JP2009072402A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can unerringly prevent game balls in a tank rail from flowing out. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko machine comprises a putting-out means 190 to put out game balls, a supply means 200 having a plurality of passages to supply the game balls to the putting-out means 190, and a ball stopping means 220 having a plurality of movable pieces 222 arranged for each of the passages and acting and to prevent the game balls from flowing out of the supply means 200 for each of the passages. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a pachinko machine or the like.

Conventionally, a pachinko machine is configured to store a game ball supplied from a game island in a tank and guide the game ball from the tank to a payout device via a tank rail. The dispensing device can be detached from the tank rail and removed. Therefore, a stopper is provided on the downstream end side of the tank rail to prevent the game ball stored in the tank and the tank rail from flowing out of the tank rail when the payout device is removed (for example, , See Patent Document 1).
JP-A-9-070476

  However, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, the stopper piece is inserted between the game ball and the game ball that are sent in alignment in the ball path of the tank rail. Yes. For this reason, when operating the stopper, if the tip of the stopper piece is in contact with the top of the game ball and the game ball is sandwiched between the bottom of the ball passage without completely entering the ball passage, the stopper is incomplete. There was a problem of stopping at the position.

  The stopper includes a plurality of stopper pieces and is configured to simultaneously stop the game balls in the plurality of ball passages of the tank rail with one member. Therefore, due to errors in processing and assembling the stopper, the game ball in one ball passage is sandwiched between the tip of the stopper piece and the bottom of the ball passage, but the game ball in the other ball passage There is a case where the stopper piece does not contact the upper part of. In such a case, the game ball is prevented from flowing out in one ball passage, but there is a problem that the game ball flows out in the other ball passage.

  The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game table that can reliably prevent the outflow of game balls in a tank rail.

  (1) The present invention provides a payout means for paying out game balls, a supply means having a plurality of passages for supplying game balls to the payout means, and a plurality of movable pieces arranged and operated for each of the plurality of passages. And a ball stop means for preventing the game ball from flowing out of the supply means for each of the plurality of passages.

  (2) In the present invention, the plurality of passages are provided with inclinations for guiding the game balls to the payout means, and the payout means includes a plurality of entrances corresponding to the plurality of passages, and a game A plurality of guide passages for guiding the balls downward from the plurality of entrances; a payout member for paying out game balls one by one from the plurality of guide passages; and drive means for driving the payout members. This is the gaming machine according to (1) above.

  (3) The game table according to (1) or (2), wherein the movable piece is disposed between an outlet of the passage and an inlet of the payout means. It is.

  (4) In the present invention, the ball stopping means further includes an elastic member that biases and holds the movable piece at a position that prevents the game ball from flowing out from the outlets of the plurality of passages. The means includes a movable piece moving section that moves the movable piece to a position where the game ball can flow out of the plurality of passages against the urging force of the elastic member. (3) The gaming machine according to any one of (3).

  (5) The present invention is also the gaming table according to (4), wherein the movable piece moving part is an upper wall of the entrance, and the movable piece is pressed and moved.

  (6) The game machine according to (4) or (5), wherein the elastic member is one component that urges all of the plurality of movable pieces. .

  (7) The present invention is also characterized in that the elastic member has a structure in which the base ends of a plurality of dog-shaped members provided with the movable piece at the tip are integrated. Thru / or (6).

  (8) The present invention is also characterized in that the movable piece protrudes on the passage path of the game ball by the biasing force of the elastic member when the payout means is separated from the supply means. 4) It is a game stand according to any one of (7).

  (9) The present invention further includes a movement restricting portion that restricts the movable piece biased by the elastic member from moving beyond a predetermined distance. 8) A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  (10) Further, in the present invention, the movable piece includes a trunk portion and a head wider than the trunk portion, and the movement restricting member restricts movement of the movable piece by contacting the head portion. The game table according to (9) above, characterized in that

  (11) The present invention is also the game table according to (10), wherein the movable piece is formed with an inclined surface at least at a part of the body portion on the payout means side. .

  (12) The present invention is also characterized in that the section of the body portion of the movable piece has a substantially square shape, and the section of the head portion of the movable piece has a substantially rectangular shape. ) Or (11).

  (13) The present invention further includes guide means for guiding the supply means and the payout means when the supply means and the payout means are connected. ).

  (14) In the present invention, the guide means includes a first guide piece protruding from an upper part of the outlet of the passage, and two second guide pieces protruding from an upper part of the inlet of the payout means. The game table according to (13), wherein the first guide piece is inserted between two second guide pieces to guide the supply means and the payout means. It is.

  (15) The present invention further includes a game board having a predetermined winning opening, and when a game ball enters the predetermined winning opening, a predetermined privilege is given to the player, It is a gaming machine according to any one of 1) to (14).

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to achieve an excellent effect that the outflow of the gaming ball in the tank rail can be surely prevented.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine (game table) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a schematic front view showing a state in which the pachinko machine 100 is viewed from the front (player side).

  The pachinko machine 100 can be visually recognized on the back side of the upper door 150 that can change the open / close state from one of a closed state that covers the game area 104 and an open state that opens the game area 104 to the other. The game board (board surface) 102 is provided. The game board 102 is provided with an outer rail 106 and an inner rail 108 for guiding a game ball (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as a ball) to a game area 104 located in the center of the game board 102. Yes.

  A horizontally long decorative symbol display device 110 is disposed slightly above the center of the game area 104, and a normal symbol display device 112, a special symbol display device 114, and a normal symbol hold lamp 116 are disposed at the lower right of the game region 104. In addition, a special symbol holding lamp 118 is provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as a normal symbol and the special symbol may be referred to as a special symbol. Further, a high-precision medium lamp 120 is disposed at the lower right of the decorative symbol display device 110, and a warp device 121 is disposed from the left to the lower side of the decorative symbol display device 110.

  The decorative symbol display device 110 is a display device for displaying a decorative symbol (see FIG. 12B), and is configured by a liquid crystal display device in this embodiment. The decorative symbol display device 110 is divided into three display regions, a left symbol display region 110a, a middle symbol display region 110b, and a right symbol display region 110c, and displays different decorative symbols in the respective display regions 110a, 110b, and 110c. It is possible to do.

  The general-purpose display device 112 is a display device for displaying a general-purpose image (see FIG. 12C), and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The special figure display device 114 is a display device for displaying a special figure (see FIG. 12A), and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment.

  The general figure hold lamp 116 is a lamp for indicating the number of general figure variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold, and in this embodiment, it is possible to hold up to two start of common figure variable games. It is said. The special figure hold lamp 118 is a lamp for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held (details will be described later). In this embodiment, up to four special figure variable games can be held. It is said.

  The high probability lamp 120 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state or a high probability state, and is turned on when the gaming state is changed from the low probability state to the high probability state. Turns off when changing from probability state to low probability state.

  The warp device 121 is located above the first special figure starting port 126 and the second special figure starting port 128, which will be described later, for a game ball that has entered a ball opening that opens toward the upper left on the left side of the decorative symbol display device 110. It is discharged from the outlet. Accordingly, the game ball that has passed through the warp device 121 enters the first special figure starting port 126 or the second special figure starting port 128 with a high probability.

  In addition, around these display devices and lamps, there are a general prize opening 122, a general figure starting opening 124, a first special figure starting opening 126, a second special figure starting opening 128, and a variable winning opening 130. It is arranged.

  In this embodiment, two general winning ports 122 are arranged on the left and right sides. When a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning port 122 (in the general winning port 122). When a prize is won), a payout device described later is driven, and a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of balls is discharged as a prize ball to a storage tray 171 described later. The ball discharged to the storage tray 171 can be taken out freely by the player. With these configurations, the winning ball is paid out to the player based on the winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 122 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In the present embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a winning ball, and a ball lent to a player may be referred to as a rental ball. The winning ball and the rental ball are collectively referred to as a ball (game ball). Call.

