JP2018000447A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine whose performance mode is excellent when balls are detected.SOLUTION: By balls that have passed a detection sensor SC1 being detected, it is possible to determine that the balls have passed a first through hole KH1 in the state that a second guide hole 846 is arranged at a prescribed position. That is, it is possible to grasp situations on an upstream side of the detection sensor SC1. Thus, by performing control to execute specific performance when the balls pass the detection sensor SC1, it is possible to easily output performance corresponding to a flow-down mode of balls on the upstream side of the detection sensor SC1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

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

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, there is a gaming machine that gives a certain benefit to a player by detecting that a ball has passed through a detecting means (Patent Document 1).

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  However, the above-described conventional gaming machine has a problem that there is room for improvement in the effect at the time of detecting a ball.

  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 with a good rendering mode when a ball is detected.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is characterized in that a guide means through which a ball can pass, and a movable means having a first receiving part that can receive and displace the ball that has passed through the guide means. The first receiving part is disposed at a predetermined position, and passing means that allows the sphere to pass through the first receiving part, and detecting means for detecting the sphere that has passed through the passing means.

  A gaming machine according to a second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the passage means allows passage of a ball by collecting a predetermined number or more of balls in the first receiving portion.

  A gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the movable means is capable of receiving a ball that has passed through the guiding means, and is different from the first receiving part, and A switching unit that switches between the first receiving unit and the second receiving unit receiving the ball that has passed through the guiding unit, and the second receiving unit passes the second unit through the second receiving unit. In order to allow a sphere to pass, the number of spheres received by the second receiving unit is set to be different from that of the first receiving unit.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, it is possible to improve the effect mode when the ball is detected.

  According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine of the first aspect, it is possible to associate the detection of the gaming ball with the gathering of the balls in the first receiving unit. .

  According to the gaming machine of the third aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to the second aspect, it is possible to diversify the situation in which detection of the gaming ball occurs.

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 the internal channel of the 2nd variable prize-winning device. It is a partial front view of the internal channel of the 2nd variable prize-winning device. It is a partial front view of the internal channel of the 2nd variable prize-winning device. It is a disassembled front perspective view of a game board and a back case. It is a front perspective view of a ball production device. It is a disassembled front perspective view of a ball effect device. It is a disassembled front perspective view of a ball effect device. It is a back perspective view of a ball production device. It is a disassembled rear perspective view of the ball effect device. It is a disassembled rear perspective view of the ball effect device. It is a disassembled front perspective view of a rotating disk. It is a disassembled back perspective view of a rotating disk. (A) is a front view of the rotating disk, (b) is a cross-sectional view of the rotating disk taken along line XVIIb-XVIIb in FIG. 17 (a), and (c) is a rear view of the rotating disk. It is. It is a typical front view of the rotating disk which extracted only the external shape of the rotating disk. (A) is a top view of the sphere effect device, (b) is a partial front view of the sphere effect device, and (c) is a portion of the sphere effect device along the XIXc-XIXc line in FIG. 19 (a). It is sectional drawing. It is a front view of the ball effect device in the first receiving state. It is sectional drawing of the ball | bowl effect apparatus in the XXI-XXI line | wire of FIG. It is a front view of the ball effect device in the second receiving state. FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view of the ball effect device taken along line XXIII-XXIII in FIG. 22. (A) to (c) is a partial cross-sectional view of a rolling flow channel portion, a second cylindrical portion, and a first through hole taken along line XXIII-XXIII in FIG. It is a front view of the ball effect device in an example of a receipt prevention state. It is a front view of the ball effect device in an example of a receipt prevention state. It is a front perspective view of a 2nd cylindrical part. (A) to (c) is a front view of the second cylindrical portion showing the posture change of the second cylindrical portion. It is the figure which showed an example of the time change of the 1st specific winning opening in a 1st action pattern, and a 2nd specific winning opening, and an example of the time change of the rotating disc of the ball | bowl directing apparatus in a 1st production example. It is the figure which showed an example of the time change of the 1st specific winning opening in a 1st action pattern, and a 2nd specific winning opening, and an example of the time change of the rotating disc of the ball | bowl directing apparatus in a 1st production example. It is the figure which showed an example of the time change of the rotating disc of the ball | bowl directing apparatus in the 1st specific winning opening in a 2nd operation pattern, a 2nd specific winning opening, and a 2nd production example. It is the figure which showed an example of the time change of the rotating disc of the ball | bowl directing apparatus in the 1st specific winning opening in a 3rd action pattern, a 2nd specific winning opening, and a 2nd production example. It is the figure which showed an example of the time change of the storage board with respect to jackpot game, and the time change of a ball | bowl production | presentation apparatus. It is the figure which showed an example of the time change of the storage board with respect to jackpot game, and the time change of a ball | bowl production | presentation apparatus.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 26, 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.

  In the following description, the front side of the paper is the front (front) side and the back side of the paper is the rear (back) side of the pachinko machine 10 in the state shown in FIG. Also, with respect to the pachinko machine 10 shown in FIG. 1, the upper side is the upper (upper) side, the lower side is the lower (lower) side, the right side is the right (right) side, and the left side is left (left) ) Side. Furthermore, arrows UD, LR, and FB in the drawing (see, for example, FIG. 2) indicate the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, and the front-back direction of the pachinko machine 10, respectively.

  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. To support the inner frame 12, metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower positions on the left side (arrow L side) in front view (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is attached. An inner frame 12 is supported as an opening / closing axis so as to be openable / closable toward the front front side (arrow F side).

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails (not shown), winning holes 63, 64, and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is played when a ball (hereinafter also referred to as a game ball or a pachinko 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.

  A front frame 14 is provided on the front side of the inner frame 12 to cover the front. In order to support the front frame 14, metal hinges 19 are attached at two upper and lower positions on the left side (arrow L side) in front view (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinge 19 is provided is used as a shaft for opening and closing. 14 is supported so as to be openable and closable to the front front side (arrow F 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 viewed from 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. Further, a lower plate 15 is formed below the upper plate 17 so as to project to the front side. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward to the right side (arrow R side), and the sphere thrown into the upper plate 17 passes through the discharge supply port 17k (see FIG. 12) due to the inclination, and the ball launch unit 112a ( (See FIG. 4). A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface (side surface of the arrow U) 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 blinks to notify that the jackpot is being hit or that the reach is one step before the jackpot. Further, in the front view (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14, a display lamp that has built-in light emitting means such as an LED and can display when a prize ball is being paid out and when an error has occurred, in the upper left part (arrow L and U side portions). 34 is provided.

  Further, a small window 35 is formed on the lower side (arrow D side) on the right side (arrow R side) by attaching a transparent resin from the back side so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be seen. A stamp or the like stuck on the sticking space K1 (see FIG. 2) in front of the board 13 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 lending operation unit 40 is disposed below the window 14c (in the direction of arrow D). 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.

  The lower plate 15 located on the lower side (the arrow D side) of the upper plate 17 is a ball receiving portion for storing balls that could not be stored in the upper plate 17, and is formed in a substantially box shape with the upper surface opened. Has been. On the right side (arrow R side) of the lower plate 15, 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 15, a ball removal lever 52 is provided for operating when the balls stored in the lower plate 15 are discharged downward. Each time the ball release lever 52 is pushed, the bottom opening 15a formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 is switched between an open state and a closed state. When the bottom opening 15a is in the open state, the sphere spontaneously falls and is discharged from the bottom opening 15a. The operation of the ball pulling lever 52 is normally performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as a “thousand box”, hereinafter the same) for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 15 is placed below the lower plate 15. As described above, the operation handle 51 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 15, and an ashtray (not shown) is attached to the left side of the lower plate 15.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 includes a base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of nails and windmills for ball guidance, rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, a first The entrance 64, the second entrance 640, the normal entrance (through gate) 67, the variable display unit 80, and the like are assembled, and the peripheral portion is on the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 1). It is attached. 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. In FIG. 2, the illustration of the structure disposed on the back side of the base plate 60 is omitted. The general prize opening 63, the first entrance 64, the second entrance 640, and the variable display unit 80 are disposed in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and from the front side of the game board 13 It is fixed 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 two rails 61 and 62 and a resin-made arc member 70 that connects 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 (arrow U side portion). A return ball prevention member 68 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 61 (upper left in FIG. 2, upper part on the arrow L side), and the ball once guided to the upper part of the game board 13 returns to the ball guide path again. The situation where it ends is prevented. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right portion in FIG. 2, upper portion on the arrow R side) at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the sphere. The rubber 69 hits the rubber 69 and bounces back toward the center while being attenuated. In addition, an arc connecting the rails is provided on the inner surface side between the tip portion on the lower right side (downward on the arrow R side) of the inner rail 61 and the tip portion on the upper right side (upward on the arrow R side) of the outer rail 62. A resin arc member 70 formed in this manner is driven into the base plate 60 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 this pachinko machine 10, in the low probability state of the special symbol, 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 probable change state of the special symbol), 60 minutes. A special symbol jackpot is determined with a probability of 1. 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 gaming state, and the first specific winning port 65a or the second specific winning port 650a that is normally closed is a predetermined time (specified time (for example, 30 seconds)). The operation to be released is repeated a maximum of 15 times (15 rounds) until it elapses or 10 balls are won. As a result, a large amount of balls are awarded to the first specific winning port 65a or the second specific winning port 650a, so that a larger amount of prize balls are paid out than usual.

  Note that there are six types of special symbol jackpot types: “jackpot A”, “jackpot B”, “jackpot C”, “jackpot a”, “jackpot b”, and “jackpot c”. Depending on the jackpot type, the opening patterns of the first specific winning port 65a and the second specific winning port 650a are configured differently.

  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 the present embodiment, after a jackpot game of a predetermined jackpot type (for example, jackpot A, jackpot B, jackpot a), the pachinko machine 10 has a high probability of a special symbol from the end of the jackpot until the next jackpot. It is configured to transition to a state (during special symbol change). On the other hand, after the jackpot game of another jackpot type (for example, jackpot C, jackpot b, jackpot c), it is configured so that the normal symbol is in a short time state until the special symbol lottery is completed 100 times.

  Note that the added value after the jackpot game is not limited to that described above. For example, as a value added after the end of the jackpot, a special symbol probability change state (high probability state) is given until the special symbol lottery ends 100 times after the special game state ends, and the special symbol lottery ends 100 times. Thereafter, it may be configured to be set to the normal state.

  Note that the number of lotteries for special symbols to which the above-described special symbol probability variation state (high probability state) is given is not limited to 100. For example, it may be 50 times or 200 times. In addition, the number of lotteries for the special symbol that is in the short time state of the normal symbol described above is not limited to 100. For example, it may be 50 times or 5 times.

  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.

  Also, “normal symbol time-short state” (medium time) means a game state in which the probability of hitting a normal symbol 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) has been increased) that is neither a probability change of the special symbol nor a 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 attached to the second entrance 640 during the probability change of the special symbol or the short time of the normal symbol 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.

  A plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LEDs”) 37a and a 7-segment display 37b, which are light emitting means, are provided on the upper right part of the gaming area when viewed from the front (arrow R and U side portions in FIG. 2) A first symbol display 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, the big hit type (big hit A, big hit B, big hit C, A special symbol (first symbol) corresponding to jackpot a, jackpot b, jackpot c) 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 B”, “big hit C”, “big hit b”, “big hit c”, even numbers “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” are added. A variable display with the main symbols aligned is performed. On the other hand, if “big hit A” or “big hit a”, any number among all the numbers “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9” including an odd number is added. Fluctuation display in which main symbols to which are added is 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 Compared to the case where a special symbol lottery (the lottery of special symbol 1) is performed based on the fact that the ball has entered the ball, it is likely to be a big hit (big hit a) that can obtain the maximum profit. 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 prevents the situation that cannot fully receive the benefits of becoming.

  In right-handed navigation, the characters “Aim for the right !!” are displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and the characters are directed to the right (upward in the direction of arrow R) above and below (arrow U and arrow D). Three arrows are displayed. 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, it is possible to give the player a benefit from being in a state of changing the probability of the special symbol and being in a short time state of the normal symbol.

  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 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 a special game state (a big win state), an illegal game is performed when it is detected that a ball has won (entered) the first specific winning port 65a or the second specific winning port 650a. A right-handed 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 first specific winning port 65a or the second specific winning port 650a in a state other than the special gaming state (a big win state), the hall computer is cheated. It may be configured to output a signal indicating that the 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 first variable winning device 65 or the second variable winning device 650 will be described. Here, when the abnormality of the first variable winning device 65 or the second variable winning device 650 occurs, for example, the first specific winning port 65a or the second specific winning port, although it is not in the special gaming state (big win state). A case where a ball entering the mouth 650a is detected is exemplified.

  When it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the first variable winning device 65 or the second variable winning device 650, 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. Further, 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 area of the variable display unit 80, and the right side of the game board (the arrow R side) among the balls fired on the game board. ) Part of the sphere flowing down) can be passed. When the ball passes through the normal entrance (through gate) 67, the lottery of the second symbol is performed. After the winning lottery, the second symbol display device 83 displays the variation. If the winning lottery results, the symbol “○” is displayed as the variation display stop symbol, and the winning lottery result is out. If there is, the symbol “x” is displayed as the symbol for stopping 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 (arrow R direction) of the variable display device unit 80, and for example, the left side (arrow L direction) of the variable display device unit 80. ) 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 (in the direction of arrow D), 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. A 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, a second entrance 640 through which a ball can win is disposed below the first entrance 64 in front view (in the direction of arrow D). 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.

  In the present embodiment, a pair of left and right out-ports 661 are disposed at positions shifted left and right from the lowermost end portion of the game area, and the second winning port 640 is located at a position therebetween (near the lowermost end portion of the game area). Arranged. In other words, the second winning port 640 provided with the electric accessory 640a that opens and closes on both the left and right sides is disposed in a positional relationship sandwiched by the out port 661 from the left and right.

  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 (a contracted state, a state of standing on the arrow L side, see FIG. 2), and the ball enters the second entrance. It is difficult to win 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 the open state (enlarged state, tilted to the arrow R side (tilt starting from the vicinity of the lower end)), and the ball is likely 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, when the ball wins the second entrance 640, the probability of the jackpot (bonus A, jackpot a) from which the maximum profit (out) is obtained as the jackpot type selected when the jackpot is won This is set higher than when the ball wins the first entrance 64.

  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”). ), It is advantageous for the player to pass the normal entrance (through gate) 67 to open the electric accessory 640a and aim for a big hit by winning the second entrance 640 It becomes.

  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”. Therefore, since it is possible to change the way the player hits the ball, it is possible to entertain the player.

  A first variable winning device 65 is disposed below the normal ball opening (through gate) 67, and a first specific winning port (large opening) disposed as a long opening in the left-right direction at a substantially central portion thereof. Mouth) 65a is provided. A second variable winning device 650 is arranged between the normal ball entrance (through gate) 67 and the second variable winning device 65. Details of the second variable winning device 650 will be described later.

  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 port 65a or the second specific winning port 650a which is normally closed normally wins ten balls until a predetermined time (a specified time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses) or 10 balls. Until).

  The first specific winning port 65a or the second specific winning port 650a is closed when a predetermined time elapses, and the first specific winning port 65a or the second specific winning port 650a is opened again for a predetermined time after the closing. The opening / closing operations of the first specific winning port 65a or the second specific winning port 650a are added together and can be repeated a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 15 times (15 rounds)) as the maximum number of times. The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is one form of a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and the player is given a larger amount of game value (game value) than usual (in this embodiment, 15 prize balls are paid out based on the winning of one ball.

  Specifically, the first variable winning device 65 is configured to open and close the open / close plate that guides the ball to the first specific winning port 65a by retracting to the inside of the game board 13, and to operate the open / close plate. And an opening solenoid. Normally, the opening / closing plate is in a closed state in which a ball cannot be won or difficult to win in the first specific winning opening 65a. In the case of a big win, the open / close plate is retracted by driving the large opening solenoid to temporarily form an open state in which the ball is likely to win the first specific winning opening 65a, and the open state and the closed state in the normal state are alternated. The solenoid operates to repeat.

  In the present embodiment, when the player makes a right turn, if the first variable winning device 65 or the second variable winning device 650 is in the open state, the first specific winning port 65a or the second specific winning port 650a is highly likely. On the other hand, since the general winning opening 63 is arranged upstream of the first variable winning device 65, a part of the launched ball will win the general winning opening 63. The opening / closing operation time (opening time) of the first specific prize winning opening 65a every time is easily different. That is, when the first specific winning opening 65a is in the open state, when ten balls are hit with the right hand, and when the ball does not win the general winning opening 63, the ten balls enter the first specific winning opening 65a. Since there is a possibility of winning a prize, the first specific winning opening 65a shifts to a closed state with the winning of 10 balls (a prescribed number of balls). On the other hand, when a ball wins the general winning opening 63, the number of balls going to the first specific winning opening 65a is less than 10, so all the remaining balls win the first specific winning opening 65a. In addition, the first specific winning opening 65a is maintained in the open state. Therefore, since it is necessary to fire an additional ball, a difference occurs in the opening / closing operation time (opening time) of the first specific prize winning opening 65a.

  As a result, even if most of the spheres fired right-handed and flowed down the right side of the second variable winning device 650 are guided to the first variable winning device 65, the interval between intervals The time required for the jackpot game when stopping (adjusting the launch mode so that a ball guided to the variable prize apparatus 65, 650 does not occur when the variable prize apparatus 65, 650 is closed) is the interval. It is possible to easily extend the time required for the jackpot game when the suspension is not performed (when the game is left unattended).

  Here, the higher the experience value of the game, there is a possibility that the interval stop is frequently performed for the purpose of improving the ball holding. On the other hand, if there is a large difference in the profits obtained by the jackpot game with the same jackpot symbol depending on whether or not the interval stop is performed, the fairness of the game is lacking.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when a game is played on the premise that the interval is stopped, it is uncertain how many balls will enter the general winning opening 63 before being guided to the first variable winning device 65. Therefore, it can be indefinite how many balls should be fired after firing. For example, in order to reduce useless balls, if 10 balls (specified number) are fired and then fired again as many times as the number entered in the general winning opening 63, a new launch at that interval (with a gap) Since the time required for the round game R is extended by the time until the played ball is guided to the first variable winning device 65), the time required for the big hit game R for which the interval is stopped can be extended.

  On the other hand, the extension of the time does not occur by making it difficult for the first variable winning device 65 to guide the ball. Therefore, when a big hit game is performed without hitting, the game board 13 does not pass through the general winning opening 63. The ball that has flowed down the front side of is quickly guided to the first variable winning device 65. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the time required for the jackpot game R from being extended when the jackpot game is played without any action.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, by deliberately extending the time required for the jackpot game R when playing a game with an interval stop, the player suffers damage (wasted when the interval stop is not performed). Balance with the generation of spheres). When the interval stop is not performed, a lot of time for receiving a lottery can be secured as much as the jackpot game is quickly completed, so that it is possible to easily shorten the period until the next jackpot is won. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the number of balls from changing greatly due to the difference in the experience value of the game.

  The right corner (arrow R side corner) on the lower side (arrow D side) of the game board 13 is provided with a sticking space K1 for sticking a certificate paper, an identification label, etc., and is stuck on the sticking space K1. The stamped paper or the like can be visually recognized through a small window 35 (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14.

  The game board 13 is provided with a first out port 66 below the first entrance 64 (in the direction of arrow D). Balls that flow down the game area and have not won any of the entrances 63, 64, 65 a, 640 are guided to a not-shown ball discharge path through the first out port 66. 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 (acts) 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 controller 110, the MPU 201 performs 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 83. Run.

  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 includes a payout control device 111, a sound lamp control device 113, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device 83, a second symbol hold lamp 84, and a lower side of the opening / closing plate of the first specific winning opening 65a. A solenoid 209 including a large opening solenoid for driving to open and close on the front side and a solenoid for driving an electric accessory is connected to the MPU 201 through the input / output port 205. Send a control signal.

  The input / output port 205 includes various switches 208 (including a detection sensor 1240, a second detection sensor 2255, and the like) including a switch group (not shown) and a sensor group including a slide position detection sensor S and a rotation position detection sensor R. A RAM erase switch circuit 253 (described later) provided in the power supply device 115 is connected, and the MPU 201 executes various processes based on signals output from the various switches 208 and a RAM erase signal SG2 output from the RAM erase switch circuit 253. To do.

  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 (for example, drive motor KM1), frame button 22 and the like are connected to input / output port 225, respectively.

  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. Based on 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.

