JP2015097777A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of favorably shortening a variable display time of identification information on the basis of a ball entry detection.SOLUTION: Substantially all game balls flowing down a right narrow width area 30a enter a third variable winning device 32c. When two or more game balls continuously enter the third variable winning device 32c, a CPU 501 of a main control device 261 continuously executes two or more third symbol variable displays at predetermined fixed time intervals th on the basis of ball entry detection of third operation-start hole switches 461a and 461b. Entries of game balls entering the third variable winning device 32c are continuously detected by the third operation-start hole switches 461a and 461b at fixed time intervals te and tf. Consequently, the third symbol variable displays are continuously executed at the fixed intervals th. The time interval of the variable display is adjusted to any of long and short ones.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine including a variable pitching device.

  Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, for example, a launching device for launching a game ball, a game board having a game area in which a game ball launched by this launching apparatus flows down, and a game flowing down the game area of this game board A variable entry device that can be changed between an open state in which a ball is easy to enter and a closed state in which a game ball is less likely to enter than in the open state, and for detecting the entry of a game ball that has entered the variable entry device Based on the result of the lottery, a change of identification information that allows the player to visually recognize the establishment / non-establishment of the transition to the specific gaming state is performed. There are game machines such as pachinko machines that perform display. In this type of gaming machine, the ease with which a game ball flowing down the game area enters the variable ball entry device varies depending on whether the variable ball entry device is in an open state or a closed state.

JP-A-9-700 (page 4, FIG. 1)

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
That is, in the conventional gaming machine, the ease of entering the game ball flowing down the game area into the variable game device changes, so that the game machine can be changed to the variable game device during the period when the game machine is in the open state. The game balls that have arrived are easy to enter the variable pitching device, but the game balls that have reached the variable pitching device during the period in which the game ball is varied to the closed state described above enter the variable pitching device. It has become difficult. Therefore, it is difficult to predict the time from the occurrence of one entry detection until the next entry detection occurs, and it is also difficult to shorten the variation display time of identification information based on one entry detection. There's a problem.

  The following reasons can be considered as reasons why it is difficult to shorten the variable display time. In other words, even if the variable display time based on one incoming detection is set short, it may take a long time before the next incoming detection occurs. In this case, there may be a lot of idle time during which the variable display is not executed until the variable display based on the next incoming ball detection is started after the end of the variable display based on the first incoming ball detection. When such free time becomes longer, the player's feeling of boredom increases. Therefore, it is difficult to set the fluctuation display time based on the incoming ball detection short.

  Even if it is difficult to shorten the variable display time, there are the following problems when the variable display time is set longer. That is, while the variable display is being executed, even if the incoming ball detection occurs in the variable pitching device, the variable display based on the incoming ball detection is suspended. For example, the upper limit of the number of suspended display of the variable display based on the detected ball detection is set to four. For this reason, if the variable display time is set to be long, the suspension tends to be accumulated, but there is a problem that the detection of entering the ball exceeding the upper limit is not suspended and becomes a useless ball.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and provides a gaming machine capable of suitably shortening the fluctuation display time of identification information based on incoming ball detection and hardly causing waste balls. With the goal.

In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has the following configuration.
That is, the invention described in claim 1
A launching means for launching a game ball;
A game board having a game area in which game balls launched by the launching means flow down;
A variable pitching device that is variable between a first state in which game balls flowing down the gaming area are likely to enter and a second state in which gaming balls are less likely to enter than the first state;
Entry detection means for detecting a game sphere entered the variable entry device;
Lottery means for performing a lottery to generate a specific gaming state advantageous to the player based on the detection of the entrance by the entrance detection means;
Based on the result of the lottery by the lottery means, execution control means for causing the player to visually recognize the establishment / non-establishment of the transition to the specific gaming state,
With
The variable pitching device is configured to be able to enter almost all gaming balls flowing down a specific area of the gaming area,
The execution control means, when two or more game balls are successively entered into the variable pitching device, displays two or more variation displays based on the detection of the pitching by the pitch detection means. It is characterized by being controlled so as to be executed continuously at time intervals.

  [Operation / Effect] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the variable pitching device enters almost all of the game balls that flow down a specific area of the game area. The execution control means, when two or more game balls enter the variable pitching device continuously, displays two or more fluctuation displays based on the detection of the pitching by the pitching detection means at predetermined time intervals. Run continuously. That is, almost all of the game balls that flow down a specific area of the game area enter the variable pitching device, so that the game balls that have entered the variable pitching device are continuously detected at regular intervals. Entry is detected at. As a result, the variation display of the identification information is continuously executed at a predetermined time interval in accordance with a fixed pitch detection timing of the pitch detection means. As a result, the variation in time from the occurrence of the first entry detection to the occurrence of the next entry detection is reduced, so even if the variation display of the identification information is continuously executed at regular time intervals. After the variation display based on the first entry detection is finished, the possibility that a lot of idle time during which the variation display is not executed before the start of the variation display based on the next entry detection is reduced is reduced. In addition, since it is not necessary to set the variable display time longer, the possibility that the detection of the incoming ball exceeding the upper limit of the number of holdings is not held and becomes a useless ball is reduced.

  In addition, if the time interval at which a game ball flowing down a specific area in the game area is detected by the entrance detection means is known, the time interval for displaying the variation of the identification information can be known accordingly. When a new gaming machine is designed, the time interval for displaying the variation of the identification information can be set from the time interval for detecting the incoming ball. In other words, in the case of a type of game machine having a long time interval for detecting the incoming ball, it is possible in advance to adjust the time interval of the variable display to be longer accordingly. On the other hand, in the case of a game machine with a short time interval for detecting the incoming ball, it is possible in advance to adjust the time interval of the variable display to be short. As a result, even if the time interval of the fluctuation display is adjusted to be longer or shorter, the fluctuation display is not performed until the fluctuation display based on the next entry detection is started after the fluctuation display based on the first entry detection is completed. There is no unnecessary idle time that is not executed, and there is no need to set the variable display time longer because there is a concern that the detection of the incoming ball will not be held and the ball will be wasted without exceeding the upper limit of the number of holds.

  Further, even when the variable display is suspended based on the detection of the incoming ball, the variable display is not easily accumulated because the variable display is continuously executed at regular time intervals including the variable display for the suspension. In addition, even if the variable display hold is accumulated, the variable display for the hold is continuously executed at regular time intervals and digested one after another. Is hard to accumulate. Therefore, since it is possible to execute almost all of the variation display based on the detection of the incoming game balls that have flowed down a specific area of the game area and entered the variable pitching device, it is difficult to generate useless balls and has a good tempo. It becomes possible to advance the game.

  Therefore, the variation display time of the identification information based on the incoming ball detection can be suitably shortened and it is difficult to generate a useless ball. As a result, it becomes possible to advance the game with a good tempo.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can suitably shorten the variation display time of the identification information based on the incoming ball detection and hardly cause a waste ball.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine of Example 1 of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of a 3rd symbol display apparatus, Fig.5 (a) shows the state in which the main decoration symbols were gathered, FIG.5 (b) shows the state in which the sub-decoration symbols were gathered. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows payout control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows a ball rental control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main process performed by CPU of a sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the normal process performed by CPU of a sub control apparatus. FIG. 20A is a perspective view of the first variable prize winning device, FIG. 20A shows a state in which the main body case is mounted, and FIG. 20B shows a state in which the plate portion is removed from the main body case. FIG. 21A is a front view of the first variable winning device, FIG. 21A shows a state in which the main body case is mounted, and FIG. 21B shows a state in which the plate portion is removed from the main body case. FIG. 22A is a cross-sectional view of the first variable winning device shown in FIG. 21A taken along line AA, FIG. 22A shows the closed state of the first variable winning device, and FIG. 22B shows the first variable winning device. Indicates the open state of the device. It is a perspective view of an opening-and-closing door and a drive part. FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view of the first variable winning device shown in FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view of the 1st variable prize-winning device seen from the front side of a game machine. It is a disassembled perspective view of the 1st variable prize-winning apparatus seen from the rear side of the gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows a big prize opening / closing process. It is a perspective view explaining opening and closing operation | movement of an opening-and-closing door, FIG.28 (a) shows the closed state before becoming a big hit state, FIG.28 (b) shows the open state of the 1st round of a big hit state. It is a perspective view explaining the opening / closing operation | movement of the opening / closing door following FIG. 28, Fig.29 (a) shows the closed state after 1st round, FIG.29 (b) shows the open state after 2nd round. . It is a timing chart which shows the opening / closing timing of an opening / closing door, and the detection timing of a game ball. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine concerning Example 2. It is a perspective view of the 3rd variable prize-winning apparatus concerning Example 2, Drawing 32 (a) shows the state where a main part case was equipped, and Drawing 32 (b) shows the state where the plate part of the main part case was removed. 12 is a flowchart showing a normal electric accessory opening / closing process according to the second embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the opening / closing timing of an opening / closing door, and the detection timing of a game ball. It is a timing chart which shows the opening / closing timing of the opening-and-closing door of Example 3, the detection timing of a game ball, and the display timing of a 3rd symbol display apparatus. FIG. 36A is a perspective view for explaining the movement of a game ball in the third variable winning device, FIG. 36A shows a first open state, and FIG. 36B shows a state after the first open end. Indicates a closed state. FIG. 37A is a perspective view for explaining the movement of a game ball in the third variable winning device following FIG. 36, FIG. 37A shows the first half of the second open state, and FIG. The second half of the open state is shown. FIG. 38 is a perspective view for explaining the movement of the game ball in the third variable pitching device subsequent to FIG. 37, in which FIG. 38 (a) shows a closed state after completion of the second opening, and FIG. The first half of the third open state is shown. FIG. 39A is a perspective view for explaining the movement of the game ball in the third variable pitching device subsequent to FIG. 38, FIG. 39A shows the second half of the third open state, and FIG. The closed state after the end of the third opening is shown. It is a timing chart which shows the opening / closing timing of the opening / closing door of Example 4, the detection timing of a game ball, and the display timing of a 3rd symbol display apparatus. It is a timing chart which shows the opening / closing timing of the opening-and-closing door of Example 5, the detection timing of a game ball, and the display timing of a 3rd symbol display apparatus. It is a perspective view of the 1st variable winning apparatus concerning a modification, and Drawing 42 (a) shows the stop state of a stop part, and Drawing 42 (b) shows the stop release state of a stop part. It is a perspective view of the 1st variable prize-winning apparatus concerning another modification, Drawing 43 (a) shows the stop state of a stop part, and Drawing 43 (b) shows the stop release state of a stop part.

This specification also discloses the following inventions related to gaming machines and problems to be solved by the invention.
In the following embodiments, unless otherwise specified, the directions of up and down, left and right and front and rear (or back and front) will be described with reference to the state of the game board viewed from the front, that is, the front view of the game board. In addition, the term “entry ball” in the present specification means the entry of a game ball into the entrance where a game ball can enter, and the entry of the game ball into the prize entrance from which a prize ball can be paid out. In other words, it means to include both “winning” and game balls entering the entrance where winning balls cannot be paid out.

<First issue>
[Background Art] Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, for example, a launching device for launching a game ball, a game board having a game area in which a game ball launched by this launching apparatus flows down, and a game area of this game board A variable ball entry device that can be changed between an open state in which a game ball flowing down the ball is easy to enter and a closed state in which the game ball is less likely to enter than the open state, and A lottery for generating a specific gaming state advantageous to the player is performed based on the detection of the incoming ball, and based on the result of the lottery, the player visually recognizes the establishment / non-establishment of the transition to the specific gaming state. There is a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that performs variable display of identification information. In this type of gaming machine, the ease with which a game ball flowing down the game area enters the variable ball entry device varies depending on whether the variable ball entry device is in an open state or a closed state. (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-700 (page 4, FIG. 1))

[Problem to be Solved] However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
That is, in the conventional gaming machine, the ease of entering the game ball flowing down the game area into the variable game device changes, so that the game machine can be changed to the variable game device during the period when the game machine is in the open state. The game balls that have arrived are easy to enter the variable pitching device, but the game balls that have reached the variable pitching device during the period in which the game ball is varied to the closed state described above enter the variable pitching device. It has become difficult. Therefore, it is difficult to predict the time from the occurrence of one entry detection until the next entry detection occurs, and it is also difficult to shorten the variation display time of identification information based on one entry detection. There's a problem.

  The following reasons can be considered as reasons why it is difficult to shorten the variable display time. In other words, even if the variable display time based on one incoming detection is set short, it may take a long time before the next incoming detection occurs. In this case, there may be a lot of idle time during which the variable display is not executed until the variable display based on the next incoming ball detection is started after the end of the variable display based on the first incoming ball detection. When such free time becomes longer, the player's feeling of boredom increases. Therefore, it is difficult to set the fluctuation display time based on the incoming ball detection short.

  Even if it is difficult to shorten the variable display time, there are the following problems when the variable display time is set longer. That is, while the variable display is being executed, even if the incoming ball detection occurs in the variable pitching device, the variable display based on the incoming ball detection is suspended. For example, the upper limit of the number of suspended display of the variable display based on the detected ball detection is set to four. For this reason, if the variable display time is set to be long, the suspension tends to be accumulated, but there is a problem that the detection of entering the ball exceeding the upper limit is not suspended and becomes a useless ball.

  The invention according to the following (A1) has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is possible to suitably shorten the variation display time of the identification information based on the incoming ball detection and to hardly generate a useless ball. An object is to provide a gaming machine.

  [Means for Solving the Problems] The following (A1) provides the following configuration in order to achieve such an object.

(A1) launching means for launching a game ball;
A game board having a game area in which game balls launched by the launching means flow down;
A variable pitching device that is variable between a first state in which game balls flowing down the gaming area are likely to enter and a second state in which gaming balls are less likely to enter than the first state;
Entry detection means for detecting a game sphere entered the variable entry device;
Lottery means for performing a lottery to generate a specific gaming state advantageous to the player based on the detection of the entrance by the entrance detection means;
Based on the result of the lottery by the lottery means, execution control means for causing the player to visually recognize the establishment / non-establishment of the transition to the specific gaming state,
With
The variable pitching device is configured to be able to enter almost all gaming balls flowing down a specific area of the gaming area,
The execution control means, when two or more game balls are successively entered into the variable pitching device, displays two or more variation displays based on the detection of the pitching by the pitch detection means. A gaming machine that is controlled so as to be continuously executed at time intervals.

  According to the invention described in (A1), the variable pitching device enters almost all game balls that flow down a specific area among the game areas. The execution control means, when two or more game balls enter the variable pitching device continuously, displays two or more fluctuation displays based on the detection of the pitching by the pitching detection means at predetermined time intervals. Run continuously. That is, almost all of the game balls that flow down a specific area of the game area enter the variable pitching device, so that the game balls that have entered the variable pitching device are continuously detected at regular intervals. Entry is detected at. As a result, the variation display of the identification information is continuously executed at a predetermined time interval in accordance with a fixed pitch detection timing of the pitch detection means. As a result, the variation in time from the occurrence of the first entry detection to the occurrence of the next entry detection is reduced, so even if the variation display of the identification information is continuously executed at regular time intervals. After the variation display based on the first entry detection is finished, the possibility that a lot of idle time during which the variation display is not executed before the start of the variation display based on the next entry detection is reduced is reduced. In addition, since it is not necessary to set the variable display time longer, the possibility that the detection of the incoming ball exceeding the upper limit of the number of holdings is not held and becomes a useless ball is reduced.

  In addition, if the time interval at which a game ball flowing down a specific area in the game area is detected by the entrance detection means is known, the time interval for displaying the variation of the identification information can be known accordingly. When a new gaming machine is designed, the time interval for displaying the variation of the identification information can be set from the time interval for detecting the incoming ball. In other words, in the case of a type of game machine having a long time interval for detecting the incoming ball, it is possible in advance to adjust the time interval of the variable display to be longer accordingly. On the other hand, in the case of a game machine with a short time interval for detecting the incoming ball, it is possible in advance to adjust the time interval of the variable display to be short. As a result, even if the time interval of the fluctuation display is adjusted to be longer or shorter, the fluctuation display is not performed until the fluctuation display based on the next entry detection is started after the fluctuation display based on the first entry detection is completed. There is no unnecessary idle time that is not executed, and there is no need to set the variable display time longer because there is a concern that the detection of the incoming ball will not be held and the ball will be wasted without exceeding the upper limit of the number of holds.

  Further, even when the variable display is suspended based on the detection of the incoming ball, the variable display is not easily accumulated because the variable display is continuously executed at regular time intervals including the variable display for the suspension. In addition, even if the variable display hold is accumulated, the variable display for the hold is continuously executed at regular time intervals and digested one after another. Is hard to accumulate. Therefore, since it is possible to execute almost all of the variation display based on the detection of the incoming game balls that have flowed down a specific area of the game area and entered the variable pitching device, it is difficult to generate useless balls and has a good tempo. It becomes possible to advance the game.

  Therefore, the variation display time of the identification information based on the incoming ball detection can be suitably shortened and it is difficult to generate a useless ball. As a result, it becomes possible to advance the game with a good tempo.

(A2) In the gaming machine according to (A1),
The fixed time interval is equal to or shorter than a time interval between two consecutive ball detections detected by the ball detection means.

  According to the invention described in (A2) above, the fixed time interval at which the variation display of the identification information is performed is the same interval as the time interval of two consecutive ball detections or shorter than that. The sphere detection timing and the variation display timing of the identification information are substantially synchronized. Thereby, it becomes possible to advance a game with more tempo.

(A3) In the gaming machine according to (A1) or (A2),
The launching means is capable of launching a predetermined number of game balls to the specific area within a predetermined time,
When the predetermined number of game balls are fired within a predetermined time by the launching means, the variable pitching device can cause almost all of the predetermined number of game balls flowing down the specific area to enter. A gaming machine characterized by being a thing.

  According to the invention described in (A3), since all of the game balls that have been launched within a predetermined time and flow down a specific area of the game board enter the variable pitching device, the player can By simply firing a predetermined number of game balls inside, almost all of the game balls flowing down a specific area of the game board can be entered into the variable pitching device. Therefore, the player can advance the game at a good pace without losing the game balls unnecessarily while firing a predetermined number of game balls within a predetermined time.

(A4) In the gaming machine according to (A1) to (A3),
The launching means includes an operation unit operated by a player, a launching unit for launching a game ball, and a motor or a solenoid for operating the launching unit based on an operation of the operation unit,
When the motor or the solenoid operates so that the flying distance of the game balls launched by the launching unit is maximized, the variable pitching device generally includes the predetermined number of game balls flowing down the specific area. A gaming machine characterized by being able to enter all balls.

  According to the invention described in (A4) above, when the player operates the operation unit so that the flying distance of the game ball launched by the launch unit is maximized, the predetermined flow down the specific area of the game board Since almost all of the game balls enter the variable pitching device, the player can control the game by simply operating the operation unit so that the flight distance of the game ball launched by the launch unit is maximized. Almost all of the spheres can enter the variable entry device. Therefore, even a player who is unfamiliar with the operation of the launching means can lose the game ball unnecessarily and can advance the game with a good tempo.

(A5) In the gaming machine according to (A1) to (A4),
The gaming machine is characterized in that the gaming board is provided with a gaming component that collides with a gaming ball flowing down the specific area and changes a flowing direction of the gaming ball to a direction of the variable pitching device.

  According to the invention described in (A5), the game board is provided with game parts that collide with a game ball flowing down a specific area and change the flow direction of the game ball to the direction of the variable pitching device. Therefore, the player can enter almost all the game balls that have been launched into the variable pitching device, without being particularly conscious of the arrangement of the gaming parts arranged on the gaming board. Therefore, even a player who is poor in knowledge about how to arrange the game parts can lose the game ball unnecessarily and advance the game at a good pace.

(A6) In the gaming machine according to (A1) to (A5),
The variable pitching device includes a pitching portion into which a gaming ball can enter, an open state where the gaming ball can easily enter the pitching portion, and a gaming ball that enters the pitching portion more than the open state. It has an opening and closing operation member that opens and closes in a difficult closed state,
The variable pitching device is configured so that substantially all of the game balls flowing down a specific area of the game area are in front of each other regardless of whether the opening / closing member is in an open state or a closed state during the specific game state. A gaming machine characterized by being configured to be able to enter the entry ball part.

  According to the invention described in (A6) above, the variable pitching device can detect a specific area of the game area regardless of whether the open / close operation member is in the open state or the closed state during the specific game state. Since it is configured so that almost all of the game balls that flow down can enter the entrance portion, variable entry is possible when the launched game balls are in either the open or closed state of the opening / closing operation member. Even if it reaches the device, all the game balls that have reached the variable pitching device can enter the pitching unit of the variable pitching device. Therefore, it is possible to advance the game with good tempo without losing the game ball unnecessarily without considering the launch timing of the game ball.

(A7) In the gaming machine according to (A6),
The execution control means opens the opening / closing member in response to the establishment of a first condition that is in a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and at least one of the elapse of a first predetermined time or a predetermined number of balls The opening and closing operation member is closed, and after a second predetermined time set shorter than the first predetermined time has elapsed, a game for returning the opening and closing operation member to the open state is repeated a predetermined number of times,
In the variable pitching device, the game ball that is in contact with the open / close operation member in the closed state during the period of the specific game state in which the open / close operation member changes between an open state and a closed state is A stopping part configured to be stopped until it is returned to the open state, and when the opening / closing operation member is returned to the open state, the stopped game ball is discharged toward the entering part. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the invention described in (A7), the opening / closing member is opened in response to the establishment of the first condition that is in the specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and the passage of the first predetermined time or the predetermined number of inputs. Based on at least one of the balls, the opening / closing operation member is closed, and after a second predetermined time set shorter than the first predetermined time has elapsed, the game for returning the opening / closing operation member to the open state is repeated a predetermined number of times. . Since the variable pitching device has a stopping portion, during such a specific gaming state, the game ball that has contacted the opening / closing operation member in the closed state is stopped until the opening / closing operation member is returned to the open state. When the open / close operation member is returned to the open state, the game ball that is stopped can be discharged toward the entrance portion. As a result, as described above in (A6), it is possible to suitably advance the game at a good tempo without losing the game ball unnecessarily without considering the launch timing of the game ball.

<Second problem>
[Background Art] Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, for example, a gaming board having a gaming area in which a gaming ball can flow down is provided, and a gaming ball can be entered into the gaming unit, and a gaming ball is placed in the gaming unit. There is a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine provided with a variable pitching device having an open state in which it is easy to enter and a closed state in which a game ball is less likely to enter the closed part than the open state. This type of gaming machine gives a predetermined gaming value when the result of the lottery performed with the ball entering the start opening is a winning to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. The predetermined game value is determined by, for example, setting the opening / closing operation member to the open state for the first predetermined time and closing the opening / closing operation member based on the elapse of the first predetermined time or the presence of a predetermined number of balls. And, after the elapse of the second predetermined time, which is shorter than the first predetermined time, the game for returning the opening / closing operation member to the open state is performed a plurality of times, and a predetermined game value is given to the entrance to the entrance portion To do. The above-mentioned opening / closing operation member may be an open state in which a game ball easily enters the ball-entry portion by keeping the opening / closing operation member open for a first predetermined time, or an opening / closing operation member for the first predetermined time. There are some that are opened by opening and closing a plurality of times so that a game ball can easily enter the entrance. (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-700 (page 4, FIG. 1))

[Problem to be Solved] However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
In other words, even if a conventional gaming machine launches a gaming ball during a specific gaming state in which the opening / closing member changes between an open state and a closed state, the opening / closing operation is performed when the gaming ball reaches the variable pitching device. When the member is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the entrance portion. Therefore, there is a problem that the time required for the entire period of the specific gaming state in which the opening / closing member changes between the open state and the closed state cannot be further shortened.

  Conventionally, as a method of trying to shorten the time required for the entire period of the specific gaming state, there are cases where the time of the closed state provided during the open state in the specific gaming state is shortened or eliminated. In such a technique, a game ball that has entered the ball-entry unit during the previous open state remains as a remaining ball at the end of the open state and is detected during the next open state. There was a thing. Such a situation is detrimental to the player's profit, so it is difficult to shorten the time between the open state and the closed state in the specific gaming state, and the time required for the entire jackpot state period is still sufficiently short. The problem of not being able to do so remains.

  The invention according to the following (1) has been made in view of such circumstances, and suitably shortens the time required for the entire period of the specific gaming state in which the opening / closing member changes between the open state and the closed state. It is an object to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

  [Means for Solving the Problems] The invention according to the following (1) has the following configuration in order to achieve such an object.

(1) a game board having a specific game area where game balls can flow down;
Opening and closing movements of the entrance part where game balls can enter, the open state where game balls can easily enter the entrance part, and the closed state where game balls are less likely to enter the entrance part than the open state A variable pitching device having an opening / closing operation member
The opening / closing operation member is opened in response to the establishment of a first condition that results in a gaming state advantageous to a player, and the opening / closing operation is performed based on at least one of a first predetermined time and a predetermined number of balls. A game machine that closes a member and repeats a game a predetermined number of times after the second predetermined time set shorter than the first predetermined time has elapsed, and returning the open / close operation member to the open state,
The variable pitching device is:
In the period of the specific game state in which the opening / closing operation member changes between an open state and a closed state, a game ball that has come into contact with the opening / closing operation member in the closed state until the opening / closing operation member is returned to the open state. A gaming machine comprising: a stopping unit configured to be stopped for a while and when the opening / closing operation member is returned to an open state, the game ball being stopped is discharged toward the entering unit.

  According to the invention described in (1) above, the entrance part into which the game ball can enter, the open state in which the game ball can easily enter the entrance part, and the game ball in the entrance part than the open state. A variable pitching device having an opening / closing operation member that opens and closes to a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a ball, and opens / closes the opening / closing member according to the establishment of the first condition that is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, The opening / closing operation member is closed based on at least one of the elapse of the first predetermined time or the predetermined number of balls, and after the second predetermined time set shorter than the first predetermined time has elapsed, the opening / closing operation member The game for returning to the open state is repeated a predetermined number of times. In the variable pitching device, in the period of the specific game state in which the opening / closing operation member changes between the open state and the closed state, the game ball that contacts the opening / closing operation member in the closed state is returned to the open state. The stopping portion is configured to be stopped until the opening and closing operation member is returned to the open state, and the game ball being stopped is discharged toward the entrance portion.

  Thereby, during the period of the specific game state in which the open / close operation member changes between the open state and the closed state, the game ball that has contacted the open / close operation member in the closed state remains until the open / close operation member is returned to the open state. Stopped at the stop. The stopped game ball is discharged toward the ball entrance when the opening / closing member is returned to the open state. Therefore, even a game ball that reaches the variable pitching device at a timing when the opening / closing operation member is in a closed state, which could not be entered in the conventional gaming machine, entered the entrance part. Can be made. Therefore, the time required for the entire period of the specific gaming state in which the opening / closing operation member changes between the open state and the closed state can be suitably shortened.

  In addition, since the time taken for the entire period of the specific gaming state is shortened, the player determines whether or not to generate the specific gaming state more times than the conventional gaming machine even at the same time. Since there is a possibility of obtaining a lottery, it is possible to enhance the fun of the game.