  The normal start port 124 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed through a predetermined area of the game area 104, and in this embodiment, one on each side. It is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 122, the ball that has passed through the normal start port 124 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the usual figure starting port 124, the pachinko machine 100 starts a usual figure variable game by the usual figure display device 112.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 126 is arranged at the center. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 126, a payout device, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of balls will be described later as prize balls. While discharging to the storage tray 171, the special figure display game by the special figure display device 114 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 126 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 128 is called an electric tulip (electric chew), and in the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 128 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 126. This second special figure starting port 128 is provided with wings that can be opened and closed to the left and right. While the wings are closed, it is impossible to enter a sphere. Is stopped and displayed, the blades open and close at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 128, a payout device described later is driven, and a predetermined number (5 in this embodiment) of balls is stored as described below as award balls. While discharging to the plate 171, the special figure display device 114 starts a special figure variable game. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 128 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 130 is called a big winning opening or an attacker. In the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 130 is arranged below the center of the game area 104. This variable winning opening 130 has a door member that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special figure display device 114 stops displaying the jackpot symbol. In this case, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 130, a payout device described later is driven, and a predetermined number (15 balls in this embodiment) of balls is stored in a storage tray 171 described later as a winning ball. Discharge. The ball that has entered the variable prize opening 130 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disk-shaped hitting direction changing members 132 and game nails 134 called windmills are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 108, An out port 136 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won any prize opening or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  Below the upper door 150, the lower door 160 which can change an open / close state similarly to the upper door 150 is arrange | positioned. Behind the lower door 160 (below the game board 102), a launcher (not shown) that is rotated by a launcher, which will be described later, and a ball that is attached to the tip of the launcher and is launched toward the game area 104. A launcher (not shown), a launch rail (not shown) for guiding a ball launched by the launcher to the outer rail 106, and a ball feeder (not shown) for supplying the launcher with a launcher with a launcher ) Etc. are arranged.

  And in the lower door 160, while storing a ball | bowl temporarily, the storage ball | bowl 171 for supplying the stored ball | bowl sequentially to a ball feeder and the launcher are controlled, and it faces toward the game area 104 An operation handle 172 for manipulating the launch intensity of the ball and a push operation by the player are possible. When the operation is detected at a predetermined time, the effect display by the decorative symbol display device 110 or the like is changed. A chance button 173, a ball lending button 174 that is pressed when the player lends a ball, a lower discharge port 175 for discharging a ball that cannot be stored in the storage tray 171 to another container, and a later-described A ball removal lever 176 is provided for opening and closing a passage that leads from the payout passage to the lower discharge port 175.

  In addition, two upper speakers 150 a are arranged on the upper part of the upper door 150 as an effect speaker, and one lower speaker 160 a is arranged inside the left side of the lower door 160. The upper speaker 150a is connected to the immediately preceding upper speaker duct, and the lower speaker 160a is connected to the lower speaker duct 160b that opens forward under the operation handle 172.

  Further, although not shown in the drawing, as a decorative lamp, a plurality of types of board lamps are disposed at predetermined locations (for example, locations along the inner peripheral side of the inner rail 108) of the game board 102, and the upper door 150 is provided. A plurality of types of frame lamps are disposed at predetermined locations on the lower door 160.

  This pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the storage tray 171 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with the strength corresponding to the operation amount of the player's operation handle 172, and And the outer rail 106 and the inner rail 108 are passed by the launcher and are launched into the game area 104. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 104 falls downward while changing its advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 132, the game nail 134, etc., and a winning port (general winning port 122, variable winning port 130) or starting port. (First special figure start port 126, second special figure start port 128), or the out port 136 without winning any of the winning port and start port, or just passing the normal start port 124 To reach.

  FIG. 2 is an external perspective view showing a state in which the pachinko machine 100 is viewed from the back (game island side). As shown in the figure, on the back surface of the pachinko machine 100, a tank 180, a dispensing device 190, and a tank rail 200 that connects the tank 180 and the dispensing device 190 are disposed.

  The tank 180 is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped container with an open top, and is disposed on the left side of the upper back of the pachinko machine 100. The tank 180 temporarily stores game balls supplied from the game island.

  The payout device 190 holds a plurality of game balls in two vertical rows of zigzag guide passages and is controlled by a payout control unit 400 described later to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls toward the storage tray 171. The pachinko machine 100 is disposed on the right side of the back surface. The payout device 190 pays out a predetermined number of balls to the storage tray 171 when the ball lending button is pressed.

  The tank rails 200 are two rows of passages that guide the game balls stored in the tank 180 to the payout device 190. The tank rail 200 has an upper left portion connected to the bottom left side of the tank 180 and a right end outlet portion connected to the upper left portion of the dispensing device 190.

  The tank 180, the dispensing device 190, and the tank rail 200 are disposed on the support member 182, respectively. 3 and 4 are exploded perspective views showing a state in which the tank 180, the dispensing device 190, and the tank rail 200 are arranged on the support member 182. FIG. As shown in the figure, the support member 182 is an inverted L-shaped member. The tank 180 and the tank rail 200 are vertically arranged in a horizontally long portion above the support member 182, and the dispensing device 190 is disposed in a vertically long portion of the support member 182. The payout device 190 is disposed on the support member 182 by locking the locking projections 191 at the upper end and the lower end. That is, the payout device 190 can be easily removed, and is configured to facilitate maintenance and the like.

<Dispensing device and tank rail>
Next, details of the dispensing device 190 and the tank rail 200 will be described. Hereinafter, the payout device 180 and the tank rail 200 will be described with the amusement island side (the back of the pachinko machine 100) as the front.

  5A is an external perspective view of the dispensing device 190, FIG. 5B is a left side view of the dispensing device 190, and FIG. 5C is an enlarged view of a portion A in FIG. 5B. It is. As shown in (a) or (b) of the figure, the payout device 190 includes a vertically long payout device base 190a, a payout device left cover 190b that covers the payout device base 190a from the left side, and a payout device base 190a on the right side. It has a dispensing device right cover 190c that covers from the above.

  6A is a front view of the dispensing device base 190a of the dispensing device 190, FIG. 6B is a left side view of the dispensing device base 190a, and FIG. 6C is a right side surface of the dispensing device base 190a. FIG. 4D is a perspective view of the dispensing device base 190a viewed from the left, and FIG. 4E is a perspective view of the dispensing device base 190a viewed from the right. The payout device base 190a is a member including a central plate 190a1 that is a vertically long and trapezoidal plate, and an outer peripheral wall 190a2 in which one outer peripheral portion of the central plate 190a protrudes left and right.

  On the left side surface of the central plate 190a1 of the dispensing device base 190a, two parallel left passage walls 190a3 are provided so as to project in a zigzag manner from the top to the bottom. Between the two parallel left passage walls 190a3, there is a left guide passage 192 that temporarily holds the game ball 101 supplied from the tank rail 200 and guides it downward. Similarly, two parallel right passage walls 190a4 projecting from the upper side to the lower side in a zigzag manner are projected on the right side surface of the center plate 190a1, and the two parallel right passage walls 190a4 are projected. In the meantime, the left guide passage 194 temporarily holds the game ball 101 supplied from the tank rail 200 and guides it downward. That is, the dispensing device 190 includes two guide passages 192 and 194 connected to the two passages of the tank rail 200, respectively.

  The left guide passage 192 and the right guide passage 194 are formed substantially symmetrically. The inlet 192a of the left guide passage 192 and the inlet 194a of the right guide passage 194 are provided in the upper part of the dispensing device base 190a so as to be directed leftward and rearward. The rear side inlet 192a and the front side inlet 194a are parts connected to the rear side outlet 212a and the front side outlet 214a of the tank rail 200 described later when the dispensing device 190 is attached to the support member 182.

  A sprocket 195 and a motor 195 a for driving the sprocket 195 are disposed at the downstream ends (lower ends) of the left guide passage 192 and the right guide passage 194. The sprocket 195 is formed by forming a plurality of recesses 195b for accommodating at least a part of a game ball on the outer peripheral surface of a cylinder. The cross-sectional shape of the recess 195b is formed in an arc shape having a radius slightly larger than the radius of the game ball, and is a shape in which a part of the game ball is fitted and accommodated. The motor 195a is a stepping motor, for example, and is fixed to the outside of the payout device left cover 190b (see FIG. 5).

  The sprocket 195 is disposed so as to straddle the left guide passage 192 and the right guide passage 194, and accommodates a part of the game ball 101 in the recess 195b and rotates to transfer the game ball 101 downward. It is configured. More specifically, as the sprocket 195 rotates, the lowermost game ball 101 of the left guide passage 192 and the lowermost game ball 101 of the right guide passage 194 are alternately fitted into the recesses 195b and transferred downward. . The rotation of the sprocket 195 is controlled by a payout control unit, which will be described later, whereby a predetermined number of game balls 101 are transferred according to a predetermined number of winning balls or rented balls. . Then, the game ball 101 transferred by the sprocket 195 is paid out toward a payout passage connected to the storage tray 171 from a payout outlet 190a5 formed at a lower part of the back surface (front side of the pachinko machine 100) of the payout device base 190a.