  Returning to FIG. The second variable winning device 650 is disposed in a region where the ball flows down below the through gate 67 and is in an open state in which it tilts rightward with the lower end as an axis so that the ball can be guided to the second specific winning port 650a. And an open / close plate drive solenoid (commercially available solenoid, included in solenoid 209) so that the state can be changed between a closed state that prevents the ball rising up to the left about the same axis and being guided to the second specific prize opening 650a. The opening / closing plate 651 driven by the above)), and the introduction flow path DR which is disposed opposite to the opening / closing plate 651 and extends to the second specific winning port 650a and guides the ball to the second specific winning port 650a. The upper end of the ball receiving wall 652 that forms the wall on one side (the left side) and the lower wall that forms the intermediate channel TR through which the ball that has passed through the second specific winning port 650a flows down. Includes an upstream-side lower wall portion 653 which extends to the left to the branch point of the intermediate flow path TR, the. The upstream lower wall portion 653 is configured as an inclined wall portion having a gradient with respect to the horizontal direction (in this embodiment, the inclination angle is about 5 degrees).

  In addition, the second variable winning device 650 includes a communication opening 654 that opens in the front-rear direction so that a ball that has flowed down the intermediate flow path TR along the extending direction of the upstream lower wall portion 653 can pass, and the intermediate flow path TR. To the upstream lower wall portion 653 at a position between the discharge opening 655 opened in the front-rear direction so that a sphere that has flowed downward from the bifurcation point can pass and the upstream opening 655 and the upstream lower wall portion 653 in the vertical direction. And a storage convex portion 656 that is projected in a manner approaching from the left side.

  Further, the second variable prize-winning device 650 is extended in a plate shape from the base side of the storage convex portion 656 to the lower left and is formed into a ball P1 (in each round game R to be described later, after the opening / closing plate 651 is opened) A ball receiving bottom portion 656a configured to be able to roll, and a support that is formed in the ball receiving bottom portion 656a in the vertical direction and supports the vertical movement of the storage plate 657. An opening 656b.

  In addition, the second variable winning device 650 has an allowable state in which the ball is allowed to pass by retreating downward from the intermediate channel TR at a position between the storage convex portion 656 and the communication opening 654 in the left-right direction and the intermediate channel TR. Is driven by a storage plate drive solenoid (commercially available solenoid, included in other device 228 (see FIG. 4)) so that the state of the ball can be changed in a restricted state in which it protrudes inward (upward from the allowable state) and restricts the passage of the ball. A storage plate 657, and a ball receiving upper wall portion 658 that is arranged to face the storage convex portion 656 in the vertical direction and is inclined downward as it approaches the storage plate 657, of the upper wall portion of the intermediate flow path TR. Prepare.

  FIG. 5 is a partial front view of the internal flow path of the second variable winning device 650. The lower end portion of the ball receiving wall portion 652 is disposed at a position where the distance W1 between the opening and closing plate 651 in the closed state is twice or more the diameter of the sphere. As a result, another sphere passes through the second specific prize opening 650a while the sphere remains in the introduction flow path DR, and another sphere is introduced while the opening / closing plate 651 operates to the closed state. Even when the ball enters the road DR, the width of the introduction flow path DR is sufficiently secured, so that the sphere protrudes from the introduction flow path DR and collides with the opening / closing plate 651, or the sphere has a weight on the opening / closing plate 651. Thus, it is possible to prevent the closing operation of the opening / closing plate 651 from being inhibited by the ball.

  The internal flow path of the second variable prize-winning device 650 has a flow path and a storage plate in which the front-rear width is slightly longer than the diameter of the sphere downstream of the second specific prize-winning port 650a, and the upstream lower wall portion 653 forms one side. The vertical width of the channel on the downstream side of 657 is configured to have a width dimension that is approximately 1.1 times the diameter of the sphere. Thereby, while a sphere flows down smoothly, it can prevent that a back sphere overtakes the previous sphere. In addition, the area | region of the left side of the upstream lower wall part 653 and the right side of the storage board 657 is lengthened vertically compared with another area | region. Thereby, the sphere radiated to the left of the upstream lower wall portion 653 can be made to easily flow down along the parabolic trajectory.

  The communication opening 654 is disposed on the front side of a rolling flow path portion 870 described later, and is an opening that guides the passed ball to the rolling path forming portion 874 of the rolling flow path portion 870.

  Part of the spheres that have passed through the second specific prize opening 650a abut on the storage plate 657. Note that the internal shape of the second variable prize-winning device 650 is designed so that the period from when the ball passes through the opening / closing plate 651 until the ball reaches the storage plate 657 does not exceed one second. Note that the reason for setting the period from the time when the ball reaches the storage plate 657 to 1 second after passing through the opening / closing plate 651 depends on the relationship with the timing of the state change of the storage plate 657, but will be described in detail later. .

  The ball receiving upper wall portion 658 is disposed opposite to the flow direction of the ball rolling on the upstream lower wall portion 653, and extends downward from the lower end of the receiving portion 658a. A flow angle adjusting unit 658b that adjusts the flow angle of the sphere in the middle of the flow.

  The receiving portion 658a is inclined downward along a straight line KB1 (in this embodiment, the inclination angle with respect to the horizontal direction is about 30 degrees) larger than the inclination of the downward inclination of the upstream lower wall portion 653, and the flow angle adjustment portion 658b is inclined downward along a straight line KB2 (in the present embodiment, the inclination angle with respect to the horizontal direction is approximately 40 degrees) that is larger than the gradient of the straight line KB1. Thereby, the direction of the velocity of the sphere flowing down while abutting on the ball receiving upper wall portion 658 can be gradually changed from the left direction to the downward direction, and the ball rebounds to the right when it collides with the storage plate 657. Can be prevented.

  With reference to FIG.6 and FIG.7, the shape of the storage convex part 656 and the flow-down aspect of a ball | bowl are demonstrated. 6 and 7 are partial front views of the internal flow path of the second variable winning device 650. FIG. In FIG. 6, the state in which the ball P <b> 1 that has been guided by the intermediate flow path TR and rolled on the upstream lower wall portion 653 is in contact with the restricted storage plate 657 and the flow is restricted is illustrated in FIG. 7. 6 shows a state in which the sphere P2 flowing down the intermediate flow path TR collides with the sphere P1.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the storage convex portion 656 is convexly provided with the same gradient as the straight line KB2 below the lower left end portion of the upstream lower wall portion 653 with a radius ra or more, and has an upstream lower wall portion 653. The separation width H1 between the lower left end of the sphere and the storage convex portion 656 is set slightly longer than the diameter of the sphere (twice the radius ra) (in this embodiment, 1.3 times the diameter of the sphere) Is set). When the sphere P1 protrudes to the right of the storage convex portion 656, the length of the separation width H1 is based on the interval between the sphere P1 whose flow is restricted by the storage plate 657 and the upstream lower wall portion 653. May be defined as In this case, by setting the separation width H1 slightly longer than the sum of the diameter of the sphere P1 along the straight line that defines the separation width H1 from the storage convex portion 656 and the diameter of the sphere, It is possible to ensure a sufficient separation width H1 to pass through.

  In addition, the storage convex portion 656 is convexly provided in such a manner (upper surface shape and positional relationship) that the upper surface is along the outer periphery of the first sphere that is restricted and stopped by the storage plate 657. Therefore, since the sphere P1 is supported from the lower right by the storage convex portion 656 when colliding with the storage plate 657, when the sphere P1 reaches the storage plate 657, or after the sphere P2 and the sphere P1 The ball P1 can be prevented from jumping to the right by a rightward load applied from the storage plate 657 when the ball collides. That is, the sphere P1 can be easily maintained at the position shown in FIG.

  When the convex length of the storage convex portion 656 is set in a range that does not exceed the right end portion of the sphere P1 whose flow is restricted by the storage plate 657, as shown in FIG. 7, it collides with the sphere P1. Since the sphere P2 flowing down between the upstream lower wall portion 653 and the storage convex portion 656 can be prevented from colliding with the storage convex portion 656, the sphere P2 can be discharged smoothly.

  The ball receiving wall portion 658 has a minimum separation width MIH2 that is a minimum value of the separation width of the sphere P1 whose flow is restricted and stopped by the storage plate 657 with the right hemisphere, less than the diameter of the sphere P2. Thereby, the sphere P2 passes between the sphere receiving wall portion 658 and the sphere P1 and passes to the left of the center of the sphere P1 in terms of dimensions.

  With the configuration described above, according to the present embodiment, the sphere P1 flowing down the intermediate flow path TR rolls on the upstream lower wall portion 653 along the arrow X1, collides with the sphere receiving upper wall portion 658, and flows downward. After being adjusted, it collides with the storage plate 657 and stops (see FIG. 6).

  In the present embodiment, since the tip of the storage convex portion 656 (one end of the separation width H1) is disposed below the arrow X1 (an arrow along the flow path of the sphere P1), the sphere P1 is located on the storage convex portion 656. The possibility of colliding with the tip can be reduced, and the sphere P1 flowing down along the arrow X1 can be prevented from falling between the storage convex portion 656 and the curved wall portion 655a. In addition, the direction of the arrow X1 (downward to the left) and the opening direction of the passage between the storage convex portion 656 and the curved wall portion 655a (the direction orthogonal to the arrow illustrated as the separation width H1, downward to the right) Since it is configured in the reverse direction, it is possible to prevent the sphere P1 from falling between the storage convex portion 656 and the curved wall portion 655a unless the sphere P1 is bounced rightward.

  Here, in this embodiment, the ball P1 that has left the upstream lower wall portion 653 along the arrow X1 collides with the receiving portion 658a of the ball receiving upper wall portion 658, and the gradient of the receiving portion 658a is in the horizontal direction. On the other hand, the angle of the upstream side wall portion 653 is about 5 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction, and the incident angle of the sphere P1 with respect to the receiving portion 658a is 65 degrees. If the ball P1 bounces off at a reflection angle of 65 degrees after the collision, the ball P1 will have a velocity component to the left even after being bounced off, and will not bounce rightward. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the sphere P1 from falling between the storage convex portion 656 and the curved wall portion 655a.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the support opening 656 b includes a protrusion protruding toward the storage plate 657 at one point in the vertical direction, and the storage plate 657 is supported by the protrusion. The storage plate 657 is supported by a storage plate drive solenoid (commercially available solenoid, other device 228 (see FIG. 4)) with a slight backlash in the left-right direction at the lower end. . Therefore, the storage plate 657 is configured to be easily rattled by a load in the left-right direction.

  This rattling absorbs the load generated when the ball P1 collides with the storage plate 657 or when the ball P1 collides with the ball P1 (see FIG. 7) and the ball P1 presses the storage plate 657. Can do. Thereby, the impact applied to the storage plate 657 can be reduced, the durability of the storage plate 657 can be improved, and the distance that the ball P1 rebounds after colliding with the storage plate 657 can be shortened. It is possible to prevent accidental rebounding to the right beyond the storage convex portion 656 and flowing down between the storage convex portion 656 and the curved wall portion 655a.

  On the other hand, the sphere P2 flows down along the arrow receiving wall portion 658 and then flows down along the arrow X2, and is restricted from moving leftward between the right hemisphere of the sphere P1 and the ball receiving upper wall portion 658. After that, it flows down along the outer peripheral surface of the sphere P1 and is guided to the discharge opening 655.

  The timing at which the storage plate 657 is allowed is defined as the time point after the sphere P2 passes between the storage convex portion 656 and the curved wall portion 655a. For example, as will be described later as a first effect example, the operation timing of the storage plate 657 is such that the ball passing through the opening / closing plate 651 immediately before the opening / closing plate 651 is in the closed state is between the storage convex portion 656 and the curved wall portion 655a. The time that can be arranged upstream of the interval (the total of 30 seconds that is the maximum time of the operation time T1 and the time that is less than 1 second that is the time until the ball that has passed through the opening and closing plate 651 reaches the storage plate 657 Is set when the operation time TSa (35 seconds), which is longer than the time of less than 31 seconds), has elapsed from the start of the operation time T1.

  Accordingly, since the sphere P2 can be prevented from flowing down to the lower left side of the storage convex portion 656, the sphere that flows down through the storage plate 657 when the storage plate 657 is allowed is limited to the sphere P1. can do.

  In the present embodiment, the curved wall portion 655a that is disposed to face the storage convex portion 656 as a wall portion that guides the flowing-down sphere and extends from the lower left end of the upstream-side lower wall portion 653 to the discharge opening 655 is a sphere. It is formed in an arc shape with the vicinity of the center of P1 as an axis. Thereby, the ball P2 can be guided to the discharge opening 655 by using the momentum in the arc direction of the ball P2 flowing down along the outer peripheral surface of the ball P1.

  In addition, when the sphere P2 is dropped without being guided by the arc-shaped wall, the speed direction of the sphere P2 is close to the vertical direction, and is easily accelerated by gravity, which may cause a large rebound (bounce back). In this embodiment, the velocity direction of the sphere P2 that has reached the front side of the discharge opening 655 by the curved wall portion 655a is the tangential direction of the circle with the center of the sphere P1 as the axis (the direction having a sufficient horizontal component). ). In addition, in this embodiment, the velocity of the sphere that flows down while abutting the curved wall portion 655a is reversed left and right in the middle of the flow, so that the velocity in the left-right direction is not excessively increased.

  Accordingly, it is possible to suppress the acceleration in the left-right direction while suppressing the excessive acceleration of the sphere P2 due to the gravity, and the sphere P2 can be caused to flow down at substantially constant speed (constant speed rotation). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the ball P2 from bouncing back when it reaches the front of the discharge opening 655, and the ball P2 can be discharged smoothly.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the storage plate 657 is in the restricted state, only one sphere that first flows down the intermediate flow path TR can be stopped to the right of the storage plate 657, and the sphere P1 By switching the storage plate 657 from the stopped state to the permissible state (by retracting downward from the state of FIG. 6), the ball P1 flows down to the left and is supplied to the ball effect device 800 through the communication opening 654. Can do.

  FIG. 8 is an exploded front perspective view of the game board 13 and the back case 200. The back case 200 is a box-shaped unit that is fastened and fixed to the back surface of the game board 13 and the front side is opened. A ball effect device 800 is disposed at the inner lower portion of the back case 200. The ball that has entered the second variable winning device 650 and passed through the communication opening 654 is supplied to the rolling flow channel portion 870 of the ball effect device 800. The ball effect device 800 is a device that produces an effect using a ball while being visually recognized by the player through the game board 60.

  Next, the ball effect device 800 will be described. 9 is a front perspective view of the ball effect device 800, FIGS. 10 and 11 are exploded front perspective views of the ball effect device 800, and FIG. 12 is a rear perspective view of the ball effect device 800. FIG. 14 is an exploded rear perspective view of the ball effect device 800.

  The ball production device 800 is a device that produces an effect using a ball that has passed through the second specific prize opening 650a, and a base member 810 that is fastened and fixed to the lower portion of the back case 200, and a back surface side of the base member 810. The flow path component plate 820 that is fastened and fixed and forms a flow path of the sphere between the base member 810 and the rear surface of the flow path component plate 820 and transmits the driving force of the drive motor KM1. The transmission mechanism 830, a rotating disk 840 configured to be able to be accommodated in a sphere while being rotated by the driving force transmitted by the transmission mechanism 830, and the lower half of the rotating disk 840 on the front side And a front cover 850 that is fastened and fixed to the base member 810, a left and right cover 860 that is fastened and fixed to the front and back sides of the left and right ends of the base member 810, and a second prize. Of the sphere passing through the 640 mainly includes a rolling passage 870 for guiding the ball has reached the sphere effect device 800 to rotating disc 840, a.

  The base member 810 is formed in a plate shape, and has a main body plate portion 811 having through holes KH1 and KH2 formed to have a size through which a sphere can pass and a shaft hole JH that pivotally supports the rotating disc 840, and the main body plate. An outer wall portion 812 that extends in a plate shape toward the back side of the portion 811 and forms a groove surrounding the range including the through holes KH1 and KH2, and the through holes KH1 and KH2 in the range surrounded by the outer wall portion 812 A partition wall portion 813 extending in the form of a plate to the back side of the main body plate portion 811 as a partition plate for partitioning, and a partition wall portion 813 and an outer wall portion 812 in the vicinity of the lower end portion of the partition wall portion 813 are formed. In a range extending in the left-right direction of the groove, a pair of through-holes 814 formed through the base member 810 in the plate thickness direction, and longer than the front-rear dimension of the main body plate portion 811 at positions separated from the left and right of the main body plate portion 811 Shape with front and back width In addition, a separation frame plate 815 that is connected in the vicinity of the upper and lower ends of the main body plate portion 811 and forms a space vacant in the front-rear direction with the main body plate portion 811, and a drive motor KM1 is fastened at the lower left portion of the main body plate portion 811 A plate that accepts a ball that has flowed down from either the fixed motor support 816 and the flow path formed on the left and right sides of the second partition plate 813b below the through long hole 814, and is inclined downward toward the right side. And a terminal merging plate portion 817 having a shape.

  The outer wall portion 812 has an upper frame portion 812a in the vicinity of the first through hole KH1 and a lower frame portion 812b below the second through hole KH2 having the same extension length, and the upper frame portion 812a and the lower side An intermediate frame portion 812c that connects the frame portions 812b in the vicinity of the second through hole KH2 is formed with an extension length slightly shorter than the extension lengths of the upper frame portion 812a and the lower frame portion 812b.

  The partition wall portion 813 includes a first partition plate 813a that partitions the proximity side of the first through hole KH1 and the second through hole KH2, and a second partition that extends along a side extending in the vertical direction of the second through hole KH2. It mainly includes a plate 813b and a cylindrical partition tube portion 813c that connects the first partition plate 813a and the second partition plate 813b and forms the shaft hole JH.

  The extension length toward the back side of the first partition plate 813a and the second partition plate 813b is the same extension length as the upper frame portion 812a and the lower frame portion 812b of the outer wall portion 812, and the partition cylinder portion. The extension length in the axial direction of 813c is formed to be slightly longer than the extension length toward the back side of the first partition plate 813a and the second partition plate 813b.

  The upper surface of the first partition plate 813a is inclined downward toward the side close to the partition tube portion 813c, and the end portion on the side close to the partition tube portion 813c is connected to the upper end position of the partition tube portion 813c. Thereby, the sphere rolling on the upper surface of the first partition plate 813a passes right above the partition tube portion 813c without being damped (without being decelerated) at the upper end position of the partition tube portion 813c. Can do.

  The second partition plate 813b is formed on a straight line passing through the central axis of the partition tube portion 813c and facing the vertical direction.

  Detection sensors SC <b> 1 and SC <b> 2 that detect the passage of a sphere are inserted through the through long hole 814.

  The separation frame plate 815 is a narrow rod-shaped portion that extends toward the main body plate portion 811 in a manner of passing through a space with the main body plate portion 811, and includes a rod-shaped connecting portion 815 a that is coupled to the main body plate portion 811. Prepare.

  The rod-shaped connecting portion 815a includes a perforated disk-shaped support portion 815a1 that supports the fastening portion 861a1 when the decorative portion 861 of the left and right cover 860 is fastened, and a width dimension and a thickness dimension that are larger than the diameter of the support portion 815a1. Is provided with a short narrow bar portion 815a2.

  The drive motor KM1 fastened and fixed to the motor support portion 816 has a rotating shaft protruding on the back side of the main body plate portion 811, and the driving gear KG1 is fixed to the rotating shaft.

  The end junction plate portion 817 is shaped to be bent vertically downward at a position on the right side of the through long hole 814. The end junction plate portion 817 is formed in the same bent shape as the end junction plate portion 817 with a width slightly longer than the diameter of the sphere, and is disposed to face the end junction plate portion 817. A counter plate portion 817a that forms a flow path through which a sphere can pass, and a protruding rib 817b that protrudes in a rib shape from the end junction plate portion 817 and the counter plate portion 817a at alternate positions.

  In the present embodiment, control is performed so that a plurality of spheres do not pass through the detection sensors SC1 and SC2 in a short time in any production example described later. For this reason, even if the spheres that have passed through the detection sensors SC1 and SC2 are configured to be guided to a single flow path, the spheres do not engage with each other, so the downstream flow paths of the detection sensors SC1 and SC2 are unified. Since it can do, the arrangement space of a flow path can be reduced.

  Further, since the interval at which the spheres reach the terminal junction plate portion 817 can be made long, even if the descending speed of the sphere is reduced by the protruding rib 817b, the follower sphere does not catch up with the preceding sphere. be able to. Therefore, the flow speed of the sphere discharged from the sphere effect device 800 can be reduced. Therefore, when a sensor for detecting the passage of the sphere at the timing of discharge from the sphere effect device 800 is arranged, the detection accuracy of the sensor Can be secured.

