JP2017064136A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine including a distribution part with a favorable operation mode.SOLUTION: A state of a flow-down prevention plate 1015 is changed on the basis of transmission of drive force of a solenoid 650c, so that only one drive means is required, thereby easily securing an arrangement space. This configuration can improve flexibility of arranging an opening/closing plate 650b, the flow-down prevention plate 1015, and a tilt member 1040. Further, the state of the flow-down prevention plate 1015 is changed by drive of the solenoid 650c that drives the opening/closing plate 650b for changing a state of a second specific winning hole 650a so as to improve flexibility of an operation pattern of the flow-down prevention plate 1015, thereby preventing such a situation that the player gets bored.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the second profit state determination unit to which a game ball that has won a prize winning opening reaches the second flow state in which the player can obtain profits by operating the distribution unit in the left-right direction. There is a gaming machine that distributes game balls to a road (Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-155538 A

  However, the conventional gaming machine described above has a problem that there is room for improvement in the operation mode of the distribution unit.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having a good operation mode of the distribution unit.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is a winning opening arranged in a gaming area where game balls flow down, a possible state where a gaming ball can be won in the winning hole, and a impossible state where no winning is possible First switching means for switching between the above and the operation, first driving means for driving the first switching means, and profit acquisition means for giving a predetermined profit to the player by flowing down the winning game balls in the winning opening A gaming machine configured to be able to park the game ball won in the winning opening and configured to be able to flow the parked game ball down to the profit acquisition unit, and a game that has reached the parking unit A second switching means for switching between a stationary state in which the ball can be retained in the stationary means and a non-rested state in which the game ball that has reached the stationary means is not retained in the stationary means; The switching means is the front Based on the driving force of the first drive means is transmitted, said changes state at standstill state and a non-stationary state.

  A gaming machine according to a second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the driving force of the first driving means is transmitted to the second switching means via the first switching means.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect of the invention, the stopping means is configured to obtain the profit acquisition means by operating the game ball when a plurality of game balls are stored. It will be in a state to flow down toward.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the operation mode of the distribution unit can be improved.

  According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine of the first aspect, the operation mode of the distribution unit can be improved by utilizing the operation mode of the first switching means.

  According to the gaming machine of the third aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, a visual presentation can be performed by the operation of the stopping means.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a partial front view of a portion on the upstream side of the storage device in a path (flow path) provided on the right side of the game board. It is a partial front view of a portion of the path (flow path) provided on the right side of the game board on the downstream side of the second entrance. (A) And (b) is a front view of a 1st variable winning apparatus, a 2nd variable winning apparatus, and a storage device. (A) is a front perspective view of a storage device, (b) is a rear perspective view of the storage device. (A) is a front view of a storage device, (b) is a top view of the storage device. (A) is a rear view of the storage device, and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device taken along line Xb-Xb in FIG. 9 (a). (A) is the partial side view of the storage device in the arrow XIa direction view of FIG. 10 (a), (b) is the partial side view of the storage device in the arrow XIb direction view of FIG. 10 (a). (A) And (b) is a partial front view of a 2nd variable prize-winning apparatus. (A) to (c) is a partial front view of the storage device. (A) to (c) is a partial front view of the storage device. (A) And (b) is a partial front perspective view of a 1st variable prize-winning apparatus. (A) is the figure which showed the time change of the 2nd specific prize opening in the 12th round of jackpot A, (b) is the figure which showed the time change of the 2nd specific prize opening in the 12th round of jackpot B. FIG. (A) is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the ROM in the main controller, (b) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the first hit type counter and the jackpot type in the special symbol (C) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the second random number counter and the hit in the normal symbol. (A) is a front view of the annular groove in 2nd Embodiment, (b) is sectional drawing of the annular groove in the XVIIIb-XVIIIb line | wire of Fig.18 (a), (c) is FIG. It is sectional drawing of the annular groove in the XVIIIc-XVIIIc line | wire of a). (A) to (d) is a side view schematically showing a ball stopper. (A) to (d) is a side view schematically showing a ball stopper. (A) is the figure which showed the time change of the 2nd specific prize opening in the 12th round of jackpot A, (b) is the figure which showed the time change of the 2nd specific prize opening in the 12th round of jackpot B. FIG. (A) And (b) is a back perspective view of the storage device in a 3rd embodiment. (A) is a front view of a storage device, (b) is a top view of the storage device. It is a rear view of a storage device. (A) is a rear view of the ball stopper, and (b) is a side view of the ball stopper as viewed in the direction of arrow XXVb in FIG. 25 (a). (A) is a rear view of the ball stopper, and (b) is a side view of the ball stopper as viewed in the direction of arrow XXVIb in FIG. 26 (a). (A) is a rear view of the ball stopper, and (b) is a side view of the ball stopper as viewed in the direction of arrow XXVIIb in FIG. 27 (a). (A) is the figure which showed the time change of the 2nd specific prize opening in the 12th round of jackpot A, (b) is the figure which showed the time change of the 2nd specific prize opening in the 12th round of jackpot B. FIG. It is a back perspective view of the storage device in a 4th embodiment. It is a disassembled back perspective view of a ball stopper. It is a disassembled back perspective view of a ball stopper. (A) And (b) is a rear view of a ball stopper. (A) to (c) is a schematic diagram of a drive motor, a friction rotating member, a rotating disk, and a flow-preventing plate as viewed in the direction of arrow XXXIIIa in FIG. (A) to (c) is a schematic diagram of a drive motor, a friction rotating member, a rotating disk, and a flow-preventing plate as viewed in the direction of arrow XXXIIIa in FIG. (A) is the figure which showed the time change of the 2nd specific prize opening in the 12th round of jackpot A, (b) is the figure which showed the time change of the 2nd specific prize opening in the 12th round of jackpot B. FIG. It is the figure which showed the time change of the 2nd specific prize opening in 12th round of jackpot B (the 2). (A) is a front view of the storage apparatus in 5th Embodiment, (b) is a top view of the storage apparatus in the arrow XXXVIIb direction view of Fig.37 (a). (A) is a front view of a rotating member, (b) is a top view of the rotating member as viewed in the direction of arrow XXXVIIIb in FIG. 38 (a), and (c) is XXXVIIIc- in FIG. 38 (a). It is a fragmentary sectional view of the rotation member in a XXXVIIIc line. (A) is a front view of the storage device, and (b) is a top view of the storage device as viewed in the direction of arrow XXXIXb in FIG. 39 (a). (A) is the figure which showed the time change of the 2nd specific prize opening in the 12th round of jackpot A, (b) is the figure which showed the time change of the 2nd specific prize opening in the 12th round of jackpot B. FIG. (A) is the figure which showed the time change (it is an open state or a closed state) of the 2nd specific prize opening in the 12th round of jackpot A (the 2), (b) and ( c) is a diagram showing a time change of the flow-down prevention plate (whether it is in a protruding state or a buried state). (A) is a front view of the storage apparatus in 6th Embodiment, (b) is a side view of the storage apparatus in the arrow XLIIb direction view of Fig.42 (a). It is a rear view of the storage device 6000. It is a fragmentary sectional view of the storage device in the XLIV-XLIV line of Drawing 42 (a). (A) is a front view of the storage device, and (b) is a side view of the storage device as viewed in the direction of arrow XLVb in FIG. 45 (a). (A) is a front view of a storage device, (b) is a side view of the storage device in the direction of the arrow XLVIb in FIG. 46 (a). (A) is a front view of the storage apparatus in 7th Embodiment, (b) is a fragmentary sectional view of the storage apparatus in the XLVIIb-XLVIIb line | wire of Fig.47 (a). (A) is a front view of the storage device, and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device taken along line XLVIIIb-XLVIIIb in FIG. 48 (a). (A) is a front view of the storage device, and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device along the XLIXb-XLIXb line in FIG. 49 (a). (A) is a front view of the storage apparatus in 8th Embodiment, (b) is a partial side view of the storage apparatus in the arrow Lb direction view of Fig.50 (a). (A) is a front view of the storage device, and (b) is a partial side view of the storage device as viewed in the direction of the arrow LIb in FIG. 51 (a). (A) is a partial front view of the storage apparatus in 9th Embodiment, (b) is a fragmentary sectional view of the storage apparatus in the LIIb-LIIb line | wire of Fig.52 (a), (c) is storage. It is a partial front view of an apparatus, (d) is a fragmentary sectional view of the storage apparatus in the LIId-LIId line of FIG.52 (c). (A) is a partial front view of a storage device, (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device along line LIIIb-LIIIb in FIG. 53 (a), and (c) is a partial front view of the storage device. (D) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device taken along line LIIId-LIIId in FIG. 53 (c).

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 17, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) 10 will be described as a first embodiment. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 in which an outer shell is formed by a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer shape that is substantially the same as the outer frame 11. And an inner frame 12 supported to be openable and closable. In order to support the inner frame 12, metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable to the front front side.

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64, and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is performed when a ball (hereinafter also referred to as a game ball) flows down the front of the game board 13. In the inner frame 12, a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a shot that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13 A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

  On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the front upper side and a lower dish unit 15 that covers the lower side are provided. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached to two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinges 19 are provided is used as an opening / closing axis. 14 and the lower pan unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front front side. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are respectively released by inserting a dedicated key into the key hole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

  The front frame 14 is an assembly of decorative resin parts, electrical parts, and the like, and a window part 14c that is formed in an approximately elliptical shape is provided at a substantially central part thereof. A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front of the game board 13 can be visually recognized on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16.

  On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 that stores balls is formed in a substantially box shape that protrudes to the front side and opens the upper surface, and prize balls, rental balls, and the like are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward to the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the sphere thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4). A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. The frame button 22 is operated by the player when, for example, changing the stage of the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2) or changing the contents of the effect of super reach. The

  The front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the periphery (for example, a corner portion). These light-emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing or controlling the light-emitting mode by turning on or flashing according to the change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. On the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c, there are provided electric decoration portions 29 to 33 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs. In the pachinko machine 10, these lighting parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and the lighting parts 29 to 33 are turned on by lighting or blinking of the built-in LEDs at the time of jackpot or reach effects. Alternatively, it flashes to notify that the jackpot is being hit or that the reach is one step before the jackpot. Further, in the upper left part of the front frame 14 as viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), there is provided a display lamp 34 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED and capable of displaying the payout of a prize ball and when an error occurs.

  In addition, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back surface side so that the back surface side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, on the lower side of the right illumination part 32, and a sticking space K1 on the front surface of the game board 13 (FIG. 2) is visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plated member 36 made of ABS resin that is chrome-plated is attached to an area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to bring out more gorgeousness.

  A ball rental operation unit 40 is disposed below the window 14c. The ball lending operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, Loans are made. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which the remaining amount information such as a card is displayed, and the built-in LED is lit to display the remaining amount as the remaining amount information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. In addition, in a pachinko machine in which a ball is lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, a so-called cash machine does not require the ball lending operation unit 40. In this case, the ball lending operation unit 40 It is also possible to add a decorative seal or the like to the installation portion of the parts so that the component configuration is common. A pachinko machine using a card unit and a cash machine can be shared.

  In the lower plate unit 15 located on the lower side of the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing a ball that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape having an open upper surface. Yes. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 that is operated by a player to drive a ball into the front of the game board 13 is disposed.

  Inside the operation handle 51, a touch sensor 51a for permitting driving of the ball launch unit 112a, a launch stop switch 51b for stopping the launch of the ball during the pressing operation, and a rotation of the operation handle 51. A variable resistor (not shown) that detects the amount of movement (rotation position) based on a change in electrical resistance is incorporated. When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor 51a is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes in accordance with the amount of rotation operation. The resistance value of the variable resistor The ball is fired with a strength corresponding to (launch strength), and the ball is driven into the front of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the player's operation. Further, when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor 51a and the firing stop switch 51b are turned off.

  In the lower part of the front of the lower plate 50, a ball removal lever 52 is provided for operating when the balls stored in the lower plate 50 are discharged downward. The ball removal lever 52 is always urged in the right direction. By sliding the ball release lever 52 in the left direction against the urge, the bottom opening formed in the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened. A ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removal lever 52 is normally performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as “a thousand box”) for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 is placed below the lower plate 50. As described above, the operation handle 51 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 50, and the ashtray 53 is attached on the left side of the lower plate 50.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 has a base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of nails (not shown) for ball guidance, windmills, rails 61 and 62, and general prizes. The mouth 63, the first entrance 64, the second entrance 640, the first variable winning device 65, the second variable winning device 650, the normal entrance (through gate) 67, the variable display unit 80, the storage device 1000 Etc., and its peripheral edge is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 1). The base plate 60 is made of a light-transmitting resin material and is formed so that the player can visually recognize various structures disposed on the back side of the base plate 60 from the front side. The general winning port 63, the first winning port 64, the second winning port 640, the first variable winning device 65, the second variable winning device 650, the variable display device unit 80, and the storage device 1000 are obtained by the base plate 60 by router processing. The game board 13 is fixed from the front side of the game board 13 with a tapping screw or the like.

  The front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c of the front frame 14 (see FIG. 1). The configuration of the game board 13 will be described below mainly with reference to FIG.

  An outer rail 62 formed by bending a band-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front surface of the game board 13, and the band-shaped metal plate is located on the inner side of the outer rail 62 in the same manner as the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed by the above is planted. The inner periphery of the game board 13 is surrounded by the inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62, and the front and rear are surrounded by the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1). A game area in which a game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is an area formed in front of the game board 13 and defined by the two rails 61 and 62 and a resin outer edge member 73 connecting the rails (a winning opening is provided and fired). Area where the falling sphere flows).

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball fired from the ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4) to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball preventing member 68 is attached to the front end portion of the inner rail 61 (upper left portion in FIG. 2) to prevent the ball once guided to the upper portion of the game board 13 from returning to the ball guide path again. Is done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the sphere. Is bounced back to the center while being attenuated. A resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side between the lower right end of the inner rail 61 and the upper right end of the outer rail 62 is a base. The plate 60 is driven and fixed.

  In the pachinko machine 10, a special symbol (first symbol) is drawn when the first entrance 64 and the second entrance 640 are won, and the ball enters the normal entrance 67. When it passes, the lottery of the normal symbol (second symbol) is performed. In the special symbol lottery performed for the entrance to the first entrance 64 and the second entrance 640, whether or not the special symbol is a big hit is determined, and it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit. In the case of being made, the jackpot type is also determined. In the pachinko machine 10, in the low probability state of the special symbol, for example, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit with a probability of 1/320, and in the high probability state of the special symbol (also referred to as the probability variation state of the special symbol), For example, a special symbol jackpot is determined with a probability of 1/60. For convenience of explanation, the special symbol lottery performed for the entrance to the first entrance 64 is referred to as “special design 1 lottery” and is performed for the entrance to the second entrance 640. The special symbol lottery to be called is referred to as “special symbol 2 lottery”.

  When the special symbol is a big hit, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to a special game state, and the first specific winning port 65a or the second specific winning port 650a that is normally closed is kept for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). Alternatively, the releasing operation is repeated 15 times (15 rounds) until 10 balls are won. More specifically, in the first to eleventh rounds and the thirteenth to fifteenth rounds, the first specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or ten balls have been won). In the round, the second specific winning opening 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or 10 balls have been won). As a result, a large amount of balls are awarded to the first specific winning port 65a and the second specific winning port 650a, so that a larger amount of winning balls are paid out than usual.

  In addition, in the storage device 1000 arranged downstream of the second variable prize winning device 650, two types of entrances (probability change) for determining the added value after the end of the jackpot given after the end of the special gaming state. A ball entrance 1031 and a normal ball entrance 1033) are provided. Although details will be described later, when a ball enters the probability variation entrance 1031 in the special game state, a “special symbol high probability state” is given as an added value after the jackpot. On the other hand, if the ball has never entered the probability changing ball opening 1031 during the special game state, “ordinary symbol time-short state” is given as the added value after the jackpot. Note that there are two types of special symbol jackpot types: “Big Jack A” and “Big Jack B” (see FIG. 17). Although the details will be described later, the opening pattern of the second specific winning opening 650a is configured differently depending on the type of jackpot, and the ease of entering the ball into the probability varying entrance 1031 is varied.

  When the special symbol (the first symbol) is drawn, the special symbol variation display is started on the first symbol display device 37, and after a predetermined time (for example, 11 seconds to 60 seconds) has elapsed, the lottery result A special symbol indicating is stopped and displayed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64 or the second entrance 640 while the variable display is being performed on the first symbol display device 37, the number of entrances is different for each type of entrance. Each of the balls is held up to four times, and the number of balls held is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and also by the third symbol display device 81. When the variable display is finished on the first symbol display device 37, the number of reserved balls for the first entrance 64 (the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 1) or the number of reserved balls for the second entrance 640 (special If the number of reserved balls of symbol 2) remains, the lottery of the next special symbol is performed and the variable display corresponding to the lottery is started. When both the number of reserved balls of special symbol 1 and the number of reserved balls of special symbol 2 remain, the lottery based on the reserved balls of special symbol 2 is preferentially executed.

  In the lottery of the normal symbol (second symbol), whether or not the normal symbol is hit is determined. When hitting the normal symbol, the electric accessory 640a attached to the second entrance 640 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds or 1 second), and the ball enters the second entrance 640. Easy state. That is, when the normal symbol is hit, it becomes easy for the ball to enter the second entrance 640, and as a result, it becomes easy to draw a special symbol.

  In addition, when the normal symbol (the second symbol) is drawn, the normal symbol variation display is started on the second symbol display device 83, and after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds or 30 seconds) has elapsed, A normal symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed. If the ball passes through the normal entrance 67 while the variable display is being performed on the second symbol display device 83, the number of passages is suspended up to a maximum of four times, and the number of retained balls is retained by the first symbol display device 37. In addition to being displayed, it is also shown in the second symbol holding lamp 84. When the variable display is completed in the second symbol display device 83, if the number of reserved balls for the normal entrance 67 remains, the next normal symbol is drawn and the variable display corresponding to the lottery is displayed. Be started.

  In both cases of “big hit A” and “big hit B”, the number of rounds becomes a special game state with 15 rounds (15R big hit). Further, in a special gaming state, when a ball enters the probability variation entrance 1031 (see FIG. 2), as a value added after the jackpot ends, the pachinko machine 10 is from the end of the jackpot until the next jackpot. Shifts to a high probability state of a special symbol (during special symbol change). On the other hand, if the ball has never entered the probability variation entrance 1031 in the special game state, as a value added after the jackpot ends, the lottery of the special symbol is completed 100 times after the jackpot ends. In the meantime, it shifts to the short time state of normal symbols. In addition, when it shifts to the short time state of the normal symbol after the jackpot ends, it shifts to the low probability state of the special symbol together. This low probability state of the special symbol continues until the next big hit. Although details will be described later, in the “big hit B”, it becomes easier to make the ball enter the probability changing entrance 1031 during the special game state (during the big hit state) as compared to the “big hit A”. That is, since “big hit B” is more likely to shift to the probability change state of the special symbol after the big hit, the big hit is likely to be made again at short intervals after the big hit. Therefore, “big hit B” is a big hit that is more advantageous to the player than “big hit A”.

  Here, the “high probability state of a special symbol” means a state in which the jackpot probability thereafter increases as added value after the jackpot ends, that is, when the probability is changing (probability is changing), in other words, to the special gaming state. It is a game state that is easy to shift. The high probability state of the special symbol (during the special symbol change) in the present embodiment includes a game state in which the hit probability of the normal symbol (second symbol) is increased and the ball is likely to win the second entrance 640. . On the other hand, the “special symbol low probability state” means a time when the special symbol is not being probable, and a state where the jackpot probability is normal, that is, a state where the jackpot probability is lower than that during the special symbol probabilistic change.

  In addition, the normal symbol time-short state (short time medium) means a game state in which the normal symbol hit probability is increased and the ball is likely to win the second entrance 640. In addition, the normal state means a game state (a state in which neither the jackpot probability nor the normal symbol (second symbol) hit probability is increased) that is neither the probability change of the special symbol nor the short time of the normal symbol.

  During the probable change of the special symbol or during the short time of the normal symbol, not only the probability of hitting the normal symbol is increased, but also the time when the electric accessory 640a attached to the second entrance 640 is opened is changed, and the normal state A longer time is set in comparison with. When the electric accessory 640a is in an opened state (open state), the ball wins the second entrance 640 in comparison with the case where the electric accessory 640a is in a closed state (closed state). It becomes easy to do. Therefore, it becomes easy for the ball to enter the second entrance 640 during the special symbol change or the normal symbol time reduction. That is, it becomes easy to draw a special symbol.

  In addition, in addition to changing the opening time instead of changing the opening time of the electric accessory 640a associated with the second entrance 640 during the special symbol change or the normal symbol time reduction The number of times of opening of the electric accessory 640a when the normal symbol is hit may be increased more than the normal state. In addition, the probability of hitting the normal symbol (second symbol) is not changed during the probability change of the special symbol or the normal symbol, and the time when the electric accessory 640a associated with the second entrance 640 is opened, and It is good also as what changes at least one among the frequency | counts of opening of the electrically-driven accessory 640a. In addition, during the change of the probability of the special symbol or during the short time of the normal symbol, the time for opening the electric accessory 640a associated with the second entrance 640 and the number of times the electric accessory 640a is opened are not changed. Only the hit probability of the second pattern) may be increased as compared with the normal state.

  In the present embodiment, when the probability variation state of the special symbol is granted after the special gaming state ends, the probability variation state of the special symbol is configured to continue until the next jackpot, but is not limited to this, The number of times may be limited. Specifically, for example, a special symbol probability change state (high probability state) is given from the end of the special gaming state until the special symbol lottery ends 120 times, and after the special symbol lottery ends 120 times. May be configured to be set in a normal state. In addition, the number of times the special symbol is in the state of being probable is not limited to 120, and may be arbitrarily determined. Similarly, in the present embodiment, when a ball does not enter the probability variation entrance 1031 in the special gaming state, the normal symbol is shortened until the special symbol lottery is completed 100 times. However, the short time period of the normal symbol is not limited to 100 times and may be arbitrarily determined.

  A first symbol display provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LED”) 37a and a 7-segment display 37b, which are light emitting means, in the lower left portion of the game area when viewed from the front (lower left portion in FIG. 2). A device 37 is provided. The first symbol display device 37 displays information corresponding to each control performed by the main control device 110 described later, and mainly displays the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The plurality of LEDs 37a indicate by lighting whether or not a special symbol lottery performed in accordance with the entrance to the first entrance 64 or the second entrance 640 (start winning prize) is being executed. As a stop symbol after the end of the variation, the special symbol (first symbol) corresponding to the lottery result of the special symbol is indicated by the lighting state, or the ball that has entered the first entrance 64 The number of reserved spheres, which is the number of spheres that have not been changed (reserved spheres), is indicated by the lighting state.

  If a ball enters the first entrance 64 or the second entrance 640 while the special symbol (first symbol) is being displayed on the first symbol display device 37, the entry The number of balls is held for a maximum of 4 times for each type of entrance, and the number of held balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and also by the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the first entrance 64 and the second entrance 640 are configured to be suspended up to 4 times each, but the maximum number of suspensions is limited to 4 times. Instead, it may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times).

  The 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds that are a big hit and an error display. Note that the LEDs 37a are configured so that the emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of the respective LEDs are different, and depending on the combination of the emission colors, various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 (high probability states of special symbols) And normal symbols, etc.). In addition, the LED 37a not only indicates whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol is a big hit as a stop symbol after the end of the fluctuation, but if it is a big hit, it corresponds to the big hit type (big hit A, big hit B) A special symbol (first symbol) is shown.

  The game area is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 63 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 is synchronized with the variable display on the first symbol display device 37 using a winning (start winning) at the first entrance 64 and the second entrance 640 as a trigger. The 3rd symbol display device 81 composed of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply abbreviated as “display device”) that performs variable display, and the 2nd symbol is variablely displayed with the passage of a sphere at a normal entrance (through gate) 67 as a trigger. And a second symbol display device 83 composed of LEDs. The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a center frame 86 so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81.

  The third symbol display device 81 is constituted by a large 9-inch liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by the display control device 114 (see FIG. 4). One symbol row is displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols (third symbol). These third symbols are horizontally scrolled for each symbol column, and the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. It is like that. In the third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment, the display of the gaming state accompanying the control of the main controller 110 (see FIG. 4) is performed on the first symbol display device 37, whereas the first symbol display thereof is performed. A decorative display corresponding to the display of the device 37 is performed. Instead of the display device, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using, for example, a reel.

  In the present embodiment, the third symbol is composed of ten types of main symbols with numbers “0” to “9”. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a lottery result of a special symbol performed by the main controller 110 (see FIG. 4) described later is a big hit, a variable display in which the same main symbols are arranged is performed. The jackpot is generated after the variable display is finished. On the other hand, when the lottery result of the special symbol is out of place, the variable display in which the same main symbols are not arranged is performed.

  For example, if the lottery result of the special symbol is “big hit A”, the variable display is performed in which the main symbols to which “0, 2, 4, 6, 8”, which are even numbers, are added are arranged. On the other hand, in the case of “big hit B”, any number among all the numbers “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9” including the odd number is added. Fluctuation display in which symbols are aligned is performed. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special symbol is off, the variable display in which the main symbols of the same number are not aligned is performed.

  Next, a display (right-handed navigator) that is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 and that prompts the user to launch a ball aiming at the right path (flow path) of the game board 13 will be described.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the electric accessory 640a is easily opened when the special symbol is changed or the normal symbol is in a short-time state. It becomes easy to enter the ball into the second entrance 640 by launching (right hitting). In addition, as will be described in detail later, when a big win is made by a special symbol lottery (lottery of special symbol 2) performed based on the ball entering the second entrance 640, the first entrance 64 It is more likely to be a “hit B” as compared to a case where a big win is obtained by a special symbol lottery (special symbol 1 lottery) performed based on the ball entering the ball. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player to perform the right-handed hitting in the probability change state of the special symbol given after the end of the jackpot or the short time state of the normal symbol. In other words, even if the probable state of the special symbol or the short state of the normal symbol is set, the ball cannot enter the second entrance 640 unless the player hits the right. The player will not be able to fully receive the benefits of the symbol probable state and the short time state of the normal symbol.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the player can display a specific image (right-handed navigation) in the special symbol probability change state or the normal symbol time reduction state, thereby allowing the player to display the special symbol probability change state or the normal symbol time reduction state. It is configured to ensure that the benefits of becoming

  In right-handed navigation, the characters “Aim for the right !!” are displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and three right-pointing arrows are displayed above and below the characters. By displaying these characters and arrows, it is possible to make the player feel that the ball should be launched into the path (flow path) provided on the right side of the game board 13. Therefore, the player can be surely acquired the benefits of being in the special symbol probability changing state and the normal symbol time-saving state.

  Next, an example of a warning image displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. This warning image is determined to be right-handed even though the player is not in a period when the player should hit (right-hand) a ball into the path (flow path) provided on the right side of the game board 13. It is an image (right-handed warning image) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the case of More specifically, this message is displayed when it is determined that the player is making a right stroke in a normal state (a state in which the special symbol is not changed or a normal symbol is in a short time state).

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the electric accessory 640a is controlled to be less likely to be opened in a normal state (even if a right hand is made, it is difficult to make a ball enter the second entrance 640). For this reason, if a right strike is made in a normal state, the chance of receiving a lottery of a special symbol is reduced as compared with a case where a left strike strikes a ball aiming at the first entrance 64. That is, if a right strike is made in a normal state, it is difficult for the player to win a big hit, which is a loss for the player. Therefore, it is configured to prevent (suppress) the player from losing by displaying a right-handed warning image and urging left-handed.

  When it is determined that the player is making a right strike in the normal state, the characters “Warning” and “Left-handed play!” Are displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Characters are displayed. By displaying these characters, the player can be made aware that the player should not make a right stroke (should make a left stroke). In addition, the hall clerk can also easily determine whether or not there is a player who is executing an irregular game method of making a right turn in a normal state by checking the presence or absence of the right turn warning screen.

  In addition, as a method of determining whether or not a right hand is made, for example, when a right hand is made, the ball enters the normal entrance (through gate) 67 (see FIG. 2) through which the ball can flow. Judgment is made based on whether or not the ball has been made.

  In the present embodiment, when it is detected that a ball has entered the normal entrance (through gate) 67 (see FIG. 2) in the normal state, a right-handed warning image is displayed. It is not limited to this. For example, in a state other than the special game state (big win state), when it is detected that a ball has won (entered) the second specific winning port 650a, it is determined that an illegal game is being performed, A strike warning image may be displayed. Thereby, the store clerk in the hall can easily determine the presence / absence of fraud simply by confirming the presence / absence of a right-handed warning image. In addition, when it is detected that a ball has entered the second specific prize opening 650a in a state other than the special game state (a big win state), a signal indicating that fraud is being performed to the hall computer. You may comprise so that it may output. Thereby, the operator of the hall computer can easily determine whether or not there is a possibility of fraud and the machine number (position) of the pachinko machine 10 on which the fraud is being performed.

  Next, a warning image displayed when it is detected that an abnormality has occurred in the storage device 1000 will be described. Here, the abnormality of the storage device 1000 is exemplified, for example, when the entrance to the probability entrance ball 1031 or the normal entrance 1033 is detected although it is not in the special game state (big hit state).

  When it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the storage device 1000, the word “Warning” is displayed large in the central portion of the third symbol display device 81. In the lower part of the screen, the text “Please call a gate error agent” is displayed. With these characters, the player can determine that an error has occurred in the pachinko machine 10, and therefore can promptly request repairs or the like from a hall clerk or the like.

  Each time the sphere passes through the normal entrance (through gate) 67, the second symbol display device 83 displays a symbol “○” and a symbol “X” as a display symbol (second symbol (not shown)). Is displayed so as to alternately light up for a predetermined time. In the pachinko machine 10, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the normal entrance (through gate) 67, a winning lottery is performed. As a result of the winning lottery, if it is a win, the second symbol display device 83 stops and displays the symbol “◯” after the second symbol variation is displayed. If the winning lottery results, the symbol of “x” is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 after the variation of the second symbol is displayed.

