JP2015024237A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing the beating deed the game machine properly.SOLUTION: A game board 80 of a Pachinko machine is equipped with a right variable prize device 83, into which a game ball flowing down in a game area PE can go. The right variable prize device 83 is equipped with a guide passage for guiding the game ball having entered a right big winning port 302. The guide passage includes: an upstream side passage extending transversely; a first downstream side passage communicating with the lower end part of the upstream side passage and extending in the vertical direction; and a second downstream side passage branched from a midway position of the first downstream side passage. Whether or not a special game state advantageous for a player is determined according to the passage which becomes the inflow source of the game ball for moving along the guide passage.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are provided with a gaming board having a gaming area formed on the front surface. The game area is provided with various entrance parts such as an operation opening and a winning opening through which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter, and a game ball is paid out based on the entrance to the entry area. In some cases, a bonus such as winning lottery is given to the player (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In this type of gaming machine, there is a possibility that fraudulent acts such as guiding a game ball to the entrance using a small magnet or the like may be performed. Therefore, in recent years, in order to deal with such illegal acts, a magnetic sensor as a magnetic detection unit for detecting magnetism is arranged on the back side of the game board, and notifications, game restrictions, etc. are made based on detection information by the magnetic sensor. A gaming machine has been proposed.

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  However, even when a magnetic sensor is used as described above, the strength of the magnetic field decreases depending on the distance. Therefore, when a magnet is used at a position away from the installation location of the magnetic sensor, the magnet There is a possibility that the magnetism generated from the sensor cannot be detected.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably suppressing an illegal act using a magnet or the like.

  Hereinafter, means for solving the above problems will be described.

The invention described in claim 1
A game board having a game area formed on the front surface;
A gaming machine front body arranged in front of the gaming board;
A panel provided on the gaming machine front body, facing the gaming board from the front of the gaming machine and allowing the gaming area to be viewed from the gaming machine front;
A pitching portion provided in the gaming area and capable of entering a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area;
A guide passage for guiding the game ball that has flowed into the ball-entry portion;
An intermediate member disposed between the panel portion and the guide passage,
The guide passage is
A first inclined passage inclined downward;
A vertical passage located downstream from the first inclined passage and extending in the vertical direction;
A first branch passage and a second branch passage which are located downstream of the vertical passage and are provided by branching the guide passage at a midway position thereof;
By changing the direction of the flow of the game ball by contact with the game ball that has reached the branch portion of the first branch path and the second branch path, any of the first branch path and the second branch path A distribution means for distributing the crab game balls;
Transition means for shifting the gaming state to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than usual based on the inflow of the game ball into the second branch passage;
The game area is provided with a second inclined passage located in front of the first inclined passage and aligned with the first inclined passage.
The intermediate member is
A facing portion facing the panel portion;
Projecting forward from the opposing portion to the gaming machine, and having a projecting portion formed along the first inclined passage,
The protrusion constitutes a rolling surface of the game ball in the second inclined passage,
The portion constituting the back wall of the second inclined passage in the facing portion has transparency, and is formed so that the first inclined passage can be visually recognized through the back wall from the front of the gaming machine,
It is housed in a portion of the protrusion that is in front of the first inclined passage, and includes a magnetic detection unit that detects magnetism.

  Unauthorized acts using magnets can be suitably suppressed.

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of an inner frame. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. (A) It is a front view of the operating port apparatus which shows the case where an electrically-driven accessory is a closed state, (b) It is a front view of the operating-port apparatus which shows the case where an electric accessory is an open state. It is the schematic which looked at the display unit from the front side. It is a rear view which shows the structure of an inner frame. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a game board. It is a rear view of the game board which shows the state which removed the main controller unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a back pack unit. (A) The elements on larger scale of FIG. 4, (b) The perspective view which looked at the right side variable prize apparatus from the front side. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the right side variable prize apparatus from the front side. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the right side variable prize apparatus from the back side. It is a fragmentary sectional view of the right side variable prize apparatus which shows a right side big winning opening and the structure relevant to it. It is the schematic which shows the relationship between a base unit and a guide passage. (A) Schematic which shows a guide channel, (b) It is the AA partial fragmentary sectional view of FIG. (A) is the BB partial sectional view of FIG. 15, (b) is the CC sectional partial view of FIG. It is the schematic which shows the positional relationship of a guide path and a magnetic sensor. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a success or failure lottery. (A) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the winning / failing table for generating a winning to the lower working port, (b) Explanatory diagram for explaining the winning table for generating a winning to the right working port. (A) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table for 1st result display parts, (b) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table for 2nd result display parts. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process for through. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process for a working opening. It is a flowchart which shows an information acquisition process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows game times control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a data setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a game state transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows the transfer process for special hits. It is a flowchart which shows a telephone combination support process. It is a flowchart which shows a power combination opening / closing control process. It is a flowchart which shows an abnormality monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows a radio wave sensor monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows a magnetic sensor monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows a vibration sensor monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting process at the time of abnormal vibration detection in MPU of an audio | voice lamp control apparatus.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the main configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in an exploded manner. In FIG. 2, the configuration in the game area in the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine main part 12 attached to the outer frame 11.

  The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting wooden plates to four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. By attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility, the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall. In the pachinko machine 10, the outer frame 11 is not an essential configuration, and the outer frame 11 may be provided on the island facility of the game arcade.

  The gaming machine main part 12 is supported by the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. Specifically, the upper support bracket 17 is fixed to a connection portion between the upper frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11, and further, a lower portion is connected to the connection portion between the lower frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11. Side support fittings 18 are provided. The upper support bracket 17 and the lower support bracket 18 form a support mechanism. The support mechanism causes the gaming machine main unit 12 to turn the left side of the pachinko machine 10 in the front view with respect to the outer frame 11. In addition, the right side can be turned forward of the pachinko machine 10 with the turning tip side.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine main part 12 includes an inner frame 13 as a base body, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack arranged behind the inner frame 13. Unit 15. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main part 12 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in front view.

  A front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13 and can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view. Further, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated backward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view.

  Next, the front door frame 14 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is mainly composed of a synthetic resin frame body 20 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11, and covers almost the entire front surface of the inner frame 13. Yes. A substantially elliptical window portion 21 is formed in the central portion of the frame body 20 so that a substantially entire game area PE described later can be viewed from the front. The window portion 21 is formed by the glass unit 22. The front door frame 14 is closed from the back side.

  The glass unit 22 includes a plurality of glass panels 23 having transparency and a glass holder that holds the glass panels 23. The glass holder is formed with a partition portion for partitioning the holding region of the glass panel 23 in the front-rear direction, and the two glass panels 23 face each other in the front-rear direction with the partition portion interposed therebetween. That is, by securing a predetermined gap between the glass panels 23, the gaming area PE is covered by the glass panels 23 from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 while avoiding interference between the glass panels 23. It is in a state.

  Note that it is not always necessary to unitize both glass panels 23 using a glass holder, and each glass panel 23 may be individually attached to the frame 20. Furthermore, the number of glass panels is arbitrary, and may be one or three or more. However, from the viewpoint of improving safety and security, it is preferable to employ a plurality of glass panels and to make the glass panels face each other across a predetermined gap. Incidentally, it is also possible to employ a synthetic resin panel member having transparency instead of the glass panel.

  Around the glass unit 22 (specifically, the window portion 21), light emitting means such as various lamps are provided. For example, an annular illumination part 26 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided along the periphery of the window part 21. In the annular illumination part 26, lighting or blinking is performed according to a change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or at a predetermined reach. In addition, an error display lamp unit 27 that is turned on at the time of a predetermined error is provided in the center of the annular illumination unit 26 and at the uppermost part of the pachinko machine 10, and a prize that is turned on while the prize ball is being paid out on the left and right sides. A sphere lamp portion 28 is provided. Further, a speaker unit 29 is provided at a position close to the left and right prize ball lamp units 28 to output sound effects corresponding to the gaming state.

  Below the window portion 21 in the front door frame 14 (frame body 20), an upper bulging portion 31 and a lower bulging portion 32 that bulge toward the front side are arranged side by side. An upper pan 33 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 31, and a lower pan 34 that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 32. The upper plate 33 has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism described later while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 34 has a function of storing game balls that become surplus in the upper tray 33.

  A game ball launching handle 41 is provided on the right side of the lower bulging portion 32 so as to protrude toward the front side. By operating the game ball launch handle 41, a game ball is launched from a game ball launch mechanism described later.

  A passage forming unit is attached to the back surface of the front door frame 14. The passage forming unit is formed of a synthetic resin, and includes a front door side upper tray passage leading to the upper tray 33 and a front door side lower tray passage leading to the lower tray 34. In the passage forming unit, a receiving portion that protrudes rearward and opens upward is formed at the upper corner of the passage forming unit, and the inlet portion of the front door side upper dish passage is divided by a partition wall. And an entrance portion of the front door side lower dish passage are partitioned. The upstream side of the front door side upper dish path and the front door side lower dish path are connected to a game ball distributing section described later, and the game balls that have entered the front door side upper dish path are guided to the upper plate 33 and are moved to the lower side of the front door. The game ball that has entered the dish passage is guided to the lower dish 34.

  Projecting shafts are provided at the upper end and the lower end of the rotation base end side of the back surface of the front door frame 14. These projecting shafts constitute an assembly mechanism for the inner frame 13. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of metal fittings 63 extending rearward are arranged in parallel in the vertical direction on the rotating front end side of the back surface of the front door frame 14. These hooks 63 constitute a locking mechanism for the inner frame 13.

  Next, the inner frame 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the inner frame 13. In FIG. 3, as in FIG. 2, the configuration in the game area PE of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 70 whose outer shape is substantially rectangular like the outer frame 11. The height dimension of the resin base 70 is set slightly smaller than the height dimension of the outer frame 11. The resin base 70 is arranged close to the upper frame portion of the outer frame 11, and a slight gap is formed between the lower frame portion of the outer frame 11 and the resin base 70. A curtain plate is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to close the gap. The curtain plate is disposed below the resin base 70 (specifically, the lower end portion thereof). When the inner frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the resin base 70 is placed on the curtain plate. . A slight clearance may be provided between the curtain plate and the resin base 70.

  Support metal fittings 71 and 72 are attached to the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the rotation base end side (left side in FIG. 3) on the front surface of the resin base 70. Although illustration is omitted, shaft holes are formed in the support fittings 71 and 72, and the projection shaft of the front door frame 14 is inserted into these shaft holes, so that the front door frame 14 is attached to the inner frame 13. It is rotatably supported.

  An insertion hole 73 for inserting a metal fitting 63 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14 is provided on the front end of the rotation of the resin base 70 (on the right side in FIG. 3). Yes. The pachinko machine 10 is configured such that a locking device 75 for locking the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 is hidden behind the inner frame 13. Therefore, the front door frame 14 is locked to the inner frame 13 so that it cannot be opened by the hook metal 63 being locked to the locking device 75 (specifically, the front door hook receiving member 76) through the insertion hole 73. The The locking device 75 has an inner frame collar member 77 extending rearward of the inner frame 13. These inner frame hook members 77 are hooked on the hook receiving member 19 of the outer frame 11, so that the gaming machine main part 12 is locked in a closed state with respect to the outer frame 11.

  A cylinder lock 78 for performing an unlocking operation of the locking device 75 is installed at the lower right corner of the resin base 70. The cylinder lock 78 is integrated with the locking device 75. When the key inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 78 is turned to the right, the lock of the front door frame 14 with respect to the inner frame 13 is released, and the cylinder lock 78 is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 78. The locking device 75 is configured such that when the key is turned counterclockwise, the locking of the inner frame 13 with respect to the outer frame 11 is released.

  A substantially elliptical window hole 74 is formed at the center of the resin base 70, and the window hole 74 is closed from behind by a game board 80 attached to the resin base 70. The game board 80 includes a wooden plywood and a sheet material that covers a front plate surface of the plywood, and the front surface thereof is exposed to the front side of the resin base 70 through the window hole 74. In the exposed portion, that is, the front surface of the game board 80, a game area PE in which game balls flow down is formed. As already described, the game area PE is covered with the glass unit 22 (specifically, the rear glass panel 23). In the glass unit 22, the gap between the rear glass panel 23 and the front surface of the game board 80 is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, that is, the game balls flowing down the game area PE are the same in the game area PE. It is arranged so that it is not lined up back and forth at a point. Thereby, the ball blockage in the game area PE is suppressed. Note that the game board 80 is not limited to wooden, and may be made of synthetic resin.

  Hereinafter, the game board 80 (in particular, various configurations arranged in the game area PE) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board 80.

  The game board 80 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in its own thickness direction (front-rear direction) by performing router processing. Each opening is provided with a general winning port 81, variable winning devices 82 and 83, operating ports 84 and 85, a through gate 86, a main display unit 87, a variable display unit 88, and the like. When game balls enter the general winning port 81, the variable winning devices 82 and 83, and the operation ports 84 and 85, the game balls are detected by a detection sensor described later, and a predetermined number of award balls are paid out based on the detection result. Are given to the player. In addition, an out port 89 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 80, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 89. In the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 89, the general winning port 81, the variable winning devices 82 and 83, the operation ports 84 and 85, and the game ball entering the through gate 86 are described. The ball is also expressed as a prize.

  The game board 80 is provided with a large number of nails 90 in order to disperse and adjust the flow path of the game ball as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill. The flow path of the game ball is differentiated by various configurations such as the nails 90 and the windmills, and is adjusted so that a winning in the above-described general winning opening 81 and the like occurs with an appropriate probability.

  The variable display unit 88 is arranged in the center of the game board 80, and the operation ports 84, 85 and the like are arranged around the variable display unit 88. The operation ports 84 and 85 are disposed on the lower side of the variable display unit 88 (hereinafter referred to as the lower operation port 84 for convenience) and on the right side of the variable display unit 88. The right operating port 85 (hereinafter, referred to as the right operating port 85 for convenience) is configured, and in particular, the right operating port (lottery opportunity entrance ball portion) 85 has an openable / closable entrance assist device (entrance assist means). ) Or an electric accessory 91 as an opening / closing member (opening / closing means). As shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 5, the electric accessory 91 includes a pair of left and right movable pieces 91a and a solenoid-type drive unit that drives the movable piece 91a, as shown in FIG. Switching between an open state (assist state) where the right operation port 85 can be entered or facilitated and a closed state (non-assist state) where the entry is impossible or difficult as shown in FIG. 5B. It is possible.

  Referring to FIG. 4 again, when the through gate 86 is arranged above the right operating port 85 and a lottery triggered by the passage of the game ball through the through gate 86 is won, Is in an open state for a predetermined time.

  When a ball enters the lower operation port 84, three game balls are paid out. When a ball enters the right operation port 85, four game balls are paid out. However, the number of game balls to be paid out is not limited to the above. However, in order to increase the advantage of the right working port 85 with respect to the lower working port 84, it is preferable to set the number of payouts related to the right working port 85 to be larger than the number of payouts related to the lower working port 84.

  The variable winning devices (special winning devices or special winning means) 82 and 83 are also individually arranged below and to the right of the variable display unit 88, similarly to the lower operating port 84 and the right operating port 85. For the sake of convenience, the variable winning device 82 disposed below the variable display unit 88 (specifically, below the lower operating port 84) will be referred to as a “lower variable winning device 82” and to the right of the variable display unit 88 (specifically, the right The variable winning device 83 disposed below the operating port 85 is referred to as a “right variable winning device 83”.

  The lower variable winning device 82 includes a large winning opening 82a leading to the back side of the game board 80, and an open / close door 82b as an opening / closing member (opening / closing means) for opening and closing the large winning opening 82a. . The open / close door 82b can be switched between an open state (assist state) where a game ball can be entered or facilitated and a closed state (non-assistant state) where the entrance ball is impossible or difficult. The opening / closing door 82b is connected to a variable prize driving unit 82c (specifically, a solenoid) provided on the back side of the game board 80, and the opening / closing door 82b is maintained in a closed state in a normal state. In the lottery, when the winning / opening execution mode (opening / closing execution state) is won, the open state is switched.

  Here, the opening / closing execution mode is a mode to be shifted to when a big win is won. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 82 in the opening / closing execution mode, for example, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings is set as one round, and a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is set as an upper limit. Some are set so that the opening and closing of the door 82b is repeated.

  The right variable winning device 83, like the lower variable winning device 82, is a right large winning opening leading to the back side of the game board 80 and an opening / closing door as an opening / closing member (opening / closing means) for opening and closing the right large winning winning opening. And. The open / close door can be switched between an open state (assist state) in which a game ball can be entered or facilitated and a closed state (non-assist state) in which the enter ball is impossible or difficult. The opening / closing door is connected to a variable prize driving unit (specifically, a solenoid) provided on the back side of the game board 80, and the opening / closing door is maintained in a closed state under normal conditions. In the internal lottery based on the entry to 85, when a special win which will be described later is won, the lottery result confirmation mode is switched.

  Here, the lottery result confirmation mode means that the lottery result (special hit) at the right operating port 85 is valid and the lower variable winning device 82 is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode, that is, the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is performed. This is a mode in which the determination is made or whether the lottery result is invalid and the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is avoided. As an opening mode of the right variable winning device 83 in the lottery result determination mode, the open / close door is opened until a predetermined period (for example, 3 sec) elapses from a timing when a picture indicating a special hit is displayed on the right working port display unit described later. Is set to be.

  Next, the variable display unit 88 will be described. The variable display unit 88 is provided with a symbol display device 96 for variably displaying symbols with a winning at the operation ports 84 and 85 as a trigger. The variable display unit 88 is provided with a center frame 97 so as to surround the symbol display device 96. At the lower part of the center frame 97, there are provided a lower working port holding lamp portion 98 corresponding to the lower working port 84 and a right working port holding lamp portion 99 corresponding to the right working port 85. In the present embodiment, the number of times that the game ball has passed through each of the operation ports 84 and 85 is held up to a maximum of 4 times. The reserved number corresponding to 85 is displayed individually.

  The symbol display device 96 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and display contents are controlled by a display control device described later. In the symbol display device 96, for example, symbols are displayed side by side on the left, middle, and right, and these symbols are variably displayed as they are scrolled up and down. When a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on a preset active line, a special gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot) occurs.

  The operation ports 84 and 85 are arranged at positions close to the variable display unit 88. Since a big win can be generated with a winning at the operating ports 84 and 85 as a trigger, the player pays attention to whether or not to win the operating ports 84 and 85, and to determine whether or not a big win will occur. It is considered that attention is paid to the display device 96. Providing the operation ports 84 and 85 closer to the variable display unit 88 is a device for concentrating the portion that the player wants to pay attention to around the variable display unit 88.

  The main display unit 87 is arranged on the opposite side of the variable display unit 88 with respect to the right variable winning device 83. The main display unit 87 is arranged along the outer edge on the lower side of the game area PE, and protrudes from the front surface of the game board 80 to the front of the pachinko machine 10. The front surface of the main display unit 87 is opposed to the glass unit 22 (specifically, the rear glass panel 23) that allows the game area PE to be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and further to the rear glass panel 23. The distance between them is narrower than that of one game ball. This prevents the game ball from dropping in front of the front surface of the main display unit 87.

  Here, the main display unit 87 will be described supplementarily with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic view of the main display unit 87 as viewed from the front side.

  In the main display unit 87, a main display portion D on which a predetermined pattern or the like is displayed is provided at a portion facing the glass unit 22. The main display portion D displays the lottery result based on the winning to the lower working port 84 and the right operation to display the lottery result performed based on the winning to the right working port 85. And a mouth display section DR.

  In the lower working port display section DL, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the lower working port 84 as a trigger, and the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the lower working port 84 as a result of stopping the variation display The result of is specified. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the lower operating port 84 is the winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the change display is stopped on the lower operating port display section DL, After the predetermined pattern is displayed, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode.

  In the right working port display section DR, the display of variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the right working port 85 as a trigger, and the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the right working port 85 as a result of stopping the variation display. The result of is specified. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the right working port 85 is a winning result corresponding to the big hit or special win, the variable display is stopped at the display unit DR for the right working port, and a predetermined result is given as the stop result. After the picture is displayed, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode or the lottery result determination mode according to the result.

  Here, on the basis of winning at any one of the operation ports 84 and 85, the display is changed on the corresponding display portions DL and DR, until a predetermined stop result is displayed and the change display is stopped. It corresponds to one time. However, the number of game times is not limited to the above contents. For example, a single display area is provided, and even if a winning to any of the operation ports 84 and 85 occurs, the single game area In the configuration in which the variable display is performed in the display area, the variable display is started in the single display area, and the above-mentioned variable display is stopped once in a state where a predetermined stop result is displayed. And

  In addition to the display portions DL and DR, the main display unit D of the main display unit 87 is also provided with a through gate display portion DS for displaying a lottery result based on winning through the through gate 86. In the through gate display unit DS, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the through gate 86 as a trigger, and the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 86 is displayed as a result of stopping the variation display. It is clearly shown. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the through gate 86 is a winning result corresponding to the transition to the electric power open state, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the through gate display section DS, and the display is changed. After is stopped, it shifts to the electric utility open state. In the electric combination open state, the electric combination 91 provided in the right operation port 85 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 86 is retained up to 4 times, but the number of suspension is displayed on the main display portion D of the main display unit 87. A holding number display section DH is provided.

  These display parts DL, DR, DS, and DH are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 22 of the front door frame 14, and the front of these various display parts DL, DR, DS, and DH. Visibility is secured by avoiding the movement of the game ball. In addition, the display mode in each of these display units DL, DR, DS, and DH will be described later.

  Referring to FIG. 3 again, the configuration of the inner frame 13 will be described below. A game ball for launching a game ball to the game area PE based on the operation of the game ball launch handle 41 is provided below the game board 80 in the resin base 70. A firing mechanism 110 is provided. The game ball launching mechanism 110 includes a solenoid 111 that launches a game ball placed at a predetermined launch standby position, a launch rail 112 that defines the launch direction of the game ball launched by the solenoid 111, and a game at the launch standby position. A ball feeding device 113 for supplying a ball and a base plate 114 on which the various configurations 111 to 113 are mounted are provided as main components, and the base plate 114 is fixed to the resin base 70, whereby the resin base 70. Are integrated.

  The firing rail 112 is fixed to the base plate 114 in an inclined state so as to be inclined upward toward the game board 80 side. A ball stopper that holds the game ball supplied from the ball feeding device 113 at the above-described firing standby position is disposed at a position closer to the downstream end portion (that is, the lower end portion) of the firing rail 112. The solenoid 111 is arranged at a position further downstream than the ball stopper.

  The solenoid 111 is electrically connected to a power source / launch control device described later. Based on the output of the electrical signal from the power supply / launch control device, the output shaft of the solenoid 111 reciprocates in the expansion / contraction direction, so that the game ball placed at the launch standby position is on the game board 80 side, more specifically, the game. It is driven out toward the guide rail 100 mounted on the board 80.

  In the guide rail 100, the game area PE is partitioned so that the outer shape of the game area PE is substantially circular. In addition, the guide rail 100 includes an inner rail 101 and an outer rail 102 arranged so as to face each other with a gap slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and a single guide passage 103 is defined by both the rails 101 and 102. Is formed. The guide passage 103 has an inlet portion that is open to the tip end side (obliquely downward) of the firing rail 112 and an outlet portion that is located above the game area PE. The game ball fired based on the operation of the solenoid 111 is guided to the game area PE by moving in the order of the firing rail 112 → guide rail 100 (entrance portion → exit portion). In the game board 80, a reverse prevention member 106 for preventing the game ball reaching the game area PE from going back into the guide passage 103 is attached to the front side of the exit portion, specifically near the tip of the inner rail 101. Thus, it is possible to prevent the subsequent launch of the game ball from being hindered by the game ball that has reached the game area PE first.

  Each of the rails 101 and 102 constituting the guide rail 100 has an arc shape centered at a substantially central portion of the game area PE. For this reason, the game ball passing through the guide passage 103 is likely to move (slide or roll) along the outer rail 102, that is, in contact with the outer rail 102 due to the centrifugal force generated by itself.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the guide rail 100 and the launch rail 112 are arranged such that the entrance portion of the guide rail 100 and the tip end portion of the launch rail 112 face each other with the lower end edge of the game board 80 interposed therebetween. ing. That is, both the rails 100 and 112 are arranged such that the entrance portion of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the firing rail 112 are shifted left and right in the vicinity of the lower end edge of the game board 80. Thus, a gap of a predetermined interval is formed between the entrance portion of the guide rail 100 and the launch rail 112 while bringing both rails 100 and 112 close to the lower end edge of the game board 80.