  Conventionally, as a method for attempting to shorten the time required for the entire period of the specific gaming state, there are cases where the time provided between the open state and the closed state in the specific gaming state is shortened or eliminated. In such a technique, a game ball that has entered the ball-entry unit during the previous open state remains as a remaining ball at the end of the open state and is detected during the next open state. There was a thing. Such a situation is detrimental to the player's profit, so it is difficult to shorten the time between the open state and the closed state in the specific gaming state, and the time required for the entire jackpot state period is still sufficiently short. I couldn't. However, since the variable pitching device according to the invention described in (1) is provided, the game ball is stopped at the stop portion during the time between the open state and the closed state in the specific game state. The remaining ball does not remain in the ball-entry portion, and can be detected during the next open state using the stationary ball. As a result, it is possible to appropriately process the remaining balls even if a predetermined time is not provided between the open state and the closed state in the specific gaming state, and it is possible to suitably shorten the time required for the entire period of the specific gaming state. be able to.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (A7) and (1),
The entrance portion includes a first entrance area where a game ball can enter, and a second entrance area where the game ball can enter and is provided at a position different from the first entrance area. And
The opening / closing member changes the first entrance area and the second entrance area between an open state and a closed state by performing an opening / closing operation.
The stopping portion opens and closes the game ball that has come into contact with the opening and closing operation member so as to enter the first entry area during the period of the specific gaming state in which the opening and closing operation member changes between an open state and a closed state. A game machine characterized in that the operation member is stopped while the operation member is in the closed state, and is discharged toward the second ball entry area when the opening / closing operation member is returned to the open state.

  According to the invention described in (2) above, the ball entry section includes the first ball entry region and the second ball entry region provided at a position different from the first ball entry region. The opening / closing member changes the first and second entrance areas between an open state and a closed state. During the period of the specific game state in which the opening / closing operation member changes between the open state and the closed state, the game ball that has come into contact with the opening / closing operation member while trying to enter the first entry area is in the closed state. Stop at the stop. The stopped game ball is discharged toward the second entrance area when the opening / closing member is returned to the open state.

  In this regard, in the conventional gaming machine, even when the game ball reaches the variable pitching device during the period when the opening / closing operation member is in the open state, all the reached game balls enter the pitching portion. There were cases where it was not possible. That is, when the game ball reaches the variable pitching device continuously during the period in which the opening / closing operation member is in the open state, all the game balls that have reached the variable pitching device are allowed to enter the pitching portion. It takes time until some of the game balls that have reached the variable pitching device overflow from the variable pitching device.

  On the other hand, by configuring as described in (2) above, the game ball that has reached the variable pitching device enters the first pitching area while the opening / closing operation member is initially open. Although a ball is possible, the game ball does not enter the second entry area because the game ball is not stopped at the stop. Next, while the opening / closing operation member is in the closed state, the game ball can be stopped at the stopping portion without entering the first entrance area or the second entrance area. Next, while the opening / closing operation member is in the open state, the game ball can enter the first entrance area, and when the game ball is stopped at the stop portion, the stopped game ball is the second It is possible to enter the entrance area. Next, while the opening / closing operation member is in the closed state, the game ball can be stopped at the stop portion again without entering the first and second entrance areas. Next, when the opening / closing member is returned to the open state, the game ball can enter the first entrance area again, and if the game ball is stopped at the stop portion, The sphere can enter the second entry area. Thereafter, the opening / closing member opens and closes until the predetermined number of times is reached.

  As described above, except for the first time, the game ball that has reached the variable pitching device can enter the ball from both the first and second pitching areas while the opening / closing member is open. Accordingly, even when the game ball reaches the variable pitching device continuously during the period in which the opening / closing operation member changes between the open state and the closed state, the game ball reaching the variable pitching device is designated as the first pitching area. Since it is possible to enter from both the second entry area and the second entry area, the game ball that has reached the variable entry apparatus can be quickly entered into the entry section. As a result, it is possible to reduce the time loss caused by the game ball that has reached the variable pitching device overflowing outside the variable pitching device, so that the opening / closing operation member is changed between the open state and the closed state. The time required for the entire gaming state period can be suitably shortened.

  Also, the entrance area where a game ball flowing down the game area trying to enter the entrance area tries to enter and the entrance area where the game ball stopped at the stop area tries to enter the same entrance area. Because the game balls that have flowed down the game area collide with the game balls stopped at the stopping part, some of the game balls cannot enter the entrance part. The fear is reduced. As a result, time loss due to the fact that the game balls collide with each other during the period when the open / close operation member changes to the open state is reduced, so the time required for the entire period of the specific game state is suitable. Can be shortened.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (2),
The first entry area and the second entry area are arranged side by side in the left-right direction of the game area in front view of the game board,
The said stop part is located between the said 1st entrance area and the said 2nd entrance area. The game machine characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the invention described in (3) above, the first and second ball entering areas are arranged side by side in the left-right direction of the game area in front view of the game board. The stop portion is located between the first and second landing areas. Therefore, while the opening / closing operation member is in the closed state, the game ball that has come into contact with the opening / closing operation member can be smoothly stopped at the stop portion, and the game ball stopped at the stop portion can be smoothly transferred to the second entrance area. Can be sent to As a result, it is possible to shorten the time required to finish the gaming state advantageous to the player.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (2) or (3),
The first entrance area is arranged such that the height in the vertical direction of the game area in the front view of the game board is higher than the second entrance area,
The said stop part has a down guide part which guides a game ball to a down direction toward the said 2nd entrance area from the said 1st entrance area. The game machine characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the invention described in (4) above, the first entrance area is arranged such that the height in the vertical direction of the game area is higher than the second entrance area in front view of the game board, The stopping part has a descending guide part for guiding the game ball in the descending direction from the first entrance area to the second entrance area. Therefore, the game balls being stopped are vigorously guided from the first entrance area to the second entrance area. As a result, even if game balls are fired one after another toward the first ball entry area during the period in which the opening / closing member changes between the open state and the closed state, the game balls that are parked inside the variable ball entry device are clogged. The fear is reduced.

(5) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (2) to (4),
The variable pitching device forms a stopping path that guides the gaming ball from the first pitching area to the second pitching area while changing a traveling direction of the gaming ball parked at the parking portion. A gaming machine comprising a passage forming part.

  According to the invention described in (5) above, the game ball stopped at the stopping portion is changed from the first entering region to the second entering ball while the traveling direction is changed by the stopping passage formed at the passage forming portion. Guided towards the area. Therefore, by changing the advancing direction of the game ball in the stopping part, the game ball is stopped as compared with the case where the game ball is guided from the first entrance area to the second entrance area without changing the advancing direction. The time can be set longer.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (5),
The passage forming section includes at least a rear-facing guide section that guides the game ball from the front side to the back side of the board surface of the game board, and a front-facing side that guides the game ball from the back side of the board surface of the game board to the front side. A gaming machine characterized by combining a guide unit.

  According to the invention described in (6) above, the passage forming unit includes at least a back guide unit that guides the game ball from the near side to the back side of the board surface of the game board, and the game ball on the board surface of the game board. Because it is formed by a combination with a front-facing guide section that guides from the back side to the front side, the stopping time of the game ball can be freely set by combining the back-facing guide section, the back-side guide section, and the front-facing guide section. Can design.

(7) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (2) to (6),
The said stopping part is provided with the deceleration part which reduces the speed of the game ball guided to the said 2nd entrance area from the said 1st entrance area. The game machine characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the invention as described in said (7), since the game ball stopped by the stop part is slowed down by the speed reduction part when it guides from a 1st entrance area to a 2nd entrance area, it opens and closes. A second predetermined time during which the member is closed can be secured.

(8) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (2) to (7),
The variable pitching device includes a first pitch detection unit that detects a game ball entering the first pitch area, and a second pitch that detects a game ball pitch in the second pitch area. A sphere detector,
The gaming machine, wherein the first detection unit and the second detection unit are respectively disposed directly below the first ball entering area and the second ball entering area.

  According to the invention described in (8) above, the first entrance detection unit that detects the entrance of the game ball into the first entrance area is disposed directly below the first entrance area, and the second entrance A second incoming detection unit that detects the entrance of a game ball into the ball area is disposed directly below the second incoming area. Therefore, even when the stationary state is released and the entrance to the first entrance area and the entrance to the second entrance area occur simultaneously and continuously, the clogging of the balls in the entrance area is prevented. Reduction and reduction of detection time can be realized.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A7) and (1) to (8),
The game board is provided with an image display device for displaying a special game moving image for operating a predetermined character image during the period of the specific game state in which the opening / closing operation member changes between an open state and a closed state.
The gaming area is an area that is narrower than the horizontal width of the image display device, and is a left narrow area formed on the left horizontal side of the image display device and a right side formed on the right horizontal side of the image display device. A narrow region,
The variable pitching device is disposed either below the left narrow region or the left narrow region, or below either the right narrow region or the right narrow region. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the invention described in (9) above, the game area has a left narrow area and a right narrow area that are narrower than the lateral width of the image display device, and the left narrow region is the left lateral side of the image display device. The right narrow region is formed on the right side of the image display device. The variable pitching device is disposed either below the left narrow region or the left narrow region, or below either the right narrow region or the right narrow region. Therefore, it is possible to enter as many game balls launched toward the variable pitching device as possible into the pitching unit of the variable pitching device. That is, when the variable pitching device is disposed at the center of the game area, the game ball flowing down the game area flows down by colliding with a game member such as a nail or a windmill disposed in the game area. In many cases, the direction is changed, and the ball enters the ball entry portion of the variable ball entry device. On the other hand, when the variable pitching device is disposed in the left narrow area or the right narrow area of the game area, the game balls flowing down the game area may be affected by the above-described game members. Since the flow direction changes only within the lateral width of the left narrow region and the right narrow region, it is easy to enter the entrance portion of the variable entrance device. The same applies to the case where the variable pitching device is disposed below the left narrow region or below the right narrow region. Therefore, the time required for the entire period of the specific gaming state in which the opening / closing operation member changes between the open state and the closed state can be suitably shortened.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A7) and (1) to (9),
The gaming machine is characterized in that an upper portion of the stopping part is covered with a covering part.

  According to the invention described in (10) above, since the upper portion of the stop portion is covered by the cover portion, the game ball flowing down the game area and the game ball stopped at the stop portion are prevented from colliding with each other. can do.

(11) In the gaming machine according to (A7), (1) to (10),
The stopping part is operated in a stopping state in which the game ball can be stopped, and a stop releasing state in which the stopping game ball is released and the stopped game ball is discharged toward the entrance part,
The stop portion is operated in a stop state when the open / close operation member is operated in a closed state, and is operated in a stop release state when the open / close operation member is operated in an open state. Machine.

  According to the invention described in (11) above, when the opening / closing operation member is operated in the closed state, the stopping unit is operated in a stopping state where the game ball can be stopped, and the opening / closing operation member is operated in the open state. In such a case, the stop state is canceled and the stopped game ball is discharged toward the entrance part. Therefore, when the opening / closing member is moved to the open state, the game ball being stopped is forcibly discharged. As a result, it is possible to quickly switch between the stationary state and the next open state.

(12) In the gaming machine according to (11),
The opening / closing operation member includes the stop portion on an upper surface thereof,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the stopping part is in the stopping state when the opening / closing member is operated in a closed state, and is in the releasing state when the opening / closing member is operated in an open state.

  According to the invention described in (12) above, the opening / closing operation member has the retaining portion on the upper surface, and the retaining portion is in the stationary state when the opening / closing operation member is operated in the closed state, and the opening / closing operation member is opened. When it is operated to the state, it becomes a stop release state. Therefore, the game ball can be switched between the stop state and the stop release state only by operating the opening / closing member. As a result, it is possible to reduce the number of parts and reduce the size of the variable pitching device provided with the function of retaining the game ball by the amount that does not require a member for retaining the game ball.

(13) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A7) and (1) to (12),
The opening / closing operation member is an advancing / retracting member capable of advancing and retracting forward and backward
The advancing / retreating member retracts from the board surface of the game board to the back side to open the ball-entering part, and moves forward from the board surface of the game board to close the ball-entry part. And
The said stop part is comprised so that the game ball which passed on the said advancing / retreating member made into the closed state may be stopped. The game machine characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the invention described in (13) above, the opening / closing member is an advancing / retracting member capable of moving back and forth. When the advancing / retracting member moves backward from the board surface of the game board, the ball entering portion is opened, and when the advancing / retreating member moves forward from the board surface of the game board, the entering ball portion is closed. The game ball that has passed over the advancing / retreating member in the closed state is stopped at the stopping portion. Therefore, the vertical width in the variable pitching device required to be in the open state and the closed state can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the ball entering part is opened or closed by the rotation of the opening / closing operation member. it can. As a result, it is possible to reduce the size of the variable pitching device having the function of stopping the game ball.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a back view of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. FIGS. 5A and 5B are explanatory diagrams showing the display contents of the third symbol display device. FIG. 5A shows a state where the main decorative symbols are aligned, and FIG. 5B shows a state where the sub-decorative symbols are aligned. .

  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 is fixed to a game island of a game hall (hole), and one side portion (for example, a front surface) of the outer frame 11. An inner frame 12 supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 11 with the left-hand side as viewed as an opening / closing axis, and an inner frame with one side portion (for example, the left-hand side as viewed from the front) of the inner frame 12 as an opening / closing axis. And a front frame set 14 that can be freely opened and closed.

  The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a machine screw. In the present embodiment, for example, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm), and the outer dimension in the left and right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the inner frame 12 can be broadly divided into a lower tray unit 13 attached to the lowermost portion thereof, and a vertical opening on the left side of the inner frame 12 in a range above the lower tray unit 13. A front frame set 14 that is attached to be openable and closable around an axis is provided, and a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) that is detachably attached to a resin base (not shown) whose outer shape is rectangular.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the inner frame 12 by a fastener such as a screw. On the front side of the lower plate unit 13, a lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 17, a game ball launching handle 18, and a sound output port 24 are provided. The lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray is provided at the substantially central portion of the lower tray unit 13, and the game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. The ball removal lever 17 is for removing a game ball in the lower plate 15. By moving the ball removal lever 17 to the left in FIG. 1, a predetermined position on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 is opened, The game balls stored in the dish 15 can be pulled out downward through the opening on the bottom surface of the lower dish 15. The game ball launching handle 18 is disposed so as to protrude to the front side on the right side of the lower plate 15. In accordance with the operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player, the game ball launching device 38 drives the game ball toward a game board 30 described later. The game ball launching device 38 includes, for example, a game ball launching handle 18 and a launching device 229 (see FIG. 4). The sound output port 24 is an output port for outputting sound from a speaker provided in the lower plate unit 13 or on the back surface.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Like the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 has an open / close shaft extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It can be opened to the front side with an axial center.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an upper plate 19 as a receiving tray for game balls is integrally provided at the lower portion of the front frame set 14 (above the lower plate 15). Here, the upper plate 19 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device 38 while aligning them in a line. The front frame set 14 is formed with a substantially elliptical window 101 so that most of the game area 30a (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30 can be viewed from the outside. Specifically, the window portion 101 is a substantially oval shape whose substantially central portion on the left and right sides is curved relatively gently as compared with the upper and lower sides, and has a hollow in the center. A substantially elliptical glass plate 137 is attached to the hollow portion. This glass plate 137 has a double glass structure. The substantially central portion of the window 101 may be linear, and the glass plate 137 may be matched to the shape. The glass plate 137 is not limited to glass, and any material may be used as long as it is a transparent plate having a predetermined strength.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 includes a frame button 20 (production button) that receives an operation instruction (for example, a pressing instruction) by a player at a location on the lower left side of the upper plate 19. As shown in FIG. 4, the frame button 20 is connected to the sub-control device 262. For example, when a predetermined operation valid condition is established, the operation of the frame button 20 becomes valid, and the screen display of the third symbol display device 42 is changed, the output sound is changed by pressing the frame button 20, etc. The player can actively participate in the game, such as changing the lamp display.

  In addition, the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the window portion 101 (for example, a corner portion) on the front side. These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. For example, at the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 containing a light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically, and at the center of the annular illumination portion 102 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10, Similarly, a central illumination unit 103 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, the central illumination unit 103 functions as a jackpot lamp, and lights and blinks when the jackpot is informed that the jackpot is being hit. In addition, on the left and right sides of the central illumination unit 103, there are provided a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during the payout of a prize ball and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs. Further, a small window 107 made of a transparent resin is provided so as to be adjacent to the lower end portion of the annular illumination portion 102 so that a part of the inner frame 12 surface, the game board 30 surface, or the like can be visually recognized. Since the predetermined portion of the small window 107 is flat, the certificate paper or the like attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be suitably read from the flat portion of the small window 107 by a machine.

  In addition, a ball lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. When the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated with a bill or a card inserted in a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, a game ball is lent according to the operation. Done. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays remaining amount information such as a card. It should be noted that the ball rental operation unit 120 is not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine can be achieved.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is made of a rectangular plywood, and its peripheral portion is attached in contact with the back side of a resin base (not shown) of the inner frame 12. A gaming area 30a, which is a substantially central portion on the front side of the front side 30, is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 12 through the resin-based substantially circular window portion 101 (glass plate 137) shown in FIG.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 includes a general winning port 31, a first variable winning device 32a, a second variable winning device 32b, first starting ports 33a and 33b (for example, operation chucker), a second starting port 34 (for example, a through gate), A variable display device unit 35 and the like are provided. The general winning port 31, the first variable winning device 32a, the second variable winning device 32b, the first starting ports 33a and 33b (for example, operation chucker), the second starting port 34 (for example, through gate), and the variable display device. The unit 35 and the like are respectively disposed in each through hole formed by router processing in the game board 30 and attached from the front side of the game board 30 with a wood screw or the like. A game ball enters the aforementioned general winning port 31, variable winning device 32, and first start ports 33a and 33b, and the detected balls are detected by detection switches (winning port switch, count switch, operation port switch) described later. Based on the output of the detection switch, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15). As described above, the first start port 33a on the upper side is provided with an operation port switch (passage detection switch), and a ball entering the first start port 33a is detected by the operation port switch. It is like that. Further, an operating port switch (passage detection switch) is also provided in the second starting port 33b on the lower side, and a ball entering the second starting port 33b is detected by the operating port switch. . That is, in either case of entering a game ball into the first start port 33a or entering a game ball into the second start port 33b, it is still a start prize.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and game balls that have not entered the various winning devices or the like pass through the out port 36 in a ball discharge path (not shown). You will be guided to the direction. A number of nails are planted on the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (acts) such as the windmill 37 are arranged.

  The variable display device unit 35 passes through the first symbol display device 40 that variably displays the first symbol (for example, a special symbol) and the second trigger port 34, with a winning at the first start ports 33a and 33b as a trigger. As a trigger, the second symbol display device 41 for variably displaying the second symbol (for example, a normal symbol), and the winning symbol for the first start ports 33a and 33b as a trigger for variably displaying the third symbol (for example, a decorative symbol). And a third symbol display device 42. The first symbol, the second symbol, and the third symbol are identifications that allow the player to identify whether or not the result of the variable display of the first symbol, the second symbol, and the third symbol is a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Information.

  The first symbol display device 40 includes, for example, a plurality (two in this embodiment) of two-color light emitting type LEDs (light emitting diodes) 40a and 40b, and a hold indicating the number of hold of the variable display on the LEDs 40a and 40b. And a lamp 40c. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the first start ports 33a and 33b is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times that the game ball is held is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 40c. Note that the hold lamp 40c may be configured such that a hold display is performed on a part of the display screen of the third symbol display device 42. The LEDs 40a and 40b can emit light in red and blue, for example. The first symbol display device 40 generates a variable display state of the first symbol (in the present embodiment, the emission color mode of each LED 40a, 40b) by alternately changing the emission color of each LED 40a, 40b. For example, in the case of a light emitting mode in which both LEDs 40a and 40b stop in a blue light emitting state, it indicates that the first special gaming state (for example, a normal big hit state) has been won. Further, when the LED 40a is stopped in the blue light emitting state and the LED 40b is stopped in the red light emitting state, it indicates that the player has won the second special gaming state (for example, the time and big hit state). In addition, in the case of the light emission mode in which both LEDs 40a and 40b are stopped in the red light emission state, it indicates that the third special game state (for example, the probability variation big hit state) has been won. In addition, in the case of the light emitting mode in which the LED 40a stops in the red light emitting state and the LED 40b stops in the blue light emitting state, it indicates that the LED 40a is disengaged (the player has been defeated in the special gaming state).

  In addition, as this 1st symbol display apparatus 40, you may employ | adopt the single LED of the type which can light-emit at least 3 colors or more, and by performing light emission of each color alternately, the 1st symbol is displayed. When the LED stops in the light emission state of the first color, a probable big hit is indicated, and when the LED stops in the light emission state of the second color, a normal big hit is indicated, and the LED emits light of the third color. If it stops in a state, it may indicate a time and big hit, and if the LED stops in a light emission state of the fourth color, it may indicate a disconnection.

  The second symbol display device 41 includes, for example, a display unit 41a on which “○” is drawn for the second symbol, a display unit 41b on which “x” is drawn for the second symbol, and a holding lamp 41c. When the game ball passes through the second starting port 34, for example, the display symbols (ordinary symbols) displayed by the display units 41a and 41b change, and when the change display stops at a predetermined symbol, the lower side One start port 33b is configured to be in an activated state (opened) for a predetermined time. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the second start port 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times the game ball is held is lit on the hold lamp 41c. The display units 41a and 41b have LEDs (light emitting diodes) inside thereof, and are configured to be variably displayed by switching the light emission of the LEDs (or lighting of the lamps).

  The 3rd symbol display apparatus 42 is comprised, for example with the liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by the display control apparatus 45 mentioned later. On the third symbol display device 42, for example, as shown in FIG. 5 described later, three decorative symbol rows L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right are displayed. Each of the decorative symbol rows L, M, R is composed of a plurality of decorative symbols, and these decorative symbols are variably displayed on the third symbol display device 42 so as to be scrolled for each of the decorative symbol rows L, M, R. It has become so. The third symbol display device 42 can also display a special game moving image that operates an image of a predetermined character or the like during a period in which the opening / closing operation member changes between an open state and a closed state. In the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) includes, for example, a large 9.3 inch size liquid crystal display. The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 so as to surround the third symbol display device 42. The above-described third symbol display device 42 corresponds to the image display device in the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the first variable winning device 32a and the second variable winning device 32b are normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and the game ball wins in a big win. It is operated repeatedly in an easy open state and a normal closed state. As described above, in the case of a big hit, the state in which either the first variable winning device 32a or the second variable pitching device 32b is repeatedly operated between an open state and a normal closed state is a special game state (for example, a big win state ), A large number of game balls enter (win) the variable winning device 32, and a large number of game balls are paid out for the winning, so that a gaming state advantageous to the player is achieved. Yes.

  More specifically, when a game ball wins the first start opening 33a, 33b, the two LEDs 40a, 40b of the first symbol display device 40 are displayed in a variable manner, and the display of the LEDs 40a, 40b after the change stop is preset. The special gaming state occurs when the combination of the light emission modes is achieved.

  In the present embodiment, when the first variable winning device 32a wins either the normal jackpot state or the probable jackpot, the big winning port 32A is in a predetermined open state so that the game ball can easily win. It is configured. Specifically, the first variable prize winning device 32a takes a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings in the open state as one round, and the first prize winning opening 32A of the first variable prize winning device 32a has a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times). In other words, 16 rounds). Further, the second variable winning device 32b is configured such that, when winning for a short time and a big win, the big winning opening 32B is in a predetermined open state, and the game ball is easy to win. Specifically, the second variable winning device 32b is repeatedly opened for a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times, that is, eight rounds) smaller than the number of opening of the large winning opening 32A of the first variable winning device 32a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a rail unit 50 for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launcher 38 (see FIG. 3) to the upper part of the game board 30 is attached to the game board 30. A game ball launched in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18 is guided to a predetermined game area 30a through a ball guide passage 49 (to be described later) of the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is formed of a ring-shaped resin molded product (for example, a molded product added with fluororesin), and has an inner rail 51 and an outer rail 52 that are integrally formed in an inner and outer double. . The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about 1/4 of the upper part, and the outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and a ball guide passage 49 is formed by a portion (the left portion toward the left) where the rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. . The ball guide passage 49 is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is opened.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 2). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide passage 49 between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper portion of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide passage 49 again. It has become. Further, a return rubber 54 is attached to the outer rail 52 at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 2: a portion corresponding to the tip portion of the outer rail 52). Therefore, the game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is bounced back. On the inner surface of the outer rail 52, there is a sliding plate 55 as a long metal strip made of stainless steel to make the flight of the game ball smoother, that is, to reduce the frictional resistance of the game ball. It is attached.

  Further, an arc-shaped flange 56 is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rail unit 50 so as to project outward from the periphery when viewed from the front. The flange 56 constitutes a mounting surface for the game board 30. When the rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30, the flange 56 is brought into contact with the game board 30, and in this state, screws or the like are inserted into a plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56. The rail unit 50 is fastened to 30.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the top, bottom, left, and right ends of the rail unit 50 are formed in a substantially straight line (flat) when viewed from the front. That is, the flange 56 is cut off at each of the upper, lower, left and right ends of the rail unit 50 so that the rail diameter can be expanded in a limited area in the pachinko machine 10, that is, the game area 30a on the game board 30 can be expanded. It has become.

  A convex portion 57 is formed at the entrance of the ball guide passage 49 between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 so as to close a part of the ball guide passage 49. The convex portion 57 is provided in a substantially vertical direction from the inner rail 51 to the lower end portion of the rail unit 50, and a foul ball that does not reach the game area 30 a and flows backward in the ball guide passage 49 is provided on the inner frame 12. It plays a role of guiding to a ball passage (not shown). Note that the lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are spaces for attaching stickers (eg, S1 and S2 in FIG. 2) and plates such as certificate stamps (for example, serial numbers are described). In order to secure this adhering space, notches 58 and 59 are formed in the flange 56. By sticking a sticker such as a certificate (S1, S2 in FIG. 2) to the lower right corner or the lower left corner of the game board 30, the game board 30 and the certificate can be uniquely defined.

  Next, the game area 30a of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 30 a is partitioned into a substantially circular shape by the inner peripheral portion (inner and outer rails) of the rail unit 50. In particular, in the present embodiment, the game area 30 a is partitioned on the board surface of the game board 30. The game area 30a is configured to be much larger than before. In the present embodiment, the distance between the uppermost point of the outer rail 52 and the lower part of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and is from the extreme left position of the outer rail 52 to the extreme right position of the inner rail 51. The distance is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail 51 to the extreme right position of the inner rail 51 is 418 mm.

  In the present embodiment, the game area 30a is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the area of the guide rail that is a parallel part of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52 is excluded from the area surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52. As an area. Accordingly, when the game area 30 a is referred to, the guide rail portion is not included, and therefore the left limit position toward the game area 30 a is specified by the inner rail 51, not by the outer rail 52. Similarly, the right limit position toward the game area 30 a is specified by the inner rail 51. Further, the lower limit position of the game area 30 a is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. The upper limit position of the game area 30 a is specified by the outer rail 52.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width (maximum width in the left-right direction) of the game area 30a is 418 mm, and the height (maximum width in the vertical direction) of the game area 30a is 445 mm.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, game balls are supplied to the game ball launcher 38 one by one from the ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side (the ball outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 19). .

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 is configured such that various control boards are arranged vertically or horizontally on the back surface (actually the back surface of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30) or stacked in front and back. Further, a game ball supply device (payout mechanism portion 352) for supplying game balls, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into two mounting bases to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. ing. In this case, a main control device 261 and a sub control device 262 shown in FIG. 4 to be described later are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and a payout control device 311 and a launch control device 312 shown in FIG. 4 to be described later. The power supply device 313 is mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit is referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as “second control board unit 202”.

  Further, since the dispensing mechanism 352 and the protective cover are also integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203” here. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured so that they can be attached and detached without using any tools or the like in units of units. It is provided and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden configuration or the like even if the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one behind the other.

  In addition, on the back surface of the game board 30, a winning detection mechanism for detecting the passage of game balls such as various winning holes is provided. Specifically, a prize opening switch is provided at a position corresponding to the general prize opening 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and the variable prize winning device 32 is provided with a count switch. The count switch is a switch for counting winning balls. In addition, operation port switches are provided at positions corresponding to the first start ports 33a and 33b, respectively, and the entry of game balls into the first start ports 33a and 33b is detected by the operation port switches. A gate switch is provided at a position corresponding to the second starting port 34, and the passage of the game ball to the second starting port 34 is detected by the operating port switch. ing.

