JP2017018718A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it possible to properly recognize an occurrence of abnormality and a fraudulent conduct.SOLUTION: A ball entrance processing device 48 includes: a ball introduction path R1 communicating with a variable ball entrance port 48a to be opened at a trigger of a game ball entrance to a first start winning port 45a and a second start winning port 46a; a first branch path R2 communicating with the ball introduction path R1; a second branch path R3 communicating with the ball introduction path R1 and extending in a direction different from the first branch path R2; and an upper light emission board 108 for irradiating the ball introduction path R1 with light. The ball entrance processing device 48 further includes: an introduction detection sensor 107 for detecting game balls passing through the ball introduction path R1; and branch detection sensors 146, 190 for detecting game balls passing through the branch paths R2, R3. If the number of game balls detected by the introduction detection sensor 107 and the number of game balls detected by the first branch detection sensor 146 and the second branch detection sensor 190 are not equal, an abnormality determination part determines an occurrence of abnormality.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a ball entry processing means having a variable ball opening that is opened when a game ball enters a specific ball opening.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, is supported by an outer frame that is a frame member fixed to an installation frame base provided in a game store, and is pivotally supported so as to be detachable and openable with respect to the outer frame. An intermediate frame that is a frame member that is replaceable and a transparent plate that is pivotally supported on the front side of the intermediate frame so as to be attachable to and detachable from the central frame and that protects the game board disposed on the intermediate frame. And a front frame as a frame member to be provided. In the front frame, an upper sphere storage section and a lower sphere storage section capable of storing game balls are disposed below the window where the transparent plate is disposed, and the upper sphere is positioned to the right of the lower sphere storage section. There is provided an operation handle for operating a hitting ball launching device that launches a game ball supplied from the storage unit toward the game board.

  The game board has a game area defined on a front surface thereof, and an opening penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the game area, and a frame-shaped decorative member configured in a frame shape has an opening edge of the opening. An effect region is defined inside the frame-shaped decorative member. In the game area, there are guide nails, a start winning device and a normal winning port that triggers a symbol variation effect by a symbol display device, a special winning device that opens a winning port when a big hit occurs and generates a lot of winning balls, Other game parts and the like are arranged. In addition, the display area of the symbol display device and the movable effect device, etc., arranged on the rear side of the game board, are faced in the effect area. The effect by the movable body is visible in the effect area.

  The pachinko machine configured as described above is designed to face the effect area when a pachinko ball driven into the game area of the game board by operating the operation handle wins the start winning device and is detected by the ball detection means. The symbol variation effect on the display unit of the display device is started, and the special gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, `` big hit '') by stopping the symbols on the display unit in a predetermined combination based on the big hit lottery in the control means Is generated, the winning opening of the special winning device is opened and a large number of winning balls can be obtained. In addition, according to the symbol variation effect on the display unit of the symbol display device, the movable effect device is controlled to operate and the movable body is operated at an appropriate timing to improve the visual effect. .

  Further, in recent years, when a special game state advantageous to the player occurs in the symbol variation effect, it is not determined whether or not to give a certain change state after the end of the special game state when the special game state occurs, A pachinko machine configured to determine whether or not a certain probability state can be given based on whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied in the special gaming state is implemented (Patent Document 1). The pachinko machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a chance attacker that can be opened and closed, and a pitching device having a rotating accessory provided with a plurality of pitching openings, and enter the chance attacker in a special gaming state. When the game ball enters the specific entrance of the rotating accessory of the entrance device, a certain change state is given after the special gaming state is finished, and the game ball is another entrance to the rotating accessory. When the ball enters the mouth, the probability variation state is not given after the special game state is finished.

JP 2008-237643 A

  In the pachinko game using the pachinko machine, an illegal act using a tool or a tool may be performed. In the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, a chance attacker is targeted for fraud. However, at present, a technique for appropriately determining fraud is not yet established, and a technique for appropriately and quickly determining fraud is desired.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems inherent in gaming machines according to the prior art, and is configured to appropriately recognize the occurrence of anomalies and fraud. The purpose is to provide a machine.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A variable entrance with an opening / closing member (104) that is arranged in the game area (31) of the game board (30) and opens and closes when the game ball enters the specific entrance (45a, 46a) In the gaming machine provided with the ball processing means (48) having (48a),
The entrance processing means (48)
A ball introduction path (R1) communicating with the variable entrance (48a);
A first branch path (R2) communicating with the ball introduction path (R1);
A second branch path (R3) communicating with the ball introduction path (R1) and extending in a different direction from the first branch path (R2);
Introduction detection means (107) for detecting a game ball passing through the ball introduction path (R1);
First branch detection means (146) for detecting a game ball passing through the first branch path (R2);
Second branch detection means (190) for detecting a game ball passing through the second branch path (R3);
When the first branch detection means (146) detects a game ball, it determines to give a privilege advantageous to the player compared to the case where the second branch detection means (190) detects a game ball. Privilege granting means (210),
If the number of game balls detected by the introduction detection means (107) does not match the number of game balls detected by the first branch detection means (146) and the second branch detection means (190), it is determined that an abnormality has occurred. An abnormality determining means (222) for performing,
The introduction detection means (107), the first branch detection means (146) and the second branch detection means (190) include a ball detection unit (107a, 146a, 190a) for detecting a passing game ball,
The introduction detection means (107) and the first branch detection means (146) are arranged in directions in which the sphere passing directions of the sphere detection sections (107a, 146a) are different from each other,
The gist of the present invention is that it includes a light emitting means (108) for irradiating the ball introduction path with light.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the entrance processing means includes introduction detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the ball introduction path communicating with the variable entrance, and the first branch communicating with the ball introduction path. Since the first branch detection means for detecting the game ball passing through the road and the second branch detection means for detecting the game ball passing through the second branch path communicating with the ball introduction path, an abnormality is generated by the abnormality determination means. It is possible to recognize cheating. In addition, when the game ball that has entered the variable entrance in the entrance processing means is passed through the first branch path and detected by the first branch detection means, it is passed through the second branch path and the second branch path. Benefits that are more advantageous to the player than those detected by the two-branch detection means are given, so the player's interest in the direction in which the game ball enters the variable entrance can be increased, and pachinko Improve the fun of gaming.
Furthermore, since the radio wave output from the radio wave generation unit cannot be detected by both the introduction detection unit and the first branch detection unit, it is possible to appropriately recognize fraud.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
The first branch path (R2) is bent between the introduction detection means (107) and the first branch detection means (146),
The gist of the second branch path (R3) is that it is bent between the introduction detection means (107) and the second branch detection means (190).
According to the above configuration, since the moving direction of the game ball is changed between the detection of the game ball by the introduction detection unit and the detection of the game ball by the first branch detection unit, it passes through the first branch detection unit. The game ball at that time is decelerated and de-energized, and the game ball is appropriately detected by the first branch detection means. Since the moving direction of the game ball is changed between the detection by the introduction detection means and the detection by the second branch detection means, the game ball when passing through the second branch detection means is decelerated and reduced, The game ball is properly detected by the second branch detection means.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
It is determined that an abnormality has occurred when either the first branch detection means (146) or the second branch detection means (190) outputs a detection signal in a state where the introduction detection means (107) does not output a detection signal. The gist of the invention is that it includes an abnormality determining means (222).
Therefore, according to the above configuration, when either the first branch detection means or the second branch detection means outputs the detection signal even though the introduction detection means does not output the detection signal, the first or second Since the two-branch detection means outputs a detection signal regardless of the detection of the game ball, it is possible for the abnormality determination means to recognize fraud by determining that an abnormality has occurred.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately recognize the occurrence of an abnormality or an illegal act.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine concerning an example. It is a front view of the game board arrange | positioned at the pachinko machine which concerns on an Example. It is a partial front view of the lower right side of a game board. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the game board and the installation member arrange | positioned at the back side of this game board from the front right upper part. It is the rear view which looked at the game board by which each member and apparatus were arrange | positioned from upper left back. It is the perspective view which looked at the entrance processing apparatus from the front right upper part. It is the perspective view which looked at the entrance processing apparatus from the upper left rear. It is a top view of an entrance processing apparatus. It is a left view of a ball processing apparatus. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional plan view of the ball processing apparatus in which the regulating member is in the second position, broken at the position X1-X1 in FIG. 9. It is the plane sectional view which fractured | ruptured the ball processing apparatus which has the control member in the 1st position in the X1-X1 line position of FIG. FIG. 10 is an X3 arrow view of the ball processing apparatus in which the opening / closing member is in the restriction position and the restriction member is in the second position, broken at the position X2-X2 in FIG. FIG. 9 is an X3 arrow view in which the ball processing apparatus in which the opening / closing member is in the introduction position and the restriction member is in the first position is broken at the position X2-X2 in FIG. 8. It is the X4 arrow line view which fractured | ruptured the game board with which the entrance processing apparatus was arrange | positioned in the X2-X2 line position of FIG. It is sectional drawing which fractured | ruptured the game board by which the entrance processing apparatus was arrange | positioned by the X5-X5 line | wire of FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view of the entrance processing apparatus seen from the upper right front. It is a disassembled perspective view of the entrance processing apparatus seen from upper left back. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the introductory unit which comprises an entrance processing apparatus from the right front upper direction. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the distribution unit which comprises an entrance processing apparatus from the upper left back. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the ball discharge unit from the upper right front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the ball discharge unit from the upper left rear. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the pachinko machine of an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game which concerns on special figure 1 and special figure 2, and the operation | movement content of the entrance processing apparatus in this jackpot game. (a) is explanatory drawing which shows the operation timing of the opening / closing member and regulation member in the opening / closing operation pattern P1, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the operation timing of the opening / closing member and regulation member in the opening / closing operation pattern P2. is there. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st abnormality determination execution process performed with a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd abnormality determination execution process performed with a main control board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation timing of the opening-and-closing member in the opening-and-closing operation pattern P3 which concerns on the example of a change, and a control member.

  Next, the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. As a gaming machine, a general pachinko machine 10 that uses pachinko balls as gaming balls will be described as an example. In the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” refer to the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. Named by state.

(Pachinko machine)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens front and rear, and an outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertically installed posture on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game shop. A middle frame 12 as a body frame for detachably holding the game board 30 is assembled to the front side of the opening so as to be openable and detachable. Then, a predetermined condition is established on the back side of the game board 30 (a first start winning port (specific ball opening) 45a of the first start winning device 45 described later) or a second start winning port 46a of the second start winning device 46. A symbol display device 18 is provided in a detachable manner for performing a symbol variation effect by variably displaying a symbol for an effect when a pachinko ball is won at a specific entrance (see FIG. 2). Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, as a decorative frame configured to cover the front and rear windows with a glass plate that protects the game board 30 from see-through and a protective plate 14 formed of a transparent synthetic resin material. The front frame 13 is assembled to be openable and closable, and a lower sphere storage unit 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled to the middle frame 12 below the front frame 13. Further, the pachinko balls are stored at a lower position of the front frame 13. The upper sphere storage part 16 is assembled integrally. The upper sphere storage unit 16 is also configured to open and close integrally with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. The upper sphere storage unit 16 is formed separately from the front frame 13 and is formed in the middle frame 12. On the other hand, it may be assembled so that it can be opened and closed.

  An operation handle 17 for operating a ball hitting device 19 (see FIG. 22) disposed on the middle frame 12 is provided at a lower right position of the middle frame 12. When the device 19 is activated, the pachinko balls stored in the upper ball storage unit 16 are continuously fired toward the game board 30 one by one at a predetermined interval (for example, an interval of 0.6 seconds). ing.

  A ball tank (not shown) for storing pachinko balls supplied from an external ball supply facility (not shown) provided on an installation frame stand or the like is disposed above the rear side of the middle frame 12. A set in which a ball supply path that communicates with the upper sphere storage section 16 and the lower sphere storage section 15 and a ball discharge path that communicates with a ball collection basket provided on the installation frame base are respectively formed below the upper and lower center of the rear side. A member (not shown) is provided. Further, on the left side of the back side of the middle frame 12, a ball passage unit (not shown) that connects and connects the ball tank and the set member is installed up and down, and a ball dispensing device 22 disposed in the ball passage unit. The pachinko balls supplied to the ball tank by driving (see FIG. 22) are supplied to the upper and lower ball storage units 16 and 15. The set member is provided with a payout control board 216 (see FIG. 22) for driving and controlling the ball payout apparatus 22, a firing control board 213 (see FIG. 22) for driving and controlling the hit ball launching apparatus 19, and the like. The payout control board 216 is electrically connected to a main control board 210 (see FIG. 22) attached to the rear side of the installation member 60 (see FIG. 4) disposed on the back side of the game board 30. The payout control board 216 controls the ball payout device 22 based on a control signal from the main control board 210. The launch control board 213 is also electrically connected to the main control board 210, and the launch control board 213 controls the hitting ball launcher 19 based on a control signal from the main control board 210.