  The flow path constituting plate 820 includes a main body plate portion 821 formed from a plate having a size covering the groove formed by the outer wall portion 812, a fitting hole 822 formed in the main body plate portion 821, and a fitting thereof. A plurality of (three in this embodiment) support projections 823 that are provided on the back side with a space below the joint hole 822, and a circle centered on the fitting holes 822 and the plurality of support projections 823. The continuous circular outer frame 824 extending to the back side of the main body plate portion 821 along the outer shape of a circle having a diameter larger than the outer shape of each gear constituting the transmission mechanism portion 830, and the connected circular shape A wiring partition plate 825 that extends in a plate shape below the outer frame 824 and brings the wiring upward, a pair of left and right alignment projections 826 on the front side of the main body plate portion 821, and detection sensors SC1 and SC2. And a sensor support portion 827 arranged opposite to each other, and a continuous circular outer frame 824. An angle detection sensor KSC1 which is disposed in the upper end position for detecting the rotation angle of the gear transmission mechanism 830, mainly comprises.

  The main body plate portion 821 is in contact with the extended ends of the first partition plate 813a and the second partition plate 813b in a state where the partition tube portion 813c and the fitting hole 822 are fitted. Thus, the open side (rear side) of the groove formed by the partition wall portion 813 is aligned with the main body plate portion 8211 in the surface direction (direction perpendicular to the plate thickness direction) of the flow path component plate 820 while the main body plate 8211 is aligned. By covering with the plate portion 821, a flow path through which the sphere can flow can be configured.

  In the articulated circular outer frame 824, the formation of the substantially left half of the lowermost support convex portion 823 is omitted. As a result, the left half of the transmission gear DG that is pivotally supported by the lowermost support convex portion 823 is exposed and meshed with the drive gear KG1 at the exposed portion.

  The pair of alignment projections 826 are extended in a direction away from the lower end of the contact projection 826a with the narrowest interval by the thickness of the outer wall 812 from the lower end of the contact projection 826a. A pinching protrusion 826b extending downward from the installation end.

  The abutting convex portion 826a is disposed opposite to the vicinity of the lower end portion of the intermediate frame portion 812c, and the convex tip end abuts on the extended tip end of the intermediate frame portion 812c.

  The sandwiching protrusion 826b has the lower surface of the extending portion in the left-right direction opposed to the upper end surface of the lower frame portion 812b, and the surface of the extending portion in the vertical direction on the second partition plate 813b side is the lower frame portion 812b. It is arranged to face the outer surface of In the present embodiment, since the shape of the sandwiching protrusion 826b is set so that the distance between the facing portions becomes a minute length, by fitting the sandwiching protrusion 826 to the lower frame portion 812b, the flow to the base member 810 can be reduced. The alignment of the path component plate 820 can be easily performed. Thereby, the assembly | attachment operation | work of the flow-path structural board 820 with respect to the base member 810 can be performed efficiently.

  The sensor support 827 has a shape that corresponds to (complements to) the outer shape of the detection sensors SC1 and SC2, and includes a misalignment prevention convex portion 827a that prevents misalignment of the detection sensors SC1 and SC2 in the opening diameter direction, and a detection A shape that is arranged above the upper end position of the sensors SC1 and SC2 and is inclined so that the protruding length becomes longer as it goes downward, and an extension line in the inclination direction enters the openings of the detection sensors SC1 and SC2. And a ball-flowing convex portion 827b.

  In this embodiment, the detection sensor SC1 is configured to perform notification that is beneficial to the player by detecting the passage of the ball, and the detection sensor SC2 detects the passage of the ball, unlike the detection sensor SC1. Thus, it is configured such that no notification is performed at all, or notification that the degree of profit given to the player is lower than when the passage of the ball of the detection sensor SC1 is detected.

  The angle detection sensor KSC1 is a known optical sensor typified by a photocoupler composed of a light emitting element and a light receiving element, and the light of the detected gear SG is blocked by light being blocked by the detected portion SGb of the detected gear SG. Determine posture. In addition, in a state where the detected part SGb is blocked by the angle detection sensor KSC1, the rotating disk 840 constitutes a first receiving state described later.

  The transmission mechanism portion 830 is disposed at a position where the plurality of transmission gears DG rotatably supported by the plurality of support convex portions 823 and the central axis of the fitting hole 822 and the rotation axis are aligned with each other, and meshes with the transmission gear DG. The left-side fastening hole 831d that covers the detected gear SG, the plurality of transmission gears DG, and the drive gear KG1 from the back side and that is disposed at the left end is disposed in the base member 810 and the right that is disposed at the right end. The fastening hole 831c includes a covering plate 831 that is fastened and fixed to the flow path component plate 820, respectively.

  The detected gear SG is a gear member that is connected to the shaft bar portion 843 of the rotating disk 840 so as not to be relatively rotatable by forming a shaft hole in a D-shaped cross section, and is a base member 810 along the rotating shaft. A cylindrical portion SGa extending in a cylindrical shape on the side and a detected portion SGb extending in a plate shape outward in the radial direction are provided.

  The cylindrical portion SGa has an axial hole having a D-shaped cross section in the axial direction, and has an outer peripheral diameter slightly shorter than the inner peripheral diameter of the partition cylindrical portion 813c. Therefore, in a state where the tubular portion SGa is fitted to the partition tube portion 813c, the detected gear SG maintains a rotatable state and is positioned in a manner in which the rotation axis coincides with the central axis of the partition tube portion 813c. .

  The detected portion SGb is formed with a length that can pass through the inside of the detection groove of the angle detection sensor KSC1. The MPU 221 can determine the attitude of the detected gear SG by allowing the detected part SGb to pass inside the detection groove of the angle detection sensor KSC1.

  The plurality of transmission gears DG are rotatably supported by the support convex portion 823, and the flow path constituting plate 820 is fastened and fixed to the base member 810 in the state where the plurality of transmission gears DG are supported, whereby the lowermost transmission gear DG is driven. The positional relationship is such that the gear KG1 can mesh with the gear KG1.

  In this case, since the member on which the transmission gear DG is supported is different from the member on which the drive gear KG1 is supported, there is a difference in the meshing relationship due to misalignment between the members that occurs randomly during assembly, and the transmission mechanism 830 It is expected that there will be a problem that it becomes difficult to uniformize the drive resistance generated in the above.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the covering plate 831 is recessed at a position corresponding to the plurality of support protrusions 823 on the front side surface, and a recessed portion 831a fitted to the support protrusion 823, And a support hole portion 831b which is formed at a position corresponding to the cylindrical portion KG1a around the axis of the drive gear KG1 and has a slightly larger diameter than the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion KG1a. As a result, the positional relationship between the support convex portion 823 on which the transmission gear DG is pivotally supported and the cylindrical portion KG1a of the drive gear KG1 can be positioned by a single member, so the position of the transmission gear DG and the drive gear KG1. The relationship can be defined within the range of the design error of the covering plate 831.

  The covering plate 831 is a through-hole through which a screw is inserted when fastened to the flow path constituting plate 820, and a right fastening hole 831c disposed at the right end, and a screw when fastened to the base member 810. And a left fastening hole 831d disposed at the left end.

  Here, in a state where the covering plate 831 is fastened and fixed to the flow path component plate 820 via the right side fastening hole 831c, the flow path component plate is in a range where the cover plate 831 is not shielded by the cover plate 831 in back view. A screw for fastening 820 to the base member 810 is disposed. Thereby, the freedom degree of the assembly | attachment order of the flow-path structural board 820 and the covering board 831 with respect to the base member 810 can be improved.

  For example, the covering plate 831 may be fastened and fixed after the flow path component plate 820 is fastened and fixed to the base member 810. Further, for example, the flow path component plate 820 may be fastened and fixed to the base member 810 with the covering plate 831 fastened and fixed to the flow path component plate 820.

  For example, the covering plate 831 may be fastened and fixed to the base member 810 in a state where the covering plate 831 is fastened and fixed to the flow path constituting plate 820. In this case, in the temporarily fixed state, the meshing relationship between the drive gear KG1 and the transmission gear DG can be confirmed while driving the drive motor KM1, and the flow path component plate 820 is attached to the base member 810. Is in a floating state (not fastened), and therefore, when there is a problem with the meshing relationship, only the fastening between the covering plate 831 and the base member 810 is released (only the screw in the left fastening hole 831d is removed) ), The transmission gear DG can be separated from the drive gear KG1 together with the flow path component plate 820. Thereby, compared with the case where the base member 810 and the flow path component plate 820 are fastened and fixed, the time required for confirming the meshing relationship can be shortened by the amount of time required for screw attachment / detachment.

  The rotating disk 840 has main body parts 841 and 842 formed in a disk shape having a thickness equivalent to the diameter of the sphere (twice the radius ra), and one end fixed to the center of the rotating main body parts 841 and 842. A metal rod-shaped shaft bar portion 843 whose end projects to the back side, and is fitted to the shaft rod portion 843 with a slight gap, and the outer diameter of the small diameter portion is the inner circumference of the shaft hole JH and the partition cylinder portion 813c. A cylindrical collar member 844 formed slightly shorter than the diameter, a first guide hole 845 formed in the rotary main body portions 841 and 842, and a side surface closer to the shaft portion 843 than the first guide hole 845 is provided. And a second guide hole 846 disposed in the vicinity of the shaft bar portion 843.

  The shaft bar portion 843 is a portion that is inserted into the shaft hole JH of the base member 810 and the partition cylinder portion 813c in a state of being inserted into the collar member 844, and the outer shape of the other end is the inside of the shaft hole of the detected gear SG. It is formed in the same size as the shape of the side surface. Thereby, the to-be-detected gear SG can be fitted to the other end of the shaft bar portion 843. In the present embodiment, a fitting groove in which a commercially available E-ring can be fitted from the radial direction is formed on the outer periphery of the tip portion on the other end side of the shaft bar portion 843. As a result, it is possible to prevent the shaft rod portion 843 from coming out of the shaft hole JH in a state where the shaft rod portion 843 is inserted into the shaft hole JH and the detected gear SG is fitted to the shaft rod portion 843.

  Since the collar member 844 is configured in the above-described shape, positional displacement of the collar member 844 with respect to the shaft hole JH and the partition tube portion 813c is suppressed, and the shaft rod portion 843 can be aligned, and the shaft hole By rotating relative to JH, the partition cylinder portion 813c, and the shaft rod portion 843, the resistance during rotation of the shaft rod portion 843 can be reduced. Thereby, since the driving force required at the time of rotation of the rotating disc 840 can be reduced, the degree of heat generation of the driving motor KM1 can be suppressed.

  As described above, when the detected gear SG is fitted to the other end of the shaft rod portion 843, the tubular portion SGa is inserted into the partitioning tubular portion 813c. That is, the shaft rod portion 843 has a side closer to the main body portions 841 and 842 via the collar member 844, and a side farther from the main body portions 841 and 842 (the other end side) via the cylindrical portion SGa of the detected gear SG. Each is rotatably supported by the shaft hole JH or the partition tube portion 813c. Thereby, the rotating operation of the rotating disk 840 can be stably performed while the central axis of the shaft rod portion 843 and the central axis of the shaft hole JH and the partitioning cylinder portion 813c are matched.

  Details of the configuration of the rotating disk 840 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 18. FIG. 15 is an exploded front perspective view of the rotating disk 840, and FIG. 16 is an exploded rear perspective view of the rotating disk 840. As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the rotating disc 840 is a front-side main body portion in which one of the thickness direction is opened by extending a curved wall in the thickness direction in a manner surrounding the circumference of the circular plate. 841, and a plate-like member fastened and fixed from one side in the thickness direction of the front-side main body 841 and a back-side main-body 842 that narrows the open range of the front-side main-body 841.

  The front-side main body portion 841 includes a disc-shaped plate-like portion 841a, and a peripherally-projecting portion 841b that protrudes in the axial direction along the outer shape of the guide holes 845 and 846 from the front-side side surface of the plate-like portion 841a. , And a convex projecting portion that is convex along the arc centered on the shaft rod portion 843 with the same convex length as the peripheral convex portion 841b and that is continuously formed in the rotation direction with the peripheral convex portion 841b. 841c, an outer frame tubular portion 841d extending from the periphery of the plate-like portion 841a to the opposite side of the peripheral protruding portion 841b, and the first guide hole in the same direction as the extending direction of the outer frame extending portion 841d A first cylindrical portion 841e extending in a cylindrical shape around 845 and a cylindrical extension around the second guide hole 846 with a similar extension length in a direction parallel to the first cylindrical portion 841e. The second cylindrical portion 841f to be provided and extended with the same extension length as the second cylindrical portion 841f A shaft rod insertion portion 841g formed from a shape capable of inserting the shaft rod portion 843 and a back surface of the plate-like portion 841 are protruded in a column shape on both sides of a straight line passing through the shaft rod portion 843, and its protruding tip A pair of positioning pins 841h having a small-diameter positioning portion and a straight line connecting the pair of positioning pins 841h and projecting in a columnar shape on both sides of the straight line passing through the shaft rod portion 843, and a screw at the projecting tip And a pair of screw-in column portions 841i in which screw-in screw holes are formed.

  Thus, the front-side main body 841 has a thickness corresponding to the length of the outer frame cylindrical portion 841d, but the weight is reduced as compared with a case where the front-side main body 841 is configured in a disk shape that is packed by that thickness. Can do. Thereby, the driving force required for rotation can be reduced.

  The first tubular portion 841e is formed so as to be inclined in such a manner that the side surface in the short direction widens as it goes from the plate-like portion 841a to the extended end portion (see FIG. 21). Thereby, the sphere that has entered the first cylindrical portion 841e can be smoothly discharged to the back side, and the mold member forming the inner peripheral surface of the first cylindrical portion 841e can be easily removed during molding. And the occurrence of product defects can be suppressed.

  The second cylindrical portion 841f is a partial lid portion that extends from the extending end portion of the side wall portion on the side farther from the shaft rod portion 843 toward the shaft rod portion 843 in a manner that narrows the opening area of the second cylindrical portion 841f. 841f1, a plate-like portion that connects the inner peripheral surface of the second cylindrical portion 841f and the partial lid portion 841f1, and the closer to the partial lid portion 841f1 (toward the extended end side of the second cylindrical portion 841f) )), A pair of inclined plate portions 841f2 formed with inclined surfaces that are inclined in a manner away from the inner peripheral surface far from the shaft rod portion 843, and an extended end portion of the side wall portion on the side closer to the shaft rod portion 843 And a recessed portion 841f3 that is recessed toward the extended base (plate-shaped portion 841a) side.

  The second cylindrical portion 841f is inclined and formed in such a manner that both side surfaces along the straight line TL widen as the distance from each other increases toward the extended end portion. Therefore, when the sphere is disposed on the second cylindrical portion 841f in a posture in which the longitudinal direction of the second cylindrical portion 841f is along the gravity direction, the sphere moves to the back side along the inclination of the side surface of the second cylindrical portion 841f. Rolling starts.

  The pair of inclined plate portions 841f2 are arranged such that the opposing surfaces are separated by a radius ra of the sphere, and the end portion on the side far from the partial lid portion 841f1 is arranged at the center position in the extending direction of the second tubular portion 841f. At the same time, about half of the radius ra of the sphere protrudes from the side surface along the straight line NL of the second cylindrical portion 841f far from the shaft rod portion 843 toward the shaft rod portion 843 side.

  The center of the recessed portion 841f3 is arranged at the center position in the longitudinal direction (straight line NL) of the opening of the second tubular portion 841f, and is even in the longitudinal direction toward the extended end portion of the second tubular portion 841f. In this embodiment, the recessed width is approximately the radius ra (approximately 5.5 [mm]) of the sphere at the extended end, and the sphere is formed near the plate-shaped portion 841a. About half of the radius ra.

  The protruding length of the columnar portion of the positioning pin 841h is the same as the protruding length of the threaded column portion 841i, and the protruding length is the extended length of the first cylindrical portion 841e and the second cylindrical portion 841f. (In this embodiment, it is shortened by the thickness dimension of the plate-like portion 842a of the back-side body portion 842).

  The back-side main body 842 includes a disk-shaped plate-shaped portion 842a, a first tubular portion 841e, and a second tubular portion, whose outer peripheral diameter is smaller than the diameter of the inner peripheral surface of the outer-frame tubular portion 841d. The insertion hole 842b formed in the plate-like portion 842a with an outer shape slightly larger than the outer shape of the cylindrical portion 841f and the shaft rod insertion portion 841g, and a little more than the positioning portion of the positioning pin 841h at a position matching the positioning pin 841h. A pair of positioning holes 842c drilled with a large diameter, a pair of screw receiving holes 842d drilled so that a screw can be inserted at a position that coincides with the screw-in pillar portion 841i, and a back surface of the plate-like portion 842a. And a tapered projecting portion 842e formed from a back surface of the plate-like portion 842a with the same projecting length innumerably and having a shape in which the projecting tip is tapered.

  The insertion hole 842b is a portion that enters the gap between the first cylindrical portion 841e and the shaft rod insertion portion 841g, and includes an intrusion portion 842b1 that is narrower than the other portion. This intrusion portion 842b1 acts as a portion that prevents an erroneous assembly of the back side main body portion 842 (see FIG. 17C).

  The tapered projecting portion 842e is a portion that reduces the frictional force generated between the base plate portion 811 of the base member 810 and the opposingly arranged base member 810. That is, by forming the tapered projecting portion 842e from an infinite number of tapered projecting portions, the contact between the back side surface of the rotating disk 840 and the front side surface of the base member 810 becomes point contact, Since the gap at the time of contact increases, the generated frictional force can be reduced. Thereby, the operational resistance due to the contact of the rotating disk 840 with the base member 810 can be reduced.

  17A is a front view of the rotating disk 840, and FIG. 17B is a cross-sectional view of the rotating disk 840 taken along the line XVIIb-XVIIb of FIG. 17A. FIG. FIG. 18 is a rear view of the rotating disk 840, and FIG. 18 is a schematic front view of the rotating disk 840 in which only the outer shape of the rotating disk 840 is extracted. In FIG. 18, the outer shape of each guide hole 845, 846 at the front side end is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, the back side main body 842 is disposed on the back side of the back side end surface of the front side main body 841. As a result, in the assembled state (see FIG. 9), the back-side main body portion 842 can be disposed between the main body plate portion 811 of the base member 810 and the front-side main body portion 841, so that it contacts the main body plate portion 811. The location can be limited to the back side main body 842.

  Further, a gap VA is continuously formed in a ring shape between the outer frame tubular portion 841d and the outer peripheral end of the back side main body portion 842. That is, the space INNE between the front-side main body 841 and the back-side main body 842 and the outer space OUTE are continuously connected through the ring-shaped gap VA.

  Therefore, by creating an air flow, air can be exchanged in the space INNE and the space OUTE, or air can be discharged from one space to the other space. In the present embodiment, since the ring-shaped gap VA is formed on the back side of the front side main body 841, when air is discharged from the space INNE, it is exclusively discharged to the back side of the front side main body 841. be able to. In the present embodiment, the substrate 862 is disposed on the back side of the front-side main body 841, and the space between the front-side main body 841 and the substrate 862 is not partitioned (between the main body plate portion 811 and the separation frame plate 815). Therefore, the air exhausted from the space INNE can be applied to the substrate 862. Thereby, the electronic components disposed on the substrate 862 can be cooled.

  As illustrated in FIG. 17C, the insertion hole 842 b of the back-side main body 842 is larger than the outer shape of the collar member 844. Therefore, the back-side main body 842 can be attached to and detached from the front-side main body 841 regardless of the presence or absence of the collar member 844.

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A method of adjusting the posture when assembling the back-side main body 842 to the front-side main body 841 will be described. Since the back side main body portion 842 is fastened and fixed to the front side main body portion 841 in a state where the intrusion portion 842b1 has entered the gap between the first cylindrical portion 841e and the shaft rod insertion portion 841g, In addition, the intrusion portion 842b1 is disposed in the gap between the first tubular portion 841e and the shaft rod insertion portion 841g in a state where the center portion of the insertion hole 842b is aligned with the insertion shaft rod portion 841g.

  In this state, if the back and front surfaces of the main body portion 842 are correct, the positions of the positioning holes 842b and the positioning pins 841h are matched, and the positions of the screw-in column portions 841i and the screw receiving holes 842d are matched. The side main body 842 can be fastened and fixed to the front side main body 841.

  On the other hand, if the back side of the main body 842 of the back side is reversed, the positions of the positioning hole 842b and the positioning pin 841h do not match, and the positions of the threaded column part 841i and the screw receiving hole 842d do not match. The operator can be made aware that the front and back sides of the back side main body 842 are reversed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the assembling work from being continued in a state where the front and back surfaces of the back side main body 842 are reversed.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the posture of the back-side main body 842 can be quickly adjusted by matching the arrangement of the intrusion portion 842b1, and the positioning pin 841h, the threaded column portion 841i, the positioning hole 842c, and the screw receiving hole 842d. Since it can be fastened and fixed only when the positional relationship is correct, it is possible to prevent incorrect assembly of the reverse side. Thereby, the work efficiency of the assembly work can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the first guide hole 845 and the second guide hole 846 are different in arrangement and shape based on the shaft rod portion 843. The first guide hole 845 and the second guide hole 846 have the same maximum length (longitudinal width) in the longitudinal direction (the direction of the straight line NL). Hereinafter, the arrangement of the first guide hole 845 and the second guide hole 846 will be described in detail.