  On the front side slightly above the sprocket 195, a ball removal movable piece 196 is disposed along the outer lower portions of the curved portions of the left guide passage 192 and the right guide passage 194. The ball removal movable piece 196 is disposed across the left guide passage 192 and the right guide passage 194 and is slidable in the left-right direction. A left sphere extraction passage 196a and a right sphere extraction passage 196b are formed under the ball removal movable piece 196. The movable piece 196 for ball removal, the left ball removal passage 196a and the right ball removal passage 196b are for removing the ball of the dispensing device 190 when maintenance of the dispensing device 190 is performed. More specifically, the game balls held in the left guide passage 192 and the right guide passage 194 are opened and closed by sliding the ball removal movable piece 196 to open and close parts of the left guide passage 192 and the right guide passage 194. Are respectively led to the left sphere extraction passage 192 and the right sphere extraction passage 194 to be extracted out of the dispensing device 190. The outlet 196a1 of the left bulb passage 196a and the outlet 196b1 of the right bulb passage 196b are respectively provided at the lower part of the left side surface of the dispensing device 190, as shown in FIG. 5 (a) or (b). The game balls that have been removed are discharged to the game island.

  5C, two guide pieces 198a and 198b project from the upper surface of the upper wall 197 of the rear side inlet 192a and the front side inlet 194a of the dispensing device 190. Yes. The guide pieces 198a and 198b are for accurately guiding and connecting the rear side inlet 192a and the front side inlet 194a to the rear side outlet 212a and the front side outlet 214a of the tank rail 200 described later.

  7A is an external perspective view of the tank rail 200, FIG. 7B is a front view of the tank rail 200, and FIG. 7C is a right side view of the tank rail 200. 8A is a plan view of the tank rail 200, and FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 8A. As shown in these drawings, the tank rail 200 includes a bowl-shaped passage member 210 having an open top, a stopper unit 220 disposed on the right side of the passage member 210, and a left end portion of the stopper unit 220. It consists of the leveling member 230 arrange | positioned.

  The passage member 210 is a two-way passage that causes the game ball 101 that has fallen from the tank 180 to flow down and lead to the right-hand payout device. Accordingly, the bottom of the passage member 210 is inclined so that the right side (in the stopper unit direction) is lowered. A partition wall 210a projects from the inside of the bottom, thereby forming a back side passage 212 and a front side passage 214. And the opening part corresponding to the back side channel | path 212 and the front side channel | path 214 is provided in the right end of the channel | path member 210, and becomes the back side exit 212a and the front side exit 214a, respectively. These back side outlet 212a and front side outlet 214a are portions connected to the back side inlet 192a and the front side inlet 194a of the payout device 190 when the payout device 190 is attached to the support member 182 as described above. is there. A guide piece 216 protrudes above the rear side outlet 212a and the front side outlet 214a. When connecting the rear side inlet 192a and the front side inlet 194a of the dispensing device 190 to the rear side outlet 212a and the front side outlet 214a, the guide piece 216 is interposed between the guide piece 198a and the guide piece 198b of the dispensing device 190. It is inserted and guided.

  The stopper unit 220 is configured such that when the payout device 190 is removed from the support member 182 and the rear side outlet 212a and the front side outlet 214a are opened, the game ball 101 stored in the tank 180 and the passage member 210 is removed from the rear side outlet. This is for preventing the flow from 212a and the front-side outlet 214a. The stopper unit 220 includes two movable pieces 222 that protrude from above on the outer sides of the rear side outlet 212a and the front side outlet 214a. The stopper unit 220 is configured to prevent the game ball 101 from flowing out from the rear side outlet 212a and the front side outlet 214a by the two movable pieces 222.

  9A is a plan view of the stopper unit 220, FIGS. 9B and 9C are cross-sectional views taken along the line CC of FIG. 9A, and FIG. FIG. 5E is an external perspective view, FIG. 5E is an external perspective view of the movable piece 220, and FIGS. 5F and 5G are external perspective views showing other examples of the movable piece 220. As shown in FIG. 9B or FIG. 9C, the stopper unit 220 is configured by combining a substantially rectangular plate-shaped spring-clamping base 220a and a box-shaped spring-clamping base bottom 220b having an upper portion opened up and down. ing. The spring-clamping base 220a and the spring-clamping base bottom 220b are fixed by screws 220c in a state where the springs 224 are sandwiched from above and below at the projecting portions 220a1 and 220b1 at substantially central portions. The tip of the spring 224 protrudes rightward from the opening 220d on the right side wall of the spring stop base bottom 220b, and a movable piece 222 is attached to the tip of the protruding spring 224.

  FIG. 10A is a plan view of the spring 224, and FIG. 10B is an external perspective view of the spring 224. As shown in these drawings, the spring 224 has a substantially U shape in plan view, and a fixing portion 224a fixed between the spring fixing base 220a and the spring fixing base bottom 220b, and the fixing portion. It consists of two spring portions 224b that protrude substantially in parallel with 224a as a base end. The fixed portion 224a is a substantially rectangular plate, and includes a guide wall 224a1 whose end opposite to the spring portion 224b is bent upward, and an insertion hole 224a2 into which a screw 220c is inserted is formed in the center portion. ing. The two spring portions 224b are substantially U-shaped plates that are inclined obliquely upward from the fixed portion 224a and then bent at the bent portion 224b1 and directed downward, and the movable piece 222 is attached to the distal end portion 224b2. The tip 224b2 is bent slightly upward so that the movable piece 222 can be easily fixed.

  As shown in FIG. 9B or 9C, the spring 224 can be easily positioned by causing the guide wall 224a1 to be along the side surface of the protruding portion 220a1 of the spring stopper base 220a. Further, the bent portion 224 b 1 is in contact with the bottom surface of the spring-clamping base 220 a, and a portion mainly on the tip side from the bent portion 224 b 1 is elastically deformed as the movable piece 222 rises. That is, as shown in FIG. 9C, the spring 224 generates a biasing force downward when it is pushed up, and when this pushing force is removed, As shown, the movable piece 222 is moved downward. The spring 224 urges the two movable pieces 222 individually by the two spring portions 224b. That is, the two movable pieces 222 can move independently in the vertical direction.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (e), the movable piece 222 has a pentagonal plate-like body portion 222a in which one lower corner portion of the rectangle is cut out, and is thicker than the body portion 222a at the upper end of the body portion 222a ( The head portion 222b is formed to be wide. That is, the movable piece 222 is a substantially T-shaped member having an inclined surface 222c in the lower portion, and both the cross section of the body portion 222a and the cross section of the head portion 222b are substantially quadrangular cross sections. The movable piece 222 is attached to the distal end portion 224b2 of the spring 224 with the inclined surface 222c facing the dispensing device 190 side. The movable piece 222 may have a shape other than the shape described above. For example, as shown in FIG. 9 (f), the head 222b may be disk-shaped, and as shown in FIG. 9 (g), the body 222a is inclined by cutting out a part of a cylinder. The surface 222c may be formed.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the leveling member 230 is a member in which two disks are combined so as to be swingable. The leveling member 230 falls from the tank 180 and is stacked up and down. This is for aligning the game balls 101 flowing down. The game balls 101 flowing down the back-side passage 212 and the front-side passage 214 flow down in a state of being aligned in one row downstream of the leveling member 230.

  11A is a front view of the tank rail 200, and FIG. 11B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. 11A when the dispensing device 190 is removed from the support member 182. (C) is the DD sectional view taken on the line (a) when the dispensing device 190 is attached to the support member 182. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5B or FIG. 10C, the movable piece 222 is inserted into two guide holes 210b having a substantially rectangular cross section formed in the passage member 210 of the tank rail 200. A movement restricting portion 218 that protrudes upward is formed at the edge portion of these two guide holes 210b.

  FIG. 5B shows a state where the dispensing device 190 is removed from the support member 182, that is, a state where the rear side outlet 212 a and the front side outlet 214 a are not connected to the rear side inlet 192 a and the front side inlet 194 a of the dispensing device 190. Is shown. In this state, the movable piece 222 is urged downward by the spring 224, and the bottom surface of the head 222 b of the movable piece 222 is in contact with the upper surface of the movement restricting portion 218. And the lower end of the movable piece 222 is located below the upper edge of the back side exit 212a and the front side exit 214a. That is, the lower end portion of the movable piece 222 is located on the passage path of the game ball 101 flowing down toward the back side outlet 212a or the front side outlet 214a, and the game ball from the back side outlet 212a or the front side outlet 214a. 101 is prevented from flowing out. In this embodiment, the bottom surface of the head 222b of the movable piece 222 is brought into contact with the top surface of the movement restricting portion 218 by the urging force of the spring 224, so that the outflow prevention position is optimal for preventing the game ball 101 from flowing out. The movable piece 222 can be arranged. Further, the movable piece 222 can be held at the outflow prevention position by pressing the bottom surface of the head 222b of the movable piece 222 against the upper surface of the movement restricting portion 218 by the biasing force of the spring 224.