(Game board)
As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the game board 30 is made of a synthetic resin board having light transmissivity such as acrylic or polycarbonate, or a wooden plywood such as veneer, and is provided on the middle frame 12 with a game board holding section. It is formed in a substantially rectangular flat plate shape having an outer edge that matches the inner edge shape (not shown). A game area 31 is provided on the front side of the game board 30, and an installation member 60 is provided on the rear side of the game board 30. Further, on the front side of the game board 30, an outer rail 32 extending in an arc shape from the lower left to the upper right, an inner rail 33 arranged side by side from the center lower to the upper left inside the outer rail 32, and an outer Between the upper right part of the rail 32 and the lower part of the inner rail 33, a panel surface decoration member 34 or the like configured to be curved to the right is disposed, and is surrounded by both rails 32 and 33 and the panel surface decoration member 34. The inner side is configured as a game area 31. As a result, the pachinko ball launched from the ball striking device 19 activated by the operation of the operation handle 17 passes between the outer rail 32 and the inner rail 33 and is driven into the upper left part of the game area 31, and then the game It flows down in the region 31. However, the game area 31 may be formed by the outer rail 32 and the inner rail 33 by setting the extended length of the inner rail 33 large.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the game board 30 is formed with a first through hole 35 that is largely open in the front-rear direction. A circle extending from the left and right center to the left side of the game board 30 is formed below the first through hole 35. A second through hole 36 that extends in an arc and opens forward and backward is formed, and a third through hole 37 and a fourth through hole 38 are formed on the lower right side of the first through hole 35 in a vertical relationship. ing. In the first through-hole 35, a frame-shaped decorative member 41 having a display window 41a opened in the front-rear direction is disposed. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the frame-shaped decorative member 41 includes an annular decorative portion 41b that protrudes forward from the front surface of the game board 30. The decorative portion 41b partitions the game area 31 and the display window 41a. In addition, the display unit 18a of the symbol display device 18 detachably disposed on the rear side of the installation member 60, the decoration devices 228 and 229 and the movable effect devices 225 disposed on the front side of the installation member 60, 226, 227 and the like are arranged facing the display window 41a. In addition, the frame-shaped decorative member 41 has a stage 42 that extends to the left and right provided below the display window 41a, and a ball introduction path 43 that connects the game area 31 and the stage 42 is provided inside the left side of the decorative part 41b. In addition, a ball outlet 44 communicating with the center of the stage 42 is provided at the lower center of the decorative portion 41b. Accordingly, the pachinko ball that has entered the ball introduction path 43 from the game area 31 rolls left and right on the stage 42 and then falls forward, or falls from the ball delivery port 44 directly above the first start winning device 45. It is like that.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the second through hole 36 includes a first start winning device 45 provided with a first start winning port 45a, and an ordinary winning device 49 provided with a normal winning port 49a. Is arranged from the front side of the game board 30. In the third through hole 37, a ball entry processing device (ball entry processing means) 48 provided with a variable ball entrance 48a, and a special prize opening 47a provided as a unit in the ball entry processing device 48 are provided. A winning device 47 is arranged from the front side of the game board 30. In addition, a second start winning device 46 provided with a second start winning port 46 a is disposed in the fourth through hole 38 from the front side of the game board 30. In the game area 31, a large number of ball guide nails 50, a rotation guide 51, and a ball passage gate 52 are arranged. The game area 31 is divided into a first game area 31a located on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative member 41 and a second game area 31b located on the right side by the frame-shaped decorative member 41 disposed in the first through hole 35. I know.

  The first start winning device 45, the second start winning device 46, the special winning device 47, the winning processing device 48, and the normal winning device 49 are individually provided with detection sensors for detecting the pachinko balls that are won. Yes. That is, as shown in FIG. 22, the first start winning device 45 includes a first start winning detection sensor 54, and the second start winning device 46 includes a second start winning detection sensor 55. The special winning device 47 includes a special winning detection sensor 56, and the normal winning device 49 includes a normal winning detection sensor 57. Further, as will be described later, the entrance processing device 48 includes an introduction detection sensor (introduction detection means) 107, a first branch detection sensor (first branch detection means) 146, and a second branch detection sensor (second branch detection means). 190 three detection sensors are provided. Ball detection signals from the detection sensors 54, 55, 56, 57, 107, 146, and 190 are attached to the rear side of the installation member 60 to comprehensively control the pachinko machine 10. Is sent out. 20 and 21, the first start winning detection sensor 54, the second start winning detection sensor 55, the normal winning detection sensor 57, and the second branch detection sensor 190 are disposed on the installation member 60. The ball discharge unit 180 is disposed.

  When the main control board 210 receives detection signals from the first start winning detection sensor 54 and the second start winning detection sensor 55, the main control board 210 performs a big hit lottery and also controls the overall control board 211 (attached to the rear side of the installation member 60). The control signal is output to the symbol display device 18 to perform the symbol variation effect, and the control signal is output to the payout control board 216 (see FIG. 22) disposed on the rear side of the middle frame 12. Then, the ball paying device 22 is made to pay out a predetermined number of pachinko balls as prize balls. Then, when a big win is generated as a result of the big win lottery on the main control board 210, after the symbol variation effect on the display unit 18a of the symbol display device 18, the symbol is stopped on the display unit 18a with a predetermined symbol combination. The special winning opening 47a of the special winning device 47 is opened and a large number of pachinko balls can be won. When the main control board 210 receives the detection signals from the special winning detection sensor 56 and the introduction detection sensor 107, the main control board 210 outputs a control signal to the payout control board 216, and a predetermined number of pachinko balls are awarded to the ball payout device 22. As a payout. Further, when receiving a detection signal from the ball detection sensor of the normal winning device 49, the main control board 210 outputs a control signal to the payout control board 216 and pays a predetermined number of pachinko balls as winning balls to the ball payout device 22. Let it come out.

(Design display device)
As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display device 18 according to the embodiment includes a display unit 18 a that can display three symbol rows of a left symbol row 24, a middle symbol row 25, and a right symbol row 26. In the embodiment, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various symbols is accommodated in an accommodation case is adopted as the symbol display device 18, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a drum-type symbol display device or dot matrix is used. Various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various symbols such as a symbol-type symbol display device can be adopted.

(First start prize device)
As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the first start winning device 45 is a normally open type winning opening in which the first starting payout opening 45 a is always open upward in the game area 31, and the first game area 31 a and The pachinko ball that has flowed down the second game area 31b is configured so that it can always win with a certain probability. The first start winning device 45 is aligned with the first ball discharge path 185 of the ball discharge unit 180 disposed on the front side of the installation member 60. Accordingly, the pachinko ball that has entered the first start winning opening 45a is passed to the rear side of the game board 30 and guided to the first ball discharge path 185, and the first ball disposed in the first ball discharge path 185 is provided. This is detected by the start winning detection sensor 54.

(Second start-up winning device)
As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the second start winning device 46 opens and closes an opening / closing member 46b that can open and close a second start winning port 46a that opens horizontally in the second game area 31b, and opens and closes the opening / closing member 46b. The opening / closing member 46b is configured to be displaced to a closed position for closing the second start winning opening 46a and an open position for opening the second winning prize opening 46a by the operation of the start winning solenoid 46c. Has been. That is, the second start winning device 46 is configured such that the pachinko ball winning probability with respect to the second start winning port 46a can be varied by displacing the opening / closing member 46b by the operation of the opening / closing mechanism. The second start winning device 46 is aligned with the second ball discharge path 186 of the ball discharge unit 180. Accordingly, the pachinko ball that has entered the second start winning opening 46 a is passed to the rear side of the game board 30 and guided to the second ball discharge path 186, and the second ball disposed in the second ball discharge path 186. This is detected by the start winning detection sensor 55. The start winning solenoid 46c is activated when a pachinko ball passes through the ball passage gate 52.

(Special winning equipment)
As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the special winning device 47 includes an opening / closing member 47b that can open and close a special winning opening 47a that opens horizontally in the second game area 31b, and a special winning solenoid that opens and closes the opening / closing member 47b. 47c (see FIG. 22), and the opening / closing member 47b is configured to be displaced to a closed position for closing the special winning opening 47a and an open position for opening the special winning opening 47a by the operation of the special winning solenoid 47c. That is, the special winning device 47 is configured such that a pachinko ball can be won with respect to the special winning opening 47a by displacing the opening / closing member 47b by the operation of the opening / closing mechanism. The special winning device 47 is aligned with the third ball discharge path 187 of the ball discharge unit 180. Accordingly, the pachinko ball that has entered the special winning opening 47a is detected by the special winning detection sensor 56 disposed in the special winning device 47, and then passed to the rear side of the game board 30 to the third ball discharge path 187. Guided. The special winning device 47 receives a predetermined big hit as a result of the big win lottery performed by the main control board 210 based on the winning of the pachinko ball at the first starting winning opening 45a and the winning of the pachinko ball at the second starting winning opening 46a. When (for example, uncertain variation big hit) is given, the opening / closing member 47b is controlled to be opened a predetermined number of times.

(Sphere passage gate)
The ball passage gate 52 is provided with a gate sensor 58 (see FIG. 22). The gate sensor 58 detects a pachinko ball passing through the ball passage gate 52. The ball passage gate 52 is connected to the main control board 210 (main control CPU 210a) by wiring. (Lottery) is performed. Then, the start winning solenoid 46c of the second start winning device 46 is controlled in accordance with the result of the lottery per lot, whereby the second start winning port 46a is opened along with the opening operation of the opening / closing member 46b.

(Installation material)
As shown in FIG. 4, the installation member 60 is a member made of synthetic resin formed in a substantially rectangular box shape that opens forward, and the front open end is brought into contact with the rear surface of the game board 30 to play the game. It is attached to the board 30. The installation member 60 opposes the rear surface of the game board 30 from the rear at a required interval, and the installation wall portion 61 constituting the rear surface of the game board 30 extends from the periphery of the installation wall portion 61 to the front. The outer peripheral wall part 62 formed and the outer peripheral front end part 63 extended outward from the front end of the outer peripheral wall part 62 are provided. That is, the installation member 60 is formed in a rectangular shape with a front opening that is surrounded by the outer peripheral wall 62 and opened to the game board 30 side, and the outer peripheral edge of the outer peripheral front end 63 is one greater than the outer peripheral edge of the game board 30. It is formed in a small shape around. Such an installation member 60 is fixed to the game board 30 by screwing the outer peripheral front end 63 to the rear surface of the game board 30, and defines a space on the front side of the installation wall part 61 separated from the rear surface of the game board 30. Is configured.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a substantially rectangular display opening 64 penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the installation wall portion 61 of the installation member 60, and the installation wall portion 61 is an upper plate portion positioned above the display opening 64. 61 a, a left plate portion 61 b located on the left side of the display opening 64, a right plate portion 61 c located on the right side of the display opening 64, and a lower plate portion 61 d located on the lower side of the display opening 64. The first movable effect device 225 is disposed on the front surface of the upper plate portion 61a, the left decoration device 228 and the second movable effect device 226 are disposed on the front surface of the left plate portion 61b, and the front surface of the right plate portion 61c. A right decoration device 229 is disposed, and a third movable effect device 227 and a ball discharge unit 180 are disposed on the front surface of the lower plate portion 61d. On the other hand, on the rear side of the installation wall portion 61 in the installation member 60, the symbol display device 18, the main control board 210, and various relay boards are arranged.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, when the big hit lottery on the main control board 210 is affirmative, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games having different values to be given to the player. The determined jackpot game is awarded. Here, when the determination result of the big hit lottery based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first start winning opening 45a of the first start winning device 45 is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 210a of the main control board 210 is determined in advance. One jackpot symbol is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols (in the embodiment, two types of jackpot symbols (symbol A, symbol B). In the embodiment, the first start winning device 45 of the first When the determination result of the big hit lottery based on the winning of the pachinko ball at the start winning opening 45a is affirmative determination, the symbol A as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 60%, and the symbol B as a big hit symbol at the rate of 40% On the other hand, the determination result of the big hit lottery based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the second starting winning port 46a of the second starting winning device 46 is positive. In this case, the main control CPU 210a of the main control board 210 determines one big hit symbol from a plurality of types of big hit symbols (in the embodiment, two types of big hit symbols (symbol a, symbol b)). In the embodiment, when the determination result of the big win lottery based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 46a of the second start winning device 46 is affirmative determination, a big hit symbol is formed at a rate of 80%. The symbol a is determined, and a special symbol determination value is assigned so that the symbol b as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 20%. However, it is not limited to this.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the jackpot game corresponding to the symbol A (herein referred to as “first jackpot game”), a game in which a round of a maximum of 25 seconds is executed 15 times and the first jackpot game is executed. After the game is over, the game is set as a jackpot game in which a variable state is given until the next jackpot occurs. The jackpot game corresponding to the symbol B (referred to as a second jackpot game) is a game in which a round of up to 25 seconds is executed 15 times, and after the second jackpot game is finished, It is set as a big hit game to which a variable state is given. In addition, the jackpot game corresponding to the symbol a (herein referred to as “third jackpot game”) is a game in which a round of up to 25 seconds is executed 15 times, and after the third jackpot game ends, It is set as a big hit game in which a variable state is given until the next big hit. The jackpot game corresponding to the symbol b (referred to as the fourth jackpot game) is a game in which a round of up to 25 seconds is executed 15 times, and after the fourth jackpot game is finished, It is set as a big hit game to which a variable state is given.

(About giving probabilistic state)
In the embodiment, as the gaming state after the big hit game, whether or not to give a probability variation state that is a privilege advantageous to the player, in the specific round in the first to fourth jackpot games, The variable entrance 48a in the device 48 is opened, and it is configured to determine whether or not the first branch detection sensor 146 detects a pachinko ball that has entered the variable entrance 48a during the specific round. Yes. That is, when the first branch detection sensor 146 of the ball processing apparatus 48 detects a pachinko ball in a specific round (the eighth round in the embodiment) in the first to fourth jackpot games, the main control board 210 Is configured to determine the provision of the probability variation state. Further, in a specific round in the first to fourth jackpot games, when only the second branch detection sensor 190 of the ball processing apparatus 48 detects the pachinko ball (when the first branch detection sensor 146 does not detect the pachinko ball) ) Is configured such that the main control board 210 does not determine the provision of the probability variation state (determines the provision of the non-probability variation state). That is, the main control board 210 is more advantageous to the player than when the second branch detection sensor 190 detects the pachinko ball when the first branch detection sensor 146 of the entrance processing device 48 detects the pachinko ball. It has a function as a privilege granting means for determining to grant a privilege.

  Here, in the embodiment, the opening / closing operation pattern of the opening / closing member 104 (see FIGS. 6, 12, and 13) and the regulating member 144 (see FIGS. 10 to 10) disposed at the variable entrance 48 a in the entrance processing device 48. 13), the probability of pachinko balls detected by the first branch detection sensor 146 is changed to change the probability of giving the probability variation state. That is, as shown in FIG. 23, the main control ROM of the main control board 210 is provided with an opening / closing operation pattern table in which a plurality of (two types in the embodiment) opening / closing operation patterns P1, P2 related to the opening / closing member 104 are set. A specific opening / closing operation pattern is selected corresponding to the jackpot symbol A, B, a, b selected by the jackpot lottery, and the opening / closing member 104 is opened / closed based on the selected opening / closing operation pattern. Yes. Although details of the opening / closing operation patterns P1 and P2 of the opening / closing member 104 will be described later, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, when the big hit symbol A or the big hit symbol a is selected, the opening / closing operation pattern P1 is selected. When the jackpot symbol B or the jackpot symbol b is selected, the opening / closing operation pattern P2 is selected.

