JP2016220966A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suitably increasing an attention degree to a game.SOLUTION: A distribution mechanism 510 is arranged at a middle position of a right route in a game board 80aA. The distribution mechanism 510 has a movable piece 512 that distributes game balls after flowing into the distribution mechanism 510 to a first branch passage 513 and a second branch passage 514. The game ball distributed to the second branch passage 514 is guided to a back surface side of the game board 80aA by the second branch passage 514. A back surface part of the game board 80aA is provided with a housing 520 that is arranged at a rear portion of a front-side flow-down area FE where the game ball after passing through the first branch passage 513 flows down. A reverse-side game area is sectionally formed by a back face of the game board 80aA and the housing 520. The game board 80aA is made of a transparent synthetic resin material and the front-side game area FE and the reverse-side game area are visible from the front of the game machine.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 32

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are provided with a game board in which a game area is formed, and a game ball launching means for launching a game ball into the game area based on a launch operation by the player. When the game ball launched from the game ball launching unit enters the entrance part provided in the game area, a privilege such as paying out a predetermined number of game balls is given to the player (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2002-78904 A

  In the type of gaming machine described above, there is still room for improvement in the configuration in order to improve the degree of attention to gaming.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably improving the degree of attention to a game.

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

The invention described in claim 1
A game board formed so that at least a part thereof is transparent;
A first pitching portion that is disposed on the front side of the game board and into which a game ball flowing down a first game area formed on the front side of the game board can enter;
First privilege granting means for granting a player a first privilege based on the entry to the first entrance part;
A second pitching portion provided on the back side of the game board and capable of entering a game ball flowing down the second game area formed on the back side of the game board;
A second privilege granting means for granting a player a second privilege based on the entrance to the second entrance part,
The first game area and the second game area are configured to be visible from the front of the gaming machine.

  The degree of attention to the game can be preferably improved.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is the perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of an inner frame. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board unit. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board unit from the back side. It is a rear view which shows the structure of an inner frame. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows a back pack unit. (A) The elements on larger scale of FIG. 6, (b) The AA partial fragmentary sectional view of Fig.11 (a), (c) The BB partial sectional view of Fig.11 (a). It is the schematic which shows the operation | movement aspect of the electrically-driven accessory in an operation | movement entrance unit. It is the schematic which shows the operation | movement aspect of a variable prize apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a success or failure lottery. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the acceptance table for lower operation openings. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the success / failure table for right operation ports. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process performed by MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows game times control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. (A) The schematic which compared the period which concerns on the fluctuation | variation display and finalization display in each operation port display part, (b) It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a game. It is a flowchart which shows a game state transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows the opening / closing process of a big prize opening. It is the schematic which shows the difference between the special game state corresponding to a jackpot result, and the special game state corresponding to a special loss result. It is a flowchart which shows the process for electronic combination support. It is a flowchart which shows a power combination opening / closing process. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of the game in a highly reliable game state. It is the schematic which shows the motion of the game ball launched to the right route. It is the schematic which shows the motion of the game ball launched to the right route. (A) Schematic diagram showing the flow of getting a ball out, (b) Schematic diagram showing the change of the ball. It is the elements on larger scale which looked at the game board in 2nd Embodiment from the front side. It is the elements on larger scale which looked at the game board from the back side. FIG. 34 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 33. It is the schematic which shows the motion of a game ball. It is the schematic which shows the motion of a game ball. It is a fragmentary sectional view of the game board in a 3rd embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the motion of a game ball. It is the schematic which shows the motion of a game ball. It is the schematic which shows the modification of an operation | movement entrance ball unit. (A) Schematic which shows the modification of an operation | movement pitching unit, (b) It is the schematic which shows the modification which concerns on the operation | movement aspect of a variable winning apparatus. It is the schematic which shows the modification of the various structures provided in the game area.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the front side, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are perspective views showing the main configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in an exploded manner. In FIG. 3, the configuration in the game area in the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 11 is formed by connecting a long frame material to four sides, and is formed so as to form a rectangular frame shape as a whole. By attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility, the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall. In the pachinko machine 10, the outer frame 11 is not an essential configuration, and the outer frame 11 may be provided in an island facility or the like of the game hall.

  The gaming machine main part 12 is supported by the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. Specifically, the upper support bracket 17 is fixed to a connection portion between the upper frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11, and further, a lower portion is connected to the connection portion between the lower frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11. Side support fittings 18 are provided. The upper support bracket 17 and the lower support bracket 18 form a support mechanism. The support mechanism causes the gaming machine main unit 12 to turn the left side of the pachinko machine 10 in the front view with respect to the outer frame 11. The right side can be turned to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 with the turning tip side (see FIGS. 3 and 4).

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the gaming machine main part 12 is disposed at the inner frame 13 as a base body, the front door frame 14 disposed in front of the inner frame 13, and the rear of the inner frame 13. The back pack unit 15 is provided. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main part 12 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can be rotated forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation front end side in a front view of the gaming machine.

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

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

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

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

  Around the glass unit 22 (specifically, the window portion 21), light emitting means such as various lamps are provided. For example, an annular illumination part 26 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided along the periphery of the window part 21. In the annular illumination part 26, lighting or blinking is performed according to a change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or at a predetermined reach. In addition, an error display lamp portion 27 is provided at the center of the annular illumination portion 26 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10 to light up when a failure such as an error occurs. A prize ball lamp unit 28 that is lit is provided. In addition, a speaker unit 29 is provided at a position close to the left and right prize ball lamp units 28 to output sound effects, BGM, and the like according to the gaming state (see FIG. 3).

  Below the window portion 21 in the front door frame 14 (frame body 20), an upper bulging portion 31 and a lower bulging portion 32 that bulge toward the front side are arranged side by side. An upper pan 33 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 31, and a lower pan 34 that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 32 (see FIG. 2). The upper plate 33 has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to a game ball launching mechanism described later while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 34 has a function of storing excess game balls in the upper tray 33 and games that have not reached the game area PE (see FIG. 3) among the game balls launched by the game ball launching mechanism. When the ball is returned to the player, it has a function as a tray for storing the discharged game ball.

  A game ball launching handle 41 is provided on the right side of the lower bulging portion 32 so as to protrude toward the front side. By operating the game ball launch handle 41, a game ball is launched from a game ball launch mechanism described later. The game ball firing speed increases as the operation amount (rotation amount) of the game ball launch handle 41 increases, and the game ball is played when the operation amount is adjusted to a predetermined amount by the player. The region PE is reached. Further, by adjusting the operation amount by the player, it becomes possible to divide game balls into a right route and a left route, which will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a passage forming unit 45 is attached to the back surface of the front door frame 14. The passage forming unit 45 is formed of a synthetic resin and includes a front door side upper tray passage that leads to the upper tray 33 and a front door side lower tray passage that leads to the lower tray 34. In the passage forming unit 45, a receiving port portion that protrudes rearward and is opened upward is formed at the upper corner of the passage forming unit 45. The portion and the entrance portion of the front door side lower dish passage are partitioned. The upstream side of the front door side upper dish path and the front door side lower dish path are connected to a game ball distributing section described later, and the game balls that have entered the front door side upper dish path are guided to the upper plate 33 and are moved to the lower side of the front door. The game ball that has entered the dish passage is guided to the lower dish 34.

  Projecting shafts are provided at the upper end and the lower end of the rotation base end side of the back surface of the front door frame 14. These projecting shafts constitute an assembly mechanism for the inner frame 13.

  Next, the inner frame 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a front view of the inner frame 13. In FIG. 5, as in FIG. 3, the configuration in the game area PE of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

(Inner frame 13)
The inner frame 13 is mainly configured by an inner frame base body 50 whose outer shape is substantially rectangular like the outer frame 11. The height dimension of the inner frame base body 50 is set slightly smaller than the height dimension of the outer frame 11. The inner frame base body 50 is arranged close to the upper frame portion of the outer frame 11, and a slight gap is formed between the lower frame portion of the outer frame 11 and the inner frame base body 50. A curtain plate is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to close the gap. The curtain plate is disposed below the inner frame base body 50 (specifically, the lower end portion thereof). When the inner frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the inner frame base body 50 is placed on the curtain plate. It will be listed. A slight clearance may be provided between the curtain plate and the inner frame base body 50 for the purpose of preventing mutual interference.

  Support metal fittings 71 and 72 are attached to the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the rotation base end side (left side in FIG. 5) on the front surface of the inner frame base body 50. Although illustration is omitted, the support fittings 71 and 72 have shaft portions, and a bearing portion provided on the front door frame 14 is inserted into these shaft portions, so that the front door frame with respect to the inner frame 13 is inserted. 14 is rotatably supported.

  A locking device 75 for locking the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 is disposed on the rotating front end side (right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame base body 50. The locking device 75 extends vertically along the right end portion (vertical frame member to be described later) of the inner frame base body 50, and the front door collar member 76 is disposed in a scattered manner in the longitudinal direction (vertical direction). have. In the inner frame base body 50, a slit for projecting to the front side of the inner frame 13 corresponding to each of the front door flange members 76 corresponds to the flange receiving member 49 (see FIG. 3) provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14. It is formed in this way. The front door eaves member 76 protruding through the slits is engaged with the eaves receiving member 49 provided on the front door frame 14 in a one-to-one correspondence with the front door eaves member 76, whereby the front door The frame 14 is locked to the inner frame 13 so that it cannot be opened. The locking device 75 has an inner frame collar member 77 extending to the rear side of the inner frame 13. When these inner frame hook members 77 are hooked on the hook receiving member 19 fixed to the outer frame 11, the gaming machine main part 12 is locked in a closed state with respect to the outer frame 11.

  The inner frame base body 50 (locking device 75) is provided with a cylinder lock 78 for performing an unlocking operation of the locking device 75. The cylinder lock 78 is provided separately from the locking units (each of the hook members 76 and 77, the interlocking hooks and the like) constituting the main part of the locking device 75, and is disposed adjacent to the locking unit. When the key inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 78 is turned to the right (clockwise), the lock of the front door frame 14 on the inner frame 13 is released, and the key inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 78 is turned to the left (counterclockwise). The inner frame 13 is unlocked with respect to the outer frame 11.

  A housing recess 51 for housing the game board unit 80 is formed in the central portion of the inner frame base body 50. The housing recess is recessed to the rear of the gaming machine according to the outer shape of the game board unit 80, and the game board unit 80 is fixed to the housing recess 51 by a manual lock mechanism in a state of being fitted from the front of the gaming machine. A substantially rectangular window hole 52 is formed at the bottom of the housing recess 51, and the rear configuration of the game board unit 80 (a rear block 80 b described later) protrudes behind the inner frame 13 through the window hole 52. . The window hole 52 is almost entirely covered from the front of the gaming machine by the game board unit 80 mounted on the inner frame base body 50.

(Game board unit 80)
Hereinafter, the game board unit 80 (particularly, various configurations arranged in the game area PE of the game board 80a) will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 is a front view of the game board unit 80, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the game board unit 80 as viewed from the rear. In FIG. 6, the left route, which will be described later, is illustrated by a two-dot chain line, and the right route is illustrated by a one-dot chain line.

  The game board unit 80 is provided on the back side of the game board 80a formed mainly of a plate made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and various game machines (variable display device, control device, movable type) described later. And a rear block 80b in which a decorative member capable of emitting light, etc.) is mounted on the base body 251 (see FIG. 7), and the front portion of the rear block 80b is visible through the game board 80a. It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a game area PE in which game balls flow down is formed on the front surface of the game board 80a. As already described, the game area PE is covered with the glass unit 22 (specifically, the rear glass panel 23). In the glass unit 22, the gap between the rear glass panel 23 and the front surface of the game board 80a is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, that is, the game balls flowing down the game area PE are the same in the game area PE. It is arranged so that it is not lined up back and forth at a point. Thereby, the ball blockage in the game area PE is suppressed. Note that the game board 80a (specifically, a plate) is not limited to being made of synthetic resin, and may be made of wood.

  The game board 80a is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in its own thickness direction (front-rear direction). Each opening is provided with a general winning port 81, a variable winning device 82, operating ball portions 83 and 84 (operating ports 83a and 84a), a through gate 85, and the like. When a game ball enters the general winning port 81, the variable winning device 82, and the operation ball entering units 83 and 84, or when the game ball passes through the through gate 85, the game ball corresponds to each ball entering unit. Detected by the provided detection sensor, and a privilege such as a predetermined number of prize balls (payout of game balls) is given to the player based on the detection result. In addition, an out port 89 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 80a, and game balls that have not entered various ball entering parts and the like are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 89. In the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 89, the game ball entering the general game port 81, the variable game device 82, and the operation ball entering units 83 and 84 is “winning”. ".

  The game board 80a is provided with a large number of game nails 93 in order to disperse and adjust the flow path of the game balls as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill 94 are provided. Yes. The flow path of the game ball is differentiated by various configurations such as the game nail 93 and the windmill 94, and is adjusted so that a winning to the above-described general winning opening 81 or the like occurs with an appropriate probability.

  A central opening is formed at the center of the game board 80a. The variable display unit 252 and the like belonging to the back block 80b are located behind the central opening, and the variable display unit 252 and the like can be visually recognized through the central opening from the front of the gaming machine.

  Various entrance parts such as the operation entrance parts 83 and 84 and the through gate 85 are arranged around the central opening. In the following description, the operation entrance ball portion 83 disposed below the central opening is referred to as a “lower operation entrance ball portion 83”, and the operation entrance ball portion 84 disposed on the right side of the center opening is referred to as “right operation”. This will be referred to as a “ball-in” 84 ”.

  The right actuated entrance portion 84 is provided with an electric accessory 86 as an entrance assist device (entrance assist means) that assists entrance into the right actuated entrance portion 84. The electric accessory 86 includes a movable plate and a solenoid-type drive unit (electric accessory drive unit) that drives the movable plate, and the drive unit is connected to a main control device described later. When the drive unit operates based on a drive signal from the main control device, a guide state (assisting state) in which the game ball is guided to the right actuated ball entering part 84 and a non-guide state (non-assist state) in which the guidance is not performed. ) And can be switched.

  The through gate 85 is disposed on the side of the variable display unit 252 (specifically, the right route). In the case of winning the support lottery triggered by the passage of the game ball through the through gate 85, the electric accessory 86 is switched from the non-guide state to the guide state for a predetermined time.

  In the present embodiment, a high probability mode and a low probability mode are set as the lottery modes in the case where a lottery such as a big hit is performed based on the entrance to the operation entrance parts 83 and 84. On the other hand, the support mode by the electric accessory 86 is common in any gaming state. Here, the downflow route (right route / left route) advantageous to the player is configured to change according to the gaming state. As for which downflow route is advantageous for the player, the game paid out based on the number of game balls discharged from the game area PE in the normal game state based on the ball entering the operation ball portion 84 or the like Although it depends on the ratio of the number of balls (hereinafter referred to as a base), the relationship between each mode and the flow path that is advantageous to the player will be described later.

  A variable winning device (special winning device or special winning means) 82 has a large winning opening through which a game ball can pass, and a shutter as an opening / closing member (opening / closing means) for opening and closing the special winning opening. Is provided. The shutter can be switched between an open state (allowed state) in which a game ball can be entered or facilitated and a closed state (blocked state) in which the entrance of the game ball is impossible or difficult. In addition, the shutter is connected to a variable prize driving unit (specifically, a solenoid or the like) provided on the back side of the game board 80a, and the opening / closing door is normally kept closed and is opened / closed in the internal lottery. When winning the transition to the execution mode (special game state) is won (when a jackpot result or a special loss result is obtained), it is switched to the open state. In other words, the opening / closing execution mode is a mode that shifts when a jackpot result or a special loss result is obtained. In the opening / closing execution mode, the elapse of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings is set as one round, and this round game is set to be executed a predetermined number of times.

  Here, as a mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 82 in the opening / closing execution mode (hereinafter referred to as winning mode), the frequency of occurrence of winning in the variable winning device 82 is different from that of the high frequency winning mode and the low frequency. The winning mode is set.

  In the high-frequency winning mode, the variable winning device 82 that is in the open state returns to the closed state when the high-frequency time (30 sec) elapses or the number of winning prizes in the large winning opening becomes ten. Such an opening / closing operation is repeated until the high frequency (15 times) is reached. On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, the variable winning device 82 that is in the open state is closed when the low-frequency time (1.2 sec) elapses or the number of winning prizes in the large winning opening becomes ten. Returning to the state, such an opening / closing operation is executed a low frequency (one time).

  In the present pachinko machine 10, in a situation where the game ball launch handle 41 is operated by the player, the game ball launch mechanism 110 is driven and controlled so that one game ball is launched toward the game area in 0.6 sec. Is done. On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, as described above, the opening time of one large winning opening 353 is 1.2 sec. In other words, in the low-frequency winning mode, it is substantially avoided to return to the closed state based on the time-related condition among the two end conditions described above, and to return to the closed state based on the condition related to the winning number. Yes.

  Next, the variable display unit 252 will be supplementarily described. The variable display unit 252 has a symbol display device 253 that variably displays symbols (variation display) with a winning in the activated ball entering parts 83 and 84 as a trigger. The symbol display device 253 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. On the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253, for example, symbols are displayed side by side in the top, middle, and bottom, and these symbols are variably displayed as they are scrolled in the horizontal direction. When the jackpot is won, a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on a preset active line, and the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode (special game state). Note that the symbol display device 253 is not necessarily a liquid crystal display device, and may be a dot matrix or 7-segment display device.

  The display screen 253a is provided with a second variable display area in which symbols such as character images are displayed in a variable manner, in addition to the first variable display area in which the scroll display described above is performed. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, game times based on entering the lower working port 83a and game times based on entering the right working port 84a may be performed in parallel. In such a case, one game result is notified by a symbol displayed in the first variation display area, and the other game result is notified by a symbol displayed in the second variation display area. .

  A center frame 95 is provided on the game board 80a so as to surround the central opening. The center frame 95 is fixed to the game board 80a (specifically, a plate body) from the front side thereof, and in such a fixed state, the center frame 95 is erected from the front surface of the game board 80a. The clearance dimension between 95 and the glass unit 22 is configured to be smaller than the diameter dimension of the game ball. This prevents the game ball flowing down the game area PE from colliding with the symbol display device 253, and the flow path of the game ball flowing down the game area PE moves the variable display unit 252 (specifically, the center frame 95) to the right. The route is roughly divided into the right route detouring from the left and the left route detouring from the left.

  The above-described lower action ball entering portion 83 is arranged on the left route, and the game balls flowing down the right route are prevented from winning the lower action entry portion 83. In order to enjoy the benefits of winning in the lower operating ball entering portion 83, it is necessary to fire a game ball toward the left route. On the other hand, the variable prize winning device 82, the right actuated entering ball portion 84 and the through gate 85 described above are arranged in the right route, and the game balls flowing down the left route are the variable prize winning device 82, the right actuating entry. Winning the ball portion 84 and the through gate 85 is avoided. Although the details will be described later, the flow down route (right route / left route) advantageous to the player changes according to the gaming state, and the player moves the game ball down the right route according to the game situation. The game can be advantageously advanced by selecting from the route / left route.

  On the upper surface of the frame portion constituting the lower portion of the center frame 95, a stage portion is formed on which the game ball can roll left and right. The game balls that have flowed in from the inflow ports formed in the left and right frame portions of the center frame 95 are discharged onto the stage portion through a warp passage formed in the center frame 95. The stage portion is configured such that the game ball that has reached the stage portion is relatively easy to flow into the lower operation port 83a, and the player's attention to the movement of the game ball on the stage portion is improved. Contributing to

  Further, a first reserved lamp portion 98a and a second reserved lamp portion 98b are provided on the front surface of the frame portion constituting the lower portion of the center frame 95. The first holding lamp portion 98a on the left side corresponds to the lower operating port 83a, and the number of times that the game ball has passed through the lower operating port 83a is held up to 4 times. It is displayed. The second holding lamp portion 98b on the right side corresponds to the right operating port 84a, and the number of times that the game ball has passed through the right operating port 84a is held up to four times, and the number of holdings is determined by the lighting of the second holding lamp portion 98b. Is displayed.

  A game area partition member 99 that partitions the game area PE together with the guide rail 100 described later is disposed at the right end of the game board 80a (the rotation tip of the game board unit 80 described later). The game area partition member 99 is provided not only with the main display unit 87 but also with a function of forming a ball path 99b for a game ball flowing down the right route together with the center frame 95.

  A stopper member 99a on which a game ball that flies along the guide rail 100 collides is disposed at a portion (the entrance portion of the right route) positioned on the upstream side of the ball passage in the right route. The stopper member 99a is a buffer member, and the game ball colliding with the stopper member 99a flows into the ball passage 99b after the momentum is weakened.

  The ball passage 99b is defined by a wall surface of the game area partition member 99 and a wall surface of the center frame 95 facing each other with a gap therebetween. The lateral width of the ball passage is such that a plurality of game balls cannot pass through the same place at the same time, so that overtaking of the game ball in the ball passage 99b is avoided. The spherical passage 99b is located between the stopper member 99a and the through gate, and meanders left and right (hereinafter referred to as a meandering passage 99b). The game ball that has collided with the stopper member 99a flows into the meandering passage 99b in a state where the momentum has been killed, and after that, by meandering left and right, the game ball reaches the through gate 85 in a state where acceleration is suppressed.

  Next, the main display unit 87 will be supplementarily described. The main display unit 87 is embedded in the game area partition member 99, and a part of the main display unit 87 is arranged to face the glass unit 22. A main display portion D on which a predetermined pattern or the like is displayed is provided in the facing portion. The main display unit 87 is electrically connected to a main controller described later, and the display content of the main display unit D is controlled by the main controller.

  The main display section D is a lower operation entry section display section (hereinafter also referred to as a lower operation opening display section DL) that displays a lottery result based on winning in the lower operation entry section 83 (lower operation opening 83a). And a right action entry part display unit (hereinafter also referred to as a right action opening display part DR) for displaying a lottery result based on winning in the right action entry part 84 (right action opening 84a). have.

  In the lower working port display unit DL, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the lower working ball entering portion 83 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the fluctuation display, the display based on the winning of the lower working ball entering portion 83 is performed. The result of the internal lottery will be indicated. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the lower operation entrance portion 83 is a result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the change display is stopped in the lower operation port display portion DL, and the stop result After a predetermined pattern is displayed, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode.

  In the right working port display section DR, the variation display of the picture is performed with the winning of the right operation entering ball portion 84 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the display based on the winning in the right operation entering ball portion 84 is performed. The result of the internal lottery will be indicated. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the right action entry part 84 is a result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the change display is stopped at the right action port display part DR, and the stop result After a predetermined pattern is displayed, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode.

  Here, on the basis of winning in any of the operating ball entering parts 83, 84, the variable display is started on the corresponding operating port display unit, a predetermined stop result is displayed, and the above variable display is stopped → stop A period until the displayed result is continued for a predetermined fixed time (the fixed display ends) corresponds to one game time. In other words, the execution time of one game time in the present embodiment is set to be the sum of the pattern display time and the fixed display time on the main display unit D (working port display units DL and DR). .

  In the present embodiment, the game times related to the lower action ball entry portion 83 and the game times related to the right action ball entry portion 84 are performed in parallel (for example, proceed simultaneously). For example, when a ball entering the other is generated during a game turn related to one of the operation ball entering parts 83 and 84, the game time related to both the operation ball entering parts 83 and 84 is temporarily advanced. Although details will be described later, if one of the two game times that are currently in progress corresponds to the result of transition to the opening / closing execution mode, the game time is ended. At this time, the other game times are also forcibly ended.

  By the way, there are a variety of patterns that are stopped and displayed on the display unit for the working ball in this embodiment, and by visually checking the pattern, it can be determined which type of jackpot that will be won later. It is difficult to discriminate. However, such a device is not an indispensable configuration, and it is also possible to reduce the types of pictures that are stopped and displayed so that the type of jackpot can be easily determined.

  The main display unit D of the main display unit 87 is provided with a through gate display unit DS for displaying a lottery result based on winning through the through gate 85 in addition to the operation port display units DL and DR. In the through gate display section DS, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the through gate 85 as a trigger, and the internal lottery (support lottery) performed based on the winning of the through gate 85 as a result of stopping the variation display. ) Result is specified. If the result of the internal lottery based on winning through the through gate 85 is a support winning result, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the through gate display unit DS and the variable display is stopped. 86 support is performed.

  Incidentally, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the number of times that the game ball has passed through the operating ball entering portions 83 and 84 is held up to 4 times, but the through gate 85 has such a holding function. The configuration is different in that it is not.

  About the main display part D explained in full detail above, while being visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 22 of the front door frame 14, it is avoided that a game ball moves in front of these various display parts. Therefore, the visibility is guaranteed.

  Referring to FIG. 5 again, the configuration of the inner frame 13 will be described. Below the game board unit 80 in the inner frame base body 50, a game ball is launched into the game area PE based on the operation of the game ball launch handle 41. A game ball launching mechanism 110 is provided.

(Game Ball Launching Mechanism 110)
The game ball launching mechanism 110 includes a solenoid 111 that launches a game ball placed at a predetermined launch standby position, a launch rail 112 that defines the launch direction of the game ball launched by the solenoid 111, and a game at the launch standby position. A ball feeding device 113 for supplying a ball and a base plate 114 on which the various configurations 111 to 113 are mounted are provided as main components, and the base plate 114 is fixed to the inner frame base body 50, thereby The inner frame base body 50 is integrated.

  The firing rail 112 is fixed to the base plate 114 in an inclined state so as to be inclined upward toward the game board 80a. The firing rail 112 is formed with a groove portion having a substantially V-shaped cross section, and the front and rear positions of the game ball are defined by fitting the game ball into the groove portion.

  A ball stopper that holds the game ball supplied from the ball feeding device 113 at the above-described firing standby position is disposed at a position closer to the downstream end portion (that is, the lower end portion) of the firing rail 112. The solenoid 111 is arranged at a position further downstream than the ball stopper.

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

  The guide rail 100 partitions the game area PE together with the game area partition member 99 fixed to the game board 80a (specifically, the front surface of the plate) so that the outer shape of the game area PE is substantially circular. In addition, the guide rail 100 includes an inner rail 101 and an outer rail 102 that are arranged so as to face each other with a gap larger than the diameter of the game ball, and a single guide passage 103 is formed by both the rails 101 and 102. Has been. The guide passage 103 includes an inlet portion 104 that is opened to the tip side (obliquely downward) of the firing rail 112, and an outlet portion 105 that is located above the gaming area PE. The game ball fired based on the operation of the solenoid 111 is guided to the game area PE by moving in the order of the firing rail 112 → the guide rail 100 (the entrance portion 104 → the exit portion 105). In the game board 80a, on the front side of the exit portion 105, specifically, in the vicinity of the front end of the inner rail 101, a reversal prevention member 106 for preventing the reversal of the game ball reaching the game area PE into the guide passage 103 is attached. Thus, it is possible to prevent the subsequent launch of the game ball from being hindered by the game ball that has reached the game area PE first.

  Each of the rails 101 and 102 constituting the guide rail 100 has an arc shape centered at a substantially central portion of the game area PE. For this reason, the game ball passing through the guide passage 103 is likely to move (slide or roll) along the outer rail 102, that is, in contact with the outer rail 102 due to the centrifugal force generated by itself. That is, when a game ball is launched so as to be delivered to the game area PE, the area along the outer rail 102 in the guide passage 103 substantially constitutes a pass area (passage path) through which the game ball passes. However, the area along the inner rail 101 is an area through which the game ball does not pass.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the guide rail 100 and the launch rail 112 are arranged so that the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the launch rail 112 face each other diagonally across the lower edge of the game board 80a. Has been. That is, both the rails 100 and 112 are arranged such that the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the firing rail 112 are shifted left and right in the vicinity of the lower end edge of the game board 80a. Thus, a gap of a predetermined interval is formed between the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the firing rail 112 while bringing both rails 100 and 112 close to the lower end edge of the game board 80a.

  A foul ball passage is disposed below the gap formed in this way. The foul ball path is formed integrally with the path forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. If the game balls launched from the game ball launching mechanism 110 do not reach the game area PE and return to the inside of the guide passage 103 as foul balls, the foul balls enter the foul ball passage through the gap. Become. The foul ball path leads to the front door side lower dish path, and the game balls that have entered the foul ball path are discharged to the lower dish 34 shown in FIG. This suppresses interference between the foul ball and the next game ball to be launched.

  A rail cover 107 is provided at the left end of the game board 80a so as to cover the outer rail 102 from the side. The game board unit 80 is often handled as a single unit during manufacturing or maintenance work, and at this time, the outer rail 102 may collide with a game table or the like. The rail cover 107 is a member mounted in view of such circumstances, and is provided with a protective function for preventing the outer rail 102 from being deformed due to the above factors or the like.

  A through-hole penetrating the inner frame base body 50 in the front-rear direction is formed on the left side of the firing rail 112 in the inner frame base body 50 (specifically, the side supporting the front door frame 14). A passage forming member 121 is disposed on the side. The passage forming member 121 is screwed to the inner frame base body 50 and has a main body side upper dish path 122 and a main body side lower dish path 123. The upstream side of the main body side upper dish passage 122 and the main body side lower dish passage 123 communicates with a game ball distributing section described later. In addition, a receiving portion of a passage forming unit attached to the front door frame 14 enters below the passage forming member 121, and a front door side upper plate passage is disposed below the main body side upper plate passage 122, A front door side upper dish passage is disposed below the main body side lower dish passage 123.

  An opening / closing member 124 for opening and closing the main body side upper dish path 122 and the main body side lower dish path 123 is attached below the passage forming member 121 in the inner frame base body 50. The opening / closing member 124 is urged to a front position that closes the main body side upper dish passage 122 and the main body side lower dish passage 123. When the front door frame 14 is opened, each opening / closing member 124 is urged by this urging force. By being in the closed state, falling off of the game balls from the passages 122 and 123 is avoided. On the other hand, in a state where the front door frame 14 is closed, the opening / closing member 124 is pushed open against the biasing force by the receiving portion provided in the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. In this state, the main body side upper dish path 122 and the front door side upper dish path communicate with each other, and the main body side lower dish path 123 and the front door side lower dish path communicate with each other.

  Next, the back configuration of the inner frame 13 (the inner frame base body 50 and the game board unit 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a rear view of the inner frame 13.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a bearing fitting 132 is attached to the rotation base end side (right side in FIG. 8) on the back surface of the inner frame base body 50. A bearing portion 133 is formed on the bearing bracket 132 so as to be separated from each other in the vertical direction, and the back pack unit 15 is rotatably attached to the inner frame 13 by these bearing portions 133. A plurality of fixing levers 134 are provided on the back surface of the inner frame base body 50 for fixing the back pack unit 15 to the inner frame base body 50 in a closed state.

  As already described, the bottom portion of the housing recess (game board housing portion) 51 in the inner frame base body 50 penetrates in the thickness direction of the inner frame base body 50 and is opened to the back side of the inner frame base body 50. A window hole 52 is formed, and the window hole 52 is covered from the front side of the inner frame 13 by the game board unit 80 housed in the housing recess 51. Various components such as a control device are mounted on the back of the game board unit 80 (rear block 80 b), and these various components are exposed to the back side of the inner frame 13 through the window holes 52. Here, the configuration of the back surface of the game board unit 80 will be described.

  As described above, the back block 80b is attached to the back of the game board 80a. As shown in FIG. 7, the back block 80b has a substantially box-shaped base body 251 that is opened on the game board 80a side, and the base body 251 is fixed to the back of the game board 80a. The game board 80a and the back block 80b are integrated.

  The front side of the base body 251 is an arrangement area for a movable production mechanism, a decorative member capable of emitting light, and the like, and the back side thereof is a control device for controlling these various components and the variable display unit 252 (design display device). 253).

  More specifically, a part of the base body 251 protrudes toward the back side of the inner frame base body 50, and the symbol display device 253 (see FIG. 6) described above with respect to the protruding portion, and the symbol display device. A display control device for driving 253 is attached. The symbol display device 253 and the display control device are arranged so that the symbol display device is on the front side and the display control device is on the rear side in the front-rear direction (thickness direction of the inner frame base body 50). Further, a notification / production control device 143 is mounted on the back surface of the base body 251 so as to be positioned behind the display control device.

  The notification / production control device 143 includes a notification / production control board that controls sound output, lamp display, and control of the display control device in accordance with instructions from the main control apparatus described later. It is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box 141 made of a resin material or the like.

  A main controller unit 160 is provided below the notification / production control device 143 so as to cover the base body 96 from behind. The main controller unit 160 includes a synthetic resin mounting base 161 fixed to the back of the game board unit 80 (specifically, the back block 80b), and a main control unit 162 mounted on the mounting base 161. Yes. The main controller 162 includes a main control board having a function (main control circuit) that controls the main control of the game and a function (power failure monitoring circuit) that monitors the power source, and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box 163 made of, for example.

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

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

  The board box 163 and the mounting base 161 are connected by a base seal part 165 so that they cannot be opened. Specifically, the pedestal sealing portion 165 has a locking hole portion and a locking pin similarly to the box sealing portion 164, and the locking pin is inserted into the locking hole portion so that the board box 163 and The mounting base 161 is coupled so as not to be separable. This makes it easier to grasp the fact that the substrate box 163 has been illegally removed.