  The prize opening switch and the gate switch are connected to a board connection board (not shown) through electrical wiring (not shown), and this board connection board is further connected to a main control board 261a (see FIG. 4) in a main controller 261 described later. ing. Further, the count switch is connected to a large winning opening relay terminal board (not shown), and this large winning opening relay terminal board (not shown) is also connected to the main control board 261a. On the other hand, the operation port switch is directly connected to the main control board 261a without going through the relay board.

  The first variable winning device 32a is provided with a large winning port solenoid 432, which will be described later, for opening the large winning port 32A, and the second variable winning device 32b opens the large winning port 32B, although not shown. A big prize opening solenoid is provided for this purpose. The lower first start port 33b is provided with an operating port solenoid for opening the electric accessory.

  The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into a main control board 261a in a main control device 261, which will be described later, and the main control board 261a issues a payout command (a game ball of each game ball) according to the winning situation each time. The number of payouts) is transmitted to the payout control board 311a. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board 311a. In such a case, a conventional method (so-called evidence ball method) in which game balls won in various winning openings are once collected in a winning ball processing device and paid out after the winning ball processing device confirms the presence of winning balls one by one in order. Unlike the above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the winning of a game ball is electrically detected for each winning opening and the payout is immediately made (that is, the winning ball processing apparatus is abolished in the pachinko machine 10). doing). Therefore, even if there are a lot of game balls to be paid out, the payout can be carried out quickly. However, the conventional “evidence ball system” may be applied to the present invention.

  The first control board unit 201 has a substantially L-shaped mounting base (not shown), and the main control device 261 and the sub control device 262 are mounted on the mounting base. Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 261 includes a CPU 501 that performs main control, a ROM 502 that stores a game program, a RAM 503 that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, and various devices. Main control including an input / output port 505 for communication, a random number generator (not shown) used in various lotteries, a clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) used for time counting and synchronization, etc. The main control board 261a is configured to be accommodated in a board box 263 (encapsulating means) made of a transparent resin material or the like. The substrate box 263 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected by a sealing unit (sealing means) so that they cannot be opened, and the substrate box 263 is thus sealed.

  Any configuration can be applied to the sealing unit as the sealing means as long as it connects the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened. In this embodiment, for example, five sealing members are connected. The box base and the box cover are connected so that they cannot be opened by inserting a locking claw into the long hole of the sealing member. Sealing processing by the sealing unit prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation quickly and easily even if unauthorized opening is performed. Even after that, it is possible to perform the opening / sealing process again. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into the long hole of at least one sealing member among the five sealing members constituting the sealing unit (not shown). And when opening the board | substrate box 263 by the malfunction of the accommodated main control board | substrate 261a etc., the connection of the sealing member in which the latching claw was inserted, and another sealing member is cut | disconnected. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the long holes of the other sealing members. If the history of opening the substrate box 263 is left in the substrate box 263, it can be easily found that the unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 263.

  Further, the sub control device 262, for example, in accordance with an instruction from the main control board 261a in the main control device 261, controls the voice and lamp display and the control of the display control device 45, the other ROM 552, RAM 553, bus line 554, A sub-control board 262a including an input / output port 555 and the like is provided, and the sub-control board 262a is housed in a board box (not shown) made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power supply relay board (not shown) is mounted on the sub-control device 262, and power supplied from a power supply board described later is supplied to the sub-control device 262 and the display control device 45 via the power supply relay board (not shown). Is output.

  The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mounting base (not shown) on which a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313 and a card unit connection board (not shown) are mounted. ing. The payout control device 311 includes a control board including a central control CPU, a ROM, a RAM, various ports, and the like. The launch control device 312 includes a launch control board. The power supply device 313 includes a power supply. A control board is provided. The payout control board 311a of the payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls. In addition, the launch control board of the launch control apparatus 312 controls the launch apparatus 229 (see FIG. 4) in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player. The required power supply voltage required is generated and output. The launching device 229 is of various types such as a mechanical launching part that strikes and launches a game ball with a launcher that operates according to the driving of a launching motor, and an electromagnetic launching part that launches a game ball by generating an electromagnetic field. Can be adopted. The card unit connection board (not shown) is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and takes in and issues a ball lending operation command by the player. This is output to the control device 311. Note that the card unit connection board 314 is unnecessary in a cash machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit.

  The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313 and the card unit connection board (not shown) are respectively housed and configured in a substrate box (not shown) made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the dispensing control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, the box base and the box cover constituting the substrate box (encapsulating means) are connected to each other by the sealing unit (sealing means) so that they cannot be opened. The box is sealed.

  The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch (not shown). For example, when a state return switch (not shown) is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout motor unit, the payout motor 358a (see FIG. 4) slowly rotates forward to eliminate the ball jam (normal state). (Return to).

  Further, a RAM erase switch 323 is provided on the power supply monitoring board 261b. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, it maintains the state at the time of a power failure, and can be restored to the state at the time of a power failure when returning from a power failure (power recovery) It has become. Therefore, if the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, when the hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored and retained. We are going to throw it in.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 203 is a unit in which a back pack 351 formed of resin and a payout mechanism portion 352 for a game ball are integrated.

  The back pack unit 203 is provided with a tank 355 that opens upward at the top, and the tank 355 is sequentially replenished with game balls supplied from the island equipment (game island equipment) of the game hall. Below the tank 355 is connected, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows of spherical passages in the horizontal direction and gently descends and inclines toward the downstream side. Further, a case rail 357 is installed on the downstream side of the tank rail 356 in the vertical direction. Are connected. A payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor 358a. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through a payout passage (not shown).

  The tank rail 356 is provided with a vibrator 360 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356. For example, the vibrator 360 is fastened and attached to the tank rail 356 with, for example, two screws. Further, the vibrator 360 is not in surface contact with the tank rail 356 but is in contact with the two screw portions, so that the vibration by the vibrator 360 is more effectively transmitted to the tank rail 356. ing. Therefore, if a clogged ball occurs near the tank rail 356, the clogged ball is eliminated by driving the vibrator 360.

  The payout mechanism 352 is provided with a payout relay board (not shown) for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from outside. is set up. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, an AC 24V main power supply via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 382a.

  Each of the dispensing mechanisms 352 from the tank 355 to the dispensing passage (not shown) is formed of a conductive resin material (for example, conductive polycarbonate resin) and grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the noise by charging of a game ball is suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, an inner frame open detection switch 388 for detecting that the inner frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 is provided on the upper right side of the inner frame 12. When the inner frame 12 is opened, it is outputted from the inner frame open detection switch 388 to the computer for the hall (in the pachinko parlor).

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 261, a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a sub control device 262, a display control device 45, a power supply device 313, and the like. In the following, these devices will be described in detail individually.

  The main control device 261 of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic device. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 has a configuration in which data can be retained (backed up) by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. It has a memory and area.

  That is, when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes the normal processing of FIG. Therefore, the RAM 503 only needs to store and hold the contents of the counter buffer and the holding ball storage area when the power is turned off (including when a power failure occurs), and the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on when the power is turned on again. The state before cutting can be restored. Specifically, the RAM 503 has a dedicated backup area for storing values of registers, I / O, and the like for game information during normal processing when the power is turned off (including when a power failure occurs). There is no need to provide it. The N501 terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 is configured to receive a power failure signal S1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, when a power failure occurs due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Due to the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) of FIG. 13 is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 includes a RAM erasing switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a sub control device 262, a first symbol display device 40, a second symbol display device 41, and other switches not shown. Etc. are connected. The main controller 261 also has a function of controlling the first symbol variation display on the first symbol display device 40 and the second symbol variation display on the second symbol display device 41.

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor 358a. The CPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 is configured to hold (backup) data by supplying a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 described above. The RAM 513 includes a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  The RAM 513 stores and holds information related to the state when the power is turned off in order to return the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like. In other words, the storage of the RAM 513 is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 13) and steps S1015 and S1016 (see FIG. 15) in the latter half of the payout control process. Is executed in the power recovery process when the power is turned on.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 incorporating the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 through a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. The main controller 261, the launch controller 312 and the payout motor 358a are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch device 229, and the launch device 229 is permitted to drive when a predetermined condition is met. Specifically, the launch control device 312 receives a card unit connection signal S4 from the payout control device 311 (a signal that is output when the card unit described above is connected to the pachinko machine 10), and the player Touch detection signal S5 output when the game ball launch handle 18 is touched and output when the launch stop switch 18a provided on the game ball launch handle 18 for stopping the launch is not operated. The firing permission signal S7 is output to the main controller 261 on condition that all of the fired maintenance signals S6 to be performed are inputted.

  That is, the period during which the firing permission signal S7 is ON (high level) is a firing permission state, and the period during which the firing permission signal S7 is OFF (low level) is a firing non-permission state. That is, the main control device 261 controls the firing control signal S8 (pulse signal) for controlling the launching solenoid that launches the game ball and the firing rail during the period in which the firing permission signal S7 that is input is ON (high level). A ball feed control signal S9 (pulse signal) for controlling a ball feed solenoid for sending a game ball is repeatedly output to the firing control device 312 at a predetermined repetition cycle. The launch control device 312 drives and controls the launch device 229 based on the launch control signal S8 and the ball feed control signal S9, and a game ball is launched with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation of the game ball launch handle 18. On the contrary, the main control device 261 does not output the firing control signal S8 and the ball feed control signal S9 to the firing control device 312 during the period when the input firing permission signal S7 is OFF (low level). The game ball is not fired by 229.

  The display control device 45 controls the variable display of the third symbol (decorative symbol) on the third symbol display device 42. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, an output port 529, and bus lines 530 and 531. And. The input of the input port 527 is connected to the output of the sub-control device 262, and the CPU 521, ROM 522, work RAM 523, and image controller 526 are connected to the input port 527. Further, an output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531, and a third symbol display device 42 which is a liquid crystal display device is connected to an output of the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the decorative symbol display on the third symbol display device 42 based on the various commands transmitted by editing the various commands from the main control device 261 by the sub-control device 262. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data, and the work RAM 523 temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. It is a memory for.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the third symbol display device 42, and the display contents of the third symbol display device 42 are changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as decorative symbols displayed on the third symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing. It is displayed on the symbol display device 42.

  In addition, the power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As an outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC 24 volt power supply supplied from the outside, and supplies a + 12V power supply for driving various switches, motors, etc., a + 5V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. The + 12V power source, the + 5V power source, and the backup power source are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. Note that operation power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main controller 261 includes a main control board 261a and a power supply monitoring board 261b separate from the main control board 261a in a board box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. . The power monitoring board 261b includes a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure or the like, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 connected to the RAM erase switch 323.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal S1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the voltage of AC 24 volts with the power supply unit 541 and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when the time when this voltage has become less than 24 volts exceeds, for example, 20 milliseconds. The power failure signal S1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal S1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing in FIG. 13).

  In addition, even after the time when the AC 5 volts monitored by the power supply unit 541 becomes less than 5 volts exceeds 20 milliseconds, the power supply unit 541 has a sufficient time to execute the power failure process. The control system is configured to maintain the output of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, at a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit for taking in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clearing backup data in the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal S2 to the main control board 261a. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on with the RAM erase switch 323 pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the RAM 503 is cleared in the main controller 261, and the payout controller 311 is in the main controller. When the initialization command from H.261 is received, the data in RAM 513 is cleared.

  By the way, in the third symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device), as shown in FIG. 5, three decorative symbol rows L, M, and R of left, middle, and right are set. For each of M and R, three decorative symbols, an upper decorative symbol, a middle decorative symbol, and a lower decorative symbol, are variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the third symbol includes a main decorative symbol SZ with numbers “0” to “9”, and a sub-decorative symbol FZ of a plurality of types (for example, ●, ▲, ■, etc.). The main decorative symbols SZ are displayed in ascending or descending numerical order, and the sub decorative symbols FZ are arranged between the main decorative symbols SZ to form a series of decorative symbol sequences L, M, and R. ing. Then, the main decorative design SZ and the sub-decorative design FZ are displayed variably from top to bottom, for example, with periodicity.

  In this case, in the left decorative design row L, the above-mentioned series of decorative designs are displayed in descending order (that is, in the order of decreasing the number of the main decorative design SZ), and in the middle decorative design row M and the right decorative design row R, the same The series of decorative symbols is displayed in ascending order (that is, in order of increasing the number of the main decorative symbols SZ). Then, the variable display is stopped in the order of the left decorative symbol row L → the right decorative symbol row R → the middle decorative symbol row M, and at the time of the stop, five effective lines on the third symbol display device 42, that is, the upper line L1 and the middle line L2 The main decorative design SZ or the secondary decorative design FZ can be arranged in a predetermined combination in any of the lower line L3, the right rising line L4, and the left rising line L5.

  Specifically, the 3rd symbol display device 42 is based on the game ball entering the first start ports 33a and 33b and the determination result by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261. A predetermined identification information fluctuation display effect (fluctuation display effect of the third symbol) for informing the success / failure of the big hit state or the probable big hit state is performed. For example, by displaying the main decorative symbol SZ (third symbol) in an even number of symbols on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42, for example, the player is shown winning the normal big hit state. In addition, the main decorative symbol SZ (third symbol) is arranged on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 in, for example, an odd symbol (the main decorative symbol SZ of “1” is aligned on the line L5 shown in FIG. 5A). ), The player is shown winning of the probable jackpot state. In addition, the state where the sub-decoration symbols FZ are aligned on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 (the state where the sub-decoration symbols FZ of “●” are aligned on the line L2 shown in FIG. 5B) is confirmed. In this case, the player is shown the winning of the hourly and junior bonus. And the 3rd symbol display apparatus 42 will display a special game animation as a jackpot if the main decoration symbol SZ and the sub-decoration symbol FZ are arranged with the combination of the jackpot symbol.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 uses the random number relating to the actuating action and other random numbers used for the game to draw the first symbol display device 40 (lottery lottery: first Symbol jackpot lottery), symbol display settings, lottery drawing of the second symbol display device 41 (second symbol hitting lottery), symbol display settings, and decorative symbols (third symbol) of the third symbol display device 42 A lottery and setting related to variable display will be performed.

  Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, as a random number related to the operation of the accessory, a jackpot random number counter C <b> 1 used for the jackpot lottery of the first symbol display device 40, The jackpot symbol counter C2 used to select the jackpot symbol of the symbol display device 40, the initial value random number counter CINI1 used to set the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and the second symbol used to win the second symbol display device 41. A 2 symbol random number counter C4 and an initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 used for setting an initial value of the second symbol random number counter C4 are used.

  Further, in this pachinko machine 10, as other random numbers used for the game, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation pattern of the decoration symbol of the third symbol display device 42 is selected, the type of the variation pattern is roughly specified. Stop pattern selection counter C3 used for selection of the stop pattern of the symbol, variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 used for variation pattern selection of the decorative symbol of the third symbol display device 42, and outlier symbol of the second symbol display device 41 A second off-design symbol counter C5 used for selection is used. Each counter described above is constituted by a program executed by the CPU 501.

  For example, “stop pattern 0” indicates a complete deviation variation pattern group including a plurality of types of complete deviation variation patterns, and “stop pattern 1” indicates a front / rear deviation variation pattern group including a plurality of types of front / rear deviation variation patterns. “Stop pattern 2” indicates a reach variation pattern group other than front / rear out of reach variation patterns consisting of a plurality of types of reach variation patterns other than front / rear out, and “Stop pattern 3” indicates a plurality of types of normal jackpot variation patterns. The “stop pattern 4” indicates the hourly and jackpot variation pattern group composed of a plurality of types of hourly and shorter hit variation patterns, and the “stop pattern 5” indicates the plurality of types of probable variation jackpot variations. The probability variation jackpot variation pattern group consisting of patterns is shown.

  All of these counters C1 to C5, CINI1 to CINI2, and CS1 to CS3 are incremented by “1” (hereinafter referred to as “update”) every time they are updated, and then set to “0” after reaching the maximum value. It is a return loop counter. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 shown in FIG. The RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area including one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). Each of these areas has a first start port 33a. , 33b, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are stored in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game balls.

  Each counter described above will be described in detail below with reference to FIG. The jackpot random number counter C1 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of “0” to “738”, and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value (ie, “738”). In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The ss and initial value random number counter CINI1 is a loop counter similar to the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 738) and is updated once every timer interrupt (see FIG. 11) described later, It is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the process (see FIG. 8). The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated (once every timer interrupt (see FIG. 11) described later in this embodiment), and the RAM 503 is held at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 33a, 33b. Stored in the ball storage area.

  The hit value of the jackpot random number counter C1, that is, the number of random number values that are jackpots is set at low probability and high probability, and the number of random number values that are jackpots at low probability is two The value is “350,700”, the number of random numbers that are jackpots at high probability is 14, and the values are “50, 101, 160, 209, 257, 310, 361, 418, 480”. , 517, 578, 635, 677, 730 ". Note that the high probability means, for example, a state where the jackpot is determined by a predetermined probability variation pattern and the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as added value, that is, a so-called “probability change”. Means the time when it is not in such a probable state.

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 is a symbol when the first symbol display device 40 (comprising two LEDs 40a and 40b) stops changing in the case of a jackpot (in the present embodiment, the final display after the variation display of the two LEDs 40a and 40b). Light emission state). In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is incremented one by one within a range of “0” to “5”, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, “5”) and then returns to “0”. Yes. The jackpot symbol counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interrupt (see FIG. 11) described later) as in the case of the jackpot random number counter C1 described above, and the game balls are first started 33a, 33b. Is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing of winning. For example, when the jackpot random number counter C1 is a jackpot and the values of the jackpot symbol counter C2 are “0” and “4”, both LEDs 40a and 40b of the first symbol display device 40 stop in a blue light emitting state. , Usually indicate a win to the jackpot. When the jackpot random number counter C1 is a jackpot and the values of the jackpot symbol counter C2 are “1” and “3”, the LED 40a stops in a blue light emitting state and the LED 40b stops in a red light emitting state, and the time is shortened. Shows winning the jackpot. When the jackpot random number counter C1 is a jackpot and the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 is “2”, both the LEDs 40a and 40b are stopped in a red light emitting state, and the winning to the probability variation jackpot state is shown. When the jackpot random number counter C1 is off, both the LEDs 40a and 40b are stopped in an unlit state regardless of the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 to indicate that they are off.

  Further, the stop pattern selection counter C3 is, for example, incremented one by one within a range of “0” to “238”, and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 causes the last stop decorative symbol to stop by one shift before and after the reach decorative symbol after the reach of the decorative symbol on the third symbol display device 42 occurs. "Leach other than front-rear detachment" where the final stop decorative symbol stops other than before and after the reach decorative symbol after the reach has occurred, and "completely disengagement" where the reach does not occur. For example, C3 = 0 to 201 corresponds to complete detachment, C3 = 202 to 208 corresponds to anteroposterior reach, and C3 = 209 to 238 corresponds to reach other than anteroposterior detachment. In addition, the lottery (reach lottery) content of the stop pattern selection counter C3 indicates whether the pachinko machine 10 has a low probability or a high probability, or the variable time reduction function of the first symbol display device 40 has not been activated. It may be set individually depending on whether the number is the number of the operation suspending balls at the start of the variation of the first symbol. The stop pattern selection counter C3 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt (see FIG. 11) described later), and the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 33a, 33b. Stored in

  Of the three variation type counters CS1 to CS3, the variation type counter CS1 is incremented one by one in the range of “0 to 198”, for example, and reaches “0” after reaching the maximum value (ie, “198”). For example, the variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of “0 to 240”, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, “240”) and then returns to “0”. For example, the variation type counter CS3 is sequentially incremented by 1 within a range of “0 to 162”, and reaches a maximum value (that is, “162”) and then returns to “0”. In the following description, the variation type counter CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, the variation type counter CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”, and the variation type counter CS3 is also referred to as “third variation type counter” as appropriate. .

  The first variation type counter CS1 determines a rough decorative pattern variation pattern group, such as a reach type of a decorative symbol (third symbol), such as a normal reach, a super reach, a premium reach, or a completely unacceptable type. . Here, for example, it is assumed that the stop pattern selection counter C3 has a value indicating “stop pattern 1” (that is, a value indicating the front / rear out of reach reach variation pattern group), and the first variation among the front / rear out of reach reach variation pattern group. It is assumed that the variation pattern of the normal reach group (consisting of a plurality of different normal reach types) is determined by the type counter CS1.

  Subsequently, one more variation pattern is determined by the second variation type counter CS2 from the variation pattern group determined by the first variation type counter CS1 in this way. Here, for example, it is assumed that one type of normal reach from the normal reach group is determined by the second variation type counter CS2. Note that a plurality of different types of normal reach can be realized by giving different differences such as the elapsed time until the final stop decorative symbol (for example, the middle decorative symbol in this embodiment) stops after the occurrence of reach. Is mentioned.

  Subsequently, the third variation type counter CS3 determines which time the variation time is added in one variation pattern determined by the second variation type counter CS2. For example, as the addition time, when the decorative symbol (third symbol) of the middle decorative symbol row stops on the third symbol display device 42, the decorative symbol of the middle decorative symbol row slips after that. Additional time, which is the time until stop display is given. In this way, the decoration pattern variation mode can be determined more finely by the variation type counters CS1 to CS3. In other words, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 to CS3.

  Note that the symbol variation mode is determined only by the first variation type counter CS1, the symbol variation mode is determined only by the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2, or the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol. It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode in the same manner as described above, or to determine the symbol variation mode in the combination of the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2 and the stop symbol.

  The variation type counters CS <b> 1 to CS <b> 3 are updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer values of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are acquired when the variation pattern is determined when the variation of the first symbol is started by the first symbol display device 40. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, since the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are acquired at the start of the first symbol variation by the first symbol display device 40, it is not necessary to store them in the reserved ball storage area. It is only necessary to sequentially update and store the data in the counter buffer.

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter mentioned above are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, the big hit random number counter C1, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are all different prime numbers, and it is desirable that they are numerical values that are not synchronized in any case.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol of the second symbol display device 41. The second symbol random number counter C4 is configured, for example, as a loop counter that is incremented by 1 in the range of “0” to “250” and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The second symbol random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once for each timer interruption (see FIG. 11) described later), and is acquired when the game ball passes through the second start port 34 on either the left or right side. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”.

  In particular, when the second symbol random number counter C4 makes one round, the initial value of the second symbol random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the second symbol random number counter C4. The initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 is a loop counter similar to the second symbol random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250) and is updated once every timer interrupt (see FIG. 11) described later. These are repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing (see FIG. 8) described later. The second symbol random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once every timer interrupt (see FIG. 11) described later in the present embodiment), and the second time of the game ball passes through the second start port 34, the second of the RAM 503 2 Stored in the symbol hold storage area.

  That is, the RAM 503 also has a second symbol holding storage area which is an area different from the holding ball storage area, and includes one execution area for the second symbol and four holding areas for the second symbol (second A second symbol holding storage area comprising symbol holding first to fourth areas) is provided, and in each of these areas, in accordance with the winning history of game balls to the second starting port 34, the second symbol holding storage area is provided. Each value of the 2 symbol random number counter C4 is stored in time series.

  Further, the second symbol out-of-symbol counter C5 is updated once every time the second symbol control process of the normal process in FIG. 8 described later is executed once, and the value thereof is updated in the second symbol out-of-symbol of the counter buffer. When the second symbol random number counter C4 stores and updates the second symbol random number counter C4 in the second symbol holding ball storage area, the second symbol outlier symbol counter C5 updated and acquired in the second symbol outlier symbol buffer is also the second symbol. Stored in the holding ball storage area. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, when the value of the second symbol random number counter C4 is lost, “x” is drawn based on the value of the second symbol off symbol counter C5 in the second symbol holding ball storage area. The displayed display portion 41b is lit up. The second symbol variation display result may be performed based only on the second symbol random number counter C4 without providing the second symbol outlier symbol counter C5. That is, if the second symbol random number counter C4 is won, the display unit 41a on which “O” is drawn is lit up, and if it is lost, the display unit 41b on which “x” is drawn is lit up.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 261 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 501 is broadly divided into main processing that is started when the power is turned on, timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 msec), and power failure to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). There is an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of a signal. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process are described first, and then the main process is described.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. This processing is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 every 2 msec, for example.

  In FIG. 11, first, in step S601, various winning switch reading processes are executed. That is, the state of various switches (except for the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main controller 261 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Thereafter, in step S602, the initial value random number counter CINI1 and the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 are updated. Specifically, the initial value random number counter CINI1 is incremented by 1 and cleared to “0” when the counter value reaches the maximum value (“738” in the present embodiment). While CINI2 is incremented by 1, it is cleared to “0” at the time of increment of 1 after the counter value reaches the maximum value (“250” in this embodiment). Then, the updated value of the initial value random number counter CINI1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503 (see FIG. 6).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, in the subsequent step S603, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit symbol counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are each incremented by 1 and their counter values are the maximum values (in this embodiment, “738”, “4”, In the case of 1 increment after reaching “250”), each is cleared to “0”. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503 (see FIG. 6).

  After that, as shown in FIG. 11, in step S604, a start winning process is performed in accordance with winning in the first start ports 33a and 33b. This start winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 12. In step S701, whether or not the game ball has won the first start opening 33a, 33b is determined based on the detection information of the operation opening switch. When it is determined that the game ball has won the first start opening 33a, 33b, in the subsequent step S702, the number N of operation reservation balls of the first symbol display device 40 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). It is determined whether or not there is. The process proceeds to step S703 on the condition that there is a winning at the first start ports 33a and 33b and the number N of actuated balls is less than 4, and the number N of actuated balls is incremented by one.

  In subsequent step S704, a random number related to the winning of the first symbol is acquired. Specifically, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the stop pattern selection counter C3 updated in step S603 are used as the first of the free storage areas in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 shown in FIG. Store in the area.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, in the subsequent step S605, a firing control process is executed. Specifically, in the launch control process, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261, as shown in FIG. 4, when the launch permission signal S7 from the launch control device 312 is ON, the launch control signal S8 and the ball feed control. The signal S9 is output to the launch control device 312, and the game ball launch control by the launch device 229 is performed. After performing the firing control process in this way, the CPU 501 once ends this timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interruption, the state of the main controller 261 at the time of power-off is stored in the backup area of the RAM 503.

  That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal S1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main controller 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process of FIG. The NMI interrupt process in FIG. 13 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main controller 261. For a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 is output, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main controller 261 can be executed, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within the predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 13, in step S801, information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area. In this embodiment, a power off occurrence information flag is set and stored in the backup area.

Next, the main process will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261. This main process is started upon a reset at power-on.

  First, in step S101, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes an initial setting process associated with power-on. Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. In step S102, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 waits for, for example, about 1 second in order to wait for the sub-side control devices (sub-control device 262, payout control device 311, etc.) to become operable. Execute. In the subsequent step S103, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 permits RAM access.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S104, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 determines whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided on the power monitoring board 261b is pressed (ON). If there is, the process proceeds to step S113. In the subsequent step S105, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area of the RAM 503 (whether or not a power-off occurrence information flag is set). In step S106, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 calculates a RAM determination value. In the subsequent step S107, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off. Whether the backup is valid. The RAM determination value is a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503, for example. Note that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 are correctly stored.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323 when it is desired to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is turned on, the process proceeds to the initialization process of the RAM 503 (step S113 and the like). Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the used RAM area is cleared and the initialization process of the RAM 503 (step S113). That is, in step S113, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 clears the use area of the RAM 503 to “0” and executes the initialization process of the RAM 503.

  In subsequent step S114, CPU 501 of main controller 261 transmits a payout initialization command. Thus, the payout initialization command is output to the payout control device 311 when the main control device 261 is initialized.

  In step S115, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 transmits a power-on command to the sub control board 262a. This power-on command includes a command for determining the model of the pachinko machine, and it is possible to determine the model based on the contents of the command on the sub side such as the sub control board 262a and the display control device 45. It can be done.

