elapses in S281 (S281; Yes), after setting “1” as the initial count value in the round number counter (S282), the special symbol process flag value is processed during the big hit release process. Is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to (S283), and then the big hit release pre-processing is terminated.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the big hit release process executed in S115 of FIG. In the big hit opening process shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the big winning opening open flag is ON (S291). Here, the special winning opening open flag is set to the ON state when the process of S301 described later is executed. If the big prize opening open flag is off in S291 (S291; No), the round control pattern set in either the process of S222 shown in FIG. 21 or the process of S525 or S528 shown in FIG. Based on the number count value, the special winning opening to be opened is specified (S292). At this time, the special winning opening opening time which is the upper limit of the time during which each round game can control the special winning opening to the open state is also specified (S293). In the process of S293, a special winning opening opening determination value or the like may be set in accordance with the specified special winning opening opening time.

  After the process of S293 is executed, it is determined whether or not to open the first big prize opening based on the process result of S292 (S294). At this time, if the first grand prize opening is to be opened (S294; Yes), after the first error determination execution flag is cleared and turned off (S295), the setting for opening the first big prize opening is made. (S296). In the process of S296, for example, the opening / closing piece 81 is driven in the direction of opening the opening 82 by driving the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 with the drive pattern indicated by the first big prize opening opening control data included in the round control pattern or the like. A drive control signal is generated so that the operation of rotating the motor is performed in a specific manner that is more advantageous than the start operation. When the process of S296 is executed, a first grand prize opening release effect command, which is an effect control command for instructing a notification operation that the first big winning opening is opened in a round game, is transmitted to the effect control board 90. Is set to do so (S297).

  If it is determined in S294 that the second grand prize port is not opened (S294; No), the second error determination execution flag is cleared and turned off (S298). Settings are made to open the special winning opening (S299). In the process of S299, for example, by driving the second large prize opening door solenoid 65 with the drive pattern indicated by the second big prize opening opening control data included in the round control pattern or the like, the second special variable prize winning ball device 48 is driven. A drive control signal is generated so that the operation of rotating the opening / closing plate 49 in the direction of opening the opening is performed in a specific manner. When the process of S299 is executed, a second big prize opening release effect command, which is an effect control command for instructing a notification operation that the second big prize opening is opened in a round game, is transmitted to the effect control board 90. Settings are made to do this (S300).

  After performing one of the processes of S297 and S300, the special winning opening open flag is set to the on state (S301). When the special winning opening open flag is turned on in S291 (S291; Yes), or after the processing of S301 is executed, the game control process timer value is updated by, for example, adding 1 (S302). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the first grand prize opening is being opened (S303). At this time, if the first big prize opening is being opened (S303; Yes), the first big prize opening opening process is executed (S304), and then the big hit opening process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second big prize opening is being opened (S303; No), the second big prize opening opening process is executed (S305), and then the big hit opening process is terminated.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the first big prize opening opening process executed in S304 of FIG. In the first big prize opening opening process shown in FIG. 28, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the distribution drive determination value indicated in the round control pattern or the like (S541). . This determination process may be any process that performs the same determination as the process executed in S245 shown in FIG. 22 using, for example, the distribution drive determination value set in the round control pattern. At this time, if it matches the distribution drive determination value (S541; Yes), a setting for moving the distribution member 83 to the back side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the driving force of the distribution solenoid 108 is performed. (S542). In the process of S542, the distribution drive control data included in the round control pattern or the like is read, and a drive control signal is generated according to the read data, thereby driving the distribution solenoid 108.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the distribution drive determination value in S541 (S541; No), the process of S542 is skipped. Thereafter, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the motor drive start determination value indicated in the round control pattern or the like (S543). At this time, if it coincides with the motor drive start determination value (S543; Yes), an operation start setting for rotating the rotating body 79 by the driving force of the motor 127 is performed (S544). In the processing of S544, the drive control signal is generated so that the motor 127 is driven with the drive pattern indicated by the motor drive start control data included in the round control pattern, etc., and the rotating body 79 is rotated in the forward direction or the reverse direction. Etc. are performed.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the motor drive start determination value in S543 (S543; No), the process of S544 is skipped. Thereafter, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the storage drive start determination value indicated in the round control pattern or the like (S545). At this time, if it coincides with the storage drive start determination value (S545; Yes), the storage plate 118b is moved (advanced) in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the driving force of the storage solenoid 118 to enter the storage state. Settings are made to do this (S546). In the process of S546, the storage drive start control data included in the round control pattern or the like is read, and a drive control signal is generated according to the read data to drive the storage solenoid 118.

  When the process of S546 is executed, a storage cancellation determination value used to determine whether or not the driving time from when the storage solenoid 118 is driven until it is stopped has been set (S547). In addition, you may make it use the storage cancellation | release determination value shown by a round control pattern etc., without setting the storage cancellation | release determination value by the process of S547.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the storage drive start determination value in S545 (S545; No), the processing of S546 and S547 is skipped. Thereafter, by executing the first grand prize opening entry process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 24, the game ball is introduced into the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 from the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening. Various settings and controls in the case of entering are performed (S548).

  After executing the first grand prize opening entry process in S548, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the distribution stop determination value indicated in the round control pattern or the like (S549). This determination process may be any process that performs the same determination as the process executed in S253 shown in FIG. 22 using, for example, the distribution stop determination value set in the round control pattern. At this time, if it matches the sorting stop determination value (S549; Yes), the setting for stopping the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 and moving the sorting member 83 to the near side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. (S550). In the process of S550, the distribution stop control data included in the round control pattern or the like is read, and the drive of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped by stopping the output of the drive control signal according to the read data.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the distribution stop determination value in S549 (S549; No), the process of S550 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the motor drive switching determination value indicated in the round control pattern or the like (S551). This determination process may be a process that performs the same determination as the process executed in S257 shown in FIG. 22 using, for example, a motor drive switching determination value set in a round control pattern. At this time, if it matches the motor drive switching determination value (S551; Yes), an operation switching setting for driving the rotating body 79 by the driving force of the motor 127 is performed (S552). In the process of S552, the motor 127 is driven with the drive pattern indicated by the motor drive switching control data included in the round control pattern or the like so that the rotating body 79 that has been rotated in the forward direction is rotated in the reverse direction. Alternatively, a drive control signal is generated so that the rotating body 79 that has been rotated in the reverse direction is rotated in the forward direction.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the motor drive switching determination value in S551 (S551; No), the process of S552 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the storage release determination value (S553). The storage cancellation determination value used at this time may be indicated by a round control pattern or the like, or may be set by the process of S547 or the process of S507 shown in FIG. You may make it designate with the small hits control pattern which storage cancellation | release determination value is used. And if it corresponds with the storage cancellation | release determination value (S553; Yes), the drive of the storage solenoid 118 will be stopped, and the storage board 118b will be moved to the back | inner side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the storage cancellation | release state will be carried out. (S554). In the process of S554, the storage release control data included in the round control pattern or the like is read, and the drive of the storage solenoid 118 is stopped by stopping the output of the drive control signal in accordance with the read data.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the storage release determination value in S553 (S553; No), the process of S554 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the first grand prize opening count value has reached a predetermined opening end determination value (for example, “5”) (S555). If it has not reached the opening end determination value (S555; No), it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value has reached the big winning opening opening determination value (S556). At this time, if it has not reached the big winning opening opening determination value (S556; No), the first big winning opening opening process is ended.

  When the first grand prize opening count value has reached the opening end determination value in S555 (S555; Yes), or when the game control process timer value has reached the big winning opening opening end determination value in S556 (S556). ; Yes), the setting for ending the open state of the first grand prize opening and closing it is performed (S557). In the process of S557, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is driven by, for example, reading the first big prize opening opening end control data included in the round control pattern or the like and stopping the output of the drive control signal in accordance with the read data. Is stopped to change the first big prize opening to the closed state. Subsequently, for example, by stopping the output of the drive control signal, the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 is stopped and the setting for moving the sorting member 83 to the front side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. (S558).

  Subsequent to the processing of S558, the special winning opening open flag is cleared and turned off (S559), and the waiting time after the special winning opening is set (S560). For example, in the process of S560, the CPU 112 resets the game control process timer and sets the timer value to “0”, and the reference value after opening the big prize opening that is determined in advance corresponding to the waiting time after opening the big prize opening. Is set as a comparison target with the game control process timer value. The reference value after opening the big winning opening set at this time is compared with the game control process timer value in the post-hit opening process executed in S116 of FIG. In this way, the waiting time after opening the big winning opening set in the process of S560 is a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 that has been opened in the round game in the big hit gaming state, It suffices if the time is sufficient until the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is guided to the outside through the discharge guiding area 123. That is, the reference value after opening the big winning opening is that the game balls existing in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 are closed after the opening 82 is opened in the round game in the big hit gaming state. The grace period until it is discharged to the outside of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is shown. Thereafter, the flag after opening the first big prize opening is set to the on state (S561), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “6” corresponding to the processing after the big hit release (S562). The process at the time of opening the first big prize opening ends.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the second big prize opening opening process executed in S305 of FIG. In the second big prize opening opening process shown in FIG. 29, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is in an ON state (S571). At this time, if the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is in the ON state (S571; Yes), 1 is added to the second big prize winning count value (S572).

  If the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is OFF in S571 (S571; No), the process of S572 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the second grand prize opening count value has reached a predetermined opening end determination value (for example, “10”) (S573). If it has not reached the opening end determination value (S573; No), it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value has reached the big winning opening opening determination value (S574). At this time, if it has not reached the big winning opening opening determination value (S574; No), the second big winning opening opening process is ended.

  If the second big prize opening count value has reached the opening end determination value in S573 (S573; Yes), or if the game control process timer value has reached the big winning opening release end determination value in S574 (S574). ; Yes), the setting for ending the open state of the second grand prize opening and closing it is performed (S575). In the process of S575, for example, the second big prize opening opening control data included in the round control pattern or the like is read, and the output of the drive control signal is stopped according to the control data. By stopping the driving of the solenoid 65, the second big prize opening is changed to a closed state. Subsequently, the special winning opening opening flag is cleared and turned off (S576), and the waiting time after the special winning opening is opened is set (S577). Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the processing after the big hit release (S578), and then the second big prize opening release processing is ended.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release post-processing executed in S116 of FIG. In the post-hit release processing shown in FIG. 30, the CPU 112 first updates the game control process timer value, for example, and sets the updated timer value in the processing of S560 shown in FIG. 28, the processing of S577 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the waiting time after opening the big winning opening has passed by comparing with the reference value after opening the big winning opening (S591). At this time, if the waiting time after the big winning opening is not passed (S591; No), the processing after the big hit opening is finished as it is.

  If the waiting time after opening the big prize opening has passed in S591 (S591; Yes), it is determined whether or not the flag after opening the first big prize opening is on (S592). At this time, if the flag after opening the first grand prize opening is on (S592; Yes), the first error determination execution flag is set to the on state (S593). On the other hand, when the flag after opening the first big prize opening is OFF (S592; No), the second error determination execution flag is set to ON. As a result, in a round game, when the first grand prize opening is opened and then closed, the execution of the first error determination process can be started after the waiting time after the big prize opening is opened. In the case where the second big prize opening is opened and then closed, the second error determination process can be started after the waiting time after the big prize opening is opened.

  After performing either of the processes of S593 and S594, it is determined whether or not the round number count value has reached the maximum round value corresponding to the maximum number of continuations of the round game (S595). At this time, when the round maximum value has not been reached (S595; No), after the round continuation condition determination process is executed (S596), the process after the big hit release is terminated.

  If the maximum round value has been reached in S595 (S595; Yes), it is determined whether or not the flag after opening the first big prize opening is on (S597). At this time, if the flag after opening the first grand prize opening is on (S597; Yes), after clearing the flag after opening the first big prize opening and setting it to the off state (S598), the count value of the first big prize opening Is cleared (S599). Then, the amount of rotation of the rotating body 79 based on the driving operation of the motor 127 in the big hit gaming state is specified (S600). In the process of S600, it is sufficient that the rotation amount of the rotating body 79 can be specified in the same manner as the process of S265 shown in FIG. Subsequently, in accordance with the rotation amount specified in S600, a timer initial value in the motor return control timer, a motor rotation direction pattern for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position by driving the motor 127, and the like are set ( S601). In the process of S601, it is only necessary to set the motor return control timer initial value, the motor rotation direction pattern, and the like, similarly to the process of S266 shown in FIG. If the flag after the first grand prize opening is off in S597 (S597; No), the second big prize mouth count value is cleared (S602).

  After executing one of the processes of S601 and S602, the round number counter is initialized to clear the round number count value (S603), and the value of the special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the jackpot end process. After updating to 7 ″ (S604), the processing after the big hit release is terminated.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the round continuation condition determination process executed in S596 of FIG. In the round continuation condition determination process shown in FIG. 31, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the flag after opening the first big prize opening is on (S611). At this time, if the flag after opening the first big prize opening is on (S611; Yes), the flag after opening the first big prize opening is cleared and turned off (S612), and the first big prize opening counter is set. Initialization is performed to clear the first grand prize opening count value (S613).

  Following the processing of S613, it is determined whether or not the first specific sphere detection flag is on (S614). At this time, if the first specific sphere detection flag is off (S614; No), it is determined whether or not the second specific sphere detection flag is on (S615). Then, when the first specific sphere detection flag is on in S614 (S614; Yes), or when the second specific sphere detection flag is on in S615 (S615; Yes), the first and second specific spheres. After clearing the detection flag to turn it off (S616), the round count value is incremented by 1 (S617), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “5” corresponding to the big hit release processing. Then (S618), the round continuation condition determination process is terminated. Thereby, when there is a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening, it is possible to shift to the next round game.

  If the flag after the first big prize opening is off in S611 (S611; No), it is determined whether or not the second big prize mouth count value is larger than “0” (S619). At this time, if the second grand prize mouth count value is larger than “0” (S619; Yes), it is determined that there is a game ball that has entered the second big prize mouth, and the second big prize mouth counter is set. After initialization and clearing the second grand prize winning count value (S620), the process proceeds to S617 so that the next round game can be entered. In the process of S619, it may be determined whether or not there is a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening by determining whether or not the third specific ball detector 51 has detected a game ball. Good.

  When the second specific ball detection flag is off in S615 (S615; No), the first specific entrance 89 that becomes a specific area in the round game in which the opening 82 that is the first big prize opening is in an open state, It is determined that there is no game ball that has entered the second specific entrance 91, and the big hit gaming state is terminated without shifting to the next round. At this time, the rotation amount of the rotating body 79 based on the driving operation of the motor 127 in the big hit gaming state is specified (S621), and the timer initial value in the motor return control timer or the motor 127 of the motor 127 is determined according to the specified rotation amount. A motor rotation direction pattern or the like for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position by driving is set (S622). In the process of S621, the rotation amount of the rotator 79 may be specified in the same manner as the process of S265 shown in FIG. 23 or the process of S600 shown in FIG. In the process of S622, the motor return control timer initial value, the motor rotation direction pattern, and the like may be set in the same manner as the process of S266 shown in FIG. 23 and the process of S601 shown in FIG.

  In S619, when the second grand prize opening count value is “0” (S619; No), in the round game in which the opening portion of the second special variable winning ball device 48 serving as the second big prize opening is opened. It is determined that there is no game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning opening, and the big hit gaming state is terminated without shifting to the next round. That is, the round number counter is initialized to clear the round number count value (S623), the special symbol process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (S624), and the round continuation condition The determination process ends. Note that the processing proceeds to S623 even after the processing in S622 is executed.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S25 illustrated in FIG. 17 as the motor initial position return control process. When the motor initial position return control process shown in FIG. 32 is started, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the motor return control timer value is “0” (S131). At this time, if the motor return control timer value is “0” (S131; Yes), it is determined that the control for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position by driving the motor 127 is unnecessary, and the motor is continued. The initial position return control process is terminated.

  If the motor return control timer value is other than “0” in S131 (S131; No), the motor return control timer value is updated by subtracting, for example, 1 (S132). Then, it is determined whether or not the motor return control timer value after the update in the process of S132 is “0” (S133). At this time, if the motor return control timer value is other than “0” (S133; No), the motor rotation set in the process of S266 shown in FIG. 23, the process of S601 shown in FIG. 30, or the process of S622 shown in FIG. The operation for rotating the rotating body 79 by the driving force of the motor 127 according to the direction pattern is set (S134). In the process of S134, a drive control signal is generated so that the motor 127 is driven according to the motor rotation direction pattern and the rotating body 79 is rotated in the forward direction or the reverse direction.

  When the motor return control timer value is “0” in S133 (S133; Yes), for example, by stopping the output of the drive control signal to the motor 127, the rotating body 79 is rotated by the driving force of the motor 127. The operation to be stopped is set (S135). Thus, even after the small hit game state or the big hit game state ends, the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position by driving the motor 127 according to the motor rotation direction pattern until the motor return control timer value becomes “0”. Can be rotated. Then, after the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position, the rotating operation can be stopped.

  33 and 34 are flowcharts showing the abnormal winning notification process of S14. In the abnormal winning notification process, the CPU 112 checks whether or not the abnormal notification prohibition flag is set (S1551). The abnormality notification prohibition flag is set in the main process executed when power supply to the gaming machine is started. When the abnormality notification prohibition flag is not set, the process proceeds to S555. If the abnormality notification prohibition flag is set, the value of the prohibition period timer set in S45 is decremented by 1 (S1552). Then, when the value of the prohibition period timer becomes 0, that is, when the prohibition period timer times out, the abnormality notification prohibition flag is reset (S1553, S1554).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 to 7 (5 or more and 7 or less) (S1555). A state in which the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 to 7 is a state in which a first big hit game is being played. In such a state, there is a possibility that a game ball may win the first big winning opening (opening 82), so that it is not confirmed that an abnormal winning has occurred in the first big winning opening. That is, if the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 to 7, the process proceeds to S1560 without executing the processes of S1556 to S1559.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5 or more than 8 (a state where the first big hit game is not being played), the CPU 112 loads the contents of the switch-on buffer into the register (S1556). Then, the logical product of the contents of the loaded switch-on buffer and the count switch input bit determination value is calculated (S1557). When the content of the switch-on buffer is 02 (H), that is, when the second count switch 52 is on, the logical product operation result is 02 (H). When the second count switch 52 is not turned on, the logical product is 0 (00 (H)).

  If the result of the logical product is not 0, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred in the first big winning opening, and control is performed to transmit a first abnormal winning notification designating command to the effect control board 90 (S1558, S1559). ). If the operation result of the logical product is 0, the process proceeds to S1560.

  In S1560, the CPU 112 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 (S1560). The state where the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 is a state where the normal electric accessory (variable winning ball device 58) is opened and closed. In such a state, there is a possibility that a game ball may win the start winning opening 58a, so that it is not confirmed that an abnormal win has occurred in the start winning opening 58a. That is, if the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3, the process proceeds to S1565 without executing the processes of S1561 to S1564.

  If the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value other than 3 (a state in which the normal electric accessory is not opened or closed), the CPU 112 loads the contents of the switch-on buffer into the register (S1561). Then, the logical product of the content of the loaded switch-on buffer and the start port switch input bit determination value is calculated (S1562). When the content of the switch-on buffer is 08 (H), that is, when the start port switch 60 is on, the logical product operation result is 08 (H). When the start port switch 60 is not turned on, the logical product operation result is 0 (00 (H)).

  If the result of the logical product is not 0, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred at the start winning opening 58a, and control is performed to transmit a second abnormal winning notification designating command to the effect control board 90 (S1563, S1564). . If the operation result of the logical product is 0, the process proceeds to S1565.

  In S1565, the CPU 112 checks whether or not the bonus release flag is set (S1565). If the bonus release flag is set, the process is terminated.

  The detection signal from the first count switch 106 indicates that the player has won the second big prize opening when the unlocking flag is not set unless the detection signal from the switch is subjected to fraud or noise. It is never output. Therefore, if the CPU 112 determines that the detection signal is output from the first count switch 106 when the bonus release flag is not set, the CPU 112 regards that the abnormal winning has occurred for the second big prize opening.

  Specifically, the CPU 112 loads the contents of the switch-on buffer into the register (S1566). Then, the logical product of the content of the loaded switch-on buffer and the second big prize winning prize winning switch input bit determination value is calculated (S1567). It is determined that a winning has occurred, and control is performed to transmit a third abnormal winning notification designating command to the effect control board 90 (S1568, S1569).

  When the second count switch 52 is turned on in the state where the first big hit game is not performed by the above processing, the first abnormal winning notification designating command is transmitted. In addition, when the start port switch 60 is turned on in a state where the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning ball device 58) is not performed, a second abnormal winning notification designating command is transmitted. Further, when the first count switch 106 is turned on in a state where the second big hit game and the small hit game are not performed, a third abnormal winning notification designating command is transmitted. Further, the process of S1551 to S1553 prohibits the start of abnormality notification when the effect control microcomputer 170 (effect control CPU 181) is performing initialization notification. The effect control microcomputer 170 continues the initialization notification until the period corresponding to the prohibition period elapses after the abnormality notification is started.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 99 detects an abnormal prize based on the bonus release flag. In addition, as described above, the bonus release flag is displayed in the second big prize opening after the second big prize opening is closed in the final round in the small hit game (including the start operation) and the second big hit game. It is reset when all the game balls are discharged from the second grand prize opening. Since the abnormal winning is detected in the state where the bonus release flag is reset, when the second big prize opening (the bonus) changes to the second state (for example, the open state), the second big prize is won. The abnormal winning detection is executed on the condition that it is determined that the game ball that has entered the mouth (combination) is discharged from the second grand prize opening (combination). Even when the small hit game (including the start operation) and the second big hit game are not executed at all, the abnormal winning detection is executed.

  In S1565, it is determined whether or not the second big hit game and the small hit game are being performed depending on whether or not the bonus release flag is set. You may make it determine whether the value of a flag is 8-14 (whether the process from the accessory release control normal process to the second big hit end process is being executed).

  In the process of S1555, the game control microcomputer 99 (CPU 112) determines whether or not an abnormal winning in the first big prize opening has occurred based on the value of the special symbol process flag. Since it can be determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on one data, the determination process can be simplified. Further, as described above, since the first big hit ending process is executed for a predetermined time after the second special variable winning ball device 48 is closed, the first special winning opening is immediately before the second special variable winning ball device 48 is closed. The game ball that won a prize is prevented from being detected by the second count switch 52 after the value of the special symbol process flag returns to 0, and an error is notified even though it is a regular prize. There is no such thing.

  Further, in the processing of S1560, the game control microcomputer 99 (CPU 112) determines whether or not an abnormal winning at the start winning opening 58a has occurred based on the value of the normal symbol process flag. Since it can be determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on the data, the determination process can be simplified. Further, as described above, as a method of delaying the timing for determining the abnormal winning from the timing for closing the normal variable winning ball device 58, the normal variable winning ball is set a predetermined time before the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0. Since the device 58 is closed and an abnormal winning determination is made when the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0, the winning winning opening 58a is won immediately before the normal variable winning ball device 58 is closed. The game ball is prevented from being detected by the start port switch 60 after the value of the normal symbol process flag has returned to 0, and an error is reported in spite of the regular winning. There is no.

  Further, in the processing of S1565, the game control microcomputer 99 (CPU 112) determines whether or not an abnormal winning to the second big prize opening has occurred based on the bonus opening flag. Since it can be determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on the data, the determination process can be simplified. Further, as described above, since the second big hit end process is executed for a predetermined time after the second big prize opening is closed, the game ball that won the second big prize opening immediately before the second big prize opening is closed. , It is prevented from being detected by the second count switch 52 after the bonus release flag is reset, and there is no possibility that an error is notified despite the regular winning.

  As described above, when the normal variable winning ball device 58 is closed, the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0, and after the predetermined time has elapsed since the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0, You may make it perform determination of. Also, in the determination of an abnormal winning to the big winning mouth (the first big winning mouth, the second big winning mouth), the timing for determining the abnormal winning by the same method is delayed from the timing for closing the big winning mouth. May be.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 90 will be described. In the effect control board 90, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 97 or the like, the effect control microcomputer 170 is activated, and the CPU 181 executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 35 is started, the CPU 181 first executes a predetermined initialization process (S401), clears the RAM 183, sets various initial values, and CTC mounted on the effect control board 90. (Counter / timer circuit) register setting, etc.

  Thereafter, random number update processing is executed (S402), and numerical data indicating various random number values used for effect control is updated. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (S403). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. If the timer interrupt flag is off in S403 (S403; No), the process returns to S402. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt flag is on in S403 (S403; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (S404), and command analysis processing is executed (S405). In the command analysis process executed in S405, various commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 99 are received, and a process for analyzing what the received command is is performed. For example, when the first to third abnormal winning notification designating commands are received, the first to third abnormal winning notification flags for specifying the received abnormal winning notification specifying commands are set.

