JP2014104299A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for improving the interest of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine caused to perform a game by launching a game ball into a game area formed on a game board, comprises: a second specially variable winning ball device 21 adapted to change into an open state for a game ball to win easily and a closed state for the game ball not or difficult to win; and an outlet port 28 constituted of an opening formed in the game board and for the game ball to flow into. The second specially variable winning ball device 21 includes a ball receiving member 21c directed in a direction substantially perpendicular to a game board 100A and rotatably borne by a revolving shaft 21b directed in a direction substantially perpendicular to a game board 100A, so that the ball receiving member 21c is changed, when turned between the open position and the closed position, into the open state and the closed state. In the open state of the second specially variable winning ball device 21, the outlet port 28 is formed at a position on the back side of the game ball flowing down on the ball receiving member 21c.

Description

  The present invention is a gaming machine in which a game is performed by firing a game ball on a game area formed on the game board surface, and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win, and a closed state in which a game is not won or difficult to win, The present invention relates to a gaming machine equipped with a variable winning device that changes into a game.

  As this type of gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball is won in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of game balls are prized. There are some (award balls) that are paid out to the player.

  The above winning holes include a winning opening called a starting winning opening and a large winning opening. In recent gaming machines, the winning display is started on the variable display unit based on the winning of a game ball in the starting winning opening. As a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information), there is one that shifts to a big hit gaming state (specific game state) when a predetermined specific display mode (specific display result) is derived and displayed. In such a gaming machine, when the game state shifts to the big hit game state, the game state is shifted to a state in which the game winning ball is opened and the game ball is easily won. In such a big hit gaming state, a player can obtain a prize ball by winning a game ball in the big prize opening, while a game ball that has not won a prize is used as a waste ball from an outlet called an out mouth. It is supposed to be discharged.

  The out port as described above is generally provided in a basin on the downstream side of the big winning port. For example, in Patent Document 1, a big winning port is provided in the lower center of the game board surface, and both sides of the big winning port are provided. The one provided with an out port on the downstream side is disclosed. In this gaming machine, a guide nail for distributing a game ball to either the big prize mouth side or the out mouth side is provided in the upstream area of the big prize mouth. The game balls distributed to the side reach the out mouth.

JP 2012-135440 A

  However, in the case where game balls are distributed relatively upstream from the big prize opening as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, whether or not the game balls are won is determined to the player at the allocation stage. It is easy to understand. For this reason, by making it impossible to know whether or not the game ball will win until the stage immediately before winning the game, it is possible to effectively attract the player's attention to the movement of the game ball. There was room for improvement in improving interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and creates an uncertain state whether or not to win a game ball to the variable winning device immediately before winning a game, and attention of the player in the movement of the game ball It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can improve the fun of gaming by making it possible to collect games.

  As a means for solving the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine in which a game is played by launching a gaming ball into a gaming area formed on the gaming board surface, and the gaming ball wins a prize. A variable winning device that changes to an open state that is easy to win and a closed state that is difficult to win or difficult to win, and an inflow port that is configured by an opening provided in the surface of the game board and into which a game ball flows. The apparatus has a ball receiving member that is rotatably supported by a rotation shaft that faces a direction substantially orthogonal to the game board surface, and rotates the ball receiving member between an open position and a closed position. The opening changes between the open state and the closed state, and the inflow port is a position on the back side of the game ball that flows down the ball receiving member or the upstream side of the ball receiving member in the open state of the variable winning device At the position on the back side of the game ball flowing down the neighborhood Characterized in that it is kicked.

  In the present invention, it is possible to create a state in which it is uncertain whether the game ball will win or flow into the inflow port until just before the game ball wins the variable winning device, thereby attracting the player's attention to the movement of the game ball Can improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the inflow port is not in the open state when the variable winning device is in the open state. In comparison, the game ball is configured so that a ratio of inflow of game balls is increased.
In this case, when the variable winning device is in the open state, there is a change in the flow path where it is uncertain whether the game ball will win or flow into the inflow port, while the variable winning device is in the closed state. Since the change of the flow path of the game ball can be suppressed, the possibility of the game ball flowing into the inflow port when the variable winning device is in the closed state can be suppressed.

Further, the gaming machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1, wherein the opening constituting the inflow port is an opening having substantially the same size as the size of the game ball. It is characterized by.
In this case, since one game ball can be allowed to flow into the inflow port one by one, it is possible to make it difficult for the game ball to flow into the inflow port excessively.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of means 1 and means 2, wherein the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine. It is characterized by being.
In this case, when a game ball flows into the inflow port, the game ball is discharged without winning any prize, thereby causing the player to feel a sense of crisis and effectively attracting the player's attention to the movement of the game ball. Since it can be collected, it is possible to improve the fun of the game effectively.

The gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of means 1 and means 2, wherein the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port is a predetermined location in the gaming area. It is characterized by being discharged to.
In this case, when a game ball flows into the inflow port, it is possible to effectively attract the player's attention to the movement of the game ball by causing the player to have a sense of expectation for the destination of the game ball. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved effectively.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 or 1 to 4, wherein the control means performs high-speed opening / closing control of the variable winning device, and the high speed In the opening / closing control, when the opening control is performed, the time taken for the ball receiving member to move from the closed position to the opened position is defined as a first time, and after the first time has elapsed, the bounced back by the regulating unit at the opened position. The time when the ball receiving member starts to move to the open position side again is the second time, and the control means performs the closing control between the first time and the second time after performing the opening control in the high-speed opening / closing control. It is characterized by performing.
In this case, the variable winning device can be opened and closed appropriately at high speed.

Moreover, the gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 or 1 to 5, wherein a decoration member is provided in the vicinity of the variable winning device, and the ball receiving member When rotating to the open position, the decorative member is configured to move in a predetermined direction that does not overlap the ball receiving member.
In this case, the open state of the variable winning device can be easily understood.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an expansion perspective view in the closed state of the 1st special variable prize-winning device of the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is an expansion perspective view in the open state of the 1st special variable prize-winning device of a gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is an enlarged front view in the closed state of the 2nd special variable prize-winning device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an enlarged front view in the open state of the 2nd special variable prize-winning device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a timing chart which shows the opening / closing control content based on the normal opening / closing control pattern of the ball receiving member of a 2nd special variable prize-winning apparatus. (A) is a timing chart which shows the opening / closing control content based on the high-speed opening / closing control pattern of the ball receiving member of a 2nd special variable prize-winning apparatus, (b) is a principal part enlarged view of (a). (A) is a front view in the closed state of the 1st special variable prize-winning apparatus which concerns on the modification of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (b) is the sectional view on the AA line of (a). (A) is a front view in the open state of the 1st special variable prize-winning apparatus which concerns on the modification of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (b) is the BB sectional drawing of (a).

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. In the drawings used in the following description, “up”, “down”, “left”, and “right” indicate directions of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, in the front-rear direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the front side of the page in FIG. 1 is “front”, and the back side of the page in FIG. 1 is “rear”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mainly configured by a gaming board 100 formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a gaming machine frame 101 (base frame) that supports and fixes the gaming board 100. A glass door frame 102 and a lower door frame 103 are provided on the front surface of the game board 100 so as to be openable and closable around the left side. On the game board surface 100A, which is the front surface of the game board 100, a substantially circular game area 7 surrounded by guide rails is formed. The game area 7 is covered with a see-through window 102a attached to the glass door frame 102 from the front. In the game area 7, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  The lower door frame 103 has a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 (lower plate) for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. .

  The game board 100 is composed of a plywood board, and on the back side of the game board 100, a game board unit (not shown) in which game parts such as a variable display control unit including an effect display device 9 and an effect control board are assembled. ) Are assembled together.