  A portion of the front surface of the base body 251 facing the lower back of the game board 80a corresponds to the game board opening of the general winning port 81, the variable winning device 82, and the operating ports 83a and 84a and on the downstream side. A collection passage (not shown) that collects in one place is formed. Thereby, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 81 etc. are gathered below the game board unit 80 through the collection passage. That is, the base body 251 is provided with a function of collecting game balls won in various winning ports.

  A discharge passage, which will be described later, is arranged below the game board unit 80, and the game balls gathered below the game board unit 80 by the collection passage are led out into the discharge passage. Similarly, the out port 89 leads to the discharge passage, and a game ball that has not won any winning port is led out into the discharge passage through the out port 89.

  In addition, the base body 251 constituting the back block 80b includes a general winning opening detection sensor for detecting a game ball won in the general winning opening 81 as a detection sensor for each of the above-described winning portions, and an operational ball. An operating port detection sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the parts 83 and 84 is mounted, and a winning detection mechanism is configured by these various detection sensors. These various detection sensors are electrically connected to the main controller 162, and detection information (detection signals) is output from the respective detection sensors to the main controller 162.

  Next, the back pack unit 15 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 10 is a front view of the back pack unit 15.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the inner frame 13 is covered from behind by the back pack unit 15. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 201 as a main body of the back pack unit 15, and a payout mechanism unit 202, a discharge passage board, and a control device assembly unit 204 are attached to the back pack 201. .

  The back pack 201 is formed of a synthetic resin having transparency, and as shown in FIG. 10, a base portion 211 to which the payout mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. 212. The protective cover part 212 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit 252 (see FIG. 9).

  The base part 211 is provided with an external output terminal plate 213. The external output terminal plate 213 is provided with various output terminals, and various signals are output to the management control device (hall computer) on the game hall through these output terminals. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the base portion 211 is provided with a pair of upper and lower latch pins 214 at the right end when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and the bearings provided on the inner frame 13. The back pack unit 15 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the inner frame 13 by being inserted through the portion 133. The base portion 211 is formed with a plurality of insertion portions through which the fixing levers 134 provided on the inner frame 13 are inserted, and the base portion 211 is contacted from the rear in a state where the fixing levers 134 are inserted through the insertion portions. The back pack unit 15 is fixed to the inner frame 13 by contact.

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

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

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

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

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

  The power / fire control device 243 has a power / fire control board accommodated in a board box 246. A predetermined power source required by various control devices and the like is generated and output by the power source / launch control board, and further, control of launching of the game ball accompanying the operation of the game ball launch handle 41 by the player is performed. Specifically, drive control of the solenoid 111 constituting the game ball launching mechanism 110 and drive control of the ball feeding device 113 are executed.

  Further, the power source / launch control device 243 is provided with a power switch 247. By operating the power switch 247, the power of the pachinko machine 10 can be switched to the on state (on state) or the shut off state (off state).

  Here, this pachinko machine 10 has a function for storing various data, and even if a power failure occurs, it retains the state at the time of the power failure and returns to the state at the time of the power failure at the time of recovery from the power failure. It can be done. For example, when the power supply is shut down by a normal procedure as in the case of a game hall being closed, the state before the shutdown is stored and held. On the other hand, when the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 166 provided in the main controller 162, the RAM data is initialized.

  These various switches can be operated from the front side of the gaming machine by opening the gaming machine main part 12 (inner frame 13) and exposing the back side of the inner frame 13. On the other hand, when the opening of the gaming machine main part 12 is restricted by the locking device 75, these various switches cannot be operated from the front side of the gaming machine. In other words, the various switches are difficult to operate when the gaming machine main part 12 is closed, and are operated from the front side of the gaming machine by a person who does not own the key for the locking device 75 (for example, a fraudster). Making it difficult.

  In the present embodiment described above in detail, the various configurations relating to the ball placed in the right route of the game area PE are characteristic. Therefore, the characteristic configuration will be described below with reference to FIG. 11A is a partially enlarged view of the game board unit 80 shown in FIG. 6, FIG. 11B is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 11A, and FIG. 11C is FIG. It is a BB partial fragmentary sectional view. For convenience of explanation, FIGS. 11B and 11C are displayed in a state where the scale is raised as compared with FIG. 11A.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (a), the right operation ball entry portion 84, the through gate 85, and the electric accessory 86 arranged in the right route include the operation ball entry unit 300 together with the base body 88 on which these various configurations are mounted. The base body 88 is fixed to the game board 80a, and is integrated with the game board 80a.

(Operating entry unit 300)
The operation entry unit 300 is configured so that the right operation entry portion 84 and the through gate 85 protrude forward of the gaming machine from the front surface of the game board 80a in an integrated state with the game board 80a. (Refer FIG.11 (b)). The base body 88 has an overhanging portion that protrudes from the front surface of the game board 80a in the same manner as the right operation ball entering portion 84 and the through gate 85, and this overhanging portion is spaced apart along the right route. One connecting passage 301 is formed so as to connect the two entrances (the through gate 85 and the right operation entrance 84). Note that the through gate 85 and the right operation entrance portion 84 are arranged so that the former is upstream of the latter in the right route.

  The communication passage 301 includes a vertical passage 302 in which a through gate 85 is disposed, and a horizontal passage 303 extending from a lower end portion of the vertical passage 302 in a direction intersecting the vertical passage 302. It bends in the middle as if making. The passage width of the communication passage 301 (the vertical passage 302 and the horizontal passage 303) is slightly larger than the diameter size of the game ball, and a plurality of game balls cannot simultaneously pass through the same location in the communication passage 301. It is configured as follows.

  Between the entrance portion of the communication passage 301 and the exit portion of the meandering passage 99b, an intermediate passage having a crank shape is formed by a plurality of game nails 93. The game ball that has passed through the meandering passage 99b flows into the communication passage 301 in a state where acceleration is suppressed by way of the intermediate passage. The through gate 85 is disposed in the vertical passage 302 (specifically, near the entrance). By arranging the through gate 85 in the vertical passage 302, the game ball that has passed through the through gate 85 is temporarily accelerated by its own weight. By earning the distance from the preceding game ball and the subsequent game ball, the game ball passing through the through gate 85 is prevented from interfering with other game balls. The game ball accelerated by the passage of the vertical passage 302 is decelerated again by colliding with the wall surface of the passage when moving from the vertical passage 302 to the horizontal passage 303, and the entry speed to the horizontal passage 303 is suppressed.

  The lateral passage 303 is inclined downward and the right operation entrance portion 84 (right operation port 84a) is located on the extension. The bottom portion 305 of the lateral passage 303 constitutes a rolling surface of the game ball, and a moving component toward the right operation port 84a is given to the game ball that has moved along the bottom portion 305. Here, an open portion 308 that is open to the inside and outside of the communication passage 301 is formed in the bottom portion 305. That is, the front wall portion 306, the rear wall portion 307, and the ceiling portion that constitute the lateral passage 303 extend to the right operation entrance ball portion 84, whereas the bottom portion 305 is interrupted at a midway position (it is cut off). ) The opening portion 308 has a size that allows a game ball to pass through, and the game ball that has reached the opening portion 308 flows out of the communication passage 301 through the opening portion 308 before reaching the right operation entrance ball portion 84. It becomes.

  The electric accessory 86 is disposed in a portion corresponding to the opening 308 in the base body 88 (lateral passage 303). The electric accessory 86 includes a movable plate 311 that is held by the base body 88 in a state in which it can slide in the thickness direction (front-rear direction) of the game board 80a, and a drive unit 321 (specifically, a solenoid) for the movable plate 311. And have. The drive unit 321 is connected to the main control device 162, and is configured to switch to an excited state / non-excited state based on a drive signal from the main control device 162. The movable plate is switched by switching between the excited state / non-excited state. 311 slides back and forth.

  The movable plate 311 appears and disappears from the rear wall portion 307 (the front surface of the game board 80a) through a slit formed in the rear wall portion 307 of the lateral passage 303. In the state where the movable plate 311 is disposed at the retracted position where the projection from the slit is avoided, there is nothing that prevents the game ball from passing through the opening portion 308, and therefore the game ball is allowed to flow out through the opening portion 308. Is done. This state is a “non-guide state” in the electric accessory 86.

  When the support lottery based on the entry to the through gate 85 is not won, the movable plate 311 stands by at the retracted position, and the opening portion 308 functions as an exit portion of the communication passage 301. 11 (a) and 11 (b) show the movable plate 311 waiting at the retracted position, but FIG. 11 (c) shows a case where the movable plate 311 is arranged at the protruding position for convenience. Illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, in a state where the movable plate 311 is arranged at the protruding position protruding from the slit, the opening portion 308 is blocked by the movable plate 311 and the game ball from the opening portion 308 is blocked. Is prevented from flowing out. The state in which the movable plate 311 is arranged at the protruding position in this way is the “guide state” in the electric accessory 86. When arranged at the protruding position, the protruding amount from the rear wall 307 of the movable plate 311 exceeds the diameter of the game ball. Thereby, the movable plate 311 is connected to the bottom portion 305, and the rolling surface of the game ball in the lateral passage 303 is complemented. As a result, the lateral passage 303 functions as a guide means for guiding the game ball to the right operation entrance portion 84. That is, when the movable plate 311 is disposed at the protruding position, the guide passage portion 330 that is connected to the right operation entrance portion 84 is formed in the communication passage 301 (lateral passage 303).

  The right operation port 84a of the right operation entrance portion 84 is always open. For this reason, when a game ball reaches the right operation port 84a, a ball can enter the right operation port 84a regardless of whether the game ball is in the guide state or the non-guide state. Here, in the present embodiment, the guidance state / non-guidance state is clearly differentiated so that the game ball is not guided, that is, in the situation where the entry should be avoided, the right operation port 84a is moved to. A configuration that avoids entering is adopted.

  Specifically, the opening 308 has a horizontally long shape extending in the same direction as the lateral passage 303. Even if the full length of the opening portion 308 reaches the maximum speed that can be reached by accelerating the game ball that has flowed into the communication passage 301 at a portion upstream of the opening portion 308, the opening portion 308 It is set to a size that cannot be jumped over. Specifically, the total length is set to be larger than three times the diameter of the game ball.

  However, it is difficult to completely eliminate the possibility of reaching a speed that cannot be reached alone due to the impact of game balls colliding with each other. If such a case is taken into consideration, the entire length of the opening 308 becomes uselessly long. This leads to an enlargement of the operation pitching unit 300, which makes it difficult to coexist with other game components (for example, the variable winning device 82) disposed in the vicinity. Therefore, the guide passage 330 is devised to prevent the entire length of the opening 308 from becoming excessively long. Hereinafter, the configuration according to this device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11C shows a state in which the movable plate 311 is arranged at the protruding position and the guide passage portion 330 is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (c), a protrusion 306a projecting toward the other side (inner side) is formed in a portion where the guide passage portion 330 is formed by the front wall portion 306 and the rear wall portion 307 of the lateral passage 303. , 307a are formed. The protrusions 306 a and 307 a extend vertically so as to be orthogonal to the passage direction of the guide passage portion 330. Thereby, the floating of the game ball when the game ball collides with the protrusions 306a and 307a is suppressed. In the following description, the protrusion 306a disposed on the front wall 306 is referred to as a front protrusion 306a, and the protrusion 307a disposed on the rear wall 307 is referred to as a rear protrusion 307a.

  In consideration of suppressing the floating of the game ball, the protrusions 306a and 307a are configured to extend in the vertical direction, and the game ball colliding with the protrusions 306a and 307a is reflected to the movable plate 311 side (downward). It is also possible to do so.

  The gap dimension D1 between the rear wall part 307 and the front protrusion part 306a is set to be larger than the diameter dimension D of the game ball, and the gap dimension D2 between the front wall part 306 and the rear protrusion part 307a is also set. It is set to be larger than the diameter dimension D of the game ball. A plurality of (two in the present embodiment) front ridge portions 306a are arranged in the passage direction (guide direction) of the guide passage portion 330 with a gap larger than the diameter dimension D of the game balls, and the rear side A plurality (two in the present embodiment) of the protrusions 307 a are also arranged in the passage direction (guide direction) of the guide passage portion 330 with a gap larger than the diameter dimension D of the game ball. By arranging these front ridges 306a and rear ridges 307a alternately, the flow path of the game ball is devised so as to meander back and forth with respect to the direction of the guide passage 330.

  Here, when the protrusion amount of the front protrusion portion 306a, the protrusion amount of the rear protrusion portion 307a, and the diameter D of the game ball are added, it becomes larger than the passage width in the front-rear direction of the guide passage portion 330. (D3 <D). This prevents the game ball from running through the specific area SE so as to avoid a collision with the ridges 306a and 307a.

  The game ball passing through the lateral passage 303 collides with the ridges 306a and 307a regardless of whether the electric accessory 86 is in the guiding state or the non-guiding state. Such a collision reduces (decelerates) the moving speed toward the right working port 84a. That is, a deceleration area BE for forcibly decelerating the game ball is formed in the lateral passage 303. In this way, it is difficult for the game ball to jump over the opening portion 308 by decelerating the game ball toward the right operation port 84a. As a result, the opening portion 308 and thus the lateral passage 303 are prevented from becoming excessively long, and the occupying area of the working ball entry unit 300 is prevented from expanding.

  The horizontal width (full length) of the movable plate 311 described above is also the same size as the opening portion 308. That is, a plurality of game balls are allowed to be placed on the movable plate 311. Here, the period required for the game ball to pass through the guide passage portion 330 (deceleration region BE) is longer than the launch period of the game ball. Specifically, while the game ball firing period is “0.6 sec”, the period required to pass through the guide passage 330 is approximately “1.8 sec”. For the above reasons, while the preceding game ball passes through the guide passage portion 330, the subsequent game ball reaches the guide passage portion 330, and both the preceding game ball and the subsequent game ball are movable plates. 311 is placed on the top. Speeding up of the game progress is realized by placing a plurality of game balls on the movable plate 311 using the deceleration function. Details of this point will be described later.

  Here, with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 12, a change in the flow of the game ball in accordance with the switching of the state of the activated ball entering unit 300 (the electric accessory 86) will be described. FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing the inside of the communication passage 301. FIG. 12 (1) shows a case where the electric accessory 86 is in a non-guided state, and FIG. The case where it is in a guidance state is shown.

  When the electric accessory 86 is in a non-guided state, the movable plate 311 is waiting at the retracted position as shown in FIG. In this state, the guide passage portion 330 for guiding the game ball to the right operation port 84a is not formed in the communication passage 301, and the inflow of the game ball to the opening portion 308 is allowed. The game ball that has rolled on the bottom portion 305 of the lateral passage 303 moves toward the right working port 84a while gradually descending even after losing support by leaving the bottom portion 305. The game ball passing through the communication passage 301 basically moves along the rear wall 307 and reaches the deceleration region BE.

  The game ball that has reached the deceleration region BE first collides with the rear protrusion 307 a and changes its trajectory toward the front wall 306. The game ball whose track has shifted to the front wall 306 side is pushed back to the rear wall 307 again by the front protrusion 306a. Thus, the game ball stalled by colliding with the front and rear wall portions 306 and 307 (projection portions 306a and 307a) falls toward the opening portion 308 by its own weight, and flows out from the communication passage 301 through the opening portion 308. Will be.

  On the other hand, when the electric accessory 86 is in the guiding state, the movable plate 311 stands by at the protruding position as shown in FIG. In this state, a guide passage portion 330 for guiding the game ball to the right operation port 84a is formed in the communication passage 301. For this reason, the game ball that has rolled on the bottom portion 305 of the lateral passage 303 moves from the bottom portion 305 to the movable plate 311 and continues to move toward the right working port 84a. Even in this case, the game ball that has reached the guide passage portion 330 (deceleration region BE) is stalled by repeating the collision with the front and rear wall portions 306 and 307 (projection portions 306a and 307a).

  However, the game ball passing through the guide passage portion 330 is supported by a movable plate 311 that is inclined downward toward the passage downstream. For this reason, even if the moving speed decreases, the movement along the movable plate 311 is continued and does not fall to the opening portion 308. As a result, the game ball that has moved along the movable plate 311 flows into the right operation port 84a.

  That is, the flow path of the game balls and the outflow destination from the communication passage 301 vary depending on the state of the electric accessory 86 (arrangement of the movable plate 311). The variable winning device 82 is disposed at a position directly below the operation ball entering unit 300 (the movable plate 311 and the opening portion 308). Of the game balls that have flowed into the communication passage 301, those that have not flowed into the right operation port 84 a will go to the variable winning device 82 through the opening portion 308.

  Here, with reference to FIG.11 and FIG.13, it demonstrates supplementarily about the variable winning apparatus 82. FIG. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing the state of the variable winning device 82. FIG. 13 (1) shows a case where the variable winning device 82 is in a closed state (blocking state), and FIG. 13 (2) shows a variable winning device. 82 shows an open state (allowable state).

(Variable winning device 82)
As shown in FIG. 11 (b), the variable prize-winning device 82 has an overhanging portion 351 that projects from the front surface of the game board 80 a to the front of the gaming machine, as in the case of the activated pitching unit 300. As shown in FIG. 11A, the upper surface portion 352 of the overhang portion 351 faces the working ball entry unit 300 (for example, the opening portion 308 and the movable plate 311) from below. The above-described special winning opening 353 is formed in a portion of the upper surface portion 352 that faces the opening portion 308 of the operation pitching unit 300. Like the opening 308 and the movable plate 311, the grand prize winning opening 353 has a horizontally long shape, its right edge is located on the right side of the opening 308, and its left edge is from the opening 308. Is also formed on the left side. In other words, the winning prize opening 353 is configured such that a plurality of game balls can flow into the winning prize opening 353 simultaneously.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, the overhanging portion 351 is formed with a collection passage 355 that extends downward with the special winning opening 353 as an inlet portion. The depth of the collection passage 355 is larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the bottom surface of the collection passage 355 is inclined in the same direction as the direction of the game ball guided by the guide passage portion 330. A discharge passage 356 that discharges the game ball that has flowed into the variable winning device 82 from the variable winning device 82 to the collecting passage is connected to the most downstream portion of the collecting passage 355. Unlike the collection passage 355, the discharge passage 356 is restricted so that a plurality of game balls cannot pass through the same passage width and the like at the same time. That is, the game balls collected in the collection passage 355 are sequentially discharged from the variable winning device 82 through the discharge passage 356.

  A detection sensor 391b that detects a winning to the big winning opening 353 is disposed in the middle of the discharge passage 356. Due to the distance between the big winning opening 353 and the detection area of the detection sensor 391, a slight time lag occurs before the detection sensor 391 detects the game ball that has flowed into the big winning opening 353.

  The variable winning device 82 includes a shutter 354 that is slidably movable in the same direction (front-rear direction) as the operation direction of the movable plate 311 of the electric accessory 86, and a variable prize as a driving unit for the shutter 354. A drive unit 361 (solenoid) is provided. The variable winning drive unit 361 is connected to the main controller 162 and operates based on a drive signal from the main controller 162. As a result, the shutter 354 moves to an open position where the inflow of game balls to the big prize opening 353 is allowed and a closed position in which the inflow of game balls to the big prize opening 353 is impossible.

  Here, the gap between the working ball entry unit 300, the upper surface portion 352 of the overhang portion 351, and the shutter 354 is larger than the diameter size of the game ball, and this gap is a non-arrangement area for game components. As shown in FIG. 13A, in a state where the shutter 354 is disposed at the closed position (closed state), a rolling surface on which the game ball can roll is formed by the upper surface portion 352 of the overhang portion 351 and the shutter 354. Is done. The game ball that has been prevented from flowing into the big winning opening 353 moves along the rolling surface and moves toward the general winning opening 81 disposed at the most downstream position of the right route. In other words, there remains room for entering the general winning opening 81 (see FIG. 6) for gaming balls that have not been allowed to flow into the big winning opening 353. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the investment value relating to the game ball from quickly disappearing.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (2), in the state where the shutter 354 is disposed at the open position (open state), it is permitted to enter the big winning opening 353. In this state, the game ball that has flowed out from the opening portion 308 of the working ball entry unit 300 flows into the special winning opening 353 as it is. The movable plate 311 may move to the retracted position with a game ball placed on the movable plate 311. The game ball mounted on the movable plate 311 has a moving component in the guiding direction by the guide passage portion 330, and the component is maintained even during the dropping. That is, the game ball falling from the movable plate 311 does not necessarily move right below. In this regard, the special winning opening 353 shown in the present embodiment extends further downstream in the guiding direction than the opening 308 (movable plate 311). As a result, the game ball that has flowed out from the opening portion 308 is restricted from moving in such a way as to dodge the special winning opening 353 and the shutter 354.

(Electric configuration of the pachinko machine 10)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the block of FIG.

  An MPU 402 is mounted on a main control board 401 provided in the main controller 162. The MPU 402 is a ROM 403 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 402 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data when executing the control program stored in the ROM 403. The RAM 404 is an element incorporating an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like. Note that a part of the functions of the MPU 402, for example, the function of the ROM 403 and the function of the RAM 404 may be provided as separate elements.

  The MPU 402 is provided with an input port and an output port. The input side of the MPU 402 is connected to a power failure monitoring board 405 provided in the main controller 162, a payout controller 242 and various detection sensors. The power failure monitoring board 405 is connected to a power source / launch control device 243, and power is supplied to the MPU 402 via the power failure monitoring board 405.

  As a part of various detection sensors, a detection sensor 391a for detecting a winning at the general winning opening 81, a detection sensor 391b for detecting a winning at the variable winning device 82 (large winning opening 353), and a lower operation ball entering portion 83 (below A detection sensor 391c for detecting a winning at the operation opening 83a), a detection sensor 391d for detecting a winning at the right operation entering portion 84 (the right operation opening 84a), and a detection sensor 391f for detecting a entry into the through gate 85. They are connected, and the MPU 402 of the main controller 162 performs a winning determination (entering determination) for each winning part. In addition, the MPU 402 executes a lottery generation lottery based on winning to the operation pitching parts 83 and 84 (operation ports 83a and 84a), and performs support lottery (support generation lottery) based on winning to the through gate 85. Run.

  Further, the MPU 402 of the main controller 162 is connected to a position detection sensor for the movable plate 311 provided in the operating ball entering unit 300 and a position detection sensor for the shutter 354 provided in the variable winning device 82. Based on the detection information from each position detection sensor, the operation of the electric accessory 86 (movable plate 311) and the variable winning device 82 (shutter 354) is monitored.

  On the output side of the MPU 402, a power failure monitoring board 405, a payout control device 242 and a notification / effect control device 143 are connected. For example, a payout ball command is output to the payout control device 242 based on a winning determination result for a winning-corresponding winning portion such as the above-described operating pitching portions 83 and 84. In this case, when outputting the prize ball command, the command information storage area 425 of the ROM 403 is referred to. When a winning to the general winning opening 81 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to paying out 10 gaming balls is output, and when a winning to the variable winning device 82 is specified, 15 gaming balls are output. When a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of the game is output and the winning to the lower operating port 83a is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of three game balls is output, and the winning of the right operating port 84a is selected. When specified, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of one game ball is output.

  Various commands such as a change command, a type command, a change end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output from the main control device 162 to the notification / production control device 143. In this case, the command information storage area 425 of the ROM 403 is referred to when these various commands are output. Details of these various commands will be described later. Each command is configured as information of a predetermined number of bytes, and various information is included as information of the predetermined number of bytes.

  Also, on the output side of the MPU 402, a variable winning drive unit 361 that opens and closes an opening / closing body (shutter 354) of the variable winning device 82, and an electric combination that opens and closes an electric combination 86 (movable plate 311) of the right operation port 84a. An object driving unit 321 and a main display unit 87 are connected. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 401, and the MPU 402 performs drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  In other words, in the opening / closing execution mode, the MPU 402 executes drive control of the variable winning drive unit 361 so that the variable winning device 82 is opened and closed. The MPU 402 performs drive control of the electric accessory drive unit 321 so that the MPU 402 is opened and closed, and the MPU 402 performs display control of the main display unit D of the main display unit 87.

  Furthermore, an external output terminal board 213 is connected to the output side of the MPU 402, and through this external output terminal board 213, information on the entrance to various entrances to the management control device (hall computer HC) on the game hall side. Information on the lottery results such as the jackpot and the jackpot is output. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the state and the like of the pachinko machine 10 by the hall computer HC.

  The power failure monitoring board 405 relays the main control board 401 and the power / fire control device 243. The power failure monitoring board 405 has a DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power / fire control device 243. The function to monitor is given. The payout control device 242 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 224 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 162.

  The power / launch control device 243 is connected to, for example, a commercial power source (external power source) in a game hall or the like. Based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, necessary operating power is generated for each of the main control board 401, the payout controller 242 and the like, and the generated operating power is supplied through a predetermined power path. To do. The power supply / launch control device 243 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 110, and the game ball launch mechanism 110 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

  The notification / production control device 143 drives and controls the lamp units 26 to 28 and the speaker unit 29 provided on the front door frame 14 based on various commands input from the main control device 162, and controls the display control device 410. It is something to control.

  The display control device 410 performs display control of the symbol display device 253 based on the command input from the notification / production control device 143. In this case, in the notification / production control device 143, on the basis of various commands input from the main control device 162, the symbol variable display mode (for example, presence / absence of reach generation, contents of reach production, etc.) and the symbol on the symbol display device 253. Stop display mode (the type of combination of symbols to be finally stopped and displayed with the end of the variable display) is determined.

  Here, the display content of the symbol display device 253 will be described. The character ROM of the display control device 410 stores nine types of main symbol data with numerals “1” to “9” and sub-symbol data without numerals.

  On the display screen 253a (specifically, the first variable display area on the display screen 253a) of the symbol display device 253, three symbol rows of an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage are set. Each symbol row is configured by arranging a main symbol and a sub symbol in a predetermined order. On the display screen 253a, the symbols in each symbol row are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined direction (specifically, from right to left) with periodicity.

  In the upper symbol row, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending order of numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In the lower symbol row, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. That is, the upper symbol row and the lower symbol row are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and then between the main symbol “9” and the main symbol “1”. “4” main symbols are additionally arranged, and one sub symbol is arranged between each of the main symbols. That is, for the middle symbol row, 10 main symbols are arranged and 20 symbols are configured.

  Further, the display screen 253a is configured such that 3 symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of 9 symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. In addition, five effective lines, that is, a left line, a middle line, a right line, a lower right line, and an upper right line are set on the display screen 253a. Then, the variable display stops in the order of the upper symbol row → the lower symbol row → the middle symbol row, and a predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot result on any one of the effective lines (for example, a symbol symbol with the same number) When the variation display of all the symbol sequences is completed in a state where the symbol is formed, an image (moving image) for jackpot is displayed as the occurrence of the jackpot result. Similarly, if the variation display of all the symbol sequences is completed in a state where a predetermined symbol combination corresponding to a special loss result, which will be described later, is formed on any effective line, an image for special failure is generated as the occurrence of the special failure result. (Movie) is displayed.

  In view of the fact that the variable display of each symbol row is stopped as described above, the upper symbol row is the first symbol row (or the first symbol row), and the lower symbol row is the second symbol row (or the second symbol row). Column) and the middle symbol row can also be referred to as a third symbol row (or a third symbol row).

  Incidentally, the variation display mode of the symbol in the symbol display device 253 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary. The number of symbol columns, the direction of variation display of symbols in the symbol row, the number of symbols in each symbol column, etc. Can be appropriately changed. For example, a plurality of symbol sequences may be set to be arranged side by side, and the direction of symbol variation display in the symbol sequence may be set to the vertical direction.

  In addition, the character ROM of the display control device 410 stores a character image to be displayed on the display screen 253a in the second variation display area provided along with the first variation display area. In this character image, a plurality of display modes (for example, postures) are set according to the game result. When a game result corresponding to a jackpot result or a special loss result is obtained, the character image takes an attitude corresponding to the game result, and then an image that clearly indicates that a jackpot result is obtained throughout the display screen 253a or An image clearly indicating that the result is a special off-line result is displayed so as to interrupt.

  When the lottery mode is the low probability mode, the game times related to the lower operation port 83a are associated with the display in the first variation display area, and the game times corresponding to the right operation port 84a The display in the two-variable display area is associated. On the other hand, when the lottery mode is the high probability mode, the game times related to the lower operation port 83a are associated with the display in the first variation display area, and the game times corresponding to the right operation port 84a The display in the two-variable display area is associated.

(About various counters)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  The MPU 402 uses lots of counter information in the game to perform a jackpot occurrence lottery, setting the display of the main display unit 87 (main display unit D), setting the symbol display of the symbol display device 253, and more specifically, As shown in FIG. 15, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery in which the jackpot is generated, the jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type such as the probability variation jackpot result or the normal jackpot result, and the symbol display device 253 Reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery in the case of out-of-range fluctuation, random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of jackpot random number counter C1, and fluctuation display of the picture on the display unit for the entrance part of the main display unit 87 A variation type counter CS that determines the variation display time of the symbol in the time and symbol display device 253, Is set to be used and an open random number counter C4 to use electric won game 86 of the mouth 84a of whether the support drawing a conductive role open.

  Each of the counters C1 to C4, CINI, and CS is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer 431 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 404.

  The RAM 404 includes a lower working port holding area Ra, a right working port holding area Rb, a lower working port holding area Ra, a first execution area AE1, and a right working port holding area Rb. A reserved ball storage area 432 including an area AE2 and a total reserved number storage area is provided. In the reserved ball storage area 432, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are time-sequentially matched to the winning history of the game balls to the lower working port 83a or the right working port 84a. It is designed to be stored.

  In addition, the RAM 404 is provided with a power storage area 433 having a third execution area AE3. In addition, the value of the open random number counter C4 is stored in this electric storage area 433 (third execution area AE3) based on the winning of the game ball to the through gate 85.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 599, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 599), it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The big hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 432 of the RAM 404 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower operation port 83a or the right operation port 84a. More specifically, it is stored in the lower working port holding area Ra of the RAM 404 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower working port 83a, and the right working port holding area Rb of the RAM 404 at the timing when the gaming ball wins the right working port 84a. Stored in

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a success / failure table (availability information group) in a success / failure table storage area 421 as a success / failure information group storage means in the ROM 403. Here, the contents of the success / failure table will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. As shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 16, as the success / failure table for the lower operation port 83a, the success / failure table (low probability success / failure information group) for the low probability mode of FIG. 16 (a) and FIG. 16 (b). A high probability mode success / failure table (high probability success / failure information group) is set. That is, in the present pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode (low probability state) and a high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery mode in the winning lottery means.

(Failure table for lower working port)
Under the gaming state in which the low probability mode success / failure table relating to the lower operation port 83a is referred to at the time of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 16A, the special gaming state corresponding to the high-frequency winning mode (big hit) There are two random numbers “7” and “507”. That is, among the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 of “0 to 599”, “7” and “507” correspond to the jackpot result, and the probability of winning the jackpot is 2/600. In addition, the value of the random number that becomes the special gaming state (special outage) corresponding to the low-frequency winning mode is one “307”. That is, among the values of the big hit random number counter C1 of “0 to 599”, “307” corresponds to the special loss result, and the probability of the special loss is 1/600. It should be noted that the lottery result is a normal losing result except for the random number value that is the jackpot result and the random number value that is the special losing result.

  On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the high probability mode success / failure table related to the lower operating port 83a is referred to, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), the special gaming state corresponding to the high-frequency winning mode ( The number of random numbers that is a big hit) is 20 of “7”, “67”... “572”, “598”. That is, among the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 of “0 to 599”, “7”, “67”... “572”, “598” correspond to the jackpot result, and the jackpot probability is 20/600. Yes. In addition, the value of the random number that becomes the special gaming state (special outage) corresponding to the low-frequency winning mode is one “307”. That is, among the values of the big hit random number counter C1 of “0 to 599”, “307” corresponds to the special loss result, and the probability of the special loss is 1/600. It should be noted that the lottery result is a normal losing result except for the random number value that is the jackpot result and the random number value that is the special losing result.

(Right-hand opening / failing table)
In the gaming state in which the low-probability mode success / failure table related to the right operation port 84a is referred to at the time of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 17A, the special gaming state corresponding to the high-frequency winning mode (big hit) There are two random numbers “7” and “507”. That is, among the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 of “0 to 599”, “7” and “507” correspond to the jackpot result, and the probability of winning the jackpot is 2/600. In addition, the number of random numbers that are in the special gaming state (special outage) corresponding to the low-frequency winning mode is 398 of “3”, “5”... “597”, “599”. That is, among the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 of “0 to 599”, “3”, “5”... “597”, “599” correspond to the special loss results, and the probability of the special loss is 398 / 600. It should be noted that the lottery result is a normal losing result except for the random number value that is the jackpot result and the random number value that is the special losing result.

  On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the high probability mode success / failure table relating to the right operation port 84a is referred to, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), the special gaming state corresponding to the high-frequency winning mode ( The number of random numbers that is a big hit) is 20 of “7”, “67”... “572”, “598”. That is, among the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 of “0 to 599”, “7”, “67”... “572”, “598” correspond to the jackpot result, and the jackpot probability is 20/600. Yes. In addition, the number of random numbers that are in the special gaming state (special outage) corresponding to the low-frequency winning mode is 398 of “3”, “5”... “597”, “599”. That is, among the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 of “0 to 599”, “3”, “5”... “597”, “599” correspond to the special loss results, and the probability of the special loss is 398 / 600. It should be noted that the lottery result is a normal losing result except for the random number value that is the jackpot result and the random number value that is the special losing result.