  After executing the command analysis processing in S405, display control process processing is executed (S406). In this display control process, settings and controls are performed according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 120, etc., for the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 44b. For example, when a variation display start command is received, settings and control for displaying an effect image corresponding to the variation display of the decorative design in the display area 80 are performed. In addition, when a big hit start command is received, settings and control for displaying an effect image indicating notification information that the big hit gaming state is started in the display area 80 are performed.

  After the display control process is executed in S406, the sound / lamp control command process is executed (S407), and the process returns to S402. In the sound / lamp control command processing executed in S407, the sound output operation by the speakers 12a, 12b is controlled in response to various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 99 of the main board 120. Control for controlling various effect operations such as sound control data or lighting control data for controlling lighting operations of various game effect LED / lamps 13, 14a to 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b and various decoration LEDs / lamps 32 A control command to be data is set.

  Further, a notification control process for performing notification using an effect device such as the effect display device 44b is executed (S408). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S402. Specifically, when the first to third abnormal winning notification flags are set, the abnormal winning notification is generated by generating a predetermined notification sound to notify that an abnormal winning has occurred from ON. Control for performing is performed. More specifically, when the first abnormal winning notification flag is set, the first abnormal winning notification sound for notifying that the abnormal winning at the first big winning opening has occurred is generated as the first abnormal winning notification. Control to make it happen. In addition, when the second abnormal winning notification flag is set, a control for generating a second abnormal winning notification sound for notifying that the abnormal winning to the start winning opening 58a has occurred as the second abnormal winning notification. To do. When the third abnormal winning notification flag is set, a control for generating a third abnormal winning notification sound for notifying that an abnormal winning to the second big prize opening has occurred is performed as the third abnormal winning notification. Do. Each of the first to third abnormal winning notification sounds is a different type of notification sound, and it is possible to determine what abnormal winning has occurred by listening to the notification sounds. Note that such an abnormal winning notification is not only by sound notification, but also by displaying an image notifying that an abnormality has occurred in the effect display device 44b, or by causing a predetermined lamp to emit light in a predetermined pattern. You may make it perform. Further, such abnormality notification may be performed by combining any of notification by sound, notification by image, and notification by lamp.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since initialization notification is given priority over abnormality notification (for example, notification of abnormal winning), a situation may occur in which initialization notification becomes difficult to recognize. Is prevented. That is, the initialization notification is performed prominently. The game control microcomputer 99 transmits an initialization designation command when a user reset is generated to start execution of a program from the top address (for example, address 0000) even when power supply to the game machine is started. As a cause of the occurrence of the user reset, for example, when the watchdog timer is configured to be used, there is a case where the watchdog timer has timed out due to an illegal action that hinders the smooth progress of the program. Such a fraudulent act is likely to occur particularly when the game is configured to be controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the big hit determination random number. That is, the game control microcomputer 99 is initialized and a counter for generating a jackpot determination random number is initialized, and it is easy to receive an illegal act that makes it easy to grasp the count value of the counter. By making the initialization notice conspicuous as in this embodiment, it is possible to easily grasp from the outside of the gaming machine that the gaming control microcomputer 99 has been initialized. Is easily recognized.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the production control microcomputer 170 ends the initialization notification when a predetermined period elapses, but the initialization notification may be ended at another timing. For example, the initialization notification is terminated when the decorative symbol variation display is started for the first time after the initialization notification is started, or the abnormal winning notification designation command is received before the decorative symbol variation display is started. Sometimes the initialization notification may be terminated. Alternatively, the initialization notification may be terminated when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received or when the first effect control command other than the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received after the initialization notification is started. That is, it is preferable that the initialization notification is continued only for a period sufficient for the game store clerk or the like to recognize the initialization notification.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first specific area 73 and the second specific area 74, which are specific areas in the second big prize opening, and the winning area in the second big prize opening are combined. May be.

  In the above embodiment, 1 is set at the time of occurrence of an abnormal prize (reset of the special symbol process flag value is 4 or less or 8 or more, the normal symbol process flag value is other than 3 and the bonus release flag is reset). Although it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred if a single game ball wins the winning prize opening (the first winning prize opening, the second winning prize opening) or the starting winning opening 58a, it is not limited to such a configuration. Alternatively, it may be determined that an abnormal winning has occurred when a predetermined number of game balls have won the big winning opening or the starting winning opening 58a at the occurrence timing of the abnormal winning. For example, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred when it is determined that five game balls have accumulated in the big winning opening when they are not in the first big hit game. Further, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred when it is determined that five game balls have accumulated in the big winning opening when they are not in the second big hit game. In addition, when it is determined that two game balls have accumulated in the start winning opening 58a when it is not during the opening / closing operation of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 58, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred.

  Moreover, you may change the alerting | reporting sound which alert | reports that the abnormal winning occurred according to the kind of abnormal winning. For example, a different notification sound may be sounded when an abnormal winning at the big winning opening occurs and when an abnormal winning at the starting winning opening 58a occurs, or an abnormal winning at the big winning opening occurs. In this case, the abnormality notification may be performed with a louder sound than when the abnormal winning at the start winning opening 58a occurs. As described above, since the game can be continued even when the winning abnormality is notified, the player is not disadvantaged even when the notification is made due to a malfunction.

  Next, a specific drive control example of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 and the motor 127 in the small hit gaming state will be described. FIG. 36 shows the control timings of the open / close piece solenoid 105 and the distribution solenoid 108 in the small hit gaming state when the small hit types are determined as “first small hit” and “second small hit”, respectively. It is a timing chart which shows. In FIGS. 36A to 36E, the horizontal axis indicates the passage of time.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the start opening 58a or the start winning device 58b serving as a start area, a detection signal output by one of the start opening switches 56 and 60 as shown in FIG. Based on the on state, a special symbol game is started by the special symbol display device 44a as shown in FIG. 36 (B), and the special symbol is changed and displayed. After that, when the variation display result in the special figure game becomes the small hit symbol “11” corresponding to the first small hit, the confirmed special symbol is derived and displayed, and the fluctuation display in the special figure game is stopped. When a predetermined waiting time has elapsed, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 starts to be driven, and a starting operation for changing the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening from the closed state to the open state is performed. At this time, the operation waiting time T3 from when the game ball is detected by one of the start port switches 56 and 60 until the start operation for changing the opening 82 from the closed state to the open state is started is the driving of the motor 127. The rotating body 79 is rotated by force so as to be longer than the required time for returning from an arbitrary rotational position to an initial position (a position where the center of the movable entrance 79a comes to the reference line L1 shown in FIG. 3). A special symbol variation display time in the figure game and a waiting time after the variation display in the special game stops (a big winning opening release determination value in the small hit control pattern KP1) are set. For example, the longest required time for returning the rotating body 79 from the arbitrary rotational position to the initial position is “5 seconds”, and the special symbol variation display when the variation display result in the special figure game is “small hit”. If the time is “4 seconds” at the shortest, if the waiting time after the change display in the special figure game stops is set to “1.5 seconds”, either of the start port switches 56 and 60 is used. The operation waiting time T3 from when the game ball is detected until the opening 82 is opened by the starting operation is “5.5 seconds” at the shortest, which is the longest necessary for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position. It can be longer than “5 seconds”, which is the required time.

  Then, when the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is driven according to the driving pattern determined by the small hitting control pattern KP1 for the first small hitting time, the opening / closing piece 81 rotates to open the opening 82 twice. Perform the action. In this drive pattern, the driving operation for driving the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 for a predetermined opening time T1 (for example, 0.8 seconds) to open the opening 82 is a predetermined interval time T2 (for example, 1.6 seconds). ), The driving of the solenoid 105 for the opening / closing piece is stopped and the opening 82 is closed, and the process is repeated twice. Also, when the variation display result in the special game is the small hit symbol “55” corresponding to the second small hit, the first big winning opening is obtained by the same driving pattern as in the first small hit. A starting operation for changing the opening 82 from the closed state to the open state is performed. As described above, in the case of the first small hit and the second small hit, the start operation for changing the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening between the closed state and the open state is performed in the same opening / closing operation mode. Good.

  When the variation display result in the special game is a small hit symbol “11” corresponding to the first small hit and a small hit symbol “55” corresponding to the second small hit, the opening / closing piece Corresponding to the opening of the opening solenoid 82 when the driving solenoid 105 starts to be driven, the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 according to a predetermined sorting operation pattern is started. In this distribution operation pattern, for example, after the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped for a predetermined first distribution time (for example, 0.5 seconds) and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85, The driving operation of driving the sorting solenoid 108 over a predetermined second sorting time (for example, 0.2 seconds) to sort the game balls into the second area 88 is performed in the first special variable winning ball device 66. It is sufficient to repeat the process until it is determined that there is no game ball, that is, the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0” in the process of S262 shown in FIG.

  In each of the small hit gaming states corresponding to the first small hit and the second small hit, as shown in FIG. 36D and FIG. Corresponding to the opening state, the drive operation is started by the first rotation pattern in which the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the forward direction. In the first rotation pattern, the driving operation in which the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the forward direction is continuously performed until a predetermined period elapses. Here, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the first small hit, the driving operation by the first rotation pattern is performed in a period until a time T10 (for example, 4.0 seconds) elapses as a predetermined period. On the other hand, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the second small hit, the driving operation by the first rotation pattern is performed in a period until a time T20 (for example, 2.0 seconds) elapses as a predetermined period. .

  After a predetermined period of time during which the driving operation by the first rotation pattern is performed, the driving operation in which the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 is switched from the first rotation pattern to the second rotation pattern. That is, the CPU 112 executes the process of S258 when the game control process timer value matches the motor drive switching determination value in S257 shown in FIG. 22 corresponding to the passage of the predetermined period, thereby executing the first rotation pattern. Is switched to the second rotation pattern. In this second rotation pattern, the drive operation in which the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the reverse direction is determined that there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66, that is, FIG. This is repeated until the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0” in S262. When the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the forward direction, the game balls distributed to the second area 88 enter the second specific entrance 91 with a probability of 3/4. On the other hand, when the motor 127 is rotating the rotating body 79 in the reverse direction, the game balls distributed to the second area 88 enter the second specific entrance 91 with a probability of 1/4. Thus, when the driving operation of the motor 127 is performed with the first rotation pattern for rotating the rotating body 79 in the forward direction, the second rotation pattern for rotating the rotating body 79 in the reverse direction is used. Compared with the case where the driving operation of the motor 127 is performed, the game balls distributed to the second area 88 are likely to enter the second specific entrance 91. The distribution solenoid 108 is driven according to a certain distribution operation pattern until the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0” in the process of S262 shown in FIG. The ratio at which game balls entering the inside of the device 66 are distributed to the first area 85 and the second area 88 does not change. The game balls distributed to the first area 85 enter the first specific entrance 89 with a certain probability of 1/10. Therefore, in the predetermined period in which the driving operation of the motor 127 is performed in the first rotation pattern in which the rotating body 79 is rotated in the forward direction, the second rotating body 79 is rotated in the reverse direction after the predetermined period has elapsed. Compared to the period in which the motor 127 is driven with this rotation pattern, the game ball is more likely to enter a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91, resulting in a big hit gaming state. Probability is increased.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the first specific advance entrance 89, the maximum number of continuations of the round game in the big hit gaming state is “1 round” by executing the processing of S523 and S524 shown in FIG. , “3 rounds” and “5 rounds”. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second specific entrance 89, one of the round control patterns RP2-1 and RP2-2 corresponding to the small hit type is set in S528 shown in FIG. The maximum continuation number of round games in the big hit gaming state is set to “10 rounds”. Therefore, when the game ball enters the second specific entrance 91, the game state is more advantageous for the player than when the game ball enters the first specific entrance 89. That is, in the predetermined period in which the driving operation of the motor 127 is performed in the first rotation pattern in which the rotating body 79 is rotated in the forward direction, the second rotating body 79 is rotated in the reverse direction after the predetermined period has elapsed. Compared to the period in which the motor 127 is driven with this rotation pattern, it is easier for the game ball to enter the second specific entrance 91, which is more advantageous to the player than the first specific entrance 89. In the small hit gaming state corresponding to the first small hit and the small hit gaming state corresponding to the second small hit, the variation display result in the special figure game is determined to be the small hit symbol “11” or the small hit symbol “ The predetermined period during which the driving operation by the first rotation pattern is performed is made different in accordance with whether or not “55” is determined.

  If it is determined in the processing of S262 shown in FIG. 23 that the remaining ball count value is “0” and it is determined that there is no gaming ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66, the processing of S264 Is executed to stop the driving operation of the sorting solenoid 108, and the processing of S265 is executed to specify the rotation amount of the rotating body 79 rotated by the driving operation of the motor 127 in the small hit gaming state. . Based on the rotation amount specified at this time, the process of S266 is executed to set the motor return control timer value and the motor rotation direction pattern. After such a setting is made, the process of S134 is executed until the motor return control timer value becomes “0” in S133 shown in FIG. By rotating in the reverse direction, the rotational position is returned to the initial position.

  FIG. 37 (F) shows an example of the driving operation of the motor 127 when the small hit gaming state corresponding to the first small hit is controlled. As shown in FIG. 37C, at the timing Ti02 when the operation standby time T3 has elapsed from the timing Ti01 corresponding to the detection of the game ball by any of the start port switches 56, 60 shown in FIG. The driving of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is started to open the opening 82, and the motor 127 starts a driving operation to rotate the rotating body 79 in the forward direction as shown in FIG. . Then, for example, a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is detected by turning on the detection signal from the first count switch 106 at timing Ti03, and then from timing Ti02 at timing Ti04. In response to the elapsed time reaching time T10, the motor 127 switches to a driving operation that rotates the rotating body 79 in the reverse direction. Subsequently, until it is determined that there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66 based on the detection of the game ball by the discharge ball detector 122 as shown in FIG. The motor 127 is driven to rotate the rotating body 79 in the reverse direction until the timing Ti05 when the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0” in S262.

  In the driving operation example shown in FIG. 37, when the timing Ti05 is reached, the process of S266 is executed based on the rotation amount of the rotary body 79 specified by executing the process of S265 shown in FIG. A motor return control timer initial value corresponding to the required time T12 for returning 79 to the initial position and a motor rotation direction pattern for rotating the rotating body 79 in the reverse direction are set. By such setting, the driving operation is performed such that the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the reverse direction until the timing Ti06 when the required time T12 elapses from the timing Ti05, and the rotating body 79 is returned to the initial position. It is. When the timing Ti06 is reached, the process of S135 is executed in response to the determination that the motor return control timer value is “0” in S133 shown in FIG. Can be stopped.

  Here, the operation standby time T3 is set to be longer than the required time T12 for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position. Therefore, for example, in response to the timing Ti05 for ending the small hit gaming state based on the detection of the game ball by the discharge ball detector 122 shown in FIG. 37 (E), the start port switch 56 as shown in FIG. 37 (A). , 60, the special symbol display device 44a based on the detection of the game ball is started, and the start operation corresponding to the fact that the fluctuation display result is “small hit” is performed. The rotating body 79 can always be rotated from the initial position at the start of the operation. If a game ball is detected by any of the start port switches 56 and 60 before the timing Ti05, the start winning process of S102 shown in FIG. 19 is executed and the random number value MR1 is stored in the special figure storage unit 161. On the other hand, since the numerical data indicating MR3 is stored as the hold data, the value of the special symbol process flag is “3” corresponding to the processing at the time of small hit release, so in S262 of FIG. Based on the determination that the remaining ball count value is “0”, the next special game by the special symbol display device 44a is not started until the timing Ti05 at which the small hit gaming state ends is reached. Therefore, the small hit game is defined as the time from the end of the small hit game state until the opening 82 is opened in the starting operation based on the fact that the change display result in the next special figure game is “small hit”. It is possible to ensure an operation standby time T3 longer than the required time T12 for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position after the end of the state.

  In addition, by changing the control timing of the solenoid for opening / closing piece 105 and the solenoid for distributing 108 according to the small hit type, the operation mode of the opening / closing piece 81 and the distributing member 83 which are movable members other than the rotating body 79 is changed. You may make it differ. As an example, FIG. 38 shows an example of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 and the distribution solenoid 108 in the small hit gaming state when the small hit types are determined as “third small hit” and “fourth small hit”, respectively. It is a timing chart which shows a control timing. It should be noted that when the variation display result in the special figure game becomes the small hit symbol “32” corresponding to the third small hit or the small hit symbol “76” corresponding to the fourth small hit, any Also, until the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0” in S262 of FIG. 23, the motor 127 is driven to rotate the rotating body 79 in the forward direction, and the remaining ball count value is “0”. In response to the determination, the driving of the motor 127 may be stopped after the rotating body 79 is returned to the initial position.

  In the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit, the small hit symbol “32” corresponding to the third small hit is derived and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, and the variation display in the special figure game is stopped. When the start waiting time T4 (for example, 1.8 seconds) elapses, the driving of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 by a predetermined driving pattern is started, and the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening is changed from the closed state to the opened state. A changing start operation is performed. On the other hand, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, the small hit symbol “76” corresponding to the fourth small hit is derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the variation display in the special figure game is stopped. When a predetermined second start waiting time T5 (for example, 4.0 seconds) elapses, the driving of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 by a predetermined driving pattern is started, and the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening is closed. A starting operation for changing the state from the open state to the open state is performed. The driving pattern for driving the solenoid 105 for the opening / closing piece in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit may be the same as or different from the case of the third small hit.

  In any of the small hit gaming states corresponding to the third small hit and the fourth small hit, as shown in FIG. 38 (E), a predetermined allocation waiting period T6 ( For example, when 2.0 seconds have elapsed, the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 is started to distribute the game balls to the second region 88. In this case, for example, after the distribution solenoid 108 is driven for a predetermined second distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds), the drive is stopped and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85. return.

  In the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit and the fourth small hit, a period during which the distribution solenoid 108 is driven, that is, the distribution member 83 distributes the game balls to the second area 88. The controlled period is the same. In the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit, the sorting solenoid 108 is driven within a period in which the opening 82 is opened for the first time. Therefore, in the small hit game state corresponding to the third small hit, the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 when the opening 82 is opened for the first time is used as the second region 88. Can be sorted. On the other hand, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, the sorting solenoid 108 is not driven within any period in which the opening 82 is opened twice. Therefore, in the small hit game state corresponding to the fourth small hit, the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 when the opening 82 is in the open state is swung to the second region 88. Cannot be divided. In addition, it is not limited to the one in which it is impossible to completely distribute the game balls to the second area 88 in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit (it becomes 0%). In the corresponding small hit gaming state, it is sufficient that the game balls are less likely to be distributed to the second area 88 than in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit. As a result, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit and the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, the game ball including the first specific advance 89 and the second specific advance 91 is specified. The probability of entering the area and the probability of the game ball entering the second specific entrance 91 that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific entrance 89 can be made different. Even in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit or the fourth small hit, the opening 82 is changed from the closed state to the open state after the game ball is detected by any of the start port switches 56 and 60. The operation standby time until the start operation to be changed is longer than the time required for rotating the rotating body 79 by the driving force of the motor 127 to return from the arbitrary rotation position to the initial position. What is necessary is just to set the variation display time of the special symbol in the figure game, the waiting time after the variation display in the special figure game stops. Thereby, the rotating body 79 can always be rotated from the initial position at the start of the starting operation.

  In addition, the operation timing of the sorting member 83 may be made different by changing the control timing of the sorting solenoid 108 according to the small hit type. For example, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit and the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, the opening of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is started and the opening 82 is opened. Then, the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 by the first sorting operation pattern may be started. In this first distribution operation pattern, the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped for a predetermined third distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds), and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85. Thereafter, the driving operation of driving the sorting solenoid 108 and distributing the game balls to the second area 88 over a predetermined second distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds) is repeated until the predetermined period elapses. That's fine. Here, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit, during the period until the time T10 (for example, 4.0 seconds) elapses as the predetermined time, the distribution solenoid 108 according to the first distribution operation pattern is set. A driving operation is performed. On the other hand, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, the driving operation by the first distribution operation pattern is performed in a period until a time T20 (for example, 2.0 seconds) elapses as a predetermined period. It is. Thus, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit and the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, is the variation display result in the special figure game determined to be the small hit symbol “32”? Depending on whether or not the small hit symbol “76” is determined, the predetermined period during which the driving operation by the first distribution operation pattern is performed may be varied. In this case, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit and the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, for example, the starting operation for repeatedly opening the opening 82 at the same opening timing is performed. A starting operation may be performed in which the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening is changed between a closed state and an open state in the same opening / closing operation mode. Further, in response to the opening portion 82 being opened by the start operation in the small hit gaming state, after the motor 127 starts the driving operation of rotating the rotating body 79 in the forward direction, S262 shown in FIG. When the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0”, the driving of the motor 127 may be stopped after the rotating body 79 is returned to the initial position. Therefore, the game balls distributed to the second area 88 enter the second specific entrance 91 with a probability of 3/4. On the other hand, the game balls distributed to the first area 85 enter the first specific entrance 89 with a probability of 1/10.

  After a predetermined period of time during which the drive operation according to the first distribution operation pattern is performed, the drive operation of the distribution solenoid 108 is switched from the first distribution operation pattern to the second distribution operation pattern. In the second distribution operation pattern, after the drive of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped for the first distribution time (for example, 0.5 seconds) and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85, A driving operation of driving the sorting solenoid 108 to distribute the game balls to the second area 88 over the second distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds) is performed inside the first special variable winning ball device 66. The process is repeated until it is determined that there is no sphere, that is, the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0” in the process of S262 in FIG.

  In the first distribution operation pattern, the third distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds) in which the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped and the game balls are distributed to the first region 85 is the second distribution operation. The game ball is distributed to the second area 88 by the distribution member 83 because it is shorter than the first distribution time (for example, 0.5 seconds) in which the game balls are distributed to the first area 85 according to the motion pattern. The rate of being increased. Then, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit, the time T10 (for example, 4.0 seconds) during which the distribution solenoid 108 is driven in the first distribution operation pattern is equal to the fourth small hit. This is longer than the time T20 (for example, 2.0 seconds) in which the driving operation of the distribution solenoid 108 is performed in the first distribution operation pattern in the corresponding small hit gaming state. Therefore, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit, the game ball including the first specific advance entrance 89 and the second specific advance entrance 91 is compared with the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit. The probability of entering a region and the probability of a game ball entering a second specific entrance 91 that is advantageous to the player compared to the first specific entrance 89 are increased. As described above, the game ball is moved to the first specific entrance 89 or the second by changing the control timing of the distribution solenoid 108 and the operation mode of the distribution member 83 according to the small hit design corresponding to the small hit type. The probability of entering a specific area including the specific entrance 91 or the probability of a game ball entering the second specific entrance 91 that is advantageous to the player compared to the first specific entrance 89 may be varied.

  Alternatively, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit and the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, the opening portion 82 is in the first opened state by driving the solenoid 105 for the opening / closing piece in the starting operation. From the timing when the distribution solenoid 108 starts to be driven until the game ball is distributed to the second area 88, or the distribution solenoid 108 is continuously driven to move the game ball to the second area 88. The period of distribution may be different.

  For example, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit, the first sorting drive waiting time T30 (for example, 1.0 second) from the timing when the opening 82 is opened for the first time by driving the solenoid 105 for the opening / closing piece. In the period until) elapses, the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85. When the first distribution drive standby time T30 elapses, the distribution solenoid 108 is driven and the game balls are moved to the second period until the first distribution continuation time T31 (for example, 2.0 seconds) elapses. Sort to area 88. Thereafter, when the first distribution duration time T31 elapses, the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped again, and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85.

  On the other hand, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, the second sorting drive waiting time T40 (for example, 3) from the timing when the opening 82 is opened for the first time by driving the solenoid 105 for the opening / closing piece. .0 seconds), the drive of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85. Then, when the second distribution drive standby time T40 has elapsed, the distribution solenoid 108 is driven and the game balls are moved to the second period until the second distribution continuation time T41 (for example, 1.0 second) elapses. Sort to area 88. Thereafter, when the second distribution duration time T41 elapses, the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped again, and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85.

  In this case, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit and the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, for example, the starting operation for repeatedly opening the opening 82 at the same opening timing is performed. A starting operation may be performed in which the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening is changed between a closed state and an open state in the same opening / closing operation mode. Further, in response to the opening portion 82 being opened by the start operation in the small hit gaming state, after the motor 127 starts the driving operation of rotating the rotating body 79 in the forward direction, S262 shown in FIG. When the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0”, the driving of the motor 127 may be stopped after the rotating body 79 is returned to the initial position. Therefore, the game balls distributed to the second area 88 enter the second specific entrance 91 with a probability of 3/4. On the other hand, the game balls distributed to the first area 85 enter the first specific entrance 89 with a probability of 1/10. Even with such drive control of the sorting solenoid 108 and the like, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit, the game ball is in the first specific approach compared to the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit. The probability of entering a specific area including the mouth 89 and the second specific entrance 91, and the probability that a game ball enters the second specific entrance 91, which is advantageous to the player as compared to the first specific entrance 89, are increased. .

