JP2018086473A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of optimally guiding game balls in a direction approaching to a prescribed winning hole by movable means.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a winning hole 455; a plate-like member 481 capable of transferring to an entry forbiddance attitude state and an entry permission attitude state that have different states in guiding a game ball to the winning hole 455; and a main control board that, when a jackpot is won, executes control of transferring the plate-like member 481 from the entry forbiddance attitude state to the entry permission attitude state. The plate-like member 481, in the entry forbiddance attitude state, forms a first guide passage allowing a game ball to flow down between the winning hole 455 and the plate-like member 481 and, in the entry permission attitude state, forms a second guide passage 52 in which an end of the plate-like member 481 is disposed at a position closer to the winning hole 455 than that in the entry forbiddance attitude state and guides a game ball supported on an upper face of the plate-like member 481 to the winning hole 455.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 37

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a ball game machine.

  A conventional gaming machine is provided with a variable winning device that takes an allowable entry posture allowing entry of game balls and an entry prohibiting posture prohibiting entry of game balls, and whether or not entry of game balls is permitted is provided inside the variable winning device. A configuration realized by changing the arrangement of the movable members is known.

  For example, a flat movable member is installed in a winning opening that opens backward from a game area where a game ball flows down, and the moving prohibition position closes the winning opening with the movable member, and the movable member is moved from the entry prohibiting position to the horizontal rotation axis. The structure allows the game ball flowing down from above to be received by a movable member and guided to a winning opening, or a prize formed in an upward direction. The entrance prohibition posture in which the mouth is closed by a plate-like movable member and the entrance allowable posture in which the movable member is moved backward from the entry prohibition posture to open the winning opening, or the movable member is centered on the lower side The structure which drives so that it may spread in a direction and a prize opening is open | released etc. are mentioned (for example, refer patent document 1).

JP 2007-319361 A

  In the conventional gaming machine described above, there is still room for improvement with respect to a mechanism for causing the game ball to enter the winning opening by shifting the state in which the arrangement of the movable members is different.

  The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably allowing a game ball to enter a predetermined winning opening by a movable means.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A game member that forms a game area on the front side where a game ball flows down;
A predetermined winning opening provided to project forward from the front surface of the gaming member;
A guiding surface that protrudes forward from the front surface of the gaming member, supports a lower side of the game ball flowing down the gaming area, and guides the gaming ball to a side where the predetermined winning hole is located; Movable means capable of shifting between a first state and a second state in which the game ball is guided to the winning opening,
Movable control means for performing control to move the movable means from the first state to the second state when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A guiding means for guiding the game ball to the guide surface side by forming an upstream passage through which the game ball can flow down on the guide surface side;
The movable means is
In the first state and the second state, the guide surface is inclined downward toward one side close to the predetermined winning opening, and a game is performed in a range from one end of the guide surface to the other end. Supporting the lower side of the ball, it is possible to guide the game ball to the side where the predetermined winning opening is located,
In the first state, the end of the movable means is disposed at a position spaced apart from the predetermined winning opening, and a game ball supported by the guide surface of the movable means is between the predetermined winning opening and the movable means. Form a first taxiway that can flow between them,
In the second state, the end of the movable means is disposed at a position closer to the predetermined winning opening than the first state, and guides a game ball supported on the guiding surface of the movable means to the predetermined winning opening. A possible second guiding path is formed, and a third guiding path is formed between the guiding means and branched from the second guiding path to guide the game ball in a direction different from the predetermined winning opening. It is characterized by doing.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably allowing a game ball to enter a predetermined winning opening by a movable means.

Front side perspective view of a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine Perspective view showing pachinko machine in open state Perspective view showing the pachinko machine in another open state A perspective view showing the pachinko machine in yet another open state Front view of pachinko machine Front view of the pachinko machine with the front block removed Front view of game board (1) Rear perspective view of pachinko machine Rear view of pachinko machine Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine Flow chart showing an example of main control main processing Flow chart showing an example of main control interrupt processing Outline diagram for explanation of viewpoint and projected image Outline diagram for explanation of player's posture Outline diagram for explaining the relationship between the eye position in the front-rear direction and the viewpoint angle Outline diagram for explanation of eye position detection Outline diagram showing an image of a closed container Outline diagram showing an image without showing the contents Outline diagram showing image when contents in container are shown (1) Outline diagram showing the image when the contents in the container are shown (2) Outline diagram showing the image when the contents in the container are shown (3) The flowchart which shows an example of a decoration symbol display process Flow chart showing an example of viewpoint angle calculation processing Outline diagram for explanation of player's line of sight Outline diagram showing the positional relationship between a camera and a player wearing a hat Outline diagram showing arrangement of camera device in normal state Outline diagram showing arrangement of camera device in reach state Outline diagram showing lottery result image (1) Outline diagram showing lottery result image (2) Schematic diagram showing a player wearing a hat with a camera device (1) Schematic diagram showing a player wearing a hat with a camera device (2) Outline diagram showing arrangement of two camera devices (1) Flow chart showing an example of face detection processing Outline diagram showing arrangement of two camera devices (2) Flow chart showing an example of face detection processing Outline diagram showing configuration (1) of grand prize winning device Outline diagram showing configuration (2) of grand prize winning device Outline diagram showing configuration (3) of grand prize winning device Outline diagram showing configuration (4) of grand prize winning device Outline diagram showing configuration (5) of grand prize winning device Front view of game board (2) Outline diagram showing configuration (1) of large winning device in closed state Outline diagram showing configuration (2) of large winning device in closed state Outline diagram showing configuration (1) of large winning device in open state Outline diagram showing configuration (2) of large winning device in open state Outline diagram for explaining second taxiway (1) Outline diagram for explaining second taxiway (2) Outline diagram for explanation of third taxiway Outline diagram showing modified example (1) of large winning device Outline diagram showing modified example (2) of large winning device Outline diagram showing modified example (3) of large winning device Outline diagram showing modified example (4) of large winning device Outline diagram showing modified example (5) of large winning device Outline diagram showing modified example (6) of large winning device

  With respect to an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a pachinko machine 100 as an example of a ball and ball gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described, and then a modified example and other types of gaming machines will be described. First, regarding the embodiment of the pachinko machine 100, a structural configuration, an electrical configuration, and various control processes will be described in order.

<Structural structure>
First, the structure of the structural part of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference mainly to FIGS. 1 to 4 are perspective views showing various states of the pachinko machine 100, FIG. 1 shows a closed state of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 2 shows that the front block 102 and the intermediate block 103 are integrated with the outer frame 101. 3 shows a state in which the front block 102 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103, and FIG. 4 shows a state in which the rear block 104 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103. Show. 5 is a front view of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 6 shows a state in which the front block 102 of the pachinko machine 100 is removed from the state of FIG. Various wirings are omitted in each figure, and a part of the configuration of the game board 400 is omitted in FIGS. 3 and 6.

  The pachinko machine 100 includes, for example, an outer frame 101, a front block 102, an intermediate block 103, and a rear block 104, as shown in FIGS. It is configured to be displaceable.

  The outer frame 101 has a function as a main body support means for supporting the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 101 is a substantially quadrilateral frame in which a top plate portion 111, a bottom plate portion 112, a left side plate portion 113, and a right side plate portion 114 are assembled, and the pachinko machine 100 is installed. The game machine is installed in a game machine installation facility (island facility) provided in the game hall and is firmly fixed by a fixture (not shown). In the pachinko machine 100, the outer frame 101 is not an indispensable configuration, and the main body portion corresponding to the configuration of the pachinko machine 100 excluding the outer frame 101 has the same inner shape as the outer frame 101 or the outer frame 101. It is good also as a structure with which the island facility was equipped with the support mechanism to support, and a part of locking mechanism which locks the main-body part.

  Intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided on one side of the outer frame 101 in the left-right direction (on the left side plate portion 113 side). The outer frame 101 and the intermediate block 103 are connected (coupled) by the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122, and the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100 rotates one end side (left side) in the left-right direction in the front view of the pachinko machine 100. The base end side is configured to be capable of rotating forward with the other end side (right side) serving as a rotating front end side.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided separately at the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the outer frame 101. Each of the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 is configured such that, for example, a shaft portion provided in the intermediate block 103 is supported from below by a shaft support portion provided in the outer frame 101, and a shaft portion is provided in a shaft hole provided in the shaft support portion. It is comprised so that rotation is possible by setting it as the state inserted. In addition, the structure which can rotate the main-body part of the pachinko machine 100 including the intermediate block 103 is not limited to the above structure, and a shaft hole is provided on the intermediate block 103 side and a shaft part is formed on the outer frame 101 side. Other configurations may be used.

  The intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided with a function of releasing the connection state between the outer frame 101 and the intermediate block 103 by a predetermined removal operation, and the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100 including the intermediate block 103 is attached to the outer frame 101. Removably attached to it. For example, the connection state of the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101 is released by performing a predetermined removal operation of opening the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101 by a predetermined amount or more and moving it upward. The Thereby, the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100 can be removed from the outer frame 101.

  The front block 102 is disposed so as to overlap the front side with respect to the intermediate block 103, and the intermediate block 103 and the front block 102 are connected by front block support mechanisms 131 and 132 provided on the left side of the front view. The front block support mechanisms 131 and 132 have the same configuration as the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122, support the front block 102 so as to be pivotable forward with respect to the intermediate block 103, and remove it by a predetermined removal operation. It is configured to be possible.

  The rear block 104 is arranged on the rear side with respect to the intermediate block 103, and the intermediate block 103 and the rear block 104 are arranged by rear block support mechanisms 136, 137 (see FIG. 8) provided on the left side in front view. It is connected. The rear block support mechanisms 136 and 137 have the same configuration as the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 and the front block support mechanisms 131 and 132, and support the rear block 104 so that the rear block 104 can be rotated rearward with respect to the intermediate block 103. And, it is configured to be supported so as to be removable by a predetermined removal operation.

  The pachinko machine 100 also includes an intermediate block locking mechanism that restricts the opening and closing of the intermediate block 103 relative to the outer frame 101, a front block locking mechanism that restricts the opening and closing of the front block 102 relative to the intermediate block 103, an intermediate block locking mechanism, and a front block There is provided a lock operating mechanism that is operated to unlock and lock the block locking mechanism. As shown in FIG. 3, the intermediate block 103 is provided with a key cylinder 141 as a lock operating mechanism that is exposed to the front side of the pachinko machine 100 through the opening of the front block 102.

  As a predetermined operation on the key cylinder 141, when a right rotation operation is performed with an operation key (not shown), the movable portion 143 of the intermediate block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 is activated. As a result, the engagement between the engaged portion 142 provided on the outer frame 101 and the movable portion 143 as part of the intermediate block locking mechanism is released, and the intermediate block 103 is in an open / close permitted state with respect to the outer frame 101. Become.

  On the other hand, the movable portion 144 of the front block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 is operated in response to a left rotation operation with a predetermined operation key on the key cylinder 141. As a result, the engaged portion 145 provided on the front block 102 as a part of the front block locking mechanism and the movable portion 144 are disengaged, and the front block 102 is in an open / close permitted state with respect to the intermediate block 103. Become.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a rear block opening / closing regulating mechanism that regulates opening / closing of the rear block 104 with respect to the intermediate block 103. By this rear block opening / closing restriction mechanism, the rear block 104 can be switched with respect to the intermediate block 103 between a state in which opening / closing is prohibited (open / close prohibited state) and a state in which opening / closing is permitted (open / close permitted state) by a predetermined operation. It is said that.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the rear block opening / closing restriction mechanism includes two opening / closing restriction portions 150 </ b> A and 150 </ b> B provided in the intermediate block 103 and one opening / closing restriction portion 150 </ b> C provided in the rear block 104. . The three opening / closing regulating portions 150A to 150C are provided with rotating pieces 151A to 151C that can be rotated. The rotating pieces 151A to 151C change the engagement state with the opening portion arranged so as to overlap in the front-rear direction in the closed state of the rear block 104 due to the rotation operation, and thereby the open / close prohibited posture corresponding to the open / close prohibited state And an open / close permission posture corresponding to the open / close permission state can be switched. When all the rotating pieces 151A to 151C are in the opening / closing allowable posture, the rotating pieces 151A to 151C can pass through the openings, and the rear block 104 is in an opening / closing allowable state with respect to the intermediate block 103. The open / close prohibited posture and the open / close allowable posture may be switched between the open / close prohibited state and the open / close permitted state by at least one of the positions and orientations of the rotating pieces 151A to 151C. Alternatively, it may be configured to move in a certain direction, or may be configured to operate by a combination of movement and rotation. Hereinafter, the same applies to the change in posture when the constituent members in each apparatus move between a plurality of postures.

  Among the three rotating pieces 151A to 151C, two rotating pieces 151A and 151B corresponding to a part of them are formed in the rear block 104 in the open / close prohibited state of the rear block 104 as shown in FIG. One rotating piece 151C exposed to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 through the opening and corresponding to the remaining portion is exposed to the front side of the intermediate block 103 as shown in FIG. For this reason, it is not possible to switch all the rotating pieces 151A to 151C to the opening / closing allowable posture only by an operation from one side such as the back side of the pachinko machine 100 or the front side of the intermediate block 103. Has been increased.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a game ball movement restricting mechanism for restricting the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, for example, the game ball movement restriction mechanism is configured by a combination of a flow restriction piece 161 provided in the intermediate block 103 and a restriction changing unit 162 provided in the front block 102. The flow restricting piece 161 is biased by a coil spring (not shown) toward the front side where the front block 102 is located.

  In a state in which the front block 102 is closed with respect to the intermediate block 103 (a closed state of the front block 102), the flow-down restricting piece 161 is in a movement-permitted state that allows the game ball to flow down. The change unit 162 is pushed and pushed to the rear side of the intermediate block 103. The flow restricting piece 161 is arranged to be shifted rearward with respect to a guide passage (not shown) for guiding the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 in the movement-permitted state. Thereby, in the closed state of the front block 102, the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 is permitted.

  On the other hand, in the state where the front block 102 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103 (open state of the front block 102), the pressure of the flow restricting piece 161 by the restriction changing unit 162 is released, and compared with the closed state of the front block 102. Accordingly, the movement restriction state in which the flow restriction piece 161 protrudes toward the front block 102 is set. The flow restriction piece 161 protrudes into the guide passage in the movement prohibited state, and prevents the game ball from flowing down to the downstream side. Thereby, the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the previous block 102 is prohibited.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100, as shown in FIG. 2, for example, the intermediate block 103 is closed with respect to the outer frame 101 at the lower end portion on the rear side of the intermediate block 103 and on the rotation front end side (left side in the rear view). An open / close detection switch 108 for detecting whether or not the intermediate block 103 is provided is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. An open / close detection switch 109 for detecting whether or not the front block 102 is closed with respect to 103 is provided.

  Next, each structure of the front block 102, the intermediate block 103, and the back block 104 is demonstrated in order.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the front block 102 forms a substantially entire front surface of the pachinko machine 100 and is a substantially rectangular member having a thickness in the front-rear direction, and decorates the front surface portion of the pachinko machine 100. It functions as a front decoration means. The front block 102 is mainly configured by a base frame 201 made of synthetic resin, and is configured by attaching a plurality of functional parts before and after the base frame 201. On the front side of the base frame 201, a front decorative body 210 that forms the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 surrounds the opening 210A along the outer edge of the opening 210A that is formed to include the front-view center portion of the front block 102. It is attached. In a state where the base frame 201 and the front decorative body 210 constituting the front block 102 are combined, the opening 210A is formed through the wide area excluding the outer periphery to which the front decorative body 210 is attached. The intermediate block 103 including the game board 400 located on the rear side of the front block 102 is configured to be visible to the player through the opening 210A.