  The first guide hole 845 and the second guide hole 846 have a common straight line TL that passes through the central axis of the shaft bar portion 843 and the short direction, and the straight line NL and the longitudinal direction that are orthogonal to the straight line TL. Is a long hole-shaped through-hole. That is, the first guide hole 845 and the second guide hole 846 are arranged so that the longitudinal directions thereof are parallel to each other, and the straight line TL is disposed at the center position in the longitudinal direction.

  The first guide hole 845 has a distance R1 between the shaft rod portion 843 and the inner surface on the side close to the shaft rod portion 843 (the distance at the shortest position), and is far from the shaft rod portion 843 and the shaft rod portion 843. The distance from the inner side surface is set to the length R2.

  The second guide hole 846 has a distance R3 (R3 <R1) between the shaft rod portion 843 and the inner surface on the side close to the shaft rod portion 843 (shortest position interval) shorter than the length R1. The distance between the shaft rod portion 843 and the inner surface on the side far from the shaft rod portion 843 is set to the length R4, and the interval between the shaft rod portion 843 and the extending tip of the partial lid portion 841f1 is set to the length R5. (R3 <R5 <R4).

  Returning to FIG. 12 from FIG. The front cover 850 is disposed on the front side of the rotating disk 840, and extends to the lower side of the shielding plate 851 and a shielding plate 851 that covers about 2/3 of the vertical dimension of the rotating body 841. A sensor support portion 852 that prevents the cover detection sensors SC1 and SC2 from coming off in the through-holes 814, and a plate extending from the back side of the shielding plate portion 851 toward the base member 810, and the shielding plate portion 851 and the base member 810. And a connecting plate portion 853 for connecting the two.

  The shielding plate portion 851 is made of a light-transmitting resin material, and the rotating disk 840 disposed on the back side can be visually recognized from the front side, and the left and right side surfaces follow the outer shape of the rotating main body portion 841. Shaped. Thereby, the decoration of the shielding plate part 851 and the decoration of the rotary main body part 841 can be easily associated with each other.

  The shielding plate portion 851 includes a recessed support portion 851a that is recessed downward about a straight line that passes through the shaft rod portion 842 and faces in the vertical direction. Positioning of the inclined portion 871 of the rolling flow channel portion 870 described later is performed by the recessed support portion 851a.

  The connecting plate portion 853 is formed with a curved surface along the arc shape of the rotating main body portion 841 on the side facing the rotating main body portion 841.

  The left and right covers 860 include a pair of left and right decorative portions 861 fastened and fixed to the front side of the base member 810, and a pair of left and right substrates 862 fastened and fixed to the back side of the base member 810.

  The decorative portion 861 is a decorative plate portion 861a that is a plate-like portion extending along a plane orthogonal to the shaft rod portion 842, and from the side surface far from the shaft rod portion 842 of the decorative plate portion 861a to the back side. An outer frame plate 861b that extends in a plate shape toward the plate and contacts the separation frame plate 815, and a shielding plate portion that extends in a plate shape from the side surface close to the shaft rod portion 842 of the decorative plate 861a toward the back side. And an inner frame plate 861c that slightly protrudes to the back surface side of 851.

  The decorative plate portion 861a is screwed into a fastening portion 861a1 as one of the portions into which a screw inserted through the base member 810 is screwed, and a fastening hole arranged at a rear side end portion of the rolling flow passage portion 870. And a through hole 861a2 through which a screw rod portion of a screw to be fastened and fixed is inserted to lock the head. That is, in the fastening part 861a1, the screw inserted through the support part 815a1 is screwed and fixed, and the screw is fastened and fixed to the rolling flow path part 870 with the through hole 861a2 interposed therebetween.

  The inner frame plate 861c has an arc shape whose inner surface facing the shielding plate portion 851 is slightly larger in diameter than the outer shape of the shielding plate portion 851. Thereby, even if the shielding plate portion 851 is likely to be displaced, the displacement can be restricted by the inner frame plate 861c. Therefore, the shielding plate portion 851 can be formed with a thin member.

  In addition, according to this structure, the inner side frame board 861b is only arrange | positioned at the front side of the rotation main-body part 841, and does not protrude to the position arrange | positioned facing an outer periphery.

  The substrate 862 is disposed at a position that prevents access to the support portion 815a1 from the back side in the fastened and fixed state (see FIG. 12). Therefore, since the structure in which the fastening of the decoration portion 861 cannot be released without removing the substrate 862, the decoration portion 861 can be prevented from being removed illegally. Thereby, since it can prevent that arrangement | positioning of the rolling flow path part 870 fixed to the decoration part 861 changes, it can prevent making a detection sensor SC1 pass a ball | bowl illegally.

  The rolling channel portion 870 has a lower end placed on the recessed support portion 851a and is formed as a plate-like portion having a cross-sectionally inverted C shape (see FIG. 13). An inclined portion 871, a downward extending portion 872 extending downward with a size larger than that of the recessed support portion 851a at the tip portion of the inclined portion 871, and a rolling flow path portion 870 on the left side of the inclined portion 871. A substantially half-pipe-shaped rolling path that forms a triangular plate-shaped tilt-preventing portion 873 that projects to the front side at the lower surface and the surface position, and an L-shaped ball rolling path that is bent from the left-right direction to the front-rear direction by the tilted portion 871. A forming portion 874.

  In this embodiment, the rolling path forming part 874 is designed so that the time until the received ball reaches the inclined part 871 after passing through the communication opening 654 is less than 1 second.

  With reference to FIG. 19, the arrangement of the front cover 850, the left and right covers 860, and the rolling flow path portion 870 will be described. FIG. 19A is a top view of the sphere effect device 800, FIG. 19B is a partial front view of the sphere effect device 800, and FIG. 19C is an XIXc− line in FIG. 19A. It is a fragmentary sectional view of ball effect device 800 in a XIXc line.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, the rolling flow path portion 870 is arranged at a position where the back side end portion of the inclined portion 871 has a slight gap with respect to the front side end portion of the rotating disk 840. . That is, by fastening and fixing, the rear side end portion of the inclined portion 871 of the rolling flow channel portion 870 is arranged so as not to contact the front side end portion of the rotating disk 840, and the through hole 861 a 2 of the decorative portion 861 is formed. The front-rear position is set. Thereby, it can prevent that the rotation disc 840 and the rolling flow path part 870 contact.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, the upper end surface of the shielding plate portion 851 of the front cover 850 is designed to match the shape of the lower end surface of the rolling flow channel portion 870 (contact with the surface). Therefore, the rolling prevention portion 873 and the upper end surface of the shielding plate portion 851 come into contact with each other. By this contact, it is possible to prevent the rolling flow channel portion 870 from being displaced in the forward tilt direction due to the weight of a sphere or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (c), in this embodiment, as the positioning of the rolling flow channel portion 870, the vertical position of the inclined portion 871 is defined in the concave support portion 851a, and the downward extending portion 872 is the shielding plate. Since the positional relationship can be brought into contact with the back side surface of the portion 851, it is possible to prevent the rolling flow channel portion 870 from rising and being displaced in the ascending direction during assembly.

  That is, the rolling flow channel portion 870 can be prevented from being displaced in the forward tilt direction and the rising direction due to contact with the shielding plate portion 851, so that the attitude of the rolling flow channel portion 870 can be prevented. Therefore, the positional relationship between the rolling flow path portion 870 and the rotating disk 840 can be maintained over a long period of time. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the positional relationship between the rolling flow channel portion 870 and the rotating disk 840 from changing, and hindering the production.

  Next, a change in the state of the ball effect device 800 will be described. As described above, in the ball effect device 800 according to the present embodiment, the rotating disk 840 that rotates by the driving force of the driving motor KM1 is on the ball passing path between the base member 810 and the rolling flow path portion 870 (rolling). It is disposed on a straight line connecting the inclined portion 871 as the end of the movement path forming portion 874 and the first through hole KH1 that receives the ball in the base member 810 (see FIG. 23).

  Here, depending on the setting of the posture of the rotating disk 840, the rotating disk is arranged on a straight line connecting the inclined portion 871 as the end of the rolling path forming portion 874 and the first through hole KH1 that receives the ball in the base member 810. When the first guide hole 845 of the 840 is arranged (first receiving state), when the second guide hole 846 of the rotating disk 840 is arranged (second receiving state), the first guide hole 845 is also the first one. The case where the two guide holes 846 are not arranged (receiving prevention state) can be formed. These will be described in order.

  The first receiving state will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 is a front view of the ball effect device 800 in the first receiving state, and FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view of the ball effect device 800 taken along the line XXI-XXI in FIG. In FIG. 20, the front cover 850 and the rolling flow path portion 870 are not shown for ease of understanding, and the patterns of the peripheral convex portion 841b, the connecting convex portion 841c, and the left and right covers 860 are omitted. Only the outer shape of the inclined portion 871 is illustrated, and the outer shapes of the first through hole KH1 and the second through hole KH2 are illustrated by imaginary lines (two-dot chain lines). In FIG. 20, the outer shape of the sphere immediately before being placed on the inclined portion 871 and guided to the rotating disk 840 is shown for reference.

  As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, in the first receiving state, the sphere supplied to the rolling flow channel portion 870 and reaching the inclined portion 871 flows down along the inclination of the inclined portion 871, and enters the first guide hole 845. Guided. Here, the vertical length Rh between the first through hole KH1 and the shaft rod portion 843 is the length between the shaft-side wall portion and the shaft rod portion 843 at the extending end of the first cylindrical portion 841e. Shorter than R1a (R1> R1a) (R1a> Rh). Accordingly, the sphere guided to the first guide hole 845 passes through the first cylindrical portion 841e, flows into the first through hole KH1, rolls on the first partition plate 813a, and then moves to the right of the second partition plate 813b. Passes through one area (see FIG. 13), and passes through a detection sensor SC1 (see FIG. 9) disposed in the through long hole 814 in the assembled state. That is, in the first receiving state, as long as a sphere is supplied to the rolling flow channel section 870, the sphere passes through the detection sensor SC1.

  The second receiving state will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 is a front view of the ball effect device 800 in the second receiving state, and FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view of the ball effect device 800 taken along line XXIII-XXIII in FIG. In FIG. 22, the front cover 850 and the rolling flow path portion 870 are not shown for ease of understanding, and the patterns of the peripheral convex portion 841 b, the connecting convex portion 841 c, and the left and right covers 860 are omitted. Only the outer shape of the inclined portion 871 is illustrated, and the outer shapes of the first through hole KH1 and the second through hole KH2 are illustrated by imaginary lines (two-dot chain lines). As shown in FIG. 22, in the second receiving state, the center position in the width direction of the inclined portion 871 (the lower end position of the inverted C shape) is the axial direction of the shaft rod portion 843, the shaft rod portion 843, and the second position. It arrange | positions on plane SQ1 (refer FIG. 17) which the linear direction which connects the center position of the longitudinal direction of the cylindrical part 841f forms. In FIG. 22, the outer shape of the sphere immediately before being placed on the inclined portion 871 and guided to the rotating disk 840 is shown for reference.

  As shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, in the second receiving state, the sphere supplied to the rolling flow channel portion 870 and reaching the inclined portion 871 flows down along the inclination of the inclined portion 871, and enters the second guide hole 846. Guided. Here, the length Rh in the vertical direction between the first through hole KH1 and the shaft rod portion 843 is set to be slightly longer than the length R3 (Rh ≧ R3). Further, the concave portion 841f3 is arranged on the lower surface of the passage path of the sphere in the second cylindrical portion 841f, so that the lower end portion of the sphere rolling on the second cylindrical portion 841f enters the inside of the concave portion 841f3. Therefore, the lower end position of the sphere is arranged below the lower surface of the second guide hole 846. Accordingly, the sphere guided to the second guide hole 846 enters the inside of the recessed portion 841f3 before passing through the second cylindrical portion 841f and stays on the front side of the first through hole KH1. That is, in the second receiving state, even when a sphere is supplied to the rolling flow path portion 870, the sphere is on the front side of the first through hole KH1 before passing through the detection sensor SC1 (see FIG. 9). It stays at.

  The sphere staying on the front side of the first through hole KH1 passes through the first through hole KH1 by being pushed out by the sphere supplied to the rolling flow path portion 870. This will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIGS. 24A to 24C are partial cross-sectional views of the rolling flow channel portion 870, the second cylindrical portion 841f, and the first through hole KH1 along the line XXIII-XXIII in FIG. In FIGS. 24A to 24C, spheres P11 and P12 supplied to the rolling channel portion 870 are illustrated. That is, in FIG. 24A, the state in which the sphere P11 stays on the front side of the first through hole KH1, and in FIG. 24B, the state in which the sphere P12 collides with the sphere P11 from the front side. In (c), the state where the sphere P11 is pushed out by the sphere P12 is illustrated.

  In the present embodiment, since the recessed width of the recessed portion 841f3 at the extended end of the second cylindrical portion 841f3 is approximately the same as the radius ra of the sphere, the lower end portion of the sphere P11 is the upper surface of the recessed portion 841f3. And stays on the front side of the first through hole KH1 in a state where it enters about half the radius ra of the sphere downward. That is, the sphere P11 stays on the front side of the first through hole KH1 in a state where the center of the sphere P11 is disposed above the lower end portion of the first through hole KH1 (see FIG. 24A).

  When the sphere P12 flows down toward the sphere P11 while the sphere P11 remains, the sphere P12 flows down along the inclination with the center of the sphere aligned with the center of the inclined portion 871 in the width direction (on the plane SQ1). On the other hand, since the sphere P11 stays in the state where it enters the recessed portion 841f3, the center in the width direction of the recessed portion 841f3 and the center of the sphere coincide with each other in the width direction of the recessed portion 841f3. The center of is also arranged on the plane SQ1 similarly to the sphere P12. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the center positions of the sphere P11 and the sphere P12 are controlled as shown in FIG. 24 by controlling the center position in the width direction of the inclined portion 871 on the plane SQ1 in the second receiving state. It can be maintained on the plane SQ1 from (a) to FIG. 24 (b). Therefore, the load applied from the sphere P12 to the sphere P11 can act on the plane SQ1, and it can be prevented that the load deviates in the left-right direction (the direction orthogonal to the plane SQ1).

  Since the center positions of the sphere P11 and the sphere P12 are maintained on the plane SQ1, and the center of the sphere P11 is disposed above the lower end of the first through hole KH1, a load from the sphere P12 causes the sphere P11 to be loaded. It can be efficiently used as a propulsive force pushed out to the back side, and the ball P11 can be caused to flow into the first through hole KH1. The sphere P12 stays on the front side of the first through hole KH1 after the sphere P11 is pushed out (it replaces the sphere P11).

  With reference to FIGS. 25 and 26, the reception prevention state will be described. 25 and 26 are front views of the ball effect device 800 in an example of the reception preventing state. 25 and 26, the front cover 850 and the rolling flow path portion 870 are not shown for ease of understanding, and the patterns of the peripheral protruding portion 841b, the connecting protruding portion 841c, and the left and right covers 860 are shown. Only the outer shape of the inclined portion 871 is omitted, and the outer shapes of the first through hole KH1 and the second through hole KH2 are illustrated by imaginary lines (two-dot chain lines).

  FIG. 25 illustrates a state in which the rotating disk 840 has been rotated about 60 ° in the clockwise rotation direction CW from the second receiving state (see FIG. 22). In FIG. 26, from the state illustrated in FIG. A state in which the rotating disk 840 is rotated about 180 ° in the rotation direction CW is illustrated.

  Here, when the rotating disk 840 rotates in the rotation direction CW with the ball P11 illustrated in FIG. 24 staying on the front side of the first through hole KH1, the second guide hole 846 is the lower end of the first through hole KH1. As the ball moves further downward, the ball P11 also moves downward from the lower end of the first through hole KH1, and the ball P11 cannot pass through the first through hole KH1. That is, during the movement of the rotating disk 840, the sphere P11 is maintained inside the second cylindrical portion 841f formed on the back side of the second guide hole 846 (see FIG. 25). The sphere P11 is maintained in the second cylindrical portion 841f until the first through hole KH1 or the second through hole KH2 is disposed again on the back side of the second guide hole 846.

  In FIG. 26, the second through hole KH2 is disposed on the back side of the second guide hole 846, but the partial lid 841f1 is disposed on the path of the sphere P11, and the partial lid 841f1 causes the sphere P11. Is regulated to flow down.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the arc portion of the second through hole KH2 on the side far from the shaft rod portion 843 is centered on the shaft rod portion 843 whose distance from the shaft rod portion 843 is equal to the length R5. It is formed in a circular arc shape.

  Therefore, when the rotating disk 840 rotates about 30 ° in the rotation direction CW from the state shown in FIG. 26, the partial lid portion 841f1 is disposed on the left side of the second through hole KH2, and is out of the path through which the sphere P11 flows down ( It deviates from the region obliquely below the back side of the sphere P11). Therefore, the sphere P11 can flow down to the back side along the inclination of the second cylindrical portion 841f without being restricted by the partial lid portion 841f1, and can pass through the second through hole KH2. In this case, the inclination of the inclined plate portion 841f2 functions as a guide portion that moves the ball P11 toward the second through hole KH2 when the ball P11 is displaced to the left. Here, the relative movement performed by the sphere P11 maintained inside the second cylindrical portion 841f that is displaced (the posture is changed and the position is changed) with the rotation of the rotating disk 840 will be described.

  FIG. 27 is a front perspective view of the second tubular portion 841f, and FIGS. 28 (a) to 28 (c) are front views of the second tubular portion 841f showing the posture change of the second tubular portion 841f. It is. In FIGS. 27 and 28 (a) to 28 (c), the movement of the sphere P11 maintained in the second cylindrical portion 841f is illustrated. In FIG. 27, a portion where the line of sight is blocked by the plate-like portion 841a is illustrated by a hidden line, and a portion where the line of sight is not blocked by the plate-like portion 841a is illustrated by a solid line.

  As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 (a), in a state where the sphere P11 is disposed between the pair of inclined plate portions 841f2, the sphere P11 is partially inside the pair of inclined plate portions 841f2 (between the opposing surfaces). It is supported in the state where it entered.

  As the rotating disk 840 is rotated in the rotation direction CW from the state shown in FIG. 28A, the one inclined plate portion 841f2 on the side (right side in FIG. 28B) on which the sphere P11 is disposed is lowered. While moving over the second tubular portion 841f, the center position of the sphere P11 is disposed below the inclined plate portion 841f2 when the longitudinal direction of the opening of the second tubular portion 841f is along the vertical direction. (See FIG. 28 (c)).

  Here, when the sphere P11 gets over the inclined plate portion 841f2, the load is applied to the sphere P11 from the inclined plate portion 841f2 due to the inclination thereof, so that the sphere P11 is urged to the front side. Therefore, even if the second guide hole 846 and the second through hole KH2 coincide in the front-rear direction during the displacement from FIG. 28A to FIG. 28C (see FIG. 26), the sphere P11 is inclined. A speed sufficient for the second guide hole 846 to pass through the second through hole KH2 while being biased to the front side by the plate portion 841f2 (maintenance speed SV, in this embodiment, a speed that makes a half rotation in one second) When the rotating disk 840 rotates, the rotating disk 840 is rotated in the rotation direction CW from FIG. 26 while maintaining the sphere P11 in the second cylindrical portion 841f, and returned to the second receiving state (see FIG. 22). It becomes possible.

  That is, whether the ball P11 is discharged from the state of FIG. 26 through the second through hole KH2 depending on whether the rotating disk 840 rotates at a speed lower than the maintenance speed SV or at a speed higher than the maintenance speed SV. It is possible to switch whether the sphere P11 returns to the second receiving state while being maintained in the second cylindrical portion 841f. In the present embodiment, as the rotation speed of the rotating disk 840, a plurality of speeds larger than the maintenance speed SV and a speed less than the maintenance speed SV (discharge speed MDV) are prepared.

  In FIG. 28, as an example, the case where the ball P11 moves from between the pair of inclined plate portions 841f2 has been described. However, in this case, the ball P11 is biased from the inclined plate portion 841f2 toward the front side. It is not limited to. For example, when returning from the state shown in FIG. 28C to the state shown in FIG. 28A through FIG. 28B (when the rotating disk 840 rotates in the direction opposite to the rotational direction CW), The sphere P11 is urged toward the front side from the inclined plate portion 841f2. That is, in a state where the inclined plate portion 841f2 is disposed below the center position of the sphere P11, when the sphere P11 gets over the inclined plate portion 841f2, the sphere P11 is moved from the inclined plate portion 841f2 to the front side. It is urged towards.