  When the variation display on the second symbol display device 83 stops at a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, a symbol “◯”), the pachinko machine 10 has the electric accessory 640a attached to the second entrance 640. It is configured to be activated (opened) for a predetermined time.

  The time required for displaying the variation of the second symbol (variation time) is set to be shorter when the probability of the special symbol or the normal symbol is shorter than when the gaming state is normal. As a result, during the probability change of the special symbol and during the short time of the normal symbol, since the variation display of the second symbol is performed in a short time, the lottery of the normal symbol (second symbol) may be performed more than in the normal state. it can. Therefore, since the chance of winning the normal symbol increases, it is possible to give the player many opportunities to open the electric combination 640a of the second entrance 640. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the ball to win the second entrance 640 while the special symbol is being changed and during normal time.

  It should be noted that, during special symbol probabilities or during normal symbol time shortening, the hit probability is increased, or the opening time and the number of times of opening of the electric accessory 640a are increased to the second entrance 640 by other methods. When the ball is in a state where it is easy to win, the time required for the variable display of the second symbol may be constant regardless of the gaming state. On the other hand, if the time required to display the fluctuation of the 2nd symbol is set shorter than that in the normal state during the probability change of the special symbol or in the normal symbol time, the probability of hitting the normal symbol is constant regardless of the gaming state Alternatively, the opening time and the number of opening times of the electric accessory 640a with respect to one normal symbol hit may be constant regardless of the gaming state.

  The normal entrance (through gate) 67 is assembled to the game board on the right side in the lower region of the variable display device unit 80, and the ball that flows down to the right of the game board among the balls fired on the game board. Is configured to be able to pass through. When the ball passes through the normal entrance (through gate) 67, the lottery of the second symbol is performed. After winning the lottery, the 2nd symbol display device displays a variation, and if the winning lottery results, the symbol “○” is displayed as the variable display stop symbol, and the winning lottery result may be off For example, the symbol “x” is displayed as the stop symbol of the variable display.

  The number of passages of the normal ball entrance (through gate) 67 is retained up to a total of 4 times, and the number of retained balls is displayed by the first symbol display device 37 described above and at the second symbol retention lamp 84. Is also displayed. Four second symbol holding lamps 84 are provided corresponding to the maximum number of holdings, and are arranged symmetrically below the third symbol display device 81.

  Note that the variable display of the second symbol is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device 83 as in this embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol. Alternatively, a part of the display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. In addition, the maximum number of reserved balls for passing a ball at the normal entrance (through gate) 67 is not limited to 4 times, but is set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). You may do it. Further, the number of assembling of the normal entrance (through gate) 67 is not limited to one and may be plural (for example, two). Further, the assembly position of the normal entrance (through gate) 67 is not limited to the right side of the variable display device unit 80, and may be the left side of the variable display device unit 80, for example. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the second symbol reservation lamp 84 may not perform the lighting display.

  Below the variable display unit 80, a first entrance 64 is provided through which a ball can win. When a ball enters the first entrance 64, a first entrance switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the main entrance switch is turned on due to the on of the first entrance switch. The jackpot lottery is made by the control device 110 (see FIG. 4), and a display corresponding to the lottery result is shown by the first symbol display device 37.

  On the other hand, on the right side of the first entrance 64 as viewed from the front, a second entrance 640 through which a ball can win is disposed. When a ball wins the second entrance 640, a second entrance switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the main entry due to the on of the second entrance switch is turned on. The jackpot lottery is made by the control device 110 (see FIG. 4), and a display corresponding to the lottery result is shown by the first symbol display device 37.

  Each of the first entrance 64 and the second entrance 640 is also one of the entrances for paying out 5 balls as prize balls when a ball wins. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball wins the first entrance 64 and the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball wins the second entrance 640 are the same. However, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball is won at the first entrance 64 is different from the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball is won at the second entrance 640, for example, the first prize The number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball wins the ball entrance 64 may be three, and the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball wins the second entrance 640 may be five.

  The second entrance 640 is accompanied by an electric accessory 640a. The electric accessory 640a is configured to be openable and closable. Normally, the electric accessory 640a is in a closed state (reduced state), and it is difficult for the ball to win the second entrance 640. On the other hand, when the symbol “○” is displayed on the second symbol display device 83 as a result of the variation display of the second symbol that is triggered by the passage of the ball to the normal entrance (through gate) 67, The object 640a is in an open state (enlarged state), and the ball is in a state where it is easy to win the second entrance 640.

  As described above, the probability of hitting a normal symbol is higher during the probability change of a special symbol and the time of a normal symbol than in the normal state, and the time taken to display the fluctuation of the normal symbol is also short. In the display, the symbol “◯” is easily displayed. Therefore, the frequency | count that the electrically-driven accessory 640a will be in an open state (enlarged state) increases. Further, during the special symbol change and the normal symbol time reduction, the time during which the electric accessory 640a is opened also becomes longer than in the normal state. Therefore, it is possible to create a state in which a ball is more likely to win the second entrance 640 when the special symbol is being changed and when the normal symbol is shorter than the normal state. On the other hand, the first entrance 64 does not have an electric accessory as provided in the second entrance 640, and the ball is in a state in which a ball can always be won.

  Here, the probability of winning a big hit between the case where the ball is won at the first entrance 64 and the case where the ball is won at the second entrance 640 is the same in both the low probability state and the high probability state. is there. However, as a type of jackpot that is selected when the jackpot is reached, the probability of a jackpot (spot hit B) that facilitates entering the ball into the probability variation entrance 1031 during the special gaming state is the second entrance 640. The value when the ball is won is set higher than when the ball is won at the first ball slot 64 (see FIG. 17).

  During normal times, the electric accessory associated with the second entrance 640 is often in a closed state, and it is difficult to win the second entrance 640. Therefore, the first entrance 64 without the electric accessory is entered. Toward the left of the variable display device unit 80 so as to pass the ball (so-called “left-handed”), and a lottery win lottery opportunities are obtained by winning at the first entrance 64, It is advantageous for the player to aim to become.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol is changing or when the normal symbol is shorter or shorter, the electric accessory 640a attached to the second entrance 640 is easily opened by passing the ball through the normal entrance (through gate) 67. Since it is easy to win the second entrance 640, the ball is fired toward the second entrance 640 so that the sphere passes rightward of the variable display device 80 (so-called “right-handed”). ) For the player, it is preferable for the player to pass the normal entrance (through gate) 67 to open the electric accessory 640a and to win a big hit B by winning the second entrance 640. It will be advantageous.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment launches a ball to the player in accordance with the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 (whether it is probable, short, or normal). Can be changed between “left-handed” and “right-handed”. Thus, the player can be changed in the way the ball is hit, so that the game can be enjoyed.

  A first variable winning device 65 is disposed on the lower right side of the first entrance 64 (the lower left side of the second entrance 640), and is a horizontally elongated first specific prize opening at a substantially central portion thereof. (Large opening) 65a is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, when a big win is won by a special symbol lottery performed due to winning at the first entrance 64 or the second entrance 640, after a predetermined time (variation time) has elapsed, The first symbol display device 37 is turned on so as to be a big hit stop symbol. In addition, a stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to notify the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. As this special gaming state, the first specific winning opening 65a, which is normally closed, is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds elapses or 10 balls are won).

  The first specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time has elapsed, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the first specific winning opening 65a can be repeated up to 14 times (14 rounds), for example. More specifically, the opening and closing operation of the first specific prize winning opening 65a is executed in the special gaming state rounds 1 to 11 and rounds 13 to 15. The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is one form of a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Is done.

  Specifically, the first variable prize-winning device 65 covers the first specific prize-winning port 65a, and closes to prevent the ball from entering the first variable prize-winning device 65 by projecting forward from the front view. And a solenoid (not shown) for operating the opening / closing plate 65b. The first specific winning opening 65a is normally in a closed state where the ball cannot win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the solenoid is driven to retract the opening / closing plate 65b to the rear side when viewed from the front, so that an open state in which the ball is likely to win the first specific winning opening 65a is temporarily formed. It operates to repeat the state alternately.

  A second variable winning device 650 is provided on the upper right side of the first variable winning device 65. Specifically, the second variable winning device 650 includes an opening / closing plate 650b that forms a closed state that prevents the ball from entering the second variable winning device 650 by projecting toward the front side of the front view, and the opening / closing thereof. And a solenoid 650c (see FIG. 8) for operating the plate 650b. The second specific winning opening 650a is normally closed so that the ball cannot win or is difficult to win (see FIG. 7B). On the other hand, if the special symbol lottery is won and the 12th round is reached, the open / closed plate 650b covering the second specific prize opening 650a is drawn to the back side of the front view, and the ball can be entered into the second variable prize winning device 650. The state is formed in a predetermined pattern (see FIG. 16) (see FIG. 7A).

  As described above, based on the fact that the ball that has entered the second specific prize opening 650a in the special gaming state (during jackpot) enters the probability variation entrance 1031 provided inside the storage device 1000, After the end, it shifts to the probable state of the special symbol. On the other hand, in the special game state, when the ball does not enter the second specific prize opening 650a, or even when the ball enters the second specific prize slot 650a, all the balls enter the normal entrance 1033. In that case, after the jackpot ends, it will shift to the normal symbol time-short state.

  Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the above-described form. In addition to the first specific winning port 65a and the second specific winning port 650a, other winning ports may be provided as the winning ports opened in the special gaming state. Conversely, the winning opening may be only the first specific winning opening 65a. Further, the arrangement position is not limited to the arrangement of the present embodiment, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position.

  A sticking space K1 for sticking a certificate paper, an identification label or the like is provided at the lower right corner of the gaming board 13, and the certificate paper or the like attached to the sticking space K1 is a small window of the front frame 14. 35 (see FIG. 1).

  The game board 13 is provided with a first out port 66 below the first entrance port 64. A ball that flows down the game area and has not won any of the entrances 63, 64, 65a, 640, and 650a is guided to a not-shown ball discharge path through the first out port 66. The A number of nails are planted on the game board 13 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the ball, and various members (instruments) such as a windmill are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 3, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control apparatus 110), an audio lamp control board (audio lamp control apparatus 113), and a display control board (display control apparatus 114). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a firing control board (launching control apparatus 112), a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115), and a card unit connection board 116.

  The back pack unit 94 includes a back pack 92 and a dispensing unit 93 that form a protective cover. In addition, each control board is used for MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used for various lotteries, time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generation circuit or the like is mounted as necessary.

  The main control device 110, the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, the payout control device 111 and the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. . The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated.

  Further, the substrate box 100 (main control device 110) and the substrate box 102 (dispensing control device 111 and launch control device 112) connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened by a sealing unit (not shown) (caulking structure). Consolidated). In addition, a seal (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover so as to cover the box base and the box cover. This seal seal is made of a brittle material. If the seal is to be peeled off in order to open the substrate boxes 100, 102, or if the substrate boxes 100, 102 are forcibly opened, the box base side and the box cover are removed. Cut to the side. Therefore, it is possible to know whether or not the substrate boxes 100 and 102 have been opened by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal.

  The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 that is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). ing. Balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 130, and a required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball clogging in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main controller 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 includes a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A certain RAM 203 and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. In the main control device 110, the MPU 201 executes main processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as jackpot lottery, display setting in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, and lottery of display results in the second symbol display device. To do.

  Various commands are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device by the data transmission / reception circuit in order to instruct the sub control device such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113 to operate. Such a command is transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sub controller only in one direction.

  The RAM 203 stores various areas, counters, flags, a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201 and a return address of a control program executed by the MPU 201, various flags, counters, I / O, and the like. And a work area (work area) in which values are stored. Note that the RAM 203 is configured so that the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 and the data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. .

  When the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer and the value of each register when the power is shut off (including when the power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by a main process (not shown), and restoration of each value written to the RAM 203 is executed in a start-up process (not shown) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input immediately, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 constituted by an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 has a payout control device 111, an audio lamp control device 113, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device, a second symbol hold lamp, and the lower side of the opening / closing plate of the first specific winning opening 65a. A solenoid 209 made up of a large opening solenoid for opening and closing on the front side and a solenoid for driving an electric accessory is connected to the MPU 201 via the input / output port 205. Send.

  The input / output port 205 includes a switch group (not shown), various switches 208 including a sensor group including a slide position detection sensor S and a rotation position detection sensor R, and a RAM erase switch circuit 253 described later provided in the power supply device 115. Are connected, and the MPU 201 executes various processes based on signals output from the various switches 208 and the RAM erase signal SG2 output from the RAM erase switch circuit 253.

  The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to perform payout control of prize balls and rental balls. The MPU 211, which is an arithmetic unit, includes a ROM 212 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 211, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 213 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211, and various flags and counters. And a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 110, the payout motor 216, the firing control device 112, and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively. Although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting a prize ball that has been paid out. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111 but is not connected to the main control device 110.

  The launch control device 112 controls the ball launch unit 112a so that the launch strength of the ball according to the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51 is obtained when the main control device 110 gives an instruction to launch a ball. . The ball launching unit 112a includes a launching solenoid and an electromagnet (not shown), and the firing solenoid and the electromagnet are permitted to be driven when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, the touch sensor 51a detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51, and the operation is performed on the condition that the launch stop switch 51b for stopping the launch of the ball is off (not operated). The firing solenoid is excited corresponding to the amount of rotation (rotation position) of the handle 51, and a ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the operation handle 51.

  The sound lamp control device 113 outputs sound in a sound output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, outputs lighting and extinguishing in a lamp display device (lighting units 29 to 33, display lamp 34, etc.) 227, and fluctuating effects (fluctuation). Display) and setting of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 performed by the display control device 114 such as a notice effect. The MPU 221 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 222 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 221, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 223 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 including an address bus and a data bus. Main controller 110, display controller 114, audio output device 226, lamp display device 227, other device 228, frame button 22 and the like are connected to input / output port 225, respectively. The other device 228 includes a drive motor that drives a movable accessory that operates during a game.

  The sound lamp control device 113 determines the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 based on various commands (variation pattern command, stop type command, etc.) received from the main control device 110, and uses the determined display mode as a command. The display control device 114 is notified by (display variation pattern command, display stop type command, etc.). The sound lamp control device 113 monitors the input from the frame button 22, and when the player operates the frame button 22, the stage displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is changed, or the super reach is performed. The display control device 114 is instructed to change the production contents at the time. When the stage is changed, a rear image change command including information on the changed stage is transmitted to the display control device 114 so that the rear image corresponding to the changed stage is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. . Here, the rear image is an image displayed on the rear surface side of the third symbol which is a main image displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The display control device 114 displays various images on the third symbol display device 81 according to the command transmitted from the sound lamp control device 113.

  Further, the sound lamp control device 113 receives a command (display command) representing the display content of the third symbol display device 81 from the display control device 114. The voice lamp control device 113 outputs the voice corresponding to the display content from the voice output device 226 in accordance with the display content of the third symbol display device 81 based on the display command received from the display control device 114, The lighting and extinguishing of the lamp display device 227 are controlled in accordance with the display contents.

  The display control device 114 is connected to the sound lamp control device 113 and the third symbol display device 81, and based on a command received from the sound lamp control device 113, the third symbol display device 81 can produce a variation effect of the third symbol. The display is controlled. Further, the display control device 114 appropriately transmits a display command for notifying the display content of the third symbol display device 81 to the sound lamp control device 113. The voice lamp control device 113 outputs the voice from the voice output device 226 in accordance with the display content indicated by the display command, thereby matching the display of the third symbol display device 81 with the voice output from the voice output device 226. be able to.

  The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM deletion switch 122 (see FIG. 3). And an erasing switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in the voltage of AC 24 volts supplied from the outside, and drives various switches such as various switches 208, solenoids such as the solenoid 209, motors, etc. A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the control devices 110 to 114 as necessary voltages.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power interruption, power interruption) occurs when this voltage falls below 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, main controller 110 and payout controller 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process (not shown).

  The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, the main control device 110 clears the backup data, and the payout control device 111 issues a payout initialization command for clearing the backup data. Transmit to device 111.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, a path when the player ejects a ball to the right side of the game board 13 (when the player hits the right) will be described. First, FIG. 5 is a partial front view of a portion upstream of the storage device 1000 in a path (flow path) provided on the right side of the game board 13. As shown in FIG. 5, a normal entrance 67 is provided in the upper part of the flow path (path) on the right side of the game board 13.

  As described above, when a ball passes through the normal entrance 67, a normal symbol lottery is executed. Then, when the normal symbol is won, the second symbol display device 83 displays the symbol “◯” indicating the normal symbol win after the variation effect for indicating the lottery result of the normal symbol is executed. Then, based on the fact that the symbol “◯” is displayed on the second symbol display device 83, the electric accessory 640a associated with the second entrance 640 provided downstream of the normal entrance 67 is provided. It is opened for a predetermined period (0.2 seconds × 1 time or 1 second × 2 times).

  While the electric accessory 640 is open, a right-handed ball can easily enter the second entrance 640. As described above, when the probability of a special symbol is changing or when the normal symbol is short, the probability of hitting the normal symbol increases, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening period of the electric accessory is lengthened. 2 The ball enters the entrance 640 easily. Therefore, by performing the right strike, a special symbol lottery can be received without reducing the number of balls.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a portion of the path (flow path) provided on the right side of the game board 13 on the downstream side of the second entrance 640 will be described. FIG. 6 is a partial front view of a portion downstream of the second entrance 640 in the path (flow path) provided on the right side of the game board 13. As shown in FIG. 6, a second variable winning device 650 is provided downstream of the path (flow path) provided on the right side of the game board 13, and downstream of the second variable winning device 650, A first variable winning device 65 is provided.

  That is, when the player hits the right side, the ball that has flowed downstream of the right path (flow path) does not flow into the second entrance 640 (flow) but flows down to the downstream. The ball flows down in the direction of the second variable winning device 650. The ball that has flowed down in the direction of the second variable winning device 650 and entered the second specific winning port 650a is guided to the inside of the storage device 1000 through the guide channel 1020. Further, the ball that has flowed down in the direction of the second variable winning device 650 and did not enter the second specific winning port 650a flows down in the direction of the first variable winning device 65. Then, the ball that has flowed down to the first variable winning device 65 and did not enter the first specific winning port 65a is guided to a ball discharge path (not shown) through the first out port 66 (see FIG. 2). Is done.

  In this way, the ball can flow down toward the storage device 1000, the first variable winning device 65, and the second variable winning device 650 only by the player making a right strike. Therefore, in the special game state (big hit state), the player can make the ball enter the first specific winning port 65a or the second specific winning port 650a only by making a right stroke. You can win a prize ball.

  In addition, a part of the ball launched with the aim of the first specific winning port 65a or the second specific winning port 650a enters the storage device 1000. As will be described in detail later, in the special gaming state (big hit state), the tilting member 1040 can be tilted by entering a plurality of balls into the storage device 1000 (from the initial state to the tilted state). Thus, the sphere can be caused to flow down to the probability variation entrance 1031. Since the gaming machine 13 in the present embodiment is set to shift to the probability variation state of the special symbol after the jackpot ends based on entering the probability variation entrance 1031, for the player, It is possible to make the game more enjoyable to be a big hit, and to improve the interest of the player in the game.

  Next, operations of the first variable winning device 65, the second variable winning device 650, and the storage device 1000 will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 7A and 7B are front views of the first variable winning device 65, the second variable winning device 650, and the storage device 1000. FIG. 7A shows the closed state of the first variable winning device 65, the open state of the second variable winning device 650, and the protruding state of the flow-preventing plate 1015. In FIG. An open state of the variable winning device 65, a closed state of the second variable winning device 650, and a buried state of the flow-down prevention plate 1015 are illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (a), the second specific prize opening 650a of the second variable prize winning device 650 is buried inside the game board 13 by the sliding movement of the opening / closing plate 650b to the back side when viewed from the front. The second specific prize opening 650a is configured to be openable. When the second specific winning opening 650a is opened, a game ball that has flowed down a path (flow path) provided on the right side of the game board 13 can enter the second specific winning opening 650a. As described above, the second specific winning opening 650a is opened for a predetermined period (for example, until 30 seconds have passed or 10 balls have been won) in the 12th round of the special gaming state (big win state). . Then, when a ball enters the second specific winning port 650a, 15 prize balls are paid out for one ball. Therefore, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls.

  The ball that has entered the second specific winning opening 650a is guided to the inside of the storage device 1000 via the guide channel 1020. Then, the ball reaches the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 and flows down according to the tilt created by the upper surface of the tilting member 1040. In the initial state of the tilting member 1040 shown in FIG. 7A, the sphere that has reached the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 flows down to the lower left, which is the side on which the flow-preventing plate 1015 is disposed. Therefore, as long as the flow-preventing plate 1015 maintains the protruding state, the ball remains on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the first specific winning opening 65a of the first variable winning device 65 is moved into the game board 13 by the sliding movement of the opening / closing plate 65b to the back side when viewed from the front. It is configured to be able to be buried. As a result, the upper portion of the first variable prize-winning device 65 is opened, and a game ball that has flowed down a path (flow path) provided on the right side of the game board 13 can enter. As described above, the first specific winning opening 65a is used for a predetermined period (for example, until 30 seconds elapses in the first to eleventh rounds and the thirteenth to fifteenth rounds of the special gaming state (big win state) It will be opened (until 10 are won). Then, when a ball enters the first specific winning port 65a, 15 prize balls are paid out with respect to one ball. Therefore, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the flow prevention plate 1015 changes to the buried state in conjunction with the second specific winning device 650 being in the closed state. Therefore, when the tilting member 1040 maintains the initial state when the second specific prize winning device 650 is in the closed state, the ball stopped on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 flows down to the left and is normally entered. It passes through the ball port 1033 and is discharged to a ball discharge path (not shown).

  Next, an overview of the configuration of the storage device 1000 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8A is a front perspective view of the storage device 1000, and FIG. 8B is a rear perspective view of the storage device 1000. 9A is a front view of the storage device 1000, FIG. 9B is a top view of the storage device 1000, and FIG. 10A is a rear view of the storage device 1000. 10 (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device 1000 taken along line Xb-Xb in FIG. 9 (a).

  8 to 10, the base plate 60 is shown partially broken. 8A and 8B, the back side of the base plate 60 is visible, and the side wall on the front side of the branch channel 1030 disposed downstream of the guide channel 1020 is transparent. Is done.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the storage device 1000 includes a plate-shaped main body plate portion 1001 fastened and fixed to the base plate 60 and a ball fixed to the back surface of the main body plate portion 1001. The ball that flows down on the front side of the stop device 1010 and the main body plate portion 1001 and enters the second specific winning port 650a flows down to the back side of the main body plate portion 1001, and then again toward the front side of the main body plate portion 1001. A guide channel 1020 which is a channel formed in a manner to flow down, a channel to which a sphere discharged from the guide channel 1020 reaches, and a bifurcated branch channel 1030 which branches the sphere to the left and right, A tilting member 1040 that is rotatably supported by the base plate 60 inside the branch flow path 1030 and disposed below the discharge port of the guide flow path 1020 is mainly provided.

  The ball stopper 1010 switches between preventing the sphere from flowing down the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 in the protruding state of the falling plate 1015 or switching the ball to flow downstream with the falling plate 1015 buried. It is a device to perform. Details will be described later.

  The guide channel 1020 has a ball receiving recess 1021 that is a U-shaped recess in front view for receiving a ball that has entered the second specific prize opening 650a, and the main body plate portion 1001 from the ball receiving recess 1021 to the rear side. A through-hole 1022 formed so as to penetrate, an inclined channel 1023 formed to be inclined downward to the left in a front view on the rear side of the through-hole 1022, and a main body plate portion toward the front side on the left side of the inclined channel 1023 And a discharge port 1024 formed so as to penetrate 1001 (see FIG. 10B).

  The ball receiving concave portion 1021 is formed in such a manner that the bottom portion is inclined downward toward the rear side. As a result, the ball that has entered the second specific prize winning port 650a can be smoothly flowed toward the passing port 1022.

  The passage port 1022 is one of detection ports that detect the passage of a ball, and a winning of a ball to the second variable winning device 650 is detected by the passage of the ball, and the winning ball is paid out.

  The inclined flow channel 1023 is a flow channel extending toward the lower left, and the bottom portion is gently inclined downward toward the front side (the inclination in the front-rear direction is formed more gently than the inclination in the left-right direction). And an inclined surface portion 1023a at the left end. The inclined surface portion 1023a is formed as an inclined surface that inclines toward the left as it goes to the front side.

  With such a configuration, the sphere that has passed through the passage port 1022 rarely flows down to the front side in the middle of the inclined flow path 1023, and most of them collide with the inclined surface portion 1023 a after flowing down to the lower left in front view. By changing the direction to the front side, it flows down in a manner of dropping downward from the discharge port 1024. Thus, in this embodiment, it is easy to discharge the sphere from the left end of the discharge port 1024.

  The discharge port 1024 is a through hole that discharges the sphere that has flowed down the inclined channel 1023 to the front side. In the present embodiment, a plurality of spheres are arranged side by side (up to three balls) with a lateral width that can be discharged simultaneously. Thereby, for example, the discharge mode of the sphere can be made different between when the sphere flows down one inclined channel 1023 and when the sphere flows down a plurality of inclined channels 1023. It is possible to prevent the player who visually recognizes the storage device 1000 from getting bored due to the same flow-down mode of each time, and the player can be entertained.

  The branch flow path 1030 is a flow path partitioned by a plate extending on the front side of the main body plate portion 1001 and a bifurcated flow path through which a sphere discharged from the discharge port 1024 can flow. Probability variation entrance 1031, probability variation side passage 1032 which is a passage which guides the sphere to the probability variation entrance 1031 and which is formed on the right side of the tilting member 1040 in front view, and the normal entrance 1033 described above The normal side flow path 1034 which is a flow path for guiding a sphere to the normal entrance 1033 and which is formed on the left side of the tilting member 1040 in front view is mainly provided.

  The tilting member 1040 is a rectangular weight portion 1041 having a rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and a rod-like portion protruding from the front surface of the main body plate portion 1001 toward the front side, and eccentrically decenters the rectangular weight portion 1041 (eccentric rightward). It mainly includes a shaft rod portion 1042 that pivotally supports and a plate-like extended plate portion 1043 that extends toward the right in the front view so that the upper surface is positioned on the surface of the rectangular weight portion 1041.

  The tilting member 1040 is tilted toward the center of gravity position (the side with the rectangular weight portion 1041 (the left side when viewed from the front)) in a state where no sphere is on the upper surface (initial state, see FIG. 9A). Become. In this initial state, the sphere that has landed on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 flows down to the left and flows down toward the normal-side channel 1034.

  On the other hand, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 14, when a plurality (three or more in this embodiment) of spheres are stopped on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040, the center of gravity position (extension plate) combining the tilting member 1040 and the spheres. Depending on the side where the portion 1043 is present (right side in front view), the extended plate portion 1043 is tilted (tilted state). In this tilted state, the sphere that has landed on the top surface of the tilting member 1040 flows down to the right and flows down toward the probability-changing channel 1032. In this manner, the tilting member 1040 functions as a member that changes the state and assists the branching of the sphere according to the relationship with the sphere landed on the upper surface.

  Next, the operation of the ball stopper 1010 will be described with reference to FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10 as appropriate. 11A is a partial side view of the storage device 1000 as viewed in the direction of the arrow XIa in FIG. 10A, and FIG. 11B is a view of the storage device 1000 as viewed in the direction of the arrow XIb in FIG. It is a partial side view.

  As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the ball stopper 1010 includes a base plate portion 1011 extending in a plate shape from the body plate portion 1001 toward the back surface, and the base plate portion. An annular groove 1012 formed as a groove in 1011, an L rotation gear 1013 rotatably supported on the base plate portion 1011 inside the ring of the annular groove 1012, and the base plate while meshing with the L rotation gear A reversing gear 1014 that is rotatably supported by the portion 1011, and a flow-preventing plate 1015 that is connected to the reversing gear 1014 and that can project to the front side of the main body plate 1001 based on the rotation of the reversing gear 1014. And a transmission rod 1016 that is a thin metal rod that is fixed to the opening / closing plate 650b of the second variable prize-winning device 650 and that has a tip pressed against the annular groove 1012.

  The annular groove 1012 is a groove that is formed along an elliptical shape that is long in the front-rear direction (FIG. 11 (a) left-right direction), and steps are formed at the bottoms of the upper groove 1012a and the lower groove 1012b. It is a groove that limits the traveling direction of the transmission rod 1016 that moves in contact with the bottom in one direction.

  That is, at the rear end portion (the left end portion in FIG. 11A) of the annular groove 1012, the lower groove 1012b has a groove depth (length in the depth direction in FIG. 11A) compared to the upper groove 1012a. Is increased, and the groove depths of the upper groove 1012a and the lower groove 1012b change in directions opposite to each other in the front-rear direction, and the upper groove at the front end of the annular groove 1012 (the right end in FIG. 11 (a)). The groove depth 1012a is larger than the lower groove 1012b (FIG. 11A). With this configuration, the movement path of the transmission rod 1016 can be limited to one direction (counterclockwise direction) in FIG. Accordingly, the transmission rod 1016 can be operated in one direction based on the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing plate 650b.

  The L rotation gear 1013 is a mode in which a rotation shaft is inserted into the base plate portion 1011, a gear 1013 a rotatably supported by the base plate portion 1011, and a gear 1013 a by being fixed to the rotation shaft of the gear 1013 a And a cross member 1013b that rotates at the same angle.

  The cross member 1013b is disposed to face the side surface where the annular groove 1012 of the base plate portion 1011 is formed, and the gear 1013a is disposed on the opposite side to the cross member 1013b with the base plate portion 1011 interposed therebetween.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, the cross member 1013b is extended to a position that interferes with the annular groove 1012 in the middle of the annular groove 1012 in the front-rear direction (FIG. 11A left-right direction). Therefore, the transmission rod 1016 pushes the cross member 1013b and interferes with the annular groove 1012 based on the movement of the transmission rod 1016 to the left in the upper groove 1012a or the movement of the lower groove 1012b to the right. The portion (the portion in which the longitudinal direction is directed up and down) rotates by 90 degrees in such a manner that the longitudinal direction is oriented in the front-rear direction (the left-right direction in FIG. 11A).