  On the other hand, FIG. 6C shows a state in which the dispensing device 190 is attached to the support member 182, that is, the rear side outlet 212 a and the front side outlet 214 a are connected to the rear side inlet 192 a and the front side inlet 194 a of the dispensing device 190. Indicates the state. In this state, the movable piece 222 is pushed upward against the urging force of the spring 224 by the upper wall 197 of the rear side inlet 192a and the front side inlet 194a. More specifically, when the upper wall 197 contacts the inclined surface 222c of the movable piece 222 and approaches the rear side outlet 212a and the front side outlet 214a, the movable piece 222 is pressed from the upper wall 197 and moves upward. To do. In the state where the rear side outlet 212a and the front side outlet 214a are connected to the rear side inlet 192a and the front side inlet 194a of the dispensing device 190, as shown in FIG. It rides on the upper surface of the wall 197 and comes into contact therewith. In this state, the movable piece 222 is located completely away from the passing path of the game ball 101. Therefore, the game ball 101 flows down over the rear side outlet 212a or the front side outlet 214a without being obstructed by the movable piece 222, and can smoothly enter the payout device 190.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the dispensing device 190 is attached to the support member 182, the movable piece 222 is automatically pushed up by the upper wall 197. For this reason, a special operation is not required to cancel the prevention of the outflow of game balls from the tank rail 200. Further, when removing the dispensing device 190 from the support member 182, the movable piece 222 is automatically pushed down by the biasing force of the spring 224. Therefore, no special operation is required to prevent the game ball from flowing out of the tank rail 200.

  Further, in this embodiment, two movable pieces 222 that are individually urged and moved are arranged at the rear side outlet 212a or the front side outlet 214a, respectively. As a result, the weight (load) of the game ball applied to one movable piece 222 can be dispersed, and the durability of the movable piece 222, the spring 224, and the like is improved. In addition, even if the movable piece 222 sandwiches the game ball in one of the rear side outlet 212a and the front side outlet 214a, the movable valve 222 moves to the outflow prevention position without being influenced by this. It is like that. Accordingly, even when one movable piece 222 sandwiches the game ball, the outflow of the game ball is reliably prevented at both the rear side outlet 212a and the front side outlet 214a.

<Type of design>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 12A to 12C, the special drawing display device 114, the decorative symbol display device 110, and the special drawing display device 112 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to the special drawing and the type of the common drawing. To do.

  FIG. 12A shows an example of a special display stop display mode. There are three types of special display stop display modes of the present embodiment: special figure 1 which is a jackpot symbol, special figure 2 which is a special jackpot symbol, and special figure 3 which is a missed symbol. When the special figure variation game is started on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 126 or the second special figure start port 128, the special figure display device 114 Performs a variable display of a special figure that repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Then, when the time of change determined before the start of the special figure change has elapsed, in order to notify the winning of the special figure variable game (bonus game), the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed, and the special figure variable game (special jackpot game) When notifying the winning of the special figure 2, the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the special figure variable game, the special figure 3 is stopped and displayed. In addition, the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black part shows the location of the segment which lights up.

  FIG. 12B shows an example of a decorative design. There are seven types of decoration patterns, decoration 1 to decoration 7, in the present embodiment. The left symbol display area 110a of the decorative symbol display device 110, the middle symbol, on condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special symbol start port 126 or the second special diagram start port 128 Decoration symbols that switch display in the order of decoration 1 → decoration 2 → decoration 3 →... Decoration 6 → decoration 7 → decoration 1 →... In the respective symbol display areas of the display area 110b and the right symbol display area 110c. Display fluctuation. When notifying the winning of the special figure variable game (bonus game), the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c (in this embodiment, a combination of decorative symbols of the same number (for example, decoration) 2-decoration 2-decoration 2)) is stopped and a special figure variation game (special jackpot game) is notified of winning, a symbol combination corresponding to the special jackpot (in this embodiment, the same odd number number) The combination of decorative symbols (for example, decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration 1)) is stopped and displayed. If the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game or special jackpot game is started. If the symbol combination corresponding to the special jackpot is stopped and displayed, the special jackpot game is started. . In the case of notifying a detachment, if there is a variation display of a decorative symbol that is put on hold after the symbol combination other than the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c, the variation display is performed. To start.

  FIG. 12C shows an example of a normal stop display mode. There are two types of stop display modes of the usual figure of the present embodiment: the usual figure 1 which is a winning symbol and the ordinary figure 2 which is a missed symbol. In the case where a general-purpose display game is started on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general-purpose start opening 124, the general-purpose display device 112 displays that all seven segments are turned on. , The usual fluctuation display that repeats lighting of one central segment is performed. Then, when notifying the winning of the general variable game, the general figure 1 is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the normal variable game, the general figure 2 is stopped and displayed.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The figure is a circuit block diagram of a main control unit, an effect control unit, a payout control unit, a launch control unit, and a power management unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as a command) transmitted by the main control unit 300. An effect control unit 350 that performs control, a payout control unit 400 that mainly performs control related to payout of game balls in response to a command transmitted by the main control unit 300, a firing control unit 450 that performs control of game ball discharge, The power supplied to the pachinko machine 100 is configured by a power management unit 500 that generates predetermined power for transmitting power to the electrical components mounted on the pachinko machine 100.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency. Note that other storage means may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the effect control unit 350 and the payout control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 314b as a system clock.

  Further, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 316 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 314a is received (this circuit has 2 Two counters), a door opening sensor for detecting opening / closing of the upper door 150 and the lower door 160, a front frame opening sensor for detecting opening / closing of the front frame, each starting port, and winning a prize To receive signals output from various sensors 318 including a ball detection sensor provided at the entrance of the mouth and the variable prize opening, and to output the result of amplification and comparison with the reference voltage to the counter circuit 316 and the basic circuit 302. Sensor circuit 320, a display circuit 322 for performing display control of the special figure display device 114, and a display circuit for performing display control of the general map display device 112. 324, a display circuit 328 for performing display control of various status display units 326 (such as the general figure holding lamp 116 and the special figure holding lamp 118), the second special figure starting port 128, the variable winning port 130, and the like are opened and closed. A solenoid circuit 332 for controlling various solenoids 330 is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 318 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 126, the sensor circuit 320 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 316. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 316 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 316 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the second special figure starting port 128, the counter circuit 316 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128.

  In addition, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 550 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit (not shown) for monitoring the voltage value of the power supplied from the power management unit 500 to the main control unit 300. When the voltage value is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (not shown) that outputs a start signal when the power is turned on. When the start signal is input from the start signal output circuit, the CPU 304 Game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with an output interface for transmitting a command to the effect control unit 350 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 400, respectively. An input interface for receiving commands from the main control unit 300 is provided, and the payout control unit 400 is provided with an input interface for receiving commands from the main control unit 300. With this configuration, communication between the main control unit 300, the effect control unit 350, and the payout control unit 400 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300, the effect control unit 350, and the payout control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 can transmit signals such as commands to the effect control unit 350 and the payout control unit 400. However, the production control unit 350 and the payout control unit 400 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

<Production control unit>
Next, the production control unit 350 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The effect control unit 350 includes a basic circuit 352 that controls the entire effect control unit 350 based mainly on commands transmitted by the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 352 includes a CPU 354, a control program, ROM 356 for storing various data, RAM 358 for temporarily storing data, I / O 360 for controlling input / output of various devices, and counter timer 362 for measuring time and frequency It is installed. The CPU 354 of the basic circuit 352 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 364 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 352 includes a sound source IC 368 for controlling various speakers 366 (and amplifiers) such as the upper speaker 150a and the lower speaker 160a, and various lamps 370 such as a frame lamp and a panel lamp. The operation of the display circuit 372, the solenoid circuit 376 for controlling various production solenoids 374, the liquid crystal control circuit 378 for controlling the decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 110, and the operation of the chance button 173 A chance button detection circuit 380 that outputs a detection signal to the basic circuit 352 when it is detected is connected.

