JP2017104545A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of detecting a fraud, even when it is a fraud using radio waves or the like.SOLUTION: A pachinko machine includes: an integrated table base 150 having a plurality of ball entry holes 32A-32C in which game balls can enter; sensors 68J-68L that detect entry of game balls in the three ball entry holes 32A-32C respectively and transmit respectively ball entry signals related to the three ball entry holes 32A-32C; and a main control device that is connected to the sensors 68J-68L and can receive the ball entry signals. When receiving ball entry signals related to the three ball entry holes 32A-32C from all the sensors 68J-68L in a prescribed time, the main control device executes error notification.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

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

  As a conventional pachinko gaming machine, one described in Patent Document 1 below is known. This pachinko gaming machine includes a branch signal line 67 branched from a specific input signal line 65A connected to the winning switch 11d, 11e of a specific winning opening and connected to the CPU, and the game control means 50 includes: When the first sphere detection signal is input from the specific output signal line 66A corresponding to the specific input signal line 65A, the second sphere detection signal corresponding to the first sphere detection signal is input from the branch signal line 67. It is provided with fraud detection means 70 that determines whether or not there is fraud when a negative decision is made.

JP 2011-130818 A

  In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when detecting the input of the first sphere detection signal on the output signal line 66A, the first sphere detection signal is used to determine whether or not the second sphere detection signal is input on the branch signal line 67. Even if a fraudulent imitation signal is input to the CPU due to the installation of the fraud IC, if the fraud IC is installed on the upstream side of the branch portion of the branch signal line 67, the second sphere detection signal is not input. Therefore, fraud can be detected by the fraud detection means 70, and measures such as invalidating the fraud signal can be performed. However, the radio wave generator is operated on the winning switches 11d and 11e of a specific winning opening to erroneously generate the input (corresponding to the first ball detection signal) to the input signal line 65A related to the winning switches 11d and 11e. In an illegal act (so-called radio wave goto), an input (corresponding to the second sphere detection signal) is erroneously generated also in the branch signal line 67 and cannot be detected by the fraud detection means 70.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the number of prize balls to be paid out is determined based on the detection of the input of the first ball detection signal, and similarly, the number of prize balls set for each prize opening is determined. In addition, the correspondence (spec) of the arrangement of the winning opening of the pachinko machine and the number of prize balls is fixed.

  In view of the above, the first object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can detect fraud even if it is a radio wave. A second object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily producing models having different specifications.

  In order to mainly achieve the first object, the present invention provides an integrated game member having a plurality of game ball detection means for detecting a game ball, and a game ball that is distinguished for each of the game ball detection means. And a control means capable of detecting an error notification when a plurality of game ball detection means detect a game ball within a predetermined time.

In order to achieve the first object mainly, an integrated entrance member having a plurality of entrances into which game balls can enter, and entrance of the game balls into the plurality of entrances. Each of the sensors includes a ball sensor that transmits a ball signal related to a plurality of the ball entrances, and a control unit that is connected to the ball sensor and can receive the ball signal. The control unit may employ a first configuration in which an error notification is performed when a plurality of entrance signals related to the entrance are received from the entrance sensor within a predetermined time.
By adopting such a first configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can detect fraud even if it is a radio wave, etc., or a gaming machine that can easily produce models with different specifications. Can be provided.

In addition to the above configuration, the number of the plurality of entrances is three or more, and the control means outputs the entrance signals relating to the three or more entrances within a predetermined time. It is also possible to employ a second configuration in which error notification is performed when received from the network.
Further, in addition to the first configuration and the second configuration, the error notification may employ a third configuration in which an error display in an effect display unit capable of displaying a decorative design is included.

On the other hand, in order to mainly achieve the second object described above, the related invention detects the entrance of game balls to the plurality of entrances, respectively, and inputs the entrance signals related to the plurality of entrances, respectively. An incoming ball sensor for transmitting, a control unit connected to a plurality of the incoming sensors and capable of receiving the incoming signal, and a storage unit connected to the control unit, the storage unit comprising: The sensor type information indicating the type of each of the incoming sensors is stored and can be exchanged with the storage means storing the different sensor type information, and the control means is based on the sensor type information. A fourth configuration is adopted in which control related to reception of the incoming ball signal is performed.
By adopting such a fourth configuration, it is possible to provide an effect that it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can easily create models with different specifications.

Further, in the invention adopting the fourth configuration, it is possible to adopt a fifth configuration in which a plurality of the entrances are arranged in an integral entrance member.
Further, in the invention adopting the fourth configuration or the fifth configuration, as a type of the entrance sensor, a start winning opening in which a design change in the design display unit is performed based on transmission of the entrance signal. A winning sensor for paying out a prize ball based on the transmission of the winning signal, and an out in which the gaming ball is collected as a result of not winning in any winning slot. It is also possible to employ a sixth configuration in which at least one of the entrance sensors related to the mouth is included.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can detect fraud even with a radio wave or the like.

It is front explanatory drawing of the pachinko machine based on this invention. It is a rear surface explanatory view of the pachinko machine of FIG. It is front explanatory drawing of the game board which concerns on the pachinko machine of FIG. It is front explanatory drawing of the center member which concerns on the pachinko machine of FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory perspective view (a rear surface, a right surface, and an upper surface) of a sorting device according to the pachinko machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 5A is an explanatory perspective view (front surface / right surface / upper surface) and FIG. 5B is an explanatory perspective view (rear surface / right surface / upper surface) related to the operation of the sorting apparatus of FIG. 4. It is a figure similar to FIG. It is a figure similar to FIG. It is a figure similar to FIG. It is a figure similar to FIG. It is a block diagram of the control means etc. which concern on the pachinko machine of FIG. It is a flowchart of the error process which concerns on the pachinko machine of FIG.

  Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment according to the present invention will be described based on the drawings as appropriate.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine, etc.]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory front view of a pachinko machine 1 as an example of a gaming machine, FIG. 2 is an explanatory rear view of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 3 is an explanatory front view of a game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. Unless otherwise specified, front and rear in the independent single-type pachinko machine 1 is the direction in which the player is positioned in the game, and the top, bottom, left and right depend on the direction viewed from the player (front side).

  The pachinko machine 1 is a game in which a game ball is driven into a game area 4 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 to flow down. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a machine frame 6 that supports the various members that are the upper, lower, left, and right outlines, and a metal middle frame 8 that is provided on the machine frame 6 so as to be able to be opened in one side. A game board 2 is installed on the upper front. A front door 10 fitted with a transparent plate is provided on the front upper part of the pachinko machine 1 so as to be openable to the machine frame 6. The game area 4 on the front surface of the game board 2 is closed by the closed front door 10.

  The game area 4 is surrounded by an outer rail 12 and an inner rail 14 arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and the space between the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 14 on the left side of the game area 4 is a game. A launch passage 16 is provided for introducing the ball into the game area 4.

  In the upper center of the game area 4, an effect display unit 18 constituted by a screen of a display device is provided. The effect display unit 18 displays decorative symbols, characters, and the like that are two-digit numbers and each digit is “1” to “8”. In addition, a display unit decoration member 20 that decorates the front side periphery of the display unit for performance 18 is installed on the game board 2. The lower part of the display unit decoration member 20 is a stage unit 22 serving as first temporary staying action means extending left and right. The stage portion 22 is a V-shaped portion with a very low height when viewed from the front. The width in the front-rear direction is a little more than one game ball, and an exit 22a through which the game ball escapes is provided at the center. ing. The game ball riding on the stage unit 22 rolls the stage unit 22 to the left and right according to its speed and the like, temporarily falls, and then falls from the escape port 22a. That is, the stage unit 22 moves the game ball in the left-right direction. When the next game ball rides while the game ball is temporarily staying in the stage unit 22, there is a possibility that the game ball may fall continuously due to a collision between the game balls, and there is no general stage unit 22 Compared to the flow of game balls, the possibility of game balls flowing down increases. Furthermore, a decoration member entrance 24 for introducing a game ball into the stage unit 22 through the front side of the effect display unit 18 is provided in the upper left part of the display unit decoration member 20. In addition, on the front surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the display unit decoration member 20 (left-handed space KL), winning holes 26A, 26B, and 26C through which game balls can be entered are arranged.