  In the round game executed in the big hit game state, when the big winning opening to be opened is “first” indicating the first big winning opening corresponding to the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, the small hit type is “first”. As in the case of any one of “one small hit” to “fourth small hit”, for example, the driving operation mode of the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 is changed in accordance with the type of big hit or the number of round games executed. You may do it. As a specific example, in the round game executed when the round count value is “4” in the big hit gaming state corresponding to the second big hit, the same as the small hit control pattern KP1 for the first small hit time. In the period until the time T10 elapses, the motor 127 is driven by the first rotation pattern, and then the first rotation pattern is switched to the second rotation pattern. On the other hand, in the round game executed when the round count value is “8” in the big hit gaming state corresponding to the second big hit, similarly to the small hit control pattern KP2 for the second small hit, In the period until the time T20 elapses, the motor 127 is driven by the first rotation pattern, and then the first rotation pattern is switched to the second rotation pattern. The drive operation mode of the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 corresponding to the jackpot type, the number of times of execution of the round game, and the like are the round control patterns RP1-1 and RP1-2 shown in FIGS. What is necessary is just to determine based on the various determination values, setting data, control data, etc. which were preset by round control pattern RP2-1, RP2-2 shown to FIG. 14 (A) and (B). Alternatively, the driving operation mode of the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 in each round game is extracted based on the random number value for determining the operation mode when the round game is started, and operates based on the extracted random number value. You may determine by referring to an aspect determination table. In this way, by changing the drive operation mode of the distribution solenoid 108 and the motor 127 in each round game, even in the big hit game state, the specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 is set. It is possible to provide a period during which a game ball easily enters and a period during which it is difficult to enter, and further, a round game in which a game ball can easily enter a specific area within a plurality of round games and a transition to the next round game. In addition, it is possible to provide a round game in which a game ball does not easily enter a specific area and does not easily shift to the next round game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the game.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific area as the specific areas that enter the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 and enter the big hit gaming state when the game balls enter. A specific entrance 91 is provided. Here, the first specific entrance 89 is provided in the first area 85, and the second specific entrance 91 is provided in the second area 88 that is more likely to be a big hit gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first area 85. ing. In the first special variable winning ball device 66, when the variation display result in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a becomes a small hit symbol, the opening 82 is controlled to be in the open state, whereby the special symbol display device. The ease of accepting a game ball changes based on the change display result at 44a. Further, inside the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, the game balls are distributed to either the first area 85 or the second area 88 by the distribution member 83 driven by the distribution solenoid 108. Thereby, it is possible to realize the fun of the game based on the behavior of the game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66 while performing the game by the display variation display.

  Here, in a case where the opening 82 is opened in the starting operation performed in the small hit gaming state, the opening 82 is opened from the closed state after the game ball is detected by one of the start port switches 56 and 60. The operation standby time T3 until the start operation for changing to the state is started is longer than the time required for rotating the rotating body 79 by the driving force of the motor 127 to return from the arbitrary rotational position to the initial position. In addition, a special symbol variation display time in the special game, and a waiting time until the game control process timer value matches the big prize opening start determination value after the variable display in the special game is stopped are set. Accordingly, the rotating body 79 can always be rotated from the initial position at the start of the starting operation for opening the opening 82 based on the fact that the variation display result in the special figure game is “small hit”. The fairness of the game in the starting operation can be maintained.

  Further, based on the determination in step S262 shown in FIG. 23 that there is no game ball in the first special variable winning ball device 66 corresponding to the remaining ball count value being “0”, The rotation amount of the motor 127 and the rotator 79 is specified by the process of S265, and the motor return control timer initial value and the motor rotation direction pattern corresponding to the rotation amount specified by the process of S266 are set. Thereafter, until the motor return control timer value is determined to be “0” in S133 shown in FIG. It is possible to return to an initial position from an arbitrary rotational position. If it is determined in S133 that the motor return control timer value is “0” in response to the return of the rotator 79 to the initial position, the process of S135 is executed to drive the motor 127 or the rotator. The rotation operation 79 can be stopped. Thereby, compared with the case where the motor 127 is always driven and the rotary body 79 is rotated, power consumption can be reduced. In addition, during the operation for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position by executing the control for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position when there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66. The game ball does not enter the movable advance entrance 79a and is guided to the second specific advance entrance 91, and the progress of the game can be prevented from being affected by the operation of returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position.

  In the processing of S228 shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 112 sets the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP4 in response to the small hit type being any one of “first small hit” to “fourth small hit”. Based on the small hitting control patterns KP1 to KP4 set at this time, the processing of S245 to S248, the processing of S253 and S254, the processing of S257 and S258 shown in FIG. The drive control 127 is performed. In the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP4 set in correspondence with the small hit type being any one of “first small hit” to “fourth small hit”, the distribution solenoid is used until a predetermined time elapses. 108 and the motor 127 are driven in a first operation pattern such as a first distribution operation pattern or a first rotation pattern, for example. After the predetermined period has elapsed, the first operation pattern is switched to a second operation pattern such as a second distribution operation pattern or a second rotation pattern, for example. In the first action pattern and the second action pattern, the probability that the game ball enters one of the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 that become a specific area, The probabilities of the game balls entering the advantageous second specific entrance 91 are made different.

  As a result, even when a starting operation is performed to open the first grand prize opening based on the result of the change display result being “small hit”, the first specific entrance 89 or the first 2 A period during which it is easy to enter the specific entrance 91 and a period during which it is difficult to enter can be provided, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the game.

  The rotating body 79 as a movable member is configured to be rotatable by the driving force of the motor 127. In the first rotation pattern, the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the forward direction, and in the second rotation pattern, the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the reverse direction. Thereby, the player can easily recognize whether the game ball distributed to the second area 88 is an operation pattern that is easy to enter the second specific entrance 91 or an operation pattern that is difficult to enter. Further, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the game ball will enter the second specific entrance 91 as a specific area and enter into the big hit game state, and improve the interest of the game.

  Further, the distribution member 83 as a movable member other than the rotating body 79 is driven by the distribution solenoid 108. In this way, when the movable member is driven using the solenoid, the movable member can be returned to the initial position in a shorter time than when driven using the motor, and the fairness of the game can be maintained. .

  Depending on whether the small hit type is “first small hit” or “second small hit”, the predetermined period in which the driving operation by the first rotation pattern is performed is varied. In addition, depending on whether the small hit type is “third small hit” or “fourth small hit”, the timing of changing the opening 82 from the closed state to the open state by driving the opening / closing piece solenoid 105, The start timing, length, and the like of the period in which the distribution solenoid 108 is driven and the game balls are distributed to the second area 88 during the predetermined period in which the driving operation according to the first distribution operation pattern is performed are different. . As a result, the game ball can enter the first special variable winning ball device 66 according to whether the variation display result in the special figure game is “first small hit” to “fourth small hit”. The probability that a game ball will enter a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91, and the second specific entrance 91 that is advantageous to the player compared to the first specific entrance 89. It is possible to vary the probability that a game ball will enter, and to prevent the game from diversifying and monotonous when the first special variable winning ball device 66 is started. Can be improved.

  In the process of S222 shown in FIG. 21, different rounds occur depending on whether the big hit type is “first big hit” corresponding to big hit symbol “77” or “second big hit” corresponding to big hit symbol “33”. One of the control patterns RP1-1 and RP1-2 is set. The round control pattern RP1-1 shown in FIG. 13A and the round control pattern RP1-2 shown in FIG. 13B are executed until the number of round games executed reaches the maximum number of times in the big hit gaming state. With respect to at least one round game to be performed, the upper limit of the time during which the big prize opening can be controlled to be open is made different. Thereby, the round game executed in the big hit game state can be diversified and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the processing of S528 shown in FIG. 25, one of the round control patterns RP2-1 and RP2-2 is set according to whether the small hit type is “first small hit” to “fourth small hit”. is doing. Here, as shown in FIG. 8 (B), different small hit symbols “11”, “55”, “32”, and “76” are determined for each small hit type. Then, in the round control pattern RP2-1 shown in FIG. 14A and the round control pattern RP2-2 shown in FIG. 14B, the round game is executed until the maximum number of continuations in the big hit game state. For at least one round game to be performed, the upper limit of the time during which the big prize opening can be controlled to be open is made different. Thereby, the round game executed in the big hit game state can be diversified and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 (A) and 13 (B) and FIGS. 14 (A) and 14 (B), the round for which the upper limit of the time for controlling the grand prize opening to the open state such as “29 seconds” is long. In the game, the opening is opened by the opening / closing plate 49 of the second special variable winning ball device 48 with the second prize opening to be opened as “second”. On the other hand, in the round game where the upper limit of the time for controlling the big prize opening to the open state such as “1.5 seconds” or “5 seconds” is short, the big prize opening to be opened is “first”. The opening 82 is opened by the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the round game executed in the big hit game state.

  After the opening 82 serving as the first grand prize opening is opened by the starting operation, the first special variable winning ball apparatus corresponding to the determination that the remaining ball count value is “0” in S262 of FIG. Based on the determination that the game ball does not exist inside 66, the first error determination execution flag is set to ON in S269. When the first error determination execution flag is on, the first error determination process of S52 shown in FIG. 18 is executed. Thereby, even when a game ball wins a big winning opening that has been opened by the starting operation, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not there is an abnormality.

  In S262 shown in FIG. 23, when a predetermined time has elapsed without the remaining ball count value being “0” and the game control process timer value has reached the game stop determination value in S270, the abnormality notification process in S271 is performed. The game is stopped by being repeatedly executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state. Further, in S262 shown in FIG. 23, until the remaining ball count value becomes “0” and it is determined that there is no gaming ball in the first special variable winning ball device 66, the specific winning determination process of S263 is performed. It is not executed, and the value of the special symbol process flag is not updated in S531 and S533 shown in FIG. This can also prevent an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state. In S204 and S207 shown in FIG. 20, whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the big hit determination value data or the small hit determination value data with reference to the special figure display result determination table 200 as shown in FIG. Is determined. As a result, regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 that become the specific area at a rate lower than the rate that becomes the small hit game state, It is possible to improve the interest of the game by making the game unexpected.

  The game balls that have entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 from the opening 82 that has been opened in the start operation performed in the small hit game state include the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91. If a big hit gaming state is entered based on entering the specific area and being detected by the first specific ball detector 121a or the second specific ball detector 121b, the first round game in the big hit gaming state If the opening 82 serving as the 1st big winning opening is in the open state, in the process of S530 shown in FIG. 25, the rotator 79 is returned to the initial position as the big hit game start waiting time after the end of the small hit game state. Set a time longer than the required time. As a result, when a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 enters the specific area from the opening 82 that has been opened by the starting operation, the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position. After the operation standby time longer than the required time has elapsed, the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening can be opened in the first round game in the big hit gaming state. In this way, the first big winning opening is opened in the first round game in the big hit gaming state based on the game ball entering the specific area in the small hit gaming state, and the first special variable winning ball device 66 is placed inside. When the game ball is allowed to enter, the rotating body 79 can be operated from a predetermined initial position, and fairness in the round game performed in the big hit gaming state can be maintained.

  Further, since the abnormality notification can be executed regardless of the state of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 58, it is possible to continue the game even when the abnormality of the winning prize is made. Even in this case, the player is not disadvantaged.

  Next, the detailed structure of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 39 is a perspective view showing the second special variable winning ball device 48. 40A is a perspective view showing the support frame member 303, and FIG. 40B is a right side view of FIG. FIG. 41 is a front view showing the transmission mechanism. FIG. 42 is an exploded perspective view showing the internal structure of the transmission mechanism. 43A is a longitudinal sectional view showing the second special variable winning ball device 48 in the opened state, and FIG. 43B is an AA sectional view of FIG. 44A is a longitudinal sectional view showing the second special variable winning ball device 48 in the closed state, and FIG. 44B is a sectional view taken along line A′-A ′ of FIG. FIGS. 45A and 45B are diagrams illustrating the interlocking state and operation of the solenoid 65, the opening / closing plate 49, and the transmission member 320, where FIG. 45A is a schematic diagram illustrating a solenoid OFF state and FIG. FIGS. 46A and 46B are diagrams showing the interlocked state and action of the solenoid 65, the opening / closing plate 49, and the transmission member 320, in which FIG. 46A is a schematic view showing a solenoid ON state and FIG. .

  As shown in FIG. 39, the second special variable winning ball device 48 is provided on the front side of the game area 41 of the game board 40 and on the front side of the base plate 300 so as to be rotatable. A rectangular plate-shaped opening / closing plate 49, a support frame member 303 which is disposed on the rear side (back side) of the base plate 300 and forms a part of the main body of the second special variable winning ball device 48, and a support frame It is mainly comprised from the 2nd big winning opening door solenoid 65 (henceforth the solenoid 65) as an electric drive part arrange | positioned in the rear surface upper position of the member 303. FIG.

  The base plate 300 is a horizontally long plate-like member, and a horizontally long rectangular opening 304 used as a second big prize opening is formed at the center. In the base plate 300, the opening / closing plate 49 is provided in such a manner that the opening 304 can be opened and closed. Specifically, the opening / closing plate 49 includes a rectangular plate-like member 49a that is a flat plate-like member having the same shape as the opening 304, and a rotation shaft is provided below both longitudinal ends as will be described later. ing. The opening / closing plate 49 is attached to the base plate 300 in such a manner that its pivot shaft is pivotally supported by a pivot member provided on the base plate 300. The second special variable winning ball device 48 is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be received when the plate-like member 49 a of the opening / closing plate 49 closes the opening 304 (closed state), and the plate-like member 49 a of the opening / closing plate 49 is closed. Is in an open state in which a game ball can be received in a state where the opening 304 is not blocked (open state). The base plate 300 and the support frame member 303 are members constituting the main body of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48, and also constitute a support member that supports the opening / closing plate 49, the solenoid 65, and a transmission member 320 described later. ing. The second special variable winning ball device 48 is attached to the game area 41 on the front side of the game board 40 by screwing attachment screws (not shown) from a plurality of attachment screw holes 302 formed in the base plate 300. .

  As shown in FIG. 42, the opening / closing plate 49 includes a rectangular plate-like member 49a whose longitudinal direction is the lateral direction, and the rear surface side (the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the pachinko gaming machine 1) at each of the left and right ends of the plate-like member 49a. A fan-shaped plate-like side wall 49b is provided toward the inside. Specifically, the fan-shaped side wall portion 49b has a pachinko gaming machine in which the fan-shaped arc portion of the side wall portion 49b extends from both ends on the upper side of the two long sides of the plate-like member 49a with the opening and closing plate 49 closed. 1 is formed on the opening / closing plate 49 in such a manner that it is continuously provided toward the interior of the door 1 (an embodiment in which the sector-shaped central portion is located in the vicinity of a rotation shaft 305 described later). By providing such a side wall portion 49b, the plate-like member 49a and the two side wall portions 49b and 49b form a pocket shape as an area for receiving a game ball when the opening and closing plate 49 is in an open state. A region having a box shape with the top opened is formed.

  Further, from the base portion of the opening / closing plate 49, that is, from the both ends on the lower side of the two upper and lower long sides of the plate-like member 49a shown in FIG. The rotation shaft 305 is projected in such a manner that it faces. The pivot shaft 305 is pivotally supported by a pivot member (not shown) provided on the base plate 300. Then, the opening / closing plate 49 is positioned perpendicularly to the bottom surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to close the second big prize opening (opening 304), that is, a closed position where the game ball does not enter (closed state, FIG. 44). (See (a)), and from its closed position, it tilts outward (front side) about the rotation shaft 305 provided on the lower side of the plate-like member 49a, and the second big prize opening (opening 304). ), That is, an opening position where the game ball can easily enter (open state, see FIG. 43A), and is provided in the second special variable winning ball device 48. Yes.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 42 to 44, both end portions (left and right end portions) in the longitudinal direction on the rear surface side of the opening / closing plate 49, and the long side close to the rotating shaft 305 out of the two long sides. Two linkage pins 306a and 306b project rearward in the vicinity (lower part when the opening / closing plate 49 is in the closed position). If it demonstrates from another viewpoint, each of linkage pin 306a, 306b is provided in the aspect from which a longitudinal direction becomes a perpendicular direction with respect to the plate surface of the plate-shaped member 49a of the opening-and-closing plate 49. FIG.

  The linkage pin 306 a is provided on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the linkage pin 306 b is provided on the right side when viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Each of the linkage pins 306a and 306b is provided with a bent end portion 306c. Specifically, each of the linkage pins 306a and 306b is formed such that the tip 306c is bent obliquely downward when the opening / closing plate 49 is in the closed position. Each of the linkage pins 306a and 306b has a recess 306d formed in the upper part. The recess 306d is formed so that the upper locking piece 325a in each of the linkage arms 321a and 321b, which will be described later, can securely press the linkage pins 306a and 306b from above. It is formed as a region wider than the area. Since the concave portion 306d is recessed from the periphery, when the upper locking piece 325a is placed on the upper portion, the tip end portion of the upper locking piece 325a and the wall portion of the concave portion 306d come into contact with each other. The reference numeral 325 enables the linkage pins 306a and 306b to be securely pressed and fixed.

  Each of the linkage pins 306 a and 306 b has a tip end portion 306 c extending into the support frame member 303. In the support frame member 303, the tip 306c is linked to a transmission member 320 described later. By such linkage, the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48 is configured such that the opening / closing plate 49 opens and closes in conjunction with the rotation of the transmission member 320.

  As shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the support frame member 303 rotatably supports the transmission member 320 in a state where the transmission member 320 is accommodated therein. The support frame member 303 accommodates the plunger 65a of the solenoid 65 and is formed in a cylindrical shape having a size capable of guiding the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening into the pachinko gaming machine 1. Has been.

  The support frame member 303 is formed in a cylindrical shape from a transparent synthetic resin material that can be seen through. The support frame member 303 has a bottom wall 303a that forms the bottom surface, side walls 303b and 303c that form the left and right side surfaces, an upper wall 303d that forms the top surface, and a rectangular shape that is horizontally long further upward at the center of the top wall 303d. It consists of the cylindrical body enclosed by the protruding wall 303e which protruded.

  Further, the support frame member 303 is positioned for fitting in a fitting hole (not shown) formed in the base plate 300 on the front end surface thereof, that is, the lower left and right sides of the contact surface with the back surface of the base plate 300. A convex part 309 is provided in a protruding manner. The support frame member 303 has mounting pieces 310 having mounting holes 310a on the left and right sides of the bottom surface of the bottom wall 303a. The support frame member 303 mounts mounting screws (not shown) attached to the mounting holes 310a in a state in which the positioning convex portions 309 are fitted and positioned in fitting holes (not shown) formed in the base plate 300. The plate 300 is fixed to the back surface of the base plate 300 by being screwed into a rear end surface of a mounting boss (not shown) protruding rearward from the left and right sides of the lower portion of the back surface of the plate 300.

  In the support frame member 303, side walls 303b and 303c arranged on the left and right sides support a rotation shaft 324 of a transmission member 320, which will be described later, so as to be rotatable and movable in the front-rear direction (advancing and retracting direction of the plunger 65a). A long bearing hole 313 is formed. In the side walls 303b and 303c, a guide groove 314 that constitutes a movement guide portion that guides the movement of a guide pin 326 of a transmission member 320 described later is formed above the bearing slot 313. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), the guide groove 314 includes an arc groove portion 315 (first guide portion) formed in an arc shape around the bearing long hole 313, and the arc groove portion 315. It is comprised from the linear linear groove part 316 (2nd guide part) provided in a row from the front end toward the front.

  The arcuate groove 315 is notched from the rear end surface of the support frame member 303 toward the front. More details are as follows. The upper circular arc surface 315a (curved surface) of the circular arc groove portion 315 has a rotating shaft 324 at the rear end of the bearing long hole 313, that is, the solenoid 65 side (shown in FIG. 45B) when the support frame member 303 is viewed from the side. Is formed in an arc shape that forms about ¼ of the circumference centered on the guide pin 326 at the position. Further, the lower circular arc surface 315b (curved surface) forms a gentle upward curved surface capable of riding up a guide pin 326 from a lower straight surface 316b described later in a state in which the support frame member 303 is viewed from the side, and is directed to the rear side. Accordingly, the distance from the upper arcuate surface 315a gradually increases.

  The straight groove portion 316 is continuously provided from the front end of the upper arc surface 315a, and extends substantially horizontally (in the axial direction of the plunger 65a) toward the front. The straight groove portion 316 includes an upper straight surface 316a (regulating surface), a lower straight surface 316b, and a front end surface 316c. The upper straight surface 316a is a surface that extends linearly when the support frame member 303 is viewed from the side, and is a restriction surface that restricts the upward movement of the guide pin 326. The lower straight surface 316b is a surface that extends linearly in a state in which the support frame member 303 is viewed from the side. The lower straight surface 316b is provided continuously from the front end of the lower arc surface 315b and is substantially horizontal toward the front (the axis of the plunger 65a). Direction). The front end surface 316c is formed in an arc shape so as to connect the lower straight surface 316b and the upper straight surface 316, and is a surface that restricts the forward movement of the guide pin 326.

  The linear groove portion 316 accommodates the guide pin 326 when the rotation shaft 324 is positioned at the front end (regulation position) of the bearing long hole 313 and restricts movement in the rotational direction by the upper linear surface 316a by contact. In addition to being formed (see FIG. 45A), when the rotation shaft 324 is located at the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313, the contact restriction by the upper straight surface 316a is released. Thus, it is formed to a length that allows movement in the rotational direction (see FIG. 45B).

  As described above, the transmission member 320 has a closing posture (FIG. 44) in which the opening / closing plate 49 is in the closing position (closed state) when the rotation shaft 324 is located at the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313. (See (a)) and an open position (see FIG. 43 (a)) in which the open / close plate 49 is in the open position (open state). That is, the transmission member 320 rotates the opening / closing plate 49 from the open position to the closed position when the rotation shaft 324 is located at the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313. It is pivotally supported in a direction and a second direction in which the opening / closing plate 49 is rotated from the closed position toward the open position. Further, in the transmission member 320, the rotation shaft 324 is positioned at the front end (regulation position) of the bearing long hole 313, that is, the rotation shaft 324 is located on the opening / closing plate 49 side (the position shown in FIG. 45A). Sometimes, the rotation in the first direction and the second direction is restricted by the guide pin 326, the upper straight surface 316a, and the lower straight surface 316b, and is supported so as to be movable only in the front-rear direction (the forward and backward direction of the plunger 65a). Is done.

  Thus, the linear groove part 316 is formed so as to be parallel to the bearing long hole 313. Further, a concave groove 317 is formed in a rearward direction from the rear end of the bearing long hole 313 on the inner surface of the side walls 303b and 303c to the rear end surface of the support frame member 303, and the rotation shaft 324 is provided on the rear surface of the support frame member 303. It is configured such that it can be pushed in from the side and pivotally supported in the bearing slot 313.

  The transmission member 320 is made of a synthetic resin material. As shown in FIG. 42, the transmission member 320 includes a left linkage arm 321a linked to the opening / closing plate 49, a right linkage arm 321b spaced from the linkage arm 321a and linked to the opening / closing plate 49, and And a connecting arm 322 as a connecting member for connecting the upper portions of the left and right linkage arms 321a and 321b.

  The left and right linking arms 321 a and 321 b are provided at an arm portion 323 having a predetermined length, a rotation shaft 324 projecting outward from the outer surface on the proximal end side of the arm portion 323, and a distal end of the arm portion 323. It is comprised from the link pin latching | locking part 325 of the substantially C shape of the side view which is provided and latched to the front-end | tip part 306c of linkage pin 306a, 306b. The rotation shaft 324 is connected to the left linkage arm 321a and the right linkage arm 321b, extends between the left linkage arm 321a and the right linkage arm 321b, and between the linkage arms 321a and 321b. Has been extended. The rotation shaft 324 is integrally formed with each of the left linkage arm 321a and the right linkage arm 321b. The rotation shaft 324 may be formed of a bar-like member that is separate from each of the left linkage arm 321a and the right linkage arm 321b. In this case, the rotating shaft 324 is attached to the left linkage arm 321a and the right linkage arm 321b in such a manner that both ends penetrate the left linkage arm 321a and the right linkage arm 321b, respectively. Further, the rotation shaft 324 is not provided with a portion for connecting the left linkage arm 321a and the right linkage arm 321b, and is provided with only a portion protruding outward from each of the left linkage arm 321a and the right linkage arm 321b. Also good.

  As shown in FIGS. 41 and 42, the linkage pin locking portion 325 is provided on the upper locking piece 325 a corresponding to the upper member of the C-shaped member and the lower member of the C-shaped member. Corresponding lower locking piece 325b. The linkage pin locking portion 325 is formed so that the linkage pins 306a and 306b can be freely inserted between the upper locking piece 325a and the lower locking piece 325b, and rotates around the rotation shaft 305. In conjunction with the opening and closing plate 49, the left and right width dimensions allow the movement of the linkage pins 306a and 306b in the left and right directions when moving up and down along an arc centered on the rotation shaft 305. The linkage pin locking portion 325 constitutes an opening / closing plate linkage portion.