  When the sphere P11 returns to the second receiving state while being maintained in the second cylindrical portion 841f, the sphere P11 swings in the longitudinal direction of the second cylindrical portion 841f (the second cylindrical portion 841f of the sphere P11). In this embodiment, the sphere enters (hangs) and is decelerated by entering the recessed portion 841f3 disposed at the center position in the longitudinal direction of the second cylindrical portion 841f. In a short period, the sphere P11 can be arranged in the recessed portion 841f3.

  In the second receiving state (see FIGS. 22 to 24), the second guide hole 846 is disposed on the uppermost side with respect to the first through hole KH1. That is, as the rotating disk 840 rotates from the second receiving state, the second guide hole 846 is disposed below the second receiving state, so that the ball staying in the second guiding hole 846 rotates. It is possible to prevent the disk 840 from flowing through the first through hole KH1 during rotation (performs an irregular flow).

<Direction 1. Prevent single-shot technical intervention. Keep winning and prevent over-winning>
With reference to FIG.29 and FIG.30, an example (1st effect example) of the effect using the ball effect apparatus 800 is demonstrated. FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 show an example of the time change of the first specific winning port 65a and the second specific winning port 650a in the first operation pattern and the time change of the rotating disk 840 of the ball effect device 800 in the first effect example. It is the figure which showed an example.

  In FIG. 29, an example of the case where the jackpot game is played without stopping the ball is shown. In FIG. 30, when the jackpot game is played over a longer time than FIG. 29 while appropriately stopping the ball. Each example (when the time of the round game R is the maximum time (30 seconds) of the operation time T1) is illustrated as an example. Note that the horizontal scales in FIGS. 29 and 30 are scales for reference and are not strict.

  29 and 30 illustrate that the rotating disk 840 is switched between the case where it is maintained in the first receiving state and the case where it is maintained in the second receiving state. In this case, maintaining is not limited to the case where the rotating disk 840 stops. For example, the rotating disk 840 rotates for a short time (3 seconds in the present embodiment) and is again in the same state. Including the case of returning.

  In FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, two circles written together with the time change of the ball effect device 800 indicate how many spheres stay on the front side of the through holes KH <b> 1 and KH <b> 2. In FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, a circle indicating the state after the change is shown at the time when the staying number changes. In the following drawings, the meanings of the two circles that are written together with the time change of the ball effect device 800 are the same.

  For example, if both of the two round marks are white circles, the number of staying spheres is 0. If one round mark is a white circle and the remaining one round mark is a black circle, the staying sphere is retained. 1 indicates that the number of spheres staying is 2 if both of the two circles are black circles. As described above, if two spheres stay when the rotating disk 840 of the ball effect device 800 is in the second receiving state, the previously staying sphere is pushed out, passes through the first through hole KH1, and is detected. Since it is detected by the sensor SC1, in this production example, a sphere is detected by the detection sensor SC1 immediately after the two circles become black circles, and one circle mark changes to a white circle.

  When the MPU 201 (see FIG. 4) determines a big hit in the special figure determination, the MPU 201 starts control of the determined type of big hit game after the special figure change display (symbol change effect) ends. Hereinafter, the operation control of the first variable winning device 65, the second variable winning device 650, and the rotating disc 840 performed when the big hit game is awarded will be described.

<When operating in the first operation pattern>
When the jackpot type is a jackpot game with jackpot A, the MPU 201 drives and controls the large opening solenoid so that the first variable winning device 65 and the second variable winning device 650 are operated based on the first operation pattern. The MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 drives and controls the drive motor KM1 so that the rotating disk 840 operates based on the first effect example.

  When the special symbol variation display (symbol variation effect) is finished, the MPU 201 waits for a predetermined opening time OP (10 seconds) for a timer means (not shown) to pass through the first variable winning device 65 and the second variable winning device 650. The large opening solenoid is driven and controlled to hold the open / close plate 651 in the closed state (closed state), and the first round game R is started after the opening time OP has elapsed.

  That is, the first operating time T1 (maximum 30 seconds) is started to be measured by the timer means, and the open / close plate 651 is displaced from the closed state to the open state to open the second specific winning opening 650a so as to open the second specific winning opening solenoid 650a. To control the opening / closing plate 651 to operate for a long time.

  In the first round game R, a round end condition (round game time (30 seconds which is the maximum value of the first operation time T1) has passed or a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of pachinko balls won. ) Is satisfied, the opening / closing plate 651 is displaced to the closed state, and the large opening opening solenoid is driven and controlled to close the second specific winning opening 650a, and the first round game R is completed.

  When the first round game R ends, the timer means opens and closes the opening / closing plates 651 of the first variable winning device 65 and the second variable winning device 650 until the first interval time Int1 (2.0 seconds) between rounds elapses. The large opening solenoid is controlled to be held in the closed state (closed state), and the second round game R is started after the first interval time Int1 between rounds.

  Further, when the operating time TSa, which is a time sufficient for the operating time T1 of the first round game R to elapse (35 seconds in the present embodiment), has elapsed since the start of the first round game R, the storage is performed. The plate 657 is switched from the restricted state to the allowed state for a few seconds (a time sufficient for the ball to pass, in this embodiment, 0.5 seconds), and then the storage plate solenoid is driven and controlled to return to the restricted state. As a result, of the balls that have passed through the second specific prize opening 650 a in the first round game R, the ball that has been in contact with the right side of the storage plate 657 and has been retained is guided to the communication opening 654.

  The MPU 221 has passed an operation time TSS (14 seconds in this embodiment) that is shorter than the time that elapses from the end of the special figure change display (symbol change effect) until the first round game R ends in the shortest time. Occasionally, the rotary disk 840 is switched from the first receiving state to the second receiving state, and the drive motor KM1 is driven and controlled so as to be held in the second receiving state. Therefore, after the end of the first round game R, the ball flowing down through the communication opening 654 is received in the second guide hole 846 and stays on the front side of the first through hole KH1.

  In this production example, the first guide hole 845 is arranged on the front side of the first through hole KH1 for about 4 seconds from the start of the first round game R, and the first through hole is formed by one ball. Since it is in a state where it can pass through KH1, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to proceed quickly through the first round game R.

  In the second round, the MPU 201 starts measuring the first operating time T1 (maximum 30 seconds) with the timer means and closes the opening / closing plate of the first variable prize-winning device 65 (as in the start of the first round) The large opening opening solenoid is driven and controlled to open the first specific winning opening 65a by shifting from the closed state) to the open state (opening state), and the opening / closing plate of the first variable winning device 65 is operated for a long time. .

  When the round end condition (elapse of the round game time (30 seconds which is the maximum value of the first operation time T1) or winning of a prescribed number of pachinko balls) is satisfied in the round game R of the second round, The large open mouth solenoid is driven and controlled to displace the opening / closing plate of the first variable winning device 65 to the closed state (closed state) to close the first specific winning port 65a, and the round game R of the second round is completed. . Note that the first interval time Int1 between rounds is set to 2 seconds.

  Thereafter, similarly, the round game R of the third to ninth rounds is repeated between the round games R with the first interval time Int1 between rounds, and the opening / closing plate of the first variable winning device 65 is closed. The large opening opening solenoid is driven and controlled to open and close the first specific winning opening 65a by being displaced between the (closed state) and the open state (opening state).

  In the tenth round, as with the start of the first round, measurement of the first operating time T1 (maximum 30 seconds) is started by the timer means, and the opening / closing plate 651 of the second variable winning device 650 is closed (closed state). ) Is moved from the open state to the open state (open state), and the large open-port solenoid is driven and controlled to open the second specific prize-winning port 650a, and the open / close plate 651 is operated for a long time.

  Further, when the operating time TSa, which is a time sufficient for the operating time T1 of the round game R of the 10th round to elapse (35 seconds in this embodiment), has elapsed since the start of the round game R of the 10th round, The plate 657 is switched from the restricted state to the allowed state for a few seconds (a time sufficient for the ball to pass, in this embodiment, 0.5 seconds), and then the storage plate solenoid is driven and controlled to return to the restricted state. As a result, of the balls that have passed through the second specific prize opening 650 a in the round game R of the tenth round, the ball that has been in contact with the right side of the storage plate 657 and has been retained is guided to the communication opening 654.

  The MPU 221 takes the time until the ball that has passed through the communication opening 654 reaches the inclined portion 871 after the round game R in the tenth round in FIG. 29 (until the ninth round as shown in FIG. 29). The round game R in each round takes 6 seconds (8 seconds in total with the first interval time Int1 between rounds is 122 seconds), and the round game R in the 10th round in FIG. The time until the ball that has passed through the communication opening 654 reaches the inclined portion 871 after the completion of the game (as shown in FIG. 30, up to the ninth round, 30 seconds (round The specified time TEc (actual time) between the first interval time Int1 and 288 seconds) Drive motor to rotate the rotating disk 840 at a speed less than the maintenance speed SV and then hold it in the second receiving state when 200 seconds (in the form) has elapsed since the end of the special figure change display (design change effect). KM1 is driven and controlled.

  Therefore, after the end of the round game R of the tenth round, if the timing at which the ball flows down through the communication opening 654 is before the specified time TEc elapses from the end of the special figure change display (symbol change effect), The ball can collide with the ball staying on the front side of the first through hole KH1 after the round game R of the first round, and the ball staying first is made to flow to the back side of the first through hole KH1. The sphere can be detected by the detection sensor SC1 (see FIG. 24).

  On the other hand, after the end of the round game R of the 10th round, if the timing when the ball passes through the communication opening 654 and flows down after the stipulated time TEc has elapsed since the end of the special figure change display (symbol change effect), The ball staying on the front side of the first through hole KH1 after the first round game R is discharged from the second through hole KH2 in advance and detected by the detection sensor SC2 (see FIG. 26).

  Therefore, the ball that flows down through the communication opening 654 after the round game R of the tenth round is received in the empty second guide hole 846 and stays on the front side of the first through hole KH1. Therefore, since the sphere does not pass through the first through hole KH1, the sphere is not detected by the detection sensor SC1, and this sphere is detected by the detection sensor SC2, as will be described later.

  Thereafter, the MPU 201 repeats the round game R of the 11th round to the 15th round with the first interval time Int1 between the rounds between each round game R, as in the second round to the ninth round. Thus, the open / close plate of the first variable winning device 65 is displaced between the closed state (closed state) and the open state (open state), and the large opening solenoid is driven and controlled so as to open and close the first specific winning port 65a. .

  And, in the round game R of the 15th round, when the round end condition (elapse of the round game time (30 seconds which is the maximum value of the first operation time T1) or winning of a predetermined number of pachinko balls) is satisfied, The large opening opening solenoid is driven and controlled to close the first specific winning opening 65a by displacing the opening / closing plate of the first variable winning device 65 to the closed state (closed state), and the round game R of the 15th round is completed. .

  When the round game R of the final round is completed, the timer means holds the opening / closing plate of the first variable winning device 65 in a closed state until the first interval time Int1 between rounds and the ending time ED (11 seconds) have elapsed. The large opening solenoid is driven and controlled, and the big hit game ends with the passage of time.

  The MPU 221 rotates the rotating disc 840 once at a speed lower than the maintenance speed SV when 10 seconds have elapsed from the start of the round game R in the 15th round, and then holds the driving motor KM1 in the first receiving state. Is controlled. Thereby, the ball staying on the front side of the first through hole KH1 after the round game R of the tenth round is discharged through the second through hole KH2, and the ball is detected by the detection sensor SC2.

  According to this operation pattern, whether or not the ball passes the detection sensor SC1 depending on whether the timing at which the ball is guided to the rotating disc 840 after the round game R of the 10th round is before or after the specified time TEc. Can be changed.

  That is, if it is before the specified time TEc, the sphere can pass through the detection sensor SC1. Therefore, due to the passing of the ball through the detection sensor SC1, a notification related to the player's profit (for example, a notification of whether or not the current gaming state is a probability variation state (a notification of whether or not the latent probability variation has occurred). ) And the notification of round promotion), it is possible to improve the player's willingness to advance the round game quickly.

  Note that the manner of notification is not limited in any way, and for example, a specific sound (for example, “next is normal” or “next is normal”) may be output from the audio output device 226. Then, the lamp display device 227 emits light in a specific light emission mode (for example, a rainbow color as an indication of the latent probability change, or an increase in the expectation that the latent probability change is in the order of blue, green, or red. The aspect which the electrical decoration parts 29-33 issue in the aspect to let it be) may be sufficient. Also, a mode (promotion effect) in which the display of the jackpot symbol on the third symbol display device 81 is changed to an advantageous symbol (for example, a jackpot A display symbol which is more advantageous than the jackpot C display symbol) may be employed.

  Thereby, the single shot in jackpot game can be suppressed. The single shot is one round less than the specified number in order to win a number of balls exceeding the specified number (for example, 10) scheduled to win in the specific winning openings 65a, 650a in round game R. Is a way to make a winning state. The round game R of each round uses the fact that it continues for 30 seconds, which is the maximum value of the first operating time T1, until a specified number of balls have won, and uses that time enough to make a single shot. Those who make the strikes adjust the number of winnings. In a state where one less than the prescribed number of balls has won, a ball that exceeds the prescribed number can be won by launching the balls so that a plurality of balls will win the specific winning openings 65a and 650a together. I can expect.

  On the other hand, it is easy to make a difference in the number of payouts in the jackpot game between a player who makes a single shot and a player who does not make it (if the number of winnings is different from the prescribed number, 15 differences, 1 in all rounds) If they are different from each other, 150 pieces (the number of balls equivalent to 600 yen for a game played by purchasing one ball for 4 yen), in order to stabilize the profits that the player can obtain from the jackpot game (the player's Regardless of experience values, it is desirable to regulate single shots in order to construct a gaming machine in which a player can enjoy profits fairly. For example, depending on the amusement store, the store clerk may call attention to the player who makes a single shot and stop the single shot. However, there are many cases where a single shot is made by stealing the eyes of the store clerk. I stayed in things.

  On the other hand, according to this production example, the shorter the time required for the progress of the round game R up to the tenth round, the easier it is for the ball to pass through the detection sensor SC1, and the ball detects the detection sensor SC1. Due to the passing, control is performed so as to perform notification related to the player's profit. As described above, in the case of performing a single shot, since it takes a long time to adjust the number of winnings in the round game R of each round, it is difficult to pass the ball to the detection sensor SC1. Therefore, the notification related to the player's interest generated by the passing of the ball through the detection sensor SC1 is attractive to the player (for example, in the production mode in which it is difficult to know that the gaming state has shifted to the probable state) If it is possible to determine the transition to a probabilistic state or to determine that the number of rounds in the jackpot game will increase according to the notification related to the player's profit) It is possible to improve the willingness to advance the round game R of the eyes quickly (by hitting it).

  In addition, the timing which performs notification resulting from passing through the detection sensor SC1 can be arbitrarily set. For example, notification may be performed immediately after the detection sensor SC1 detects a sphere. In this case, since the jackpot game R is progressing even after the notification, the jackpot game R of the remaining rounds can be played without impatience, so after completing one set of jackpot games in 15 rounds, continue The game to be played can calmly progress.

  Further, for example, the notification may be performed during the ending time ED (after the time has elapsed since the detection sensor SC1 detects the sphere). In this case, during the jackpot game, since the content of the notification resulting from passing through the detection sensor SC1 is undecided, the player's attention to the notification can be kept high until the end of the jackpot game.

  Further, for example, after a jackpot game is over, a predetermined time may elapse (for example, after 5 minutes). In this case, the game can be continued while expecting the content of the notification for a predetermined time after the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the player can know whether the situation is advantageous or unfavorable for the player (notification of whether or not the probability change state), so the player can feel at ease. It is possible to select whether or not to continue the game after that.

  In this production example, the first guide hole 845 is arranged on the front side of the first through hole KH1 for about 4 seconds from the start of the first round game R, and the first through hole is formed by one ball. Since it is in a state where it can pass through KH1, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to proceed quickly through the first round game R.

  In this operation pattern, a round game R (the second variable winning device 650 is released in this operation pattern) that causes the ball to flow down toward the rotating disc 840, and a round game R (the first operation pattern in the first operation pattern) immediately after that. The variable winning device 65, 650 to be opened is switched. As a result, the player's line of sight is guided to the first variable prize-winning device 65 at the timing when the first ball is guided to the rotating disc 840, so the first ball is guided to the rotating disc 840. It can be made easy to avoid the player's line of sight toward the rotating disk 840 at the timing. This makes it difficult for the player to know which of the guide holes 845 and 846 of the rotating disc 840 has entered the ball.

  For example, a player who does not know in which of the guide holes 845 and 846 the first ball has entered the rotating disk 840 stays on the front side of the rotating disk 840. Even if only the situation is not seen, it is not known whether the sphere has passed through the first through hole KH1 or the second through hole KH2 (since it is not known whether the sphere has passed through the detection sensor SC1). ) After determining that the second sphere does not pass through the first through hole KH1, notification is made based on the fact that the first sphere has passed the detection sensor SC1 (so-called “resurrection effect”). To improve the interest of the player.

  At the timing when the second ball is guided to the rotating disk 840, it is desirable to be able to guide the player's line of sight to the rotating disk 840, so the round that the second variable winning device 650 is opened is the 10th round. Alternatively, the 15th round (final round) may be used. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player's line of sight from being guided to the first variable winning device 65.

  Note that it is desirable to notify the player of the intention of the operation of the ball effect device 800 in the present effect example before starting the jackpot game. For example, on the 3rd symbol display device 81, by displaying characters such as “there is a privilege if the jackpot round is advanced rapidly” or “there is a privilege if the 10th round passes within 200 seconds” The player can be made to understand that a profit can be given to the player by rapidly proceeding with the jackpot game. Further, if the display of the number of seconds is always performed and updated (counted down), it is possible to prevent the player from playing the jackpot game casually.

  Further, the notification described above is not limited to the notification by the third symbol display device 81. For example, a similar sound may be generated by the sound output device 226, or the lamp display device associates the remaining time until the operation timing of the rotating disk 840 with the emission color (for example, the time For example, the light may be emitted in blue when it is long, and when it becomes short, the light emission color may be changed into red).

<Direction 2. When operating in the second and third operation patterns>
With reference to FIGS. 31 and 32, another example of the effect using the ball effect device 800 (second effect example) will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a change in time of the first specific winning port 65a, the second specific winning port 650a in the second operation pattern, and the rotating disk 840 of the ball effect device 800 in the second effect example. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of a time change of the first specific winning port 65a, the second specific winning port 650a in the third operation pattern, and the rotating disk 840 of the ball effect device 800 in the second effect example. is there. In FIGS. 31 and 32, the time change of the rotating disk 840 is the same. 31 and 32 illustrate that the rotating disk 840 is switched between the case where it is maintained in the first receiving state and the case where it is maintained in the second receiving state. In this case, “maintained” is not limited to the case where the rotating disk 840 stops. For example, the rotating disk 840 rotates (less than the maintaining speed SV) in a short time (3 seconds in the present embodiment). Including the case of rotating again at the speed of 1) and returning to the same state again.

  In the example described here, when the jackpot type is a jackpot game with a jackpot A, the MPU 201 is large so that the first variable winning device 65 and the second variable winning device 650 operate based on the second operation pattern. When the opening solenoid is driven and controlled and the jackpot type is a jackpot game with jackpot C, the MPU 201 operates so that the first variable winning device 65 and the second variable winning device 650 are operated based on the third operation pattern. The large opening solenoid is driven and controlled so that the rotating disk 840 operates based on the operation timing of the second variable winning device 650 in the second and third operation patterns (start timing of the round game R at the tenth round). The MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 drives and controls the drive motor KM1. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the part which overlaps with a 1st operation pattern.

  The main differences between the second operation pattern and the third operation pattern from the first operation pattern are the presence / absence of short-time release, the operation time T2 of the second variable winning device 650, and the operation of the storage plate 657. The timing, the opening order of the variable winning devices 65 and 650, and the operation mode of the rotating disk 840. These will be described in order.

  First, in the second operation pattern and the third operation pattern, the round game R of a specific round is executed in a short time release that makes it difficult to win a ball. For example, in the round game R of the 10th round of the second operation pattern and the third operation pattern, the opening / closing plate 651 of the second variable winning device 650 is opened for the short time opening operation time TMI (maximum 0.2 seconds). After that, it is controlled to close. In the round game R of the 13th round of the second operation pattern, the first variable winning device 65 is similarly opened for a short time.