  In addition, on the front surface of the game board 2 below the display unit decoration member 20 (stage unit 22), there is provided a sorting device 30 as a sorting unit that sorts the game balls entered from the center member entrance 28 into a plurality of routes. A center member 31 is disposed. The center member 31 includes a plurality (three) of entrances 32A to 32C through which game balls can enter each at the lower part. Here, the central entrance 32A is set as the start winning opening, and the left and right entrances 32B and 32C are set as the out openings in the center member 31. The center member 31 distributes the game balls to a route with a relatively high probability or a low route with a probability of entering the entrance port 32A as the start winning port by the distribution device 30 or the like. Above the center member entrance 28, a game ball exit 22a in the stage 22 of the display decorative member 20 is located.

  Furthermore, a gate member 34 through which a game ball can enter (pass) is placed on the front face (right-handed space KR) of the game board 2 on the right side of the display unit decorative member 20 and the center member 31 and when the movable board is closed by the movable body. Opening and closing movable prize-winning devices 36A and 36B that have a high probability of entering when opened (cannot enter when closed and can enter when released), and a tulip-type electric accessory 37 that opens and closes in the same manner are arranged. ing. A large number of game nails, other winning holes, and other decorative members are arranged on the front surface of the game board 2. In addition, at the bottom of the game area 4, an out port 38 is opened for collecting game balls that have not entered any winning port. Furthermore, a symbol display section 39 is provided at the lower right front of the game board 2 and outside the lower right of the game area 4. The symbol display unit 39 can display the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol.

  In addition, a supply tray 40 for storing game balls and a storage tray 42 for storing game balls overflowing from the supply tray 40 are attached to the front side of the machine frame 6 and below the front door 10. The supply tray 40 can be opened to the machine frame 6 by opening the front door 10, and the storage tray 42 can be opened to the machine frame 6 by opening the middle frame 8. On the right side of the storage tray 42, a handle 44 for adjusting the driving strength of the game ball with respect to the game area 4 is rotatably installed. In addition, a button 46 that can be arbitrarily pushed by the player is provided at the front of the supply tray 40. Further, a pair of speakers 48 and 48 for reporting sound effects and various messages are provided on the upper part of the front door 10, and both sides of the front door 10 are lit according to the gaming state etc. There are provided lamp members 50 and 50 each including a plurality of LEDs (including blinking).

  On the other hand, on the rear side of the machine casing 6 and on the rear side of the handle 44, a launching device 52 that launches the game ball supplied from the supply tray 40 is provided. The launching device 52 is connected to the handle 44, and launches a game ball into the launch path 16 (game area 4) with a driving strength according to the rotation operation of the handle 44. A storage tank 54 for storing game balls from the island facility is disposed at the upper part on the rear side of the machine frame 6. In addition, a payout device 56 that is connected to the storage tank 54 and pays out game balls (rental balls and prize balls) to the supply tray 40 is disposed below the storage tank 54. A payout control device 58 for controlling the payout operation in the device 56 is arranged. Further, a power supply device 60 for supplying a power supply voltage to various control devices and devices / members is installed adjacent to the payout control device 58.

  A center cover 62 is installed in the center of the rear surface side in the machine casing 6, and various devices (see FIG. 11) and the like which will be described in detail later are housed in the center cover 62. Examples of the device include a main control device 200 that performs main control relating to the game, a display control device 202 that controls display operations of the display device (display mode in the effect display unit 18), lamp members 50 and 50, and the like. Examples thereof include a light emission control device 204 that controls a lighting operation and the like, a sound control device 206 that controls a sound reporting operation and the like from the speakers 48 and 48, and the like. Note that a plug 64 connected to a transformer and a ground 66 are connected to the rear surface side of the machine casing 6.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4 which is an explanatory front view of the center member 31, the game ball passes (or temporarily stays or stays) at various positions of the game ball passing portion of the center member 31 and adjacent positions of various movable members. The sensors 68A to 68L (thick lines in FIG. 4) connected to the main control device 200 are arranged. Among these, the sensor 68A detects a game ball entered from the center member entrance 28 and generates a detection signal, and the sensor 68J detects a game ball entered into the entrance 32A and plays a game. A ball detection signal (entrance signal) is generated (entrance sensor), and the sensors 68K and 68L detect the game ball that has entered the entrances 32B and 32C and generate the game ball detection signal (entrance signal). It is a thing to emit (entrance sensor).

[Overall operation of pachinko machine, etc.]
An example of the overall operation of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. In the pachinko machine 1, the player rotates the handle 44 to activate the launching device 52 and drives a game ball into the game area 4. The game ball flows down the left-handed space KL by so-called left-hand strike, enters the center member 31 from the center member entrance 28, and after winning the sorter 30 and the like, wins the entrance 32A as a start winning entrance. Then, the main control device 200 grasps the winning by the signal from the sensor 68J of the entrance 32A, and executes the big hit lottery. When the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the main control device 200 performs various effects such as a display of variable symbols by the display control device 202 and the like, and the first special symbol of the symbol display unit 39 through the display control device 202. A predetermined jackpot symbol (for example, “77”) is fixedly displayed on the display unit or the effect display unit 18. Here, the stage portion 22 (the exit 22a thereof) is disposed above the center member entrance 28 (and the stage portion 22 and the center member entrance 28 have a distance approximately equal to the diameter of the game ball). Since the game ball is caused to flow down to the stage portion 22 through the decorative member entrance 24, the probability that the game ball does not flow down to the stage portion 22 (direct entry) is higher. Thus, it is possible to enter the center member entrance 28.

  The main control device 200 opens the normally closed movable winning devices 36A and 36B intermittently for a predetermined number of times (for example, once each) after the confirmation display of the jackpot symbol (so-called jackpot state). When the game ball is won in the movable winning devices 36A and 36B, the main control device 200 grasps this by a sensor (not shown), and pays out a predetermined number of game balls to the supply tray 40 by the payout device 56 through the payout control device 58. In order to obtain a relatively large number of game balls in the big hit state, the player mainly aims to win the movable winning devices 36A and 36B by causing the game balls to flow down to the right-handed space KR by right-handed. Become. The jackpot state is a game state advantageous for the player because a relatively large number of game balls can be obtained.

  Further, the main control device 200 causes a so-called probability variation state after the end of the big hit state. The certainty change state is a state in which the result of the winning lottery executed based on the fact that the game ball won to the gate member 34 is detected by a sensor (not shown) is likely to win. Based on the detection of the game ball by the sensor relating to the gate member 34, the main control device 200 executes a finalized display through the normal symbol variation display in the normal symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 39 as appropriate, and the result of the winning lottery is displayed. In the case of winning, the winning symbol is fixedly displayed on the normal symbol display portion of the symbol display unit 39, and the movable body of the electric accessory 37 is opened in a predetermined manner (for example, intermittent manner over a predetermined number of times). (Winning condition). Further, the main control device 200 executes a jackpot lottery based on the ball entering the electric accessory 37 grasped by a sensor (not shown), and if the result is a jackpot, the display control device 202 or the like displays a variation display of symbols. Through various effects such as the beginning, a predetermined jackpot symbol (for example, “77”) is confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 39 and the effect display unit 18 through the display control device 202, and the above-mentioned Cause a jackpot. The main control device 200 increases the jackpot probability of the jackpot lottery (probability that the result is a jackpot) in the probability variation state higher than that in the non-probability variation state. The main control device 200 continues one probability change state until the next big hit state occurs. In order to obtain a relatively large number of game balls in the probability changing state, the player mainly aims to win the movable winning devices 36A and 36B by causing the game balls to flow down to the right-handed space KR by right-handed. Become. The probability variation state is a game state advantageous for the player because a relatively large number of game balls can be obtained.