  The connecting arm 322 is configured by a rod-like member that is disposed between the left and right linkage arms 321a and 321b and faces in the left-right direction (a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the plunger 65a). The connection arm 322 is provided in parallel with the rotation shaft 324 between the left linkage arm 321a and the right linkage arm 321b. Both ends of the connecting arm 322 are connected to the upper center position in the front-rear direction of the arm portion 323 in the left and right linkage arms 321a and 321b, that is, the upper portion between the linkage pin locking portion 325 and the rotating shaft 324.

  Further, guide pins 326 that are slidably fitted into the above-described guide grooves 314 protrude outwardly from the left and right ends of the connecting arm 322. The guide pin 326 is arranged at an eccentric position that is eccentric from the rotation shaft 324 that is the rotation center of the transmission member 320, and is configured to guide the movement of the linkage pin locking portion 325 at the tip of the arm portion 323. Has been.

  In addition, an arm locking member 330 formed in a downward bifurcated shape attached to the tip of the plunger 65a of the solenoid 65 disposed above the locking arm 322 is locked, that is, linked. The connecting arm 322 constitutes a solenoid linking part.

  The arm locking member 330 includes a mounting portion 331 that is attached to the tip of the plunger 65a and a pair of left and right locking portions 332 that are respectively suspended downward from the lower left and right sides of the mounting portion 331.

  The left and right locking portions 332 are respectively provided with a front locking piece 332a and a rear locking piece 332b having a predetermined length in the vertical direction, and a connecting arm 322 between the front locking piece 332a and the rear locking piece 332b. And a locking recess 322c having a vertical width that allows the connecting arm 322 to move up and down.

  As described above, the coupling arm 322 is loosely fitted in the locking recess 322c formed between the front and rear front locking pieces 332a and the rear locking piece 332b, so that the rotation of the plunger 65a according to the back and forth movement of the plunger 65a. A connecting arm 322 that rotates about a moving shaft 324 is locked so as to be movable back and forth and up and down.

  The solenoid 65 is a protruding position (see FIG. 44 (a)) when the main body portion, the plunger 65a fitted to the main body portion so as to be freely retractable, and the solenoid 65 are in a non-excited state (OFF state). ) And the plunger 65a is moved to the retracted position (see FIG. 43A) against the urging force of the coil spring 65b when the solenoid 65 is in an excited state (ON state). It is configured.

  The main body portion of the solenoid 65 is attached to an attachment boss (not shown) protruding rearward from the back surface of the base plate 300 via an attachment screw (not shown). In the state of being attached to the base plate 300 as described above, the plunger 65a is, specifically, above the middle position in the longitudinal direction of the opening / closing plate 49, specifically within the support frame member 303, as shown in FIG. Is disposed in the protruding wall 303e. More specifically, the plunger 65a is arranged in a substantially horizontal direction (horizontal with respect to the bottom surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1) so as to be movable forward and backward with respect to the opening / closing plate 49, that is, movable back and forth. .

  Here, the assembled state of the transmission mechanism composed of the opening / closing plate 49, the transmission member 320, and the solenoid 65 will be described as follows. As shown in FIG. 42, the opening / closing plate 49 and the solenoid 65 are configured to be linked via a transmission member 320. Specifically, the opening / closing plate 49 and the transmission member 320 are linked by loosely fitting the linkage pins 306a, 306b of the opening / closing plate 49 between the upper and lower locking portions 525a, 525b of the linkage pin locking portion 325. Has been. Further, the transmission member 320 and the solenoid 65 include a locking recess formed between the locking pieces 332a and 332b before and after the arm locking member 330 attached to the tip of the plunger 65a by the connecting arm 322 of the transmission member 320. It is linked by loosely fitting in 322c.

  Therefore, when the solenoid 65 is energized and de-energized, the plunger 65a moves in the front-rear direction, that is, moves forward and backward with respect to the opening / closing plate 49, so that the advancing / retreating force is transferred from the arm locking member 330 to the connecting arm. A surface that is transmitted to the transmission member 320 via 322, and that is perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotation shaft 324, with the rotation member 324 oriented in a direction substantially orthogonal to the advancing / retreating direction of the plunger 65a ( It rotates along a surface perpendicular to the bottom surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The turning force of the transmission member 320 is transmitted from the linkage pin locking portion 325 to the opening / closing plate 49 via the linkage pins 306a and 306b, and the opening / closing plate 49 is moved forward and backward by the transmitted turning force. It rotates around a rotation shaft 305 that faces in the left-right direction perpendicular to the direction.

  Further, in the transmission member 320 of the present embodiment, a pair of left and right linkage arms 321 a and 321 b linked to the opening / closing plate 49 are spaced apart from each other on the left and right sides inside the support frame member 303. The pair of left and right linkage arms 321a and 321b are configured to be linked and interlocked via the connection arm 322 by installing a connection arm 322 between the upper parts. Further, since the connecting arm 322 installed between the upper portions of the linkage arms 321a and 321b is locked (linked) to the plunger 65a, the forward / backward movement force of the single plunger 65a can be controlled by the right and left linkage arms 321a and 321b. To the left and right ends of the opening / closing plate 49, and the opening / closing plate 49 is rotated. Thereby, a transmission member can be smoothly operated with a plunger.

  Further, since the transmission member 320 and the solenoid 65 are accommodated inside the cylindrical support frame member 303, it is difficult to forcibly move the transmission member 320, the plunger 65a, and the like from the outside. Since it is configured, fraud is effectively prevented.

  Further, the support frame member 303 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the transmission member 320 and the solenoid 65 accommodated therein are visible from the side of the apparatus. For this reason, it is possible not only to visually check the state of linkage between the transmission member 320 and the linkage pins 306a and 306b and the plunger 65a at the time of assembling each member, but also to check the state of linkage between the transmission member 320 and the linkage pins 306a. , 306b and the plunger 65a, and troubles such as ball clogging can be easily confirmed even when the game board 40 is attached.

  Next, based on FIGS. 45 and 46, the interlocking state of the solenoid 65, the opening / closing plate 49, and the transmission member 320 and the operation thereof will be described. 45 and 46, illustration of some members such as the coil spring 65b is omitted.

  First, as shown in FIG. 45A, when the solenoid 65 is in a non-excited state (OFF state), the plunger 65a is positioned at the protruding position by the urging force of the coil spring 65b (see FIG. 44A). ing. At this time, the transmission member 320 has a closing posture in which the opening / closing plate 49 is in a closed position (closed state), and the rear end of the connecting arm 322 is moved to the front opening / closing plate 49 by the front surface of the rear locking piece 332b. It is urged | biased toward and it arrange | positions in the front regulation position which is a position where rotation is regulated. At that time, the rotation shaft 324 is located at the front end (regulation position) of the bearing long hole 313, and the guide pin 326 is located at the front position where it abuts against the front end surface 316 c in the linear groove portion 316.

  In such a state, the front end of each of the linkage pin locking portions 325 of the linkage arms 321a and 321b is located at the lower limit position in the vertical movement range during rotation. As a result, in the linkage pin locking portion 325, the upper locking piece 325a presses the recess 306d provided on the upper portion of each of the linkage pins 306a and 306b, and the lower locking piece 325b is set to each of the linkage pins 306a and 306b. The link pins 306a and 306b are held in a mode in which the tip end portion 306c is locked (more specifically, a mode in which the link pins 306a and 306b are sandwiched between the upper lock piece 325a and the lower lock piece 325b). Since the concave portion 306d is recessed from the periphery, when the upper locking piece 325a is placed on the upper portion, the tip end portion of the upper locking piece 325a and the wall portion of the concave portion 306d come into contact with each other. The reference numeral 325 enables the linkage pins 306a and 306b to be securely pressed and fixed. In such a state, the linkage pins 306a and 306b are held by the linkage pin locking portion 325 in a mode in which the linkage pins 306a and 306b are horizontal to the bottom surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the linkage pin locking portion 325 is opened and closed by the opening / closing plate 49. Since the opening / closing plate 49 is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the second special variable winning ball device 48 is closed.

  Thus, when the linkage pins 306a and 306b are located at the lower limit position, the opening / closing plate 49 is located at the closed position. The vertical movement of the linkage pins 306a and 306b is restricted by the upper and lower locking pieces 325a and 325b of the linkage pin locking portion 325 at the lower limit position.

  In a state where the solenoid 65 is in a non-excited state (OFF state), for example, when a stress for forcibly opening the opening / closing plate 49 is applied to the opening / closing plate 49, the linkage pins 306a, 306b are Ascending from the lower limit position and locked to the upper locking piece 325a, the linkage arms 321a and 321b try to rotate upward (in the direction indicated by the white arrow in FIG. 46A) around the rotation shaft 324. .

  However, since the guide pin 326 is positioned in front of the straight groove 316, the upward movement of the guide pin 326 is restricted by the upper straight surface 316a. That is, the upward rotation (rotation in the second direction) of the transmission member 320 is restricted by the contact between the guide pin 326 and the upper straight surface 316a, so that the transmission member 320 is locked to the upper locking piece 325a. The upward movement of the linkage pins 306a and 306b is restricted by the upper locking piece 325a.

  Therefore, even if a stress for forcibly rotating the opening / closing plate 49 toward the open position is applied, the transmission member 320 that restricts the rotation restricts the ascent of the linkage pins 306a and 306b. It is kept in the closed position and is prevented from being forcibly opened.

  Further, even if the stress forcibly applied to the opening / closing plate 49 is transmitted from the linking pins 306a and 306b to the linking pin locking portion 325, the guide pin 326 of the transmission member 320 supports the part of the apparatus main body. By being in contact with the upper straight surface 316a of the straight groove 316 formed on the side walls 303b and 303c of the frame member 303 and being restricted in rotation, it is not transmitted directly to the plunger 65a via the arm locking member 330. For this reason, the solenoid 65 is protected and is less likely to fail.

  That is, when the opening / closing plate 49 is forcibly opened, the rotation of the transmission member 320 is restricted by the guide pin 326 coming into contact with the upper straight surface 316a, and thereby the stress applied to the opening / closing plate 49 forcibly. It is only necessary to apply the load due to the above to the strong support frame member 303 having the strength necessary to support the transmission member 320, and it is possible to avoid the load from being applied to the plunger 65a.

  Furthermore, since the movement restriction of the guide pin 326 is performed at a location separate from the link portion between the plunger 65a and the transmission member 320, there is no possibility that the link between the plunger 65a and the transmission member 320 will be hindered.

  Next, when the solenoid 65 changes from the non-excited state (OFF state) to the excited state (ON state), the plunger 65a moves against the biasing force of the coil spring 65b (see FIG. 44 (a)) toward the main body, that is, rearward. Move towards. When the rearward movement of the plunger 65a, that is, the excitation operation (second operation) is started, the back surface of the front locking piece 332a comes into contact with the front end of the connection arm 322 and urges the connection arm 322 rearward. . At this time, in the transmission member 320, the guide pin 326 is guided rearward by the upper and lower linear surfaces 316a and 316b of the linear groove portion 316, and the rotation shaft 324 is at the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313. By being guided toward, it slides horizontally with the plunger 65a toward the rear. That is, the transmission member 320 moves rearward without rotating in the closed posture, so that the opening / closing plate 49 is maintained in the closed position.

  Then, at the stage where the plunger 65a starts to move backward by a predetermined distance L after the start of the backward movement, that is, when the initial excitation operation is completed, as shown in FIG. The guide pin 326 is located at the rear end of the straight groove 316, that is, at the lower end position of the arc groove 315, and the contact restriction by the upper straight surface 316a is released. It becomes possible to move.

  Further, when the plunger 65a moves rearward and the rotation shaft 324 is positioned at the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313 and the rearward movement is restricted, the bearing long hole 313 and the linear groove portion are moved. The guide pins 326 guided by the linear groove portion 316 rotate upward and rearward because the linear groove portion 316 is formed above the bearing long hole 313 in parallel with each other. Further, at this time, the guide pin 326 contacts the front end of the lower arc surface 315b and rides on the lower arc surface 315b, that is, the lower arc surface 315b reliably guides the guide pin 326 upward and rearward. The lower arcuate surface 315b guides the movement of the linkage arms 321a and 321b upward about the rotation shaft 324 located at the rear end of the bearing long hole 313 via the guide pin 326 and is connected to the lower arc surface 315b. When the arm 322 is urged rearward by the back surface of the front locking piece 332a, the transmission member 320 rotates upward, that is, in the second direction (clockwise in FIG. 45).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), by the rotation of the transmission member 320, the lower locking piece 325b of the linkage pin locking portion 325 locks the linkage pins 306a and 306b from below and the linkage pins 306a, 306b is pushed up. As a result, the opening / closing plate 49 pivots forward (tilts forward) about the pivot shaft 305 and is positioned at the open position. When the plunger 65a moves to the retracted position (the state shown in FIG. 46A) and the solenoid 65 is maintained in the excited state (ON state), the transmission member 320 is in the following state. The linking arms 321a and 321b are in a tilted posture in which the linking pin locking portion 325 has the front end portion facing upward, and are positioned at the upper limit position in the vertical movement range during rotation. As a result, the linkage pins 306a and 306b are maintained in the open posture, which is the upper limit position in the vertical movement range during rotation, so that the open / close plate 49 is maintained in the open position.

  Next, when the solenoid 65 changes from the excited state (ON state) to the non-excited state (OFF state), as shown in FIG. 46 (b), the plunger 65a is biased by the coil spring 65b (see FIG. 44 (a)). As a result of the forward movement toward the projecting position, that is, the excitation release operation (first operation) is started, the rear end of the connecting arm 322 is directed toward the front opening / closing plate 49 by the front surface of the rear locking piece 332b. Is energized.

  As the connecting arm 322 moves forward, the guide pin 326 is urged forward. Then, the guide pin 326 is slidably guided forward and downward by the upper arc surface 315a, so that the rotation shaft 324 is held at the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313. The linkage arms 321a and 321b are rotated downward about the rotation shaft 324, and the connecting arm 322 is urged forward by the front surface of the rear locking piece 332b, whereby the transmission member 320 is moved. It rotates downward, that is, in the first direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 46).

  Then, when the transmission member 320 rotates in the first direction from the open posture to the closed posture, the upper locking piece 325a of the linkage pin locking portion 325 locks the linkage pins 306a and 306b from above and the linkage pin. In order to lower 306a and 306b, the opening / closing plate 49 rotates about the rotation shaft 305 and is positioned at the closed position.

  When the plunger 65a moves to the retracted position (the state shown in FIG. 45A) and the solenoid 65 is maintained in the non-excited state (OFF state), the transmission member 320 is connected to the linkage arms 321a and 321b. Since the front end portion of the locking portion 325 is in a horizontal posture in a slightly downward direction and the linkage pins 306a and 306b are maintained in the closed posture in which the lower limit position is set, the opening / closing plate 49 is maintained in the closed position.

  As described above, in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48, the plunger 65a of the solenoid 65 moves forward and backward (moves back and forth) with respect to the opening and closing plate 49, so that the plunger 65a moves linearly forward and backward. The force is converted into the turning force of the transmission member 320 via the connecting arm 322 as the plunger linkage portion, and the turning force of the transmission member 320 is opened and closed via the linkage pin locking portion 325 as the opening and closing plate linkage portion. 49, the opening / closing plate 49 rotates between the open position and the closed position.

  Further, the transmission member 320 is a forward / backward movement of the plunger 65a, that is, a backward movement which is an excitation operation (second operation) based on the excitation of the solenoid 65 and an excitation release operation (first operation) based on the excitation release of the solenoid 65. It rotates in conjunction with a certain forward movement. Specifically, the rotation shaft 324 is moved from the front end (regulation position) to the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313 in accordance with the excitation operation of the plunger 65a, so that the upper portion of the rotation restriction portion. The restriction of the rotation of the guide pin 326 in the second direction by the straight surface 316a is released, and the transmission member 320 is rotated in the second direction to change from the closed posture to the open posture, so that the opening / closing plate 49 is in the open state. It becomes.

  Further, the transmission member 320 rotates in the first direction around the rotation shaft 324 located at the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313 in response to the excitation release operation of the plunger, and from the open posture. After the closing posture, the rotation shaft 324 moves from the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313 to the front end (regulation position) with the closing posture. As a result, the guide pin 326 is brought into contact with the upper straight surface 316a that is the rotation restricting portion and the rotation of the transmission member 320 in the second direction is restricted, so that the opening / closing plate 49 is moved from the closed position to the open position. Since it cannot be forcibly rotated, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as illegally rotating the opening / closing plate 49 by a fraudulent member such as a wire and winning a game ball as much as possible.

  Further, in a state where the opening / closing plate 49 is located at the closed position, the rotation of the transmission member 320 is guided and restricted by the linear groove portions 316 formed on the side walls 303b and 303c of the support frame member 303 constituting the apparatus main body. Thus, the load applied to the opening / closing plate 49 is not directly transmitted to the plunger 65a via the transmission member 320, thereby protecting the solenoid 65 and thus making it difficult to break down.

  Further, the rotation shaft 324 includes a rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313 where the transmission member 320 is rotatable, and a front end (regulation position) of the bearing long hole 313 where the rotation of the transmission member 320 is restricted. ) Is supported so as to be movable between. Then, only by moving the transmission member 320 forward or backward with respect to the support frame member 303 in accordance with the forward movement (excitation release operation) or the backward movement (excitation operation) of the plunger 65a, the rotation restriction and the rotation restriction of the transmission member 320 are performed. Is configured to be released. Thereby, it is not necessary to move the rotation restricting portion that restricts the rotation of the transmission member 320 in the second direction to the restriction position and the restriction release position according to the excitation operation or the excitation release operation of the plunger 65a. The structure can be simplified.

  Further, since the transmission member 320 is guided to move by the guide groove 314 via the guide pin 326, the rotation restriction of the transmission member 320 and the release of the rotation restriction are determined by the protruding position and the retreat position of the plunger 65a. It is possible to smoothly move between the forward and backward movements, that is, between the excitation operation and the excitation release operation.

  Further, the movement of the transmission member 320 is stably supported not only by the rotation shaft 324 but also by the guide groove 314, and when the plunger 65a moves back and forth between the protruding position and the retracted position, the connecting arm 322 is always Since the linkage with the plunger 65a is not released, the stability is improved.

  In addition, a part of the main body of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48 includes a cylindrical support frame member 303 that supports the transmission member 320 in a state in which the transmission member 320 is accommodated therein, so that the transmission member 320 is a cylindrical support frame. Since the configuration is such that it is difficult to forcibly move the transmission member 320, the plunger 65a, and the like from outside by being covered with the member 303, the transmission member 320 is illegally rotated directly by an unauthorized member such as a wire. You can prevent the act.

  Further, the guide groove 314 as a movement guide portion includes an upper arc surface 315a and a lower arc surface 315b, which are arcuate curved surfaces that slide and guide a guide pin 326 as a guide convex portion protruding from the transmission member 320. The movement guide surface is composed of an upper straight surface 316a and a lower straight surface 316b, which are straight flat surfaces. Accordingly, since the movement of the transmission member 320 can be easily guided by bringing the guide pin 326 into contact with the movement guide surfaces 315a, 315b, 316a, and 316b, the movement guide portion can be configured simply. Can do.

  Further, the pivot shaft 324 is pivotally supported by a bearing elongated hole 313 disposed in parallel to the linear groove portion 316, so that the guide pin 326 of the transmission member 320 is guided by the linear groove portion 316 to move back and forth. When the rotation shaft 324 is guided to move in parallel with the linear groove 316 by the bearing elongated hole 313, the positional relationship between the connecting arm 322 and the locking portion 332 of the arm locking member 330 is maintained. Since there is no change, the linkage between the plunger 65a and the transmission member 320 is not released.

  The transmission member 320 includes a pair of left and right linkage arms 321a and 321b linked to the opening / closing plate 49, and a connection arm 322 as a connection member constructed so as to link the linkage arms 321a and 321b. Thereby, the forward / backward movement of one plunger 65a is transmitted to each of the pair of left and right linkage arms 321a and 321b via the connection arm 322, and the opening / closing plate 49 can be interlocked, thereby simplifying the structure.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In 1st Embodiment, the example which opens and closes the opening-and-closing board 490 using a pair of linkage arm 321 was shown. In the second embodiment, as another example of the second special variable winning ball device 48, a second special variable winning ball device 480 that opens and closes the opening / closing plate 490 using one linkage arm 321 will be described.

  Next, the structure of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 480 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 47 is a perspective view showing a second special variable winning ball device 480 according to the second embodiment. 48A is a perspective view showing a support frame member 3030 according to the second embodiment, and FIG. 48B is a right side view of FIG. 48A. FIG. 49 is a side view showing a transmission mechanism according to the second embodiment. FIG. 50 is an exploded perspective view showing the internal structure of the transmission mechanism according to the second embodiment. FIG. 51 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the second special variable winning ball apparatus 480 in the open state (a), and (b) is a sectional view taken along the line AA in (a). 52A is a longitudinal sectional view showing the second special variable winning ball apparatus 480 in the closed state, and FIG. 52B is a sectional view taken along line A′-A ′ of FIG. FIGS. 53A and 53B are diagrams showing the interlocking state and operation of the solenoid 65, the opening / closing plate 490, and the transmission member 3200, where FIG. 53A is a schematic diagram showing a solenoid OFF state and FIG. 53B is a solenoid ON initial state. FIGS. 54A and 54B are diagrams showing the interlocking state and action of the solenoid 65, the opening / closing plate 490, and the transmission member 3200, where FIG. 54A is a schematic diagram showing a solenoid ON state and FIG. 54B is a solenoid OFF initial state. .

  47 to 52, parts and configurations that are functionally similar to those of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48 according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will not be repeated.

  As shown in FIG. 47, the second special variable winning ball apparatus 480 according to the second embodiment includes a base plate 300 disposed on the front side of the game area 41 of the game board 40, and a front side of the base plate 300. A rectangular plate-shaped opening / closing plate 490 that is rotatably provided, and a support frame member that is disposed on the rear side (back side) of the base plate 300 and constitutes a part of the main body of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 480. 3030 and a second big prize opening door solenoid 65 (hereinafter, abbreviated as a solenoid 65) as an electric drive unit disposed at a position above the rear surface of the support frame member 3030.

  In the base plate 300, an opening / closing plate 490 is provided in a manner that can open and close the opening 304. Specifically, the opening / closing plate 490 includes a rectangular plate-like member 490a that is a flat plate-like member having the same shape as the opening 304, and a rotation shaft is provided below both longitudinal ends as will be described later. ing. The opening / closing plate 49 is attached to the base plate 300 in such a manner that its pivot shaft is pivotally supported by a pivot member provided on the base plate 300. The second special variable winning ball device 48 is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be received when the plate-like member 490a of the opening / closing plate 490 closes the opening 304 (closed state), and the plate-like member 490a of the opening / closing plate 490 Is in an open state in which a game ball can be received in a state where the opening 304 is not blocked (open state). The base plate 300 and the support frame member 3030 are members constituting the main body of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 480, and also constitute a support member that supports the opening / closing plate 490, the solenoid 65, and a transmission member 3200 described later. ing.

  As shown in FIGS. 47 and 50, the opening / closing plate 490 includes a rectangular plate-like member 490a whose longitudinal direction is the lateral direction, and the rear side (pachinko game) at each of the left and right ends of the plate-like member 490a. A fan-shaped side wall portion 490b is provided in the direction toward the inside of the machine 1. Specifically, the fan-shaped side wall portion 490b is configured so that the fan-shaped arc portion of the side wall portion 490b is a pachinko gaming machine from both ends of the upper side of the two long sides of the plate-like member 49a with the opening and closing plate 49 closed. 1 is formed on the opening / closing plate 490 in such a manner as to be continuously provided toward the interior of the fan 1 (an embodiment in which the fan-shaped central portion is located in the vicinity of a rotation shaft 3050 described later). By providing such a side wall portion 49b, the plate-like member 490a and the two side wall portions 490b and 490b are pocket-shaped as an area for receiving a game ball when the opening / closing plate 490 is opened. A region having a box shape with the top opened is formed.

  Further, from the base portion of the opening / closing plate 490, that is, from the both ends on the lower side of the two upper and lower long sides of the plate-like member 490a shown in FIG. 50, the left and right lateral directions (longitudinal direction of the plate-like member 490a) are directed. The rotating shaft 3050 is projected. The pivot shaft 3050 is pivotally supported by a pivot member (not shown) provided on the base plate 300. And the opening / closing plate 490 is a position that is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and closes the second big prize opening, that is, a closed position where the game ball does not enter (closed state, FIG. 52 (a), ( b)), and tilted outward (front side) about the rotation shaft 3050 provided on the lower side of the plate-like member 490a from the closed position to open the second big prize opening (opening 304). Provided in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 480 in such a manner that it can freely rotate between an open position, that is, an open position where a game ball can easily enter (open state, see FIGS. 51A and 51B). It has been.