  A foul ball passage is disposed below the gap formed in this way. The foul ball passage is integrally formed with the passage forming unit of the front door frame 14. If the game balls launched from the game ball launching mechanism 110 do not reach the game area PE and return to the inside of the guide passage 103 as foul balls, the foul balls enter the foul ball passage through the gap. Become. The foul ball path leads to the front door side lower dish path, and the game balls that have entered the foul ball path are discharged to the lower dish 34 shown in FIG. This suppresses interference between the foul ball and the next game ball to be launched.

  A through hole that penetrates the resin base 70 in the front-rear direction is formed on the left side of the firing rail 112 in the resin base 70 (specifically, the side that supports the front door frame 14). A passage forming member is formed in the through hole. 121 is disposed. The passage forming member 121 is screwed to the resin base 70 and has a main body side upper dish path 122 and a main body side lower dish path 123. The upstream side of the main body side upper dish passage 122 and the main body side lower dish passage 123 communicates with a game ball distributing section described later. In addition, a receiving portion of a passage forming unit attached to the front door frame 14 enters below the passage forming member 121, and a front door side upper plate passage is disposed below the main body side upper plate passage 122, A front door side upper dish passage is disposed below the main body side lower dish passage 123.

  An opening / closing member 124 that opens and closes the main body side upper dish path 122 and the main body side lower dish path 123 is attached below the passage forming member 121 in the resin base 70. The opening / closing member 124 is supported by a support shaft provided at the lower end of the opening / closing member 124 so as to be pivotable in the front-rear direction. Further, the opening / closing member 124 is biased to a forward position where the main body side upper dish passage 122 and the main body side lower dish path 123 are closed. A member is provided. Therefore, when the front door frame 14 is opened with respect to the inner frame 13, the opening / closing member 124 rises as shown in the figure, and the main body side upper dish passage 122 and the main body side lower dish path 123 are closed. Thereby, when the front door frame 14 is opened in a state in which the game balls are stored in the main body side upper dish passage 122 or the main body side lower dish passage 123, it is possible to prevent the stored balls from spilling down. On the other hand, when the front door frame 14 is closed, the opening / closing member 124 is pushed open against the biasing force by the receiving portion provided in the passage forming unit of the front door frame 14. In this state, the main body side upper dish path 122 and the front door side upper dish path communicate with each other, and the main body side lower dish path 123 and the front door side lower dish path communicate with each other.

  Next, the back configuration of the inner frame 13 (the resin base 70 and the game board 80) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a rear view of the inner frame 13.

  On the rotation base end side (the right side in FIG. 7) on the back surface of the resin base 70, bearing fittings 132 are arranged vertically. The bearing bracket 132 is formed with bearing portions spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction, and the back pack unit 15 is rotatably attached to the inner frame 13 by these bearing portions.

  A plurality of locking fittings 135 are provided on the back surface of the resin base 70, and the game board 80 is attached to the resin base 70 by the locking fittings 135 as described above. Here, the configuration of the back surface of the game board 80 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the gaming board 80 as seen from the rear of the gaming machine, and FIG. 9 is a rear view showing a state in which the main controller unit is removed from the gaming board 80.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a synthetic resin frame cover 141 that covers the center frame 97 from behind is provided on the variable display unit 88 disposed in the center of the game board 80 so as to protrude rearward. The above-described symbol display device 96 is attached to 141 from the rear side, and a display control device for driving the symbol display device 96 is attached (not shown). The symbol display device 96 and the display control device are arranged so as to overlap in the front-rear direction (the symbol display device is the front and the display control device is the rear), and the sound lamp control device unit 142 is mounted on the rear side. The sound lamp control device unit 142 includes a sound lamp control device 143 and a mounting table 144, and the sound lamp control device 143 is mounted on the mounting table 144.

  The sound lamp control device 143 includes a sound lamp control board that controls sound, lamp display, and display control device in accordance with instructions from a main control device to be described later, and the sound lamp control board is made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box 145.

  As shown in FIG. 9, below the variable display unit 88, there is provided a collective board unit 150 that collects the game balls that have moved to the back side of the game board 80 via the general winning port 81, the operation ports 84, 85, and the like. ing. The collective board unit 150 is fixed to the game board 80, and the main controller unit 160 is mounted on the collective board unit 150 so as to cover the collective board unit 150 from behind (see FIG. 8). The mounting target of the main controller unit 160 is not limited to the collective plate unit 150. For example, the main controller unit 160 can be mounted on the game board 80.

  The main controller unit 160 includes a colorless and transparent mounting base 161 made of a synthetic resin and a main control apparatus 162 mounted on the mounting base 161. The mounting base 161 is rotatably supported by the collective plate unit 150, and the main control unit 162 is rotated together with the mounting base 161 so that the main control unit 162 is removed from the mounting base 161 for visual confirmation. Work is possible.

  The main controller 162 includes a main control board having a function (main control circuit) that controls the main control of the game and a function (power failure monitoring circuit) that monitors the power source, and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box 163 made of, for example.

  The board box 163 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened by a sealing portion 164 as a sealing means, whereby the substrate box 163 is sealed. Five sealing portions 164 are provided on the long side portion of the substrate box 163, and at least one of them is used for sealing processing.

  Any configuration can be applied to the sealing portion 164 as long as the box base and the box cover are coupled so as not to be opened. However, the box base and the box cover can be inserted by inserting a locking claw into the long hole constituting the sealing portion 164 And can be unopened. The sealing process by the sealing unit 164 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the sealing process again even after it has been performed. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting a locking claw into at least one of the five sealing portions 164. When opening the board box 163 such as when a failure occurs in the housed main control board or when inspecting the main control board, the connecting part between the sealing part into which the locking claw is inserted and another sealing part is provided. Disconnect. As a result, the box base and the box cover of the substrate box 163 are separated, and the internal main control substrate can be taken out. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the long holes of the other sealing portions. If the history of opening the substrate box 163 is left in the substrate box 163, it can be easily found that the unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 163.

  A plurality of coupling pieces are provided on one short side portion of the substrate box 163 so as to protrude laterally. These coupling pieces have a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of coupled pieces formed on the mounting base 161, and a sealing process is performed between the board box 163 and the mounting base 161 by the coupling pieces and the coupled pieces. Is called.

  Next, the back pack unit 15 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is a front view of the back pack unit 15.

  As already described, the inner frame 13 is covered from behind by the back pack unit 15. As shown in FIG. 10, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 201, and a payout mechanism unit 202, a discharge passage board, and a control device assembly unit 204 are attached to the back pack 201.

  The back pack 201 is formed of a synthetic resin having transparency, and includes a base portion 211 to which the payout mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion 212 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover 212 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit 88.

  The base portion 211 is provided with an external terminal plate 213 at the upper right portion thereof. The external terminal board 213 is provided with various output terminals, and various signals are output to the management control device on the game hall side through these output terminals. The base portion 211 is provided with a pair of upper and lower retaining pins 214 at the right end when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and a bearing fitting 132 (specifically, a bearing portion) provided on the inner frame 13 with the retaining pins 214. The back pack unit 15 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the inner frame 13. In addition, a fastening tool 215 for fastening to a fastening hole provided in the inner frame 13 is provided at the rotating tip of the base portion 211, and the fastening tool 215 is fitted into the fastening hole. Thus, the back pack unit 15 is fixed to the inner frame 13.

  In the base portion 211, a payout mechanism portion 202 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover portion 212. The payout mechanism 202 is provided with a tank 221 that is arranged at the top of the back pack 201 and that opens upward, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 221. The A tank rail 222 that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected to the lower side of the tank 221, and a case rail 223 that extends in the vertical direction is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 222. A payout device 224 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 223. The game balls paid out from the payout device 224 are supplied to the game ball distribution unit 225 provided in the base portion 211 of the back pack 201 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 224.

  The game ball distribution unit 225 has a function of distributing the game balls paid out from the payout device 224 to any one of the upper plate 33, the lower plate 34, and a discharge passage described later, and the inner opening is the main body described above. It is formed so that it communicates with the upper plate 33 through the side upper plate passage 122 and the front door side upper plate passage, and the outer opening communicates with the lower plate 34 through the main body side lower plate passage 123 and the front door side lower plate passage. Has been.

  A discharge passage board and a control device assembly unit 204 are attached to the lower end portion of the base portion 211 so as to sandwich the lower end portion in the front-rear direction (see FIG. 2). In the discharge passage board, a discharge passage opened rearward is formed on a surface facing the control device assembly unit 204, and an open portion of the discharge passage is closed by the control device assembly unit 204. The discharge passage is formed so as to discharge the game ball to the island facility or the like of the game hall, and the game ball led to the discharge passage from the recovery passage described above passes through the discharge passage to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. Discharged.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the control device assembly unit 204 has a horizontally long mounting base 241, and a payout control device 242 and a power supply / launch control device 243 are mounted on the mounting base 241. The payout control device 242 and the power supply / launch control device 243 are arranged so as to overlap each other so that the payout control device 242 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

  In the payout control device 242, a payout control board for controlling the payout device 224 is accommodated in the board box 244, and a state return switch 245 provided on the payout control board projects out of the board box 244. For example, when the state return switch 245 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout device 224, the ball jam is eliminated.

  The power source / launch control device 243 includes a power source / launch control board housed in the board box 246, and a predetermined power source required for various control devices and the like is generated and output by the board. Control of the launch of the game ball accompanying the operation of the firing handle 41 is performed. Further, the power supply / launch control device 243 is provided with a RAM erase switch 247. This pachinko machine 10 has a function to store and store various data so that even if a power failure occurs, it maintains the state at the time of the power failure, and when it recovers from the power failure, it can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure. It has become. Therefore, for example, when the power supply is turned off in the normal procedure, as in the case of the game hall being closed, the state before the interruption is stored and held, but when the power is turned on while the RAM erase switch 247 is held down, the RAM data is initialized. It is like that.

  Here, a supplementary description will be given of the aggregate plate unit 150 and the configuration related thereto. The collective board unit 150 includes a collective board 151 that collects game balls guided to the back side of the game board 80 through the above-described general winning opening 81 or the like. The collective plate 151 is made of a light-transmitting (specifically colorless and transparent) synthetic resin material, which facilitates visual confirmation of the flow path of the game balls. Thereby, even if a ball clogging or the like occurs in the collective plate 151, it is possible to easily grasp where such an inconvenience occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the collective plate 151 is formed by integrally forming a main body portion provided with a function of collecting game balls and a mounting portion with respect to the game board 80, and straddles the left and right ends of the game board 80 as a whole. It has a horizontally long shape. The mounting portion has a plate shape parallel to the back surface of the game board 80, and the mounting plate 261 and the game board 80 are fixed by screwing in a state where the mounting portion 261 contacts the game board 80. Are integrated.

  The main body portion of the collective plate 151 is provided with a pair of wall portions that stand up toward the back surface of the game board 80, and a collection passage for collecting game balls is defined by these wall portions. A plurality of collection passages are provided corresponding to the respective winning portions such as the general winning port 81, the operating ports 84 and 85, the variable winning devices 82 and 83, and the like. All of the game balls that have won the respective ball entry portions are collected at the lower part of the game board 80 through the collection passage.

  The above-described discharge passage board 203 (see FIG. 2) is arranged below the game board 80, and the game balls collected at the lower part of the game board 80 by the collection passage are led to the discharge passage 231 and then the pachinko machine 10 In detail, it is returned to the island facility. Note that the above-described out port 89 is also connected to the discharge passage 231 in the same manner, and the game balls that have not won any prize opening are led out into the discharge passage 231 through the out port 89, and the pachinko machine 10 Is discharged outside.

  A detection sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided at a midway position in the collection passage corresponding to the general winning port 81 and the lower operation port 84 among the collection passages. Each detection sensor 270 detects a ball entering a ball-entry portion such as the general winning opening 81 by passing a game ball through a detection area provided in the middle of each collection passage. Employs a magnetic sensor that grasps a change in magnetic field generated when a game ball passes through the detection region.

  Each of these detection sensors is electrically connected to a main control unit 160 (specifically, main control unit 162) provided on the back side of the game board 80, and the detection signals generated by these detection sensors are the same. It is configured to be output to the main controller 162.

<Right variable winning device 83>
In the present embodiment, the right variable winning device 83 described above has a characteristic configuration. Here, the right variable winning device 83 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 11A is a partially enlarged view showing the right variable winning device 83 and its peripheral parts in FIG. 4, FIG. 11B is a perspective view of the right variable winning device 83 seen from the front side, and FIG. 12 is the right variable winning device. FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the device 83 viewed from the front side, FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the right variable winning device 83 viewed from the back side, and FIG. 14 is a partial cross-sectional view of the right variable winning device 83 showing the right big prize opening. . FIG. 11B shows a state in which the right big winning opening is opened. In FIGS. 12 and 13, the game board 80 is represented by a two-dot chain line.

  As described above, the opening 92 is formed in the game board 80 at the site on the right side of the variable display unit 88 (see FIG. 11A). The opening 92 penetrates in the thickness direction of the game board 80, and the right variable winning device 83 is fitted into the opening 92 from the front of the gaming machine. In the state in which the right variable winning device 83 is arranged in this way, the opening 92 is formed by the base unit 300 that constitutes the front portion of the right variable winning device 83 and is provided with a function as an attachment portion to the game board 80. Is covered.

  The base unit 300 includes a frame body 301 formed along the edge of the opening 92. The frame body 301 is formed so as to face the front surface of the game board 80 and to face the front surface of the game board 80, and to stand behind the gaming machine from the counter board part 301 a and along the inner wall surface of the opening 92 of the game board 80. And a cylindrical portion 301b (see FIG. 13). The right variable prize device 83 is integrated with the game board 80 by being screwed to the game board 80 in a state where the opposing plate portion 301 a is in contact with the front surface of the game board 80.

  In the frame 301 (specifically, the opposing plate portion 301a), the game ball that has flowed into the right variable winning device 83 is guided to the back side of the game board 80 at a position above the central opening of the frame 301. A right big prize opening 302 is formed. The right big winning opening 302 has an inlet portion 302a formed so as to penetrate in the thickness direction of the frame body 301 (the front-rear direction in the gaming machine), and the frame body 301 is provided with the inlet portion 302a. The opening / closing door 303 is attached so as to be openable and closable so as to cover from the front. The frame 301 is mounted with a variable prize driving unit 304 (specifically, a solenoid) as a power source for driving the open / close door 303.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the right big prize winning opening 302 has a horizontally long shape extending in the left-right direction, and the back side (specifically, the right big prize winning in detail) of one end thereof (specifically, the end that is the central side of the game area PE) A detection sensor 305 (specifically, a magnetic sensor) that detects a game ball that has flowed into the large winning opening 302 on the right side is disposed at the exit portion of the mouth 302 (see FIG. 14).

  The detection sensor 305 is electrically connected to the main control device 162, and a detection signal (detection information) from the detection sensor 305 is output to the main control device 162. Based on this detection signal, the main controller 162 can grasp the presence / absence of winning in the right big winning opening 302 or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the base unit 300, below the right large winning opening 302, the front panel member 306 covers the central opening portion of the frame body 301 (that is, the front opening portion of the tubular portion 301 b). Is provided. The front panel member 306 is fixed to the frame body 301, and the opening 92 is closed by the front panel member 306 and the frame body 301.

  In addition, the frame 301 is opposed to the front panel member 306 from the rear side of the gaming machine with a predetermined gap (specifically, a gap set to have the same dimension as the thickness of the game board 80). A member 307 is provided. The rear panel member 307 has a flat plate shape, and the rear opening of the tubular portion 301b is closed from the rear of the gaming machine by the rear panel member 307.

  The front panel member 306 and the rear panel member 307 are formed of a synthetic resin material having transparency, and the rear of the base unit 300 can be visually recognized through these panel members 306 and 307. Behind the base unit 300, a guide passage 320 that guides the game balls that have flowed into the right big winning opening 302 and passed through the detection area of the detection sensor 305 to the collective plate 151 (specifically, a collection passage). Is provided.

  Here, the guide passage 320 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16 in addition to FIGS. 15 is a schematic view showing the relationship between the base unit 300 and the guide passage 320, FIG. 16 (a) is a schematic view showing the guide passage 320, and FIG. 16 (b) is a partial sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. .

  As shown in FIG. 14, the guide passage 320 is formed by combining a base unit 300 and a passage forming unit 330 disposed behind the base unit 300.

  More specifically, the passage forming unit 330 has a flat plate-like base portion 331 that faces the rear panel member 307 with a predetermined gap therebetween. A plurality of standing wall portions 332 that stand up toward the rear panel member 307 are formed in a portion of the base portion 331 that faces the rear panel member 307. These standing wall portions 332 are opposed to each other with a gap slightly larger than the diameter dimension of the game ball, and a groove portion 333 opened to the rear panel member 307 side (the front of the gaming machine) by the standing wall portion 332. Is formed. The guide passage 320 is formed by closing the opening portion of the groove portion 333 toward the front of the gaming machine with the rear panel member 307. In this way, by arranging the guide passage 320 behind the panel members 306 and 307 and forming the guide passage 320 using the rear panel member 307, the game balls passing through the guide passage 320 can be moved from the front of the gaming machine. Visible.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the guide passage 320 has an upstream passage 321 that communicates with the right large prize winning opening 302 of the base unit 300. The upstream passage 321 has a horizontally long shape, and an inlet portion opened upward is formed at one end thereof. The game ball that has reached the back side of the game board 80 through the right side prize winning opening 302 and has flowed out from the exit portion of the right side prize winning opening 302 flows into the guide passage 320 through the entrance.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, the upstream passage 321 is inclined downward from the inlet portion of the upstream passage 321 toward the opposite end (specifically, toward the center of the game area PE). Yes. The game ball that has flowed into the upstream passage 321 from the inlet portion flows down along the portion of the standing wall portion 332 that forms the bottom portion of the upstream passage 321 (hereinafter referred to as the bottom portion 332B for convenience). About the bottom part 332B, the inclination to the front-back direction in a gaming machine is avoided. Thereby, the movement to the front-back direction of the game ball which flows down along the bottom part 332B is suppressed.

  The downstream end of the upstream passage 321 is continuous with a first downstream passage 322 so as to change the flow direction of the game ball. The first downstream passage 322 extends in the vertical direction, and the game ball that has reached the first downstream passage 322 via the upstream passage 321 falls along the first downstream passage 322 by its own weight. It will be. Note that the connecting portion between the upstream passage 321 and the first downstream passage 322, in other words, the portion that is an extension of the upstream passage 321 is smoothly curved downward and moves along the upstream passage 321. The rebounding in the horizontal direction when the game ball hits the same part is suppressed. Thereby, the rampage of the game ball in the first downstream side passage 322 can be suppressed.

  A game ball that has flowed into the first downstream passage 322 is detected at the outlet portion of the first downstream passage 322 (specifically, a game ball that passes through the first detection area DE1 in the first downstream passage 322 is detected). A first detection sensor 325 is provided. As the first detection sensor 325, a magnetic sensor capable of grasping a change in a magnetic field that occurs when a game ball passes through the first detection region DE1 is employed. The first detection sensor 325 is electrically connected to the main control device 162, and a detection signal (detection information) from the first detection sensor 325 is input to the main control device 162. Thereby, the main controller 162 can grasp whether or not the game ball has passed in the first detection area DE1, that is, whether or not there is a ball entering the first downstream passage 322.

  Further, the guide passage 320 has a second downstream passage 323 that branches off from a position midway along the first downstream passage 322. That is, the guide passage 320 is branched into two at the middle position. The game ball that has flowed into the right big winning opening 302 has a configuration in which the movement destination (distribution destination) changes according to the inflow timing or the like.

  An upright wall 332 that forms the first downstream passage 322 is formed with an opening 335 that serves as an inlet to the second downstream passage 323. The opening 335 communicates with both the first downstream passage 322 and the second downstream passage 323, and the inflow of game balls from the first downstream passage 322 to the second downstream passage 323 through the opening 335. Is allowed.

  In addition, if it supplements about the relationship between the 1st downstream channel | path 322 and a branch, in the 1st downstream channel | path 322, the site | part (henceforth an upstream part for convenience, a branch part (henceforth the intermediate part 322M is called for convenience)). 322U) extends in the vertical direction, and an outlet portion of the upstream portion 322U is opened downward. An inlet portion of the downstream portion 322L (first branch passage) as one branch passage is located on the extension of the outlet portion to the downstream side, and the inlet portion is on the outlet portion side (upper side) of the upstream portion 322U. ) Is open. On the other hand, the inlet portion (opening 335) of the second downstream passage 323 (second branch passage) as the other branch passage is disposed at a position deviated from the extension of the upstream portion 322U and the extension direction thereof is They are opened in different directions, specifically in the direction in which the downstream passages 322 and 323 are juxtaposed (specifically, in the lateral direction). For this reason, the game ball that has dropped along the upstream portion 322U normally flows into the downstream portion 322L of the first downstream passage 322, and the inflow into the second downstream passage 323 is avoided.

  A game ball that has flowed into the second downstream passage 323 is detected in the middle of the second downstream passage 323 (specifically, a game ball that passes through the second detection region DE2 in the second downstream passage 323 is detected). A second detection sensor 326 (possible) is provided. As the second detection sensor 326, a magnetic sensor capable of grasping a change in the magnetic field generated when the game ball passes through the second detection area DE2 is employed. The second detection sensor 326 is electrically connected to the main control device 162, and a detection signal (detection information) from the second detection sensor 326 is input to the main control device 162. Thereby, it is possible for the main controller 162 to grasp whether or not the game ball has passed in the second detection area DE2, that is, whether or not the game ball flows into the second downstream passage 323.

  The game ball that has flowed into the right big winning opening 302 is first detected by the upstream detection sensor 305 and then detected by the first detection sensor 325 or the second detection sensor 326 on the downstream side. When the upstream detection sensor 305 detects a ball entering the right big winning opening 302, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out according to the ball. As described above, the downstream detection sensors 325 and 326 are configured so as to pay out the game ball based on the detection result of the upstream detection sensor 305 among the upstream / downstream detection sensors 305, 325 and 326. Compared with a configuration in which a game ball is paid out based on the detection result of, it contributes to speeding up the payout.

  The number of game balls flowing into the right big winning opening 302 is detected by the upstream detection sensor 305 and the downstream detection sensors 325 and 326, and the number of game balls detected by the respective detection sensors 305, 325 and 326 is calculated. By comparing, it is possible to confirm whether or not the game ball remains in the guide passage 320. However, it is not always necessary to provide the detection sensors upstream and downstream in this way, and the upstream detection sensor 305 can be omitted.

  In the present embodiment, a magnetic sensor is applied to each of the detection sensors 305, 325, and 326. However, it is possible to change this and apply a photo sensor to each of the detection sensors 305, 325, and 326. . In particular, it is assumed that the right variable winning device 83 has fewer opportunities for a plurality of game balls to enter at the same time as compared to other pitching units. Therefore, even if a photosensor that is assumed to be difficult to improve the detection accuracy of individual game balls when a plurality of game balls pass through the detection area as a unit, it is preferable to cause inconveniences caused by it. Can be suppressed. Specifically, it is important for the detection sensors 325 and 326 on the downstream side to know whether or not the entry into the advantageous entry portion has occurred rather than the number of inflowing game balls. Therefore, even if the detection function of individual game balls when a plurality of game balls pass through the detection area together, it is possible to know at least the fact that the game balls have passed, so there are disadvantages caused by this. Occurrence is avoided. In addition, a photosensor is less susceptible to radio waves and magnetism than a magnetic sensor. Therefore, a further improvement in the crime prevention function can be expected by applying a photo sensor in particular to the detection sensor related to the advantageous ball entry portion. Incidentally, in view of the fact that the upstream detection sensor 305 is provided with a function relating to a prize ball, in the case of adopting the above modification, a magnetic sensor is applied to the upstream detection sensor 305 and the downstream side. It is preferable to apply the photo sensors of the detection sensors 325 and 326.