  1 and 3, the front block 102 includes a central panel 220 provided on the back side of the base frame 201 so as to close the opening 210A, a main storage mechanism 230 for storing game balls, An auxiliary storage mechanism 240 that stores game balls and a launch operation device 250 that is operated by a player to launch game balls stored in the main storage mechanism 230 are provided.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the front block 102 has an opening peripheral portion 211 that surrounds the periphery of the opening 210A as a part of the front decorative body 210, and projects forward on the lower side with respect to the opening 210A. An upper projecting portion 217, a lower projecting portion 218 located below the upper projecting portion 217 and projecting forward, and an upper projecting portion 217 and a lower projecting portion on the right side of the lower projecting portion 218. A flat portion 219 is formed which is configured by a substantially flat region located on the back side from 218 and on which the firing operation device 250 is disposed. The main storage mechanism 230 is disposed on the upper protrusion 217, and the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 is disposed on the lower protrusion 218.

  The center panel 220 has a function as a cover body that allows the rear side to be visually recognized while closing the opening 210 </ b> A formed penetrating in the front-rear direction in a state where the base frame 201 and the front decorative body 210 are combined. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the center panel 220 includes a panel frame 221 (see FIG. 3) attached from the rear side of the base frame 201, and a light transmitting property fitted on the front side of the panel frame 221. 1 and a light transmitting rear plate 223 (see FIG. 3) fitted substantially parallel to the front plate 222 with a predetermined gap on the rear side of the panel frame 221. Yes.

  The main storage mechanism 230 has a function of storing game balls acquired as the game progresses and game balls lent out from the game hall. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the main storage mechanism 230 includes a storage portion 231, a ball removal mechanism (not shown), and a ball removal operation member 232 that operates the ball removal mechanism. The storage unit 231 includes an inflow port 231 </ b> A that allows game balls to flow into the storage unit 231 from the inside of the pachinko machine 100, and an outflow port (not shown) that allows game balls to flow out from the storage unit 231 into the pachinko machine 100. A discharge port (not shown) formed upstream from the outflow port is provided. By releasing the discharge port, the game ball is released from the storage unit 231 to the player side without being taken into the pachinko machine 100. The ball removal mechanism has a function of switching the discharge destination of the game ball between the outlet and the outlet.

  A game ball acquired according to the progress of the game and a game ball lent according to a lending operation to a lending operation device 292 described later mainly flow into the storage unit 231 through the inflow port 231A. The storage portion 231 is formed with an opening on the upper side, and a game ball owned by a player is manually inserted through the opening, or a game ball lent out at a game hall is supplied.

  The game balls that have flowed into the storage unit 231 are sequentially guided to the side where the outflow port and the discharge port are formed (upper right side in FIG. 1) while being aligned in a row. When a ball removing operation (for example, a pressing operation) is not performed on the ball removing operation member 232, the game ball is guided to a launching device 330 (see FIG. 3) described later through an outlet. On the other hand, when the ball removal operation is performed on the ball removal operation member 232, the game ball is guided to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 1) through the discharge port.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 opens and closes the storage unit 241 having the inflow ports 241A and 241C (see FIG. 5) and the discharge port 241B (see FIG. 1) of the game ball, and the discharge port 241B. And a ball removal operation member 242 for operating the ball removal mechanism 243. A game ball or the like acquired as the game progresses mainly flows into the main storage mechanism 230, but flows into the storage unit 241 through the inlet 241A if the storage unit 231 is full. Further, even in response to the ball removal operation on the ball removal operation member 232, the game ball flows from the storage unit 231 to the storage unit 241 through the inflow port 241C.

  The bottom surface of the storage unit 241 is inclined downward toward the discharge port 241B. When the discharge port 241B is opened by a ball removal operation (for example, a pressing operation) with respect to the ball removal operation member 242, all the game balls stored in the storage unit 241 can be sequentially released to the outside of the pachinko machine 100. In addition, when the discharge port 241B is completely opened by the ball removal operation on the ball removal operation member 242, the release state is kept until a return operation (for example, a pressing operation again) is performed on the ball removal operation member 242. Maintained. A ball overflow switch 249 (see FIG. 10) for detecting whether or not game balls are excessively stored in the storage unit 241 is provided at the back of the inflow port 241A.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the firing operation device 250 includes a pedestal 251 projecting forward from the flat portion 219 of the front decorative body 210, a rotatable firing handle 252 provided around the pedestal 251, A variable resistor 253 (see FIG. 10) for detecting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle 252, a contact sensor 254 (see FIG. 10) for detecting that a player is in contact with the firing handle 252, and the firing handle 252 It includes a firing stop switch 255 (see FIG. 5) that invalidates the injection of the game ball accompanying the rotation operation by the player's operation. When the launch handle 252 is rotated by the player, a game ball is ejected from the launch device 330 (see FIG. 3) toward the game board 400 (see FIG. 3) with an intensity corresponding to the rotational operation amount. When the contact between the firing handle 252 and the player is not detected by the contact sensor 254, or when the firing operation is invalidated by operating the firing stop switch 255, the firing handle 252 is rotated. However, the game ball is not ejected from the launching device 330.

  In addition, frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 (see FIG. 10) are provided at the back of the front decorative body 210 in the front block 102. The frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 are arranged so as to overlap the opening peripheral portion 211 of the front decorative body 210 and are attached to the base frame 201. As shown in FIG. 5, the opening peripheral edge 211 includes an upper central edge 211A, an upper left edge 211B and an upper right edge 211C located on both the left and right sides of the upper central edge 211A, and an upper left edge. The left side edge portion 211D positioned below 211B and the right side edge portion 211E positioned below the upper right side edge portion 211C as light emitting portions, and frame light emission corresponding to each light emitting portion Devices 271 to 275 are installed.

  The frame light-emitting devices 271 to 275 include an upper center frame light-emitting device 271 corresponding to the upper central edge portion 211A, a left upper frame light-emitting device 272 corresponding to the left upper edge portion 211B, and an upper right frame light emission corresponding to the upper right side edge portion 211C. The apparatus 273 includes a left frame light emitting device 274 corresponding to the left edge 211D, and a right frame light emitting device 275 (see FIG. 10) corresponding to the right edge 211E. Each of the frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 integrates and electrically connects a light emitting diode (LED) as one or a plurality of light emitting means, an electronic component such as a resistor for controlling the LED, and the electronic components. And a printed circuit board.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the front block 102 is provided with, for example, an upper left acoustic output port 211F and an upper right acoustic output port 211G at the upper portion of the opening peripheral edge 211, and these upper left acoustic output ports 211F. In addition, an upper left acoustic device 281 and an upper right acoustic device 282 (see FIGS. 3 and 10) are provided corresponding to each of the upper right acoustic output ports 211G. The upper left acoustic device 281 and the upper right acoustic device 282 are attached to the base frame 201 so as to be located behind (in the rear of) the opening peripheral edge 211 of the front decorative body 210.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front block 102 is provided with a game ball lending device 290, for example, on the upper right portion of the upper protrusion 217. The game ball lending device 290 includes a frequency display device 291 that displays a numerical value corresponding to the remaining amount of banknotes, cards, and the like placed in a card unit (not shown) arranged side by side in the pachinko machine 100, and a game ball lending A lending operation device 292 operated by the player when receiving the card, and a return operation device 293 operated by the player when returning the bills, cards, etc. inserted into the card unit. When a lending operation is performed on the lending operation device 292 in a valid state in which bills or cards are inserted into the card unit and numerical values corresponding to those amounts are displayed on the frequency display device 291, the lending operation is performed. In response, a predetermined number of game balls are lent out from the payout device 540 (see FIG. 8) of the rear block 104, and the display of the frequency display device 291 is updated as the game balls are lent out. On the other hand, when a return operation is performed on the return operation device 293 in the valid state, a card in which the equivalent of the banknote corresponding to the remaining amount or the remaining amount is recorded is returned from the card unit according to the returning operation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front block 102 is provided with an input operation device 260 capable of an input operation different from the shooting operation by the player. The input operation device 260 includes, for example, a push operation device 261 that can perform a push operation, a rotation operation device 262 that can perform a rotation operation, and a selection operation device 263 that can perform an up / down / left / right direction operation. With these operation devices 261 to 263, an effect selection operation for selecting an effect to be executed in the pachinko machine 100, an apparatus setting operation for setting the volume and light amount of each device for executing the effect of the pachinko machine 100, or a player It is possible to execute a production setting operation or the like that enables execution of the performance of the pachinko machine 100 according to the game before the previous time by inputting information, and these operations can be performed by the player or the game hall manager as necessary. It is said that. Note that an input operation unit (for example, an annular rotation operation unit in the rotation operation device 262) that the player contacts in the input operation device 260 is rotated, moved up and down by an input operation unit driving means such as a motor or a solenoid, or It is preferable that an operation such as vibration is executed by control of the pachinko machine 100 (for example, control of the sub-control board 940 (see FIG. 10)), either before or after the input operation, or during the input operation, By operating the input portion at a plurality of timings, it is possible to diversify the effects accompanied by the input operation, such as actively prompting the input operation.