  In step S116, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes initial setting of a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit). In step S117, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sets interrupt permission, and proceeds to normal processing (see FIG. 8) described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal. Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S108, the information on occurrence of power interruption is cleared. In step S109, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 transmits a payout return command to the payout control device 311 and instructs the payout control device 311 to start payout control. As will be described in detail later, when the payout control device 311 receives a payout return command from the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 returns and starts payout control.

  In step S110, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 transmits a command for causing the sub-side control device to return to the gaming state when the power is cut off. In step S111, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 receives the CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) initial settings. Further, in step S112, the interrupt permission is set, and then the process proceeds to a normal process (see FIG. 8) described later. For example, even if the power interruption occurs during the normal processing, the power is turned off after executing the last step of the normal processing (the “RAM access prohibited” step shown in FIG. 8). Is executed from step S201, which is the first step of normal processing.

  Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, the processing of steps S201 to S207 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S210 and S211 is executed with the remaining time.

  In FIG. 8, first, in step S <b> 201, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 performs an external output process of transmitting output data such as a command updated in the previous process to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information is determined, and if there is winning detection information, a winning ball payout command corresponding to the number of acquired game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311. In addition, since the first symbol display of the first symbol display device 40 (variation display of the two LEDs 40a and 40b) is linked with the third symbol display device 42, the decorative symbol (third symbol) is also displayed. However, when the first symbol display device 40 displays the variation of the first symbol, a variation pattern designation command, a decoration symbol designation command, an all stop command (confirmation command), etc. are transmitted to the sub-control device 262 in the external output process.

  In this pachinko machine 10, external output of normal processing in the order of variation pattern designation command → production command (command for designating change of variation time) → decoration symbol designation command at the start of variation of the first symbol Each time a process is performed, commands are sent at a predetermined number (for example, three) (that is, every three for every 4 msec), and a stop command is sent at the timing of the change time. In addition, after the first symbol variation starts, a predetermined number (for example, three) each time the external output processing of the normal processing is performed in the order of variation pattern designation command → effect command → decorative symbol designation command (that is, 3 every 4 msec). A command may be sent, and a stop command may be sent at the timing when the fluctuation time elapses.

  The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol (third symbol) that is variably displayed on the third symbol display device 42. The variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the sub-control device 262, and is transmitted from the sub-control device 262 to the display control device 45. The display control device 45 controls the third symbol display device 42 to display and execute the decorative symbol variation pattern based on the transmitted variation pattern designation command.

  The decorative symbol designation command is a command for designating whether the variation display effect of the decorative symbol (third symbol) on the third symbol display device 42 is a normal big hit, a short-time big hit, a probable big hit or a miss. . The decoration symbol designation command is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the sub-control device 262, and is transmitted from the sub-control device 262 to the display control device 45. The display control device 45 controls the display of the third symbol display device 42 so that the display result of the variation pattern of the decorative symbol becomes a result corresponding to the transmitted decorative symbol designation command.

  The all stop command is a command for instructing to stop the variation pattern of the decorative symbol (third symbol) displayed in a variable manner on the third symbol display device 42. The all stop command is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the sub control device 262, and is transmitted from the sub control device 262 to the display control device 45. The display control device 45 controls the third symbol display device 42 so as to stop and display the decorative symbol variation pattern based on the transmitted all stop command.

  In addition, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sends a change pattern designation command and an effect command (command for designating change of change time) to the sub-control device 262 in the external output process (step S201) of the normal process. May be sent. That is, based on the value of the variation type counter CS3, it is determined which time the variation time addition (addition time due to the above-described decorative design slip effect) is to be used, and such an addition time is appropriately set in the sub-control device 262. An effect command is used to instruct. Therefore, after the first symbol variation starts, a predetermined number (for example, three) each time the external output processing of the normal processing is performed in the order of variation pattern designation command → effect command → decorative symbol designation command (ie, three every 4 msec). Command), and a stop command may be sent when the fluctuation time has elapsed.

  Next, in step S202, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 updates the variation type counters CS1 to CS3. Specifically, each of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 is incremented by 1, and each counter value reaches “0” (198, 240, 162 in the present embodiment) and is incremented by “0”. To clear. Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area shown in FIG.

  In the subsequent step S203 of FIG. 8, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 reads the prize ball counting signal, the payout abnormality signal, and the lower dish full signal received from the payout control device 311. Thereafter, in step S204, a first symbol variation process for performing variation display of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 40 is executed. By this first symbol variation process, jackpot determination, variation setting of the first symbol, and the like are performed. The details of the first symbol variation process will be described later.

  After that, in step S205, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 opens or closes the big winning port 32A of the first variable winning device 32a or the big winning port 32B of the second variable winning device 32b in the big hit state. The big prize opening / closing process is executed. A description will be given by taking the big prize opening 32A as an example. That is, the big winning opening 32A is opened for each round in the big hit state, and whether the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 32A has passed for each round, or whether a predetermined number of game balls have won the big winning opening 32A. judge. When any of these conditions is met, the opening of the special winning opening 32A in the round is stopped and closed, and when there are remaining rounds, the opening of the special winning opening 32A is repeated for the remaining number of rounds. The same applies to the special winning opening 32B.

  In step S206, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes display control of the second symbol by the second symbol display device 41. Briefly, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the second starting port 34, the second symbol random number counter C4 is acquired and the display units 41a and 41b of the second symbol display device 41 each time. Variation display of the second symbol is performed. Then, when the second symbol lottery is carried out based on the value of the second symbol random number counter C4 and the second symbol wins, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261, as shown in step S207, displays the first symbol on the lower side. An opening process of the first start port 33b is performed in which the start port 33b is opened for a predetermined time. Although the explanation is omitted, the second symbol random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 11, like the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3. ing.

  In step S208, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area of the RAM 503 (whether or not a power-off occurrence information flag is set). If the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set, the process proceeds to step S209, and if the occurrence information of power interruption is set, the process proceeds to step S212.

  Thereafter, in step S209, it is determined whether or not the next normal process execution timing 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 update of the initial value random number counter CINI1, the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2, and the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 is repeatedly executed within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal processing (steps S210 and S211). ). That is, in step S210, the initial value random number counter CINI1 and the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 are updated. Specifically, the initial value random number counter CINI1 is incremented by 1, and is cleared to “0” at the time of increment of 1 after the counter value reaches the maximum value (“738” in the present embodiment). Then, the updated value of the initial value random number counter CINI1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. Similarly, the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 is incremented by 1 and cleared to “0” when incremented by 1 after the counter value reaches the maximum value (“250” in the present embodiment). To do. Then, the updated value of the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  In step S211, the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are updated (same as step S202). Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are incremented by 1, and the increment value of the increments after reaching the maximum value (“198”, “240”, “162” in the present embodiment) is increased. Each time it is cleared to "0". Then, the updated values of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S207 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 initial value random number counter CINI1 and the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the initial value random number counter CINI1 (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) and the initial value The value second symbol random number counter CINI2 (that is, the initial value of the second symbol random number counter C4) can be updated at random.

  In step S208, if the information on occurrence of power interruption is set, and the process proceeds to step S212, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sets interrupt inhibition. Subsequently, in step S213, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 transmits a power-off notification command indicating that the power has been quickly turned off to another control device. Subsequently, in step S214, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 stops outputting the control signal. Subsequently, in step S215, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 calculates a RAM determination value and stores it in the backup area. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. Subsequently, in step S216, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 prohibits RAM access. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  Next, the first symbol variation process of step S205 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 9, in step S401, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not it is currently a big hit. The jackpot includes a special game displayed on the third symbol display device 42 and a predetermined time after the special game is ended. In the subsequent step S402, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the first symbol display device 40 is currently displaying the variation of the first symbol. If it is not a big hit and the first symbol variation is not being displayed, the process proceeds to step S403, where the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether the number N of active suspension balls of the first symbol display device 40 is greater than “0”. Determine whether or not. At this time, if it is a big hit or if the number N of active suspension balls is “0”, the present process is terminated as it is.

  Further, if it is neither a big hit nor a change display of the first symbol, and if the number of operation hold balls N> 0, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S <b> 404, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 subtracts “1” from the number N of pending operation balls. In step S405, a process for shifting the data stored in the reserved ball storage area is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved ball storage area to the execution area side, and the reserved first area → execution area, reserved second area → The data in each area is shifted, such as the hold first area, the hold third area → the hold second urea, the hold fourth area → the hold third area.

  Thereafter, in step S406, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes a change start process. Here, the variation start process will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 10. In step S501, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 sets the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. Based on this, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, whether or not it is a big hit is determined based on the relationship between the value of the big hit random number counter C1 and the mode at that time (whether it is a probabilistic variation state or a normal state). Of the numerical values “0” to “738” of the jackpot random number counter C1, “350,700” is the winning value (two), and “50, 101, 160, 209, 257, 310, 361, 418, "480, 517, 578, 635, 677, 730" is the winning value (14).

  If the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines that it is a big hit, in step S502, the big hit symbol corresponding to the value of the big hit symbol counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, that is, the first symbol display. Displayed by the two LEDs 40a and 40b of the device 40, the blue lighting of both the LEDs 40a and 40b indicating the normal jackpot, the combined lighting display of the blue lighting of the LED 40 and the red lighting of the LED 40b indicating the jackpot, or the probability variation jackpot A stop pattern (stop display) is obtained, which is either a red lighting display of the LEDs 40a and 40b indicating a red light or a combined lighting display of the red lighting of the LED 40 normally indicating a big hit and the blue lighting of the LED 40b. That is, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 is obtained based on a table (not shown) indicating the correspondence between the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the symbol.

  Next, in step S503, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines a variation pattern (a jackpot effect pattern) at the time of the jackpot. Specifically, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 uses the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 without using the stop pattern selection counter C3. Check in order and determine the variation pattern.

  That is, based on the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2, whether the decorative symbol on the third symbol display device 42 is displayed as the “stop pattern 3”, which is a normal jackpot, or the decorative symbol on the third symbol display device 42 is It is determined whether to display "stop pattern 4" or to display the decorative symbol on the third symbol display device 42 with "stop pattern 5" that is a probable big hit. The types of “stop pattern 3” to “stop pattern 5” determined in this way are further determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. That is, a rough decorative pattern variation pattern group such as a reach type of a decorative symbol (third symbol) such as normal reach, super reach, premium reach, or the like is determined. Subsequently, one variation pattern is determined based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 from the group of variation patterns of the rough decorative design determined as described above. For example, based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2, a finer decorative pattern such as a predetermined time is set for the elapsed time until the final stop decorative pattern (in this embodiment, the middle decorative pattern) stops after the reach occurs. The variation mode is determined. The following relations in the case of jackpot, that is, the relation between the numerical value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the stop pattern, the relation between the numerical value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1 and the fluctuation pattern, the numerical value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2 The relationship with the stop symbol time is defined in advance by a jackpot table or the like.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that the game is not a big hit, in step S504, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 uses different colors in the two symbols 40a and 40b of the out symbol, that is, the first symbol display device 40. Set the stop symbol to stop display.

  Next, in step S505, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines a fluctuation pattern (outage effect pattern) at the time of deviation, and sets the deviation fluctuation pattern as a fluctuation pattern designation command. Specifically, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 checks the values of the stop pattern selection counter C3 and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 in that order, and displays the variation pattern. decide.

  That is, based on the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3, after the reach of the decorative symbol on the third symbol display device 42 occurs, the final stop decorative symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach decorative symbol and stops. "Stop pattern 1", which is the same as the "stop pattern 2", which is the "reach other than front-rear disengagement" where the final stop decorative pattern stops other than before and after the reach decorative pattern, "Stop pattern 0" which is "" is determined. For example, when the determined stop pattern is “stop pattern 1” that is, for example, a front / rear out of reach reach, normal reach, super reach from the front / rear out of reach reach variation pattern group based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. A variation pattern group of rough decorative symbols is determined, for example, a variation pattern in which the reach type of the decorative symbol (third symbol) such as is specified is determined. Here, it is assumed that normal reach is determined. Subsequently, one variation pattern is further determined based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 from the normal reach variation pattern group of the rough decorative design determined as described above. For example, based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2, a finer decorative pattern such as a predetermined time is set for the elapsed time until the final stop decorative pattern (in this embodiment, the middle decorative pattern) stops after the reach occurs. The variation mode is determined. It should be noted that the following relationships in the case of deviation, that is, the relationship between the numerical value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 and the stop pattern, the relationship between the numerical value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the variation pattern, and the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2 And the stop symbol time are defined in advance by a table for detachment.

  In the present embodiment, as one of the above-mentioned tables for detachment, for example, at the time of low probability, in the state of the variable time shortening function of the first symbol display device 40, when the first symbol variation starts. Some are used when the number of pending operations of the first symbol is “0”. When the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is “0 to 201”, it corresponds to no reach (completely missed), and “ 202-208 "corresponds to the front / rear reach, and" 209-238 "corresponds to the reach other than the front / rear reach.

  Subsequently, in step S506, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines the effect time addition, that is, the effect of adding the effect time of the jackpot variation pattern determined in step S503 or the off-variation pattern determined in step S505. Do. More specifically, on the basis of the value of the variation type counter CS3, an increase in the production time due to the sliding stop of the decorative symbol (third symbol) of the middle decorative symbol sequence on the third symbol display device 42 (the middle ornament) A variation pattern including an increase in time until the decorative symbol of the symbol row slides and is stopped and displayed is determined.

  In step S507, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 receives a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the jackpot variation pattern determined in step S503 or a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the outlier variation pattern determined in step S505. Set.

  Subsequently, in step S508, if the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 has passed steps S502 and S503, it sets a decorative symbol designation command corresponding to the jackpot symbol of the first symbol display device 40 determined in step S502. If the steps S504 and S505 are performed, the decorative symbol designation command corresponding to the detachable symbol of the first symbol display device 40 determined in step S504 is set.

  Subsequently, in step S509, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sets an effect time addition designation command corresponding to the effect time addition determined in step S506, and ends this process.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 9, when step S402 is YES, that is, when the first symbol variation display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S407, and the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the first symbol variation time has elapsed. Is determined. The variation time of the first symbol is determined based on the variation pattern and the effect time addition determined as described above with reference to FIG. 10, that is, the first symbol according to the variation pattern of the first symbol. The variation time is determined, and when this variation time has elapsed, an affirmative determination is made in step S407. If the variation time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S408, and if the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S409.

  In step S408, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 updates the first symbol variation display on the first symbol display device 40. That is, the variable display of the two LEDs 40a and 40b of the first symbol display device 40 is continued, and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in step S409, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 stops the first symbol variation display and sets the first symbol stop symbol to the display symbol. That is, when the normal big hit is determined in step S502 of FIG. 10, after the two LEDs 40a and 40b of the first symbol display device 40 are displayed in a variable manner, both the LEDs 40a and 40b are displayed in blue, and the normal big win is obtained. Indicates. In the case of being determined to be a time-saving hit, after the fluctuation display of the two LEDs 40a, 40b of the first symbol display device 40, the LED 40 is displayed in blue and the LED 40b is displayed in red, indicating a time-saving hit. When the probability variation jackpot is determined, after the two LEDs 40a and 40b of the first symbol display device 40 are displayed, the two LEDs 40a and 40b are displayed in red to indicate the probability variation jackpot. In step S504 of FIG. If it is determined that the symbol is a detachable symbol, the LED 40 is displayed in red and the LED 40b is lit in blue after the change display of the two LEDs 40a and 40b of the first symbol display device 40.

  Subsequently, in step S410, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sets an all stop command for instructing to stop the variation pattern of the decorative symbol (third symbol) that is variably displayed on the third symbol display device 42, Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  Next, payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control apparatus 311. This main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S901, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 sets a stack address and an interrupt mode. In step S902, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 permits RAM access, and in step S903, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 sets an external interrupt vector.

  Thereafter, in step S <b> 904, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 determines whether power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area of the RAM 513. In step S905, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 calculates a RAM determination value, and in the subsequent step S906, whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the backup is valid. Determine gender. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address in the RAM 513. It should be noted that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 513 are correctly stored.

  Subsequently, in step S907, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 performs initial setting of the RAM 513 at the time of power recovery. Specifically, when the main control device 261 is initialized, a payout initialization command is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the payout control device 311, and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 starts payout from the main control device 261. When the reset command is received, initialization of the RAM 513 at the time of power recovery is performed in step S907. That is, the RAM area is initialized, and the control of game ball payout is started.

  Therefore, when the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed (ON) when the power is turned on, the main controller 261 is initialized and a payout initialization command is transmitted from the main controller 261 to the payout controller 311. Accordingly, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 performs initialization processing of the RAM 513 based on the payout initialization command from the main control device 261.

  Subsequently, in step S908, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 performs initial setting of peripheral devices of the CPU 511. Specifically, the CPU peripheral device is a timer control device called a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit). This CTC is set to a predetermined value and a timer interrupt is generated every 2 milliseconds (ms).

  Subsequently, in step S909, the CPU 511 of the payout control apparatus 311 sets an interrupt permission, and proceeds to a payout control process described later.

  On the other hand, when the occurrence information of the power cut-off is not set in step S904, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like) in step S906, the payout control device 311 is similarly configured. The CPU 511 clears the entire area of the RAM 513 to “0” (step S910), and performs initialization processing (step S911).

  Next, the flow of the payout control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 15, in step S <b> 1001, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 acquires and stores a command from the main control device 261. Here, as the commands to be stored, 15 types of prize ball commands (15 types of prize ball commands for instructing 1 to 15 payouts) and the start of payout control to the payout control device 311 are instructed. There are 17 types of commands including a payout return command for payout and a payout initialization command for instructing payout initialization to the payout control device 311.

  In step S1002, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 determines whether or not the payout permission has been received. That is, it is determined whether or not a payout return command or a prize ball command is received. In step S1003, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 checks the state return switch (not shown) and executes the state return operation when it is determined that the state return operation is started.

  Thereafter, in step S <b> 1004, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 executes setting of the lower pan full tank state or the lower pan full tank release state according to the change in the state of the lower pan 15. That is, when the lower pan 15 is detected based on the detection signal of the lower pan full switch, when the lower pan is full, the lower pan full state is set, and when the lower pan full is not reached , Set the lower pan full release state.

  In step S1005, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 executes setting of a tank ball absence state or a tank ball absence release state according to a change in the state of the tank ball. In other words, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch, and when there is no tank ball, the setting of the tank ball no state is executed. Perform configuration.

  Thereafter, in step S1006, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 determines the presence / absence of a notification state, and notifies the 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 311 if there is a notification state.

  In steps S1007 to S1009, prize ball payout processing is executed. In this case, if the prize ball is not paid out and the total number of prize balls stored in step S1001 is not “0” (both NO in steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to step S1009 and a prize ball control process ( FIG. 16 described later is started. Further, if the prize ball cannot be paid out or the total number of prize balls is 0 (YES in any of steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to a lending payout process.

  Thereafter, in steps S1010 to S1012, a rental ball payout process is executed. In this case, if it is not possible to pay out the rent and if a rent-out request from the card unit has been received (NO in step S1010, YES in S1011), the process proceeds to step S1012 and a renting control process (described later). FIG. 17) is started. Further, if a rental ball cannot be paid out or a rental ball payout request has not been received (YES in step S1010 or NO in S1011), subsequent vibrator motor control (step S1013) is executed.

  In step S1013, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 executes control (vibration motor control) of the vibrator 360 (see FIG. 3). Thereafter, in step S1014, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. If a power failure has occurred, the process proceeds to step S1015; otherwise, the process returns to step S1001. In step S1015, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 sets information on occurrence of power interruption, and creates a RAM determination value in step S1016. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  Here, in the prize ball control process shown in FIG. 16, in step S1101, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the prize ball payout. In subsequent step S1102, whether the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal is determined based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process advances to step S1103 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process in FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1104, and whether or not the game ball is normally counted is determined based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S1105 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  Further, if the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1106, and it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached the total number of prize balls and the payout has been completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1107, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  In the ball lending control process shown in FIG. 17, in step S1201, the payout motor 358a is driven to pay out a lending ball. In the subsequent step S1202, it is determined from the detection result of the dispensing rotation sensor whether the rotation of the dispensing motor 358a is normal. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process advances to step S1203 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and stop the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process in FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process advances to step S1204 to determine whether or not the game ball is normally counted based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S1205 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1206, where it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached a predetermined number of rented balls (25) and the payout is completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1207, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  The NMI interrupt process is similarly executed in the payout control device 311, and the state of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area of the RAM 513 by the NMI interrupt. Similarly, the power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 is output. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal S1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. The NMI interrupt process of FIG. 13 is started. The contents are as described in FIG.

  Next, the main process and the normal process of the sub-control device 262 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262, and this main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of normal processing executed by the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262.

  First, in step S1301, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 executes an initial setting process associated with power-on. Specifically, port setting (port I / O switching and initial value output), timer setting (1 millisecond interval timer, liquid crystal command strobe output timer), and interrupt setting (subcommand strobe interrupt) are performed. .

  In step S1302, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether the power-off process is incomplete. Specifically, it is determined whether various lamps (annular illumination unit 102, central illumination unit 103, etc.) of front frame set 14 of pachinko machine 10 are all turned off and the speaker is in a mute state. Determine. If the power-off process is not completed, the process proceeds to step S1304. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1303.

  Subsequently, in step S1303, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the RAM of the sub-control device 262 is destroyed. If it is destroyed, the process proceeds to step S1304. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1307. . In step S1304, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs a RAM area read / write check of the sub control device 262. In step S1305, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not the RAM of the sub control device 262 is normal. If the RAM of the sub-control device 262 is normal, the process proceeds to step S1306, and if abnormal, the process proceeds to step S1311. In step S1306, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 writes RAM destruction check data for each area of the RAM 553, and sets RAM destruction check data for determining that there is destruction if there is a reading abnormality.

  In step S1307, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether the power is turned on after the power is turned off. If the power is turned on after the power is turned off, the process proceeds to step S1308; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1309.

  In step S1308, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 clears the RAM area other than the unprocessed RAM area. Specifically, the unprocessed RAM area is an area for storing information that causes a problem in the system when the data is cleared, and is an area of information that is desired to remain except when the RAM area is destroyed. For example, a subcommand reception buffer and power-on information can be mentioned. When the main control device 261 is turned off and the sub control device 262 is reset (when a power-off notification command is received from the main control device 261), the RAM area other than the unprocessed RAM area is cleared.

  In step S1309, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets interrupt permission. In step S1310, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the initial value of the RAM of the sub-control device 262, and proceeds to the normal process shown in FIG.

  In step S1311, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 notifies the RAM abnormality and enters an infinite loop. For example, notification such as turning on a predetermined lamp unconditionally can be given.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in step S1401, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not 1 ms has elapsed since the start of normal processing. If 1 ms or longer has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1402, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1410.

  In step S1402, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs lamp output processing. Specifically, lamp output is performed in accordance with the variation pattern effect of the decorative symbol (third symbol) on the third symbol display device 42.

  In step S1403, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs power-on notification. Specifically, notification for 30 seconds is performed by a power-on command.

  In step S1404, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs a customer waiting effect. Specifically, the title / still image is switched. That is, a so-called demonstration screen display is performed.

  In step S1405, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs the number-of-holds display update process for the first symbol variation. Specifically, since the number-of-holds display update process is a process for performing the display corresponding to the hold lamp 40c of the first symbol display device 40 also on the third symbol display device 42, the update of the first symbol display device 40 is performed. In the case of a pachinko machine that displays only with the holding lamp 40c, this processing is not necessary.

  In step S1406, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs frame button input monitoring / effect processing. Specifically, this frame button input monitoring / production process is for performing a machine-specific production by pressing the frame button 20 in a pachinko machine having the frame button 20 that can be pressed by the player. Therefore, in a pachinko machine that does not include such a frame button 20, this process is unnecessary.

  In step S1407, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs lamp editing processing. Specifically, a process of editing the lamp lighting pattern corresponding to (synchronized with) the decorative pattern variation pattern effect on the third symbol display device 42 is performed.

  In step S1408, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs sound editing / output processing. Specifically, processing is performed to sound a sound corresponding to (synchronized with) the decorative pattern variation pattern effect on the third symbol display device 42.

  In step S1409, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs a liquid crystal effect execution management process. Specifically, time management is performed to synchronize the lamp, sound, and liquid crystal effect (decorative pattern effect pattern effect on the third symbol display device 42).

  In step S1410, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs processing for updating the decorative symbol variation pattern to be performed by the third symbol display device 42 and the random number value for determining the sound lamp effect. Specifically, for example, this random number takes a value of “0” to “32767” and returns to “0” when the upper limit value “37268” is reached.

  In step S1411, when the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 receives a command from the main control device 261, the CPU 551 performs processing corresponding to each command.

  Specifically, when the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 receives a variation pattern designation command from the main control device 261, the CPU 551 converts the variation pattern designation command into a command and transmits it to the display control device 45. Note that the variation pattern designation command may be output as it is. In addition, when the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 receives the special decoration designating command from the main control device 261, the CPU 551 transmits the special decoration designating command and the notice effect command to the display control device 45. The notice command includes, for example, the presence or absence of the appearance of a school of fish as a notice. Further, when the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 receives a total stop command (confirmation command) from the main control device 261, the CPU 551 transmits the total stop command to the display control device 45 as it is.

  In step S1412, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not the RAM of the sub control device 262 is destroyed. If the RAM is not destroyed, the process returns to step S1401, and if the RAM is destroyed, an infinite loop is entered.

  In the display control device 45, the decoration to be performed by the third symbol display device 42 based on each command (variation pattern designation command, decoration special symbol designation command, notice effect command, all stop command) from the sub-control device 262. Image generation control of the pattern variation pattern is performed. Specifically, the display control device 45 executes image generation processing for the decorative symbol variation pattern in the third symbol display device 42, for example, generates an image at a frame rate of 30 (30 images per second), By storing these generated images in the video RAM 524 (for example, a frame buffer) and displaying them appropriately on the third symbol display device 42, the decorative symbol variation display on the third symbol display device 42 is realized. ing.

  Next, the structure of the further characteristic part of the pachinko machine 10 of this invention is demonstrated using FIGS. 20-25.

  20 is a perspective view of the first variable prize-winning device 32a. FIG. 20 (a) shows a state where the main body case 400 is mounted, and FIG. 20 (b) shows a state where the plate portion 402 is removed from the main body case 400. Show. 21 is a front view of the first variable prize-winning device 32a. FIG. 21 (a) shows a state where the main body case 400 is mounted, and FIG. 21 (b) shows a state where the plate portion 402 is removed from the main body case 400. Show. 22 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the first variable winning device 32a shown in FIG. 21 (a). FIG. 22 (a) shows the closed state of the first variable winning device 32a, and FIG. ) Shows the open state of the first variable winning device 32a. FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the opening / closing door 410 and the drive unit 430. FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view of the first variable winning device 32a shown in FIG. FIG. 25 is an exploded perspective view of the first variable winning device 32a viewed from the front side of the gaming machine. FIG. 26 is an exploded perspective view of the first variable winning device 32a as viewed from the rear side of the gaming machine. Note that other drawings such as FIG. 2 are also referred to as necessary.

  First, the positional relationship of the first variable winning device 32a in the game area 30a will be described.

  In the gaming area 30a, a third symbol display device 42 is disposed at a position slightly above the center, and a left narrow region narrower than the lateral width of the third symbol display device 42 on the left side of the third symbol display device 42. 30 a 1 is formed, and a right narrow region 30 a 2 narrower than the lateral width of the third symbol display device 42 is formed on the right lateral side of the third symbol display device 42.

  The first variable winning device 32a is disposed immediately below the right narrow region 30a2, and the second variable winning device 32b is disposed in the right narrow region 30a2 above the first variable winning device 32a. That is, the first variable winning device 32a and the second variable winning device 32b are disposed in the right narrow region 30a2 and the vicinity thereof. Thereby, more game balls are fired toward the first variable winning device 32a and the second variable winning device 32b than in the case where the first variable winning device 32a and the second variable winning device 32b are positioned. 2 Wins the variable winning device 32b.