  The first opening / closing operation pattern P1 is an opening / closing operation pattern set so as to guide the pachinko ball entering from the variable entrance 48a to the first branch detection sensor 146 with high probability, and the big hit symbol A or the big hit symbol a is selected. In such a case, the probability that the probability variation state is given is set to be high. The second opening / closing operation pattern P2 is set to guide the pachinko ball entered from the variable entrance 48a to the first branch detection sensor 146 with a low probability (lower probability than when the big hit symbol A, a is selected). When the jackpot symbol B or jackpot symbol b is selected, the probability that the probability variation state is given is set lower than when the jackpot symbol A, a is selected. The opening / closing operation patterns P1 and P2 will be described after the configuration of the ball entry processing device 48 is described.

(Entrance processing equipment)
Next, the structure of the ball processing apparatus 48 operated in a specific round (the eighth round in the embodiment) in the first to fourth jackpot games will be described with reference to the drawings. The ball processing apparatus 48 according to the embodiment includes a first start winning port (specific ball opening) 45a of the first start winning device 45 and a second start winning port (specific ball port) of the second start winning device 46. ) When a pachinko ball enters 46a, as described above, when a big hit occurs as a result of the big win lottery on the main control board 210, the variable entrance 48a is opened and closed at a predetermined timing during the big hit game. An opening / closing member 104 is provided. As shown in FIGS. 8 to 15, the ball entry processing device 48 includes a ball introduction path R1 that communicates with the variable entry port 48a, a first branch path R2 that communicates with the ball introduction path R1, and a ball introduction path R1. And a second branch path R3 extending in a different direction from the first branch path R2. Further, the ball entry processing device 48 includes an introduction detection sensor (introduction detection means) 107 that detects a pachinko ball that passes through the ball introduction path R1, and a first branch detection sensor that detects a pachinko ball that passes through the first branch path R2. (First branch detection means) 146 and a second branch detection sensor (second branch detection means) 190 for detecting a pachinko ball passing through the second branch path R3 (in the embodiment, the second branch detection means) The branch path R3 and the second branch detection sensor 190 are provided in the ball discharge unit 180 that communicates with the ball entry processing device 48).

  Furthermore, the ball entry processing device 48 is controlled by the main control board (control means) 210 to restrict the introduction of the pachinko balls to the ball introduction path R1 by closing the variable ball entrance 48a (regulation state). 12 and 14), the opening and closing member is moved to the introduction position (introduced state, FIGS. 6, 8, and 13) that opens the variable entrance 48a and allows the introduction of the pachinko balls into the ball introduction path R1. A first operating mechanism (first operating means) 106 that displaces the posture 104 is provided. In addition, the ball entry processing device 48 has a first position (first state, FIG. 11, FIG. 13 and FIG. 14) through which the pachinko balls introduced into the ball introduction path R1 pass through the first branch path R2, and the pachinko A regulating member 144 is provided at a second position (second state, FIGS. 10 and 12) that allows the ball to pass through the second branch path R3, and is controlled by the main control board 210 to be regulated. A second actuating mechanism (second actuating means) 145 that displaces the member 144 to the first position and the second position is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 6, 7, 16, and 17, the entrance processing device 48 includes a main base member 70 fixed to the board surface of the game board 30, and a front attached to the front side of the main base member 70. A member 80, a lighting unit 90 disposed on the rear side of the main base member 70, a ball introduction unit 100 attached to the rear upper side of the main base member 70 on the rear side of the lighting unit 90, and the rear side of the lighting unit 90 And a ball sorting unit 140 attached to the rear portion of the main base member 70 on the lower side of the ball introduction unit 100. The ball entry processing device 48 is assembled into a unit by pre-assembling each component and parts before being attached to the game board 30, and is fixed to the game board 30 by fixing the main base member 70 to the game board 30 with screws. It is attached. In the embodiment, as described above, the special winning device 47 is connected to the lower side of the pitch processing device 48 so that the pitch processing device 48 and the special winning device 47 are handled as a single unit. ing.

(Main base material)
The main base member 70 is made of a transparent resin having translucency. As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the main base member 70 includes a base plate 71 formed in a flat plate shape, a plurality of mounting ribs 72 protruding rearward from the rear surface of the base plate 71, and the rear surface of the main base member 70. A plurality of mounting bosses 73 extending rearward from the rear and a passage wall 74 protruding rearward from the rear surface of the base plate 71 are provided. In addition, the variable entrance 48a that opens in the front-rear direction is formed in the vicinity of the upper edge of the base plate 71, and a normal member provided on the front member 80 is provided on the right side of the upper edge of the main base member 70. A ball outlet 75 extending rearward in alignment with the winning opening 83 is formed.

  The base plate 71 has a right edge extending in a substantially vertical direction, an upper edge extending in a left-down direction as a whole and a lower edge extending in a left-right direction as a whole, and the vertical width is maximum at the right edge. It has a horizontally long shape. A complex uneven pattern is formed on the front surface of the base plate 71, and when the light irradiated from the illumination unit 90 disposed on the rear side is transmitted, the base plate 71 is diffusely reflected to brighten the entire base plate 71. Configured to get. A plurality of screw insertion holes 76 through which screws for fixing the main base member 70 to the game board 30 are inserted are formed in the vicinity of the outer edge of the base plate 71. The variable entrance 48a is formed in a rectangular shape whose upper and lower opening widths and left and right opening widths are slightly larger than the diameter of the pachinko sphere, so that one pachinko sphere can pass (at the same time two pachinko spheres cannot pass). The size is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the first mounting rib 72 a in the mounting rib 72 formed on the right rear portion of the main base member 70 extends over the upper edge right portion, the right edge, and the lower edge right portion of the main base member 70. The light emitting board 93 of the first lighting unit 91 in the lighting unit 90 is in contact with the rear end of the first mounting rib 72a (FIG. 10, (See FIG. 11). In other words, the first mounting rib 72 a holds the light emitting substrate 93 of the first lighting unit 91 at a position spaced rearward from the rear surface of the main base member 70. The second mounting rib 72b of the mounting rib 72 formed on the left side of the rear surface of the main base member 70 extends from the substantially right and left center of the upper edge of the main base member 70 to the left end. 2 The light emitting substrate 93 of the second illumination unit 92 in the illumination unit 90 is disposed in contact with the rear end of the mounting rib 72b (see FIGS. 8 to 11). That is, the second mounting rib 72b holds the light emitting substrate 93 of the second illumination unit 92 at a position spaced rearward from the rear surface of the main base member 70. The attachment boss 73 is an attachment support part for fixing the ball introduction unit 100 and the ball distribution unit 140.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 to 14, the passage wall 74 constitutes an upper wall and a lower wall of the second spherical passage portion R2b in the first branch passage R2, and a third spherical passage in the first branch passage R2. It consists of an upper wall portion 74a and a lower wall portion 74b that constitute a part of the portion R2c. The upper wall portion 74a and the lower wall portion 74b extend rearward from the rear surface of the base plate 71 with a width that is slightly larger than the diameter of the pachinko sphere, and are spaced apart in the vertical direction at intervals slightly larger than the diameter of the pachinko sphere. However, it extends in parallel in the left-right direction with a downward slope. Further, the lower wall portion 74b has a right end curved upward and a left end curved upward and connected to the upper wall 74a. The first branch path R2 will be described later.

(Front material)
The front member 80 is made of a transparent resin having translucency. As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the front member 80 includes a front decorative plate 81 formed in a shape slightly smaller than the base plate 71 of the main base member 70, and a ball protruding rearward from the rear surface of the front decorative plate 81. A guide wall 82 and a normal winning opening 83 provided on the right side of the upper edge of the front decorative plate 81 are provided. The front decorative plate 81 has a concave portion 81a formed in a portion aligned with the variable entrance 48a. The front entrance plate 81 can be seen from the front and is disposed in the variable entrance 48a. Interference with the open / close member 104 is avoided. Further, the front surface of the front decorative plate 81 is provided with a required decoration according to the game content of the pachinko machine 10, a transparent portion through which the base plate 71 of the main base member 70 located on the rear side can be seen through, and an opaque through which cannot be seen through. A portion is provided, and the bright base plate 71 is visible through the transparent portion.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 14, the ball guide wall 82 extends rearward from the rear surface of the front decorative plate 81 with an extension width slightly larger than the diameter of the pachinko ball. The end is in contact with the front surface of the base plate 71 of the main base member 70. Therefore, the front member 80 is attached to the main base member 70 with a space in the front-rear direction between the front surface of the base plate 71 of the main base member 70 and the rear surface of the front decorative plate 81 being slightly larger than the diameter of the pachinko ball. . The spherical guide wall 82 includes a first spherical guide wall 82a that is annularly formed on the right side of the rear surface of the front decorative plate 81, and a second spherical guide wall that is annularly formed on the left side of the rear surface of the front decorative plate 81. 82b, and a ball passageway 84 extending in the vertical direction and meandering in the horizontal direction is defined between the first sphere guide wall 82a and the second sphere guide wall 82b. The ball passageway 84 has an upper opening aligned with the variable ball entrance 48 a and a lower opening located at the upper right of the special winning device 47. Therefore, when the opening / closing member 104 disposed in the variable entrance 48a is in the restricted position (FIGS. 12 and 14), the pachinko balls can be inserted into the ball exit path 84, and the ball exit path The pachinko ball passed through 84 is configured to be guided toward the upper right of the special winning device 47. Note that a large number of protrusions extending in the front-rear direction are formed on the inner surface of the spherical guide wall 82 so that the light transmitted through the base plate 71 of the main base member 70 can be irregularly reflected.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the normal winning opening 83 formed in the front member 80 is formed in a semi-cylindrical shape opened upward, and a pachinko ball received from above is provided in the main base member 70. It is designed to guide you to the ball pass 75. The ball outlet 75 is aligned with a fourth ball discharge path 188 (see FIGS. 5, 20, and 21) provided in a ball discharge unit 180, which will be described later. The sphere is guided to the fourth sphere discharge path 188 via the sphere outlet 75.

(Lighting unit)
As shown in FIGS. 10, 11, 16 and 17, the lighting unit 90 includes a first lighting unit 91 disposed on the right rear portion of the main base member 70 and a left rear portion of the main base member 70. And a second illumination unit 92 disposed in the space. The first lighting unit 91 and the second lighting unit 92 include a light emitting substrate 93 having a plurality of light emitting LEDs 94 on the surface, a lens member 95 disposed on the front side of the light emitting substrate 93, and a front side of the lens member 95. A translucent sheet 96 is provided. The lens member 95 and the translucent sheet 96 of the first lighting unit 91 are formed in an outer shape in a shape that can be accommodated in the inner portion of the first mounting rib 72 formed in the main base member 70, and the light emitting substrate 93 is The outer shape of the first mounting rib 72 is abuttable against the rear end. Accordingly, the lens member 95 and the translucent sheet 96 of the first illumination unit 91 are located between the base plate 71 and the light emitting substrate 93. Further, the lens member 95 and the translucent sheet 96 of the second illumination unit 92 are formed in an outer shape so as to be accommodated in the inner portion of the second mounting rib 72 formed on the main base member 70, and the light emitting substrate 93 is formed. , The outer shape of the second mounting rib 72 is abuttable. Therefore, the lens member 95 and the translucent sheet 96 of the second illumination unit 92 are located between the base plate 71 and the light emitting substrate 93. Each lens member 95 of each of the first and second illumination units 91 and 92 has a front surface subjected to a light diffusion process, and diffuses light emitted from each light emitting LED 94 of the light emitting substrate 93. In addition, each of the translucent sheets 96 of the first and second illumination units 91 and 92 is configured to brighten uniformly as a whole by the irradiation light transmitted through the lens member 95, and the base plate 71 of the main base member 70 is It is for brightening uniformly.

(Ball introduction unit)
As shown in FIGS. 7, 12 to 15, 16, 17, and 18, the sphere introduction unit 100 includes an upper base member 101, an upper sphere passage member 102 that defines a sphere introduction path R <b> 1, An upper cover member 103 attached to the upper surface of the upper base member 101, the opening / closing member 104 rotatably attached to the upper base member 101 and rotated to a restricting position and an introduction position, and a lid attached to the upper portion of the upper cover member 103 Member 105. Further, the ball introduction unit 100 is attached to the upper base member 101, and a first operation mechanism 106 that rotates the opening / closing member 104 to the restriction position and the introduction position, and an introduction detection sensor (introduction detection means) attached to the upper base member 101. 107. In addition, an upper light emitting substrate 108 is disposed at the rear of the upper ball passage member 102.

(Upper base member)
As shown in FIGS. 14, 15, and 18, the upper base member 101 is provided adjacent to the passage wall 110 constituting the lower wall of the ball introduction path R <b> 1 and the rear side of the passage wall 110. A first detection sensor installation part 111 for installing the introduction detection sensor 107, a first solenoid installation part 112 provided adjacent to the right side of the first detection sensor installation part 111, and both sides of the front end of the passage wall part 110 And opening / closing member support portions 113 and 113 that support the opening / closing member 104. The passage wall 110 is formed in a flat shape and inclined downward toward the rear. The first detection sensor installation part 111 is formed in a stepped shape downward from the rear end of the passage wall part 110 by the height dimension of the introduction detection sensor 107. The introduction detection sensor 107 is installed in a lateral orientation in which the longitudinal direction is aligned with the front-rear direction and the sphere detection direction of the sphere detection unit 107a is the vertical direction, and the upper surface of the introduction detection sensor 107 and the upper surface of the passage wall 110 And become to be the same. Further, the first detection sensor installation unit 111 is formed with a sphere passage port 111 a that matches the opening of the sphere detection unit 107 a of the introduction detection sensor 107. The first solenoid installation portion 112 is formed at substantially the same height as the first detection sensor installation portion 111, and the first operation solenoid (first operation means) 124 constituting the first operation mechanism 106 is replaced with a plunger. 124b is formed in a shape that can be held in a posture extending rearward.