  Next, the intermediate block 103 will be described. The intermediate block 103 is a substantially rectangular member having substantially the same size as the front block 102, and the front block 102 and the rear block 104 are attached so that the main body of the pachinko machine 100 is integrated. have. The intermediate block 103 is configured by attaching a plurality of functional components including the game board 400 to the base frame 301.

  3 and 4, the intermediate block 103 includes a base frame 301 having an opening, a game board 400 (see FIG. 3) that is attached from the front side while covering the opening of the base frame 301, and a base frame A game board support mechanism that rotatably and detachably supports the game board 400 with respect to the 301, a game board fixing mechanism that fixes the position of the game board 400 with respect to the base frame 301, and a game ball on the game board 400. Based on a command from the launching device 330 (see FIG. 3) to be ejected, a main control device 370 (see FIG. 4) that is attached to the back side of the game board 400 and controls the progress of the game in an integrated manner. And a sub-control device 390 (see FIG. 4) for controlling game effects and state notifications.

  In the base frame 301, as shown in FIG. 3, a guide passage portion 301A in which a guide passage for guiding a game ball released from a payout device 540 (see FIG. 8) described later to the front block 102 is formed, A plurality of wirings (not shown) and an opening 301B in which the signal relay device 311 is located are provided. The opening 301B has a shape penetrating in the front-rear direction below the game board 400, and a plurality of wires inserted into the opening 301B are various devices provided in the front block 102 (for example, frame light emitting devices 271 to 271). 275, an upper left acoustic device 281 and an upper right acoustic device 282) and devices (for example, the main control device 370 and the sub control device 390) provided on the back side of the intermediate block 103 and the rear block 104 The signal relay device 311 includes a wiring, and has a function as a relay board that relays a part of the wiring.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 400 includes a flat base 401 having a through-hole through which a game ball such as a discharge port 401A can pass back and forth, and an outer rail that curves smoothly from the lower left to the upper right of the base 401. 402, the inner rail 403 that curves smoothly from the lower right to the upper left of the base body 401, the return ball prevention mechanism 404 attached to the upper left end of the inner rail 403, and the upper right end of the outer rail 402 And a rebound preventing member 405 to be attached. The outer rail 402 guides a game ball launched from a launch device 330 described later into the game area. The return ball prevention mechanism 404 prevents the game ball once released into the game area from the launch passage 401B formed at a portion where the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403 are opposed in parallel from returning to the launch passage 401B. The recoil prevention member 405 has a shock absorption property that prevents a significant recoil of the game ball that has passed the upper center of the game board 400 and directed to the right side through the upper center and returns to the left side again. For example, it is made of a material such as vibration damping rubber.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a return ball passage portion 163 is formed in the lower portion on the back side of the front block 102. There is a gap between the guide member 335 for guiding the game ball from the launcher 330 in the direction of the launch path 401B and the outer rail 402, and the launcher 330 was launched but launched without exceeding the return ball prevention mechanism 404. The game ball returning backward in the passage 401B is returned to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 5) from the inlet 241A (see FIG. 5) via the return ball passage portion 163 arranged below the gap.

  The game ball that has advanced beyond the return ball prevention mechanism 404 reaches the game area, and moves (flows down) while falling in the game area by its own weight. The game area has a substantially circular outer peripheral shape, and is divided into a shape having a large area in the front-rear width slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. The game area is generally divided into an outer peripheral portion by the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403, the front side is substantially planar by the rear plate 223 of the central panel 220, and the rear side is substantially planar by the base body 401 of the game board 400. It is divided into. Various structures provided in the game area will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the launching device 330 sequentially sends out game balls stored in the main storage mechanism 230 to the launch position, and a ball feed solenoid 332 that drives the ball feed mechanism 331 (FIG. 10). A launching mechanism 333 for injecting a game ball arranged at the launch position, a launching solenoid 334 for driving the launching mechanism 333 (see FIG. 10), and a game ball launched from the launching mechanism 333 on the game board 400. And a guide member 335 for guiding to the firing passage 401B. As described above, the launch device 330 operates in response to the launch operation on the launch operation device 250, and the drive control of the launch solenoid 334 changes in accordance with the launch operation on the launch operation device 250 to adjust the launch force.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main controller 370 includes a main control board 920 (see FIG. 10) and a board case 371 having a split structure that accommodates the main control board 920. The main control board 920 is housed in a light-transmitting board case 371 that is sealed so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace.

  Further, the main control device 370 is rotatably attached to the back side of the game board 400. Specifically, an attachment portion 372 is rotatably connected and fixed to the base 401 of the game board 400 on the back side, and the main controller 370 is attached to the attachment portion 372. As a result, not only the rear side (front side) of the main control device 370 but also the front side (back side) of the main control device 370 is operated on the game board 400 by rotating the mounting portion 372. It can be easily confirmed while attached. The main control device 370 may be connected to the attachment portion 372 so that it cannot be removed without leaving a trace, and the removal state of the main control device 370 may be easily managed.

  The sub-control device 390 includes a sub-control board 940 (see FIG. 10) and a board case 391 having a split structure that accommodates the sub-control board 940. For example, the sub-control board 940 is housed in a translucent board case 391 that is sealed so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace, like the main control board 920. It is attached to the back side.

  Here, in the game board 400, various structures arranged in the game area will be described with reference mainly to FIG. FIG. 7 is a front view of the game board 400.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the game board 400 includes a base body 401, flow-down changing members such as nails 411 and windmills 412 that change the flow direction and flow speed of the game ball, and a center disposed at the center of the base body 401. A structure 420, a starting device (specifically, an upper middle starting winning device 431A and a lower middle starting winning device 431B) according to a first special symbol disposed below the central structure 420, a center A starting device (specifically, a right starting winning device 432) according to a second special symbol arranged on the lower right side with respect to the structure 420, and a big winning device 433 arranged below the right starting winning device 432 (Specifically, the lower prize-winning device 433), the big prize-winning device 434 (specifically, the middle-sized prize-winning device 434) disposed below the upper middle start prize-winning device 432A, and the right-start prize-winning device 432 Placed on the upper side (upstream side) A starter 436 related to a normal symbol, a combination actuating device 435 arranged on the upper right side of the game board 400 and above (upstream side) the big winning devices 433 and 434, and a lower middle starting winning device 431B. General winning devices 439A and 439B arranged on the left and right sides.