  In other words, when a variable winning device having a big winning opening is arranged at the lower center of the gaming area 30a as in the conventional example, the game balls flowing down the gaming area 30a are arranged upstream of the variable winning apparatus. By colliding with a game member such as a nail or a windmill that is provided, it often changes in the downflow direction in which it is difficult to enter the variable winning device. For example, a game ball that has collided with the above-described gaming member may change its course and flow down in a direction in which a general winning opening is provided. On the other hand, the 1st variable winning device 32a and the 2nd variable winning device 32b are arrange | positioned in the right narrow area | region 30a2 and its vicinity. In particular, the first variable prize-winning device 32a has a width that closes the vicinity of the exit of the right narrow region 30a2, and can easily accept a game ball that has come out of the right narrow region 30a2. In addition, the game board 30 has a center frame 47 so that a game ball flowing down the game area 30a does not flow into the stage 48a from an inflow portion 48b provided on the right side of the center frame 47 in the vicinity of the exit of the right narrow area 30a2. A nail is planted along an inflow portion 48b provided on the right side of the game so that the game ball flowing down the game area 30a can easily enter the first variable ball entry device 32a. . Further, even if the game ball that is launched into the right narrow region 30a2 and flows down the right narrow region 30a2 collides with a game member such as a nail on the way, the flowing direction is only within the lateral width of the right narrow region 30a2. Since it does not change, it is easy to win the first variable winning device 32a and the second variable winning device 32b.

  In the conventional example, the variable winning device having the big winning opening is arranged at the lower center of the gaming area 30a, and the general winning opening is arranged at the upper left and the upper right of the gaming area 30a. The game ball flowing down the ball may collide with a nail or a windmill and change its traveling direction, and may enter the general winning opening before reaching the big winning opening of the variable winning device. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the first variable winning device 32a is arranged on the upstream side of the general winning port 31, and the game ball is moved in a direction other than the first variable winning device 32a by a nail or a windmill. Since the flow direction is not changed, there is no possibility that the game ball flowing down the game area 30a will enter the general winning opening 31 before reaching the first variable winning device 32a. In addition, since the general winning opening 31 is provided on the downstream side of the first variable winning device 32a, there is still a possibility that a game ball that has not won the first variable winning device 32a has a chance to win the general winning port 31. Has been. Thereby, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the behavior of the game ball that has passed without winning the first variable winning device 32a.

  Next, the configuration of the first variable winning device 32a will be described. The first variable prize-winning device 32a is roughly divided into a main body case 400 in which the big prize opening switches 223a, 223b and the like are accommodated, a back side member 420 attached so as to close the back side of the main body case 400, and a big prize opening. The opening / closing door 410 opens and closes 32A, and the driving unit 430 drives the opening / closing door 410 to an open state and a closed state. Note that the big prize opening switches 223a and 223b correspond to the first and second incoming detection portions in the present invention.

  The main body case 400 includes a plate portion 402 made of a permeable resin material located on the forefront side of the first variable winning device 32a, a frame-like member 403 protruding from the plate portion 402 toward the back surface side, It is a case member provided with a cover portion 404 that protrudes toward the back surface side with an interval through which at least a game ball can pass above the frame-like member 403.

  The frame-like member 403 is closed at the back side by the back side member 420, thereby forming a ball inflow portion 406 that forms an opening into which a game ball flowing down the game area 30a can flow, and a game that has flowed into the ball inflow portion 406. Guides that guide the game balls that have entered the first entrance area 412a, the second entrance area 412b, and the first entrance area 412a and the second entrance area 412b, which form openings into which the balls can enter, downward. The game balls that have not entered the first front guide passage portion 422a, the second front guide passage portion 422b, and the first entrance area 412a and the second entrance area 412b that form the passage are caused to flow out to the game area 30a. And a ball outflow portion 407 that forms an opening. Also, the frame-like member 403 includes a first storage portion 424a and a first storage portion 424a in which the big prize opening switches 223a and 223b for detecting game balls passing through the first front guide passage portion 422a and the second front guide passage portion 422b are stored. Two storage portions 424b are formed. The first entrance area 412a and the second entrance area 412b described above constitute the big winning opening 32A. 20 and FIG. 21, the state where the special winning opening 32A is closed by the open / close door 410 is illustrated.

  The back side member 420 has a back side plate part 421 attached to the game board 30. A space through which a game ball can pass is provided between the back side plate portion 421 and the plate portion 402 of the main body case 400 described above. The back side plate portion 421 has a switch insertion hole h1 for inserting the big prize opening switches 223a and 223b, and a ball passage hole h2 for allowing the game balls on the first front guide passage portion 422a and the second front guide passage portion 422b to pass therethrough. In addition, there are formed a stopping ball passage hole h3 for allowing a game ball stopped in a stopping portion 450 to be described later to pass through, a door insertion hole h4 into which the opening / closing door 410 is inserted, and the like. Further, the rear plate portion 421 includes a first rear guide passage portion 423a, a second rear guide passage portion 423b, and the like connected to the first front guide passage portion 422a and the second front guide passage portion 422b of the main body case 400. It is provided so as to protrude toward the back side. Further, the rear surface side plate portion 421 is provided with a passage forming portion i1 that forms a stopping passage 451 through which a game ball stopped by the stopping portion 450 passes, on the front side and the rear side of the stopping ball passage hole h3. In addition, the stop part 450 mentioned above corresponds to the stop part in this invention, and the stop passage 451 mentioned above corresponds to the descent | fall guide part in this invention.

  The stop passage 451 guides the game ball from the first entry area 412a to the second entry area 412b while changing the traveling direction of the game ball stopped at the stop portion 450 toward the downstream side. It is. The stop passage 451 is guided by the back-facing guide portions 451a and 451c that guide the game balls that have flowed into the stop portion 450 from the front side to the back side of the board of the game board 30 and the back-side guide portions 451a and 451c. The front guide portions 451b and 451d for guiding the ball from the back side to the front side of the board surface of the game board 30 are alternately connected. That is, the stop passage 451 is a passage having a shape in which two U-shaped passages are connected. By configuring the stop 450 with the stop passage 451, the stop time of the game ball can be set longer in the limited space of the stop 450. In addition, by changing the inclination angle of each of the passage portions 451a to 451d constituting the stopping passage 451, the overall inclination angle of the stopping passage 451, the bending angle of the passage portions 451a to 451d, etc., the stopping time of the game ball is set to a predetermined value. Can be determined at the time. When the stop time of the game ball is determined, the interval time between each round in the jackpot state can be determined with a length according to the stop time. Specifically, the interval time is determined to be the same length as the stop time or a little longer than that. For example, in the present embodiment, the stopping time when the game ball is passed through the stopping passage 451 with the first variable pitching device 32a placed horizontally is 5 seconds, so the interval time is the stopping time. Shorter than 3 seconds.

  The open / close door 410 has a closed state in which the first ball entry area 412a and the second ball entry area 412b of the big winning opening 32A of the main body case 400 are closed at least so that a game ball cannot enter, and a game ball enters It opens and closes when the ball is open. Specifically, the open / close door 410 retreats to the back side of the door insertion hole h4 to open the grand prize opening 32A, and advances to the front side of the door insertion hole h4 to close the big prize opening 32A. It becomes. By configuring in this way, the first variable prize-winning device 32a has a smaller vertical width than a variable prize-winning device in which the big prize opening is opened and closed by the rotation of the door member as in the conventional example.

  The open / close door 410 is a horizontally long plate-like member that extends from the top of the first entrance area 412a to the top of the second entrance area 412b in a front view, and the second entrance area 412b from the first entrance area 412a side. It is formed so as to descend to the left toward the side. The opening / closing door 410 is formed so that the first entrance region 412a side is substantially the same height as the sphere inflow portion 406, and the second entrance region 412b side is substantially the same height as the sphere outflow portion 407. ing. As a result, the game ball that has flowed in from the ball inflow portion 406 easily flows into the stop passage 451 from the opening / closing door 410, and the game ball that has passed through the stop passage 451 is likely to flow out of the ball outflow portion 407. The opening / closing door 410 is connected to the drive unit 430 on the rear end side.

  The driving unit 430 provides a large winning opening solenoid 432 that provides power for operating the opening and closing door 410, and a conversion mechanism 440 that converts the power applied by the large winning opening solenoid 432 into a force for moving the opening and closing door 410 back and forth. And.

  The big prize opening solenoid 432 is displaced to a first position P1 shown in FIG. 22A and a second position P2 shown in FIG. 22B which is retracted further back than the first position P1. Is provided.

  On the back surface side of the back surface member 420 described above, a guide frame 439 having a solenoid housing portion 437 that houses the rear side of the big prize solenoid 432, and a door housing portion 438 that houses the opening / closing door 410, and the guide frame 439 An end frame 470 located at the rear end of the first variable winning device 32a is attached to the rear side. The big prize opening solenoid 432 accommodated in the solenoid accommodating portion 437 is attached to the back side member 420 in a state where the front end is fixed by the fixing plate 436.

  The conversion mechanism 440 is provided on a rotation main body 444 that rotates about a rotation axis 442 in a substantially horizontal direction and orthogonal to the advancing / retreating direction of the movable piece 434, and on the base end side of the rotation main body 444. The opening / closing door 410 in a state of being locked in a locking hole formed in the rear portion of the opening / closing door 410 provided at the distal end portion of the rotation main body portion 444 and the locking portion 446 locked to the movable piece 434. And an extruding part 448 for extruding the back and forth.

  When the drive unit 430 moves the movable piece 434 back from the first position P1 to the second position P2, the rotation main body 444 rotates backward. At this time, the push-out portion 448 of the rotation main body portion 444 pushes the opening / closing door 410 backward, whereby the opening / closing door 410 is moved backward to the open state, and it is difficult to stop the game ball. On the contrary, when the drive part 430 advances the movable piece 434 from the 2nd position P2 to the 1st position P1, the rotation main-body part 444 rotates ahead. At this time, the pushing portion 448 of the rotation main body portion 444 pushes the opening / closing door 410 forward, whereby the opening / closing door 410 moves forward and closes, and the game ball can be stopped.

  The first variable winning device 32a described above corresponds to the variable pitching device in the present invention, the large winning opening 32A described above corresponds to the pitching portion in the present invention, and the opening / closing door 410 described above opens and closes in the present invention. It corresponds to a member.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the special winning opening / closing process will be described. The big prize opening / closing process includes an opening / closing process of the big prize opening 32A of the first variable prize winning device 32a and an opening / closing process of the big prize opening 32B of the second variable prize winning device 32b. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening / closing process.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 8, the special winning opening / closing process corresponds to the special winning opening / closing process (step S205) in the normal process performed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 261.

  In step S1501, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the jackpot random number counter C1 is a jackpot. If it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S1502, and if not, the process is terminated.

  In step S1502, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the jackpot random number counter C2 is either a win for the normal jackpot state or a win for the probability variable jackpot state. If it is either a win for the normal jackpot state or a win for the probability change jackpot state, the process proceeds to step S1503.

  In step S1503, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 controls the drive unit 430 to open the large winning opening 32A of the first variable winning device 32a, and starts measuring the open time by the timer function. The round 1 is started by opening the grand prize winning opening 32A.

  If there is a ball entering the first ball entry area 412a constituting the big prize opening 32A between step S1503 and step S1504, the game ball is detected by the first big prize port switch 223a, When there is a ball entering the second ball entering area 412b constituting the winning port 32A, the game ball is detected by the first big winning port switch 223b.

  In step S1504, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 detects whether or not a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls has been won in the big winning opening 32A of the first variable winning device 32a, and is fully opened by the timer function. It is detected whether a time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed. When a predetermined number of game balls have been won in the big prize opening 32A of the first variable prize winning device 32a, or when the time measured by the timer function has exceeded the maximum opening time, the process proceeds to step S1505, and the first variable prize winning device is reached. If the predetermined number of game balls have not been won in the big winning opening 32A of 32a, or if the time count by the timer function has not passed the maximum opening time, step S1504 is repeated.

  In step S1505, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 controls the drive unit 430 to close the large winning opening 32A of the first variable winning device 32a, stops the time counting by the timer function, and proceeds to step S1507. . The round 1 is completed by closing the special winning opening 32A.

  In step S1506, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 continues the closed state of the special winning opening 32A for a predetermined time (three seconds in the present embodiment) in which the special winning opening 32A is closed during each round. The drive unit 430 is controlled.

  In step S1507, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the 16-round game set as the normal jackpot state or the probabilistic jackpot state is finished. When the 16-round game is finished, this process is finished. If the 16-round game has not ended, the process returns to step S1503, and steps S503 to S1507 are repeated.

  In step S1511, if it is determined in step S1502 that neither the normal jackpot state or the probability variation jackpot state is determined, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the jackpot random number counter C2 is a win for the short-time jackpot state. judge. If it is a win in the time and big hit state, the process proceeds to step S1512.

  In step S1512, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 controls the big prize opening solenoid so as to open the big prize opening 32B of the second variable prize winning device 32b, and starts measuring the open time by the timer function. A round of 1 is started by opening the special winning opening 32B.

  If there is a ball entering the big prize opening 32B between step S1512 and step S1513, the game ball is detected by the big prize mouth switch for the big prize port B.

  In step S1513, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 detects whether or not a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls have been won in the big winning opening 32B of the second variable winning device 32b, and is fully opened by the timer function. It is detected whether a time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed. If a predetermined number of game balls have been won in the big prize opening 32B of the second variable prize winning device 32b, or if the time measured by the timer function has exceeded the maximum opening time, the process proceeds to step S1514, and the second variable prize winning device is reached. Step S1513 is repeated when the predetermined number of game balls have not been won in the big winning opening 32B of 32b, or when the time measured by the timer function has not reached the maximum opening time.

  In step S1514, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 controls the big prize opening solenoid so as to close the big prize opening 32B of the second variable prize winning device 32b, stops the time counting by the timer function, and proceeds to step S1515. move on. The round 1 is completed by closing the special winning opening 32B.

  In step S1515, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 continues the closed state of the special winning opening 32B for a predetermined time (three seconds in the present embodiment) in which the special winning opening 32A is closed during each round. The drive unit for the special winning opening 32B is controlled.

  In step S1516, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the 8-round game set as the time saving big hit state is finished, and when the 8-round game is finished, this processing is finished. If the eight-round game has not ended, the process returns to S1510 and steps S1512 to 1516 are repeated.

  The normal jackpot state or the probable variation jackpot state described above corresponds to the specific gaming state of the present invention, and the winning to the normal jackpot state or the winning to the probable variation jackpot state corresponds to the first condition of the present invention. Further, the above-mentioned winning of 10 game balls corresponds to the predetermined number of balls of the present invention, and the above-mentioned maximum opening time of 30 seconds corresponds to the first predetermined time of the present invention. Further, the time of 3 seconds for closing the above-described big winning opening 32A corresponds to the second predetermined time of the present invention, and the 16 rounds set as the above-mentioned normal big hit state or probable big hit state are the predetermined number of times of the present invention. It corresponds to. Since the predetermined number of balls, the maximum opening time, the second predetermined time, and the predetermined number of times according to the present invention are determined according to the game content and game value, they are not limited to the above-described content.

  Next, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 410 in the first variable winning device 32a will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 28 is a perspective view for explaining the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 410. FIG. 28 (a) shows a closed state before the big hit state, and FIG. 28 (b) shows an open state of the first round in the big hit state. Indicates. FIG. 29 is a perspective view for explaining the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 410 following FIG. 28. FIG. 29 (a) shows the closed state after the first round, and FIG. 29 (b) shows the second and subsequent rounds. The open state of is shown. 28 and 29 are views in which the plate portion 402 is removed from the main body case 400, as in FIG.

  First, the first variable winning device 32a in the normal game state before the normal jackpot state or the probability variation jackpot state is started will be described. In this normal gaming state, the special winning opening solenoid 432 is in an inoperative state, and the open / close door 410 is in a state where the first and second winning areas 412a and 412b of the special winning opening 32A are closed. . In this state, the game balls flowing down the game area 30a can flow into the first variable winning device 32a from the ball inflow portion 406, but the game balls that have flowed in from the ball inflow portion 406 win the prize winning opening 32A. do not do. That is, the game ball that has flowed in from the ball inflow portion 406 passes over the opening / closing door 410 and enters the stop passage 451, and the game ball that has passed through the stop passage 451 flows out of the ball through the opening / closing door 410. From the unit 407, it flows out again to the game area 30a located outside the first variable winning device 32a. Thereby, even in the normal gaming state, a sufficient flow path for the game ball that has left the right narrow region 30a2 is secured.

  When a normal big win state or a probable big hit state is won by lottery based on the balls entering the first start openings 33a and 33b, the big prize opening solenoid 432 is in the operating state, and the opening / closing door 410 is the first prize winning opening 32A. The entrance area 412a and the second entrance area 412b are opened. In the first round of the big hit state, since the game ball is not normally stopped at the stop portion 450, the game ball that flows in from the ball inflow portion 406 enters only the first entrance area 412a. A game ball that has entered the first entry area 412a is detected by a first grand prize opening switch 223a arranged immediately below the game ball.

  When the number of detected balls at the first big winning opening switch 223a reaches a predetermined number or when the maximum opening time elapses, the door 410 is returned to the closed state. During the time when the opening / closing door 410 is in the closed state (3 seconds in this embodiment), the game ball that has flowed from the ball inflow portion 406 passes through the opening / closing door 410 and is stopped at the stopping portion 450. That is, the game ball that has passed over the opening / closing door 410 flows into the stop passage 451 and is stopped at the stop portion 450 until it has passed through the stop passage 451. As described above, when the number of game balls stopped at the stop 450 increases, it is possible to enter the big winning opening 32A of the first variable winning device 32a during the period when the open / close door 410 changes between the open state and the closed state. The number of game balls increases. By increasing the number of game balls that can enter the winning prize opening 32A during one round in the jackpot state, the time required for the entire jackpot state (for example, if the jackpot state continues up to 16 rounds, The time taken to complete the round) can be shortened. That is, conventionally, as a method for shortening the time required for the entire jackpot state, there are cases where the interval time between rounds is shortened or eliminated. In such a technique, a game ball that has entered the big winning opening during the previous round may remain as a remaining ball at the end of the round and may be detected during the next round. Since such a situation impairs the player's profit, it is difficult to shorten the interval time between rounds, and the time required for the entire jackpot state cannot be shortened sufficiently. However, by providing the first variable pitching device 32a according to the present embodiment, the game ball is stopped at the stopping portion 451 during the interval time, and therefore may remain as a remaining ball in the big winning opening 32A. The winning ball can be detected in the next round using the stationary ball. Thereby, while taking advantage of the interval time and appropriately processing the remaining sphere, the time required for the entire jackpot state can be suitably shortened.

  The game balls that have flowed into the stop passage 451 are first guided in the order of a rearward guide portion 451a, a frontward guide portion 451b, a rearward guide portion 451c, and a frontward guide portion 451d. While the game ball first flowing into the stop passage 451 passes through the stop passage 451, the open / close door 410 is kept closed. Then, after the first game ball that has flowed into the stop passage 451 has passed through the stop passage 451, the open / close door 410 is returned to the open state again. The timing at which the opening / closing door 410 is returned to the open state is at least the timing until the first game ball that has flowed into the stopping passage 451 finishes passing through the stopping passage 451 and enters the second entering region 412b. It is preferable in terms of design that the game ball that has flowed into the stop passage 451 is returned to the open state immediately before passing through the stop passage 451. In addition, since the player can visually recognize the passing mode of the game balls entering and leaving the front and rear of the game board 30 in this way through the permeable plate portion 402, it is interesting for the game in the big hit state. Can do.

  During the period in which the open / close door 410 is open, it is detected that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls have been won in the big winning opening 32A, or the maximum open time (for example, 30 seconds) is determined by the timer function. ), The second round is entered.

  In the second round, the game ball that has passed through the stopping passage 451 can enter the second ball entry area 412b while the open / close door 410 is open. Further, since the first entrance area 412a is opened simultaneously with the opening of the second entrance area 412b, the game balls that have flowed in from the inflow section 406 can enter the first entrance area 412a. Thus, after the second round, when the opening / closing door 410 is in the open state, the game ball that has been stopped by the stopping portion 450 and the ball that has newly flowed into the first variable winning device 32a until then are the big winning opening. It is possible to enter the ball simultaneously at different locations of 32A. Therefore, it is possible to increase the number of game balls that enter the large winning opening 32A of the first variable winning device 32a during the period when the open / close door 410 changes between the open state and the closed state.

  Further, by providing a stop 450 in the first variable winning device 32a so that the inflowing game balls can be entered at different locations of the big winning opening 32A, each of the normal big hit state or the probable big hit state is provided. In the round, the time required for each round can be shortened when shifting to the next round at the time when 10 game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 32A are counted. This point will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a timing chart showing the opening / closing timing of the opening / closing door 410 and the detection timing of the game ball.

  In this description, it is assumed that the time taken from when the game ball flowing down the game area 30a flows into the ball inflow portion 406 of the first variable prize winning device 32a to be detected by the first big prize opening switch 223a is 1 second. In addition, it is assumed that a game ball enters the ball inflow portion 406 of the first variable winning device 32a at intervals of 1 second immediately after the start of each round in which the open / close door 410 is opened.

  In the first round, ten balls are detected only by the first grand prize opening switch 223a. This is because in the first round, normally, there is no game ball stopped at the stop 450, and therefore there is no game ball entering the second entry area 412b even when the big winning opening 32A is in the open state. It is. After the first big prize opening switch 223a detects the tenth entry, the big prize opening 32A is closed, and the first round is completed. Therefore, the time required for the first round is 1 second × 10 balls = 10 seconds.

  Immediately after the first round has ended, immediately after the grand prize opening 32A is closed, the stopping of the game ball at the stopping portion 450 is started, and during the closing time of the big prize opening 32A (3 seconds in this embodiment). Assume that three game balls are stopped at intervals of 1 second. After the closing time of the big prize opening 32A has elapsed, the big prize opening 32A is again opened and the second round is started.

  In the second round, since the game ball is stopped at the stop portion 450, it is possible to enter the game ball in the second entrance area 412b simultaneously with the first entrance area 412a. However, in this embodiment, since the stopping time is longer than the interval time, the stopping ball is actually entered into the second entering area 412b from the timing after the opening of the second entering area 412b. Become. The game balls that have been stopped at the stop 450 enter 3 second game balls at intervals of 1 second after about 2 seconds from the start of the second round. The first big prize opening switch 223b detects three game balls that have entered the second entry area 412b. Further, immediately after the opening of the special winning opening 32A, the game balls that have flowed into the ball inflow portion 406 enter the first ball entering area 412a at intervals of 1 second. The first big prize opening switch 223a detects seven game balls that have entered the first entry area 412a. After the first grand prize opening switch 223a finishes detecting the seventh game ball, the special prize opening 32A is closed again, and the second round is completed. Therefore, the time required for the second round is 1 second × 7 balls = 7 seconds. This is because the number of game balls to be detected by the first big prize opening switch 223a is reduced by three balls detected by the first big prize opening switch 223b, that is, by the number of stopped balls.

  After the end of the second round, immediately after the grand prize winning opening 32A is closed, the game ball is stopped at the stopping portion 450, and the closing time of the big winning prize opening 32A (3 seconds in this embodiment) is in progress. Assume that four game balls are stopped at 1 second intervals. After the closing time of the big prize opening 32A has elapsed, the big prize opening 32A is opened again, and the third round is started.

  Even in the third round, the game ball is stopped at the stop 450, so that the game ball can be inserted into the second entrance area 412b simultaneously with the first entrance area 412a. The game balls that have been stopped at the stop portion 450 continuously enter four game balls into the second entry area 412b about two seconds after the start of the third round. The first big winning opening switch 223b detects four game balls that have entered the second entry area 412b. In addition, immediately after the opening of the special winning opening 32A, the game balls that have flowed into the ball inflow portion 406 enter the first ball entering area 412a at intervals of 1 second. The first grand prize opening switch 223a detects six game balls that have entered the first entry area 412a. After the first grand prize opening switch 223a finishes detecting the sixth game ball, the big prize opening 32A is closed again, and the third round ends. Therefore, the time required for the third round is 1 second × 6 balls = 6 seconds. This is because the game balls to be detected by the first big prize opening switch 223a are less than those in the second round because the number of game balls stopped at the stop 450 is increased.

  Thereafter, until there is a game ball stopped at the stop 450 until the 16th round is completed, the round can be completed in a time shorter than the time taken for the first round without the stop.

  On the other hand, in the variable winning device of the conventional example, when the 16-round normal jackpot state or the probable variation jackpot state is performed, the winning and detecting manner similar to the first round of this embodiment continues until the 16th round. That is, a game ball wins a big winning opening having only one winning area, and a gaming ball won in the big winning opening is detected by one big winning switch. Therefore, the time required for the second and subsequent rounds cannot be shortened. Therefore, the time for finishing the 16-round normal jackpot state and the probability variation jackpot state is also likely to be longer than in the present embodiment.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the large winning opening 32A in which a game ball can enter, the open state in which the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening 32A, and the open state. The first variable winning device 32a having the open / close door 410 that opens and closes in a closed state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the big winning opening 32A is either a win to a normal big win state or a win to a positive change big win state. Accordingly, the open / close door 410 is opened, and the open / close door 410 is closed based on the elapse of a maximum opening time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls). After a short closing time (3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed, the big hit game for returning the door 410 to the open state is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 rounds). In the first variable prize-winning device 32a, the game ball that has come into contact with the open / close door 410 in the closed state is returned to the open / close door 410 during the big hit state in which the open / close door 410 changes between the open state and the closed state. Until the opening / closing door 410 is returned to the open state, the stopping game unit 450 is configured so that the game balls being stopped are discharged toward the big winning opening 32A.

  Thereby, in the period of the big hit state in which the opening / closing door 410 changes between the open state and the closed state, the game ball that has contacted the open / close door 410 in the closed state has an interval time until the opening / closing door 410 is returned to the open state. It is stopped at the intermediate stop 450. The stopped game ball is discharged toward the big winning opening 32A when the opening / closing door 410 is returned to the open state. Therefore, a game ball that reaches a variable winning device such as a grand prize opening device at a timing when an opening / closing operation member such as an attacker is in a closed state, which could not be entered in the big winning mouth with a conventional gaming machine, Can also be entered into the grand prize opening 32A. Accordingly, the time required for the entire period of the jackpot state in which the open / close door 410 changes between the open state and the closed state (for example, when the jackpot state continues up to 16 rounds, the time required for the end of the 16th round) is shortened. Can do.

  In addition, as the time taken for the entire jackpot state is shortened, the player can draw a lottery to determine whether or not to generate the jackpot state more times than the conventional gaming machine even at the same time. Since there is a possibility of obtaining an opportunity, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  Conventionally, as a method for trying to shorten the time required for the entire jackpot state, there are cases where the interval time between rounds is shortened or eliminated. In such a technique, a game ball that has entered the big winning opening during the previous round may remain as a remaining ball at the end of the round and may be detected during the next round. Since such a situation impairs the profits of the player, it is difficult to shorten the interval time between rounds, and the time required for the entire jackpot state cannot be sufficiently shortened. However, by providing the first variable pitching device 32a according to the present embodiment, the game ball is stopped at the stopping portion 451 during the interval time, and therefore may remain as a remaining ball in the big winning opening 32A. The winning ball can be detected in the next round using the stationary ball. Thereby, even if it does not provide interval time, a remaining sphere can be processed appropriately and the time concerning the whole period of a big hit state can be shortened suitably.