  And the main control apparatus 200 does not cause the probability variation state when the number of occurrences of the probability variation state reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) and the jackpot state that has occurred according to the certain number of probability variation states ends. The result of the winning lottery executed due to the detection of the passing of the game ball to the gate member 34 is less likely to hit (or won't hit) compared to the certain change state, and the electric accessory 37 is not almost open ( Otherwise, the game is returned to the normal state at the beginning of the game where the result of the jackpot lottery is unlikely to be a jackpot. In order to aim for winning at the entrance 32A as the start winning entrance through the center member entrance 28, the player stops the right strike and causes the game ball to flow down to the left strike space KL by left strike. .

[Configuration of center member]
The center member 31 includes an outer frame 70, a sorting device 30 disposed in the upper portion of the outer frame 70, a table portion 72 disposed in the lower portion of the outer frame 70 and below the sorting device 30, and a table portion. 72, the first table introduction portion 74 extending from the lower left portion of the sorting device 30 to the left portion of the table portion 72, and the lower right portion of the sorting device 30 to the right of the table portion 72. A second table introduction section 76 extending over the section. A center member entrance 28 is opened at the upper center of the outer frame 70. A sensor 68B for detecting the proximity of the game ball is disposed on the left side of the center member entrance 28 in the outer frame 70. When the main control device 200 receives the detection signal from the sensor 68B (predetermined number of times or for a predetermined time or more) and grasps the stay of the game ball in the vicinity of the sensor 68B, the main control device 200 notifies the ball clogging error (by display, sound generation, etc.). .

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory perspective view (rear surface / right surface / upper surface) of the sorting device 30, and FIGS. 6 (a) to 10 (a) are perspective explanatory views (front surface / right surface / upper surface) related to the operation of the sorting device 30. FIG. 6B to FIG. 10B are explanatory perspective views (rear surface / right surface / upper surface) relating to the operation of the sorting device 30. The sorting apparatus 30 includes a case 80, a flow path switching unit 82, and a switching mechanism unit 84.

  The case 80 includes a main chamber 90 that houses the flow path switching unit 82, a game ball introduction port 92 that is opened in the upper center of the main chamber and is connected to the center member entrance 28, and the main chamber 90. Guide ribs 94, 94 for the upper and lower game balls arranged below the game ball introduction port 92, a first distribution passage portion 96 A extending forward, left, and downward from the lower part of the main chamber 90, and the main chamber 90 2nd distribution passage part 96B extended from the lower part (the upper side of the upper end of 1st distribution passage part 96A) to the front, the right, and the lower part. The first distribution passage portion 96A includes a cleon portion 98 as a second temporary staying action means for rotating and flowing down the game ball at a portion that changes downward from the left side, and at the rear portion of the cleon portion 98. An arm opening 100A opened downward is provided. The second distribution passage portion 96B includes an arm opening 100B opened at the rear portion of the downwardly extending portion.

  The flow path switching unit 82 includes a first switching piece 102A and a second switching piece 102B. Front and rear shafts 103A and 103B are respectively passed through the lower portions of the first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B, and these can be changed in posture by rotation around the shafts 103A and 103B. Changing the posture (first posture) in the direction in which the upper part is separated causes the flow path switching unit 82 to be in the first switching state, and changing the posture (second posture) in the direction in which the upper parts approach each other causes the flow channel switching unit 82 to 2 is switched. In the first switching state, the lower curved surface portion 104A formed on the lower inner side of the first switching piece 102A and the lower curved surface portion 104B formed on the lower inner side of the second switching piece 102B approach each other and are U-shaped in front view. A lower game ball receiving portion is formed, and the upper curved surface portion 106A provided above the lower curved surface portion 104A and the upper curved surface portion 106B provided above the lower curved surface portion 104B are separated beyond the diameter of the game ball. . On the other hand, in the second switching state, the upper curved surface portions 106A and 106B approach each other to form an upper game ball receiving portion having a U-shape when viewed from the front. In the second switching state, the lower curved surface portions 104A and 104B are separated from each other. Game ball guide ribs 108A and 108B project from the inner rear portions of the upper curved surfaces 106A and 106B, respectively. Further, protrusions 110A and 110B are provided as locked portions that protrude rearward from the lower rear surfaces of the first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B, respectively. On the other hand, the case 80 has an arc-shaped slit (not shown) through which the protrusions 110A and 110B pass from the first switching state to the second switching state.

  The switching mechanism 84 includes a stopper mechanism 112, and a first arm mechanism 114A and a second arm mechanism 114B as return mechanisms. The stopper mechanism 112 includes a stopper 116 and a stopper sensor unit 118.

  The stopper 116 is a substantially letter-shaped member in rear view, and has a cylindrical portion 122 through which a left and right shaft 120 provided on the rear outer surface of the case 80 passes at an upper end portion. The posture can be changed by rotational movement. A bar 124 extending in the left-right direction is connected to the rear side of the cylindrical portion 122. Further, a lock portion 126 as a locking portion extending in the left-right direction is connected to the lower end of the portion extending in the vertical direction from the lower side of the cylindrical portion 122 and is in contact with the protrusions 110A and 110B of the flow path switching portion 82. A weight 128 is provided at the upper rear portion of the lock portion 126, and a detected piece 130 that extends leftward is provided at the lower rear portion of the lock portion 126.

  The stopper sensor 118 is a box that opens to the right, receives the tip of the detected piece 130 of the stopper 116, and detects the detected piece 130 (stopper posture) at a predetermined position inside. 68D is provided.

  The first arm mechanism 114A has a U-shaped portion in a side view for receiving the bar 124 of the stopper 116 and an arm base portion 132A that is disposed on the front side thereof and has a cylindrical portion through which the common shaft 120 and the stopper 116 pass. An arm middle portion 134A connected to be rotatable relative to the right side of the base portion 132A, a link portion 136A having a reverse V-shape in side view to which a lower end portion of the arm middle portion 134A is relatively rotatably connected, and a link An arm tip 138A to which the portion 136A is relatively rotatably connected and a switch plate 140A to which the rear lower portion is relatively rotatably connected to the tip of the arm tip 138A are provided. A cylindrical portion 144A that receives the shaft 142A that is passed in the left-right direction in the case 80 is formed at the center of the link portion 136A. At the upper end of the switch plate 140A, a cylindrical portion 148A for receiving the shaft 146A passed in the left-right direction in the case 80 is formed. Most of the arm tip 138A and the switch plate 140A are in the arm opening 100A.

  The first arm mechanism 114A is supported by the shafts 120, 142A, and 146A so as to be movable upward (change in posture). When the first arm mechanism 114A is moved upward, the front surface of the switch plate 140A is substantially vertical and substantially along the inner surface of the first distribution passage portion 96A, and the U-shaped portion of the arm base portion 132A in side view is the stopper 116. The bar 124 is lifted. On the other hand, when the first arm mechanism 114A returns almost downward from the upward movement, the front surface of the switch plate 140A is inclined so that the lower part is forward from the upper part and projects into the first distribution passage part 96A, and the arm base part The U-shaped portion of the side view 132A does not lift the bar 124 of the stopper 116. The first arm mechanism 114A is normally in the lower position due to its own weight (the position of the center of gravity with respect to the shafts 120, 142A, and 146A). The arm base portion 132A of the first arm mechanism 114A is supported by the rear surface of the case 80 (the rib formed thereon) at the lower position.