  The effect display device 9 is provided in the vicinity of the center of the game area 7 and has a plurality of variable display portions that each variably display a decorative symbol (effect symbol) for effect. The effect display device 9 includes, for example, three variable display portions (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The effect display device 9 variably displays the effect symbol as a decoration (effect) symbol during the variable display period of the special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect display device 9 that performs variable display of effect symbols is controlled by an effect control microcomputer (not shown) mounted on the effect control board.

  The first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8a is provided at the lower right position of the game board 100 and variably displays the first special symbol as the first identification information. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. The second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b is provided above the first special symbol display 8a and variably displays the second special symbol as the second identification information. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b each variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) from 0 to 99 using, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. It may be configured.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

The variable display of the first special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, after the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13a) after the first start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is established (for example, When the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol is not executed, and the variable display is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed) When time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed.
In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 13b) after the second start condition, which is a variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started, When the variable display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. Display design (also referred to as a decorative design) as a design. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Below the effect display device 9, an ordinary winning ball device having a first start winning opening 13a is provided. A game ball won in the first start winning opening 13a is guided to the back of the game board 100 and detected by a first start opening switch 14a (for example, a proximity switch) and a first winning confirmation switch (not shown).

  Also, an ordinary variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 13b through which a game ball can be won is provided below the normal winning ball device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13a. Yes. A game ball won in the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 13b is guided to the back of the game board 100 and detected by a second start opening switch 15a and a winning confirmation switch (not shown). The normally variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened by a solenoid (not shown). When the normally variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 13b (easy to start winning), which is advantageous to the player. In a state where the normal variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning port 13b than the first starting winning port 13a. Further, in a state where the normal variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 13b. It should be noted that, in a state where the normal variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that although it is difficult to win, it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win).

  The occurrence of abnormal winning is determined based on the detection result of the first start opening switch 14a and the first winning confirmation switch and the detection result of the second starting opening switch 15a and the second winning confirmation switch. A security signal is output to the outside based on the detection of.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13a and the second start winning opening 13b may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the normal variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be in the open state (open state), the game ball heading for the normal variable winning ball apparatus 15 is very likely to win the second start winning opening 13b. The first start winning opening 13a is provided directly below the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning port 13a is further reduced, or the first start winning port is set. The winning rate of the second starting winning port 13b is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13a, or the nail arrangement around the first starting winning port 13a is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning port 13a. You may make it make higher than the winning rate of the 1st start winning opening 13a.

  In the upper part of the second special symbol display 8b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13a, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol reserved memory display section and the first special symbol reserved memory display section are provided separately, and a second special special display for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning slot 13b, that is, the second reserved memory number. For example, a special symbol storage memory display unit 18 including a 7-segment LED provided with a symbol storage memory display unit is provided. The first special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four first reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. The second special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four second reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. In this example, the upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the starting memory number by winning at the first starting winning port 13a and the starting memory number by winning at the second starting winning port 13b. May be four or more.

  Further, in this embodiment, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 13b is provided. However, any of the first starting winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b is provided. Alternatively, a configuration in which a variable winning ball apparatus that performs an opening / closing operation may be provided.

  A first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided at an obliquely upper right position of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 15. The first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 derives the specific display result (hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b when the specific display result (hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a. In a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when displayed, a bottom member 20b (see FIGS. 2 and 3), which will be described later, is operated by a solenoid (not shown) disposed on the back side of the gaming board surface 100A. Then, the first big winning opening 20a which becomes the winning area is opened.

  In the first grand prize opening 20a, two switches capable of detecting a game ball won in the first big prize opening 20a are provided. A game ball won in the first big prize opening 20a is guided to the back of the game board 100 and detected by the switch. Based on the detection of the game ball by the switch, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the first special prize winning hole 20a that has been opened in the first special variable prize winning ball device 20, for example, the first starting prize winning opening 13a and the second starting winning prize opening 13b, etc. More prize balls are paid out than when a game ball passes (enters) through the prize opening. Accordingly, when the first special prize winning opening 20a is opened in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20, the first state advantageous to the player is obtained. On the other hand, if the first special winning opening 20a is closed in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20, the game balls cannot pass through (enter) the first big winning opening 20a to obtain a prize ball. The second state is disadvantageous for the player.

  In this embodiment, a fan-shaped decorative structure 30 extending from the lower right peripheral edge of the gaming area 7 to the center of the gaming area 7 is provided, and the decorative structure 30 has a first special variable. A winning ball apparatus 20 is provided. The decorative structure 30 has its arcuate portion 30a close to, in contact with, or integrated with the peripheral portion on the lower right side of the game area 7, and the upper end of the arcuate portion 30a is higher than the second start winning prize opening 13b. And the lower end of the arcuate portion 30a is provided at a position lower than the second start winning port 13b and to the right of the out port 26. The decorative structure 30 includes an arc-shaped portion 30a, a flow path forming wall portion 30b extending downward from the upper end of the arc-shaped portion 30a toward the second start winning port 13b, and a lower side from the left end portion of the flow path forming wall portion 30b. A downwardly extending wall portion 30c that extends and connects to the lower end of the arc-shaped portion 30a forms a fan shape. The flow path forming wall portion 30b forms a flow path for allowing the game ball to flow down, and the first special variable winning ball device 20 is provided in the middle of the flow path forming wall portion 30b.

  In addition, the game area 7 is provided with a decorative frame 40 surrounding the effect display device 9. The decorative frame body 40 includes a lamp and a movable object (not shown), and produces an effect by operating the lamp and the movable object together with the variable display of the effect display device 9. The decorative frame body 40 is formed in an arc shape with the outer peripheral portion on the right side extending along the peripheral portion of the upper half of the right side of the game region 7, and a game ball passing region is defined between the peripheral portion of the game region 7. Yes.

  In this embodiment, the second special variable winning ball device 21 is provided in a portion of the decorative frame body 40 located above the effect display device 9. The second special variable winning ball apparatus 21 derives the specific display result (hit symbol) on the first special symbol display 8a when the specific display result (hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. In the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when displayed, the ball receiving member 21c is operated by a solenoid (not shown) to open the second big prize opening 21a, which is a winning area.

  In the second grand prize opening 21a, two switches capable of detecting a game ball won in the second big prize opening 21a are provided. A game ball won in the second big prize opening 21a is guided to the back of the game board 100 and detected by the switch. Based on the detection of the game ball by the switch, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the second big prize winning hole 21a that has been opened in the second special variable prize winning ball device 21, for example, the first starting prize winning port 13a and the second starting prize winning port 13b, etc. More prize balls are paid out than when a game ball passes (enters) through the prize opening. Therefore, if the second special prize winning opening 21a is opened in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 21, the first state advantageous to the player is obtained. On the other hand, if the second special winning opening 21a is closed in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 21, the game ball cannot be passed (entered) into the second large winning opening 21a to obtain a prize ball. The second state is disadvantageous for the player.

  The normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the first special symbol display 8a. The normal symbol display 10 is composed of, for example, two lamps. When the game ball passes through the gate 24 and is detected by the gate switch 24a, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the lamp on the lower side of the normal symbol display 10 is turned on and hit, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the lower lamp is turned on (the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 13b). State). An upper part of the special symbol storage memory display 18 is provided with a normal symbol storage memory display 25 having four display portions (for example, four segments among seven segment LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 24. It has been. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 24, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 24a, the normal symbol storage memory display 25 increases the number of display units to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of display units that are lit is reduced by one. The gate 24 is provided on the left side of the effect display device 9.