  In this way, the probability of being a jackpot result is the same regardless of whether the winning is in the lower operating port 83a or the right operating port 84a. By shifting from the low probability mode to the high probability mode, The contents of the success / failure table also coincide with each other at the point where the probability increases (becomes 1/10). However, when the lower working port 83a and the right working port 84a are compared, the right working port 84a is set to have a higher possibility of a special disengagement result. In other words, if only the probability that some balls can be expected, although compared with a relatively small amount, the right working port 84a is favored over the lower working port 83a.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 29, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 29) and then returns to 0. The big hit type counter C2 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 432 of the RAM 404 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower operation port 83a or the right operation port 84a. More specifically, it is stored in the lower working port holding area Ra of the RAM 404 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower working port 83a, and the right working port holding area Rb of the RAM 404 at the timing when the gaming ball wins the right working port 84a. Stored in

  The game result distribution destination for the big hit type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in the distribution table storage area 422 as a distribution information group storage means in the ROM 403. When this distribution table is referred to, “0” to “14” of the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29” correspond to the 15R normal jackpot result, and “15” to “15” “29” corresponds to the 15R probability variation jackpot result, but the distribution of this numerical value is arbitrary.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 238) and then returns to 0. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 432 of the RAM 404 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower operation port 83a or the right operation port 84a. More specifically, it is stored in the lower working port holding area Ra of the RAM 404 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower working port 83a, and the right working port holding area Rb of the RAM 404 at the timing when the gaming ball wins the right working port 84a. Stored in Then, based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 403, it is determined whether to generate a reach.

  However, in the game round which shifts to the opening / closing execution mode based on the winning at the lower operating port 83a, the MPU 402 determines the occurrence of reach regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. On the other hand, in the game times that shift to the opening / closing execution mode based on winning in the right operation port 84a, when the opening / closing execution mode corresponds to the high-frequency winning mode (when corresponding to the jackpot). When the MPU 402 determines the occurrence of reach regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3, but the open / close execution mode corresponds to the low-frequency winning mode (when it corresponds to the special miss). The MPU 402 is different in that the non-reach occurrence is determined regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. This is a device for speeding up the progress of the game in the normal gaming state corresponding to the high probability mode, and the details will be described later.

  Here, the reach display (reach state) is provided with a symbol display device 253 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of symbols (pictures), and the game result is a game result corresponding to the open / close execution mode. In gaming machines, the stop display result after the variable display can be a special display result, the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 253 is started. This means a display state for making the player think that it is a variable display state in which the special display result is likely to be obtained in the previous stage.

  In other words, a combination of symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode is established by stopping and displaying symbols for some of the symbol sequences displayed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253. This is a display state in which possible reach symbol combinations are displayed, and in that state, symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the remaining symbol rows.

  More specifically, as a step before ending the symbol variation display, a symbol combination corresponding to the occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode is established on a preset active line in the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying possible combinations of reach symbols, and symbols are displayed in a variable manner by the final stop symbol sequence in a situation where the reach line is formed.

  The display contents on the display screen 253a will be described in more detail. First, when the symbol variation display is finished in the right symbol row and the symbol variation display is finished in the left symbol row, the symbol hits one of the effective lines. Reach lines are formed by stopping and displaying the main symbols with the numbers that make up the combination, and reach is achieved by displaying the symbols in the middle symbol row in the situation where the reach lines are formed. Display. When a big hit occurs, the main symbols with numbers that make up the combination of winning symbols together with the main symbols forming the reach line are stopped and displayed on the reach line. Is terminated.

  In the reach display, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation display of symbols is performed on the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen. There are those that produce an effect, and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on almost the entire display screen after reducing or not displaying a combination of reach symbols. Further, when reach display is performed or before reach display, it is determined using the reach random number counter C3 or other counter whether or not to perform a notice display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character. May be.

  For example, the variation type counter CS is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. The variation type counter CS is a symbol variation display time in the lower working port display unit DL and right working port display unit DR of the main display unit 87 (main display unit D) and a symbol variation display time in the symbol display device 253. Are used in the determination by the MPU 402. The variation type counter CS is updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is acquired when determining the variation pattern at the time of starting the variation display on the lower working port display unit DL and the right working port display unit DR (at the time of symbol variation start by the symbol display device 253). The

  For example, the open random number counter C4 is incremented by 1 in order within a range of 0 to 249, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 249). The open random number counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric storage area 433 of the RAM 404 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 85. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 86 related to the right operation port 84a to the guide state based on the stored value of the open random number counter C4.

  The value of the random number for winning the support is stored as a success / failure table (availability information group) in a success / failure table storage area 421 as a success / failure information group storage means in the ROM 403. Unlike the above-described success / failure tables for the operation ports 83a and 84a, this success / failure table is common regardless of the gaming state.

  In the case of the support lottery, if the open random number counter C4 = “0” to “224”, the support winning result is obtained, and if the open random number counter C4 = “225” to “249”, the support non-winning result is obtained. In other words, the probability of being a support winning result is 90/100.

(About various processes executed by the main controller 162)
Next, a timer interrupt process and a normal process that are executed when the MPU 402 in the main controller 162 advances the game in each game time will be described. In addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, the MPU 402 executes a main process activated when the power is turned on and an NMI interrupt process activated by input of a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). Description of these processes is omitted.

(Timer interrupt processing)
First, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is started periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec) by the MPU 402 of the main controller 162.

  First, in step S101, reading processing of various switches and the various detection sensors 391a to 391f is executed. That is, the state of various switches connected to the main controller 162 and various detection sensors 391a to 391f and the like are read, and the state of the switches is determined and the detection information (for example, winning detection information) is stored.

  Thereafter, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 404.

  In the subsequent step S103, the values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the open random number counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the open random number counter C4 are each incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 404. Thereafter, in step S104, a through winning process for winning through the through gate 85 is executed, and in step S105, the operating hole for the operating port accompanying winning in the operating ball portions 83 and 84 (operating ports 83a and 84a) is executed. After executing the winning process, the timer interrupt process is terminated.

  In the through winning process, first, whether or not the game ball has won (passed) the through gate 85 is determined based on the detection state of the through gate detection sensor 391f.

  When it is determined that the game ball has not won the through gate 85, the winning process for this through is ended as it is. When it is determined that the game ball has won the through gate 85, it is determined whether or not the third execution area AE3 of the electric role storage area 433 is vacant. If it is determined that it is free, the value of the open random number counter C4 stored in the lottery counter buffer is read, and the value of the open random number counter C4 is stored in the third execution area AE3.

(Prize processing for working port)
Next, a winning process for the operation ports 83a and 84a (operational ball entry portions 83 and 84) will be described. In the winning process for the operating opening, first, it is determined from the detection state of the detection sensor 391c for the lower operating opening 83a whether or not the game ball has won (start winning prize) in the lower operating opening 83a. When it is determined that the game ball has won the lower operation port 83a, a prize ball command for causing the payout control device 242 to pay out three game balls is set. When it is determined that the game ball has won the lower operating port 83a, it is determined whether or not there is a vacancy in the first to fourth areas of the lower operating port reservation area Ra. When it is determined that there is a vacancy, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the lottery counter buffer are read out and predetermined values of the first to fourth areas are read out. The values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the area.

  Thereafter, external signal setting processing is performed to output a signal to the management controller on the gaming hall side that the game ball has won the lower operating port 83a, and the signal is stored in the reserved number storage area of the lower operating port holding area Ra. Is read and the number of reserved starting memories stored in the reserved area Ra for the lower working port is set (hereinafter also referred to as the reserved memory number for the lower operating port).

  The lighting process of the first hold lamp unit 98a is executed in correspondence with the changed start hold storage number. Specifically, among the four LEDs arranged side by side in the first holding lamp unit 98a, the number of LEDs corresponding to the current winning number is turned on. For example, when the number of holds is increased from “2” to “3” due to the current winning, the third LED from the lower side is turned on in addition to the two left-side LEDs that have already been lit. Thereafter, an information acquisition process for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is performed, and the main winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the game ball has not won the lower operation port 83a, the detection sensor 391d for the right operation port 84a detects whether or not the game ball has won (start winning) the right operation port 84a. Judge by state. If it is determined that the game ball has won the right operation port 84a, the payout control device 242 sets a prize ball command for paying out one game ball. When it is determined that the game ball has won the right operation port 84a, it is determined whether or not there is a vacancy in the first to fourth areas of the right operation port reservation area Rb. When it is determined that there is a vacancy, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the lottery counter buffer are read out and predetermined values of the first to fourth areas are read out. The values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the area.

  Thereafter, an external signal setting process is performed to output a signal to the management controller on the game hall side that the game ball has won the right operation port 84a, and the result is stored in the reserved number storage area of the right operation port reservation area Rb. And the starting reserved memory number stored in the right working port holding area Rb is set (hereinafter, also referred to as a second stored-in-part holding memory number).

  The lighting process of the second hold lamp unit 98b is executed in correspondence with the changed start hold storage number. Specifically, among the four LEDs arranged side by side in the second holding lamp unit 98b, the number of LEDs corresponding to the current winning number is turned on. For example, when the number of holds is increased from “2” to “3” due to the current winning, the third LED from the lower side is turned on in addition to the two left-side LEDs that have already been lit. Thereafter, the same process as the information acquisition process described above is performed, and the main winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the game ball has not won any of the two operation ports 83a and 84a (operational ball entering portions 83 and 84), the main winning process is finished as it is. Note that the winning ball command set in the winning process for the working port is transmitted to the payout control device 242 in the external output process (step S201) of the normal process described later.

(Normal processing)
Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process that is activated when the power is turned on, and the main process of the game is executed in the normal process. As 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 S209 and S210 is executed with the remaining time.

  In the normal process, in step S201, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of a prize ball command is determined, and if a prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 242. In addition, if a command for an effect such as a command corresponding to an effect for game times such as a change start command, a type command, a change end command, or a command corresponding to an effect for an opening / closing execution mode is set, it is notified. Transmit to the production control device 143. Further, the output setting for the external output terminal board 213 is performed according to the information set in the external output buffer of the RAM 404.

  In the subsequent step S202, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 404 (lottery counter buffer 431).

  In subsequent step S203, a game number control process for advancing the game of each game time is executed. In this game times control process, determination of success / failure of jackpot etc. and distribution determination are performed, setting of symbol variable display by the symbol display device 253, main display portion D (for example, display portions DR, DL, DS) in the main display unit 87 is performed. ) And other display controls. Details of the game times control process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S204, a game state transition process for shifting the game state is executed. Although details will be described later, the gaming state shifts to an opening / closing execution mode, a high probability mode, and the like by this gaming state transition processing.

  In step S205, an electric combination support process for driving and controlling the electric combination 86 provided in the right working port 84a is executed. In this electronic combination support process, an electronic combination release lottery as to whether or not to open the electric combination 86 using the numerical information acquired from the open random number counter C4 stored in the electronic combination storage area 433 of the RAM 404. In addition, when the support winning result (electric role release state winning) is reached, the opening / closing process of the electric accessory 86 is executed in accordance with a predetermined opening mode. In addition, display control of the through-gate display unit in the main display unit 87 is performed so as to teach the lottery result of the electric role release lottery.

  In a succeeding step S206, a game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, a predetermined operation is performed on the condition that a launch permission signal output from the power source / fire control device 243 is input based on the launch operation being performed on the game ball launch handle 41. The solenoid 111 of the game ball launching mechanism 110 is excited once in the firing period (0.6 sec in the present embodiment). Thereby, the game ball is launched toward the game area.

  In a succeeding step S207, it is determined whether or not a power failure flag is set in the RAM 404. The power failure flag is a flag that is set when the occurrence of a power failure is confirmed in the power failure monitoring board 405 and a power failure signal is input from the power failure monitoring board 405 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 402, and is erased in the next main processing.

  If the power failure flag is not set, the last process of the plurality of processes that are repeatedly executed is completed, so whether or not the next normal process execution timing has been reached in step S208, that is, the previous normal process It is determined whether a predetermined time (4 msec in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing. That is, in step S209, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated, and in step S210, the variation type counter CS is updated.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S206 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 updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random. Similarly, The variation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S207 that the power failure flag has been set, the power interruption has occurred, so the power interruption processing from step S211 is executed. That is, in step S211, the generation of the timer interrupt process is prohibited, and then the RAM determination value is calculated and stored in step S212. After the access to the RAM 404 is prohibited in step S213, the power supply is completely shut down and the process is performed. Continue infinite loop until it can no longer be executed.

(Game control process)
Next, a supplementary description will be given of the game times control process in step S203. In the game turn control process shown in the present embodiment, the game turn control process for the game turn related to the winning to the lower working port 83a (the game turn control process corresponding to the lower working port) and the winning to the right working port 84a. The game times control process for game times (game action control process corresponding to the right operation port) is executed. The basic flow is common to these two control processes. Therefore, first, the lower operation port corresponding game times control process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 20 and 21, and then the right operation port corresponding game times control centering on differences from the lower operation port corresponding game times control process. Processing will be described.

(Lower opening corresponding game times control processing)
As shown in FIG. 20, in the game turn control process (lower operation port corresponding game turn control process), first, in step S <b> 301, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in effect. Specifically, it is determined whether the opening / closing execution mode flag (opening / closing execution state information) is stored (stored) in the opening / closing execution mode flag storage area (opening / closing execution state information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. To do. The opening / closing execution mode flag is stored when the gaming state is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in the gaming state transition process described later, and is erased when the opening / closing execution mode is ended in the gaming state transition process.

  When in the open / close execution mode, the game is executed without executing any of the processes after step S302, that is, the game turn starting process in steps S303 to S305 and the game turn progress process in steps S306 to S311. End control processing. That is, in the open / close execution mode, the game times are not started regardless of whether or not a prize is generated in the lower operation port 83a.

  If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, it is determined in step S302 whether the game is being played. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the lower working port display portion DL of the main display unit 87 is in a variable display to a fixed display, that is, whether or not a game for one game is being executed. In this determination, the variable display flag (variable display information) for the lower working port is stored (stored) in the variable display flag storage area (variable display information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. This is done by determining whether or not. The variable display flag for the lower working port is stored when the variable display is started in the lower working port display unit DL, and is erased when the design is stopped and the final display is finished.

  If the game is not being played, the process proceeds to a game turn start process in steps S303 to S305. In the processing for starting game times, first, in step S303, the total number-of-holds storage area of the holding ball storage area 432 is referred to, and the reserved memory number CRN for the lower working port, which is the number of pieces of hold information stored on hold (for details, see FIG. It is determined whether or not the number of hold information relating to the lower operation port 83a is “0”. When the lower working port reserved memory number CRN is “0”, the game number control process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the lower working port reserved storage number CRN is not “0”, the data setting process for setting for variable display based on the data stored in the lower working port reserved area Ra in step S304. Execute.

  In the data setting process of the lower working port 83a, first, the reserved memory number CRN for the lower working port is decremented by 1. Thereafter, the data stored in the first area of the lower working port holding area Ra is moved to the first execution area AE1, and the process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the lower working port holding area Ra is executed. .

  This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, the first area, Data in each area is shifted, such as 3 area → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on. Then, one LED of the first holding lamp unit 98a that is lit is extinguished. In this turn-off process, contrary to the turn-on process, the LEDs of the first holding lamp unit 98a are turned off sequentially from the right side.

  After performing the data setting process detailed above, in step S305, the fluctuation start process for starting the fluctuation display of the pattern on the main display unit 87 (main display section D) and the fluctuation display of the pattern on the symbol display device 253. After executing this game process, the game times control process is terminated.

  Here, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 21, the change start process of step S305 will be described.

(Variation start processing)
In the variation start process, first, in step S401, a success / failure determination process is executed. In the success / failure determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the success / failure lottery mode is a high probability mode. In the case of the high probability mode, with reference to the high probability mode success / failure table among the tables stored in the success / failure table storage area 421, the information for the success / failure determination among the information stored in the first execution area AE1. That is, it is determined whether or not the numerical information related to the jackpot random number counter C1 matches either the high probability jackpot numerical information or the special outlier numerical information. In the case of the low probability mode, the success / failure table for the low probability mode is referred to among the tables stored in the success / failure table storage area 421, and the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the first execution area AE1 is stored. It is determined whether or not such numerical information matches either the jackpot numerical information for low probability or the special outlier numerical information.

  In the subsequent step S402, it is determined whether or not the result of the success / failure determination process in step S401 is a jackpot result. If the result is a jackpot result, a distribution determination process is executed in step S403.

  In the allocation determination process, information for allocation determination among the information stored in the first execution area AE1, that is, numerical information related to the jackpot type counter C2 is grasped. Then, with reference to the sorting table stored in the sorting table storage area 422, it is specified which jackpot result corresponds to the numerical information related to the grasped jackpot type counter C2. Specifically, which jackpot result corresponds to the 15R normal jackpot result or the 15R probability variable jackpot result is specified.

  In the subsequent step S404, a stop result setting process for the jackpot result is executed. Specifically, the ROM 403 stores in advance information on the pattern mode to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit D (lower operation port display unit DL) of the main display unit 87 in the game round relating to the start of the current variation. The stop result table for the jackpot result is specified, and the specified information is stored in the RAM 404. In the stop result table for the jackpot result, the types of patterns that are stopped and displayed on the main display portion D are set differently for each type of the jackpot result. In step S404, the pattern is specified in step S403. Information on the pattern mode corresponding to the type of the jackpot result is stored in the RAM 404.

  The information on the type of the picture to be stopped and displayed is determined according to the value of the jackpot type counter C2. In this case, as described above, the pattern modes may be set in a one-to-one correspondence with each game result, and a plurality of types of pattern modes may be set for each game result.

  Incidentally, in the process of step S404, a process of setting a flag according to the type of the jackpot result specified in step S403 in the RAM 404 is executed. Specifically, when the 15R normal jackpot result is specified, the 15R normal jackpot result corresponding flag (15R normal flag) is set, and when the 15R probability variable jackpot result is specified, the 15R probability variable jackpot result is set. A corresponding flag (15R probability variation flag) is set. In the following description, whether or not the various jackpot results are determined is determined by determining whether or not a flag corresponding to the RAM 404 is set.

  If it is determined in step S402 that the result is not a jackpot winning result, the process proceeds to step S405. In step S405, it is determined whether or not the result of the success / failure determination process in step S401 is a special failure result. If an affirmative determination is made in step S405, the process proceeds to step S406. In step S406, a stop result setting process for a special loss result is executed.

  Specifically, the ROM 403 stores in advance information on the pattern mode to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit D (lower operation port display unit DL) of the main display unit 87 in the game round relating to the start of the current variation. It is specified from the stop result table for the special off-line result, and the specified information is stored in the RAM 404. This special outage result stop result table includes a plurality of types of patterns that are stopped and displayed on the main display section D. In step S406, one of the plurality of modes is randomly selected. Thus, information on the pattern mode is stored in the RAM 404.

  Incidentally, in the process of step S406, a process of setting a special failure result correspondence flag (special failure flag) corresponding to the special failure result in the RAM 404 is executed. In the following description, the determination as to whether the result is a special loss result is made by determining whether the special failure flag is set in the RAM 404.

  If a negative determination is made in step S405, the process proceeds to step S407. In step S407, a stop result setting process for a normal off result is executed. Specifically, the ROM 403 stores in advance information on the pattern mode to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit D (lower operation port display unit DL) of the main display unit 87 in the game round relating to the start of the current variation. It is specified from the stop result table for the normal off result, and the specified information is stored in the RAM 404. The information on the pattern mode selected in this case is different from the information on the pattern mode selected in the case of the jackpot result and the special loss result.

  After executing any one of steps S404, S406, and S407, a variable display time (display duration) setting process is executed in step S408.

(Variable display time setting process)
In the variable display time setting process, first, it is determined whether or not reach display occurs in the symbol display device 253. Specifically, when the current game result is a jackpot result or a special out-of-game result, an affirmative determination is made as the occurrence of reach display. In addition, even if the result is not a jackpot result or a special outlier result, if the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the first execution area AE1 is a value corresponding to the occurrence of reach display, Make an affirmative decision. Note that the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 403 is referred to when the presence / absence of reach occurrence is determined using the value of the reach random number counter C3.

  When it is determined that reach display occurs, it is determined whether or not the reach display corresponds to occurrence of jackpot or special loss. If it corresponds to a big hit or special loss, the value of the current variation type counter CS is referred to by referring to the first reach generation variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area 423 of the ROM 403. Get the corresponding variable display time information. Then, the variable display time information is set in a variable display time counter area (variable display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404, and the variable display time setting process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the game time does not correspond to the big hit and the special outage (in the case of the outreach result), the second reach generation variable display time table stored in the variable display time table storage area 423 of the ROM 403. Referring to FIG. 5, the fluctuation display time information corresponding to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS of this time is acquired. Then, the variable display time information is set in a variable display time counter area (variable display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404, and the variable display time setting process is ended.

  If the reach display generation requirement is not satisfied, it is determined whether or not the high probability mode is in effect. When not in the high probability mode, referring to the first type variation display time table for non-reach generation corresponding to the low probability mode stored in the variation display time table storage area 423 of the ROM 403, the present variation type counter CS Fluctuation display time information corresponding to the value is acquired. On the other hand, when the high probability mode is in effect, refer to the second type fluctuation display time table for reach non-occurrence corresponding to the high probability mode stored in the fluctuation display time table storage area 423 of the ROM 403. Fluctuation display time information corresponding to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS is acquired. Then, the obtained variable display time information is set in a variable display time counter area (variable display time measuring means) provided in various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404, and the variable display time setting process ends.

  In the present embodiment, in the game times related to entering the lower operation port 83a, when reach display occurs, the difference is in the variable display time set in either the high probability mode or the low probability mode. There is no. On the other hand, when reach display does not occur, a relatively short variation display time is more easily selected in the high probability mode than in the low probability mode.

  Returning to the description of the variation start process in FIG. 21, after the variation display time setting process in step S408 is executed, a fixed display time setting process is performed in step S409. In the present embodiment, the fixed display time is changed according to the game situation (for example, whether or not in the high probability mode) and the starting point of the game turn, The ball entering the lower working port 83a is not covered by this function. That is, when the fixed display time is set based on the entrance to the lower operation port 83a, the first fixed display time (1.2 sec) is set without being affected by the presence of reach display, the lottery mode, or the like. The

  After the fixed display time setting process is executed in step S409, the process proceeds to step S410 to set a variation start command and a type command. The change start command includes information on the change display time. Here, as described above, the fluctuation display time obtained by referring to the non-reach occurrence fluctuation display time table is different from the fluctuation display time obtained by referring to the reach occurrence fluctuation display time table. Even if the start command does not include information on the presence or absence of reach, the notification / production control device 143, which is the control device on the sub-side, can identify the presence or absence of reach from the information on the variable display time. . In this regard, it can be said that the change start command includes information indicating whether or not reach has occurred. Note that the change start command may include information directly indicating whether or not reach has occurred.

  The type command includes game result information. That is, the type command includes, as game result information, any of 15R normal jackpot result information, 15R probability variable jackpot result information, special loss result information, and normal loss result information.

  The variation start command and type command set in step S410 are transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 in the external output process (step S201) in the normal process (FIG. 19). Based on the received change start command and type command, the notification / production control device 143 determines the content of the production in the game time and controls various devices so that the content of the decided production is executed. The contents of the effect include a symbol variation display mode on the symbol display device 253, and the determined symbol variation display mode is displayed as a display content command from the notification / effect control device 143 to the display control device 410. Is output. Based on the display content command received from the notification / production control device 143, the display control device 410 controls the display of the symbol display device 253 so as to perform a variable display of symbols corresponding to each game time.

  After performing the process of step S410, it progresses to step S411, and after starting the fluctuation display of the pattern in the display part DL for lower operation ports of the main display part D, this fluctuation | variation start process is complete | finished.

  Returning to the description of the game time control process (FIG. 20), when the game is being played (when the lower working port display portion DL in the main display portion D is being displayed in a variable manner or in a fixed display state), the steps S306 to S311 Execute the game progress process. In the process for advancing game times, first, in step S306, it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the current game time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the display continuation period counter (variable display time information) provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404 is “0”. The value of the variable display time information is set in the variable display time setting process as described above. The set value of the variable display time information is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 18) is started.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S307. In step S307, it is the timing when the change display of the pattern related to the right working port 84a is terminated, and whether or not the stopped pattern is a jackpot result or a special loss result (result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode). Determine whether. If a negative determination is made in step S307, a variation table process is executed in step S308, and the game turn control process is terminated. In the variable display process, the display mode in the lower working port display section DL of the main display section D is changed. Specifically, the lower working port display unit DL is displayed so that the LEDs constituting the lower working port display unit DL are turned on and off in a predetermined cycle and the emission color changes. Control (light emission control of each display LED). Then, this game times control process is complete | finished.

  On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S307, that is, at the timing when the variation display of the pattern related to the right working port 84a is terminated, the pattern to be stopped is a jackpot result or a special outage result (transition to the opening / closing execution mode) If the result corresponds to (), the process proceeds to step S309. In step S309, a stop result rewriting process is executed. Specifically, in place of the pattern to be stopped and displayed on the lower working port display unit DL, the stop pattern is rewritten so as to stop the pattern corresponding to the disengagement result. Thereafter, a change end process is executed in step S310.

  In the variation end process, display control of the main display unit 87 is performed so that the lower working port display unit DL stops and displays the pattern so that the pattern is rewritten in step S309.

  In step S311, after setting the change end command, the game times control process is ended. The change end command set in step S311 is transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 19). The notification / production control device 143 executes a process for ending the production in the game times based on the reception of the change end command. Further, the change end command is transmitted to the display control device 410 via the notification / production control device 143, and the display control device 410 receives the change end command to thereby combine the final stop symbols in the game times. Is finally displayed (final stop display) on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253. In addition, it is good also as a structure which terminates the effect for game rotations independently by the alerting / production control device 143 or the display control device 410 without transmitting the change end command.

  Returning to the description of step S306, if an affirmative determination is made in step S306, that is, if the timing at which the variable display time has elapsed has elapsed, the processing of step S310 and step S311 is executed, and then this game number control process is performed. Exit. In the process of step S310, the information stored in the RAM 404 in the process of any of steps S404, S406, and S407 of the variation start process (FIG. 21) executed when starting the currently executed game round is specified. The display of the main display unit 87 is controlled so that the pattern form corresponding to the information is displayed on the display unit for the entrance part of the main display unit D.

  The game flow control process corresponding to the right operation port is the same as the game time control process corresponding to the lower operation port. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 20 to FIG. 22A, the game turn control process corresponding to the right working port will be described. FIG. 22A is a schematic diagram showing the difference between the game time control process corresponding to the right operation port and the game time control process corresponding to the lower operation port.

(Right-hand-operated game times control process)
As shown in FIG. 20, in the game turn control process (right operation port-compatible game turn control process), first, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode is in effect. Specifically, it is determined whether the opening / closing execution mode flag (opening / closing execution state information) is stored (stored) in the opening / closing execution mode flag storage area (opening / closing execution state information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. To do.

  When in the open / close execution mode, the game is executed without executing any of the processes after step S302, that is, the game turn starting process in steps S303 to S305 and the game turn progress process in steps S306 to S311. End control processing. In other words, in the open / close execution mode, the game times are not started regardless of whether or not a winning to the right operation port 84a has occurred.

  If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, it is determined in step S302 whether the game is being played. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the right working port display portion DR of the main display unit 87 is in a variable display to a fixed display, that is, whether or not a game for one game is being executed. In this determination, the variable display flag (variable display information) for the right working port is stored (stored) in the variable display flag storage area (variable display information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. This is done by determining whether or not. The variation display flag for the right working port is stored when variation display is started in the right working port display section DR, and is erased when the display is stopped and the final display is finished.

  If the game is not being played, the process proceeds to a game turn start process in steps S303 to S305. In the process for starting game times, first, in step S303, the total number-of-holds storage area of the holding ball storage area 432 is referred to, and the right-hand-port holding storage number CRN that is the number of pieces of holding information that is stored on hold (for details, see FIG. It is determined whether or not the number of on-hold information relating to the right working port 84a is “0”. If the right working port reserved memory number CRN is “0”, the game times control process is terminated. On the other hand, if the right working port reserved storage number CRN is not “0”, the data setting process for setting for variable display based on the data stored in the right working port reserved area Rb in step S304. Execute.

  In the data setting process for the right working port 84a, the right working port reserved storage number CRN is first decremented by one. Thereafter, the data stored in the first area of the right working port holding area Rb is moved to the second execution area AE2, and the process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the right working port holding area Rb is executed. .

  This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, the first area, Data in each area is shifted, such as 3 area → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on. Then, one LED of the second holding lamp unit 98b that is lit is extinguished. In this turn-off process, contrary to the turn-on process, the LEDs of the second holding lamp unit 98b are turned off sequentially from the right side.

  After performing the data setting process detailed above, in step S305, the fluctuation start process for starting the fluctuation display of the pattern on the main display unit 87 (main display section D) and the fluctuation display of the pattern on the symbol display device 253. After executing this game process, the game times control process is terminated. Here, the variation start processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Variation start processing)
In the variation start process, first, in step S401, a success / failure determination process is executed. In the success / failure determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the success / failure lottery mode is a high probability mode. In the case of the high probability mode, with reference to the high probability mode success / failure table among the tables stored in the success / failure table storage area 421, the information for the success / failure determination among the information stored in the second execution area AE2 That is, it is determined whether or not the numerical information related to the jackpot random number counter C1 matches either the high probability jackpot numerical information or the special outlier numerical information. In the case of the low probability mode, the success / failure table for the low probability mode among the tables stored in the success / failure table storage area 421 is referred to and the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the second execution area AE2 is stored. It is determined whether or not such numerical information matches either the jackpot numerical information for low probability or the special outlier numerical information.

  In the subsequent step S402, it is determined whether or not the result of the success / failure determination process in step S401 is a jackpot result. If the result is a jackpot result, a distribution determination process is executed in step S403.

  In the allocation determination process, information for allocation determination among the information stored in the second execution area AE2, that is, numerical information related to the big hit type counter C2 is grasped. Then, with reference to the sorting table stored in the sorting table storage area 422, it is specified which jackpot result corresponds to the numerical information related to the grasped jackpot type counter C2. Specifically, which jackpot result corresponds to the 15R normal jackpot result or the 15R probability variable jackpot result is specified.

  In the subsequent step S404, a stop result setting process for the jackpot result is executed. Specifically, the ROM 403 stores in advance information on the pattern mode to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit D (the right operation port display unit DR) of the main display unit 87 in the game round relating to the start of the current variation. The stop result table for the jackpot result is specified, and the specified information is stored in the RAM 404. In the stop result table for the jackpot result, the types of patterns that are stopped and displayed on the main display portion D are set differently for each type of the jackpot result. In step S404, the pattern is specified in step S403. Information on the pattern mode corresponding to the type of the jackpot result is stored in the RAM 404.

  Incidentally, in the process of step S404, a process of setting a flag according to the type of the jackpot result specified in step S403 in the RAM 404 is executed. Specifically, when the 15R normal jackpot result is specified, the 15R normal jackpot result corresponding flag (15R normal flag) is set, and when the 15R probability variable jackpot result is specified, the 15R probability variable jackpot result is set. A corresponding flag (15R probability variation flag) is set. In the following description, whether or not the various jackpot results are determined is determined by determining whether or not a flag corresponding to the RAM 404 is set.

  In the present embodiment, the game times related to the lower operation port 83a and the game times related to the right operation port 84a may be executed in parallel. Therefore, in a situation where it is already decided that one game round will be a big hit or special loss (under a situation where a big hit result correspondence flag or special loss result correspondence flag is stored), the other game Overlaps can occur, such as jackpots or extraordinary losses at times. Therefore, when the jackpots overlap, the side on which the final display is made first is given priority. That is, when the big hit result correspondence flag is already stored, the big hit result correspondence flag is not added. Although the details will be described later, during the normal gaming state corresponding to the low probability mode (hereinafter referred to as the low probability gaming state), the variation display time of the game times related to the right operation port 84a becomes extremely longer than that of the lower operation port 83a. Is set as follows. For this reason, in the low-probability gaming state, basically, the result of the game times related to the lower operation port 83a is given priority.

  If it is determined in step S402 that the result is not a jackpot result, the process proceeds to step S405. In step S405, it is determined whether or not the result of the success / failure determination process in step S401 is a special failure result. If an affirmative determination is made in step S405, the process proceeds to step S406. In step S406, a stop result setting process for a special loss result is executed.

  Specifically, the ROM 403 stores in advance information on the pattern mode to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit D (the right operation port display unit DR) of the main display unit 87 in the game round relating to the start of the current variation. It is specified from the stop result table for the special off-line result, and the specified information is stored in the RAM 404. This special outage result stop result table includes a plurality of types of patterns that are stopped and displayed on the main display section D. In step S406, one of the plurality of modes is randomly selected. Thus, information on the pattern mode is stored in the RAM 404.

  If a negative determination is made in step S405, the process proceeds to step S407. In step S407, a stop result setting process for a normal off result is executed. Specifically, the ROM 403 stores in advance information on the pattern mode to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit D (the right operation port display unit DR) of the main display unit 87 in the game round relating to the start of the current variation. It is specified from the stop result table for the normal off result, and the specified information is stored in the RAM 404. The information on the pattern mode selected in this case is different from the information on the pattern mode selected in the case of the jackpot result and the special loss result.