  In addition, the game board 400 is provided with a plurality of switches as detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball corresponding to the above-described upper middle start winning device 431A and the like (see FIG. 10). The entry of a game ball into a predetermined area can be detected. For example, a middle start winning switch (upper middle start winning switch 441A) that detects a game ball that has entered the upper middle start winning device 431A, and a middle start winning switch (lower) that detects a game ball that has entered the lower middle start winning device 431B. Side middle start winning switch 441B), right start winning switch 442 that detects a game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432, lower large prize switch 443 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower large winning device 433, and a middle large winning device. Middle prize winning switch 444 that detects a game ball that has entered 434, a combination actuating switch 445 that detects a game ball that has entered the combination actuating device 435, a start switch 446 that detects a game ball that has entered the starter 436, A non-specific passage switch 447 for detecting a game ball that has entered a non-specific passage (not shown) formed inside the grand prize winning device 433; A specific path switch 448 for detecting a game ball that has entered a specific path (not shown) formed inside the grand prize winning device 433, and a general prize switch 449A for detecting each of the game balls that have entered the general winning devices 439A and 439B. 449B and the like are installed on the game board 400.

  The entrance portion of the game ball of the central structure 420 and the starter 436 constitutes a ball entrance, and the game ball that has entered each ball entrance is discharged into the game area. Games of each winning device, specifically, upper middle starting winning device 431A, lower middle starting winning device 431B, right starting winning device 432, lower large winning device 433, middle large winning device 434, and general winning devices 439A, 439B The entrance portion of the ball constitutes a winning opening, and the game ball that has entered each winning opening is guided through a through hole formed in the base 401 to a recovery / discharge passage (not shown) formed on the back side of the base 401. . In addition, the game balls that have not entered each winning device are guided to the collection / discharge passage through the discharge port 401A provided in the most downstream portion of the game area. The game balls guided to the collection discharge passage are discharged from the pachinko machine 100 to a game ball circulation device (not shown) provided in the game hall. When a game ball enters one of the winning devices, a predetermined number of gaming balls corresponding to the type of the winning device are paid out from the payout device 540 (see FIGS. 8 and 9). Each winning device may be configured separately from other winning devices, or an apparatus in which two or more winning devices (for example, the upper middle start winning device 431A and the lower middle start winning device 431B) are integrated. The starting device such as the upper middle starting winning device 431A may not necessarily be a winning opening through which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball enters. It is good also as a entrance where a ball | bowl is discharge | released again to a game area, without paying out.

  Each of the upper middle start winning device 431A and the lower middle start winning device 431B, and the general winning device 439A and the general winning device 439B according to the first special symbol does not change the probability of entering the game ball into them. The played game ball is guided to the back side of the base body 401. Further, the right start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol has a mechanism for changing the entrance probability of the game ball into the inside. The mechanism for changing the probability of entering the game ball need not be provided only in the starting device related to the second special symbol. Instead of or in addition to that, the starting device and the general winning device related to the first special symbol. It may be provided in any one or a plurality of 439A and 439B. In addition, the mechanism for changing the entrance probability of the game ball may be constituted by a drive means such as an electrically driven solenoid, and is represented by a mechanism that operates by the weight of the game ball that has entered the predetermined area. You may comprise by the mechanism which operate | moves mechanically.

  The right start prize winning device 432 according to the second special symbol includes a right entry restriction mechanism 452 that changes an entry probability of a game ball to the inside by a transition between an entry allowable attitude and an entry prohibited attitude, and a right entry restriction mechanism A right entry restricting solenoid 462 (see FIG. 10) for driving 452. The right entry restriction mechanism 452 includes two movable pieces that are driven by the right entry restriction solenoid 462. When the right entry restriction mechanism 452 is in the entry prohibition posture, the two movable pieces are the entrance (award opening). The game ball cannot enter the right start prize-winning device 432 by adopting an arrangement that narrows (or closes)), but when the right entry restricting mechanism 452 is in the approaching allowable posture, the two movable pieces are at their tips. The game ball can enter the right start winning device 432 by arranging the parts so that the interval between the parts is increased. The right entry restriction mechanism 452 enters the right when a game ball that has entered the starter 436 related to the normal symbol is won by a lottery based on detection by the start switch 446 (hereinafter also referred to as “normal symbol lottery”). In accordance with the drive by the restriction solenoid 462, the posture is allowed to enter the predetermined allowable number of times and for a predetermined time.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the lower grand prize winning device 433 includes a lower entry restriction mechanism 453 for restricting the entry of a game ball into the inside by a transition between an allowable entry position and an prohibited entry attitude, and a lower entry restriction mechanism. The lower entry restriction solenoid 463 (see FIG. 10) that changes the posture of the mechanism 453 and the transition between the non-guidance posture and the guidance posture causes the game ball that has entered the lower prize winning device 433 to be a non-specific passage or a specific passage. A sorting mechanism (not shown) for sorting and a switching solenoid 465 (see FIG. 10) for switching the guidance destination of the game ball by changing the attitude of the sorting mechanism are provided. When the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 is in the entry prohibition posture, the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 closes the entrance (winning entrance), so that the game ball cannot enter the lower entry device 433. When the lower entry restricting mechanism 453 is in the approach permitting posture, the lower entry restricting mechanism 453 opens the entrance, so that the game ball can enter the lower prize-winning device 433. In addition, the game ball that has entered the lower prize-winning device 433 is guided to a non-specific path when the distribution mechanism is in a non-guided posture protruding forward, and is in a guided posture in which the distribution mechanism is immersed backward. It is guided to a specific passage. The specific passage, the non-specific passage, and the distribution mechanism are provided to diversify the game state transition, and when a game ball enters the specific passage, an advantageous game state is given to the player as a privilege. .

  As shown in FIG. 7, the middle and large winning device 434 moves to the winning portion 440 by a transition between a winning portion 440 as an entrance portion into which a game ball enters and a permitted entry posture and a prohibited entry posture. A middle entry restriction mechanism 454 that restricts the entry of the game balls and a middle entry restriction solenoid 464 (see FIG. 10) that changes the posture of the middle entry restriction mechanism 454 are provided. When the medium entry restriction mechanism 454 is in the entry prohibition posture, the game ball cannot enter the middle-large winning device 434, but when the medium entry restriction mechanism 454 is in the entry permission posture, the medium entry restriction mechanism 454 enters. By guiding the game ball to the mouth, the game ball can enter the middle and large winning device 434. Here, the middle entry restriction mechanism 454 is in a state where the game ball is not guided to the winning portion 440 leading to the inside of the middle and large winning device 434 (specifically, it is arranged in the position and orientation). The entry of the game ball into the device 434 is restricted, and details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In addition, as an approach allowance posture and an entry prohibition posture as a mechanism for changing the probability of entry of a game ball into at least one of the entrance restriction mechanisms 452 to 454, each mechanism is configured so that a winning opening (or a prize opening ( Corresponding to the posture change of the movable member that switches between a special state in which a game ball can enter the entrance) and a normal state in which the game ball cannot enter, and at least one of the position and orientation of the movable member according to each posture If it is different. Further, as a mechanism for changing the entrance probability of at least one of the right entry restriction mechanisms 452 to 454, it is not always necessary to set the game ball in an inaccessible state to the normal state. In a special state, the posture of the movable member may be changed so that the game ball can enter more easily than the normal state.

  A game ball can enter the lower big prize device 433 and the middle big prize device 434 when winning a lottery. Specifically, a game ball that has entered the upper middle start prize device 431A or the lower middle start prize device 431B according to the first special symbol is detected by the upper middle start prize switch 441A or the lower middle start prize switch 441B. When a lottery based on the above (hereinafter also referred to as “first special symbol lottery”) is won, or a game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol is detected by the right start winning switch 442 When a lottery based on (hereinafter also referred to as “second special symbol lottery”) is won, at least one of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 and the middle entry restriction solenoid 464 is activated. By this operation, at least one of the lower approach restricting mechanism 453 and the middle approach restricting mechanism 454 takes the approach permitting posture for a predetermined time for a predetermined number of times. In addition, the distribution mechanism shifts to the guidance posture in accordance with the operation of the switching solenoid 465 after a predetermined time from the transition of the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 to the approach allowable posture, and further switches after the predetermined time from the transition to the guidance posture. The non-guided posture is returned in response to the stop of the solenoid 465.