  In addition, the normal symbol storage memory display 25 composed of 7-segment LEDs has four display units (segments) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 24, for example, the first special variable winning ball device 20 at the time of big hit, Two display parts (segments) indicating the number of times the second special variable winning ball apparatus 21 is opened (number of big hit rounds) and two display parts (segments) indicating the gaming state are provided. You may comprise by the indicator different from a symbol reservation memory | storage display part. Further, the normal symbol display 10 may be configured by a segment LED or the like that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  In addition, at the lower part of the game area 7, an out-port 26 is provided for absorbing a game ball that has not won a prize (discharged to the outside of the gaming machine). In this embodiment, an out port 27 is provided in the vicinity of the first special variable winning ball device 20, and an out port 28 is provided in the vicinity of the second special variable winning ball device 21.

  A game ball launched from a ball striking device (not shown) by the player's operation enters the game area 7 and then descends the game area 7. The game area 7 is divided into a left area on the left side and a right area on the right side of the effect display device 9 and the decorative frame 40, and the game balls launched in the first operation mode flow down the left area. A game ball launched in the second operation mode in which the amount of rotation of the operation knob 5 is larger than that in the first operation mode flows down the right region. When launching a game ball in the right area, the game ball passes through a passing area defined between the outer periphery on the right side of the decorative frame 40 and the right peripheral edge of the game area 7 described above. Basically, the player operates the operation knob 5.

  When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13a and is detected by the first start port switch 14a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. In other words, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13a. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 13b and is detected by the second start port switch 15a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 13b. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are stopped when a certain time has elapsed. If the special symbol at stop (stop symbol) is a big hit symbol (specific display result), it will be “big hit”. If the special symbol at stop (stop symbol) is displayed differently from the big hit symbol, "

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol corresponding to “non-probability change” and “probability change A” in the special figure game is stopped and displayed, the first big win state (15 rounds) as the multi-round specific game state is displayed. (Big hit state). In the first big hit gaming state, the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 operates the bottom member 20b (details will be described later, but the bottom member 20b is moved backward toward the back side of the game board surface 100A) to enter the first period. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is played by opening the first big winning opening 20a for a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, eight) of winning balls are generated. A round to change to the first state (open state) advantageous to the person is executed. In this embodiment, after the elapse of the first period, the first special variable winning ball device 20 operates the bottom member 20b (details will be described later, but the bottom member 20b is advanced to the front side of the game board surface 100A). Thus, the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is changed to the second state (closed state), which is disadvantageous for the player, and one round is completed.
In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round which is the opening cycle of the first big winning opening 20a becomes the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15 round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In such a 15 round big hit state, every time a game ball wins the first big winning opening 20a, 15 balls (prize balls) are obtained. The 15 round round big hit state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state.

  When the big hit symbol corresponding to the “certain change B” as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is stopped and displayed, the state shifts to the second big hit state (7 round big hit state) as the multi-round specific gaming state. In the second big hit gaming state, the second special variable winning ball device 21 rotates the ball receiving member 21c to make a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, eight) of the first period. A round in which the second special variable winning ball device 21 is changed to a first state (open state) advantageous to the player by opening the second large winning port 21a in a period until a winning ball is generated. Executed. In this embodiment, after the elapse of the first period, the second special variable winning ball device 21 rotates the ball receiving member 21c in the direction opposite to the direction in which the ball receiving member 21c is in the open state. The device 21 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. In the seventh round big hit state, the number of executions of the round which is the opening cycle of the second big winning opening 21a becomes the second round number (for example, “7”).

  In addition, when the big hit symbol corresponding to “probability change C” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the state shifts to the third big hit state (high speed two round big hit state) as the multi-round specific gaming state. In the third big hit state, the second special variable winning ball apparatus 21 generates a second number of balls (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the first period in the second big hit state or a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls. By making the second grand prize winning opening 21a open during the period until this time, a round is executed in which the second special variable winning ball apparatus 21 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. In this embodiment, after the second period has elapsed, the second special variable winning ball device 21 rotates the ball receiving member 21c in the direction opposite to the direction in which the ball receiving member 21c is in the open state. The device 21 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. In the third big hit state, the number of executions of the round which is the opening cycle of the second big winning opening 21a becomes the third round number (for example, “2”).

  In such a third big hit state, 15 game balls (prize balls) are obtained if a game ball wins the second big winning opening 21a, but the opening period of the second big winning opening 21a is the second period ( 0.15 seconds), which is very short. For this reason, the third big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a pitch (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The third big hit state is also called a third specific game state. Further, the third big hit state may be one in which the number of executions of the same round as the first big hit state or the second big hit state is small. That is, in the third big hit state, the period during which the second big winning opening 21a is changed to the open state in each round (open condition) is a second period shorter than the first period in the second big win state, The number of executions may be at least one of the third round numbers smaller than the second round number in the second big hit state.

  In addition, after the first big hit state is ended based on the fact that the big hit symbol corresponding to “non-probable change” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, it is compared with the normal state as one of the special game states. The time is controlled to be in a time-short state in which time-shortening control (short-time control) is performed in which the variable symbol display time (special-figure variation time) is shortened in the special game. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, and a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system reset is performed). As in the case where the initialization process is performed after the power is turned on, the same control is performed.

  If the time-saving state ends when either of the predetermined number of times (e.g., 70 times) of the special figure game is executed and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. Thus, like the big hit symbol special symbol corresponding to “non-probable change”, the big hit symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the first big hit state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is This is called a non-probable big hit symbol (also referred to as “normal big hit symbol”). Further, the fact that the non-probable variable big hit symbol among the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “non-probable big hit” (also referred to as “normal big hit”).

  In addition, the first big hit state, the second big hit state, and the third big hit state are determined based on the fact that the big hit symbols corresponding to “probability change A”, “probability change B”, and “probability change C” are stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbols in the special figure game. After completion, as one of the special gaming states different from the short-time state, for example, probability variation control (probability variation control) in which probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed together with time-short control that shortens the special figure variation time compared to the normal state Controlled to a state (high probability state). In this probabilistic state, the variable display result of each special figure game and decorative design is improved so that the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” and further controlled to the big hit gaming state will be higher than in the normal state and the short-time state. To do. Such a probability change state continues until the next variable display result is a “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game.

  A jackpot that is controlled to the probability change state after the big hit state based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, such as the jackpot symbol corresponding to such “probability change A”, “probability change B”, and “probability change C”. The symbol is called a probable big hit symbol. In addition, like the jackpot symbol corresponding to “probability change C”, the jackpot symbol that is controlled to the probability change state after the jackpot gaming state based on the fact that it has been stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is the sudden hit bonus symbol. It is called. In addition, the probability variation big hit symbol out of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “probable big hit”. The fact that the sudden hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is called “surprise big hit”. These jackpot symbols are arbitrary. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot type, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol or the like. .

  In the probabilistic state and the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 10 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 15 based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure” The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening 13b, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous for the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the 2 start condition is satisfied. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 13b in the probability variation state or the short time state is also referred to as high release control. When the high opening control is performed, the frequency at which the second start winning opening 13b is in the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. Thereby, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 8b is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to either the certain change state or the short-time state. . Further, it is also said that the gaming state is in the high base during the high opening control period. On the other hand, when it is not the high opening control period, it is said that the gaming state is in the low base. The short-time state in this embodiment is a gaming state that is also referred to as a low probability and high base state, and the normal state is a gaming state that is also referred to as a low probability and a low base state.