  After executing any one of steps S404, S406, and S407, a variable display time (display duration) setting process is executed in step S408.

(Variable display time setting process)
In the variable display time setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the lottery mode is the high probability mode. When not in the high probability mode, that is, in the low probability mode, the first variation display time information (36000 sec: equivalent to 10 hours) is acquired regardless of the lottery result. Then, the first variation display time information is set in the variation display time counter area (variation display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404, and the variation display time setting processing is ended. Thereby, unless the interruption etc. occur, the variation display of the pattern at the right working port 84a is continued for 10 hours (see FIG. 22A).

  On the other hand, when the high probability mode is set, a variable display time is set according to the result of the lottery. When a jackpot result is obtained or when a reach display is generated even though the result is a normally off result, the variable display time is set based on the ball entering the lower operation port 83a under the high probability mode. The variable display time is set in the same manner as that performed.

  Here, during the high probability mode, the reach display is avoided when a special outage result occurs, and the fluctuation occurs in the case of a normal outage result or a special outage result that is not a reach display. Regardless of the value of the type counter CS, second variation display time information (corresponding to 0.3 sec) is acquired. Then, the variable display time information is set in a variable display time counter area (variable display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404, and the variable display time setting process is ended. Thereby, unless the interruption or the like occurs, the variation display of the pattern at the right working port 84a is continued for 0.3 sec (see FIG. 22A).

  Returning to the description of the variation start process, after the variation display time setting process in step S408 is executed, a fixed display time setting process is performed in step S409. The game times related to the right operation port 84a are configured such that the fixed display time changes according to the result of the lottery determination and the game state (lottery mode) when the lottery is executed. Specifically, in the case of a normal failure result that does not support reach display during the high probability mode or a special failure result, the second fixed display time (corresponding to 0.2 sec) is set as the fixed display time. Is set. In other cases, the first fixed display time (corresponding to 1.2 sec) is set as in the case of the lower working port 83a (see FIG. 22A). That is, the fixed display time is shortened under the special conditions described above.

  After the fixed display time setting process is executed in step S409, the process proceeds to step S410 to set a variation start command and a type command. The change start command includes information on the change display time. Here, as described above, the fluctuation display time obtained by referring to the non-reach occurrence fluctuation display time table is different from the fluctuation display time obtained by referring to the reach occurrence fluctuation display time table. Even if the start command does not include information on the presence or absence of reach, the notification / production control device 143, which is the control device on the sub-side, can identify the presence or absence of reach from the information on the variable display time. . In this regard, it can be said that the change start command includes information indicating whether or not reach has occurred. Note that the change start command may include information directly indicating whether or not reach has occurred.

  The type command includes game result information. That is, the type command includes, as game result information, any of 15R normal jackpot result information, 15R probability variable jackpot result information, special loss result information, and normal loss result information.

  The variation start command and type command set in step S410 are transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 in the external output process (step S201) in the normal process (FIG. 19). Based on the received change start command and type command, the notification / production control device 143 determines the content of the production in the game time and controls various devices so that the content of the decided production is executed. The content of the effect includes a variable display mode of the symbol or the like on the symbol display device 253, and the determined variable display mode is output from the notification / effect control device 143 to the display control device 410 as a display content command. Is done. Based on the display content command received from the notification / production control device 143, the display control device 410 controls the display of the symbol display device 253 so as to perform variable display of symbols corresponding to each game time.

  After performing the process of step S410, it progresses to step S411, and after starting the fluctuation display of the pattern in the display part DR for right operation ports of the main display part D, this fluctuation | variation start process is complete | finished.

  Returning to the description of the game time control process (FIG. 20), when the game is being played (when the display portion DR for the right working port in the main display portion D is in the variable display or in the fixed display), step S306 to step S311 are performed. Execute the game progress process. In the process for advancing game times, first, in step S306, it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the current game time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the display continuation period counter (variable display time information) provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404 is “0”. The value of the variable display time information is set in the variable display time setting process as described above. The set value of the variable display time information is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 18) is started.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S307. In step S307, it is the timing at which the variation display of the pattern related to the lower operation port 83a is terminated, and whether or not the pattern to be stopped is a jackpot result or a special loss result (result corresponding to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode). Determine whether. If a negative determination is made in step S307, a variation display process is executed in step S308, and the game turn control process is terminated. In the variable display process, the display mode in the right working port display section DR of the main display section D is changed. Specifically, the right working port display unit DR is displayed so that the LEDs constituting the right working port display unit DR are lit and extinguished in a predetermined cycle and the emission color changes. Control (light emission control of each display LED). Then, this game times control process is complete | finished.

  On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S307, that is, at the timing when the display of the variation of the pattern related to the lower operation port 83a is terminated, the pattern to be stopped is a jackpot result or a special loss result (transition to the opening / closing execution mode) If the result corresponds to (), the process proceeds to step S309. In step S309, a stop result rewriting process is executed. Specifically, in place of the pattern to be stopped and displayed on the right working port display unit DR, the stop pattern is rewritten so as to stop the pattern corresponding to the disengagement result. Thereafter, a change end process is executed in step S310.

  In the variation end process, the display control of the main display unit 87 is performed so that the design is stopped and displayed on the right working port display unit DR so that the design is rewritten in step S309.

  In step S311, after setting the change end command, the game times control process is ended. The change end command set in step S311 is transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 19). The notification / production control device 143 executes a process for ending the production in the game times based on the reception of the change end command. Further, the change end command is transmitted to the display control device 410 via the notification / production control device 143, and the display control device 410 receives the change end command to thereby combine the final stop symbols in the game times. Is finally displayed (final stop display) on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253. In addition, it is good also as a structure which terminates the effect for game rotations independently by the alerting / production control device 143 or the display control device 410 without transmitting the change end command.

  Returning to the description of step S306, if an affirmative determination is made in step S306, that is, if the timing at which the variable display time has elapsed has elapsed, the processing of step S310 and step S311 is executed, and then this game number control process is performed. Exit. In the process of step S310, the information stored in the RAM 404 in the process of any of steps S404, S406, and S407 of the variation start process (FIG. 21) executed when starting the currently executed game round is specified. The main display unit 87 is display-controlled so that the pattern mode corresponding to the information is displayed on the right working port display DR of the main display D.

  In step S311, after setting the change end command, the game times control process is ended. The change end command set in step S311 is transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 19). The notification / production control device 143 executes a process for ending the production in the game times based on the reception of the change end command. Further, the change end command is transmitted to the display control device 410 via the notification / production control device 143, and the display control device 410 receives the change end command to thereby combine the final stop symbols in the game times. Is finally displayed (final stop display) on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253. In addition, it is good also as a structure which terminates the effect for game rotations independently by the alerting / production control device 143 or the display control device 410 without transmitting the change end command.

  Here, the flow of the game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22B is a timing chart illustrating the flow of the game. For convenience of explanation, the scale on the time axis is partially changed in the timing chart of FIG.

  At the timing of ta1 when the ball entering the lower operating port 83a is generated under the situation where the game times related to the right operating port 84a have already progressed, the game times related to entering the lower operating port 83a (lower operating port) Display of the display part DL for use) is started. As a result, the game times related to the two operation ports 83a and 84a proceed simultaneously.

  The winning at the timing of ta1 corresponds to the 15R probability variation jackpot result. For this reason, after the change display in the lower working port display portion DL is completed, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode. On the other hand, for the game times that are progressing based on the entrance to the right operation port 84a, the timing at which the variation display ends is later than the timing at which the variation display ends at the lower operation port display portion DL. It is set to become. However, since the lottery result related to the entry to the lower operation port 83a is a jackpot result, the right operation port display unit is displayed at the timing when the picture corresponding to the jackpot result is stopped and displayed on the lower operation port display unit DL. In DR, the variable display time is forcibly shortened so that the pattern corresponding to the normal deviation result is stopped and displayed.

  After the confirmation display is started in each of the operation port display units DR and DL at the timing ta2, the system shifts to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result at the timing ta3. As a result, it is permitted to enter the variable winning device 82.

  At the timing ta4 when the opening / closing execution mode ends, the lottery mode is switched from the low probability mode to the high probability mode. Thereby, the route advantageous for the player is changed from the left route to the right route. At the timing ta5 when the game ball launched toward the right route enters the right working port 84a, the change display of the right working port display section DR is started. Since the lottery result based on this entry is a special losing result, the fluctuation display time in the right working port display section DR is 0.3 sec. Therefore, the change display of the right working port display section DR ends at the timing of ta6 when 0.3 sec elapses from the timing of ta5, and the pattern corresponding to the special outage result is stopped and displayed (determined display). . Thereafter, at the timing ta7 when the fixed display time (0.2 sec) has elapsed, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special loss result. As a result, it is permitted to enter the variable winning device 82.

  At the subsequent timing of ta8, the opening / closing execution mode ends, and the gaming state returns from the special gaming state to the normal gaming state. Since the special losing result does not affect the switching of the lottery mode, the lottery mode (high probability mode) before the opening / closing execution mode is maintained. Thereafter, the player's ball is increased by repeating the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special losing result before falling from the high probability mode to the low probability mode. When the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result is compared with the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special loss result, both are common in that an increase in the player's ball can be expected, but the degree is greatly different. Therefore, processing related to the opening / closing execution mode (the gaming state transition processing in step S204) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

(Game state transition process)
In the game state transition process, first, in step S501, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode is in effect. If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, the process proceeds to step S502, and it is determined whether or not it is the timing at which the game times (specifically, a confirmation display) are completed. If it is not the timing at which the game round has ended, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is.

  If the game times have ended, more specifically, if the preset stop display period (determined display period) has elapsed since the end of the variable display, the process proceeds to step S503, and the current game It is determined whether or not the game result (the result of the above-mentioned lottery determination) corresponds to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the 15R normal flag, the 15R probability variation flag, and the special out flag is stored in the RAM 404. If none of the above flags is stored, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is.

  If any of the above flags is stored, start processing of the opening / closing execution mode is executed in step S504. In the start process, first, an opening standby time (start standby period) for causing the variable winning device 82 to wait without opening the large winning opening 353 of the variable winning device 82 for the opening in the opening / closing execution mode is started. Set. Specifically, opening waiting time information stored in advance in the ROM 403 is set in a waiting time counter area provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404.

  In a succeeding step S505, it is determined whether or not the current opening / closing execution mode corresponds to the jackpot result. If an affirmative determination is made in step S505, “15” is set to the release number counter OC provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404 in step S506, and various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404 are subsequently set in step S507. Set the high-frequency winning mode flag to. In the subsequent processing, based on the presence / absence of the high-frequency winning mode flag, it is determined whether the open / close execution mode corresponds to the high-frequency winning mode or the low-frequency winning mode. The number-of-opening counter OC is a counter for counting the number of times the variable winning device 82 (large winning opening 353) is opened.

  If a negative determination is made in step S505, that is, if the current opening / closing execution mode corresponds to a special outage result, the process proceeds to step S508, and "1" is set to the opening number counter OC.

  After executing the process of step S507 or step S508, the process proceeds to step S509. In step S509, an opening command setting process is performed. The set opening command is transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 and the display control device 410 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 19). The notification / production control device 143 determines the content of the production corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the content of the decided production is executed. The contents of the effect include the display mode in the symbol display device 253, and the determined display mode is output from the notification / effect control device 143 to the display control device 410 as a display content command. In the display control device 410, based on the opening command received from the main control device 162 and the display content command received from the notification / production control device 143, the display corresponding to the current opening / closing execution mode, for example, the display content corresponding to the jackpot The display control of the symbol display device 253 is executed so that the moving image display of the character, etc., the background image, etc. are switched.

  After executing the opening command setting process in step S509, the external signal setting process is executed in step S510, and the gaming state transition process is terminated. In the external signal setting process of step S510, it is determined whether or not any of the various jackpot handling flags and special out flags are stored in the RAM 404. If any of the flags is stored, the game hall A signal indicating that a big hit or special loss has occurred is output to the management control device (hall computer HC) on the side. By receiving this external signal, the management control device recognizes that it has shifted to the opening / closing execution mode.

  Returning to the description of step S501, if it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, an affirmative determination is made in step S501, and the process proceeds to step S511. In step S511, it is determined whether or not the opening standby time has elapsed. If the opening standby time has not elapsed, the gaming state transition process is terminated. When the waiting time for the opening has elapsed, a big winning opening / closing process is executed in step S512. Here, the special winning opening / closing process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Big prize opening / closing process)
In the big winning opening / closing process, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the variable winning device 82 (large winning opening 353) is being opened. Specifically, the determination is made based on the driving state of the variable winning driving unit 361 of the variable winning device 82. If the big prize opening 353 is not open, it is determined in step S602 whether the value of the open number counter OC is “0”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S602, the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S602, the process proceeds to step S603. In step S603, it is determined whether or not the value of the open timer counter TC is “0”. The opening timer counter TC is a counter that is referred to when grasping the opening period or interval period of the big prize opening 353, and the value is decremented by “1” every time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 18) is executed. Is done. If a negative determination is made in step S603, the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated.

  If the value of the opening number counter OC is not “0” and the value of the opening timer counter TC is “0”, the process proceeds to step S604, and the opening process of the variable winning device 82 (big winning port 353) is executed. . Specifically, the variable winning drive unit 361 is set to the driving state so as to open the special winning opening 353.

  Then, the process of step S605-step S608 is performed as a setting process (setting process for opening) of the closing conditions corresponding to the variable winning device 82 (large winning opening 353). Specifically, in step S605, it is determined whether or not the high-frequency winning mode flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. If a positive determination is made in step S605, the process proceeds to step S606. In step S606, "15000" (corresponding to 30 sec) is set to the open timer counter TC. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S605, the process proceeds to step S607. In step S607, “600” (corresponding to 1.2 sec) is set in the open timer counter TC. After executing the process of step S606 or step S607, the process proceeds to step S608. In step S608, “10” is set to the winning counter PC.

  After the processing of step S608 is executed, an opening command indicating that the variable winning device 82 (big winning opening 353) has been opened is set in step S609, and the big winning opening opening / closing process is ended. The set release command is transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (see FIG. 19). The notification / production control device 143 determines the content of the production corresponding to the release based on the received release command, and controls various devices so that the content of the decided production is executed.

  Returning to the description of step S601, if it is determined in step S601 that the variable winning device 82 (large winning opening 353) is open, the process proceeds to step S610, and whether or not the value of the open timer counter TC is “0”. Determine whether. If the value of the release timer counter TC is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S611, and whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning opening 353 is detected by a detection signal from the detection sensor 391b provided in the variable winning device 82. Judgment based on.

  If a winning has occurred, a winning command output process is executed in step S612. The winning command is output to the notification / effect control device 143, and the effect in the opening / closing execution mode executed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253, for example, is changed by the winning command.

  After executing the command output process in step S612, the process proceeds to step S613. In step S613, the value of the winning counter PC is decremented by 1, and in the subsequent step S614, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter PC is “0”. finish.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S614, that is, if the value of the winning counter PC is “0”, or if an affirmative determination is made in step S610 (that is, it is determined that the value of the open timer counter TC is “0”). ) Means that the special winning opening closing condition has been established. In this case, in step S615, the variable winning drive unit 361 is brought into a non-driven state so as to close the variable winning device 82 (large winning opening 353).

  In the subsequent step S616, update processing of the release number counter OC is executed. Specifically, when the value of the opening number counter OC is not “0”, the opening number counter OC is decremented by 1 and when the value of the opening number counter OC is “0”, the opening number counter OC is decremented. The value of “0” is maintained as “0”.

  Thereafter, in step S617, it is determined whether or not the value of the updated release number counter OC is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S617, the process proceeds to step S618, and “1000” (corresponding to 2.0 sec) is set in the open timer counter TC.

  After executing the process of step S618, a close command is set in step S619, and the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated. The set closing command is transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 19). The notification / production control device 143 determines the content of the production corresponding to the closure command based on the received closure command, and controls various devices so that the content of the decided production is executed.

  Returning to the description of step S617, if it is determined in step S617 that the value of the opening number counter OC is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620. In step S620, an ending start process is executed. In the start process, an ending waiting time for waiting without starting the next game round is set for the ending in the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, ending waiting time information stored in advance in the ROM 403 is set in a waiting time counter area provided in various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404.

  Then, after setting an ending command in step S621, the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated. The set ending command is transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 19).

  Returning to the description of the gaming state transition process (FIG. 23), after performing the big prize opening / closing process in step S512, it is determined in step S513 whether or not the value of the open number counter OC is “0”, and step S514. It is determined whether or not the waiting time for ending has passed. If the value of the release number counter OC is not “0” or if the ending waiting time has not elapsed, the gaming state transition process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the value of the opening number counter OC is “0” and the waiting time for ending has elapsed, in step S515, after executing the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, End the state transition process.

  In the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, it is determined whether or not the 15R probability change flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. When the 15R probability variation flag is stored, if the high probability mode flag is stored in the various flag storage area 435 of the RAM 404, it is maintained, and if not stored, the high probability mode flag is stored. It is determined whether or not the 15R normal flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. When the 15R normal flag is stored, if the high probability mode flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404, it is erased, and if not stored, it is maintained. Thereafter, various flags related to the opening / closing execution mode (15R normal flag, 15R probability variation flag, special outage flag, high-frequency winning mode flag, opening / closing execution mode flag) are deleted. Note that the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special losing result returns to the gaming state before the opening / closing execution mode is started, and the lottery mode is not changed.

  Here, with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 25, the difference between the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result (special game) and the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special loss result (special game state) will be supplementarily described. In the special game state corresponding to the jackpot result, the waiting time for opening (opening time) and the waiting time for ending (ending time) are longer than those in the special game state corresponding to the special outlier result. More specifically, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result, the opening time and the ending time are each 10 seconds, and the shortest time (0.3 sec) of the variable display time in the normal gaming state or the shortest time (0 of game play) .5 sec). On the other hand, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special losing result, the opening time and the ending time are each 0.1 sec, and the shortest time (0.3 sec) of the variable display time or the shortest time (0. Is set to be shorter than 5 sec).

  In other words, when a jackpot result is obtained, a certain transition period is provided to clarify the switching between the normal gaming state / special gaming state by temporarily giving off to the game. It is devised so that the game flow is less likely to be interrupted by greatly shortening the period, that is, the open / close execution mode is completed in the flow.

  The round end condition is also favored so that the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result is advantageous to the player. In particular, the end condition related to the number of winnings is the same in any open / close execution mode (10), but the open / close execution mode corresponding to the special outlier result is shorter for the time related condition. It is set to be differentiated. In view of the fact that the game ball firing cycle is 0.6 sec as described above, the number of game balls that can be fired during release (30 sec) is 60. Therefore, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result, it is allowed to generate 10 winnings in 30 seconds, and in many cases, the round game is ended based on the finishing condition relating to the number of winnings. On the other hand, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special losing result, the number of game balls that can be launched during release (during 1.2 sec) is two. Therefore, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special losing result, a ball exceeding the winning upper limit is not expected.

  Further, the number of rounds executed is also plural (15 rounds) in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result, whereas it is singular (1 round) in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special loss result. .

  Due to the differences detailed above, a clear difference is set in the number of game balls that can be acquired during the opening / closing execution mode, and the jackpot result is more advantageous to the player in the comparison of the outgoing balls. However, as described above, the special outage result does not trigger the change in the lottery mode, so even if a special outage result is obtained during the high probability mode, it is not demoted to the low probability mode. Therefore, during the high probability mode, it is possible to expect an increase in the number of possessed balls by repeating the special outage results while avoiding the risk of demotion to the low probability mode.

  When the high probability mode and the low probability mode are compared, the support mode by the electric accessory 86 is common, and the probability of entering the right operation port 84a does not depend on the support mode. However, as described above, during the high probability mode, the shift to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special detachment result is substantially permitted by reducing the variation display time and the like related to the right operation port 84a. In the lottery based on the ball entering the right operation port 84a, a special outage result is obtained with a probability of about 2/3, so that the game can proceed while increasing the number of possessed balls.

  Here, when game balls are continuously fired to the right operation port 84a (right route), the probability of entering the ball is approximately 1/6 to 7. Hereinafter, with reference to the flowcharts of FIG. 26 and FIG. 27, the control process (the above-described electric combination support process: step S205) related to the operation of the electric combination 86 is described.

(Telephone support processing)
As shown in FIG. 26, in the electric power support process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not it is being supported. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a supporting flag is stored in a supporting flag storage area provided in various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. The in-support flag is a flag that is stored when the electric accessory 86 related to the right operation port 84a is set to the guide state, and is deleted when the non-guide state is restored.

  If no supporting flag is stored, the process advances to step S702 to determine whether or not a support winning flag is stored in a support winning flag storage area provided in various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. The support winning flag is stored when the guidance state winning (support winning) is selected in the lottery (support lottery) for determining whether or not the electric accessory 86 is in the guiding state, and is deleted when the supporting flag is stored. Flag.

  If the support winning flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S703, and it is determined whether or not the value of the accessory timer counter YT provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404 is “0”. If the value of the accessory timer counter YT is not “0”, the main character support process is terminated as it is.

  If the value of the accessory timer counter YT is “0”, it is determined in step S704 whether or not it is the end timing of the pattern change display on the through gate display unit DS. If it is the end timing of the variable display, after setting the out-of-display in step S705, the main character support process is ended. By setting the out-of-display, the display of the variation of the picture on the through gate display unit DS is terminated in a state in which the out-of-display is stopped.

  If the value of the accessory timer counter YT is “0” and it is not the end timing of the variable display, it is determined in step S706 whether or not the value of the accessory reservation storage number SN is greater than “0”. When the value of the stored item reservation memory number SN is “0”, the main character support process is terminated as it is. When the value of the stored item storage number SN is larger than “0”, the process advances to step S707 to perform an open lottery (support lottery).

  Specifically, the value of the open random number counter C4 stored in the power storage area 433 (specifically, the third execution area AE3) and the table for the support mode stored in the validity table storage area 421 of the ROM 403 are stored. An open lottery is executed with reference to the drawing. Also, a variable display time setting process is performed in conjunction with the open lottery. Specifically, the variation display time of the picture in the through gate display section DS is determined with reference to the variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area 423 of the ROM 403, and the determined variation display time is determined. Is set in the accessory timer counter YT. In the present embodiment, the variable display time of the through-gate display section DS is constant (0.3 sec) regardless of whether it is correct or not, and “150” is set in the accessory timer counter in the setting process in step S707. . The value of the accessory timer counter YT is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process is started.

  After executing the process of step S707, the process proceeds to step S708. In step S708, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in step S707 is a support win. If it is not a support win, the main role support process is terminated without executing the process of step S709. On the other hand, in the case of support winning, after storing the support winning flag in step S709, the main character support processing is terminated.

  Returning to the description of step S702, when the support winning flag is stored in the various flag storage area 435 of the RAM 404, an affirmative determination is made in step S702, and the process proceeds to step S710. In step S710, it is determined whether or not the value of the accessory timer counter YT is “0”. If the value of the accessory timer counter YT is not “0”, since the variation display of the picture on the through gate display unit DS is being performed, the main character support process is terminated as it is. When the value of the accessory timer counter YT is “0”, a win display is set in step S711. As a result, the display of the variation of the pattern on the through gate display unit DS is terminated in a state where the pattern corresponding to the winning is stopped. In the subsequent step S712, the supporting flag is stored and the support winning flag is deleted. Thereafter, in step S713, a fixed display time setting process is executed, and the main role support process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the fixed display time of the through-gate display section DS is constant (0.2 sec) regardless of whether it is correct or not, and “100” is set in the accessory timer counter in the setting process in step S707. .

  If the supporting flag is stored, an affirmative determination is made in step S701, and the process proceeds to step S714. In step S714, the electric combination opening / closing process for opening / closing the electric combination 86 is executed, and the electric combination support process is terminated. Hereinafter, with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Electronic switch control processing)
In the electric combination opening / closing control process, first, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the electric combination driving unit 321 is in a driving state (excitation state). If the electric accessory driving unit 321 is being driven, the process advances to step S802 to determine whether or not the accessory timer counter YT is “0”. When the accessory timer counter YT is not “0”, the main character opening / closing process is terminated as it is.

  If the accessory timer counter YT is “0”, the process proceeds to step S803. In step S803, a return process is executed to return the movable plate 311 of the electric accessory 86 to the retracted position. Specifically, the output of the drive signal to the electric accessory drive unit 321 is stopped. After executing the process of step S803, the supporting flag is deleted in the subsequent step S804, and the main role opening / closing process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of step S801, when the electric accessory driving unit 321 is not being driven, a negative determination is made in step S801, and the process proceeds to step S805. In step S805, it is determined whether or not the accessory timer counter YT is “0”. When the accessory timer counter YT is not “0”, the main character opening / closing process is terminated as it is. If the accessory timer counter YT is “0”, a moving process for moving the movable plate 311 of the electric accessory 86 from the retracted position to the protruding position is executed in step S806. Specifically, a drive signal is output to the electric accessory drive unit 321. After executing the process of step S806, after setting “1200” (corresponding to 2.4 sec) to the accessory timer counter YT in the subsequent step S807, the main function opening / closing process is terminated.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 28 to FIG. 30, an example of the flow of the game when the game ball is continuously fired to the right route during the high probability mode will be described. FIG. 28 is a timing chart illustrating the flow of a game in the high probability mode, and FIGS. 29 and 30 are schematic diagrams showing the flow-down mode of game balls in the right route.

  When a game ball is fired to the right route in a normal gaming state corresponding to the high probability mode, the game ball fired from the game ball launching mechanism 110 reaches the working ball entering unit 300 after approximately 2 seconds. The game ball that has reached the operating ball entering unit 300 passes through the through gate 85 disposed in the entrance portion of the communication passage 301 (see FIG. 29A).

  As shown in FIG. 28, the detection sensor 391f for the through gate is turned on at the timing tb1 when the game ball passes through the through gate 85, and accordingly, the variable display of the pattern on the through gate display section DS is started. The In the example shown in FIG. 28, since the support lottery is won, the picture corresponding to the winning result is stopped and displayed at the timing tb2 when a predetermined variable display time (0.3 sec) has elapsed from the timing tb1. Thereafter, the movable plate 311 moves from the retracted position to the protruding position at the timing tb3 when a predetermined fixed display time (0.2 sec) has elapsed, and the electric accessory 86 is switched from the non-guide state to the guide state.

  In the present embodiment, the time required for the electric accessory 86 to switch from the non-guide state to the guide state when the game ball passes through the through gate 85 is 0.5 sec. The time required for the passed game ball to reach the electric accessory 86 (movable plate 311) is defined to be 0.6 sec. For this reason, at the timing before the game ball B1 that has passed through the through gate 85 reaches the electric combination 86, the electric combination 86 is switched to the guide state, and the game ball B1 flows out of the opening portion 308. Without being guided toward the right operating port 84a (see FIG. 29B → FIG. 29C).

  Each time the firing cycle (0.6 sec) elapses from the timing of tb1, the game ball continues to reach the activated ball entering unit 300. The preceding game ball B1 is decelerated in the process of passing through the deceleration region BE, and the interval between the subsequent game ball B2 and the like is reduced (see FIG. 29 (c) → FIG. 29 (d)). Here, as already described, the guide passage portion 330 is set so that the length of the passage can be placed on the movable plate 311 with three game balls. And about deceleration area | region BE, the period required for a game ball to pass the guidance channel | path part 330 is set so that it may be about 3 times the firing period of a game ball. Therefore, the subsequent game balls B2 to B3 are placed on the movable plate 311 together with the game balls B1 until the game balls B1 reach the right operation port 84a (see FIG. 29E).

  At the timing tb6 when the game ball B1 flows into the right working port 84a, the detection sensor 391d for the right working port 84a is turned on, and based on this, the display of the variation of the pattern on the right working port display section DR is started. At this time, as shown in FIG. 29 (f), the subsequent game balls B <b> 2 to B <b> 4 are placed on the movable plate 311. Note that the gaming ball passes through the through gate 85 at the timing of tb4 and the timing of tb5 after the timing of tb3, but since the electric accessory 86 is operating at these timings, the support based on the passing is performed. The lottery is regulated.

  At the timing tb7 when a predetermined fluctuation display time (0.3 sec) has elapsed from the timing tb6, the picture corresponding to the special disengagement result is stopped at the right working port display section DR. After that, the fixed display is performed until a predetermined fixed display time (0.2 sec) elapses (until the timing of tb8). When the movable plate 311 returns from the protruding position to the retracted position at the timing of tb9 immediately after the confirmation display is completed, specifically, at the timing of tb9 when the guidance period has elapsed from the timing of tb4, the electric accessory 86 is not guided. The state is switched, and the shutter 354 of the variable winning device 82 moves from the closed position to the open position (see FIG. 30G).

  When the electric accessory 86 is switched to the non-guide state, the game balls B2 to B4 that have been rolling on the movable plate 311 until then lose their support, and flow out of the communication passage 301 (acting ball entering unit 300) through the opening 308. To do. At this time, since the variable winning device 82 is already in the open state, the game ball that has flowed out falls directly toward the big winning opening 353. Here, the movable plate 311 and the special prize opening 353 (shutter 354) are parallel to each other, and the distance is constant at any position. For this reason, the game balls separated from the movable plate 311 continue to fall while maintaining a side-by-side state, and flow into the grand prize winning opening 353 almost simultaneously. Subsequent game balls B5 also flow into the big prize opening 353 based on the fact that the electric accessory 86 is in the non-guided state and the variable winning device 82 is in the open state. The shortest time required for the game ball launched from the game ball launching mechanism 110 to reach the big prize opening 353 is about 3 seconds.

  After the electric accessory 86 returns to the non-guide state at the timing tb9, the support lottery based on the passage of the through gate 85 is allowed, and when the game ball B6 passes the through gate 85 at the timing tb10 (FIG. 30). ((G) → See FIG. 30 (h)), the change display of the picture on the through gate display section DS is started. When the fixed display of the pattern corresponding to the support result is completed at the timing tb11, the movable plate 311 moves again to the protruding position, and the electric accessory 86 is switched from the non-guide state to the guide state (FIG. 30 (h) → FIG. 30 (i)).

  At this time, although the variable winning device 82 is still maintained in the open state, the outflow from the opening portion 308 is prevented by the electric accessory 86 for the game ball B6 that has been triggered by this support lottery, It will be guided toward the right working port 84a. That is, the flow down to the variable winning device 82 through the communication passage 301 is cut off by the electric accessory 86.

  Thereafter, the variable winning device 82 returns to the closed state at a timing tb13 when a predetermined opening time (1.2 sec) has elapsed from the timing tb9, and the ball entering the big winning opening 353 is completely restricted.

  In the pachinko machine 10 shown in the present embodiment, two game states having different ways of increasing the ball are set, and the game progresses in a game state advantageous to the player by combining these two increase modes. Suppresses becoming monotonous. Here, with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 31, a supplementary description will be given of the flow of games related to the increase in the number of balls in the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 31 (a) is a schematic diagram showing how the game balls are paid out, and FIG. 31 (b) is a schematic diagram showing how the holding balls increase.

  The two gaming states with different increasing modes described above depend on which opening / closing execution mode. As already described, there are open / close execution modes corresponding to the jackpot result (corresponding to the high-frequency winning mode) and those corresponding to the special loss result (corresponding to the low-frequency winning mode). In the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result, the configuration is such that substantially ten balls can be generated during the round game. Since 15 game balls are paid out by one winning, approximately 150 game balls are paid out in one round game. Since this round game is repeated 15 times after an interval period of 2.0 sec, it becomes an opportunity to acquire a large amount of game balls at a time.

  On the other hand, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special losing result, about 60 game balls are paid out at a time, and the number of rounds for which execution is committed is one round. In addition, it is necessary to pass through the through gate 85 → support lottery → entering the right operating port 84a → special detachment result from the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special detachment result to the next special detachment result. The time is at least longer than the interval period of the round game (more specifically, it is 3 seconds or more). While in the high probability mode, entering the right operating port 84a is permitted and there is a high possibility of a special failure result, but even if a special failure result loop occurs for the various reasons mentioned above, The increasing speed of the sphere is lower than the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, it is possible to temporarily increase the number of possessed balls by becoming a big hit result, and by increasing the number of held balls little by little by repeatedly giving a special outage result until the next big hit result. The game can be advanced.

  When a game is played on the left route under the normal gaming state corresponding to the low probability mode, the holding ball gradually decreases. Here, if a big hit result is obtained based on the ball entering the lower operation port 83a, the special game state (opening / closing execution mode) is entered, and a large amount of game balls can be obtained. In other words, the holding ball turns from decreasing to increasing.

  Note that it is also possible to fire a game ball on the right route when the normal game state is compatible with the low probability mode. Since the game ball launched to the right route is guided to the right operation port 84a by the electric accessory 86, the probability of entering the ball is higher than when the game ball is launched to the left route. For this reason, if the right route is selected, the decrease of the holding ball is reduced as compared with the case where the left route is selected, and the investment can be suppressed. However, the right display port 84a has a very long variation display time of 10 hours. Therefore, the holding ball keeps decreasing.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (b), when the current jackpot result is a probable change jackpot result, after the special gaming state is finished, a transition is made to a normal gaming state corresponding to the high probability mode (hereinafter referred to as a high probability gaming state). . In the highly probable gaming state, there is a high possibility of a special outage result based on the entrance to the right operation port 84a (approximately 2/3 probability), and the variable display time and the final display time are shortened. As a result, the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special detachment result is repeated at short intervals.