  In the second operation pattern and the third operation pattern, the operation time of the second variable winning device 650 is the second operation time T2 (maximum 3 seconds). That is, the MPU 201 determines whether or not a round end condition (round game time (3 seconds which is the maximum value of the first operation time T2) has elapsed or a prescribed number (in the present embodiment) In the case of 10 winning pachinko balls), the large opening solenoid is driven and controlled so as to close the second specific winning opening 650a by displacing the opening / closing plate 651 into the closed state. Ends. Note that it is impossible to win a specified number of balls in the second specific prize opening 650a during the operation time T2 in consideration of the ball launchable interval (minimum 0.6 seconds / piece). In the third operation pattern, the opening / closing plate 651 of the second variable winning device 650 is closed as the operation time T2 elapses.

  In the second operation pattern and the third operation pattern, the operation timing of the storage plate 657 is the specified period TE2a (in this embodiment) from the start timing of the round game R of the corresponding round (the opening timing of the opening / closing plate 651). 4 seconds). That is, the MPU 201 performs the present operation for a few seconds (a sufficient time for the ball to pass) from the restricted state to the permitted state when the specified period TE2a has elapsed from the start timing of the round game R of the corresponding round. In the embodiment, switching is performed for 0.5 second), and then the storage plate solenoid is driven and controlled to return to the restricted state. As a result, of the balls that have passed through the second specific prize opening 650 a in the round game R of the corresponding round, the ball that has been in contact with and staying on the right side of the storage plate 657 is guided to the communication opening 654.

  In the second operation pattern and the third operation pattern, the MPU 201 causes the opening / closing plate of the first variable winning device 65 to operate for a long time from the first round to the ninth round, while the tenth round Thereafter, the opening / closing plate 651 of the second variable winning device 650 is operated in the even-numbered round, and the opening / closing plate of the first variable winning device 65 is operated in the odd-numbered round.

  As described above, in the second operation pattern and the third operation pattern, there is no difference until the ninth round, and a difference occurs after the tenth round. That is, the timing at which the ball flows into the rolling flow path portion 870 differs depending on whether the round game R in the thirteenth round is due to long-time opening or short-time opening. Focusing on this difference, the operation mode of the rotating disk 840 (particularly, the second specified time TE2b) is specified.

  That is, the MPU 221 changes the rotating disk 840 from the first receiving state to the second receiving state when a period exceeding the specified time TE2a (6 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the round game R of the tenth round. The drive motor KM1 is driven and controlled so as to be switched and held in the second receiving state. Thereafter, when the second specified time TE2b (25 seconds in this embodiment) exceeding the specified time TE2a has elapsed from the start of the round game R of the tenth round, a short time (3 seconds in this embodiment) is reached. In the meantime, the rotating disk 840 rotates (rotates at a speed lower than the maintenance speed SV) and returns to the second receiving state again.

  The second specified time TE2b comes into contact with the storage plate 657 in the round game R of the 14th round when the jackpot game is performed in the second operation pattern, and then the timing at which the ball reaches the rotating disc 840, In the case of playing a big hit game with the operation pattern of 3, it is defined as a timing between the contact with the storage plate 657 in the round game R in the 14th round and then the arrival of the ball on the rotating disc 840.

  That is, when a jackpot game is performed in the second operation pattern, assuming that the round game R of the 11th round is finished in 6 seconds, the start from the round game R of the 10th round to the start of the 14th round is 17 .4 seconds, from the start of round game R of the 14th round until the storage plate 657 changes to an allowable state, 4 seconds, and then until the ball reaches the rotating disc 840 is 1 second. From the start of the round game R of the 10th round, the timing at which the ball reaches the rotating disk 840 and then comes into contact with the storage plate 657 in the round game R of the 14th round is 22.4 seconds later.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot game is performed in the third operation pattern, assuming that the round game R of the 11th round and the 13th round is finished in 6 seconds, 14 rounds from the start of the round game R of the 10th round The time until the start of the eye is 23.2 seconds, the time from the start of the round game R of the 14th round until the storage plate 657 changes to the allowable state is 4 seconds, and then the ball reaches the rotating disc 840 Is 1 second, the timing at which the ball reaches the rotating disk 840 in the round game R in the 14th round and then reaches the rotating disc 840 is 28. from the start of the round game R in the 10th round. After 2 seconds.

  In this way, between the second operation pattern and the third operation pattern, due to the difference in the operation mode of the first variable winning device 65 in the thirteenth round, the storage plate 657 in the round game R in the fourteenth round After that, there is a difference in the timing at which the sphere reaches the rotating disk 840, and the rotating disk 840 rotates with the passage of the second specified time TE2b between these timings. Along with the rotation of the rotating disk 840, the sphere staying on the front side of the first through hole KH1 is discharged through the second through hole KH2.

  Then, the MPU 221 is the latest 75.2 seconds after the start of the round game R of the 10th round, and 35.2 seconds after the end of the round game R of the 14th round (in the round games of the 11th and 13th rounds). When a period of 30 seconds each has elapsed, the rotating disk 840 is rotated (rotated at a speed lower than the maintenance speed SV) for a short time (3 seconds in this embodiment), and the remaining spheres are The rotary disk 840 is driven and controlled so as to be discharged from the second through hole KH2 and to return to the first receiving state.

  As described above, in the case of the second operation pattern, a plurality (two) of balls can be flowed into the ball effect device 800 before the second specified time TE2b elapses. The ball that stayed in the front side of the hole KH1 (the ball that entered the second variable winning device 650 in the round game R of the 12th round) and the follower ball (the second variable winning in the round game R of the 14th round) The ball that has entered the device 650 can be caused to collide, and the previously retained ball can be caused to flow to the back side of the first through hole KH1, and the ball can be detected by the detection sensor SC1 (see FIG. 24). ).

  On the other hand, in the third operation pattern, one ball that flows into the ball effect device 800 before the second specified time TE2b elapses (enters the second variable winning device 650 in the round game R of the 12th round). Since the ball is discharged from the second through hole KH2 in advance after the elapse of the second specified time TE2b (see FIG. 26), the follower ball (the round game R in the 14th round) 2) is received in the empty second guide hole 846 and stays on the front side of the first through hole KH1. Therefore, since the sphere does not pass through the first through hole KH1, the sphere is not detected by the detection sensor SC1.

  In this way, by changing the operation mode of the variable winning devices 65 and 650 between the second operation pattern and the third operation pattern, it is assumed that the ball is similarly fired (released) and the jackpot game is performed. Also, the case where the sphere passes the detection sensor SC1 and the case where the sphere does not pass the detection sensor SC1 can be caused.

  In addition, the state of the storage plate 657 also changes in the round game R of the 10th round, but the opening period of the opening / closing plate 651 is too short, and normally the ball does not enter, so immediately after the round game R of the 10th round. An event that a sphere flows into the sphere effect device 800 is unlikely to occur. In addition, when the ball miraculously enters the second variable winning device 650 in the round game R of the tenth round, the ball is rotated while the rotating disk 840 maintains the first receiving state. Therefore, it passes through the first through hole KH1 as it is and is detected by the detection sensor SC1. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the motivation of the player who keeps firing the ball in order to cause the ball to enter the second variable winning device 650 in the round game R of the tenth round.

  Further, as another operation pattern, an operation pattern that extends from the second operation pattern or the third operation pattern only for the release time in the round game R of the tenth round may be set.

  According to the second operation pattern and the third operation pattern, it is difficult for the player to grasp which operation pattern until the round game R of the 12th round elapses. On the other hand, if a long time elapses in the round game R of the 11th round, even if each variable winning device 65, 650a is released in the second operation pattern, the follower ball (the round game R of the 14th round) The second specified time TE2b elapses before the ball that has entered the second variable prize-winning device 650 reaches the rotating disk 840, and the ball cannot pass through the detection sensor SC1. For this reason, in the eleventh round game R, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to keep firing balls in order to make many balls enter the first variable winning device 65 in a short time. Thereby, suppression of single shot can be aimed at.

<Direction 3. Utilization of speed change such as SV, MDV>
With reference to FIG. 33, another example of the effect using the ball effect device 800 (third effect example) will be described. FIG. 33A and FIG. 33B are diagrams showing an example of a time change of the ball effect device 800. FIG. In FIG. 33 (a), after the storage plate 657 enters the permissible state, the case where the sphere passes the detection sensor SC1 within the specified time TE3a is shown in FIG. 33 (b). Then, the cases where the passage of the sphere is not detected by the detection sensor SC1 within the specified period TE3a are respectively illustrated. Here, the specified time TE3a is set to a time sufficient for guiding the sphere to one of the guide holes 845 and 846 (3 seconds in the present effect example) in the first operation of the rotating disk 840.

  In the third effect example, the numerical values of the corresponding counters C1 and C2 are added (one is added) due to the passing of the spheres to the detection sensors SC1 and SC2, and at the start of the jackpot game Accordingly, the numerical values of the counters C1 and C2 are cleared (C1, C2 = 0). Moreover, in the aspect demonstrated in the 3rd production example, since the 1st variable prize-winning apparatus 65 and the 2nd variable prize-winning apparatus 650 perform opening / closing operation | movement with the 1st operation pattern mentioned above regardless of a jackpot type, here, Illustration is omitted.

  In the third effect example, when the jackpot game is started, the MPU 221 drives and controls the drive motor KN1 in such a manner that the rotating disk 840 of the ball effect device 800 is rotated by the first action. The first operation of the rotating disk 840 in the third effect example will be described.

  The first operation of the rotating disk 840 is normally performed when the rotating disk 840 is rotated in the rotation direction CW at the maintaining speed SV (speed of half rotation in 1 second) and enters the first receiving state or the second receiving state. In addition, the operation is temporarily stopped for a time sufficient for the sphere to pass through the rotating disk 840 (in this production example, 1 second). That is, it is a 4-second cycle operation in which the rotation operation and the pause are alternately repeated every second.

  The MPU 221 drives and controls the drive motor KM1 to change the operation speed of the rotating disk 840 due to the player operating the frame button 22 during the round game R of the first round. For example, a mode in which the drive motor KM1 is stopped, decelerated, or accelerated for several seconds while the frame button 22 is pressed by the player or due to one press of the frame button 22 Drive control is performed with. Thereafter, the drive motor KM1 is driven and controlled in such a manner that the rotating disk 840 is rotated again at the maintenance speed SV.

  Since the MPU 221 changes the operation speed of the drive motor KM1 due to the operation of the frame button 22, after the first round game R, the rotation disk 840 when the same time has elapsed from the start of the big hit game The state changes depending on the operation mode of the frame button 22 during the round game R of the first round.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (a), in the third effect example, from the start of the round game R of the first round, the maximum value (30 seconds) of the first operating time T1 and the second specific prize opening 650a are displayed. The storage plate 657 is switched to the permissible state at a timing when 32 seconds, which is longer than the total time taken for the passed ball to reach the storage plate 657 (less than 1 second), has elapsed. When it is detected that the ball has passed through the detection sensor SC1 before the specified time TE3a elapses after the storage plate 657 is switched to the permissible state (the value of the counter C1 becomes 1), the MPU 221 The drive motor KM1 is driven and controlled in a manner in which the plate 840 is rotated in the second operation, and a notification related to the player's profit is given.

  In addition, the apparatus which performs this alerting | reporting is not limited. For example, it may be performed by the audio output device 226, may be performed by the lamp display device 227, or may be performed by the third symbol display device 81.

  The numerical value of the counter C1 becomes 1 immediately after the rotating disk 840 enters the first receiving state (immediately after the detected part SGb is detected by the angle detection sensor KSC1) instead of the passage of the specified time TE3a. It may be determined whether or not.

  The second operation of the rotating disk 840 differs from the first operation only in that the speed during the rotating operation becomes the discharge speed MDV. By rotating the rotating disk 840 in the second operation, the sphere that has reached the rotating disk 840 passes through the first through hole KH1 via the first guide hole 845 and then passes through the detection sensor SC1. The counter C1 is discharged while adding the numerical value of the counter C1 or passing through the second through hole KH2 via the second guide hole 846 and passing the detection sensor SC2, while adding the numerical value of the counter C2. .

  Then, after the sum of the numerical values of the counters C1 and C2 becomes 2, the drive motor KM1 is driven and controlled in such a manner that the rotating disk 840 is in the first receiving state.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), it is not detected that the ball has passed through the detection sensor SC1 until the specified time TE3a elapses after the storage plate 657 is switched to the allowable state (the value of the counter C1 is If the sphere enters the second guide hole 846, it is determined that the ball stays on the front side of the first through hole KH1, and the MPU 221 maintains the drive mode of the drive motor KM1, An input suggestion effect is performed by a notification means such as the 3-design display device 81.

  The input suggestion effect is composed of an explanation effect of the input method and an instruction effect that is periodically generated (every time the rotating disk 840 enters the first receiving state). In the explanation effect, the player is instructed to perform an operation using the frame button 22 after that, or the player is notified according to the contents of the instruction that the operation is successful. Done. This advantageous notification mode is not limited at all. For example, notification of whether or not the current gaming state is a probability change state (notification of a latent probability change) or a round promotion notification may be used.

  In the instruction effect, an operation method is instructed, such as “Press and hold the right of the frame button 22 for a long time” or “Press the upper button of the frame button 22 repeatedly”. When the MPU 221 determines that the operation as instructed is being performed, the MPU 221 maintains the drive mode of the drive motor KM1. Accordingly, by continuing to perform the operation as instructed, the ball can continue to stay on the front side of the first through hole KH1, so that the second ball is placed on the rotating disk 840 after the round R of the 10th round. When reaching, whether the ball enters the first guide hole 845 or the second guide hole 846, the ball will pass the detection sensor SC1, and the MPU 221 notifies the player about the profit of the player. Can be executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined by the MPU 221 that the operation as instructed has not been performed, the MPU 221 drives and controls the drive motor KM1 in a manner in which the rotary disk 840 is rotated in the second operation, and the third symbol display device 81 Thus, an effect indicating that the operation according to the instruction content has failed is executed, and the subsequent instruction effect is omitted.

  When the rotating disk 840 rotates in the second operation, the sphere staying in the second guide hole 846 flows down through the second through hole KH2 and is detected by the detection sensor SC2. Thereby, the numerical value of the counter C2 is added.

  Thereafter, similarly, due to the sum of the numerical values of the counters C1 and C2 being 2, the drive motor KM1 is driven and controlled in such a manner that the rotating disk 840 is in the first receiving state.

  As described above, according to the third effect example, after the input suggestion effect is generated, the operation of the frame button 22 according to the instruction effect increases the possibility that the ball passes the detection sensor SC1. Therefore, the player's attention can be directed to grasping the operation method and executing the operation. Therefore, in the jackpot game, compared with the case where the player is chased only by the ball launching and the processing of the payout ball, the player's mind is diverted to the operation of the frame button 22, and the player has a special way to hit (single shot etc.). You can take away your margin. Thereby, stabilization of the profit which a player can obtain in jackpot game can be aimed at.

<Direction 4. Directing across the jackpot>
With reference to FIG. 34, another example of the effect using the ball effect device 800 (fourth effect example) will be described. In the fourth effect example, a case will be described in which it is possible to determine that the jackpot has been continuously acquired in a short time by passing the ball through the detection sensor SC1 before the round game R of the tenth round. In this case, independent of the MPU 201 of the main control device, it can be determined that a big hit has occurred continuously in a short time.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of a change in time of the storage plate 657 and a change in time of the ball effect device 800 for the big hit game. In the fourth effect example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the specific winning openings 65a and 650a are opened and closed in the first action pattern in the jackpot game, while the operation timing of the storage plate 657 is the third effect example. The timing is the same as described above.

  In the fourth effect example, the MPU 221 holds the rotating disk 840 in the second receiving state for 150 seconds, and then rotates the rotating disk 840 at a speed less than the maintenance speed SV at the rotational operation time point RP that comes every 150 seconds. The drive motor KN1 is driven and controlled in such a manner that the return to the receiving state is repeated. That is, when a sphere stays in the second guide hole 846 of the rotating disk 840 on the front side of the first through hole KH1, the sphere passes through the second through hole KH2 as the rotating disk 840 rotates. Passes through the detection sensor SC2, and is discharged from the ball effect device 800.

  In the fourth effect example, the rotating disk 840 is not temporarily stopped in the first receiving state, and an event that the sphere passes through the first through hole KH1 through the first guide hole 845 is prevented. . Therefore, the event that the sphere passes through the first through hole KH1 occurs exclusively when the sphere staying on the front side of the first through hole KH1 is pushed by the follower sphere (see FIG. 24).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 34, when the rotating disk 840 rotates at the rotational operation time point RP 10 seconds before the operation time TSa calculated from the start timing of the round game R of the 10th round, Approximately 140 seconds elapse before the 840 rotates next time. For example, even if about 10 seconds have passed in each round game R from the 11th round, the n-th jackpot game will end in about 73 seconds, so the first through hole KH1 after the n-th jackpot game has ended. The state where the sphere stays on the front side of is continued.

  After the completion of the n-th jackpot game, the game will be performed to receive a lottery to win the (n + 1) th jackpot. If the interval until the n + 1th jackpot is short, the rotating disc 840 The operation time TSa calculated from the start timing of the first round game R in the (n + 1) th jackpot game may elapse before rotating at the rotation operation time point RP.

  For example, according to the example shown in FIG. 34, on the assumption that the round game R of each round progresses in about 10 seconds, the time from the start of the 10th round jackpot game R of the nth jackpot game to the end of the jackpot game The total time of (83 seconds) and the time (10 seconds) until the start of the first round jackpot game R of the (n + 1) th jackpot game is the time until the rotating disk 840 rotates as described above. This is a case where a jackpot is won during the lottery prescribed time TE4a (47 seconds), which is the time subtracted from the second.

  If approximately 3 seconds are required for one variation display, according to the example shown in FIG. 34, approximately 15 variation displays can be executed during the lottery regulation time TE4a. That is, it can include a case where the (n + 1) th jackpot is obtained by lottery of the number of times of the number of reserved balls exceeding the maximum (four) in the first entrance 64 or the second entrance 640.

  In this case, when the (n + 1) th jackpot game is started, the ball that is regulated by the storage plate 657 in the first round game R is maintained while the rotating disc 840 is maintained in the second receiving state. Due to the change to the permissible state of 657, it flows down toward the rotating disk 840. The sphere that has flown down to the front side of the first through-hole KH1 (the ball that has stayed from the n-th jackpot game) is pushed in and passes through the first through-hole KH1, and the detection sensor It passes through SC1 and is discharged from the ball effect device 800.

  On the other hand, when the big hit cannot be obtained during the lottery specified time TE4a, the ball restricted by the storage plate 657 in the first round game R is rotated by the change of the storage plate 657 to the permitted state. The rotating disk 840 is rotated before it flows down toward the plate 840, and the spheres staying on the front side of the first through hole KH1 are discharged. Therefore, the sphere that has flowed down toward the rotating disk 840 newly stays on the front side of the first through hole KH1, and does not pass through the detection sensor SC1.

  That is, in the fourth effect example, the lottery prescribed time TE4a is defined by the progress degree of the n-th jackpot game and the operation cycle of the ball effect device 800, and the lottery prescribed time TE4a from the end of the n-th jackpot game. By acquiring the (n + 1) th jackpot before the time elapses, the ball can pass through the detection sensor SC1 several seconds after the storage plate 657 is allowed in the first round game R.

  In other words, a few seconds after the storage plate 657 is allowed in the first round game R, the detection sensor SC1 detects the passage of the ball, and the MPU 221 detects that a big hit has occurred continuously at short intervals. Can be determined (can be determined regardless of the signal of the MPU 201). Thereby, when determining the occurrence of a jackpot in a short time based on the signal from the MPU 201 (for example, storing the number of fluctuations and the period until obtaining the nth jackpot and the fluctuation of obtaining the n + 1th jackpot, The control flow can be shortened compared to the case of determining the number of fluctuations and the period when the (n + 1) th big hit occurs.

  In the fourth effect example, when the detection sensor SC1 detects the passage of the ball several seconds after the storage plate 657 is allowed in the first round game R, the MPU 221 performs a plurality of times in a short time. A continuous jackpot notification effect for notifying that a jackpot has occurred is performed.

  In addition, the aspect of a continuous jackpot notification effect is not limited at all. For example, it may be a notification that normally generates an electronic sound that does not flow, a notification that causes a rainbow-colored light emission by an LED, or an effect of displaying the word “congratulations” on at least a part of the third symbol display device 81. But it ’s okay.

  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 the first embodiment, the second guide hole 846 retains the sphere when one sphere reaches, and allows the sphere to pass through the first through hole KH1 when the second sphere arrives additionally. Although the case where it was set as the shape was demonstrated, it is not necessarily restricted to this. For example, when passing a sphere through the first through hole KH1, three or more spheres may stay. Thereby, since the occurrence frequency of passing the sphere through the first through hole KH1 can be reduced, it is possible to increase the rare value of the effect that is output based on the passage through the detection sensor SC1.