  The second arm mechanism 114B is substantially symmetrical to the first arm mechanism 114A, and includes an arm base 132B, an arm middle part 134B, a link part 136B, an arm tip part 138B, and a switch plate 140B. . The link portion 136B has a cylindrical portion 144B that receives the shaft 142B of the case 80, and the switch plate 140B is formed with a cylindrical portion 148B that receives a shaft (not shown) of the case 80. Since the switch plate 140A is positioned below the switch plate 140B in the vertical direction, the arm tip 138A is longer than the arm tip 138B. Further, a rear cover (not shown) that covers the switching mechanism portion 84 is attached to the rear side of the case 80.

  When the first switching piece 102A of the flow path switching unit 82 is acted on only from the inner end of the slit of the case 80 via the protrusion 110A, the first switching piece 102A is switched by its own weight (arrangement of the center of gravity with respect to the shaft 103A). State (upper separated state). This also applies to the second switching piece 102B. At this time, the front surface of the lock portion 126 of the stopper 116 is in contact with the rear surfaces of the protrusions 110A and 110B, and the stopper 116 is inclined with respect to the vertical direction so that the lower portion is behind the upper portion. When the first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B are in the second switching state (upper approach state), the protrusions 110A and 110B move to the outer end of the slit of the case 80, and the locking portion of the stopper 116 126 apart from each other by more than 126 horizontal widths. If the stopper 116 is not supported by the rear surfaces of the protrusions 110A and 110B, the posture is changed along the vertical direction by its own weight (the position of the center of gravity with respect to the shaft 120). Therefore, the lock part 126 enters between the protrusions 110A and 110B, the side surface of the lock part 126 contacts the inner surface of the protrusions 110A and 110B, and the protrusions 110A and 110B are caused by the lock part 126 (stopper 116). Thus, the first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B are held in the second switching state.

  The table unit 72 includes a table base 150 and turntables 151 and 152. The table base 150 is an integrally molded member made of a synthetic resin, and has a shape in which an inclined surface portion is extended with an inclined surface that gradually decreases from the front lower portion of the subsequent game ball passage portion forward. In addition, an introduction part to the entrance hole 32A as a start winning opening is arranged at the center of the front end of the inclined surface part, and introduction parts to the entrances 32B and 32C as out openings are arranged below both sides. On the front lower side of the inclined surface portion of the table base, an integral entrance member 154 connected to the introduction portion of the table base 150 to the entrances 32A to 32C is disposed. The entrance member is an integrally molded member made of synthetic resin, and the entrance 32A and the sensor 68J are arranged at the center, and the entrances 32B and 32C or the sensors 68K and 68L are arranged on the left and right. Yes. On the front surface of the ball entry member 154, a presentation member P is attached which indicates that the center ball entry port 32A is a start winning port and the left and right ball entry ports 32B and 32C are out ports. Here, the presentation member P is a seal having an adhesive applied to the rear surface. In addition, a first outlet 155 for emitting a game ball to the left portion of the inclined surface portion is disposed on the left side of the front surface of the game ball passage portion of the table base 150. The 2nd exit 156 which emits a ball | bowl in the center of an inclined surface part is arrange | positioned. Each of the turntables 151 and 152 is a member having a disk-shaped portion, and the disk-shaped portion of the turntable 151 is disposed along the left portion of the inclined surface of the inclined surface portion of the table base 150, and the arrangement is maintained. The disk-shaped portion of the turntable 152 can be rotated around the center of the disk-shaped portion in the state, and the disk-shaped portion of the turntable 152 is disposed along the right side of the inclined surface of the inclined surface portion of the table base 150. It can rotate around the center of the shape. In addition, it can be considered that the game ball path toward the entrances 32B and 32C is provided on the left and right of the entrance 32A. In addition, game ball passages are provided on both the left and right sides of each of the entrances 32B and 32C, and the game balls that enter the game ball passage reach the out entrance 38.

  The tray unit 73 includes a dish-like tray 160 whose center is the deepest part, and a drive unit (not shown) that reciprocates the tray 160 left and right. The tray 160 receives game balls (temporarily stays until reaching the center) and drops them from the game ball passage hole provided in the center.

  The first table introduction unit 74 transfers the game ball received from the first distribution passage unit 96A of the distribution device 30 to the first-first branch path leading to the first outlet 155 or the first-second branch path leading to the tray 160. It has a branching game ball passage part and an opening / closing part 162 that can open and close the first-first branch path by moving up and down with respect to the branch part. When the opening / closing part 162 is on and the 1-1 branch path is opened, the game ball is guided to the game ball path passing through the 1-1 branch path and reaching the first outlet 155 of the table part 72. When the opening / closing part 162 is below and the 1-1 branch path is closed, the game ball contacts the opening / closing part 162, passes through the 1-2 branch path, and is guided to the tray 160.

  The second table introduction part 76 extends from the rear end side of the seesaw 172, a seesaw 172 disposed below the outlet of the clune 170, and a clown 170 that receives the game balls from the second sorting passage part 96 B of the sorting device 30. It has a decorative member having a 2-1 branch path that leads to the tray 160, a 2-2 branch path that extends from the front end side of the seesaw 172 and leads to the second outlet 156, and a movable portion 170 that moves up and down. A sensor 68G capable of detecting a game ball is provided on the 2-2 branch road. The seesaw 172 is swung by a drive unit (not shown) so as to incline backward and downward. The movable part 174 is connected to the seesaw 172 by a link structure (not shown), and is moved up and down by a common drive part. When the game ball rides on the seesaw 172 that has been lowered, it passes through the 2-1 branch path and is guided to the tray 160, and on the seesaw 172 that has fallen forward, it passes the 2-2 branch path. Then, it is guided to the game ball passage leading to the second exit 156 of the table portion 72. The movable part 174 does not act on the game ball. After the power to the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the seesaw 172 and the drive unit of the movable unit 174 start to operate under the control of the main control device 200 and stop when the power is turned off.

  Members such as the case 80, the table portion 72, the tray 160, the first table introducing portion 74, the second table introducing portion 76, etc. of the sorting device 30 are made of synthetic resin containing an antistatic agent. Yes, accumulation of static electricity due to the passage of game balls is prevented.

[Configuration of main control unit]
The main control device 200 executes main control related to the game (big hit lottery, winning lottery, operation of various movable members, etc.), and has a control board 210. The control board 210 includes a main CPU 212 as control means for controlling the operation of various members as well as execution of various lotteries, a storage means 214 such as a ROM and a RAM, a timer 216, an interface 218, and the like. The storage unit 214 is mounted on the control board 210 in a replaceable manner. The control board 210 is connected via the interface 218 to the payout control device 58, the sensors 68A to 68L in the center member 31, the winning ports 26A to 26C in the game area 4, the gate member 34, the movable winning devices 36A and 36B, and It is connected to the electric accessory 37 and the like. The control board 210 is also electrically connected to the display control device 202, the light emission control device 204, and the sound control device 206 through the interface 218, and the speaker 48, 48, the operation of the lamp members 50, 50, the display operation of the symbols in the effect display unit 18 and the symbol display unit 39, and the like are controlled. Further, the control board 210 is connected to the buttons 46, the power supply device 84, the launching device 50, the motors and lamps in the center member 31, and the like via the interface 218. A handle 44 is connected to the launching device 50. The launching device 50 launches the game ball 24 into the introduction passage 30 in accordance with a rotation operation with respect to the handle 44. It should be noted that the main CPU 212 directly executes the main control relating to the game (control means). In such control, each part of the control board 210 and other control devices and the main CPU 212 are appropriately selected, starting with reference to a program or the like. Since it is necessary to cooperate, the control board 210 or the main control device 200 may be described below as executing various controls relating to the game.

  On the other hand, the storage means 214 of the control board 210 contains various counters used for lottery and the like. Each counter is a loop counter that counts a loop while adding one by one within a very short time (for example, 1 interrupt 2.000 ms) according to a predetermined rule from the time of power-on. The acquisition of numerical values used can be regarded as acquisition of numerical values from random numbers. The main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from each counter (executes a lottery) triggered by detection of the entry of a game ball to the entrance 32A as a symbol start entrance.