  As shown in FIGS. 50 to 52, the support frame member 3030 is provided on the back side (rear surface) of the base plate 300 on the left side of the opening / closing plate 490 when viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A solenoid 65 is provided on the left side of 3030.

  As shown in FIGS. 50 to 52, in the opening / closing plate 490, the pair of linkage pins 306a and 306b shown in the first embodiment is not provided, and instead, one linkage pin 490d is provided. ing. The link pin 490d has a mountain-shaped plate-like link base 490c connected to the lower portion of the left side wall portion 490b of the open / close plate 490 when viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the rotation shaft 3050 extends from the link base 490c. It is the rod-shaped member formed in the outer side (left direction seeing from the front of the pachinko game machine 1) in the direction parallel to the axial length direction. Such linkage base 490c and linkage pin 490d are integrally formed with the plate-like member 490a in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 480. If it demonstrates from another viewpoint, the link pin 490d is provided in the aspect from which a longitudinal direction turns into a horizontal direction with respect to the plate surface of the plate-shaped member 490a of the opening-and-closing plate 490. FIG.

  The linkage pin 490 d has a tip end portion 490 e that extends into the support frame member 3030. In the support frame member 3030, the tip end portion 490e is linked to a transmission member 3200 described later. By such linkage, the second special variable winning ball apparatus 480 is configured such that the opening / closing plate 490 opens and closes in conjunction with the rotation of the transmission member 3200.

  As shown in FIGS. 48 and 49, the support frame member 3030 supports the transmission member 3200 so as to be rotatable in a state of being housed therein. The support frame member 3030 is formed in a cylindrical shape having a size that also accommodates the plunger 65 a of the solenoid 65.

  The support frame member 3030 is formed in a cylindrical shape from a transparent synthetic resin material that can be seen through. The support frame member 3030 has a bottom wall 3030a that forms the bottom surface, side walls 3030b and 3030c that form the left and right side surfaces, an upper wall 3030d that forms the top surface, and a rectangular shape that is horizontally long further upward at the center of the top wall 3030d. It consists of the cylindrical body enclosed by the protruding wall 3030e which protruded. Such a support frame member 3030 is attached to the base plate 300 in such a manner that the opening side of the cylindrical body is directed in the longitudinal direction of the plate-like member 490a of the opening / closing plate 490.

  Although not shown in the drawings, on the back side of the base plate 300 (on the left side of the position where the opening / closing plate 490 is provided when viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1), an attachment in which a frame for attaching the support frame member 3030 and the solenoid 65 is formed An area is provided. Screw holes (not shown) are formed in the side wall of the support frame member 3030 and the side wall of the main body of the solenoid 65. And about the support frame member 3030 and the solenoid 65 arrange | positioned in the attachment area | region of the back surface side of the baseplate 300, a mounting screw (illustration omitted) in the aspect which penetrates the baseplate 300 from the front side of the baseplate 300 in the above-mentioned screw hole. The support frame member 3030 and the solenoid 65 are attached to the back surface side of the base plate 300.

  In the support frame member 3030, side walls 3030b and 3030c arranged on the left and right sides support a rotation shaft 3240 of a transmission member 3200, which will be described later, so as to be rotatable and movable in the front-rear direction (advancing and retracting direction of the plunger 65a). A long bearing hole 313 is formed. In the side walls 3030b and 3030c, a guide groove 314 that forms a movement guide portion that guides the movement of a guide pin 3260 of a transmission member 3200 described later is formed above the bearing long hole 313. Since the configuration of the bearing long hole 313 and the configuration of the guide groove 314 are the same as those of the first embodiment, the repeated description will not be repeated here.

  The transmission member 3200 has a closing posture (FIG. 52A) in which the opening / closing plate 490 is in the closing position (closed state) when the rotating shaft 3240 is located at the rear end (rotating position) of the bearing long hole 313. And an open posture (see FIG. 51A) in which the open / close plate 490 is in an open position (open state). That is, the transmission member 3200 rotates the opening / closing plate 490 from the open position to the closed position when the rotation shaft 324 is positioned at the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313. It is pivotally supported in a direction and a second direction in which the opening / closing plate 490 is rotated from the closed position toward the open position. Further, in the transmission member 3200, the rotation shaft 3240 is located at the front end (regulation position) of the bearing long hole 313, that is, the rotation shaft 3240 is located on the opening / closing plate 490 side (position shown in FIG. 53 (a)). Sometimes, the rotation in the first direction and the second direction is restricted by the guide pin 326, the upper straight surface 316a, and the lower straight surface 316b, and can move only in the front-rear direction (the forward and backward direction of the plunger 65a). Supported.

  Thus, the linear groove part 316 is formed so as to be parallel to the bearing long hole 313. Further, a concave groove 317 is recessed rearward from the rear end of the bearing long hole 313 on the inner surface of the side walls 3030b and 3030c to the rear end surface of the support frame member 3030, and the rotation shaft 324 is connected to the rear surface of the support frame member 3030. It is configured so that it can be pushed in from the side and pivotally supported in the bearing slot 313.

  The transmission member 3200 is formed of a synthetic resin material. As shown in FIG. 50, the transmission member 3200 includes a linkage arm 321 linked to the opening / closing plate 490. A rotating shaft 3240 provided on the upper side of the linkage arm 321 and projecting coaxially outwardly on the left and right side surfaces of the linkage arm 321; And a guide pin 3260 provided.

  The linkage arm 321 includes an arm portion 3230 formed to have a predetermined length, a rotation shaft 3240 that protrudes coaxially outwardly on the left and right side surfaces on the proximal end side of the arm portion 3230, and a base on the arm portion 3230. A guide pin 3260 that protrudes coaxially outwardly on both the left and right side surfaces of the upper portion at the intermediate portion between the end and the tip, and is connected to the tip of the arm portion 3230 and engages with the tip 490e of the linkage pin 490d. It is comprised from the link pin latching | locking part 3250 of a substantially C shape in side view. Each of rotation shaft 3240 and guide pin 3260 is formed integrally with arm portion 3230. Note that each of the rotation shaft 3240 and the guide pin 3260 may be formed of a rod-shaped member that is separate from the arm portion 3230. In that case, the rotation shaft 3240 is attached to the arm portion 3230 in a manner of penetrating the arm portion 3230.

  As shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, the linkage pin locking portion 3250 corresponds to the upper locking piece 3250a corresponding to the upper member of the C-shaped member and the lower member of the C-shaped member. And a lower locking piece 3250b. The linkage pin locking portion 3250 is formed so that the linkage pin 490d can be freely inserted between the upper locking piece 3250a and the lower locking piece 3250b, and opens and closes around the rotation shaft 3050. In association with the plate 490, it has a left-right width dimension that allows movement of the linkage pin 490d in the left-right direction when moving up and down along an arc centered on the rotation shaft 3050. The linkage pin locking portion 3250 constitutes an opening / closing plate linkage portion.

  The above-described guide pin 3260 is disposed at an eccentric position that is eccentric from the rotation shaft 3240 that is the rotation center of the transmission member 3200, and guides the movement of the linkage pin locking portion 3250 at the tip of the arm portion 3230. Configured to do.

  Further, the guide pin 3260 is engaged, that is, linked to, an arm locking member 330 formed in a downward bifurcated shape attached to the tip of the plunger 65a of the solenoid 65 disposed above the guide pin 3260. The guide pin 3260 constitutes a solenoid linking part.

  Since the structure of the arm locking member 330 is the same as that of the first embodiment, the redundant description will not be repeated here.

  In the left and right locking portions 332, the locking recesses 322 c have a front-rear width in which the guide pins 3260 can be loosely fitted and a vertical width in which the elevation of the guide pins 3260 is allowed. In the arm locking member 330, the guide pin 3260 is loosely fitted in the locking recess 322 c, so that the guide pin 3260 that rotates about the rotation shaft 324 moves back and forth according to the back and forth movement of the plunger 65 a. Locked up and down.

  Since the configuration of the solenoid 65 itself is the same as that of the first embodiment, the redundant description will not be repeated here. In the state where the solenoid 65 is attached to the base plate 300, the plunger 65a is disposed in the protruding wall 3030e inside the support frame member 3030 as shown in FIG. More specifically, the plunger 65a is arranged in a substantially horizontal direction (horizontal with respect to the bottom surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1) so as to be movable forward and backward with respect to the opening / closing plate 490, that is, movable back and forth. .

  Here, the assembled state of the transmission mechanism including the opening / closing plate 490, the transmission member 3200, and the solenoid 65 will be described as follows. As shown in FIG. 50, the opening / closing plate 490 and the solenoid 65 are configured to be linked via a transmission member 3200. Specifically, the opening / closing plate 490 and the transmission member 3200 are linked by loosely fitting the linkage pins 490e of the opening / closing plate 490 between the upper and lower locking portions 5250a, 5250b of the linkage pin locking portion 325. Yes. Further, the transmission member 3200 and the solenoid 65 include a locking recess formed between the front and rear locking pieces 332a and 332b of the arm locking member 330 in which the guide pin 3260 of the transmission member 3200 is attached to the tip of the plunger 65a. It is linked by loosely fitting in 322c.

  Therefore, when the solenoid 65 is energized and de-energized, the plunger 65a moves in the front-rear direction, that is, moves forward and backward in parallel with the plate member 490a of the opening / closing plate 490, so that the advancing / retreating movement force is applied to the arm engagement. The axial length of the rotation shaft 3240 is transmitted from the stop member 330 to the transmission member 3200 via the guide pin 3260, and the transmission member 3200 is oriented in a direction substantially perpendicular to the advance / retreat direction of the plunger 65a. It rotates along a plane perpendicular to the direction (a plane perpendicular to the bottom surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1).

  Then, the turning force of the transmission member 3200 is transmitted from the linkage pin locking portion 325 to the opening / closing plate 490 via the linkage pin 490e. It rotates around a rotation axis 3050 that faces the left-right direction forming the same direction.

  Further, since the transmission member 3200 and the solenoid 65 are accommodated inside the cylindrical support frame member 3030, it is difficult to forcibly move the transmission member 3200, the plunger 65a, and the like from the outside. Since it is configured, fraud is effectively prevented.

  Further, the support frame member 3030 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the transmission member 3200 and the solenoid 65 accommodated therein can be viewed from the side of the apparatus. For this reason, it is possible not only to check the state of linkage between the transmission member 3200 and the linkage pin 490e and the plunger 65a from the outside during the assembly work of each member, but also to transmit the transmission member 3200 and the linkage pin 490e. Problems such as linkage with the plunger 65 a and ball clogging can be easily confirmed even when the game board 40 is attached.

  Next, based on FIGS. 53 and 54, the interlocking state of the solenoid 65, the opening / closing plate 490, and the transmission member 3200 and the operation thereof will be described. 53 and 54, illustration of some members such as the coil spring 65b is omitted.

  First, as shown in FIG. 53A, when the solenoid 65 is in a non-excited state (OFF state), the plunger 65a is positioned at the protruding position by the urging force of the coil spring 65b (see FIG. 52A). ing. At this time, the transmission member 3200 is in a closing posture with the opening / closing plate 490 in the closed position (closed state), and the rear end of the guide pin 3260 is moved to the front opening / closing plate 490 by the front surface of the rear locking piece 332b. It is urged | biased toward and it arrange | positions in the front regulation position which is a position where rotation is regulated. At that time, the rotation shaft 324 is positioned at the front end (regulation position) of the bearing long hole 313, and the guide pin 3260 is positioned at the front position where it abuts against the front end surface 316 c of the linear groove portion 316.

  In such a state, the front end portion of the linkage pin locking portion 325 of the linkage arm 321 is located at the lower limit position in the vertical movement range during rotation. As a result, the linkage pin locking portion 325 is disposed between the upper locking piece 325a and the lower locking piece 325b, and can be locked (linked) to any one by vertical movement. In such a state, the opening / closing plate 490 is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state where the linkage pin 490d is positioned at the lower limit position in the vertical movement range, and the second special variable winning ball apparatus 480 Is closed.

  Thus, when the linkage pin 490d is positioned at the lower limit position, the opening / closing plate 490 is positioned at the closed position. The vertical movement of the link pin 490d is restricted by the upper lock piece 325a and the lower lock piece 325b of the link pin lock portion 325 at the lower limit position.

  In a state where the solenoid 65 is in a non-excited state (OFF state), for example, when a stress for forcibly opening the opening / closing plate 490 is applied to the opening / closing plate 490, the linkage pin 490d is moved to the lower limit position. The linkage arm 321 attempts to rotate upward (in the direction indicated by the white arrow in FIG. 54A) about the rotation shaft 3240.

  However, since the guide pin 3260 is positioned in front of the straight groove 316, the upward movement of the guide pin 326 is restricted by the upper straight surface 316a. In other words, the upward rotation (rotation in the second direction) of the transmission member 3200 is restricted by the contact between the guide pin 3260 and the upper straight surface 316a, so that the transmission member 3200 is locked to the upper locking piece 3250a. The upward movement of the connecting pin 490d is restricted by the upper locking piece 3250a.

  Therefore, even if a stress is applied to forcibly rotate the opening / closing plate 490 toward the open position, the opening of the linkage pin 490d is restricted by the transmission member 3200 whose rotation is restricted, so that the opening / closing plate 490 is closed. It is kept in position and is prevented from being forcibly opened.

  Further, even if the stress forcibly applied to the opening / closing plate 490 is transmitted from the linkage pin 490d to the linkage pin locking portion 325, the guide pin 3260 of the transmission member 3200 forms a part of the apparatus main body. Since the rotation of the linear groove 316 formed on the side walls 3030b and 3030c of the 3030 abuts against the upper straight surface 316a and is restricted from rotating, it is not transmitted directly to the plunger 65a via the arm locking member 330. The solenoid 65 is protected and is less likely to fail.

  That is, when the opening / closing plate 490 is forcibly opened, the guide pin 3260 comes into contact with the upper straight surface 316a to restrict the rotation of the transmission member 3200, and the opening / closing plate 490 is forcibly applied. It is only necessary to apply a load due to stress to the strong support frame member 3030 having the strength necessary to support the transmission member 3200, and it is possible to avoid the load from being applied to the plunger 65a.

  Furthermore, since the movement restriction of the guide pin 326 is performed at a location separate from the link portion between the plunger 65a and the transmission member 3200, there is no possibility that the link between the plunger 65a and the transmission member 3200 will be hindered.

  Next, when the solenoid 65 changes from the non-excited state (OFF state) to the excited state (ON state), the plunger 65a moves against the urging force of the coil spring 65b (see FIG. 52 (a)) toward the main body, that is, rearward. Move towards. When the rearward movement of the plunger 65a, that is, the excitation operation (second operation) is started, the back surface of the front locking piece 332a comes into contact with the front end of the guide pin 3260 to urge the guide pin 3260 rearward. . At this time, in the transmission member 3200, the guide pin 326 is guided backward by the upper and lower linear surfaces 316a and 316b of the linear groove 316, and the rotation shaft 3240 is at the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313. By being guided toward, it slides horizontally with the plunger 65a toward the rear. That is, the transmission member 3200 moves backward without rotating in the closed posture, so that the opening / closing plate 490 is maintained in the closed position.

  Then, at the stage where the plunger 65a starts to move backward by a predetermined distance L after the start of the backward movement, that is, when the excitation initial operation is completed, as shown in FIG. The guide pin 326 is positioned at the rear end of the straight groove 316, that is, at the lower end position of the arc groove 315, and the contact restriction by the upper straight surface 316a is released. It becomes possible to move.

  Further, when the plunger 65a moves rearward and the rotation shaft 3240 is positioned at the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313 and the rearward movement is restricted, the bearing long hole 313 and the linear groove portion are moved. The guide pins 326 guided by the linear groove portion 316 rotate upward and rearward because the linear groove portion 316 is formed above the bearing long hole 313 and in parallel with each other. Further, at this time, the guide pin 3260 comes into contact with the front end of the lower arc surface 315b and rides on the lower arc surface 315b, that is, the lower arc surface 315b reliably guides the guide pin 326 upward and rearward. The lower arc surface 315b guides the movement of the linkage arm 321 upward about the rotation shaft 3240 located at the rear end of the bearing long hole 313 via the guide pin 326, and guide pins 3260. Is urged rearward by the back surface of the front locking piece 332a, whereby the transmission member 3200 rotates upward, that is, in the second direction (clockwise in FIG. 53).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 54A, by the rotation of the transmission member 3200, the lower locking piece 325b of the linkage pin locking portion 325 locks the linkage pin 490d from below and pushes up the linkage pin 490d. . As a result, the opening / closing plate 490 rotates forward (tilts forward) about the rotation shaft 3050 and is positioned at the open position. When the plunger 65a moves to the retracted position (the state shown in FIG. 54A) and the solenoid 65 is maintained in the excited state (ON state), the transmission member 3200 is in the following state. The linkage arm 321 is in a tilted posture in which the linkage pin locking portion 325 has the front end portion facing upward, and is located at the upper limit position in the vertical movement range during rotation. As a result, the linkage pin 490d is maintained in the open posture that is the upper limit position in the vertical movement range during rotation, so that the open / close plate 490 is maintained in the open position.

  Next, when the solenoid 65 changes from the excited state (ON state) to the non-excited state (OFF state), as shown in FIG. 54 (b), the plunger 65a biases the coil spring 65b (see FIG. 52 (a)). As a result, the rear end of the guide pin 3260 is directed toward the front opening / closing plate 490 by the front surface of the rear locking piece 332b. Is energized.

  As the guide pin 3260 moves forward, the guide pin 3260 is urged forward. The guide pin 3260 is slidably guided forward and downward by the upper arc surface 315a, so that the rotation shaft 324 is held at the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313. The linkage arm 321 is rotated downward about the rotation shaft 3240, and the guide pin 3260 is urged forward by the front surface of the rear locking piece 332b. That is, it rotates in the first direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 54).

  Then, when the transmission member 3200 rotates in the first direction from the open posture to the closed posture, the upper locking piece 3250a of the linkage pin locking portion 3250 locks the linkage pin 490d from above and the linkage pin 490d. Therefore, the opening / closing plate 490 rotates around the rotation shaft 3050 and is positioned at the closed position.

  When the plunger 65a moves to the retracted position (the state shown in FIG. 53 (a)) and the solenoid 65 is maintained in the non-excited state (OFF state), the transmission member 3200 has the linkage arm 321 locked to the linkage pin. Since the front end portion of the portion 3250 is in a horizontal posture in which the front end portion is slightly downward and the linkage pin 490d is maintained in the closed posture in which the lower limit position is set, the opening / closing plate 490 is maintained in the closed position.

  As described above, in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 480, the plunger 65a of the solenoid 65 moves forward and backward (moves back and forth) with respect to the opening / closing plate 490, so that the plunger 65a moves linearly forward and backward. The force is converted into the turning force of the transmission member 3200 through the guide pin 3260 as the plunger linkage portion, and the turning force of the transmission member 3200 is changed through the linkage pin locking portion 3250 as the opening / closing plate linkage portion. The opening / closing plate 490 is rotated between the open position and the closed position.

  Further, the transmission member 3200 is a forward / backward movement of the plunger 65a, that is, a backward movement that is an excitation operation (second operation) based on the excitation of the solenoid 65 and an excitation release operation (first operation) based on the excitation release of the solenoid 65. It rotates in conjunction with a certain forward movement. Specifically, the rotation shaft 324 moves from the front end (regulation position) to the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313 in accordance with the excitation operation of the plunger 65a, so that the upper part of the rotation restriction unit is the upper part. The restriction of the rotation of the guide pin 3260 in the second direction by the straight surface 316a is released, and the transmission member 3200 is rotated in the second direction to change from the closed posture to the open posture, so that the opening / closing plate 490 is in the open state. It becomes.

  Further, the transmission member 3200 rotates in the first direction around the rotation shaft 3240 located at the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313 in response to the excitation release operation of the plunger, and from the open posture. After the closing posture, the rotation shaft 3240 moves from the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313 to the front end (regulation position) while maintaining the closing posture. As a result, the guide pin 3260 is brought into contact with the upper straight surface 316a which is the rotation restricting portion and the rotation of the transmission member 3200 in the second direction is restricted, so that the opening / closing plate 490 is moved from the closed position to the open position. Since it cannot be forced to rotate, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as illegally turning the opening / closing plate 490 by a fraudulent member such as a wire and winning a game ball as much as possible.

  Further, in a state where the opening / closing plate 490 is located at the closed position, the rotation of the transmission member 3200 is guided and restricted by the linear groove portions 316 formed on the side walls 3030b and 3030c of the support frame member 3030 constituting the apparatus main body. Thus, the load applied to the opening / closing plate 490 is not directly transmitted to the plunger 65a via the transmission member 3200, thereby protecting the solenoid 65 and thus making it difficult to break down.

  Further, the rotation shaft 3240 includes a rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313 where the transmission member 3200 is rotatable, and a front end (regulation position) of the bearing long hole 313 where the rotation of the transmission member 3200 is restricted. ) Is supported so as to be movable between. Then, only by moving the transmission member 3200 forward or backward with respect to the support frame member 3030 in accordance with the forward movement (excitation release operation) or the backward movement (excitation operation) of the plunger 65a, the rotation restriction and the rotation restriction of the transmission member 3200 are performed. Is configured to be released. Thereby, it is not necessary to move the rotation restricting portion that restricts the rotation of the transmission member 3200 in the second direction to the restriction position and the restriction release position in accordance with the excitation operation or the excitation release operation of the plunger 65a. , Can simplify the structure.

  Further, since the transmission member 3200 is guided to move by the guide groove 314 via the guide pin 3260, the rotation restriction of the transmission member 3200 and the release of the rotation restriction are determined by the protrusion position and the retraction position of the plunger 65a. It is possible to smoothly move between the forward and backward movements, that is, between the excitation operation and the excitation release operation.

  Further, the movement of the transmission member 3200 is stably supported not only by the rotation shaft 3240 but also by the guide groove 314, and when the plunger 65a moves forward and backward between the protruding position and the retracted position, the guide pin 3260 Since the linkage with the plunger 65a is not released, the stability is improved.

  In addition, a part of the main body of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 480 includes a cylindrical support frame member 3030 that supports the transmission member 3200 in a state in which the transmission member 3200 is accommodated therein, so that the transmission member 3200 has a cylindrical support frame. Since the configuration is such that it is difficult to forcibly move the transmission member 3200, the plunger 65a, and the like from the outside by being covered with the member 3030, the transmission member 3200 is illegally rotated directly by an unauthorized member such as a wire. Can prevent actions.

  In addition, the guide groove 314 as the movement guide portion includes an upper arc surface 315a and a lower arc surface 315b, which are arcuate curved surfaces that slidably guide the guide pin 3260 as the guide convex portion protruding from the transmission member 3200. The movement guide surface is composed of an upper straight surface 316a and a lower straight surface 316b, which are straight flat surfaces. Accordingly, since the movement of the transmission member 3200 can be easily guided by bringing the guide pin 3260 into contact with the movement guide surfaces 315a, 315b, 316a, and 316b, the movement guide portion can be configured simply. Can do.

  Further, the rotation shaft 3240 is pivotally supported by a bearing elongated hole 313 disposed in parallel to the linear groove 316, so that the guide pin 326 of the transmission member 3200 is guided by the linear groove 316 to move back and forth. When the rotation shaft 3240 is guided to move parallel to the linear groove 316 by the bearing elongated hole 313, the positional relationship between the guide pin 3260 and the locking portion 332 of the arm locking member 330 is changed. Since there is no change, the linkage between the plunger 65a and the transmission member 3200 is not released.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, as a modification of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48 shown in the first embodiment, the relationship between the open position and the closed position of the opening / closing plate 49 and the protruding position and the retracted position of the plunger 65a are different. The second special variable winning ball device 481 will be described.

  FIG. 55 is a schematic view showing a second special variable winning ball device 481 according to the third embodiment. 55A is a view showing a state where the opening / closing plate is located at the open position, and FIG. 55B is a view showing a state where the opening / closing plate is located at the open position. About FIG. 55, the site | part and structure etc. which are functionally similar to the 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus 48 by 1st Embodiment attaches | subject the same code | symbol, and the overlapping description is not repeated.

  First, as a major difference from the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48 according to the first embodiment, the solenoid 65 is biased by a coil spring 65b provided on the rear end side of the plunger 65a in a non-excited state (OFF state). Thus, the plunger 65a is located at the retracted position retracted from the opening / closing plate 49, and in the excited state (ON state), the plunger 65a protrudes close to the opening / closing plate 49 against the urging force of the coil spring 65b. It is designed to be positioned. The solenoid 65 and the arm locking member 330 are provided in the lower part of the support frame member 303 in a manner that is upside down compared to the case of the first embodiment.