  In addition, the probability variation state includes not only the time variation control and the high release control are performed together with the probability variation control, but also the one in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control and the high release control are not performed (latency probability variation). It may be. In addition, for example, after the first big hit state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is “probable big hit”, the first positive change state (high-precision control in which the time-shortening control and the high opening control are performed together with the positive change control is performed. When the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times) without the special figure display result becoming “big hit”, the probability variation control is continued. Although it is performed, the control may be performed in a second certain variation state (also referred to as a highly accurate low base state) that is not performed after the time-shortening control or the high opening control is finished.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the third big hit state is ended based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is “surprise big hit” in the probability changing state, the state shifts to the first probability changing state. However, not only in the probability change state but also in the short-time state, the shift to the first probability change state is made even after the end of the second big hit state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is “surprise big hit”. You may do it. Alternatively, after the end of the first big hit state based on “probability big hit”, the control is changed to the first positive change state until the special figure display result again becomes “big hit”, while the second big hit state based on “surprise big hit” is controlled. After the completion, the process shifts to the first certain change state, and when the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without causing the special figure display result to be “big hit”, the second certain change state is entered. Also good. While the short-time control and the high-open control are started and ended simultaneously (interlocked), the start and end of the probability variation control is not necessarily linked to the start and end of the short-time control and high-open control. May be.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas provided in the effect display device 9, the special symbol game using the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a. Corresponding to the start of one of the special figure games using the second special figure on the display unit 8b, the variable display (variation display) of the decorative symbols is started. In the period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, The variable display state may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state refers to a decorative pattern (“reach” which has not been temporarily stopped yet when the decorative pattern temporarily stopped displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 forms a part of the jackpot combination. "Varying symbols") is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. is there. Specifically, a part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas) constitutes a predetermined jackpot combination. In a remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, a “medium” decorative symbol display area, etc.) that has not yet been temporarily stopped when a decorative symbol (for example, a decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) is temporarily stopped. The display state in which the decorative symbols are changing, or all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are synchronized while the decorative symbols constitute all or part of the jackpot combination. The display state is fluctuating.

  Next, FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 provided on the decorative frame body 40. Hereinafter, the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 will be described in detail. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a game ball guiding groove 31 that is recessed downward is formed in a downstream (left side) portion of the flow path forming wall 30 b of the decorative structure 30. The game ball guiding groove 31 is formed in a rectangular shape that is long in the left-right direction when viewed from above, and has a bottom portion that is inclined downwardly to the left and communicates with the first big prize opening 20a on the downstream side of the bottom portion. The first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 has a bottom surface member 20b formed as a bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows, and the bottom surface member 20b opens and closes the game ball guiding groove 31 to open and close the game ball. It changes to the state.

  Specifically, the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 has a closed state shown in FIG. 2 in which the game ball guiding groove 31 is covered by the bottom surface member 20b, and the bottom surface member 20b on the back side as shown in FIG. By changing the bottom surface member 20b between the open state retracted in the direction of the arrow Rr in the figure, the state changes between an open state and a closed state. A slit hole 32 extending in the left-right direction is formed in the game board surface 100A, and the bottom surface member 20b is accommodated in the slit hole 32 in the open state and advances from the slit hole 32 in the closed state.

  The bottom surface member 20b is formed in a rectangular plate shape that is long in the left-right direction when viewed from above, and is closed to an upstream region and a downstream region that are located on both sides of the game ball guiding groove 31 in the flow path forming wall portion 30b. By connecting at the same time, a flow path is formed. The bottom surface member 20b is disposed so as to incline to the left along the inclination of the flow path forming wall portion 30b, and is driven by a solenoid (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board surface 100A.

In this embodiment, a covering portion 30 d that covers the flow path forming wall portion 30 b and the bottom surface member 20 b from the front side is formed on the top of the decorative structure 30. The covering portion 30d covers the flow path forming wall portion 30b and the bottom surface member 20b from the front side, so that the game balls flowing down the flow path forming wall portion 30b and the bottom surface member 20b jump to the glass door frame 102 side. It has a function to prevent. The covering portion 30d may be integrally formed with the decorative structure 30 or may be fixed separately. The covering portion 30d is preferably formed to be inclined so as to extend toward the game board surface 100A as it extends upward from the top of the decorative structure 30, and in this case, the game ball splashes toward the glass door frame 102. Can be effectively prevented. Further, the covering portion 30d can attract the attention of the player by covering the flow path forming wall portion 30b and the bottom surface member 20b from the front side, thereby making it difficult to see the game ball.
The flow path forming wall 30b and the bottom member 20b may be formed so as to extend in a direction orthogonal to the game board surface 100A. However, the flow path forming wall 30b and the bottom member 20b are inclined slightly upward as they extend to the front side. Also good. As described above, even when the flow path forming wall portion 30b and the bottom surface member 20b are inclined slightly upward as they extend to the front side, it is possible to effectively bounce the game balls to the glass door frame 102 side. Can be prevented.

  Here, in this embodiment, the above-described out port 27 is configured by an opening provided on the game board surface 100A and opened toward the front side, and is provided at a position on the back side of the game ball flowing down the bottom surface member 20b. ing. Specifically, the out port 27 is provided above the portion located upstream of the portion positioned above the first big prize opening 20a in the bottom member 20b, and is a rectangular shape continuously extending upward from the slit hole 32. It is formed so as to be cut out. The out mouth 27 is substantially the same size as the size of the game ball. The out port 27 is preferably a size slightly larger than the game ball, and preferably has a shape having a slightly larger projection than the projection of the game ball. Specifically, for example, when the diameter of the game ball is 11 mm, the left and right widths and the vertical width of the out port 27 may be set to a rectangular shape in a range of about 11 mm to 21 mm. . The shape of the out port 27 is not particularly limited and may be a circular shape or the like.

  By providing such an out port 27, in this embodiment, referring to FIG. 2, in the normal gaming state, as shown by the arrow N1 in FIG. 2, the gaming ball flowing down the bottom member 20b is In the middle of flowing down the bottom member 20b, an uncertain state is created whether it flows into the out port 27 and is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine or passes through without flowing into the out port 27. Further, referring to FIG. 3, in the big hit gaming state ("non-probability change" and "probability change A"), as shown by an arrow S1 in FIG. 3, the game is played until immediately before winning the first big winning opening 20a of the game ball. A state is created in which it is uncertain whether the ball will win or flow into the outlet 27.

  In this embodiment, the out port 27 is provided at the position on the back side of the game ball flowing down the bottom surface member 20b. However, the out port 27 is the position of the game ball flowing down near the upstream side of the bottom surface member 20b. It may be provided at a position on the back side. Specifically, it is provided at a position straddling the upstream portion of the bottom surface member 20b and the portion of the flow path forming wall portion 30b that is continuous with the upstream portion of the bottom surface member 20b. 30b may be provided at a position spaced a predetermined distance to the right from the bottom member 20b.

  Further, in this embodiment, the game ball that has flowed into the out-port 27 is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine. However, instead of such an out-port, the flow-in game ball is discharged to a predetermined location in the game area 7. It may be. In this case, since the player can have a sense of expectation for the destination of the game ball, the player's attention can be effectively gathered in the movement of the game ball. As a specific example of the predetermined portion, for example, a position in the vicinity (for example, the side) of the normal variable winning ball device 15 where the discharged game ball can win the normal variable winning ball device 15, or illustration is omitted. It is good also as the position etc. which are the vicinity (for example, upper direction) of the performed general winning opening, and the discharged | emitted game ball can win a general winning opening. In this way, even when a game ball flows into the inflow port, a sense of expectation for the possibility of winning in another winning port is generated, so that the player's attention can be drawn to the movement of the game ball. At the same time, the decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  Next, the second special variable winning ball apparatus 21 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 4, and FIG. The second grand prize opening 21a is formed on the upper inner side of the decorative frame body 40, and a guide hole 41 for allowing the second large prize winning opening 21a to communicate with the outside of the decorative frame body 40 is formed on the upper portion of the decorative frame body 40. It is formed to open to the left. The second special variable winning ball apparatus 21 includes a ball receiving member 21c that is rotatably supported by a rotation shaft 21b that faces in a direction substantially orthogonal to the game board surface 100A. By opening and closing the open side end, the state changes between an open state and a closed state.