  In addition, the storage means 214 is provided with a variation pattern storage area 220 that stores a plurality of types of detailed variation patterns, which are detailed variation display modes of symbols. Each detailed variation pattern is determined by a predetermined counter. It is associated with the variation pattern, and the correspondence is stored in the storage unit 214 as a detailed variation pattern reference table.

  Still further, in the storage means 214, for example, when a game ball enters the ball entrance 32A as a symbol start port during the symbol variation display in the symbol display unit 39, acquisition from various counters accompanying the entry is made. A hold information storage area 222 for storing a maximum of 4 numerical values as hold information is provided. In addition, in the storage means 214, the hold information stored in the hold information storage area 222 can be transferred and stored one by one, and a determination is made as to whether or not the lottery result is a win. The determination storage area 224 is provided. Note that the hold information is transferred to the transfer determination storage area 224 and digested in the order in which it is stored each time the symbol is displayed, and new hold information can be stored along with the digestion.

[Operation of center member]
The sorter 30 receives a game ball at the game ball introduction port 92 from the center member entrance port 28 when the game ball is not received and the flow path switching unit 82 is in the first switching state (upper separated state). Then, the game balls are guided to the lower curved surface portions 104A and 104B of the first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B through the guide ribs 94 and 94 (FIG. 6).

  The game ball pushes the lower curved surface portions 104A and 104B by its weight and passes through the first sorting passage portion 96A (FIG. 7). The first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B rotate around the front and rear axes 103A and 103B by the load on the lower curved surface portions 104A and 104B, and enter the second switching state (upper approach state). At this time, the protrusions 110A and 110B of the first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B are separated from each other so that the rear surface of the protrusions 110A and 110B does not contact the lock portion 126 of the stopper 116, and the stopper 116 changes its posture due to its own weight. Then, the lock part 126 enters between the protrusions 110A and 110B. The lock part 126 stops the posture change to the first switching state due to the weight of the first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B via the protrusions 110A and 110B, and holds the second switching state.

  The game balls guided to the flow path switching unit 82 in the second switching state are guided to the upper curved surfaces 106A and 106B that are close to each other (FIG. 8). Even if the load of the game ball is received at the upper curved surface portions 106A and 106B, the first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B can support the game ball by the lock portion 126 of the stopper 116 via the protrusions 110A and 110B. is there. The upper curved surface portions 106A and 106B are provided with guide ribs 108A and 108B for guiding the game ball forward. Therefore, the game ball is guided to the first distribution passage portion 96A extending from the front side of the upper curved surface portions 106A and 106B.

  The game balls distributed to the first distribution passage portion 96A are temporarily retained in the clune portion 98 for a time (for example, 2 seconds) according to the size, the flow speed of the game balls, etc. It passes through the front side of the protruding switch plate 140A. At this time, the switch plate 140A is pushed by the game ball to become substantially vertical, and the first arm mechanism 114A moves substantially upward (FIG. 9). That is, the arm tip portion 138A moves rearward due to the change in the posture of the switch plate 140A, and the link portion 136A changes posture to move the arm middle portion 134A or the arm base portion 132A upward. Then, the first arm mechanism 114A (the U-shaped portion in the side view of the arm base portion 132A) lifts the bar 124 of the stopper 116 and rotates the stopper 116 around the shaft 120 so that the lower portion moves rearward. Due to the rotation of the stopper 116, the lock part 126 is separated from the protrusions 110 </ b> A and 110 </ b> B, and the first switching piece 102 </ b> A and the second switching piece 102 </ b> B are released from the restriction by the lock part 126 and are in the first switching state (upper separated state) by their own weight. Return to. The action of the game ball on the switch plate 140A is instantaneously performed while the game ball flows down, and even during that time, the first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B can return to the first switching state by their own weight, Even if the first arm mechanism 114A immediately returns to the lower position and does not lift the bar 124, the lock portion 126 hits the rear surface of the protrusions 110A and 110B and the first switching state is maintained. It should be noted that by installing the croon portion 98 in the first distribution passage portion 96A, an illegal act by a game ball (so-called oil ball) to which a lubricating liquid is attached is suppressed. In other words, due to the lubricity of the game ball with the lubricating liquid, the game ball passes through the cruising unit 98 in a state where the temporary residence time is shorter than that of the normal game ball, and accordingly, the flow path switching unit 82 is switched to the second switching state. Can be distributed to the second distribution passage portion 96B.

  The game balls distributed to the second distribution passage portion 96B pass through the front side of the switch plate 140B projecting into the second distribution passage portion 96B, and raise the second arm mechanism 114B in the same manner as the first arm mechanism 114A. The second arm mechanism 114B lifts the bar 124, changes the posture of the stopper 116, releases the holding of the flow path switching unit 82 in the second switching state by the lock unit 126, and sets the flow path switching unit 82 in the first switching state. Switch to.

  By the first arm mechanism 114A and the second arm mechanism 114B, the flow path switching unit 82 switches the switch plate 140A in the first distribution passage unit 96A or the second distribution passage unit 96B after the game ball passes through itself. It will be in a 2nd switching state until it passes the board 140B, and if a game ball is received in this state, it will distribute to the 2nd distribution channel | path part 96B. The duration of the second switching state can be adjusted by the arrangement of the switch plates 140A, 140B, the length of the first arm mechanism 114A or the second arm mechanism 114B, or the presence or absence of the cruising portion 98. That is, the first game ball temporarily stays in the cruising portion 98 of the first distribution passage portion 96A and then reaches the switch plate 140A, so that the duration of the second switching state from that ball is set to be relatively long. On the other hand, the next game ball (game ball continuous with the first game ball) received in the second switching state reaches the switch plate 140B of the second distribution passage portion 96B as it is. The duration is set relatively short. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which three or more game balls continuously enter and are sequentially distributed to the second distribution passage portion 96B.

  The game balls distributed to the first distribution passage portion 96A reach the first table introduction portion 74 and have a first-second branch leading to the first-first branch passage or the tray 160 leading to the first outlet 155 of the table portion 72. Go through the road. The game ball branched to the 1-1 branch road reaches the table portion 72 and is emitted from the first outlet 155, and rotates left while maintaining the posture along the inclined surface of the inclined surface portion of the table base 150. The direction is randomly changed by the table 151 and reaches the entrance 32A as a start winning opening or the entrances 32B and 32C as out. In this case, the possibility that the game ball accidentally matches the direction to the entrance 32A and wins the entrance 32A is relatively low. On the other hand, the game ball branched to the 1-2 branch road reaches the tray 160 that moves to the left and right, falls temporarily after staying temporarily, rolls on the inclined surface of the table portion 72, and enters the entrances 32A to 32C. To either. In this case, if the game ball falls at the center of the movement range of the tray 160 in a timely manner (position where the game ball passage hole of the tray 160 is directly above the inclined surface behind the entrance port 32A), it is extremely easy to win the entrance port 32A. In addition, even if it falls on the left, it can be expected to receive a prize after the direction change by the turntable 151, and even if it falls on the right, it can expect a prize by the turntable 152 that rotates in the same manner as the turntable 151. The possibility of winning a prize at the entrance 32A is higher than when going through the first exit 155.

  The game balls distributed to the second distribution passage section 96B reach the second table introduction section 76, and the second-second branch leading to the second-first branch path leading to the tray 160 or the second outlet 156 of the table section 72. Go through the road. The game ball branched to the 2-1 branch road reaches any one of the entrances 32A to 32C via the tray 160 as in the case of the 1-2 branch path. On the other hand, the game ball branched to the 2-2 branch road reaches the table portion 72 and is emitted from the second exit 156, rolling on the inclined surface behind the entrance 32A as a start winning entrance. Although it is very easy to win the entrance 32A, it rarely reaches the entrances 32B and 32C as the out entrances. In this case, the possibility that the game ball wins the ball entrance 32A as the start winning port is higher than that through the tray 160.