(Upper ball passage member)
As shown in FIGS. 12 to 15 and 18, the upper ball passage member 102 constitutes the upper wall and the left and right side walls of the ball introduction path R <b> 1, and is formed in an inverted semi-cylindrical shape that opens downward and forward. Yes. The upper wall portion 114 that forms the upper wall of the ball introduction path R1 has a rear portion at the lower end of the left wall 115 that forms the left wall of the ball introduction path R1 and the lower end of the right wall 116 that forms the right wall of the ball introduction path R1. While curving downward to a matching position, the outer surface of the curved portion is subjected to a light diffusion process formed in a fine uneven shape. A rearwardly extending upper wall 114 is provided with a horizontal extension 117 extending substantially horizontally rearward, and the upper light emitting substrate 108 is held on the upper surface of the horizontal extension 117. A substrate holding unit 118 is provided. Such an upper sphere passage member 102 is fixed to the upper surface of the upper base member 101, the front end thereof is aligned with the opening edge of the variable entrance 48 a, and the horizontal extension 117 contacts the upper surface of the introduction detection sensor 107. It becomes like this. A first support recess 119 that supports the second linkage member 126 in the first operating mechanism 106 is formed on the right edge of the upper wall portion 114 in a state of opening upward and to the right.

(Opening / closing member)
As shown in FIGS. 6, 8, 12 to 14, and 18, the opening / closing member 104 is formed in a rectangular shape in accordance with the opening shape of the variable entrance 48 a formed in the main base member 70. A door 120, a support shaft 121 extending in the left-right direction from the lower left and right ends of the door 120, and a linkage arm 122 linked to the first operating mechanism 106 are provided. The support shaft 121 is supported by opening / closing member support portions 113, 113 formed in a shape recessed downward in the upper base member 101, and the lower ends of the left and right side walls 115, 116 of the upper ball passage member 102 are supported by the opening / closing member. By being positioned above the portions 113, 113, the upper base member 101 and the upper ball passage member 102 are sandwiched from above and below. As a result, the opening / closing member 104 rises substantially vertically and the door 120 is aligned with the variable entrance 48a (FIGS. 12 and 14) and the door 120 falls forward substantially horizontally so that the variable entrance is possible. The variable entrance 48a is opened and closed by being rotationally displaced to the introduction position (FIGS. 6, 8, and 13) where the opening 48a is opened.

(First operation mechanism)
As shown in FIG. 18, the first operating mechanism 106 includes a first operating solenoid 124 that is controlled to be excited and de-excited by a main control board 210 that is a control means, and a plunger 124b of the first operating solenoid 124. The first linkage member 125 is connected, and the second linkage member 126 is linked to the linkage arm portion 122 of the opening / closing member 104 and linked to the first linkage member 125. The first operating solenoid 124 includes a solenoid body 124a, a plunger 124b extending from the solenoid body 124a, and a spring 124c attached to the plunger 124b. In a non-excited state, the plunger 124b is moved by the elasticity of the spring 124c. The solenoid member 124a extends from the solenoid body 124a, and the plunger 124b moves into the solenoid body 124a in the excited state.

  The first linkage member 125 includes a linkage portion 125a that is locked to the front end of the plunger 124b and extends forward, a locking projection 125b that protrudes leftward from the linkage portion 125a, and a locking projection 125b. And an engaging recess 125c recessed downward on the upper edge. The second linkage member 126 includes a support shaft 126a that is pivotally supported by the upper ball passage member 102 and the upper cover member 103, and a locking projection 125a of the first linkage member 125 that extends rearward of the support shaft 126a. A first lever portion 126b that engages with the support shaft 126a, a second lever portion 126c that extends downward from the support shaft 126a and engages with the linkage arm portion 122 of the opening / closing member 104 from above, and a right side from the second lever portion 126c. And an engaging boss 126d that engages with the locking recess 125c of the first linkage member 125. That is, in the second linkage member 126, the support shaft 126a is supported by the first support recess 119 formed in the upper ball passage member 102 and the second support recess 132 (FIG. 18) formed in the upper cover member 103. Thus, rotation about an axis extending in the left-right direction is possible.

  In the first operating mechanism 106, in a non-excited state of the first operating solenoid 124, the locking projection 125b pushes up the first lever portion 126a, and the engagement boss 126d is engaged with the engagement recess 125c. Thus, the second lever portion 126c pushes down the linkage arm portion 122 of the opening / closing member 104, whereby the opening / closing member 104 is held in the restricted position. Further, when the first linkage member 125 moves forward by the movement of the plunger 124b with the first operating solenoid 124 in an excited state, the second linkage member 126 rotates and the second lever portion 126c moves upward, thereby causing linkage. The upward movement of the arm portion 122 is allowed, and the opening / closing member 104 rotates from the restriction position to the introduction position. Note that the opening / closing member 104 can be rotated from the restriction position to the introduction position in accordance with the rotation of the second linkage member 126 due to the weight difference between the door portion 120 and the linkage arm portion 122.

(Upper cover member)
As shown in FIG. 18, the upper cover member 103 includes a first cover part 130 that covers the solenoid body 124 a of the first operating solenoid 124, and a second cover part 131 that covers the first linkage member 125. When the upper cover member 103 is fixed to the upper surface of the upper base member 101, the upper cover member 103 covers the first operating solenoid 124 and the first linkage member 125. A second support recess 132 that supports the second linkage member 126 is formed on the upper surface of the first cover portion 130 of the upper cover member 103 so as to open upward and to the left. A substrate support 133 that supports the upper light emitting substrate 108 is provided at the left end of the second cover 131 in the upper cover member 103.

(Cover member)
As shown in FIGS. 7, 8, 15, and 18, the lid member 105 covers the upper portion of the upper cover member 103 and the upper end of the right wall portion 116 of the upper ball passage member 102. The first support recess 119 provided in the upper ball passage member 102 and the second support recess 132 provided in the first cover part 130 are positioned above the first support recess 119 and 132. The support shaft 126a of the supported second linkage member 126 is held.

(Upper light emitting substrate)
As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9 and 12 to 14, the upper light emitting substrate 108 includes a light emitting LED 135 on the front surface, and a substrate holding portion 118 and an upper cover member 103 provided on the upper ball passage member 102. The light emitting LED 135 is disposed in a state of being located on the front side by the substrate support portion 133 provided on the front side. The upper light emitting substrate 108 is irradiated with light emitted from the light emitting LEDs 135 to illuminate the curved portion of the upper wall portion 114 of the upper ball passage member 102 from the rear side. Therefore, when the opening / closing member 104 positioned in front of the curved portion of the upper wall portion 114 is brought into the introduction position by the operation of the first operating mechanism 106, the curved portion brightened by the upper light emitting substrate 108 is changed to the variable entrance. It is comprised so that it can be visually recognized from the front via 48a (refer FIG. 13).

  As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, 12 to 14, 16 and 17, the ball introduction unit 100 configured as described above is in a state where the opening / closing member 104 is aligned in the variable entrance 48 a. These are fixed behind the main base member 70 by a plurality of screws. The ball introduction path R1 defined by the upper base member 101 and the upper ball passage member 102 extends rearward from the variable entrance 48a in a downwardly inclined manner, and is introduced horizontally. It extends so as to turn downward toward the ball detector 107 a of the sensor 107. Therefore, the pachinko ball introduced into the ball introduction path R1 from the variable entrance 48a at the introduction position of the opening / closing member 104 moves rearward and then turns downward to move the ball detection unit 107a of the introduction detection sensor 107. It is detected when passing, and moves downward after passing through the ball detector 107a.

(Ball sorting unit)
As shown in FIGS. 10, 11, 16, 17, and 19, the ball distribution unit 140 includes a front sphere passage member 141 that defines a first branch path R2, and a rear side of the front sphere passage member 141. The rear ball passage member 142 attached to the rear ball passage member 142 and the rear cover member 143 attached to the rear side of the rear ball passage member 142 are provided. The rear ball distribution unit 140 is rotatably attached to the rear ball passage member 142, is attached to the restriction member 144 that rotates to the first position and the second position, and the rear ball passage member 142. A second operating mechanism 145 that rotates to a first position and a second position, and a first branch detection sensor 146 attached to the front ball passage member 141 are provided.

(1st branch)
As shown in FIGS. 10 to 14, the first branch path R <b> 2 is formed by assembling the main base member 70, the front sphere path member 141, and the rear sphere path member 142 provided with the ball path wall 74 in the front and rear direction. Made. That is, the first branch path R2 communicates with the first sphere passage portion R2a that extends forward and below the sphere introduction passage R1, and the front portion of the first sphere passage portion R2a, and extends downward to the left. A second ball passage portion R2b and a third ball passage portion R2c that communicates with the rear left side of the second ball passage portion R2b and extends downward and downward to the right below the second ball passage portion R2b. Has been. Here, the first ball passage portion R2a is formed by the first wall portion 147 formed in the front ball passage member 141. The second ball passage portion R2b is formed by a ball passage wall 74 formed on the rear surface of the base plate 71 and a wall plate portion 148 of the front ball passage member 141. Further, the third ball passage portion R2c includes a wall plate portion 148 of the front ball passage member 141, a second wall portion 149 formed in the front ball passage member 141, and a wall plate portion 150 of the rear ball passage member 142. It is formed by. That is, the first branch path R2 extends so as to be bent in a substantially square shape in a plan view and to be inclined downward. Therefore, the pachinko ball introduced into the first branch path R2 moves forward along the first ball passage portion R2a, then turns left and moves left along the second ball passage portion R2b. Then, after turning further rightward and moving rightward along the third ball passage portion R2c, downward toward the fifth ball discharge path 189 of the ball discharge unit 180 disposed in the installation member 60. It is supposed to move. Note that a sensor support portion 151 that supports the front portion of the first branch detection sensor 146 is provided in the middle portion of the second ball passage portion R2b of the first branch path R2, that is, the ball outlet rod 75 provided in the base plate 71. It has been.

(Front ball passage member)
As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13 and 19, the front sphere passage member 141 has an upper wall portion 74 a and a lower wall portion 74 b formed on the rear surface of the base plate 71 in the main base member 70. A wall plate portion 148 that contacts the rear end, and a first wall portion 147 that opens to the right of the wall plate portion 148 and extends to define a first spherical passage portion R2a of the first branch path R2. And a second wall portion 149 that opens to the left of the wall plate portion 148 and extends rearward to define a third ball passage portion R2c of the first branch path R2. Further, the front ball passage member 141 is formed on the right side of the second detection sensor installation unit 152 and the second detection sensor installation unit 152 that is opened in the front-rear direction and in which the first branch detection sensor 146 is disposed. The regulating member accommodating portion 153 in which the regulating member 144 is accommodated. Such a front sphere passage member 141 is fixed to the rear side of the main base member 70 by a plurality of screws.

(Rear ball passage member)
As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13 and 19, the rear sphere passage member 142 is in contact with the rear ends of the first wall portion 147 and the second wall portion 149 of the front sphere passage member 141, and the third ball passage portion A wall plate portion 150 constituting the rear wall of R2c, a second solenoid installation portion 154 in the second operating mechanism 145 provided on the rear side of the wall plate portion 150, and a restriction member support portion 155 for supporting the restriction member 144, 155. The 2nd solenoid installation part 154 is formed in the shape which can hold | maintain the 2nd action | operation solenoid (2nd action | operation means) 165 with the attitude | position which the plunger 165b extended rightward. Further, an opening 156 through which the restricting member 144 can extend forward is formed in the right part of the second solenoid installation portion 154.

(Regulatory member)
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the restricting member 144 includes a restricting portion 160 that extends to the outlet portion of the ball introduction path R <b> 1 (lower portion of the introduction detecting sensor 107), and a support boss 161 provided on the restricting member 144. And a fulcrum shaft 162 extending in the up-down direction and a linkage arm portion 163 linked to the second operating mechanism 145. The fulcrum shaft 162 is supported by restriction member support portions 155 and 155 that are provided above and below the opening 156 in the rear ball passage member 142 and recessed forward, and the front ends of the upper and lower walls of the rear cover member 143 are the restriction members. By being positioned behind the support portions 155, 155, it is sandwiched from the front and rear by the rear ball passage member 142 and the rear cover member 143. As a result, the restricting member 144 is disposed so as to be pivotable in the horizontal direction around an axis extending in the vertical direction around the fulcrum shafts 162 and 162, and the restricting portion 160 extends to the exit portion of the ball introduction path R1. The first position (FIGS. 11, 13, and 14) and the restricting portion 160 are displaced from the outlet portion and moved to the second position (FIGS. 10 and 12) that has moved into the restricting member accommodating portion 153.

  As shown in FIGS. 13, 14, and 19, the upper surface of the restriction portion 160 in the restriction member 144 is an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the tip of the restriction portion 160 in the longitudinal direction of the restriction member 144. It has become. Further, the restricting portion 160 of the restricting member 144 is located above the inlet portion of the first ball passage portion R2a of the first branch path R2 at the first position of the restricting member 144 (FIG. 13, FIG. 14). Therefore, the restricting member 144 at the first position rolls the pachinko ball that has dropped onto the upper surface of the restricting portion 160 toward the tip end of the restricting portion 160 and moves toward the first ball passage portion R2a of the first branch path R2. It has become possible to let you. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10, a notch 164 is formed in the right part of the restricting member 144, and in the first position, the restricting member 144 is prevented from projecting to the outlet of the ball introduction path R1. It has become so.

(Second operating mechanism)
As shown in FIGS. 16, 17, and 19, the second operating mechanism 145 includes a second operating solenoid 165 that is controlled to be excited and de-excited by a main control board 210 that is a control means, and the second operating solenoid 165. And a third linkage member 166 linked to the linkage arm portion 163 of the restriction member 144. The second operating solenoid 165 includes a solenoid body 165a, a plunger 165b extending from the solenoid body 165, and a spring 165c attached to the plunger 165b. The solenoid 165b extends from the solenoid body 165a, and the plunger 165b moves into the solenoid body 165a in the excited state. The third linking member 166 extends to the right from the upper edge of the locking portion 166a and the locking portion 166a locked to the tip of the plunger 165b, and projects to the upper surface of the linking arm portion 163 of the regulating member 144. And a linkage portion 166b formed with an engagement recess 166c with which the engagement boss 163a provided is engaged.