  That is, the cross member 1013b rotates 90 degrees when the transmission rod 1016 moves through the annular groove 1012, and the cross member 1013b rotates 180 degrees when the transmission rod 1016 moves through the annular groove 1012 once.

  The reversing gear 1014 includes a gear 1014a meshed with the gear 1013a of the L rotation gear 1013, a disk-shaped disk portion 1014b integrally formed on one side in the axial direction of the gear 1014a, and a disk portion 1014b. And a projecting pin 1014c projecting eccentrically.

  The gear 1014a is formed in such a manner that the gear ratio is double that of the gear 1013a. That is, the gear 1014a is designed as a gear that rotates at a double angle of the rotation angle of the gear 1013a. That is, when the gear 1013a (cross member 1013b) rotates 90 degrees, the gear 1014a rotates 180 degrees, and when the gear 1013a (cross member 1013b) rotates 180 degrees, the gear 1014a rotates 360 degrees. Therefore, each time the transmission rod 1016 moves half-circularly through the annular groove 1012, the position of the projecting pin 1014c is changed between front and rear.

  The flow-preventing plate 1015 is a plate member that reciprocates back and forth based on the rotation of the reversing gear 1014. And an abutting side surface 1015b that is a side surface in contact therewith. In FIG. 11A, the protruding state of the flow prevention plate 1015 is shown. Further, the contact side surface 1015b is formed in such a manner that the angle formed with the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 in the initial state is 90 degrees.

  When the reverse gear 1014 is rotated 180 degrees from the state shown in FIG. 11A and the projecting pin 1014c is disposed on the rear side, the flow-preventing plate 1015 is pulled backward to form a buried state (FIG. 11). 7 (b)). Accordingly, every time the transmission rod 1016 moves halfway through the annular groove 1012, the state of the flow-down prevention plate 1015 changes. Thereby, the state change of the 2nd variable prize-winning apparatus 650 and the state change of the flow-down prevention plate 1015 can be synchronized.

  In the present embodiment, since the L rotation gear 1013 is formed in a mode that rotates only every 90 degrees, a mode in which the reverse gear 1014 meshed with the L rotation gear 1013 rotates only every 180 degrees is formed. Thus, the flow-preventing plate 1015 is formed in such a manner that it can take only the protruding state or the buried state. Therefore, the reverse gear 1014 can be prevented from stopping at a halfway position by stopping the reversing gear 1014 at a halfway angle.

  In addition, the movement direction (front-rear direction) of the flow-preventing plate 1015 and the direction of receiving a load from the ball (left-right direction, see FIG. 13) intersect at a right angle. Therefore, when a plurality of balls give a load to the flow prevention plate 1015, the flow prevention plate 1015 can be prevented from moving in the movement direction. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult for a load due to the weight of the sphere to be applied to the reversing gear 1014 connected to the flow-preventing plate 1015, and to improve the durability of the reversing gear 1014.

  The transmission rod 1016 is disposed in such a manner that its extended tip is always pressed against the bottom of the annular groove 1012 in the groove depth direction by an elastic force. Further, since it has a small diameter, it can be somewhat elastically deformed in the radial direction or the like. Therefore, as in this embodiment, when the opening / closing plate 650b is opened / closed, even if the path along which the transmission rod 1016 is guided in the forward path and the backward path is displaced between the upper groove 1012a and the lower groove 1012b, the shift is It can be absorbed by elastic deformation of the transmission rod 1016 itself.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the operation of the ball that has flowed down the right path (flow path) of the game board 13 to the second specific winning opening 650a by hitting right will be described. 12 (a) and 12 (b) are partial front views of the second variable winning device 650. FIG. FIG. 12A shows a case where the ball has reached the second specific prize opening 650a in a state where the second specific prize opening 650a is closed, and FIG. 12B shows the second specific prize opening. The case where the sphere reaches the second specific prize opening 650a in the state where the 650a is opened is illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, when the ball reaches the second specific prize opening 650a with the second specific prize opening 650a closed, the ball enters the second specific prize opening 650a. Since it cannot be made, it flows down to the left of the second specific winning opening 650a (see FIG. 12A). Then, the sphere that has flowed down to the left of the second specific winning opening 650a flows down the flow path to the left of the second specific winning opening 650a. In addition, since the flow path on the left side of the second specific winning opening 650a is inclined toward the first specific winning opening 65a, the ball flows down toward the first specific winning opening 65a.

  On the other hand, when the sphere reaches the second specific prize opening 650a with the second specific prize opening 650a opened, as shown in FIG. 2 The opening part of the specific winning opening 650a is located. Therefore, the ball enters the second specific winning opening 650a. As shown in FIG. 12B, a passage port 1022 for discharging the ball to the storage device 1000 is provided inside the second variable winning device 650. By entering the passing port 1022, a winning of the ball is detected and the paying out of the winning ball is performed, and the ball that has entered the second variable winning device 650 from the second specific winning port 650a. It can be discharged to the storage device 1000.

  With reference to FIG.13 and FIG.14, the aspect in which a game ball flows in into the storage apparatus 1000 is demonstrated. FIGS. 13A to 13C and FIGS. 14A to 14C are partial front views of the storage device 1000. FIG. In addition, it is illustrated with a number that is added in the order in which the balls that entered the second variable winning device 650 enter.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, when the first sphere enters the second specific prize opening 650a, the sphere inclines until reaching the inclined surface portion 1023a arranged at the left end of the inclined channel 1023. It flows down to the lower left of the channel 1023.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, when a sphere collides with the inclined surface portion 1023a, the flow direction of the sphere changes to the front side, is discharged from the discharge port 1024 to the front side, and lands on the upper surface of the tilt member 1040. When the number of balls on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 is one, the tilting member 1040 maintains the initial state, so that the ball flows down to the left and the flow-preventing plate 1015 is in a protruding state (in this embodiment, the first 2 as long as the specific winning opening 650a is in the open state).

  In the state shown in FIG. 13B, when the flow-preventing plate 1015 is buried (in this embodiment, when the second specific prize winning opening 650a is closed), the ball on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 is It flows down from the tilting member 1040 to the left and enters the normal entrance 1033 (see FIG. 9). Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a ball from entering the probability variation entrance 1031 (see FIG. 9) by mistake in a jackpot A (see FIGS. 16A and 17) described later.

  That is, at the jackpot A, the second specific winning opening 650a opens in a short period (0.2 seconds) so that the ball cannot enter. However, if the ball enters in error in this short period, it may occur even if the game is played without fraud. On the other hand, even if it enters by mistake, it is about 1 ball at most, and 3 balls will not enter.

  Therefore, even if the ball accidentally enters the second specific winning opening 650a at the jackpot A, the ball does not tilt the tilting member 1040, and after the second specific winning opening 650a is closed. Since the flow-down prevention plate 1015 is buried, the ball is flowed from the tilting member 1040 to the left. Therefore, at the jackpot A, it is possible to prevent the ball from entering the probability variation entrance 1031 (see FIG. 9) by mistake.

  As shown in FIG. 13C and FIG. 14A, when the second and third spheres flow down the inclined channel 1023 and collide with the inclined surface portion 1023a and are discharged to the front side, Lands on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 at a position avoiding the first ball. That is, the second sphere is arranged side by side to the right of the first sphere (see FIG. 13C), and the third sphere includes the first sphere and the second sphere. (See FIG. 14A). That is, when a sphere that comes later falls from above, it moves to the most stable arrangement by its own weight and abutting against the previously arranged sphere.

  As described above, even when the balls are discharged from the discharge port 1024 at different timings, it is possible to smoothly arrange the plurality of balls side by side on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 by the action of their own weight. . Therefore, the period until the gravity center position of the tilting member 1040 is shifted in the left-right direction can be shortened.

  When three balls enter the second specific prize opening 650a at the same time, while the first ball collides with the inclined surface portion 1023a and turns to the front side, the second ball When the third sphere collides with the first sphere, the sphere changes direction to the front side and is discharged from the discharge port 1024 to the front side at a position in the middle of the inclined channel 1023. Even in this case, the number shown on the sphere is different from the state shown in FIG. 14A (in FIG. 14A, the numbers “1, 3, 2” from the left are “ The alignment of the three spheres side by side does not change. Therefore, it is possible to advance the game without delay.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (a), when three spheres are arranged side by side on the top surface of the tilting member 1040, the position of the center of gravity when the tilting member 1040 and the sphere are integrated moves to the right side of the rotating shaft, and the tilting member 1040 is tilted (see FIG. 14B).

  As shown in FIG. 14 (b), in the tilted state, the ball riding on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 flows down to the right and then flows down to the probability variation ball opening 1031 (see FIG. 9). In the tilted state of the tilting member 1040, even if the fourth and subsequent spheres flow down the tilted channel 1023 and are discharged to the front side from the discharge port 1024, if the sphere is still on the tilting member 1040, The fourth and subsequent balls move in a manner that pushes the sphere that was previously on the tilting member 1040 to the right, so that the tilting member 1040 can be maintained in the tilted state (FIG. 14B). (Refer to the above.) If the sphere has already disappeared from the tilting member 1040, it is not a problem because some of the spheres have already passed through the probability variation entrance 1031. Therefore, the tilting member 1040 malfunctions depending on how the ball enters the second specific winning opening 650a (frequency) (such as the tilting state unexpectedly returning or the ball biting and the tilting member 1040 stopping). , And the sphere can easily pass through the probability variation entrance 1031.

  While a ball enters the second specific winning port 650a, a plurality of balls reach the upper surface of the tilting member 1040, and the tilting member 1040 is tilted or in an initial state depending on the number of balls on the upper surface. . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14C, less than three balls (one in FIG. 14C) may remain on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040.

  As described above, the remaining ball flows down from the tilting member 1040 to the lower left when the second specific prize opening 650a is closed, and the flow-preventing plate 1015 is buried. It is discharged from the ball port 1033 to a ball discharge path (not shown).

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the number of spheres remaining on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 can be reduced to zero after the second specific prize winning opening 650a is closed. As a result, a series of flows (operation effects) in which a plurality of spheres are sequentially stored in the tilting member 1040 from zero, the tilting member 1040 is tilted, and the spheres are caused to flow toward the probability-changing channel 1032 (see FIG. 9). Can be executed at each jackpot B (see FIG. 16B). Thereby, the effect of the tilting member 1040 can be improved.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the operation of the ball that has flowed down the right path (flow path) of the game board 13 to the first specific winning opening 65a by hitting right will be described. FIG. 15 (a) shows a case where the ball has reached the first specific winning opening 65a in a state where the first specific winning opening 65a is closed, and FIG. 15 (b) shows the first specific winning opening. The case where the ball has reached the first specific winning opening 65a in the state where 65a is opened is illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (a), when the ball reaches the first specific winning port 65a with the first specific winning port 65a closed, the ball enters the first specific winning port 65a. Therefore, it flows down the upper part of the first specific winning opening 65a and falls to the left side of the first variable winning device 65 (see FIG. 15A). Then, the ball that has dropped to the left side of the first specific winning port 65a flows down to the out port 66 (see FIG. 2) provided on the left side of the first specific winning port 65a.

  On the other hand, when the ball reaches the first specific winning port 65a with the first specific winning port 65a opened, as shown in FIG. The opening part of 1 specific winning opening 65a is located. Therefore, the ball enters the first specific winning opening 65a. As shown in FIG. 15 (b), a ball discharge port 65 d for discharging the ball to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 is provided inside the first variable winning device 65. By entering the ball discharge port 65d, the winning of the ball is detected and the payout of the winning ball is performed, and the ball that has entered the first variable winning device 65 from the first specific winning port 65a Can be discharged. Since the bottom portion of the first variable winning device 65 is inclined in the direction of the ball discharge port 65d, all the balls that have entered the first specific winning port 65a enter the ball discharge port 65d. Can be made. Therefore, all the balls can be reliably discharged.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the opening pattern of the second specific prize winning opening 650 a in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 16A is a diagram showing a change in time of the second specific winning opening 650a in the twelfth round of jackpot A, and FIG. 16B is a diagram showing the second specific winning in the twelfth round of jackpot B. It is the figure which showed the time change of the mouth 650a.

  First, FIG. 16A will be described. The upper graph of FIG. 16 (a) shows the time change (whether open or closed) of the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a. FIG. 16 (a) The lower graph shows the time change of the flow prevention plate 1015 (whether it is in the protruding state or in the buried state).

  As shown in FIG. 16A, when the 12th round is started, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds), and the predetermined time When (for example, 0.2 seconds) elapses, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. The closed state is maintained until 7 seconds elapse from the start of the 12th round, and the 12th round ends based on the elapse of 7 seconds. Further, this closed state continues until the special gaming state (a jackpot state) ends, and then the next jackpot is 12 rounds.

  Further, in the 12th round of jackpot A, the anti-flow plate 1015 is in a protruding state when the second specific winning port 650a is opened, and is buried when the second specific winning port 650a is closed. . Here, since the time for which the second specific prize opening 650a is opened is extremely short, it is difficult to cause a situation where a plurality of balls enter the storage device 1001, and in addition, the time during which the flow prevention plate 1015 is in a protruding state. However, since a plurality of balls are stored in the tilting member 1040, it is difficult to cause a situation in which the tilting member 1040 tilts. As a result, at the big hit A, the sphere can be made difficult to pass through the probability variation entrance 1031.

  In this way, in the 12th round of jackpot A, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) so that the period during which the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is open is extremely short. An open pattern of 650a is set. Therefore, in most cases where the jackpot is A, the ball does not enter the probability variation entrance 1031 during the special game state (during the jackpot), so that it is difficult to set the special symbol probability variation state after the jackpot.

  Note that the reason why the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for 0.2 seconds immediately after the 12th round is started is to make it difficult to recognize that it is a big hit A immediately after the 12th round starts. It is. The details will be described later with reference to FIG. 16 (b). However, in the big hit B where the ball easily enters the probability variation entrance 1031, the second specific winning entrance (the second large release entrance) immediately after the start of the 12th round. ) 650a is opened. Therefore, the jackpot A and the jackpot B can be expected to be a jackpot B by sharing the operation of the second specific winning opening (second big opening) 650a immediately after the start of the 12th round. be able to.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16 (b), a description will be given of a time change of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a in the 12th round of the big hit B. The upper graph in FIG. 16 (b) shows a change in time (whether open or closed) of the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a, and FIG. 16 (b). The lower graph shows the time change of the flow prevention plate 1015 (whether it is in the protruding state or in the buried state).

  As shown in FIG. 16B, when the twelfth round is started, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is set to the open state. The open state is maintained until 5 seconds have passed since the start of the 12th round, and is set to the closed state based on the passage of 5 seconds. Even when 10 balls enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a before 5 seconds elapses, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a Closed. This closed state continues until the special gaming state (a jackpot state) ends, and then reaches 12 jackpot rounds.

  Further, in the 12th round of jackpot B, the flow prevention plate 1015 performs an operation different from that of the 12th round of jackpot A. That is, the flow-preventing plate 1015 is in a protruding state when the second specific winning port 650a is opened, and is buried in the closed state when the second specific winning port 650a is closed. However, in conjunction with the state change of the second specific prize opening 650a, the protruding state is maintained from the start of the 12th round, and the state changes to the buried state when 5 seconds elapse. In addition, even when 10 balls enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a before 5 seconds elapses, the flow prevention plate 1015 changes to the buried state.

  Therefore, for 5 seconds from the start of the 12th round of jackpot B, the state where it is easy for the ball to enter the second specific prize opening 650a is maintained and the state where the ball is easily stored in the tilting member 1040 is maintained. Is done. Accordingly, the tilting member 1040 can be easily tilted with the weight of the sphere, and the ball can easily pass through the probability variation entrance 1031 at the big hit B, so that the probability change state of the special symbol is set after the big hit. It becomes easy.

  Note that the opening pattern of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is not limited to this, and a pattern in which a ball easily enters the probability variation entrance 1031 and a probability variation entrance 1031. Any pattern may be set as long as it is possible to set a pattern in which a ball is difficult to enter. For example, at the jackpot A, the second specific winning opening 650a operates in such a manner that the state is switched every 2 seconds, and at the jackpot B, the second specific winning opening 650a is operated for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds elapses). Alternatively, it may be operated in an open state (until 10 balls are won).

  Further, the number of rounds for opening the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is not limited to the 12th round, and may be set to an arbitrary round. Furthermore, the second specific winning opening 650a may be opened in a plurality of rounds. For example, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened in the first round and the fifteenth round. It may be set to. As a result, the chances of entering the ball into the probability variation entrance 1031 can be increased, so that after the big hit B ends, the probability variation state of the special symbol can be made easier. Therefore, in spite of winning the jackpot B, the ball cannot enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, and the motivation for the player's game is reduced. It can be prevented (suppressed).

  The contents of the ROM 202 (see FIG. 4) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17A is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the ROM 202 in the main controller 110, and FIG. 17B schematically shows the correspondence between the first hit type counter C2 and the big hit type in the special symbol. FIG. 17C is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the second random number counter C4 and the winning in the normal symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110, as part of the fixed value data described above, a first per-random number table 202a, a first per-type selection table 202b, and a second per-random number table 202c. , And a variation pattern selection table 202d are stored.

  The first hit random number table 202a is a data table in which the jackpot determination value of the first hit random number counter that is updated periodically (for example, every 2 msec) is stored. When the value of the first per-random number counter acquired based on the start winning matches with any one of the determination values defined in the first per-random number table 202a, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit.

  The first hit type selection table 202b (see FIG. 17B) is a data table in which a determination value for determining the big hit type is stored, and the determination value of the first hit type counter C2 is set to each big hit type. , And the type of entrance that triggered the lottery of special symbols. In the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, when it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit, the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired based on the start winning is compared with the first hit type selection table 202b, and the first hit type selection table 202b is compared. A jackpot type corresponding to the value of the hit type counter C2 is selected.

  Specifically, when the special symbol 1 lottery (the lottery based on the entrance to the first entrance 64) is a big win, the value of the first hit type counter C2 is in the range of “0 to 49”. Is defined in association with jackpot A (see 202b1 in FIG. 17B). As described above, when the jackpot is A, the period in which the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is opened in the 12th round is configured to be extremely short (FIG. 16 (a)). reference). Therefore, it is difficult to store a plurality of spheres in the tilting member 1040, so that it is difficult for the spheres to enter the probability variation entrance 1031. That is, when the jackpot A is reached, it is difficult to shift to a special symbol probability changing state after the jackpot.

  Further, a jackpot B is defined in association with the range of the value of the first hit type counter C2 “50 to 99” (see 202b2 in FIG. 17B). As described above, when the big hit B is reached, the period for which the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is opened in the twelfth round becomes long, and the second specific prize opening (second large opening). During the open period of 650a, the flow prevention plate 1015 is configured to maintain a protruding state (see FIG. 16B). Therefore, the tilting member 1040 is caused by allowing a plurality of balls to enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a while the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened. A plurality of spheres can be stored, and the tilting member 1040 can be tilted with the weight of the sphere. Then, as described above, the probable entrance ball opening 1031 is provided at the destination where the ball flows when the tilting member 1040 is tilted. Therefore, when the jackpot B is reached, it becomes easy to shift to the probability change state of the special symbol after the jackpot ends.

  On the other hand, if the special symbol 2 lottery (lottery based on the entrance to the second entrance 640) is a big hit, the value of the first hit type counter C2 is in the range of “0-19” The jackpot A is defined in association with it (see 202b3 in FIG. 17B). Further, a jackpot B is defined in association with the range of the value of the first hit type counter C2 “20 to 99” (see 202b4 in FIG. 17B). That is, the number of determination values for the big hit B is larger when the big win is won by the special symbol 2 lottery than when the special symbol 1 is the big hit. Therefore, it is easy to become the big hit B when it is a big hit by lottery of the special symbol 2.

  As described above, during the probability change of the special symbol, the probability of hitting the normal symbol is increased, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened (3 seconds), and the opening time of the electric accessory 640a when hitting the normal symbol is reached. It is set to be long (1 second × 2 times). Therefore, since it becomes easy to make a ball enter the 2nd entrance 640, it becomes easy to draw the special symbol 2 lottery. Therefore, once the special symbol can be shifted to the probable change state, the special symbol is likely to be a big hit, and if it is a big win, the special symbol is likely to become a big hit B. Since the big hit B, which tends to be in a state, is easily repeated, it is easy for the player to acquire a large number of prize balls. Thus, the game can be performed while strongly expecting the player to shift to the probabilistic state of the special symbol, so that the player's interest in the game can be improved.

  The second hit random number table 202c (see FIG. 17C) is a data table in which a hit determination value for a normal symbol is stored. Specifically, “5 to 28” is defined as a determination value that is a hit of the normal symbol in the normal state of the normal symbol (see 202c1 in FIG. 17C). Further, “5 to 204” is defined as a determination value that is a hit of the normal symbol in the high probability state of the normal symbol (see 202c2 in FIG. 17C). In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the value of the second per random number counter C4 acquired based on the passing of the ball through the normal entrance 67 and the second per random number table 202c are referred to, and the normal symbol It is determined whether or not it is a win. The variation pattern selection table 202d is a data table in which the determination value of the variation type counter for determining the variation pattern display mode is defined for each display mode.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, as a method of configuring a gaming machine when a predetermined number of balls are stored in the tilting member 1040 and the balls are easy to flow down to the probability-changing channel 1032, By adopting a method of associating the ease of storing balls with the opening / closing operation of the second variable winning device 650, the above-described object can be achieved by one drive means (solenoid 650c).

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment, the case where the flow-down prevention plate 1015 operates every time the second variable winning device 650 opens and closes has been described. However, the storage device 2000 in the second embodiment opens and closes the second variable winning device 650. According to the operation mode, an opening / closing operation for operating the flow prevention plate 1015 and an opening / closing operation for not operating (maintaining) the flow prevention plate 1015 are formed. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as each embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  First, an annular groove 2012 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 18A is a front view of the annular groove 2012 in the second embodiment, and FIG. 18B is a cross-sectional view of the annular groove 2012 taken along the line XVIIIb-XVIIIb in FIG. 18A. (C) is sectional drawing of the annular groove 2012 in the XVIIIc-XVIIIc line | wire of Fig.18 (a).

  As shown in FIG. 18A, the annular groove 2012 is a groove formed along an elliptical shape that is long in the front-rear direction (FIG. 18A left-right direction), and is formed on the upper side of the L rotation gear 1013. An upper groove 2012a and a lower groove 2110 formed on the lower side of the L rotation gear 1013 and branching are mainly provided.

  The upper groove 2012a has a smaller radius of curvature than the upper groove 1012a of the first embodiment, and is formed at a position that does not interfere with the cross member 1013b in FIG. Therefore, when the transmission rod 1016 passes through the upper groove 2012a, the cross member 1013b and the transmission rod 1016 do not come into contact with each other, and the L rotation gear 1013 maintains the posture.

  The lower groove 2110 includes a start groove 2111 connected to a rear end portion (the left end portion in FIG. 18A) of the upper groove 2012a, and a front end portion of the upper groove 2012a extending forward from the start groove 2111 (FIG. 18 ( a) a contact groove 2112 connected to the right end), a branch groove 2113 extending rearward from the connecting position of the start groove 2111 and the contact groove 2112, and a rear end of the branch groove 2113 ( A separation groove 2114 extending forward from the left end portion of FIG. 18A and connected to the front end portion of the upper groove 2012a (the right end portion of FIG. 18A) is mainly provided.

  As shown in FIG. 18B and FIG. 18C, the annular groove 2012 is not constant in depth at the bottom, and changes in an inclined manner in the extending direction of the groove. Thereby, the movement path | route of the transmission rod 1016 can be limited.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 18B, at the connecting position between the upper groove 2012a and the start groove 2111, the start groove 2111 is deeper than the upper groove 2012a, and the start groove 2111 and the contact groove 2112 The groove depth of the contact groove 2112 is deeper than that of the start groove 2111, and the groove depth of the upper groove 2012a is greater than that of the contact groove 2112 at the connection position of the contact groove 2112 and the upper groove 2012a. The depth is deepened.

  Therefore, in the cross section shown in FIG. 18 (b), the transmission rod 1016 can move only in the moving direction moving from the left end to the right. Therefore, the direction in which the transmission rod 1016 moves along the annular groove 2012 can be determined in one direction (the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 18B).

  As shown in FIG. 18C, the groove depth of the start groove 2111 is deeper than the upper groove 2012a at the connection position of the upper groove 2012a and the start groove 2111, and the start groove 2111 and the contact groove 2112 The contact groove 2112 is deeper than the start groove 2111, and the contact groove 2112 and the separation groove 2114 are connected to the separation groove 2114 rather than the contact groove 2112. The groove depth is increased, and the groove depth of the upper groove 2012a is deeper than that of the separation groove 2114 at the connecting position between the separation groove 2114 and the upper groove 2012a.

  Therefore, in the cross section shown in FIG. 18C, the transmission rod 1016 can move only in the moving direction that moves from the left end to the right. Accordingly, the movement path of the transmission rod 1016 is determined when the solenoid 650c (see FIG. 9) is driven in such a manner that the contact groove 2112 is moved to the left again while the transmission rod 1016 is moving to the right. Can do. That is, when the contact groove 2112 is moved to the left again while the transmission rod 1016 is moving to the right, the transmission rod 1016 moves along the path shown in cross section in FIG. In addition, the movement path of the transmission rod 1016 can be limited.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, the operation of the flow-down prevention plate 1015 generated by the transmission rod 1016 moving in the annular groove 2012 will be described. First, a case where the transmission rod 1016 does not return in the front-rear direction (the left-right direction in FIG. 19, the right side in FIG. 19 is the front side) while passing through the lower groove 2110 will be described. More specifically, in this operation, as a driving mode of the solenoid 650c (see FIG. 9), the current is not applied again within a short period (for example, a period of less than 0.2 seconds) after the current application is stopped. Corresponds to the case.

  FIG. 19A to FIG. 19D are side views schematically showing the ball stopper device 2010. In FIG. 19 (a), the state where the transmission rod 1016 is disposed at the front side end of the annular groove 2012 (corresponding to the closed state of the second specific winning port 650a) is shown in FIG. 19 (b). In FIG. 19C, the state where 1016 is disposed at the rear side end of the annular groove 2012 (corresponding to the open state of the second specific winning port 650a) is the state where the transmission rod 1016 is in contact with the cross member 1013b However, in FIG. 19 (d), the state where the transmission rod 1016 is separated from the cross member 1013b and arranged to the right is illustrated. In addition, it returns to the state shown to Fig.19 (a) from the state shown in FIG.19 (d) when the 2nd specific prize winning opening 650a will be in a closed state. In the series of operations from FIG. 19A to FIG. 19D and FIG. 19A, the second specific winning port 650a changes from the closed state to the open state, and then returns to the closed state. Corresponds to the action.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 (a) and 19 (b), as the second specific prize opening 650a changes from the closed state to the open state (by driving the solenoid 650c, the state changes in about 0.2 seconds). ), The transmission rod 1016 moves rearward, and the tip of the transmission rod 1016 comes into contact with the start groove 2111 (see FIG. 19B).

  From the state shown in FIG. 19 (b), the transmission rod 1016 moves forward in accordance with the change of the second specific prize opening 650a to the closed state (the state changes with the elastic spring due to the release of the solenoid 650c). Based on the rotation of the L rotation gear 1013, the reverse gear 1014 rotates 180 degrees, and the state of the flow prevention plate 1015 changes.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the second specific winning opening 650a performs the opening / closing operation once, so that the state of the flow prevention plate 1015 changes to a different state. Therefore, in order to change the flow prevention plate 1015 into the protruding state shown in FIG. 19A from the buried state shown in FIG. 19D, the opening / closing operation of the second specific prize opening 650a is performed once again.

  20A to 20D are side views schematically showing the ball stopper device 2010. FIG. In FIG. 20 (a), the state where the transmission rod 1016 is arranged at the front side end of the annular groove 2012 (corresponding to the closed state of the second specific winning port 650a) is shown in FIG. 20 (b). In FIG. 20C, the state where 1016 is arranged at the rear side end of the contact groove 2112 is shown in FIG. 20C, and the state where the transmission rod 1016 is arranged at the rear side end of the separation groove 2114 is shown in FIG. The state in which the transmission rod 1016 has moved to the vicinity of the connection position between the separation groove 2114 and the upper groove 2012a is illustrated. In addition, it will return to the state shown to Fig.20 (a) from the state shown in FIG.20 (d) when the 2nd specific prize winning opening 650a will be in a closed state. In the series of operations from FIG. 20 (a) to FIG. 20 (d) and FIG. 20 (a), the second specific winning port 650a changes from the closed state to the open state, and then returns to the closed state. Corresponds to the action.

  As shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, the second specific winning opening 650a changes from the closed state to the open state, and then the drive of the solenoid 650c is released to slightly move the closing plate 650b to the front side. Along with the return, the transmission rod 1016 slightly moves from the rear end of the upper groove 2012a to the front side, and the tip of the transmission rod 1016 comes into contact with the portion where the contact groove 2112 and the branch groove 2113 merge (see FIG. 20 (b)).

  When the solenoid 650c is driven again from the state shown in FIG. 20B (for example, by driving the solenoid 650c again 0.1 seconds after the solenoid 650c is released), the transmission rod 1016 is moved to the cross member 1013b. Before the contact, the transmission rod 1016 can be moved to the back side. In this case, the transmission rod 1016 moves along the branch groove 2113 along the shape of the lower groove 2110 and reaches the separation groove 2113 ( (See FIG. 20 (c)).

  After that, by releasing the drive of the solenoid 650c, the transmission rod 1016 moves to the front side along the separation groove 2114 as the second specific winning opening 650a is closed. Therefore, in the series of operations illustrated in FIGS. 20A to 20D, the transmission rod 1016 and the cross member 1013b do not come into contact with each other, so that the state of the flow-preventing plate 1015 can be made unchanged.