  In this way, the route of the game balls immediately before the entrances 32A to 32C is in order of decreasing winning possibility to the entrance 32A as the start winning entrance via the first exit 155, the tray 160, the second There are three ways via exit 156. The game balls distributed to the first distribution passage portion 96A pass through the route via the first departure / exit 155 or the tray 160, and the game balls distributed to the second distribution passage portion 96B pass through the tray 160 or the second distribution passage 96B. Take the route via exit 2 156. Accordingly, the game balls distributed to the second distribution passage portion 96B pass through a route more advantageous to the player than the game balls distributed to the first distribution passage portion 96A, and the second distribution passage portion 96B is a game. Positioned on a special route of the sphere. In order to be distributed to the second distribution passage portion 96B, it is necessary to allow a game ball to enter the flow path switching portion 82 in the second switching state. Since switching to the two switching state, the player aims at continuous entry into the center member entrance 28. Further, in order to increase the possibility of this continuous entry, aiming at continuous entry into the decorative member entrance 24 that guides the game ball to the stage 22.

  Further, the sensor 68D detects the detected piece 130 of the stopper 116 in the posture along the vertical direction, that is, the lock portion 126 enters between the protrusions 110A and 110B, and the flow path switching portion 82 is moved to the second position. The stopper 116 in the state of switching to the switching state is detected (switching state sensor). The main control device 200 detects the sensor 68D for a specified time (for example, three times the estimated average time, which is the time that is assumed as the average time for the game balls distributed to the first distribution passage portion 96A to reach the switch board 140A). When the time) continues, for example, an error indicating that the flow path switching unit 82 has been held in the second switching state (on the special route side) for a long time is notified (by display, pronunciation, etc.).

  Furthermore, when the main control device 200 (main CPU 212) has a predetermined detection timing of the sensors 68J to 68L related to the entrances 32A to 32C arranged in the lower part of the center member 31 and close to each other. Then, it is determined that fraud has been made and an error is notified (error processing). That is, the main control device 200 performs error notification when the game ball detection signals from the sensors 68J to 68L are simultaneously received. Here, “simultaneously” includes not only exactly the same time but also within a predetermined time. That is, among the game ball detection signals from the sensors 68J to 68L, the other two signals are received or the first signal is received within a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) from the time when the first received signal is received. The second signal is received within a specific time from the time, and the last signal is received within a specified time from the reception of the second signal. In the latter case, the sum of the specific time and the specified time is a predetermined time, and changes depending on the reception timing of the second signal. In the pachinko machine 1, the former is used. If no other signal is received even after a predetermined time (specified time) has elapsed, the main control device 200 does not perform error notification and uses the next received signal as the first signal described above.

  It should be noted that the predetermined time is preferably an average detection interval of the sensors 68J to 68L (average interval of the entrance to the entrances 32A to 32C) or an erroneous error in a normal game where no cheating is performed. It is determined according to the tolerance for execution of the process. In the pachinko machine 1, it is difficult for the game balls to enter the center member entrance 28 in the first place (three consecutive times), and further, the sorting device 30, the table unit 72, the tray unit 73, the first table introduction unit 74, and the second table introduction. Due to the distribution by the unit 76 (difference in average passing time), in normal games, the average detection interval of the sensors 68J to 68L is relatively long, so even if the predetermined time is relatively long (for example, 1 minute) Error notification is difficult. However, in the pachinko machine 1, the predetermined time is shortened with emphasis on the accuracy of error notification (the above-mentioned 2 seconds).

  Such error processing will be described in more detail below based on FIG. The step is hereinafter referred to as “S” where appropriate. Error processing is performed in parallel with other processing. When the main CPU 212 receives a signal from any of the sensors 68J to 68L (Yes in S1), the main CPU 212 refers to the timer 216 and starts counting until a predetermined time has elapsed (after 2 seconds) (S2). Next, when the main CPU 212 receives detection signals from the other two sensors excluding those related to the first reception among the sensors 68J to 68L before the predetermined time has elapsed (No in S3), the display is displayed. An “Er” message (error display) is displayed on the effect display unit 18 via the control device 202, and the lamp members 50 and 50 are lit in a predetermined manner via the light emission control device 204, and further sound control is performed. A predetermined warning sound is generated from the speakers 48, 48 via the device 206 (S5). On the other hand, when the main CPU 212 grasps the passage of the predetermined time without receiving the detection signal from the other two above-mentioned (Yes in S3), the main CPU 212 returns to the first step of error processing without notifying the error.

  The formation of another type of pachinko machine (not shown) having different specifications using such a pachinko machine 1 (center member 31) will be described below. In addition, since the pachinko machine of another model becomes the same as the pachinko machine 1 except the control regarding the sensors 68J-68L, it demonstrates using the code | symbol similar to the pachinko machine 1. FIG.

  The storage unit 214 stores information about how signals from the sensors 68J to 68L are handled, that is, sensor type information 230 that is information indicating the type of the sensor. The sensor type information 230 is, for example, an “out” port for “0”, a start winning port for “1”, and a winning port for “2” (equivalent to the winning ports 26A to 26C). In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the sensor type information 230 related to the sensor 68J is “1”, and the sensor type information 230 related to the sensors 68K and 68L is “0”.

  Then, by replacing the storage unit 214 with another storage unit 214 in which the unique sensor type information 230 is stored, a different type of pachinko machine is formed. For example, in the case of another model having specifications in which the entrance 32A is an out entrance and the entrances 32B and 32C are start winning entrances, the sensor type information 230 related to the sensors 68J to 68L is “0”, “1” in order. ”And“ 1 ”. In this case, the presentation member P can be changed to one that presents the fact that the entrance 32A is the out entrance and the entrance 32B, 32C is the start winning entrance, and the presentation member P can be changed without changing the entrance member 154. You just need to change the type. In addition, in the case of another model having specifications in which the entrances 32A and 32B are out entrances and the entrance 32C is a prize entrance, the sensor type information 230 related to the sensors 68J to 68L is “0” and “0” in order. , “2”, the storage means 214 is replaced, and in this case, another type of presentation member P can be prepared and dealt with.

  The main control device 200 (main CPU 212) refers to the sensor type information 230 in the storage unit 214 and performs control according to the reception of the game ball detection signal from the sensors 68J to 68L. For example, in the case of the model of the former spec described above, when the main CPU 212 receives a signal from the sensor 68J of the entrance 32A, the sensor type information 230 related to the sensor 68J in the storage unit 214 is “0”. As control related to the out port, if a signal is received from the sensors 68K and 68L of the ball entrances 32B and 32C without performing the process related to winning, the sensor type information 230 related to the sensors 68K and 68L is “1”. As a control related to the winning a prize opening, a process related to a change display or a final display of a symbol is performed through a process related to appropriate hold information. In the case of the above-mentioned model with the latter specification, when the main CPU 212 receives signals from the sensors 68J and 68K of the entrances 32A and 32B, the sensor type information 230 relating to the sensors 68J and 68K is “0”. Therefore, as a control related to the out port, when a signal is received from the sensor 68L of the ball entrance 32C without performing the process related to winning, the sensor type information 230 related to the sensor 68L is “2”, so a predetermined number of prize balls Process related to the payout.

[Effects of pachinko machines, etc.]
The pachinko machine 1 described above includes the distribution device 30 that distributes the game balls to the first distribution passage portion 96A or the second distribution passage 96B, and the distribution device 30 guides the game balls to the first distribution passage portion 96A. The channel switching unit 82 that switches between the first switching state (upper separated state) and the second switching state (upper approaching state) that guides the game balls to the second distribution passage unit 96B, and the channel switching unit 82 are switched first. And a switching mechanism 84 that switches between the state and the second switching state. The switching mechanism 84 switches the flow path switching unit 82 from the first switching state to the second switching state by the load of the game ball, At the predetermined position (position of the switch plate 140A) of the first distribution passage portion 96A or at the specific position (position of the switch plate 140B) of the second distribution passage portion 96B. By the passage of skill sphere, it switches the flow channel switching unit 82 from the second switching state to the first switching state. Therefore, after the first game ball enters the flow path switching unit 82, the next game ball continuously enters before the game ball passes through the first distribution passage unit 96A or the second distribution passage unit 96B. Thus, the game balls are distributed to the second distribution passage portion 96B, and the continuous ball entry mode is interesting, and the player's driving of the game balls is promoted.