  Here, two types of special game states that occur when the big winning lottery is won, a special game state in which the lower big prize device 433 operates and a special game state in which the middle and big prize device 434 operates are set. Yes. Which special gaming state occurs is determined by the jackpot type lottery performed separately from the jackpot lottery, and the winning ratio of the jackpot type lottery corresponding to the type of special symbol and the game state being executed Is predetermined.

  The combination operating device 435 is a device for setting a condition necessary for starting a special game state in which the lower prize-winning device 433 operates. The combination actuating device 435 is provided on the upstream side of the lower prize-winning device 433, and the game ball passing through the combination actuating device 435 may be set to reach the position where the lower prize-winning device 433 is arranged. ing. After winning the jackpot lottery and determining the occurrence of a special gaming state in which the lower grand prize device 433 operates, the lower major prize device 433 starts operating on the condition that the game ball of the combination actuating device 435 passes. . The lower prize-winning device 433 is in a different area from the area where the game ball flows down in the normal gaming state (the area where the game ball flows down on the left side of the central structure 420), and the player operates the lower prize-winning device 433. In this case, it is necessary to change the game technique (specifically, the flow start position of the game ball) so that the game ball flows down in an area different from the normal game state (on the right side of the central structure 420). Therefore, when the lower prize-winning device 433 is activated after winning a big win in the normal gaming state, the change of the gaming technique can be made an indispensable condition for the progress of the game, and can be acquired without noticing the operation. The situation where the privilege is lost can be avoided. In addition, the player can start a special gaming state in which the lower prize-winning device 433 operates at a timing intended by the player. For example, the player continuously wins the special gaming state in which the lower prize-winning device 433 operates. Even in this case, the game can be interrupted and a break can be made.

  In addition, the middle and large winning device 434 is disposed at a position where the game ball that passes through the combination actuating device 435 cannot pass (that is, another path that does not correspond to the upstream side or the downstream side of the combination actuating device 435). The passage of the game ball of the combination operating device 435 is not a necessary condition for starting the special game state in which the middle and large winning device 434 operates. The middle and large prize winning device 434 is provided in an area where the game ball flows down in the normal gaming state, and the player can surely obtain the bonus for winning the big hit only by continuing the launch operation without changing the game technique. can do.

  Here, in the region (upstream side or downstream side) through which the game ball passing through the combination operating device 435 can pass, a right start winning device 432 and a starting device 436 are provided in addition to the lower large winning device 433. By operating these devices, an advantageous gaming state (a short-time gaming state and a promiscuous gaming state, which will be described later) can be generated in which a game ball can easily enter the right start winning device 432 from the normal gaming state. This advantageous gaming state is preferably set with a higher probability of transition after the special gaming state in which the lower prize-winning device 433 operates than in the special gaming state in which the middle-large winning device 434 operates, It is possible to easily execute a game by reducing the number of times the game technique is changed due to the change of the game state.

  Note that it is not always necessary to configure the lower prize-winning device 433 to start operation on condition that the game ball passes through the combination actuating device 435. Instead of or in addition to that, The middle / large award winning device 434 may start operating on the condition that the game ball passes, or one of the lower large winning device 433 or the middle / large winning device 434 starts operating when a predetermined time elapses. It is also good.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the game board 400 is integrated with display devices 471 to 473 for displaying symbol change display and lottery results, and display devices 476 to 478 for displaying the number of times a game is held. A display device having a plurality of light emitting units is provided in a lower left portion corresponding to a part of the game board 400. The plurality of light emitting units are partitioned in advance into light emitting areas corresponding to each device, and the state of each device is displayed according to the light emitting state.

  Specifically, the first special symbol is variably displayed on the game board 400 in accordance with the first special symbol lottery, or the first special symbol is fixedly displayed with a stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result. The special symbol display device 471 related to the special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the second special symbol lottery, or the second special symbol is displayed with the stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result. Special symbol display device 472 related to the special symbol, special symbol hold display device 476 that displays the number of times the unit game is held according to the first special symbol, and special symbol hold that displays the number of times the unit game is held related to the second special symbol A display device 477 is provided. The right of the unit game related to the first special symbol and the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol are each reserved up to four times. Here, the unit game is a game for one time executed based on one start prize, and whether or not a lottery is executed based on one start prize and a lottery based on the determination A series of games including the start and end of variable display until the result is displayed.

  When the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times, the game ball that has entered the start winning device 431 is the upper middle start winning switch 441A (see FIG. 10) or the lower middle start winning switch. Even if it is detected by 441B (see FIG. 10), the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol is not added. Similarly, when the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times, it is assumed that the game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432 is detected by the right start winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10). However, no unit game right related to the second special symbol is added.

  Each of the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol is composed of a plurality of light emitting units, and is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 10). . Each of the display of the first special symbol and the display of the second special symbol is represented by a light emission pattern of the plurality of light emitting units (a combination of a light emission state including a light emission color (off, on, flashing)). The special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol have the number of times of holding depending on the combination of the light emission states (off, on, flashing) of the two single color light emitting units. indicate.

  In addition, the game board 400 includes a normal symbol display device 473 that variably displays the normal symbols in accordance with the normal symbol lottery, or displays the normal symbols in a fixed manner according to the lottery result. A normal symbol hold display device 478 for displaying the number of hold times of the right of the unit game is provided. The right to unit games related to normal symbols is reserved up to 4 times. When the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is held up to the maximum number of times, the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is not added even if the game ball that has entered the starter 436 is detected by the start switch 446.

  The normal symbol display device 473 includes a plurality of light emitting units, and is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 10). A normal symbol is expressed by a light emission pattern of a plurality of light emitting units. Further, the normal symbol hold display device 478 displays the number of hold times by a combination of the light emission states (off, on, flashing) of the two single color light emitting units.

  In addition, the game board 400 overlaps behind the central structure 420, and in the unit game related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the decorative symbol is variably displayed, or the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed. A decorative symbol display device 479 is provided. The variation display and confirmation display of the decorative symbols are controlled by the sub-control board 940, and are synchronized with the variation display and confirmation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol by the main control board 920. In the variation display of the decorative symbol, more complicated and various effects are executed than the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It should be noted that the variation display and final display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the variation display and final display of the decorative symbol always start to change at the same timing or stop display as the final display. It is not necessary, and the setting may be such that the change is started at substantially the same timing while providing a slight time difference at each timing, and the final display is performed at substantially the same timing.

  Further, the game board 400 includes a board surface light emitting device 490 (see FIG. 10) provided on the back side of various structures, and the board surface light emitting device 490 accompanies the progress of the game based on the control by the sub control board 940. Various light emission effects and state notifications by light emission are executed.

  Here, various game states and transitions between game states will be described. The normal game state (hereinafter abbreviated as “normal game state”) is a state in which the variable display time of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol is long (hereinafter also referred to as “non-short state”). Correspond.

  When a big win is won in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, the game ball enters the specific passage (the internal passage of the lower grand prize winning device 433) during the special game state that shifts based on the win. Depending on whether or not, the game state to be transferred after the special game state is different. If the game ball does not enter the specific passage during the special game state, the variation display time of the first special symbol lottery, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol is shorter than the non-short-time state (hereinafter referred to as the “short-time state”). And a gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as a “low-probability state”) in which the winning probability of the jackpot in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is the same as the normal gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as “low probability state”). In the following, it is also referred to as “time saving gaming state”. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the specific passage during the special game state, the game is in a short-time state and the winning probability of the big hit in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is higher than the normal game state. The game state (hereinafter also referred to as “probability game state”), which is a “high probability state” (hereinafter, also referred to as “high probability state”).