  In the second operating mechanism 145, when the second operating solenoid 165 is in a non-excited state, the restricting member 144 is held in the second position by the third linkage member 166 moving to the right. Further, when the second operating mechanism 145 moves the plunger 165b to the left by the movement of the plunger 165b with the second operating solenoid 165 in an excited state, the restricting member 144 turns around the fulcrum shaft 162 and moves to the first position. Displace to 1 position. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 11, 13, and 14, at the first position of the restricting member 144, the pachinko sphere that has passed through the sphere detector 107 a of the introduction detection sensor 107 and passed out from the sphere introduction path R <b> 1 is The downward movement of the restricting member 144 is restricted by the restricting portion 160, and the restricting portion 160 moves to the front end direction (forward) of the restricting portion 160 by the inclined surface of the restricting portion 160 to move the first ball passage portion of the first branch path R2. R2a is entered. Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 12, in the second posture of the restricting member 144, the pachinko balls that have passed through the ball detecting portion 107a of the introduction detecting sensor 107 and passed out from the ball introduction path R1 are restricted by the restricting portion. The drop is not restricted by 160, and is passed to the second branch path R3 provided below.

(Rear cover member)
As shown in FIGS. 10, 11 and 19, the rear cover member 143 covers the first cover portion 168 that covers the solenoid body 165a of the second operating solenoid 165, the restriction member 144, and the third linkage member 166. And a second cover part 169. Such a rear cover member 143 is fixed to the rear side of the rear ball passage member 142, thereby holding the second operating solenoid 165 of the second operating mechanism 145 and covering the third linkage member 166.

(Relay board)
A relay board 170 is disposed on the rear left side of the main base member 70. The relay board 170 has a first connection connector 171 to which wiring from the first actuation solenoid 124 and wiring from the second actuation solenoid 165 are respectively connected, wiring from the introduction detection sensor 107 and first branch detection sensor 146. Are connected to the second connection connector 172, to which the wiring from the special prize solenoid 47c arranged in the special prize-winning device 47 and the wiring from the special prize detection sensor 56 are respectively connected. And a fourth connector 174 to which wiring from the main control board 210 is connected. Accordingly, the first operating solenoid 124, the second operating solenoid 165, the introduction detection sensor 107, the first branch detection sensor 146, the special prize solenoid 47a, and the special prize detection sensor 56 are electrically connected to the main control board 210 via the relay board 170. Connected.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, 14, 16, and 17, the ball sorting unit 140 configured as described above includes a sensor support portion 151 in which the first branch detection sensor 146 is provided on the ball passage wall 74. Are fixed to the rear of the main base member 70 with a plurality of screws. As described above, the first branch path R2 defined by the main base member 70, the front ball path member 141, and the rear ball path member 142 is connected to the first ball path section R2a from the outlet of the ball introduction path R1. The second sphere passage portion R2b and the third sphere passage portion R2c are bent downward in a substantially square shape in a plan view and extend downward. Accordingly, at the first position of the restricting member 144, the pachinko balls passed through the ball introduction path R1 move forward on the restricting portion 160 of the restricting member 144 and pass through the first ball passage portion R2a, and the second When passing through the ball passage portion R2b, it is detected by the ball detection portion 146a of the first branch detection sensor 146, and after passing through the ball detection portion 146a, moves downward through the third ball passage portion R2c.

(Ball discharge unit)
As shown in FIGS. 4, 20, and 21, the ball discharge unit 180 disposed on the lower right front side of the installation member 60 is assembled with the first to fourth passage component members 181, 182, 183, and 184. The first start winning device 45, the second starting winning device 46, the special winning device 47, the ball processing device 48, and the pachinko ball that has won the normal winning port 83 provided in the ball processing device 48 are displayed in the middle frame 12. It is for discharging to the set member arranged in the box. That is, the ball discharge unit 180 has a first ball discharge path 185 for discharging a pachinko ball that has won a prize in the first start winning port 45 of the first start winning device 45, and a second start winning port 46 of the second start winning device 46. The second ball discharge path 186 that discharges the pachinko ball that won the prize, the third ball discharge path 187 that discharges the pachinko ball won in the special prize opening 47a of the special prize winning device 47, and the pachinko ball that won the normal prize opening 83. A fourth ball discharge path 188 for discharging the water is formed. Further, the ball discharge unit 180 communicates with the fifth ball discharge path 189 communicating with the outlet of the first branch path R2 of the ball processing apparatus 48 and the outlet of the ball introduction path R1 of the ball processing apparatus 48. And a second branch path R3 is provided. The first start winning detection sensor 54 is disposed in the first ball discharge path 185, the second start winning detection sensor 55 is disposed in the second ball discharge path 186, and the fourth ball discharge path 188 is normal. A winning detection sensor 57 is provided.

(Second branch)
As shown in FIGS. 15 and 20, the second branch path R3 includes a fourth ball passage portion R3a extending downward from the outlet portion of the ball introduction passage R1 and a lower end of the fourth ball passage portion R3a. The fifth ball passage portion R3b communicates and extends vertically downward. That is, in the second branch path R3, the fourth ball path portion R3a is bent with respect to the ball introduction path R1, and the fifth ball path portion R3b is bent with respect to the fourth ball path portion R3a. . As a result, when the regulating member 144 is in the second position, the pachinko balls passed downward from the outlet portion of the ball introduction path R1 are placed on the wall portion of the fourth ball passage portion R3a and the wall portion of the fifth ball passage portion R3b. The inside of the second branch path R3 is moved downward while appropriately depressing and decelerating and depressurizing. The outlet of the fifth ball passage R3b of the second branch R3 communicates with the fifth ball discharge 189.

(Second branch detection sensor)
As shown in FIGS. 15, 20, and 21, the third ball sensor R <b> 3 b of the second branch R <b> 3 is provided with a third detection sensor installation portion 191 for disposing the second branch detection sensor 190. . The second branch detection sensor 190 is disposed in the third detection sensor installation unit 191 in a lateral orientation in which the longitudinal direction is the front-rear direction and the sphere detection direction of the sphere detection unit 190a is the vertical direction. That is, the second branch detection sensor 190 is disposed at a position separated from the introduction detection sensor 107 disposed in the ball introduction path R1. Accordingly, when the restricting member 144 is in the second position, the pachinko ball that has entered the second branch path R3 from the ball introduction path R1 passes through the fifth ball path portion R3b of the second branch path R3. It is detected by passing through the ball detector 190a of the two-branch detection sensor 190. As described above, the pachinko ball passed through the second branch path R3 is decelerated due to the bending of the second branch path R3, and the ball detector 190a of the second branch detection sensor 190. Can be reliably detected by the sphere detector 190a.

(About introduction detection sensor, first branch detection sensor and second branch detection sensor)
The introduction detection sensor 107, the first branch detection sensor 146, and the second branch detection sensor 190 are all sensors having the same form, and the ball detection is performed in the rectangular case body 195 in which the ball passage port 196 is formed. The portions 107 a, 146 a, and 190 a are disposed in alignment with the ball passage opening 196. The ball detectors 107a, 146a, and 190a of the detection sensors 107, 146, and 190 each include a detection coil around which a conductive wire is wound, and detects a change in the magnetic field caused by the passage of the pachinko ball and sends a detection signal to the main control board 210. An inductive proximity switch that outputs to is used. Here, the introduction detection sensor 107 sends a detection signal (first detection signal) to the main control board 210 when the ball detection unit 107a detects a pachinko ball, and the first branch detection sensor 146 includes the ball detection unit 146a. When a pachinko sphere is detected, a detection signal (second detection signal) is sent to the main control board 210, and the second branch detection sensor 190 sends a pachinko sphere to the main control board 210 when the ball detection unit 190a detects the pachinko sphere. A detection signal (third detection signal) is transmitted.

(Vibration detection sensor)
As shown in FIGS. 15, 20, and 21, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment causes the game board 30 to vibrate on the fourth detection sensor installation portion 192 provided in the first passage member 181 of the ball discharge unit 180. A detectable vibration detection sensor (vibration detection means) 200 is provided. The vibration detection sensor 200 includes, for example, a multivibrator circuit in which the balance between the two state systems changes when an impact of a predetermined frequency is detected. The player can use the front frame 13 and the upper ball storage unit 16 of the pachinko machine 10. When the user is deliberately struck, a vibration due to this is detected and a detection signal is output to the main control board 210. As a result, by deliberately hitting the game board 30 by hitting the front frame 13 or the upper ball storage portion 16 of the pachinko machine 10, the opening / closing member 104 is displaced from the restricted position to the introduction position, and the pachinko ball is sphered. Recognizing an illegal act of entering the introduction path R1 or an illegal act of allowing the pachinko ball to enter the first branch path R2 by changing the posture of the regulating member 144 from the second position to the first position. It is possible.

(Radio wave detection sensor)
As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the first passage member 181 of the sphere discharge unit 180 has a radio wave output from a radio wave output device between a first sphere discharge passage 185 and a second sphere discharge passage 186. A radio wave detection sensor 201 is provided. The radio wave detection sensor 201 includes a first start winning detection sensor 54 disposed in the first ball discharge path 185 and a second start winning detection sensor 55 disposed in the second ball discharge path 186. When the radio wave output from the radio wave output device can be detected on the front side, it is arranged in a posture capable of detecting the radio wave, and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 210 when the radio wave is detected. Accordingly, it is possible for the radio wave detection sensor 201 to recognize fraudulent acts on the first start prize detection sensor 54 and the second start prize detection sensor 55 using the radio wave output device.

(Magnetic detection sensor)
The second passage member 182 and the fourth passage member 184 of the ball discharge unit 180 are provided with magnetic detection sensors 202 and 202 that can detect the magnetism output from the magnetic generator. These magnetism detection sensors 202 are provided when the above-described detection sensors 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 107, 146, 190 can detect the magnetism generated from the magnetism generating device on the front side of the game board 30. Is detected and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 210 when magnetism is detected. Therefore, the magnetic detection sensor 202 can recognize an illegal act with respect to each of the detection sensors 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 107, 146, and 190 using the magnetic generator.

(About the opening / closing operation pattern of the opening / closing member)
As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the jackpot symbol A, B, a, b is selected by the jackpot lottery, in the eighth round in the first to fourth jackpot games, Whether the opening / closing member 104 of the device 48 is opened / closed to open the variable entrance 48a, and whether or not the first branch detection sensor 146 detects a pachinko ball winning in the variable entrance 48a during the round. Thus, it is configured to determine whether or not to give a certain probability change state after the end of the first to fourth jackpot games. When the jackpot symbol A or the jackpot symbol a is selected, the opening / closing member 104 is opened / closed by the first opening / closing operation pattern P1 in the eighth round of the first and third jackpot games, and the jackpot symbol B or the jackpot symbol b Is selected, the opening / closing member 104 is set to open / close by the second opening / closing operation pattern P2 in the eighth round of the second and fourth jackpot games.

  Here, in the ball entry processing device 48 of the embodiment, the second control solenoid 165 that moves the restricting member 144 to the first position and the second position is controlled to operate in a pattern preset by the main control board 210. It is like that. That is, as shown in FIGS. 24A to 24C, the second operating solenoid 165 is controlled so as to repeat excitation and de-excitation at a constant cycle, whereby the restricting member 144 is controlled at a constant cycle. The posture is displaced to the first position and the second position. On the other hand, the first actuating solenoid 124 that moves the opening / closing member 104 to the restriction position and the introduction position is controlled to be excited / de-energized based on the first and second opening / closing operation patterns P1 and P2 described above. The posture displacement timing and pattern of the first and second opening / closing operation patterns P1 and P2 are different from each other.

(About the first opening / closing operation pattern P1)
The first opening / closing operation pattern P1 selected when the first jackpot game is executed by selecting the jackpot symbol A and when the third jackpot game is executed by selecting the jackpot symbol a is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the opening / closing member 104 is displaced from the restriction position to the introduction position at a timing before the timing when the restriction member 144 is displaced from the second position to the first position, and the restriction member 144 is moved from the first position. This is an opening / closing operation pattern in which the opening / closing member 104 is displaced from the introduction position to the restriction position at a timing before the timing of the posture displacement to the second position. Here, the time difference between the timing when the opening / closing member 104 is displaced to the introduction position and the timing when the restricting member 144 is displaced to the first position is that the pachinko ball reaches the restricting portion 160 of the restricting member 144 from the variable entrance 48a. It is set to the time required for arrival N or less. Further, the time difference between the timing of the posture displacement of the opening / closing member 104 to the restriction position and the timing of the posture displacement of the restriction member 144 to the second position causes the pachinko ball to reach the restriction portion 160 of the restriction member 144 from the variable entrance 48a. Is set to be less than or equal to the required travel time N. Accordingly, in the first opening / closing operation pattern P1, the pachinko ball that has entered the variable entrance 48a with the opening / closing member 104 held at the introduction position smoothly moves to the first position when passing through the ball introduction path R1. Since it reaches the restriction portion 160 of the restriction member 144 that is held, it passes through the first branch path R2 with high probability and is detected by the first branch detection sensor 146. That is, when the big hit symbol A or the big hit symbol a is selected in the big hit lottery, most of the pachinko balls that have entered the variable entrance 48a are detected by the first branch detection sensor 146, and the third A probable change state can be given with high probability after the big hit game ends.

(About the second opening / closing operation pattern P2)
The second opening / closing operation pattern P2 selected when the second jackpot game is executed by selecting the jackpot symbol B and when the fourth jackpot game is executed by selecting the jackpot symbol b is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the opening / closing operation pattern causes the opening / closing member 104 to be displaced from the restriction position to the introduction position at a timing after the timing at which the restriction member 144 is displaced from the second position to the first position. Here, the time difference between the timing when the regulating member 144 is displaced to the second position and the timing when the opening / closing member 104 is displaced to the introduction position is that the pachinko ball reaches the regulating portion 160 of the regulating member 144 from the variable entrance 48a. It is set to the time required for arrival N or less. Thus, in the second opening / closing operation pattern P2, the pachinko ball that has entered the variable entrance 48a with the opening / closing member 104 held at the introduction position is in a state where the regulating member 144 is held at the second position. Since it reaches the exit of the ball introduction path R1, almost all of the pachinko balls are passed through the second branch path R3 and detected by the second branch detection sensor 190. That is, when the big hit symbol B, b is selected in the big hit lottery, most of the pachinko balls that have entered the variable entrance 48a are detected by the second branch detection sensor 190 and not detected by the first branch detection sensor 146. After the second and fourth jackpot games are finished, the probability that the probability variation state is given is lower than that of the first opening / closing operation pattern P1.