  Although the probability of a jackpot result is increased by entering the high probability mode, the probability is 1/30, which is still lower than the probability of a special outlier result. For this reason, there is a high possibility that a plurality of opening / closing execution modes corresponding to the special loss result will be repeated until the next jackpot result. As described above, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special losing result, the number of balls is small, and it takes a certain period of time to shift to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the next special losing result. For this reason, although the number of possessed balls can be expected to increase even in the high probability mode, the rate of increase is low.

  However, as already explained, the special loss result is different from the jackpot result and does not trigger the demotement to the low probability mode. In other words, the highly probable gaming state is continued until a normal jackpot result is obtained. Therefore, in the present embodiment, how many times the special off-track result can be repeated before reaching the jackpot result is an important point for increasing the ball.

  Here, when trying to suppress investment (launch of useless balls) even a little during the high probability mode, an act of launching a game ball at the timing when the variable winning device 82 switches to the open state is performed. It is assumed. However, in the present embodiment, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special losing result, the variable prize-winning device 82 is kept open for a maximum of 1.2 sec. The time required to reach 82 is shorter. Therefore, even if the game ball is fired at the timing when the variable winning device 82 is opened (specifically, when the confirmation display is made on the right working port display unit DR), the fired game ball is variable. Before reaching the winning device 82, the variable winning device 82 is switched to the closed state. By adopting such a configuration, the room for technical intervention is reduced and the fairness of the game is ensured.

  In the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special losing result, the time for which the variable winning device 82 is maintained in the open state is 1.2 seconds, and the time is extremely short. Although shortening the opening time of the variable winning device 82 is advantageous in realizing speeding up of the game progress, etc., if the game ball launch cycle is taken into consideration, the average number of balls entered will be reduced (about 2). ) In some cases, no entry may occur. In this case, the inability to enjoy a privilege as expected in a highly probable gaming state can be a factor that reduces the player's willingness to play.

  In this regard, in the present embodiment, as long as the game ball continues to be fired, the game ball subsequent to the game ball that has caused the transition to the special outage result is connected to the variable winning device from the communication passage 301 (opening portion 308). 82 (big prize opening 353). As a result, the opening / closing execution mode is prevented from ending without being able to enjoy the benefits despite being in the opening / closing execution mode. This is a preferable configuration for suppressing the decline in game greed.

  Further, up to three subsequent game balls are placed on the movable plate 311, and these game balls fall toward the big prize opening 353 all at once. That is, even if the variable winning device 82 is compressed so that the time for which the variable winning device 82 is in the open state is shortened, it is possible to generate more balls than the average number of balls entered. In other words, it can be avoided that the compression of the opening time becomes a factor of missing the privilege. Thereby, even when the opening / closing execution mode is repeated as well as the above-mentioned ball collateral, the game can be advanced with a good tempo, and the high-probability gaming state can be suitably prevented from being extended.

  According to the first embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects can be expected.

  When the game ball launched to the right route passes through the through gate 85 and wins the support lottery, the movable plate 311 constituting the electric accessory 86 moves from the retracted position (standby position) to the protruding position. The electric accessory 86 is switched from the non-guide state to the guide state. As a result, a guide passage portion 330 (corresponding to a “guide passage”) that is complemented by the communication passage 301 straddling the through gate 85 and the right operation entrance portion 84 appears. In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the guide passage appears in the game area PE, the movement of the game ball toward the right operation entrance portion 84 can be suitably changed. By adopting a configuration in which a passage appears in the game area PE according to the situation, monotonization of the game can be suitably suppressed.

  In a game machine of the type in which the game area PE is formed, follow the movement of the game ball (especially, the movement of the game ball toward the operation balls 83 and 84 that trigger the transition to the special game state). Is one of the fun. Therefore, the game balls that are directed to the working ball portion 84 are moved in the direction along the front surface of the game board 80a to enter the working ball portion 84, thereby improving the above-mentioned game's original interest. Can contribute.

  Note that it is preferable to cross the guide direction of the game ball and the slide direction of the movable plate 311 in order to improve the responsiveness when switching between the guide state / non-guide state to the right action ball entry portion 84.

  The game ball that has become a trigger for moving the movable plate 311 (an opportunity for winning the support) is directly guided to the right operation entrance portion 84. By adopting such a configuration, not only can the game progress smoothly, but the following characteristic effects are exhibited. That is, when a game ball is launched in a state where the possession ball is not sufficiently secured, the previous game ball passes through the through gate and is guided to the right operation entrance part. Nevertheless, the ball may run out. In this case, it is not possible to enjoy the benefits of the guidance function by the electric accessory (movable plate), and there is a concern that the movement of the movable plate to the protruding position ends in vain. If the movable plate is placed at the protruding position but can only be seen off, the event may be a factor that reduces the player's willingness to play. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the game ball itself that has passed through the through gate 85 and triggered the operation of the movable plate 311 is guided by the movable plate 311 to the right operation entrance portion 84. The occurrence of the inconvenience can be suitably suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to advance the game while restraining the restrictions relating to the holding ball, and it is possible to suitably suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to play until there is no more holding ball.

  Such a function is realized by the change display time of the picture triggered by the passage of the through gate 85, the shape of the communication passage 301, and the like, and it is not necessary to closely monitor the movement of the game ball. For this reason, it can avoid suitably that enjoying the said effect becomes a factor which complicates a structure.

  The game ball that has passed through the through gate 85 flows down to the right operation entrance portion 84 through the communication passage 301. Here, when the movable plate 311 is disposed at the retracted position, the game ball reaching the opening portion 308 flows out from the communication passage 301 through the opening portion 308. On the other hand, when the movable plate 311 is arranged at the protruding position, the outflow of the game ball from the opening portion 308 is restricted, and the communication ball 301 is complemented, so that the game ball is moved to the right operation entrance portion. 84. In this way, by directly passing the through gate 85 and the right operation entrance portion 84, the timing at which the game ball that has passed through the through gate 85 reaches the opening portion 308 and the right operation entrance portion 84 can be narrowed down. And the movement of the movable plate 311 can be easily related to each other.

  In particular, the opening portion 308 (movable plate 311) is disposed at a position closer to the right operation entrance portion 84 of the through gate 85 and the right operation entrance portion 84. For this reason, it becomes easy to specify the time until the game ball (the corresponding game ball) that has passed the through gate 85 and triggered the operation of the movable plate 311 reaches the opening portion 308 (the movable plate 311). In addition, it is possible to suppress occurrence of an inconvenience that the movement of the movable plate 311 is delayed with respect to the movement of the game ball by suppressing excessive compression of the period required for the movement of the movable plate 311 from the establishment of the operation condition to the protruding position. Can be avoided.

  In the configuration in which the game ball is guided to the right operation entrance portion 84 by rolling on the movable plate 311, the game ball enters the right operation even when the movable plate 311 is disposed at the retracted position. The possibility of moving toward the ball part 84 cannot be denied. For example, if the guide passage portion 330 is lengthened, the occurrence of such a ball entry can be suppressed, but there is a concern that the configuration relating to the communication passage 301 will be enlarged and the restrictions relating to the arrangement of the operation ball entry unit 300 will become stronger. . In this regard, according to the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the game ball that has reached the portion (deceleration region BE) where the guide passage portion 330 is formed in the communication passage 301 is decelerated, so that it is not a situation to be guided. In this case, it is possible to suitably prevent the game ball from entering the right operation entrance portion 84. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the avoidance accuracy of the entry of the ball under the situation where the movable plate 311 is not disposed at the protruding position, and to suppress the increase in size of the communication passage 301 and the like due to the accuracy.

  The movable plate 311 is formed to allow a plurality of game balls to be placed on the movable plate 311 in a state of being arranged in the passage direction. In this state, the movable plate 311 moves to the retracted position, whereby a plurality of game balls are discharged together from the communication passage 301. As a result, it is possible to contribute to the realization of a novel game ball distribution mode that has not existed before. In particular, by using the above-described deceleration means (the protruding portions 306a and 307a) in combination, it is possible to change the density of the space between the game balls without making the entire length of the movable plate 311 dark. A configuration in which a plurality of game balls are positioned on the movable plate 311 can be suitably realized.

  The shortest time when the movable plate 311 returns from the protruding position to the retracted position and then returns to the protruding position is configured to have the same length as the game ball firing cycle. When the movable plate 311 repeatedly moves to the retracted position / projecting position under the situation where the game ball is continuously being emitted, the movable plate 311 can return to the projecting position in accordance with the arrival of the game ball. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game ball flowing into the communication passage 301 from passing through the movable plate 311 and outflowing from the communication passage 301, and the outflow mode of the game ball from the communication passage 301 is mainly caused by falling from the movable plate 311. can do. As a result, the movement of the movable plate 311 to the retracted position can appear as if it is a movement for discharging the game ball, and the game ball passes through the movable plate 311 before reaching the opening 308. The relationship between the movement of the movable plate 311 and the movement of the game ball can be suitably enhanced.

  In the normal gaming state corresponding to the low probability mode (low probability gaming state), it is difficult to shift to the special gaming state compared to the normal gaming state corresponding to the high probability mode (high probability gaming state). In this low-probability gaming state, the time from the variable display to the final display of the pattern on the working port display unit DR is set to be longer than the game ball firing cycle. On the other hand, in the highly probable gaming state, the time from the variable display to the final display of the pattern on the working port display unit DR is set to be shorter than the game ball firing cycle. For this reason, it is easy for a game ball following the game ball that has become a trigger for the transition to the special game state to enter the variable winning device 82.

  By adopting such a configuration, the entry to the right action entry portion 84 → the transition to the special game state → the switching to the open state of the variable winning device 82 → a series of flows of entering the variable winning device 82 Can be carried out smoothly and quickly. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game in the highly probable gaming state from being prolonged, and to contribute to an improvement in the degree of attention to the game by speedy development. This is a preferable configuration for clarifying the difference from the game progress in the low-probability gaming state and suppressing monotonization of the game.

  In the opening / closing execution mode (special game state) corresponding to the special losing result, the time during which the variable winning device 82 is maintained in the open state is 1.2 sec, and the game ball fired by the game ball launching mechanism 110 is the variable winning device. It is set to be shorter than the time required to reach 82 (approximately 3 seconds). For this reason, even if it performs the launch operation of the game ball after visually confirming that the variable winning device 82 has been switched to the open state, it is not in time. In other words, in order to enjoy the benefits related to the transition to the special gaming state, it is necessary to continuously launch the gaming balls. If the game ball thus fired becomes a useless ball, it becomes a factor of reducing the game motivation of the player. In this regard, in the present embodiment, it is preferable to generate the above-mentioned useless balls by adopting a configuration in which the following game balls can enter the variable winning device 82 to the game balls that have been triggered to enter the special game state. Can be suppressed. For the above reasons, it is possible to contribute to speeding up of the game progress while ensuring the player's profit. This is also advantageous for improving the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  Whether or not it is possible to enter the right operation entry portion 84 depends on the electric accessory 86 (movable plate 311). Under the situation where the movable plate 311 is disposed at the protruding position, the movable plate 311 is moved over the movable plate 311. By rolling, the game ball flows into the right operation entrance portion 84. Here, when the movable plate 311 moves backward to the retracted position during guidance, the movable plate 311 avoids entry of the game ball being guided into the right operation entrance portion 84. However, the game ball that has been prevented from entering the right operation entrance portion 84 moves (drops) toward the variable winning device 82 disposed below the right operation entrance portion 84 by moving away from the movable plate 311. ) In this way, the game ball being guided is tumbled from the movable plate 311 and urged to enter the variable winning device 82 arranged ahead of it, the movement of the game ball, the movable plate 311 and the variable winning device 82. Can strengthen the relationship with movements. By providing interlocking in this way, it is possible to contribute to an improvement in the degree of attention to the movement of the game ball. In addition, it is possible to prevent the action of the game ball from becoming monotonous by adopting a configuration in which the game ball that has been prevented from entering the right operation ball entry portion 84 by falling from the movable plate 311 is directed to the variable winning device 82 as it is. And it can contribute to the improvement of the degree of attention to games.

  In addition, by devising the positional relationship between the variable winning device 82 and the operating ball entry unit 300 (movable plate 311), it is possible to suppress the expansion of the occupied area of the configuration relating to the ball entry and to reduce the restrictions related to the arrangement. . As a result, other game components disposed in the game area PE and various types of ball-entry portions can be suitably coexisted.

  When transitioning from the normal game state to the special game state, the game ball on the movable plate 311 (being guided) falls from the movable plate 311 by moving the movable plate 311 to the retracted position. The game balls that have fallen from the movable plate 311 flow into the variable prize device 82 as they are, so that it is possible to suppress the generation of useless balls accompanying the transition to the special game state. That is, the movable plate 311 functions as a temporary storage unit before the game ball is allowed to flow into the variable winning device 82. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the player to continue the game ball launching operation even at the time of transition to the special game state, which can contribute to smooth and quick progress of the game.

  When the plurality of game balls are placed on the movable plate 311, the movable plate 311 moves backward from the protruding position to the retracted position, so that the plurality of game balls flow into the variable winning device 82 together (simultaneously). . In this way, by adopting a configuration in which a plurality of game balls are allowed to flow together, the manner of entering the variable winning device 82 can be made innovative. Enhancing such a visual impact has the technical significance of producing an advantageous effect in improving the degree of attention of the player.

  Further, for example, when a period condition (elapse of 1.2 seconds) is set as a condition for returning the variable winning device 82 to the closed state, the special game state cannot be fully enjoyed and the special game state cannot be fully enjoyed. The possibility that the gaming state will end cannot be denied. Occurrence of such an event can be a factor that reduces the player's willingness to play. This kind of inconvenience becomes conspicuous when trying to shorten the period in which the game is in an open state for the purpose of, for example, suppressing the lengthening of the game. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in the present embodiment, a plurality of game balls that have fallen from the movable plate 311 collectively flow into the variable winning device 82, so that a certain number of balls can be secured. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the said inconvenience can be suppressed and the fall of a player's game motivation can be suppressed suitably.

  In addition, it is possible to suppress the loss of benefits by generating a set of balls immediately after the transition to the special gaming state. Further, if the game ball is continuously fired, the support function can be enjoyed, which is advantageous in promoting the game ball firing operation and speeding up the game progress.

  As described above, even if the falling timing from the movable plate 311 is aligned, if the inflow timing to the variable winning device 82 (large winning port 353) is different, the delayed game ball is entered into the variable winning device 82. The possibility of not being possible arises. In this case, there is a concern that the effect of improving the degree of attention and the like due to the innovative way of entering the ball to the variable winning device 82 will not be exhibited well. Therefore, by making the upper surface of the movable plate 311 and the big prize opening 353 parallel to each other and keeping the interval constant, it is possible to suppress variations in the arrival timing of the game ball falling from any position to the big prize opening 353. As a result, it is possible to collect the gaming balls that have fallen from the movable plate 311 and flow them into the variable winning device 82, and it is preferable that an event in which inflow is rejected for some of the gaming balls as described above. Can be suppressed.

  For example, when the game balls on the movable plate are arranged side by side, the game balls on the front side of the plurality of game balls located on the back side become obstructive and difficult to see. This makes it difficult for the player to visually confirm the situation even when a plurality of game balls are made to flow into the variable winning device 82. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the game balls on the movable plate 311 are arranged side by side, so that, for example, one of the preceding game ball and the subsequent game ball prevents the other from seeing the other. Does not work. Therefore, it becomes easy to confirm the state of a plurality of game balls falling simultaneously, and the above-described effect of improving attention can be suitably exhibited.

  When the game ball is tumbled from the upper surface of the movable plate 311 that is inclined downward toward the right working ball entry portion 84, a moving component toward the right side remains in the game ball. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which the variable winning device 82 (large winning opening 353) is extended to the right side of the movable plate 311, it is possible to prevent the game ball that has fallen from the movable plate 311 from reaching the variable winning portion well. Note that, for example, if a variable stopper or the like that temporarily stops the flow of the game ball on the movable plate is adopted, the above-mentioned moving component can be wiped away. It can be a factor that complicates the configuration related to. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the above-described problems can be solved with a simple configuration, and the restrictions on the arrangement and the like can be relaxed suitably.

  As described above, if a plurality of game balls are placed on the movable plate 311, the total length (length in the left-right direction) of the movable plate 311 inevitably increases. This can be a factor that strengthens restrictions on the arrangement of the movable plate 311. In this regard, if the game ball on the movable plate 311 is stalled by using the above-described deceleration means (the protruding portions 306a and 307a), the time when the game ball is launched from the game ball launching mechanism 110 is compared. The distance between the preceding game ball and the subsequent game ball can be suitably reduced. By increasing the spacing between the game balls by such a method from sparse to dense, it is possible to prevent the movable plate 311 from becoming unnecessarily large.

  In addition, when the game ball being guided toward the right actuated ball entering portion 84 is dropped from the movable plate 311, the moving ball toward the right side remains strong, so that the game ball rampages after flowing into the variable winning device 82. As a result, the possibility that the smooth discharge of the game ball from the variable winning device 82 is impaired is increased. Therefore, by reducing the moving component directed to the right side by the protrusions 306a and 307a, the behavior of the game ball after falling can be stabilized and the discharge function can be suitably secured.

  If the game ball that has fallen from the movable plate 311 heads toward the variable winning device 82, it will need to reach the variable winning device 82 if it collides with a game part such as a game nail that prevents the game ball from moving. There is a high possibility that an inflow to the variable prize-winning device 82 is avoided due to a longer period. In addition, when a plurality of game balls are dropped together, it is assumed that the game balls collide with each other due to the change of the trajectory of the game balls, thereby preventing the variable winning device 82 from entering. Furthermore, the relationship between the movement of the movable plate 311 and the inflow to the variable winning device 82 is weakened. In other words, the presence of a gaming part between the variable winning device 82 and the movable plate 311 is advantageous in realizing diversification of the falling state of the game ball, but the movement from the movable plate 311 to the variable winning device 82. This is disadvantageous for smoothing the game and allowing the game to proceed quickly. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an area between the variable winning device 82 and the movable plate 311 in the game area PE prevents the game ball from dropping from the movable plate 311 to the variable winning device 82 (changes the trajectory). It is a non-arrangement area for game parts, and the game ball that has fallen from the movable plate 311 is directed to the variable winning device 82 as it is. As a result, the above-described various inconveniences are suppressed and a practically preferable configuration is realized.

<Second Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the game area PE is formed on the front side of the game board 80a. In contrast, the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the game area PE is formed on the front side and the back side of the game board 80aA. Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 32 to 34, the configuration related to the game board 80aA in the present embodiment will be described focusing on the differences from the first embodiment. 32 is a partially enlarged view of the game board 80aA as seen from the front side, FIG. 33 is a partially enlarged view of the game board 80aA as seen from the back side, and FIG. 34 is a partial sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 32, a sorting mechanism 510 is disposed in the middle of the right route (see FIG. 6 and the like) formed in the game area PE. The distribution mechanism 510 has a case body that is provided so as to protrude from the front surface of the game board 80aA. The case body is formed with a receiving opening 511 opened upward, and a game ball flowing down the right route is received at a portion upstream of the sorting mechanism 510 in the game area PE (the right route). A game nail 93 and the like are arranged so as to be guided to the entrance 511. Thereby, most of the game balls flowing down the right route are configured to flow into the receiving port 511.

  The case body includes a first branch passage 513 and a second branch passage 514 as “ball passages” through which game balls pass, and a game ball that has flowed in from the receiving port 511, and the first branch passage 513 and the second branch passage 514. And a movable piece 512 as “sorting means” or “sorting member”. The movable piece 512 can be switched between a first distribution state in which the game balls that have reached the movable piece 512 are distributed to the first branch passage 513 and a second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the second branch passage 514. It is the structure which switches to a 1st distribution state / a 2nd distribution state with the passage of the game ball in a location.

  Specifically, when the game ball reaches the movable piece 512 (branch point) under the first distribution state, the game ball is guided to the first branch passage 513 and the game is played. The first distribution state is switched to the second distribution state according to the movement (weight) of the sphere. On the other hand, when the game ball reaches the movable piece 512 (branch point) under the state of the second distribution state, the game ball is guided to the second branch passage 514 and The game is switched from the second distribution state to the first distribution state according to the movement (weight) of the game ball. As a result, the game balls that have reached the sorting mechanism 510 are alternately distributed to the first branch passage 513 and the second branch passage 514.

  Note that the distribution mode of the game balls is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to bias the distribution ratio to one of the first branch passage 513 and the second branch passage 514 so as to be higher than the distribution ratio to the other. In addition, as long as the distribution to the first branch passage 513 and the second branch passage 514 is performed in a predetermined order set in advance, the specific distribution order is arbitrary, and the configuration is not necessarily alternate. It is not necessary to.

  The first branch passage 513 extends in the vertical direction, and its outlet portion (first outlet 515) is opened downward. The first outlet 515 is located in front of the game board 80aA, and the game balls that have flowed out from the first outlet 515 flow down the front game area FE that extends below the distribution mechanism 510. The front side game area FE constitutes the downstream part of the right route, and the game balls flowing down the front side game area FE have a general winning port 81, a right action ball part 84, a through gate arranged in the right route. There is a possibility to win 85.

  The second branch passage 514 is formed to be side by side with the first branch passage 513, and has a substantially L-shape bent rearward at an intermediate portion thereof (see FIG. 34). The second branch passage 514 reaches the back of the game board 80aA through a through hole formed in the game board 80aA. An exit portion (second exit 516) of the second branch passage 514 is open to the back side of the game board 80aA. For this reason, the game balls distributed to the second branch passage 514 move from the front side to the back side of the game board 80aA.

  On the back side of the gaming board 80aA, a back side gaming area RE is provided so as to overlap the front side gaming area FE in the front view of the gaming machine. Here, with reference to FIG. 33, the structure which concerns on the back side game area | region RE is supplementarily demonstrated. Note that both the front-side game area FE and the back-side game area RE shown in the present embodiment function as flow-down areas where game balls flow down.

  A housing 520 that forms a flow-down area for game balls is disposed on the back of the game board 80aA. The housing 520 has a flat plate-like base portion 521 that is opposed to the back surface of the game board 80aA with a gap larger than the diameter of the game ball, and a side wall portion 522 provided so as to stand in front of the gaming machine from the base portion 521. , A bottom portion 523, and a ceiling portion 524, and has a substantially box shape opened to the front of the gaming machine as a whole. A region surrounded by the housing 520 and the back surface of the game board 80aA is a backside game region RE. In FIG. 33, the housing 520 is partially broken to show the inside.

  The bottom portion 523 of the housing 520 is formed so as to be inclined downward from the second outlet 516 of the second branch passage 514 toward the side of the gaming machine, and serves as a rolling surface for the game ball flowing down the backside game area RE. The function is given. An inlet portion 526 of a communication passage 525 (corresponding to a “second guide passage”) and a big prize opening 528 (corresponding to a “second ball entry portion”) are provided so as to be lined side by side at the most downstream portion of the bottom portion 523. It has been. The entrance portion 526 and the special winning opening 528 are partitioned by a partition wall 529 so that the former is located upstream and the latter is located downstream. By this partition wall 529, the movement of the game ball flowing into the communication passage 525 to the big winning opening 528 is avoided, and the movement of the game ball flowing into the big winning opening 528 to the communication passage 525 is avoided.

  In addition, the entrance portion 526 of the communication passage 525 is formed in the bottom portion 523, whereas the big winning opening 528 is formed so as to be offset above the bottom portion 523 by the partition wall 529. For this reason, the game ball moving along the bottom portion 523 is allowed to enter the communication path 525, but the entrance to the big winning opening 528 is blocked by the partition wall 529.

  The housing 520 is provided with a movable plate 541 (corresponding to a “movable body”) that is slidable in the thickness direction of the game board 80aA, and a drive unit 542 that slides the movable plate 541. The drive unit 542 is connected to the main controller 162 and operates based on a drive signal output from the main controller 162 when the opening / closing execution mode is set. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the variable winning device 82A is configured by the movable plate 541, the drive unit 542, and the special winning opening 528.

  The movable plate 541 has a long plate shape parallel to the bottom portion 523, and appears and disappears into the backside game area RE through a slit 531 formed in the base portion 521. In a state where the movable plate 541 is disposed at the maximum projecting position (hereinafter referred to as a guide state), the back side game area RE is divided into two parts (up and down) by the movable plate 541 on the ceiling portion 524 side and the bottom portion 523 side. In this state, the arrival of the game ball on the guide route (hereinafter referred to as the first guide route RL1) to the communication passage 525 via the bottom 523 is restricted, and the movable plate 541 leads to the big prize opening 528. A second guide route RL2 as a “guide passage” is formed.

  More specifically, the movable plate 541 extends from a position directly below the second outlet 516 to a position directly above the inlet portion 526 of the communication passage 525, and the movable plate 541 is in a guiding state. In this case, the movable plate 541 covers the entrance portion 526 of the communication passage 525 from above. The movable plate 541 is disposed at a position above the bottom portion 523 and above the big prize opening 528. For this reason, the game ball that has reached the movable plate 541 rolls along the movable plate 541 and is guided to the special winning opening 528 (see FIG. 35A).

  The housing 520 is provided with a detection sensor that detects a game ball that has flowed into the special winning opening 528. The detection sensor is connected to the main control device 162, and the main control device 162 is configured to grasp the presence / absence of a ball entering the special winning opening 528 based on detection information from the detection sensor. The game balls that have flowed into the big prize opening 528 are discharged from the game area PE and returned to the island facilities in the game hall through the collection passage and the discharge passage.

  When the movable plate 541 is in a retracted position where the protrusion from the slit 531 is suppressed (hereinafter referred to as a non-guided state), the movable plate 541 moves to the backside game area RE through the second branch passage 514. The game ball falls to the bottom portion 523 and is guided to the communication passage 525 through the bottom portion 523 (first guide route RL1) (see FIG. 35A). The communication passage 525 extends in the front-rear direction so as to penetrate the game board 80aA, and an outlet portion 527 extends to the front of the game board 80aA, specifically, to the front game area FE. The game ball that has flowed into the communication path 525 returns to the front game area FE through the communication path 525.

  In addition, the exit part 527 is open | released below, and the inflow of the game ball which flows down the front side game area | region FE is avoided. Thus, by avoiding the backflow of the game balls, the return of the game balls from the back game area RE to the front game area FE is facilitated.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the outlet portion 527 of the communication passage 525 is disposed at a position upstream of the general winning opening 81 as the “first ball entry portion” in the front game area FE. As a result, the game ball that has flowed out of the exit portion 527 has a structure in which room for entering the general winning opening 81 remains. That is, among the game balls guided to the backside game area RE, those that have not entered the big winning opening 528 have room for entering the general winning opening 81. Since there is a possibility that a privilege based on entering the general winning opening 81 may be given although there is a small advantage compared with the large winning opening 528, there is a possibility of being awarded to the general winning opening 81, so that the backside game area RE It is the structure which can suppress that the attention degree to the game ball which passed through is reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball returned to the front game area FE through the second branch passage 514 → the back game area RE as compared with the game ball guided to the front game area FE through the first branch passage 513. Are set so that the probability of entering the general winning opening 81 is high. Hereinafter, with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 35 (b), a supplementary description will be given of the configuration relating to the flow of game balls in the front game area FE.

  In the front side game area FE, the flow path of the game ball is roughly divided into two at a position immediately below the first outlet 515 of the first branch passage 513. Specifically, in the front game area FE, a first flow path FL1 in which a plurality of game nails 93a are arranged in a row, and a second flow path FL2 in which game nails 93b are arranged to be scattered. And are provided. The game balls that have flowed into the front game area FE are divided into a first flow path FL1 / a second flow path FL2. Although the game balls distributed to any of the first flow path FL1 / the second flow path FL2 are common in that they can flow toward the arrangement area of the right actuated ball entering portion 84 and the through gate 85, the way There is a difference in the probability of entering the general winning opening 81 existing at the position. Specifically, most of the game balls moving along the first flow down path FL1 go to the arrangement area so as to pass through the vicinity of the general winning opening 81, whereas the games moving along the second flow down path FL2 There is a high possibility that the ball goes directly to the arrangement area without passing through the vicinity of the general winning opening 81. Therefore, when comparing the probability of entering the general winning opening 81, the first flow path FL1 is higher than the second flow path FL2.

  Here, the game nails 93a forming the first flow down path FL1 are arranged along the second guide path RL2 (movable plate 541) in the backside game area RE. The first downflow path FL1 is configured to bypass the second downflow path FL2 clockwise, and the big prize opening is located at a position that overlaps with the middle of the first downflow path FL1 in the front view of the gaming machine. 528 is disposed. Since the big prize opening 528 is arranged in the backside game area RE, the inflow of the game balls flowing down the first flow path FL1 into the big prize opening 528 is avoided, but in the present embodiment, these One of the features is that a visual effect that makes a player expect that a game ball may flow into the big prize opening 528 is exhibited. Hereinafter, a configuration related to the display of the visual effect will be described.

  The game board 80aA is formed of a colorless and transparent synthetic resin material, and the backside game area RE is visible through the game board 80aA. In other words, a configuration in which a game ball flowing down the front game area FE provided on the front side of the game board 80aA and a game ball flowing down the back game area RE provided on the back side of the game board 80aA can be viewed without separation. It has become. In particular, the thickness of the game board 80aA is smaller than twice the diameter of the game ball, and the front game area FE and the back game area RE in the thickness direction (front-rear direction or depth direction) of the game board 80aA. The separation (divergence) from is suppressed. This makes it difficult to see the game ball and identify it in the front game area FE or the back game area RE.

  For example, the thickness of the game board 80aA can be made smaller than the diameter dimension of the game ball. According to such a configuration, the visual difference between the front game area FE and the back game area RE can be further reduced. This is a preferable configuration for realizing the above-described decrease in discrimination.

  Here, the special winning opening 528 is opened upward, and the backside game area RE does not have a configuration for closing the open portion to the special winning opening 528. That is, the special winning opening 528 is always open to the movable plate 541 regardless of the state. For this reason, as long as the game ball reaches this open portion, it is allowed to enter the big winning opening 528. As described above, if it is difficult to identify the front side game area FE or the back side game area RE even if the single game ball is viewed, it actually flows down the first flow path FL1. It is possible to make it appear as if the game ball is flowing down the second guide route RL2. Thereby, when the game ball flowing down the first flow down path FL1 goes to the big prize opening 528, the player can expect to enter the big prize opening 528.

  However, when the discriminability is lowered in this way, the possibility that the presence of the front side game area FE and the back side game area RE itself is diluted cannot be denied. Here, the second branch passage 514 provided in the distribution mechanism 510 is set so that the period required to pass through the second branch passage 514 is approximately the same as the game ball firing period (0.6 sec). ing. That is, the period required for the passage of the second branch passage 514 becomes longer than the time required for the passage of the first branch passage 513, so that the descent of the game ball passing through the second branch passage 514 is temporarily reduced. The configuration is delayed. Here, with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 36, the positional relationship of the game balls when the game balls are distributed in the order of the second branch passage 514 → the first branch passage 513 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (a), when the game ball B1 reaching the distribution mechanism 510 is distributed to the second branch passage 514, the game ball B1 is temporarily lowered when passing through the second branch passage 514. Delayed. Here, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), when the subsequent game ball B 2 reaches the distribution mechanism 510, the game ball B 2 is distributed to the first branch passage 513. The first branch passage 513 extends in the vertical direction, and a delay in descent when passing through the passage is avoided.

  This is intended for the possibility that the timing at which the subsequent game ball B2 reaches the first flow path FL1 via the first branch passage 513 coincides with the timing at which the preceding game ball B1 reaches the guide paths RL1 and RL2. It is a device to enhance it. By such a device, an opportunity to intersect the preceding game ball B1 and the succeeding game ball B2 in the front-rear direction below the distribution mechanism 510 is generated. As described above, the game balls B1 and B2 cross back and forth even for a moment, so that it is possible to indicate to the player the existence of the front game area FE and the back game area RE.

  As described above, the game ball B1 and the game ball B2 crossing back and forth in a timely manner run in parallel on the first guide route RL1 in the back side game area RE and the first flow down path FL1 in the front side game area FE. Some kind of relevance arises in the movement of the game ball.

  According to the second embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects can be expected.

  In recent years, there has been a tendency to increase the size of a symbol display device, a movable accessory provided with a decoration, or the like in order to improve the degree of attention to a game by strengthening a display effect function or the like. However, since the size of the game board is limited, the above correspondence can be a factor that presses down on the game area, which is the flow area of the game ball. In this regard, as shown in the present embodiment, the front side game area FE (corresponding to the “first game area”) provided on the front side of the game board 80aA and the back side game area provided on the back side of the game board 80aA. The game area PE can be suitably secured if the RE (corresponding to the “second game area”) is included. Thereby, even in a limited area, the game area (flowing area of the game ball) can be suitably secured, and the arrangement area of the symbol display device 253 and the like and the game area PE can preferably coexist. it can. This is a preferable configuration for realizing an improvement in the degree of attention to the game.

  Also, dividing the front game area FE / back game area RE in the thickness direction of the game board is advantageous in diversifying the movement (flowing manner) of the game balls. The game balls that flow down the front game area FE are assigned to the general winning opening 81 (corresponding to the “first ball entry section”), and the game balls that flow down the back game area RE are set to the big prize opening 528 (“second ball entry section”). In the case of entering the general winning opening 81 or the grand winning opening 528, the game balls are paid out according to the destination (the bonus is given). Will be granted). In this way, by diversifying the movement of the game ball, it is possible to secure the original enjoyment of the gaming machine that follows the movement of the game ball.