  Further, in the above-described branch position (intermediate portion 322M of the first downstream passage 322), a guiding state in which the game ball that has flowed from the upstream passage 321 into the first downstream passage 322 is guided to the second downstream passage 323. A switching member 341 that can be switched to a non-inductive state in which the same guidance is not performed is provided. The switching member 341 is prevented from projecting into the guide passage 320 (specifically, the first downstream passage 322) in the non-guided state. By switching to the guide state, the switching member 341 blocks the first downstream passage 322. It protrudes to a position that makes it impossible for the game ball to reach the 1 detection area DE1 (see the two-dot chain line in FIG. 16A).

  If it explains supplementarily about arrangement of switching member 341, storage part 336 which stores switching member 341 is formed in a portion which faces opening 335 in standing wall part 332. The accommodating portion 336 communicates with the first downstream passage 322 through an opening portion 337 formed in the standing wall portion 332. The opening portion 337 has a size that allows the switching member 341 to pass through. When the switching member 341 is in the non-induction state, the opening portion 337 is blocked by the switching member 341.

  The switching member 341 is pivotably supported by a shaft portion 342 provided at the upstream end of the switching member 341 by a bearing portion formed on the base portion 331 of the passage forming unit 330. It is attached to the passage forming unit 330. Specifically, with respect to the shaft portion 342 and the bearing portion, the switching member 341 is configured so that the rotation center axis of the switching member 341 is orthogonal to the direction in which the opening 335 faces and the flow direction of the game ball in the first downstream passage 322. The rotation center axis line 341 extends in the front-rear direction. The shaft portion 342 (rotation base end portion) of the switching member 341 is disposed at a position facing the opening 335. The switching member 341 extends to the downstream side of the first downstream passage 322, and the distal end portion (rotating distal end portion) is located downstream of the opening 335.

  When the switching member 341 is in the guiding state, the switching member 341 comes into contact with the game ball flowing down (falling) the first downstream passage 322 from the downstream side of the first downstream passage 322. Thus, a guide inclined surface 343 is formed to which the function of guiding the game ball to the opening 335 side while maintaining the flow from the upstream portion 322U of the first downstream passage 322 is provided. In the non-guided state, the guiding inclined surface 343 has approximately half of the rotation base end (upstream side) facing the opening 335, and approximately half of the rotation leading end (downstream side) of both downstream passages. It faces the standing wall 332D as a “partition” that partitions 322 and 323. Further, the guide inclined surface 343 is suppressed from projecting toward the opening 335, and the guide inclined surface 343 constitutes a part of the first downstream passage 322 (specifically, the intermediate portion 322M). Accordingly, it is possible to suppress variation in the falling path of the game ball passing through the intermediate portion 322M of the first downstream passage 322 in the non-guided state by the guide inclined surface 343.

  At the time of switching to the guiding state, the switching member 341 is rotated around the rotation base end portion, whereby the rotation tip end portion of the guiding inclined surface 343 in the switching member 341 is closer to the upright wall portion 332D. Will be displaced. Then, when the leading end of the inclined guide surface 343 reaches a position close to the upper end edge of the standing wall 332D (specifically, a position slightly higher than the upper end edge), the amount of rotation is maximized, and switching is performed. The member 341 stops. In such a state, the guide inclined surface 343 is positioned on the extension of the upstream side passage 321.

  When switching to the guiding state in this way, the end of the guiding inclined surface 343 on the rotating tip side is located below the end of the guiding inclined surface 343 on the rotating base end side, and the guiding The inclined surface 343 is inclined downward toward the inlet portion (opening 335) of the second downstream passage 323. Therefore, in the same guiding state, the game ball that has flowed from the upstream passage 321 to the first downstream passage 322 collides with the guiding inclined surface 343 and moves along the guiding inclined surface 343 or the opening 335. By being reflected to the side, it is led to the second downstream passage 323 (opening 335).

  Note that the switching member 341 can also be referred to as “guidance means 341” when attention is paid to the function of guiding the game ball to the second downstream passage 323 in this way. Further, if attention is paid to the point of blocking the inflow of game balls to the first detection area DE1 of the first downstream passage 322, the switching member 341 can also be referred to as a “shutter 341”.

  Behind the passage forming unit 330, a biasing member 351 that biases the switching member 341 toward a position where the protrusion to the guide passage 320 is suppressed, and the switching member against the biasing force of the biasing member 351. A drive unit 350 having a solenoid type switching member drive unit 352 for moving the 341 to the protruding position and a housing case 353 for housing these various components 351 and 352 is provided.

  The switching member drive unit 352 is electrically connected to the main control device 162 and is driven based on a signal output from the main control device 162. In the present embodiment, the switching member 341 is normally held in a non-inducted state by the urging force of the urging member, and the switching member is generated when a special winning occurs in the lottery based on the winning to the right operating port 85. When the drive unit 352 is driven, the switching member 341 is switched to the guiding state. That is, the inflow of game balls to the second downstream side passage 323 is allowed.

  Although details will be described later, when the game ball flowing into the second downstream passage 323 is detected by the second detection sensor 326, the winning according to the lottery result based on the winning to the right operation port 85 is determined, When a game ball that has flowed into the first downstream passage 322 is detected by the first detection sensor 325, the winning according to the lottery result based on the winning to the right operation port 85 is canceled. In other words, the game ball that has flowed into the guide passage 320 has a configuration in which a difference in advantage and disadvantage occurs in the subsequent game progress depending on which of the first detection area DE1 and the second detection area DE2 reaches.

  Here, the operation of the door 303 and the switching member 341 will be described. The open / close door 303 is switched from the closed state to the open state when the variable winning drive unit 304 is driven when a special winning occurs in the lottery based on the winning to the right operating port 85, and the switching member is synchronized with this. When the drive unit 352 is driven, the switching member 341 is switched to the guiding state. In contrast, the return timing of the opening / closing door 303 and the switching member 341 to the initial state is set so as not to be the same timing. Specifically, the switching member 341 is first switched to the non-induction state, and after a predetermined period has elapsed from the switching timing, the open / close door 303 is switched to the closed state. For this reason, the game ball that has flowed into the right big winning opening 302 does not necessarily reach only one of the first detection area DE1 and the second detection area DE2, but the first detection area according to the inflow timing to the right big winning opening 302. The configuration is such that which of DE1 and second detection area DE2 is reached is distributed. Specifically, game balls that have flowed in immediately after opening of the opening / closing door 303 are likely to be guided to the second detection area DE2, and game balls that have flowed in immediately before closing of the opening / closing door 303 are likely to be guided to the first detection area DE1. The operation modes of the opening / closing door 303 and the switching member 341 are set.

  As described above in detail, in the configuration in which the game balls flowing down the guide passage 320 are distributed so that there is an advantage / disadvantage difference in the middle of the game ball, a ball clogging or the like occurs in the guide passage 320 (particularly in the branch portion). Then, there is a concern that the above-mentioned distribution will not be performed normally and the player or the game hall will suffer disadvantages. Such inconvenience is assumed to easily occur due to the movement of the movable part such as the switching member. In this respect, in the present embodiment, the occurrence of the inconvenience is suitably suppressed by devising the switching member 341 and the configuration related thereto. Hereinafter, the relationship between the movement of the switching member 341 and the game ball will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 16A, for the sake of convenience, the game ball flowing into the guide passage 320 is illustrated by a two-dot chain line. Note that the switching member 341 normally switches in the order of the non-inductive state (initial state) → the inductive state → the non-inductive state. Thereafter, switching from the non-inductive state to the inductive state will be described.

  When the switching member 341 is in the guiding state, the rotation tip portion of the switching member 341 (specifically, the guiding inclined surface 343) is aligned with the lower end portion of the opening 335 (the upper end portion of the standing wall portion 332). It is arranged at the position. The clearance between the guide inclined surface 343 and the standing wall portion 332 is set to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball B1 moved along the guide inclined surface 343 is between the switching member 341 and the standing wall portion 332. Is preferably avoided. In this guiding state, the gap between the guiding inclined surface 343 and the upper end portion of the opening 335 is set to be larger than the diameter size of the game ball, and moves along the guiding inclined surface 343. It is avoided that the game ball B1 is sandwiched between the upper end edge of the opening 335 and the guide inclined surface 343. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the ball clogging in the guide path 320 in a guidance state is avoided suitably.

  When returning from the induced state to the non-inducted state, when the switching member 341 rotates, the rotating tip portion (downstream end portion) of the switching member 341 moves to the side away from the standing wall portion 332D. . At this time, the switching member 341 is displaced so as to pass through a region where the game ball cannot flow down in the guidance state, and therefore the switching member 341 and the passage wall surface of the guide passage 320 (for example, the lower end of the opening portion 337). There is no game ball between the edge). Therefore, it is avoided that the return of the switching member 341 to the non-induction state is hindered by the biting of the game ball.

  Next, the case where the switching member 341 switches from the non-induction state to the induction state will be described. When the switching member 341 switches from the non-guided state to the guided state, the guiding inclined surface 343 moves to the side closer to the standing wall portion 332D as the switching member 341 rotates. If the game ball B2 passes through the side of the opening 335 and reaches the downstream portion 322L of the first downstream passage 322 while the gap between the guide inclined surface 343 and the standing wall portion 332D is gradually reduced, the game There is a possibility that the sphere B2 is pinched (bited) between the guide inclined surface 343 and the standing wall portion 332D. If such a game ball B2 bites, switching of the switching member 341 to the guiding state is prevented. However, when the game ball B2 is bitten in this way, the function of guiding the subsequent game ball B2 to the opening 335 is given to the game ball B2, and the switching member 341 is switched to the guidance state. At least the game ball to be guided to the opening 335 is guided to the opening 335. That is, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a clogged ball with the game ball B2 bitten as the head, and to appropriately suppress a decrease in the distribution function of the game balls in the guide passage 320.

  However, it is not preferable that the game ball B2 bitten in this way remains in the guide passage 320 indefinitely from the viewpoint of improving the crime prevention function. Specifically, as described above, in the present embodiment, the number of game balls that have flowed into the guide passage 320 is compared with the number of game balls that have flowed out of the guide passage 320, thereby remaining games in the guide passage 320. By grasping the number of balls, it is possible to suppress an illegal act such as intentionally reciprocating a game ball in the guide passage 320. For this reason, it is not preferable that the game ball remains in the guide passage 320 as described above because it may hinder the improvement of the reliability of the crime prevention function.

  In this respect, in the present embodiment, as described above, the switching member 341 is displaced so as to pass through the area where the game ball cannot flow down. There is no gaming ball between the lower edge of the opening 337). That is, there is nothing that prevents the switching member 341 from returning from the state in which the game ball B2 is bitten to the non-induction state. For this reason, the guide inclined surface 343 moves to the side away from the standing wall portion 332 by rotating the switching member 341 so as to be switched to the non-induction state. Thereby, the clearance gap between the guidance inclined surface 343 and the standing wall part 332 expands, and the game ball B2 sandwiched between them flows into the downstream part 322L of the first downstream passage 322.

  Since the game ball B2 whose flow has been stopped as described above passes through the side of the opening 335 and misses the opportunity to flow into the second downstream passage 323, the game ball flows into the downstream portion 322L. In this way, the player or the hall manager will not suffer any disadvantages.

  Thus, even if a game ball is caught between the switching member 341 and the passage wall surface, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a clogged ball or the like caused by the game ball, thereby favorably distributing the guide passage 320. Can be secured.

  The housing case 353 is open to the passage forming unit 330 side, and the urging member 351, the switching member driving portion 352, and the like are housed therein. The drive unit 350 is screwed to the base unit 300 together with the passage forming unit 330, whereby the units 300, 330, and 350 are integrated. In this integrated state, the open portion of the housing case 353 is covered with the passage forming unit 330 (specifically, the base portion 331), and the switching member drive portion 352 from the outside of the right variable prize winning device 83 is provided. Or access to the switching member 341 becomes difficult. Further, the guide passage 320 is also sandwiched between the base unit 300 and the drive unit 350, so that the exposure to the outside of the right variable prize winning device 83 is suppressed, and the guide passage 320 is illegally connected. Access is restricted.

  A vibration sensor 355 is attached to the back side of the housing case 353 so as to protrude rearward of the gaming machine. The vibration sensor 355 can detect the vibration generated (added) in the right variable winning device 83.

  As described above, in the configuration in which a difference in advantage and disadvantage occurs in the subsequent game progress depending on which of the first detection area DE1 and the second detection area DE2 the game ball flowing into the guide passage 320 reaches, the pachinko machine 10 is It is assumed that an act of changing the moving destination of the game ball is performed by hitting or shaking. In this regard, in the present embodiment, by arranging the vibration sensor 355 in the right variable prize winning device 83, when such an action is performed, this can be easily grasped.

  Further, in the present embodiment, various measures are taken to suppress the occurrence of the above inconvenience due to vibrations to the pachinko machine 10 as well as the vibration sensor 355. Hereinafter, the anti-vibration structure in the guide passage 320 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. 17A is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 15, and FIG. 17B is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. FIG. 17A schematically shows the relationship between the first downstream passage and the second downstream passage, and FIG. 17B schematically shows the positional relationship between the detection sensor and the guide passage.

  As already described, the first downstream passage 322 and the second downstream passage 323 are arranged side by side. As shown in FIG. 16A, the opening 335 communicating with both the downstream passages 322 and 323 is opened to the side-by-side direction of the downstream passages 322 and 323, specifically, the switching member 341 side. At the same time, the first downstream passage 322 is disposed at a position away from the extension of the upstream portion 322U. Furthermore, the passage width dimension of the downstream passages 322 in the parallel direction is suppressed to be slightly larger than the diameter dimension of the game balls. Thereby, the game ball falling along the first downstream passage 322 is preferably suppressed from flowing into the opening 335 without being guided by the switching member 341.

  Further, the guide passage 320 (specifically, the upstream passage 321) is sufficiently decelerated in the upstream passage 321 when the game ball flowing into the right big winning opening 302 moves to the guide passage 320 and The pressure is reduced again at the extension destination, and the rebounding of the game ball in the lateral direction is sufficiently suppressed by moving along the wall surface located on the extension of the upstream passage 321. As a result, when the switching member 341 does not protrude into the first downstream passage 322, the vertically falling game ball opens in the first downstream passage 322 (specifically, the upstream portion 322U), etc. The occurrence of inconvenience such as flowing into 335 is preferably avoided.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 (b) and 17 (a), in the rear panel member 307 of the base unit 300, a portion forming the upstream portion 322U and the intermediate portion 322M of the first downstream passage 322, that is, in the passage. A portion forming the wall surface (hereinafter referred to as an inner wall surface forming portion 307a for convenience) has a planar shape facing the back of the gaming machine, and is prevented from projecting or rising to the inside of the guide passage 320. Further, in the base portion 331 of the passage forming unit 330, a portion forming the upstream portion 322U and the intermediate portion 322M of the first downstream passage 322, that is, a portion forming a passage inner wall surface (hereinafter referred to as an inner wall surface forming portion 331a for convenience). ) Has a planar shape facing the front of the gaming machine, and is prevented from projecting or rising to the inside of the guide passage 320.

  More specifically, the inner wall surface forming portions 307a and 331a are prevented from being inclined in the vertical direction or the left-right direction, and are orthogonal to the direction in which the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 are juxtaposed (front-rear direction). Are arranged.

  For this reason, if the front ball frame 14 is hit or the game machine is shaken back and forth while the game ball is falling in the first downstream passage 322, the inner wall surface forming portions 307a and 331a and the game ball Even if the interference occurs, it is assumed that the game ball that hits one of the inner wall surface forming portions 307a and 331a is likely to be reflected to the other side of the inner wall surface forming portion 307a and 331a. That is, it is possible to suitably avoid the game ball from being reflected to the opening 335 side or the side opposite to the opening 335 due to the interference. Thereby, it can suppress suitably that the distribution destination of a game ball changes by shaking, such as a vibration resulting from the above-mentioned base hitting.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 17, a portion of the standing wall portion 332 of the passage forming unit 330 that forms the upstream portion 322U of the first downstream passage 322, that is, a passage inner wall surface is formed. A portion (hereinafter referred to as an inner wall surface forming portion 332a for convenience) has a planar shape that faces left and right, and is prevented from projecting or protruding to the inside of the guide passage 320. More specifically, each inner wall surface forming portion 332a is prevented from being inclined in the vertical direction or the front-rear direction, and is arranged so as to be orthogonal to the left-right direction. For this reason, if the game ball is falling in the first downstream passage 322, the front door frame 14 is hit or the game machine is shaken back and forth, so that the path of the game ball is formed on both inner wall surfaces. Even when the 332a changes so as to be closer to one side, it is possible to suitably avoid that the game ball is pushed to the opening 335 side or the opposite side to the opening 335 by the inner wall surface forming portion 332a. It has become.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball flowing into the first downstream passage 322 reaches an intermediate position between the inner wall surface forming portions 307a and 331a, and the same game is played with respect to each of the inner wall surface forming portions 307a and 331a. A device for suppressing contact of the sphere is provided. Hereinafter, the device will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 17B. FIG. 17B is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the exit portion of the right big prize winning opening 302 and the guide passage 320.

  As described above, the detection sensor 305 that detects the game ball that has flowed into the right big prize opening 302 is arranged at the exit of the right big prize opening 302. As shown in FIG. 14, the detection sensor 305 is formed with a through hole 305a penetrating in the vertical direction, and the game ball is detected when the game ball passes through an area surrounded by the through hole 305a. It becomes the composition which is done.

  The through hole 305a has a round hole shape, and the inner diameter is set to be slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. Thereby, the dispersion | variation in the fall path | route of the game ball at the time of passing the said through-hole 305a is suppressed. That is, when the game ball that has flowed into the right big winning opening 302 passes through the detection sensor 305, the falling path is defined so as to be along the central axis CL of the through hole 305a.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, the central axis CL of the through hole 305 a is located in the middle between the rear panel member 307 and the base portion 331. Therefore, the game ball that has passed through the through hole 305a falls to an intermediate position between the rear panel member 307 and the base portion 331, and there is a gap between each of the components 307 and 331 and the game ball that has flowed into the guide passage 320. Will be secured.

  Here, since the bottom portion 332B of the upstream-side passage 321 is avoided from tilting in the front-rear direction, the game ball has the same bottom portion 332B as the gap provided between the game ball and the rear panel member 307 and the base portion 331. Will be secured while moving along. As a result, a gap is secured between the game ball flowing into the first downstream passage 322 and the inner wall surface forming portions 307a and 331a.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the above-described protection function against vibration and the like, a protection function against magnetism such as a magnet is provided to enhance the crime prevention in the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, in the game area PE, a plurality of magnetic sensors are arranged along the flow path of the game ball, and each of these magnetic sensors monitors whether an illegal act using a magnet or the like is performed. It is possible.

  In particular, in the right variable winning device 83, as described above, there is a difference between advantages and disadvantages depending on the timing of the game ball entering, so the timing of the inflow of the game ball to the right big winning opening 302 and the downstream passage by the magnet etc. It is not preferable that the game ball is arbitrarily distributed to the respective downstream passages 322 and 323 by adjusting the inflow timing to 322. Therefore, at least one of the magnetic sensors is arranged around the right variable prize winning device 83 and employs a configuration for monitoring the use of a magnet or the like around the right variable prize winning device 83.

  Hereinafter, based on FIGS. 4, 12, 14, and 18, the magnetic sensor 311 associated with the right variable winning device 83 and the configuration related to the magnetic sensor 311 will be described. FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the guide passage 320 and the magnetic sensor 311.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the right variable winning device 83 (specifically, the base unit 300), the portion below the right large winning device 302 is located in the right large winning device 302 without winning the right variable winning device 83. A ball passage 315 that guides the game ball that has passed forward to the center side of the game area PE is provided. A game ball that has passed through the right variable winning device 83 through the ball passage 315 is guided below the lower operation port 84, so that a game ball that has not won the right variable winning device 83 can also enter the general winning port 81. An opportunity can be given, and the game ball launching handle when the lower variable winning device 82 is opened following the right variable winning device 83 based on the inflow of the game ball into the second downstream passage 323. It is possible to win a game ball to the lower variable winning device 82 without changing the operation amount 41.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the ball passage 315 has an upright portion 308 that stands up in front of the gaming machine from the front panel member 306 of the base unit 300. The upright portion 308 has a protrusion extending left and right along the upstream passage 321 described above. More specifically, the upright portion 308 is located in front of the bottom portion 332B of the upstream-side passage 321 in the passage formation unit 330 and extends along the bottom portion 332B. The standing portion 308 of the base unit 300 is set such that the passage length of the ball passage 315 is longer than the passage length of the upstream passage 321, and the intermediate portion of the standing portion 308 is the first in the game machine front view. It intersects with the downstream passage 322.

  The upright portion 308 is formed so that the upstream side passage 321 and a part of the upright portion 308 overlap in a front view of the gaming machine. More specifically, although a part of the standing portion 308 is located in front of the upstream passage 321, the amount of overlap between the standing portion 308 and the upstream passage 321 is visually recognized by the game ball passing through the upstream passage 321. It is formed so as to be able to guarantee the sex.

  A groove portion 309 that is recessed toward the rear of the gaming machine is formed at the standing tip portion of the standing portion 308. The groove portion 309 is formed along the upstream passage 321, and the magnetic sensor 311 is accommodated therein. The groove 309 is covered from the front of the gaming machine by a cover member 313 that is decorated, so that the magnetic sensor 311 is difficult to see from the front of the gaming machine. Further, the cover member 313 is fixed from the back side of the base unit 300, and these fixed portions are covered by the passage forming unit 330 and the like. This makes it difficult to access and remove the magnetic sensor 311 and improves the crime prevention function.

  The magnetic sensor 311 has a horizontally long shape extending along the upstream-side passage 321 similarly to the groove portion 309, and is configured such that at least the entire area of the upstream-side passage 321 is within the range of magnetic detection. In addition, the magnetic sensor 311 is electrically connected to the main controller 162, and a detection signal (detection information) from the magnetic sensor 311 is input to the main controller 162. As a result, a change in magnetism in the vicinity of the right variable prize winning device 83 is monitored, and for example, when an illegal act using a magnet or the like is performed, the main controller 162 can grasp the illegal act. ing.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the above-described defense function against vibration, magnetism, and the like, a defense function against harmful radio waves and the like is given to ensure the function of the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, as described above, when a magnetic sensor is used for the various detection sensors 305, 325, 326, etc., the detection signals are generated by irradiating the detection sensors 305, 325, 326, etc. with electromagnetic waves. There is a possibility that the detection signal may be falsified as if a winning has occurred despite the presence of a noise or the like and no winning. Therefore, the game board 80 is provided with a radio wave sensor 371 to suppress the occurrence of such inconvenience.

  The radio wave sensor 371 is arranged in an area on the front surface of the game board 80 and outside the game area PE so as to be adjacent to the right variable winning device 83. Further, the radio wave sensor 371 is electrically connected to the main control device 162, and a detection signal (detection information) from the radio wave sensor 371 is input to the main control device 162. Thereby, the irradiation of the radio wave toward the right variable prize winning device 83 is monitored, and when the second detection sensor 326 or the like is irradiated with the radio wave, for example, the main controller 162 can grasp the fraudulent act. It has become.

<Electric configuration of pachinko machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  An MPU 602 is mounted on a main control board 601 provided in the main controller 162. The MPU 602 includes a ROM 603 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 602 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 603 is executed. It is an element incorporating a RAM 604, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like. Note that a part of the functions of the MPU 602, for example, the function of the ROM 603 and the function of the RAM 604 may be included as another element.

  The MPU 602 is provided with an input port and an output port. On the input side of the MPU 602, a power failure monitoring board 605 provided in the main control device 162, a payout control device 242 and various detection sensors (for example, detection sensors 95 and 270) are connected. In this case, the power failure monitoring board 605 is connected to the power source / emission control device 243, and power is supplied to the MPU 602 via the power failure monitoring board 605. Also, as part of the sensor group, a prize-winning ball-entry unit (payout-compatible) such as a general prize opening 81, a lower variable prize-winning device 82, a right-side variable prize-winning device 83, a lower action opening 84, a right action opening 85, a through gate 86, etc. A plurality of detection sensors provided in the (ball-entering part) are connected, and the MPU 602 of the main control device 162 performs a winning determination (ball-entry determination) for each ball-entering part. In addition, the MPU 602 executes a lottery for a big win or a special winning based on winning at the lower operating port 84 and the right operating port 85, and executes a support generating lottery based on a winning for the through gate 86.