  Specifically, the second special variable winning ball apparatus 21 has a ball receiving member 21c that covers the open end of the guide hole 41 in the closed state shown in FIG. 4, and from this closed state, as shown in FIG. By moving the ball receiving member 21c between the open state in which the member 21c is rotated leftward, the state changes to an open state and a closed state.

  The rotating shaft 21b is disposed on the lower left side of the second major winning opening 21a, the ball receiving member 21c is formed in a bowl shape, and one end portion (base end portion) thereof is rotatably supported by the rotating shaft 21b. . The ball receiving member 21c is inclined slightly to the right with respect to the vertical direction in the closed state, covers the open side end of the guide hole 41 from the left, and inclines so as to extend upward from the rotating shaft 21b in the open state. Thus, the open end of the guide hole 41 is opened. The upper surface of the ball receiving member 21 c forms a flow path for allowing the game ball to flow down in the opened state, and guides the game ball toward the open end of the guide hole 41. The ball receiving member 21c is driven by a solenoid (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board surface 100A.

  In FIG. 4, reference numeral 42 indicates a restriction groove formed in an arc shape along the outer periphery of the rotation shaft 21 b, and the restriction groove 42 is located at a portion of the decorative frame body 40 located on the back side of the base end portion of the ball receiving member 21 c. Is formed. The ball receiving member 21 is not visible from the front side in the open and closed states. On the other hand, the code | symbol 43 has shown the control axis | shaft 43 which is formed in the back surface of the base end part of the ball | bowl receiving member 21c, and is a control part fitted to the control groove | channel 42. FIG.

  When the ball receiving member 21c is in the closed state, the restriction shaft 43 approaches or contacts the upper end 42a of the restriction groove 42 to restrict the rotation of the ball receiving member 21c, while the ball receiving member 21c is in the open state. Sometimes, the rotation of the ball receiving member 21c is restricted by approaching or contacting the lower end 42b of the restriction groove 42.

  Here, in this embodiment, the above-described out port 28 is configured by an opening provided on the game board surface 100A and opened toward the front side, and the ball receiving member 21c is opened, that is, the second special variable winning ball. It is provided at a position on the back side of the game ball that flows down the ball receiving member 21c in the open state of the device 21. Specifically, the out port 28 has a circular shape, and is formed so that the peripheral edge thereof is close to the upper surface of the ball receiving member 21c in an open state in front view. The out port 28 has substantially the same size (diameter) as the size (diameter) of the game ball. The out mouth 28 is preferably slightly larger than the game ball, and preferably has a shape having a slightly larger projection than the game ball. Specifically, for example, when the diameter of the game ball is 11 mm, the diameter is preferably set in a range of about 11 mm to about 21 mm. Note that the shape of the out port 28 is not particularly limited, and may be an elliptical shape or the like.

  By providing such an out-port 28, in this embodiment, referring to FIG. 4, in the normal gaming state, as shown by an arrow N2 in FIG. 4, the vicinity of the ball receiving member 21c flows down. An uncertain state is created whether the game ball flows into the out-port 28 during the flow down and is discharged outside the gaming machine or passes without flowing into the out-port 28. Referring to FIG. 5, in the big hit gaming state (“probability change B” and “probability change C”), as shown by the arrow S2 in FIG. 5, the game is played until just before winning the game ball second winning port 21a. A state is created in which it is uncertain whether the ball will win or enter the out port 28.

  In this embodiment, the out port 28 is provided at a position on the back side of the game ball that flows down the ball receiving member 21c in the open state. However, the out port 28 is located near the upstream side of the ball receiving member 21c. You may be provided in the position of the back side of the game ball which flows down. Specifically, an out port is formed at the upstream end of the ball receiving member 21c so that a part of the out port overlaps in the vertical direction, or a little away from the upstream end of the ball receiving member 21c. An out mouth may be formed at the site.

  Further, in this embodiment, the game ball that has flowed into the out-port 28 is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine. However, instead of such an out-port, the flow-in game ball is discharged to a predetermined location in the game area 7. It may be. In this case, since the player can have a sense of expectation for the destination of the game ball, the player's attention can be effectively gathered in the movement of the game ball. Specific examples of the predetermined portion include, for example, the vicinity of the normal variable winning ball device 15 (for example, the side), a position where a game ball can win the normal variable winning ball device 15, and a general winning game (not shown). The position near the mouth (for example, above) where the discharged game ball can win the general winning opening, or the position above the first start winning opening 13a in the decorative frame body 40 (below the decorative frame body 40). A so-called stage) may be formed. When the game ball is discharged at a position above the first start winning opening 13a in the decorative frame body 40, it may be allowed to pass through a detour formed in the decorative frame body 40 (so-called warp gate and so on). To do). In this way, even when a game ball flows into the inflow port, a sense of expectation for the possibility of winning in another winning port is generated, so that the player's attention can be drawn to the movement of the game ball. At the same time, the decrease in interest can be suppressed. If the out port 27 near the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 below the game area 7 is configured as an inflow port for discharging the game ball to a predetermined location in the game area 7, the position is downward. Therefore, the game ball can only flow in the vicinity of the electric Chu (ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 15) or the general winning opening. However, since the second special variable winning ball apparatus 21 is located above the gaming area 7, when the out port 28 in the vicinity thereof is configured as an inlet for discharging the gaming ball to a predetermined location in the gaming area 7. Since the detour extending from the inflow port is also located above, the degree of freedom is high. For this reason, the detour extending from the inflow port can be made to be the above-described warp route, or can be joined to a warp route separately formed on the decorative frame body 40 to allow a game ball to flow to the warp route. Furthermore, since the detour extending from the inflow port has a high degree of freedom, the detour may be branched to flow to the stage below the decorative frame 40, the vicinity of the start winning opening, the out port 26, and the like. it can. Also, if the game board surface 100A is made transparent or semi-transparent with acrylic or the like so that the game ball passing through the back of the game board surface 100A can be seen, the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port is discharged from where it passes. It is possible to attract the player's attention as to where it is discharged from when it is discharged or when the detour is branched.

  The upper surface of the ball receiving member 21c may be formed so as to extend in a direction perpendicular to the game board surface 100A. However, the upper surface of the ball receiving member 21c extends slightly incline upward as it extends to the front side. You may form in. In this case, it is possible to effectively prevent the game ball from jumping to the glass door frame 102 side, and to the second big prize opening 21a as compared with the case where the ball receiving member 21c is in the closed state. Game balls are easy to flow in. That is, the ratio of the inflow of game balls to the out port 28 when the ball receiving member 21c is in the open state is higher than that in the closed state. Even if the upper surface of the ball receiving member 21c is formed so as to extend in a direction orthogonal to the game board surface 100A, the ratio of the inflow of the game ball to the out port 28 when the ball receiving member 21c is in the open state Becomes higher than that in the closed state.

  Next, the opening / closing control for controlling the opening / closing operation of the second big winning opening 21a by the ball receiving member 21c will be described with reference to FIGS.