  In addition, the big winning opening 32A includes a first entrance area 412a and a second entrance area 412b provided at a position different from the first entrance area 412a. The open / close door 410 changes the first entrance area 412a and the second entrance area 412b between an open state and a closed state. During the period when the opening / closing door 410 changes between the open state and the closed state, the game ball that has come into contact with the opening / closing door 410 in an attempt to enter the first entry area 412a is retained in the stopping portion 450 while the opening / closing door 410 is closed. Stop. The stopped game ball is discharged toward the second entrance area 412b when the door 410 is returned to the open state.

  In this regard, in the conventional gaming machine, even when the game ball reaches a variable winning device such as a big prize opening device while the opening and closing operation member such as an attacker is in an open state, all games reached In some cases, the ball could not enter the grand prize opening. That is, when the game ball reaches the variable winning device continuously during the period in which the opening and closing operation member is in the open state, before all the game balls that have reached the variable winning device enter the big winning opening It takes time and some of the game balls that have reached the variable winning device may overflow from the variable winning device.

  On the other hand, by configuring like the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the game ball that has reached the first variable prize-winning device 32a is played while the open / close door 410 is open in the first round. Can enter the first entry area 412a, but since the game ball is not stopped at the stop 450, the game ball does not enter the second entry area 412b. Next, while the open / close door 410 is in the closed state, the game ball can be stopped at the stopping portion 450 without entering the first entrance area 412a or the second entrance area 412b. Next, while the open / close door 410 is in the open state in the second round, the game ball can enter the first entry area 412a and is stopped when the game ball is stopped at the stop 450. The game ball can enter the second entrance area 412b. Next, while the opening / closing door 410 is in the closed state, the game ball can be stopped at the stopping portion 450 again without entering the first ball entering area 412a or the second ball entering area 412b. When the opening / closing door 410 is returned to the open state in the next third round, the game ball can enter the first ball entry area 412a again, and the game ball is stopped at the stop 450. The parked game ball can enter the second entrance area 412b. In subsequent rounds, the door 410 is opened and closed until a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) is reached.

  In this way, except for the first round, the game balls that have reached the first variable prize-winning device 32a are not only from the first ball entering area 412a but also from the second ball entering area 412b while the open / close door 410 is open. You can enter the ball. Therefore, even when the game ball reaches the first variable winning device 32a continuously during the period in which the opening / closing door 410 changes between the open state and the closed state, the game ball that has reached the first variable winning device 32a is Since it is possible to enter from both the first entry area 412a and the second entry area 412b, the game ball that has reached the first variable prize-winning device 32a can be quickly entered into the big prize opening 32A. As a result, it is possible to reduce the time loss caused by the game balls that have reached the first variable winning device 32a overflowing outside the first variable winning device 32a, so that the door 410 is opened and closed. It is possible to suitably shorten the time required for the entire period of the jackpot state that changes to.

  In addition, a game area where a game ball flowing down the game area trying to enter the big winning opening 32A and a game area where the game ball stopped by the stop 450 is going to enter are: The game balls that have flowed down the game area and the game balls that are stopped by the stop 450 are provided at different positions in the same big winning opening 32A, that is, the first and second ball areas 412a and 412b. The possibility that a part of the game balls cannot enter the big winning opening 32A is reduced. As a result, the time loss due to the fact that the game balls collide with each other during the period when the door 410 changes to the open state is reduced, so that the door 410 is brought into the open state and the closed state. The time required for the entire changing jackpot state can be suitably shortened.

  In addition, the first ball entering area 412a and the second ball entering area 412b are arranged side by side in the left-right direction of the game area when the game board 30 is viewed from the front. The stopping part 450 is located between the first entrance area 412a and the second entrance area 412b. Therefore, while the open / close door 410 is in the closed state, it is possible to smoothly stop the game ball in contact with the open / close door 410 at the stop portion 450 and to smoothly enter the game ball stopped at the stop portion 450 into the second entry. It can be sent to the sphere area 412b. As a result, it is possible to shorten the time required to finish the gaming state advantageous to the player.

  Further, the first entrance area 412a is disposed such that the height of the game area in the vertical direction is higher than that of the second entrance area 412b when the game board is viewed from the front. A stopping passage 451 is provided for guiding the game ball in the downward direction from the ball area 412a toward the second ball entering area 412b. Therefore, the game balls being stopped are vigorously guided from the first entrance area 412a toward the second entrance area 412b. As a result, even if game balls are successively fired toward the first entry area 412a during the period in which the open / close door 410 changes between the open state and the closed state, the game being stopped inside the first variable winning device 32a. The risk of clogging the sphere is reduced.

  In addition, the game ball stopped at the stop 450 is guided from the first entrance area 412a to the second entrance area 412b while the traveling direction is changed by the passage forming portion i1 of the stop passage 451. Therefore, by changing the traveling direction of the game ball in the stop 450, as compared with the case where the game ball is guided from the first entering region 412a to the second entering region 412b without changing the traveling direction, The stopping time of the game ball can be set longer.

  Further, the passage forming part i1 of the stop passage 451 guides the game ball from the near side to the back side of the board surface of the game board 30 and the game ball at the back side of the board of the game board 30. Since it is formed by the combination of the back side guide part 451b and the front side guide part 451c for guiding the game ball from the back side of the board surface of the game board 30 to the front side, the back side guide part 451a and the back side guide part 451b, The stopping time of the game ball can be freely designed by combining with the front-facing guide portion 451c.

  In addition, a first big prize opening switch 223a for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the first entrance area 412a is disposed directly below the first entrance area 412a, and the game ball into the second entrance area 412b. The first big prize opening switch 223b for detecting the incoming ball is disposed directly below the second incoming ball area 412b. Therefore, even if the stop state is canceled and the entrance into the first entrance area 412a and the entrance into the second entrance area 412b occur simultaneously and continuously, the winning prize opening 32A It is possible to reduce the clogging of balls and the detection time.

  The game area 30a has a left narrow area 30a1 and a right narrow area 30a2 which are narrower than the lateral width of the third symbol display device 42. The left narrow region 30a1 is the left lateral side of the third symbol display device 42. The right narrow region 30a2 is formed on the right side of the third symbol display device 42. The first variable winning device 32a is disposed either below the left narrow region 30a1 or the left narrow region 30a1, or below either the right narrow region 30a2 or the right narrow region 30a2. . Therefore, it is possible to enter as much as possible the game balls launched toward the first variable winning device 32a into the large winning opening 32A of the first variable winning device 32a. That is, when the first variable winning device 32a is arranged in the center of the game area 30a, the game balls flowing down the game area collide with game members such as nails and windmills arranged in the game area. As a result, the flow direction is changed and the first variable winning device 32a is often disengaged from the large winning opening 32A. On the other hand, when the first variable winning device 32a is disposed in the left narrow region 30a1 or the right narrow region 30a2 of the game region, the game balls flowing down the game region are affected by the aforementioned game members. Since the flow direction changes only within the lateral width of the left narrow region 30a1 and the right narrow region 30a2 even if the ball is received, it is easy to enter the big winning opening 32A of the first variable winning device 32a. The same applies to the case where the first variable winning device 32a is disposed below the left narrow region 30a1 or below the right narrow region 30a2. Accordingly, it is possible to suitably shorten the time required for the entire period of the big hit state in which the opening / closing door 410 changes between the open state and the closed state.

  Moreover, since the upper part of the stop part 450 is covered by the cover part 404, it is possible to prevent the game ball flowing down the game area from colliding with the game ball stopped by the stop part 450.

  The opening / closing door 410 is an advancing / retracting member that can be moved back and forth. When the advance / retreat member moves backward from the board surface of the game board 30, the big prize opening 32 </ b> A is opened, and when the advance / retreat member moves forward from the board face of the game board 30, the big prize opening 32 </ b> A is closed. The game ball that has passed over the advancing / retreating member that is in the closed state is stopped at the stopping portion 450. Therefore, the vertical width in the first variable winning device 32a required to be in the open state and the closed state is smaller than the configuration in which the large winning opening 32A is in the open state or the closed state by the rotation of the opening / closing door 410. can do. As a result, it is possible to reduce the size of the first variable winning device 32a having the function of stopping the game ball.

  Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 31 is a front view of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 32 is a perspective view of the third variable winning device 32c according to the second embodiment. FIG. 32 (a) shows a state in which the main body case 400 is mounted, and FIG. 32 (b) shows the plate portion 402 of the main body case 400. The state excluding is shown. FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing process according to the second embodiment.

  Differences from the first embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a third variable winning device 32c configured in the same manner as the first variable winning device 32a in the first embodiment is disposed below the right narrow region 30a2 as in the first embodiment. However, the third variable winning device 32c has a third starting port 33c instead of the big winning port 32A. In the first embodiment, the second symbol display device 41 variably displays the second symbol as a normal symbol triggered by a winning at the second start port 34. However, in the second embodiment, the second symbol display is displayed. The device 41 variably displays the second symbol as a special symbol with a winning at the third starting port 33c as a trigger, and the third symbol display device 42 also has a decorative symbol with a winning at the third starting port 33c as a trigger. The third symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In the second embodiment, the normal symbol display device 43 having the display portions 43a and 43b for variably displaying the normal symbols triggered by detection of the passage to the second start port 34b is provided as one of the variable display device units 35. ing. In addition, a hold display unit 43c indicating the number of variable display holds (up to 4 times) on the display units 43a and 43b is displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42. When the result of the normal symbol variation display is a win, as will be described later, when the third start port 33c is displaced from the closed state to the open state, and the result of the normal symbol variation display is out of place, The third start port 33c is kept closed. The second start port 34a provided in the first embodiment is not provided in the game board 30 of the second embodiment. Further, in the first embodiment, the first start ports 33a and 33b are provided below the third symbol display device 42. However, in the second embodiment, the first start port 33 having no operation member such as a blade is provided. Only provided. The first symbol as a special symbol is variably displayed on the first symbol display device 40, and the third symbol as a decorative symbol is variably displayed on the third symbol display device 42, with a winning at the first start port 33 as a trigger. Is done.

  In the second embodiment, the fourth variable winning device 32d has a big winning port 32D and is disposed below the first starting port 33. Further, the fourth variable winning device 32d opens and closes the door member provided in the big winning opening 32D in any of the big hit states of the normal big hit state, the probability variation big hit state, and the short time big hit state. When the result of the variation display of the first symbol and the third symbol described above is a win to the big hit state, the door member provided at the big winning opening 32D shifts to a big hit state where the door member is displaced between the open state and the closed state. . Further, a fifth variable winning device 32e having a big winning port 32E is provided downstream of the third starting port 33c. When the result of the variation display of the second symbol and the third symbol described above is a win to the big hit state, the door member provided at the big winning opening 32E shifts to a big hit state where the door member is displaced between the open state and the closed state. . The fifth variable winning device 32e may adopt the same jackpot state as the fourth variable winning device 32d, may adopt a different jackpot state, or may adopt the same jackpot state but vary the game value given to the player. Or you may. The contents common to the first embodiment in other configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, and the description of the corresponding first embodiment is referred to.

The positional relationship of the ball entry parts in the game area 30a will be described. In the game area 30a, a second start port 34b (through gate) is disposed in the narrow right area 30a2. A third variable winning device 32c having a third start port 33c is disposed below the outlet of the right narrow region 30a2. A fifth variable winning device 32e is provided at the lower left of the exit of the third variable winning device 32c, and a fourth variable winning device 32d is provided at the lower left of the fifth variable winning device 32e and below the first start port 33. It has been.
The arrangement position of the third variable winning device 32c is the same as that of the first variable winning device 32a of the first embodiment. A fourth variable winning device 32d having a big winning port 32D is disposed below the first starting ports 33a and 33b.

  Next, the configuration of the third variable winning device 32c will be described.

  The third variable winning device 32c includes a third start port switch 461a that detects a ball entering the first ball entering area 412a that constitutes the third start port 33c, and a second input that constitutes the third start port 33c. And a third start port switch 461b for detecting entry into the ball area 412b. Further, the third variable winning device 32c is the same as the first embodiment in that it includes an opening / closing door 410 that opens and closes the third starting port 33c, a solenoid that provides power for operating the opening / closing door 410, and the like. .

  The third variable winning device 32c has eight times in the fourth variable winning device 32d when the result of the jackpot lottery performed when the first starting port 33 is pitched is a win for the short-term bonus. In a time-saving state performed after the end of the round game, the third start port 33c can be opened and closed a predetermined number of times.

  As the short state at this time, a state is adopted in which a game ball can easily enter the third variable winning device 32c. Specifically, when the time is shortened, the variable symbol display time of the second symbol (ordinary symbol) performed by the second symbol display device 41 triggered by the ball entering the second start port 34b of the narrow right region 30a2 is used. Is short, and when the variation display of the second symbol (ordinary symbol) is win, the third start port 33c is opened longer than the normal state. Specifically, the third start opening 33c is opened only once in 0.1 seconds, for example, by the opening operation of the opening / closing door 410 when the variation display of the second symbol is normal in the normal state. In the time-short state, when the variation display of the second symbol is a win, the operation of opening the door 410 for 3 seconds after opening the door 410 and then closing the door 410 for 1 second is repeated three times. Thereby, in the normal state, since it is difficult for the game ball to enter the third start port 33c, the game ball is launched aiming at the first start port 33. However, in the short-time state, the third start port 33c. Since it becomes easier for a game ball to enter and the game ball enters the third start port 33c, the change display of the first symbol and the third symbol is suspended. The display is ready. In the time-saving state of the second embodiment, the “time-saving time-saving state” in which the time-saving state is continued until the first symbol and the third symbol change display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the occurrence of the time-saving hit. Adopted.

  For this reason, in the short-time state, the player performs a right stroke to launch the game ball aiming at the narrow right region 30a2 so that the game ball driven into the game region 30a is directed to the third variable winning device 32c. Further, even when a big hit state is generated as a result of the variable display of the second symbol and the third symbol in the short-time state, the player is placed so that the game ball driven into the game area 30a is directed to the fifth variable winning device 32e. Makes a right-hand shot. In the normal game state or the big hit state that does not cause a short-time state, the player narrows the left width so that the game ball driven into the game area 30a is directed to the first start port 33 or the fourth variable winning device 32d. A left-handed shot is performed to launch a game ball aiming at the area 30a1. In the case where the result of the jackpot lottery that is triggered by entering the first starting port 33 is a win to the normal jackpot state or a win to the probability variable jackpot state, the fourth variable winning device 32d has 16 times. Round game is executed.

  Further, the third variable winning device 32c includes a stopping portion 452 configured by a stopping passage 453 having a shorter overall length than the stopping passage 451 of the first embodiment. Specifically, the stop passage 453 has a back guide unit 452e and a game ball guided by the back guide unit 452e on the back side of the board surface of the game board 30 and downstream in parallel to the board surface. One combination of a rear guide portion 452f that guides the game ball and a forward guide portion 452g that guides the game ball guided by the back guide portion 452f from the back side to the front side of the surface of the game board 30 is provided. . That is, the stopping passage 453 of the first embodiment is configured with two U-shaped passages, but the stopping passage 452 is configured with one U-shaped passage. In this embodiment, since the stopping time when the game ball is passed through the stopping passage 453 with the third variable winning device 32c placed horizontally is 2 seconds, the above-mentioned interval time is longer than this stopping time. Even a short one second is determined.

  Next, the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing process according to the second embodiment will be described.

  The normal electric accessory opening / closing process according to the second embodiment is performed when the normal symbol lottery that is triggered by the passing of the game ball to the second start port 34b in the short-time state is a win. This is a process for opening and closing 33c. Note that the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing process corresponds to the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing process (step S207) in the normal process performed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 261, as described above with reference to FIG.

  In step S1601, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 determines whether there is a ball entry detection to the second start port 34b or whether the number of holdings due to the passage detection at the second start port 34b is 1 or more. . If there is a ball entry detection to the second start port 34b or the number of holdings is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S1602, and if it is less than 1, that is, 0, this process is terminated. If the number of holds is 1 or more and the process proceeds to step S1602, the number of holds is reduced by one.

  In step S1602, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 determines whether or not the value of the second symbol jackpot random number counter C4 is a win. If it is a win, the process proceeds to step S1603, and if it is not a win, this process ends. In the short time state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery may be changed from 99% to 100% high probability. Thereby, if the normal symbol lottery based on the passage detection at the second start port 34b is performed, almost all lottery results are won.

  In step S1603, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 controls the drive unit 430 to open the third start port 33c of the third variable prize winning device 32c, and starts measuring the open time by the timer function. . For example, the opening time is determined to be 3 seconds in the short time state. Since the lottery of the second symbol performed in response to detection of the passage of one ball to the second starting port 34b is a win, the open / close door 410 of the third variable winning device 32c repeats the opening / closing operation three times in total. It is configured as follows. This step S1603 corresponds to one of them.

  If a game ball enters the third starting port 33c of the third variable prize-winning device 32c between step S1603 and step S1604, the third starting port switch 461a and the third starting port switch 461b are used. Detects the entry of the game ball. Based on the detection of entering the ball into the third starting port 33c, the variation display of the second symbol and the third symbol is started, or if the variation display of the second symbol and the third symbol is being displayed, the entry Minutes are reserved.

  In step S1604, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 detects whether or not a predetermined number (for example, three balls) of game balls has been won in the third starting port 33c of the third variable prize-winning device 32c, and the third It is determined whether the maximum opening time (for example, 3 seconds) of the start port 33c has elapsed. If a predetermined number of game balls have been won at the third start port 33c, or if the maximum opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1605, and a predetermined number of game balls have not yet been won at the third start port 33c. If not, or if the predetermined maximum opening time has not elapsed, step S1604 is repeated until the maximum opening time elapses.

  In step S1605, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 controls the drive unit 430 to close the third start port 33c of the third variable winning device 32c, and stops timing by the timer function, and step S1606. Proceed to

  In step S1606, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 continues the closed state of the third start port 33c for a predetermined time (1 second in the present embodiment) in which the open / close door 410 of the third variable winning device 32c is closed. The drive unit 430 is controlled as described above.

  In step S1607, it is determined whether the opening / closing door 410 of the third variable winning device 32c has completed the third opening operation. If the third opening operation has been completed, this process ends. If the third opening operation has not been completed, the process returns to step S1604, and the processes from step S1604 to step S1607 are repeated until the third rotation is completed.

  As described above, the stop portion 452 is provided in the third variable prize-winning device 32c so that the inflowing game balls can enter at different locations of the third start port 33c, so that the open / close door 410 is opened. It is possible to increase the number of game balls entering the third start port 33c during a predetermined time (3 seconds). This point will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a timing chart showing the opening / closing timing of the opening / closing door 410 and the detection timing of the game ball.

  In this description, as in the first embodiment, the time taken from when the game ball flowing down the game area 30a flows into the ball inflow portion 406 of the third variable prize-winning device 32c until it is detected by the third start switch 461a. Is 1 second. Similarly to the first embodiment, it is assumed that a game ball enters the ball inflow portion 406 of the third variable prize-winning device 32c at intervals of 1 second immediately after the opening / closing door 410 is opened.

  In the first opening, three balls are detected only by the third start port switch 461a. As in the first embodiment, there is no game ball that is stopped at the stop portion 452 until the time-short hit state occurs, so that even when the third start port 33c is in the open state, the second entry area 412b is entered. This is because there is no game ball to play. Immediately after the third start port switch 461a detects the third ball entering, the third start port 33c is closed, and the first opening is completed. The opening time in the first opening is approximately 3 seconds.

  After the first opening is finished, immediately after the third start port 33c is closed, the stop of the game ball to the stop 452 is started, and the closing time of the third start port 33c (this implementation) Assume that two gaming balls are continuously stopped at the stopping portion 452 during one second in the example. After the closing time of the third start port 33c has elapsed, the third start port 33c is opened again, and the second opening is started.

  In the second opening, the game balls that have flowed into the ball inflow portion 406 flow into the first ball entering area 412a immediately after the third start port 33c is opened. The third start port switch 461a detects two game balls that have entered the first entry area 412a. The game ball that has been stopped at the stop portion 452 enters one second entry area 412b about one second after the second release. That is, the game balls enter the third start port 33c in the order of the first entrance area 412a, the second entrance area 412b, and the first entrance area 412a. Immediately after the third start port switch 461a detects the second game ball (that is, the third ball in total) that has entered the first entrance area 412a, the third start port 33c is closed, and the second time The release of ends. The opening time in the second opening is approximately 2 seconds. In addition, before the 3rd starting port 33c will be in a closed state, the 2nd game ball stopped by the stop part 452 may enter into the 2nd entrance area | region 412b. In such a case, in the second opening, a total of four game balls may be entered, which is larger than the number of entering balls (3 balls) during the first opening.

  After the second opening is completed, two game balls are continuously stopped. In the third opening, as in the second opening, the game balls that have flowed into the ball inflow portion 406 immediately after the start of entering the second entering area 412b enter the first entering area 412a. To do. The third start port switch 461a detects two game balls that have entered the first entry area 412a. The game ball that has been stopped at the stop 452 enters the second entrance area 412b about 1 second after the third release. Immediately after the third start port switch 461a detects the second (that is, the third total) game ball that has entered the first entrance area 412a, the third start port 33c is closed, and the third time The release of ends. The opening time in the third opening is also approximately 3 seconds. Thereafter, when there is a game ball that is stopped at the stop portion 452 until the short-time state is completed, the result of the normal symbol variation display triggered by the detection of the passage of the game ball to the second start port 34b. Each time, the opening of the third start port 33c can be completed a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) in a shorter opening time than the first opening without stopping. Thereby, the time concerning the whole time-short state can be shortened. For example, if the number of times is short, the time required to complete a predetermined number of times such as 100 can be shortened. As a result, it is possible to provide a player with a game with good tempo in a short time state.

  On the other hand, in the starting and entering device of the conventional example, when the result of the normal symbol variation display is correct, the opening time (approximately 3 seconds) similar to the first opening described above is a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times). )Continue. That is, a game ball wins at a start opening having only one entrance area, and a game ball won at the start opening is detected by one start opening switch. Therefore, it is not possible to shorten the opening time in the second and subsequent opening. Therefore, the time required for the entire time-short state is also likely to be longer than in this embodiment.

  The above-described third variable winning device 32c corresponds to the variable pitching device in the present invention, and the above-mentioned third starting port 33c corresponds to the pitching portion in the present invention. Further, the above-mentioned time-short state corresponds to the specific game state in the present invention, and the above-described normal symbol variation display result corresponds to the first condition of the present invention. The maximum opening time of 3 seconds of the third starting port 33c described above corresponds to the first predetermined time of the present invention, and the number of three balls entering the third starting port 33c described above is the predetermined number of the present invention. Equivalent to In addition, the 1 second closing time of the third start port 33 described above corresponds to the second predetermined time of the present invention, and 100 times of the short-time state described above corresponds to the predetermined number of times of the present invention. Moreover, the stop part 452 mentioned above corresponds to the stop part in this invention. Note that the first predetermined time, the predetermined number of balls, the second predetermined time, and the predetermined number of times according to the present invention are determined according to game content and game value, and thus are not limited to the above-described content.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the third start port 33c into which the game ball can enter, and the open state in which the game ball can easily enter the third start port 33c and the open state. The third variable winning device 32c having the opening / closing door 410 that opens and closes to the closed state where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the third start port 33c than in the open state is the first and third symbols from the occurrence of the time-short hit. The opening / closing door 410 is opened for a first predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) until the change display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and in response to the ball entering the second start port 34b. Based on the elapse of the first predetermined time or a predetermined number of balls (for example, three balls), the open / close door 410 is closed and the second predetermined time (in this embodiment, set shorter than the first predetermined time) is set. After 1 second, the game is in a short state when the door 410 is returned to the open state. The opening and closing operation) of 3 times in the present embodiment, a predetermined number of times (e.g., 3 times). The third variable prize-winning device 32c is a period until the opening / closing door 410 is returned to the open state during the period when the open / close door 410 changes between the open state and the closed state. When the door 410 is stopped and the open / close door 410 is returned to the open state, the stopping ball 452 configured to be discharged toward the third start port 33c is provided.

  As a result, during the short time period in which the opening / closing door 410 changes between the open state and the closed state, the game ball that has contacted the open / close door 410 in the closed state remains until the opening / closing door 410 is returned to the open state. Stop at 452. The stopped game ball is discharged toward the third start port 33c when the door 410 is returned to the open state. Therefore, even a game ball that reaches the variable winning device at a timing when the winning guidance door is closed, which could not be entered in the starting port in the conventional gaming machine, enters the third starting port. Can be made. Accordingly, it is possible to shorten the time required for the entire short-time period when the opening / closing door 410 changes between the open state and the closed state. For example, if the number of times is short, the time required to complete a predetermined number of times such as 100 can be shortened. As a result, it is possible to provide a player with a game with good tempo in a short time state.

  In addition, as the time taken for the entire time-short state period is shortened, the player may have more opportunities to draw regular symbols more times compared to conventional gaming machines even at the same time. Because there is, you can also enhance the fun of the game.

  Further, as a method of trying to shorten the time required for the entire time-short state period, a method of shortening or eliminating the time (interval time) of the closed state provided during the open state in the time-short state can be considered. In such a technique, a game ball that has entered a variable winning device having a start port during a previous open state period remains as a remaining ball at the end of the open state period, and during the next open state period. It is considered that winning may be detected. Since such a situation impairs the profit of the player, it is difficult to shorten the interval time provided during the open state in the short-time state, and it is possible to sufficiently shorten the time required for the entire time-short state period. It is considered impossible. However, by providing the third variable winning device 32c according to the present embodiment, the game ball is stopped at the stop portion 452 during the interval time, so that it remains as a remaining ball in the third start port 33c. The winning ball can be detected during the next open period using the stationary ball. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately process the remaining sphere without providing an interval time, and it is possible to suitably shorten the time required for the entire time-short period.

  The third starting port 33c includes a first incoming area 412a and a second incoming area 412b provided at a position different from the first incoming area 412a. The open / close door 410 changes the first entrance area 412a and the second entrance area 412b between an open state and a closed state. During the short time period when the door 410 changes between the open state and the closed state, a game ball that has come into contact with the door 410 in an attempt to enter the first entrance area 412a is stopped while the door 410 is in the closed state. Stop at Section 452. The stopped game ball is discharged toward the second entrance area 412b when the door 410 is returned to the open state.

  In this regard, in the conventional gaming machine, even when the game ball reaches the variable winning device such as the start winning device during the period when the opening and closing operation member such as the blade is in the open state, all the reached game balls May not be able to enter the starting gate. That is, when the game ball reaches the variable winning device continuously during the period in which the winning guidance door is open, it takes time until all the game balls that have reached the variable winning device enter the starting port. As a result, some of the game balls that have reached the variable prize apparatus may overflow to the outside of the variable prize apparatus.

  On the other hand, by configuring the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, the open / close door 410 of the third variable prize-winning device 32c is formed by passing the game ball continuously through the second start port 34b. When the opening / closing operation is continuously performed, the game ball that has reached the third variable prize-winning device 32c can enter the first ball entry area 412a while the open / close door 410 is in the first open state. However, since the game ball is not stopped at the stop portion 452, the game ball does not enter the second entrance area 412b. Next, while the open / close door 410 is in the closed state, the game ball can be stopped at the stop portion 452 without entering the first entrance area 412a or the second entrance area 412b. Next, while the open / close door 410 is in the second open state, the game ball can enter the first entrance area 412a and is stopped when the game ball is stopped at the stop portion 452. The game ball can enter the second entrance area 412b. Next, while the open / close door 410 is in the closed state, the game ball can be stopped at the stopping portion 452 again without entering the first entrance area 412a or the second entrance area 412b. Next, while the opening / closing door 410 is in the third open state, the game ball can enter the first ball entry area 412a again, and when the game ball is stopped at the stop portion 452, The game balls that have been stopped can enter the second entrance area 412b. Thereafter, the opening / closing door 410 is opened / closed until the passage to the second start port 34b is detected and the fluctuation display of the first symbol and the third symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the occurrence of the time-spot hit. Operate.