  By combining the operation illustrated in FIG. 19 and the operation illustrated in FIG. 20, when the second specific prize winning opening 650 a is maintained in the open state, the flow-preventing plate 1015 is in the protruding state, and the ball is stored in the storage device 2000. It is possible to form both the case where it is possible and the case where the flow-prevention plate 1015 is buried and the storage device 2000 cannot store the sphere. One example thereof will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 21A is a diagram showing a change in time of the second specific winning opening 650a in the 12th round of jackpot A, and FIG. 21B is a diagram showing the second specific winning in the 12th round of jackpot B. It is the figure which showed the time change of the mouth 650a.

  First, FIG. 21A will be described. The upper graph in FIG. 21 (a) shows the time change (whether open or closed) of the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a, and FIG. 21 (a). The lower graph shows the time change of the flow prevention plate 1015 (whether it is in the protruding state or in the buried state).

  As shown in FIG. 21A, when the 12th round is started, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds), and the predetermined time When (for example, 0.2 seconds) elapses, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is operated toward the closed state. Thereafter, after the elapse of a predetermined extremely short time (for example, 0.1 second) that does not wait for the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a to be closed, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) The opening 650a is opened. This open state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds elapses or 10 balls are won), and after the predetermined time elapses, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. This completes the 12th round. Further, this closed state continues until the special gaming state (a jackpot state) ends, and then the next jackpot is 12 rounds.

  Further, in the 12th round of jackpot A, the flow prevention plate 1015 maintains the buried state independently of the state change of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a. Therefore, it is possible to form a state in which it is difficult to maintain the ball in the storage device 2000 while maintaining a state where the ball can enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a. As a result, at the big hit A, the sphere can be made difficult to pass through the probability variation entrance 1031. Therefore, in most cases where the jackpot is A, the ball does not enter the probability variation entrance 1031 during the special game state (during the jackpot), so that it is difficult to set the special symbol probability variation state after the jackpot.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21 (b), a description will be given of the time change of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a in the 12th round of the jackpot B. The upper graph of FIG. 21 (b) shows the time change (whether open or closed) of the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a. FIG. 21 (b) The lower graph shows the time change of the flow prevention plate 1015 (whether it is in the protruding state or in the buried state).

  As shown in FIG. 21 (b), when the 12th round is started, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds), and the predetermined time When (for example, 0.2 seconds) elapses, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. The closed state is maintained for a predetermined waiting time (for example, 1 second), and when the predetermined waiting time elapses, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is opened. This open state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds elapses or 10 balls are won), and after the predetermined time elapses, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. This completes the 12th round. Further, this closed state continues until the special gaming state (a jackpot state) ends, and then the next jackpot is 12 rounds.

  Further, in the 12th round of jackpot B, the flow-down prevention plate 1015 changes its state each time the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a changes from the open state to the closed state. That is, at the start of the 12th round, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is opened and then closed based on being closed, and then opened for a predetermined time. Based on being closed after that, it changes from the protruding state to the buried state.

  In this way, in the 12th round of jackpot B, the flow-prevention plate 1015 is maintained in the protruding state for a period during which the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is kept open for a predetermined period. The state in which a ball easily enters the winning opening 650a is maintained, and the state in which the ball is easily stored in the tilting member 1040 is maintained. Accordingly, the tilting member 1040 can be easily tilted with the weight of the sphere, and the ball can easily pass through the probability variation entrance 1031 at the big hit B, so that the probability change state of the special symbol is set after the big hit. It becomes easy.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a maintains the open state, but the state of the flow prevention plate 1015 while maintaining the open state. Because it can be changed, regardless of the jackpot type, the jackpot type while giving the player a chance to get a prize ball by entering the ball into the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a It can be caused only by the difference of whether or not the special symbol is likely to be changed after the jackpot ends. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the number of balls that can be acquired by the player who has won the jackpot A.

  The reason for sharing the opening period immediately after the start of the 12th round with 0.2 seconds is to make it difficult to recognize that the jackpot is A immediately after the start of the 12th round. In the big hit B where it is easy to enter the ball into the probability variation entrance 1031, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650 a is opened immediately after the start of the 12th round. Therefore, the jackpot A and the jackpot B can be expected to be a jackpot B by sharing the operation of the second specific winning opening (second big opening) 650a immediately after the start of the 12th round. be able to.

  On the other hand, since the closing time of the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is made different after that, by confirming this closing time, the player determines that the jackpot type of this jackpot is jackpot A It is possible to easily determine whether it is a big hit B or not. Thereby, the player's attention can be paid to the opening / closing operation of the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a at the start of the 12th round.

  Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) is lit up lit by the LED in the vicinity of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a (the part that the player pays attention to). The power consumption can be reduced by turning off the LED in the portion away from the 650a (the portion that the player hardly sees). Moreover, the visibility of the sphere in the part away from the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a in the game area can be deteriorated.

  Regarding the visibility of the sphere in the game area, for example, by reducing the visibility of the sphere flowing down the upstream side of the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a, the sphere can be viewed from an unexpected position. A state of flowing down to the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a can be formed, and the player can be hardly bored.

  Further, for example, when the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is in an impossible state, it flows down to the left of the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a, and the outer edge member 73 (see FIG. 2). By reducing the visibility of the sphere flowing down downstream (toward the first out port 66), it is possible to prevent the player from concentrating on the sphere flowing toward the first out port 66. . Thereby, the degree of attention in the vicinity of the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a can be maintained.

  Thus, according to the second embodiment, the operation of the flow-down prevention plate 1015 with respect to the opening / closing operation of the second variable winning device 650 can be made different depending on the driving mode of the solenoid 650c. Thereby, the attention of the second variable winning device 650 can be improved.

  Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment, the case where the flow prevention plate 1015 is driven by the driving force of the opening / closing operation of the second variable prize winning device 650 has been described. However, the storage device 3000 in the third embodiment includes a drive motor 3012 that operates constantly. And the second variable prize-winning device 650 is configured to switch between transmission and interruption of driving force from the driving motor 3012 to the flow-down prevention plate 1015 according to the driving force of the opening / closing operation. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as each embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 22A and FIG. 22B are rear perspective views of the storage device 3000 according to the third embodiment. 23A is a front view of the storage device 3000, FIG. 23B is a top view of the storage device 3000, and FIG. 24 is a rear view of the storage device 3000. 22 to 24, the illustration of the base plate 60 is omitted above the second variable winning device 650, and in FIG. 22A, a perspective view of the storage device 3000 viewed from above is shown in FIG. ) Is a perspective view of the storage device 3000 viewed from below.

  As shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, the storage device 3000 includes a main body plate portion 1001, a ball stopper 3010 disposed on the back side of the main body plate portion 1001, and the above-described induced flow. A path 1020, a branch channel 1030, and a tilting member 1040 are mainly provided.

  The ball stopper 3010 includes a plate-shaped base plate portion 3011 extending from the back surface of the main body plate portion 1001 toward the rear, and a drive motor 3012 fixed to a flange extending in parallel with the base plate portion 3011. And a fixed clutch 3013a that is fixed to the rotating shaft of the drive motor 3012 and has a sharp concavo-convex shape formed on one surface in the axial direction over the outer periphery, and a concavo-convex shape that can mesh with the fixed clutch 3013a. A moving clutch 3013b that is idled and supported on the rotating shaft of the drive motor 3012, a switching clutch 3013 that is formed, a rotating disk 3014 that rotates in phase with the moving clutch 3013b, and the rotating disk The flow-preventing plate 1015 that moves in the front-rear direction based on the rotation of the rotation 3014 and the moving clutch 3013 by driving the second variable winning device 650 It comprises a switching member 3016 for moving the position, mainly.

  The base plate portion 3011 includes an elastic spring 3011a that biases the flow-preventing plate 1015 in the direction of projecting to the front side, and a shaft rod that protrudes in a bar shape to the back side and rotatably supports the projecting switching member 3016. 3011b. Due to the action of the elastic spring 3011a, the flow-down prevention plate 1015 protrudes to the front side and maintains the protruding state.

  The drive motor 3012 is a DC motor that constantly rotates in one direction, and operates at a slow rotational speed. In the present embodiment, the rotation operation is performed in a mode of one rotation for 3 seconds.

  The rotating disk 3014 extends through the base plate part 3011 from the center part of the disk part 1014b and the projecting pin 1014c and the disk part 1014b, and is coaxial with the rotation axis of the drive motor 3012. A through-shaft 3014a to be formed.

  The moving clutch 3013b includes a through hole 3013b1 that is externally fitted to the through shaft 3014a and a support edge portion 3013b2 that extends circularly outward in the radial direction from the portion where the concavo-convex shape is formed. . The through hole 3013b1 and the through shaft 3014a are configured in such a manner that they can be relatively moved in the axial direction but cannot be relatively moved in the circumferential direction. For example, the outer shape of the through shaft 3014a is formed from a D shape, and the inner shape of the through hole 3013b1 is formed from a D shape that is slightly larger than the outer shape of the through shaft 3014a.

  In the state where the moving clutch 3013b and the fixed clutch 3013a are separated from each other, only the fixed clutch 3013a rotates with the driving force of the drive motor 3012. On the other hand, when the moving clutch 3013b is disposed at a position where it engages with the fixed clutch 3013a, the moving clutch 3013b rotates in synchronization with the rotation of the fixed clutch 3013a.

  As a result, after the moving clutch 3013b starts to engage with the fixed clutch 3013a, the drive motor 3012 makes a half rotation (after a delay period of 1.5 seconds in this embodiment), thereby changing the flow prevention plate 1015 to the buried state. be able to.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 to 24, in this embodiment, the solenoid 650c of the second variable winning device 650 expands and contracts in the left-right direction. Based on this horizontal expansion / contraction operation, the rigid bar B31 extending in the expansion / contraction direction of the solenoid 650c operates in the horizontal direction. The distal end of the rigid rod B31 is connected to a connection groove C31 formed on the lower surface of the opening / closing plate 650b. In this embodiment, the connection groove C31 is inclined to the back side as it is separated from the solenoid 650c in the left-right direction. Formed in a manner. Therefore, when the solenoid 650c is driven (when the rigid rod B31 is moved in the pulling direction), the opening / closing plate 650b is drawn, the second variable winning device 650 is opened, and when the driving of the solenoid 650c is released, the opening / closing plate 650b. Is extended to the front side, and the second variable winning device 650 is closed.

  The switching member 3016 is formed of a vertically long rod member, and is a shaft hole 3016a rotatably supported by the shaft rod 3011b at a position slightly displaced upward from the lower end, and a moving portion of the solenoid 650c at the upper end portion. A long support hole 3016b in the shape of a long hole supported by a support shaft protruding in parallel with the protruding direction of the shaft rod 3011b, and a support edge portion 3013b2 of the moving clutch 3013b at both ends in the axial direction of the moving clutch 3013b. And a claw portion 3016c that is slidably supported from above.

  In this embodiment, when the second variable winning device 650 is in an open state (when the solenoid 650c is driven and the rigid bar B31 is pulled to the right in the rear view), the switching member 3016 tilts toward the solenoid 650c. When the second variable winning device 650 is closed (the drive of the solenoid 650c is released). When the rigid rod B31 is pushed to the left in the rear view), the switching member 3016 is in a transmission posture in which it tilts to the opposite side of the solenoid 650c, the fixed clutch 3013a and the moving clutch 3013b are engaged, and the switching clutch 3013 The transmission state for transmitting the driving force is formed.

  When the switching clutch 3013 is in the transmission state, the convex portions of the fixed clutch 3013a and the moving clutch 3013b may contact each other in the axial direction, but the concave and convex portions have a sharp shape (a plane perpendicular to the axis). Therefore, when the moving clutch 3013b rotates at the time of contact, the impact at the time of contact can be released. Thereby, the durability of the switching clutch 3013 can be improved as compared with the case where the concavo-convex portion is formed from a concavo-convex shape having a surface perpendicular to the axis.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 25 to 27, a process until the driving force of the driving motor 3012 is transmitted and the flow prevention plate 1015 operates will be described. 25 (a) is a rear view of the ball stopper 3010, and FIG. 25 (b) is a side view of the ball stopper 3010 as viewed in the direction of arrow XXVb in FIG. 25 (a). FIG. 26B is a rear view of the ball stopper 3010, FIG. 26B is a side view of the ball stopper 3010 when viewed in the direction of arrow XXVIb in FIG. 26A, and FIG. FIG. 27B is a side view of the ball stopper 3010 as viewed in the direction of arrow XXVIIb in FIG.

  25 shows a state in which the second variable winning device 650 is in an open state and the switching member 3016 is in a release posture. In FIG. 26, the second variable winning device 650 is closed from the state shown in FIG. 27, the state in which the switching member 3016 is in the transmission posture is illustrated. In FIG. 27, the second variable prize-winning device 650 is in a closed state for a predetermined time (1.5 in this embodiment) from the state illustrated in FIG. The state after maintaining for 2 seconds) is illustrated.

  The relationship between the operation of the second variable winning device 650 and the operation of the flow-down prevention plate 1015 will be described. Before the opening / closing operation of the second variable winning device 650 is started, the second variable winning device 650 maintains the closed state, so that the switching clutch 3013 maintains the transmission state as shown in FIG. Since the driving force is always transmitted to the rotating disk 3014, the state of the flow-preventing plate 1015 changes every predetermined time (1.5 seconds in this embodiment) between the protruding state and the buried state. Since this state change is performed at a position that can be visually recognized by the player, it is possible to improve the attention to the vicinity where the flow-preventing plate 1015 is arranged (near the storage device 3000).

  When the big hit game starts, the 12th round is started, and the second variable winning device 650 is released, the switching clutch 3013 is released, and the driving force from the drive motor 3012 is not transmitted to the flow prevention plate 1015. The falling prevention plate 1015 is pushed out to the front side by the elastic force of the elastic spring 3011a, and enters a protruding state. This protruding state is maintained at least while the second variable winning device 650 maintains the open state.

  When a predetermined time has elapsed from the state shown in FIG. 25 and the second variable winning device 650 changes to the closed state, as shown in FIG. 26A, the switching clutch 3013 enters the transmission state, and the driving force of the drive motor 3012 is reduced. Transmission starts to the flow prevention plate 1015 via the rotating disk 3014.

  Here, when the flow-preventing plate 1015b is in the protruding state, the projecting pin 1014c of the rotating disk 3014 is disposed inside the connecting long hole 1015a of the flow-preventing plate 1015. The pin 1014c has a posture arranged at the front side end portion (position translated from the rotation axis of the rotary disc 3014 to the front side).

  The flow-prevention plate 1015 is buried because the rotating disk 3014 is positioned at the rear side end (position where the rotating disk 3014 is translated from the rotation axis to the back side). In this case, even if the switching clutch 3013 starts to be in the transmission state, the flow prevention plate 1015 does not immediately enter the buried state, and the protruding state is maintained as shown in FIG. .

  The rotation of the switching clutch 3013 is caused by the rotation of the drive motor 3012. In this embodiment, since the drive motor 3012 rotates at a speed of one rotation in 3 seconds, when the second variable winning device 650 maintains the closed state for 1.5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 27, the projecting pin 1014c Is moved to a position translated from the rotation axis of the rotary disk 3014 to the back side, and the flow prevention plate 1015 forms a buried state. Thereby, after the 2nd variable prize-winning apparatus 650 becomes a closed state, the ball | bowl which remained on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 can be discharged | emitted by the normal ball entrance 1033 to the ball | bowl discharge path which is not shown in figure.

  That is, in this embodiment, the flow-off prevention plate 1015 forms a buried state and discharges the remaining spheres after a predetermined time (1.5 seconds in this embodiment) from the closing of the second variable winning device 650. It is formed. Further, when the second variable winning device 650 is opened, the flow-preventing plate 1015 projects to the front side by the elastic force of the elastic spring 3011a, so that a protruding state is formed without a time delay. Therefore, the state change timing of the flow-down prevention plate 1015 can be varied based on the operation timing of the second variable winning device 650 depending on the state change direction.

  As described above, by maintaining the closed state of the second variable prize winning device 650 for 1.5 seconds, the flow-prevention plate 1015 can be changed to the buried state. When the second variable prize-winning device 650 is changed to the opened state again (for example, before 1 second elapses), the switching clutch 3013 is released and the flow-preventing plate 1015 is projected by the elastic force of the elastic spring 3011a. The prevention plate 1015 forms a protruding state. That is, the operation mode of the flow-down prevention plate 1015 can be changed depending on whether the closed state is maintained for 1.5 seconds or more, or is maintained for 1.5 seconds or less (about 1 second) and is again opened. . Hereinafter, this will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the opening pattern of the second specific prize winning opening 650a will be described. FIG. 28A is a diagram showing a change in time of the second specific winning opening 650a in the twelfth round of jackpot A, and FIG. 28B is a second specific winning in the twelfth round of jackpot B. It is the figure which showed the time change of the mouth 650a.

  First, FIG. 28A will be described. The upper graph in FIG. 28 (a) shows the time change (whether open or closed) of the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a, and FIG. 28 (a). The lower graph shows the time change of the flow prevention plate 1015 (whether it is in the protruding state or in the buried state).

  As shown in FIG. 28 (a), when the 12th round is started, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds), and the predetermined time When (for example, 0.2 seconds) elapses, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. Then, after maintaining the closed state for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and the predetermined time (for example, 1 second). When elapses, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. The closed state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) of 1.5 seconds or more. Thereafter, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is opened again for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and when the predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed, the second specific prize opening (second large) The opening 650a is closed and the 12th round is completed. Further, this closed state continues until the special gaming state (a jackpot state) ends, and then the next jackpot is 12 rounds.

  Further, in the 12th round of jackpot A, the flow prevention plate 1015 changes to the buried state every time the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is kept closed for 1.5 seconds or more. Accordingly, the flow-preventing plate 1015 is provided each time the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed while making a state in which a ball can enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a. By changing to the buried state, it is possible to make it difficult to store the sphere on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040. That is, by flowing a ball that has entered the second specific winning opening 650a with the opening for 1 second toward the normal winning opening 1033 every time the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed, As long as three balls do not enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a by one opening, the tilting member 1040 can be prevented from tilting.

  As a result, at the big hit A, the sphere can be made difficult to pass through the probability variation entrance 1031. Therefore, in most cases where the jackpot is A, the ball does not enter the probability variation entrance 1031 during the special game state (during the jackpot), so that it is difficult to set the special symbol probability variation state after the jackpot.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28 (b), a description will be given of a change in time of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a in the 12th round of the big hit B. The upper graph of FIG. 28 (b) shows the time change (whether open or closed) of the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a. FIG. 28 (b) The lower graph shows the time change of the flow prevention plate 1015 (whether it is in the protruding state or in the buried state).

  As shown in FIG. 28 (b), when the 12th round is started, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds), and the predetermined time When (for example, 0.2 seconds) elapses, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. Then, after maintaining the closed state for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) of 1.5 seconds or less, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and the predetermined When time (for example, 1 second) elapses, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. The closed state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) of 1.5 seconds or less. Thereafter, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is opened again for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and when the predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed, the second specific prize opening (second large) (Opening opening) 650a is closed, and then the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is again for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds from the start of the 12th round, or the ball in the 12th round) After the predetermined time has elapsed, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed and the 12th round is completed. This closed state continues until the special gaming state (a jackpot state) ends, and then reaches 12 jackpot rounds.

  Further, in the 12th round of jackpot B, the flow prevention plate 1015 performs an operation different from that of the 12th round of jackpot A. That is, the flow-preventing plate 1015 forms an embedded state when the second specific prize opening 650a is kept closed for 1.5 seconds. In the jackpot B, the closed state is longer than 1.5 seconds. Since it is set to 1 second for a short time, the falling prevention plate 1015 maintains the protruding state during the 12th round.

  Therefore, from the start of the 12th round of jackpot B to the end of the 12th round, the state in which the ball is likely to enter the second specific prize opening 650a is maintained and the ball is stored in the tilting member 1040. Easy to maintain. Accordingly, the tilting member 1040 can be easily tilted with the weight of the sphere, and the ball can easily pass through the probability variation entrance 1031 at the big hit B, so that the probability change state of the special symbol is set after the big hit. It becomes easy.

  In this way, the operation mode of the second specific prize opening 650a after the start of the 12th round is similar to the operation mode of opening for 1 second, then closing, and opening again for 1 second. Thus, it is possible to form a case where the probability change state of the special symbol is likely to be set after the end of the jackpot (see FIG. 28B) and a case where it is difficult to set the probability change state of the special symbol (see FIG. 28A). it can. This makes it difficult for the player to know whether the jackpot is a jackpot A or a jackpot B for a while after the start of the twelfth round, and the player's expectation can be kept longer during the game. .

  Note that the number of rounds for opening the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is not limited to the twelfth round, and may be set to any round. Furthermore, the second specific winning opening 650a may be opened in a plurality of rounds. For example, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened in the first round and the fifteenth round. It may be set to. As a result, the chances of entering the ball into the probability variation entrance 1031 can be increased, so that after the big hit B ends, the probability variation state of the special symbol can be made easier. Therefore, in spite of winning the jackpot B, the ball cannot enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, and the motivation for the player's game is reduced. It can be prevented (suppressed).

  Further, in the jackpot B (FIG. 28B), after the jackpot ends (after the second specific prize winning opening 650a is closed), the flow prevention plate 1015 is delayed for a predetermined period (1.5 seconds in this embodiment). Changes to the buried state. Therefore, for example, when a repair is requested to the hall clerk due to clogging of a ball, and the repair takes place until the end of the 12th round, a ball is rushed and a plurality of balls are placed at the end of the 12th round. Even in the case of entering, it is possible to leave room for tilting operation of the tilting member 1040 for a predetermined period after the end of the 12th round. As a result, it is possible to make it easier to set a special symbol probable state after the jackpot.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, the operation mode in which the flow-down prevention plate 1015 is buried after a predetermined time from the closing of the second variable prize-winning device 650 is realized only by controlling the operation mode of the solenoid 650c. can do.

  Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the third embodiment, the case where the flow prevention plate 1015 is driven based on the length of the closed state of the second variable winning device 650 has been described. However, the storage device 4000 in the fourth embodiment uses the second variable winning device 650. Based on the length of the open state of the apparatus 650, it is comprised in the aspect which switches whether the flow prevention board 1015 is driven. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as each embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 29 is a rear perspective view of the storage device 4000 according to the fourth embodiment. In FIG. 29, the second variable winning device 650 (see FIG. 2) is shown in a closed state, and the base plate 60 is not shown.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the storage device 4000 includes a main body plate portion 1001 fastened and fixed to the base plate 60, a ball stopper device 4010 disposed on the back side of the main body plate portion 1001, and the above-described guide channel. 1020, a branch channel 1030, and a tilting member 1040 are mainly provided (see FIG. 23).

  The ball stopper member 4010 includes a plurality of plate-like base plate portions 4011 extending rearward from the back surface of the main body plate portion 1001, a drive motor 4012 supported by a part of the base plate portion 4011, and the A disk-shaped friction rotating member 4013 having a plurality of surfaces to which a driving force is transmitted from the drive motor 4012 and configured to be slidable in the axial direction; Rotating disc 4014 configured in a manner capable of transmitting the driving force, a flow prevention plate 1015 connected to the rotating disc 4014, and a sliding portion of the friction rotating member 4013 connected to the moving part of the solenoid 650c. A switching member 3016 to be provided.

  In this embodiment, contrary to the case of the third embodiment, when the second variable winning device 650 (see FIG. 24) is closed by the solenoid 650c, the switching member 3016 is on the solenoid 650c side (rear view). On the other hand, when the second variable winning device 650 is opened by the solenoid 650c, the switching member 3016 is tilted to the side away from the solenoid 650c. In this case, it is preferable from the viewpoint of power saving that the solenoid 650c is a type of solenoid that extends by electric drive.

  For example, it can be set as the structure which satisfy | fills the operating condition mentioned above by inverting the inclination direction of the connection groove | channel C31 (refer FIG.22 (b)) of the solenoid 650c right and left. Note that the posture in the closed state (see FIG. 29) is referred to as a first transmission posture of the switching member 3016, and the posture in the open state is referred to as a second transmission posture of the switching member 3016.

  The base plate portion 4011 includes a first support plate 4011a that supports the drive motor 4012, a second support plate 4011b that is arranged in parallel with the first support plate 4011a and supports the tip of the drive shaft of the drive motor 4012, A third support plate 4011c, which is disposed above the first support plate 4011a and extends a shaft rod portion 4011d that rotatably supports the friction rotating member 4013, and a rotary disc 4014 are slidably sandwiched from both sides in the axial direction. And a fourth support plate 4011e that supports and maintains a coaxial position with the friction rotating member 4013.

  The fourth support plate 4011e projects in a manner that the plate projects from the outer periphery of the rotating disc 4014 to a position slightly inside, and the rotating disc 4014 is slidably sandwiched from the axial direction over a range of about 200 degrees. The disc 4014 is supported. In addition, the portion that receives the outer peripheral surface of the rotating disk 4014 is formed as a circular recess having a diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the rotating disk 4014, thereby preventing the rotating disk 4014 from being displaced in the radial direction. doing. The rotating disk 4014 is maintained coaxially with the friction rotating member 4013 by a holding mechanism (not shown).

  The drive motor 4012 includes a pair of drive disks 4012a and 4012b fixed to the rotating shaft on the opposite side of the bracket with the bracket fixed to the first support plate 4011a and the first support plate 4011a interposed therebetween.

  The pair of drive disks 4012a and 4012b are disposed at positions where the outer peripheral surfaces can come into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the friction rotating member 4013, and the rubbing drive disks 4012a and 4012b are replaced by the arrangement of the friction rotating member 4013. In the state shown in FIG. 29, the friction rotating member 4013 is disposed at a position where it can abut on the driving disk 4012a disposed on the side close to the rotating disk 4014. The drive motor 4012 continues to rotate at a constant speed at all times. In the present embodiment, the drive motor 4012 rotates at a speed of one rotation in 6 seconds.

  Next, the friction rotating member 4013 and the rotating disk 4014 will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. 30 and 31 are exploded rear perspective views of the ball stopper 4010. FIG. FIG. 30 illustrates a state viewed from the bracket side of the drive motor 4012, and FIG. 31 illustrates a state viewed from the shaft side of the drive motor 4012. 30 and 31, the base plate portion 4011 and the switching member 3016 are not shown.

  The friction rotating member 4013 is a donut-shaped disk member having a through-hole formed in the center, and includes a boundary disk part 4013a that forms a maximum outer diameter, and a bracket side of the drive motor 4012 from the boundary disk part 4013a. A first friction disk 4013b protruding in a donut shape and a donut shape having the same outer diameter as the first friction disk 4013b on the opposite side of the first friction disk 4013b across the boundary disk portion 4013a A second friction disk 4013c, a projecting engagement part 4013d that projects eccentrically from the axial surface of the second friction disk 4013c, and a part of the outer periphery of the second friction disk 4013c. And a release recess 4013e which is a portion recessed radially inward.

  The boundary disk portion 4013a engages with the claw portion 3016c of the switching member 3016 in the vicinity of the outer peripheral position (see FIG. 29). Therefore, when the switching member 3016 is operated, the boundary disk portion 4013a is pushed by the claw portion 3016c, so that the friction rotating member 4013 moves along the extending direction of the shaft bar portion 4011d.

  The first friction disk 4013b and the second friction disk 4013c are formed to have the same outer diameter as the drive disks 4012a and 4012b of the drive motor 4012. Therefore, the rotational speed of the drive motor 4012 and the rotational speed of the friction rotating member 4013 are the same in a situation where there is no slip.

  The release recess 4013e is formed in such a mode (size, depth in the radial direction) that the contact with the drive disc 4012a is released when the release recess 4013e is arranged to face the drive disc 4012a. That is, in the state where the second friction disk 4013c and the driving disk 4012a are in contact with each other and the second friction disk 4013c is rotated by friction with the driving disk 4012a, the release recess 4013e is located on the driving disk 4012a side. When it is in a facing posture (a posture in which the release recess 4013e is arranged on a straight line connecting the shaft rod portion 4011d and the rotation shaft of the drive motor 4012), the transmission of the driving force to the second friction disk 4013c is released, and the friction rotation The member 4013 maintains the posture as it is.

  The rotating disk 4014 is protruded with a phase opposite to that of the protruding pin 1014c on the side opposite to the disk part 1014b, the protruding pin 1014c, and the side on which the protruding pin 1014c is protruded. A projecting rib 4014a.

  The projecting rib 4014a is formed in a long shape along the radial direction of the disc portion 1014b, and the projecting rib 4014a is disposed in a state where the friction rotating member 4013 is disposed on the shaft side of the drive motor 4012 (see FIG. 29). The height is such that the joint 4013d can be contacted in the circumferential direction, and the height cannot be contacted with the projecting engagement portion 4013d in the circumferential direction when the friction rotating member 4013 is disposed on the bracket side of the drive motor 4012. Now it is protruding.

  With reference to FIG. 32, switching of driving force transmission modes of the drive motor 4012, the friction rotating member 4013, and the rotating disk 4014 will be described. 32A and 32B are rear views of the ball stopper 4010. FIG. FIG. 32A shows a state in which the second variable winning device 650 is closed and the switching member 3016 is in the first transmission posture. In FIG. 32B, the second variable winning device is shown. A state in which the device 650 is in the open state and the switching member 3016 is in the second transmission posture is illustrated.

  32 (a) and 32 (b), in order to facilitate understanding, the rotating disk 4014 has a protruding pin 1014c arranged on the front side (the back side in FIG. 32) (prevention of flow down). The friction rotating member 4013 shows a state in which the release concave portion 4013e is disposed on the back side (front side in FIG. 32).

  As shown in FIG. 32A, when the second variable winning device 650 is in a closed state, the second friction disk 4013c and the drive disk 4012a are in contact with each other. Therefore, in this state, the friction rotation member 4013 rotates at the rotation speed of the drive disk 4012a (speed of one rotation in 6 seconds).