  Although the said 1st Embodiment demonstrated the case where the shape of the back side of the shielding board part 851 was comprised from a smooth shape, it is not necessarily restricted to this. For example, when a low-repulsive member such as a rubber plate member is attached to the back side of the shielding plate 851, and a ball staying in the second guide hole 846 is pushed out to the front side, the low-repulsive member You may make it collide. In this case, it is possible to reduce the momentum (speed) at which the sphere pushed to the front side by the inclined plate portion 841f2 rebounds to the back side. Therefore, the magnitude of the maintenance speed SV can be reduced.

  Further, instead of the low repulsion member, a groove configured to change the momentum (speed) when the ball colliding with the ball rebounds due to the difference in the rotation direction of the rotating disk 840 may be formed. In this case, due to the difference in the rotation direction of the rotating disk 840, the ball repels vigorously and easily passes through the second through hole KH2, and the ball rebound is weak and difficult to pass through the second through hole KH2. Can be configured.

  Although the case where the front cover 851 is made of a light-transmitting resin material has been described in the first embodiment, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the front cover 851 may be configured in such a manner that the rear side is difficult to visually recognize from the front side because the light does not transmit or the degree of the transmitted light is low. In this case, after the rotating disc 840 is in the second receiving state and the first ball is guided to the second guide hole 846, the second motor guide KM1 is driven and controlled so that the receiving motor is in the receiving preventing state. A sphere staying in the hole 846 can be hidden by the front cover 851. This makes it difficult for the player to know which of the guide holes 845 and 846 of the rotating disk 840 has entered the first ball.

  In the first embodiment, a case has been described in which a part of a ball that has entered the second specific winning port 650a of the second variable winning device 650 is guided to the ball effect device 800, but is not necessarily limited thereto. Absent. For example, one of the balls that has passed through any of the first variable winning device 65, the first entrance 64, the second entrance 640, the general entrance 63, the normal entrance (through gate) 67, or the out entrance 661. The section may be guided to the ball effect device 800, or a passage (so-called “warp”) for guiding the ball from the left side of the center frame 86 to the upper position of the first entrance 64 through the lower part of the center frame. A part of the ball that has passed the ball may be guided to the ball effect device 800, or a ball passage opening that is different from the winning opening and through which the ball can pass is provided in the game board 13, and the ball passage opening. A part of the sphere that has passed through may be guided to the sphere effect device 800.

  For example, when all the balls that have passed through the first entrance 64 are guided to the ball effect device 800, the second guide holes 846 are provided at intervals of 5 seconds while maintaining the second receiving state of the rotating disk 840. The drive motor KM1 is driven in such a manner that the ball staying in the second guide hole 846 is discharged (speed at which the rotating disk 840 rotates at a speed lower than the maintenance speed SV). In this case, it can be determined that the sphere has passed through the first entrance 64 continuously at intervals of less than 5 seconds based on the detection that the sphere has passed through the detection sensor SC1. Therefore, by performing a control that gives a specific effect based on the passing of the ball through the detection sensor SC1 and notifies the player, the player frequently passes the first entrance 64 from the notification. You can easily grasp what you are doing.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the round in which the first variable winning device 65 is released is sandwiched between the rounds in which the second variable winning device 650 is released and the round game R is performed is described. It is not limited. For example, the rounds in which the second variable winning device 650 is released and the round game R is performed may be arranged in succession (adjacent), or the second variable winning device 650 is opened and rounds in one jackpot game. A round in which the game R is performed may be configured only once.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the round in which the second variable winning device 650 is opened and the round game R is performed is arranged immediately after the start of the jackpot game and near the end of the jackpot game has been described. It is not limited to. For example, you may arrange | position in the middle board | game of jackpot game.

  In the first embodiment, the case has been described in which the storage plate 657 is allowed when a certain period of time has elapsed since the opening / closing plate 651 of the second variable prize-winning device 650 has been opened, but this is not necessarily limited thereto. It is not a thing. For example, the storage plate 657 may be allowed when a certain period has elapsed since the opening / closing plate 651 of the second variable prize-winning device 650 has been closed.

  In addition, the storage plate 657 may be allowed at a timing when no ball is detected at the second specific winning port 650a in a state where no ball is arranged between the second specific winning port 650a and the storage plate 657. . In this case, in comparison with the period required for the sphere that has passed through the second specific prize winning opening 650a to reach the storage plate 657, the sphere is in the period until the storage plate 657 is closed (for example, 0.5 seconds). The storage plate 657 is not reached. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the sphere from passing through the allowable storage plate 657 by mistake.

  In the first embodiment, when the sphere P11 stays in the second guide hole 846 and the sphere P12 collides with the sphere P11 from the front side, the sphere P11 is discharged to the back side of the rotating disk 840, and the sphere P12. Has been described with respect to the case where it remains inside the rotating disk 840, but is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the ball P12 may be discharged from the rotating disk 840 as the ball P11 is discharged to the back side of the rotating disk 840. In this case, since the sphere P12 can be prevented from being pushed by the sphere supplied thereafter and passing through the first through hole KH1, the collision of the sphere occurs every time the storage plate 657 is allowed. The sphere can be prevented from flowing down through the first through hole KH1.

  In the first effect example of the first embodiment, the case where the player's line of sight is guided to the first variable winning device 65 in the round game R after the second round has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. . For example, during the round game R in which the first variable prize-winning device 65 is opened, the third symbol display device 81 issues a notice “Look at the central rotating body” or the LED arranged on the board 862. Or the like, and the player's line of sight may be guided to the rotating disk 840. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to know how many balls have entered the first variable winning device 65, and the accuracy of the single shot (the round game R is completed in a short time while performing the single shot). Accuracy).

  In the first effect example of the first embodiment, the operation timing of the rotating disk 840 is set to the time expected to be required for the round game R when the jackpot game is advanced by hitting, and a special hit such as a single shot. Although it is defined by comparison with the time expected to be required for the round game R when the jackpot game is advanced while performing, it is not necessarily limited to this. For example, an intermediate period that is an intermediate period that is not short or long required for the round game R is set, and after the intermediate period has elapsed, notification is made that the ball is guided to the rotating disk 840 for a certain period. (For example, “keep this round for how many seconds”, etc.), the rotating disk 840 is operated in such a manner that the sphere can be passed to the detection sensor SC1 by guiding the sphere to the rotating disk 840 for a certain period of time. You may let them. In this case, the jackpot game can be executed while allowing the player to consider the period during which the round game R progresses (how to launch the ball). In this case, since the period of the big hit game can be consciously lengthened, the payout speed of the winning ball can be reduced.

  In the first effect example of the first embodiment, the case where the rotating disk 840 rotates in one direction in the rotation direction CW has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, during a predetermined period, the rotating disk 840 is maintained in the second receiving state, and during operation, the second guide hole 846 has a single front side of the first through hole KH1 and the front side of the second through hole KH2. The round disc R may be reciprocated at the shortest time interval of the round game R (the rotary disc 840 may be temporarily stopped when the second guide hole 846 reaches the front side of the second through hole KH2). ). Thereby, before a plurality of spheres gather in the second guide hole 846, the spheres staying in the second guide hole 846 flow down through the second through hole KH2 and are discharged from the rotating disk 840. The detection by the detection sensor SC1 can be prevented.

  In the first effect example of the first embodiment, the case where the rotating disk 840 maintains the second receiving state from when the operating time TSS has elapsed until the specified time TEc has elapsed has been described. It is not limited to. For example, the drive motor KM1 is driven in such a manner that the first operation (the operation with the rotation speed being the maintenance speed SV) described in the third effect example is repeated until the specified time TEc has elapsed after the operation time TSS has elapsed. You may control. In this case, of the balls that have entered the second specific prize opening 650a in the round game R of the tenth round before the lapse of the specified time TEc, the ball that is in contact with the storage plate 657 and guided to the ball effect device 800 is The case where the guide is guided to the first guide hole 845 and the case where the guide is guided to the second guide hole 846 can be generated. Before the specified time TEc elapses, the ball passes through the detection sensor SC1 regardless of which guide hole 845, 846 is guided, but the rotation operation of the rotating disk 840 by the first operation and the specified time TEc Since it can be difficult to distinguish from the rotational motion of the rotating disk 840 when the time elapses, the player's attention to the ball effect device 800 in terms of whether or not the ball flows down to the detection sensor SC1 in the vicinity of the specified time TEc. Can be improved.

  In the first effect example of the first embodiment described above, the case where the rotating disk 840 of the ball effect device 800 is maintained in the second receiving state after the operation time TSS has elapsed has been described. is not. For example, the rotating disc 840 is rotated from the second receiving state by about 60 degrees clockwise from the start of the first round game R until the operating time TSa elapses, and is maintained in the receiving prevention state. The drive control may be performed so that the rotating disk 840 rotates after the time sufficient for the sphere to reach the rotating disk 840 has elapsed from the progress of TSa to enter the second receiving state. In this case, since the sphere that has reached the rotating disk 840 is brought into contact with the plate-like portion 841a to reduce the speed in the front-rear direction, it can be guided to the second guide hole 846. When the velocity in the front-rear direction of the sphere increases unexpectedly while flowing down the rolling flow path portion 870, the sphere is prevented from accidentally passing through the first through hole KH1 with the momentum. Can do.

  Further, by rotating the rotating disc 840 while the sphere is in contact with the plate-like portion 841a, the friction between the sphere staying on the front side of the rotating disc 840 and the plate-like portion 841a is caused. Since the sphere can be moved left and right, attention to the sphere that reaches the rotating disk 840 can be improved.

  The same applies to the round game R of the tenth round. That is, after the first ball is guided to the second guide hole 846, the rotating disk 840 is again maintained in the reception-preventing state, and the specified time TEc has elapsed since the end of the special symbol variation display (symbol variation effect). Then, the drive motor KM1 may be driven and controlled so that the rotary disk 840 is rotated and temporarily stopped in the second receiving state, and then the rotary disk 840 is rotated once. In this case, if the second ball flows down toward the rotating disk 840 in the tenth round game R before the lapse of the specified time TEc, the ball contacts the plate-like portion 841a and rotates. When the rotating disk 840 stays in the front side of the plate 840 and enters the second receiving state, the second ball is guided to the second guide hole 846 and the first ball is pushed out to the second ball. It passes through the through hole KH1 and is detected by the detection sensor SC1.

  Alternatively, the rotating disk 840 may be maintained in a reception-preventing state until the rotating disk 840 is rotationally driven after the lapse of the specified time TEc and after the start of the round game R of the 15th round. As a result, when the second ball flows down toward the rotating disk 840 in the tenth round game R after the lapse of the specified time TEc, the surplus ball passes through the first through hole KH1 by mistake. Can be prevented.

  In this way, by controlling the drive motor KM1 so that the sphere is once brought into contact with the plate-like portion 841a of the rotating disc 840 and the sphere is retained on the front side of the rotating disc 840, the rotating disc 840 is controlled. An effect that draws attention in the direction of rotation can be configured. For example, when the first receiving state is configured by rotating clockwise and the second receiving state is configured by rotating counterclockwise, the receiving state is configured. After the ball is in contact with the plate-like portion 841a in the prevention state, it is more beneficial for the player to rotate the rotating disk 840 clockwise (even if the ball does not stay in the second guide hole 846) Therefore, the attention of the rotating disk 840 can be improved by performing such notification. In addition, when the ball stays in the second guide hole 846, the ball can be passed through the detection sensor SC1 regardless of the rotation direction, so that the player's sense of security can be improved.

  In the first effect example of the first embodiment described above, it is advantageous for the player when the second ball reaches the rotating disk 840 before the specified time TEc elapses from the driving mode of the ball effect device 800. Although the case where notification is generated has been described, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the time from the start of the jackpot game is measured without using the ball effect device 800, and a specific jackpot game is specified until a predetermined time (for example, 100 seconds or 200 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the jackpot game. It may be determined whether or not the round ends, and control may be performed so that an advantageous notification is generated to the player when it is determined that a specific round of jackpot game has ended before a predetermined time elapses. In this case, a display effect (such as a countdown display) related to a predetermined time can be performed at an arbitrary position regardless of the arrangement of the ball effect device 800, and thus the degree of freedom in effect can be improved. Further, the player can be beaten by the display effect (the progress of the jackpot game can be accelerated), and it is possible to easily take away the margin for the interval stoppage from the player.

  In the first effect example of the first embodiment described above, a case where it is determined whether or not a single shot is made based on the length of time required for a big hit game and it is easier for a player to generate a notice that is more advantageous for the player. However, it is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the presence / absence of a single shot may be determined from a numerical value obtained by subtracting the number of balls that have passed through the specific winning openings 65a and 650a from the number of balls launched in the jackpot game. In the first operation pattern described in conjunction with the first effect example, the first interval time Int1 between rounds is set to 2 seconds. 6 seconds / piece), at least 1 to 2 balls should flow down to the specific winning openings 65a and 650a between rounds and pass through the out opening 661. Therefore, in the case of a 15-round jackpot game, about 14 to 28 balls pass through the out port 661.

  Accordingly, when the number obtained by subtracting the number of balls that have passed through the specific winning openings 65a and 650a from the number of balls launched is smaller than the number of balls of about 14 to 28 (for example, less than 14), It is determined that a single shot is being performed and control is performed so as not to give an advantageous notice to the player. On the other hand, if the numbers are similar (for example, 14 or more), it is determined that a single shot is not performed. Further, it may be controlled so as to notify the player in an advantageous manner.

  Further, it is detected that the ball has passed through the out port 661 at a timing delayed from the interval between rounds by the time from when the ball has passed through the first variable winning device 65 until it is detected that the ball has passed through the out port 661. If it is determined that the interval has not been stopped and the player is informed of the advantage, while it is not detected that the ball has passed through the out port 661 at the same timing, It may be determined that the stop is being performed, and control may be performed so as not to give a notice advantageous to the player.

  The position where the passage of the sphere is detected is not limited to the out port 661. For example, a detection sensor may be disposed at a position formed by a single passage on the downstream side of the return rubber 69. This detection sensor detects all spheres that have been launched by right-hand hit. Based on the relationship between the output from the detection sensor and the timing of the opening / closing operation of the variable winning devices 65 and 650, it is possible to determine whether or not there is an interval stop.

  In other words, when playing a big hit game, the output of this detection sensor is always composed of a waveform with the same interval as the ball launch interval (0.6 seconds / piece at the shortest) specified for each gaming machine. Is done. On the other hand, when a game is played aiming at stopping the interval, the output of the detection sensor becomes wider than the ball firing interval before the closing timing of the variable winning devices 65 and 650 is reached. Therefore, after the interval of the output waveform of the detection sensor is widened compared to the firing interval of the sphere, when the variable winning devices 65 and 650 are closed within a predetermined period, it is determined that the interval stop is performed. Can do.

  In the third effect example of the first embodiment, when the ball passes the detection sensor SC1 or when the player fails to operate the frame button 22 as instructed, the operation speed of the rotating disk 840 changes. Although the case has been described, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the change mode of the operation speed may be defined by the special symbol jackpot type. For example, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot type is jackpot A (probable variation jackpot), the drive motor KN1 is driven and controlled so that the operating speed of the rotating disk 840 is maintained at the maintaining speed SV. Thereby, regardless of whether the first sphere is guided to the first guide hole 845 or the second guide hole 845, the sphere can be passed through the detection sensor SC1.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot type is jackpot C (usually jackpot), the operation mode of the rotating disk 840 in the first production example omits the portion that stops in the first receiving state and guides the ball in the first receiving state. In addition, the drive motor KN1 is driven and controlled so that the operation speed of the rotating disk 840 is initially set to the maintenance speed SV and is changed to less than the maintenance speed SV from the middle. Thereby, the sphere guided by the rotating disk 840 can flow down through the second through hole KH2. Thereby, since a player's concentration can be directed to whether or not the ball is discharged from the second through hole KH2, special hits such as single shots can be suppressed.

  Further, the rotation speed of the rotating disk 840 in the round game R after the round may be changed by the length of time spent in the round game R. For example, when it is determined that the round game R takes more time than necessary (for example, 30 seconds, which is the maximum time of the operation time T1), it is determined that a single shot is being performed, and the first receiving state The driving motor KM1 may be driven and controlled so that the ball is prevented from being guided and the rotational speed of the rotating disk 840 is less than the maintenance speed SV. In addition, the length of time to determine may be the length of time over a plurality of rounds.

  In the third effect example of the first embodiment, the case where the rotating disk 840 rotates at the maintenance speed SV when the MPU 221 determines that the operation according to the instruction of the instruction effect is performed has been described. However, it is not necessarily limited to this. For example, when the MPU 221 determines that an operation as instructed in the instruction effect is being performed, the rotating disk 840 may be rotated halfway in the reverse direction (counterclockwise). In this case, since the second guide hole 846 is not disposed on the front side of the second through hole KH2, the sphere can stay in the second guide hole 846 regardless of the operating speed of the rotating disk 840.

  In the third effect example of the first embodiment, the rotational speed of the rotating disk 840 is maintained as long as it is determined by the MPU 221 that the operation according to the instruction of the instruction effect is being performed, and the operation can be performed even once. When the MPU 221 determines that the rotation has failed, the rotation speed of the rotating disk 840 is less than the maintenance speed SV, and the ball that has stayed in the second guide hole 846 is discharged through the second through hole KH2. It is not limited to this. For example, even if the operation fails once, the operation speed of the rotating disk 840 is maintained, and when the operation fails twice, the operation speed of the rotating disk 840 may be less than the maintenance speed. For example, the operation speed of the rotating disk 840 may be less than the maintenance speed SV for the first time when the operation fails a plurality of times. In this case, it is possible to prevent a disadvantage that is unfamiliar with the player unfamiliar with the operation from being excessively increased, and in the instruction production, an operation mode that is almost impossible is interwoven to improve the attention to the instruction production. Can be.

  Further, the rotational speed of the rotating disk 840 is determined according to the number of times determined by the MPU 221 that the operation according to the instruction of the instruction effect is being performed and the number of times determined by the MPU 221 that the operation according to the instruction of the instruction effect has failed. However, the speed may be switched in stages to a plurality of speeds that are higher than the maintenance speed SV. In this case, when the rotation speed of the rotating disk 840 is several steps higher than the maintenance speed SV, the player maintains the rotation speed of the rotating disk 840 even if the instruction effect is ignored several times. Since it can be kept above SV, it is possible to concentrate on the launch of the ball toward the variable winning device 65, 650. In this way, if the rotating disk 840 can be ignored if the rotating disk 840 becomes a certain high speed, the player will pay attention to the rotating disk 840 in an attempt to grasp the rotation speed of the rotating disk 840. The attention of the rotating disk 840 can be improved.

  In addition, when the operation failure is allowed until the rotation speed of the rotating disk 840 is less than the maintenance speed SV, the player newly fails in the operation as instructed, The MPU 221 may cause the MPU 221 to execute a re-instruction effect that produces an operation as instructed. Further, this re-instruction effect may be an effect that is stronger than the previous instruction effect (for example, stronger light emission, larger volume). In this case, when the player has failed in the operation without noticing the instruction effect, the user can be made aware that the operation instruction has been issued by the re-instruction effect.

  The instruction effect or the re-instruction effect may be an effect corresponding to the launch intensity of the sphere. In this case, it is possible to give an instruction relating to the profit directly given to the player, such as a prize ball by the ball game, and the player can ensure the maximum profit by following the instruction.

  In the fourth production example of the first embodiment, the lottery prescribed time TE4a is defined by the relationship between the progress degree of the n-th jackpot game and the rotation period of the rotating disc 840 of the ball effect device 800. Although described, it is not necessarily limited to this. For example, a different period depending on the jackpot type is newly defined as the period from the end of the jackpot game to the next rotation operation of the rotating disc 840, and the player is notified of the lottery specified time TE4a based on the defined period. It is good as a thing. As a result, the lottery prescribed time TE4a that differs depending on the jackpot type can be secured for a certain period, so that the lottery prescribed period TE4a can be prevented from becoming extremely short. The new rule for the period until the rotating disk 840 rotates is executed only when the lottery rule period TE4a is likely to be extremely short, otherwise it is the same as in the fourth effect example. The rotating disk 840 may rotate in a driving manner.

  In the fourth effect example of the first embodiment described above, the case has been described where the ball is more likely to pass through the detection sensor SC1 as the number of lotteries required to win the (n + 1) th jackpot is smaller, but this is not necessarily limited thereto. It is not a thing. For example, even if the ball effect device 800 is adopted in a gaming machine in which the number of lotteries required to win the (n + 1) th jackpot is fixed (for example, it is fixed once and there is no difference) good. In this case, the second specific prize opening 650a is opened only in the round game R of the first round (the first specific prize opening 65a is opened in other rounds), and the number of rounds of the jackpot game is different depending on the jackpot type. You may control so that it may. In this case, the smaller the number of rounds of the n-th jackpot game, the earlier the timing of the (n + 1) -th jackpot game, so that it becomes easier for the detection sensor SC1 to pass the ball. That is, the n-th jackpot type is a jackpot type with a small number of rounds of jackpot game, compared to the case where the nth jackpot type is a jackpot type with a large number of rounds of jackpot game Since it is possible to easily pass the ball through the sensor SC1, it is possible to easily generate a notification that is beneficial to the player that is output based on the passage.