  In addition, the effect control unit 350 is provided with a start signal output circuit (not shown) that outputs a start signal when the power is turned on, and the CPU 354 receives a start signal from the start signal output circuit. Production control is started.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply management unit>
Next, the payout control unit 400, the launch control unit 450, and the power management unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 400 mainly controls the payout device 190 based on a signal such as a command transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the payout of the winning ball or the rental ball is completed based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 404. And the communication with a card unit 552 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 via the interface unit 406.

  The firing control unit 450 determines the amount of operation of the operation handle 172 by the player output from the control signal output from the payout control unit 400 to instruct permission or stop of firing, or from the firing intensity output circuit provided in the operation handle 172. Based on the control signal instructing the corresponding launch intensity, the launcher 452 and the launch motor 452 that drives the launcher are controlled, and the ball feeder 454 that feeds the balls from the storage tray 171 to the launch rail is controlled.

  The power management unit 500 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a direct current, converts the power into a predetermined voltage, and controls each unit such as the main control unit 300 and the dispensing control unit 400 and each device such as the dispensing device 190. To supply. Further, the power management unit 500 is a power storage device (for example, for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the power supply from the outside is cut off. Capacitor) and electric power supplied to a predetermined component (for example, the entire basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300) is smaller than that of the power storage device, and is supplied to static electricity noise, human error, and a game table. The battery further includes a power storage device (for example, a capacitor) for supplementing a certain amount of power when the power fluctuates and decreases due to a decrease in power. With this power storage device, even if the power supplied to a predetermined component (for example, the main control unit 300) becomes unstable at the time of power interruption, power recovery, etc., the predetermined component can operate stably to some extent. It is composed. In addition, the power supply board constituting the power management unit 500 is provided with an operation unit (RAM clear switch) that can be operated by an amusement shop clerk and the operation unit is detected when the power is turned on. In this case, a RAM clear signal for instructing initialization of the RAMs 308 and 358 is output to the basic circuits 302 and 352 of each control unit.

<Data table of main control unit>
Next, a data table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 14A is a data table in which the types of special drawing lottery states stored in the game state storage area provided in the RAM 308 are associated with lottery data.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses this jackpot determination table to determine whether the special figure variation game is won (big hit) or not (miss), that is, jackpot determination. The special drawing lottery status information includes information indicating a low probability state in which the special figure variable game is determined to be won with a predetermined low probability, and high information for determining that the special figure variable game is selected with a higher probability than the low probability. Information including the probability state is included, and these are hereinafter simply referred to as a low probability state and a high probability state. Further, the information stored in the game state storage area includes other information, which will be described later.

  The lottery data in the jackpot determination table determines the result of the special figure variable game that starts when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 126 or the second special figure start port 128. It is lottery data used for For example, when the special drawing lottery state is in a low probability state and the acquired special figure winning random number value (random number will be described later) is 10001 to 10187, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won and provided in the RAM 308. In addition, information indicating that the jackpot flag is stored is set in the storage area for the jackpot flag (hereinafter, setting the jackpot information in the storage area for the jackpot flag is referred to as “setting the jackpot flag on”). On the other hand, if the acquired special figure winning random number is a value other than 10001 to 10187, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out and information indicating that it is out of the storage area for the jackpot flag is set. (Hereinafter, setting outlier information in the jackpot flag storage area is referred to as “setting the jackpot flag off”). In this embodiment, the numerical range that can be taken by the special figure winning random number is 0 to 65535 (the numerical range is 65536), and the numerical range indicated by the lottery data in the low probability state is 10001 to 10187 (the large numerical range). Therefore, the winning probability of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the ball to the first special figure starting port 126 or the second special figure starting port 128 in the low probability state is about 1 / 350.4 ( = 187/65536). On the other hand, the numerical range indicated by the lottery data in the high probability state is 20001 to 211871 (the size of the numerical range is 1871), so the first special figure start port 126 or the second special figure start port in the high probability state. The winning probability of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the ball to 128 is about 1 / 35.0 (= 1871/65536), and the winning probability of the special figure variable game is higher in the higher probability state than in the low probability state. Is set to be high.

  The high-probability state transition determination table shown in FIG. 14B is a data table storing lottery data used when it is determined that the jackpot is determined as a result of the jackpot determination.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses this high probability state transition determination table to determine whether to start a jackpot game or a special jackpot game after the end of the special figure variable game, that is, a probability change transition determination. I do. For example, when the acquired special figure random number value (the random number value will be described later) is a numerical value of 11 to 74, the probability change (probability fluctuation) flag storage area provided in the RAM 308 is stored in the storage area of the special figure fluctuation game. Information indicating that the special jackpot game is started is set (here, setting the special jackpot game start information in the storage area for the probability change flag is referred to as turning on the probability change flag). On the other hand, if the acquired special figure random number value is other than the numerical values of 11 to 74, information indicating that the jackpot game is started is set in the above-described probability variation flag storage area (where the probability variation flag is stored). Setting the jackpot game start information in the area is referred to as setting the probability variation flag off). In the present embodiment, the range of numerical values that can be taken by the special figure random number value is 0 to 127 (the size of the numerical range is 128), and the range of random numbers for determining the migration of the lottery data is 11 to 74 (the size of the numerical range is 64). Therefore, when the result of the jackpot determination is winning, the probability of winning the result of the probability change transition determination, that is, the probability of starting the special jackpot is 1/2 (= 64/128).

  The timer number determination table shown in FIG. 14 (c) is a timer that indicates the above-mentioned jackpot flag, lottery data, and a variable time from when the special figure display device 114 starts displaying the special figure to the stop display. It is the data table which matched and memorize | stored the number.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main controller 300 determines the timer number based on the timer number determination table, the above jackpot determination result (the value of the jackpot flag), and a special-purpose timer random number value described later (the random number value will be described later). Select. For example, when the jackpot flag is off and the acquired special figure timer random number value is a numerical value from 0 to 60235, the timer number is selected as the timer number 1 (fluctuation time 5 seconds), the jackpot flag is turned on and acquired. When the special figure timer random number is a numerical value of 0 to 15535, timer 2 (variation time 10 seconds) is selected as the timer number. In this embodiment, the numerical value range that can be taken by the special-purpose timer random number value is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536). If the above-mentioned jackpot determination result is incorrect, the timer 1 timer random number range 0 to 60235 (the numerical range has a size of 60236), the probability of selecting timer 1 (fluctuation time 5 seconds) as the timer number is 60236/65536. As the timer number, the probability of selecting timer 2 (variation time 10 seconds) is 4250/65536, the probability of selecting timer 3 (variation time 20 seconds) is 800/65536, and timer 3 (variation time 40 seconds) is selected. The probability of doing is 250/65536. On the other hand, if the jackpot determination result is winning, the timer random number range of timer 2 is 0 to 15535 (the numerical value range is 15536), so the probability of selecting timer 2 (variation time 10 seconds) as the timer number Is 15535/65536. As the timer number, the probability of selecting timer 3 (variation time 20 seconds) is 9000/65536, the probability of selecting timer 4 (variation time 40 seconds) is 38000/65536, and timer 5 (variation time 50 seconds) is selected. The probability of doing is 3000/65536.

<Main control unit reset interrupt processing>
Next, main control unit reset interrupt processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main controller reset interrupt processing.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit that outputs the start signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal is input starts resetting by a reset interrupt and executes processing in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306. First, various initial settings are performed in step S101. In this initial setting, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization of various variables, processing for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt processing, which will be described later, to the counter timer 312 and the like are performed.

  In step S102, it is determined whether or not the RAM 308 stores return data (data storing information for returning the control state at the time when the power was previously turned off). If the return data is stored in the RAM 308, the process proceeds to step S103. If not, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, the return data is used to return to the state before the power is shut off.

  In step S104, the software random number counter is updated. Here, in order to generate two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the common figure winning random number counter and the special figure random number counter, and the common figure timer random number value and the special figure timer random number value, respectively. 2 random number counters are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as normal timer random numbers is 0 to 20, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 21, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S104 except during the main control unit timer interrupt process starting at predetermined intervals.

<Main controller timer interrupt processing>
Next, main control unit timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main controller timer interrupt processing.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and triggers the main control unit timer interrupt processing at a predetermined cycle. Start.

  In step S <b> 201, the value of the input port of the I / O 310 is acquired and the state of the various sensors 318 is detected. For example, a signal from a sphere detection sensor that outputs an ON signal when it is detected that a sphere has entered the first and second special figure starting ports 126 and 128 is input. Signals from the corresponding ball detection sensors are also inputted to other prize winning openings, starting openings and the like. The result input in step S201 is stored in a signal state storage area provided for each sensor in the RAM 308.