  This open / close control is performed in a normal open / close control pattern or a high-speed open / close control pattern, which will be described later, when the big hit symbol corresponding to either “probability change B” or “probability change C” is shifted to the big hit state based on the stop display. Based on either of these, a game control CPU (not shown) opens and closes the ball receiving member 21c. The opening / closing control referred to here is a closing operation in which the ball receiving member 21c in the closed position is rotated toward the open position and then the ball receiver 21c in the open position is rotated toward the closed position. It is control which opens and closes the ball receiving member 21c by performing control.

  In the present embodiment, the game control CPU starts opening control for exciting the solenoid (not shown) when each round is started and rotating the ball receiving member 21c in the closed position toward the opening position. From time to time, after the ball receiving member 21c reaches the open position, the solenoid is de-energized to perform the closing control to rotate the ball receiving member 21c in the open position from the open position toward the closed position. A period until the ball receiving member 21c returns to the closed position is referred to as an open period. In addition, a period during which the ball receiving member 21c is maintained at the closed position between rounds (round interval) is referred to as a closed period.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the game control CPU performs normal opening / closing control when it shifts to the second big hit state (7 round big hit state) based on the fact that the big hit symbol corresponding to “probability variation B” is stopped and displayed. Based on the pattern, opening / closing control of the ball receiving member 21c is performed. In the normal opening / closing control pattern, the opening period (maximum opening period) in each round is about 29500 ms, and the closing period in the round interval is about 2000 ms.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the game control CPU, when the big hit symbol corresponding to “probability change C” is stopped and displayed, and when it shifts to the third big hit state (high speed two round big hit state), Opening / closing control of the ball receiving member 21c is performed based on the high-speed opening / closing control pattern. In this high-speed opening / closing control pattern, the open period (maximum open period) in each round is about 150 ms, and the close period in the round interval is about 2000 ms. That is, in the high-speed opening / closing control pattern, the opening / closing control is shorter in the opening period than in the closing period.

  In FIG. 6, the detailed rotational position when the ball receiving member 21c rotates between the open position and the closed position is shown in time series. Hereinafter, the opening / closing control based on the normal opening / closing control pattern performed by the game control CPU and the details of the opening / closing state of the ball receiving member 21c by the opening / closing control will be described. First, the game control CPU excites the solenoid as the round starts. (Ta1). Thereby, the ball receiving member 21c in the closed position starts to rotate toward the open position. When the restriction shaft 43 comes into contact with the lower end 42b of the restriction groove 42 when reaching the open position (ta2), the rebound action of rebounding to the open position again after rebounding to the closed position side due to the impact at the time of contact. Performed (ta3). Further, at this time, by the impact when the restricting shaft 43 comes into contact with the lower end 42b of the restricting groove 42, a rebounding operation is performed in which it rebounds again to the closed position and then returns to the open position (ta4). After such a rebounding operation is repeated twice, the ball receiving member 21c is maintained in a stable state at the open position.

  As described above, such a rebounding operation is caused by factors such as that the rebounding force due to the impact of the contact exceeds the urging force by the coil spring provided in the solenoid. In the present embodiment, the rebound period ta2 to ta4 at the open position is about 45 ms. Further, in the present embodiment, the rebounding operation is performed twice until the lower end 42b is contacted at the open position and stably maintained at the open position, but the impact is weakened each time the rebound is repeated. Although the rebound stroke is also small, it may be stably maintained after repeating three or more times.

  Next, the game control CPU releases the excitation of the solenoid and starts the closing control (ta5) at a timing when a predetermined period (about 29423 ms) has elapsed since the opening control was started (ta1). Thereby, the ball receiving member 21c starts to rotate toward the closed position by the biasing force of the coil spring provided in the solenoid. The solenoid is configured such that, for example, the plunger is biased by the coil spring in the non-excited state, and the plunger is retracted against the biasing force of the coil spring in the excited state, and the excited state is released. Then, the plunger is protruded by the coil spring.

  When the restriction shaft 43 reaches the upper end 42a of the restriction groove 42 when it reaches the closed position (ta6), it bounces back to the open position due to the impact at the time of contact, and then rebounds back to the closed position again. Performed (ta7). Further, at this time, by the impact when the restricting shaft 43 comes into contact with the upper end 42a of the restricting groove 42, a rebounding operation is performed in which it rebounds again to the open position and then returns to the closed position (ta8). After such a rebounding operation is repeated twice, the ball receiving member 21c is maintained in a stable state in the closed position.

  Since the ball receiving member 21c is substantially upright in the closed position, the impact when the restricting shaft 43 contacts the upper end 42a of the restricting groove 42 is smaller than the open position where the ball receiving member 21c is tilted. The operation is small, and the rebound period ta6 to ta8 is as short as about 35 ms.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the ball receiving member 21c reaches the open position or the closed position, the rotation of the restriction shaft 43 rebounds due to an impact when the contact of the rotation of the restriction shaft 43 with the lower end 42b or the upper end 42a of the restriction groove 42 is restricted. Since the operation is repeated, a predetermined time is required until the operation is stably maintained in the open position or the closed position. Therefore, when the opening period is 29500 ms, the opening period is considered in consideration of the return period from the opening position to the closing position (ta5 to ta6, for example, about 42 ms) and the rebound operation period at the time of closing (ta6 to ta8, about 35 ms). The solenoid is de-energized and the closing control is started at a timing 77 ms before 29500 ms, that is, when a predetermined period of about 29423 ms has elapsed since the opening control was started.

  In the present embodiment, the total period of the opening period (ta1 to ta2, about 38 ms) and the bounce operation period (ta2 to ta4, about 45 ms) from the closed position to the opening position is about 83 ms. That is, a period (ta1 to ta4, about 83 ms) from the start of the opening control to the end of the rebounding operation at the opening position is from the start of the opening control until the solenoid is de-energized and the closing control is started. Therefore, in the normal opening / closing control pattern, it is not necessary to consider the rebound period at the open position.

  Next, the details of the opening / closing control based on the high-speed opening / closing control pattern performed by the game control CPU and the opening / closing state of the ball receiving member 21c by the opening / closing control will be described with reference to FIG. In the timing chart of FIG. 7, the detailed rotational position when the ball receiving member 21c rotates between the open position and the closed position is shown in time series.

  The game control CPU first excites the solenoid as the round starts (tb1). Thereby, the ball receiving member 21c in the closed position starts to rotate toward the open position. Then, when the release position is reached, the restriction shaft 43 comes into contact with the lower end 42b of the restriction groove 42 (tb2). Here, in the case of the normal opening control pattern, as described above, after rebounding to the closed position side by the impact at the time of contact, the rebounding operation to return to the open position is performed again, and then at this time The ball receiving member 21c is stabilized in the open position after the rebounding operation to return to the open position again after being rebounded again by the impact when the restriction shaft 43 contacts the lower end 42b of the restriction groove 42 is performed. However, in the high-speed opening control pattern, after reaching the opening position and rebounding again to the closing position side by the impact of the restriction shaft 43 coming into contact with the lower end 42b of the restriction groove 42, it is again The solenoid is de-energized at a timing (tb3) at which the ball receiving member 21c can be rotated toward the closed position before returning to the open position and completing the rebounding operation. To start the chain control.

  Specifically, the game control CPU releases the excitation of the solenoid and starts the closing control (tb3) at a timing when a predetermined period (about 40 ms) has elapsed from when the opening control is started (tb1). Thereby, the ball receiving member 21c starts to rotate toward the closed position by the biasing force of the coil spring.