  The flow path switching unit 82 includes protrusions 110A and 110B, and changes to the second posture (upper approaching posture) corresponding to the second switching state due to the load of the game ball and becomes the first when no load is applied. The first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B that can return to the first posture (upper separation posture) corresponding to the switching state are provided, and the switching mechanism 84 includes the first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B. A stopper 116 having a lock portion 126 that is locked to the protrusions 110A and 110B to maintain the second posture when the first posture changes from the first posture to the predetermined position of the first distribution passage portion 96A (the switch plate 140A Position of the lock portion 126 with respect to the projecting bodies 110A and 110B by the passage of the game ball at the position) or the passage of the game ball at the specific position of the second distribution passage portion 96B (position of the switch plate 140B). It was allowed to release, and a first arm mechanism 114A and the second arm mechanism 114B to allow a first switching piece 102A, a return to the first position of the second switching piece 102B. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is moved by the action of the game ball passing through a predetermined position of the first sorting passage portion 96A, and the stopper 116 is moved to release the locking portion 126 from the protrusions 110A and 110B. The second arm mechanism is moved by the action of the arm mechanism 114A and a game ball passing through a specific position of the second sorting passage portion 96B, and the stopper 116 is moved to release the locking portion 126 from the protrusions 110A and 110B. 114B. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 with an interesting aspect of continuous entry can be realized with a simple configuration.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a cruising portion 98 (second temporary retention action means) for temporarily retaining game balls in the first distribution passage portion 96A. Therefore, fraud by so-called oil balls can be prevented. Further, if the cruising portion 98 is arranged upstream of the switch plate 140A that triggers the unlocking of the lock portion 126 with respect to the protrusions 110A and 110B, the time until the return to the first switching state (continuation of the second switching state) Time), and accordingly, the distribution ratio of the second distribution passage portion 96B with respect to the first distribution passage portion 96A (or the entire ball entering the distribution device 30) can be adjusted.

  Also, a distribution device 30 for distributing game balls to the first distribution passage portion 96A or the second distribution passage portion 96B, and a stage portion 22 (first temporary retention) disposed above the distribution device 30 for temporarily retaining game balls. Action means). Further, the distribution device 30 has a first switching state (upper separated state) in which the game balls are guided to the first distribution passage portion 96A and a second switching state (upper approach state) in which the game balls are guided to the second distribution passage portion 96B. ) And a switching mechanism unit 84 that switches the channel switching unit 82 between the first switching state and the second switching state. The switching mechanism unit 84 depends on the load of the game ball. The flow path switching unit 82 is switched from the first switching state to the second switching state. Therefore, it is possible to provide an interesting game in which game balls can be continuously entered by the stage unit 22 with respect to the sorting device 30.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 includes a sensor 68D that detects that the stopper 116 is switching the flow path switching unit 82 to the second switching state (by locking the locking unit 126 to the protrusions 110A and 110B). Yes. Therefore, the possibility that the flow path switching unit 82 continues to be in the second switching state and the distribution of the game balls to the second distribution path unit 96B (possibility of fraud) can be notified by an error display or the like. . Further, as compared with the case where the flow path switching unit 82 that directly acts on the game ball is detected, the sensor 68D can be easily arranged, a malfunction related to detection is less likely to occur, and the operation of the flow path switching unit 82 is difficult to be prevented.

  A sensor 68B for detecting the proximity of the game ball is disposed on the left side of the center member entrance 28. Therefore, it is possible to notify that the game ball does not flow down to the left side due to the clogging of the ball on the left side of the center member entrance 28 and abnormally continuously enters the center member entrance 28. Further, members such as the case 80, the table unit 72, the tray 160, the first table introduction unit 74, and the second table introduction unit 76 of the sorting device 30 are made of synthetic resin containing an antistatic agent. Therefore, accumulation of static electricity due to the passage of the game ball is prevented, and malfunctions of various movable members, electrical elements, and electrical equipment due to static electricity can be prevented.

  In addition, an integrated entrance member 154 having a plurality of entrances 32A to 32C into which game balls can enter and the entrance of game balls to the 3 entrances 32A to 32C are detected, respectively. Sensors 68J to 68L that transmit game ball detection signals relating to the individual entrances 32A to 32C, respectively, and a main CPU 212 that is connected to the sensors 68J to 68L and that can receive the game ball detection signals are provided. The CPU 212 performs error notification when all the game ball detection signals relating to the three entrances 32A to 32C are received from the sensors 68J to 68L within a predetermined time. Accordingly, even if a fraudulent act is made in which a radio wave generator is applied to the sensor 68J of the entrance 32A serving as a start winning entrance and the game ball detection signal is erroneously transmitted to the sensor 68J without being based on the entrance, Since the ball openings 32A to 32C are provided in the integrated ball entry member 154 and are close to each other, and in order to erroneously transmit the game ball detection signal, a correspondingly strong radio wave is required, The sensors 68K and 68L of the entrances 32B and 32C also erroneously transmit the game ball detection signal, so that it is possible to notify the cheating (radio wave) based on the total detection of the sensors 68J to 68L within a predetermined time. .

  In particular, there are three entrances 32A to 32C, and the main CPU 212 receives the game ball detection signals related to the 3 entrances 32A to 32C from the entrance sensors 68J to 68L within a predetermined time. In addition, error notification is performed. Therefore, the possibility of erroneous notification is further reduced as compared with the case where an error of occurrence of fraudulent activity is notified by detection of the sensors related to the two entrances within a predetermined time. Further, the error notification includes an error display on the effect display unit 18 capable of displaying a decorative design. Therefore, the notification of the error of the illegal act is performed in a state that is easily noticeable. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 and the like, since the sensor 68K is disposed at the entrance 32B that is the exit (the sensor is also disposed at the other exit), the number of entrances and the entrance of the exit It is possible to grasp the situation (the number of detection signal transmissions of the sensor related to the out port and the transmission situation), and it is possible to notify the error with higher accuracy.

  In addition, sensors 68J to 68L that detect the entrance of game balls to the plurality of entrances 32A to 32C and transmit game ball detection signals related to the plurality of entrances 32A to 32C, respectively, and sensors 68J to 68J The main CPU 212 is connected to the main CPU 212 and can receive game ball detection signals, and the storage unit 214 is connected to the main CPU 212. The storage unit 214 indicates the type of each of the sensors 68J to 68L. The type information 230 is stored in a rewritable manner, and the main CPU 212 performs control related to the reception of the game ball detection signal based on the sensor type information 230. Therefore, when the sensor type information 230 is rewritten, the control regarding the game ball detection signals of the sensors 68J to 68L related to the entrances 32A to 32C is changed, and models related to various specifications can be easily formed.

  Further, since the plurality of entrances 32A to 32C are arranged in the integrated entrance member 154, various controls regarding the sensors 68J to 68L related to the plurality of entrances 32A to 32C arranged in proximity to each other are performed. It can be set. In addition, as the types of sensors 68J to 68L, a winning ball is paid based on the transmission of a game ball detection signal, a ball entry sensor related to a start winning opening where a symbol change in the symbol display unit 39 is performed based on the transmission of a game ball detection signal. Since there are included a ball sensor related to a winning mouth to be issued and a ball sensor related to an out port from which a game ball is collected as a result of not being picked up in any winning gate, a plurality of types related to frequently used Various controls for the sensors 68J to 68L of the entrances 32A to 32C can be set. Still further, the presentation member P presenting information related to the entrances 32A to 32C (such as the entrance entrance 32A being the start winning entrance and the entrance entrances 32B, 32C being the exit entrance) is displayed on the entrance member 154. Since it is attached, it is possible to present information related to the entrance for another model simply by replacing the presentation member P.