  On the output side of the MPU 602, a power failure monitoring board 605, a payout controller 242 and an audio lamp controller 143 (specifically, an audio lamp controller board 651) are connected. For example, a payout ball command is output to the payout control device 242 based on a winning determination result to the winning corresponding winning portion. In this case, the command information storage area 625 of the ROM 603 is referred to when a prize ball command is output. When the winning to the general winning opening 81 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of 10 game balls is output, and when the winning to the variable winning devices 82 and 83 is specified, 15 When a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of the game balls is output and a winning to the lower operation port 84 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of three game balls is output and the right operation port When a winning to 85 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to paying out four gaming balls is output.

  Various commands such as a change command, a type command, a change end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output to the sound lamp control device 143. In this case, the command information storage area 625 of the ROM 603 is referred to when these various commands are output. Details of these various commands will be described later. Each command is configured as information of a predetermined number of bytes, and various information is included as information of the predetermined number of bytes.

  Further, on the output side of the MPU 602, the variable winning drive unit 82c of the lower variable winning device 82, the variable winning drive unit 83c of the right variable winning device 83, the driving unit 94 of the switching member 93, and the electric workings of the right operating port 85 are provided. An electric accessory driving unit 91b for opening and closing 91 and a main display unit 87 are connected. The main control board 601 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 602 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  That is, in the opening / closing execution mode, the MPU 602 performs drive control of the variable winning drive unit 82c so that the opening / closing door 82b of the lower variable winning device 82 is opened and closed. In addition, when the electric combination 91 is won, the MPU 602 executes drive control of the electric combination drive unit 91b so that the electric combination 91 is opened and closed. In each game round, the MPU 602 executes light emission control of the main display portion D.

  The power failure monitoring board 605 relays between the main control board 601 and the power / fire control device 243, and monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power / fire control device 243. The payout control device 242 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 224 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 162.

  The power / launch control device 243 is connected to, for example, a commercial power source (external power source) in a game hall or the like. Based on external power supplied from the commercial power supply, necessary operating power is generated for each of the main control board 601, the payout control device 242, and the like, and the generated operating power is supplied through a predetermined power path. To do. The power supply / launch control device 243 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 110, and the game ball launch mechanism 110 (specifically, the solenoid 111) is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

  The sound lamp control device 143 drives and controls the various lamp units 26 to 28 and the speaker unit 29 provided on the front door frame 14 and controls the display control device 725 based on various commands input from the main control device 162. To do.

  The sound lamp control board 651 controls the various lamp units 26 to 28, the speaker unit 29, and the display control device 725 based on various commands input from the main control device 162. The MPU 661, which is an arithmetic unit, includes a ROM 662 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 661, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 663 that is used as a work memory or the like.

The display control device 725 executes display control of the symbol display device 96 based on the command input from the sound lamp control device 143. In this case, the voice lamp control device 143 determines the symbol variation display time in the symbol display device 96 and the type of symbol combination to be finally stopped and displayed based on various commands input from the main control device 162. The presence or absence of reach and the contents of reach production are determined.
<About various counters>
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  The MPU 602 uses various counter information in the game to generate a jackpot or special winning lottery, display setting of the main display unit D (that is, setting of the light emission mode of the main display board 310), setting of symbol display of the symbol display device 96, etc. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, it is used when determining whether or not there is a hit random number counter C1 used for lottery for generating big wins or special wins, and a high-frequency support mode described later. In the hit type counter C2, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the hit random number counter C1, the lower working port display unit DL, the right working port display unit DR, and the symbol display device 96 in the main display unit D The variation type counter CS that determines the variation display time is used. Furthermore, the electric accessory release counter C3 used for the lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 91 of the right working port 85 is in the electric utility open state is used.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, and CS is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer 631 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 604. The RAM 604 is provided with a reserved ball storage area 632 including a first result display area reservation area Ra, a second result display area reservation area Rb, an execution area AE, and a total reservation number storage area. In the reserved ball storage area 632, the values of the winning random number counter C1 and the winning type counter C2 are stored in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game balls to the lower operating port 84 or the right operating port 85. It is like that.

  Specifically, each counter is configured so that the hit random number counter C1 is incremented by 1 in the range of, for example, 0 to 599, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. In particular, when the winning random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the initial random number counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the winning random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the winning random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 632 of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower operation port 84 or the right operation port 85. More specifically, the game result is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball is won in the lower operation port 84, and the second result display unit of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball is won in the right operation port 85. Stored in the reserved area Rb.

  The value of the random number for winning is stored as a success / failure table (availability information group) in a success / failure table storage area 621 as a success / failure information group storage means in the ROM 603. Here, the contents of the success / failure table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, two types of success / failure tables are set in association with the operation ports 84 and 85 individually. That is, it is referred to when a winning table for the lower operating port (lower operating port success / failure information group) and a winning for the right operating port 85 are generated, which are referred to when a winning is made to the lower operating port 84. A right operation port success / failure table (right operation port success / failure information group) is set.

  In the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the lower operating port is referred to in the lottery, as shown in FIG. 21 (a), the value of the random number for winning the big hit (that is, the winning information) is “7” and “307”. That is, among the values of the hit random number counter C1 of “0 to 599”, “7” and “307” correspond to the jackpot result, and the others correspond to the outlier result.

  On the other hand, in the gaming situation in which the winning table for the right working port is referred to at the time of the lottery, the random value (that is, the winning information) for winning the big hit is the same as the winning table for the lower working port. “7” and “307”. Further, among the values of the random number counter C1 of “0 to 599”, “51 to 60”, “151 to 160”,..., “551 to 560” correspond to the special winning results, and other than that Corresponds to outliers.

  Here, the difference between the jackpot result and the special hit result will be described. When a big win result is obtained by a lottery based on winning at each of the operation ports 84 and 85, the lower variable winning device 82 is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode. On the other hand, if a special winning result is obtained by the lottery, the lower variable winning device 82 is not immediately shifted to the opening / closing execution mode, but the right to perform another lottery is granted again. As a result of winning, the lower variable winning device 82 is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode as in the case of the jackpot result.

  Specifically, when a special winning result is obtained, the right variable winning device 83 is first shifted to an open state. At that time, the winning is determined when the game ball won in the right large winning opening 83a flows into the second downstream passage 323 out of the downstream passages 322 and 323, and the lower variable winning device 82 is opened and closed. It is transferred to. In other words, when a special win is won, a result similar to that of the big win is given to the player when the ball enters the second downstream passage 323. Note that the second downstream passage 323 can also be referred to as an “advantageous entry ball portion 323” when attention is paid to the fact that the hit is determined by entering the second downstream passage 323.

  Next, the win type counter C2 will be described. The hit type counter C2 is incremented by 1 within the range of 0 to 29, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The hit type counter C2 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 632 of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower operation port 84 or the right operation port 85. More specifically, the game result is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball is won in the lower operation port 84, and the second result display unit of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball is won in the right operation port 85. Stored in the reserved area Rb.

  The game result distribution destination for the win type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in a distribution table storage area 622 as a distribution information group storage unit in the ROM 603. Here, the contents of the distribution table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, two types of sorting tables are set corresponding to the respective operation ports 84 and 85 individually. That is, when the winning to the lower working port 84 occurs, the lower working port sorting table (lower working port sorting information group) referred to when the winning occurs, and when the winning to the right working port 85 occurs. The right working port sorting table (right working port sorting information group) is set individually.

  With reference to these distribution tables, the support mode distribution in the electric accessory 91 of the right working port 85 after the opening / closing execution mode ends is performed.

  As a support mode of the electric workings 91 of the right working port 85, when compared with a situation in which a game ball is continuously being fired in the same manner with respect to the game area PE, the electric workings 91 of the right working port 85 are used. The low-frequency support mode (low-frequency support state or low-frequency guide state) and high-frequency support mode (high-frequency support state or high-frequency guide state) ) And are set.

  Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the power combination open state in the electric combination release lottery using the electric combination release counter C3 is the same (for example, both 4/5) However, in the high frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric utility item 91 is opened is set more frequently than in the low frequency support mode. The time is set longer. In this case, in the high frequency support mode, when the electrified open state is selected and the open state of the electric utility item 91 occurs a plurality of times, the closed state from the end of one open state until the next open state is started The time is set shorter than one opening time. Furthermore, in the high frequency support mode, the minimum secured time is set shorter when the next electric character opening lottery is performed after one electric character opening lottery is performed than in the low frequency support mode. Has been.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability that a winning to the right operation port 85 occurs is higher than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, there is a higher probability of winning the lower operating port 84 than in the right operating port 85, but in the high frequency support mode, the lower operating port 84 is connected to the right operating port 85. The probability of winning a prize increases. When a winning to the right operation port 85 occurs, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, so that in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of possessed balls so much. be able to.

  The configuration for increasing the frequency at which the high frequency support mode is set to the power release state per unit time as compared with the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above-described configuration, for example, the electric component release lottery It is good also as a structure which makes high the probability that it will be elected in the electric character open state in. Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is lengthened, and the minimum secured time is secured when the next electric character opening lottery is performed after one electric character releasing lottery is performed. By applying any one condition or any combination of conditions (in other words, shortening one fluctuation display time in the through gate display section DS) and increasing the winning probability, the low frequency support mode is applied. The advantage of the high frequency support mode may be increased.

  However, the high-frequency support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the shift.

  In the pachinko machine 10, the distribution mode to the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode when the big hit result or the special win result is obtained is based on the case where the winning combination is made based on the winning to the lower operating port 84. This is different from the case where the winning combination based on the winning to the right working port 85 is won.

  More specifically, in the gaming state in which the lower-hand opening success / failure table is referred to at the time of the allocation, as shown in FIG. , Winning information) is fifteen "0-14". On the other hand, in the gaming situation in which the distribution table for the right working port is referred to at the time of the above distribution, as shown in FIG. Information) is 25 of “0 to 24”. In other words, when winning the jackpot by winning the lower operating port 84, it is assigned to the high frequency support mode with a probability of 1/2, and when winning the jackpot or special winning by winning the right operating port 85, The high frequency support mode is assigned with a probability of 5/6.

  In addition, when it becomes a losing result in the success / failure lottery, it does not shift to the opening / closing execution mode, and the change of the support mode does not occur.

  The variation type counter CS is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counter CS determines in the MPU 602 the variation display time in the lower working port display unit DL and the right working port display unit DR and the symbol variation display time in the symbol display device 96 in the main display unit 87. Used. The variation type counter CS is updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is acquired when the variation pattern is determined at the start of variation display in the lower working port display unit DL and the right working port display unit DR and at the time of symbol variation start by the symbol display device 96. .

  The electric accessory release counter C3 is, for example, configured to increment one by one within a range of 0 to 249 and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electric accessory release counter C <b> 3 is periodically updated, and is stored in the electric accessory reservation area 633 of the RAM 604 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 86. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the electric accessory 91 is controlled to be in an open state based on the stored value of the electric accessory release counter C3. For example, if C3 = 0 to 199, the electric accessory 91 is controlled to the open state, and if C3 = 200 to 249, the electric accessory 91 is not controlled to the open state.

  As described above, the MPU 602 determines the variation display time in the lower working port display unit DL and the right working port display unit DR using at least the buffer value of the variation type counter CS. The variable display time table storage area 623 of the ROM 603 is used. In addition, the MPU 602 determines the stop result in the lower working port display unit DL and the right working port display unit DR using the value of the hit random number counter C1 and the value of the hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE. However, the stop result table storage area 624 of the ROM 603 is used for the determination.

<Various processes executed by the MPU 602 of the main control board 601>
Next, each control process executed by the MPU 602 of the main control board 601 will be described. The processing of the MPU 602 is roughly classified into a normal processing that is started when the power is turned on and a timer interrupt processing that is started by periodically interrupting the normal processing. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt processing is first described. Thereafter, the normal process will be described. The MPU 602 is activated by inputting a power interruption signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal) in addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, and a power interruption flag storage area (power interruption information storage in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 604). NMI interrupt processing for storing a power interruption flag (power interruption information) in the means) is executed, but a detailed description of the processing is omitted.
<Timer interrupt processing>
First, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is started periodically by the MPU 602 (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec).

  In step S101, various detection sensor reading processes are executed. That is, the status of various detection sensors connected to the main control device 162 is read, and the status of the detection sensors is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Thereafter, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 604.

  In the subsequent step S103, the winning random number counter C1, the hit type counter C2, and the electric accessory release counter C3 are updated. Specifically, the hit random number counter C1, the hit type counter C2, and the electric accessory release counter C3 are each incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 604.

In a succeeding step S104, a through winning process for winning through the through gate 86 is executed.
<Winning winning process>
Here, the through winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S201, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the through gate 86. When it is determined that the game ball has won the through gate 86, the process proceeds to step S202, and it is determined whether or not the accessory reservation storage number SN is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment).

  If it is not determined in step S201 that a game ball has won the through gate 86, or if it is determined in step S202 that the value of the reserved item storage number SN is greater than or equal to the upper limit value, the value of the electric accessory release counter C3 The prize winning process is terminated without storing.

  On the other hand, on the condition that the game ball wins the through gate 86 and the stored bonus number SN <4, the process proceeds to step S203, and the stored bonus number SN is incremented by one. Subsequently, in step S204, the value of the electric accessory release counter C3 updated in step S103 is stored in the first area of the free storage area of the electric utility reservation area 633 of the RAM 604. Thereafter, the main winning process is terminated.

  It should be noted that in the through winning process, a process for turning on the hold number display section DH is executed. The light emitters corresponding to the number-of-holds display section DH are sequentially turned on in accordance with the number of stored items stored.

  Thereafter, in step S105, after the winning process for the operating port accompanying the winning of the operating ports 84 and 85 is executed, the timer interruption process is terminated.

<Winning process for working port>
Hereinafter, the winning process for the operation opening will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S <b> 301, whether or not the game ball has won a prize (start prize) in the lower operation port 84 is determined based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the lower operation port 84. If it is determined that the game ball has won the lower operation port 84, in step S302, a prize ball command for causing the payout control device 242 to pay out three game balls is set. In the subsequent step S303, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won the lower operation port 84. In step S304, the value stored in the number-of-holds storage area of the result display area reservation area Ra is read, and the start-up storage number RaN stored in the result display area reservation area Ra is set (hereinafter referred to as the first number). This is also referred to as the start pending storage number RaN). Thereafter, in step S305, an information acquisition process for storing each value of the winning random number counter C1 and the winning type counter C2 is performed, and the main winning process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S301 that the game ball has not won the lower operation port 84, in step S306, whether or not the game ball has won the right operation port 85 (starting winning) corresponds to the right operation port 85. The determination is made based on the detection state of the detection sensor. When it is determined that the game ball has won the right operation port 85, a prize ball command for causing the payout control device 242 to pay out four game balls is set in step S307. In the subsequent step S308, an external signal setting process is performed so as to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won the right operation port 85. In step S309, the value stored in the number-of-holds storage area of the second result display area reservation area Rb is read, and the start-up storage number RbN stored in the second result display area reservation area Rb is set. (Hereinafter, it is also referred to as the second start reserved memory number RbN). Thereafter, an information acquisition process is performed in step S305, and the main winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in both step S301 and step S306, that is, if the game ball has not won any of the lower operating port 84 and the right operating port 85, the main winning process is terminated as it is. To do.

  The prize ball command set in steps S302 and S307 is transmitted to the payout control device 242 in an external output process (step S501) of a normal process described later.

  Here, the information acquisition process of step S305 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S401, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved start storages N (RaN or RbN) set in step S304 or step S309 described above is less than an upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). If the start pending storage number N is the upper limit value, this information acquisition process is terminated as it is, and if it is less than the upper limit value, the start pending storage number N of the corresponding result display area holding area is set to 1 in step S402. In addition to incrementing, the value stored in the total reserved number storage area in step S403 (hereinafter referred to as the common reserved number CRN) is incremented by one.

  In subsequent step S404, the values of the hit random number counter C1 and the hit type counter C2 updated in step S103 are used as the first storage area in the corresponding free storage area of the result display area, that is, in step S402. The number is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number incremented by 1.

  That is, when the first start hold memory number RaN is set, the values of the hit random number counter C1 and the hit type counter C2 updated in step S103 are used as the empty space in the first result display portion hold area Ra. The first storage area among the storage areas, that is, the storage area corresponding to the first start pending storage number RaN incremented by 1 in step S402 is stored.

  Further, when the second start reserved memory number RbN is set, the values of the hit random number counter C1 and the hit type counter C2 updated in step S103 are used as the empty space in the second result display portion hold area Rb. The first storage area among the storage areas, that is, the storage area corresponding to the second start pending storage number RbN incremented by 1 in step S402 is stored.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process that is activated when the power is turned on, and the main process of the game is executed in the normal process. As its outline, the processing of steps S501 to S507 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S509 and S510 is executed with the remaining time.

  In the normal process, in step S501, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each sub-side control device. Specifically, the presence or absence of a prize ball command is determined, and if a prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 242. Further, when a predetermined effect command is set, it is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143.

  Next, in step S502, an abnormality monitoring process is performed to determine whether an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine based on signals from various monitoring sensors such as the magnetic sensor 311. A detailed description of the abnormality monitoring process will be described later.

  Next, in step S503, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 604.

  In subsequent step S504, a game time control process for controlling a game in each game time is executed. In this game times control process, jackpot determination or special hit determination is performed, symbol variation display setting by the symbol display device 96, display control of the display units DL and DR on the variable display side, and the like are performed. Details of the game times control process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S505, a game state transition process for shifting the game state is executed. Although details will be described later, the gaming state shifts to an opening / closing execution mode, a high frequency support mode, or the like by this gaming state transition processing.

  In step S <b> 507, a power combination support process for controlling the driving of the electric component 91 provided in the right operation port 85 is executed. In this electric combination support process, it is determined whether or not the electric combination 91 is in an open state, display control of the through gate display unit DS, and the like. The details of the power combination support process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S508, a game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, the solenoid 111 of the game ball launch mechanism 110 is excited once every predetermined period (for example, 0.6 sec) on condition that a launch permission signal is input from the power source / launch controller 243. To do. Thereby, the game ball is launched toward the game area.

  In subsequent step S509, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing.

  That is, in step S510, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 604. In step S510, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 604.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S501 to S507 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random. The variation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

<Game times control processing>
Next, the game times control process of step S505 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In the game times control process shown in FIG. 28, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in effect. Specifically, it is determined whether the opening / closing execution mode flag (opening / closing execution state information) is stored in the opening / closing execution mode flag storage area (opening / closing execution state information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. The opening / closing execution mode flag is stored when the gaming state is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in the gaming state transition process described later, and is erased when the opening / closing execution mode is ended in the gaming state transition process.

  When in the open / close execution mode, the game is executed without executing any of the processes after step S602, that is, the game times starting process of steps S603 to S605 and the game times progressing process of steps S606 to S609. End control processing. That is, in the open / close execution mode, the game times are not started regardless of whether or not a winning for the operation ports 84 and 85 has occurred.

  If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, it is determined in step S602 whether any one of the operation port display portions DL, DR of the main display unit 87 is in a variable display. In this determination, it is determined whether or not the variable display flag (variable display information) is stored in the variable display flag storage area (variable display information storage unit) in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. To do. The variable display flag is stored when the variable display is started for either one of the operation port display portions DL and DR, and is erased when the variable display is ended.

  When the operation port display portions DL and DR are not in a variable display, the process proceeds to a game turn start process in steps S603 to S605. In the game turn starting process, first, in step S603, it is determined whether or not the common pending number CRN is “0”. The case where the common hold number CRN is “0” means that the start hold storage number is “0” for both the lower operation port 84 and the right operation port 85. Therefore, the game times control process is finished as it is. If the common hold number CRN is not “0”, the data stored in the first result display area reservation area Ra or the second result display area reservation area Rb is set for variable display in step S604. This game setting control process is executed after executing the data setting process in step S605 and the fluctuation start process for starting the fluctuation display in the operation port display portions DL and DR and the fluctuation display in the symbol display device 96 in step S605. Exit.

  Here, the data setting process in step S604 and the change start process in step S605 will be described in detail below.

<Data setting process>
First, the data setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the data setting process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the second start hold storage number RbN stored in the second result display section reservation area Rb is “0”. When the second start reserved memory number RbN is “0”, the data setting process for the first result display unit in steps S702 to S707 is executed, and when the second start reserved memory number RbN is not “0”. Executes the data setting process for the second result display unit in steps S708 to S713.

  Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is a case where the common pending number CRN is 1 or more as described above. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second start reserved memory number RbN is “0”. If it is not “0”, that is, the variable display hold information for the right working port display portion DR. Is stored, the data stored in the second result display area Rb is set for variable display regardless of whether or not the first start reservation storage number RaN is 1 or more. I did it. As a result, when the hold information is stored in both the first result display portion reservation area Ra and the second result display portion reservation area Rb, the second result display portion reservation corresponding to the right operation port 85 is performed. The hold information stored in the area Rb is prioritized.

  In the data setting process for the first result display portion, first, in step S702, the first start hold storage number RaN of the first result display portion hold area Ra is decremented by one. In subsequent step S703, the common reservation number CRN is decremented by one. Thereafter, in step S704, the data stored in the first area of the first result display area reservation area Ra is moved to the execution area AE.

  After that, in step S705, a process for shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first result display area reservation area Ra is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, the first area, Data in each area is shifted, such as 3 area → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on.

  In the subsequent step S706, the second result display section flag (second result display section information) is stored in the second result display section flag storage area (second result display section information storage means) provided in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. If it is stored, it is erased, and if it is not stored, its state is maintained. The second result display unit flag is information for specifying whether the start of the current variation display is the lower working port display unit DL or the right working port display unit DR.

  In the subsequent step S707, a shift command (shift occurrence information), which is information for causing the audio lamp control device 143, which is the sub-side control device, to recognize that the data in the reserved area has been shifted is set. In this case, from the command information storage area 625 of the ROM 603, information indicating that the reserved area to which the data is shifted this time corresponds to the reserved area Ra for the first result display unit, that is, the lower operation port 84. A command at the time of shift including information indicating that it corresponds is selected, and the selected command at the time of shift is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated.

  The shift command set in step S707 is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 143 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 27). The voice lamp control device 143 executes a process for changing the display on the lower working port holding lamp section 98 of the variable display unit 88 in accordance with the decrease in the number of holdings based on the received shift command.

  In the data setting process for the second result display section, first, in step S708, the second start reserved memory number RbN of the second result display section reservation area Rb is decremented by one. In subsequent step S709, the common reservation number CRN is decremented by one. Thereafter, in step S710, the data stored in the first area of the second result display area reservation area Rb is moved to the execution area AE.

  Then, the process which shifts the data stored in the memory | storage area of 2nd result display part holding | maintenance area Rb in step S711 is performed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, the first area, Data in each area is shifted, such as 3 area → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on.

  In the subsequent step S712, the second result display section flag (second result display section information) is stored in the second result display section flag storage area (second result display section information storage means) provided in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. If not stored, the second result display section flag is stored, and if stored, the state is maintained.

  In the subsequent step S713, a shift command (shift occurrence information) is set, which is information for causing the audio lamp control device 143, which is the sub-side control device, to recognize that the data in the reserved area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area 625 of the ROM 603, information indicating that the reserved area to which the data is shifted this time corresponds to the reserved area Rb for the second result display unit, that is, corresponds to the right operation port 85. The command at the time of shift including the information indicating that this is being performed is selected, and the selected command at the time of shift is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated.

  The shift command set in step S713 is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 143 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 27). The voice lamp control device 143 executes a process for changing the display on the right working port holding lamp section 99 of the variable display unit 88 in accordance with the decrease in the number of holdings, based on the received shift command.

<Variation start processing>
Next, the fluctuation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the variation start process, a command to be output to the sound lamp control device 143 is set so as to start the variation display in each of the operation port displays DL and DR of the main display unit 87 and to start the variation display in the symbol display device 96. To do.