  Further, when the friction rotating member 4013 continues to rotate and the release recess 4013e is disposed at a position (lower side in FIG. 32 (a)) facing the driving disk 4012a, the driving disk 4012a and the second friction The disc 4013c is separated and the transmission of the driving force is released. Therefore, even if the arrangement of the friction rotating member 4013 in the axial direction is continuously maintained as shown in FIG. 32A, the friction rotating member 4013 is arranged at a position where the release recess 4013e is arranged to face the driving disk 4012a. As a result, the driving force transmission is canceled.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (b), when the second variable prize-winning device 650 is opened, the first friction disk 4013b and the drive disk 4012b are in contact with each other. Therefore, in this state, the friction rotation member 4013 rotates at the rotation speed of the drive disk 4012b (speed of one rotation in 6 seconds).

  As described above, in the state shown in FIG. 32A (if this state is maintained for 6 seconds or longer), the friction rotating member 4013 has a posture in which the release concave portion 4013e is arranged to face the drive disc 4012a. Since the posture is maintained, the posture of the friction rotating member 4013 at the moment when the second variable winning device 650 is opened can be unified. That is, the driving force transmission between the first friction disk 4013b and the driving disk 4012b can be started in a posture in which the release recess 4013e is arranged to face the driving disk 4012a. Thereby, after changing the 2nd variable prize-winning apparatus 650 from a closed state to an open state, the attitude | position of the friction rotating member 4013 after progress for a predetermined time can be grasped | ascertained by the control side.

  In the state shown in FIG. 32 (b), the second friction disk 4013c and the drive disk 4012b are always in contact with each other, so that the drive force is always transmitted. On the other hand, the protruding rib 4014a and the protruding engagement portion 4013d do not contact in the circumferential direction, so even if the state of FIG. 32B is maintained for a long time, the state of the flow prevention plate 1015 does not change. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to be aware that the friction rotating member 4013 continues to change its posture. From these configurations, depending on the length of the period in which the open state is maintained, it is possible to switch between keeping the flow-down prevention plate 1015 in the protruding state or changing it to the buried state. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34. FIG.

  FIG. 33A to FIG. 33C are schematic views of the drive motor 4012, the friction rotating member 4013, the rotating disc 4014, and the flow-down preventing plate 1015 when viewed in the direction of arrow XXXIIIa in FIG. 33 (a) illustrates the closed state of the second variable prize-winning device 650, and FIG. 33 (b) illustrates a state in which 2 seconds have elapsed since the closed state is changed to the open state. ) Shows a state after 4 seconds from FIG. 33 (b) after switching from the open state to the closed state in the state of FIG. 33 (b).

  As shown in FIG. 33A, in FIG. 33A, the drive motor 4012 rotates in the clockwise direction CW. When the second variable prize-winning device 650 is opened from the state shown in FIG. 33A, the friction rotating member 4013 is brought into contact with the first friction disk 4013b and the drive disk 4012b (see FIG. 32), as shown in FIG. In (a), it rotates counterclockwise CCW.

  If it changes to a closed state after opening for 2 seconds, as shown in FIG.33 (b), since the protrusion rib 4014a is arrange | positioned in the advancing direction of the protrusion engagement part 4013d, the friction disc member 4013 While the rotation continues, the projecting rib 4014a is pushed forward by the projecting engagement portion 4013d, whereby the rotating disk 4014 rotates. As a result, the state of the flow-down prevention plate 1015 changes from the protruding state to the buried state.

  Thereafter, the friction rotating member 4013 continues to rotate to the posture shown in FIG. 33C, and the driving force transmission from the driving motor 4012 is released. Since the flow prevention plate 1015 is returned to the protruding state by the elastic spring 3011a, based on the movement, the rotating disk 4014 also rotates from the state shown in FIG. 33C, and returns to the state shown in FIG.

  Thus, the flow-down prevention plate is maintained by maintaining the open state for a period slightly shorter than half of the time required for one rotation of the drive motor 4012 (2.5 seconds or less in this embodiment) and then maintaining the closed state. A state where 1015 is changed to the buried state can be formed.

  34 (a) to 34 (c) are schematic diagrams of the drive motor 4012, the friction rotating member 4013, the rotating disk 4014, and the flow-down preventing plate 1015 when viewed in the direction of arrow XXXIIIa in FIG. 32 (a). 34A shows the closed state of the second variable prize-winning device 650, and FIG. 34B shows the state where 4 seconds have passed since the closed state is changed to the open state, and FIG. ) Shows a state after 2 seconds from FIG. 34 (b) after switching from the open state to the closed state in the state of FIG. 34 (b).

  When the second variable prize-winning device 650 is opened from the state shown in FIG. 34 (a), the friction rotating member 4013 is brought into contact with the first friction disc 4013b and the drive disc 4012b (see FIG. 32), as shown in FIG. In (a), it rotates counterclockwise CCW.

  If it changes to a closed state after opening for 4 seconds, as shown in FIG.34 (b), since the protrusion rib 4014a is not arrange | positioned in the advancing direction of the protrusion engagement part 4013d, the friction disc member 4013 will be arranged. While the rotation is continued, the protruding rib 4014a is arranged at the same position. Therefore, the rotating disk 4014 is not rotated and the flow prevention plate 1015 is maintained in a protruding state.

  Thereafter, the friction rotating member 4013 continues to rotate to the posture shown in FIG. 34C, and the driving force transmission from the driving motor 4012 is released. Thus, the flow-preventing plate is maintained by maintaining the open state for a period slightly longer than half of the time required for one rotation of the drive motor 4012 (3.5 seconds or more in the present embodiment) and then maintaining the closed state. 1015 can be maintained in a protruding state.

  Note that the projecting engagement portion 4013d and the projecting rib 4014a may abut in the axial direction for one second from 2.5 seconds to 3.5 seconds for maintaining the open state, which may cause failure. Therefore, during this period, the control program is constructed so as not to change from the open state to the closed state. As described above, the operation of the flow-down prevention plate 1015 can be changed only by changing the period for maintaining the open state by several seconds. This will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the opening pattern of the second specific prize winning opening 650a will be described. FIG. 35 (a) is a diagram showing the change in time of the second specific winning opening 650a in the 12th round of jackpot A, and FIG. 35 (b) is the second specific winning prize in the 12th round of jackpot B. It is the figure which showed the time change of the mouth 650a.

  First, FIG. 35A will be described. The upper graph in FIG. 35 (a) shows the time change (whether open or closed) of the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a. FIG. 35 (a) The lower graph shows the time change of the flow prevention plate 1015 (whether it is in the protruding state or in the buried state).

  As shown in FIG. 35 (a), when the 12th round is started, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) shorter than 2.5 seconds. When the predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. Then, after maintaining the closed state for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) for 6 seconds or more from the start of the twelfth round, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). When the predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. In other words, it is opened for 2 seconds and then closed for 4 seconds multiple times, and a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have passed from the start of the 12th round or until 10 balls have won in the 12th round) has elapsed. By doing so, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed, and the 12th round is completed. Further, this closed state continues until the special gaming state (a jackpot state) ends, and then the next jackpot is 12 rounds.

  Further, in the 12th round of jackpot A, the flow prevention plate 1015 changes to the buried state every time the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is kept closed for 4 seconds. Accordingly, the flow-preventing plate 1015 is provided each time the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed while making a state in which a ball can enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a. By changing to the buried state, it is possible to make it difficult to store the sphere on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040. That is, the ball that has entered the second specific winning opening 650a with the opening for 2 seconds is made to flow toward the normal winning opening 1033 every time the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed, As long as three balls do not enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a in one opening (2 seconds), the tilting member 1040 does not tilt. Further, in the present embodiment, the upstream side of the second variable winning device 650 is formed so that the ball enters the second specific winning port 650a at a pace of about one ball per second. For this reason, 10 or more balls do not enter the second specific prize opening 650a during the first opening of the second specific prize opening 650a.

  As a result, at the big hit A, it is possible to make it difficult for the ball to pass through the probability variation entrance 1031 while maintaining a state where the award balls at the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a can be sufficiently secured. Therefore, in most cases where the jackpot is A, the ball does not enter the probability variation entrance 1031 during the special game state (during the jackpot), so that it is difficult to set the special symbol probability variation state after the jackpot.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 35 (b), a description will be given of a time change of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a in the 12th round of the big hit B. The upper graph in FIG. 35 (b) shows the time change (whether open or closed) of the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a. FIG. 35 (b) The lower graph shows the time change of the flow prevention plate 1015 (whether it is in the protruding state or in the buried state).

  As shown in FIG. 35 (b), when the 12th round is started, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) of 3 seconds or more. When a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) elapses, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. Then, after maintaining the closed state for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds), and the predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds). When elapses, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. The closed state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). And it is opened again.

  In other words, it is opened for 4 seconds and then closed for 2 seconds multiple times, and a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds have passed since the start of the 12th round or 10 balls have been won in the 12th round) has elapsed. By doing so, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed, and the 12th round is completed. Then, in the interval period, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and when the predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed, The winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. Further, this closed state continues until the special gaming state (a jackpot state) ends, and then the next jackpot is 12 rounds.

  Further, in the 12th round of jackpot B, the flow prevention plate 1015 performs an operation different from that of the 12th round of jackpot A. That is, the flow-prevention plate 1015 forms a buried state when the second specific prize opening 650a is opened in 2.5 seconds or less and then kept closed for about 3 seconds. Since the closed state is maintained for 2 seconds after the open state of 650a is maintained for 4 seconds, the flow-off prevention plate 1015 maintains the protruding state during the 12th round because the closed state is maintained for 2 seconds. .

  Therefore, from the start of the 12th round of jackpot B to the end of the 12th round, the state in which the ball is likely to enter the second specific prize opening 650a is maintained and the ball is stored in the tilting member 1040. Easy to maintain. Accordingly, the tilting member 1040 can be easily tilted with the weight of the sphere, and the ball can easily pass through the probability variation entrance 1031 at the big hit B, so that the probability change state of the special symbol is set after the big hit. It becomes easy.

  It should be noted that in the big hit B, the open state is set for several seconds during the interval to force the flow-preventing plate 1015 into the buried state and allow the ball remaining on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 to flow toward the normal entrance 1033. Because.

  In this way, the operation mode of the second specific prize opening 650a after the start of the 12th round is similar to the operation mode of opening for a few seconds, then closing, and opening again for a few seconds. Thus, it is possible to form a case where the probability change state of the special symbol is likely to be set after the jackpot ends (see FIG. 35B) and a case where the probability change state of the special symbol is difficult to be set (see FIG. 35A). it can. This makes it difficult for the player to know whether the jackpot is jackpot A or jackpot B for a while after the start of the twelfth round, and the player's sense of expectation can be kept longer during the game.

  Note that the number of rounds for opening the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is not limited to the twelfth round, and may be set to any round. Furthermore, the second specific winning opening 650a may be opened in a plurality of rounds. For example, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened in the first round and the fifteenth round. It may be set to. As a result, the chances of entering the ball into the probability variation entrance 1031 can be increased, so that after the big hit B ends, the probability variation state of the special symbol can be made easier. Therefore, in spite of winning the jackpot B, the ball cannot enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, and the motivation for the player's game is reduced. It can be prevented (suppressed).

  As described above, the flow-prevention plate 1015 is buried during the jackpot, for example, from the start of the 12th round, the second specific winning opening 650a is a predetermined time of 2.5 seconds or less (for example, 2 seconds). This is a time when the condition that the closed state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) after the open state is maintained is satisfied. That is, the opening / closing pattern of the second specific prize winning port 650a in which the flow-preventing plate 1015 maintains the protruding state is not limited to the pattern shown in FIG. An example thereof will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the time change of the 2nd specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a in the 12th round of the jackpot B (part 2) will be described. The upper graph in FIG. 36 shows a change in time (whether open or closed) of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, and the lower graph in FIG. , The time-measurement change (whether it is a protrusion state or a buried state) of the flow-down prevention plate 1015 is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 36, when the 12th round is started, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and the predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). ), The second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. Then, after maintaining the closed state for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and the predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). ), The second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. The closed state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds). When the predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) elapses, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is opened.

  Then, after maintaining an open state for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. The closed state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds). And it is opened again.

  That is, only at the start of the 12th round, the closing time after opening for 2 seconds is set to 2 seconds, after that, it is opened for 2 seconds, and then the closing is repeated for 4 seconds, for a predetermined time (for example, from the start of the 12th round). When 30 seconds have elapsed or until 10 balls have won in the 12th round), the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed, and the 12th round ends. Then, in the interval period, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and when the predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed, The winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. Further, this closed state continues until the special gaming state (a jackpot state) ends, and then the next jackpot is 12 rounds.

  By opening and closing the second specific prize opening 650a in this way, the state at the start of the 12th round (that is, the state where the friction rotating member 4013 is in the posture with the release recess 4013e facing the drive motor 4012 side, in other words, 36, the second specific prize opening 650a is opened for a predetermined time of 2.5 seconds or less (for example, 2 seconds) from the state 6n (n is an integer) seconds after the start of the 12th round, and then closed. The operation pattern of maintaining the closed state for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) can be eliminated. Therefore, the flow prevention plate 1015 can be maintained in a protruding state.

  Therefore, from the start of the 12th round of jackpot B (part 2) to the end of the 12th round, the state in which the ball is likely to enter the second specific prize opening 650a is maintained, and the tilting member 1040 is maintained. Thus, it is possible to maintain a state where it is easy to store the sphere. Accordingly, the tilting member 1040 can be easily tilted with the weight of the sphere, and the ball can easily pass through the probability variation entrance 1031 at the big hit B (part 2). It becomes easy to be set to the state.

  On the other hand, the operation pattern of the second specific winning opening 650a shown in FIG. 36 is the operation pattern of the second specific winning opening 650a at the big hit A shown in FIG. Is the same as Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to determine the type of jackpot from the operation pattern of the second specific prize winning opening 650a. Thereby, it is possible to direct the player to visually confirm whether or not the ball can be stored in the tilting member 1040, and the attention in the vicinity of the tilting member 1040 can be improved.

  Note that in the big hit B (No. 2), the open state is for several seconds during the interval. Forcibly, the flow prevention plate 1015 is buried, and the ball remaining on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 is placed in the normal entrance 1033. It is for flowing toward.

  In this way, the operation mode of the second specific prize opening 650a after the start of the 12th round is similar to the operation mode of opening for a few seconds, then closing, and opening again for a few seconds. (Part 2) forms a case where the probability change state of the special symbol is likely to be set after the jackpot ends (see FIG. 36) and a case where it is difficult to set the probability change state of the special symbol (see FIG. 35A). Can do. This makes it difficult for the player to know whether the jackpot is jackpot A or jackpot B (part 2) for a while after the start of the 12th round, and keeps the player's sense of expectation longer during the game. be able to.

  Thus, according to the fourth embodiment, whether or not the flow-preventing plate 1015 is buried after closing can be changed according to the length of the opening time of the second variable prize-winning device 650. Moreover, the length of the opening time is not limited to the elapsed time from each opening, but there is a period in which the elapsed time from the first opening operation can be adopted, and the opening time from the first opening from the middle of this period Then, it is possible to change the state of the flow prevention plate 1015 to the buried state by opening the second variable prize-winning device 650 and then closing it with an opening time during which the state of the flow prevention plate 1015 is not changed. Accordingly, a period in which the operation mode is the same can be formed by the operation of the second variable winning device 650 for each jackpot type, so that the player hardly notices the difference in the jackpot type from the operation of the second variable winning device 650. can do.

  Next, a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment, the case where the flow-down prevention plate 1015 is driven based on the opening / closing operation of the second variable winning device 650 has been described. However, the storage device 5000 in the fifth embodiment includes the two variable winning device 650. Based on the number of times of opening and closing, the flow prevention plate 1015 is configured to switch whether to drive or not. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as each embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the second variable prize-winning device 650 is set so as not to open and close (so-called small hit) other than the big hit period. Therefore, the number of times of opening and closing the second variable prize-winning device 650, which will be described later, is all due to the operation during the big hit game.

  FIG. 37 (a) is a front view of the storage device 5000 in the fifth embodiment, and FIG. 37 (b) is a top view of the storage device 5000 as viewed in the direction of arrow XXXVIIb in FIG. 37 (a). 37A, the main body plate portion 1001 is not shown. In FIGS. 37A and 37B, the guide channel 1020, the branch channel 1030, and the tilting member 1040 are imaginary lines. Illustrated.

  As shown in FIGS. 37 (a) and 37 (b), the storage device 5000 includes a main body plate portion 1001, a ball stopper device 5100 disposed on the back surface of the main body plate portion 1001, and the above-described guide channel. 1020, a branch channel 1030, and a tilting member 1040 are mainly provided.

  A second specific winning device 650 is disposed on the back side of the main body plate portion 1001. In the present embodiment, in the second specific winning device 650, as in the third embodiment, when the solenoid 650c operates in the left-right direction, the rigid bar B31 transmits the driving force to the opening / closing plate 650b via the connection groove C31. It is comprised by the aspect.

  The rigid rod B31 includes a claw portion B51 formed from an elastic member into a leaf spring shape. The claw portion B51 is disposed opposite to the outer peripheral surface of the rotating member 5120, which will be described later, and is viewed in the axial direction of the rotating member 5120 with respect to a straight line L51 extending from the center of the rotating member 5120 and perpendicularly intersecting the rigid rod B31. It extends in a posture inclined toward the side close to the solenoid 650c.

  Therefore, when the rigid rod B31 moves to the solenoid 650c side in a state where the rotating member 5120 and the claw B51 are in contact, the tip of the claw B51 pierces the rotating member 5120 (transmits driving force by point contact). ), The rotating member 5120 can be easily rotated. On the other hand, when the rigid rod B31 moves in a direction away from the solenoid 650c, the abdomen of the claw portion B51 acts on the rotating member 5120 in a manner that rubs against the outer periphery of the rotating member 5120. Can do. Thus, by driving and releasing the solenoid 650c once (by causing the rigid rod B31 to reciprocate once in the left and right directions), the second variable prize winning device 650 opens and closes only once, and the rotating member 5120 Can be rotated in a predetermined direction (in this embodiment, the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 37A).

  The ball stopper 5100 includes a shaft bar portion 5110 protruding like a rod from the back surface of the main body plate portion 1001, a rotating member 5120 pivotally supported by the shaft rod portion 5110, and a main body plate portion of the rotating member 5120. It mainly includes an urging unit 5130 that applies a load to a surface that is opposed to 1001, and a switching device 5140 that operates the flow-down prevention plate 5015 in accordance with the posture of the rotating member 5120.

  The rotating member 5120 is a member whose outer peripheral surface is always in contact with the claw portion B51 and rotates by the action of the claw portion B51. The rotating member 5120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  38 (a) is a front view of the rotating member 5120, FIG. 38 (b) is a top view of the rotating member 5120 in the direction of arrow XXXVIIIb in FIG. 38 (a), and FIG. It is a fragmentary sectional view of the rotating member 5120 in the XXXVIIIc-XXXVIIIc line | wire of Fig.38 (a).

  As shown in FIGS. 38 (a) to 38 (c), the rotating member 5120 has a main body disk 5121 pivotally supported by a shaft bar portion 5110 (see FIG. 37) and an outer peripheral surface of the main body disk 5121. A plurality of outer peripheral engaging portions 5122 that are formed in a sawtooth shape and are shifted from the shaft bar portion 5110 at an equal angle (in this embodiment, 22.5 degrees, 16 equal parts), and a main body circle A concave portion extending along a straight line extending radially from the shaft bar portion 5110 at a position equidistant from the shaft bar portion 5110 on the surface facing the main body plate portion 1001 of the plate 5121, and the outer peripheral engagement portion 5122. A plurality of positioning recesses 5123 that are arranged with a shift by an angle similar to the angle at which they are arranged (22.5 degrees), and one axial direction side on the outer peripheral side of the position where the positioning recesses 5123 are formed (FIG. 38 ( a) Projecting on the front side of the paper) A plurality of switching projecting portion 5124 which is a detection pin 5125 is projected eccentrically to the other axial side, mainly comprising a.

  When the outer peripheral engaging portion 5122 is disposed on the upper side of the main body disk 5121, the outer peripheral engaging portion 5122 rises rapidly on the right side when viewed from the front and is gently lowered on the left side when viewed from the front. Thereby, the driving force transmission when the claw portion B51 (see FIG. 37 (a)) moves to the left is favorably performed, and when the claw portion B51 moves to the right, the outer periphery is engaged from the claw portion B51. It is possible to make it difficult for a load in the rotational direction to be generated on the portion 5122.

  The positioning recess 5123 is disposed at a position overlapping the urging portion 5130 (see FIG. 37A) in a front view, and is formed in a shape capable of fitting the tip of the urging portion 5130. In this embodiment, the tip of the urging portion 5130 is spherical, and the circumferential width of the positioning recess 5123 is equal to or less than the diameter of the sphere at the tip of the urging portion 5130. By fitting into 5123, the posture of the rotating member 5120 can be maintained with little positional deviation.

  The switching protruding portion 5124 is a protruding portion including an inclined surface portion 5124a that is gradually inclined toward both sides in the circumferential direction. The inclined surface portion 5124a can reduce the resistance generated when the rotating member 5120 is brought into contact with the short arm portion 5142b of the switching device 5140, and can reduce the load applied to the solenoid 650c.

  In this embodiment, it is comprised by a pair of protrusion formed from the same shape, and they are arrange | positioned in the position which shifted | deviated 45 degree | times centering on the axial-bar part 5110. FIG. The detection pin 5125 is a protrusion that is detected by a position sensor 5144 described later and is used to grasp the posture of the rotating member 5120.

  Returning to FIG. The urging portion 5130 includes a support tube 5131 extending in a cylindrical shape from the back surface of the main body plate portion 1001 toward the rear, a spherical fitting piece 5132 disposed inside the support tube 5131, and a fitting thereof. An elastic spring 5133 is mainly provided between the piece 5132 and the main body plate portion 1001 and disposed inside the support cylinder 5131.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (b), the tip of the support cylinder 5131 extends to a position where the gap with the rotating member 5120 is smaller than the diameter of the fitting piece 5132. Accordingly, the fitting piece 5132 is always maintained inside the support cylinder 5131, and the fitting piece 5132 is pressed against the rotating member 5120 by the elastic force of the elastic spring 5133.

  The switching device 5140 is pivotally supported by a base plate portion 5141 extending rearward from the back surface of the main body plate portion 1001 and a shaft inserted through the base plate portion 5141 in the vertical direction, and one arm portion is A rotating arm portion 5142 connected to the flow prevention plate 5015, a contraction spring 5143 that connects the vicinity of the distal end of the long arm portion 5142a of the rotating arm portion 5142 and the main body plate portion 1001 and applies a load in the pulling direction, and a base plate portion And a position sensor 5144 which is disposed at 5141 and has a detection groove disposed at a position where the detection pin 5125 can pass.

  The rotating arm portion 5142 includes a long arm portion 5142a connected to the flow prevention plate 5015, and a short arm portion 5142b extending on the opposite side of the long arm portion 5142a across the rotation shaft, and the short arm portion 5142b. Is pressed against the front side surface of the rotating member 5120.

  Next, operations of the rotating member 5120 and the switching device 5140 will be described with reference to FIG. In the description of FIG. 39, FIG. 37 is referred to as appropriate. 39 (a) is a front view of the storage device 5000, and FIG. 39 (b) is a top view of the storage device 5000 as viewed in the direction of arrow XXXIXb in FIG. 39 (a). In FIG. 39 (a), the main body plate portion 1001 is not shown. In FIGS. 39 (a) and 39 (b), the guide channel 1020, the branch channel 1030, and the tilting member 1040 are imaginary lines. Illustrated.

  As shown in FIGS. 39A and 39B, the rotation of the rotating member 5120 to the position where the switching protrusion 5124 of the rotating member 5120 abuts on the short arm 5142b of the switching device 5140 causes the switching. The short arm portion 5142b is pushed by the projecting portion 5124, and the rotating arm portion 5142 rotates (see FIG. 39B). In this state, the flow prevention plate 5015 forms a buried state.

  As described above, the rotating arm portion 5142 has an arm (short arm portion 5142b) extending toward the rotating member 5120 side with respect to the rotation axis as an arm extending toward the flow-preventing plate 5015 side. It is shorter than the long arm portion 5142a). Therefore, the long arm portion 5142a can be displaced by a displacement larger than the displacement of the tip of the short arm portion 5142b, so that the amount of displacement of the short arm portion 5142b necessary for placing the flow prevention plate 5015 into the buried state can be reduced. can do. Thereby, the rotating member 5120 can be formed compactly.

  In the present embodiment, when the second variable winning device 650 changes from the closed state to the open state, the claw portion B51 pushes the outer peripheral engagement portion 5122 of the rotating member 5120 and is engaged with the biasing portion 5130. The rotating operation is performed in such a manner that the concave portion 5123 is shifted adjacently. In other words, when the second variable prize winning device 650 changes once from the closed state to the open state, the rotating member 5120 rotates by 1/16 turn (22.5 degrees) (changes to the open state 16 times). By doing so, the rotating member 5120 rotates once). As described above, when the second variable winning device 650 changes from the open state to the closed state, a load in the circumferential direction is hardly generated from the claw portion B51 to the rotating member 5120, and the rotating member 5120 maintains the posture. As the second variable winning device 650 repeats the opening / closing operation, the posture of the rotating member 5120 changes in order.

  In the present embodiment, the rotation member 5120 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front by opening and closing the second variable winning device 650. That is, the state shown in FIG. 39 can be changed to the state shown in FIG. 37 by performing the opening / closing operation of the second variable winning device 650 four times.

  In this embodiment, the initial posture of the rotating member 5120 is the posture shown in FIG. 37A (the posture in which the detection pin 5125 is disposed inside the position sensor 5144), and the second variable winning device 650 is set to 12 from the initial posture. Only in the release posture (see FIG. 39 (a)) formed after the opening / closing operation, the flow prevention plate 5015 is brought into the buried state. Therefore, it is possible to change whether or not the balls are easily stored in the storage device 5000 by changing the operation mode of the second variable winning device 650. This will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 40, the opening pattern of the second specific prize winning opening 650a will be described. FIG. 40A is a diagram showing a change in time of the second specific winning opening 650a in the 12th round of jackpot A, and FIG. 40B is a diagram showing the second specific winning in the 12th round of jackpot B. It is the figure which showed the time change of the mouth 650a.

  First, FIG. 40A will be described. The graph on the upper side of FIG. 40 (a) shows the time change (whether open or closed) of the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a. FIG. 40 (a) The lower graph shows the time change of the flow prevention plate 5015 (whether it is in the protruding state or the buried state).

  As shown in FIG. 40 (a), when the 12th round is started, the opening / closing operation for 0.5 seconds (a short time during which the ball cannot enter) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 11 times), Thereafter, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is opened (the 12th opening), and a ball is played for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds from the start of the 12th round or at the 12th round). As a result, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is closed, and thereafter, during the interval, the number of opening / closing operations from the start of the 12th round is 16 times. The number of times (for example, 4 times) is 0.5 times (a short time during which the ball cannot enter the ball), and after that opening and closing operation, the closed state is maintained. finish. Further, this closed state continues until the special gaming state (a jackpot state) ends, and then the next jackpot is 12 rounds.

  It is set so that ten or more balls do not enter the second variable winning device 650 within a predetermined number of times (for example, 11 times) of opening / closing operations. In this embodiment, a path on the upstream side of the second variable prize winning device 650 is formed so that one ball reaches the second variable prize winning device 650 for about one second, so that the opening / closing operation is performed eleven times (about During operation for 5.5 seconds), it is ensured by configuring so that ten or more balls do not reach the second variable winning device 650.

  In the 12th round of jackpot A, the flow prevention plate 5015 maintains the protruding state until the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a performs the 12th opening operation, and the 12th opening. The operation changes to the buried state, and the thirteenth opening operation returns to the protruding state. Moreover, it will be in a buried state by performing the 14th opening operation | movement, and will be in a protrusion state by performing the 15th opening operation | movement. Here, when the second variable prize-winning device 650 is opened for a long time and a large amount of balls can enter, the flow-preventing plate 5015 is buried, so that it is difficult to store the balls in the storage device 5000. In addition, after the twelfth opening operation of the second variable prize winning device 650, the flow-prevention plate 5015 is placed in the buried state again, so that the ball can flow to the tip of the flow-prevention plate 5015 without leaving any balls. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the special gaming state (big hit state) from ending while the ball that has entered the second variable winning device 650 remains on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 immediately before the end of the 12th opening.

  In this way, the flow-preventing plate 5015 is kept in a buried state while creating a state in which a ball can enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, so that the ball is not easily stored in the storage device 5000. Can be formed.

  As a result, at the big hit A, it is possible to make it difficult for the ball to pass through the probability variation entrance 1031 while maintaining a state where the award balls at the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a can be sufficiently secured. Therefore, in most cases where the jackpot is A, the ball does not enter the probability variation entrance 1031 during the special game state (during the jackpot), so that it is difficult to set the special symbol probability variation state after the jackpot.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 40 (b), the time change of the 2nd specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a in the 12th round of jackpot B will be described. The graph on the upper side of FIG. 40 (b) shows the time change (whether open or closed) of the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a. FIG. 40 (b) The lower graph shows the time variation (whether it is in the protruding state or the buried state) of the flow prevention plate 5015.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (b), when the 12th round is started, the opening / closing operation for 0.5 seconds (a short time during which the ball cannot enter) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), Thereafter, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened (the 11th opening), and a ball is played for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds from the start of the 12th round or at the 12th round). As a result, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is closed, and thereafter, during the interval, the number of opening / closing operations from the start of the 12th round is 16 times. The number of times (for example, 5 times) is 0.5 times (a short time during which the ball cannot enter the ball), and after that opening and closing operation, the closed state is maintained. finish. Further, this closed state continues until the special gaming state (a jackpot state) ends, and then the next jackpot is 12 rounds.

  It is set so that ten or more balls do not enter the second variable winning device 650 within a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) of opening / closing operations. In the present embodiment, a path on the upstream side of the second variable prize winning device 650 is formed so that one ball reaches the second variable prize winning device 650 for about one second, thereby performing ten times of opening / closing operations (about This is ensured by configuring so that ten or more balls do not reach the second variable winning device 650 during the operation for 5.0 seconds).