  Further, the connection arm 322 and the guide pin 326 are provided at the rear end portion behind the rotation shaft 324 in the linkage arms 321a and 321b. The linkage arms 321a and 321b are bent in a square shape when viewed from the side, a guide pin 326 is provided at the rear end portion, and a rotation shaft 324 is provided at the bent portion (center portion). The connecting arm 322 provided between the linkage arms 321a and 321b is loosely fitted into a locking recess 322c formed between the locking pieces 332a and 332b before and after the arm locking member 330 from the lower side. The guide groove 314 composed of the arc groove portion 315 and the straight groove portion 316 is formed in a state where the guide groove 314 is inverted up and down and left and right behind the bearing long hole 313. That is, the guide groove 314 and the bearing long hole 313 are provided in a manner in which the arrangement of the first embodiment is inverted vertically and horizontally.

  As shown in FIG. 55A, in the non-excited state (OFF state) of the solenoid 65, the plunger 65a is positioned in the retracted position by the biasing force of the coil spring 65b, so that the rotation shaft of the transmission member 320 is rotated. The guide pin 326 is located at the rear end position of the linear groove 316. Thereby, as for the link pin latching | locking part 325 of each linkage arm 321a and 321b, the front-end part is located in the minimum position in the operation range of the up-down direction at the time of rotation. At that time, the upper locking piece 325a presses the concave portion 306d provided on the upper part of each of the linkage pins 306a and 306b, and the lower locking piece 325b locks the front end portion 306c of each of the linkage pins 306a and 306b. The linkage pins 306a and 306b are held in this manner (more specifically, the linkage pins 306a and 306b are sandwiched between the upper locking piece 325a and the lower locking piece 325b). In such a state, the linkage pins 306a and 306b are held by the linkage pin locking portion 325 in a mode in which the linkage pins 306a and 306b are horizontal to the bottom surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the linkage pin locking portion 325 is opened and closed by the opening / closing plate 49. Since the opening / closing plate 49 is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the second special variable winning ball device 48 is closed.

  At this time, the guide pin 326 is positioned at the rear end position of the linear groove portion 316, whereby the upward movement of the guide pin 326 is restricted and the rotation of the transmission member 320 is restricted. Thus, the opening / closing plate 49 is maintained in the closed position by restricting the rotation of the transmission member 320. Therefore, even if a stress for forcibly turning the opening / closing plate 49 toward the open position is applied, the transmission member 320 that is restricted from rotating restricts the ascent of the linkage pins 306a and 306b. It is kept in the closed position and is prevented from being forcibly opened.

  As shown in FIG. 55B, when the solenoid 65 changes from the non-excited state (OFF state) to the excited state (ON state), the plunger 65a moves forward against the urging force of the coil spring 65b. When the excitation operation is started, the rotational shaft 324 of the transmission member 320 is moved forward of the bearing long hole 313 at a stage where it has moved by a predetermined distance after the forward movement is started, that is, when the initial excitation operation is completed. Positioned, the guide pin 326 moves until it is located at the front end position of the linear groove 316.

  When the plunger 65a further moves forward, the transmission member 320 rotates downward (counterclockwise in FIG. 55), and the lower locking piece 325b of the linkage pin locking portion 325 moves the linkage pins 306a and 306b from below. Lock and push up the linkage pins 306a, 306b. As a result, the opening / closing plate 49 pivots forward (tilts forward) about the pivot shaft 305 and is positioned at the open position. When the plunger 65a moves to the retracted position and the solenoid 65 is maintained in the excited state (ON state), the transmission member 320 is in the following state. The linking arms 321a and 321b are in an inclined posture in which the linking pin locking portion 325 has a front end sideways and is positioned at the upper limit position in the vertical movement range during rotation. As a result, the linkage pins 306a and 306b are maintained in the open posture, which is the upper limit position in the vertical movement range during rotation, so that the open / close plate 49 is maintained in the open position.

  As described above, the relationship between the opening position and the closing position of the opening / closing plate 49 and the protruding position and the retracting position of the plunger 65a may be the one shown in the first embodiment or the one shown in the third embodiment. Even in this case, the same operation and effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, as a modification of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 480 shown in the second embodiment, the relationship between the open position and the closed position of the opening / closing plate 49 and the protruding position and the retracted position of the plunger 65a are different. The second special variable winning ball device 482 will be described.

  FIG. 56 is a schematic diagram showing a second special variable winning ball device 482 according to the fourth embodiment. 56 (a) is a diagram showing a state where the opening / closing plate is located at the open position, and FIG. 56 (b) is a diagram showing a state where the opening / closing plate is located at the open position. 56, parts and configurations that are functionally similar to those of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 480 according to the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will not be repeated.

  First, as a major difference from the second special variable winning ball apparatus 480 according to the second embodiment, the solenoid 65 is biased by a coil spring 65b provided on the rear end side of the plunger 65a in a non-excited state (OFF state). Thus, the plunger 65a is located at the retracted position retracted from the opening / closing plate 490, and in the excited state (ON state), the plunger 65a protrudes close to the opening / closing plate 490 against the biasing force of the coil spring 65b. It is designed to be located. The solenoid 65 and the arm locking member 330 are provided in the lower part of the support frame member 303 in a manner that is upside down compared to the case of the first embodiment.

  Further, the guide pin 3260 in the linkage arm 321 is provided at the rear end portion behind the rotation shaft 324 in the linkage arm 321. The linkage arm 321 is bent in a square shape when viewed from the side, a guide pin 3260 is provided at the rear end portion, and a rotation shaft 324 is provided at the bent portion (center portion). The connecting arm 322 provided between the linkage arms 321 is loosely fitted into a locking recess 322c formed between the locking pieces 332a and 332b before and after the arm locking member 330 from the lower side. The guide groove 314 composed of the arc groove portion 315 and the straight groove portion 316 is formed in a state where the guide groove 314 is inverted up and down and left and right behind the bearing long hole 313. That is, the guide groove 314 and the bearing long hole 313 are provided in a manner that the arrangement of the second embodiment is inverted vertically and horizontally.

  As shown in FIG. 56A, in the non-excited state (OFF state) of the solenoid 65, the plunger 65a is positioned in the retracted position by the biasing force of the coil spring 65b, so that the rotation shaft of the transmission member 3200 is rotated. 3240 is located at the rear position of the long bearing hole 313, and the guide pin 3260 is located at the rear end position of the linear groove portion 316. Accordingly, the front end portion of each linkage pin locking portion 3250 of the linkage arm 321 is positioned at the lower limit position in the vertical movement range during rotation. At that time, the upper locking piece 3250a of the link pin locking portion 3250 locks the link pin 490d from above and lowers the link pin 490d, so that the opening / closing plate 490 rotates around the rotation shaft 305. Located in the closed position. In such a state, the front end of the linkage pin locking portion 3250 of the linkage arm 321 is located at the lower limit position in the vertical movement range during rotation. As a result, the linking pin locking portion 3250 is disposed between the upper locking piece 3250a and the lower locking piece 3250b, and can be locked (linked) to one by vertical movement. In such a state, the opening / closing plate 490 is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state where the linkage pin 490d is positioned at the lower limit position in the vertical movement range, and the second special variable winning ball device 482 Is closed.

  At this time, the guide pin 3260 is positioned at the rear end position of the linear groove portion 316, whereby the upward movement of the guide pin 3260 is restricted and the rotation of the transmission member 3200 is restricted. Thus, the opening / closing plate 490 is maintained in the closed position by restricting the rotation of the transmission member 3200. Therefore, even if a stress is applied to forcibly rotate the opening / closing plate 490 toward the open position, the upward movement of the linkage pin 490d is restricted by the rotation-controlled transmission member 3200, so that the closing position is reached. And is prevented from being forcibly opened.

  As shown in FIG. 56B, when the solenoid 65 changes from the non-excited state (OFF state) to the excited state (ON state), the plunger 65a moves forward against the urging force of the coil spring 65b. When the excitation operation is started, the rotation shaft 3240 of the transmission member 3200 is moved forward of the bearing long hole 313 at a stage where the movement to the front is started by a predetermined distance, that is, when the initial excitation operation is completed. Positioned, the guide pin 3260 moves until it is located at the front end position of the linear groove 316.

  When the plunger 65a further moves forward, the transmission member 3200 rotates upward, and the lower locking piece 3250b of the linkage pin locking portion 3250 locks the linkage pin 490d from below and pushes up the linkage pin 490d. As a result, the opening / closing plate 490 rotates forward (tilts forward) about the rotation shaft 3050 and is positioned at the open position. When the plunger 65a moves to the retracted position and the solenoid 65 is maintained in the excited state (ON state), the transmission member 320 is in the following state. The linkage arm 321 is in a tilted posture in which the linkage pin locking portion 3250 has a front end sideways, and is located at the upper limit position in the vertical movement range during rotation. As a result, the linkage pin 490d is maintained in the open posture that is the upper limit position in the vertical movement range during rotation, so that the open / close plate 490 is maintained in the open position.

  As described above, the relationship between the opening position and the closing position of the opening / closing plate 490 and the protruding position and the retracting position of the plunger 65a may be those shown in the second embodiment or those shown in the fourth embodiment. Even in this case, the same operation and effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 42 to 46, the first operation in which the plunger 65 a moves from the retracted position to the protruding position and the second operation in which the plunger 65 a moves from the protruding position to the retracted position. The operation is converted into the rotational power of the transmission member 320, the rotational power of the transmission member 320 is converted into the rotational power of the opening / closing plate 49, and the opening / closing plate 49 is rotated between the open state and the closed state. The transmission member 320 is positioned at the rotational position in the support frame member 303 in accordance with the second operation of the plunger 65a, with the rotation shaft 324 moving to the rear end (rotation position) through the bearing long hole 313. Thus, the restriction by the upper straight surface 316a as the rotation restricting part that restricts the upward movement of the guide pin 326 is released. Then, when the distal ends of the linkage arms 321a and 321b of the transmission member 320 are rotated in the second direction, which is the upward movement direction, and the open / close plate 49 is opened from the closed position. In addition, after the distal end of the linkage arms 321a and 321b is rotated in the first direction, which is the downward movement direction, according to the first operation of the plunger 65a, the transmission member 320 is changed from the open posture to the closed posture. In the support frame member 303, the rotation shaft 324 moves to the front end through the bearing long hole 313 and is positioned at the restriction position, so that the rotation in the direction in which the distal ends of the linkage arms 321 a and 321 b move upward is straight. Regulated by surface 316a. As a result, the opening / closing plate 49 cannot be forcibly rotated to be in the open state, so that an illegal act such as illegally opening the opening / closing plate 49 by a fraudulent member such as a wire to win a game ball is as much as possible. Can be prevented. Further, when the opening / closing plate 49 is in the closed state, the rotation of the transmission member 320 in the second direction is a structurally strong support frame that supports the opening / closing plate 49, the solenoid 65, and the transmission member 320. It is restricted by an upper straight surface 316 a as a rotation restricting portion formed on the member 303. As a result, the load applied to the opening / closing plate 49 is not directly transmitted to the plunger 65a via the transmission member 320, thereby protecting the solenoid 65 and making it difficult to break down. In addition, since the second embodiment to the fourth embodiment include the configuration having the same function as that of the first embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained.

  (2) In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, since the transmission member 320 is covered with the cylindrical support frame member 303, the transmission member 320 is forcibly rotated by an unauthorized member such as a wire. It can prevent fraudulent acts such as being moved. In addition, since the second embodiment to the fourth embodiment include the configuration having the same function as that of the first embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained.

  (3) In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 40 and 45, the guide groove 314 included in the support frame member 303 is in a state where the bearing long hole 313 and the rotation shaft 324 are located at the restriction position. It has an upper straight surface 316a that is a restricting surface as a rotation restricting portion that restricts rotation of the transmission member 320 in the first direction by contact with the guide pin 326. Thus, since the guide groove 314 may be configured to have a restriction surface as a rotation restriction portion in the support frame member 303, an upper straight surface 316a that is a restriction surface is also formed when the guide groove 314 is formed. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the formation of the regulation surface. In addition, since the second embodiment to the fourth embodiment include the configuration having the same function as that of the first embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained.

  (4) In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 40 and 46, the guide groove 314 included in the support frame member 303 is the bearing long hole 313, and the rotation shaft 324 is positioned at the rotation position. The guide pin 326 is in sliding contact with the upper arc surface 315a, which is an arcuate curved surface that rotates the transmission member 320 in the first direction (the direction in which the tips of the linkage arms 321a and 321b move downward). Thus, in the support frame member 303, the guide groove 314 may be configured to have an arcuate curved surface that rotates the transmission member 320 in the first direction. Therefore, when the guide groove 314 is formed, Since the arcuate curved surface can also be formed, it is possible to facilitate the formation of the arcuate curved surface that rotates the transmission member 320 in the first direction. In addition, since the second embodiment to the fourth embodiment include the configuration having the same function as that of the first embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained.

  (5) In the first embodiment, the plunger 65a is paired via a front locking piece 332a and a rear locking piece 332b which are a pair of linkage portions formed at equal intervals on both sides of the plunger. Therefore, the transmission member 320 can be smoothly operated by the plunger 65a (FIG. 42). In addition, since the second embodiment to the fourth embodiment include the configuration having the same function as that of the first embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained.

  (6) In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, it is determined by S1560 that the variable winning ball device 58 is in the closed state by the abnormal winning notification process executed by the gaming control microcomputer 99. When a game ball winning is detected in S1563, a second abnormal winning notification designating command is transmitted in S1564. Then, in response to the second abnormal prize notification designation command, the production control microcomputer 170 executes the second abnormal prize notification in S408 of FIG. Accordingly, it is possible to notify that a prize abnormality has occurred due to an illegal act on the second special variable winning ball device 48, and as a result, it is possible to reliably prevent an illegal act on the second special variable winning ball device 48. . In addition, since the second embodiment to the fourth embodiment include the configuration having the same function as that of the first embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained.

  (7) In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34, the second special variable winning ball device 48 is closed by S1565 by the abnormal winning notification process executed by the gaming control microcomputer 99. When the determination is made, a third abnormal winning notification designating command is transmitted in S1569 based on detection of a winning game ball in S1568. Then, in response to the third abnormal prize notification designation command, the third abnormal prize notification is executed by the production control microcomputer 170 in S408 of FIG. Accordingly, it is possible to notify that a prize abnormality has occurred due to an illegal act on the second special variable winning ball device 48, and as a result, it is possible to reliably prevent an illegal act on the second special variable winning ball device 48. . In addition, since the second embodiment to the fourth embodiment include the configuration having the same function as that of the first embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained.

Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above embodiment, the second variable winning ball device 48, 480 includes a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate as the opening / closing plate, but for example, the first special variable winning ball device 66 described above. One opening / closing piece (opening / closing plate) 81 provided on the left side may be employed.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the guide pins 326 are formed at the left and right ends of the connecting arm 322, that is, at substantially the center position in the longitudinal direction of the arm 323. As long as it can be pivotally guided around the shaft 324, that is, formed at an eccentric position that is eccentric with respect to the pivot shaft 324, it may be formed at the linkage pin locking portion 325, for example.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the movement guide part for guiding the movement of the guide pins 326 and 3260 is constituted by the guide groove 314 penetrating the side walls 303b and 303c. There is no need for a through groove or a concave groove. Specifically, for example, on the inner surfaces of the side walls 303b and 303c, a movement guide convex portion or the like extending in the movement guide direction is erected inward, and the movement guide convex portion slides on the transmission members 320 and 3200 side. You may form the groove | channel part etc. which are freely fitted.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the rotation shaft 324 is formed in the transmission member 320, and the bearing long hole 313 that receives and supports the rotation shaft 324 is formed in the support frame member 303. May be formed in the support frame member 303, and a long bearing hole 313 for receiving and supporting the rotation shaft 324 may be formed in the transmission member 320. Similarly, the rotation shaft 3240 is formed in the transmission member 3200, and the bearing long hole 313 for receiving and supporting the rotation shaft 3240 is formed in the support frame member 303, but the rotation shaft 3240 is formed in the support frame member 3030. A long bearing hole 313 that is formed and receives the rotating shaft 3240 may be formed in the transmission member 3200.

  (5) The shape of the guide groove 314 is not limited to the shape described in the above-described embodiment or modification, and can be variously modified. For example, in the above-described embodiment, as the second guide portion, The straight groove portion 316 (upper straight surface 316a) is formed in a linear shape, but is not necessarily limited to a linear shape as long as the upward rotation of the guide pin 326 can be restricted. For example, it may be curved.

  (6) The length of the linear groove 316, that is, the longitudinal movement width of the rotation shaft 324 is arbitrarily set, and can be variously changed according to the stroke length of the plunger 65a, the rotation range of the opening and closing plates 49, 490, etc. It is.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the linear groove portion 316 is provided in parallel to the bearing elongated hole 313. However, the linear groove portion 316 may not be parallel, or the upper arc from the one end of the upper arc surface 315a. It extends along a straight line that passes through the center of the rotation shafts 324 and 3240 located at the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313, that is, the direction perpendicular to the tangent to the surface 315a. Good.

  (8) In the above embodiment, when the rotation shaft 324 moves from the front end (regulation position) to the rear end (rotation position) of the bearing long hole 313 in accordance with the excitation operation of the plunger 65a, that is, backward movement. The lower arc surface 315b that guides the guide pins 326 and 3260 toward the upper and rear is formed. However, as described above, the bearing long hole 313 and the linear groove portion 316 are parallel to each other and guide the guide pin 326. If the straight groove portion 316 is formed above the bearing long hole 313, such a lower arc surface 315b may not necessarily be formed.

  (9) Contrary to the above (8), if the lower circular arc surface 315b is formed, even if the linear groove 316 for guiding the guide pin 326 is not formed above the bearing long hole 313, for example, a straight line The groove 316 may be formed at the same height as the bearing long hole 313, that is, the straight groove 316 and the bearing long hole 313 are formed in a straight line.

  (10) The guide groove 314 is formed separately from the bearing elongated hole 313, but the bearing portion itself that receives and supports the rotation shaft 324 guides the rotation and back-and-forth movement of the rotation shaft 324. The guide groove 314 and the like need not be provided separately from the bearing portion.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the solenoid 65 is applied as an example of the electric drive unit. Operation) and excitation release operation (first operation) is not limited to the operation (advance and retreat movement). For example, a motor is applied as an electric drive unit, and the rotational force of the drive shaft of the motor is changed to a gear or the like. The plunger may be moved (advanced and retracted) by rotating the drive shaft forward and backward (first operation and second operation).

  (12) The linkage shape and linkage form of the plunger linkage portion and the opening / closing plate linkage portion are not limited to those described in the above embodiment, and the forward / backward movement force of the plunger 65a of the solenoid 65 is transmitted to the transmission member 320 (transmission). The member 3200 can be changed in various ways as long as it can be converted and transmitted to the rotational force of the opening / closing plate 49 (the same applies to the opening / closing plate 490).

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the game balls are configured not to win in the closed state in which the opening and closing plates 49 and 490 are positioned at the closing position, but the opening and closing plates 49 and 490 are positioned at the opening position. If the ball is less likely to win than the open state, the game ball may win in the closed state.

  (14) In the above embodiment, the opening / closing plate 49 of the second special variable winning ball device 48 and the opening / closing plate 490 of the second special variable winning ball device 480 are configured so that the ball passing through the passage gate 61 is moved by the gate switch 62. The predetermined condition is satisfied when the normal symbol variation display result in the normal game executed based on the detection becomes “hit”, and the normal electric accessory solenoid 59 is driven to rotate to the open position. When the predetermined time elapses, the position returns to the closing position. However, as the predetermined condition, the normal symbol variation display result in the normal game is derived, or the special symbol variation display in the special game is displayed. It may be established by the result being “winning” or simply by derivation of the normal symbol variation display result in the special figure game. Alternatively, it may be established simply by winning a start winning opening.

  (15) In the above embodiment, the balls that have entered the starting area such as the starting opening 58a and the starting winning apparatuses 58b and 58c by the opening and closing blades 301a and 301b of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 58 are detected by the start opening switches 56 and 60. Based on this, the prize display, the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a, and the decorative symbol variation display in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b are given as a predetermined game value. The opening of the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, the big hit gaming state, etc. may be given as the gaming value.

  (16) In the embodiment described above, the small hit type is determined as one of “first small hit” to “fourth small hit”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is only necessary to be able to determine at least the small hit type included in the combination of “first small hit” and “second small hit”.

  (17) In the above embodiment, the round is determined by the detection of the game ball by the first specific ball detector 121a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the round may be determined by the type of small hit.

  (18) In the above embodiment, when there are two specific advance entrances in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, one is determined by the type of the small hit and the other is detected by the specific ball detector 51. Good.

  (19) In the above embodiment, the waiting time until the game control process timer value matches the winning opening opening determination value after the variation display time of the special symbol in the special game and the variable display in the special game stop. By setting the time, an operation waiting time T3 from when one of the start port switches 56, 60 detects a game ball to when the start operation for changing the opening 82 from the closed state to the open state is started is set as the motor 127. It has been described that the time required for rotating the rotating body 79 by the driving force to return from the arbitrary rotational position to the initial position is longer. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the special figure game, when the fluctuation display result is “small hit” or “big hit”, the shortest of the special symbol fluctuation display times is the initial rotation body. You may set so that it may become longer than the required time for returning to a position.

  (20) After the process of S266 shown in FIG. 23 is executed, the special symbol normal process of S110 shown in FIG. 19 may be executed after the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position. In this case, for example, in addition to the processes of S110 to S117 shown in FIG. 19, an initial position return waiting process is provided as a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “8”. Then, in place of the processing of S533 shown in FIG. 25, processing for updating the value of the special symbol process flag to “8” is executed. In the initial position return waiting process, for example, it is determined whether or not the motor return control timer value is “0”. If the value is other than “0”, the initial position return waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the motor return control timer value becomes “0”, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” so that the special symbol normal process of S110 shown in FIG. 19 can be executed. Good.

  (21) In the above embodiment, after setting the motor return control timer initial value in the process of S266 shown in FIG. 23, the process of S601 shown in FIG. 30, and the process of S622 shown in FIG. It has been described that the motor 127 is driven to return the rotating body 79 to the initial position by executing the process of S134 until it is determined in the process of S133 that the motor return control timer value is “0”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the motor 127 is driven to bring the rotating body 79 to the initial position until it can be detected from the amount of rotation of the motor 127 and the rotating body 79 that the rotating body 79 has returned to the initial position. You may make it return. In this case, in the process of S266 shown in FIG. 23, the process of S601 shown in FIG. 30, and the process of S622 shown in FIG. 31, the rotation amount of the motor 127 and the rotating body 79 specified in the processes of S265, S600, and S621 is determined. Based on this, the motor rotation direction pattern is set and, for example, an initial position returning flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is set to an on state. In the motor initial position return control process executed in S24 shown in FIG. 17, for example, the following process is executed instead of the process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  That is, when the motor initial position return control process is started, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the initial position return flag is on. At this time, if the initial position returning flag is OFF, the motor initial position return control process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the initial position return flag is on, for example, the motor 127 is processed in the same manner as the processing of S265 shown in FIG. 23, the processing of S600 shown in FIG. 30, and the processing of S621 shown in FIG. And the amount of rotation of the rotating body 79 is specified. Then, it is determined whether or not the rotating body 79 has returned to the initial position from the specified rotation amount. Or, unlike the detailed amount of rotation of the rotating body 79, whether or not the rotating body 79 has returned to the initial position based on a detection signal from a detector that can only detect that the rotating body 79 is in the initial position. You may make it perform determination. If the rotor 79 has not returned to the initial position in this determination process, the motor 127 is driven according to the set motor rotation direction pattern, and the motor initial position return control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the rotating body 79 has returned to the initial position, the setting for stopping the driving of the motor 127 is performed and the initial position returning flag is cleared, and then the motor initial position return control process is performed. Just finish. Thus, the driving of the motor 127 can be stopped after the rotating body 79 is accurately returned to the initial position. Here, after executing the process of S266 shown in FIG. 23, the process of S601 shown in FIG. 30, and the process of S622 shown in FIG. 31, the initial position return flag is turned on in the motor initial position return control process. The elapsed time in the repeatedly determined period is measured, and when the elapsed time reaches a predetermined time, the occurrence of an error is notified that the rotating body 79 cannot be returned to the initial position, or the game You may make it stop progress of. Thereby, for example, it becomes possible to detect and notify that the rotating body 79 has stopped moving for a long time at a position where all the game balls that have entered the movable entrance 79a enter the second specific entrance 91, It is possible to prevent an act of stopping the rotation operation of the rotating body 79 to illegally enter the game ball into the second specific entrance 91 serving as the specific area.