  By forming the back side game area RE behind the front side game area FE, the two areas FE and RE can preferably coexist in a limited space. In addition, in such a configuration, the game ball flowing down the front game area FE and the game ball flowing down the back game area RE can move so as to cross forward and backward. It becomes possible to give no novelty. This is advantageous in improving the degree of attention to the movement of the game ball.

  If the game area PE is divided forward and backward by using the front and back surfaces of the gaming board 80aA to which transparency is imparted, the above-described various effects can be enjoyed by the combined use of the front game area FE and the back game area RE. Above, it can avoid that the structure which concerns on a gaming machine becomes excessively complicated.

  In the present embodiment, by using the second branch passage 514 and the communication passage 525, allowing the game ball to pass between the front side (front side game area FE) / back side (back side game area RE) of the game board 80aA. For example, as compared with the configuration in which the game ball moved to the backside game area RE is discharged from the game area PE as it is, it is possible to give further diversity to the movement of the game ball.

  In particular, when the game board 80aA is viewed from the front of the gaming machine, the movement of the game ball in the thickness direction of the game board 80aA is difficult to follow. Therefore, depending on whether the game ball is present in the front game area FE or the back game area RE, the behavior of the game ball predicted from the arrangement of the game parts such as the game nail 93 is different from the actual game ball behavior. Occurs. Thus, by adding an unexpectedness to the movement of the game ball, it is possible to contribute to an improvement in the degree of attention to the movement of the game ball.

  The outlet portion 527 of the communication passage 525 is located upstream of the general winning port 81 in the front game area FE. According to such a configuration, a game ball that has returned from the backside game area RE to the front game area FE without flowing into the big prize opening 528 can also flow into the general prize opening 81. As a result, even if it is determined that the game ball has moved from the back game area RE to the front game area FE, it is possible to suppress a reduction in the degree of attention to the returned game ball.

  In a configuration in which the big prize opening 528 is more advantageous for the player than the general prize opening 81, the game balls flowing down the front side game area FE are also moved toward the big prize opening 528. With this configuration, a player who expects to enter the big winning opening 528 pays attention to which of the front game area FE and the back game area RE is located. Thereby, it is possible to suitably improve the degree of attention to the movement of the game ball and the flowing area.

  Here, the general winning opening 81 and the special winning opening 528 are arranged so as to avoid overlapping in the front view of the gaming machine. In this way, it is possible to suppress the difficulty in specifying the destination when the winning occurs by arranging the general winning opening 81 and the big winning opening 528 in a shifted manner. Thereby, for example, it is possible to prevent the player from mistakenly thinking that a player has entered a large winning port 528 which is advantageous to himself / herself even though a ball has entered the general winning port 81.

  In the first place, when a switching means that can be switched between an accepting state and a non-accepting state is provided in the grand prize winning opening 528, whether or not to enter the big winning opening 528 depends on the state of the switching means. In such a configuration, for example, even if the game ball approaches the big winning opening 528, the ball is prevented from entering by the switching means, so that the interest in which game area FE, RE is flowing down is reduced. is assumed. In this regard, as shown in the present embodiment, if a movable plate 541 that forms a guide route to the big prize opening 528 is adopted and the big prize opening 528 is always opened, the game ball can receive the big prize opening 528. It is possible to make it appear as if there is a room for entering the ball when reaching the position, and the above-described effect of improving attention can be suitably exhibited.

  In addition, if the privilege based on entering the big winning opening 528 is large, there is a concern that the big winning opening 528 is likely to be targeted as an illegal target. In this regard, since the big prize opening 528 is located behind the game board 80aA, the game board 80aA itself can be used as a barrier that prevents access to the big prize opening 528, and the above effects can be exhibited. It can suppress that a crime prevention function falls.

  In the configuration in which the movable plate 541 slides in the thickness direction of the game board 80aA, the movement (state) is less noticeable than in the configuration in which the movable plate 541 moves along the plate surface of the game board 80aA. According to such a configuration, it is possible to urge the player to pay attention to the movement of the game ball instead of the movable plate 541. This is a preferable configuration in order to secure the original interest of the gaming machine that is followed by the movement of the game ball.

<Third Embodiment>
The game board 80aA shown in the second embodiment is configured such that the flow-down mode of the game ball in the backside game area RE changes when the movable plate 541 as the “movable body” operates. In the present embodiment, one feature is that the flow-down mode of the game ball in the front side game area FE is changed not only in the back side game area RE by such an operation. Hereinafter, the configuration according to the feature of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 37, focusing on the differences from the second embodiment. FIG. 37 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the game board 80aB.

  The game board 80aB shown in the present embodiment has an opening 91B penetrating in the front-rear direction, and a holder 536 for holding the movable plate 541B by the housing 520 is inserted into the opening 91B. The movable plate 541B has a front-rear width that is greater than the thickness dimension of the game board 80aB. For this reason, in the non-guided state in which the protrusion to the back game area RE is avoided, the front end portion protrudes forward (front game area FE) from the opening 91B. In this embodiment, a part of the game nail 93a shown in the second embodiment is omitted, and interference with the movable plate 541B is avoided.

  As shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 38, when the movable plate 541B is in the non-guided state, the first flow path FL1 in the front game area FE is formed by the movable plate 541B. That is, a part of the game balls flowing down the front game area FE is guided to the big prize opening 528 side (to the game machine side) by rolling on the movable plate 541B. In this non-guided state, the game ball guided to the backside game area RE is guided to the communication path 525 through the first guide route RL1 as in the second embodiment.

  As shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 39, when the movable plate 541B is switched from the non-guided state to the guided state, the movable plate 541B is prevented from protruding into the front game area FE. As a result, the first downflow path FL1 is cut off in the front game area FE, and the movement along the first downflow path FL1 is avoided for the game ball that has reached the front game area FE. Here, in the present embodiment, when a game ball that should originally move along the first flow path FL1 is detached from the first flow path FL1 due to the retraction of the movable plate 541B, the game ball is a general prize winning 81. It becomes easy to fall toward. That is, although the probability of entering the right actuated entering portion 84 and the through gate 85 is lowered, the probability of entering the general winning opening 81 is increased, and the player as a whole works advantageously. In the guidance state, the game ball guided to the backside game area RE is guided to the big prize opening 528 through the second guide route RL2 by rolling on the movable plate 541.

  According to the third embodiment described in detail above, when the state of the movable plate 541B is switched, the flow-down mode of the game ball flowing down the front-side game area FE is also changed accordingly. Specifically, when the movable plate 541B is in the guidance state, a game ball flowing down the backside game area RE is easy to enter the big winning opening 528, and a game ball flowing down the front side game area FE is a general prize. It becomes easier to enter the mouth 81. That is, even when such a distribution does not occur at the timing at which the game ball is desired to move to the backside game area RE, it becomes easier for the game balls flowing down the front game area FE to enter the general winning opening 81, The relief function will be exhibited. Thereby, it can be made hard to give a player a feeling of loss.

  On the other hand, when the movable plate 541B is in a non-guided state, the game balls that flow down the backside game area RE are difficult to enter the big prize opening 528 and flow down the front side game area FE. It becomes difficult to enter the general winning opening 81. As described above, when the state of the movable plate 541B is changed to change the probability of entering the big winning opening 528 and the general winning opening 81, monotonization of the game can be suppressed and the sharpness can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, the movable plate 541B waits in the opening 91B formed in the game board 80aB, and the projecting target of the movable plate 541B is switched between the front game area FE / the back game area RE. Further, the flow-down mode of the game balls in both the game areas FE and RE is changed in conjunction with each other while suppressing the complication of the configuration. For example, the movable plate is disposed in the same manner as in the second embodiment, and the base portion of the housing is used. By changing the stroke amount of the movable body, the flow-down modes of the game balls in both game areas FE and RE are interlocked. It is also possible to change the configuration. However, in such a configuration, if the movable plate is deformed due to a load caused by a collision of a game ball or the like, it becomes difficult to make the movable plate reach the front game area FE, and operation stability (reliability) Can be reduced. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the occurrence of these various inconveniences can be suitably avoided.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be applied individually to each of the above embodiments, or a part or all of them may be combined and applied to each of the above embodiments. It is also possible to arbitrarily combine all or some of the various configurations shown in the above embodiments. In this case, it is preferable that the technical significance (effects to be exerted) of the components to be combined is ensured. Each of the following configurations may be applied individually to a new configuration that is a combination of the embodiments, or a part or all of the configurations may be applied in combination.

  (1) In the first embodiment, the sliding direction of the movable plate 311 (corresponding to “movable body”) constituting the electric accessory 86 is the thickness direction (front-rear direction) of the game board unit 80 and is movable. By the operation of the plate 311, the electric accessory 86 is switched between a guidance state in which the game ball is guided to the right operation port 84 a and a non-guidance state in which the game ball is not guided. Here, it is sufficient if the moving destination of the game ball guided by the movable plate 311 is changed from the right operation port 84a to the variable winning device 82 by changing the guidance state from the guidance state to the non-guidance state. The sliding movement direction of the movable plate 311 is not necessarily limited to the front-rear direction.

  For example, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 40A, the movable plate 311X can be slidable in the guide direction (the guide direction or the passage direction toward the right operation port 84a) by the movable plate 311X. is there. In particular, if the movable plate 311X slides from the downstream side to the upstream side in the guide direction so that the electric accessory 86X is switched from the guide state to the non-guide state, the game ball placed on the movable plate 311X is movable. It is possible to suppress movement toward the right working port 84a so as to follow the movement of the plate 311X. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress excessive balls from entering the right operation port 84a and to drop the game balls on the movable plate 311X toward the variable winning device 82.

  It should be noted that the configuration shown in this modification can also be applied to the second embodiment.

  (2) In the first embodiment, the movable plate 311 (corresponding to the “movable body”) is slid in the direction intersecting (orthogonal) with the direction in which the working ball entering unit 300 and the variable winning device 82 are arranged. However, the operation mode of the movable plate 311 is not limited to this. For example, instead of the configuration in which the movable plate 311 is slidably held back and forth, the movable plate 311 may be configured to be held so as to be rotatable along the front surface of the game board unit 80. .

  For example, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 40 (b), the movable plate 311Y may be rotatably held with the upstream end of the movable plate 311Y in the communication passage 301 as a base end. When switching from the guide state to the non-guide state, the inclination angle of the movable plate 311Y with respect to the horizontal plane is increased so that the variable winning device 82 is positioned on the extension of the movable plate 311Y. By disposing the variable winning device 82 at the tip of the movable plate 311Y that has become non-guided, the game ball positioned on the movable plate 311Y in accordance with the switching to the non-guided state is transferred to the variable winning device 82. It will move towards. By setting a non-arrangement area for game parts such as the game nail 93 between the movable plate 311Y and the variable prize winning device 82 (large prize winning opening 353), the game ball that has flowed out from the communication passage 301 through the opening 308 is a big winning prize opening. It will be guided smoothly to 353.

  Note that the rotation base end portion of the movable plate 311Y can be changed from the downstream end portion to the upstream end portion. When such a modified example is adopted, the movable body is inclined downward to the right from the attitude in which the movable body is inclined downward to the left (an attitude that complements the lateral passage 303 of the communication passage 301) when switching from the guidance state to the non-guidance state. It is preferable to change the posture (an inclined posture opposite to the complementary posture).

  Incidentally, it is possible to apply the configuration shown in the present modification to the second embodiment.

  (3) In the first embodiment, the movable ball 311 (corresponding to “movable body”), which is a game ball that has flowed into the working ball entry unit 300 (the communication passage 301), is moved from the retracted position to the protruding position. The triggered game ball is guided by the movable plate 311 to the right operation port 84a, and the game ball following the triggered game ball (the game ball that is not triggered) is directed to the right operation port 84a. The timing at which the game ball has passed through the through gate 85 is associated with the operation timing of the movable plate 311 so that the guidance is regulated.

  Here, a configuration that provides the same function as the holding function related to the operation ports 83a and 84a, specifically, during the variable display / variable display on the through gate display unit DS, or the operation of the movable plate 311 It is also possible to store and hold the value of the lottery counter (open random number counter C4) related to the through gate when the game ball passes through the through gate 85. However, such a configuration is a preferable configuration for securing the player's profit, but it is difficult to associate the movement of the game ball and the operation timing of the movable plate 311 as described above. If an attempt is made to limit the number of balls entering the right operation port 84a while allowing variation in the arrival position of the game ball, etc., the timing at which the game ball is guided becomes excessively severe and the guidance function does not work well. Concerned. Therefore, when providing the holding function, it is preferable to use a combination such as shifting the launch timing of the game ball on the gaming machine side.

  (4) In the first embodiment, the communication passage 301 provided so as to straddle the through gate 85 and the right working port 84a is devised so as to be substantially L-shaped (the longitudinal passage 302 and By adopting a configuration having the lateral passage 303), it is assumed that the game ball accelerated with the passage of the through gate 85 is decelerated before flowing into the deceleration region BE. This protects the protrusions 306a and 307a (corresponding to “deceleration means” or “depressing means”) provided in the deceleration area BE, and game balls that have passed through the through gate 85 (corresponding to “passing part”). Although collateral of the period until it reaches | attains the deceleration area | region BE was aimed at, it is not limited to this. With respect to the communication passage 301, the period required for the game ball that has passed through the through gate 85 to reach the deceleration region BE (guide passage portion 330 (corresponding to “guide passage”)) is constant or substantially constant, and the subsequent game ball However, the specific shape of the communication passage 301 may be arbitrarily changed as long as it is configured not to overtake the preceding game ball. For example, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the communication passage 301 extends straight downward (a configuration in which the above-described function related to the pre-deceleration is omitted).

  In the first embodiment, the variation display and the confirmation display of the through gate display unit DS are terminated at a timing before the game ball that has passed through the through gate 85 reaches the branch position (movable plate 311). The configuration. Specifically, the variation in the inflow speed of the game balls entering the through gate 85 is suppressed, the inflow speed is made constant, and the flow path through which the game balls passed through the through gate 85 pass is simplified. The period of fluctuation display and finalization display was set in consideration of the fluctuation of the flow velocity and taking these into consideration.

  Here, the specific configuration may be arbitrarily changed as long as the function of guiding the game ball triggered by the change display to the right operation port 84a can be secured. For example, if the ball feeding means (for example, a conveyor or a rotor) configured such that the period for carrying the game ball is constant is provided, it is possible to suppress the above-described dependence on the shape of the passage. This is advantageous for further reducing the above-described variation, and it is possible to more suitably suppress the excess or deficiency of the guide function to the right operation port 84a.

  For example, in the modification shown in FIG. 41A, a ball feed mechanism 380Z is provided at a position between the meandering passage 99b and the through gate 85 (specifically, a position directly above the through gate 85) on the right route. It has been. The ball feed mechanism 380Z has a function of sending the game ball that has flowed out of the meandering passage 99b to the through gate 85 side at a predetermined speed.

  Specifically, the ball feeding mechanism 380Z includes a rotating body 381Z and a driving motor as a driving unit that drives the rotating body 381Z. Specifically, the rotating body 381Z has a substantially disk shape, and its center is fixed to the output shaft of the drive motor. The drive motor is constituted by a stepping motor, and always rotates at a constant speed by the power supplied from the power supply / launch control device 243. When the drive motor is driven in this way, the rotating body 381Z rotates in the predetermined direction at a constant speed. The rotation speed of the rotating body 381Z is set so that one rotation is about 1.2 sec.

  On the periphery of the rotating body 381Z, concave portions 382Z are formed at a plurality of locations (in this variation, two locations at intervals of 180 °). Only the game balls that have entered these recesses 382Z are guided downstream. That is, no matter how the moving speed of the game ball varies on the upstream side of the rotating body 381Z (communication path 301), the moving speed of the game ball moves to the through gate 85 side via the rotating body 381Z. Is adjusted to be constant. As a result, the launched game ball flows into the vertical passage 302 every 0.6 sec (same cycle as the launch cycle).

  According to the configuration shown in this modification, it is possible to more suitably suppress variations in the inflow speed and interval of game balls flowing into the communication passage 301. By reducing the variation to be considered, it becomes easy to associate the operation mode of the electric accessory 86 (movable plate 311) and the operation timing of the variable winning device 82 (shutter 354) with the movement of the game ball.

  (5) In the first embodiment, a plurality of (specifically, three) game balls are placed on the upper surface of the movable plate 311. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to configure so that the number of game balls to be loaded is one. When such a change is made, the game balls following the game ball that triggered the transition to the open / close execution mode (special game state) among the game balls continuously fired at a predetermined cycle are movable. The movable plate 311 may be moved from the protruding position to the retracted position at the timing of being placed on the plate 311.

  Further, in order to realize the speeding up of the progress of the game and to prevent the highly probable gaming state from being delayed, the substantial upper limit number of winnings to the variable winning device 82 (relative to the release period of 0.1 sec for the opening time of 1.2 sec). It is technically significant that the number of game balls exceeding 6 sec: 2) is placed on the upper surface of the movable plate 311.

  (6) In the first embodiment, the inclination of the movable plate 311 arranged at the projecting position and the inclination of the shutter 354 (specifically, the shutter 354 arranged at the closed position) constituting the “variable entrance part” ( The movable plate 311 and the shutter 354 are configured to be parallel to each other by matching the inclination angle to the left. By making the movable plate 311 and the shutter 354 parallel to each other, the falling distance is constant regardless of the position at which the game ball located on the movable plate 311 falls to the variable winning device 82. For this purpose, a technique for making the ball entering mode innovative by aligning the timing of flowing into the variable winning device 82 for a plurality of game balls, or shortening the time required to flow a plurality of game balls together. Is meaningful.

  However, the positional relationship between the movable plate 311 and the shutter 354 is not limited to this. A configuration in which the inclination of the shutter 354 is different from the inclination of the movable plate 311 is also possible. By deliberately shifting the timing of the game ball falling, it is possible to suitably suppress the occurrence of ball clogging in the variable winning device 82. Preferably, the game ball discharge port of the variable winning device 82 is the downstream end in the guide direction, and the timing at which the game ball falls from the movable plate 311 is faster toward the downstream side in the guide direction. Good. Incidentally, as described above, in providing the difference in the timing of dropping, the operation mode of the movable plate 311 is changed to the configuration shown in the modification (1) and the modification (2) (see FIG. 40). Good.

  (7) In the first embodiment, the protrusions 306a and 307a serving as the “deceleration means” are disposed on the front and rear passage wall surfaces of the lateral passage 303, but the protrusions 306a and 307a It is also possible to change the arrangement target of the corresponding configuration to the movable plate 311. However, in order to ensure the deceleration function even when the movable plate 311 is disposed at the retracted position, it is technically significant that the object to be disposed is not the movable plate 311 but the passage wall surface.

  (8) In the first embodiment, the game balls that have reached the movable plate 311 are decelerated to change the spacing between the game balls from sparse to dense. It is not always necessary to decelerate in order to reduce the distance in (1), and the configuration in which the game balls are encouraged to move in the front-rear direction, resulting in a configuration in which the spacing between the game balls in the front view of the gaming machine is changed from sparse to dense. It is also possible to do.

  Moreover, about the structure which decelerates a game ball, the collision of a game ball is not essential, For example, a climbing inclination can also be utilized. In this case, it is preferable to provide a discharge port for discharging the game ball, which is not given a sufficient speed for passing through the upward slope, from the guide passage portion 330.

  (9) In the first embodiment, the flow of the game ball following the game ball that has entered the right operation port 84a to the right operation port 84a is restricted by the return of the movable plate 311 to the retracted position. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A subsequent game ball following the game ball that has entered the right operation port 84a is also allowed to flow into the right operation port 84a, and the game reaches the right operation port 84a continuously via the movable plate 311. The number of spheres may be plural.

  (10) In the first embodiment, the game ball is always allowed to flow into the right operating port 84a. However, an operating port shutter linked to the movable plate 311 is provided, and this operating port is used. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which whether the right operation entrance 84a is allowed to enter or not is switched by opening and closing the right operation entrance portion 84 with a shutter. Specifically, when the game ball is guided to the right operation port 84a by the movable plate 311, the operation port shutter operates, and the inflow of the game ball to the right operation port 84a is allowed. It is also possible to do.

  (11) In the first embodiment, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special loss result (corresponding to “second special game letter”), the return condition (end condition) for returning the variable winning device 82 to the closed state Two conditions were set for a predetermined number (10) of incoming balls and the passage of a predetermined period (1.2 sec). Since the game ball firing cycle is 0.6 sec, the condition relating to the period is satisfied before the condition relating to the number of entering balls is substantially satisfied. Here, in the configuration in which a plurality of game balls flow into the variable winning device 82 at a time, the predetermined number may be set to be smaller than the reference number (two) to enter during a predetermined period (specifically, one). ) According to such a configuration, a plurality of game balls placed on the movable plate 311 collectively win the variable winning device 82, so-called over winning occurs. That is, when the game ball is continuously fired and the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special losing result, the over winning can occur. Thereby, it is possible to prompt the continuous launch of game balls, and it is possible to contribute to speeding up of game progress and improvement of operation rate.

  (12) In the first embodiment, the variable winning device 82 is opened only once in the opening / closing execution mode (corresponding to the “second special gaming state”) corresponding to the special losing result. It is not limited to this. For example, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special loss result, the variable winning device 82 may be opened a plurality of times as in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result (corresponding to the “first special gaming state”).

  Further, the position of the variable winning device 82 does not necessarily need to be directly below the movable plate 311 (opening portion 308), and may be disposed at a position shifted obliquely downward with respect to the movable plate 311 (opening portion 308). Is possible. However, even in the case of such a configuration, a game ball can collide with an area between the movable plate 311 (opening portion 308) and the variable winning device 82 as shown in the above embodiment. It is preferable that the game ball or the like separated from the movable plate 311 (flowed out from the opening portion 308) directly flows into the variable winning device 82 with the arrangement of game parts and the like being refrained.

  (13) In the first embodiment described above, the game progress is accelerated by launching a game ball to the right route under a highly probable gaming state. Here, under the situation where game balls are continuously fired to the right route, if the lottery result based on the ball entering the right operation port 84a is a normal losing result, immediately after the end of the game round. A ball enters the right working port 84a. In other words, there is almost no benefit from the hold function. If a ball exceeding the upper limit of the number of reserves is generated, one prize ball is generated but the right to draw is not obtained. Therefore, the hold function can be a factor that gives the player a feeling of loss.

  In the configuration in which the game progress is speeded up by the configuration described in the above embodiment, the hold function related to the right operation port 84a can be omitted while suppressing the decrease in digestion speed. Thereby, it can be suitably avoided that the presence of the holding function becomes a factor that gives the player a feeling of loss. Further, by omitting the hold function, it is possible to contribute to the reduction of storage capacity and processing load.

  (14) In the first embodiment, the variable winning device 82 (corresponding to “variable pitching portion”) is switched from the closed state to the open state when the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special loss result is entered. The game ball launched at the timing is configured to return the variable winning device 82 to the closed state before reaching the variable winning device 82, but is not limited thereto. As in the case of the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result, the variable winning device 82 is also the timing at which the game ball launched at the timing when the variable winning device 82 switches from the closed state to the open state reaches the variable winning device 82. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which can be maintained in an open state.

  (15) In the first embodiment, the lottery determines whether or not to guide the game ball to the right operation port 84a with the passage of the electric accessory 86 as a trigger. There is no need to do it. In other words, when the game ball passes through the through gate 85, guidance by the electric accessory 86 is provided on the condition that various conditions for executing guidance (for example, the electric accessory 86 is not in operation) are satisfied. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which

  In the present embodiment, the support mode by the electric accessory 86 is made uniform without depending on various game states such as the high probability mode / low probability mode, but the support mode is changed according to the game state. It is also possible.

  (16) In the first embodiment, when the movable plate 311 is disposed at the retracted position, the protrusion from the front surface of the game board unit 80 (game board 80a) is avoided (the protrusion amount is “0”). However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is sufficient if at least the guide function to the right operation port 84a provided to the movable plate 311 is invalidated. That is, if the amount of protrusion is reduced so that the movement of the game ball to the right operation port 84a is restricted or the game ball is discharged from the communication passage 301 through the opening portion 308, it is arranged at the retracted position. It is not denied that a part of the movable plate 311 remains protruding from the front surface of the game board unit 80 in this state.

  However, if a part of the movable plate 311 remains protruding, the possibility that the game ball falling toward the opening portion 308 hits the protruding portion and the behavior is disturbed is increased. This can be an obstacle to smoothly discharging the game ball from the communication passage 301. Therefore, as shown in the above-described embodiment, it is preferable that the movable plate 311 avoids protrusion in a state where the movable plate 311 is disposed at the retracted position and suppresses catching with the game ball.

  (17) In the first embodiment, even when the game turn based on the entry to the right operation port 84a corresponds to the result of shifting to the opening / closing execution mode, the entry to the lower operation port 83a is performed. Although it is set as the structure which starts the game round based on a ball | bowl, it is not limited to this. For example, when the game times based on the entrance to the right operating port 84a corresponds to the result of shifting to the opening / closing execution mode, the configuration in which the variable display time is not the special time (10 hours), for example, the high probability mode It is also possible to set the variable display time in the same manner as in FIG. In addition, when the game times based on the entrance to the right operation port 84a corresponds to the result of the transition to the opening / closing execution mode, the start of the game times based on the entrance to the lower operation port 83a is designated as the right operation port 84a. It is good also as a structure which restrict | limits until the game turn which concerns on is complete | finished (specifically until completion | finish of opening / closing execution mode).

  (18) In the first embodiment, when the fixed display time is set based on the entrance to the right operation port 84a under the situation of the high probability mode, the fixed display time is changed from two types. Although the configuration is selected, it is not limited to this. For example, the fixed display time can be unified to the shorter one (0.2 sec). It is preferable to use a configuration in which the fixed display time is shortened by opening or closing the opening / closing execution mode.

  (19) In the first embodiment, the case where the timing at which the electric accessory 86 is switched from the guided state to the non-guided state and the timing at which the variable winning device 82 is switched from the closed state to the open state is illustrated. Actually, a slight variation may occur in the passing period of the game ball passing through the guide passage portion 330 (corresponding to the “guide passage”). Even in the case where such a variation occurs in the above-described embodiment, guidance is performed so that the variable winning device 82 is switched from the closed state to the open state before the electric accessory 86 is switched from the guided state to the non-guided state. The passage time of the passage part 330 and the change display time and the fixed display time in the right working port display part DR were set.

  However, the game ball that has dropped from the movable plate 311 constituting the electric accessory 86 in accordance with the switching of the electric accessory 86 from the guided state to the non-guided state wins the variable winning device 82 (big prize opening 353). Any configuration that can do this is sufficient. Considering that there is a certain gap between the movable plate 311 and the big prize opening 353 (shutter 354), a game ball away from the movable plate 311 passes through this gap to reach the big prize opening 353. Has a certain time lag. In consideration of such circumstances, the variable winning device 82 may be switched from the closed state to the open state with a slight delay from the timing at which the electric accessory 86 is switched from the guided state to the non-guided state. In the timing chart shown in FIG. 41 (b), the open / close mode of the variable winning device 82 shown in the above embodiment is exemplified by a one-dot chain line, and the open / close mode shown in the present modification is exemplified by a two-dot chain line.

  (20) In each of the above embodiments, the lottery mode shifts from the high probability mode to the low probability mode when the normal jackpot result is obtained, but the transition trigger to the normal jackpot result is limited to this. is not. For example, when the number of games executed during the high probability mode reaches a preset number, it is possible to shift to the low probability mode. Further, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the falling lottery from the high probability mode is executed separately from the winning lottery such as jackpot.

  (21) In each of the above embodiments, the game times based on the hold information related to the lower operation port 83a are ended while the game times are progressing based on the hold information related to the right operation port 84a. When a result corresponding to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode (a jackpot result or a special loss result) is obtained, the display corresponding to the normal loss result is stopped and displayed (determined display) on the right working port display unit DR. Although configured, it is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the result of normal losing is stopped as a temporary stop pattern, that is, a configuration in which variable display is temporarily suspended, and a configuration in which variable display suspended after the opening / closing execution mode ends is resumed.

  (22) In the second and third embodiments, the first branch passage 513 (specifically, the first outlet 515) and the second branch passage 514 (specifically, the second outlet 516) are viewed from the front of the gaming machine. However, the first outlet 515 and the second outlet 516 may be arranged in the front-rear direction. As a result, the game balls that have passed through the distribution mechanism 510 constituting the “passing part” are in the front game area FE (corresponding to “first game area”) and the back game area RE (corresponding to “second game area”). It can be difficult to understand which flowed in, and it is difficult to predict the behavior of the game ball after passing through the sorting mechanism 510. This is a preferable configuration for enhancing the unexpectedness of the movement of the game ball and improving the degree of attention to the movement.

  (23) Although the movable plate 541 shown in the second and third embodiments is configured to slide in the thickness direction of the game board 80aA, the operation mode of the movable plate 541 is arbitrarily changed. May be. For example, in the case where the movable plate 541 is pivotable, the movable plate 541 is pivoted with the upstream end portion in the backside game area RE as a pivot base end portion. It is good also as a structure which switches.

  (24) In the second and third embodiments, the middle position and the front and rear of the first flow down path FL1 formed using the game nail 93a group in the front game area FE (corresponding to the “first game area”) Although the large winning opening 528 as the “second pitching portion” is disposed so as to overlap with the above, it is not limited to this. If at least the front game area FE (specifically, the first flow path FL1 or the second flow path FL2) overlaps with the front and rear, the game ball flowing down the front game area FE enters the big prize opening 528. It can contribute to the display of visual effects.

  In addition, by forming the first flow path FL1 in the front game area FE along the second guide path RL2 formed in the back game area RE, the game ball moving along the second guide path RL2 and the first flow down Although it is difficult to distinguish the game ball moving along the path FL1, it is not always necessary to provide a path before and after the visual effect.

  (25) In the second and third embodiments, among the game balls guided to the backside game area RE through the second branch passage 514 as the “first guide passage”, the “second entry portion” is used. Those that did not enter the grand prize winning opening 528 are configured to be returned to the front game area FE via the communication passage 525 as the “second guide passage”, but are not limited thereto. Of the game balls once guided to the backside game area RE, those that have not entered the big prize opening 528 may be discharged from the game area PE as they are.

  Further, by arranging the outlet portion 527 of the communication passage 525 at a position upstream of the general winning port 81 in the front game area FE, the game ball returned from the outlet portion 527 to the front game area FE is also provided. Although the room for entering the general winning opening 81 remains, the present invention is not limited to this. It is sufficient if there is a room for entering any of the entrances provided in the front game area FE, and it is not always necessary to dispose the exit portion 527 upstream of the general winning opening 81.

  (26) In the second and third embodiments, a privilege (payout of 10 game balls) given to a player based on the entrance to the general winning opening 81 as the “first entry part” ) So that the privilege (payout of 15 game balls) given to the player based on the entrance to the grand prize opening 528 as the “second entry portion” is more advantageous to the player. Although configured, the present invention is not limited to this. It is good also as a structure which aligns the privilege provided to a player based on the entrance to the general winning opening 81, and the privilege provided to a player based on the entrance to the big winning entrance 528, or the grand prize opening 528. It is good also as a structure from which the privilege provided to a player based on the entrance to a player becomes more advantageous for a player than the privilege provided to a player based on the entrance to the general winning opening 81.

  (27) At a meeting point between a game ball heading to the general winning opening 81 via the first flow path FL1 in the front game area FE and a game ball heading to the general winning opening 81 via the first guide path RL1 in the back game area RE You may give the following devices. That is, when two game balls arrive at the merge point MP at the same time or with a slight time difference, the game ball that has reached earlier assists (assist) the movement of the game ball that reaches later to the general winning opening 81. A configuration is also possible.

  Specifically, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 42 (a), the bottom portion of the first downflow path FL1 is formed at a position facing the outlet portion 527 of the communication passage 525 across the junction point MP. An inflow portion 551 is formed by the game nail 93b group in the portion that is present. The inflow portion 551 is bent immediately after the entrance portion, and the game ball that has entered the inflow portion 551 is rapidly de-energized immediately after the inflow. For example, at the timing when the game ball B5 that has reached the merge point MP via the first flow path FL1 in the front game area FE enters the inflow portion 551, the merge point via the first guide path RL1 → communication path 525 in the back game area RE. When the game ball B6 that has reached the MP hits the game ball B5 fitted in the inflow portion 551 from diagonally right above, the game ball B6 is urged to move toward the general winning opening 81. As a result, the probability of entering the general winning opening 81 increases due to the presence of the game ball B5 that has reached the junction MP first.

  If the game ball B5 arrives at the merge point MP slightly later than the game ball B6 that has reached the merge point MP via the first guide route RL1 → the communication path 525 in the backside game area RE, the game ball B5 As a result, the game ball B6 is repelled to the general winning opening 81, and the winning probability to the general winning opening 81 is higher than that when no collision occurs.

  In particular, in the configurations shown in the second and third embodiments, when the preceding game ball is guided to the back game area RE, there is a period required to move from the front game area FE to the back game area RE. It is comprised so that it may become equivalent to the launching period of a game ball. For this reason, in some cases, the succeeding game ball can easily catch up with the preceding game ball (specifically, it becomes slightly easier to overtake). Thereby, the environment where the assist function in the said junction is easy to be exhibited is constructed | assembled. That is, by using the back side game area RE and the front side game area FE in combination, it is possible to intentionally increase the opportunity for the assist function to be exhibited at the junction point.