(Regarding abnormality determination of the ball processing equipment)
The ball entry processing device 48 according to the embodiment includes the introduction detection sensor 107 in the ball introduction path R1, the first branch detection sensor 146 in the first branch path R2, and the second branch detection sensor 190 in the second branch path R3. As described later, it is determined whether an illegal act to be executed on the ball entry processing device 48 or a failure of the introduction detection sensor 107, the first branch detection sensor 146, and the second branch detection sensor 190 is performed. Is configured to be possible. In addition, the ball entry processing device 48 is different from the radio wave transmission device near the introduction detection sensor 107 and the first branch detection sensor 146 because the introduction detection sensor 107 and the first branch detection sensor 146 are arranged differently. Both detection sensors 107 and 146 are configured not to detect the transmitted radio wave at the same time. In addition, since the introduction detection sensor 107 and the first branch detection sensor 146 are arranged at a predetermined distance in the ball entry processing device 48, the introduction detection sensor 107 and the first branch detection are detected within a predetermined set time. By configuring the first detection signal and the second detection signal from each of the sensors 146 to be transmitted to the main control board 210 as normal, it is possible to control the occurrence of an abnormality caused by an illegal act using the radio wave transmission device. The substrate 210 can make a judgment. Similarly, since the introduction detection sensor 107 and the second branch detection sensor 190 are arranged at a required distance, the introduction detection sensor 107 and the second branch detection sensor 190 are moved from each of the introduction detection sensor 107 and the second branch detection sensor 190 within a predetermined set time. By configuring that the first detection signal and the third detection signal are transmitted to the main control board 210 as normal, it is possible for the main control board 210 to determine the occurrence of an abnormality due to an illegal act or a sensor failure. It has become.

(Regarding the first abnormality determination execution process for the ball processing apparatus)
As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has an introduction detection sensor 107, a first branch detection sensor 146, and a winning ball detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has entered the variable entrance 48a of the entrance processing device 48. As the configuration including the three detection sensors of the second branch detection sensor 190, a first detection signal transmitted from the introduction detection sensor 107 to the main control board 210 and a first detection signal transmitted from the first branch detection sensor 146 to the main control board 210 are provided. By monitoring the second detection signal and the third detection signal transmitted from the second branch detection sensor 190 to the main control board 210, it is possible to determine the occurrence of an abnormality in the ball processing apparatus 48. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the main control board 210 adds 1 when the first detection signal transmitted from the introduction detection sensor 107 is received, and the second detection signal transmitted from the first branch detection sensor 146. And a counting unit 220 that updates a winning count number to which 1 is subtracted in accordance with the reception of the third detection signal transmitted from the second branch detection sensor 190. In other words, the winning count is the difference between the number of receptions of the first detection signal to the main control board 210 and the number of receptions of the second detection signal and the third detection signal. This is the number that is not detected by the first branch detection sensor 146 and the second branch detection sensor 190 (the number that is not detected by the first branch detection sensor 146 and the second branch detection sensor 190). Further, the main control board 210 includes a timer unit 221 that sets a winning detection timer that measures a predetermined set time in accordance with the input of the first detection signal transmitted from the introduction detection sensor 107. Further, the main control board 210 is an abnormality determination unit (abnormality determination unit) that performs a first abnormality determination execution process based on the winning count updated by the count unit 220 and the winning detection timer set by the timer unit 221. Determination means) 222.

  The abnormality determination unit 222 of the main control board 210 performs first abnormality determination for determining whether or not the winning count number updated by the counting unit 220 is equal to or larger than a preset reference count number, and the winning count number is an initial value “ The second abnormality determination for determining whether or not the second detection signal from the first branch detection sensor 146 is received by the main control board 210 in the state of “0”, and the first branch detection sensor 146 on the main control board 210. A third abnormality determination for determining whether or not the winning detection timer has counted a set time (determination time) T in a state where the second detection signal or the third detection signal from the second branch detection sensor 190 is not received. Configured to do. And the abnormality determination part 222 performs the abnormality determination process mentioned later, and detects abnormality of the entrance processing apparatus 48, when the determination result in any one of a 1st-3rd abnormality determination becomes affirmation determination. Is set.

  In addition, the abnormality determination unit 222 of the main control board 210 is set to execute the first abnormality determination before the execution of the second abnormality determination and the third abnormality determination. That is, the abnormality determination unit 222 is set to perform the abnormality determination process without executing the second abnormality determination and the third abnormality determination when the determination result of the first abnormality determination is a positive result. ing.

  Here, the reference count number serving as a reference for the first abnormality determination is set to “5” in the embodiment. When the pachinko sphere passes through the sphere detection unit 107a, the introduction detection sensor 107 that is a proximity switch may cause chattering in which sphere detection is performed several times (actually 2-3 times), In addition to the determination of abnormality detection by chattering, the reference count number is set to “5” so that abnormality due to fraud can be clearly determined.

  Also, the set time T of the winning ball detection timer is the interval between the introduction detection sensor 107 provided in the ball introduction path R1 and the first branch detection sensor 146 provided in the first branch path R2 in the ball passing direction. In the embodiment, “3 seconds” is set based on the introduction interval of the introduction detection sensor 107 and the second branch detection sensor 190 disposed in the second branch path R3 in the ball passing direction. In the sensor arrangement mode in the ball entry processing device 48 of the embodiment, when the pachinko ball winning the variable ball entrance 48a is normally passed from the ball introduction path R1 to the first branch path R2, the introduction detection sensor 107 It takes 3 seconds or less from the detection of the pachinko sphere to the detection of the pachinko sphere by the first branch detection sensor 146. Similarly, when the pachinko ball winning the variable entrance 48a is normally passed from the ball introduction path R1 to the second branch path R3, from the detection of the pachinko ball by the introduction detection sensor 107 to the second branch detection sensor 190. It takes 3 seconds or less until the pachinko ball is detected by. Accordingly, by setting the set time T of the winning detection timer to “3 seconds”, the first branch detection sensor 146 or the second branch detection sensor 190 does not stop even after 3 seconds have passed since the introduction detection sensor 107 detects the pachinko ball. If the pachinko sphere is not detected, it can be determined that an abnormality has occurred.

(About the first abnormality determination execution process)
In the embodiment, when the determination result of any of the first to third abnormality determinations in the abnormality determination unit 222 of the main control board 210 is an affirmative determination, as the abnormality determination process executed by the abnormality determination unit 222, An abnormality notification signal is transmitted to the overall control board 211 serving as the notification control means, and the overall control board 211 controls the operation of predetermined notification means to notify the abnormality. Here, as the notification means, as shown in FIG. 22, the lamp device 217 disposed on the middle frame 12, the front frame 13 and the like and controlled by the lamp control board 214, the middle frame 12, the front frame 13, etc. The speaker 218 is disposed and controlled by the sound control board 215, the symbol display device 18 controlled by the display control board 212, and the like. Therefore, when the determination result of any of the first to third abnormality determinations is affirmative, the overall control board 211 that has received the abnormality notification signal from the abnormality determination unit 222 of the main control board 210 performs lamp control. A control signal is transmitted to all or any of the substrate 214, the sound control substrate 215, and the display control substrate 212, and abnormality notification is made by all or any of the lamp device 217, the speaker 218, and the symbol display device 18.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, the payout control board 216 connected to the main control board 210 is connected to the hall computer 231 via the external relay terminal 230. Therefore, in the embodiment, as the abnormality determination process executed by the abnormality determination unit 222, the abnormality determination unit 222 is set to transmit an abnormality notification signal to the hall computer 231 via the payout control board 216. Abnormality notification is also sent to the computer 231. The main control board 210 may be configured to be directly connected to the hall computer 231 without using the payout control board 216.

  The main control CPU 210a of the main control board 210 transmits a control signal to the payout control board 216 when any one of the first to third abnormality determinations in the abnormality determination unit 222 is affirmative. Control for stopping the ball dispensing operation of the ball dispensing device 22 is executed.

  Next, the first abnormality determination execution process performed by the abnormality determination unit 222 of the main control board 210 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. In the embodiment, the first abnormality determination execution process shown in FIG. 25 is set to be executed every 4 ms. In the embodiment, as described above, since the reference count number serving as the reference for the first abnormality determination is set to “5”, when the winning count number is “0”, the winning count number is “ In the case of “1”, in the case of “2-4”, in the case of “5”, the first abnormality determination execution processing in each case will be described.

(If the winning count is “0”)
First, the abnormality determination unit 222 of the main control board 210 determines whether or not the winning ball count number updated by the counting unit 220 is equal to or greater than the reference count number (step S20). This determination is the first abnormality determination described above. Here, since the winning count number is “0”, the determination result of the first abnormality determination is negative, and the abnormality determination unit 222 receives the second detection signal from the first branch detection sensor 146 or the second branch detection sensor. It is determined whether or not the main control board 210 has received any of the third detection signals from 190 (step S21). The abnormality determination unit 222 determines whether or not the winning detection timer is “0” when it is determined that the main control board 210 has not received the second detection signal or the third detection signal (step S25). . When the winning count number is “0” (when the main detection circuit board 210 has not received the first detection signal), the winning detection timer is “0” because the winning detection timer is not set. Then, the abnormality determination unit 222 determines that no abnormality has occurred in the ball processing apparatus 48, and ends the first abnormality determination execution process.

  Further, the abnormality determination unit 222 determines in step S21 that the main control board 210 has received either the second detection signal from the first branch detection sensor 146 or the third detection signal from the second branch detection sensor 190. If it is, it is determined whether or not the winning count is “0” (step S22). This determination is the second abnormality determination described above. Here, since the winning count is “0”, the second detection signal or the first detection signal from the first branch detection sensor 146 in a state where the main control board 210 has not received the first detection signal from the introduction detection sensor 107. The third detection signal from the two-branch detection sensor 190 has been received. Accordingly, the determination result of the second abnormality determination is affirmative, and the abnormality determination unit 222 determines that an abnormality has occurred and executes the above-described abnormality determination process (step S28). Then, the abnormality determination unit 222 clears the winning detection timer (step S29), and ends the first abnormality determination execution process.

(If the winning count is “1”)
First, the abnormality determination unit 222 of the main control board 210 determines whether or not the winning ball count number updated by the counting unit 220 is equal to or greater than the reference count number (step S20). This determination is the first abnormality determination described above. Since the winning count is “1”, the determination result of the first abnormality determination is negative, and the abnormality determination unit 222 receives the second detection signal from the first branch detection sensor 146 or the second branch detection sensor 190. It is determined whether any of the third detection signals is received by the main control board 210 (step S21). If the main control board 210 determines that the second detection signal or the third detection signal has been received, the abnormality determination unit 222 determines whether or not the winning count number is “0” (step S22). Here, since the winning count number is “1”, the abnormality determining unit 222 subtracts 1 from the winning count number (step S23), and determines again whether the winning count number is “0” (step S23). S24). Since the winning count is decremented by 1 from “1” to “0”, the abnormality determination unit 222 clears the winning detection timer (step S29), and ends the first abnormality determination execution process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S21 that the main control board 210 has not received the second detection signal from the first branch detection sensor 146 or the third detection signal from the second branch detection sensor 190, the abnormality determination unit 222 determines whether the winning detection timer is "0" (step S25). When the winning count number is “1”, the award detection timer set together with the reception of the first detection signal from the introduction detection sensor 107 is not “0”. The timer is subtracted (step S26), and it is determined again whether or not the winning detection timer has become "0" (step S27). This determination is the above-described third abnormality determination. Here, when it is determined that the winning detection timer is not “0” (when the determination result of the third abnormality determination is negative), the abnormality determination unit 222 determines that no abnormality has occurred. Then, the first abnormality determination execution process ends.

  If the winning detection timer is determined to be “0” in step S27 (if the determination result of the third abnormality determination is affirmative determination), the second detection signal from the first branch detection sensor 146 or the second detection signal is output. This means that the winning detection timer has counted the set time T in a state where the main control board 210 has not received the third detection signal from the branch detection sensor 190. That is, even if the set time (determination time) T elapses after the main control board 210 receives the first detection signal from the introduction detection sensor 107, the second detection signal or the second detection signal from the first branch detection sensor 146. This is a state where the main control board 210 has not received the third detection signal from the branch detection sensor 190. Accordingly, the abnormality determination unit 222 determines that an abnormality has occurred and executes the above-described abnormality determination process (step S28). Then, the abnormality determination unit 222 clears the winning detection timer (step S29), and ends the first abnormality determination execution process.

(If the winning count is “2” to “4”)
First, the abnormality determination unit 222 of the main control board 210 determines whether or not the winning ball count number updated by the counting unit 220 is equal to or greater than the reference count number (step S20). Since the winning count number is “2” to “4”, the abnormality determination unit 222 determines either the second detection signal from the first branch detection sensor 146 or the third detection signal from the second branch detection sensor 190. It is determined whether the main control board 210 has received (step S21). If the main control board 210 determines that the second detection signal or the third detection signal has been received, the abnormality determination unit 222 determines whether or not the winning count number is “0” (step S22). Since the winning count number is “2” to “4”, the abnormality determination unit 222 decrements the winning count number by 1 (step S23), and determines again whether the winning count number is “0”. (Step S24). Here, since the winning count is decremented by 1 but is not “0”, the abnormality determining unit 222 determines whether or not the winning detection timer is “0” (step S25).

  When the winning count number is “2” to “4”, since the winning detection timer set together with the reception of the first detection signal from the introduction detection sensor 107 is not “0”, the abnormality determination unit 222 Then, the winning detection timer is subtracted (step S26), and it is determined again whether or not the winning detection timer is “0” (step S27). This determination is the above-described third abnormality determination. When it is determined that the winning detection timer is not “0” (when the determination result of the third abnormality determination is negative determination), the abnormality determination unit 222 determines that no abnormality has occurred. The first abnormality determination execution process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S21 that the main control board 210 has not received the second detection signal from the first branch detection sensor 146 or the third detection signal from the second branch detection sensor 190, the abnormality determination unit 222 determines whether the winning detection timer is "0" (step S25). When the winning count number is “2” to “4”, as described above, the winning detection timer set together with the reception of the first detection signal from the introduction detection sensor 107 is not “0”. The abnormality determination unit 222 subtracts the winning detection timer (step S26), and determines again whether or not the winning detection timer has become “0” (step S27). When it is determined that the winning detection timer is not “0” (when the determination result of the third abnormality determination is negative determination), the abnormality determination unit 222 determines that no abnormality has occurred. The first abnormality determination execution process ends.