  The short-time gaming state is maintained until the total number of unit games related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times), but thereafter returns to the normal gaming state. In addition, the probability variation gaming state is maintained until the total number of unit games related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), but thereafter returns to the normal gaming state.

  Note that the transition between the gaming state and the gaming state is not necessarily configured as described above. For example, the high probability state may be continued until the next big win, or the gaming state may be changed depending on other contents. At least one may be configured, a configuration in which a gaming state different from the above-described gaming states is further included, or a configuration in which the gaming state is shifted by a condition different from the above-described conditions may be employed.

  Next, the operation of the main devices of the game board 400 will be described in chronological order. In the main control board 920, winning random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, stop pattern random numbers, various variation pattern random numbers related to special symbols (common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are generated, and various game states are generated. When a game ball that has entered one of the start winning devices 431A and 431B related to the first special symbol is detected by one of the medium start winning switches 441A and 441B (see FIG. 10), the start winning of the first special symbol is detected. It becomes. At the time of starting winning the first special symbol, if the unit game right related to the first special symbol is not reserved up to the maximum number of times, the winning random number, jackpot symbol random number and stop pattern random number relating to the special symbol are acquired, It is stored in a predetermined area of the main control board 920 RAM.

  The unit game based on the random number acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol is not in the special game state, not the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, but the unit game related to the first special symbol. If the right is not reserved, it is started immediately after storing the random numbers. In addition, even when the game is not in a special game state, when the unit game right related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is reserved during the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The unit game based on the current start winning is started after the end of the unit game relating to all the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) held before the current winning. If each random number is acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol during the special gaming state, the unit game based on the random number is all of the units that were held before the current starting winning prize after the special gaming state. It starts after a unit game related to a special symbol.

  In addition, the unit game based on the random number acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol is started after the end of all the unit games related to the second special symbol. That is, when each random number is acquired based on the start winning of the second special symbol after the current start winning, the unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. The unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol does not necessarily have to be executed in preference to the unit game related to the first special symbol, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol in order of the start winning. The configuration may be such that unit advantage control is executed, or the two special symbols are not alternative but can be varied simultaneously.

  In the case of winning a jackpot in the first special symbol lottery based on the start winning of the first special symbol, the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot winning in the first special symbol lottery is further based on the acquired jackpot symbol random number ( The type of jackpot symbol) is determined. The type of stop symbol corresponds to the type of jackpot, for example, the number of rounds corresponding to the number of times that the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 or the middle entry restriction mechanism 454 takes the approach allowable posture (for example, 5 rounds and 16 rounds), A plurality of types of jackpots are set corresponding to the type of gaming state such as a gaming state that shifts after the special gaming state (whether or not to shift to the probability variation gaming state), and a jackpot symbol is set for each type. In the first special symbol lottery, when a big win is not won, a lost symbol different from the big win symbol is set as a stop symbol.

  After the first special symbol lottery, based on the current gaming state, lottery result, stop pattern random number value, various variation pattern random number values, and the number of reserved unit rights related to the first special symbol, the first special symbol The design variation display time is determined, and the design variation pattern is selected. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation display on the special symbol display device 471 relating to the first special symbol and the decorative symbol variation display (variation effect) on the decoration symbol display device 479 are started, and the first special symbol variation is started. Variation display according to a certain pattern is continued over the display time, and variation display according to the variation pattern is continued over the variation display time in the decorative design. Thereafter, as the variable display time elapses, the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is fixedly displayed, and the symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol is fixedly displayed as a decorative symbol. The final display of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol is continued for at least a predetermined time.

  When the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state after the final display of the first special symbol. In the special game state, the lower entry restricting mechanism 453 and the middle entry restricting mechanism 454 of the lower prize winning device 433 are allowed to enter the prescribed number of times in a predetermined order according to the type of the big hit. . When a predetermined number (for example, 8 balls) of game balls are detected by the big winning switches 443 and 444 in each of the allowed entry postures in the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 and the middle entry restriction mechanism 454, or a predetermined maximum When the allowable entry time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed, the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 or the middle entry restriction mechanism 454 shifts to the entry prohibition posture. Thereafter, after the predetermined entry prohibition time has elapsed, either the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 or the middle entry restriction mechanism 454 returns to the entry allowable posture again. This entry restriction operation is repeated a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order corresponding to the type of jackpot.

  The lower entry restriction mechanism 453 and the middle entry restriction mechanism 454 are configured such that only one of them takes an entry allowable posture during the special gaming state, and after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed from the start of the special gaming state (after the opening period) ) Will shift to the first allowed entry posture. In addition, the special gaming state ends after a predetermined entry prohibition time has elapsed since the last return to the prohibition posture and a predetermined standby time has elapsed thereafter (after the ending period). After the end of the special game state, as described above, the state shifts to the short-time game state or the probability change game state.

  In various gaming states, when a game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol is detected by the right start winning switch 442, the start special winning of the second special symbol is made. The control of the unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol is executed in the same manner as the control related to the first special symbol described above. That is, if the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol is not reserved up to the maximum number of times when starting the second special symbol, each random number related to the special symbol is acquired and the unit game based on the start winning is executed. Is done. Also, stop symbol determination according to the second special symbol lottery, decoration symbol variation pattern selection, variation display execution, game state transition control, etc. are executed in the same manner as the control related to the first special symbol. Is done.

  In various gaming states, when a game ball that has entered the starter 436 is detected by the start switch 446, the winning random number for the normal symbol is acquired unless the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times. Then, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 920. At this time, if the unit game related to the normal symbol is not in progress, the unit game related to the acquired normal symbol is started immediately after the storage. On the other hand, if the unit game related to the normal symbol is in progress, the unit game related to the acquired normal symbol is started after the unit game based on the right of the unit game related to the already obtained normal symbol.

  In the unit game related to the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the winning game is won based on the value of the winning random number, and when winning, a predetermined winning symbol is set as the stop symbol. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is not won, a predetermined lose symbol is set as the stop symbol. After the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 473 starts the variable display of the normal symbol. In the non-time-short state, the variable pattern is continuously displayed over a predetermined variable display time, and in the time-short state. The variable display by a fixed pattern is continued over a predetermined variable display time shorter than the non-time-short state. As the predetermined time corresponding to the gaming state elapses, the stop symbol related to the normal symbol is fixedly displayed over a certain period of time.

  When the stop symbol related to the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the right entry restriction mechanism 452 of the right start winning device 432 shifts to the entry allowable posture at least once after the normal symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, when winning in a non-time-saving state (normal game state and special game state), the right start winning device 432 allows entry for a predetermined maximum entry allowable time (for example, approximately 0.1 seconds). In the case of winning in the time-short state (time-short game state and probability variable game state), the predetermined maximum entry allowable time (for example, approximately 4.8 seconds) is longer than that in the case where the right start winning device 432 is in the non-time-short state. ) Intermittently (for example, divided into three times) to allow the approach allowable posture. However, when a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls are detected by the right start winning switch 442, the right entry restriction mechanism 452 shifts to the entry prohibition posture without waiting for the maximum allowable entry time to elapse. In addition, even if the number of times of transition to the permissible approach posture has not reached the predetermined number of times, the operation of the right start winning device 432 in the unit game related to the current normal symbol ends.

  Next, the playability of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. In order to receive the second special symbol lottery, first, the normal symbol lottery must be won, and further, the game ball enters the right start prize winning device 432 in the permitted entry state of the right start winning device 432 based on the winning. Must. The winning probability of winning for the normal symbol in the normal gaming state is the same as the winning probability in the short-time gaming state, but the staying time (for example, approximately) 0.1 seconds) is set to be very short compared to the time spent in the short-time state (for example, approximately 4.8 seconds), so the opportunity per unit time for receiving the second special symbol drawing in the normal gaming state Is much smaller than the opportunity per unit time for receiving the first special symbol drawing. On the other hand, in the short-time state such as the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state, the opportunity per unit time for receiving the second special symbol lottery is significantly larger than the opportunity per unit time for receiving the first special symbol lottery. .