  (28) In the third embodiment, the single movable plate 341B is used to switch the flow path of the front game area FE and the flow path of the back game area RE. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Is not to be done. For example, by connecting a movable body for switching the flow down path in the front game area FE and a movable body for switching the flow down area in the back game area RE using a link mechanism or the like, It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the switching timing is synchronized.

  (29) The rear game area RE (corresponding to “second game area”) shown in the second and third embodiments is also arranged in the front game area FE (corresponding to “first game area”). It is also possible to arrange a distribution means corresponding to the game nail 93 and the windmill 94.

  Specifically, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 42 (b), a plurality of protrusions 535 (corresponding to the “second distribution portion”) that stand up from the base portion 521 of the housing 520 in front of the gaming machine are provided. What is necessary is just to set it as the structure from which a flow direction changes, when a game ball hits the processus | protrusion 535. FIG. In this case, since the lateral width of the second outlet 516 of the second branch passage 514 is larger than the diameter dimension of the game ball, there is a slight variation in the fall position of the game ball. Diversifying the movement of the game ball based on the relationship between the variation and the protrusion 535 is advantageous in suppressing the movement of the game ball in the backside game area RE from becoming monotonous. Further, the protrusion 535 is visible through the game board. Therefore, in actuality, although the projection 535 does not affect the game ball flowing down the front game area FE, it seems as if the projection 535 also affects the movement of the game ball flowing down the front game area FE. Can show. This is an advantageous configuration for enhancing the unexpectedness of the movement of the game ball.

  In addition, in the said modification, although illustrated about the case where the processus | protrusion 535 is arrange | positioned at the base part 521, it is not limited to this. A configuration corresponding to the protrusion 535 may be provided on the game board 80a.

  (30) In the second and third embodiments described above, the big winning opening 528 (corresponding to the “second pitching portion”) is disposed behind the game board 80aA, but the present invention is not limited to this. . It is also possible to dispose a general winning opening or an operation pitching portion behind the game board 80aA. In addition, the number and types of “second pitching portions” arranged in the backside game area RE may be plural.

  It should be noted that, regarding the special winning opening 528, even if the movable plate 541 is in either the guide state or the non-guided state, the inflow of the game ball that has reached the special winning opening 528 is always open. Although it is a type, it is not limited to this. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the special winning opening 528 is opened and closed in accordance with the operation of the movable plate 541.

  (31) In the second and third embodiments, the game board 80aA is formed of a colorless and transparent synthetic resin material. However, at least the game balls flowing down the backside game area RE and the big prize opening 528 are visible. If so, it is not denied that the game board 80aA is formed of a colored transparent synthetic resin material or a colorless and opaque synthetic resin material. If the above-described visibility is ensured, the game board 80aA does not need to be made of synthetic resin, and may be made of glass, for example.

  (32) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above-described embodiments, such as pachinko machines that release a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or games in a specific area of a special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that generates a big hit when a ball enters, a pachinko machine equipped with another accessory, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and the like.

  Also, a non-ball-type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, starts rotation of the reel by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and a stop switch is operated. If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line visible from the display window after the reel has stopped after a predetermined time has passed, a privilege such as paying out medals is given to the player The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine.

  Furthermore, a pachinko machine and a slot machine that have a take-in device and start rotation of the reel by operating a start lever after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are taken in by the take-in device The present invention can also be applied to game machines in which and are fused.

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

  The following feature group includes: “A game machine such as a pachinko machine includes a game board on which a game area is formed, and a game ball launching unit that launches a game ball into the game area based on a launch operation by a player. When a game ball fired from the game ball launching means enters a ball entry section provided in the game area, a privilege such as payout of a predetermined number of game balls is given to the player. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1) "The invention that" the gaming machine of the type described above still has room for improvement in its configuration in order to improve the degree of attention to the game "is solved. It was made with a challenge to try.

<Feature A group>
Feature A1. A game board (game board 80a) having a game area (game area PE) formed on the front surface;
A start entrance part (a right operation port 84a of the right operation entrance part 84) provided in the game area and formed so that a game ball can enter,
Transition determination means (MPU 402 of the main control device 162) for determining transition to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than usual based on the entrance to the starting entrance part,
A movable body (movable plate 311) that is slidable to a projecting position that projects from the front surface of the game board and a retracted position in which the projection is suppressed from the projecting position;
Drive means (electric accessory driving part 321) for moving the movable body from the retracted position to the protruding position when a predetermined driving condition (for example, winning a support lottery for passing through the through gate 85) is established; Prepared,
The movable body is formed so that the game ball can roll on the movable body in a direction intersecting the direction of the slide movement in a state where the movable body is arranged at the protruding position.
As the movable body moves from the retracted position to the projecting position, a guide passage (guide passage portion 330) for guiding a game ball to the starting entrance portion is formed by the movable body. Machine.

  According to the feature A1, when the movable body moves from the standby position to the projecting position, the game ball can roll on the movable body in a direction along the front surface of the game board, for example. As a result, a guide passage toward the start entrance portion is formed in the game area, and entry into the start entrance portion through the guide passage is allowed. By adopting a configuration in which the guide passage that continues to the starting ball entering portion appears in the game area when a predetermined operating condition is established, the movement of the game ball toward the starting ball entering portion can be suitably changed. By adopting a configuration in which a passage appears in the game area according to the situation, monotonization of the game can be suitably suppressed.

  In the type of gaming machine in which the game area is formed as described above, it is fun to follow the movement of the game ball (especially, the movement of the game ball toward the starting entrance part that triggers the transition to the special game state). It becomes one of. Therefore, the game ball heading toward the starting ball entering part moves in the direction along the front surface of the game board and enters the starting ball entering part, thereby contributing to the improvement of the game's original interest.

  It should be noted that intersecting the guide direction of the game ball and the slide direction of the movable body is preferable in terms of improving the responsiveness when switching between guidance / non-guide to the starting entrance ball section.

Feature A2. A passing portion (through gate 85) that is disposed in a position upstream of the starting entrance ball portion in the gaming area and through which a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area can pass;
The drive means is configured to move the movable body from the retracted position to the projecting position based on a game ball passing through the passage portion.
When the movable body is arranged at the projecting position, a game ball that has passed through the passage portion and has become an operation trigger of the movable body is guided to the starting entrance portion through the guide passage. The gaming machine according to Feature A1.

  According to the feature A2, a guide passage connected to the starting ball entering portion is formed by moving the movable body from the retracted position to the protruding position based on the passing of the game ball through the passing portion. Then, the game ball that has been a trigger for the movement of the movable body is directly guided to the starting entrance part. With such a configuration, it is possible to contribute to the smooth progress of the game.

  In addition, when a game ball is launched in a state where the possession ball is not sufficiently secured, the previous game ball passes through the passing part and is guided to the starting entrance part Nevertheless, the ball may run out. In this case, the benefits of the guidance function by the movable body cannot be enjoyed, and there is a concern that the movement of the movable body to the protruding position ends in vain. If the movable body is placed at the protruding position and can only be seen off, the event may be a factor that reduces the player's willingness to play. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the game ball itself that has passed through the passing portion and triggered the operation of the movable body is guided to the starting entrance portion by the movable body. Can be suppressed.

Feature A3. A ball passage (communication passage 301) provided so as to straddle the passage portion and the starting entrance portion,
The guide passage is configured to form a part of the ball passage in a state where the movable body is disposed at the protruding position,
The drive means moves the movable body from the retracted position before the game ball that triggered the movement of the movable body to the protruding position reaches the portion where the guide path is formed in the ball path. The gaming machine according to Feature A2, further comprising means for moving to a protruding position.

  According to the feature A4, the game ball (corresponding game ball) that has passed through the passage and has become an operation opportunity of the movable body is the timing after the movable body is arranged at the protruding position and the guide passage is formed. Reach the guide passage. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the corresponding game ball from flowing out of the ball passage without receiving the benefit of guidance by the movable body. Thereby, a game can be advanced, restraining the restriction | limiting which concerns on the holding ball shown to characteristic A2.

Feature A4. A ball passage (communication passage 301) provided so as to straddle the passage portion and the starting entrance portion,
The guide passage is configured to form a part of the ball passage in a state where the movable body is disposed at the protruding position,
The ball passage projects the movable body when a passing period required for a game ball that has passed through the passage portion to reach the portion where the guide passage is formed in the ball passage is triggered by the passage of the passage portion. The gaming machine according to feature A2 or feature A3, wherein the gaming machine is set to be longer than a required period required to move to a position.

  According to the feature A5, the game ball (corresponding game ball) that has passed through the passing portion and has become an operation opportunity of the movable body is the timing after the movable body is arranged at the protruding position and the guide passage is formed. Reach the guide passage. Thereby, the effects shown in the feature A2 and the feature A3 can be exhibited with a simple configuration.

Feature A5. A passage portion (through gate 85) that is disposed at a position upstream of the starting entrance ball portion in the game area and through which a game ball flowing down the game area can pass;
A ball passage (communication passage 301) provided so as to straddle the passage portion and the starting entrance portion,
The drive means is configured to move the movable body from the retracted position to the projecting position based on a game ball passing through the passage portion.
An opening portion (opening portion 308) that allows the game ball to flow out of the ball passage is formed in a portion of the ball passage between the passage portion and the starting entrance portion.
The movable body is configured to restrict the outflow of the game ball from the opening portion by forming a part of the ball passage while being arranged at the protruding position. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4.

  According to the feature A5, the game ball that has passed through the passage part flows down to the starting entrance part through the ball passage. Here, when the movable body is disposed at the retracted position, the game ball reaching the opening portion flows out of the ball passage through the opening portion. On the other hand, when the movable body is arranged at the protruding position, the outflow of the game ball from the open part is restricted, and the game ball is guided to the starting entrance part by complementing the ball path. The By directly passing the passing portion and the starting entrance portion in this way, the timing at which the game ball that has passed through the passing portion reaches the opening portion and the starting entrance portion can be narrowed down. It becomes easy to give relevance to.

  Feature A6. The gaming machine according to Feature A5, wherein the opening portion is arranged at a position closer to the start entrance ball portion of the passage portion and the start entrance ball portion.

  According to the combination with the feature A5, it is easy to specify the time until the game ball (corresponding game ball) that has passed through the passage part and becomes the operation trigger of the movable body reaches the opening part. And, by arranging the opening part at a position closer to the latter of the passing part and the starting entrance part, it is possible to prevent the period required for the movement of the operating condition from moving to the protruding position of the movable body from being excessively compressed. Thus, it is possible to preferably avoid the occurrence of inconvenience that the movement of the movable body is delayed with respect to the movement of the game ball.

  Feature A7. A portion of the ball passage where the guide passage is formed is provided with a depressing portion (protruding portion 306a, 307a) for depressing the game ball moving toward the starting entrance portion. A gaming machine according to Feature A5 or Feature A6.

  In the configuration in which the game ball is guided to the start entrance part by rolling on the movable body, the game ball is directed toward the start entrance part even when the movable body is disposed at the retracted position. The possibility of moving cannot be denied. For example, if the guide path is lengthened, the occurrence of such a ball entry can be suppressed, but there is a concern that the configuration relating to the start ball entry part and the ball path will be enlarged and the arrangement restrictions will become stronger. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the game ball is de-energized in the portion where the guide passage is formed in the ball passage. Entering a ball can be suitably suppressed. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the accuracy of avoiding the entry of the ball under the situation where the movable body is not disposed at the protruding position, and it is possible to suppress the increase in size of the guide passage and the like resulting therefrom.

Feature A8. Game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 110) for launching a game ball at a predetermined launch period based on a launch operation by a player,
The movable body and the opening portion are formed such that the total length in the guide direction of the game ball in the guide passage is longer than twice the diameter dimension of the game ball,
The movable body is arranged such that a succeeding game ball is placed on the movable body in the process of guiding the preceding game ball to the starting entrance portion disposed at the projecting position. The gaming machine according to any one of A5 to A7.

  According to the feature A8, it is allowed to place a plurality of game balls on the movable body. When the movable body moves to the retracted position in this state, a plurality of game balls are discharged together from the guide passage. As a result, it is possible to contribute to the realization of a novel game ball distribution mode that has not existed before.

  In particular, in combination with the feature A7, a configuration in which a plurality of game balls are positioned on the movable body by changing the density of the intervals between the game balls without making the entire length of the movable body darkly longer. It can be suitably realized.

Feature A9. Game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 110) for launching a game ball at a predetermined launch period based on a launch operation by a player,
The shortest period when the movable body returns from the projecting position to the retracted position and then returns to the projecting position is configured to be a period having the same length as the firing period or a period shorter than the firing period. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A8, wherein:

  According to the feature A9, when the movable body repeatedly moves to the retracted position / projection position under the situation where the game ball is continuously launched, the movable body returns to the projecting position in accordance with the arrival of the game ball. obtain. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the game ball from flowing out of the ball passage through the movable body, and to make the outflow mode of the game ball from the flow-down path toward the starting entrance ball portion mainly fall from the movable body. . Thereby, the relevance between the movement of the movable body and the movement of the game ball can be suitably enhanced.

  Feature A10. The period during which the movable body is maintained at the protruding position is longer than the first required period required for the game ball to pass through the guide passage and shorter than the sum of the first required period and the launch period of the game ball. The gaming machine according to Feature A9, wherein the gaming machine is set to be

  According to the feature A10, it is possible to suppress the guidance function from acting excessively and excessively entering the starting entrance part. In addition, since the following game ball can be discharged from the ball passage to the game ball that has entered the starting ball entering part, the game ball that does not enter the ball that should be entered but should not be entered is entered. Responsiveness when changing the flow destination of can be improved suitably.

  Particularly in the combination with the feature A9, the movement of the movable body to the retracted position can be a movement for discharging the game ball. In other words, the relationship between the movement of the game ball and the movement of the movable body can be further suitably strengthened by passing through the movable body before the game ball reaches the opening portion.

Feature A11. Game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 110) that launches a game ball at a predetermined launch period based on a launch operation by a player;
Special information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) that acquires special information based on the entry to the starting entrance part,
The transition determination unit is configured to determine whether the special information (holding information) acquired by the special information acquisition unit corresponds to the transition to the special gaming state,
A pattern display means for variably displaying the pattern (the display section DR for the operating port of the main display section D);
Game time control means (function to execute game time control processing by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) for variably displaying a picture in accordance with the judgment result by the transition judgment means and displaying the picture corresponding to the judgment result. ,
A variable pitching portion (variable winning device 82) that switches from the first state to the second state in which game balls can be entered more easily than the first state by shifting to the special gaming state;
As a gaming state in which the transition determination means determines whether to shift to the special gaming state based on the entry to the starting pitching part, the first normal gaming state (low-probability gaming state) and the first normal gaming state Having a second normal gaming state (highly probable gaming state) that tends to result in a transition to the special gaming state;
In the first normal gaming state, the game time control means has a period longer than the firing period after the variable display of the pattern is started until the fixed display is performed, and in the second normal gaming state. Any one of features A1 to A10 is characterized in that it has means for setting a period from the start of variable display of a picture to the start of confirmation display to be shorter than the firing cycle. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the feature A11, the first normal gaming state is less likely to shift to the special gaming state than the second normal gaming state (the variable pitching portion is less likely to be in the second state). In the first normal gaming state, the period from variable display to final display is set to be longer than the game ball firing cycle. On the other hand, in the second normal gaming state, it is easy to shift to the special gaming state (the variable pitching portion is likely to be in the second state). In the second normal gaming state, the period from variable display to final display is set to be shorter than the game ball firing cycle. For this reason, it is easy for a game ball following the game ball that has become a trigger for the transition to the special game state to enter the variable pitching portion.

  By adopting such a configuration, a series of flows of entering the starting entrance part → transition to the special gaming state → switching the variable entrance part to the second state → entering the variable entrance part It can be carried out smoothly and quickly. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the progress of the game in the second normal gaming state from being delayed, and to contribute to an improvement in the degree of attention to the game by speedy development.

  In addition, for example, “a period in which the launching period and the launching part are in the first state triggered by entering the starting entrance part and the launching period is the same or shorter than the launching period” It is good to comprise so that it may become.

  Feature A12. The movable body is moved to the projecting position so as to guide the game ball, which triggered the movable body to move to the projecting position, to the starting entrance part, and the movable body located at the projecting position is moved to the projecting position. The gaming machine according to feature A11, further comprising means for returning the succeeding game ball to the starting entrance part to the retracted position so that the triggered game ball is restricted from reaching the starting entrance ball portion. .

  The game balls that follow the game ball that has become a trigger for the transition to the special game state deviate from the flow-down path toward the starting ball entry part and head for the variable ball entry part. In this manner, by encouraging the subsequent game ball to enter the variable ball entry portion, the effect shown in the feature A11 can be preferably exhibited.

  Feature A13. The period during which the variable pitching portion is maintained in the second state (for example, 1.2 sec) is the period required for the game ball launched by the game ball launching means to reach the variable pitching portion (approximately 3 sec). The gaming machine according to Feature A11 or Feature A12, further comprising setting means for setting the length to be shorter than

  According to the feature A13, it is not in time to perform the game ball launch operation after visually confirming that the variable pitching portion has been switched to the second state. In other words, in order to enjoy the benefits related to the transition to the special gaming state, it is necessary to continuously launch the gaming balls. If the game ball thus fired becomes a useless ball, it becomes a factor of reducing the game motivation of the player. In this regard, according to the combination with the feature A11 or the like, the above-described useless ball can be obtained by adopting a configuration in which the following game ball can enter the variable ball entry portion of the game ball that has been triggered to enter the special game state. Can be suitably suppressed. For the above reasons, it is possible to contribute to speeding up of the game progress while ensuring the player's profit. This is also advantageous for improving the operating rate of the gaming machine.

Feature A14. A payout means (payout device 224) for paying out the game ball based on the entry into the variable pitching portion;
As the special game state, a first special game state (opening / closing execution mode corresponding to a jackpot result) and a second special game in which the variable pitching portion is maintained in the second state shorter than the first special game state. State (opening and closing execution mode corresponding to the special loss result) is provided,
The game times control means includes:
When shifting to the first special game state in the second normal game state, until the fixed display is performed after the variable display of the pattern is started in the second normal game state Means for setting the period to be longer than the firing period;
When shifting to the second special gaming state in a situation where the second normal gaming state is set, after the variable display of the pattern is started in the second normal gaming state, until the confirmation display is performed The game machine according to any one of features A11 to A13, characterized in that the period is set so as to be shorter than the firing period.

  According to the configuration shown in this feature, in the second normal gaming state in which it is easy to shift to the special gaming state, when the second special gaming state is set so that the number of game balls to be paid out is relatively small, The variable display period is set to be shorter than the firing cycle. As a result, the entry to the starting entry part → the confirmation display of the pattern corresponding to the transition result → the transition to the second special gaming state → the flow of the variable entry part operation (state transition flow) is made quicker. Can do. Thereby, it is suppressed that game progress is prolonged. On the other hand, in the case of the first special game state in which the number of game balls to be paid out is relatively large, the flow of state transition can be calmed by securing a certain amount of time. As a result, a period of enjoying the transition to the second special gaming state (for example, dipping in a sense of superiority) is ensured. For the above reasons, it is possible to strengthen the sharpness of the game and the flow of the game and contribute to the monotonous suppression of the game.

Feature A15. The variable pitching portion is located below the movable body,
An area between the variable ball entry portion and the movable body in the game area is a non-arrangement area for game parts that prevent the game ball from falling from the movable body to the variable ball entry portion. The gaming machine according to any one of features A11 to A14.

  According to feature A15, for a game ball that is not guided by the movable body to the starting ball-in part, the movable body drops toward the variable ball-in part when the movable body returns from the protruding position to the retracted position. It becomes. That is, the movable body functions as guide means for guiding the game ball to the variable ball entry portion that is more advantageous to the player than the starting ball entry portion. If the configuration is such that the game ball that has not been guided to the starting pitching portion is allowed to flow into the variable pitching portion as it is, it is possible to suitably suppress a decrease in the presence value of the gaming ball that is out of the guidance target.

  Further, by applying the configuration shown in this feature to the feature A14 or the like, it is possible to speed up the switching from the second normal gaming state → the second special gaming state → the normal gaming state while securing the entry into the variable entry portion.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. A game board (game board 80a) having a game area (game area PE) formed on the front surface;
A start entrance part (a right operation port 84a of the right operation entrance part 84) provided in the game area and formed so that a game ball can enter,
Special information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information (for example, hold information) based on the game ball entering the start ball entering unit;
Transition determination means for determining whether or not the special information acquired by the special information acquisition means corresponds to a transition to a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than usual (determination is made by the MPU 402 of the main controller 162) Processing function), and
Based on the result of the determination by the transition determination means being the transition result corresponding to the transition to the special gaming state, the gaming state transitioning means (to the MPU 402 of the main controller 162) for transitioning the gaming state to the special gaming state. And a game state transition process)
A variable pitching portion (variable winning device 82) that can be switched to a first state (closed state) and a second state (open state) that is easier to enter than the first state;
Switching means (a function of executing an opening / closing process in the MPU 402 of the main controller 162) for switching the variable pitching portion from the first state to the second state when the special game state is entered;
A movable body (movable plate 311) that can be switched between a guidance state for guiding the game ball to the starting entrance part and a non-guidance state without performing the guidance;
When a predetermined driving condition is satisfied, the movable body is switched from the non-guided state to the guided state, and the movable body is maintained in the guided state for a predetermined period (eg, 2.4 sec). Control means (function of executing support processing in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162),
The movable body is formed so that a game ball can roll on the movable body at least in the guide state,
When the movable body is switched from the guided state to the non-guided state, the game ball guided by the movable body toward the starting ball entering portion is configured to move to the variable ball entering portion. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the feature B1, when the game ball flowing down the game area enters the starting entrance part and the special information acquired based on the entrance is a transition result, the normal game state is changed to the special game state. Transition. In the special game state, by switching the variable pitching portion to the second state, the pitching into the variable pitching portion is allowed.

  Whether or not it is possible to enter the starting entrance portion depends on the movable body, and in a situation where the movable body is in the guiding state, the game ball is rolled on the movable body to cause the starting ball to enter the starting entrance portion. Flows into. Here, if the movable body is switched to the non-guided state during the guidance, the entry to the starting entry part is avoided. However, the game ball that has been prevented from entering the starting entrance portion moves (drops) toward the variable entrance portion disposed below the starting entrance portion by leaving the movable body. In this way, the game ball being guided is tumbled from the movable body, and the movement of the game body and the movement of the movable body and the variable ball portion are promoted by encouraging the player to enter the variable ball portion disposed ahead of the movable ball. Can be strengthened. By providing interlocking in this way, it is possible to contribute to an improvement in the degree of attention to the movement of the game ball. In addition, it is possible to suppress the action of the game ball from becoming monotonous by adopting a configuration in which the game ball that has been prevented from entering the starting entrance part by falling from the movable body is directed to the variable entrance part as it is. It can contribute to the improvement of attention degree.

Feature B2. A game board (game board 80a) having a game area (game area PE) formed on the front surface;
A start entrance part (a right operation port 84a of the right operation entrance part 84) provided in the game area and formed so that a game ball can enter,
Special information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information (for example, hold information) based on the game ball entering the start ball entering unit;
Transition determination means for determining whether or not the special information acquired by the special information acquisition means corresponds to a transition to a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than usual (determination is made by the MPU 402 of the main controller 162) Processing function), and
Based on the result of the determination by the transition determination means being the transition result corresponding to the transition to the special gaming state, the gaming state transitioning means (to the MPU 402 of the main controller 162) for transitioning the gaming state to the special gaming state. And a game state transition process)
In the first state (closed state) and in the second state (open state) where it is easier to enter the ball than the first state so as to be positioned below the start ball entering part. Switchable variable pitching part (variable winning device 82),
Switching means (a function of executing an opening / closing process in the MPU 402 of the main controller 162) for switching the variable pitching portion from the first state to the second state when the special game state is entered;
A movable body (movable plate 311) that can be switched between a guidance state for guiding the game ball to the starting entrance part and a non-guidance state without performing the guidance;
Control means (mainly configured to switch the movable body from the non-guided state to the guided state and maintain the movable body in the guided state for a predetermined period when a predetermined driving condition is satisfied. And a function of executing support processing in the MPU 402 of the control device 162,
The movable body is formed so that a game ball can roll on the movable body at least in the guide state,
A gaming machine configured such that when the movable body is switched from the guided state to the non-guided state, the game ball being guided falls toward the variable ball-entry portion.

  According to the feature B2, when the game ball flowing down the game area enters the starting entrance part and the special information acquired based on the entrance is a transition result, the normal game state is changed to the special game state. Transition. In the special game state, by switching the variable pitching portion to the second state, the pitching into the variable pitching portion is allowed.

  Whether or not it is possible to enter the starting entrance portion depends on the movable body, and in a situation where the movable body is in the guiding state, the game ball is rolled on the movable body to cause the starting ball to enter the starting entrance portion. Flows into. Here, if the movable body is switched to the non-guided state during the guidance, the entry to the starting entry part is avoided. However, the variable ball portion arranged in parallel with the start ball portion so that the game ball in which the ball has entered the start ball portion is separated from the movable body so as to be positioned below the start ball portion. Move (drop) toward. In this way, by deliberately dropping the guided game ball from the movable body and encouraging the player to enter the variable ball portion arranged ahead, the movement of the game ball and the movement of the movable body and the variable ball portion Can be strengthened. By providing interlocking in this way, it is possible to contribute to an improvement in the degree of attention to the movement of the game ball.

  In addition, by devising the positional relationship between the variable pitching portion, the starting pitching portion, and the movable body, it is possible to suppress the expansion of the occupied area of the configuration related to the pitching and to reduce the constraints related to the placement. Thereby, the coexistence with other game parts arranged in the game area can be suitably realized.

  Feature B3. In a case where the variable pitching portion switches to the second state based on the game ball guided to the starting pitching portion by the movable body entering the starting pitching portion, the second state is entered. A game ball that is subsequent to the game ball that is the trigger for switching and that is located on the movable body flows into the variable pitching portion by switching the movable body to the non-guided state. The gaming machine according to Feature B1 or Feature B2, wherein the gaming machine is configured.

  According to the feature B3, when the normal game state is changed to the special game state, the game ball on the movable body (being guided) falls from the movable body when the movable body is switched to the non-guide state. By causing the game ball that has fallen from the movable body to flow into the variable entry portion as it is, it is possible to suppress the generation of useless balls accompanying the transition to the special game state. That is, the movable body functions as a temporary storage means before the game ball is allowed to flow into the variable entry portion. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the player to continue the game ball launching operation even at the time of transition to the special game state, which can contribute to smooth and quick progress of the game.

  In addition, the structure shown in this feature is “the game ball guided by the movable body to the start entrance part is entered into the start entrance part, and the variable entrance part is switched to the second state. The switching timing in this case is configured to be the timing before the game ball that has fallen from the movable body due to switching to the non-guided state reaches the variable pitching portion. The game machine described in the above, or “when the transition to the special gaming state is made based on the entry to the starting entry part, the variable entry part is changed in accordance with the switching of the movable body to the non-guide state. The gaming machine according to feature B3, wherein the variable pitching portion is configured to be in the second state so as to be in the second state or prior to switching to the non-guided state. Can also be used.

Feature B4. The movable body is formed so as to allow a plurality of game balls to be placed on the movable body under the state of the guiding state.
As described in any one of the features B1 to B3, the plurality of game balls are configured to fall together from the movable body when the movable body is in the non-guided state. Gaming machine.

  According to the feature B4, when the movable body is switched from the guide state to the non-guide state under the situation where the plurality of game balls are placed on the movable body, the plurality of game balls are collectively (simultaneously) variablely entered. Flows into the section. In this way, by adopting a configuration in which a plurality of game balls are allowed to flow together, the ball entering mode into the variable ball entering portion can be made novel and unprecedented. Enhancing such a visual impact has the technical significance of producing an advantageous effect in improving the degree of attention of the player.

  In addition, for example, when a period condition is set as a return condition to the first state of the variable pitching portion, the special gaming state is terminated without fully enjoying the benefits of the transition to the special gaming state. There is no denying the possibility. Occurrence of such an event can be a factor that reduces the player's willingness to play. This kind of inconvenience becomes conspicuous when trying to shorten the period of the second state for the purpose of suppressing the lengthening of the game. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in the present feature, a plurality of game balls that have fallen from the movable body collectively flow into the variable entrance portion, thereby ensuring a certain number of entrances. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the said inconvenience can be suppressed and the fall of a player's game motivation can be suppressed suitably.

  In particular, in the combination with the feature B3, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a bonus being missed by generating a complete entry immediately after the transition to the special gaming state. In addition, if the game ball is continuously fired, the support function can be enjoyed. Therefore, the game ball can be fired continuously, and the game progress can be speeded up.

  For example, by adopting a configuration in which “the variable pitching portion is formed so that the lateral width is longer than the lateral width of the movable body”, game balls that have fallen from the movable body flow into the variable pitching portion at once. The function to perform can be exhibited suitably.

  Feature B5. The gaming machine according to Feature B4, wherein an upper surface of the movable body is arranged to be parallel to an entrance portion (large winning opening 353) of the variable entry portion.

  Even if the falling start timings are aligned as shown in the feature B4, if the inflow timings are different, the delayed entry of the game balls into the variable entry portion may be disabled. In this case, there is a concern that the effect of improving the attention level and the like due to the novel manner of entering the variable entry portion will not be exhibited well. Therefore, by varying the upper surface of the movable body and the entrance portion of the variable entry portion in parallel, the interval is constant, so that the arrival timing of the game ball falling from any position reaches the variable entry portion (entrance portion). Can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to collect the game balls that have fallen from the movable body and flow them into the variable pitching portion, and suitably suppress the occurrence of an event in which inflow is rejected for some of the game balls as described above. it can.

  Feature B6. The movable body is configured to switch from the guiding state to the non-guiding state by moving in a direction intersecting with the direction in which the variable pitching portion is juxtaposed, and the feature B4 or B5 The gaming machine described in 1.

  By moving the movable body in a direction that intersects the direction in which the variable ball is placed in parallel (for example, the guide direction), the falling timings of the plurality of game balls can be aligned with a simple configuration.

  Note that the structure shown in this feature is “the movable body is slidably held at a protruding position protruding from the front surface of the game board and a retracted position where the protrusion is suppressed from the protruding position, and the protruding position The game ball positioned on the movable body is directed toward the starting ball entering portion. It is also possible to use a gaming machine according to the feature B4 or the feature B5, which is configured to move in a state of being aligned.

Feature B7. The movable body is arranged so as to be side by side with the starting entrance ball portion, and the upper surface of the movable body is formed to be inclined downward toward the starting entrance ball portion,
The gaming machine according to any one of features B4 to B6, wherein the gaming balls positioned on the movable body are configured to move in a state of being aligned toward the starting entrance portion. .

  For example, when the game balls on the movable body are arranged in the front-rear direction, the game balls on the front side of the plurality of game balls located on the back side become obstructive and difficult to see. This makes it difficult for the player to visually confirm the situation even when a plurality of game balls are collected and flowed into the variable pitching portion. In this respect, according to the configuration shown in this feature, it is easy to confirm the simultaneous dropping state of a plurality of game balls, and the above-described attention degree improving effect can be suitably exhibited.

  Feature B8. The variable ball entry portion has a horizontally long shape, and an end portion on the downstream side in the guide direction to the start ball entry portion by the movable body is located on the downstream side in the guide direction with respect to the movable body. The gaming machine according to Feature B7, wherein:

  As shown in the feature B7, when the game ball is tumbled from the upper surface of the movable body that is inclined downward, not only a small amount of the moving component toward the starting entrance ball remains in the game ball. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which the variable pitching portion is extended to the downstream side, it is possible to prevent the game ball that has fallen from the movable body from reaching the variable pitching portion well. Note that, for example, if a variable stopper or the like that temporarily stops the flow of the game ball on the movable body is adopted, the above-mentioned moving component can be wiped away. It can be a factor that complicates the configuration related to. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in the present feature, the above-described problems can be solved with a simple configuration, and restrictions on arrangement and the like can be relaxed appropriately.

Feature B9. Game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 110) that launches a game ball at a predetermined launch period based on a launch operation by a player;
A depressing means (protruding portions 306a, 307a) for demagnifying the game ball guided to the start ball entering portion by the movable body;
The movable body is configured such that a plurality of game balls are placed on the movable body by reducing the distance between the preceding game ball and the game ball following the game ball by the depressing means. The gaming machine according to any one of features B4 to B8, wherein:

  If a plurality of game balls are placed on the movable body as shown in the feature B4 and the like, the total length of the movable body inevitably increases. This can be a factor that strengthens restrictions on the arrangement of the movable body. Here, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the moving speed of the game ball on the movable body is reduced by the action of the depressing means. Thereby, the distance between the preceding game ball and the subsequent game ball can be suitably reduced as compared with the time when the game ball is launched from the game ball launching means. By increasing the spacing between the game balls by such a method from sparse to dense, it is possible to prevent the movable body from becoming unnecessarily large. This is a preferable configuration for promoting the application of the configuration shown in the feature B4 and the like.