  (22) In the above embodiment, the processing of S266 shown in FIG. 23, the processing of S601 shown in FIG. 30, and the processing of S622 shown in FIG. 31 correspond to the rotation amount of the rotating body 79 based on the driving operation of the motor 127. In the above description, the motor rotation direction pattern is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the motor rotation direction pattern for returning the rotator 79 to the initial position is not limited to the rotation amount of the rotator 79, but the motor 127 is in a certain direction (for example, only in the forward direction). An excitation pattern for rotating and returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position may be set. In the motor initial position return control process, for example, the rotation amounts of the motor 127 and the rotating body 79 are set in the same manner as the process of S265 shown in FIG. 23, the process of S600 shown in FIG. 30, and the process of S621 shown in FIG. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the rotator 79 has returned to the initial position. Or, unlike the detailed amount of rotation of the rotating body 79, whether or not the rotating body 79 has returned to the initial position based on a detection signal from a detector that can only detect that the rotating body 79 is in the initial position. You may make it perform determination. At this time, when the rotating body 79 has not returned to the initial position, drive setting for continuously rotating the motor 127 in a certain direction is performed, while when the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position, A setting for stopping the driving of the motor 127 may be performed. Thereby, the drive setting in the motor 127 for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position is simplified, and the control burden for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position can be reduced. In addition, if a detector capable of detecting only that the rotator 79 is in the initial position is used, the detector configuration is simpler than when the detailed rotation amount of the rotator 79 is specified. Thus, the processing load on the CPU 112 can be reduced.

  (23) In a round game performed in the big hit game state, when the opening 82 serving as the first grand prize opening is opened and the rotating body 79 is rotated in the forward direction or the reverse direction, the rotating body 79 is The drive control of the motor 127 is performed so that the motor 127 is stopped after returning to the initial position, and after the operation standby time longer than the time required for the rotating body 79 to return to the initial position has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next round game. You may make it make the opening part 82 used as a 1 big winning opening open. In this case, for example, it is determined in the process of S555 shown in FIG. 28 that the first grand prize opening count value has reached the opening completion determination value, or in the process of S556, the game control process timer value is set to the completion of the big prize opening. In response to the determination that the determination value has been reached, the amount of rotation of the rotating body 79 is set in the same manner as the processing of S265 shown in FIG. 23, the processing of S600 shown in FIG. 30, and the processing of S621 shown in FIG. Identify. Further, corresponding to the rotation amount specified at this time, the motor return control timer initial value and the motor rotation are the same as the processing of S266 shown in FIG. 23, the processing of S601 shown in FIG. 30, and the processing of S622 shown in FIG. Set the direction pattern.

  And in the process of S560, what is necessary is just to set time longer than the time required for the rotary body 79 to return to an initial position from arbitrary rotation positions as waiting time after special winning opening opening. Or, when the first specific ball detection flag is turned on in the process of S614 shown in FIG. 31 or when the second specific ball detection flag is turned on in the process of S615, the game ball enters the specific area. When the continuation right for shifting to the next round game is established in the big hit gaming state, the system waits for a time longer than the time required for the rotating body 79 to return from the arbitrary rotational position to the initial position. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag may be updated by proceeding to the process of S618 shown in FIG.

  In this way, in the round game executed in the big hit game state, when the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening is in the open state and the rotating body 79 is rotated in the forward direction or the reverse direction, the rotating body After the operation waiting time longer than the time required for 79 to return to the initial position elapses, the first round game is executed in a plurality of round games continuously executed in the big hit gaming state by shifting to the next round game. When the grand prize opening is opened, after the previous round game is finished, the first big prize opening is opened in the current round game and the game ball enters the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66. When it becomes possible, the rotating body 79 can be operated from a predetermined initial position, and fairness in each of the round games executed a plurality of times in the big hit gaming state can be maintained.

  (24) In the above embodiment, when the first grand prize opening count value reaches the opening end determination value in S555 shown in FIG. 28, or the game control process timer value matches the big winning opening release end determination value in S556. In this case, it is determined in S557 that the waiting time after the opening of the big prize opening shown in FIG. 30 has elapsed after the setting for closing the first big prize opening to the closed state is performed. Based on the above, it is assumed that the drive operation of the motor 127 is set in order to return the rotating body 79 to the initial position by enabling the processes of S600 and S601 and the processes of S621 and S622 shown in FIG. explained. The waiting time after opening the big winning opening set in S560 shown in FIG. 28 is a game that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 that has been opened in the round game in the big hit gaming state. Since it is sufficient time for the ball to be guided to the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 through the discharge guiding area 123, there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66. Thus, the control for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position can be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after setting for closing and closing the first big prize opening in S557 shown in FIG. 28, the first special variable prize is set. It may be determined whether or not a game ball exists in the ball device 66, and based on the determination that it does not exist, a setting for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position may be performed.

  In this case, for example, after the process of S557 shown in FIG. 28 is executed, it is determined whether or not the remaining ball count value is “0”. If it is a value other than “0”, the process proceeds to S558 to S562. The process at the time of opening the first big prize opening is ended without executing the process. In the process of S556, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the big prize opening release determination value, and whether or not the game control process timer value exceeds the big prize opening completion determination value. If it is determined that the value matches the winning opening opening end determination value, the process proceeds to S557. On the other hand, the winning opening opening end determination value does not coincide with the winning opening opening end determination value. In such a case, it is only necessary to proceed to a process of determining whether or not the remaining ball count value is “0”. In addition, when it does not match the big prize opening opening end judgment value and does not exceed the big winning opening opening end judgment value, the game control process timer value has not reached the big prize opening opening end judgment value, What is necessary is just to complete | finish the process at the time of the 1st big winning opening. In such a process, when it is determined that the remaining ball count value is “0”, based on the determination that there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66, S558 to By executing the processing of S562 and enabling the processing of S600 and S601 and the processing of S621 and S622 shown in FIG. 32, the driving operation of the motor 127 can be set to return the rotating body 79 to the initial position. You can do that. As a result, even after the motor 127 is driven and the rotating body 79 is rotated in response to the opening portion 82 serving as the first big winning opening in the round game performed in the big hit gaming state, Based on the determination that there is no game ball inside the one special variable winning ball apparatus 66, it is possible to execute control for returning the rotating body 79 to the initial position.

  (25) In the above embodiment, in correspondence with the small hit type being any one of “first small hit” to “fourth small hit”, in the small hit gaming state, until the predetermined period elapses, The first swing that makes it easier for a game ball to enter a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 and also makes it easier for a game ball to enter the second specific entrance 91 that is advantageous to the player. The distribution solenoid 108 and the motor 127 are driven by the minute operation pattern and the first rotation pattern, and after the predetermined period has elapsed, the first distribution operation pattern and the first rotation pattern are changed to the first operation pattern. It has been described as switching to the second sorting operation pattern or the second rotation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the small hit gaming state, it is difficult for a game ball to enter either the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 that is a specific area until a predetermined period elapses. In addition, according to the second distribution operation pattern and the second rotation pattern that make it difficult for the game ball to enter the second specific entrance 91 that is advantageous to the player, the drive operation of the distribution solenoid 108 and the motor 127 is performed. After the predetermined period has elapsed, the second sorting operation pattern or the second rotation pattern may be switched to the first sorting operation pattern or the first rotation pattern.

  As a specific example, the first small hit and the second small hit are based on the small hit control pattern 1 corresponding to the first small hit and the second small hit, and various determination values, setting data, and control data shown in KP2. In any small hit gaming state corresponding to, the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the opposite direction in response to the opening of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 and the opening 82 being opened. The driving operation by the second rotation pattern is started. In the small hit gaming state corresponding to the first small hit, the driving operation by the second rotation pattern is performed in a period until a time T10 (for example, 4.0 seconds) elapses as a predetermined period. On the other hand, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the second small hit, the driving operation by the second rotation pattern is performed during a period of time T20 (for example, 2.0 seconds) as a predetermined period. It is. After the elapse of a predetermined period in which the driving operation by the second rotation pattern is thus performed, the driving operation in which the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 is switched from the second rotation pattern to the first rotation pattern. . That is, the CPU 112 executes the process of S258 when the game control process timer value matches the motor drive switching determination value in S257 shown in FIG. 22 corresponding to the elapse of the predetermined period, thereby executing the second rotation pattern. Is switched to the first rotation pattern. In this first rotation pattern, the drive operation in which the motor 127 rotates the rotating body 79 in the forward direction determines that there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66, that is, FIG. This is repeated until the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0” in S262. In a predetermined period in which the driving operation of the motor 127 is performed in the second rotation pattern in which the rotating body 79 is rotated in the reverse direction, the first rotation in which the rotating body 79 is rotated in the forward direction after the predetermined period has elapsed. Compared with the period during which the motor 127 is driven in the motion pattern, the probability that the game ball is less likely to enter a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 and that a big hit gaming state is The probability that a game ball enters the second specific entrance 91, which is more advantageous than the first specific entrance 89, decreases.

  (26) Corresponding to the third small hit and the fourth small hit based on various judgment values, setting data, and control data shown in the small hit control patterns KP3 and KP4 corresponding to the third small hit and the fourth small hit In any of the small hit gaming states, the drive of the solenoid 108 for sorting in the second sort operation mode is started in response to the opening of the solenoid 105 for the opening / closing piece and the opening 82 being opened. You may be made to do. In this second distribution operation pattern, the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped for a predetermined first distribution time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85. Thereafter, a driving operation of driving the sorting solenoid 108 and distributing the game balls to the second area 88 over a second sorting time (for example, 0.2 seconds) is repeated. In the small hit gaming state corresponding to the third small hit, the driving operation according to the second distribution operation pattern is performed in a period until T10 (for example, 4.0 seconds) elapses as a predetermined period. On the other hand, in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fourth small hit, the driving operation by the second distribution operation pattern is performed in a period until T20 (for example, 2.0 seconds) elapses as a predetermined period. . After the elapse of a predetermined period during which the driving operation according to the second distribution operation pattern is performed in this way, the driving operation of the distribution solenoid 108 is switched from the second distribution operation pattern to the first distribution operation pattern. . In this first distribution operation pattern, the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped for a predetermined third distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds), and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85. Thereafter, the driving operation of driving the sorting solenoid 108 to distribute the game balls to the second area 88 over a second sorting time (for example, 0.2 seconds) is performed inside the first special variable winning ball device 66. Is repeated until it is determined that there is no game ball, that is, the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0” in S262 of FIG. In the second distribution operation pattern, the first distribution time (for example, 0.5 seconds) in which the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped and the game balls are distributed to the first area 85 is the first distribution operation. Since it is longer than the third distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds) in which the game balls are distributed to the first area 85 according to the operation pattern, the game balls are moved to the second area 88 by the distribution member 83. The ratio of distribution decreases, making it difficult for a game ball to enter a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91, and the probability of being a big hit gaming state, compared to the first specific entrance 89 The probability that a game ball enters the advantageous second specific entrance 91 decreases.

  Even in this case, the first specific entrance where the game ball is in the specific area even when the start operation is performed to open the first big winning opening based on the fact that the variation display result is “small hit”. It is possible to provide a period during which it is easy to enter 89 or the second specific entrance 91 and a period during which it is difficult to enter, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the game.

  (27) As for the first distribution operation pattern and the second distribution operation pattern, the first distribution operation pattern is more specific than the second distribution operation pattern in the first distribution operation pattern. Any operation pattern that allows a game ball to easily win a specific area including the entrance 91 may be used. For example, in the above embodiment, the variation display result in the special figure game is the small hit symbol “32” corresponding to the third small hit, or the small hit symbol “76” corresponding to the fourth small hit. In this case, as the first distribution operation pattern, the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped for a predetermined third distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds), and the game ball is distributed to the first area 85. After being divided, the driving operation of driving the sorting solenoid 108 and allocating the game balls to the second area 88 over a predetermined second distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds) has passed the predetermined time. It was described as being repeated until. On the other hand, as a first distribution operation pattern, for example, the distribution solenoid 108 is driven until a time T10 (for example, 4.0 seconds) or a time T20 (for example, 2.0 seconds) elapses as a predetermined time. Then, all the game balls may be distributed to the second area 88 within the predetermined time.

  (28) In the above-described embodiment, as the second distribution operation pattern switched from the first distribution operation pattern, the distribution solenoid 108 is driven over a predetermined first distribution time (for example, 0.5 seconds). After stopping and distributing the game ball to the first area 85, the distribution solenoid 108 is driven for the second distribution time (for example, 0.2 seconds) to move the game ball to the second area 88. It explained as something to distribute. On the other hand, as a second distribution operation pattern, the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 may always be stopped and all the game balls may be distributed to the first area 85.

  (29) In the above embodiment, when a game ball enters the first specific entrance 89, the maximum continuation number of round games in the big hit gaming state is “1 round”, “3 rounds”, and “5 rounds”. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second specific entrance 91, the maximum number of continuations of the round game in the big hit gaming state is set to “10 rounds”, and the first specific entrance 89 is determined. The second specific entrance 91 has been described as being more likely to be in a big hit gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when a game ball enters the first specific entrance 89, the same maximum number of round games can be determined as when the game ball enters the second specific entrance 91. It may be a thing. Further, even when a game ball enters the second specific entrance 91, the maximum number of round games may be determined from a plurality of types. In this case, the maximum number of round games to be determined may be different depending on whether the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91. The possible maximum number of round games may be the same, and the rate determined for each maximum number of rounds may be different.

  For example, when a game ball enters the first specific entrance 89, the maximum number of continuations of the round game in the big hit gaming state is set to “2 rounds”, “ When the game ball enters the second specific entrance 89 while the game ball is determined to be “5 rounds” or “8 rounds”, the numerical data or random value indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the number of rounds Based on numerical data indicating a random number value different from MR4, the maximum number of continuations of the round game in the big hit gaming state may be determined as either “8 rounds” or “14 rounds”. In this case, the proportion of the maximum number of round games that are advantageous for the player is higher when the game ball enters the second specific entrance 91 than when the game ball enters the first specific entrance 89. Become.

  (30) In the above-described embodiment, a starting operation is performed to rotate the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 to open the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening in a predetermined starting manner. In a round game performed in the big hit game state, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated so that the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening is more advantageous to the player than the starting mode. It has been described that it is in an open state in a specific manner, or an opening that becomes the second big prize opening is opened in a specific manner advantageous to the player by the opening / closing plate 49 of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48. That is, a game is played by hitting a game ball into the game area 41, and the second state, which is a first state that is easy to receive the game ball and that is advantageous to the player, and that is difficult to receive the game ball and is disadvantageous to the player. The first special variable winning ball device 66 and the second special variable winning ball device 48 that change to the closed state, which is a state, are provided, and the start opening 58a and the start winning device 58b that are the start area provided in the game area 41 are played. Based on the ball entering, the first special variable winning ball apparatus is controlled by rotating the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 to open the opening 82 in a predetermined starting manner. Based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the interior of 66 enters the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91, which is a specific area, the first special in the round game in the big hit game state advantageous to the player The opening / closing piece 81 of the variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated to open the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening in a specific manner that is more advantageous to the player than the starting aspect, or the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described in which the opening serving as the second grand prize opening is opened in a specific manner advantageous to the player by the opening / closing plate 49. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if it is not configured to be able to open two large winning openings, it is possible to open one large winning opening in a starting manner or a specific manner. It may be configured to be possible.

  For example, a game is played by hitting a game ball into the game area 41, and a second state that is easy to receive the game ball and that is advantageous for the player, that is, an open state and a game ball that is difficult to receive the game ball is disadvantageous to the player. The first special variable winning ball device 66 that changes to the closed state, which is a state, is based on the fact that the gaming ball has entered the starting opening 58a and the starting winning device 58b that become the starting region provided in the gaming region 41, The opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated to control the starting operation to open the opening 82 in a predetermined starting manner, and enters the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66. In the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 which is a specific area, it is possible to continue a plurality of round games that can be continued until the maximum number of continuations is reached. Even in this case, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is rotated to open the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening in a specific manner that is more advantageous to the player than in the starting manner, and continues continuously. Until the number of times is reached, the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 during the round game has entered a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91. Thus, it may be a gaming machine that can shift to the next round game. In this case, the control for opening the opening 82 for the first time as the starting mode is performed until the first number of times is reached, while the opening 82 is set to the second time longer than the first time as the specific mode. The control may be performed so that the opening 82 is in the open state, or as a specific mode, the opening 82 may be controlled to be in the open state until reaching a second number greater than the first number. The opening part 82 which becomes a big winning opening may be controlled to be in an open state in a combination mode.

  In a gaming machine in which such control is performed, the game ball has entered the start opening 58a or the start winning device 58b that is the start area without displaying the special symbol variation display in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a. Corresponding to the above, a starting operation may be performed in which the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is opened in a starting manner. Alternatively, the start operation is performed in response to the fact that the variation display result in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a becomes “small hit”, while the big hit gaming state in response to “big hit” The opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is opened in a specific manner regardless of whether or not a game ball has entered a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91. A round game to be in a state may be performed. Furthermore, regardless of whether or not the change display result in the special figure game is “small hit” based on the game ball entering the start opening 58a or the start winning device 58b as the start area, the first A starting operation may be performed in which the opening 82 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is opened in a starting manner.

  Then, when controlling the starting operation, for example, the elapsed time after the game ball that has entered the starting opening 58a or the starting winning device 58b serving as the starting area is detected by any of the starting opening switches 56 and 60 is measured. Then, after the elapsed time reaches a predetermined operation standby time longer than the time required for returning the rotator 79 to the initial position, the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is opened in the starting mode. The starting operation may be performed as follows. Thereby, when starting operation is started, the rotating body 79 can always be rotated from the initial position, and the fairness of the game in the starting operation can be maintained. In addition, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value similar to the random value MR3 for determining the small hit type in the above embodiment is extracted, and based on the extracted random number value, the small hit type determining table 211 in the above embodiment is extracted. A process for determining a control pattern similar to the small hitting control patterns KP1 to KP4 in the above embodiment is executed by referring to a determination table similar to the above, and the sorting solenoid 108 is executed according to the determined control pattern. Alternatively, the driving operation of the motor 127 may be performed. As a result, a starting operation is performed to open the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 in the starting mode based on the fact that the game ball has entered the starting port 58a or the starting winning device 58b serving as a starting region. Correspondingly, it is possible to provide a period during which a game ball is likely to enter a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 and a period during which the game ball is difficult to enter. Can improve the fun of gaming. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66 based on the detection of the game ball by the discharge ball detector 122, the driving operation of the sorting solenoid 108 is stopped. The driving operation of the motor 127 may be continued until the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position, and the driving operation of the motor 127 may be stopped in response to the returning of the rotating body 79 to the initial position. As a result, power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case where the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 are always driven.

  (31) Further, when a round game is executed in the big hit game state, as the big hit game start waiting time, a time longer than the time required for returning the rotating body 79 from the arbitrary rotation position to the initial position is set, After the big hit game start waiting time elapses, a round game in which the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is opened in a specific manner may be started. Thereby, even when the game ball that has entered the first variable winning ball apparatus 66 enters the specific area from the opening 82 that has been opened by the starting operation, the time required for the rotating body 79 to return to the initial position. After a longer jackpot start waiting time elapses, the rotary body 79 can be rotated from the initial position by opening the opening 82 that becomes the first big winning opening in the first round game in the jackpot game state. Therefore, it is possible to maintain fairness in the round game performed in the big hit game state. In addition, for example, by extracting numerical data indicating a predetermined random value and referring to a predetermined round control determination table based on the extracted random value, a plurality of round games executed in the big hit gaming state Of these, by determining the upper limit of the time at which at least one round game can be executed as one of a plurality of types, the round game executed in the jackpot game state can be changed to improve the interest of the game. You may be able to. In each round game executed in the big hit game state, for example, the big hit type, the number of round games executed, or numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value corresponds to the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP1 in the above embodiment. Even in the big hit gaming state by selecting any one of a plurality of types of control patterns similar to KP4 and changing the driving operation mode of the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 according to the selected control pattern. A period during which a game ball easily enters a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 and a period during which it is difficult to enter are provided, or a game ball is specified in a plurality of round games. A round game that is easy to enter the area and easy to move to the next round game, and a game ball is difficult to enter a specific area and moves to the next round game. By providing a pile round game, it may be able to be imparted to change the game to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  (32) Alternatively, in a round game performed in the big hit game state, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated to open the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening, Whether the opening serving as the second big prize opening is opened by the opening / closing plate 49 of the 2 special variable winning ball apparatus may be made different depending on the process until the big hit gaming state occurs. For example, in the jackpot game state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is the “big hit” as the specific display result, in any of the multiple round games that can be continued until the maximum number of continuations is reached. (2) Control may be performed so that the opening serving as the second prize winning opening is opened in a specific manner by the opening / closing plate 49 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 48. At this time, it may be possible to shift to the next round game until the maximum number of times of continuation is reached, regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered the opening serving as the second grand prize opening. Alternatively, based on the fact that the third specific ball detector 51 and the second count switch 52 have detected a game ball during a round game, it may be possible to shift to the next round game. On the other hand, after the variation display result in the special figure game becomes the “small hit” as the predetermined display result, the opening portion 82 opened in the starting operation enters the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 from the inside. In the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the game ball that has entered has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 that is a specific area, any of the round games that can be continued until the maximum number of continuous games is reached. In this case, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 may be rotated to control the opening 82 in an open state in a specific manner. At this time, the game balls that have entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 in each round game until the maximum number of continuations is reached in a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91. It is only necessary to be able to shift to the next round game based on the entry.

  Then, when a starting operation is performed based on the fact that the fluctuation display result in the special figure game is “small hit”, for example, the game ball that has entered the start area 58a or the start winning device 58b serving as the start area is the start area. The operation standby time from when the switch 56 or 60 is detected until the start operation for opening the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 in the start mode is started The special symbol game variable display time in the special figure game and the game control process timer value after the stop display in the special figure game stop to become the big prize opening opening judgment value so as to be longer than the time required to return to the position It suffices if a waiting period until matching is set. Thereby, when starting operation is started, the rotating body 79 can always be rotated from the initial position, and the fairness of the game in the starting operation can be maintained. In addition, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value similar to the random value MR3 for determining the small hit type in the above embodiment is extracted, and based on the extracted random number value, the small hit type determining table 211 in the above embodiment is extracted. A process for determining a control pattern similar to the small hitting control patterns KP1 to KP4 in the above embodiment is executed by referring to a determination table similar to the above, and the sorting solenoid 108 is executed according to the determined control pattern. Alternatively, the driving operation of the motor 127 may be performed. This corresponds to the start operation of opening the opening of the first special variable winning ball device 66 in the start mode based on the fact that the variation display result in the special figure game is “small hit”. Thus, it is possible to provide a period during which a game ball is likely to enter a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 and a period during which the game ball is difficult to enter. Can be improved. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66 based on the detection of the game ball by the discharge ball detector 122, the driving operation of the sorting solenoid 108 is stopped. The driving operation of the motor 127 may be continued until the rotating body 79 returns to the initial position, and the driving operation of the motor 127 may be stopped in response to the returning of the rotating body 79 to the initial position. As a result, power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case where the sorting solenoid 108 and the motor 127 are always driven.

  (33) Furthermore, when a round game is executed in the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 as a specific area, A time longer than the time required to return the rotating body 79 from the arbitrary rotational position to the initial position is set, and after the big hit start waiting time has elapsed, the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is specified. What is necessary is just to start the round game made into an open state in a mode. As a result, in the big hit gaming state based on the game ball entering the specific area, after the big hit start waiting time longer than the time required for the rotating body 79 to return to the initial position has elapsed, the first round game With the opening 82 serving as the 1st prize winning opening, the rotating body 79 can be rotated from the initial position, and fairness in the round game played in the big hit gaming state can be maintained. In addition, the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91, which are specific areas, or the variation display result in the special game is “big hit” When a round game is executed in the game, for example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random value is extracted, and the game is executed in a big hit game state by referring to a predetermined round control determination table based on the extracted random value. Among the multiple round games, the upper limit of the time at which at least one round game can be executed is determined as one of a plurality of types, thereby changing the round game executed in the big hit game state, It may be possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, in each round game executed in the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 as a specific area, for example, the jackpot type or the number of round games executed, Alternatively, corresponding to numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value, one of a plurality of types of control patterns similar to the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP4 in the above embodiment is selected, and the selected control pattern is selected. Accordingly, by changing the driving operation mode of the distribution solenoid 108 and the motor 127 or the like, even in the big hit gaming state, the game ball enters the specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91. An easy period and a period during which it is difficult to enter are set, or a game ball can easily enter a specific area in a plurality of round games, and it can be used for the next round game. By providing round games that are easy to play, and round games that make it difficult for game balls to enter a specific area and difficult to move to the next round game, it is possible to change the game and improve the interest of the game. May be.

  (34) In the embodiment described above, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated in response to the change display result in the special figure game being “small hit”. It has been described that the starting operation is performed in which 82 is opened in a predetermined starting manner. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and based on the fact that the game ball has entered the start opening 58a or the start winning device 58b that is the start area provided in the game area 41, the fluctuation display result in the special game is displayed. Regardless of whether or not “small hit” has been reached, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated to perform a starting operation to open the opening 82 in a predetermined starting manner. May be. In this case, the special symbol variation display itself in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a may not be performed.