  First, in step S801, a success / failure determination process is executed. In the success / failure determination process, it is determined whether the value of the hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE corresponds to a jackpot result, a special hit result, or a miss result. Specifically, first, it is determined whether the winning prize destination is the lower working port 84 or the right working port 85. Then, the winner table is selected according to the determined winning destination, and it is determined whether or not the value of the winning random number counter C1 corresponds to the jackpot result with reference to the selected winner table. If the jackpot result is not supported, it is determined whether or not the jackpot result is supported. When the special hit result is not supported, it is determined that the special hit result is supported. That is, it is not determined whether or not the value of the hit random number counter C1 matches the value corresponding to the outlier result.

  In addition, you may change the method of the success / failure determination process, for example, whether or not it corresponds to the jackpot result, whether or not it corresponds to the special outlier result, and whether or not it corresponds to the complete outlier result Each determination may be performed.

  In subsequent step S802, a distribution determination process is executed. In the distribution determination process, it is determined whether or not the result of the success / failure determination process in step S801 is a jackpot result or a special hit result. If the determination result is a losing result, the process ends. On the other hand, when the result of the success / failure determination process is a big hit result or a special win result, it is determined whether the winning prize destination is the lower operating port 84 or the right operating port 85. Then, the distribution table is selected according to the determined winning destination, and it is determined whether or not the value of the win type counter C2 corresponds to the high frequency support mode with reference to the selected distribution table. . That is, it is not determined whether or not the value of the hit type counter C2 corresponds to the low frequency support mode.

  After executing the determination process and the allocation determination process, in steps S803 to S811, a stop result for ending the variable display executed by the operation port display units DL and DR in the current game round is set. Execute processing.

  Specifically, in step S803, it is determined whether or not the result of the success / failure determination process is a big win. If it is a big win, the process proceeds to step S804, and after setting the open / close execution mode flag in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604, the process proceeds to step S805.

  In step S805, it is determined whether the result of the distribution determination process corresponds to the high frequency support mode. As a result, if it corresponds to the high frequency support mode, the process proceeds to step S806, and a stop result setting process for winning corresponding to the high frequency support mode (hereinafter referred to as the first jackpot for convenience) is executed. In the first jackpot winning stop result setting process, a flag corresponding to the first jackpot result is set. Thereby, it can identify that this game time corresponds to the 1st jackpot result. The flag corresponding to the first jackpot result is cleared at the timing when the game round ends and the transition processing for ending variation ends.

  On the other hand, if the high-frequency support mode is not supported, the process proceeds to step S807, and a stop result setting process for winning that does not support the high-frequency support mode (hereinafter referred to as a second jackpot for convenience) is executed. In the second jackpot winning stop result setting process, a flag corresponding to the second jackpot result is set. Thereby, it can be specified that the current game time corresponds to the second jackpot result. The flag corresponding to the second jackpot result is cleared at the timing when the game round ends and the transition process for ending the change ends.

  If the result of the success / failure determination process in step S801 is not a big win, the process proceeds to step S808 to determine whether or not the result of the same success / failure determination process is a special win. If it is a special win, the process proceeds to step S809, the lottery result confirmation mode flag is set in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604, and then the process proceeds to step S810. The lottery result determination mode flag is a flag that allows winning to the second downstream side passage 92c as the above-mentioned advantageous winning portion by opening the right variable winning device 83 after the special winning occurs. Details of the flag will be described later.

  In a succeeding step S808, it is determined whether or not the result of the distribution determination process corresponds to the high frequency support mode. As a result, if the high-frequency support mode is supported, the process proceeds to step S811, and a special hit corresponding to the high-frequency support mode (hereinafter referred to as a first special hit for convenience) is executed. . In the first special win winning stop result setting process, a flag corresponding to the first special win result is set. Thereby, it can identify that this game time corresponds to the 1st special hit result. The flag corresponding to the first special hit result is cleared at the timing when the game round is finished and the transition process for ending the change is finished.

  On the other hand, if the high-frequency support mode is not supported, the process proceeds to step S812, and a special hit that does not support the high-frequency support mode (hereinafter referred to as a second special hit for convenience) is executed. . In the second special winning winning stop result setting process, a flag corresponding to the second special winning result is set. Thereby, it can identify that this game time corresponds to the 2nd special hit result. The flag corresponding to the second special hit result is cleared at the timing when the game round is finished and the transition process for ending the change is finished.

  If it is determined in step S808 that the special winning is not won, the process proceeds to step S813. In step S813, a stop result setting process for a detachment result is executed. In the stop result setting process, display data corresponding to the complete losing result stored in the display table is set as the stop result. In each stop result setting process, the stop result in each display part DL and DR when the variable display is completed is set.

  If the stop result setting process is executed in any of Step S806, Step S807, Step S811, Step S812, and Step S813, the process proceeds to Step S814. In step S812, a variable display time setting process is executed. Specifically, the variable display time is set in the variable display time counter area of the RAM 604. The value of the variable display time counter area is subtracted every predetermined period, and when the value becomes “0”, the game round is ended.

  In the variation display time setting process, the value of the variation type counter CS is acquired, and the variation display time corresponding to the value of the variation type counter CS is selected from the variation display time table stored in the ROM 603. . In the variable display time table, one corresponding to the jackpot result, one corresponding to the special hit result, and one corresponding to the outlier result are set. Thereby, even if the value of the variation type counter CS is the same, the variation display time can be varied depending on the game result. As a result, it is possible to diversify the pattern of the variable display time that is set.

  When the variable display time is set, the process proceeds to step S815. In step S815, a change start command and a type command are set. The change start command includes information on the change display time. The type command includes game result information. That is, the type command includes, as game result information, jackpot result, special hit result, information on presence / absence of high frequency support mode support, and the like.

  The variation start command and the type command set in step S815 are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 27). Based on the received change start command and type command, the audio lamp control device 143 determines the contents of the effect at the game time and controls various devices so that the determined contents of the effect are executed. The contents of this effect include the symbol variation display mode on the symbol display device 96, and the determined symbol variation display mode is output from the voice lamp control device 143 to the display control device 725 as a display content command. Is done. Based on the display content command received from the sound lamp control device 143, the display control device 725 controls the display of the symbol display device 96 so as to perform a variable display of symbols corresponding to each game time.

  Thereafter, in step S816, the display of the variation of the pattern is started on each of the display units DL and DR. Then, this variation start process is terminated.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 6 again, the display mode in each of the operation port display units DL and DR will be described. As already described, the display mode of the main display unit D of the main display unit 87 is determined by the light supplied from the main display substrate arranged behind the main display unit D. The main display substrate 310 is provided with 26 light emitters 87a, 10 of which are assigned to the lower working port display portion DL. While these ten light emitters 87a blink, etc., a variable display is performed, and a stop picture is displayed by finally turning on or off. As a stop picture in the lower working port display portion DL, a first jackpot result, a second jackpot result, and a disengagement result are set.

  In addition, ten light emitters 87a are assigned to the right working port display portion DR, and when these light emitters 87a blink, the variable display is performed. As the stop picture in the right working port display section DR, a first jackpot result, a second jackpot result, a first special hit result, a second special hit result, and a disengagement result are set.

  A plurality of stop pictures in the display units DL and DR are stored in the stop result table storage area 624 of the ROM 603 in correspondence with each result of the first big hit result to the off result, thereby diversifying the display mode. .

  In the present embodiment, in particular, the number of stop pattern display patterns corresponding to the hit results corresponding to the high frequency support mode is the same as the number of stop pattern display patterns corresponding to the hit results not corresponding to the high frequency support mode. . This makes it difficult to determine whether the lottery result is compatible with the high-frequency support mode by confirming the display pattern of the stopped pattern.

  Note that a plurality of variation display patterns of the display units DL and DR are set in advance by a display table stored in the ROM 603, and the display table is referred to when the variation pattern is determined.

<Game state transition processing>
Next, the gaming state transition processing in step S505 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result or the special hit result is in effect. If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the big hit result or the special hit result, the process proceeds to step S902. In step S902, it is determined whether the lottery result determination mode corresponding to the special winning result is in progress. That is, it is determined whether or not the lottery result based on the winning to the right operation port 85 becomes a special winning result and the mode is switched to the mode in which the inflow of the game ball to the right variable winning device 83 is allowed.

  In each of step S901 and step S902, the determination is made based on whether or not the flags corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode flag storage area and the lottery result determination mode flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 635 are set. The lottery result determination mode flag is stored in the flag storage area by winning a special winning when a lottery based on winning in the right operation port 85 is performed.

  If it is determined in step S902 that the lottery result determination mode corresponding to the special winning result is in progress, the process proceeds to a special winning transition process in step S903. This special winning transition process will be described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S902 that the lottery result confirmation mode is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S904. In step S904, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the variable display in each display part DL, DR of one game time is finished. If it is not the timing when the variable display is finished, the gaming state transition process is finished as it is.

  If it is the timing when the variable display is finished, it is determined in step S905 whether or not the game result of the current game time corresponds to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the RAM 604 stores an opening / closing execution mode flag. If the flag is not stored, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is.

  If any of the above flags is stored, “15” is set in the first round counter area RC1 in step S906. The first round counter area RC1 is a counter area for counting the number of times the special winning opening 32a is opened.

  In the subsequent step S907, it is determined whether or not the current hit result corresponds to the high frequency support mode. If the hit result corresponds to the high frequency support mode, the high frequency is stored in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. Set the support mode flag.

  After executing the processing in step S907, an opening command is set in step S908. The set opening command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 27). This opening command includes information indicating whether the high-frequency winning mode or the low-frequency winning mode is set. The sound lamp control device 143 determines the contents of the effect corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the determined contents of the effect are executed. In addition, the opening command is transmitted from the sound lamp control device 143 to the display control device 725, and the display control device 725 receives the opening command to display corresponding to the current opening / closing execution mode (for example, moving image display). Display control of the symbol display device 96 is performed. After executing the process of step S908, the gaming state transition process is terminated.

  Here, the special winning transition process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the right variable winning device 83 is open. Specifically, this determination is performed based on the driving state of the variable prize driving unit 83c. If the right variable winning device 83 is not open, the switching member 93 is switched from the non-induction state to the induction state in step S1002. Specifically, the driving member 94 is excited to switch the switching member 93 to the guiding state, thereby making it impossible for the game ball to flow into the first downstream passage 92b and playing the game into the second downstream passage 92c. A sphere can be guided.

  In a succeeding step S1003, “1500” is set in the first timer area t1 provided in the RAM 604. The count value set here is decremented by 1 at a predetermined cycle (2 msec cycle).

  When a value is set in the first timer area t1, the process proceeds to step S1004, where a release command is set and a release process of the right variable prize winning device is executed. The release command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 in the external output process (step S501). Based on the received opening command, the sound lamp control device 143 determines an effect when the right variable winning device 83 is open in the lottery determination execution mode corresponding to the special winning result, and the content of the determined effect is Control various devices to be executed. In the opening process of the right variable winning device, the variable winning driving unit 83c is driven to open the large winning port 83a. When the process of step S1004 is executed, the special win transition process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1001 that the right variable winning device 83 is open, the process proceeds to step S1005. In step S1005, it is determined whether or not the value of the first timer area t1 is “500”. That is, it is determined whether 2 seconds have elapsed after switching the switching member 93 to the guiding state. When it is determined that the value of the first timer area t1 is “500”, the process proceeds to step S1006, and the return process of the switching member 93 is executed. In the switching member return process, the switching member 93 is switched to the non-induction state by releasing the excitation of the drive unit 94. As a result, the inflow of the game ball into the second downstream passage 92c becomes impossible, and the game ball that has flowed into the right variable winning device 83 at a later timing is guided to the first downstream passage 92b.

  In a succeeding step S1007, it is determined whether or not the value of the first timer area t1 is “0”. That is, it is determined whether or not 3 seconds have elapsed after switching the switching member 93 to the guiding state.

  If the value of the first timer area t1 is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S1008. In step S1008, it is determined whether or not a game ball has flowed into the second downstream passage 92c as an advantageous ball entry portion. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the detection sensor 95 provided in the right variable winning device 83 has detected a winning of a game ball in the reading process of step S101 in the timer interrupt process described above. If it is determined in step S1008 that there is a winning in the advantageous winning portion, an opening / closing execution mode setting process corresponding to the lower variable winning device 82 is executed in step S1009. If it is not determined in step S1008 that there is a winning entry in the advantageous ball portion, or if the opening / closing execution mode setting process is executed in step S1007, the transition process for the special outage result is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1007 that the value of the first timer area t1 is “0”, it means that the lottery result determination mode corresponding to the special winning result has ended. In this case, first, in step S1010, a closing command is set and a closing process of the right variable prize winning device is executed. The close command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 in the external output process (step S501). The sound lamp control device 143 controls various devices based on the received closing command so that the contents of the determined effect are executed. Specifically, when this process is executed, it means that the lottery result confirmation mode corresponding to the special winning result has ended, so an effect corresponding to the end of the lottery result fixing mode corresponding to the special winning result is executed. Is done. For example, a message such as “Retry!” Is displayed on the symbol display device 96.

  In the right variable winning device closing process, the variable winning driving unit 83c is set in a non-driven state so as to close the big winning port 83a. In subsequent step S1011, the lottery result determination mode flag corresponding to the special winning result is cleared, and the transition process for the special winning is finished.

  Returning to the description of the gaming state transition process (FIG. 31), when it is determined in step S901 that the open / close execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result or the special hit result is in effect, the jackpot result or the special hit result in steps S906 to S912 is displayed. The processing for the corresponding opening / closing execution mode is executed.

  If it is determined in step S901 that the open / close execution mode corresponding to the jackpot is in progress, the process proceeds to step S909. In step S909, it is determined whether or not the opening standby time has elapsed. If the opening standby time has not elapsed, the gaming state transition process is terminated. If the waiting time for the opening has elapsed, the lower variable winning device opening / closing process is executed in step S910.

  In the lower variable winning device opening / closing process, when the lower large winning opening 82a is closed, the variable prize driving unit 82c is driven on the condition that the first round counter area RC1 is “1” or more. As a result, the special winning opening 82a is opened. Further, when the grand prize winning opening 82a is being opened, the variable prize driving unit is provided on the condition that the opening limit time has passed since the opening of the special winning prize opening 82a or the opening limit number has been won. The driving state of 82c is stopped, and the special winning opening 82a is closed.

  After executing the lower variable prize-winning device opening / closing process in step S910, it is determined in subsequent step S911 whether or not the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”. If the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not “0”, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”, the open / close execution mode flag is cleared in step S912.

If the opening / closing execution mode flag is cleared in step S912, the process proceeds to step S913, and it is determined whether or not the high-frequency support mode flag is set. If the high frequency support mode flag is not set, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is. If the high-frequency support mode flag is set, the process proceeds to step S914, “100” is set in the game number counter provided in the RAM 604, and the gaming state transition process is terminated. When “100” is set in the game number counter, the game state is shifted to the high frequency support mode. However, the high-frequency support mode ends when the game times continue 100 times, and thereafter, the support mode shifts to the normal game state in which the low-frequency support mode is set. The number of high-frequency support continuations (restricted number of games) is not limited to 100 times, and may be 1 or more and less than 100 times, such as 10 times, 20 times, or 30 times, or 101 times or more. May be.
<Telephone support processing>
Next, the electric power support process in step S506 in the normal process will be described with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 33, in the electric power support process, first, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not it is being supported. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a supporting flag is stored in a supporting flag storage area provided in various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. The in-support flag is a flag that is stored when the electric accessory 91 of the right working port 85 is opened, and is erased when returning to the closed state.

  If no supporting flag is stored, the process advances to step S1102 to determine whether or not a support winning flag is stored in a support winning flag storage area provided in various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. The support winning flag is a flag that is stored when the open state is selected in the lottery for determining whether or not the electric accessory 91 is in the open state, and is deleted when the supporting flag is stored.

  If the support winning flag is not stored, the process advances to step S1103 to determine whether or not the value of the second timer area t2 provided in the RAM 604 is “0”. If the value of the second timer area t2 is not “0”, the main role support process is terminated.

  If the value of the second timer area t2 is “0”, it is determined in step S1104 whether or not it is the end timing of the pattern change display on the through gate display unit DS. If it is the end timing of the variable display, in step S1105, after setting the out-of-line display, the main role support process is ended. When the out-of-display is set, the variable display of the pattern on the through-gate display section DS of the main display unit 87 is terminated in a state where the out-of-display is stopped.

  If the value of the second timer area t2 is “0” and it is not the end timing of the variable display, it is determined in step S1106 whether or not the value of the accessory reservation storage number SN is greater than “0”. When the value of the stored item reservation memory number SN is “0”, the main character support process is terminated as it is. If the value of the reserved item storage number SN is greater than “0”, it is determined in step S1107 whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is being performed, and in step S1108 whether or not the high frequency support mode is being determined. .

  If it is not the opening / closing execution mode and the high-frequency support mode, an open lottery is performed in step S1109. Specifically, when the value stored in the accessory holding ball storage area is shifted and the value of the electric accessory release counter C3 shifted to the execution area is 0 to 190, the winning lottery is selected. Become. Simultaneously with the open lottery, “750” (that is, 1.5 sec) is set in the second timer area t2. The second timer area t2 is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process is activated.

  In subsequent step S1110, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in step S1109 is a support winning. If it is not support winning, the process proceeds to step S1112 without executing the processing of step S1111. If it is support winning, a support winning flag is stored in step S1111 and the second round counter provided in the RAM 604 is stored. After “3” is set in the area RC2, the process proceeds to step S1112.

  In step S1112, it is determined whether or not the game number counter area is “0”. The game number counter is decremented by 1 every time one game time is completed in the high frequency support mode. If the game number counter area is not “0”, the main role support process is terminated. When the game number counter area is “0”, the high frequency support flag is deleted in step S1113. In subsequent step S1114, a low-frequency support command (low-frequency support setting information) that is information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the support mode is the low-frequency support mode is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143. Set as the target command. Thereafter, the main role support processing is terminated.

  The low frequency support command set in step S1114 is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 in the external output process (step S401). The voice lamp control device 143 transmits the low frequency support command to the display control device 725 as it is. Based on the reception of the low frequency support command, the display control device 725 specifies that the support mode is the low frequency support mode, and executes processing corresponding to the support mode.

  If it is in the opening / closing execution mode or not in the high frequency support mode, an open lottery is performed in step S1115. Specifically, when the value stored in the accessory holding ball storage area is shifted and the value of the electric accessory release counter C3 shifted to the execution area is 0 to 190, the winning lottery is selected. Become. Simultaneously with the open lottery, “14750” (that is, 29.5 sec) is set in the second timer area t2.

  In a succeeding step S1116, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in the step S1115 is a support winning. If the support is not won, the main role support process is terminated. In the case of support winning, the support winning flag is stored in step S1117, and “1” is set in the second round counter area RC2, and then the main role supporting process is terminated.

  If the support winning flag is stored, an affirmative determination is made in step S1102, the process proceeds to step S1118, and it is determined whether or not the value of the second timer area t2 is “0”. When the value of the second timer area t2 is not “0”, since the variation display of the picture on the through gate display unit DS is being performed, the main role support process is terminated as it is. If the value of the second timer area t2 is “0”, a win display is set in step S1119. As a result, the display of the variation of the picture on the through gate display unit DS is terminated in a state where the winning display is stopped. In the subsequent step S1120, the supporting flag is stored, and after the support winning flag is deleted, the main role support processing is terminated.

  If the supporting flag is stored, the process proceeds to step S1121, and after executing the electric combination opening / closing process for opening / closing the electric combination 91, the main electric character support process is terminated. The electric combination opening / closing control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the electric accessory 91 is being opened. Whether or not the electric accessory 91 is being opened is determined by whether or not the electric accessory driving unit 91b is in a driving state. If the electric accessory 91 is opened, the process proceeds to step S1202, and it is determined whether or not the value of the second timer area t2 is “0”.

  When the value of the second timer area t2 is not “0”, the main utility opening / closing process is terminated as it is. When the value of the second timer area t2 is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1203, and a closing process for controlling the electric accessory 91 to the closed state is performed, and “250” (that is, 0.5 sec) is set in the second timer area t2. ) Is set.

  Thereafter, in step S1204, after the value of the second round counter area RC2 is decremented by 1, it is determined in step S1205 whether or not the value of the second round counter area RC2 is “0”. If the value of the second round counter area RC2 is not “0”, the main utility opening / closing process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the second round counter area RC2 is “0”, support is provided in step S1206. After erasing the middle flag, the main utility opening / closing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the electric accessory 91 is not open, a negative determination is made in step S1201, and the process proceeds to step S1207. In step S1207, it is determined whether or not the second timer area t2 is “0”. If the second timer area t2 is not “0”, the main utility opening / closing process is terminated as it is. When the second timer area t2 is “0”, in step S1208, an opening process for controlling the electric accessory 91 to the opened state is executed.

  Thereafter, in step S1209, it is determined whether or not it is in the opening / closing execution mode, and in step S1210, it is determined whether or not it is the high frequency support mode. If it is not the opening / closing execution mode and the high-frequency support mode is set, “800” (that is, 1.6 sec) is set in the second timer area t2 in step S1211, and then the electric utility opening / closing process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is in the opening / closing execution mode or not in the high frequency support mode, “100” (that is, 0.2 sec) is set in the second timer area t2 in step S1212, and then the electric utility opening / closing process is terminated. .

  Next, the abnormality monitoring process in step S502 of the normal process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

<Abnormality monitoring processing>
As shown in FIG. 35, in the abnormality monitoring process, whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the pachinko machine 10 is monitored based on the detection signals from the various monitoring sensors 311, 355, 371 in the processes of steps S 1301 to S 1303. If an abnormality has occurred, various processes such as notification determined for each type are executed.

  Specifically, when it is determined that radio wave irradiation has been performed on the pachinko machine 10 based on a detection signal from the radio wave sensor 371, notification that radio wave irradiation has occurred is executed through the audio lamp control device 143. In addition, information indicating that radio wave irradiation has occurred in the hall computer is output through the external terminal board 681.

  When it is determined that the magnetism is applied to the pachinko machine 10 based on the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 311, a notification that the magnetism has been generated is executed through the voice lamp control device 143 and the external terminal board 681. The information indicating that magnetic irradiation has occurred is output to the hall computer. Furthermore, the progress of the gaming machine is temporarily stopped until a predetermined release operation is performed.

  In addition, when it is determined that vibration is applied to the pachinko machine 10 based on the detection signal from the vibration sensor 355, notification that the vibration is applied is executed through the audio lamp control device 143 and the hall computer through the external terminal board 681. Outputs information that vibration has been applied to the. Furthermore, the monitoring is strengthened based on the occurrence of vibration, and if a winning of a game ball occurs during the strengthening of the monitoring, the progress of the gaming machine is temporarily stopped until a predetermined release operation is performed.

<Radio wave sensor monitoring processing>
Hereinafter, the radio wave sensor monitoring process in step S1301 performed based on the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 371 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the radio wave sensor monitoring process, it is determined in step S1401 whether notification corresponding to radio wave detection is being executed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the notification period counter ITC provided in the various counter areas 634 of the RAM 604 is “0”. The notification period counter ITC is a counter that determines a period for executing notification corresponding to radio wave detection.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1401, that is, if it is determined that radio wave detection is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S1402 to determine whether or not the signal from the radio wave sensor 371 is invalid. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the invalid period counter CTC provided in the various counter areas 634 of the RAM 604 is “0”. In the present embodiment, “1 sec” after the notification corresponding to the radio wave detection is executed, various determinations based on the detection signal of the radio wave sensor 371 are invalidated and excessive due to the influence of the radio wave emitted from a mobile phone or the like, for example. Suppressing the execution of simple notifications.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1402, the process proceeds to step S1403. In step S1403, it is determined whether a detection signal corresponding to radio wave detection is input from the radio wave sensor 371. If the determination in step S1403 is affirmative, “1” is added to the detection counter TC1 provided in the various counter areas 634 of the RAM 604 in step S1404, and the value of the detection counter TC1 is “3” in step S1405. It is determined whether or not. If a negative determination is made in step S1405, the radio wave sensor monitoring process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1405, the radio wave sensor monitoring process is terminated after the radio wave detection notification process is executed in the subsequent step S1406.