  If the winning detection timer is determined to be “0” in step S27 (if the determination result of the third abnormality determination is affirmative determination), the second detection signal from the first branch detection sensor 146 or the second detection signal is output. This means that the winning detection timer has counted the set time T in a state where the main control board 210 has not received the third detection signal from the branch detection sensor 190. That is, even if the set time T has elapsed since the main control board 210 received the first detection signal from the introduction detection sensor 107, the second detection signal from the first branch detection sensor 146 or the second branch detection sensor 190. This is a state in which the main control board 210 has not received the third detection signal from. Accordingly, the abnormality determination unit 222 determines that an abnormality has occurred and executes the above-described abnormality determination process (step S28). Then, the abnormality determination unit 222 clears the winning detection timer (step S29), and ends the first abnormality determination execution process.

(If the winning count is “5”)
First, the abnormality determination unit 222 of the main control board 210 determines whether or not the winning ball count number updated by the counting unit 220 is equal to or greater than the reference count number (step S20). This determination is the first abnormality determination described above. Here, since the winning count is “5”, the determination result of the first abnormality determination is affirmative, and the abnormality determination unit 222 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the ball processing apparatus 48 and performs the abnormality determination process. This is performed (step S28). And the abnormality determination part 222 complete | finishes the said 1st abnormality determination execution process, after clearing a winning detection timer (step S29). Even when the winning count is “6” or more, the abnormality determination unit 222 performs an abnormality determination process.

(About the second abnormality determination execution process for the ball processing device)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes the first detection signal transmitted from the introduction detection sensor 107 to the main control board 210 and the first branch detection sensor 146 when the first operation solenoid 124 of the first operation mechanism 106 is stopped. The abnormality determination unit 222 executes a second abnormality determination execution process for monitoring the second detection signal transmitted to the main control board 210 and the third detection signal transmitted from the second branch detection sensor 190 to the main control board 210. By doing so, it is possible to determine the occurrence of an abnormality in the ball entry processing device 48. In the second abnormality determination execution process, as shown in FIG. 26, it is determined whether the first operating solenoid 124 is stopped (inactive state) (step S30), and the determination result in step S30 is negative (first operation). If the solenoid 124 is in operation), the second abnormality determination execution process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S30 is affirmative, it is determined whether or not the main control board 210 has received the first detection signal, the second detection signal, and the third detection signal (step S31). If the determination result in step S31 is negative (the main control board 210 has not received any of the first detection signal, the second detection signal, and the third detection signal), the second abnormality determination execution process ends. However, if the determination result in step S31 is affirmative (the main control board 210 has received one of the first detection signal, the second detection signal, and the third detection signal), the first operating solenoid 124 is in an inoperative state. An abnormality in which one of the introduction detection sensor 107, the first branch detection sensor 146, and the second branch detection sensor 190 transmits a detection signal even though the pachinko ball cannot pass through the variable entrance 48a. State. Therefore, the abnormality determination unit 222 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the ball processing apparatus 48 and performs an abnormality determination process (step S32). The abnormality determination process is the same as the first abnormality determination execution process.

(Operation of Example)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, in the pachinko game, the ball feeding device and the hitting ball launching device 19 are operated by performing a launch operation with the operation handle 17, and the pachinko balls stored in the upper ball storage unit 16 are 30 game areas 31 are launched at predetermined intervals. The pachinko balls launched into the game area 31 flow down while contacting the ball guide nails 50, and some of the pachinko balls pass through the first start winning opening 45a of the first start winning device 45 and the ball passing gate 52. In response to the passing, the second start winning port 46a of the second start winning device 46, the normal winning port 49a of the normal winning device 49, and the normal winning port 83 are won.

(When a pachinko ball wins the first starting prize opening)
Here, the pachinko ball that has won the first start winning opening 45 a is detected by the first start winning detection sensor 54, and the first start winning detection sensor 54 transmits a detection signal to the main control board 210. The main control CPU 210a of the main control board 210 that has received the detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor 54 performs lottery lottery and outputs a required control signal to the overall control board 211 to display on the symbol display device 18. The part 18a causes a symbol variation effect and outputs a control signal to the payout control board 216 disposed on the rear side of the middle frame 12 so that the ball payout device 22 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  When the jackpot symbol A, B is selected as a result of the jackpot lottery in the main control CPU 210a of the main control board 210, the left, middle and right symbols are displayed after the symbol variation effect on the display unit 18 of the symbol display device 18. The symbols 24 are stopped and displayed in the rows 24, 25, and 26, and the special winning opening 47a of the special winning device 47 is opened, and the pachinko ball is set to the right-handed state, so that the special winning opening 47a is displayed. On the other hand, many pachinko balls can be awarded. As a result, the pachinko balls launched into the second game area 31b flow down while coming into contact with the ball guide nails 50, and a part of the pachinko balls enter the special winning opening 47a. The main control CPU 210a of the main control board 210 that has received the detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 56 that has detected a pachinko ball that has won a prize from the special prize opening 47a is a payout control board arranged on the rear side of the middle frame 12. A control signal is output to 216 to cause the ball payout device 22 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  Here, when the jackpot symbol A is selected and the first jackpot game is executed, in the eighth round (eighth round) in the first jackpot game, the opening / closing member 104 of the ball processing apparatus 48 is displayed. Opens and closes based on the first opening / closing operation pattern P1. Here, most of the pachinko balls introduced into the ball introduction path R1 through the variable entrance 48a at the introduction position of the opening / closing member 104 are held in the first position, and most of them are retained. The first branch detection sensor 146 is detected by entering the first branch path R2. Therefore, when the jackpot symbol A is selected and the first jackpot game is executed, the probability variation state can be given with high probability after the first jackpot game ends.

  Further, when the big hit symbol B is selected and the second big hit game is executed, in the eighth round (eighth round) in the second big hit game, the opening / closing member 104 of the ball entry processing device 48 is It opens and closes based on the second opening / closing operation pattern P2. The pachinko balls introduced into the ball introduction path R1 via the variable entrance 48a at the introduction position of the opening / closing member 104 are almost all of the pachinko balls, and the regulating member 144 is held at the second position. In this case, the ball reaches the exit portion of the ball introduction path R1, so that it enters the second branch path R3 and is detected by the second branch detection sensor 190. That is, the pachinko balls are hardly passed into the first branch path R2. Therefore, when the jackpot symbol B is selected and the second jackpot game is executed, the probability variation state can be given with a low probability after the second jackpot game ends.

(When a pachinko ball wins the 2nd starting prize opening)
In addition, when the pachinko ball passes through the ball passage gate 52, a lottery for opening the second start winning port 46a of the second start winning device 46 is performed, and if the lottery result is affirmative, The opening / closing member 46b of the 2-start winning device 46 is controlled to open, and the second starting winning port 46a is opened, so that a pachinko ball can be won in the second starting winning port 46a.

  The pachinko ball that has won the second start winning opening 46a is detected by the second start winning detection sensor 55, and the second start winning detection sensor 55 transmits a detection signal to the main control board 210. The main control CPU 210a of the main control board 210 that has received the detection signal from the second start winning detection sensor 55 performs lottery lottery, and outputs a required control signal to the overall control board 211 to display on the symbol display device 18. The part 18a causes a symbol variation effect and outputs a control signal to the payout control board 216 disposed on the rear side of the middle frame 12 so that the ball payout device 22 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  When the jackpot symbol a, b is selected as a result of the jackpot lottery in the main control CPU 210a of the main control board 210, the left, middle and right symbols are displayed after the symbol variation effect on the display unit 18 of the symbol display device 18. The symbols 24 are stopped and displayed in the rows 24, 25, and 26, and the special winning opening 47a of the special winning device 47 is opened, and the pachinko ball is set to the right-handed state, so that the special winning opening 47a is displayed. On the other hand, many pachinko balls can be awarded. As a result, the pachinko balls launched into the second game area 31b flow down while coming into contact with the ball guide nails 50, and a part of the pachinko balls enter the special winning opening 47a. The main control CPU 210a of the main control board 210 that has received the detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 56 that has detected a pachinko ball that has won a prize from the special prize opening 47a is a payout control board arranged on the rear side of the middle frame 12. A control signal is output to 216 to cause the ball payout device 22 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  Here, when the jackpot symbol a is selected and the third jackpot game is executed, in the eighth round (eighth round) in the third jackpot game, the opening / closing member 104 of the ball processing apparatus 48 is displayed. Opens and closes based on the first opening / closing operation pattern P1. Here, most of the pachinko balls introduced into the ball introduction path R1 through the variable entrance 48a at the introduction position of the opening / closing member 104 are held in the first position, and most of them are retained. The first branch detection sensor 146 is detected by entering the first branch path R2. Therefore, when the jackpot symbol a is selected and the third jackpot game is executed, the probability variation state can be given with a high probability after the third jackpot game ends.

  Further, when the big hit symbol b is selected and the fourth big hit game is executed, the opening / closing member 104 of the ball entry processing device 48 is changed to the first round in the fourth big hit game (eighth round). It opens and closes based on the 2 opening / closing operation pattern P2. The pachinko balls introduced into the ball introduction path R1 via the variable entrance 48a at the introduction position of the opening / closing member 104 are almost all of the pachinko balls, and the regulating member 144 is held at the second position. In this case, the ball reaches the exit portion of the ball introduction path R1, so that it enters the second branch path R3 and is detected by the second branch detection sensor 190. That is, the pachinko balls are hardly passed into the first branch path R2. Therefore, when the big hit symbol b is selected and the fourth big hit game is executed, the probability variation state can be given with a low probability after the fourth big hit game ends.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the big hit symbol A, B, a, b is selected in the big hit lottery, during the eighth round in the first to fourth big hit games, Whether the pachinko ball that has entered the variable entrance 48a is detected by the first branch detection sensor 146 determines whether or not a probability variation state that is a benefit advantageous to the player is given after the big hit game is over. Accordingly, at the start of the first to fourth big hit games, whether or not the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is determined is not determined, and the first branch detection sensor 146 disposed in the ball entering processing device 48 during the big hit game has the pachinko. Whether or not the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game is determined depending on whether or not the ball is detected, so that the player's interest in the pachinko ball entering / exiting mode of the variable entrance 48a of the entrance processing device 48 Therefore, the interest in the big hit game can be improved.

(Regarding the first abnormality determination execution process for the ball processing apparatus)
On the other hand, in the abnormality determination unit 222 provided in the main control board 210, the first detection signal from the introduction detection sensor 107, the second detection signal from the first branch detection sensor 146, and the second branch detection in the ball processing apparatus 48. Based on the third detection signal from the sensor 190, a first abnormality determination execution process is performed every predetermined time (4 ms). Here, the abnormality determination unit 222 executes the abnormality determination process when it is determined in the first abnormality determination execution process that the winning count updated by the count unit 220 is equal to or greater than a preset reference count. Then, an abnormality notification signal is transmitted to the overall control board 211, and the overall control board 211 operates all or any of the lamp device 217, the speaker 218, and the display unit 18a of the symbol display device 18 to perform abnormality notification. . Further, the main control board 210 transmits an abnormality detection signal to the hall computer 231 via the payout control board 216.

  In addition, the abnormality determination unit 222 performs the first branch detection sensor 146 in the first abnormality determination execution process even though the set time T (3 seconds) has elapsed since the reception of the first detection signal from the introduction detection sensor 107. If it is not determined that the second detection signal from the second branch detection sensor 190 has been received, or if it is not determined that the third detection signal from the second branch detection sensor 190 has been received, an abnormality determination process is executed to control the overall control board 211 and the hall. An abnormality notification signal is transmitted to the computer 231 to notify the occurrence of an abnormality in the ball processing apparatus 48.

  In addition, the abnormality determination unit 222 receives the second detection signal from the first branch detection sensor 146 even though the first detection signal from the introduction detection sensor 107 is not received in the first abnormality determination execution process. If it is determined that the third detection signal is received from the second branch detection sensor 190, an abnormality determination process is executed to notify the overall control board 211 and the hall computer 231 of an abnormality notification signal. To notify the occurrence of an abnormality in the ball processing apparatus 48.

  Further, when the abnormality determination unit 222 determines in the second abnormality determination execution process that the first detection solenoid 124 of the first operation mechanism 106 has received the first detection signal from the introduction detection sensor 107 when the first operation solenoid 124 is in the non-excited state. If it is determined that the second detection signal from the first branch detection sensor 146 has been received, or if it is determined that the third detection signal from the second branch detection sensor 190 has been received, an abnormality determination process is executed. Then, an abnormality notification signal is transmitted to the overall control board 211 and the hall computer 231 to notify the occurrence of an abnormality in the ball processing apparatus 48.

  Further, the abnormality determination unit 222 determines that the detection signal from the vibration detection sensor 200 has been received, determines that the detection signal from the radio wave detection sensor 201 has been received, or detects the detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor 202. When it is determined that an error has been received, an abnormality determination process is executed to transmit an abnormality notification signal to the overall control board 211 and the hall computer 231 to notify the occurrence of an abnormality in the ball entry processing device 48.