  In this way, except for the first opening, the game ball that has reached the third variable prize-winning device 32c is also in the second ball-entry region 412b from the first ball-entry region 412a while the open / close door 410 is open. It is possible to enter from. Therefore, even when the game ball reaches the third variable winning device 32c continuously in the short time period in which the opening / closing door 410 changes between the open state and the closed state, the game that has reached the third variable winning device 32c. Since the ball can be entered from both the first entry area 412a and the second entry area 412b, the game ball that has reached the third variable prize-winning device 32c is quickly entered into the third start port 33c. be able to. As a result, it is possible to reduce the time loss caused by the game balls that have reached the third variable winning device 32c overflowing outside the third variable winning device 32c, so that the open / close door 410 can be opened and closed. It is possible to shorten the time required for the entire period of the short state when changing to.

  In addition, a game area where a game ball flowing down the game area trying to enter the third starting port 33c is about to enter, and a game area where the game ball stopped in the stop 452 is about to enter Are provided at different positions (first entry area 412a and second entry area 412b) in the same third starting port 33c, so that the game ball that has flowed down the game area and the stop 452 The possibility that a part of the game balls cannot enter the third starting port 33c due to the collision with the played game balls is reduced. As a result, time loss due to the fact that the game balls collide with each other during the opening time of the third variable prize-winning device 32c and cannot enter the ball is reduced, so that the open / close door 410 changes between the open state and the closed state. In this case, the time required for the entire period of the short state can be shortened.

  In addition, a third start port switch 461a that detects the entry of a game ball into the first ball entry area 412a is disposed directly below the first ball entry area 412a, and the game ball into the second ball entry area 412b. The third start port switch 461b for detecting the incoming ball is disposed directly below the second incoming ball region 412b. Therefore, even when the stop state is released and the entrance into the first entrance area 412a and the entrance into the second entrance area 412b occur simultaneously and continuously, the third start port 33c It is possible to reduce the clogging of the balls and the detection time.

  Further, the second start port 34b is disposed in the right narrow region 30a2, and the third variable winning device 32c is disposed below the right narrow region 30a2. Therefore, it is possible to enter as much as possible the game balls launched toward the third variable winning device 32c into the second starting port 34b and the third starting port 33c of the third variable winning device 32c. That is, when the third variable winning device 32c is disposed in the center of the game area, the game balls flowing down the game area 30a collide with game members such as nails and windmills disposed in the game area 30a. As a result, the flow direction is changed, and the player enters the entrance such as another general prize opening, and often deviates from the start opening of the variable prize winning device. On the other hand, when the third variable winning device 32c is disposed below the right narrow area 30a2 of the game area, the game balls flowing down the game area 30a are affected by the above-described game members. Since the flow direction changes only within the lateral width of the right narrow region 30a2, it is easy to enter the third start port 33c of the third variable winning device 32c. Accordingly, it is possible to shorten the time required for the entire short-time period when the opening / closing door 410 changes between the open state and the closed state.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 35 and other drawings. FIG. 35 is a timing chart showing the opening / closing timing of the opening / closing door 410, the detection timing of the game ball, and the display timing of the third symbol display device 42 according to the third embodiment. This timing chart shows the timing that occurs in a gaming state in which a winning to the third starting port 33c is more likely to occur than in the normal gaming state in the short time state and other probability variation states as in the second embodiment. Is. The pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment has the same configuration and gaming characteristics of the game board 30 as the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, and other basic configurations are the same as the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment. . However, some configurations are configured to be supplementarily described in the present embodiment.

  First, with reference to FIG. 1 thru | or 4, the description about the game ball | bowl launching apparatus 38 is supplemented. In addition, the following description is common also to the game ball | bowl launching apparatus 38 with which the pachinko machine 10 of Example 1, 2 is equipped. The game ball launching device 38 can launch a predetermined number of game balls within a predetermined time in a specific area of the game area 30a. The game ball launching handle 18 constituting the game ball launching device 38 has an operation unit operated by a player. The launching device 229 that constitutes the game ball launching device 38 includes a launching unit that launches the game ball, a motor or a solenoid that operates the launching unit based on the operation of the operation unit, and the like. The game ball launcher 38 is configured to launch, for example, 100 game balls at maximum in one minute. The number of game balls launched can be adjusted as appropriate.

  Next, a description of the game board 30 will be supplemented with reference to FIG. The game board 30 is provided with game parts that collide with game balls flowing down a specific area of the game area 30a and change the flow direction of the game balls to the direction of the third variable winning device 32c. The specific area of the game area 30a is a narrow right area 30a2 of the game area 30a as described in the first and second embodiments, for example. The gaming parts are planted along the inflow portion 48b provided on the right side of the center frame 47 as described in the first and second embodiments, for example, and the gaming balls flowing down the gaming area 30a are third variable prizes. It is a nail row configured to make it easier for a game ball to enter the device 32c.

  The third variable winning device 32c is configured to allow almost all the game balls flowing down the narrow right region 30a2 to enter. More specifically, the third variable prize-winning device 32c, when the game ball launching device 38 fires a predetermined number of game balls within a predetermined time, almost all of the predetermined number of game balls flowing down the right narrow area 30a2. It is configured to be able to enter the ball.

  Specifically, the third variable prize-winning device 32c performs a right strike in which the player launches a game ball aiming at the narrow right region 30a2, and the flight distance of the game ball launched by the launch unit is maximized. In addition, a predetermined number of game balls flowing down the narrow right region 30a2 can be made to enter almost all.

  The first reason that almost all balls can be entered is that the game balls need to be launched with a constant force. This is because, in a situation where the operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player is not stable, there are cases where the first number of game balls launched at first do not reach the third variable winning device 32c. The second reason is that, depending on the arrangement of nails to be implanted in the game board 30, even if the game ball is launched with a constant force, the game ball that flows down a specific area of the game area 30a. This is because the portion may not enter the third variable winning device 32c. In addition, when the game ball reaches the third variable prize-winning device 32c in the period until the third start opening 33c is first opened in the short-time state, the game ball does not win the third start opening 33c. Because there are things.

  The third variable winning device 32c is configured in the same manner as the third variable winning device 32c of the second embodiment. The other members are configured in the same manner as in the second embodiment.

  When the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 continuously enters two or more game balls into the third variable prize-winning device 32c, based on the detected ball entry of the third start port switch 461a and the third start port switch 461b, The third symbol display device 42 is controlled so that two or more variable displays of the third symbol are continuously executed at a predetermined time interval.

  As will be described later, the two or more variable displays of the third symbol are continuously executed at regular time intervals after the game ball is stopped at the stopping portion 452 of the third variable winning device 32c. For this reason, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 constantly displays two or more variable displays of the third symbol based on, for example, whether or not a game ball stopped at the stop 452 is detected as entering the third start port switch 461b. A determination function may be provided for determining whether or not to execute continuously at the time interval. Alternatively, in order for two or more variable displays of the third symbol to be continuously executed at a constant time interval, the player performs a certain operation such as right-handed, and the launching unit of the launching device 229 has a constant It is necessary to launch a game ball with force. Therefore, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 may have a determination function for determining whether or not a game ball is launched with a constant force by detecting the number of balls launched within a predetermined period.

  Next, the opening / closing timing of the opening / closing door 410, the detection timing of the game ball, and the display timing of the third symbol display device 42 in the first opening of the third start port 33c will be described with reference to FIG. As in the second embodiment, the second symbol variation display on the second symbol display device 41 is also performed in synchronization with the third symbol variation display on the third symbol display device 42. Only the variable display of three symbols is described.

  The passage detection S1 of the operation port switch represents a timing at which the operation port switch detects passage when the game ball passes through the second start port 34b. t1, t2, t3,... indicate the passage detection timing of the operation port switch. In FIG. 35, the time interval ta of each passage detection timing is shown as a constant time interval, but even if the game ball is fired at a constant timing, the game ball flowing down the game area 30a is a nail or the like. The time interval ta of each passage detection timing is not always constant due to the difference in the jumping method when contacting with the terminal. In addition, there are cases where the game ball does not pass through the second start port 34b (for example, timings t4, t8, t11) due to the above-described difference in how the game balls jump, etc. It can be said that it is a regular time interval. However, the board surface of the game board 30 is formed so that one or more game balls pass through the second start port 34b until at least one open period of the third start port 33c ends. It is what has been.

  The normal symbol display S2 represents the timing of the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 43 when the normal symbol lottery is performed based on the detection of the passing of the game ball by the operation port switch. The normal symbol display S2 indicates that ON is in a normal symbol variation display, and OFF indicates that a variation display is not being performed. Since the normal symbol display S2 is not performed while the third start port 33c is open, the normal symbol variation display during this time is put on hold.

  The operation S3 of the third start port solenoid represents the operation timing of the third start port solenoid 433 that operates the opening / closing door 410. In the operation S3 of the third start-up solenoid, OFF indicates the closed state of the open / close door 410, and ON indicates the open state of the open / close door 410. In this description, since the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery in the short time state is set to a high probability of, for example, 99%, the winning of the normal symbol occurs continuously, and the opening of the third start port 33c is constant. The case where it occurs at time intervals is shown.

  The incoming ball detection S4 of the third starting port switch 461a and the incoming ball detection S5 of the third starting port switch 461b represent the incoming detection timings of the third starting port switch 461a and the third starting port switch 461b, respectively. The 3rd symbol display S6 is a variation display of the 3rd symbol on the 3rd symbol display device 42 when the 3rd symbol lottery is performed based on the detection of the entrance of the third starting port switch 461a and the third starting port switch 461b. Represents timing. In the third symbol display S6, ON indicates that the variation of the third symbol is being displayed, and OFF indicates that the variation is not being displayed.

  When the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the detection of the passing of the game ball by the operation port switch at the timing t1 is a win, the third start port solenoid 33 opens the opening / closing door 410 at a timing immediately before the timing t3. It operates so as to be displaced, and operates so as to displace the opening / closing door 410 in a closed state at a timing immediately before timing t6. The closed state of the opening / closing door 410 is continued until the timing immediately before the timing t7. The first opening time tb of the opening / closing door 410 is 3 seconds as in the second embodiment. Further, the closing time td of the opening / closing door 410 is set to 1 second in the first and subsequent times as in the second embodiment.

  At timing t3, the third start port switch 461a detects the first game ball as an incoming ball. Thereafter, at timing t4, the third start port switch 461a detects the second game ball, and at timing t5, the third start port switch 461a detects the third game ball. When the player is firing a right-handed game ball, the time interval te at which the game ball is detected by entering the third start port switch 461a is 1 second as in the second embodiment.

  In the first release, the game ball is not stopped at the stop portion 452, and thus there is no entry detection by the third start port switch 461b. However, at the timing t6 immediately after the opening / closing door 410 is closed, the game ball is stopped at the stopping portion 452. The stop timing is indicated by a broken line in the ball detection S5 of the third start port switch 461b. The stop time tf at the stop 452 is set to 2 seconds as in the second embodiment.

  In the 3rd symbol display device 42, at the timing t3, the first variation display of the 3rd symbol based on the entrance detection of the first game ball is started, and before the timing t4 arrives, the 3rd symbol of the 1st ball is displayed. The change display of is finished. Thereafter, at the timing t4, the second variation display of the third symbol based on the detection of the entry of the second game ball is started, and the second variation display of the third symbol is terminated before the timing t5 arrives. Also, at the time t5, the third variation display of the third symbol based on the detection of the third game ball entering is started, and the third variation display of the third symbol is terminated before the timing t6 arrives. It should be noted that after the third variation display of the third symbol is completed, the third symbol variation display is not performed at the timing t6 because there is no entry detection by the third start port switches 461a and 461b.

  The fluctuation display time tg from the start of the fluctuation display of the third symbol to the end thereof is set to 0.8 seconds. When the player is firing a right-handed game ball, the ball detection timing of the third start port switches 461a and 461b is a constant time interval, and therefore, a variable display in accordance with the constant ball detection timing. The time is set. In the present embodiment, the variable display is executed at a time interval (0.8 second time) shorter by 0.2 seconds than the time interval (1 second) of the entrance detection of the third start port switch 461a. The variable display time may be determined in accordance with the time interval for detecting the entrance of the start port switch 461a, and is not limited to the above time interval. For example, if 100 game balls are fired in one minute and the third start port switch 461a detects a ball entry at 0.6 second intervals, the variable display time tg is set to a time interval of 0.4 seconds, for example. It is also possible to perform variable display.

  As described above, since the variation display of the third symbol is executed in an extremely short time, only the result of variation display of the third symbol is continuously displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42. Of course, there may be a process of slightly changing the third pattern. In these cases, it is conceivable that the reach effect is omitted even when the reach in which the two third symbols are aligned is established.

  Next, the opening / closing timing of the opening / closing door 410 and the detection timing of the game ball in the second opening of the third start port 33c will be described.

  If the result of lottery of any normal symbol based on the detection of the passing of the game ball by the operation port switch at the timing t2 to t5 is a win, the second opening of the third start port 33c is performed. That is, the third start opening solenoid 33 operates to displace the opening / closing door 410 to the open state when the timing at which the first closing time of the third start opening 33c ends (timing immediately before the timing t7) arrives. To do.

  At timing t7, the third starting port switch 461a detects the first game ball entering, and at timing t8, the third starting port switch 461a detects the second game ball entering.

  The game ball stopped at the stop 452 at the timing t6 during the first closing time is detected by the third start port switch 461b at the timing t8 during the second opening time. When the third game ball is detected by the third start port switch 461b at the timing t8, the third start port solenoid 33 displaces the open / close door 410 to the closed state at a timing immediately before the timing t9. That is, the second and subsequent opening times tc of the opening / closing door 410 are 2 seconds as in the second embodiment. At timing t9 immediately after the opening / closing door 410 is closed, the game ball is stopped at the stopping portion 452.

  Next, the opening / closing timing of the opening / closing door 410 and the detection timing of the game ball in the third opening of the third start port 33c will be described. Since the third opening of the third starting port 33c is basically the same as the second opening of the third starting port 33c, only the main points will be described.

  When the result of lottery of any normal symbol based on the detection of the passing of the game ball by the operation port switch at timings t3 to t8 is a win, the third start port 33c is opened for the third time. That is, the third start opening solenoid 33 operates to displace the opening / closing door 410 to the open state when the timing at which the second closing time of the third start opening 33c ends (timing immediately before the timing t10) arrives. To do.

  At timing t10, the third start port switch 461a detects the first game ball entering, and at timing t11, the third start port switch 461a detects the second game ball entering.

  The game ball stopped at the stop 452 at the timing t9 during the second closing time is detected by the third start port switch 461b at the timing t11 during the third opening time. When the third game ball is detected by the third start port switch 461b at the timing t11, the third start port solenoid 33 displaces the open / close door 410 to the closed state at a timing immediately before the timing t12. At a timing t12 immediately after the opening / closing door 410 is closed, the game ball is stopped at the stopping portion 452. Thereafter, as long as there is a passing detection to the operating port switch and winning of the normal symbol lottery until the end timing of the short state at the time of turning off comes or a big hit state occurs as a result of the lottery of the third symbol, the third symbol The opening of the starting port is repeated at the same timing.

  Next, the timing of the third symbol variation display in the second and subsequent opening of the third start port 33c will be described.

  In the third symbol display device 42, at the timing t7, the first variation display of the third symbol based on the detection of the first game ball entering by the third start port switch 461a is started, and before the timing t8 arrives. The display of the variation of the third symbol of the first ball is finished. At timing t8, the second variation display of the third symbol is started based on the detection of the second game ball entering by the third start port switch 461a, and before the timing t9 arrives, the second variation of the third symbol of the third symbol is started. The fluctuation display ends. Next, at the timing t8, the third start port switch 461b detects the third gaming ball, but at the timing t8, the second variation display of the third symbol is performed. Therefore, the third variation display of the third symbol based on the detection of the entry of the third game ball by the third start port switch 461b at the timing t8 is suspended. The change display for the hold is started at timing t9 after the second change display of the third symbol is completed. The third variation display of the third symbol ends before the timing t10 arrives.

  At timing t10, since there is a ball entry detection during the third opening of the third start port 33c, a variation display of the third symbol is performed. Thereafter, the change display of the third symbol in the third and subsequent opening of the third start port 33c is performed in the same manner as at timing t7 to timing t9. In other words, the variation display of the third symbol in the second and subsequent opening of the third start port 33c is performed at a constant time interval th, th, th, th in accordance with the constant entrance detection timing of the third start port switches 461a, 461b. It is continuously executed by th,... In particular, in this embodiment, it is continuously executed at a time interval (0.8 second time) shorter by 0.2 seconds than the time interval (1 second) of the entrance detection of the start port switch 461a. In addition, if the time interval ti in which the fluctuation display is not performed because the stationary ball does not exist at the first opening of the third start opening 33c is taken into consideration, the fluctuation display of the third symbol is displayed on the third start opening 33c. It is also possible to continuously execute at certain time intervals th, th, th, ti, th, th, th,.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 36 to 38, the movement of the game ball in the third variable winning device 32c according to the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 36 is a perspective view for explaining the movement of the game ball in the third variable winning device 32c. FIG. 36 (a) shows the first open state, and FIG. 36 (b) shows the first time. The closed state after the opening is finished. FIG. 37 is a perspective view for explaining the movement of the game ball in the third variable winning device 32c following FIG. 36. FIG. 37 (a) shows the first half of the second open state, and FIG. ) Shows the second half of the second open state. FIG. 38 is a perspective view for explaining the movement of the game ball in the third variable pitching device 32c subsequent to FIG. 37, and FIG. 38 (a) shows the closed state after the end of the second opening. 38 (b) shows the first half of the third open state. FIG. 39 is a perspective view for explaining the movement of the game ball in the third variable pitching device 32c following FIG. 38. FIG. 39 (a) shows the second half of the third open state, and FIG. b) shows the closed state after the end of the third opening.

  The game balls B1 to B12 shown in FIGS. 36 to 39 are detected by the game ball or the operation port switch detected by the operation port switch at the timing t1 to t12 in the operation port switch detection S1 shown in FIG. It corresponds to the game ball that has not arrived but reaches the third variable winning device 32c. In addition, the game balls B1 to B12 are a part of the game balls that are continuously fired by the right strike.

  Refer to FIG. Since the normal symbol lottery result based on the detection of the passing of the game ball B1 with the operation port switch is winning, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), the open / close door 410 of the third variable winning device 32c is opened. During the opening time of the first open state, the game balls B1, B2, and B3 flow into the third variable winning device 32c from the ball inflow portion 406, and continuously enter the first ball entry area 412a (that is, the first ball entry area 412a). 3 start opening 33c), and the third start opening switch 461a detects the entry. Based on the detected ball entry by the third start port switch 461a, the change display of the third symbol is executed during the opening time of the third start port 33c, and the process is terminated. The result of the variable display is out of place.

  After the display of the variation of the third symbol based on the detection of the entry of the game ball B3, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the open / close door 410 of the third start port 33c is closed. During the closing time of this closed state, the game ball B4 flows into the third variable winning device 32c from the ball inflow portion 406, passes over the opening / closing door 410, and is stopped at the stop portion 452.

  Reference is now made to FIG. Since the lottery result of the normal symbol based on the detection of the passing of the game ball B2 with the operation port switch is winning, after the closing time of the opening / closing door 410 ends, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), the third variable winning device 32c The opening / closing door 410 is opened. Immediately after the release of the second open state, the game ball B5 flows into the third variable winning device 32c from the ball inflow portion 406 and enters the first entry area 412a (that is, the third start port 33c). Then, the incoming ball is detected by the third start port switch 461a. Based on the detected ball entry by the third start port switch 461a, the change display of the third symbol is executed, and the process ends. The result of the variable display is out of place. At this time, the game ball B4 is located in the vicinity of the center of the stop portion 452, and remains stopped at the stop portion 452. As shown in FIG. 37 (b), the game ball B6 flows into the third variable prize-winning device 32c following the game ball B5 and enters the first ball entry area 412a (that is, the third start port 33c). ) And is detected by the third start port switch 461a. Based on the detected ball entry at the third start port switch 416a of the game ball B6, the variation display of the third symbol is executed, and the process ends. The result of the variable display is out of place. Next, almost at the same time as the game ball B6 enters the first entry area 412a, the game ball B4 finishes stopping at the stopping portion 452, and the second entry area 412b (that is, the third start port 33). ) And is detected by the third start port switch 461b. At the time of entry detection at the third start port switch 461b, the change display based on the entry detection of the game ball B4 is suspended because the change display based on the entry detection of the game ball B6 is executed. During the opening time of the third variable winning device 32c, the detection of three balls entering the third starting port 33c was detected, so that the opening time of the second third starting port ended and the door was opened. 410 closes. During the closing time after the opening time of the opening / closing door 410 is finished, the fluctuation display based on the entry detection of the game ball B4 is executed, and the process ends. The result of the variable display is out of place.

  Next, refer to FIG. After the display of the variation of the third symbol based on the detection of the entry of the game ball B4 shown in FIG. 37B, the open / close door 410 of the third start port 33c is closed as shown in FIG. The During the closing time of the closed state, the game ball B7 flows into the third variable winning device 32c from the ball inflow portion 406, passes over the opening / closing door 410, and is stopped at the stop portion 452.

  Since the normal symbol lottery result based on the detection of the passing of the game ball B3 with the operation port switch is a win, the open / close door 410 of the third variable winning device 32c is opened as shown in FIG. 38 (b). Immediately after the release of the third open state, the game ball B8 flows into the third variable winning device 32c from the ball inflow portion 406, and enters the first entry area 412a (that is, the third start port 33c). Then, the incoming ball is detected by the third start port switch 461a. Based on the detected ball entry by the third start port switch 461a, the change display of the third symbol is executed, and the process ends. The result of the variable display is out of place. At this time, the game ball B7 is located in the vicinity of the center of the stop portion 452, and remains stopped at the stop portion 452.

  Reference is now made to FIG. Following the entry of the game ball B8 shown in FIG. 38 (b), the game ball B9 flows into the third variable winning device 32c as shown in FIG. 39 (a), and enters the first entry area 412a ( In other words, the ball enters the third start port 33c) and is detected by the third start port switch 461a. Based on the detection of entry of the game ball B9 with the third start port switch 416a, the third symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the process ends. The result of the variable display is out of place. Next, almost at the same time as the game ball B9 enters the first entry area 412a, the game ball B7 finishes stopping at the stopping portion 452, and the 32nd entry area 412b (that is, the third start port 33). ) And is detected by the third start port switch 461b. At the time of entry detection at the third start port switch 461b, the change display based on the entry detection of the game ball B7 is suspended because the change display based on the entry detection of the game ball B9 is executed. During the opening time of the third variable winning device 32c, the detection of three balls entering the third starting port 33c was detected, so that the opening time of the second third starting port ended and the door was opened. 410 closes. During the closing time after the opening time of the opening / closing door 410 ends, the fluctuation display based on the detection of the incoming ball of the game ball B7 is executed and the process ends. The result of the variable display is out of place.

  After the display of the variation of the third symbol based on the detection of the entry of the game ball B7, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), the open / close door 410 of the third start port 33c is closed. During the closing time of this closed state, the game ball B10 flows into the third variable winning device 32c from the ball inflow portion 406, passes over the opening / closing door 410, and is stopped at the stop portion 452.

  As described above, the game balls fired right-handed during the time-short state at regular intervals may or may not pass through the second start port 34b. Wins the third start opening 33c. Since the variable display based on the winning detection is executed one after another, it is difficult for a state in which the detected number of balls exceeding the upper limit of the number of reserves becomes a useless ball. This state will continue until the lottery result of the third symbol is a win for the jackpot state and the jackpot state occurs.

  Here, it supplements about the case where the result of the lottery of the 2nd symbol and the 3rd symbol is a win to the jackpot state. When the lottery result of the second symbol and the third symbol is a win to the big hit state, as in the second embodiment, the big winning opening of the fifth variable winning device 32e provided downstream of the third starting port 33c It shifts to the big hit state where 32E opens and closes. Even in this big hit state, the player will fire the game ball with a right hit, so that all the game balls flowing down the right narrow region 30a2 will pass through the third variable winning device 32c. Therefore, during the big hit state, it is considered that the third variable winning device 32c displaces the opening / closing door 410 to the closed state so that the game ball flowing down the right narrow region 30a2 can easily pass through the third variable winning device 32c. It is done.

  As described above, when the player is hitting the game ball right-handed, almost all of the predetermined number of game balls flowing down the narrow right region 30a2 enter the third start opening 33c of the third variable winning device 32c. Since the ball is formed, the predetermined number of game balls are continuously detected at the third start port 33c at regular time intervals te. Accordingly, the variation display of the third symbol is continuously executed at constant time intervals th, th, th,... In accordance with the constant entrance detection timing of the third start port switches 461a, 461b. As a result, the variation in time from the occurrence of the first entry detection to the occurrence of the next entry detection is reduced, so that the variation display of the third symbol is displayed at fixed time intervals th, th, th,. Even if it is executed continuously, the possibility that a lot of idle time will not occur when the variable display based on the detection of the first entry is finished and the variable display based on the detection of the next entry is started is reduced. Is done. In addition, since it is not necessary to set the variable display time tg to be longer, the possibility that the detection of the incoming ball exceeding the upper limit of the number of holdings is not held and becomes a useless ball is reduced.

  Also, when the player is firing a right-handed game ball and knows the time interval te at which the game ball flowing down the narrow right region 30a2 is detected at the third start port 33c, In addition, the time interval th of the variable display of the third symbol is also known. In the case of newly designing a gaming machine, the time interval th of the variable display of the third symbol can be set from the time interval te for detecting the incoming ball. In other words, in the case of a type of gaming machine having a long time interval te for detecting the incoming ball, it is possible in advance to adjust the time interval th of the variable display to be longer accordingly. On the other hand, in the case of a gaming machine with a short time interval te for detecting the incoming ball, it is possible in advance to adjust the time interval th of the variable display to a short time accordingly. As a result, even if the time interval th of the fluctuation display is adjusted to be either short or long, the fluctuation display after the fluctuation display based on the first entry detection is finished and the fluctuation display based on the next entry detection is started. There is no need to set the variable display time tg to be longer because there is no need for an unnecessary idle time during which no is performed, and there is no need to set the longest display time tg because there is a concern that the detection of the incoming ball will not be suspended and become a waste ball. As a result, it is possible to advance the game with a good tempo during a period when the player is firing a right-handed game ball.

  The above-described game ball launching device 38 corresponds to the launching means of the present invention, the above-described third variable winning device 32c corresponds to the variable pitching device, and the above-mentioned third start port switches 461a and 461b are of the present invention. The CPU 501 of the main controller 261 corresponds to the lottery means and the execution control means of the present invention. Moreover, the above-described opening / closing operation member 410 corresponds to the opening / closing operation member of the present invention, and the above-described stop portion 452 corresponds to the stop portion of the present invention.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment, the third variable prize-winning device 32c enters almost all the game balls flowing down the narrow right region 30a. When the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 continuously enters two or more game balls into the third variable prize-winning device 32c, two or more third symbols based on detection of the balls entered by the third start port switches 461a and 461b. Are continuously displayed at a predetermined time interval th. That is, almost all of the game balls flowing down the narrow right region 30a enter the third variable prize-winning device 32c, so that the game balls entered into the third variable prize-winning device 32c continue at regular time intervals te, tf. The third start port switches 461a and 461b detect the incoming ball. As a result, the variation display of the third symbol is continuously executed at a predetermined time interval th in accordance with the fixed entrance detection timing of the third start port switches 461a and 461b. As a result, the variation in time from the occurrence of the first entry detection to the occurrence of the next entry detection is reduced, so that the variation display of the third symbol is continuously executed at a constant time interval th. However, the possibility that a lot of idle time during which the variable display is not executed before the start of the variable display based on the next incoming ball detection after the end of the variable display based on the first ball detection is reduced is reduced. In addition, since it is not necessary to set the variable display time tg to be longer, the possibility that the detection of the incoming ball exceeding the upper limit of the number of holdings is not held and becomes a useless ball is reduced.