  Further, in the 12th round of the jackpot B, the flow prevention plate 5015 maintains the protruding state until the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a performs the 12th opening operation, and the 12th opening. The operation changes to the buried state, and the thirteenth opening operation returns to the protruding state. Moreover, it will be in a buried state by performing the 14th opening operation | movement, and will be in a protrusion state by performing the 15th opening operation | movement. Here, when the second variable prize-winning device 650 is opened for a long time and a large amount of balls can enter (the 11th open state), the flow-preventing plate 5015 is in a protruding state, so that a ball is put into the storage device 5000. It becomes a mode that it is easy to save.

  In addition, the 11th open state of the second variable prize-winning device 650 is closed after a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the 12th round or until 10 balls have won in the 12th round). Even so, the flow-preventing plate 5015 maintains the protruding state until the second variable prize-winning device 650 performs the twelfth opening operation, and therefore controls the period from the eleventh closing operation to the twelfth opening operation. Thus, it is possible to secure the time until the ball that has entered immediately before the predetermined time elapses reaches the tilting member 1040.

  In the 12th round of jackpot B, the flow prevention plate 5015 performs an operation different from that of the 12th round of jackpot A. That is, the flow-prevention plate 5015 is maintained in a protruding state while the second specific prize opening 650a is opened for a long time in such a manner that a ball can enter.

  Therefore, from the start of the 12th round of jackpot B to the end of the 12th round, the state in which the ball is likely to enter the second specific prize opening 650a is maintained and the ball is stored in the tilting member 1040. Easy to maintain. Accordingly, the tilting member 1040 can be easily tilted with the weight of the sphere, and the ball can easily pass through the probability variation entrance 1031 at the big hit B, so that the probability change state of the special symbol is set after the big hit. It becomes easy.

  At jackpot B, the opening / closing operation is repeated several times during the interval to change the flow-preventing plate 1015 to the buried state, so that the ball remaining on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 flows toward the normal entrance 1033. Controlled.

  In this way, the operation mode of the second specific prize opening 650a after the start of the twelfth round is similar, in that after the opening / closing operation is performed a plurality of times, the ball is kept open with a length that allows the ball to enter. In the operation mode described above, when the jackpot A and jackpot B are easily set to the special symbol probability changing state after the jackpot is ended (see FIG. 40 (b)), it is difficult to set the special symbol probability changing state (FIG. 40). (See (a)). This makes it difficult for the player to know whether the jackpot is jackpot A or jackpot B for a while after the start of the twelfth round, and the player's sense of expectation can be kept longer during the game.

  The number of opening / closing operations is also difficult to count correctly due to the speed of the operation, and it is difficult to determine the jackpot type by looking only at the opening / closing plate 650b of the second variable winning device 650. is there. Therefore, it is certain that the determination of the jackpot type is made based on whether the flow prevention plate 5015 is in the protruding state or in the buried state.

  However, the operation direction of the flow prevention plate 5015 is the front-rear direction, and the position in the front view does not change. Therefore, in the front view, both the protruding state and the buried state are visually recognized. Therefore, it is difficult to distinguish the difference when viewed from the front. Moreover, even if it tries to look into from the top, it is the aspect which is hard to look into because the line of sight is obstruct | occluded by the outer edge member 73 (refer FIG. 2) and the upper wall surface of the branch flow path 1030.

  Therefore, it can be directed to confirm the type of jackpot depending on how the sphere actually flows down the branch flow path 1030. Thereby, the attention of the branch flow path 1030 and the tilting member 1040 disposed inside the branch flow path 1030 can be improved, and the movement of the sphere flowing down the branch flow path 1030 can be noted.

  Note that the number of rounds for opening the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is not limited to the twelfth round, and may be set to any round. Furthermore, the second specific winning opening 650a may be opened in a plurality of rounds. For example, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened in the first round and the fifteenth round. It may be set to. As a result, the chances of entering the ball into the probability variation entrance 1031 can be increased, so that after the big hit B ends, the probability variation state of the special symbol can be made easier. Therefore, in spite of winning the jackpot B, the ball cannot enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, and the motivation for the player's game is reduced. It can be prevented (suppressed).

  Note that, as described above, in the present embodiment, the state of the flow-down prevention plate 5015 is switched depending on the number of times the second specific winning device 650 is opened / closed. For example, it is possible to control to not return to the initial position. The control mode will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 41 (a) is a diagram showing a change in time (whether open or closed) of the second specific winning port 650a in the 12th round of the jackpot A (part 2). (B) and FIG. 41 (c) are diagrams showing a change in time of the flow-down prevention plate 5015 (whether it is in a protruding state or an embedded state). FIG. 41 (b) shows the time change of the flow prevention plate 5015 at the time of the first big hit when the big hit A (part 2) occurs continuously, and FIG. 41 (c) shows the big hit A A time change of the flow prevention plate 5015 at the time of the second jackpot when (No. 2) occurs continuously is shown. In other words, the time change of the flow prevention plate 5015 is different for the same type of jackpot A (No. 2).

  As shown in FIG. 41 (a), when the 12th round is started, the opening / closing operation for 0.5 seconds (a short time during which the ball cannot enter) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 11 times), Thereafter, the second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a is opened (the 12th opening), and a ball is played for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds from the start of the 12th round or at the 12th round). As a result, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed, and then, during the interval, the number of opening / closing operations from the start of the 12th round is 20 times. The number of times (for example, 8 times) is 0.5 seconds (a short time when the ball cannot enter the ball), and after that opening and closing operation, the closed state is maintained. finish. Further, this closed state continues until the special gaming state (a jackpot state) ends, and then the next jackpot is 12 rounds. That is, in this operation mode, the case where the rotating member 5120 does not assume the initial posture (see FIG. 37) at the end of the special gaming state (big hit state) is allowed.

  It is set so that ten or more balls do not enter the second variable winning device 650 within a predetermined number of times (for example, 11 times) of opening / closing operations. In this embodiment, a path on the upstream side of the second variable prize winning device 650 is formed so that one ball reaches the second variable prize winning device 650 for about one second, so that the opening / closing operation is performed eleven times (about During operation for 5.5 seconds), it is ensured by configuring so that ten or more balls do not reach the second variable winning device 650.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), in the 12th round of the first jackpot A (part 2), the flow-preventing plate 5015 has a second specific prize opening (second large opening) 650a in the 12th round. The projecting state is maintained until immediately before the opening operation, and the 12th opening operation is changed to the buried state, and the 13th opening operation is performed again. Moreover, it will be in a buried state by performing the 14th opening operation | movement, and will be in a protrusion state by performing the 15th opening operation | movement. Here, when the second variable prize-winning device 650 is opened for a long time and a large amount of balls can enter, the flow-preventing plate 5015 is buried, so that it is difficult to store the balls in the storage device 5000. In addition, after the twelfth opening operation of the second variable prize winning device 650, the flow-prevention plate 5015 is placed in the buried state again, so that the ball can flow to the tip of the flow-prevention plate 5015 without leaving any balls. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the special gaming state (big hit state) from ending while the ball that has entered the second variable winning device 650 remains on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 immediately before the end of the 12th opening.

  In this way, the flow-preventing plate 5015 is kept in a buried state while creating a state in which a ball can enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, so that the ball is not easily stored in the storage device 5000. Can be formed.

  Thereby, in the first jackpot A (part 2), the ball passes through the probable entrance ball port 1031 while maintaining a state in which the award ball at the second specific winning port (second large opening) 650a can be sufficiently secured. Can be difficult. Therefore, in most cases of the first jackpot A (part 2), since the ball does not enter the probability change entrance 1031 during the special game state (during the jackpot), the probability of the special symbol change after the jackpot ends It becomes difficult to be set to the state.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), the opening / closing operation of the second variable winning device (second large opening) 650 is not different from that in FIG. 41 (a) at the second big hit A (part 2). Since the rotation member 5120 is different in the case of the first big hit A (part 2), the flow-preventing plate 5015 is in a protruding state while the second variable winning device 650 is opened for a time during which the ball can be entered. It is said.

  Accordingly, in the twelfth round of the second jackpot A (part 2), the flow prevention plate 5015 performs an operation different from the twelfth round of the first jackpot A (part 2). That is, the flow-prevention plate 5015 is maintained in a protruding state while the second specific prize opening 650a is opened for a long time in such a manner that a ball can enter.

  Therefore, from the start of the 12th round of the second jackpot A (No. 2) until the end of the 12th round, the state where the ball can easily enter the second specific prize opening 650a is maintained, The state in which the balls are easily stored in the tilting member 1040 is maintained. Accordingly, the tilting member 1040 can be easily tilted with the weight of the sphere, and the ball can easily pass through the probability variation entrance 1031 at the big hit B, so that the probability change state of the special symbol is set after the big hit. It becomes easy.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the single shot, the operation mode of the flow prevention plate 5015 is the operation mode that is difficult to be set to the special symbol probability change state after the end of the jackpot, and the same jackpot type of the jackpot type continuously. Can be formed when the operation mode of the flow-preventing plate 5015 becomes an operation mode that is likely to be set to the probability variation state of the special symbol after the end of the jackpot. Therefore, even when the jackpot, which is an operation mode that is difficult to be set in the probability variation state of the special symbol after the jackpot, is continuously acquired, the expectation can be maintained.

  In addition, since the player can grasp the posture of the rotating member 5120 by configuring the main body plate portion 1001 with a light-transmitting material, rotation is selected as a selection criterion when selecting a gaming machine to be played. The posture of the member 5120 can be provided to the player as information directly linked to the player's profit.

  That is, when the posture of the rotating member 5120 is viewed, when the rotating member 5120 changes its posture by an angle of 12 times (12 opening / closing operations of the second variable winning device 650), at which position the switching protrusion 5124 is arranged. If you win the jackpot A next time, it is easy to move to the probable change state of the special symbol after the jackpot state ends. It is possible to acquire in advance information as to whether or not it is easy to shift to the special symbol probability changing state after the end. As a result, for example, by acquiring a big hit A at the next jackpot, it is easy to shift to a probable state of a special symbol, or even if it is not the next time, a big hit A is obtained in succession two or three times. In such a case, it is possible to confirm a table that can easily shift to the probability changing state of the special symbol. Thereby, the player confirms the expected value of the subsequent game (for example, the state that the flow-off prevention plate 5015 is likely to change with a small number of jackpots (short period)), and the selection when selecting the gaming machine Can be used for reference.

  Note that when the number of opening / closing operations of the second variable prize-winning device 650 reaches the least common multiple of 16, the rotating member 5120 assumes the initial posture (see FIG. 37) after the big hit. Therefore, according to the operation mode shown in FIG. 41, if the jackpot A (part 2) is obtained five times in succession, if the jackpot A (part 2) is obtained the next sixth time, the first jackpot A (( The flow-preventing plate 5015 operates in the same manner as in the case 2).

  When the big hit is the big hit B, the rotating member 5120 is returned to the initial posture where the detection pin 5125 is detected by the position sensor 5144 (the second variable winning device 650 is entered by the ball) It is controlled so that the opening / closing operation of the big hit B is started after an impossible opening / closing operation is performed a plurality of times. Thereby, once it becomes a big hit B, the game nature of resetting the number of times of the big hit A until then can be made. In other words, when the jackpot A (part 2) is drawn a plurality of times, there is relief for the player (relief that makes it easy to set the special symbol in the probable state after the jackpot is finished). It is possible to form a game that is limited to the case of pulling.

  Next, a sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the third embodiment, the case where the flow prevention plate 1015 changes to the buried state after a predetermined delay time has elapsed since the closing of the second variable prize-winning device 650 has been described. However, the storage device 6000 in the sixth embodiment At least while the sphere is arranged in the guide channel 1020, the delay time is not counted, and the flow prevention plate 1015 is configured to maintain the protruding state. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as each embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  42 (a) is a front view of the storage device 6000 in the sixth embodiment, and FIG. 42 (b) is a side view of the storage device 6000 in the direction of the arrow XLIIb in FIG. 42 (a). FIG. 44 is a rear view of the storage device 6000, and FIG. 44 is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device 6000 along the XLIV-XLIV line in FIG. 42 and 43, the main body plate portion 1001, the drive motor 3012, the switching clutch 3013, the rotating disk 3014, and the switching member 3016 are illustrated by imaginary lines. Further, in FIG. 42 (b), the branch flow path 1030 is partially viewed in cross section so that the inside can be visually recognized, and further, the flow prevention plate 1015 is not shown.

  As shown in FIGS. 42 (a), 42 (b), and 43, the storage device 6000 includes a main body plate portion 1001, the above-described ball stopper 3010, the guide channel 1020, the branch channel 1030, The tilting member 1040 is provided in the same manner as in the third embodiment. In addition, the rotating floor device 6100 that protrudes into the guide channel 1020 and is supported so as to be swingable in the vertical direction, and the inside of the branch channel 1030. And a rotating wall device 6200 supported so as to be swingable before and after overhanging.

  The rotating floor device 6100 is a shaft bar portion 6110 that protrudes in a columnar shape toward the back side of the main body plate portion 1001, and a plate-like member that is rotatably supported by the shaft bar portion 6110. The rotating plate portion 6120 that moves to the inside of the guide flow path 1020 through the operation hole H61 that is a through-hole formed by omitting the formation of the lower bottom portion and operates with the weight of a sphere, and the shaft rod portion 6110 are sandwiched On the opposite side of the rotating plate portion 6120, an elastic spring 6130 that pulls the rotating plate portion 6120 downward, and an engaging arm portion 6140 that extends upward from the rotating plate portion 6120 and that can be engaged with the switching member 3016. And a support plate 6150 that supports the rotating plate portion 6120 when tilted.

  As shown in FIG. 44, the operation hole H61 is formed in such a manner that the bottom of the ball receiving recess 1021 is partially cut. The rotating plate portion 6120 includes an extended bottom portion 6121 that is extended to the front side so as to compensate for the shaved portion of the ball receiving recess 1021 and that is formed to be raised upward. Accordingly, the weight of the sphere can be continuously applied to the rotating plate portion 6120 (the tilting of the rotating plate portion 6210 can be continued) from when the sphere enters the ball receiving recess 1021 until the sphere passes through the guide channel 1020. it can.

  The support plate 6150 is a plate portion that extends rearward from the back surface of the main body plate portion 1001. When the rotating floor device 6100 is in a tilted state (see FIG. 45 (a)), the rotation plate portion 6120 is removed. A member that supports from below and prevents further tilting. Due to the action of the support plate 6150, the rotating bed apparatus 6100 is not limited to the number of balls on the rotating plate portion 6120 (the tilt angle is not increased due to the large number of balls) as long as the balls are on the platform 6100. Can be in a tilted state.

  In the initial state where the ball is not on the upper surface of the rotating plate portion 6120, the rotating floor device 6100 abuts the extended tip of the engaging arm portion 6140 against the transmission posture switching member 3016 from the right side in the front view (engagement). The switching member 3016 starts operating from the start of the operation of the arm 6140).

  The rotating wall device 6200 includes a contact plate portion 6210 that is swingable in the front-rear direction through an operation hole H62 formed in the branch channel 1030 in the front-rear direction, and a rear side wall of the contact plate portion 6210. 42. The engaging arm portion 6220 extending rightward in rear view and extending obliquely upward from the extending tip to the rear side, and the engaging arm portion 6220 in the initial state shown in FIG. And a rotation stopper 6230 extending from the main body plate 1001 in a contacting manner.

  The operation hole H62 is arranged at a position where the sphere and the operation hole H62 overlap only when the third ball is stored in the tilting member 1040 in front view (only two balls are stored in the tilting member 1040). If not, the sphere, the sphere, and the operation hole H62 are arranged so as not to overlap each other).

  The operation hole H62 includes a recessed portion that extends from both sides in the left-right direction at the upper end portion thereof, and is recessed from the back side, and extends in a columnar shape in the left-right direction from the upper end portion of the contact plate portion 6210. When the shaft rod portion 6211 is fitted from the back side, the abutment plate portion 6210 is swingably supported by the branch flow path 1030.

  The abutting plate portion 6210 includes a receiving surface portion 6212 configured to be inclined in a manner toward the rear side toward the left side on the left side of the front side wall surface when viewed from the front. The receiving surface portion 6212 reduces the resistance between the contact plate portion 6210 and the sphere when the contact plate portion 6210 comes into contact with the contact ball portion 6210 from the left side of the contact plate portion 6210 when viewed from the front. be able to.

  Moreover, since the receiving surface part 6212 is comprised from the shape mentioned above, it flows the ball | bowl which fell from right above to the left. Accordingly, when the sphere is discharged from the right side of the discharge port 1024 to the front side, the sphere can be brought into contact with the receiving surface portion 6212 so that the sphere can be given momentum toward the left in the front view. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the ball from flowing to the right side of the tilting member 1040 and flowing down to the probability changing side channel 1032 even though the tilting member 1040 is not tilted.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (b), the extending end of the engaging arm portion 6220 is disposed behind the switching member 3016. Accordingly, the engaging arm portion 6220 can be brought closer to the switching member 3016 by tilting the contact plate portion 6210 downward (operating clockwise in FIG. 42B).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 45, a case where a sphere rides on the upper surface of the rotating plate portion 6120 of the rotating floor device 6100 will be described. 45 (a) is a front view of the storage device 6000, and FIG. 45 (b) is a side view of the storage device 6000 as viewed in the direction of the arrow XLVb in FIG. 45 (a). 45A and 45B, the main body plate portion 1001, the drive motor 3012, the switching clutch 3013, and the switching member 3016 are illustrated by imaginary lines. In FIG. 45 (b), the branch flow path 1030 is partially viewed in cross section so that the inside can be visually recognized, and the illustration of the flow prevention plate 1015 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (a), when the sphere flows down the guide channel 1020, the rotating plate 6120 rotates by the weight of the sphere, and the rotating bed apparatus 6100 changes to the tilted state (FIG. 45 (a)). )reference). This tilted state is maintained until the sphere is discharged from the induction flow path 1020 (from the discharge port 1024), and the load applied to the rotating bed apparatus 6100 is released by discharging the sphere from the induction flow path 1020. The initial state (see FIG. 42) is restored by the biasing force of the elastic spring 6130.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (a), when the rotary floor device 6100 is tilted, the distal end of the engaging arm 6140 pushes the distal end of the switching member 3016 to the left in the front view, so that the switching member 3016 is released. It rotates to the posture side (the side where the upper end tilts to the left), and the engagement of the switching clutch 3013 is released. Specifically, the posture of the switching member 3016 is not rotated to the released posture, but at the minimum, the switching member 3016 is rotated to the posture for releasing the engagement of the switching clutch 3013 (intermediate posture, see FIG. 45A). Release the mesh. Since this state is not the state in which the switching member 3016 is rotated to the release posture, in this state, the open / close plate 650b of the second variable prize-winning device 650 is not in the open state and is opened to the extent that the ball cannot enter. It is assumed that it was done.

  Therefore, when the ball remains in the guide flow path 1020 after the second variable prize-winning device 650 is closed, the switching clutch 3013 is prevented from entering the transmission state, and at least the ball is removed from the guide flow path 1020. The discharge prevention plate 1015 is prevented from being buried until it is discharged. On the other hand, even if the ball remains in the guide flow path 1020, after the second variable winning device 650 is closed, the second variable winning device 650 maintains a state where the ball cannot enter, After the second variable winning device 650 is in the closed state (after being controlled to be in the closed state), it is possible to prevent a ball from entering the second variable winning device 650 by mistake.

  Here, the rotating floor device 6100 releases the engagement of the switching clutch 3013 while the ball is arranged in the guide channel 1020 and prevents the flow-prevention plate 1015 from being buried, After the ball is discharged from 1020 toward the tilting member 1040, the release of the engagement of the switching clutch 3013 cannot be maintained. In this case, the sphere may flow to the normal-side flow path 1034 before the tilting member 1040 tilts. As a countermeasure, the rotating wall device 6200 is provided. Next, the operation of the rotating wall device 6200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  46 (a) is a front view of the storage device 6000, and FIG. 46 (b) is a side view of the storage device 6000 as viewed in the direction of the arrow XLVIb in FIG. 46 (a). 46A and 46B, the main body plate portion 1001, the drive motor 3012, the switching clutch 3013, and the switching member 3016 are illustrated by imaginary lines. In FIG. 46 (b), the branch flow path 1030 is partially viewed in cross section so that the inside can be visually recognized, and the illustration of the flow prevention plate 1015 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 46 (a), a contact plate portion is formed on the basis of the fact that a ball lands on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 from the guide channel 1020 and is disposed on the front side of the contact plate portion 6210. 6210 is pushed by the ball, and the rotating wall device 6200 changes from the initial state (see FIG. 42) to the upward state (see FIG. 46). In this upward movement, the engaging arm 6220 pushes up the upper end of the switching member 3016 from the lower side, and the switching member 3016 rotates toward the release posture. In this state, the driving force of the switching clutch 3013 is transmitted. Is released. The release of the driving force transmission is maintained as long as the sphere is disposed on the front side of the contact plate portion 6210. When the sphere moves from the front side of the contact plate portion 6210, the contact plate portion 6210 is hung from the sphere. The applied load disappears, and the rotating wall device 6200 returns to the initial state by the weight of the engaging arm 6220.

  As a result, even after the sphere is discharged from the guide channel 1020, the sphere is arranged in front of the abutting plate portion 6210 based on the fact that three spheres are arranged side by side on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040. Transmission of the driving force of the clutch 3013 can be released. Therefore, the delay time until the flow-preventing plate 1015 is buried can be made longer.

  The contact plate 6210 is provided at a position where the spheres are arranged on the front side for the first time when three balls are placed on the tilting member 1040. It can be exhibited only in the state where the individual pieces are stored (the state in which the sphere may enter the probability variation ball 1031). Therefore, even when a ball enters immediately before the second variable prize-winning device 650 is closed and the ball is discharged from the guide channel 1020, for example, one ball also stays on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040. If not (when the first sphere discharged from the guide flow path 1020 is one), the rotating wall device 6200 maintains the initial state, and transmission of the switching clutch 3013 is started.

  Thereby, there is no possibility that the tilting member 1040 will tilt in the end, and it is possible to prevent the rotating wall device 6200 from delaying the state change of the flow-down prevention plate 1015 until the ball does not go to the probability variation entrance 1031. Therefore, it is possible to quickly discharge the ball to the normal-side flow path 1034 so that the player can quickly concentrate on a portion other than the branch flow path 1030 (for example, the third symbol display device 81).

  On the other hand, after the three balls are arranged on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040, the switching clutch until the balls are removed from the front surface of the contact plate 6210 (until the tilting member 1040 tilts and moves the balls). Since the transmission of the driving force 3013 remains released, the sphere is reliably moved as long as the tilting member 1040 can be rotated, regardless of the rotational speed of the tilting member 1040 being somewhat slow. The route 1032 can be sent. Thereby, before the tilting member 1040 tilts, the flow-preventing plate 1015 is buried, and a malfunction in which the sphere flows down to the normal channel 1034 can be prevented.

  Next, a seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 to 49. In the first embodiment, the case where the flow-down prevention plate 1015 changes to the buried state based on the opening / closing operation of the second variable prize-winning device 650 has been described. However, the storage device 7000 in the seventh embodiment has a function of a flowing-down sphere, The flow prevention plate 1015 is configured to change to a buried state. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as each embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 47A is a front view of the storage device 7000 according to the seventh embodiment, and FIG. 47B is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device 7000 along the XLVIIb-XLVIIb line in FIG. 47A. In FIG. 47A, the main body plate portion 1001 is illustrated by an imaginary line, the rotating floor device 6100 and the rotating wall device 6200 are partially illustrated by hidden lines, and in FIG. Illustration of the device 6100 and the rotating wall device 6200 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 47 (a), the storage device 7000 tilts the main body plate portion 1001, the rotating floor device 6100, the rotating wall device 6200, the guide channel 1020, and the branch channel 1030 described above. Member 1040, and in addition, a release channel 7100 that contains a ball that does not enter the second variable prize-winning device 650 but flows to the left of the opening / closing plate 650b, and is operable inside the release channel 7100 And a plate-shaped distribution member 7300 formed so as to be operable inside the release flow path 7100.

  The release flow path 7100 is a flow path having a cross-sectional area that allows one sphere to pass through. The release flow path 7100 is branched from the first flow path 7110 and the first flow path 7110 in which the swing member 7200 projects into the flow-down path. It is a flow path, Comprising: The 2nd flow path 7120 which a sphere does not contact | abut with the rocking | swiveling member 7200 is mainly provided. Note that the sphere that has passed through the first flow path 7110 flows down to the first variable winning device 65 (see FIG. 2).

  The swing member 7200 is supported on the back side wall portion of the main body plate portion 1001 so as to swing in a manner of projecting to the inside of the first flow path 7110, and extends from the flow-prevention plate 7015 to the left in front view. Due to the urging force of the elastic spring 3011a (see FIG. 22 (b)) that is brought into contact with 7015c and applied to the flow-preventing plate 7015, it is urged to the front side to be in the initial state (see FIG. 47 (b)).

  48 (a) is a front view of the storage device 7000, and FIG. 48 (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device 7000 along the XLVIIIb-XLVIIIb line of FIG. 48 (a). In FIG. 48A, the main body plate portion 1001 is illustrated by an imaginary line, the rotating floor device 6100 and the rotating wall device 6200 are partially illustrated by hidden lines, and in FIG. Illustration of the device 6100 and the rotating wall device 6200 is omitted. Further, a state in which the sphere flows down the first flow path 7110 and the swinging member 7200 is changed from the initial state to the extruded state is illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (b), when the sphere flows down the front side of the swinging member 7200 and enters the pushed state, the plate member 7015c of the flow prevention plate 7015 is pushed backward, and the flow prevention plate 7015 is in the buried state. Form. Further, if the ball passes below the swinging member 7200, the load applied to the swinging member 7200 from the ball is eliminated, and the flow-preventing plate 7015 returns to the protruding state by the biasing force of the elastic spring 3011a.

  In this way, since the sphere passes through the first flow path 7110, the flow prevention plate 7015 can be temporarily buried, so that when the sphere remains in the branch flow path 1030, the sphere is moved to the normal side. It can flow toward the flow path 1034. Therefore, compared with the case where the state of the flow-down prevention plate 7015 is changed by the solenoid 650c or another driving device, the arrangement space of the device for transmitting the driving force can be omitted, and other devices (for example, large It is possible to save an installation space for an opening and a liquid crystal effect device.

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, during a special game (a jackpot game), a ball that happens to fail to enter the second variable winning opening 650 (bounced out, etc.) passes through the first flow path 7110. If this happens, the flow prevention plate 7015 unexpectedly forms a buried state, which may cause a disadvantage to the player. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, when the ball has entered the storage device 7000, the ball that has entered the release channel 7100 is not the first channel 7110 but the second channel 7120. By entering the ball, the flow prevention plate 7015 is prevented from being buried. This will be described with reference to FIG.

  49 (a) is a front view of the storage device 7000, and FIG. 49 (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device 7000 along the XLIXb-XLIXb line in FIG. 49 (a). 49A, the main body plate portion 1001 is illustrated by an imaginary line, the rotating floor device 6100 and the rotating wall device 6200 are partially illustrated by hidden lines, and in FIG. 49B, the rotating floor device is illustrated. Illustration of the device 6100 and the rotating wall device 6200 is omitted. In addition, the ball rides on the upper surface of the rotating plate portion 6120, and the distribution state of the distribution member 7300 is illustrated.

  The distribution member 7300 is pivotally supported on the back side of the main body plate 1001 and driven based on the operation of the rotating floor device 6100 or the rotating wall device 6200, and its driven arm. A movable floor portion 7320 that is integrally formed with the portion 7310 and penetrates from the back surface to the front side of the release channel 7100 and that forms the floor wall of the first channel 7110 is mainly provided.

  As shown in FIG. 49 (a), when the ball rides on the upper surface of the rotating plate portion 6120, the engaging arm portion 6140 pushes the driven arm portion 7310 leftward as viewed from the front, thereby moving the movable floor portion 7320. Is lifted upward to form a distributed state. If the engaging arm 6140 is retracted to the right, the sorting member 7300 returns to the original initial state (see FIG. 47A) due to the weight of the sorting member 7300.

  In the sorting state of the sorting member 7300 shown in FIG. 49A, the entrance to the first flow path 7110 can be narrowed, and a state where the sphere tends to face the second flow path 7120 can be formed. Even if the sphere does not go to the second flow path 7120, the sphere does not enter the first flow path 7110 as long as the sorting member 7300 maintains the sorted state by the action of the sphere (the first flow path 7110). Therefore, the ball can be prevented from coming into contact with the swinging member 7200, and the protruding state of the flow-down prevention plate 7015 can be maintained.

  In addition, the effect (effect demonstrated in 6th Embodiment) produced | generated by the rotation floor apparatus 6100 and the rotation wall apparatus 6200 by the storage aspect of the ball | bowl to the storage apparatus 7000 is similarly show | played also in this embodiment. .

  If the game is played so that the ball does not pass through the first flow path 7110, the flow prevention plate 7015 is not buried, and the state where the ball remains in the branch flow path 1030 after the big hit game may be maintained. . On the other hand, in this embodiment, the time is set after the end of the big hit, so that a ball spilled from the second entrance 640 (see FIG. 2) enters the release channel due to the time-saving game after the end of the big hit. Can be directed to make a ball. Thereby, the sphere remaining in the branch flow path 1030 can be easily flowed to the normal-side flow path 1034 by the game after the big hit game ends.

  Next, an eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 and 51. In the sixth embodiment, a case has been described in which the period until the flow-down prevention plate 1015 operates is delayed if a sphere remains in the guide channel 1020. However, the storage device 8000 in the eighth embodiment uses the guide channel 1020. If the ball remains on the bottom, the prevention claw portion 8230 different from the flow-down prevention plate 1015 is configured to protrude. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as each embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 50A is a front view of the storage device 8000 in the eighth embodiment, and FIG. 50B is a partial side view of the storage device 8000 as viewed in the direction of the arrow Lb in FIG. In FIG. 50, the main body plate portion 1001 is illustrated by an imaginary line. In FIG. 50A, the branch flow path 1030 is partially broken so that the rear side can be visually recognized. In FIG. 50B, the left side wall of the branch flow path 1030 is not shown in the front view, and the branch flow The path 1030 is partially broken to make the inside visible.