  In addition, when the game ball being guided to the starting ball entering part is dropped from the movable body, the moving component toward the starting ball entering part remains strong, so that the game ball is exposed after flowing into the variable ball entering part. Thus, there is a high possibility that smooth discharge of the game ball from the variable pitching portion is impaired. Therefore, by reducing the moving component toward the starting ball entering portion by the depressing means, the behavior of the game ball after dropping can be stabilized and the discharge function can be suitably secured.

  Feature B10. An area between the variable ball entry portion and the movable body in the game area is a non-arrangement area for game parts that prevent the game ball from falling from the movable body to the variable ball entry portion. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B8.

  The game ball that falls from the movable body is directed to the variable entry portion. If the game ball collides with a game part such as a game nail that hinders the movement of the game ball, it may take a longer time to reach the variable ball entry part and avoid inflow to the variable ball entry part. Becomes higher. When a plurality of game balls are dropped together, it is assumed that the game balls collide with each other due to the change of the trajectory of the game balls, thereby preventing the ball from entering the variable ball entry portion. Furthermore, the relationship between the movement of the movable body and the inflow to the variable entrance portion is weakened. In other words, the presence of a gaming part between the variable pitching portion and the movable body is advantageous in realizing diversification of the falling state of the gaming ball, but smooth movement from the movable body to the variable pitching portion. It is disadvantageous to make the game progress quickly. Therefore, in the case of applying the technical idea shown in the feature B1 and the like, if the technical idea shown in this feature is used in combination, the game ball falling from the movable body is directed to the variable entry part as it is. Good. Thereby, it is possible to realize a practically preferable configuration while suppressing the occurrence of the above-mentioned various problems.

Feature B11. The variable pitching part is
An entrance portion (large winning opening 353) that is open to the movable body side and through which a game ball can pass;
An opening / closing body (shutter 354) movable to a position covering the inlet portion and a position opening the inlet portion;
The gap between the opening / closing body and the movable body is configured to be larger than the diameter size of the game ball, and the game ball is configured to be able to roll on the opening / closing body. The gaming machine according to any one of B1 to B10.

  According to the feature B11, when the game ball that has fallen from the movable body does not flow into the variable entrance portion (entrance portion), the game ball rolls on the opening / closing body that constitutes the variable entrance portion. Leave the club. According to such a configuration, it is possible to guide a game ball that has passed through both the starting ball entry portion and the variable ball entry portion to another ball entry portion or the like, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in expectation of the game ball. If such a function is realized by devising the gap between the movable body and the opening / closing body, the shape of the opening / closing body, etc., it is possible to suppress the expansion of the occupied area of the variable ball portion and the accompanying structure. Coexistence with other game parts and the like can be suitably realized in the game area which is the designated area.

  Any one of the technical ideas shown in the above-described feature B group may be applied to the feature A group, or a plurality of technical ideas shown in the feature B group may be combined and applied to the feature A group. . Similarly, a plurality of technical ideas shown in the feature A group may be combined and applied to the feature B group. It is also possible to extract a part of the configuration shown in each feature and apply it to other features.

<Feature C group>
Feature C1. A game board (game board 80a) having a game area (game area PE) formed on the front surface;
A start entrance part (a right operation port 84a of the right operation entrance part 84) provided in the game area and formed so that a game ball can enter,
Special information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information (for example, hold information) based on the game ball entering the start ball entering unit;
Transition determination means for determining whether or not the special information acquired by the special information acquisition means corresponds to a transition to a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than usual (determination is made by the MPU 402 of the main controller 162) Processing function), and
Based on the result of the determination by the transition determination means being the transition result corresponding to the transition to the special gaming state, the gaming state transitioning means (to the MPU 402 of the main controller 162) for transitioning the gaming state to the special gaming state. And a game state transition process)
A variable pitching portion (variable winning device 82) that can be switched to the first state and the second state, which is easier to enter than the first state;
Switching means (a function of executing an opening / closing process in the MPU 402 of the main controller 162) for switching the variable pitching portion from the first state to the second state when the special game state is entered;
A movable body (movable plate 311) that can be switched between a guidance state for guiding the game ball to the starting entrance part and a non-guidance state without performing the guidance;
Control means configured to switch the movable body from the non-guided state to the guided state and maintain the movable body in the non-guided state for a predetermined period when a predetermined driving condition is established ( A function of executing support processing in the MPU 402 of the main controller 162),
The movable body is formed so that a plurality of game balls can roll on the movable body, at least in the guide state.
Means for causing the plurality of game balls being guided to flow into the variable pitching portion together by switching the movable body from the guide state to the non-guide state under the state of the special game state; A gaming machine characterized by having.

  According to the feature C1, when the movable body is switched from the guide state to the non-guide state under the situation where the plurality of game balls are mounted on the movable body, the plurality of game balls flow into the variable entry portion together. To do. In this way, by adopting a configuration in which a plurality of game balls are allowed to flow together, the ball entering mode into the variable ball entering portion can be made novel and unprecedented. Enhancing such a visual impact has the technical significance of producing an advantageous effect in improving the degree of attention of the player.

  In addition, for example, when a period condition is set as a return condition to the first state of the variable pitching portion, the special gaming state is terminated without fully enjoying the benefits of the transition to the special gaming state. There is no denying the possibility. Occurrence of such an event can be a factor that reduces the player's willingness to play. This kind of inconvenience becomes conspicuous when trying to shorten the period of the second state for the purpose of suppressing the lengthening of the game. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in the present feature, a plurality of game balls that have fallen from the movable body collectively flow into the variable entrance portion, thereby ensuring a certain number of entrances. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the said inconvenience can be suppressed and the fall of a player's game motivation can be suppressed suitably.

  In addition, since the support function by the movable body can be enjoyed as long as the game ball is continuously fired, it is possible to promote the sustaining operation of the game ball and contribute to the speed of the game progress.

Feature C2. A game board (game board 80a) having a game area (game area PE) formed on the front surface;
A start entrance part (a right operation port 84a of the right operation entrance part 84) provided in the game area and formed so that a game ball can enter,
Special information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information (for example, hold information) based on the game ball entering the start ball entering unit;
Transition determination means for determining whether or not the special information acquired by the special information acquisition means corresponds to a transition to a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than usual (determination is made by the MPU 402 of the main controller 162) Processing function), and
Based on the result of the determination by the transition determination means being the transition result corresponding to the transition to the special gaming state, the gaming state transitioning means (to the MPU 402 of the main controller 162) for transitioning the gaming state to the special gaming state. And a game state transition process)
A variable pitching portion (variable winning device 82) that can be switched to the first state and the second state, which is easier to enter than the first state;
Switching means (a function of executing an opening / closing process in the MPU 402 of the main controller 162) for switching the variable pitching portion from the first state to the second state when the special game state is entered;
A movable body (movable plate 311) that can be switched between a guidance state for guiding the game ball to the starting entrance part and a non-guidance state without performing the guidance;
Control means configured to switch the movable body from the non-guided state to the guided state and maintain the movable body in the non-guided state for a predetermined period when a predetermined driving condition is established ( A function of executing support processing in the MPU 402 of the main controller 162),
The movable body is formed so that a game ball can roll on the movable body at least in the guide state,
When the movable body is switched from the guided state to the non-guided state in the special gaming state, the game ball located on the movable body is in the second state. A gaming machine characterized by being configured to flow into a section.

  According to the feature C2, when the movable body is switched from the guide state to the non-guide state under the situation where the game ball is placed on the movable body, the game ball flows into the variable entry portion. In this way, according to the configuration in which the inflow destination of the game ball is changed from the start ball entry part to the variable ball entry part by switching the movable body to the non-guide state, the game ball entry mode has been changed so far. There can be no novelty.

Feature C3. The movable body is arranged so as to be side by side with the starting entrance ball portion, and a plurality of the movable bodies are inclined under the condition that the upper surface of the movable body is inclined downward toward the start entrance ball portion and is in the guiding state. Of game balls are allowed to be placed,
The game balls located on the movable body move in a state of being aligned toward the starting entrance part, and the plurality of game balls fall from the movable body together as the movable body enters the non-guided state. The gaming machine according to Feature C1 or Feature C2, wherein the gaming machine is configured to do so.

  According to the feature C3, when the movable body is switched from the guide state to the non-guide state in a situation where a plurality of game balls are mounted on the movable body, the plurality of game balls fall down together with the movable body, It will flow into the variable entry part. That is, it heads for the variable pitching portion in a state where the previous / next positional relationship has been wiped away. In this way, by adopting a configuration in which a plurality of game balls are allowed to flow together, the ball entering mode into the variable ball entering portion can be made novel and unprecedented. Enhancing such a visual impact has the technical significance of producing an advantageous effect in improving the degree of attention of the player.

  Further, for example, when game balls on the movable body are arranged in the front and rear direction, it is difficult to see the game balls on the near side of the plurality of game balls located on the back side because they are in the way. This makes it difficult for the player to visually confirm the situation even when a plurality of game balls are collected and flowed into the variable pitching portion. In this respect, according to the configuration shown in this feature, it is easy to confirm the simultaneous dropping state of a plurality of game balls, and the above-described attention degree improving effect can be suitably exhibited.

Feature C4. A depressing means (protruding portions 306a, 307a) for depressing the game ball that has reached the movable body;
The movable body is configured such that a plurality of game balls are placed on the movable body by reducing the distance between the preceding game ball and the game ball following the game ball by the depressing means. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C3, wherein:

  If an attempt is made to place a plurality of game balls on the movable body, the total length of the movable body inevitably increases. This can be a factor that strengthens restrictions on the arrangement of the movable body. Here, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the moving speed of the game ball on the movable body is reduced by the action of the depressing means. Thereby, the distance between the preceding game ball and the subsequent game ball can be suitably reduced as compared with the time when the game ball is launched from the game ball launching means. By increasing the spacing between the game balls by such a method from sparse to dense, it is possible to prevent the movable body from becoming unnecessarily large.

  Further, for example, when a game ball being guided toward the starting ball entering part is dropped from the movable body, the moving component toward the starting ball entering part remains strongly, so that the game ball flows after flowing into the variable ball entering part. There is a high possibility that the smooth discharge of the game ball from the variable pitching portion will be impaired due to, for example, rampage. Therefore, by reducing the moving component toward the starting ball entering portion by the depressing means, the behavior of the game ball after dropping can be stabilized and the discharge function can be suitably secured.

  Any one of the technical ideas shown in the above-described feature C group may be applied to the feature A group or the feature B group, or a plurality of technical ideas shown in the feature C group may be combined to make the feature A group or feature. You may apply to B group.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. A game board (game board 80aA) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed;
A passing portion (distribution mechanism 510) provided in the gaming area and through which gaming balls pass;
In the game area, provided at the downstream side of the passage portion, a ball entrance part in which an opening (a big prize opening 528) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter is formed,
A movable body (movable plate) that is provided between the passage portion and the entrance portion and can be switched between a guide state in which the game ball that has passed through the passage portion is guided to the entrance portion and a non-guide state in which the guide is not performed. 541),
Control means (mainly configured to switch the movable body from the non-guided state to the guided state and maintain the movable body in the guided state for a predetermined period when a predetermined driving condition is satisfied. A control device 162),
When in the guiding state, a game ball can roll on the movable body, thereby forming a guide path (second guidance path RL2) that connects the ball-entry portion and the movable body. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the feature D1, when the movable body is switched from the non-guide state to the guide state, the game ball can roll on the movable body. As a result, a guide passage toward the ball entrance is formed in the game area, and entry into the ball entrance through the guide passage is allowed. By adopting a configuration in which the guide passage that leads to the ball entering portion appears in the game area when a predetermined operation condition is established, the movement of the game ball toward the ball entering portion can be suitably changed. By adopting a configuration in which a passage appears in the game area according to the situation, monotonization of the game can be suitably suppressed. In a type of gaming machine in which a gaming area is formed, one of the pleasures is to follow the movement of the gaming ball with the eyes. Therefore, according to the said structure, it can contribute to the improvement of the original interest of a game.

Feature D2. A game board (game board 80aA) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed;
A passing portion (distribution mechanism 510) provided in the gaming area and through which gaming balls pass;
In the game area, provided at the downstream side of the passage portion, a ball entrance part in which an opening (a big prize opening 528) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter is formed,
A movable body (movable plate 541) that is provided between the passage portion and the ball entry portion and is slidable to a protruding position that protrudes from the board surface of the game board and a standby position in which the protrusion is suppressed from the protruding position. When,
When a predetermined driving condition (e.g., winning a support lottery for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode or passing through the through gate 85) is established, a driving unit (electric motor) that moves the movable body from the retracted position to the protruding position An object driving unit 542),
The movable body is formed so that the game ball can roll on the movable body in a direction intersecting the direction of the slide movement in a state where the movable body is arranged at the protruding position.
When the movable body moves from the standby position to the protruding position, a guide passage (second guide route RL2) is formed that guides the game ball that has passed through the passage portion to the entrance portion by the movable body. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the feature D2, when the movable body moves from the standby position to the protruding position, the game ball can roll on the movable body in a direction along the front surface of the game board, for example. As a result, a guide passage toward the ball entrance is formed in the game area, and entry into the ball entrance through the guide passage is allowed. By adopting a configuration in which the guide passage that leads to the ball entering portion appears in the game area when a predetermined operation condition is established, the movement of the game ball toward the ball entering portion can be suitably changed. By adopting a configuration in which a passage appears in the game area according to the situation, monotonization of the game can be suitably suppressed.

  In a gaming machine of the type in which the gaming area described above is formed, one of the pleasures is to follow the movement of the gaming ball with the eyes. Therefore, by making the structure in which the game ball heading to the entrance part moves in the direction along the board surface of the game board and enters the entrance part, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the game's original interest.

  In addition, the responsiveness at the time of switching between guidance / non-guide to the ball-entrance portion can be improved by intersecting the guide direction of the game ball and the slide direction of the movable body.

  Feature D3. The ball entrance portion is configured to allow the game ball that has reached the ball entrance portion to pass regardless of whether the movable body is disposed at the protruding position or the standby position. The gaming machine according to Feature D2, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by that.

  According to the feature D3, it is possible to make it appear that there is room for entering the ball regardless of the position of the movable body by allowing the game ball that has reached the entering portion to pass. In this way, by encouraging the player to expect the ball, it is possible to prevent the player's attention to the movement of the game ball from being extremely lowered when the movable body is disposed at the standby position.

  In addition, the structure shown in this feature is described as follows. “The game ball that has reached the ball entry part regardless of whether the movable body is in the guide state or the non-guide state. It is also possible to use the gaming machine according to the feature D1, which is configured to allow the passage of “.”.

  Feature D4. The gaming machine according to Feature D3, wherein the ball entry part is disposed at a position deviated from the extension of the exit part of the passage part in a front view of the gaming machine.

  In the normally open type entrance part shown in feature D3, the game ball that has passed through the passage part (exit part) reaches the entrance part by the flow, so that the entrance of the game ball that should not be entered originally A sphere can be generated. In this regard, as shown in this feature, the occurrence of such entrance can be avoided by disposing the entrance portion at a position deviating from the extension of the exit portion. Thereby, while enjoying the visual effect shown by the feature D3 etc., generation | occurrence | production of the inconvenience resulting from it can be suppressed.

Feature D5. Provided with privilege granting means (payout device 224, payout control device 242 and the like) for granting a privilege to the player based on the entrance to the entrance portion,
The entrance part is provided on the back side of the game board,
The feature D3 or Feature D4, wherein the passage portion includes a guide portion (second branch passage 514) for guiding the game ball that has passed through the passage portion to the back side of the game board. Gaming machine.

  In the always open type entrance part, since a privilege is given to the player based on the entrance to the entrance part, there is a concern that the entrance part is likely to be targeted as a fraud target. In this regard, as shown in this feature, by disposing the ball entrance portion behind the game board, the game board itself can be used as a barrier that prevents access to the ball entrance section. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress the fact that the visual effect of prompting the player to expect the incoming ball by activating the incoming ball portion at all times is a factor that reduces the crime prevention function.

Feature D6. The game board is given transparency,
The entrance part is visible through the game board,
The part on the front side of the game board and in front of the entrance part is an area where the game ball is allowed to flow down, according to any one of features D1 to D5, Game machines.

  According to the feature D6, when the game ball flowing down the front side of the game board passes the front of the entrance part, the entrance part itself is disposed on the back side of the game board. A ball is avoided. In this way, even for game balls that cannot actually be entered into the entrance part, even if game balls that flow through the front side of the game board can be passed through the front of the entrance part, It is possible to make it appear that there is room for entering the entrance portion, and attention to the movement of the game ball can be promoted.

  Any one of the technical ideas shown in the feature D group described above may be applied to the feature A group to the feature C group, or a plurality of technical ideas shown in the feature D group may be combined to be used in the feature A group to the feature You may apply to C group.

<Feature E group>
Feature E1. A game board (game board 80a) formed so that at least a part thereof has transparency;
A first game area (front-side game area FE) in which game balls flow down is formed on the front side of the game board, and a second game area (back-side game area) in which game balls flow down on the back side of the game board. RE) is formed, and the first gaming area and the second gaming area are configured to be visible from the front of the gaming machine.

  In recent years, there has been a tendency to increase the size of a picture display device (for example, the symbol display device 253) or a movable accessory to which a decoration is added in order to improve the degree of attention to a game by strengthening a display effect function or the like. However, since the size of the game board is limited, the above correspondence can be a factor that presses down on the game area, which is the flow area of the game ball. In this regard, as shown in this feature, if the first game area provided on the front side of the game board and the second game area provided on the back side of the game board are combined, the game area is suitable. Can be secured. Thereby, the arrangement area of the picture display device or the like and the game area can preferably coexist, thereby contributing to an improvement in the degree of attention to the game.

  Also, dividing the first game area / second game area in the thickness direction of the game board is advantageous in diversifying the movement (flowing manner) of the game balls. In this way, by realizing diversification of the movement of the game ball, it is possible to suitably secure the original enjoyment of the gaming machine that follows the movement of the game ball with the eyes.

Feature E2. A game board (game board 80a) formed so that at least a part thereof has transparency;
A first pitching portion (for example, a general winning prize) that is disposed on the front side of the game board and into which a game ball flowing in a first game area (front side game area FE) formed on the front side of the game board can enter. Mouth 81),
First privilege granting means (payout function by the payout device 224 and the payout control device 242) for giving the player a first privilege based on the entry to the first pitching unit;
A second entry portion (for example, a big prize opening) provided on the back side of the game board and capable of entering a game ball flowing down a second game area (back side game area RE) formed on the back side of the game board 528) and
A second privilege granting means (payout function by the payout device 224 and the payout control device 242) for giving the player a second privilege based on the entry to the second pitching unit;
A gaming machine, wherein the first gaming area and the second gaming area are configured to be visible from the front of the gaming machine.

  In recent years, there has been a tendency to increase the size of a picture display device (for example, the symbol display device 253) or a movable accessory to which a decoration is added in order to improve the degree of attention to a game by strengthening a display effect function or the like. However, since the size of the game board is limited, the above correspondence can be a factor that presses down on the game area, which is the flow area of the game ball. In this regard, as shown in this feature, if the first game area provided on the front side of the game board and the second game area provided on the back side of the game board are combined, the game area is suitable. Can be secured. Thereby, the arrangement area of the picture display device or the like and the game area can preferably coexist, thereby contributing to an improvement in the degree of attention to the game.

  Also, dividing the first game area / second game area in the thickness direction of the game board is advantageous in diversifying the movement (flowing manner) of the game balls. There is a possibility that the game balls flowing down the first game area may enter the first ball entering part, and the game balls flowing down the second game area may enter the second ball entering part. When a ball enters the two ball clubs, a privilege is given according to the ball destination. In this way, by diversifying the movement of the game ball, it is possible to secure the original enjoyment of the gaming machine that follows the movement of the game ball.

Feature E3. The first game area is provided with a first distribution portion (for example, a game nail 93) that changes the flow direction of the game ball when it hits the game ball,
The second game area is provided with a second distribution portion (for example, a protrusion 535) that changes the flow direction of the game ball when it hits the game ball,
The game machine according to Feature E1 or Feature E2, wherein the second distribution unit is configured to be visible through the game board.

  According to the feature E3, the flow direction of the game ball flowing down in the second game area changes when the game ball hits the second distribution unit. About this 2nd distribution part, it can visually recognize through a game board. For this reason, although the influence of the second distribution unit does not actually affect the game ball flowing down the first game area, the movement of the game ball flowing down the first game area is affected by the second distribution unit. It can appear as if it has an influence. This is advantageous in increasing the unexpectedness of the movement of the game ball.

  Feature E4. The game according to any one of features E1 to E3, wherein at least a part of the first game area and the second game area is configured to overlap in the front-rear direction in a front view of the gaming machine. Machine.

  According to the feature E4, by forming the second game area behind the first game area, the two game areas can preferably coexist in a limited space. In such a configuration, the game ball flowing down the first game area and the game ball flowing down the second game area overlap in the front-rear direction (intersect, etc.). As a result, it is possible to add a novelty to the positional relationship between a plurality of game balls, which can contribute to an improvement in the degree of attention to the movement of the game balls.

Feature E5. A first panel portion (glass panel 23) facing the front surface of the game board, and a second panel portion (base portion 521) facing the back surface of the game board,
The first game area is formed between the front surface of the game board and the first panel portion, and the second game area is formed between the back surface of the game board and the second panel portion. The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E4.

  As shown in this feature, if the game area is divided forward and backward using the front and back surfaces of the game board to which transparency is imparted, a game can be realized in realizing the technical idea shown in the feature E4 and the like. It can avoid that the structure which concerns on a machine becomes overly complicated.

Feature E6. A first guide passage (second branch passage 514) for guiding a game ball flowing down the first game area to the second game area;
A second guide passage (contact) for guiding a game ball guided to the second game area through the first guide path but not entering the second entrance section to the second game area. A gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E5, comprising a passage 525).

  According to the feature E6, by allowing the game ball to go back and forth between the front side (first game area) / back side (second game area) of the game board, for example, after moving to the second game area, the game area as it is Compared with the structure discharged | emitted from a game, the further diversity can be provided to the motion of a game ball.

  In particular, when the game board is viewed from the front of the gaming machine, the movement of the game ball in the thickness direction of the game board becomes difficult to follow with eyes. Therefore, depending on whether the game ball exists in the first game area or the second game area, the behavior of the game ball predicted from the arrangement of the game parts such as the game nail (game nail 93) and the actual game ball There is a difference in behavior. Thus, by adding an unexpectedness to the movement of the game ball, it is possible to contribute to an improvement in the degree of attention to the movement of the game ball.

  Feature E7. The game machine according to Feature E6, wherein an exit portion (exit portion 527) of the second guide passage is located upstream of the first entrance portion in the first game area.

  According to the feature E7, a game ball that has returned from the second game area to the first game area without flowing into the second ball entry section can also flow into the first ball entry section. Thereby, even if it is determined that the game ball has moved from the second game area to the first game area, it is possible to suppress a reduction in the degree of attention to the returned game ball.

  Feature E8. The second privilege given to the player by the second privilege giving means is more advantageous to the player than the first privilege given to the player by the first privilege giving means. The gaming machine according to feature E7.

  The second privilege is granted when the game ball flowing down the second downstream area enters the second entrance part. For game balls that have not entered the second entrance, there remains room for entry into the first entrance where the benefits are set smaller than those of the second entrance. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a rapid decrease in the degree of attention to the game ball that has flowed into the second flow-down area when no ball has entered the second ball entry section.

  The technical idea shown in this feature can also be applied to the features E2 to E6.

  Feature E9. The feature E8 according to the feature E8, wherein the second entrance part is arranged at a position overlapping with the flow path toward the first entrance part in the first game area in front and back in the gaming machine front view. Game machines.

  According to the feature E9, the second incoming ball portion also flows as if the game ball flowing down the first falling region is flowing toward the second incoming ball portion, that is, the game ball flowing down the first falling region. Can appear to be able to enter. In a configuration in which the second entrance portion is more advantageous to the player than the first entrance portion, the game balls that flow down the first inflow region are also directed to the second entrance portion. If it is configured to move, the player who expects to enter the second entry part will pay attention to whether the game ball is located in the first game area or the second game area. Thereby, it is possible to suitably improve the degree of attention to the movement of the game ball and the flowing area.

  Feature E10. The game machine according to Feature E9, wherein an entrance portion of the second ball entry portion is formed to face an upstream side in the flow-down path.

  As shown in the present feature, the game ball flowing down in the first flow-down area is directed to the second ball-in part by directing the upstream side of the flow-down path toward the first ball-in part toward the inlet part of the second ball-in part. When approaching, it becomes easy to show that the entrance to the said 2nd entrance part generate | occur | produces. Thereby, the above-mentioned attention degree improvement effect can be exhibited suitably.

  Feature E11. The gaming machine according to Feature E9 or Feature E10, wherein the first and second pitching portions are arranged so as to avoid overlapping in a front view of the gaming machine.

  As shown in the feature E11, the first entrance portion and the second entrance portion are deviated and arranged, so that it is possible to suppress difficulty in specifying the entrance destination when the entrance occurs. Accordingly, for example, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the entrance to the second entrance portion advantageous to himself / herself has occurred although the entrance to the first entrance portion has actually occurred. .

Feature E12. A switching means (movable plate 541) that can be switched between a guidance state for guiding the game ball to the ball-entry portion and a non-guidance state that does not perform the guidance,
The second pitching portion is configured to allow a game ball that has reached the second pitching portion to pass regardless of whether the switching means is in the guide state or the non-guided state. The gaming machine according to any one of features E9 to E11, wherein:

  In the first place, when an opening / closing means that can be switched between the accepting state and the non-accepting state is provided in the second entrance part, whether or not it is possible to enter the second entrance part depends on the state of the opening / closing means. . In such a configuration, for example, even if the game ball approaches the second ball entry portion, the ball entry is hindered by the opening / closing means, and therefore the interest in which game area the game ball flows down is reduced. It is assumed. In this regard, as shown in this feature, if a switching means for determining whether guidance is possible or not and if the second pitching part is always opened, the game ball will enter when it reaches the second pitching part. It is possible to make it appear as if there is room for the generation of a sphere, and the above-described effect of improving attention can be suitably exhibited.

  Moreover, if the second privilege based on the entrance to the second entrance part is large, there is a concern that the second entrance part is likely to be targeted as a fraud target. In this regard, since the second pitching part is located behind the game board, the game board itself can be used as a barrier to prevent access to the second pitching part, and the above effect can be exhibited. It can suppress that a crime prevention function falls.

  Feature E13. The switching means includes a movable body that is slidable in the thickness direction of the game board, and is configured to switch between the guided state and the non-guided state based on the sliding movement of the movable body. The gaming machine according to Feature E12, wherein:

  As shown in feature E13, in the configuration in which the movable body slides in the thickness direction of the game board, the movement (state) is less noticeable than in the configuration in which the movable body moves along the board surface of the game board. Become. By combining such a configuration with the feature E12 and the like, it is possible to prompt the player to pay attention to the movement of the game ball instead of the switching means (movable body). This is a preferable configuration in order to secure the original interest of the gaming machine that is followed by the movement of the game ball.

  Feature E14. When the switching means is in the guidance state, the switching means is in the first entrance part of the game ball flowing down the first game area, compared to the case where the switching means is in the non-guidance state. The gaming machine according to the feature E12 or the feature E13, which is configured to have a high probability of entering the ball.

  According to the feature E14, when the state of the switching means is switched, the flow mode of the game ball flowing down the first game area is affected. Specifically, when the switching means is in the guidance state, the game ball flowing down the second game area is easy to enter the second ball entering part, and the game ball flowing down the first game area is the first It becomes easier to enter the entrance. In other words, even when such a movement does not occur at the timing when the game ball wants to move to the second game area, it becomes easier for the game ball flowing down the first game area to enter the first ball entry part. The seed relief function will be exhibited. Thereby, it can be made hard to give a player a feeling of loss. On the other hand, when the switching means is in the non-guide state, the game ball flowing down the second game area is difficult to enter the second ball entering part, and the game ball flowing down the first game area is It becomes difficult to enter the 1 entrance part. As described above, when the state of the switching means is switched to change the probability of entering the first and second entrance parts, monotonization of the game can be suppressed and sharpness can be enhanced.

Feature E15. The switching means includes a movable body that is slidable in the thickness direction of the game board, and is configured to switch between the guided state and the non-guided state based on the sliding movement of the movable body. ,
The game board has an opening (opening 91B) through which the movable body is inserted,
The movable body is provided so as to be slidable in the thickness direction of the game board, and protrudes to the back side of the game board in the guided state, and protrudes to the front side of the game board in the non-guided state. The gaming machine according to Feature E14, wherein the gaming machine is configured to.

  According to the feature E15, when the movable body slides, the projecting target is switched between the first game area / the second game area. According to such a configuration, it is possible to interlock and change the flow-down mode of the game balls in both game areas while suppressing the complexity of the configuration.

Feature E16. Game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 110) for launching a game ball at a predetermined cycle based on a player's launch operation;
The first guide passage is defined such that a period required for guiding the game ball to the back side by the first guide passage is the same as or equivalent to the predetermined period. The gaming machine according to any one of E6 to E15.

  According to the feature E16, when the preceding game ball passes through the first guide path and moves to the second game area, the possibility that the subsequent game ball catches up with the preceding game ball can be increased. As a result, the movement of the game ball can be made novel by arranging the preceding game ball and the subsequent game ball back and forth.

  In the first place, in order to secure transparency of the game ball flowing down the second game area by providing transparency to the game board, it is difficult to identify the front and rear positions of the game ball by improving the visibility. In view of the above-described visual effect, although such a decrease in discriminability is preferable, there is a concern that the presence of the second game area is difficult to recognize. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the player can have an opportunity to notice the presence of the second game area by intentionally directing the preceding game ball and the subsequent game ball to overlap each other. be able to. Therefore, even if the visual effect is enhanced by accelerating the deterioration of the distinguishability, it is possible to suitably avoid the occurrence of the inconvenience.

  Feature E17. A distribution means (distribution mechanism 510) is provided in the first game area, and distributes game balls flowing down the first game area to the second game area and the first game area. The gaming machine according to any one of features E6 to E16.

  According to the feature E17, the game balls that have passed through the allocating means are divided into those that flow down the first game area and those that move to the second game area. Thus, by avoiding the arrival at the predetermined location from being directly connected to the movement to the second game area, it is possible to suppress the excessively clear destination of the game ball. This is advantageous for exhibiting the visual effect described above.

  Any one of the technical ideas shown in the feature E group described above may be applied to the feature A group to the feature D group, or a plurality of technical ideas shown in the feature E group may be combined to provide the feature A group to the feature. You may apply to D group.

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

  Pachinko machine: operation means (game ball launching handle 41) operated by a player, game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 110) for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, and the fired A ball path (guide path 103 of the guide rail 100, etc.) for guiding a game ball to a predetermined game area (game area PE) and game parts (nails, etc.) arranged in the game area, each of these game parts Among these, a gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player when a game ball passes through a predetermined passing portion (general winning opening 81 or the like).

  Slot machine, etc .: A variable display means that displays a symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then stops and displays the symbol sequence. Special game advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stoppage or when a predetermined time elapses and the final stop symbol at the time of stoppage is a specific symbol A gaming machine that generates a state (bonus game, etc.).

  Ball-use belt-type game machine: Equipped with variable display means that displays the symbol sequence consisting of multiple symbols in a variably displayed state, and then stops and displays the symbol sequence. The special game state (bonus) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operating means or when the predetermined time elapses, and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol A throwing device that performs a throwing process for taking in a game ball from the ball tray and a payout device for paying out the game ball to the ball tray, A gaming machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means is made effective when a game ball is inserted by.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine as a gaming machine, 41 ... Game ball launching handle as an operation means, 80A ... Game board unit, 80aA ... Game board, 81 ... General winning opening as a first winning part, 82A ... Variable winning device, 93 ... Game nail as the first allocating unit, 110 ... Game ball launching mechanism as the game ball launching means, 162 ... Main control device, 224 ... Dispensing device constituting the privilege giving means, 253 ... Symbol display device, 510 ... Distributing mechanism as a passing portion, 513 ... first branch passage, 514 ... second branch passage as a first guide passage, 520 ... housing, 521 ... base portion, 525 ... communication passage as a second guide passage, 535 ... Protrusions as the second allocating part, 528... Big winning opening constituting the second ball entering part, 541... Movable plate as the movable body, FE... Front side gaming area as the first gaming area, PE. Back game area as a second game region.

Claims (3)

A game board formed so that at least a part thereof is transparent;
A first pitching portion that is disposed on the front side of the game board and into which a game ball flowing down a first game area formed on the front side of the game board can enter;
First privilege granting means for granting a player a first privilege based on the entry to the first entrance part;
A second pitching portion provided on the back side of the game board and capable of entering a game ball flowing down the second game area formed on the back side of the game board;
A second privilege granting means for granting a player a second privilege based on the entrance to the second entrance part,
A gaming machine, wherein the first gaming area and the second gaming area are configured to be visible from the front of the gaming machine.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein at least a part of the first gaming area and the second gaming area are configured to overlap each other in a front view of the gaming machine. A first guide passage for guiding a game ball flowing down the first game area to the second game area;
A second guide path for guiding game balls guided to the second game area through the first guide path but not entering the second pitch area to the first game area; Prepared,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an outlet portion of the second guide passage is located upstream of the first entrance portion in the first game area. 4.

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