  (35) In the above embodiment, it is determined in S204 shown in FIG. 20 that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 coincides with the jackpot determination value data and the variation display result is set to “big hit” as the specific display result. Based on the above, it has been described that the specific display result is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols in S206. Further, based on the fact that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 coincides with the small hit determination value data in S207 shown in FIG. 20 and the change display result is determined to be “small hit” as the predetermined display result. In S209, the predetermined display result is determined from a plurality of types of small hit symbols. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the determination as to whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” and the determination of the specific display result or the predetermined display result are performed simultaneously. There may be. As a specific example, for each big hit type such as “first big hit” and “second big hit”, one kind of disorder is also given for each big hit type such as “first small hit” to “fourth big hit”. A display result determination table including setting data (determination data) assigned with numerical values (random numbers for determining display results) is prepared. Then, in the start winning process of S102 shown in FIG. 19, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the display result is extracted and stored in the special figure storage unit 161. In this case, in S202 of FIG. 20, the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the display result is read from the special figure storage unit 161, and the display result determination table is referred to in place of the processes of S204 to S209, so that The variation display result in the figure game can be determined as one of a plurality of types of big hit symbols and small hit symbols.

  (36) In the above embodiment, when each round game in the big hit gaming state ends, the first specific ball detection flag is on in S614 shown in FIG. 31, or the second specific ball detection flag in S615. On the condition that the game is on, or the second grand prize opening count value is larger than “0” in S619, the processing of S617 and S618 can be executed to shift to the next round game. explained. In other words, in the big hit game state, regardless of the number of round games executed, the game balls that have entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 in the round game enter the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91. It is possible to shift to the next round game on condition that the game ball has entered the opening of the second special variable winning ball device 48. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the first round game in the big hit gaming state, whether or not the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91, or the second Regardless of whether or not a game ball has entered the opening of the special variable winning ball device 48, it may be possible to shift to the next round game. On the other hand, in the second and subsequent round games in the big hit gaming state, a game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91, or the opening of the second special variable winning ball device 48 It may be possible to shift to the next round game on condition that a game ball has entered the part. In this way, in the big hit game state, the conditions for shifting to the next round game may be varied according to the number of round games executed. In this case, the detection of the game ball by the first specific ball detector 121a, the second specific ball detector 121b, the third specific ball detector 51, etc. is invalid according to the number of round games executed in the big hit game state. Or it will be switched effectively.

  (37) In the above-described embodiment, the first error determination execution flag and the second error determination execution flag are provided. If the first error determination execution flag is on in S51 shown in FIG. 18, the first error determination execution flag is set. The process of S52 is executed as the process, and when the second error determination execution flag is on in S53, the process of S54 is executed as the second error determination process. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is determined whether the gaming state is the small hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state based on the value of the special symbol process flag, and the small hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state is determined. When the gaming state is other than the above, the presence or absence of an error may be determined according to whether or not a gaming ball is detected by the first count switch 106 or the second count switch 52. In this case, for example, instead of the process of S51 of FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is “3” or more. At this time, if the value of the special symbol process flag is less than “3”, the process proceeds to S52, and it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is in the ON state. If the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is off in S52, the process proceeds to S54 so as to determine whether or not the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is on. do it.

  If such a process is executed, there is no need to provide a special flag or the like for executing an error determination process such as a first error determination execution flag or a second error determination execution flag. The capacity of stored data can be reduced and the burden of determination processing can be reduced. On the other hand, if the first error determination process or the second error determination process is executed based on the first error determination execution flag or the second error determination execution flag as in the above embodiment, the small hit gaming state or the big hit In the gaming state, even when one of the first grand prize winning opening and the second big winning prize opening is controlled to be in the open state, the first error determination process is performed corresponding to the other big winning opening held in the closed state. One of the second error determination processes is executed. As a result, during the period in which one of the first grand prize opening and the second big prize opening is in an open state, the game ball is entered into the other big prize opening in the closed state to obtain a prize ball. Cheating can be prevented with certainty.

  (38) In the above embodiment, the first grand prize opening counter and the second big prize opening counter are provided separately, and the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 106 is counted by the first big prize opening counter. On the other hand, it has been described that the number of game balls detected by the second count switch 52 is counted by the second grand prize winning counter. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 106 and the number of game balls detected by the second count switch 52 are counted by a common big prize counter. You may do it. Thereby, the capacity of the stored data in the game control microcomputer 99 can be reduced.

  (39) In the embodiment described above, the number of game balls remaining in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is counted by the remaining ball counter. Instead of this remaining ball counter, a discharge ball counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the discharge ball detector 122 is provided, and the difference from the number of game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening is “0”. Whether or not there is a game ball remaining in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 may be determined based on whether or not the game ball remains. In this case, for example, the process of S503 shown in FIG. 24 is not executed, and when the detection signal from the discharge ball detector 122 is on in S512, the count value in the discharge ball counter is used instead of the process of S513. Add 1 to the discharge ball count value. Then, in place of the process of S262 shown in FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not the difference between the first big prize opening count value and the discharged ball count value is “0”. At this time, if the difference is “0”, the process proceeds to S263. If the difference is other than “0”, the process proceeds to S269. When the process of S267 shown in FIG. 23 is executed, when the process of S600 shown in FIG. 30 is executed, or when the process of S613 shown in FIG. 31 is executed, the discharge ball counter is initialized and the discharge ball is discharged. Clear the count value.

  (40) Further, in the small hit gaming state, the remaining number-of-balls count value may be updated while the first grand prize winning port count value may not be updated. For example, in the first big prize opening entry process executed in S252 shown in FIG. 22, the process of S502 shown in FIG. 24 is not executed, and the process of S267 shown in FIG. 23 is also not executed. Good. As a result, it is possible to reduce the load of processing executed by the CPU 112 of the gaming control microcomputer 99 in the small hit gaming state.

  Further, in the big hit gaming state, the first big prize opening count value may be updated, but the remaining ball count value may not be updated. For example, in the first grand prize opening entry process executed in S548 shown in FIG. 28, the processes in S503, S512, and S513 shown in FIG. 24 may not be executed. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load executed by the CPU 112 of the gaming control microcomputer 99 in the big hit gaming state.

  Alternatively, a common game ball counter may be provided instead of the first grand prize port counter, the second grand prize port counter, and the remaining ball number counter. In this case, for example, in the first big winning opening entry processing executed in S252 shown in FIG. 22 in the small hit gaming state, the count value in the game ball counter is replaced with the processing in S502 and S503 shown in FIG. A process of adding 1 to the game ball count value is executed. Further, in place of the process of S513 shown in FIG. 24, a process of subtracting 1 from the count value in the game ball counter is executed. Then, instead of the process of S262 shown in FIG. 23, a process of determining whether or not the game ball count value is “0” is executed. If the game ball count value is “0”, the process proceeds to S263. If it is other than “0”, the process proceeds to S270. In addition, in the first big winning opening entry process executed in S548 shown in FIG. 28, a process of adding 1 to the game ball count value is executed instead of the processes in S502 and S503 shown in FIG. At this time, the processing of S512 and S513 may not be executed. Then, instead of the process of S555 shown in FIG. 28, a process of determining whether or not the game ball count value has reached the release end determination value is executed. If it has not reached the release end determination value, the process proceeds to S556. If YES, the process proceeds to S557. Furthermore, in place of the process of S572 shown in FIG. 29, a process of adding 1 to the game ball count value is executed, and in place of the process of S573, whether or not the game ball count value has reached the open end determination value. The process of determining is executed. At this time, if the open end determination value has not been reached, the process proceeds to S574, and if it has reached, the process proceeds to S575. In this way, instead of the three counters such as the first grand prize winning counter, the second big winning prize counter, and the remaining ball counter, one common counter is used, so that the stored data in the game control microcomputer 99 can be stored. The capacity can be reduced, and the processing load executed by the CPU 112 of the game control microcomputer 99 in the small hit game state or the big hit game state can be reduced.

  (41) In the above-described embodiment, the second prize winning port that is opened in the round game having a long upper limit of time for controlling the grand prize winning opening such as “29 seconds” is set to “second”. While the opening portion is opened by the opening / closing plate 49 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 48, the time for controlling the big winning opening such as “1.5 seconds” or “5 seconds” to be opened is set as the opening time of the big winning opening. In the above description, the first prize opening which is opened in a round game with a short upper limit is “first”, and the opening 82 is opened by the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the opening / closing piece of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is defined as “first” as the large winning opening that is opened even in a round game with a long upper limit of time for controlling the large winning opening to the open state. A round game may be provided in which the opening 82 serving as the first grand prize opening is opened by 81. In this way, when controlling the first grand prize opening in a round game having a long upper limit for controlling the grand prize opening to the open state, the first big prize opening is continuously maintained until the round game is completed. The first big prize opening is alternately changed between the open state and the closed state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2.0 seconds) elapses until the round game ends. You may make it make it.

  (42) In the above embodiment, in the big hit gaming state, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 changes the opening 82 that becomes the first big winning opening from the closed state to the closed state, and then returns to the closed state. The operation unit until the change is made, and the operation until the opening / closing plate 49 of the second special variable winning ball device 48 is changed from the closed state to the open state after the opening which becomes the second big prize opening is changed to the closed state again. As a unit of one round game, the round count value set to the count initial value “1” in S282 shown in FIG. 26 is incremented by 1 every time the process of S617 shown in FIG. 31 is executed. As explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the small hit game state, a starting operation is performed in which the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is in the open state, which is the first large winning opening. Correspondingly, the round number count value may be incremented by one. For example, when the small hit flag is ON in S227 shown in FIG. 21, after setting the initial count value “1” in the round number counter, the first specific sphere detection flag is ON in S521 shown in FIG. In response to the fact that the second specific sphere detection flag is turned on in S526, the round count value may be incremented by one. In this way, when the game ball is controlled to the big hit game state based on the fact that the game ball has entered the specific area after the small hit game state, the processing of S282 shown in FIG. 26 may not be executed. And, when it is controlled to the big hit gaming state after becoming the small hit gaming state, the value obtained by adding 1 to the maximum number of continuations (upper limit number) of round games in the big hit gaming state in the above embodiment is actually It will be handled as the maximum number of round games in control.

  Thus, since the round number count value is incremented by 1 in response to the start operation being performed in the small hit gaming state, the number of executions of the round game that can be continued in the big hit gaming state is the maximum number of continuous times. One less than the determined number. For example, when the maximum number of continuations is determined to be “10 rounds”, the round count value is “10” corresponding to the fact that the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state has reached “9”. Therefore, when the ninth round game is finished, it is determined that the round number count value has reached the maximum round value in the process of S655 shown in FIG. 30, and it is not possible to shift to the next round game. The jackpot gaming state will end.

  (43) In the embodiment described above, the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is a movable member that can be guided to the second specific advance entrance 91, and the rotation is performed by the driving force of the motor 127. It has been described that the body 79 is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any movable member that performs a linear motion or a curved motion by the driving force of the motor may be used. For example, the movable member is provided with a guide port and a guide passage for guiding the game ball that has entered the prize winning port to a specific area, and receives the driving force of the motor through a predetermined link mechanism such as a gear or a shaft. As long as a predetermined operation such as a linear operation or a curved operation is performed along a guide or a rail. And what is necessary is just to stop returning to an initial position only by stopping the driving force of a motor. In this case, for example, if the position of the movable member can be specified by specifying the rotation amount of the motor, as in the process of S265 shown in FIG. 23, the process of S600 shown in FIG. 30, and the process of S621 shown in FIG. Good. Alternatively, the position of the movable member may be directly detected by a position sensor or the like attached to the movable member. In the process of S266 shown in FIG. 23, the process of S601 shown in FIG. 30, and the process of S622 shown in FIG. 31, the motor return control timer initial value and the motor rotation direction pattern are set according to the specified position of the movable member. Thereafter, the process is performed until the motor return control timer value is determined to be “0” in the process of S133 shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to make it return to a position.

  Also in this case, after the game ball that has entered the start opening 58a or the start winning device 58b serving as the start region is detected by any of the start opening switches 56 and 60, the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is detected. Of the special symbol in the special game so that the operation waiting time until the start operation is started in the start mode is longer than the time required to return the movable member from the arbitrary operation position to the initial position. It is only necessary to set the variable display time, the waiting period until the game control process timer value matches the big winning opening opening determination value after the variable display in the special-pitch game stops. As a result, when the starting operation is started, the movable member can always be operated from the predetermined initial position, and the fairness of the game in the starting operation can be maintained. In addition, when a round game is executed in the big hit game state, a time longer than the time required to return the movable member from the arbitrary operation position to the initial position is set as the big hit start waiting time, and the big hit start waiting time is set. What is necessary is just to start the round game which makes the opening part 82 of the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus 66 open in a specific mode after time passes. As a result, in the big hit game state, after a big hit start waiting time longer than the time required for the movable member to return from the arbitrary operation position to the initial position has elapsed, the opening that becomes the first big prize opening in the first round game With the part 82 in the open state, the movable member can be operated from a predetermined initial position, and fairness in the round game performed in the big hit game state can be maintained.

  (44) The movable member capable of guiding the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 to the second specific advance entrance 91 is in the first distribution state by the drive control of the distribution solenoid 108. And a distribution member 83 that can be switched between the second distribution state and the second distribution state. In this case, for example, in the process of S264 shown in FIG. 23 or the process of S558 shown in FIG. Is set, the sorting member 83 is returned to the initial position after the sorting member 83 is operated in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. Here, the sorting member 83 that is operated by the driving force of the sorting solenoid 108 can return to the initial position in a short time by stopping the driving of the sorting solenoid 108. Therefore, for example, after executing the process of S264 shown in FIG. 23 or the process of S558 shown in FIG. 28, the start operation is started in response to the fluctuation display result in the next special game being “small hit”. The operation waiting time until the time is required for the sorting member 83 to return to the initial position, even if it is sufficiently shorter than the case where the rotating body 79 that rotates by the driving force of the motor 127 is used as the movable member. Can be long. Accordingly, the distribution member 83 can always be operated from the initial position at the start of the starting operation for opening the opening 82 based on the fact that the variation display result in the special figure game is “small hit”. The fairness of the game in the starting operation can be maintained. In addition, based on the determination in step S262 shown in FIG. 23 that there is no game ball in the first special variable winning ball device 66 corresponding to the remaining ball count value being “0”. The driving of the sorting solenoid 108 is stopped by the process of S264. Thereby, the control burden and power consumption in the CPU 112 can be reduced as compared with the case where the distribution member 83 is operated by always performing the drive control of the distribution solenoid 108.

  (45) In the above embodiment, when the first specific sphere detection flag is OFF in the process of S521 shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the second specific sphere detection flag is ON in the process of S526. Described as what to do. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is first determined whether or not the second specific sphere detection flag is on. If the second specific sphere detection flag is off, the first specific sphere detection is detected. It may be determined whether or not the flag is on. In this case, even if the first specific ball detection flag is on, if the second specific ball detection flag is on, a round control pattern corresponding to the game ball entering the second specific entrance 91 is displayed. A round control pattern corresponding to the fact that the game ball has entered the second specific entrance 91 that can be set and controlled to the big hit gaming state and is more advantageous to the player than the first specific entrance 89 This can be set with higher priority than the round control pattern corresponding to the game ball entering the specific advance entrance 89.

  (46) In the above-described embodiment, after the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0” in the process of S262 shown in FIG. 23, the specific winning area determination process is executed in S263, thereby becoming a specific area. It has been described that the game can be controlled to the big hit game state when a game ball enters one of the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to control to the big hit gaming state when a gaming ball that has entered the specific area in the small hit gaming state is detected. For example, instead of the process of S263 shown in FIG. 23, when the game control process timer value does not match the storage release determination value in S265 shown in FIG. 22, or after executing the process of S260, the specific winning determination process is executed You may do it. In this case, for example, after executing the process of S531 shown in FIG. 25, the process of S264 to S269 shown in FIG. 23 or the process of stopping the driving of the storage solenoid 118 similar to S260 may be executed.

  (47) In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image in the display area 80 of the rendering display device 44b, etc. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the spirit of the invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  (48) The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, You may take the form distributed by pre-installing in the memory | storage device which a computer apparatus etc. have. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (49) The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment can be given a predetermined game value to a player mainly when the special symbol that is variably displayed on the variable display unit based on the start winning prize becomes a predetermined symbol The pachinko gaming machine that will be released based on the starting prize, but if there is a prize in the predetermined area of the electric game that will be released based on the starting prize, The present invention is applied even to a pachinko gaming machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continues when a winning is given to a predetermined electric combination that is released when the stop symbol of the symbol displayed in a variable manner becomes a combination of the predetermined symbol it can. Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that inserts game medals to set a bet number and plays a game, or a game machine that inserts game balls instead of game medals to set a bet number and plays a game.

  (50) It should be noted that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is an expansion perspective view of the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus provided in the game board. It is a figure which expands and shows a 2nd area | region. It is an expansion perspective view of the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus provided in the game board. It is a block diagram which shows the connection of a main board | substrate, various control boards, and an electrical component. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value used by the side of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit type determination table and a small hit type determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a round number determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a small hits control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a small hits control pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a round control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a round control pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a round control pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big prize mouth error determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of small hit | release opening | release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of small hit | release opening | release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of a 1st big winning opening entrance. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a specific winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of the 1st big winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of the 2nd big winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing after big hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a round continuation condition determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a motor initial position return control process. It is a flowchart which shows an abnormal winning notification process. It is a flowchart which shows an abnormal winning notification process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a timing chart which shows the drive operation example of the solenoid for opening and closing pieces and a motor. It is a timing chart which shows the example of a drive operation of the motor at the time of the 1st small hit. It is a timing chart which shows the drive operation example of the solenoid for opening and closing pieces and the solenoid for distribution. It is a perspective view which shows a 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus. (A) is a perspective view which shows a supporting member, (b) is a right view of (a). It is a front view which shows a transmission mechanism. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the internal structure of a transmission mechanism. (A) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the normally variable winning ball apparatus in an open state, (b) is AA sectional drawing of (a). (A) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the normal variable winning ball apparatus in a closed state, (b) is A'-A 'sectional drawing of (a). It is a figure which shows the interlocking | linkage state and effect | action of a solenoid, an opening-and-closing blade, and a transmission member, Comprising: (a) is a solenoid OFF state, (b) is the schematic which shows a solenoid ON initial state. It is a figure which shows the interlocking state and effect | action of a solenoid, an opening-and-closing blade, and a transmission member, Comprising: (a) is a solenoid ON state, (b) is the schematic which shows a solenoid OFF initial state. It is a perspective view which shows the 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus by 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which similarly shows the interlocking state and effect | action of a solenoid, an opening-and-closing blade, and a transmission member, Comprising: (a) is a schematic diagram which shows a solenoid ON state and (b) is a solenoid OFF initial state. It is a side view which shows the transmission mechanism by 2nd Embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the internal structure of the transmission mechanism by 2nd Embodiment. (A) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus in an open state, (b) is AA sectional drawing of (a). (A) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus in a closed state, (b) is A'-A 'sectional drawing of (a). It is a figure which shows the interlocking state and effect | action of a solenoid, an opening-and-closing plate, and a transmission member, Comprising: (a) is a solenoid OFF state, (b) is the schematic which shows a solenoid ON initial state. It is a figure which similarly shows the interlocking | linkage state and effect | action of a solenoid, an opening-and-closing plate, and a transmission member, Comprising: (a) is a solenoid ON state, (b) is the schematic which shows a solenoid OFF initial state. It is the schematic which shows the 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus by 3rd Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus by 4th Embodiment.

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  49,490 Opening / closing plate, 48,480 Second special variable winning ball device, 66 First special variable winning ball device, 89 First specific advance inlet, 91 Second specific advance inlet, 65a Plunger, 65 Solenoid, 320, 3200 Transmission Member, 300 Base plate, 303, 3030 Support frame member, 324, 3240 Rotating shaft, 313 Bearing long hole, 321a, 321b, 321 Linking arm, 326 Guide pin, 314 Guide groove, 316a Upper straight surface, 326, 3260 Guide Pin, 315a Upper arc surface, 322 Connecting arm, 332a Front locking piece, 332b Rear locking piece, 301a, 301b Opening / closing blade, 58 Ordinary variable winning ball device, 89 First specific advance, 91 Second specific advance, 99 Microcomputer for game control, 60 Start port switch.

Claims (7)

A variable winning device is provided with an opening / closing plate at the winning opening of the game ball, and the opening / closing plate can be changed between an open state where the game ball is easy to win and a closed state where the game ball is not winning or difficult to win. There is a gaming machine that opens the open / close plate when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The variable winning device is:
An electric drive unit having a plunger for opening and closing the opening and closing plate;
A transmission member linked to the plunger to transmit a driving force to the opening and closing plate;
A support member that supports the opening / closing plate, the electrical drive unit, and the transmission member;
A rotation shaft for rotatably supporting the transmission member with respect to the support member between an open posture in which the open / close plate is opened and a closed posture in which the open / close plate is closed;
The rotation shaft is supported so as to be relatively movable with respect to the operation direction of the plunger between a rotation position where the transmission member is rotatably supported and a restriction position where the rotation of the transmission member is restricted. A bearing portion,
In response to the operation of the plunger based on the first operation of the electric drive unit, the transmission member rotates in a first direction around the rotation shaft positioned at the rotation position and opens. From the posture to the closed posture, and in the state of the closed posture, the rotation shaft moves from the rotation position to the restriction position,
In response to the operation of the plunger based on the second operation of the electric drive unit, the rotation shaft moves from the restricting position to the rotation position, and the rotation position is centered on the rotation shaft. The transmission member is configured to rotate in a second direction so as to change from the closed posture to the open posture,
The support member is provided with a rotation restricting portion that contacts the transmission member and restricts the rotation of the transmission member in the second direction when the rotation shaft is located at the restriction position. A gaming machine characterized by   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the support member is formed in a cylindrical shape and accommodates the transmission member and the plunger therein. The transmission member has a guide shaft,
The support member has a guide groove into which the guide shaft is inserted,
The guide groove serves as the rotation restricting portion that restricts rotation of the transmission member in the first direction when the rotation shaft is located at the restriction position by contact with the guide shaft. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine has a restriction surface. The transmission member has a guide shaft,
The support member has a guide groove into which the guide shaft is inserted,
The guide groove has an arcuate curved surface that slides in contact with the guide shaft and rotates the transmission member in the first direction when the rotation shaft is located at the rotation position. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is characterized. The transmission member includes an opening / closing plate linkage arm linked to the opening / closing plate, and a plunger linkage shaft constructed on the opening / closing plate linkage arm.
5. The plunger according to claim 1, wherein the plunger is linked to the plunger linkage shaft through a pair of linkage portions formed at equal intervals at both side positions centering on the plunger. The gaming machine described. The game ball can be changed between an open state in which the game ball can be won and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won, and an opening / closing blade that opens when the predetermined condition is satisfied is provided at the game ball winning port. Open and closed blade winning device,
Opening that allows easy entry of game balls from a closed state in which game balls are difficult to enter or do not enter based on the result of lottery based on winning of game balls or winning of game balls A special prize-winning device that performs a starting operation to become a state,
A game control means for controlling the progress of the game while controlling the open / close plate of the variable winning device based on the fact that a game ball has won a special area provided in the special winning device;
Opening / closing blade winning detection means for detecting a game ball won in the opening / closing blade winning device and outputting a detection signal;
Blade opening / closing determination means for determining an opening / closing state of the opening / closing blade in the opening / closing blade winning device;
When the opening / closing blade winning device is determined to be closed by the blade opening / closing determination means, an abnormality notification is made based on detection of a winning game ball by the opening / closing blade winning detection means. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising an opening / closing blade winning abnormality notifying means for executing The opening and closing blades that can be changed between an open state in which the game ball is easy to win and a closed state in which the game ball does not win or are difficult to win, and which is in the open state when a predetermined condition is satisfied, An opening and closing blade winning device provided in
Opening that allows easy entry of game balls from a closed state in which game balls are difficult to enter or do not enter based on the result of lottery based on winning of game balls or winning of game balls A special prize-winning device that performs a starting operation to become a state,
A game control means for controlling the progress of the game while controlling the open / close plate of the variable winning device based on the fact that a game ball has won a special area provided in the special winning device;
Opening / closing plate winning detection means for detecting a game ball won in the variable winning device and outputting a detection signal;
An open / close plate winning open / close determining means for determining an open / close state of the open / close plate in the variable winning device;
When the open / close plate winning open / close determining means determines that the open / close plate in the variable winning device is in the closed state, the open / close plate winning detection means detects that the winning of the game ball has been detected. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising an opening / closing plate winning abnormality notifying means for executing notification.

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