  When the restriction shaft 43 comes into contact with the upper end 42a of the restriction groove 42 when reaching the closed position (tb6), the rebound action of rebounding to the closed position again after rebounding to the open position side due to the impact at the time of contact. Is performed (tb7). Further, at this time, due to the impact when the restriction shaft 43 comes into contact with the upper end 42a of the restriction groove 42, a rebound operation is performed in which it rebounds once again toward the open position and then returns to the close position (tb8). After such a rebounding operation is repeated twice, the ball receiving member 21c is maintained in a stable state in the closed position.

  In this case, the total period when the opening period (tb1 to tb2, about 38 ms) and the rebounding operation period (tb2 to tb5 ′, about 45 ms) from reaching the opening position to the opening position is about 83 ms, and the opening control is performed. Is a period (tb1 to tb5 ′, about 83 ms) from the start to the end of the rebounding operation at the open position until the solenoid is de-energized and the close control is started from the start of the open control ( In the high-speed opening / closing control pattern, it is necessary to set the timing for starting the closing control without waiting for the end of the rebounding operation at the opening position.

  When the opening period is set to 150 ms, first, considering the return period from the open position to the closed position (for example, see ta5 to ta6, about 42 ms) and the rebounding operation period at the time of closing (tb6 to tb8, about 35 ms), At least about 77 ms before 150 ms when the opening period elapses, that is, it is necessary to start the closing control by releasing the excitation of the solenoid at a timing before about 73 ms, which is a predetermined period after starting the opening control. There is.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, the ball receiving member 21c is directed toward the closed position within a rebound period (tb2 to tb5 ′) from the closed position to the open position, bounced back at the open position, and returned to the open position again. The closing control is started at the timing of starting rotation.

  In the present embodiment, the ball receiving member 21c is rebounded by setting the timing for releasing the solenoid excitation and starting the closing control to be a time point (tb3) when about 40 ms has elapsed since the opening control was started. The rotation is started toward the closed position at a predetermined time (tb5) in (tb2 to tb5 ′). Note that the timing (tb3) at which the closing control is started takes into consideration that an error occurs in the time (tb1 to tb2, approximately 38 ms) until the ball receiving member 21c reaches the open position by the opening control. The time point is later than the time point (tb2) at which 21c reaches the open position.

  In such opening / closing control based on the high-speed opening / closing control pattern shown in FIG. 7, even when the ball receiving member 21c rebounds at the open position, rotation toward the closed position side is started by the closing control before returning to the open position again. Thus, no fluttering occurs due to the rebounding operation at the open position, so that the energization of the solenoid is released and the closing control is started until the ball receiving member 21c starts to rotate toward the closed position. Not only the time is shortened, but also the rotation from the time point (tb5) to the closed position is applied by applying the rotational force toward the closed position when the rotation is started toward the closed position by the rebounding operation. Since the distance is also shortened, the open period can be set to about 150 ms even if the rebound operation period in the closed position is taken into consideration.

  Further, the ball receiving member 21c starts to rotate toward the closed position at a predetermined timing (tb5) until the repeated operation until the ball receiving member 21c bounces back to the closed position at the open position and returns to the open position again. However, this timing (tb5) is the time when it returns to the closed position side after returning to the closed position side by the rebounding operation (tb4), that is, the time when the amount of rebound to the closed position side becomes maximum. Since it is later than (tb4), it rotates slightly toward the open position from the time point tb4 and then returns to the closed position, so that a slight useless movement occurs after the start of the closing control. become.

  Therefore, the excitation of the solenoid is performed so that the timing at which the ball receiving member 21c starts to rotate toward the closed position after starting the closing control is as close as possible to the time point (tb4) where the amount of rebound to the closed position becomes maximum. It is preferable to set the timing for releasing the control and starting the closing control.

  In the present embodiment, in the high-speed opening / closing control pattern, the ball receiving member 21c rotates toward the closed position until the repeated operation until the ball receiving member 21c bounces back to the closed position at the open position and returns to the open position again. The opening period was shortened by releasing the excitation of the solenoid at the start timing and starting the closing control. Thus, the control to prevent the rebounding operation in the opening position is rebounded even in the closing position. It is also possible to apply as control to prevent the operation from occurring. In this case, the solenoid is energized at the timing when the ball receiving member 21c starts to rotate toward the open position before the repeated operation until the ball receiving member 21c bounces back to the open position at the closed position and returns to the closed position again. The opening control will be started.

  That is, in this embodiment, the game control CPU corresponding to the control means performs the high-speed opening / closing control of the second special variable winning ball device 21, and the ball receiving member 21c is closed when the opening control is performed in the high-speed opening / closing control. The time required to move from the position to the open position is a first time (tb1 to tb2, approximately 38 ms), and the ball receiving member 21c bounced back by the restriction groove 42 that is a restriction portion at the open position again after the first time has elapsed. The time to start moving to the open position side is the second time (tb4), and the game control CPU corresponding to the control means closes between the first time and the second time after performing the open control in the high speed open / close control. Control is executed. Thus, the second special variable winning ball apparatus 21 can be opened and closed appropriately at high speed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, it is not determined whether the game ball wins or flows into the out port 28 which is the inflow port until just before the game ball wins the second special variable winning ball device 21. By creating a certain state, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the movement of the game ball, so that the interest of the game can be improved.
In addition, in this type of pachinko gaming machine, in a winning device such as the second special variable winning ball device 21, there is a case where a restriction is imposed so that a region having a high possibility of winning with respect to the winning device is kept within a certain size range. is there. If there is such a restriction, and it is assumed that there is no out port 28 in the vicinity of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 21, referring to FIG. 5, the size range indicated by Wb1 can be awarded to the winning apparatus. There is a possibility that it is determined that the region is in the range of the region having high characteristics.
However, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the out port 28 is in the open state of the second special variable winning ball device 21, the position on the back side of the game ball that flows down the ball receiving member 21c or the ball receiving member 21c By being provided at the position on the back side of the game ball flowing down in the vicinity of the upstream side, there is a possibility that the region having a high possibility of winning the winning device is evaluated as having a size range indicated by Wb2 in the drawing. If the evaluation is made in this way, the degree of freedom in design of the ball receiving member 21c can be improved. For example, it may be allowed to enlarge the ball receiving member 21c. The same applies to the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20. Incidentally, Wa1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 indicates a range that may be determined to be a range of a region where there is a high possibility of winning with respect to the winning device when there is no out port 27, and Wa2 is an out port. 27 shows a range in which it is possible to determine that there is a region in which there is a high possibility of winning with respect to the winning device when there is 27.
Also, with this type of pachinko machine, if there are too many payout balls, it may be necessary to adjust the winning rate of the winning device for reasons such as excessive gambling. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, a route extending in the direction in which the game ball escapes from the route to the winning opening is made to flow to the out mouth side, the ball receiving member 21c is made small, etc. Possible correspondence.
However, as in the present embodiment, in the open state of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 21, the position of the back side of the game ball flowing down the ball receiving member 21c or the upstream side of the ball receiving member 21c In the case where it is provided at the position on the back side of the game ball flowing down in the vicinity, it is possible to adjust the game ball winning rate to the second special variable winning ball device 21 to be low. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in order to adjust the winning rate, a route extending in the direction in which the game ball escapes from the route to the winning port is made to flow to the out port side, or the ball receiving member 21c. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom in designing the ball receiving member 21c. For example, the ball receiving member 21c can be enlarged to add decoration such as a lamp. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the degree of freedom in designing the gaming machine can be improved while adjusting the winning rate to suppress the gambling.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the out opening 28 is in the open state when the second special variable winning ball apparatus 21 is in the open state, the ratio of the game balls entering is compared to when the open port 28 is not in the open state. Is configured to be high. For this reason, when the second special variable winning ball apparatus 21 is in the open state, the flow path changes in which it is uncertain whether the game ball will win or enter the out port 28, while the second special variable When the winning ball device 21 is in the closed state, the change in the flow path of the gaming ball is suppressed, so that it is possible for the gaming ball to flow into the out port 28 when the second special variable winning ball device 21 is in the closed state. Sex can be suppressed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the opening constituting the out port 28 is an opening having a size substantially the same as the size of the game ball. For this reason, the game balls can be made to flow into the out port 28 one by one, so that it is difficult for the game balls to flow into the out port 28 excessively.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game ball that has flowed into the out port 28 is discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. For this reason, when a game ball flows into the out port 28, the game ball is discharged without winning anything, thereby causing the player to feel a sense of crisis and effectively paying attention to the movement of the game ball. Since the game can be collected, the interest of the game can be improved effectively.
In this embodiment, the game ball that has flowed into the out port 28 is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine. However, the game ball that has flowed into the game area 7 is discharged to a predetermined location instead of such an out port. You may be made to do. In this case, it is possible to effectively attract the player's attention to the movement of the game ball by causing the player to expect the game ball to reach the destination. In addition, you can improve the fun of gaming.