  Further, if the time intervals te and tf at which the game balls flowing down the narrow right region 30a are detected by the third start port switches 461a and 461b are known, the time interval th of the variable display of the third symbol is matched accordingly. I understand. When a new gaming machine is designed, the time interval th for the variable display of the third symbol can be set from the time intervals te and tf for detecting the incoming ball. In other words, in the case of a type of gaming machine having a long time interval te for detecting the incoming ball, it is possible in advance to adjust the time interval th of the variable display to be longer accordingly. On the other hand, in the case of a gaming machine with a short time interval te for detecting the incoming ball, it is possible in advance to adjust the time interval th of the variable display to a short time accordingly. As a result, even if the time interval th of the fluctuation display is adjusted to be either short or long, the fluctuation display after the fluctuation display based on the first entry detection is finished and the fluctuation display based on the next entry detection is started. There is no need to set the variable display time tg to be longer because there is no need for an unnecessary idle time during which no is performed, and there is no need to set the longest display time tg because there is a concern that the detection of the incoming ball will not be suspended and become a waste ball.

  Further, even when the variable display based on the detection of the entrance to the third start port 33c is suspended, the variable display is continuously executed at regular time intervals including the variable display for the suspension. Hold is hard to accumulate. In addition, even if the variable display hold is accumulated, the variable display for the hold is continuously executed at regular time intervals and digested one after another. Is hard to accumulate. Therefore, since it is possible to execute almost all of the variation display based on the detection of the game balls that have flowed down a specific area of the game area and won the third variable prize-winning device 32c, it is difficult to generate useless balls, It becomes possible to advance the game well.

  Therefore, it is possible to suitably shorten the third symbol variation display time tg based on the detected ball entry by the third start port switches 461a and 461b, and hardly generate a useless ball. As a result, it is possible to advance the game with a good tempo.

  In addition, since the constant time interval th in which the variation display of the third symbol is performed is the same interval as or shorter than the time interval te of two consecutive entry detections, the entrance detection timing and the third symbol The fluctuation display timing is substantially synchronized. Thereby, it becomes possible to advance a game with more tempo.

  In addition, since almost all of the game balls that have been launched within a predetermined time and flow down the narrow right region 30a2 enter the third variable winning device 32c, the player launches a predetermined number of game balls within the predetermined time. It is possible to enter almost all the game balls flowing down the narrow right region 30a2 into the third variable prize-winning device 32c. Therefore, the player can advance the game at a good pace without losing the game balls unnecessarily while firing a predetermined number of game balls within a predetermined time.

  In addition, when the player operates the operation unit of the game ball launch handle 18 so that the flying distance of the game ball launched by the launch unit of the launching device 229 is maximized, a predetermined number that flows down the narrow right region 30a2 Since almost all of the game balls enter the third variable winning device 32c, the player operates the game ball launch handle 18 so that the flight distance of the game balls launched by the launch unit of the launch device 229 is maximized. By simply operating the unit, almost all the game balls that have been launched can be entered into the third variable winning device 32c. Therefore, even a player who is unfamiliar with the operation of the game ball launcher 38 will not lose the game ball unnecessarily, and the game can be advanced at a good tempo.

  Further, the game board is provided with game parts such as a nail train that collides with a game ball flowing down the right narrow area 30a2 and changes the flow direction of the game ball to the direction of the third variable winning device 32c. The player can enter almost all the game balls that have been launched into the third variable prize-winning device 32c without paying special attention to the arrangement of game parts such as a nail train arranged on the game board. . Therefore, even a player who is poor in knowledge about how to arrange game parts such as a nail row will not lose a game ball unnecessarily, and will be able to advance the game at a good pace. .

  Further, the third variable prize-winning device 32c receives almost all the game balls flowing down the narrow right region 30a regardless of whether the open / close door 410 is in the open state or the closed state during the specific game state. Even if the hit game ball reaches the third variable prize-winning device 32c when the open / close door 410 is in either the open state or the closed state, the All the game balls that have reached the three variable winning device 32c can be made to enter the entering portion of the third variable winning device 32c. Therefore, it is possible to advance the game with good tempo without losing the game ball unnecessarily without considering the launch timing of the game ball.

  Further, in response to the normal symbol lottery result based on the detection of the passing of the game ball by the operation port switch, the opening / closing door 410 is opened and the opening time tb of the opening / closing door 410 (3 in this embodiment). Second) or at least one of three balls, the door 410 is closed and the closing time td of the door 410 set to be shorter than the opening time tb of the door 410 (this embodiment). After 1 second), the game for returning the opening / closing door 410 to the open state is repeated until the end timing of the short state is reached. Since the third variable prize-winning device 32c includes the stopping portion 452, during such a specific game state period, the game ball that has contacted the closed door 410 is returned to the open state. When the opening / closing door 410 is returned to the open state, the game ball that is stopped can be discharged toward the entrance portion. As a result, as described above, it is possible to advance the game at a good tempo without losing the game ball unnecessarily without considering the launch timing of the game ball.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a timing chart showing the opening / closing timing of the opening / closing door 410, the detection timing of the game ball, and the display timing of the third symbol display device 42 according to the fourth embodiment. The pachinko machine 10 according to the fourth embodiment is similar to the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment in terms of the configuration and playability of the game board 30 and other basic configurations. ing. Below, a different point from the pachinko machine 10 of Example 3 is demonstrated.

  In this embodiment, the opening time of the third start port 33c in which the third start port solenoid S3 is ON is, for example, a fixed time of 3 seconds. The CPU 501 of the main control device 261 detects whether or not 10 game balls have been won at the third start opening 33c of the third variable winning apparatus 32c, and the maximum opening time of the third start opening 33c is 3. Determine whether seconds have passed. Since the third variable winning device 32c is configured so that it is difficult for 10 game balls to win in 3 seconds, the maximum opening time of the third start port 33c is always secured for 3 seconds.

  By setting so that the maximum opening time of 3 seconds of the third start port 33c is always ensured, the suspension based on the detection of the passage of the operation port switch is easily accumulated. Specifically, the passage detection of the operation port switch at the timing t1 is digested by the normal symbol display at the timing t1. The detection of the passage of the operating port switch at the timing t2 is also digested by the normal symbol display at the timing t2. The passage detection of the operation port switch at the timing t3 is suspended because the timing t3 is in the normal symbol lottery winning state (that is, the third start port 33c is open). At timing t4, there is no detection of passage of the operating port switch. At timing t5, similarly to timing t3, the passage detection of the operating port switch is suspended (the number of suspensions: 2). At the timing t6, since the open state of the third start port 33c is completed, the reserved portion at the timing t3 is digested (the number of holds: 1). Detection of passage of the operating port switch at the timing t6 is suspended (the number of suspensions: 2). The passage detection of the operation port switch at the timing t7 is suspended because the third start port 33c is in an open state (the number of suspensions: 3). At timing t8, there is no detection of passage of the operating port switch. At timing t9, similarly to timing t7, the passage detection of the operating port switch is suspended (the number of suspensions: 4). As described above, when the second opening state of the third start port 33c is completed, four suspensions based on the detection of the passage of the operation port switch are accumulated.

  Compared to the case of Example 3 shown in FIG. In the third embodiment, the timing t1 to the timing t7 are the same as in the present embodiment, but based on the third ball entering detection of the third starting port 33c at the timing t8, the third starting port 33c The second open state ends. That is, the second opening time of the third start port 33c is only 2 seconds. Therefore, in the third embodiment, there is no hold based on the detection of the passage of the operation port switch at the timing t9 of the present embodiment, so the number of suspensions of the detection of the passage of the operation port at the time when the second open state ends (3 Is less than the number of reservations (4) in this embodiment.

  As a result, in this embodiment, the hold based on the detection of the passage of the operation port switch is set more easily than in the third embodiment, so that the way of jumping when the game ball flowing down the game area 30a contacts a nail or the like Even if it becomes somewhat difficult to pass through the second start port 34b due to a difference or the like, it is possible to make it difficult to interrupt the hold that triggers the open state of the third start port 33c. Further, even if there is some error in the board design of the game area 30a, the hold based on the detection of the passage of the operation port switch is set easily, so the hold based on the detection of the passage of the operation port switch is accumulated due to the error. Difficulty is reduced. Thereby, it becomes easy to design the board surface of the game board 30.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the maximum opening time of 3 seconds is secured even in the second and subsequent open states of the third starting port 33c, the suspension based on the detection of the entering ball of the third starting port switch 461a is accumulated. Although it is easy, like the third embodiment, the reserved portion is easily digested. For example, at the timing t9, during the opening time of the third start port 33c, a hold based on the detection of the incoming ball of the third start port switch 461b occurs, but the third start port 33c is in a closed state for the hold. It is digested at timing t10. This makes it possible to achieve a game with a good tempo by suppressing the occurrence of useless balls that exceed the upper limit of the number of holds until the next big hit occurs in the short-time state.

  Further, depending on the design of the board surface of the game board 30, there may be a case where five or more game balls enter during 3 seconds of the opening time of the third start port 33c. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a configuration is provided in which the hold based on the incoming ball detection at the third start port 33c does not exceed the upper limit (four). For example, in the case where the number of holds reaches the upper limit, in order to digest the hold, the change display for the hold is digested at a time interval shorter than the time display th of the normal 3rd symbol change display. Is mentioned. In this case, it may be possible to display only the result of the variable display. When the number of holds does not reach the upper limit value, the variable display may be executed again at a constant time interval th.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a timing chart showing the opening / closing timing of the opening / closing door 410, the detection timing of the game ball, and the display timing of the third symbol display device 42 according to the fifth embodiment. The pachinko machine 10 according to the fifth embodiment is similar to the pachinko machine 10 according to the third and fourth embodiments in terms of the configuration and playability of the game board 30, and the other basic configurations are similar to those of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first and second embodiments. It is configured. Below, a different point from the pachinko machine 10 of Example 3, 4 is demonstrated.

  In the third and fourth embodiments, in all the open states in the short state when the number of turns is 100 times, almost all the game balls that are fired by the right strike and flow down the right narrow region 30a2 enter the third start port 33c. In this embodiment, in the short state at the time of turning off 100 times in this embodiment, in the short time state up to a predetermined number of times, almost all the game balls that are fired right-handed and flow down the narrow right region 30a2 Although it is set to enter the third starting port 33c, in the short-time state after a predetermined number of times, even if it is launched to the right narrow region 30a2 by hitting right, the game ball that flows down the right narrow region 30a2 Is set so that the case where the ball does not enter the third start port 33c is larger than the short time state up to a predetermined number of times.

  Such a setting is, for example, a case where the opening time of the third start port 33c is not constant in the time-saving state after a predetermined number of times. Specifically, for example, in the time-saving state from the first time to the 50th time, the opening time of the third start port 33c is set to a certain time (3 seconds) as in the fourth embodiment. In the time-saving state from the 51st time to the 100th time, in addition to the time when the opening time is set to 3 seconds, there are times when the opening time is set to 1 second.

  FIG. 41 shows a part of the time-saving state among the time-saving states from the 51st time to the 100th time, for example, the time-saving state from the 51st time to the 53rd time. In the 51st and 53rd time saving states, the opening time is set to 3 seconds, respectively, but in the 52nd time saving state, the opening time is set to 1 second. Therefore, the game balls B1, B2, and B3 that have been detected to pass through the operation port switch at timings t1, t2, and t3 are detected by the third start port 33c during the 51st opening time. The game ball that has reached the third variable prize-winning device 32c without passing through the operating port switch at the timing t4 is stopped in the stopping portion 452 during the closing time after the 51st opening time. Since the stop timing t8 is the closing time after the end of the 52nd opening time, the third variable from the ball outlet 407 is not changed without entering the third start port 33c (second entry area 416b). It flows out of the winning device 32c. Therefore, at timing t8, a time interval ti is generated in which the variation display of the third symbol is not performed.

  As described above, the number of types of the short-time state can be increased by making a difference in the ease of entering the third starting port 33c after the predetermined number of times within the short-time state. The type of the time saving state may be determined by the type of the time saving big hit state (for example, the type of the third symbol). By increasing the types of time saving states, it is possible to improve the player's interest in the lottery result indicating the occurrence of the time saving big hit state.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be modified as follows.

  [1] The first variable winning device 32a of the first embodiment and the third variable winning device 32c of the second to fifth embodiments include an opening / closing door 410, and the game ball can be opened and closed by opening and closing the opening / closing door 410. The open state is easy to enter, and the closed state is such that the game ball is less likely to enter than the open state. It may be configured to be changed to the second state in which the game ball is less likely to enter than in the first state. For example, a path through which a game ball that has reached the first variable prize-winning device 32a or the third variable prize-winning device 32c is guided to the big prize opening 32A or the third start-up port 33c, and the game ball to the stop 450 or the stop 452. A configuration including a switching unit for switching between the guided path is conceivable. That is, the state in which the switching unit is switched to guide the game ball to the big winning opening 32A or the third start port 33c corresponds to the first state, and the switching unit transfers the game ball to the stop unit 450 or the stop unit 452. The state switched to guide corresponds to the second state. The description regarding this modification is applicable also to the configuration of (A1), for example.

  [2] In the first to fifth embodiments, the configuration is such that almost all game balls flowing down a specific area of the game area 30a of the game board 30 can enter, and the open / close door 410 in the closed state is contacted. The played game ball is stopped at the stopping portion 450 or the stopping portion 452 until the opening / closing door 410 is returned to the open state, and when the opening / closing door 410 is returned to the open state, the stopped game ball is the big prize opening 32A. Or the third starting port 33c is used, but a game ball that flows down a specific area of the game area 30a of the game board 30 by the structure described above in [1]. You may implement | achieve the structure which can enter almost all. In this case, the game ball is stopped while the switching unit is switched to the second state, and when it is returned to the first state, the game ball being stopped is directed to the big winning opening 32A or the third start port 33c. It can be considered to be configured to be discharged. The description regarding this modification is applicable also to the configuration of (A6) or (A7), for example.

  [3] The big winning opening 32A of the first embodiment and the third starting port 33c of the second to fifth embodiments are provided in two entering areas, a first entering area 412a and a second entering area 412b. Although it has been partitioned, it may be a single entrance area. A game ball that has entered the one entry area is guided and detected in two directions inside. The description regarding this modification is applicable also to the configuration of (1) above, for example.

  [4] The first entrance area 412a and the second entrance area 412b in the first to fifth embodiments are arranged side by side, but may be arranged separately in the top and bottom. . In this case, the stop portions 450 and 452 are located between the first and second ball entering regions 412a and 412b that are arranged separately in the upper and lower directions. The description regarding this modification is applicable, for example, to the configurations of (2) and (3) above.

  [5] The first entrance area 412a from Example 1 to Example 5 is arranged such that the height in the vertical direction of the game area 30a is higher than the second entrance area 412b. You may arrange | position so that the 2nd entrance area 412b may become higher than the 1st entrance area 412a. Further, the first entrance area 412a and the second entrance area 412b may have the same height. The description regarding this modification is applicable also to the configuration of (4) above, for example.

  [6] The first variable winning device 32a of the first embodiment and the third variable winning device 32c of the second to fifth embodiments are provided with the passage forming portion i1, but are not provided with the passage forming portion i1. The configuration may be such that the game ball is guided from the first ball entering area 412a toward the second ball entering area 412b while changing the traveling direction of the game ball stopped by the unit 450. For example, as will be described later, the stop portions 450 and 452 are formed on the front side of the board surface of the game board 30. The description regarding this modification is applicable also to the configuration of (5) above, for example.

  [7] The shapes of the stop passages 451 and 453 are not limited to those described in the first to fifth embodiments. For example, the front side and the back side of the game board 30 alternately enter and exit. Other passages of any shape may be used. The description regarding this modification is applicable also to the configuration of (6) above, for example.

  [8] The first variable winning device 32a according to the first embodiment and the third variable winning device 32c according to the second to fifth embodiments change the traveling direction of the game balls stopped by the stopping portions 450 and 452. The game ball is guided from the first ball entering region 412a to the second ball entering region 412b, but the game ball is directed from the first ball entering region 412a to the second ball entering region 412b without changing the traveling direction. It may be configured to guide For example, the game ball is stopped only on the front side of the surface of the game board 30. In the case of such a configuration, it is desirable that the stopping parts 450 and 452 include a speed reducing part that reduces the speed of the game ball guided from the first ball entering area 412a to the second ball entering area 412b. For example, the speed reduction part can be an uneven surface or a friction surface. The description regarding this modification is applicable also to the configuration of (7) above, for example.

  [9] The first big prize opening switch 223a and the first big prize opening switch 223b of the first embodiment, the third start opening switch 461a and the third start opening switch 451b of the second to fifth embodiments are the first Although it was provided directly under the entrance area 412a and the second entrance area 412b, it may be provided in, for example, the first rear guide passage portion 423a or the second rear guide passage portion 423b on the back side. . The description regarding this modification is applicable also to the configuration of (8) above, for example.

  [10] The first variable winning device 32a of the first embodiment is disposed below the right narrow region 30a2, and the second variable winning device 32b is disposed in the right narrow region 30a2. The winning device 32a and the second variable winning device 32b may be arranged in other areas of the game area 30a. For example, the first variable winning device 32a may be disposed in the right narrow region 30a2, or may be disposed in or below the left narrow region 30a1, and below the third symbol display device 42. You may arrange | position in the position of near. The same applies to the third variable winning device 32c and the fourth variable winning device 32d of the second to fifth embodiments. The description regarding this modification is applicable also to the configuration of (9) above, for example.

  [11] Although the upper portions of the stopping portions 450 and 452 of the first and second embodiments are covered with the cover portion 404, the upper portion of the stopping portion 450 may not be covered with the covering portion 404. . The description regarding this modification is applicable also to the configuration of (10) above, for example.

  [12] After the closing time of the opening / closing door 410 from Example 1 to Example 5 has elapsed, the game balls that have passed through the stopping portions 450 and 452 enter the second entry area 412b. However, the game ball may be configured to enter the second entry area 412b by forcibly discharging the game ball from the stop 450 after the time when the open / close door 410 is closed. Hereinafter, the stopping unit 450 configured to forcibly discharge the game ball from the stopping unit 450 is particularly referred to as a stopping unit 450A. The description regarding this modification is applicable also to the configuration of (11) above, for example.

  An example of a configuration for forcibly discharging a game ball that is stopped will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a perspective view of the first variable prize winning device 32a according to the modified example. FIG. 42 (a) shows a stop state of the stop portion 450A, and FIG. 42 (b) shows a stop release state of the stop portion 450A. . In FIG. 42 (b), the stationary part 450A in the stationary state is indicated by a two-dot chain line, and the stationary part 450A in the stationary state is indicated by a broken line and a solid line.

  The stop 450A is operated in a stop state in which the game ball can be stopped, and a stop release state in which the stop state is canceled and the game ball being stopped is discharged toward the second entrance area 412b. The stop 450A is operated in a stopped state when the door 410 is operated in a closed state, and is operated in a stop release state when the door 410 is operated in an open state. Therefore, when the open / close door 410 is operated in the open state, the game ball that is stopped is forcibly discharged. As a result, it is possible to quickly switch between the stationary state and the next open state.

  Specifically, the stopping portion 450A is configured to be separable from the back surface side member 420. In addition, the stop 450A is configured to be moved forward and backward in accordance with the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 410. The advancing / retreating operation of the stop 450A is realized, for example, by a configuration that is performed in conjunction with the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 410 by the special prize opening solenoid 432. Specifically, a member such as the rotation main body 444 shown in FIG. 22 is realized by moving the passage forming portion i1 forward and backward simultaneously with the opening / closing door 410. In addition, you may provide the solenoid which advances / retreats the channel | path formation part i1 separately from the big prize opening solenoid 432. FIG. When the door 410 is opened and the stop 450A is released from the state where the open / close door 410 is closed and the game ball is stopped at the stop 450A, the stop is stopped at the stop 450A. The game ball that falls falls on the upper surface 403a of the frame-like member 403 (the surface of the upper surface of the frame-like member 403 that is located between the first and second incoming regions 412a and 412b). Such an effect | action is implement | achieved by forming the through-hole which is not shown in figure through which the stop part 450A is inserted in the back wall part i2 of the channel | path formation part i1 of the back surface side member 420. FIG. That is, when the open / close door 410 is retracted and the stop 450A is switched to the stop release state, the game ball stopped at the stop 450A is pushed out to the back wall i2 and falls onto the upper surface 403a of the frame-like member 403. It is configured. The game ball that has dropped onto the upper surface 403a of the frame-like member 403 is guided to the second ball-entry region 412b using the inclination of the upper surface 403a of the frame-like member 403. Thereby, there exists an effect similar to the 1st variable prize-winning apparatus 32a which concerns on Example 1. FIG. This configuration can also be applied to the third variable winning device 32c in the second to fifth embodiments.

  [13] Although the opening / closing door 410 and the stopping portion 450 are separately provided in the first variable winning device 32a, the opening / closing door 410 and the stopping portion 450 may be configured as one member. Hereinafter, the opening / closing door 410 formed integrally with the stop portion 450 is particularly referred to as an opening / closing door 411. In addition, a portion corresponding to the stop portion 450 in the opening / closing door 411 is particularly referred to as a stop portion 454. An example in which the open / close door 410 and the stop 450 are configured as one member will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a perspective view of a first variable prize winning device 32a according to another modification, in which FIG. 43 (a) shows the stop state of the stop portion 454, and FIG. 43 (b) shows the stop release state of the stop portion 454. Indicates. In FIG. 43 (b), the open / close door 411 having the stop portion 454 in the stopped state is indicated by a two-dot chain line, and the open / close door 411 having the stop portion 452 in the stop release state is indicated by a broken line and a solid line. The description regarding this modification is applicable also to the configuration of (12) above, for example.

  Specifically, the opening / closing door 411 functions as a retaining portion 454 except for the upper part of the first incoming area 412a and the upper part of the second incoming area 412b. When the opening / closing door 411 is moved forward and operated in the closed state, the stop portion 454 enters a stop state. When the open / close door 411 is retracted and operated to the open state, the stop portion 454 enters the stop release state. Also in this modification, an insertion hole (not shown) for inserting the retaining portion 454 is formed in the back wall portion i2 of the passage forming portion i1 of the back surface side member 420. When the open / close door 411 is advanced or retracted, the stopping portion 454 passes through the insertion hole and is switched between a stopping state and a stopping release state. When the stop portion 454 is switched to the stop release state, the game ball stopped by the stop portion 454 is pushed out to the back wall portion i2, falls on the upper surface 403a of the frame-like member 403, and is guided to the second entrance area 412b. Is done. Thereby, there exists an effect similar to the 1st variable prize-winning apparatus 32a which concerns on Example 1. FIG. Therefore, the game ball can be switched between the stopped state and the stopped state by simply moving the door 411 forward and backward. In addition, the number of parts and the size of the first variable winning device 32a having the function of stopping the game ball can be reduced and miniaturized by the amount that the member for stopping the game ball need not be provided as a separate member from the open / close door. it can. This configuration can also be applied to the third variable winning device 32c of the second embodiment.

  [14] The open / close door 410 in the first to fifth embodiments is an advancing / retracting member that can be moved back and forth, but may be a revolving door that rotates between an open state and a closed state. The description regarding this modification is applicable also to the configuration of (13) above, for example.

  [15] Although the game board 30 of the first embodiment is provided with the first variable winning device 32a and the second variable winning device 32b, only the first variable winning device 32a may be provided. . In this case, in the first variable winning device 32a, a game of a predetermined round in a special game state such as a normal jackpot state, a probable change jackpot state, or a short-time jackpot state is performed. It should be noted that the short hit state at this time corresponds to the specific gaming state in the present invention.

  [16] In the second to fifth embodiments, the first start port 33 is provided as a start port that triggers the variable display of the first symbol and the third symbol. However, the first start port 33 is provided. Alternatively, only the third starting port 33c may be provided. In this configuration, for example, when the passage of the second start port 34a or 34b is detected in the normal state, a lottery is performed according to the second symbol, and when the lottery is won, the third start port 33c is 1 If the ball is detected while the third start port 33c is opened once (for example, for 1 second) and the first symbol and the third symbol are not displayed, the variation of the first symbol and the third symbol is detected. When the display is started and there is a hold of the first symbol and the third symbol, the variation detection of the first symbol and the third symbol is not started, and the entrance detection is suspended. In the time saving state, the third start port 33c is opened for 3 seconds, for example, and is closed for 1 second three times. Timing from the detection of passage of the second start port 33b to the opening of the third start port 33c by making the distance between the second start port 33b and the third start port 33c wider than in the second embodiment. May be adjusted appropriately.

  [17] In the first variable prize winning device 32a of the first embodiment, the first big prize opening switch 223a and the first big prize opening switch 223b are provided, but the common big prize opening switch is used. It doesn't matter. In the third variable winning device 32c of the second embodiment, the third start port switch 461a and the third start port switch 461b are provided. However, a configuration using a common start port switch may be used. . As such a configuration, for example, in the first embodiment, the first front guide passage portion 422a and the second front guide passage portion 422b are merged on the downstream side to form one passage, and 1 is provided at a predetermined portion of the passage. A configuration in which two large winning opening switches are provided is conceivable. Similarly, in the second to fifth embodiments, a configuration in which one start port switch is provided at a predetermined position of one passage joined downstream is conceivable.

  [18] The present invention may be implemented in various (eg, first, third, etc.) gaming machines, or may be implemented in a pachinko machine of a different type from the above embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after a jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special gaming state on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Moreover, you may implement as a pachinko machine which will be in a special game state when a ball enters a predetermined winning opening. Further, in addition to pachinko machines, various game machines using game balls such as arranged ball pachinko and sparrow balls may be used.

  [19] The mode for carrying out the invention, each of the first to fifth embodiments, and the invention described in the above-described modified embodiments are appropriately changed, replaced, deleted, or combined unless they contradict each other. Such a configuration is also possible.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

30 ... Game board 30a ... Game area 30al ... Left narrow area 30ar ... Right narrow area 32A ... Large winning opening 32a ... First variable winning device 32b ... Second variable winning device 32c ... Third variable winning device (variable winning ball) apparatus)
32d ... 4th variable prize-winning device 33c ... 3rd starting opening (entrance part)
34b ... 2nd starting port 38 ... Game ball launching device (launching means)
42 ... 3rd symbol display device 223a ... 1st grand prize opening switch 223b ... 1st big prize opening switch 261 ... Main controller (lottery means, execution control means)
404: Cover 410: Opening / closing door (opening / closing operation member)
412a ... 1st entrance area 412b ... 2nd entrance area 461a ... 3rd start port switch (entrance detection means)
461b ... 3rd start opening switch (entrance detection means)
450 ... Stop part 451 ... Stop passage (descent guide part)
452 ... Stop part (stop part)
501 ... CPU (lottery means, execution control means)
i1 ... passage formation part

Claims (1)

A launching means for launching a game ball;
A game board having a game area in which game balls launched by the launching means flow down;
A variable pitching device that is variable between a first state in which game balls flowing down the gaming area are likely to enter and a second state in which gaming balls are less likely to enter than the first state;
Entry detection means for detecting a game sphere entered the variable entry device;
Lottery means for performing a lottery to generate a specific gaming state advantageous to the player based on the detection of the entrance by the entrance detection means;
Based on the result of the lottery by the lottery means, execution control means for causing the player to visually recognize the establishment / non-establishment of the transition to the specific gaming state,
With
The variable pitching device is configured to be able to enter almost all gaming balls flowing down a specific area of the gaming area,
The execution control means, when two or more game balls are successively entered into the variable pitching device, displays two or more variation displays based on the detection of the pitching by the pitch detection means. A gaming machine that is controlled so as to be continuously executed at time intervals.

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