  In step S202, the software random number counter is updated. Here, two random number counters for generating the special-purpose winning random number value and the special-purpose random number value used in the main control unit 300, and the above-mentioned general-purpose winning random value and the initial value of the special-purpose random number value are respectively shown. Two initial value generation random number counters for generation are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308 and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. After these processes, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S104 is updated. In addition to the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the regular-winning random number next makes one round, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308.

  In step S203, winning detection is performed based on the state of the signals input from the various sensors in step S201 described above. In this winning detection, if there is a winning (winning) at the winning opening or starting opening (general winning opening 122, first and second special figure starting openings 126, 128 and variable winning opening 130), it is provided in the RAM 308. The number of prize balls determined in advance for each prize opening is added to the value of the prize ball number storage area, or there is a prize at the first special figure starting port 126 or the second special figure starting port 128, and is held. When the special figure variable game number is less than 4, a value is acquired as a special figure winning random number value from the counter value storage register of the counter circuit 316b corresponding to the winning start port. In addition, a value is acquired as a special figure random value from the random number counter for generating the special figure random value described above, and stored in a random value storage area provided in the RAM 308 together with the special figure winning random number value. In addition, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the general figure starting port 124, and the number of the general figure variable games held is less than two, the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value at that timing Is obtained as a random number value for winning a normal figure, and stored in a random value storage area different from that for the special figure provided in the RAM 308.

  In step S204, a process related to a special figure variable game (a special figure related process) is performed. In this special figure related process, when the special figure variable game and the variable winning a prize opening 130 are not controlled, and the number of the special figure variable games held is one or more, the main control unit 300 Of the various lotteries using the above-described various data tables to be stored, the jackpot determination is first performed.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure winning random number value stored in the random value storage area in step S203 is within the numerical range of the lottery data in the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. When the random value is within the numerical range of the lottery data, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won and the jackpot flag is set to ON. On the other hand, when the special figure winning random number value is outside the numerical value range of the lottery data, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out and the jackpot flag is set to OFF. For example, if the special drawing lottery state is in a low probability state and the special figure winning random number value acquired based on the detection of the ball winning at the first special figure starting port 126 or the second special figure starting port 128 is 10100, The jackpot flag is set to ON because the figure winning random number value is in the range of 10001 to 10187, and when the special figure winning random number value is 10300, the special winning prize random number value is outside the range of 10001 to 10187. Set the flag off.

  If the jackpot flag is set to ON, then the probability variation transition determination is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure random value stored in the random value storage area in step S203 is within the numerical range of the transition determination random number shown in FIG. In the case of the numerical value range, the probability variation flag is set to ON, and in the case where the special figure random number value is outside the numerical range of the lottery data, the probability variation flag is set to OFF. For example, when the acquired special figure random number value is 20, since the special figure random number value is in the range of 11 to 74, the probability variation flag is set to ON. On the other hand, when the acquired special figure random number value is 80, the probability change flag is set to OFF because the special figure random number value is outside the range of 11 to 74.

  Regardless of the result of the jackpot determination, the process for determining the timer number is performed next. Specifically, the value of the random counter for generating the special figure timer random value described above is acquired as the special figure timer random value. Then, based on the value of the jackpot flag and the acquired special figure timer random number value, a timer number corresponding to the numerical range of the timer selection random number shown in FIG. 14C is selected, and the timer number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is selected. Remember. Further, the variation time corresponding to the timer number is stored in the variation time storage area provided in the RAM 308, and the process is terminated. For example, when the jackpot flag is off and the acquired special figure timer random number value is 50000, the special figure timer random number value is in the range of 0 to 60235, and therefore 1 corresponding to those conditions of the timer number determination table. The timer 1 indicating the timer number stored in the line and 5 indicating the variation time are selected and stored in the respective storage areas provided in the RAM 308. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is on and the acquired special figure timer random number value is 64000, the special figure timer random number value is not in the range of 0 to 15535, so the timer 2 is not selected and is not 15536 to 24535. Timer 3 is not selected, and timer 4 is not selected because it is not 24536 to 62535. However, since it is within the range of 62536 to 65535, it is stored in the eighth line corresponding to those conditions in the timer number determination table. The timer 5 indicating the timer number and the variable time 50 are selected and stored in the respective storage areas provided in the RAM 308. In consideration of 2 ms which is the start cycle of the main control unit timer interrupt processing, a value obtained by multiplying the selected variation time value by 500 (1000 ms / 2 ms) is set in the variation time storage area. For example, when 5 seconds is selected as the variation time, a value of 2500 is set as an initial value in the variation time storage area, and this variation time storage area is executed every time a timer update process (step S208) described later is executed. By subtracting 1 from this value, the passage of time can be measured by the number of executions of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  Further, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the value of the fluctuation time storage area is changed from 1 to 0, the special figure display device 114 displays the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 when the jackpot flag is on. When the jackpot flag is off, the special figure 3 is set to be displayed, and thereafter, the display is set to be maintained for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the special figure is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special figure variable game is notified to the player.

  That is, the “special symbol (special diagram) variable game” in this embodiment is when the predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special diagram start port 126 or the second special diagram start port 128. The special figure winning random number value and the special figure random number value are acquired in the winning detection process in step S203, and the acquired values are respectively stored in the predetermined storage areas of the RAM 308, and in the special figure related process in step S204. The value of the random number counter stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308 is acquired as a special figure timer random number value, and a jackpot is determined based on the special figure winning random number value stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 308. Probability variation is determined based on the special figure random number value stored in a predetermined storage area, and special figure fluctuation is based on the jackpot determination result and the acquired special figure timer random value. The special figure is variably displayed over the fluctuation time, and the stop display of the special figure 1, the special figure 2 or the special figure 3 determined based on the above jackpot determination result and the determination of the probability fluctuation. To finish.

  Also, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends, when the jackpot flag is on, a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a big win by the decorative symbol display device 110 is started. It sets so that it may wait for the period which is displaying the image which alert | reports to a player to do.

  Further, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends, a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, ten balls) are awarded to a predetermined opening period (for example, 29 seconds or the variable winning opening 130). It sets so that the signal which hold | maintains a door member in an open state may be output to the solenoid 330 for the opening / closing drive of the door member of the variable prize opening 130 until it detects.

  Further, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends, the door member is attached to the solenoid 330 for opening and closing the door member of the variable winning opening 130 for a predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds). It is set to output a signal that is held in the closed state.

  In the special figure variation-related processing that is started at the timing when the opening / closing control of the door member is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds), a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a big hit by the decorative symbol display device 110 is received. It sets so that it may wait for the period which is displaying the image which alert | reports to a player that it complete | finishes.

  Also, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined end effect period ends, if the number of special figure fluctuation games that are pending is one or more, the next special figure fluctuation game such as the jackpot determination described above is executed. Start. The number of special figure variable games that are held is stored in the special figure hold number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and the number of special figure variable games that are held every time a big hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is stored again in this special figure reservation number storage area.

  In step S205, a process related to a general map variable game (a general map related process) is performed. In this general map-related process, when the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special figure start port 128 is not performed, and the number of the general map variable games held is 1 or more, Make a hit judgment.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the winning random number value stored in the random value storage area in step S203 is within the numerical range of the lottery data in the predetermined determination table. If it is in the numerical range, it is determined that the normal game is won and the winning flag is set to ON. On the other hand, when the usual winning random number is outside the numerical value range of the lottery data, it is determined that the usual figure variable game is out of play and the winning flag is set to OFF.

  Regardless of the result of the hit determination, processing for determining the timer number is performed next. Specifically, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal timer random number described above is acquired as the normal timer random value. Then, a timer number is selected based on the number of reserved balls in the usual game and the obtained ordinary timer random number value, and stored in a timer number storage area provided in the RAM 308. Further, the variation time corresponding to the timer number is stored in the variation time storage area provided in the RAM 308, and the process is terminated.

  Further, in the common figure-related processing that starts at the timing when the value of the above-mentioned variable time storage area for normal maps is changed from 1 to 0, when the hit flag is on, the normal map display device 112 displays the above-mentioned common figure. 1. When the hit flag is off, the setting is made so as to display the above-mentioned FIG. 2, and thereafter, the display is set to be maintained for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the usual figure is stopped and the result of the usual figure variable game is notified to the player.