  Next, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8A is a front view of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the modification in the closed state, and FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. FIG. 9A is a front view of the first special variable prize-winning device 20 according to the modified example in an open state, and FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. The same components as those of the above-described embodiment of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the modification are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modified example, a movable decorative plate 50 is provided on the front side of the game ball guide groove 31 formed in the decorative structure 30 so as to cover the game ball guide groove 31 and the first big prize opening 20a from the front side. Is arranged. The movable decorative plate 50 has a concealing position (FIG. 8) for concealing the game ball guiding groove 31 and the first grand prize winning port 20a from the player side so that it is difficult to see from the player side, and retreating downward from the concealment position to play the game ball. The guide groove 31 and the first big prize opening 20a are configured to be movable in the vertical direction between the guide hole 31 and the non-hiding position (FIG. 9) that makes it easy to see from the player side.

  The movable decorative plate 50 is formed in a plate shape that is long in the left-right direction, is arranged along the front surface of the decorative structure 30, and is movable in the vertical direction by a solenoid (not shown). The movable decorative plate 50 is positioned in the concealment position when the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the closed state, and is positioned in the non-concealing position when the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state. To be driven. In addition, P shows a game ball in the figure, and the arrow shown with the dashed-dotted line in FIG.9 (b) shows the mode of the flow of the game ball P at the time of winning. 8 and 9, the out port 27 is not shown, but the out port 27 is provided at the same position as in the above embodiment.

  The operation of the movable decorative plate 50 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 8 (b), when the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the closed state, the bottom member 20b is advanced to the front side. The first big winning opening 20a is closed by the bottom member 20b. In this case, the movable decorative plate 50 is located in the upper concealment position, and makes it difficult to visually recognize the game ball guiding groove 31 and the first big prize opening 20a from the player side. In the figure, L1 indicates a separation width from the lower surface of the front end of the bottom member 20b to the upper end of the movable decorative plate 50, and the separation width L1 is extremely narrow. In the figure, EP represents an example of the player's viewpoint. When the movable decorative plate 50 is in the upper concealment position, there is a separation width L1 between the lower surface of the front end of the bottom surface member 20b and the upper end of the movable decorative plate 50, and there is a gap S1. 31 and the first grand prize winning opening 20a are somewhat visible, but the separation width L1 is very narrow, so that it is only slightly visible.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, the bottom member 20b is retracted to the back side, so that the first big prize opening 20a is the bottom surface. Opened by the member 20b. In this case, the movable decorative plate 50 is located at the lower non-hiding position. In the drawing, L2 indicates a separation width from the lower surface of the front end of the bottom member 20b to the upper end of the movable decorative plate 50, and the separation width L2 is larger than the separation width L1. In this case, since there is a relatively large separation width L2 between the lower surface of the front end of the bottom member 20b and the upper end of the movable decorative plate 50, and there is a gap S2, from the viewpoint EP, the game ball guiding groove 31 and the first The big prize opening 20a can be seen in a relatively wide range.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modified example, when the movable decorative plate 50 that is a decorative member is provided in the vicinity of the first special variable winning device 20, and the bottom member 20b is moved to the open position, the movable decorative plate 50 is used. It is configured to move in a predetermined direction (downward in this example) that does not overlap the bottom member 20b. With such a configuration, the open state of the first special variable winning device 20 can be easily understood.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be changed or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. Included in the invention.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the example in which the high speed release control is performed on the ball receiving member 21c of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 21 has been described. However, when a specific condition is satisfied, the first special variable winning ball The bottom member 20b of the device 20 may be controlled to be opened at high speed. Even in the case of this high-speed opening control, the time taken for the bottom surface member 20b to move from the closed position to the opened position when the opening control is performed is defined as the first time, and after the first time has passed, The time when the bounced bottom member 20b starts to move to the open position side again is the second time, and after the game control CPU performs the opening control in the high speed opening / closing control, the closing control is performed between the first time and the second time. May be executed. In this case, the restricting portion is configured by a portion that restricts the bottom surface member 20b within a predetermined range. Specifically, for example, when the bottom member 20b and the solenoid are connected by an arm-shaped member, a shaft provided on the arm-shaped member is fitted, and the bottom member 20b is moved through the shaft. A groove or the like that regulates corresponds to the regulation part.

  Moreover, in the modification of the said embodiment, when the bottom face member 20b of the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is made into an open position, the structure to which the movable decoration board 50 is moved to the direction which does not overlap with the bottom face member 20b is demonstrated. However, such a configuration may be applied to the second special variable winning ball apparatus 21. In this case, for example, when the ball receiving member 21c of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 21 is rotated to the open position, the decorative member arranged in front of the second big winning opening 21a of the decorative frame body 40 is received by the ball. For example, it is moved in the right direction so as not to overlap the member 21c. Even in such a case, the open state of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 21 can be easily understood.

  In the above embodiment, the ball receiving member 21c of the second special variable winning ball device 21 is a single-open winning ball device, but the present invention may be applied to a double-opening winning ball device. In this case, in the open state of the winning ball apparatus, the position on the back side of the game ball flowing down the ball receiving member opened on both sides, or the position on the back side of the game ball flowing down in the vicinity of the upstream side of the ball receiving member An entrance may be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the variable winning device according to the present invention is a so-called special variable winning ball device that is opened at the time of a big hit has been described. However, the variable winning device according to the present invention is a so-called open / close winning opening. Ordinarily, a variable winning ball apparatus or the like may be used.

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
7 Game area 21 Second special variable winning ball device (variable winning device)
21b Rotating shaft 21c Ball receiving member 28 Out port (advance entrance)
100A game board

Claims (1)

A gaming machine in which a game is played by firing a game ball in a game area formed on a game board surface,
A variable winning device that changes between an open state in which a game ball is easy to win and a closed state in which a game ball is not won or difficult to win,
It is composed of an opening provided in the game board surface, and has an inflow port through which a game ball flows,
The variable prize-winning device has a ball receiving member that is rotatably supported by a rotating shaft that faces in a direction substantially orthogonal to the game board surface, and rotates the ball receiving member between an open position and a closed position. By changing to the open state and the closed state,
The inflow port is located at a position on the back side of the game ball that flows down the ball receiving member or a position on the back side of the game ball that flows down in the vicinity of the upstream side of the ball receiving member in the open state of the variable winning device. A gaming machine characterized by being provided.

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