  In the radio wave detection neglecting process, a command for executing notification corresponding to radio wave detection is output to the sound lamp control device 143, and information corresponding to radio wave detection is output to the hall computer through the external terminal board 681, so The counter ITC is set to “equivalent to 7750: 31 sec”. In response to the notification execution command, the sound lamp control device 143 turns on the error display lamp unit 27 and outputs a warning sound from the speaker unit 29, and further receives radio waves on the display screen 96 a of the symbol display device 96. A message to the effect is displayed.

  In addition, in the audio lamp control device 143, it is possible to arbitrarily select whether or not to perform the above-described notification according to the business form of the game hall. Specifically, the sound lamp control device 143 is electrically connected with an effect button disposed on the front door frame 14, but the effect button is kept pressed when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. By performing the operation, notification by the sound lamp control device 143 is limited. That is, even when the notification execution command is received, the notification is avoided.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1403, that is, if a detection signal corresponding to radio wave detection is not input, the process proceeds to step S1407. In step S1407, it is determined whether or not the detection counter TC1 is “0”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1407, the radio wave sensor monitoring process is terminated as it is. If a negative determination is made in step S1407, the value of the detection counter TC is decremented by “1” in subsequent step S1408. Then, the radio wave sensor monitoring process is terminated.

  The various processes of steps S1404, S1405, S1407, and S1408 are for suppressing the execution of the radio wave detection notification process of step S1406 due to the noise when the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 371 is mixed. It is a device. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the detection counter TC is not adopted and the radio wave detection notification process is immediately executed when a detection signal corresponding to radio wave detection is input.

  The various processes detailed above are executed when the radio wave detection notification is not being executed and is not in an invalid period. On the other hand, when it is during the invalid period after the notification for radio wave detection ends, the following processing is executed. In other words, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1402 (when the invalid period counter CTC is not “0”), the process proceeds to step S1409, and the value of the invalid period counter CTC is decremented by “1”.

  Further, when the radio wave detection notification is being executed, that is, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1401, various processes during execution of the notification in steps S1410 to S1413 are executed. Specifically, first, in step S1410, the value of the notification period counter ITC is decremented by “1”, and in the subsequent step S1411, it is determined whether or not the notification period counter ITC is “0”.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1411, the radio wave sensor monitoring process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1411, the process proceeds to subsequent step S1412 to execute a notification release process. In the notification canceling process, a command for ending the notification for radio wave detection is output to the sound lamp control device 143. After the notification canceling process is executed in step S1412, "250" is set in the invalid period counter CTC in the following step S1413, and this radio wave sensor monitoring process is ended. In this way, by setting “250” to the invalid period counter CTC, various processes in steps S1403 to S1408 based on the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 371 are canceled for 1 sec.

<Magnetic sensor monitoring process>
Next, the magnetic sensor monitoring process in step S1302 will be described based on FIG. In the magnetic sensor monitoring process, it is first determined in step S1501 whether the game is being restricted. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a magnetic detection game limit flag is stored in various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. The magnetic detection game limit flag is a flag stored in various flag storage areas 635 when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred based on a detection signal from the magnetic sensor 311, and is based on the magnetic detection game limit flag. Thus, the various processes in steps S504 to S507 in the normal process are disabled.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1501, the process proceeds to step S1502 to determine whether or not a detection signal is input from the magnetic sensor 311. Specifically, it is determined whether the signal input from the magnetic sensor 311 exceeds a preset threshold value.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1502, the process proceeds to step S1503, and the value of the detection counter TC2 provided in the various counter areas 634 of the RAM 604 is incremented by “1”. In a succeeding step S1504, it is determined whether or not the value of the detection counter TC2 is “3”. If a negative determination is made in step S1504, the magnetic sensor monitoring process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1504, that is, if the value of the detection counter TC2 reaches “3”, a game restriction process is executed in subsequent step S1505. In this game restriction process, the above-described game restriction flags are stored in various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. As a result, the progress of the game is limited until a predetermined release process is executed.

  After the game restriction process is executed in step S1505, a magnetic detection notification process is executed in subsequent step S1506, and the magnetic sensor monitoring process is terminated. In the magnetic detection notification process, a notification execution command corresponding to the magnetic detection is output to the sound lamp control device 143 and information corresponding to the magnetic detection is output to the hall computer through the external terminal board 681. In response to the notification execution command, the sound lamp control device 143 turns on the error display lamp unit 27 and outputs a warning sound from the speaker unit 29, and further receives radio waves on the display screen 96 a of the symbol display device 96. A message to the effect is displayed.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1502, the process advances to step S1507 to determine whether or not the detection counter TC2 is “0”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1507, the magnetic sensor monitoring process is terminated as it is. If a negative determination is made in step S1507, the value of the detection counter TC2 is decremented by “1” in step S1508. This magnetic sensor monitoring process is terminated.

  The various processes in steps S1502 to S1508 detailed above are executed when the game is not restricted. However, the game restriction processing in steps S1509 to S1512 is executed while the game is restricted.

  Specifically, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1501, it is first determined in step S1509 whether or not a restriction release operation has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a release switch provided in main controller 162 has been operated. If a negative determination is made in step S1509, that is, if the release operation has not been performed, the magnetic sensor monitoring process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1509, a restriction release process is executed in step S1510. In the restriction release process, the game restriction flags stored in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604 are erased.

  Thereafter, a notification release command is output to the sound lamp control device 143 in step S1511. Further, in step S1512, “0” is set in the detection counter TC2, and then the magnetic sensor monitoring process is terminated.

  In the magnetic sensor monitoring process according to the present embodiment, an allowance is provided for the determination of magnetism using the detection counter TC2 in order to suppress false notifications when noise or the like is mixed in the signal from the magnetic sensor 311. Although given, it is not limited to this. For example, the notification and the game restriction may be executed immediately when a detection signal is received from the magnetic sensor 311.

<Vibration sensor monitoring process>
Next, step S1303 vibration sensor monitoring processing will be described based on FIG. The vibration sensor monitoring process is different from the above-described magnetic sensor monitoring process in terms of game restriction activation conditions. Therefore, the description common to the magnetic sensor monitoring process is simplified.

  In the vibration sensor monitoring process, it is first determined in step S1601 whether the game is being restricted. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the vibration detection game limit flag is stored in the various flag storage area 635 of the RAM 604. The vibration detection game limit flag is a flag stored in various flag storage areas 635 when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred based on a detection signal from the vibration sensor 355, and is based on the vibration detection game limit flag. Thus, the various processes in steps S504 to S507 in the normal process are disabled.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S1601, the processing for game restriction shown in steps S1602 to S1604 is executed. First, in step S1602, it is determined whether or not a release switch provided in the main controller 162 has been operated. If a negative determination is made in step S1602, the vibration sensor monitoring process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1602, a game restriction release process is executed in step S1603, and the subsequent step S1604 is continued. After executing the second notification release process, the vibration sensor monitoring process is terminated. In the vibration sensor monitoring process, two types of notification modes having different warning levels are set, and the second notification is a notification mode in which the warning level is set relatively high.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1601, the process proceeds to step S1605, and it is determined whether or not the winning to the right big winning opening 302 is being monitored. In this vibration sensor monitoring process, when it is determined that vibration has occurred based on the input from the vibration sensor 355, the possibility of winning a prize to the right big prize opening 302 based on the vibration is considered. Therefore, the monitoring level (warning level) is increased.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1605, that is, if the monitoring level is raised and the winning to the right big winning opening 302 is also a monitoring target, the processing for winning monitoring in steps S1606 to S1609 is executed. Specifically, first, in step S1606, it is determined whether or not a winning to the right large winning opening 302 has occurred during winning monitoring.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1607, the process proceeds to step S1607 to execute a game restriction process. In the game restriction process, the vibration detection game restriction flag is stored in various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. Then, after executing the second notification process in step S1608, the vibration sensor monitoring process ends. In the second notification process, there is a possibility that a second notification execution command corresponding to the occurrence of a winning is output to the sound lamp control device 143 and a winning has occurred in the hall computer through the external terminal board 681 due to the occurrence of vibration. Outputs information to the effect. By receiving the second notification execution command, the sound lamp control device 143 turns on the error display lamp unit 27 and outputs a warning sound from the speaker unit 29. Furthermore, the sound lamp control device 143 receives radio waves on the display screen 96a of the symbol display device 96. A message indicating that has been received is displayed.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S 1606, the process proceeds to step S 1609, and “1” is subtracted from the value of the winning monitoring counter OTC provided in the various counter areas 671 of the RAM 604. The winning monitoring counter OTC is a counter for determining the continuation period of the winning monitoring. In the process of step S1605 described above, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the winning monitoring counter OTC is “0”. Thus, it is configured to determine whether or not a prize is being monitored.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1605, or after the subtraction processing of the winning monitoring counter OTC is executed in step S1609, the process proceeds to step S1610. In step S <b> 1610, it is determined whether a detection signal indicating vibration detection is input from the vibration sensor 355. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the signal from the vibration sensor 355 exceeds a preset threshold value.

  If a positive determination is made in step S1610, the process proceeds to step S1611. In step S1611, “1” is added to the value of the detection counter TC3 provided in the various counter areas 634 of the RAM 604. In a succeeding step S1612, it is determined whether or not the value of the detection counter TC3 is larger than “49”. If the value of the detection counter TC3 is not “49”, the vibration sensor monitoring process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the detection counter TC3 is “49”, the process proceeds to step S1613.

  Here, the vibration sensor monitoring process is a part of the normal process, and is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Thus, the value of the detection counter TC3 being “49” means that the state in which the vibration detection signal is input continues for 0.2 sec. That is, the vibration detection notification process is not executed immediately when a vibration detection signal is input, but when a state in which the vibration detection signal is input is continued for a predetermined detection period (0.2 sec). To be executed. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the misdetection resulting from the sensitivity improvement of the vibration sensor 355 is suppressed.

  In step S1613, it is determined whether the first notification is being executed. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1613, the vibration sensor monitoring process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1613, a first notification process is executed in subsequent step S1614.

  In the first notification process, a first notification execution command corresponding to the occurrence of vibration is output to the sound lamp control device 143 and information corresponding to the generation of vibration is output to the hall computer through the external terminal board 681. The voice lamp control device 143 receives the first notification command, turns on the error display lamp unit 27 and outputs a warning sound from the speaker unit 29, and further generates vibration on the display screen 96a of the symbol display device 96. A message to the effect is displayed. In the first notification process, a preset value (for example, “750: equivalent to 3 sec”) is input to the notification period measurement counter provided in the various counter areas 634 of the RAM 604. The notification period measurement counter is decremented by “1” every time the vibration sensor monitoring process is executed. If it demonstrates supplementarily about the process of step S1613 mentioned above, in the process of the said step S1613, it will be judged whether the 1st alerting | reporting is being performed by determining whether the notification period measurement counter is "0". judge.

  When the second notification process in step S1608 is executed during the first notification, the first notification is canceled and the second notification is given priority.

  After the first notification process is executed in step S1614, “750” is set in the winning monitoring counter OTC in the subsequent step S1615, and the vibration sensor monitoring process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1610, the process proceeds to step S1616 to determine whether or not the value of the detection counter TC3 is “0”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1616, the vibration sensor monitoring process is terminated as it is. If a negative determination is made in step S1616, the value of the detection counter TC3 is decremented by “1” in subsequent step S1617. Then, the vibration sensor monitoring process is terminated.

<Notification process for abnormal vibration detection>
Next, referring to the flowchart of FIG. 39 for the abnormal vibration detection notification process executed by the voice lamp control device 143 based on the first notification command and the second notification command output from the main control device 162. I will explain.

  In the abnormal vibration detection notification process, first, in step S1701, it is determined whether at least one of the front door frame 14 and the inner frame 13 is open. Specifically, when an opening signal is output from one of the opening sensor 381 for the front door frame 14 and the opening sensor 382 for the inner frame 13 to the main controller 162, the opening signal is set to the opening signal. Based on this, an open detection command is output from the main control device 162 to the sound lamp control device 143. The MPU 661 of the sound lamp control device 143 executes the determination in step S1701 based on whether or not this open detection command is received.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1701, the process proceeds to step S1702, and it is determined whether or not the value of the limit counter CTC provided in the various counter areas 671 of the RAM 663 is “0”. The limit counter CTC is used when the front door frame 14 and the inner frame 13 are opened and when the notification based on the first notification command is partially limited until the predetermined period elapses after the front door frame 14 and the inner frame 13 are closed. It is a counter.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1702, "1" is subtracted from the value of the limit counter CTC in step S1703.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1701, “7750: equivalent to 31 sec” is set in the limit counter CTC in step S1704. Thereby, after both the front door frame 14 and the inner frame 13 are closed, the above-described notification restriction is effective for 31 seconds.

  After executing the processes of steps S1703 and S1704, or when an affirmative determination is made in step S1702, the process proceeds to step S1705. In step S1705, it is determined whether the first notification command is received.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1705, the process advances to step S1706 to determine whether or not the value of the limit counter CTC described above is “0”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1706, the process proceeds to step S1707, and the first notification process is executed. In the first notification process, the error display lamp unit 27 is turned on, a warning sound is output from the speaker unit 29, and a message such as “Do not hit the table” is displayed on the display screen 96a of the symbol display device 96. indicate.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1706, the process proceeds to step S1708, and the limited first notification process is executed. In the limited first notification process, the error display lamp unit 27 is turned on, and a message such as “Do not hit the table” is displayed on the display screen 96a of the symbol display device 96. That is, the output of the warning sound in the first notification process in step S1707 is limited.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1705, the process proceeds to step S1709 to determine whether a second notification command is received. If a negative determination is made in step S1709, the abnormal vibration detection notification process is terminated. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1709, a second notification process is executed. In the second notification process, the error display lamp unit 27 is turned on, a warning sound is output from the speaker unit 29, and a message such as “Please call a clerk” is displayed on the display screen 96a of the symbol display device 96. To do.

  After performing the various notification processes in steps S1707, S1708, and S1710, the abnormal vibration detection time notification process is terminated.

  In the abnormal vibration detection time notification process described in detail, the notification is partially limited until the predetermined period elapses after the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 as the door body are closed. The following effects can be expected. That is, it is possible to suppress discomfort to the player and the hall manager by performing the notification even though the act of hitting the gaming machine is not performed. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the annoyance etc. resulting from it can be suppressed suitably, aiming at the improvement of a crime prevention function.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  The game balls that have flowed into the right variable winning device 83 flow into the first downstream passage 322 via the upstream passage 321. The first downstream passage 322 extends in the vertical direction, and the game ball that has reached the first downstream passage 322 falls vertically. An opening 335 as an entrance to the second downstream passage 323 is formed in the middle of the first downstream passage 322, and the game ball falls as it is in the first downstream passage 322 (to the downstream portion 322L). Whether the occurrence of the jackpot is determined or not, depending on whether it flows into the second downstream passage 323 through the opening 335 or not.

  A branching portion of the first downstream passage 322 to the downstream portion 322L and the second downstream passage 323 is arranged in the middle of the first downstream passage 322 extending vertically and flows into the first downstream passage 322. The dropped game ball is continued until at least the branch portion is reached. In a state where the game ball is in a free fall, compared to a state where the game ball is flowing down along the inclination of the upstream passage 321, the contact between the inner wall of the passage defining the passage and the game ball Can be suppressed. For this reason, for example, even if the front door frame 14 is hit from the front of the gaming machine in anticipation of the timing at which the game ball reaches the branching portion, the influence of vibration (swing) due to the hit is prevented from being transmitted to the game ball. can do. Therefore, it becomes difficult to change the fall destination of the game ball or change the fall timing of the game ball. Thereby, the act of hitting or shaking the front door frame 14 can be suitably suppressed, which can contribute to functional maintenance of the gaming machine and the like.

  The game ball flowing into the first downstream passage 322 is guided to the intermediate position between the front panel member 306 and the base portion 331, so that the game ball falling along the first downstream passage 322 contacts the inner wall surface of the passage. Can be more suitably suppressed. Thereby, it can suppress suitably that the fall path | route of a game ball, etc. change by the shake mentioned above.

  In a state where the pachinko machine 10 is installed in an island facility such as a game hall, access to the pachinko machine 10 is limited to the front of the game machine. For this reason, it is assumed that the vibration when a hit or the like is performed as described above is likely to be transmitted in the order of the front door frame 14 → the inner frame 13 → the game board 80 → the right variable winning device 83 as a swing in the front-rear direction. If a configuration is adopted in which the game ball moves forward or backward at the branch position to change which of the first detection area DE1 and the second detection area DE2 changes, based on the vibration described above. When a game ball is pushed by the inner wall surface of the passage, there is a possibility that the game ball may reach a detection area that should not have reached. This indicates that the destination of the game ball can be adjusted by vibration or the like, and can be a factor that encourages a beating by a fraudster or the like.

  In this respect, in the present embodiment, the game ball that has reached the branch position moves in the direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction to reach the first detection area DE1 or the second detection area DE2, so that Even when the above-described vibrations (swaying) in the front-rear direction occur, it is possible to suitably suppress the change of the destination of the game ball. Thereby, the merit by striking the front door frame 14 can be excluded, and it can contribute to the further improvement of the fraud suppression effect mentioned above.

  A game is provided to the second downstream passage 323 through the opening 335 by disposing the switching member 341 at the branch position of the guide passage 320 (specifically, the first downstream passage 322) and bringing the switching member 341 into a guiding state. It was set as the structure which accept | permits inflow of a bulb | ball. The switching member 341 is disposed at a position facing the opening 335. This secures the game ball distribution function in the guide passage 320. For example, a configuration corresponding to the switching member 341 can be disposed on the same side as the opening 335, that is, on the standing wall portion 332D. In such a configuration, the switching member waits at a position where the protrusion to the first downstream passage 322 is suppressed during normal times (non-guided) and the inflow of game balls to the second downstream passage 323 is prevented. When guiding the game ball to the second downstream passage 323, by adopting a configuration that protrudes toward the first downstream passage 322, it is possible to switch between a guidance state and a non-guidance state as in the above embodiment. It becomes. However, in such a configuration, there is a possibility that a game ball may be caught between the switching member and the passage wall surface both when switching from the guided state to the non-guided state and when switching from the non-guided state to the guided state. In particular, if the game ball is caught when switching from the guide state to the non-guide state, the game ball remains in the guide passage 320 and the return of the switching member to the initial position is prevented. This is not preferable because it can hinder normal distribution of game balls.

  In this regard, as described above, if the switching member 341 is arranged at a position facing the opening 335 across the game ball passage area in the first downstream passage 322, at least when switching from the guided state to the non-guided state A game ball can be prevented from being caught. In addition, even if a game ball is caught when switching from the non-guided state to the guided state, it can be avoided that the game ball distribution function becomes invalid, and further, with the return to the non-guided state Since the game balls sandwiched as described above flow into the downstream portion 322L of the first downstream side passage 322, the remaining of the game balls in the guide passage 320 can be avoided. In other words, by adopting a configuration in which the opening 335 is always opened and the switching of the game balls to the opening 335 is performed by the switching member 341, the distribution function in the guide passage 320 is optimized, and the configuration A practically preferable configuration is realized by supplementing the crime prevention function in the above by making the opening 335 sideways.

  Further, by forming the opening 335 so as to face sideways and disposing the switching member 341 at the tip of the opening, it is possible to suitably improve the crime prevention function and the distribution function without setting a plurality of switching members. It has become. Accordingly, for example, compared to a configuration in which a shutter or the like that prevents inflow into the opening 335 is used in combination, the structure of the right variable winning device 83 and the complexity of the drive control in the right variable winning device 83 are preferably suppressed. In addition, space saving of the right variable prize winning device 83 is realized.

  In the present embodiment, a lottery function for determining whether or not a jackpot has occurred is given to the guide passage 320 according to the behavior (movement destination) of the game ball. As described above, in the configuration in which the difference between advantages and disadvantages is caused by the movement of the game ball, it is assumed that the degree of attention to the game ball (specifically, the movement of the game ball) increases. Here, in the present embodiment, the guide passage 320 is configured to be visible from the front of the gaming machine, thereby improving the interest.

  In particular, an upstream-side passage 321 that extends in the lateral direction is provided upstream of the first downstream-side passage 322 to which the distribution function is imparted, thereby suppressing the movement of the game balls before distribution. As a result, it is easy to follow the movement of the game ball with the eyes, and the above-described interest improvement effect can be suitably exhibited.

  However, the upstream passage 321 can contribute to the above-described improvement in visibility by suppressing the movement of the game ball, but moves in the passage as compared with the first downstream passage 322 extending in the vertical direction. Injustice against game balls can be facilitated. For example, it is considered that the movement of the game ball can be delayed or accelerated by bringing the magnet closer to the moving game ball. It is assumed that such an illegal act is likely to be performed on the upstream passage 321 as compared to the first downstream passage 322 where the game ball falls vertically.

  In this regard, in the present embodiment, a magnetic sensor 311 is disposed in front of the upstream-side passage 321, and the presence or absence of magnetism is monitored by the magnetic sensor 311, thereby making the above-mentioned fraudulent act difficult. .

  A standing portion 308 extending along the upstream side passage 321 is provided in front of the upstream side passage 321, and a spherical passage 315 is formed by the standing portion 308. Since the ball passage 315 is located immediately below the right variable winning device 83, if a game ball is dammed up in the same ball passage 315, the probability of occurrence of winning in the right variable winning device 83 can be improperly improved. For example, it is assumed that the above-described winning probability adjustment is performed by holding a game ball flowing down the ball passage 315 in the ball passage 315 using a magnet or the like. In this regard, in the ball passage 315 in the present embodiment, a magnetic sensor 311 is built in the upright portion 308, and not only the guide passage 320 but also the ball passage 315 can be monitored by the magnetic sensor 311. ing. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the crime prevention function while suppressing the complication of the configuration related to the magnetic monitoring.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, the configuration of another embodiment described below may be applied individually to the configuration in the above embodiment, or may be applied in combination with each other.

  (1) In the above embodiment, the base unit 300 serving as an “intermediate member” is provided in front of the guide passage 320, and the standing unit 308 constituting the ball passage 315 in the base unit 300 is detected as a “magnetic detection unit”. Although the sensor 305 is provided, the present invention is not limited to this.

  The detection sensor 305 is only required to be disposed in a portion of the base unit 300 that is positioned in front of the guide passage 320, and the object to be disposed is not limited to the standing portion 308, but a portion other than the standing portion 308. It is also possible to set a target of arrangement. When such a change is made, the upright portion 308 (the ball passage 315) can be omitted. For example, the detection sensor 305 may be disposed on a decorative member, and the detection sensor 305 may be hidden by the decorative member so as not to be visible.

  In the above embodiment, the detection sensor 305 is arranged so that the game ball moving in the guide passage 320 is visible from the front of the game machine, but it is not always necessary to ensure the visibility of the game ball. However, if attention is paid to the fact that a difference in advantage and disadvantage is caused by the behavior of the game ball flowing into the guide passage 320, it is assumed that the degree of attention to the movement of the game ball is increased. Therefore, desirably, as shown in the above embodiment, the guide passage 320 can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine, and the game ball moving along the guide passage 320 can be followed with eyes.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the guide passage 320 is set as a monitoring target using the detection sensor 305 as the “magnetic detection unit”, but the monitoring target passage is not limited to the guide passage 320. For example, the center frame 97 has a ball passage that leads to the stage of the center frame 97, and the probability that the game ball that has passed through the stage enters the lower operation port 84 is below the game ball that does not pass through the stage. In a configuration that is set higher than the probability of entering the operation port 84, a magnet can be used to move the game ball through the ball path. Therefore, when such a configuration is adopted, it is preferable to arrange illegal detection balls at the lower operation port 84 by disposing the detection sensor 305 in a portion of the center frame 97 located in front of the same ball passage. Can be suppressed.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the second downstream passage is branched from the middle position of the first downstream passage 322. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The guide passage 320 may be branched at a midway position, and the upstream side including the branch position may be a vertical passage. For example, the guide passage 320 may have a single vertical passage, and may be branched into a first downstream passage and a second downstream passage at the lower end of the vertical passage.