  Therefore, in the first abnormality determination, when the winning count number associated with the input of the first detection signal from the introduction detection sensor 107 is equal to or greater than the reference count number, the abnormality determining unit 222 causes the winning abnormality of the winning processing device 48 to be a winning abnormality. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately confirm whether the illegal action or abnormality has occurred with respect to the ball processing apparatus 48. Further, the first detection signal from the first branch detection sensor 146 is input without the first detection signal from the introduction detection sensor 107 being input to the main control board 210 (without the introduction detection sensor 107 detecting a pachinko ball). Is input to the main control board 210 (the first branch detection sensor 146 has detected a winning ball), or the third detection signal from the second branch detection sensor 190 is input to the main control board 210 (second If the branch detection sensor 190 detects a winning ball), the abnormality determination unit 222 is set to detect an abnormality of the ball processing device 48, and accordingly, an illegal act or abnormality occurrence to the ball processing device 48 is appropriately detected. Can be confirmed. Even if the winning detection timer counts the set time T after the first detection signal from the introduction detection sensor 107 is input to the main control board 210 (after the introduction detection sensor 107 detects the winning ball), The second detection signal from the first branch detection sensor 146 is not input to the main control board 210 (the first branch detection sensor 146 does not detect a winning ball), or the third detection signal from the second branch detection sensor 190 is the main. If the input is not input to the control board 210 (the second branch detection sensor 190 does not detect a winning ball), the abnormality determining unit 222 is set to detect an abnormality of the ball processing unit 48, and thus the ball entering process It is possible to appropriately confirm whether the device 48 is fraudulent or abnormal. Furthermore, when the winning count number is equal to or greater than the reference count number (when the first abnormality determination is affirmative determination), the variable entrance hole is executed without executing the second abnormality determination and the third abnormality determination. Since it is set to detect the winning abnormality 48a, it is possible to efficiently detect the abnormality of the ball processing apparatus 48.

  Further, when any of the introduction detection sensor 107, the first branch detection sensor 146, and the second branch detection sensor 190 outputs a detection signal when the first operation solenoid 124 of the first operation mechanism 106 is not operated, it is variable. Although the entrance port 48a is not open (although the entrance processing device 48 is in a stopped state), the sensors 107, 146, and 190 output detection signals. The occurrence of 48 abnormalities can be appropriately confirmed.

  In addition, when the abnormality determining unit 222 detects a winning abnormality, all or any of the lamp unit 217, the speaker 218, or the display unit 18a of the symbol display device 18 is activated, and an abnormality occurs in the ball processing unit 48. In addition to being notified, the hall computer 231 is also informed of the occurrence of an abnormality, so that the occurrence of fraud and the occurrence of abnormality detection due to chattering can be appropriately confirmed.

  Further, an introduction detection sensor 107 is disposed on the upstream side of the bent portion from the ball introduction path R1 to the first branch path R2, and a first branch detection sensor 146 is disposed on the downstream side of the bent portion. Therefore, the movement direction of the pachinko sphere is changed between the detection by the introduction detection sensor 107 and the detection by the first branch detection sensor 146, and the pachinko sphere detected by the introduction detection sensor 107 is decelerated and reduced at the bent portion. It can be detected by the first branch detection sensor 146 after it is energized. That is, since the pachinko sphere when passing through the first branch detection sensor 146 is decelerated, the pachinko sphere can be appropriately detected by the first branch detection sensor 146. Further, since the detection of the pachinko sphere by the introduction detection sensor 107 and the detection of the pachinko sphere by the first branch detection sensor 146 are performed with a predetermined time difference, the normal detection by the pachinko sphere and the detection by the abnormality are discriminated. Can do. Even when the introduction detection sensor 107 and the first branch detection sensor 146 are close to each other, it is possible to appropriately determine whether the pachinko ball is normally detected or abnormally detected.

  Similarly, the introduction detection sensor 107 is disposed on the upstream side of the bent portion from the ball introduction path R1 to the second branch path R2, and the second branch detection sensor 190 is disposed on the downstream side of the bent portion. Since the movement direction of the pachinko sphere is changed between the detection by the introduction detection sensor 107 and the detection by the second branch detection sensor 190, the pachinko sphere detected by the introduction detection sensor 107 is decelerated at the bent portion, It can be detected by the second branch detection sensor 190 after being de-energized. That is, since the pachinko ball when passing through the second branch detection sensor 190 is decelerated, the second branch detection sensor 190 can appropriately detect the pachinko ball. Further, since the detection of the pachinko sphere by the introduction detection sensor 107 and the detection of the pachinko sphere by the second branch detection sensor 190 are performed with a predetermined time difference, it is possible to discriminate between normal detection by the pachinko sphere and detection by abnormality. Can do. Even when the introduction detection sensor 107 and the second branch detection sensor 190 are close to each other, it is possible to appropriately determine whether the pachinko ball is normally detected or abnormally detected.

  Further, in the ball entry processing device 48 of the embodiment, the exit portion of the ball introduction path R1 is directed downward, whereas the first ball of the first branch path R2 in which the first branch detection sensor 146 is disposed. The passage R2a extends forward to intersect the exit direction of the ball introduction path R1, and the ball introduction path R1 and the first branch path R2 are connected in a bent state. Therefore, when a foreign object such as a wire or a bar is inserted into the ball introduction path R1 from the variable entrance 48a of the entrance processing device 48, the foreign object is prevented from being inserted into the first branch path R2. It is possible to suitably prevent an illegal act in which a wire, a bar, or the like is inserted into the first branch path R2 and detected by the first branch detection sensor 146.

(Example of change)
The gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the embodiment illustrated in the embodiments, and various modifications are possible.
(1) The operation timing of the restricting member 144 in the entrance processing device 48 and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 104 based on the first and second opening / closing operation patterns P1, P2 are not limited to those illustrated in the embodiment, but various It can be set to a pattern. For example, the opening-and-closing member 104 has the first jackpot game executed when the jackpot symbol A is selected and the eighth round of the third jackpot game executed when the symbol a is selected. You may make it hold | maintain in an introduction position continuously from the start time of the 8th round to the end time. In this case, if the restricting member 144 is set to be held at the first position during the eighth round, the first branch detection sensor 146 detects the pachinko ball that has entered the variable entrance 48a. As a result, the probability that the probability variation state is given after the end of the third jackpot game can be made approximately 100%. In addition, in the eighth round of each of the second jackpot game executed when the jackpot symbol B is selected and the fourth jackpot game executed when the jackpot symbol b is selected, the opening / closing member 104 The short opening / closing operation in which the opening / closing operation is performed instantaneously may be performed once or a plurality of times. In this case, the probability that a pachinko ball enters the variable entrance 48a is extremely low, and the probability that the probability variation state is given after the end of the second and fourth jackpot games can be made substantially 0%.
(2) In the embodiment, in the eighth round of the first jackpot game executed when the jackpot symbol A is selected and the third jackpot game executed when the symbol a is selected, the first opening and closing Although the case where the opening / closing member 104 is opened / closed by the operation pattern P1 is illustrated, as shown in FIG. 27, the opening / closing operation pattern in the first jackpot game is different from the opening / closing operation pattern P1 in the third jackpot game. The pattern P3 may be set. In the third opening / closing operation pattern P3, the opening / closing member 104 is displaced from the restriction position to the introduction position at the same timing as the restriction member 144 is displaced from the second position to the first position. This is an opening / closing operation pattern in which the opening / closing member 104 is displaced from the introduction position to the restriction position at the same timing as the posture displacement from the first position to the second position. Thus, in the third opening / closing operation pattern P3, the pachinko ball that has entered the variable entrance 48a in the first half of the period in which the opening / closing member 104 is held at the introduction position passes through the ball introduction path R1 to the first position. Therefore, the first branch detection sensor 146 detects the first branch path R2 and passes through the first branch path R2. However, the pachinko ball that has entered the variable entrance 48a in the second half of the period in which the opening / closing member 104 is held at the introduction position reaches the exit of the ball introduction path R1 after the regulating member 144 is displaced in the posture to the second position. Thus, the second branch R3 is passed through and detected by the second branch detection sensor 190. That is, when the jackpot symbol A is selected in the jackpot lottery, the variable entrance 48a has a lower probability than when the jackpot symbol a is selected and with a higher probability than when the jackpot symbols B and b are selected. The entered pachinko ball is detected by the first branch detection sensor 146, and the probability that the probability variation state is given after the end of the first big hit game is lower than the first opening / closing operation pattern P1, and the second opening / closing operation pattern P2 Get higher.
(3) The types of jackpot symbols in Special Figure 1 and the types of jackpot symbols in Special Figure 2 are not limited to the numbers illustrated in the embodiment, but the types of jackpot games and game contents are also illustrated in the embodiments. It is not limited to.
(4) The specific round in which the ball processing device 48 is operated in the big hit game is not limited to the eighth round exemplified in the embodiment, and can be appropriately changed to a different round.
(5) In the embodiment, proximity switches are adopted as the introduction detection sensor 107, the first branch detection sensor 146, and the second branch detection sensor 190. However, all or some of the detection sensors may be mechanical switches. Good.
(6) In the embodiment, the second branch path R3 is provided in the ball discharge unit 180 configured separately from the ball processing apparatus 48. However, the second branch path R3 is integrated with the ball processing apparatus 48. You may comprise.
(7) The arrangement positions of the introduction detection sensor 107, the first branch detection sensor 146, and the second branch detection sensor 190 are not limited to the intervals exemplified in the embodiment, and are further spaced apart or close to each other. Also good. It is to be noted that the winning detection is set by the timer unit 221 as the determination time according to the arrangement interval between the introduction detection sensor 107 and the first branch detection sensor 146 and the arrangement interval between the introduction detection sensor 107 and the second branch detection sensor 190. The set time T of the timer is changed.
(8) A cutting means capable of cutting a linear body such as a thread or string may be disposed on the upstream side of the introduction detection sensor 107 in the ball introduction path R1. By disposing such a cutting means, it is possible to prevent an illegal act of manipulating the pachinko sphere using a linear body connected to the pachinko sphere.
(9) The reference count number related to the first abnormality determination in the first abnormality determination execution process is not limited to “5” exemplified in the embodiment, and appropriately detects the detection abnormality or fraudulent act of the winning ball detection sensor. If it can be determined, it may be set to “4” or less or “6” or more.
(10) The first abnormality determination execution process is not limited to the ball processing device 48 illustrated in the embodiment, and the first start winning device 45, the second start winning device 46, and the special winning device 47 also detect two detections. This can be implemented by arranging the sensors separately in the ball discharge path.
(11) The abnormality determination process executed by the abnormality determination unit 222 of the main control board 210 may be different for each abnormality determination. That is, in the first abnormality determination execution process, the first abnormality determination process is executed when the determination result of the first abnormality determination is affirmative, and the determination result of the second abnormality determination is affirmative. In this case, the second abnormality determination process may be executed, and if the determination result of the third abnormality determination is affirmative, the third abnormality determination process may be executed. Further, in the second abnormality determination execution process, a fourth abnormality determination process different from the first to third abnormality determination processes may be executed. If the operation mode of the notification unit is changed for each of the first to fourth abnormality determination processes, or different notification units are operated for each of the first to fourth abnormality determination processes, the first to fourth abnormality determinations are performed. It is possible to confirm which abnormality determination result is affirmative.
(12) In the embodiment, the overall control board 211, the display control board 212, the lamp control board 214, and the sound control board 215 are individually configured, but the display control board 212, the lamp control board 214, and the sound are individually configured. The control board 215 is configured integrally with the overall control board 211, and a display control unit that performs display control of the display unit 18a, a lamp control unit that controls lighting of the lamp device 217, and a sound control unit that controls the speaker 218 include It may be provided on the overall control board 211. Further, the display control board 212 may serve as the overall control board 211 so that the display control board 212 outputs a control signal to the lamp control board 214 and the sound control board 215.
(13) In the embodiment, when a specific jackpot symbol is selected by a jackpot lottery triggered by a pachinko ball entering the first starting winning opening 45a and the second starting winning opening 46a, which are specific entrances. In addition, the variable entrance 48a of the entrance processing device 48 is opened in a specific round in the jackpot game corresponding to the selected specific jackpot game, and the pachinko ball entered in the variable entrance 48a is the first branch detection sensor. If it is detected at 146, it is decided to give a probability change state after the jackpot game is finished, and if the pachinko ball entering the variable entrance 48a is detected by the second branch detection sensor 190, after the jackpot game is finished. Although the pachinko machine of the game mode that does not determine the provision of the probability variation state (determines the grant of the non-probability variation state) is illustrated, the ball processing device 48 should be implemented as a ball processing unit of another game mode Possible it is.
For example, the ball processing apparatus 48 passes through the ball passing gate 52, and the opening / closing member 46b of the second start winning device (specific ball entrance) 46 is opened according to the result of lottery per normal drawing. When the pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 46a, the variable entrance 48a of the entrance processing device 48 is opened by the winning of the pachinko ball in the second start winning opening 46a, and the variable entrance 48a When the pachinko ball entered is detected by the first branch detection sensor 146, it is decided to give a big hit game, and when the pachinko ball entered the variable entrance 48a is detected by the second branch detection sensor 190, The present invention can be implemented as a ball entry processing means in a game mode in which no big hit game is given.
(14) In the embodiment, a pachinko machine as a gaming machine is shown, but the gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine and may be an arrangement ball machine or the like.

30 Game board 31 Game area 45a First start winning entrance (specific entrance)
46a 2nd starting prize opening (specific entry)
48 Entry processing device (entrance processing means)
48a Variable entrance 104 Opening / closing member 107 Introduction detection sensor (introduction detection means)
107a Sphere detector 146 First branch detection sensor (first branch detection means)
146a Sphere detector 190 Second branch detection sensor (second branch detection means)
190a Sphere detector 210 Main control board (privilege grant means)
222 Abnormality determination unit (abnormality determination means)
R1 Ball introduction path R2 First branch path R3 Second branch path

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine provided with a ball entry processing means having a variable ball entrance provided with an opening and closing member arranged in a game area of a game board and opened and closed when a game ball enters a specific ball entrance ,
The entrance processing means includes
A ball introduction path communicating with the variable entrance,
A first branch path communicating with the ball introduction path;
A second branch path communicating with the ball introduction path and extending in a direction different from the first branch path;
Introduction detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the ball introduction path;
First branch detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the first branch path;
Second branch detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the second branch path;
When the first branch detection means detects a game ball, a privilege grant means for determining to give a privilege advantageous to the player as compared to the case where the second branch detection means detects a game ball;
An abnormality determining means for determining that an abnormality has occurred when the number of gaming balls detected by the introduction detecting means does not match the number of gaming balls detected by the first branch detecting means and the second branch detecting means;
The introduction detection unit, the first branch detection unit, and the second branch detection unit include a ball detection unit that detects a game ball that passes therethrough,
The introduction detection means and the first branch detection means are arranged in directions in which the sphere passing directions of the sphere detection units are different from each other,
A gaming machine comprising light emitting means for irradiating the ball introduction path with light.

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