  In the fourth effect example of the first embodiment, the player determines when the lottery prescribed time TE4a is prescribed from the driving mode of the ball effect device 800 and the next jackpot is won before the lottery prescribed time TE4a elapses. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, was the time from the end of the jackpot game measured without using the ball effect device 800, and whether the jackpot was won by a predetermined time (for example, 50 seconds or 100 seconds) after the end of the jackpot game? The MPU 201 or the MPU 221 may determine whether or not, and if it is determined that the jackpot has been acquired before the predetermined time elapses, control may be performed so that an advantageous notification is generated for the player. In this case, a display effect (such as a countdown display) related to a predetermined time can be performed at an arbitrary position regardless of the arrangement of the ball effect device 800, and thus the degree of freedom in effect can be improved. In addition, by hitting the player with a display effect (raising the progress of the game), the ball can be continuously fired and the frequency of the lottery can be increased, so the expected value that can win a big hit in a certain time is raised. be able to.

  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 that a special ball is awarded to 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. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall where pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed 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.

<Reserving part that sends a sphere to the detection port when the sphere arrives with the sphere placed>
The guide means through which the sphere can pass, the movable means having the first receiving section that can receive and displace the sphere that has passed through the guide means, and the first receiving section is arranged at a predetermined position. A gaming machine A1 comprising: passing means for allowing a ball to pass through the first receiving portion; and detecting means for detecting a ball that has passed through the passing means.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, there is a gaming machine that gives a certain benefit to a player by detecting that a ball has passed through a detecting means (see, for example, JP-A-2015-150122). However, since the conventional gaming machine described above does not have a function of grasping the situation on the upstream side of the detection means, the flow mode of the sphere on the upstream side of the detection means (sphere arrangement, flow speed, flow direction, flow frequency) ) Was difficult to output.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine A1, by detecting that the ball has passed through the detecting means, it is determined that the ball has passed through the passing means in a state where the first receiving portion is disposed at a predetermined position. can do. That is, the situation on the upstream side of the detection means can be grasped. Therefore, by performing control so that a specific effect is performed when the sphere passes the detection means, it is possible to easily output an effect corresponding to the flow-down mode of the sphere on the upstream side of the detection means.

  In addition, the aspect of a fixed profit is not limited at all. For example, a mode in which a prize ball is paid out to a player, a mode in which a lottery lottery is performed, or a mode in which a specific effect is performed may be used.

  In the gaming machine A1, the passing means allows passage of a ball by allowing a predetermined number of balls or more to gather in the first receiving portion.

  According to the gaming machine A2, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine A1, it is possible to determine that a predetermined number or more of the balls have gathered in the first receiving unit by detecting the passage of the balls by the detecting means. For example, when the spheres are discharged from the first receiving unit at regular intervals, an effect corresponding to the frequency with which the sphere is received by the first receiving unit can be performed.

  In the gaming machine A2, the movable means can receive a ball that has passed through the guide means, and a second receiving portion that is different from the first receiving portion, and the ball that has passed through the guide means is received by the first receiving portion. A switching unit that switches between accepting and accepting by the second receiving unit, wherein the second receiving unit is configured to allow the second receiving unit to pass the passing means through the second receiving unit. The gaming machine A3 is characterized in that the number of balls received by the unit is set to be different from that of the first receiving unit.

  According to the gaming machine A3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A2, the switching unit can change the frequency at which the ball passes through the guiding means, which is necessary for the passage of the detecting means.

  In the gaming machine A2 or A3, the first receiving portion is displaceable in the first mode or the second mode, and the first receiving unit is displaced in the first mode, so that the ball passes through the first receiving unit. The acceptance frequency of the sphere necessary to pass the ball through the passing means is maintained at a predetermined frequency, and the first receiving portion is displaced in the second mode, so that the sphere passes through the first receiving portion to the passing means. The gaming machine A4 is characterized in that the acceptance frequency of the balls necessary for making it lower is lower than the predetermined frequency.

  According to the gaming machine A4, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A2 or A3, the ball required for the ball to pass through the passing means through the first receiving portion by changing the displacement mode of the first receiving portion. The frequency of acceptance can be changed. Therefore, while the same effect produced by the passage of the ball through the detection means can be made, the acceptance frequency of the ball necessary for the detection means to pass the ball can be changed. Therefore, it is possible to easily cope with a difference in gaming state.

  In addition, the opportunity which changes the aspect of a displacement of a 1st receiving part is not limited at all. For example, the player may change the mode of displacement by operating the operation buttons and changing the settings, or may automatically change depending on the situation as the game progresses, such as game state or jackpot game distribution. It can also be

  Moreover, the difference between the first aspect and the second aspect is not limited at all. For example, the operation speed may change, the operation direction may change, or the operation timing may change.

  In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A4, after the ball has passed through the passing means through the first receiving portion, the predetermined number of balls are transferred to the first receiving portion while the arrangement of the first receiving portion is maintained. A gaming machine A5 that remains in the game.

  According to the gaming machine A5, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines A2 to A4, when the balls are received by the first receiving unit, even if the ball receiving interval does not change, a predetermined number of balls are The interval at which the balls pass through the detection means can be shortened after the gathering than before the first gathering unit. Therefore, after the sphere starts to pass through the detection means, it is possible to frequently produce effects that occur when the sphere passes through the detection means.

  In the gaming machine A5, a gaming machine A6 is characterized in that a ball passing through the passage means through the first receiving unit is a ball previously collected in the first receiving unit.

  According to the gaming machine A6, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A5, the balls can be exchanged inside the first receiving portion, and the detection means can be passed through in order. Thereby, by arranging an object other than a sphere in the first receiving unit, it is possible to prevent fraud that misidentifies as if a predetermined number or more of spheres are arranged.

  In the gaming machine A6, the first receiving unit forms a state in which, when the predetermined number of balls received earlier are arranged, it is easy for the passing means to pass the ball when the next ball is received. A gaming machine A7 comprising a passage preparation section.

  According to the gaming machine A7, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A6, when a predetermined number of balls or more are received, the balls can smoothly pass through the passing means.

  In the gaming machine A7, the passage preparation unit is filled with the previously received ball, and when the next received ball is guided to the passage preparation unit, a load applied to the previously received ball is generated. The gaming machine A8 is characterized in that the ball previously received by the load is guided to the passing means.

  According to the gaming machine A8, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine A7, it is possible to prevent the previously received ball from being guided to the passing means before the next ball is received.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A8, a first state in which the ball that has passed through the guide means is stopped on the upstream side of the first receiving portion, and a second state in which the flow down to the first receiving portion is allowed. A gaming machine A9 comprising a state change means to be formed.

  According to the gaming machine A9, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines A1 to A8, the flow of the ball to the first receiving unit can be started at a timing different from the timing at which the ball passes through the guide means. .

<Directing that special games continue in a short period of time>
The lottery means for executing the lottery based on the establishment of the lottery condition, the display means for displaying the identification information indicating the lottery result by the lottery means, and the identification information indicating that the display means is a predetermined lottery result Can be changed from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter to an open state in which it is easy to enter in a privilege game executed by the privilege game executing means. A game machine comprising: a variable prize winning means; and a multi-type effect executing means capable of executing a plurality of types of effects based on a difference in a game aspect related to the privilege game. B1.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, there is a gaming machine in which a lot of prize balls are paid out by a special game executed when a predetermined lottery result is displayed on a display unit (see, for example, JP-A-2015-150122). . However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, even if the execution interval and execution period of the bonus game are different, there is no difference in the production. For example, a rare event that the bonus game occurs continuously at short intervals has occurred. Even in such a case, there is a problem that the rarity cannot be expressed except for the degree of payout of the winning ball, and the player's feeling of exaltation cannot be sufficiently increased.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine B1, since the multi-type effect executing means executes a plurality of types of effects based on the difference in the game mode related to the privilege game, for example, the privilege game is continuously provided at short intervals. When it occurs, it can be set to execute a dedicated effect according to the situation, and the player's sense of exaltation can be improved by the effect. Thereby, a player's feeling of exhilaration can be improved also in points other than the grade of payout of a prize ball.

  In addition, as a difference of the game aspect regarding a privilege game, it is not limited at all. For example, the period of maintaining the open state of the variable winning means due to the difference in the winning frequency of the balls to the variable winning means in the bonus game may be different, or the next bonus game is executed again after the bonus game ends. It may be a difference in the period until it is done.

  In the gaming machine B1, the multi-type effect execution means is a game ball that has been launched in the bonus game, and the number of game balls that have not entered the variable winning means is greater than a predetermined number. A game machine B2 characterized in that an effect advantageous to a person is executed.

  According to the gaming machine B2, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine B1, when the number of game balls lost to the player without winning the variable winning means is greater than a predetermined number, the player has an advantageous effect. As a result, the game ball does not reach the variable winning means when it is in the closed state by grasping the operation of the variable winning means when the game is played in a game mode in which the game ball is released (not stopped). Thus, the difference in profits given to the player can be reduced when the game is played in the game mode of adjusting and firing (stopping).

  In the gaming machine B1 or B2, the variable winning means is a game ball that opens and closes based on the establishment of a predetermined condition in the privilege game and enters the variable winning means, and the variable winning means is in the open state. Opening / closing means for entering a corresponding number of game balls corresponding to the number of times of state change into the effect area, and entrance detecting means capable of detecting the game ball entered in the effect area when a predetermined detection condition is satisfied, The gaming machine B3 is characterized in that the predetermined detection condition is that a ball of a predetermined multiple of the corresponding number enters the effect area during a predetermined period.

  According to the gaming machine B3, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine B1 or B2, it is possible to grasp that a predetermined detection condition is satisfied based on the detection of a ball by the ball detection means, and for a predetermined period of time. Since the number of times the opening / closing means has been opened / closed can be determined during this period, it is possible to determine the difference in the execution interval and execution period of the bonus game by calculating from the number of times the opening / closing means has been opened.

  Therefore, for example, when a rare event that a privilege game occurs continuously at a short interval occurs, a setting is made so that the ball is detected by the incoming ball detection means, and the ball is detected by the incoming ball detection means. By executing a specific effect based on this, it is possible to notify the player of the rarity occurring, and to enhance the player's feeling of exaltation.

  The predetermined condition for opening / closing the opening / closing means is not limited at all. For example, the opening / closing may be performed when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the award game, or may be opened / closed when a predetermined period has elapsed since the opening of the variable winning means for a predetermined number of times. You may make it open and close based on a player operating an operation means in a period.

  In addition, the number of times the opening / closing means opens and closes during a single award game is not limited. For example, it may be once or multiple times. In addition, the opening / closing timing can be arbitrarily set.

  In any one of the gaming machines B1 to B3, the multi-type effect execution means retains a game ball that has entered the effect area on the upstream side of the entrance detection means, and a game that has stayed in the stay means. Avoiding means for causing the ball to flow down avoiding the entrance detecting means, and the specific effect is set to one opening / closing operation of the variable winning means after the game ball stays in the staying means. A gaming machine B4, wherein a specific effect in which the avoiding means causes the game ball to flow down after the elapse of a standby period that is longer than the longest time period.

  According to the gaming machine B4, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines B1 to B3, the avoiding means for discharging the ball that has stayed in the staying means has a waiting period until the staying ball is discharged. Since the period is longer than the longest time set for one opening / closing operation, the ball can stay in the staying means while the variable winning means opens / closes a plurality of times.

  In the gaming machine B4, in the bonus game, the entrance detection means detects the game ball while the number of times the opening / closing means is opened or closed is less than the corresponding number of game balls entering the effect area. A gaming machine B5, wherein a specific notification effect is executed based on the game machine.

  According to the gaming machine B5, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine B4, in the bonus game, the number of opening and closing means is less than the number of game balls that can be entered into the effect area. When detecting a game ball, it can be identified as if the game ball that had entered the production area in the previous bonus game remains without being discharged, and multiple bonus games can be found within a short period of time. It can be determined that it has occurred. In this case, by executing a specific notification effect, the player can grasp from the notification effect that a plurality of special games have occurred in a short time, and can enhance the player's sense of exaltation. .

  In the gaming machine B4 or B5, an operation means that can be operated by a player, and a signal output means for outputting a predetermined signal based on the operation means being operated in accordance with a predetermined operation rule, the signal output The gaming machine B6 is characterized in that the waiting period is extended based on the signal output by the means.

  According to the gaming machine B6, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine B4 or B5, the game ball stayed in the staying means based on the operation of the operating means by the player is maintained beyond the standby period set at the beginning. Therefore, the player's willingness to participate in the operation of the operating means can be increased.

  In any one of the gaming machines B3 to B6, the variable winning means is insufficient for the game ball to enter the long open state in which the game ball is maintained for a sufficient time for the game ball to enter the open state. One of the short open states maintained for a long period of time is executed based on a predetermined condition.

  According to the gaming machine B7, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines B3 to B6, the effect is produced during a predetermined period depending on whether the opening mode constituting the opening state is the long opening state or the short opening state. It is possible to switch whether or not it is possible to enter a predetermined number of spheres into the area. That is, the difference in the opening pattern of the variable winning means can be associated with whether or not a ball passes through the ball detecting means.

<Points in which players work actively to maintain advantageous information>
The lottery means for executing the lottery based on the establishment of the lottery condition, the display means for displaying the identification information indicating the lottery result by the lottery means, and the identification information indicating that the display means is a predetermined lottery result Can be changed from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter to an open state in which it is easy to enter in a privilege game executed by the privilege game executing means. In a gaming machine comprising a variable prize winning means, an operation means operable by a player, an instruction means for instructing an operation mode of the operation means in a plurality of modes, and the operation means operated according to an instruction of the instruction means A profit granting hand that increases the profit given to the player when the operation means is operated in accordance with the instruction of the instruction means, compared to the profit given to the player if not Gaming machine C1, characterized in that it comprises a and.

  Among gaming machines such as pachinko machines, there is a gaming machine provided with an operation means (see, for example, JP-A-2015-150122). However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, it is possible to display a menu screen by operating the operating means and to set the production, etc., and whether or not the operating means is operated, and whether the profit given to the player is large or small Is not related, and there is a problem that it is difficult to improve the willingness to operate the operation means.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine C1, operating the operating means as instructed by the instructing means increases the profit given to the player by the profit granting means, so the player's willingness to participate in operating the operating means Can be improved.

  In the gaming machine C1, the profit given to the player by the profit granting means is maintained on the maximum side based on the player operating the operating means by the operation as instructed by the pointing means. A gaming machine C2.

  According to the gaming machine C2, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine C1, the profit given to the player by the profit granting means is maintained on the maximum side by operating the operating means as instructed by the pointing means. It is possible to improve the player's willingness to operate the means.

  In the gaming machine C1 or C2, when the operation means is not operated in accordance with the instruction from the instruction means, the profit given to the player by the profit granting means is set to be maintainable based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. A gaming machine C3 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine C3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine C1 or C2, even if the operating means is not operated according to the instruction from the instruction means, the profit given to the player by the profit granting means if the predetermined condition is satisfied Therefore, the stress given to the player can be alleviated as compared to the case where the profit given to the player by the profit granting means decreases unless all the instructions of the instruction means are followed. Thereby, it is possible to secure the game time of the player.

  In addition, the aspect of a predetermined condition is not limited at all. For example, in a condition where the operation failure of the operation means is allowed for a plurality of specified times, the predetermined condition may be that the number of operation failures does not reach the specified number of times, and the predetermined invalid period is In the case where the setting is made so that the operation failure is not determined, the fact that the operation failure occurred during the invalid period may be satisfied.

  In any of the gaming machines C1 to C3, the instruction unit generates an instruction related to the privilege game, and the state of the profit granting unit before operating the operation unit based on the instruction is A gaming machine C4, which is set to be the same in the privilege game.

  According to the gaming machine C4, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines C1 to C3, it is possible to improve the willingness to operate the operating means as compared to the case where the state of the profit giving means changes for each privilege game. it can.

  In any of the gaming machines C1 to C4, the instruction means can execute a re-instruction effect that prompts an instruction according to the instruction based on the fact that the operation of the operation means is not performed according to the instruction of the instruction means. A gaming machine C5 characterized by being configured.

  According to the gaming machine C5, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines C1 to C4, the player can prompt the player to give an instruction as instructed by the re-instruction effect, so that the player can perform the operation without noticing the instruction of the instruction means. In the case of failure, it is possible to easily prevent the operation from occurring again.

  In any one of the gaming machines C1 to C5, the instruction unit generates an instruction related to the privilege game, and the profit granting unit is operated based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. A gaming machine C6 characterized in that a predetermined profit can be given to a player before.

  According to the gaming machine C6, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines C1 to C5, a predetermined profit can be given to the player by the profit giving means before the operating means is operated based on the establishment of the predetermined condition Therefore, compared with the case where profit is always given after operation of the operation means, it is possible to give the player an unexpected feeling and to improve the interest.

  In addition, the aspect of a predetermined condition is not limited at all. For example, the predetermined condition may be a case where a big win can be obtained by holding a special symbol (in the case of a so-called “holding run”), or a predetermined condition may be that a ball has won a variable winning means at a specific timing.

  In the gaming machine C6, the instruction means performs an abbreviated effect of canceling an instruction scheduled after a predetermined profit is given to the player by the profit giving means.

  According to the gaming machine C7, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine C6, the stress given to the player is compared with the case where the instruction of the operating means is generated until after the profit giving means gives the player a predetermined profit. Can be reduced. That is, by omitting an operation instruction not related to the profit given to the player, it is possible to improve the added value to the instruction of the operation means and to secure the player's game time.

  In any of the gaming machines C1 to C7, the variable winning means changes from the closed state to the open state before an instruction from the instruction means is generated.

  According to the gaming machine C8, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines C1 to C7, the variable winning means changes to the open state before the instruction from the instruction means is generated, so the instruction means does not wait for the instruction. To start a special game. Thereby, the start timing of a privilege game can be advanced.

  In any one of the gaming machines C1 to C8, the profit giving means is configured to change an operation mode of a predetermined game ball according to an operation mode of the operation means, and a game is performed by changing the operation mode of the predetermined game ball. A gaming machine C9 characterized in that the profit given to the player is changed.

  According to the gaming machine C9, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines C1 to C8, the profit given to the player changes due to a change in the operation of a predetermined gaming ball. Compared to the notification that the result can be expected from the beginning), it is possible to improve the interest of the player (you can be amazed by the movement mode of the ball).

  A gaming machine Z1 according to any one of the gaming machines A1 to A9, B1 to B7, and C1 to C9, wherein 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 A9, B1 to B7, and C1 to C9, 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 A9, B1 to B7, and C1 to C9, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion 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 stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has passed 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)
22 Frame button (operation means)
37a, 37b LED (display means)
81 3rd symbol display device (part of instruction means, part of profit giving means)
201 MPU (lottery means, privilege game execution means)
221 MPU (part of regulation means, part of multi-type production execution means)
226 Audio output device (part of instruction means, part of profit granting means)
227 Lamp display means (part of instruction means, part of profit grant means)
650 Second variable winning device (variable winning means)
650a Second specific prize opening (part of guide means)
657 Reservation plate (opening / closing means, state changing means)
800 sphere effect device (part of effect area, part of effect means)
840 Rotating disk (movable means, part of switching part, part of avoidance means, part of profit granting means)
841f3 recessed part (passage preparation part)
845 1st guide hole (2nd receiving part)
846 2nd guide hole (1st receiving part, staying means)
KH1 first through hole (passing means)
KM1 drive motor (a part of multi-type production execution means)
SC1 detection sensor (detection means, part of entrance detection means, part of profit granting means)

Claims (3)

Guiding means through which a ball can pass;
Movable means having a first receiving part capable of receiving and displacing the ball passed through the guiding means;
Passing means that allows the sphere to pass through the first receiving portion by arranging the first receiving portion at a predetermined position;
And a detecting means for detecting a ball that has passed through the passing means.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the passage means allows passage of a sphere by collecting a predetermined number or more of balls in the first receiving portion. The movable means is capable of receiving a sphere that has passed through the guide means, and a second receiving portion different from the first receiving portion;
A switching unit that switches whether the first receiving unit accepts the sphere that has passed through the guiding means or the second receiving unit;
The second receiving portion is set so that the number of balls received by the second receiving portion is different from that of the first receiving portion so that the balls can pass through the passing means through the second receiving portion. The gaming machine according to claim 2.

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