  In the above embodiment, the guide passage 320 is bifurcated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of branches of the guide passage 320 may be at least two. For example, when adopting a configuration that branches into three branches, one branch passage may be used as a hitting passage, and the other two branch passages may be used as separation passages.

  (4) In the above embodiment, the inlet portion (opening 335) of the second downstream passage 323 faces rightward, and the inlet portion of the downstream portion 322L in the first downstream passage 322 faces upward. It is not limited to this. About each entrance part, it should just be formed so that it may not turn to the front and back of a game machine.

  (5) In the above embodiment, when the game ball flows into the second downstream passage 323 as the “second branch passage”, the big hit is confirmed, and the downstream portion 322L (first downstream passage) as the “first branch passage” Although the jackpot is not determined when a game ball flows into the downstream portion of the side passage 322, this can be reversed. That is, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which a big hit is determined when a game ball flows into the downstream portion 322L.

  The downstream portion 322L is located on an extension of the upstream portion 322U (upstream portion of the first downstream passage 322) as a “vertical passage”. For this reason, when the switching member 341 is not displaced to the projecting position from the opening portion 337, the game ball flowing into the guide passage 320 reaches the downstream portion 322L with the flow from the upstream portion 322U. . In such a configuration, for example, when a vibration is applied by hitting the front door frame 14 from the front of the gaming machine, the game balls are easily distributed to the “out” side. It can suppress suitably that etc. are performed.

  (6) In the above embodiment, when the winning to the right working port 85 occurs, the big hit type is determined by lottery, and is determined as described above based on the winning of the game ball to the second downstream passage 323. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to employ a configuration in which a lottery type lottery is performed when a winning occurs in the second downstream passage 323.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the guide passage 320 has the upstream passage 321 extending in the lateral direction and the downstream passage 322 extending in the vertical direction. The side passage 321 may be omitted. However, if attention is paid to the fact that whether or not the jackpot is determined by the behavior of the game ball flowing into the right variable winning device 83, the movement of the game ball in the right variable winning device 83 can be easily followed with eyes. It is preferable. In this regard, when the passage upstream from the branching position is configured only by a passage extending in the vertical direction, it is assumed that it is difficult to follow the movement of the game ball with eyes, and the degree of attention to the game ball is reduced. . Therefore, it is desirable to use a configuration in which a vertical passage and a lateral passage (for example, a horizontal passage) are used in combination.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the function as the “guiding unit” is provided to the through hole 305a of the detection sensor 305. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the same function may be given to the exit portion of the right large winning opening 302 and the entrance portion of the guide passage 320.

  It is also possible to form a guide groove or the like that continues to the first downstream path at the bottom of the upstream path 321 and to give the guide function to the guide groove.

  (9) In the above embodiment, the ball passage 315 is arranged so as to overlap the guide passage 320 from the front of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is sufficient that the ball passage 315 is arranged along the guide passage 320, and it is not always necessary to overlap the guide passage 320 from the front of the gaming machine.

  However, it is preferable to arrange both the passages 315 and 320 as close as possible in order to suitably exhibit the magnetic detection function by the magnetic sensor 311 forming the ball passage 315. If attention is paid to this point, it is desirable to dispose both the passages 315 and 320 so as to overlap in a front view of the gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the ball passage 315 is disposed along the upstream passage 321. However, the ball passage 315 may be modified and disposed along the first downstream passage 322. It is.

  However, when it is attempted to change the movement of the game ball with a magnet or the like, it is assumed that the game ball moving in the upstream passage 321 where the movement is relatively slow is likely to be illegal. In other words, the first downstream passage 322 (particularly the upstream portion 322U of the first downstream passage 322) has nothing to block the movement of the game ball, so it is difficult to change the movement of the game ball by a magnetic force such as a magnet. It is easy to become. For the above reasons, it is assumed that the upstream passage 321 is likely to be fraudulent. Therefore, the ball passage 315 is desirably arranged along the upstream passage 321.

  Further, when looking over the entire game area PE, the right variable prize device 83 is arranged near the end of the game area PE, and the game ball passing through the right variable prize apparatus 83 falls as it is and reaches the out port 89. This may be a factor that hinders the improvement in attention to the movement of the game ball. In this regard, in the above-described embodiment, the ball passage 315 extends sideways, and it is possible to guide the game ball passing through the right variable winning device 83 to the center side of the game area PE. As a result, even after passing through the right variable winning device 83, it is possible to contribute to an increase in the degree of attention to the game ball by leaving the possibility of winning in the general winning port 81 and the like. When the above modification is adopted, such a function is also deteriorated. Therefore, it is desirable to arrange the ball passage 315 along the upstream passage 321 so that the ball passage 315 extends laterally.

  In the embodiment described above, the operation amount of the game ball launching handle 41 is excessively adjusted by allowing the winning to the lower variable winning device 82 of the game ball guided by the ball passage 315. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which it is not possible to enter the lower variable winning device 82 of the game ball guided by the ball passage 315.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the “projecting portion” is configured by the upright portion 308 that forms the ridge extending along the upstream-side passage 321, but this is changed so that a plurality of projections projecting from the front panel member 306 are provided. It is also possible to constitute a “protrusion” by arranging it along the upstream passage 321. However, if attention is paid to the capacity for accommodating the magnetic sensor 311 inside and the security of the detection range of the magnetic sensor 311, when the protrusion is constituted by a plurality of protrusions, the structure is complicated compared to the above embodiment. There is a concern about functionalization and functional degradation. Therefore, it is preferable that the “projection” is constituted by the upright portion 308 having a ridge extending along the upstream passage 321.

  (12) In the above embodiment, the standing portion 308 is arranged at a position covering the lower half of the upstream passage 321 to ensure the visibility of the game ball passing through the upstream passage 321. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is good also as a structure which cannot visually recognize the game ball which passes the said upstream channel | path 321 by arrange | positioning the standing part 308 in the position which covers the upstream channel | path 321 whole region.

  (13) In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor 311 is disposed so as to overlap the bottom of the upstream passage 321 (specifically, the upper surface thereof) from the front of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. As for the arrangement of the sensor 311, it may be a position adjacent to the upstream passage 321 (desirably a position overlapping the upstream passage 321 from the front of the gaming machine). However, it is assumed that when the game ball passes through the upstream passage 321, it easily moves along the bottom of the upstream passage 321. Therefore, when an illegal act aiming at a game ball moving in the upstream passage 321 is performed, it is assumed that a magnet or the like is easily arranged at a position closer to the bottom. Therefore, regarding the arrangement of the magnetic sensor 311, it is desirable that the magnetic sensor 311 be closer to the bottom of the upstream passage 321.

  (14) In the above embodiment, the switching member 341 is arranged so as to face the opening 335 as the “second inlet portion” and the game ball passage area in the first downstream passage 322, but this It is not limited. For example, the structure corresponding to the switching member is arranged on the standing wall portion 332D as the “partition portion”, and the switching member guides the game ball that has reached the branch portion to the opening 335 and the inflow to the opening 335. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that can be switched to a regulation state that regulates the above. However, when such a change is made, between the switching member and the passage wall surface of the guide passage 320 both at the time of switching from the guidance state to the regulation state and at the time of switching from the regulation state to the guidance state. Ball biting can occur. In the embodiment described above, it is preferable to arrange the switching member at a position facing the opening 335 in view of at least the occurrence of the above-described ball biting at the time of switching from the guidance state to the non-guidance state. preferable.

  Further, in addition to the configuration described in the above embodiment, a shutter that can be switched between a position that closes the opening 335 and a position that does not close the opening 335 is adopted, and when the inflow of game balls into the opening 335 is allowed, It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the shutter is moved to a position where the shutter is not blocked. By using such a configuration together, illegal winning in the second downstream passage 323 can be suitably suppressed. However, when such a configuration is adopted, the structure of the right variable winning device 83 and the drive control of the right variable winning device 83 are complicated. Furthermore, the occupied area of the right variable prize-winning device 83 is likely to be expanded, which may be a factor in pressing the arrangement space of peripheral parts in the game area PE. Therefore, it is preferable that the game balls are distributed by the opening 335 that is always open and the switching member 341 disposed at a position facing the opening 335, and the crime prevention function is suppressed while suppressing the occurrence of the above various disadvantages. It is recommended to improve.

  (15) In the above embodiment, the switching member 341 as the “switching member” is configured to switch between the guided state and the non-guided state by rotating. However, this can be changed and the switching member can be slid. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the switching member is in an inductive state by projecting to the opening 335 side and is in a non-inducting state by suppressing the projection to the opening 335 side. However, in order to suppress the expansion of the arrangement region and the operation region of the switching member and to realize the downsizing of the right variable prize winning device 83, it is preferable that the switching member is a rotary type as described in the above embodiment.

  (16) In the above embodiment, when the radio wave sensor 371 detects the radio wave, the error display lamp unit 27 or the like is used to notify the pachinko machine 10 and the hall computer detects the radio wave through the external terminal plate 213. However, the information may be changed as follows. That is, it is good also as a structure which can cancel the alerting | reporting by the error display lamp | ramp part 27 grade | etc., According to the business form etc. of a game hall. For example, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the power-on operation is performed while the effect switch provided on the front door frame 14 is turned on, so that notification using the error display lamp unit 27 or the like becomes impossible, and the external terminal board It is preferable that only the detection information output through 213 is executed.

  (17) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiment, such as a pachinko machine in which the electric game object is released a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters the specific area of the special device, or a game ball in the specific area of the special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that generates a right if a player enters, a pachinko machine equipped with other objects, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and other gaming machines.

<Invention Group Extracted from the Embodiments>
Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Feature A1. A game board (game board 80) having a game area (game area PE) formed on the front surface;
A gaming machine front body (front door frame 14) disposed in front of the gaming board;
A window panel portion (glass panel 24) provided on the front body of the gaming machine, facing the gaming board from the front of the gaming machine and allowing the gaming area to be viewed from the front of the gaming machine;
A winning portion provided in the gaming area through which a game ball flowing down the gaming area can flow (a right big winning opening 302 of the right variable winning device 83);
A guide passage (guide passage 320) for guiding a game ball that has entered the entrance portion,
The guide passage is divided into a first branch passage (downstream portion 322L of the first downstream passage 322) and a second branch passage (second downstream passage 323) provided by branching the guide passage at an intermediate position. And whether to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player is determined according to the passage into which the game ball moving along the guide passage flows,
The guide passage includes a portion upstream of the both branch passages in the guide passage and including the branch portion (intermediate portion 322M of the first downstream passage 322). An extending vertical passage (upstream portion 322U of the first downstream passage 322) is provided,
By changing the direction of the flow of the game ball by contact with the game ball that has flowed down the vertical passage and reached the branch portion, a game ball is provided in at least one of the first branch passage and the second branch passage. The game ball is flown down the vertical passage and reaches the branch portion without stopping the flow of the game ball due to its own weight. A gaming machine comprising distribution means (switching member 341) for distributing to two branch paths.

  According to the feature A1, the game ball moving along the guide path starts a free fall before reaching the branch portion, and the free fall is continued until at least the branch portion is reached. Then, the game ball that has reached the branch portion moves to one of both branch passages by hitting, for example, the distributing means, and its inflow destination (distribution destination) changes.

  When the game ball is in a free fall state, the game ball is less in contact with the inner wall surface of the passage that forms the guide passage than in the state where the game ball flows down along the inclination of the guide passage. It can suppress suitably. For this reason, for example, even if the front face of the gaming machine or the window panel is hit from the front of the gaming machine in anticipation of the timing at which the game ball reaches the branching portion, the influence of vibration (swing) caused by the hitting etc. Propagation to the sphere can be suppressed. This makes it difficult to change the inflow destination of the game ball or change the fall timing of the game ball by hitting the front body of the gaming machine. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suppress the act of hitting or shaking the front body of the gaming machine or the window panel, thereby contributing to functional maintenance of the gaming machine.

  For example, a single passage extending in the vertical direction may be formed by the first branch passage and the vertical passage, and the second branch passage may be branched from the midway position of the passage.

Feature A2. The front side wall surface portion (the back surface of the rear panel member 307) and the rear side wall surface portion (the front surface of the base portion 331) that define the vertical passage are opposed to each other with a gap larger than the diameter of the game ball,
Guiding means (a through hole 305a of the detection sensor 305) that is arranged at a position upstream of the vertical passage and guides the game ball that has flowed into the ball-entry portion to an intermediate position between the front wall surface portion and the rear wall surface portion. A gaming machine according to Feature A1, which is provided.

  As shown in the feature A2, if the game ball flowing into the vertical passage is guided to an intermediate position between the front wall surface portion and the rear wall surface portion, the game ball falling along the vertical passage and the inner wall surface of the guide passage Can be more suitably suppressed. Thereby, it becomes possible to suppress suitably the change of the fall path | route of the game ball etc. resulting from the shake etc. which were mentioned above, and the effect shown to characteristic A1 can be made more remarkable.

Feature A3. The first inlet portion as the inlet portion of the first branch passage flows into the first branch passage when the game ball that has reached the branch portion moves so as to move sideways or falls vertically. Is formed to
The second entrance portion as the entrance portion of the second branch passage is formed so that the game ball that has reached the branch portion moves in a lateral direction so as to flow into the second branch passage. The gaming machine according to feature A1 or feature A2.

  When a gaming machine is installed in an island facility such as a gaming hall, access to the gaming machine is likely to be limited to the front of the gaming machine, and as described above, the vibration when a strike or the like is performed swings back and forth. It is assumed that it is easy to be transmitted to the game board. Thus, in the configuration in which it is assumed that the front and rear bodies of the gaming machine are likely to be shaken in the front-rear direction due to the hitting of the front body of the gaming machine, which branch passage is changed based on the movement of the game ball back and forth. When the configuration is adopted, the following inconvenience may occur. That is, when the game ball is pushed by the inner wall surface of the passage due to the vibration described above, there may be a disadvantage that the game ball flows into a branch passage that should not flow in originally. This indicates that the destination of the game ball can be adjusted by vibration or the like, and can be a factor that encourages a beating by a fraudster or the like.

  In this point, in this feature, the game balls that have reached the branching part move so as to move sideways or fall vertically, so that the distribution to each branching path is performed. Even in the case where the above-described vibration in the front-rear direction (swing) occurs, it is possible to suitably suppress the change of the inflow destination due to the vibration. Thereby, it is possible to eliminate the merit of hitting the front face body of the gaming machine and contribute to further improvement of the effect shown in the feature A1 and the like.

  Feature A4. The gaming machine according to Feature A3, wherein the first inlet portion of the first branch passage and the second inlet portion of the second branch passage are arranged side by side.

  In order to realize the technical idea shown in the feature A3, the configuration shown in this feature may be applied. Thereby, a practically preferable configuration can be realized.

  Feature A5. One of the features 1 to 4, wherein the guide passage is provided with an inclined passage (upstream passage 321) that is continuous from the upstream side with respect to the vertical passage and descends toward the vertical passage. The gaming machine according to one.

  According to the feature A5, the game ball that has flowed into the guide passage reaches the vertical passage via the inclined passage. It is assumed that the moving speed (falling speed) of the game ball falling through the vertical passage is larger than the moving speed (downflow speed) of the game ball flowing down through the inclined passage. Therefore, for example, by providing an inclined passage where the moving speed of the game ball is relatively slow as compared with a configuration in which the game ball that has flowed into the entrance portion suddenly reaches the vertical passage, the guide passage is moved toward the branch portion. The visibility of the game ball can be improved. Thus, by making it easy to follow the movement of the game ball with the eyes, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of interest in the gaming machine.

  However, in the configuration having both the downstream passage and the upstream passage, it is assumed that the timing of giving vibrations and the like is easily measured due to the improved visibility of the game ball as described above. In other words, while contributing to the enhancement of interest in gaming machines, there is a concern that it is likely to be targeted as an object of fraud. In this regard, as shown in the feature A1, etc., in the configuration having the vertical passage and distributing the game balls in the vertical passage, it becomes difficult to give vibration in accordance with the distribution of the game balls falling vertically, Furthermore, even if vibration is given, a change in the behavior of the game ball due to the vibration can be suppressed. Therefore, by combining the configuration shown in the feature A1 with the inclined passage shown in this feature, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of interest in the gaming machine while improving the crime prevention function and maintaining the function of the gaming machine.

Feature A6. A game board (game board 80) having a game area (game area PE) formed on the front surface;
A gaming machine front body (front door frame 14) disposed in front of the gaming board;
A window panel portion (glass panel 24) provided on the front body of the gaming machine, facing the gaming board from the front of the gaming machine and allowing the gaming area to be viewed from the front of the gaming machine;
A winning portion provided in the gaming area through which a game ball flowing down the gaming area can flow (a right big winning opening 302 of the right variable winning device 83);
A guide passage (guide passage 320) for guiding a game ball that has entered the entrance portion,
The guide passage is divided into a first branch passage (downstream portion 322L of the first downstream passage 322) and a second branch passage (second downstream passage 323) provided by branching the guide passage at an intermediate position. And determining whether or not to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player in accordance with the path to which the game ball moving along the guide path flows.
The entrance portion of the first branch passage is formed so that the game ball that has reached the branch portion moves in a lateral direction or falls vertically to flow into the first branch passage. And
The entrance portion of the second branch passage is formed to flow into the second branch passage when the game ball that has reached the branch portion moves in a lateral direction. Gaming machine.

  According to the feature A6, the following effects can be expected by adopting a configuration in which the game ball that has reached the branch portion moves in a lateral direction or flows vertically into each branch passage by dropping vertically. . For example, when the front of the gaming machine or the window panel is hit from the front of the gaming machine in anticipation of the timing at which the game ball reaches the branching portion, vibrations (swings) resulting from the hitting are transmitted to the guide passage as forward and backward vibrations. It will be. At this time, even if the game ball is pushed by the inner wall surface forming the guide passage, the change of the inflow destination of the game ball due to the vibration can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to suitably suppress the act of hitting or shaking the front face of the gaming machine or the like and contribute to the functional maintenance of the gaming machine.

Feature A7. The guide passage has an upstream passage (upstream portion 322U of the first downstream passage 322) for guiding the game ball to the branch portion,
The first inlet portion as the inlet portion in the first branch passage has a game ball with respect to the flow from the upstream passage, rather than the second inlet portion (opening 335) as the inlet portion in the second branch passage. It is formed to facilitate inflow,
The second entrance is disposed at a position facing the second entrance with the passing area of the game ball toward the first entrance, and prevents the game ball from flowing into the first entrance. A switching member (switching member) that can be switched between a guiding state for guiding the game ball to the portion and a non-guidance state that allows the gaming ball to flow into the first inlet portion and does not guide the gaming ball to the second inlet portion. 341),
The second inlet portion allows the game ball to flow into the second branch passage through the second inlet portion regardless of whether the switching member is in the inducted state or the non-inducted state. And
By causing the switching member to project toward the second inlet portion, the game ball hitting the switching member is moved toward the second inlet portion, and the state is more than that in the same guiding state. The gaming machine according to feature A6, further comprising: a drive unit (drive unit 350) configured to suppress the protrusion of the switching member toward the second inlet portion side so that the switching member is in the non-induction state.

  According to the feature A7, since the opening / closing member is not provided for the second inlet portion, it is possible to suppress complication of the configuration related to the guide passage. Even in this case, the switching member is disposed at a position facing the second inlet portion across the passing area of the game ball toward the first inlet portion, and protrudes toward the second inlet portion. By adopting a configuration in which switching is performed in a state in which the protrusion is suppressed, it is possible to suitably suppress the occurrence of ball engagement in the guide passage while enabling guidance to each branch passage. For example, the ball biting caused by the operation of the switching member as compared with the case where a switching member that can be switched between a state in which the game ball is guided to the second inlet portion and a non-guided state in which the game ball is not guided is provided on the second inlet portion side. Can be suitably suppressed. If attention is paid to the fact that the guide passage is a part related to the provision of profits to the player, the occurrence of the biting of the ball in the guide passage is not preferable because it can hinder the normal distribution of game balls. Therefore, if the configuration that suppresses the occurrence of the biting of the ball as described above, in addition to the effect shown in the feature A1 and the like, an effect of suppressing the occurrence of a disadvantage when entering the ball can be expected.

  As described above, the above-described various effects can be expected by devising the arrangement of the second inlet portion and the switching member, but on the other hand, if the second inlet portion is always open, vibrations are applied to the second portion. The act of guiding the game ball to the entrance can be facilitated. In this respect, the present feature includes the configuration shown in feature A6, and thus it is possible to make such an illegal act difficult. Thereby, the simplification of the passage configuration and the suppression of the disadvantage caused by the ball biting can be suppressed, and the illegal change of the distribution destination can be suppressed, and a practically preferable configuration can be realized.

Feature A8. The first inlet portion is disposed at a position that extends on the downstream side of the upstream passage,
The gaming machine according to Feature A7, wherein the second entrance portion is disposed at a position deviated from the extension.

  According to the feature A8, the first inlet portion is disposed at a position on the extension to the downstream side of the upstream passage and the second inlet portion is disposed at a position away from the extension, so that in the non-induction state The inflow occurrence frequency to the second inlet portion can be made lower than the inflow occurrence frequency to the first inlet portion. Thereby, the technical idea shown in the feature A6 can be suitably realized while suppressing the complexity of the configuration related to the guide passage.

  Feature A9. The gaming machine according to Feature A7 or Feature A8, wherein a portion of the guide passage including the branch portion and the upstream passage is a vertical passage extending in a vertical direction.

  According to the feature A9, the game ball moving along the guide path starts a free fall before reaching the branch portion, and the free fall is continued until at least the branch portion is reached. Then, the inflow destination of the game ball that has reached the branch portion changes according to the state of the switching member.

  When the game ball is in a free fall state, the game ball is less in contact with the inner wall surface of the passage that forms the guide passage than in the state where the game ball flows down along the inclination of the guide passage. It can suppress suitably. For this reason, for example, even if the front face of the gaming machine or the window panel is hit from the front of the gaming machine in anticipation of the timing at which the game ball reaches the branching portion, the influence of vibration (swing) caused by the hitting etc. Propagation to the sphere can be suppressed. This makes it difficult to change the inflow destination of the game ball or change the fall timing of the game ball by hitting the front body of the gaming machine. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suppress the act of hitting or shaking the front body of the gaming machine or the window panel, thereby contributing to functional maintenance of the gaming machine.

  Therefore, as shown in the feature A7 and the like, even if a configuration that always allows the inflow of game balls to the second inlet portion is adopted, at the timing when the game balls should not flow into the second inlet portion, the second The inflow of game balls to the two entrances is preferably avoided. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the inconvenience by having always opened the 2nd inlet_port | entrance part can be suppressed, and the ball biting suppression function shown to characteristic A7 grade | etc., Can be exhibited suitably.

Feature A10. The first branch passage constitutes a part of the vertical passage,
The first branch passage and the second branch passage are juxtaposed on the left and right sides with a partition portion (standing wall portion 332D) therebetween,
The gaming machine according to Feature A9, wherein the second entrance is formed in the partition.

  According to the feature A10, the first branch passage and the second branch passage are arranged side by side, and the second inlet is provided in the partition portion (part constituting the vertical passage) of both the branch passages. The defense function against vibrations can be improved. Thereby, even if it adopts a configuration that always allows the inflow of game balls to the second inlet portion, it is possible to suitably suppress the occurrence of inconveniences such as a decrease in the security function due to the configuration. Therefore, it is possible to contribute to space saving of the configuration related to the ball entering portion while suppressing the complexity of the configuration.

Feature A11. The switching member has a passage forming portion (guidance inclined surface 343) that constitutes a part of the inner wall surface of the passage in the passage continuing to the first inlet portion when the switching member is in the non-induction state,
The passage forming portion is formed such that the downstream end portion of the passage forming portion is located on the downstream side of the second inlet portion,
The switching member is rotatably supported at a position near the upstream end of the passage forming portion, and the downstream end of the passage forming portion is moved toward the partition portion by the drive portion. The gaming machine according to Feature A10, wherein the gaming machine is configured to switch from the non-guided state to the guided state by being rotated so as to move.