[Examples of changes]
In addition, the other form of this invention which mainly consists of the said form is changed is illustrated below. The flow path switching unit may be composed of one part or three or more parts. The switching mechanism unit may be one using a gear or a gear group (gear), or may be one that switches the switching state of the flow path switching unit by switching an electrical switch that is switched by a switch plate, When the game ball sensor arranged instead of the switch plate detects a game ball, the switching state of the flow path switching unit may be switched. Locking by the locked part (projection body) and the locking part (locking part) may be one in which one is a hook and the other is a ring part, and the hook is hooked on the ring part, or a solenoid and a magnet It may be adsorption by. Even if the return mechanism positively returns the stopper from the second position (position along the vertical direction) to the first position (position in which the front surface of the lock unit contacts the rear surface of the projecting body) by pushing or guiding the stopper. good. As for the shape and number of arms in various arm mechanisms, the first arm mechanism and the second mechanism are asymmetrical or different in number, the number of arms and the number of pivot points are increased, the number of pivot points is It may be changed.

  Instead of the stage part (first temporary staying action means), a croon or tray may be provided, or instead of the crew part (second temporary staying action means), a stage or tray may be provided. The escape opening of the game ball in the stage part, the croon, or the tray may be other than the center, or may have a width corresponding to a plurality of game balls. Whether or not the stage part, the cloon, and the tray can be moved or not can be changed, and the moving range can be made larger or smaller. The stage part may be provided as a part of another member or may be provided independently.

  The switching state sensor may detect the posture of the stopper corresponding to the first switching state, or may detect the posture of the stopper corresponding to the first switching state or the second switching state. good. The switching state sensor may detect a plurality of positions of the stopper, may detect a portion other than the detected piece of the stopper, and the detected piece may be omitted.

  The route of the game balls related to the first distribution passage part and the second distribution passage part can be changed variously, the first distribution passage part may be a special route, and the first table introduction part and the second table introduction part At least one branch may be prevented from branching, three branches or more may be provided, and one or two modes or four or more modes may be provided immediately before the start winning opening. The movable parts of the seesaw and the decorative member may be operated separately, or at least one of them may be stationary. Further, based on the detection of the game ball by the sensor relating to the second distribution passage portion, the seesaw and the movable portion of the decorative member that are connected to the second distribution passage portion are activated (and activated after a predetermined time has elapsed since the last detection). In this case, energy is saved and the possibility of failure is reduced compared to the case of continuous operation, and the player's interest is shown by the operation of the ball entering the second sorting passage. Can attract. The member that operates based on the passage of the game ball in the second sorting passage portion may be other than the seesaw and the movable portion of the decorative member. A member that operates based on the passage of the game ball in the first distribution passage portion may be provided. Furthermore, based on the detection of the game ball by the sensor relating to the second distribution path part, a display (notification, effect) indicating that it has been distributed to the second distribution path part may be performed in the effect display part or the like. Further, even if a display (notification, production) indicating that the probability of winning at the start winning opening is relatively high in the production display unit or the like based on the detection of the game ball by the sensor related to the No. 2-2 branch road, etc. good. These displays may be performed for other sorting passages, other branch paths, and the like.

  The ball entry member may be integral with the table base or the like. There may be two entrances arranged in the integral entrance member, or four or more entrances. The number of simultaneous receptions (within a predetermined period) of the incoming signal related to the error notification may be 2 or 4 or more, and if there are a plurality of incoming signals, the number is less than the number of entrances in the entrance member. Also good. For example, in the pachinko machine 1 described above, an error may be notified based on simultaneous reception from the sensors 68J and 68K related to the entrances 32A and 32B, or from the sensors 68K and 68L related to the entrances 32B and 32C. An error may be notified based on simultaneous reception, or an error based on simultaneous reception from at least one of the sensor 68J related to the entrance 32A and the sensors 68K and 68L related to at least one of the entrances 32B and 32C. May be notified, or an error may be notified based on simultaneous reception from at least any two of the sensors 68J to 68L related to the entrances 32A to 32C. Further, the control means receives a predetermined number of game ball detection signals within a predetermined time from one or a plurality of starting ball sensors as start winning holes (for example, four times within 1.5 seconds) When a signal is received, it is possible to notify an error, assuming that continuous entry to such a starting port cannot be a normal game). The error notification mode is only an error display, only a light emission display of a predetermined mode, only sounding of a warning sound, transmission of an error signal to a computer connected to a pachinko machine, or an appropriate combination thereof. be able to.

  The sensor type information may be an aspect other than a variable, may be limited to a part of the start winning opening, the out opening, and the winning opening, or may indicate a sensor other than these. May be included. In addition, the sensor type information may include a portion indicating whether or not the winning opening and a portion indicating the number of prize balls per one winning when it is a winning opening. Alternatively, the sensor type information may include information relating to a sensor of a ball entrance arranged other than an integral ball member. In addition, the sensor type information may be stored in a storage unit other than the storage unit provided in the main control device. The presentation member may be a plurality of seals, or may be a decorative member made of synthetic resin that can be locked to the ball entry member. Replacement of the storage means may be performed together with other means including the control means (for example, the ROM as the storage means and the control board on which the main CPU is mounted may be replaced), or sensor identification in the same storage means It may be performed by rewriting information. The rewriting of the sensor type information may be performed by an input unit (not shown), may require a password input in advance by the main control device, or may be a predetermined input by collating information unique to the input unit. What can be performed only by means may be used, or a combination of these may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, an integrated ball member having a plurality of ball entrances into which game balls can enter is provided as a game member, and the game ball detection means detects the entrance of the game ball into the ball entrance. And a ball sensor that transmits a ball signal, and the control means performs error notification when a ball signal relating to a plurality of ball openings is received from the ball sensor within a predetermined time. However, the game ball detection means does not detect the entry of the game ball, but is provided at the entrance of the game ball passage, for example, to detect the passage of the game ball at the entrance and the like. It is also possible for the means to perform similar error notification based on the detection of the passing of the game ball by such a game ball detection means.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine that is an example of a gaming machine has been described, but the present invention is naturally applicable to other gaming machines such as a sealed pachinko machine. It should be noted that all elements described in the claims, the description and the drawings (for example, a game member, a game ball detection means, a ball entry member, a ball entrance, a ball entry sensor, a ball entry signal, a control means, a memory means) , The main control device, etc.) may be physically single or plural, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate unless there is a clear description that consciously limits the number. . In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and the description are merely given for convenience of description of the present case, and thereby have a special meaning. Is not particularly conscious of In other words, what is an element is not limitedly interpreted only by the element name. For example, the “control device” may be hardware alone or may include software. Furthermore, unless a plurality of elements among all the elements are configured integrally as appropriate, or whether one element is divided into a plurality of elements, unless otherwise specified in the claims or the like, This is easily considered by those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the adoption of a gaming machine having a structural difference within that range only because it is not described in this embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention is avoided. . The same applies to differences in obvious ranges that can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from the present embodiment in the configuration and shape of each element.

  1 ・ ・ Pachinko machine (game machine), 18 ・ ・ Direction display, 32A ・ ・ Entering entrance (as starting prize opening), 32B, 32C ・ ・ Entering entrance (outout entrance), 68J ~ 68L ..Sensor (entrance sensor, game ball detection means), 154 .. (Integral) entry member (game member), 212 ..Main CPU (control means), 214 ..Storage means, 230. information.

Claims (1)

An integrated game member having a plurality of game ball detection means for detecting a game ball;
Control means capable of detecting a game ball separately for each of the game ball detection means,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the control means performs error notification when a plurality of game ball detection means detect a game ball within a predetermined time.

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