  Although illustration is omitted, the operation of the flow prevention plate 1015 in the present embodiment is executed by transmitting the driving force by the switching clutch 3013 (see FIG. 42A), as in the sixth embodiment. The

  As shown in FIG. 50A, the storage device 8000 includes a main body plate portion 1001, the rotating floor device 6100, the rotating wall device 6200, the guide channel 1020, the branch channel 1030, and the tilting unit. In addition, a fan member 8100 that is rotatably supported on the back surface of the main body plate portion 1001 and rotates by the operation of the rotating floor device 6100 or the rotating wall device 6200, and the fan member 8100 An overhanging device 8200 that operates in conjunction with the operation and projects into the branch flow path 1030 is mainly provided.

  The overhanging device 8200 includes a pair of gears 8210 that are rotatably supported on the back surface of the main body plate portion 1001, and an extending arm portion that extends in a radial direction from the gear 8210 on the left side of the front view among the gears 8210. 8220 and a portion extending from the extending end of the extending arm portion 8220, and a prevention that is configured to be able to project to the inside of the branch flow path 1030 through a through hole opened in the side wall of the branch flow path 1030 Claw part 8230 is mainly provided.

  The fan member 8100 is pivotally supported by the main body plate portion 1001, and a portion extending upward from the pivot point is extended to a position where it can contact the engaging arm portion 6140 and the engaging arm portion 6220. On the opposite side, a fan-shaped tip with gear teeth 8110 is formed.

  The gear teeth 8110 and the gear 8210 are engaged with each other, and the gear ratio is 1:10 (the fan member 8100 rotates once and the gear 8210 rotates 10 degrees). ). Therefore, even when the operation of the rotating floor device 6100 or the rotating wall device 6200 is small, the operation of the prevention claw portion 8230 can be increased.

  51 (a) is a front view of the storage device 8000, and FIG. 51 (b) is a partial side view of the storage device 8000 as viewed in the direction of the arrow LIb in FIG. 51 (a). In FIG. 51A, the main body plate portion 1001 is illustrated by an imaginary line. In FIG. 51A, the branch flow path 1030 is partially broken so that the rear side can be visually recognized. In FIG. 51B, the left side wall of the branch flow path 1030 is not shown, and the branch flow is omitted. The path 1030 is partially broken to make the inside visible.

  FIG. 51 shows a state in which the ball rides on the rotating plate portion 6120, the engaging arm portion 6140 moves to the left, and the fan member 8100 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front. When the fan member 8100 operates in this way, the right gear 8210 meshed with the fan member 8100 rotates clockwise in front view, and accordingly, the left gear 8210 rotates counterclockwise in front view. Accordingly, the extended arm portion 8220 extending from the gear 8210 on the left side when viewed from the front is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the front, and the prevention claw portion 8230 is projected to the inside of the branch flow path 1030. Thereby, even after the flow prevention plate 1015 is in the buried state, the prevention claw portion 8230 can prevent the sphere from flowing down to the normal channel 1034.

  In addition, the effect (effect demonstrated in 6th Embodiment) produced | generated by the rotation floor apparatus 6100 and the rotation wall apparatus 6200 by the storage aspect of the ball | bowl to the storage apparatus 8000 is similarly show | played also in this embodiment. .

  Next, a ninth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 and 53. In the first embodiment, the case where the sphere discharged from the discharge port 1024 easily falls on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 on the left side when viewed from the front side with respect to the rotation shaft of the tilting member 1040 has been described, but the storage device in the ninth embodiment 9000 is configured in such a manner that it falls on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 on the right side of the front view with respect to the rotation axis of the tilting member 1040. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as each embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted. With reference to FIG.52 and FIG.53, the aspect in which a game ball | bowl flows into the storage apparatus 9000 is demonstrated.

  52 (a) is a partial front view of the storage device 9000 in the ninth embodiment, and FIG. 52 (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device 9000 along the line LIIb-LIIb in FIG. 52 (a). Fig. 52 (c) is a partial front view of the storage device 9000, and Fig. 52 (d) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device 9000 along the line LIId-LIId of Fig. 52 (c). For ease of understanding, only in FIG. 52 (a), the enclosure support portion 9130 is illustrated by a hidden line, and the illustration of the enclosure support portion 9130 is omitted in other drawings.

  53 (a) is a partial front view of the storage device 9000, FIG. 53 (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device 9000 along the line LIIIb-LIIIb in FIG. 53 (a), and FIG. c) is a partial front view of the storage device 9000, and FIG. 53 (d) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device 9000 along the line LIIId-LIIId in FIG. 53 (c). In FIG. 52 and FIG. 53, the balls that have entered the second variable winning device 650 are illustrated with numbers that are added in the order in which they enter. 52 and 53, the illustration of the configuration in which the flow prevention plate 1015 is operated and disposed on the back side of the branch flow path 1030 is omitted for easy understanding.

  As shown in FIGS. 52 and 53, in the storage device 9000 in the present embodiment, an inclined surface portion that is formed from substantially the same shape as the inclined surface portion 1023a in the first embodiment and constitutes the downstream end wall surface of the inclined channel 1023. 9023a is arranged at a position where the left and right width of the discharge port 1024 is formed slightly larger than one sphere, and the storage device 9000 comes into contact with the sphere inside the branch flow path 1030 so that the sphere flows downward. A locking device 9100 and a discharge preventing projection 9200 are provided.

  The locking device 9100 is configured in such a manner that its state is changed by placing a ball that has entered the branch flow path 1030 on the front side, and is in a non-contact state that does not contact the ball (FIGS. 52A and 52). (B)), an L-shaped moving member 9110 having a substantially L shape in front view that projects inward of the branch flow path 1030, and an elastic force that biases the L-shaped moving member 9110 toward the position of the non-contact state. The spring 9120 and the side wall on the back side of the branch channel 1030 are extended rearward in an L-shape in front view, and each of the L-shaped sides is extended to two sides at the extended end of the L-shaped moving member 9110. It mainly includes an enclosure support portion 9130 in which a rectangular plate-shaped support side surface 9131 that intersects the slide operation direction perpendicularly is formed.

  The L-shaped moving member 9110 is configured to be slidable in the front-rear direction (FIG. 52 (a) perpendicular to the paper surface), and extends in parallel with the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 in the initial state. A tilt prevention portion 9112 extending mainly from the downstream end of the portion 9111 (see FIG. 52A) toward the tilt member 1040.

  The ball abutting portion 9111 is formed with a ball receiving inclined surface 9111a that is inclined toward the back side as the surface abutting with the sphere flowing down the tilting member 1040 moves toward the upstream side (right side of the front view). When the sphere comes into contact with the sphere support inclined surface 9111a, a load toward the back side is applied to the sphere contact portion 9111 via the sphere support inclined surface 9111a, and the L-shaped moving member 9111 moves (push in) to the back side. )

  The tilt prevention portion 9112 overlaps the tilt member 1040 in a top view when the L-shaped moving member 9110 is not in contact, and the surface facing the tilt member 1040 is formed in parallel with the tilt member (the tilt member 1040 is A tilting surface portion that is connected to the front surface side of the locking surface portion 9112a and that is inclined upward (tilting member 1040). And a rubbing inclined surface 9112b (toward a direction away from the head).

  Since the tilt prevention portion 9112 has the above-described configuration, the locking surface portion 9112a contacts the L-shaped moving member 9110 even when the tilting member 1040 is about to tilt in a non-contact state of the L-shaped moving member 9110. Thus, the tilting member 1040 can be prevented from being tilted.

  Further, in a contact state where the sphere is disposed on the front side of the L-shaped moving member 9110 and the L-shaped moving member 9110 has moved to the back side (see FIG. 52D), the locking surface portion 9112a is in contact with the tilting member 1040. The rubbed inclined surface 9112b can be brought into contact with the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 depending on the positioning of the sphere in the front-rear direction.

  Here, since the rubbing inclined surface 9112b is configured to rise upward as it goes to the front side, it is pushed out toward the back side by contact with the tilting member 1040, and the tilting operation of the tilting member 1040 is performed. You can avoid interference. Accordingly, whether or not the tilting member 1040 can be tilted can be changed depending on whether the L-shaped moving member 9110 is in a non-contact state or a contact state.

  The elastic spring 9120 is disposed between the support side surface 9131 of the enclosure support portion 9130 and the L-shaped moving member 9110. Thereby, the expansion / contraction direction of the elastic spring 9120 and the operation direction of the L-shaped moving member 9110 can be aligned with each other, and the transmission efficiency of the elastic force can be improved.

  The discharge prevention projection 9200 is a plate portion protruding from the rear side wall of the branch flow path 1030 to the front side above the extended tip of the extension plate portion 1043 of the tilt member 1040 when the tilt member 1040 is in the initial state. Thus, the side surface of the plate portion is configured so as to be perpendicular to the upper surface of the tilting member 1040. Further, when the tilting member 1040 forms the initial state, the discharge preventing protrusion 9200 is configured so that a sphere flowing on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 can contact, and the tilting member 1040 is in the tilted state. In such a case, the ball flowing on the upper surface is allowed to pass between the tilting member 1040 and the discharge preventing projection 9200 (cannot be contacted) (a gap larger than the diameter of the ball is the tilting member 1040 and the discharge preventing projection). 9200).

  By the discharge prevention protrusion 9200, for example, before the tilting member 1040 is in the tilted state, the top surface of the tilting member 1040 is blown to the right in front view (bounced) by the collision between the balls. It is possible to prevent a ball from entering the road 1032. Thereby, it is possible to ensure the gameability that the sphere enters the probability variation side flow path 1032 only after a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of spheres are stored on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040.

  In the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, the flow until the tilting member 1040 tilts will be described. First, when the second variable winning device 650 is opened and a ball enters the second specific winning port 650a when the second variable winning device 650 is open, the ball reaches the discharge port 1024 through the inclined channel 1023 (FIG. 52 (a ) And FIG. 52 (b)).

  From here, when the ball is discharged to the front side of the discharge port 1024, the ball is landed on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 on the right side of the shaft rod portion 1042 in front view. At this time, since the sphere is not arranged on the front side of the L-shaped moving member 9110, the L-shaped moving member 9110 tilts the tilting member 1040 even when the sphere with a momentum is discharged from the discharge port 1024. Acts in a manner to prevent Therefore, when only one ball is landed on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040, the tilting member 1040 can be prevented from being tilted.

  On the other hand, when the sphere is arranged on the front side of the L-shaped moving member 9110, the tilting member 1040 and the L-shaped moving member 9110 do not overlap with each other in the top view, while the sphere is the left end in front view of the top surface of the tilting member 1040. (See FIGS. 52 (c) and 52 (d)), the center of gravity of the tilting member 1040 moves to the left. Therefore, when the second ball is discharged from the discharge port 1024 and lands on the upper surface of the tilt member 1040, it is possible to make it difficult for the tilt member 1040 to tilt due to an impact.

  In addition, the tilting member 1040 maintains the initial state when it is on the top surface of the tilting member 1040 up to the second ball, but the second ball is dependent on the collision state between the first ball and the second ball. May be flipped to the right. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the discharge preventing projection 9200 is arranged in the direction in which the ball is ejected (see FIG. 53A), the ejected ball is blocked by the ejection preventing projection 9200. , Bounce back toward the left in front view. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the ball from entering the probability variation side flow path 1032 even though the tilting member 1040 is not tilting.

  When the third ball lands on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040, the position of the center of gravity of the tilting member 1040 is moved to the right of the shaft rod portion 1042, and the tilting member 1040 changes to the tilted state. In this tilted state, a sufficient gap is formed between the top surface of the tilting member 1040 and the discharge preventing projection 9200 (see FIG. 53 (c)). It can flow down toward the flow path 1032.

  Further, in the tilted state of the tilting member 1040, the rear side surface of the tilting member 1040 is in contact with the front side end of the L-shaped moving member 9110 (see FIGS. 53 (c) and 53 (d)). When the tilting member 1040 returns from the tilted state to the initial state, it is possible to avoid a situation where the tilting member 1040 and the L-shaped moving member 9110 abut in the moving direction.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the sphere is landed on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 and the sphere is caused to flow using the tilt of the tilting member 1040 on the right side of the shaft rod portion 1042 when viewed from the front. Since it is configured to be stored on the right side of the plate 1015, it is possible to form a state in which the spheres stored in the tilt member 1040 are arranged in the left-right direction regardless of the setting of the tilt angle of the tilt member 1040.

  Further, the locking device 9100 can prevent the tilting member 1040 from tilting due to the momentum of the ball, so that the tilting device 1040 tilts only when a predetermined number of balls are stored in the tilting member 1040 without depending on the momentum of the ball. The member 1040 can be tilted. Further, the discharge preventing protrusion 9200 can prevent the sphere from flowing down toward the probability-changing channel 1032 when the tilting member 1040 is in the initial state, regardless of how the sphere bounces.

  Although the present invention has been described based on the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, a part or all of the configuration in one embodiment may be combined with or replaced with a part or all of the configuration in the other embodiments to form another embodiment.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the inclined flow path 1023 gently descends toward the front side has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the inclined flow path 1023 may be horizontal in the front-rear direction, or may be gradually inclined upward toward the front side toward the back side. In this case, it is possible to easily prevent the sphere from being discharged from the discharge port 1024 to the front side in the middle of the inclined channel 1023, and the left end of the tilting member 1040 when the sphere flows down toward the tilting member 1040. It can be made easy to flow down to the part. Thereby, for example, one sphere can be prevented from falling to the right end portion of the tilting member 1040 and the tilting member 1040 from being tilted by a load at the time of landing of the sphere. Can be prevented from flowing in.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 is formed only from a planar shape has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, when the interference member extends upward along the back side surface near the end of the rectangular weight portion 1041 and the tilting member 1040 is in the initial state, the interference member does not overlap the discharge port 1024 in front view. On the other hand, when the tilt member 1040 is tilted, the interference member may overlap the discharge port 1024 in front view. In this case, after the tilting member 1040 is in the tilted state, the next ball can be prevented from being discharged from the discharge port 1024 by the interference member. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the tilting member 1040 from returning to the initial state again when the next ball rides on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 and the position of the center of gravity changes again.

  In each of the above embodiments, the sphere deviating from the second entrance 640 and flowing downstream collides with the arc member 70 and the outer edge member 73, bounces, travels along the outer edge member 73, and travels to the second variable prize winning device 650. Although the case where it reaches | attains was demonstrated, it is not necessarily restricted to this. For example, in the path from the second entrance 640 to the outer edge member 73, a flow path having a cross-sectional area that allows one sphere to pass is formed so that the sphere reaches the outer edge member 73 via the flow path. Also good. In this case, since the interval at which the balls reach the outer edge member 73 can be controlled, the number of balls that enter the second variable winning device 650 within a predetermined time can be controlled. In addition, the internal shape of the flow path is not particularly limited. For example, ribs extending in a direction perpendicular to the flow-down direction of the sphere are alternately formed on the inner surfaces facing each other, so that the sphere can be decelerated. good.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the state of the flow-down prevention plate 1015 changes in relation to the opening / closing operation of the second variable winning device 650 including the storage device 1000 downstream is described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the state of the flow-down prevention plate 1015 may be changed by the opening / closing operation of the first variable winning device 65.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the tilting member 1040 is supported by the shaft extending in the front-rear direction has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, it may be supported by a shaft extending left and right, and may be tilted so as to tilt toward the front side (bow toward the player). In this case, when one sphere rides on the tilting member 1040, the sphere is arranged behind the front view and is difficult to see. On the other hand, when three or more spheres ride on the tilting member 1040, the sphere is on the front side of the front view. Therefore, it becomes easier to see the ball on the tilting member 1040, so that it becomes easier for the player to see the ball (the more it protrudes to the front), the easier the game is to understand.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the state of the flow-down prevention plate 1015 is changed based on the opening / closing operation of the second variable prize-winning device 650 and the ball is stopped on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 has been described. It is not a thing. For example, in two types of pachinko machines, the state of the spill prevention plate 1015 is changed and opened in response to the operation of the wing member that opens and closes when the ball enters the predetermined entrance. The tilting member 1040 may be arranged in a path where the ball flows down after entering the wing member. In this aspect, when the tilting member 1040 is in the initial state, the ball is sent to the normal flow path, and the tilting member 1040 is In the tilted state, the ball may be sent to a special flow path that makes it easier to enter the V winning opening (winning opening for winning a big hit) than the normal flow path.

  For example, when the ball stopper 5100 described above in the fifth embodiment is used to change the state of the flow prevention plate 1015, for example, every time the wing member is opened four times, the flow prevention plate 5015 is buried. By setting, if a plurality of balls (for example, three) can be inserted into the path behind the wing member while the wing member is opened three times, the sphere can be sent to the special flow path, and the jackpot It is possible to form a game that is easy to acquire.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the tilting member 1040 that switches the flow direction of the sphere is formed in the storage device 1000 so as to rotate. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sorting member that switches the flow direction of the sphere may be configured to slide with the weight of the sphere. That is, as long as one sphere is stored in the storage device 1000, the sorting member does not slide, but when a plurality (for example, five) of spheres are stored, the direction away from the flow-down prevention plate 1015 with the weight of the sphere (front view) (Right side) and the sorting member slides, and the sliding movement opens the entrance to the probability variation side flow path 1032 so that the ball can enter the probability variation side flow path 1032. . In this case, the mode in which the sorting member gradually slides according to how the balls are stored (for example, when three balls are stored and when four balls are stored, the movement width of the sorting member is greater when four are stored. Although it is large, the entrance to the probability variation side flow path 1032 can still be configured to be not opened to the extent that a sphere passes, and the sorting member can be operated each time the sphere stored in the storage device 1000 increases. . Thereby, the effect which improves a player's interest can be performed by operation | movement of a distribution member.

  In the third embodiment, based on the operation of the second variable prize-winning device 650, a state in which the operation of the constantly driven drive motor 3012 and the operation of the flow-down prevention plate 1015 are synchronized is established, and the flow-down prevention plate 1015 is in that state. Although the case where the state changes is described, it is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the flow-preventing plate 1015 may be configured to always change its state by the drive motor 3012 that is always driven. In this case, a case where a predetermined number of balls can be stored on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 and a case where it cannot be stored depending on the timing at which the jackpot game is started or the opening / closing pattern of the second variable winning device 650 depending on the type of jackpot. And can be formed. For example, by forming the drive motor 3012 to rotate once in 360 seconds (long period), the flow prevention plate 1015 is always in the branch flow path 1030 during the maximum opening period (30 seconds) of the 12th round of the big hit. Both the situation where it remains buried on the back side and the situation where the flow prevention plate 1015 always protrudes inside the branch flow path 1030 during the maximum opening period (30 seconds) of the 12th round of the jackpot Can be formed.

  In the fourth embodiment, in order to prevent the projecting rib 4014a of the rotating disk 4014 and the projecting engagement portion 4013d of the friction rotating member 4013 from colliding in the axial direction, there is a period for maintaining the open state. The case where the second variable winning device 650 is controlled so as not to change from the open state to the closed state for 1 second from 2.5 seconds to 3.5 seconds has been described, but is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, as the projecting rib 4014a is directed toward both ends in the circumferential direction, an inclined surface that inclines in a manner close to the disc portion 1014b is formed from the circumferential center portion (that is, the circumferential center portion of the projecting rib 4014a). Is formed by a ridge line rather than a plane), and the projecting engagement portion 4013d is formed in a conical shape whose height direction is along a straight line parallel to the rotation axis of the friction rotating member 4013. May be. In this case, even if the projecting rib 4014a and the projecting engagement portion 4013d collide in the axial direction, the collision can be received by the inclined surfaces, and failure can be prevented.

  Further, the sharp tip of the projecting rib 4014a (tip on the side facing the friction rotating member 4013) and the sharp tip of the projecting engagement portion 4013d (tip on the side facing the rotating disc 4014). The positional relationship in the circumferential direction (whether the protruding rib 4014a is disposed in the traveling direction of the protruding engagement portion 4013d or the protruding engagement portion 4013d passes the protruding rib 4014a) The timing is switched at the timing of overlapping in the direction (for example, 3 seconds after the opening of the second variable winning device 650). As described above, the projecting rib 4014a and the projecting engagement portion 4013d collide even when the second variable prize winning device 650 is opened at any timing except for the timing when the center position of the sharp tip overlaps in the circumferential direction. There will be no malfunctions. Therefore, for example, in the big hit A, the second variable winning device 650 is controlled to be in an open state and then closed for 2.9 seconds, and in the big hit B, the second variable winning device 650 is opened for 3.1 seconds. You may make it control so that it may be set as a closed state after it is in a state. In this case, the difference in time when the second variable winning device 650 is in the open state between the jackpot A and the jackpot B may be a period during which it is difficult for the player to determine the difference (for example, 0.2 seconds). it can. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult to grasp whether the acquired jackpot is the jackpot A or the jackpot B from the operation mode of the second variable winning device 650, and the player's attention is collected on the tilting member 1040. Can do.

  In the fifth embodiment, the case where two switching protrusions 5124 are provided on the rotating member 5120 of the ball stopper 5100 has been described. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, it may be one place, or may be three or more places. Further, in the case where there are a plurality of places where the switching protrusions 5124 are arranged, the interval between the places can be arbitrarily determined (varied). Thereby, for example, the second variable winning device 650 is in a period from when the first switching projection 5124 comes into contact with the switching device 5140 to when the adjacent second switching projection 5124 comes into contact with the switching device 5140. And the third switching projection adjacent to the opposite side of the first switching projection 5124 after the second switching projection 5124 contacts the switching device 5140. The number of times that the second variable prize-winning device 650 is opened and closed before 5124 comes into contact with the switching device 5140 can be made different. This makes it difficult to associate the number of opening / closing operations of the second variable prize-winning device 650 with the change in the state of the flow prevention plate 5015, and makes it difficult for the player to predict the state change of the flow prevention plate 5015. It is not possible to know when the flow prevention plate 5015 operates, and it is possible to form a game where the player can always play with expectation.

  In the fifth embodiment, in the state where the switching protrusion 5124 disposed on the rotating member 5120 of the ball stopper 5100 is in contact with the rotating arm 5142 of the switching device 5140, the second variable winning device 650 is one. Although the case where the contact between the rotating arm portion 5142 and the switching projecting portion 5124 is surely released by the opening and closing operation has been described, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, by extending the circumferential length of one of the switching protrusions 5124, the rotation arm 5142 and the switching protrusions 5124 are in contact with each other while the second variable winning device 650 is opened and closed several times. It may be maintained. In this case, when the second variable prize-winning device 650 is in a closed state immediately before the ball is opened with a length capable of entering a ball, whether the flow-preventing plate 5015 is in a buried state or a protruding state, It is difficult to predict which state the flow-off prevention plate 5015 will be when the second variable winning device 650 is opened, and it is possible to easily maintain the player's expectation.

  In the seventh embodiment, the case where the ball entering the first flow path 7110 is limited to the ball flowing away from the second variable winning device 650 is described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the flow path may be formed (connected) such that a ball that has entered the first entrance 64 or the second entrance 640 enters the first flow path 7110. Thereby, even if the ball remains on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 after the special gaming state (big hit gaming state) is finished, the act of aiming for the next big hit (the first entrance 64 or the second incoming ball) The action of causing a sphere to enter the mouth 640) can change the flow prevention plate 7015 into a buried state, and the sphere remaining on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 can be discharged.

  In the ninth embodiment, the case where the L-shaped moving member 9110 is retracted from the operation locus of the tilting member 1040 by arranging one sphere at the position in contact with the flow prevention plate 1015 has been described. It is not limited. For example, the second L-shaped moving member (part 2) is disposed at a position corresponding to the second sphere (position shifted to the upper right of the L-shaped moving member 9110 in front view), The L-shaped moving member (No. 2) may be configured in such a manner that the second ball is retreated from the operation locus of the tilting member 1040 by stopping on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040. In this case, when the second ball is landed on the tilting member 1040, the L-shaped moving member (No. 2) is arranged in the movement locus of the tilting member 1040, so the second ball is tilted by the tilting member 1040. It is possible to easily prevent the tilting member 1040 from tilting due to an impact when landing on the ground.

  Although the case where the tilting operation of the tilting member 1040 is prevented by the action of the locking device 9100 has been described in the ninth embodiment, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the position of the center of gravity of the tilting member 1040 may be set to an excessively leftward position, and the tilting operation may not be performed as long as one sphere rides on the extended plate 1043. In this case, the locking device 9100 can be omitted.

  In the ninth embodiment, the case has been described in which the discharge prevention protrusion 9200 is provided so as to protrude from the side wall on the back side of the branch flow path 1030 toward the front side, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the plate member may be extended from the extension tip of the extension plate portion 1043 of the tilt member 1040 (the tip opposite to the shaft rod portion 1042). Thus, in the tilted state of the tilting member 1040, the plate member is also displaced downward integrally with the tilting member 1040, so that a wide path for the sphere discharged from the discharge port 1024 to flow into the probability change side flow path 1032 is ensured. be able to.

  Here, as the shape of the plate member, for example, in the tilted state of the tilting member 1040, the plate member is extended horizontally from the extending tip of the extending plate portion 1043 (from the extending direction to the direction of gently rising and tilting). The shape) is exemplified. In this case, when the sphere is made to flow in a tilted state, the surface of the plate member that comes into contact with the sphere can be prevented from being disturbed by the surface of the plate member coming into contact with the sphere, while the plate member that comes into contact with the sphere in the initial state. Since the surface becomes an inclined surface that rises and tilts, it is possible to decelerate a sphere that is about to jump to the right and to produce an effect of preventing the jump.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a different type from said each embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine that has a special area such as a V-zone and has a special gaming state as a necessary condition for winning a ball in the special area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with a display device for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). The variation display of the identification information is started, and the variation display of the identification information is stopped and fixedly displayed due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. It is a slot machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that the combination of identification information at the time is a specific condition. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, medal, etc. Take as an example.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device is provided that displays a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and has a handle for launching a ball. What is not. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. In this case, a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

  The concept of various inventions included in the above-described embodiment in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention is shown below.

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A winning opening arranged in a game area where game balls flow down, a first switching means for switching between a possible state where a gaming ball can be won in the winning opening and an impossible state where a winning ball cannot be won, and a first switching means thereof A gaming machine having a first winning means for driving a game ball, and a profit obtaining means for giving a predetermined profit to a player as a result of a game ball that has won a prize opening flowing down. A stopping unit configured to be able to stop, and configured to be able to flow the stopped game ball to the profit acquiring unit; and a stopped state in which a game ball that has reached the stopping unit can be stopped on the stopping unit; Second switching means for switching between a non-resting state in which the game ball that has reached the stopping means is not stopped by the stopping means, and the second switching means transmits the driving force of the first driving means. Based on Gaming machine A1, which comprises a state change between the stationary state and the non-stationary state.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a second profit state determination unit (corresponding to a stopping means) at which a game ball that has won a second big prize opening (corresponding to a prize opening) reaches a distribution unit (second There is a gaming machine that distributes game balls to two flow paths having different profits obtained by a player by operating a switching means in the left-right direction (see, for example, JP-A-2014-155538). However, in the above-described conventional gaming machine, the big prize opening opening / closing accessory that changes the state of the second big prize opening and the distribution unit are driven by separate driving means, so the arrangement of the two driving means While securing the space, it is necessary to determine the arrangement of the second grand prize winning opening and the distribution part, and there is a problem that the degree of freedom of arrangement becomes low.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine A1, the state of the second switching means changes based on the transmission of the driving force of the first driving means, so that only one driving means is required and the arrangement space is secured. Since it becomes easy, the freedom degree of arrangement | positioning of a 1st switching means, a 2nd switching means, and a stop means can be raised.

  Further, since the second switching means changes state between the stationary state and the non-stationary state by driving the first driving means that drives the first switching means that changes the state of the winning opening, the operation pattern of the second switching means The degree of freedom can be improved and the situation where the player gets bored can be made difficult to occur.

  Examples of the predetermined profit include a profit that makes the gaming state probable (V-winning prize), a profit that can obtain a jackpot (two types of V-winning prizes), and a profit that enables a channel that tends to be a jackpot. The

  In the gaming machine A1, the gaming machine A2 is characterized in that the driving force of the first driving means is transmitted to the second switching means via the first switching means.

  According to the gaming machine A2, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine A1, the driving force of the first driving means is transmitted to the second switching means via the first switching means, so the operating width of the first switching means is used. Thus, the operating width of the second switching means can be ensured. Also, means for securing the operating width of the first driving means for each switching means by combining means for securing the operating width of the first switching means and means for securing the operating width of the second switching means. The arrangement space can be reduced as compared with the arrangement. Thereby, the freedom degree of arrangement | positioning of a 1st switching means, a 2nd switching means, and a stop means can be raised.

  In the gaming machine A1 or A2, the stopping means is in a state of causing the gaming ball to flow down toward the profit obtaining means by operation when a plurality of gaming balls are stored. Machine A3.

  According to the gaming machine A3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A1 or A2, when the plurality of gaming balls are stored in the stopping means, the stopping means operates, and the gaming balls are directed to the profit acquisition means. Since it is in a state of flowing down, it can be shown to the player in conjunction with the movement of the stopping means and the movement of the game ball in comparison with the case where the flow path of the game ball changes only by the state change of the second switching means. It can improve the interest of the player.

  In addition, when one game ball is stopped at the stopping means, the first switching means is enabled in a short period of time because the game ball is not in a posture capable of flowing down toward the profit acquisition means (short period) Even if one game ball wins in the case of Paka), the game ball can be prevented from flowing down toward the profit acquisition means. Therefore, as conventionally performed, by changing the state of the distribution unit several seconds after the timing of switching the first switching unit to the possible state, the control prevents the game ball from flowing down to the profit acquisition unit, and Along with this control, it is possible to eliminate the need to open the first switching means for a short period at the start of opening, and the control of the first driving means can be simplified.