  That is, the “ordinary symbol (ordinary figure) variable game” in the present embodiment is performed in the winning detection process in step S203 when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won a prize in the ordinary figure starting port 124. The figure winning random number value is acquired and the acquired value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308, and the value of the random number counter stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 308 in the routine related processing in step S205 is obtained. It is acquired as a general-purpose timer random number value, a hit determination is made based on a general-purpose winning random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308, and a normal time fluctuation time based on the determination result and the acquired general-purpose timer random number value The base map is variably displayed over the change time, and the stop display of the base map 1 or base map 2 determined based on the hit determination result described above is performed and the process ends.

  Further, in the common figure-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends, when the hit flag is on, the blades of the second special figure starting port 128 are opened and closed for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). The drive solenoid 330 is set to output a signal for holding the blades in an open state.

  Further, in the common figure-related processing which starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends, a signal for holding the blades in the closed state is output to the solenoid 330 for opening and closing the blades of the second special figure starting port 128. In addition to the setting, the solenoid 330 for opening / closing driving is set to hold the closed state of the blades for a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 msec).

  Also, in the general chart-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period has passed, when the number of pending general chart variable games is 1 or more, the next common figure variable game such as the above hit determination process is started. To do. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area.

  In step S206, a control command (effect command) is transmitted to effect control unit 350. The control command includes a change start command that is transmitted when the jackpot determination is made in step S204, a change stop command that is transmitted when the value of the change time storage area is 1 to 0, and a jackpot. There are a jackpot start command to be transmitted when the jackpot flag is set in the determination, round start information to be transmitted at each start of the predetermined release period, etc., and the variation start command has a variation time (for example, a selected timer number). ), Probability variation flag on / off information, jackpot flag on / off information, etc., and the round start command includes information indicating the number of times the variable winning opening 130 is opened after the jackpot is started (for example, the number of rounds) ) Etc. Also, a payout command is transmitted to the payout control unit 400. This payout command includes the number of prize balls based on the value of the prize ball number storage area described above.

  In step S207, the various solenoids 330 are driven to control the opening / closing of the second special figure starting port 128 and the variable winning port 130, and the game information stored in the RAM 308 is sent to the pachinko machine via the information output circuit 334. 100 is output to an information input circuit 550 that is separate from 100. In addition, display data to be output to the general-purpose display device 112, the special-purpose display device 114, various status display units 326, and the like via the display circuits 322, 324, and 328 is set in the output port of the I / O 310.

  In step S208, the normal symbol display device 112 and the special symbol display device 114 measure the time for changing / stopping the symbols, the predetermined winning effect time, the predetermined opening time, the predetermined closing time, the predetermined end effect period, and the like. Various timers including timers for updating are updated.

  In step S209, the voltage monitoring circuit that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 500 to the main control unit 300 outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that the voltage has dropped when the voltage value is equal to or lower than a predetermined value. Whether or not a power-off is detected. If a power-off is detected, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is displayed. The return data is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power interruption processing such as initialization of the input / output port is performed.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to this embodiment includes a payout unit (payout device in the present embodiment) 190 for paying out game balls, and a plurality of passages for supplying game balls to the payout unit 190 (in this embodiment). Then, a supply means (in this embodiment, a tank rail) 200 having a rear side passage and a front side passage) 212 and 214 and a plurality of movable pieces 222 arranged and operated for each of the plurality of passages 212 and 214 are provided. And the ball stopping means (in this embodiment, the stopper unit) 220 for preventing the game ball from flowing out from the supply means 200 for each of the plurality of passages 212 and 214, so that the payout means 190 is separated from the supply means 200. In this case, it is possible to prevent the game balls from flowing out from the supply means 200 for each of the plurality of passages 212 and 214, and to ensure that the game balls flow out from the supply means 200. It is possible to prevent the. In addition, since the movable piece 222 is provided for each of the plurality of passages 212 and 214, the force applied to each movable piece 222 is dispersed without reducing the amount of game balls stored, and the durability of the movable piece 222 can be improved. .

  In addition, the plurality of passages 212 and 214 are provided with inclinations for guiding game balls to the payout means 190, and the payout means 190 has a plurality of inlets (in this embodiment, respectively) corresponding to the plurality of passages 212 and 214, respectively. Back side entrance and front side entrance) 192a, 194a, and a plurality of guide passages (in this embodiment, left side guide passage and right side guide passage) 192 for guiding the game balls downward from the plurality of entrances 192a, 194a, respectively. , 194, a payout member (sprocket in this embodiment) 195 for paying out game balls one by one from the plurality of guide passages 192, 194, and drive means (motor in this embodiment) 195a for driving the payout member 195 Therefore, the supply means 200 that can supply the game balls smoothly can be constructed at low cost, and the outflow of the game balls from the supply means 200 is ensured. It can be stopped. Further, the payout means 190 can be easily removed for maintenance.

  The movable piece 222 is disposed between the outlets 212a and 214a of the passages 212 and 214 (in this embodiment, the rear-side outlet and the front-side outlet) 212a and 214a and the inlets 192a and 194a of the payout means 190. In a state where all the game balls in the means 200 are held, the outflow of the game balls from the supply means 200 can be prevented.

  Further, the ball stopping means 220 is an elastic member that urges and holds the movable piece 222 at a position that prevents the game ball from flowing out from the outlets 212a and 214a of the plurality of passages 212 and 214 (in this embodiment, Spring 224, and the payout means 190 moves the movable piece 222 (this embodiment) that moves the movable piece 222 to a position where the game ball can flow out of the passages 212 and 214 against the biasing force of the elastic member 224. In the example, since the upper wall portion 197 is provided, the movable piece 222 automatically moves to a position where the game ball can flow out when the payout means 190 is connected to the supply means, and is movable when the payout means 190 is separated from the supply means 200. The piece 222 automatically moves to a position that prevents the game ball from flowing out. That is, it is possible to prevent or cancel outflow of game balls from the supply means 200 without requiring a special operation, so that maintainability can be improved.

  Further, the movable piece moving part 197 is an upper wall 197 of the inlets 192a and 194a. The movable piece moving part 197 presses and moves the movable piece 222, so that the ball stopper means 220 and the payout means 190 are configured with a simple and inexpensive structure. The cost of the stopping means 220 and the payout means 190 can be reduced and the reliability can be improved.

  In addition, since the elastic member 224 is one component that urges all of the plurality of movable pieces 222, the cost of the ball stopper can be reduced by reducing the number of components. In addition, workability during manufacturing and maintenance can be improved.

  Further, the elastic member 224 has a base end (this embodiment) of a plurality of dog-shaped members (spring portions in this embodiment) 224b in which the movable piece 222 is arranged at the tip (tip portion in this embodiment) 224b2. Then, since it is the structure which integrated the fixing | fixed part 224a, even if it comprises the elastic member 224 by one member, the several movable piece 222 can be operated separately.

  Further, when the payout means 190 is separated from the supply means 200, the movable piece 222 protrudes on the passing path of the game ball by the urging force of the elastic member 224, and therefore when the payout means 190 is separated from the supply means 200. The game ball can be automatically prevented from flowing out from the supply means 200, and the maintainability can be improved.

  In addition, since the movable piece 222 biased by the elastic member 224 further includes a movement restricting portion 218 that restricts the movable piece 222 from moving beyond a predetermined distance, an optimal position for preventing the game ball from flowing out from the supply means 200. Thus, the movable piece 222 can be moved and stopped, and the outflow of the game ball can be reliably prevented.

  In addition, the movable piece 222 includes a body portion 222a and a head portion 222b wider than the body portion 222a, and the movement restricting member 218 restricts the movement of the movable piece 222 by contacting the head portion 222b. Thus, the movable piece 222 can be accurately stopped at the optimal position for preventing the game ball from flowing out from the supply means 200, and the game ball can be reliably prevented from flowing out by the trunk portion 222a.

  In addition, since the movable piece 222 has an inclined surface 222c formed on at least a part of the barrel portion 222a on the paying-out means 190 side, the movable piece 222 can be moved smoothly and reliably with a simple and inexpensive configuration. .

  In addition, since the cross section of the body portion 222a of the movable piece 222 has a substantially square shape and the cross section of the head portion 222b of the movable piece 222 has a substantially square shape, the movable piece 222 can be efficiently arranged even in a narrow space. Thus, the outflow of game balls can be reliably prevented.

  Further, when the supply means 200 and the payout means 190 are connected, the guide means (in this embodiment, the guide piece of the payout device and the guide piece of the tank rail) 198a, 198b, which guides the supply means 200 and the payout means 190, Since 216 is further provided, the workability at the time of separating or connecting the supply means 200 and the payout means 190 can be improved. Further, since the supply means 200 and the payout means 190 are not obliquely connected, it is possible to prevent problems such as a game ball not flowing down smoothly.