  According to the feature A11, in the non-induction state, a part of the inner wall surface of the passage is configured by the passage formation portion, and the switching member is unlikely to prevent the inflow of the game ball to the first inlet portion (first branch passage). It has become. When the switching member rotates to switch to the guiding state, the downstream end of the passage forming portion moves to the partitioning portion. When the game ball that has reached the bifurcation part passes by the side of the second inlet part and moves toward the first inlet part, it is sandwiched between the passage forming part and the partition part (when biting occurs) ) Will prevent the game ball from moving. However, even when such a biting occurs, the biting is eliminated by returning the switching member to the non-induction state. Then, the game ball that has been prevented from flowing into the first inlet portion flows into the first inlet portion as it is. Thereby, the distribution function in a guide passage can be exhibited suitably.

  In addition, for example, normally, the switching member is maintained in the non-inductive state, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the switching member is switched to the inductive state and the switching member is switched to the non-inductive state after switching to the inductive state. By adopting a switching configuration, the switching member is normally maintained in the guidance state, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the switching member is switched to the non-induction state and the switching member is switched to the non-induction state. The following effects can be expected as compared with the case where the configuration for switching to the guidance state is adopted. That is, the return of the switching member to the original state can be ensured, and the game ball that has been bitten can be suitably prevented from staying in the guide passage.

  Further, for example, “the entrance portion is variable means (opening / closing door 303) that can be switched between the first state and the second state in which entering the entrance portion is easier than the first state; The following effects can be expected by using the configuration including the drive control unit that switches to the induction state when the variable unit is in the second state. That is, it can be suitably avoided that the game ball that has flowed in remains in the guide passage when the ball-entry portion is in the second state.

Feature B1. A game board (game board 80) having a game area (game area PE) formed on the front surface;
A gaming machine front body (front door frame 14) disposed in front of the gaming board;
A window panel portion (glass panel 24) provided on the front body of the gaming machine, facing the gaming board from the front of the gaming machine and allowing the gaming area to be viewed from the front of the gaming machine;
A pitching portion (a right side big winning opening 302 of the right side variable prize winning device 83) provided in the gaming area and capable of entering a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area;
A guide passage (guide passage 320) for guiding a game ball that has flowed into the entrance portion;
An intermediate member (base unit 300) disposed between the window panel portion and the guide passage;
A gaming machine, comprising: a magnetic detection unit (magnetic sensor 311) disposed on the intermediate member and configured to detect magnetism applied to the guide passage from the front of the window panel unit.

  According to the feature B1, when the behavior of the game ball moving in the guide path is changed by the magnet, the magnetism emitted from the magnet or the like can be detected by the magnetism detection unit. Thereby, the fraud using a magnet etc. can be suppressed suitably.

  In situations where game machines are installed in island facilities such as game halls, magnets etc. are easy to use on the front side of the game board (specifically, in front of the window panel, etc.) It is assumed that the magnetic force tends to reach the intermediate member disposed between the guide passage and the window panel portion when attempting to control by the magnetic force. Then, if it is set as the structure which arrange | positions a magnetic detection part to an intermediate member as shown to this characteristic, a crime prevention function can be strengthened and the fraud using a magnet etc. can be suppressed suitably. For example, compared with the structure which arrange | positions a magnetic detection part behind a guide path, a crime prevention function can be improved suitably.

Feature B2. A game board (game board 80) having a game area (game area PE) formed on the front surface;
A gaming machine front body (front door frame 14) disposed in front of the gaming board;
A window panel portion (glass panel 24) provided on the front body of the gaming machine, facing the gaming board from the front of the gaming machine and allowing the gaming area to be viewed from the front of the gaming machine;
A pitching portion (a right side big winning opening 302 of the right side variable prize winning device 83) provided in the gaming area and capable of entering a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area;
A guide passage (guide passage 320) for guiding a game ball that has flowed into the entrance portion;
An intermediate member (base unit 300) disposed between the window panel portion and the guide passage and formed so as to be able to visually recognize the game ball in the guide passage;
A gaming machine characterized in that the intermediate member is provided at a position where the gaming ball in the guide passage is not visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine and includes a magnetic detection unit (magnetic sensor 311) for detecting magnetism.

  According to the feature B2, when the behavior of the game ball moving in the guide path is changed by the magnet, the magnetism emitted from the magnet or the like can be detected by the magnetism detection unit. Thereby, the fraud using a magnet etc. can be suppressed suitably.

  In situations where game machines are installed in island facilities such as game halls, magnets etc. are easy to use on the front side of the game board (specifically, in front of the window panel, etc.) It is assumed that the magnetic force tends to reach the intermediate member disposed between the guide passage and the window panel portion when attempting to control by the magnetic force. Then, if it is set as the structure which provides a magnetic detection part in an intermediate member as shown to this characteristic, the crime prevention function can be strengthened and the fraud using a magnet etc. can be suppressed suitably. For example, compared with the structure which arrange | positions a magnetic detection part behind a guide path, a crime prevention function can be improved suitably.

  In addition, by arranging the magnetic detection unit so that the game ball in the guide passage is visible from the front of the game machine, it is possible to improve the crime prevention function while suppressing a decrease in the degree of attention to the movement of the game ball. .

  In the feature B1 and the feature B2, for example, the magnetic detection unit may be disposed in a portion of the intermediate member positioned in front of the guide passage.

Feature B3. The guide passage is provided by branching the guide passage at a midway position, and whether or not a privilege is given to the player according to a passage into which a game ball that moves along the guide passage flows. Is to decide
Further, the guide passage has an upstream passage (upstream passage 321) that is provided on the upstream side of the branching portion in the guide passage and is inclined downward toward the downstream side of the guide passage.
The gaming machine according to Feature B2, wherein the magnetic detection unit is disposed in front of the upstream-side passage.

  As shown in this feature, in the configuration in which the guide passage has an upstream side passage that is inclined downward, it is possible to suppress an excessive increase in the moving speed of the game ball in the guide passage. Thereby, the visibility of the game ball moving toward the branch portion of the guide passage can be improved.

  However, when such a configuration is adopted, it is possible to suitably exhibit the attention-enhancing effect shown in the feature B2 by improving the visibility, but on the other hand, fraud targeting a game ball moving in the upstream passage There are concerns that actions will be easier. Therefore, if the magnetic detection unit is arranged in front of the upstream passage as shown in this feature, it is possible to suitably exhibit the above-described attention enhancement function and to suppress a decrease in the crime prevention function due to it.

Feature B4. The guide passage is
An upstream passage (upstream passage 321) inclined downward toward the downstream side of the guide passage;
A downstream passage (first downstream passage 322) formed so as to be connected to the downstream end of the upstream passage and to have a larger inclination than the upstream passage or to extend in the vertical direction. Have
In the downstream passage, there is a ball detection unit (detection sensor 325 or the like) that detects a game ball that has flowed into the downstream passage based on a change in magnetism when the game ball passes through a specific area in the downstream passage. Provided,
The gaming machine according to Feature B2, wherein the magnetic detection unit is disposed not in front of the downstream passage but in front of the upstream passage.

  According to the feature B4, the game ball that has flowed into the guide passage reaches the downstream passage via the upstream passage. Since the downstream passage is formed so as to have a larger slope than the upstream passage or to extend in the vertical direction, the moving speed (flowing speed) of the game ball that moves (flows down) in the downstream path. Is assumed to be larger than the moving speed (flowing speed) of the game ball moving (flowing down) in the upstream passage. For example, compared to a configuration in which a game ball that has flowed into the entrance part suddenly reaches the downstream passage vertical passage, by providing an upstream passage in which the moving speed of the game ball is relatively slow, toward the branch portion of the guide passage The visibility of the moving game ball can be improved.

  However, in the configuration having both the downstream passage and the upstream passage, it is assumed that the timing of manipulating the movement of the game ball can be easily measured due to the improved visibility of the game ball as described above. In other words, while contributing to the enhancement of interest in gaming machines, there is a concern that it is likely to be targeted as an object of fraud. In this regard, by arranging the magnetic detection unit in front of the upstream passage, it is possible to suitably suppress an illegal act targeting a game ball flowing down the upstream passage. Thereby, it can contribute to the interest improvement in a gaming machine, aiming at the improvement of a crime prevention function and functional maintenance of a gaming machine.

  Further, it is assumed that the moving speed of the game ball is likely to be higher in the downstream side passage than in the upstream side passage, and that it is difficult to manipulate the game ball flowing down the downstream side passage with magnetic force. Therefore, by adopting a configuration for monitoring the upstream passage that is likely to be targeted as a fraud target as described above, the crime prevention function can be suitably exhibited while suppressing the expansion of the monitoring range.

  Further, by providing a magnetic detection type ball detection unit in the downstream side passage where it is difficult to manipulate the game ball compared to the upstream side passage and not providing the magnetic detection unit, the magnetic detection unit and the ball detection unit are Interference can be avoided and occurrence of erroneous detection in the detection unit can be suppressed. That is, each detector associated with the guide passage in a gaming machine that makes it possible to visually recognize the movement of the game ball in the guide passage by arranging the magnetic detector in the upstream passage and the ball detector in the downstream passage. Contributes to optimizing the layout.

  “The downstream passage branches off the downstream passage at a midway position, and a game ball moves along the downstream passage to determine whether or not a special game state advantageous to the player is generated. By applying the technical idea shown in this feature to the “determined according to the passage that becomes the inflow destination”, the above-described crime prevention function can be suitably exhibited.

Feature B5. The guide passage is a rear guide passage,
The intermediate member is provided with a protruding portion (standing portion 308) protruding forward of the gaming machine,
The game machine according to any one of features B2 to B4, wherein a front guide passage (ball passage 315) for guiding a game ball toward a predetermined position is formed in the protruding portion. .

  According to the feature B5, when the behavior of the game ball moving in the front guide passage or the rear guide passage is changed by the magnet, the magnetism detected from the magnet or the like is detected by the magnetism detection unit. Can do. Thereby, the fraud using a magnet etc. can be suppressed suitably. For example, the magnetic detection unit may be disposed on the protrusion.

  Feature B6. The gaming machine according to Feature B5, wherein the magnetic detection unit is disposed in front of the rear guide passage and at a position aligned with the front guide passage.

  According to the feature B6, the effect shown in the feature B5 can be made more remarkable. For example, the front guide passage may be disposed along the rear guide passage. Thereby, the improvement effect of the crime prevention function of both guide paths using a common magnetic detection part can be made still more suitable.

  In the configuration in which the upstream guide passage extends in the lateral direction, it is assumed that the game ball moving in the upstream passage is likely to move along the bottom portion (passage forming portion) of the upstream passage. Therefore, if the magnetic detection unit is arranged along the upper surface of the passage forming unit, the crime prevention function shown in the feature B3 can be more suitably exhibited. For example, a practically preferable configuration can be realized by arranging the magnetic detection unit so as to overlap the upper surface of the passage forming unit from the front of the gaming machine.

Feature B7. The protrusion is formed such that at least a part of the front guide passage overlaps the rear guide passage from the front of the gaming machine,
The gaming machine according to Feature B5 or Feature B6, wherein the magnetic detection unit is disposed in a range in which the front guide passage forms a portion that overlaps at least the rear guide passage in the front-rear direction. .

  According to the feature B7, the crime prevention function in the front guide passage and the rear guide passage is preferably improved, and the effect shown in the feature B5 can be further improved.

Feature B8. The rear guide passage is
An upstream passage (upstream passage 321) inclined downward toward the downstream side of the guide passage;
A downstream passage (first downstream passage 322) formed so as to be connected to the downstream end of the upstream passage and to have a larger inclination than the upstream passage or to extend in the vertical direction. Have
The gaming machine according to any one of features B5 to B7, wherein the front guide passage is formed along the upstream passage.

  As shown in feature B5, in the configuration in which the front guide passage and the rear guide passage are arranged side by side, the front guide passage is arranged along the rear guide passage in the entire area, thereby contributing to the improvement of the crime prevention function. However, it is assumed that various game parts are arranged in the game area, and that the restrictions that occur in the handling and the like are strengthened compared to the rear guide passage provided at the rear of the game area. In view of this, in this feature, a practically preferable configuration is realized by placing the front guide passage along the upstream passage that is assumed to be subject to fraud in the rear guide passage.

  Specifically, in order to increase the degree of attention to the movement of the game ball, it is preferable to devise measures for suppressing the movement speed of the game ball in the guide passage. However, there is a concern that such a response will lead to a situation in which fraudulent acts with magnets are easy and the security function will be reduced. In a state where the game ball is supported by the bottom surface of the guide passage, the behavior of the game ball can be easily changed by the magnet when the inclination of the guide passage is smaller. That is, when the upstream passage and the downstream passage are compared, it is assumed that the upstream passage is likely to be a target of fraud. Therefore, along with the front guide passage with respect to the upstream passage, and by arranging a magnetic detection part at the same location, the front guide passage in the game area and various types of the game area can be suitably exhibited while suitably exhibiting the crime prevention function by the magnet etc. Coexistence with game parts can be made suitable.

  In combination with the feature B4, the “upstream passage” and the “downstream passage” shown in the feature B4 are the same as the “upstream passage” and the “downstream passage” shown in this feature. Is also possible.

Feature B9. The downstream passage is divided into a first branch passage (downstream portion 322L of the first downstream passage 322) and a second branch passage (second downstream passage 323) provided at a position midway along the downstream passage. When,
A vertical passage (upstream portion 322U of the first downstream passage 322, etc.) extending in the vertical direction and connecting the branch positions of the first branch passage and the second branch passage and the upstream passage,
The first branch passage and the second branch passage are set to be more advantageous for the player when the game ball flows into the second branch passage than when the game ball flows into the first branch passage. The gaming machine according to Feature B7, wherein:

  By applying the technical idea shown in the feature B5 or the like to the configuration shown in this feature, the effect can be suitably exhibited. In other words, the game ball that has flowed into the entrance portion or the guide passage flows into one of the first branch passage and the second branch passage, but there is a difference between advantages and disadvantages depending on the inflow destination. In such a configuration, there is a possibility that an illegal act of arbitrarily changing the inflow destination of the game ball may be performed by changing the behavior of the game ball located upstream of the branch position or the branch position.

  However, since it is difficult to change the behavior of the game ball by the magnetic force in the vertical passage, it is assumed that the game ball moving in the upstream passage described above is likely to be targeted as an illegal target. Then, the function of a magnetic detection part can be exhibited suitably by strengthening the crime prevention function in an upstream channel. Therefore, even when the configuration in which the magnetic detection unit is arranged in front of the rear guide passage is used, the area occupied by the magnetic detection unit is prevented from being excessively expanded, and the magnetic detection unit and the rear guide unit are It can coexist suitably.

Feature B10. The front guide passage is disposed below the entrance portion and is inclined downward toward the predetermined position,
Any one of the features B5 to B9, wherein the game ball that has passed through the front of the entrance portion without entering the entrance portion is guided to the predetermined position by the front guide passage. The gaming machine described in one.

  According to the feature B10, a game ball that has passed through the entrance ball portion without entering the entrance portion reaches the front guide passage and then moves toward a predetermined position along the front guide passage. In such a configuration, there is a possibility that cheating may be performed such as using a magnet to block the flow of the game ball in the front guide passage and form a guide (a block of game balls) that encourages the ball to enter the ball entry part. There is. If such an action becomes possible, there is a concern that the probability of entering the entrance club will be changed illegally and the game hall will likely suffer disadvantages. Therefore, if the technical idea shown in feature 5 or the like is applied to such a configuration, when magnetism is irradiated to the game ball flowing down the front guide passage, it is detected by the magnetic detection unit. can do. As a result, the above-described fraudulent acts are made difficult and a practically preferable configuration can be realized.

  For example, a structure in which the pitching part is arranged near the edge of the gaming area and the game ball passing through the pitching part is guided to the center side of the gaming area by the front guide passage is used in combination to increase the flow period of the gaming ball. Or giving a possibility that a ball enters another ball-entry unit can contribute to an improvement in the degree of attention to the movement of the game ball.

Feature B11. A game board (game board 80) having a game area (game area PE) formed on the front surface;
A gaming machine front body (front door frame 14) disposed in front of the gaming board;
A window panel portion (glass panel 24) provided on the front body of the gaming machine, facing the gaming board from the front of the gaming machine and allowing the gaming area to be viewed from the front of the gaming machine;
A pitching portion (a right side big winning opening 302 of the right side variable prize winning device 83) provided in the gaming area and capable of entering a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area;
A guide passage (guide passage 320) formed to guide the game ball that has entered the entrance portion and to be visible from the front of the gaming machine while guiding the game ball being guided;
The guide passage is
A plurality of branch passages (a downstream portion 322L of the first downstream passage 322 and a second downstream passage 323, which are provided at a midway position in the guide passage and have a difference in the degree of advantage depending on the inflow destination of the game ball. )When,
An upstream side passage portion (upstream side passage 321) provided on the upstream side of the branch position of each branch passage and inclined downward toward the branch position;
A gaming machine comprising a magnetic detection unit (magnetic sensor 311) for detecting magnetism applied to the upstream passage from the front side of the window panel unit.

  In the feature B11, the game ball that has flowed into the guide passage reaches the branch portion via the upstream passage. For example, in comparison with the configuration in which the game ball that has flowed into the entrance portion suddenly reaches the branch portion, the visibility of the game ball moving toward the branch portion of the guide passage can be improved by providing the upstream passage. .

  However, in the configuration having the upstream passage, it is assumed that the timing of manipulating the movement of the game ball can be easily measured due to the improved visibility of the game ball as described above. That is, by adopting the upstream passage, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of interest in the gaming machine, but there is a concern that the game ball moving in the upstream passage is likely to be targeted as a target of fraud. In this regard, in this feature, when magnetism is applied to the upstream side passage, it can be detected by the magnetic detection unit. As a result, it is possible to suitably suppress fraud aimed at a game ball flowing down the upstream passage. Therefore, while improving the crime prevention function and maintaining the function of the gaming machine, it is possible to contribute to the enhancement of interest in the gaming machine.

  The feature B group is effective when applied to the following problems.

  Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are provided with a gaming board having a gaming area formed on the front surface. The game area is provided with various entrance parts such as an operation opening and a winning opening through which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter, and a game ball is paid out based on the entrance to the entry area. And a bonus such as a jackpot lottery are given to the player (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In this type of gaming machine, there is a possibility that fraudulent acts such as guiding a game ball to the entrance using a small magnet or the like may be performed. Therefore, in recent years, in order to deal with such illegal acts, a magnetic sensor as a magnetic detection unit for detecting magnetism is arranged on the back side of the game board, and notifications, game restrictions, etc. are made based on detection information by the magnetic sensor. A gaming machine has been proposed.

  However, even when a magnetic sensor is used as described above, the strength of the magnetic field decreases depending on the distance. Therefore, when a magnet is used at a position away from the installation location of the magnetic sensor, the magnet There is a possibility that the magnetism generated from the sensor cannot be detected.

Feature C1. A game board (game board 80) having a game area (game area PE) formed on the front surface;
A gaming machine front body (front door frame 14) disposed in front of the gaming board and provided to be openable and closable;
Position monitoring means (such as an open sensor 381) for monitoring the position of the gaming machine front body;
A pitching portion (a right side big winning opening 302 of the right side variable prize winning device 83) provided in the gaming area and capable of entering a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area;
Vibration monitoring means (vibration sensor 355, etc.) for monitoring vibration in the gaming machine;
When the occurrence of vibration is confirmed by the vibration monitoring means, the entrance monitoring means for monitoring the entrance to the entrance section until a preset condition is satisfied (the vibration sensor in the MPU 602 of the main controller 162). A function of executing steps S1605 and S1606 of the monitoring process);
When the entrance monitoring is confirmed by the entrance monitoring means, notifying means (a function for executing steps S1608 and S1614 of the vibration sensor monitoring process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) is notified. Prepared,
The informing means includes the entrance monitoring means by the entrance monitoring means until a predetermined period of time elapses after the position monitoring means confirms the displacement of the gaming machine front body from the open position to the closed position. A first notification mode that is executed based on the confirmation and a second notification mode that is executed based on the confirmation of the entry by the entrance monitoring means outside the predetermined period are set. A gaming machine characterized by being made.

  In a gaming machine, an illegal act such as urging a player to enter a pitching part may be performed by hitting or shaking the front body of the gaming machine. In recent years, gaming machines have been proposed that employ vibration monitoring means to suppress such illegal acts.

  However, in this type of gaming machine, the gaming machine front body as an opening / closing body may be opened during maintenance or the like, and vibration may occur in the gaming machine when the gaming machine front body is closed. . It is not preferable to give excessive notification regarding such vibrations because it may cause discomfort to the player or the hall manager. In this regard, in this feature, the entry of the entrance to the entrance is applied as a requirement to perform notification, and discriminate between harmful vibrations that are likely to have affected profit acquisition and harmless vibrations that are not. Therefore, excessive notification is avoided. In addition, a plurality of notification modes are set corresponding to the opening and closing of the gaming machine front body, and the cause of the vibration is due to the hitting of the gaming machine front body or the opening or closing of the gaming machine front body By properly using various notification modes depending on whether or not, the crime prevention function is improved, and the occurrence of the unpleasant sensation caused by it is suitably suppressed.

  For example, in the second notification mode, the content of notification in the first notification mode may be partially limited. More specifically, in the first notification mode, notifications using various display units and speaker units of gaming machines and notifications to the hall computer are executed, and in the second notification mode, notifications using various display units are performed. While performing, it is good to set it as the structure which does not perform alerting | reporting using a speaker part and alerting | reporting to a hall computer.

  The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which the above features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko machine: operation means (game ball launching handle 41) operated by a player, game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 110) for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, and the fired A ball passage (guide rail 100) for guiding a game ball to a predetermined game area and game parts (nails 90, etc.) arranged in the game area, and a predetermined passage portion (general prize) among these game parts A gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player when a game ball passes through the mouth 81 or the like.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine as a gaming machine, 14 ... Front door frame as a gaming machine front body, 24 ... Glass panel as a window panel part, 80 ... Game board, 83 ... Right variable prize-winning device, 300 ... Base as an intermediate member Numeral unit 302, right side big winning opening as a ball-entry unit, 305 ... detection sensor, 305a ... through-hole as guide means, 307 ... rear panel member, 308 ... upright part as projection, 311 ... magnetic sensor, 315 A ball path as a front guide path, 320 a guide path, 321 an upstream path, 322 a first downstream path, 322 U, an upstream part constituting a vertical path, 322 M, an intermediate part as a distribution part, 322 L, A downstream part as a first branch passage, 323 ... a second downstream side passage as a second branch passage, 331 ... a base part, 332D ... a standing wall part as a partition part, 335 ... as a second inlet part 341... Switching member as distribution means or switching member, 343... Guide inclined surface as passage forming portion, 350... Drive unit as drive portion, 162... Main control device, 602... MPU, PE. .

Claims (1)

A game board having a game area formed on the front surface;
A gaming machine front body arranged in front of the gaming board;
A panel provided on the gaming machine front body, facing the gaming board from the front of the gaming machine and allowing the gaming area to be viewed from the gaming machine front;
A pitching portion provided in the gaming area and capable of entering a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area;
A guide passage for guiding the game ball that has flowed into the ball-entry portion;
An intermediate member disposed between the panel portion and the guide passage,
The guide passage is
A first inclined passage inclined downward;
A vertical passage located downstream from the first inclined passage and extending in the vertical direction;
A first branch passage and a second branch passage which are located downstream of the vertical passage and are provided by branching the guide passage at a midway position thereof;
By changing the direction of the flow of the game ball by contact with the game ball that has reached the branch portion of the first branch path and the second branch path, any of the first branch path and the second branch path A distribution means for distributing the crab game balls;
Transition means for shifting the gaming state to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than usual based on the inflow of the game ball into the second branch passage;
The game area is provided with a second inclined passage located in front of the first inclined passage and aligned with the first inclined passage.
The intermediate member is
A facing portion facing the panel portion;
Projecting forward from the opposing portion to the gaming machine, and having a projecting portion formed along the first inclined passage,
The protrusion constitutes a rolling surface of the game ball in the second inclined passage,
The portion constituting the back wall of the second inclined passage in the facing portion has transparency, and is formed so that the first inclined passage can be visually recognized through the back wall from the front of the gaming machine,
A gaming machine comprising a magnetic detection unit that is housed in a portion of the protruding portion that is in front of the first inclined passage and detects magnetism.