  The operation mode of the stopping means is not particularly limited, and various modes are exemplified. For example, the game ball may be stored on the upper surface, the position of the load applied to the stopping means based on the rotation axis may be changed depending on the number of game balls stored, and the tilting operation may be performed like a seesaw. It is also possible to use this mode.

  Further, when the stopping means tilts, the landing point of the ball on the stopping means is not particularly limited. That is, it may be the lower side or the upper side with respect to the rotation axis.

  In the gaming machine A3, the gaming machine A4 is configured in a manner that makes it difficult for the ball to flow down to the flow path that causes the ball to flow down to the opposite side of the profit acquisition unit when the stopping unit moves.

  According to the gaming machine A4, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine A3, it is possible to make it difficult for the ball to flow down to the flow path for flowing the ball to the opposite side of the profit acquisition unit by the operation of the parking unit. It is possible to make it difficult for the game ball to flow down from the stop means to the opposite side of the profit acquisition means before the operation is started and the stop state is entered.

  The gaming machine A1 includes first special means for transmitting the driving force of the first driving means to the second switching means, and the first driving means is driven and controlled by a plurality of driving patterns, and the first special means Changes the state of the second switching means when the first driving means operates based on one driving pattern, and when the first driving means operates based on another driving pattern, A gaming machine A5 characterized by not changing the state of the second switching means.

  According to the gaming machine A5, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine A1, whether or not the state change of the second switching means occurs depends on the driving pattern of the first driving means, so the operation pattern of the first switching means is confirmed. Thus, it can be determined whether or not there is a change in the state of the second switching means. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of attention of the first switching means that operates with the driving force of the first driving means for the player who wants the state of the second switching means to be switched to a state advantageous to the player. The user's line of sight can be collected in the vicinity of the first switching means.

  In this state, while the LEDs near the first switching means are lit, the LEDs away from the first switching means are turned off, so that the brightness of the part of interest of the player is maintained, while the other parts are It can be darkened. As a result, the power consumption can be reduced, or the visibility of the game ball in a part away from the first switching means in the game area can be deteriorated.

  With regard to the visibility of the game ball in the game area, for example, by reducing the visibility of the game ball flowing down the upstream side of the first switching means, a state in which the game ball flows down from the unexpected position to the winning opening is formed. Yes, it can make it difficult for players to get bored.

  In addition, for example, when the first switching unit is disabled, the first switching unit flows down and the visibility of the game ball flowing down to the downstream side is deteriorated, so that the player concentrates on the game ball flowing toward the outlet. Can be prevented. Thereby, the attention degree near the first switching means can be maintained.

  In the gaming machine A5, the first special means has a movement trajectory on a predetermined plane, and the second switching means moves from the ball to the second switching means while the stationary means forms the stationary state by the second switching means. The gaming machine A6 is characterized in that a direction of a load applied to the game machine is directed in a direction perpendicular to the predetermined plane.

  According to the gaming machine A6, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A5, the direction of the load applied from the ball to the second switching means is directed in a direction perpendicular to the plane on which the movement trajectory of the first special means is formed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the first special means from operating due to the load via the second switching means, and every time the game ball comes into contact with the second switching means, a load is applied in the moving direction of the first special means. It can be prevented from being given. Thereby, the durability of the second switching means can be improved.

  In the gaming machine A1, the second switching unit is configured such that, according to the state change state of the first switching unit, the interval at which the first switching unit is switched between the enabled state and the disabled state is shorter than a predetermined interval. A gaming machine A7, comprising a second special means for preventing switching between the stationary state and the non-stationary state.

  According to the gaming machine A7, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine A1, a state in which the state change of the first switching unit and the state change of the second switching unit are not interlocked can be formed by the second special unit. Therefore, the variation of the operation mode of the first switching means can be increased.

  That is, the state of the second switching unit can be maintained (for example, maintained in the stopped state) while the state of the game ball can be stopped while changing the state of the first switching unit with a short interval.

  In the gaming machine A7, the second special means is configured in such a manner that the second switching means is switched to the non-stationary state by maintaining the disabled state of the first switching means for a predetermined period. A gaming machine A8.

  According to the gaming machine A8, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine A7, the second switching means is in a stationary state at the moment when the first switching means is switched to the disabled state, and the first switching means maintains the disabled state for a predetermined period. Thus, since the second switching means is switched to the non-restored state, the second switching means waits for the game ball that has won the winning opening immediately before the first switching means becomes impossible to reach the stopping means. Can be switched to a non-stationary state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game balls from being stopped on the stopping means, and it is possible to completely drain the game balls.

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A winning opening arranged in a game area where game balls flow down, a first switching means for switching between a possible state where a gaming ball can be won in the winning opening and an impossible state where a winning ball cannot be won, and a first switching means thereof In a gaming machine comprising: a first drive means for driving the game machine; and a profit acquisition means for giving a predetermined profit to the player by flowing down the game ball that has won the prize opening. A stopping means that is configured to be able to stop, the stopping game ball configured to be able to flow the stopped game ball to the profit acquisition means, and a stopping state in which the game ball that has reached the stopping means can be stopped on the stopping means, A second switching means for switching between a non-stop state in which the game ball that has reached the stop means is not stopped by the stop means, and has a second drive means different from the first drive means, 1 switching means The driving force of the second driving means can be transmitted to the second switching means based on being switched to the active state, and the second switching means is made to be in the non-resting state and the non-holding state by the driving force of the second driving means. A game machine characterized by comprising delay driving means configured such that a predetermined period of time elapses before the second switching means switches from the stationary state to the non-stationary state. B1.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a distribution unit (corresponding to a second switching unit) is provided in a second profit state determination unit (corresponding to a stopping unit) to which a game ball that has won a second grand prize opening reaches. There is a gaming machine that distributes game balls to two flow paths with different profits that can be obtained by a player by moving them in the left-right direction (see, for example, JP-A-2014-155538). However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, the operation timings of the prize winning opening and closing accessory that changes the state of the second prize winning opening and the distribution unit are different, but in this case, the operations are performed at different timings. Therefore, there is a problem that the control is complicated and the control is complicated.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine B1, the delay drive means has the second drive means, and the driving force of the second drive means moves to the second switch means side based on the switching of the state of the first switch means. Since the second switching means is set in a non-restored state after a predetermined period from the state change of the first switching means, the operation timings of the first switching means and the second switching means are made different. This can be performed only by controlling the first switching means. Thereby, control can be simplified.

  In the gaming machine B1, the delay driving unit starts transmitting the driving force of the second driving unit to the second switching unit based on the fact that the first switching unit is disabled. Game machine B2.

  According to the gaming machine B2, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine B1, the predetermined period secured until the second switching means switches to the non-stationary state is a period after the first switching means becomes disabled. Therefore, for some reason, such as when a game ball is sandwiched between the first switching means and the board surface, the first switching means actually starts after the first driving means starts control to switch the first switching means to the disabled state. Even if there is a period of time before the disabled state, the period from when the first switching unit becomes disabled to when the second switching unit changes state can be secured. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a malfunction in which the state of the second switching unit changes before the game ball that has won the winning opening just before the first switching unit becomes disabled, reaches the stopping unit.

  In the gaming machine B2, the delay driving means is non-transmitted, the second driving means operating in a certain manner, the transmission state in which the power of the second driving means is transmitted by the driving of the first driving means. A displacement means that is switched between a non-transmission state and displaced in the transmission state; and a return means that gives the displacement means a load that causes the displacement means to return to an initial position before displacement in the non-transmission state; The second switching means is in a stationary state when the displacement means is arranged at the initial position, and is displaced toward the arrangement in the non-stationary state based on the displacement of the displacement means. In addition, the gaming machine B3 is characterized by being in a non-stationary state by the displacement means being displaced for a predetermined delay period.

  According to the gaming machine B3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine B2, the displacement means for changing the state of the second switching means after the delay period has elapsed is not limited to a certain mode when the first driving means is driven to enter the transmission state. Since the driving force of the second driving means operating at is transmitted and displaced, and when the first driving means is driven to the non-transmitting state, the returning means returns to the initial position. The period from when the one driving means is driven to the transmission state until the second switching means changes state can be kept constant.

  In addition, since the first driving means is not used as a driving source for the second switching means, but is used for switching transmission with a separate second driving means, the second switching means malfunctions due to insufficient driving force. It can be prevented from occurring.

  In addition, when the driving state of the first driving unit changes during the delay period and the first switching unit changes again, the state of the second switching unit returns to the arrangement in the stationary state again, so that the delay period is less than the delay period. By changing the driving state of the first driving means at intervals, the state of the second switching means can be maintained in the stationary state while changing the state of the first switching means.

  In the gaming machine B3, when the first switching means is in the possible state by driving the first driving means, the displacement means is in the non-transmission state, and the displacement means by the return means The gaming machine B4 is characterized in that the displacement is performed in a period shorter than the delay period.

  According to the gaming machine B4, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine B3, the displacement means is displaced by the return means in a period shorter than the delay period, so the first switching means changes to a possible state and wins the prize opening. Before the played game ball reaches the stopping means, the second switching means can be returned to the stopping state. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a game ball won immediately after the first switching means becomes possible and flows down without being stopped by the stopping means, so that it is easy to stop the gaming ball at the stopping means. .

  In the gaming machine B2, the delay driving means is non-transmitted, the second driving means operating in a certain manner, the transmission state in which the power of the second driving means is transmitted by the driving of the first driving means. A transmission clutch that is switched between a non-transmission state and displaced in the transmission state, and an engagement cam that is configured to be displaceable by engaging with the transmission clutch and that places the second switching means in a stationary state at an initial position. And a return means for applying a load to the engagement cam for returning the engagement cam to the initial position before the displacement in the non-transmission state, wherein the second switching means is a displacement of the engagement cam. Accordingly, the engagement cam is displaced for a predetermined delay period to be in a non-stationary state, and the transmission clutch can be operated by the first switching means. When the gaming machine B5, characterized in that the said engaging cam and a disengaged.

  According to the gaming machine B5, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine B2, when the first switching means becomes ready, the second switching means operates by the action of the return means and enters the stop state. The game ball can be stopped at every timing when it becomes possible to win the game, and the expectation of passing the game ball to the profit acquisition means can be improved.

  In the gaming machine B5, when the first switching means is disabled, the non-transmission state is formed when the transmission clutch is in a first posture which is a predetermined posture, and the transmission clutch is in the first posture. When the attitude is maintained and the first switching means changes to a possible state, the driving force of the second driving means starts to be transmitted from the first attitude.

  According to the gaming machine B6, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine B5, when the first switching means is maintained in a disabled state for a long period of time, the transmission clutch of the transmission clutch can be maintained even when the second driving means (DC motor or the like) is always rotated. Since the phase can be fixed and the transmission between the transmission clutch and the second drive means can be started from the time when the first switching means changes to a possible state, the time from when the first switching means becomes possible. The posture of the transmission clutch after a predetermined period can be determined in advance.

  Thus, for example, when the first switching means is a special electric accessory that opens and closes a prize opening in a special game, the transmission clutch and the engagement cam are engaged after a few seconds from the start of the big hit round. It is possible to specify whether the second switching means starts to move due to the operation of the engagement cam, and it is possible to easily achieve consistency with the liquid crystal effect.

  Further, even if the second driving means continues to operate while maintaining the disabled state, it is possible to prevent the second switching means from continuing to move, so that the second switching means is always operating. The uncomfortable feeling that the player feels can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine B6, when the transmission clutch and the second driving unit start transmission from the state where the transmission clutch is in the first posture, the first switching unit has a predetermined pattern after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. If the operation is not performed, the second switching means is configured not to change from a stationary state to a non-stationary state.

  According to the gaming machine B7, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine B6, the first time after a predetermined period has elapsed since the transmission clutch and the second driving means started transmission from the state where the transmission clutch is in the first posture. Whether or not the state of the second switching unit changes depends on whether or not the switching unit performs a predetermined pattern operation. For example, the operation mode of the first switching unit until the predetermined period elapses is the second switching mode. It does not affect the change of the state of the means, but by preparing a large number of operation modes, it is possible to perform camouflaging of the operation during a period that affects the change of the state of the second switching means. This makes it difficult for the player to determine whether the current round is a round in which the game ball can be stopped.

  In addition, it is possible to maintain the stationary state by interposing an operation different from the operation of the predetermined pattern after the predetermined period has elapsed, and to keep the attention of the first switching means improved even after the predetermined period has elapsed. Can do.

  In addition, by preparing multiple types of round opening / closing patterns for each winning symbol (by making the state change pattern of the first switching means different for each winning symbol) It is possible to arbitrarily specify whether to perform at timing. As a result, unlike the case where the second switching means is operated by performing another operation of another solenoid on the basis of the operation of the first driving means, the chance of flowing down to the profit acquisition means is set to an arbitrary round. Can be provided.

<Points where the state of the stopper changes based on the number of opening and closing of the V attacker>
A winning opening arranged in a game area where game balls flow down, a first switching means for switching between a possible state where a gaming ball can be won in the winning opening and an impossible state where a winning ball cannot be won, and a first switching means thereof In a gaming machine comprising: a first drive means for driving the game machine; and a profit acquisition means for giving a predetermined profit to the player by flowing down the game ball that has won the prize opening. A stopping means that is configured to be able to stop, the stopping game ball configured to be able to flow the stopped game ball to the profit acquisition means, and a stopping state in which the game ball that has reached the stopping means can be stopped on the stopping means, And a second switching means for switching between a non-resting state in which the game ball that has reached the stopping means is not stopped by the stopping means, and the second switching means is configured so that the first switching means is a predetermined reference number of times. Said possible state Each time the state changes between disabled state, at least once a game machine C1, characterized in that it comprises a number of transfer means for changing between a state of the standstill state and a non-stationary state of the second switching means.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a distribution unit (corresponding to a second switching unit) is provided in a second profit state determination unit (corresponding to a stopping unit) to which a game ball that has won a second grand prize opening reaches. There is a gaming machine that distributes game balls to two flow paths with different profits that can be obtained by a player by moving them in the left-right direction (see, for example, JP-A-2014-155538). However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, since the first switching unit is controlled to perform a specific operation before the state change of the second switching unit occurs, for example, it is not necessary to confirm the suggestion in the liquid crystal effect. Thus, the player can grasp whether or not the game ball is allowed to flow down to the profit acquisition means. For this reason, the player's attention tends to be particularly concentrated around the winning prize opening, and there is a problem that attention to other portions, for example, a liquid crystal screen as a production range is reduced.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine C1, the state change between the stationary state and the non-stationary state of the second switching means occurs at least once when the first switching means changes state by a predetermined reference number. Since it is comprised, it can be made difficult to grasp | ascertain the state of a 2nd switching means by confirming the operation | movement aspect of a 1st switching means.

  That is, for example, if the second switching means is in an operating mode that is advantageous for the player after the first switching means has performed a predetermined action, the player may be in the operating mode of the first switching means. Since it is only necessary to confirm whether or not a predetermined operation has been performed, it is easy to grasp the state of the second switching unit. However, when the second switching unit changes state according to the number of state changes of the first switching unit, the first switching unit Even if the state change mode (operation mode) of the switching unit is exactly the same, the influence on the second switching unit is completely different depending on how many state changes of the reference number occur.

  Therefore, it is possible to realize a game property that the second switching means is in a stationary state that is advantageous for the player without any prior notice. This makes it impossible to know when the player will be in an advantageous state, so that the player's attention can be gathered around the second switching device, and the player's attention is around the big winning opening (first switching). It is possible to avoid a situation where it is particularly easy to concentrate on the periphery of the apparatus.

  The number of times transmission means is configured by a device that operates in response to the state change of the first switching means and acts on the second switching means at a predetermined number of times to change the state of the second switching means. For example, a case in which the number of state changes of the first switching unit is detected by a sensor and a driving device that acts on the second switching unit at a predetermined number of times is provided.

  In the gaming machine C1, the state of the first switching means is continuously changed by the trigger of 1, the state change is a short-term state change in which the gaming ball is not allowed to win, and the gaming ball is The gaming machine C2 is configured by a combination with a long-term state change performed with a winning length, and is performed the same number of times as an integer multiple of the predetermined reference number.

  According to the gaming machine C2, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine C1, the first switching means is in a short-term state when the second switching means is in the stationary state while the number transmission means is returned to the initial posture for each continuous operation. Either the case of a change or the case of a long-term state change can be formed by a continuous operation mode.

  Therefore, as a mode of continuous operation of the first switching unit, a mode in which the profit acquisition unit can cause the game ball to flow down and a mode in which the profit acquisition unit cannot flow down the game ball can be prepared. it can.

  In the gaming machine C1 or C2, the first switching means is continuously changed by an opportunity of 1, and the number transmission means is formed from a device that circulates in a manner that returns to the initial position every reference number of times. And a return means for returning the number transmission means to the initial position regardless of the attitude of the number transmission means.

  Here, the number transmission means is arranged at the initial position after the special game only when the number transmission means returns to the initial position only by the state change of the first switching means being the same as the multiple of the reference number. In order to achieve this, since it is necessary to limit the number of state changes of the first switching means in the special game to an integer multiple of the reference number, the state change pattern of the first switching means is limited. That is, if the number of times of opening per round is set to a plurality of times, the number of times the first switching means changes until a predetermined number of game balls are won, so the first switching means can be used over one round. Only the state change pattern is allowed.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine C3, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine C2, the return means can return the number transmission means to the initial position after the continuous operation of the first switching means. The degree of freedom of the mode of continuous operation of the first switching means can be improved while maintaining the function of returning the transmission means to the initial position.

  For example, it is possible to control the first switching unit so that the state is continuously changed in a manner in which the state of the first switching unit changes a plurality of times during one round. In this case, it is possible to advance to the next round by inserting a predetermined number of game balls (predetermined count) in one round. In other words, check the state of the circulation action means, consider how much the state of the circulation action means will be changed in each round, and change the pace of putting the ball into the big prize opening based on that idea, the circulation action by oneself You can play while changing the state of the means. Thereby, it is possible to advance the special game so that the state of the number transmission means is adjusted so that the second switching means is stopped in accordance with the round in which the long-term state change is performed. In addition to winning a game, you can play the game while thinking about how advantageous it is to win a game ball.

  Also, the attitude of the number transmission means at the end of the special game may be different from the initial position, but the return means can return the attitude of the number transmission means to the initial position, so that the number of transmission means after the special game ends. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a malfunction in which a normal game starts with different postures.

  In any one of the gaming machines C1 to C3, the first driving unit generates a load that can be increased by an applied current in one direction, and the number transmission unit is operated by the first driving unit in the one direction. The game machine C4 is characterized in that when it is in contact with the first driving means, the driving force is transmitted and displaced by a predetermined amount.

  According to the gaming machine C4, in addition to the effects of any of the gaming machines C1 to C5, the first driving means operates in one direction in which the displacement of the number transmission means can increase the driving force by the applied current. In this case, since the first driving means and the number-of-times transmission means come into contact with each other and the driving force is transmitted, the load from the game ball resists the operation of the second switching means. Even if it occurs in the direction, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the second switching means stops operating due to insufficient driving force.

  In the gaming machine C4, the second switching means includes a prevention stopper that prevents the number-of-times transmission means from being displaced in the other direction.

  According to the gaming machine C5, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine C4, the load applied to the second switching means when the second switching means is pressed by the contact between the game ball and the second switching means. Is transmitted to the number transmission means, so that the number transmission means can be prevented from operating in the other direction, so that the number of state changes of the first switching means and the state of the second switching means are synchronized. Can be prevented from shifting.

  In the gaming machine C1, the number-of-times transmission means is allowed not to return to the state before the operation after the operation of the first driving means caused by one opportunity, and the player perceives the state of the number-of-times transmission means A gaming machine C6 that is configured to be possible.

  According to the gaming machine C6, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine C1, the state of the number transmission means is cumulatively changed during the game and can be perceived by the player. As a selection criterion, the state of the number-of-times transmission means associated with the special game can be provided.

  That is, the number transmission means changes the state of the second switching means every time the first switching means changes state by a predetermined reference number. If the state changes only once, the reference number of times can be changed for each gaming machine, and the player can change the expected value (for example, in a short period of time) from the state of the number transmission means to the state change of the second switching means. It can be used as a selection criterion when selecting a gaming machine in anticipation that the state of the second switching means is likely to change.

  In the gaming machine C6, in the gaming machine in which the first switching means is a continuously movable means that can be continuously operated by a single opportunity, and the number of continuous operations of the first switching means varies depending on the type of operation trigger. From the initial state of the second switching means, the second switching means forms the non-stationary state after the continuous operation by one operation trigger, while the second switching means forms the non-stationary state from that state, and further the continuous operation by one or other operation triggers. The gaming machine C7, which forms the stationary state later.

  According to the gaming machine C7, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine C6, the first switching means performs a predetermined number of continuous operations, the state of the second switching means does not change to the stationary state, and the predetermined profit cannot be obtained. Even in this case, the state of the second switching unit changes to the stationary state after the first switching unit is continuously operated next, and the expectation of obtaining a predetermined profit can be increased.

<The stopper does not change state while the ball passes through the passage of the V attacker (unfiled)>
A winning opening arranged in a game area where game balls flow down, a first switching means for switching between a possible state where a gaming ball can be won in the winning opening and an impossible state where a winning ball cannot be won, and a first switching means thereof In the gaming machine, comprising: first driving means for generating a driving force; and profit acquisition means for giving a predetermined profit to the player by flowing down the game ball won in the winning opening. The game ball is configured to be able to stop, the stopping means configured to allow the stopped game ball to flow down to the profit acquisition means, and the game ball that has reached the stop means to be stopped in the stop means Second switching means for switching between a stopped state and a non-stopped state in which no game ball is allowed to flow to the profit acquiring means, and the second switching means has a game ball in an elapsed section from the winning opening to the stopping means. Is placed Gaming machine D1, characterized in that it comprises a change prevention means said retention means acts to maintain the standstill state.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a distribution unit (corresponding to a second switching unit) is provided in a second profit state determination unit (corresponding to a stopping unit) to which a game ball that has won a second grand prize opening reaches. There is a gaming machine that distributes game balls to two flow paths with different profits that can be obtained by a player by moving them in the left-right direction (see, for example, JP-A-2014-155538). However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, the prize winning opening and closing accessory that changes the state of the second prize winning opening and the distribution unit are controlled to operate at a predetermined operation timing. After a game ball wins just before closing the prize opening opening / closing role, if the game ball flows down the profit acquisition means, a profit will be given to the player, but if the game ball falls due to an unexpected situation Before reaching the distribution unit, there is a possibility that the distribution unit may change to a non-reserved state that is disadvantageous to the player, which may cause dissatisfaction with the player.

  On the other hand, if the period until the state change of the second switching means is unnecessarily long, the state change from the stationary state is delayed, so that the game ball is discharged and causes the player to feel distrust. . In addition, while the game ball remains in the stopping means, the player's attention is likely to be gathered in the stopping means, and there is a problem that the attention of the production in other parts (for example, a liquid crystal screen) is reduced.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine D1, the stopping means maintains the stopped state by the change preventing means only when the game ball is arranged in the elapsed section from the winning opening to the stopping means. Even if the flow of the stagnation is delayed, it is possible to prevent the stopping means from being in a non-resting state before the game ball reaches the stopping means, and it is possible to eliminate the dissatisfaction of the player and unnecessary. Since the state change of the stopping means is not delayed until the time, it is possible to secure the attention of the production of the part other than the stopping means (for example, the liquid crystal screen).

  In the gaming machine D1, the stopping means is configured to perform a predetermined operation when a predetermined number of game balls are stored, and configured to allow the game ball to be sent to the profit acquisition means by the predetermined operation. In the case where a predetermined number of game balls are stored in the stopping means when the game balls arranged in the elapsed section reach the stopping means, until the predetermined operation of the stopping means is completed, A gaming machine D2 characterized in that the stopping means is maintained in a stopped state.

  According to the gaming machine D2, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine D1, the stopping means is maintained in the stopped state until the predetermined operation of the stopping means is completed, so that the game ball is discharged from the elapsed section to the stopping means. After that, before the operation of the stopping means is completed, it is possible to prevent a situation where the game ball is discharged without being flowed down to the profit acquisition means due to the non-resting state.

  In addition, when the game balls arranged in the elapsed section reach the stopping means, and if the number of game balls is less than the predetermined number, the player's attention is quickly stopped from the vicinity of the stopping means by making the non-stop state. By diverting, the attention of other parts of the game board (for example, the liquid crystal display part) can be improved.

  In the gaming machine D2, the second switching means can switch a state by a game ball flowing down the first flow path, and the change preventing means can determine whether the game ball can enter the first flow path. A gaming machine D3 that is configured in a manner of switching between.

  According to the gaming machine D3, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine D2, since the state of the second switching means is configured to be switched by the game ball flowing down the first flow path, the state change of the second switching means The device for generating the above can be replaced with a flow path, and the arrangement space can be reduced. In addition, by switching whether or not the game ball can enter the first flow path by the change preventing means, a game ball flowing down the game area through a random route enters the first flow path during an inappropriate period, Thus, it is possible to prevent the state of the second switching means from changing.

  In the gaming machine D3, the first flow path is connected to a variable winning opening capable of generating a special symbol variation when a game ball wins.

  According to the gaming machine D4, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine D3, the game ball that has won the variable winning opening flows down the first flow path, so that the special gaming state is ended and the next special gaming state is started. Until then, the game balls remaining in the stopping means can be discharged downstream of the stopping means.

  In other words, when the special game state is finished with less than the predetermined number of game balls remaining in the stopping means, it is necessary to win the game ball in the variable winning opening in order to shift the game state to the next special game state. Yes, the winning game ball flows down the first flow path and switches the state of the second switching means. Therefore, the game ball remaining in the stopping means can be discharged downstream of the stopping means by the game for shifting the gaming state to the next special gaming state. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the special gaming state from being started in a state where the game ball remains in the stopping means.

  In the gaming machine D2, the second switching means operates based on the operation of the first driving means, and the change preventing means is displaced by the action of a game ball, and the first driving means A gaming machine D5, wherein power transmission to the second switching means is canceled.

  According to the gaming machine D5, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine D2, after the game ball passes through the elapsed section, the driving force of the first driving means is transmitted to the second switching means, and the control mode of the first driving means is changed. Since the state of the second switching unit changes based on this, it is possible to easily control the state change of the second switching unit after the game ball passes through the elapsed section.

  In the gaming machine D2, the second switching means operates based on the operation of the first driving means, and the change preventing means is displaced by the action of a game ball and is opposite to the profit acquisition means. A gaming machine D6, comprising a projecting plate portion for preventing a game ball flowing down to fall from the stopping means.

  According to the gaming machine D6, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine D2, in the state where the game ball is arranged in the elapsed section by the overhanging plate portion, the game ball flowing down to the opposite side of the profit acquisition means is It can be prevented from falling off. Thereby, even after the state of the second switching means is changed, the overhanging plate portion can maintain the game ball on the stopping means.

  One of the gaming machines A1 to A8, B1 to B7, C1 to C7, and D1 to D6, the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  One of the gaming machines A1 to A8, B1 to B7, C1 to C7, and D1 to D6, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display means is determined and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  One of the gaming machines A1 to A8, B1 to B7, C1 to C7, and D1 to D6, the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
13 gaming board 65 first variable winning device 67 through gate 640a electric accessory 640 second entrance 650 second variable winning device (first switching means, continuous movable means)
650a Second specific prize opening (winning slot, part of continuous movable means)
650b Open / close plate (part of first switching means, part of continuous movable means)
650c solenoid (first drive means, part of return means, part of continuous movable means)
1010 Ball stopper (first special means, second special means)
1013 L rotating gear (part of first special means, part of second special means)
1014 Reverse gear (part of first special means, part of second special means)
1015 Flow prevention plate (second switching means)
1016 Transmission rod (part of first special means, part of second special means)
1031 Probability entrance (profit acquisition means)
1040 Tilt member (stopping means)
2010 Ball stopper (first special means, second special means)
2012 annular groove (part of first special means, part of second special means)
3010 Ball stopper (second special means, delay drive means)
3011a Elastic spring (part of delay drive means, return means)
3012 Drive motor (part of second special means, part of delay drive means)
3013 Switching clutch (part of second special means, part of delay drive means)
3014 Rotating disc (part of second special means, part of delay drive means, displacement means)
3016 switching member (part of second special means, part of delay drive means)
4010 Ball stopper (second special means, delay drive means)
4012 Drive motor (part of second special means, part of delay drive means, second drive means)
4013 Friction rotating member (part of second special means, part of delay drive means, transmission clutch)
4014 Rotating disc (part of second special means, part of delay drive means, displacement means, engagement cam)
5100 Ball stopper (Number of times transmission means)
5120 Rotating member (part of the number of times transmission means)
5125 Detection pin (part of return means)
5130 Energizing part (a part of number transmission means, prevention stopper)
5140 Switching device (part of number transmission means)
5144 Position sensor (part of return means)

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A winning opening arranged in a game area where game balls flow down, a first switching means for switching between a possible state where a gaming ball can be won in the winning opening and an impossible state where a winning ball cannot be won, and a first switching means thereof In a gaming machine comprising: first driving means for driving the game, and profit acquisition means for giving a predetermined profit to the player by flowing down the game ball won in the winning opening,
A stopping means configured to be able to stop the game ball won in the winning opening, and to be able to flow down the stopped game ball to the profit acquisition means;
A second switching means for switching between a stationary state in which the game ball that has reached the stationary means can be retained in the stationary means and a non-restored state in which the game ball that has reached the stationary means is not retained in the stationary means; With
The gaming machine, wherein the second switching means changes state between the stationary state and the non-stationary state based on the transmission of the driving force of the first driving means.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second switching unit transmits the driving force of the first driving unit via the first switching unit. The said stopping means will be in the state which makes a game ball flow down toward the said profit acquisition means by operation | movement, when a predetermined number or more of game balls are stored. Gaming machine.

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