  Further, the guide means 198a, 198b, 216 are a first guide piece (in this embodiment, a guide piece for a tank rail) 216 protruding from the top of the outlets 212a, 214a of the passages 212, 214, and a delivery means 190. The two guide pieces 198a and 198b (in this embodiment, guide pieces of the dispensing device) 198a and 198b projecting from the upper portions of the inlets 192a and 194a of the first guide piece 216. Since it is inserted between the pieces 198a and 198b to guide the supply means 200 and the payout means 190, the supply means 200 and the payout means 190 can be reliably separated or connected with an inexpensive configuration.

  In addition, the game board 102 having a predetermined winning opening (in this embodiment, a general winning opening 122, etc.) is provided, and when a game ball enters the predetermined winning opening, a predetermined privilege (in this embodiment) is given to the player. Then, the payout means 190 for paying out the prize ball can be reliably operated by improving the maintainability. Thereby, for example, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a problem occurs in paying out a prize ball during a game and the player's willingness to play is reduced.

  It should be noted that the game table according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is needless to say that various changes can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, each of the dispensing device 190 and the tank rail 200 includes two passages, but is not limited thereto, and may include a plurality of three or more passages.

  Further, the guide pieces 216 of the tank rail 200 and the guide pieces 198a and 198b of the dispensing device 190 are not limited to the shapes shown in the above embodiments, and may have other shapes. Alternatively, two guide pieces may be provided on the tank rail 200, and one guide piece provided on the dispensing device 190 may be inserted between the two guide pieces.

  Further, instead of forming the inclined surface 222 c on the movable piece 222, an inclined surface may be formed on the upper wall 197 of the dispensing device 190.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can be applied to, for example, a slot machine (so-called pacilot) using a gaming ball (for example, a pachinko ball) as a gaming medium. FIG. 17 shows such a slot machine 600. The slot machine 600 is provided with “a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting the rotation of the plurality of reels, and a plurality of reels, respectively. A stop switch for stopping the reels, lottery means for determining whether or not the internal winning of plural types of winning combinations is determined by lottery, and a reel for stopping the reels based on the determination result of the lottery means and operation of the stop switch Determining means for determining whether or not to win a winning combination depending on whether or not the combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of reels at the time of stopping is a symbol combination of the winning combination internally won by the lottery means; It is a slot machine equipped with. However, it is not limited to the structure of the slot machine 600 as shown in the above embodiment.

  Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to things.

  The game machine according to the present invention can be used particularly in the field of game machines represented by pachinko machines and the like.

It is the schematic front view which shows the state which looked at the pachinko machine 100 which concerns on the Example of this invention from the front. It is the external appearance perspective view which showed the state which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the back surface (game island side). FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which a tank 180, a dispensing device 190, and a tank rail 200 are disposed on a support member 182. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which a tank 180, a dispensing device 190, and a tank rail 200 are disposed on a support member 182. (A) is an external perspective view of the dispensing device 190, (b) is a left side view of the dispensing device 190, and (c) is an enlarged view of a portion A of (b). (A) is a front view of the dispensing device base 190a of the dispensing device 190, (b) is a left side view of the dispensing device base 190a, (c) is a right side view of the dispensing device base 190a, (d ) Is a perspective view of the dispensing device base 190a as viewed from the left, and (e) is a perspective view of the dispensing device base 190a as viewed from the right. (A) is an external perspective view of the tank rail 200, (b) is a front view of the tank rail 200, and (c) is a right side view of the tank rail 200. (A) is a top view of the tank rail 200, (b) is the BB sectional drawing of (a). (A) is a plan view of the stopper unit 220, (b) and (c) are sectional views taken along the line CC of (a), (c) is an external perspective view of the stopper unit 220, (d () Is an external perspective view of the movable piece 220, and (f) and (g) are external perspective views showing other examples of the movable piece 220. (A) is a plan view of the spring 224, and (b) is an external perspective view of the spring 224. (A) is a front view of the tank rail 200, (b) is a sectional view taken along the line DD of (a) when the dispensing device 190 is removed from the support member 182, and (c) is a diagram illustrating the dispensing device 190. It is DD sectional view taken on the line of (a) at the time of attaching to the supporting member 182. (A) is the figure which showed an example of the stop display aspect of a special figure, (b) is the figure which showed an example of the decoration symbol, (c) The figure which showed an example of the stop display aspect of a usual figure It is. 3 is a circuit block diagram of a main control unit 300, an effect control unit 350, a payout control unit 400, a launch control unit 450, and a power supply management unit 500. FIG. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot determination table, (b) is a diagram showing an example of a special figure selection table at the time of jackpot, (c) is a diagram showing an example of a timer number determination table It is. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part reset interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. FIG. 5 shows a slot machine 600. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Pachinko machine 102 ... Game board 122 ... General winning opening 126 ... 1st special figure starting port 128 ... 2nd special drawing starting port 130 ... Variable winning port 190 ... Dispensing device 192 ... Left side guide passage 192a ... Back side inlet 194 ... Right side guide passage 194a ... Front side entrance 195 ... Sprocket 195a ... Motor 197 ... Upper wall 198a, 198b・ ・ ・ Guiding device guide piece 200 ・ ・ ・ Tank rail 210 ・ ・ ・ Passage member 212 ・ ・ ・ Back side passage 212a ・ ・ ・ Back side exit 214 ・ ・ ・ Front side passage 214a ・ ・ ・ Front side exit 216 ・··· Tank rail guide piece 218 ··· Movement restriction portion 220 ··· Stopper unit 222 ··· movable piece 222a ··· barrel portion 222b · · · head portion 222c · · · inclination 224 ... spring 224a ··· fixed portion 224b ··· spring portion 224b2 ··· tip

Claims (15)

A payout means for paying out game balls;
Supply means having a plurality of passages for supplying game balls to the payout means;
And a ball stopper for preventing the game ball from flowing out of the plurality of passages by providing a plurality of movable pieces arranged and operated for each of the plurality of passages. , A game table. The plurality of passages are provided with an inclination for guiding the game ball to the payout means,
The payout means includes a plurality of entrances respectively corresponding to the plurality of passages, a plurality of guide passages for guiding the game balls downward from the plurality of entrances, and one game ball from the plurality of guide passages. It comprises a payout member that pays out at a time, and a drive means for driving the payout member,
The game table according to claim 1. The movable piece is disposed between an outlet of the passage and an inlet of the payout means,
The game table according to claim 1 or 2. The ball stopping means includes an elastic member that urges and holds the movable piece at a position that prevents the game ball from flowing out from the outlets of the plurality of passages,
The payout means includes a movable piece moving unit that moves the movable piece to a position where a game ball can flow out of the plurality of passages against the urging force of the elastic member.
The game table according to claim 1. The movable piece moving part is an upper wall of the entrance, and the movable piece is pressed and moved.
The game table according to claim 4. The elastic member is a single component that biases all of the plurality of movable pieces.
The game table according to claim 4 or 5. The elastic member has a structure in which the base ends of a plurality of dog-shaped members having the movable piece disposed at the tip are integrated.
The game table according to claim 4. The movable piece protrudes on the passage path of the game ball by the urging force of the elastic member when the payout means is separated from the supply means.
The game table according to claim 4. The movable piece biased by the elastic member further includes a movement restricting portion that restricts the movable piece from moving beyond a predetermined distance.
The game table according to any one of claims 4 to 8. The movable piece is composed of a torso and a head wider than the torso,
The movement restricting member restricts the movement of the movable piece by contacting the head.
The game table according to claim 9. The movable piece is characterized in that an inclined surface is formed on at least a part of the trunk portion on the payout means side.
The game table according to claim 10. The cross section of the body portion of the movable piece is substantially rectangular.
The cross section of the head of the movable piece is substantially rectangular,
The game table according to claim 10 or 11. When the supply means and the payout means are connected, the apparatus further comprises a guide means for guiding the supply means and the payout means.
The game table according to claim 1. The guide means includes a first guide piece projecting from an upper part of the outlet of the passage and two second guide pieces projecting from an upper part of the inlet of the payout means. A piece is inserted between the two second guide pieces to guide the supply means and the dispensing means,
The game table according to claim 13. A game board with a predetermined prize opening is provided,
When a game ball enters the predetermined prize opening, a predetermined privilege is given to the player,
The game table according to claim 1.