  Therefore, the player plays a game aiming at the transition to the probability-changing gaming state by winning the big hit in the first special symbol lottery and then allowing the game ball to enter the specific passage in the subsequent special gaming state. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state and the probability variation gaming state, the game is played aiming to win a big win in the second special symbol lottery before each gaming state ends.

  Specifically, the game board 400 is provided with a central structure 420 at the center of the game area where the game balls flow down, and a game technique (left-handed game) in which the game balls flow down mainly from the left side of the central structure 420. Method) and a game method (right-handed game method) in which a game ball flows down mainly from the right side of the central structure 420 can be selectively performed. A player plays a game using the left-handed gaming method in the normal gaming state, and plays a game using the right-handed gaming method in the short-time gaming state and the probability-changing gaming state. In addition, the special game state in which the lower prize winning device 433 operates is configured to play a game using the right-handed gaming method, and the special game state in which the middle-large prize winning device 434 operates is configured to perform a game using the left-handed gaming method. .

  Next, the rear block 104 will be described. 8 and 9 are a rear perspective view and a rear view showing the pachinko machine 100, respectively. In FIG. 8, the outer frame 101 is omitted for easy understanding.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the rear block 104 is configured by attaching other members and devices to the base 501. By connecting the base body 501 and the intermediate block 103 by the rear block support mechanisms 136 and 137, the rear block 104 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the intermediate block 103.

  The rear block 104 has a game ball tank 510 serving as a ball storage unit for storing game balls, and rectifies the game balls (for example, in one row) continuously on the downstream side of the game ball tank 510 and aligns them in one row. A tank rail 520 as a ball alignment portion, a case rail 530 as a ball guiding portion for guiding a game ball flowing in from the tank rail 520 on the downstream side of the tank rail 520, and a game ball payout on the downstream side of the case rail 530 A payout device 540 that lends out game balls, and guidance as a ball guide unit that guides game balls that have flowed out of the payout device 540 downstream of the payout device 540 to a guide passage (not shown) formed in the base 501. A member 550, a payout control device 560 for controlling the payout of game balls and the lending of game balls by the payout device 540, and external power A function as a power supply means for converting and outputting power of a predetermined voltage required for various types of devices and the like, and a game ball ejection based on a launch operation on the launch operation device 250 are controlled in cooperation with the main control board 920. A power supply / launch control device 570 having a function as a launch control means, a payout control device 560, a game ball lending device 290 (see FIG. 1), and a card unit (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 100 And a relay device 950 that relays signals between them.

  The base body 501 is integrally formed of resin (for example, ABS resin), and includes a base portion 502 corresponding to the front side portion and a protective cover portion 503 positioned behind the base portion 502. The upper portion of the base portion 502 is formed in a substantially frame shape along the outer shape of the rear block 104, and the lower portion is formed in a substantially flat shape having a thickness in the front-rear direction. It has a function as a mounted part.

  The protective cover portion 503 is formed in a substantially plate shape having a thickness in the front-rear direction. The protective cover 503 is not shaped to cover the entire back surface of the intermediate block 103, but a part of the back surface of the intermediate block 103 that requires frequent inspection and confirmation, such as a part of the main controller 370, is attached to the back surface of the pachinko machine 100. It is set to a size that forms a window portion for exposure to the window. A large number of air holes 503 </ b> A having a function of improving the heat dissipation of heat generation in the main control device 370 and the sub control device 390 are formed on the back surface of the protective cover portion 503.

  The game ball tank 510 is a horizontally long box-shaped container that opens upward, and game balls supplied from a ball circulation device (not shown) of the island facility are sequentially supplied to one end side in the longitudinal direction. An opening (not shown) is formed on one end side in the longitudinal direction different from the side where the game ball is supplied in the game ball tank 510. The bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 is gently inclined in the longitudinal direction, and the game ball supplied to the game ball tank 510 moves to the opening side by its own weight. Further, the bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 is inclined in a direction (front-rear direction) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction as compared with the longitudinal direction, and guides the game ball to the side where the opening is provided (for example, the front side). . Further, a metal antistatic plate (not shown) is attached to the bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 so as to overlap the game ball tank 510, and the antistatic plate is connected to the ground potential so that the inside of the game ball tank 510 and The static electricity of the game ball on the downstream side is removed.

  The tank rail 520 is attached to the side where the opening of the game ball tank 510 is formed, and the game ball flows through the opening of the game ball tank 510. The tank rail 520 gradually increases in height as a passage forming member 521 that forms a passage for a substantially bowl-shaped gaming ball having a width through which game balls pass in a row, and an upper surface of the passage formed by the passage forming member 521. And a rectifying member 522 that rectifies the game balls flowing down the passage from the height of the top and bottom to the first level gradually. The passage formed by the tank rail 520 is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and guides the game ball to the side opposite to the game ball tank 510.

  The case rail 530 is formed in a vertically long shape so as to continue to the lower side of the tank rail 520, and a game ball from the tank rail 520 flows in. The case rail 530 continues downward while curving left and right so that game balls do not flow vigorously. In addition, a storage ball switch 591 (see FIG. 10) for detecting a ball break is attached to an intermediate portion of the ball passage in the case rail 530. The storage ball switch 591 detects a broken ball state in which a ball clogging or the like occurs on the case rail 530 or the upstream side thereof and game balls are not normally replenished in the case rail 530.

  The payout device 540 includes a payout mechanism for sending out the game ball, a payout motor 542 (see FIG. 10) as a driving means for driving the payout mechanism, and a payout counting switch 592 (see FIG. 10). In accordance with the operation of the payout motor 542 based on the control by the payout control device 560, the game balls stored in the ball passage are released downstream. The passage of the released game ball through the ball passage is detected by a payout counting switch 592, whereby the payout control device 560 (payout control board 930) counts the number of payout of game balls.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the payout control device 560 and the power supply / launch control device 570 are attached so as to overlap the lower back surface of the base portion 502 of the base body 501 so as to be positioned at the lower back side of the rear block 104. It has been. The rear block 104 including the payout control device 560 and the power supply / launch control device 570 can be continuously used even when the game board 400 is replaced with another game board in a model change or the like.

  The payout control device 560 includes a payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10) and a board case that accommodates the payout control board 930. The payout control board 930 does not leave any trace of opening, like the main control board 920. The substrate case is sealed so that it cannot be opened.

  The power / fire control device 570 includes a power / fire control board 900 (see FIG. 10) and a board case that houses the power / fire control board 900. The power / fire control board 900 is the same as the main control board 920. Are accommodated in a sealed substrate case.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 100. As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko machine 100 includes control circuit devices such as a power supply / launch control board 900, a power supply monitoring board 910, a main control board 920, a payout control board 930, and a sub control board 940. In FIG. 10, a relay circuit device that only relays various signals is omitted. Hereinafter, these main control circuit devices will be individually described in detail.

  The power supply / launch control board 900 includes a power supply unit 901 that supplies power of a predetermined voltage to each part of the pachinko machine 100 via a power supply path (broken line in the figure), and a launching device according to the operation of the launching operation device 250. A launch control unit 902 that controls the driving of 330, and a signal relay unit 903 that relays an initialization signal from the initialization switch 907 and a ball overflow signal from the ball overflow switch 249.

  The power supply unit 901 takes in external power (for example, AC 24 volts) supplied from the outside and converts it into internal power (for example, DC 24 volts), and generates various types of power from the internal power. The power generated by the power supply unit 901 is power of driving voltage (for example, DC 12 volts) for driving devices such as various solenoids and various motors, drives various switches, and executes control processing. Power of control voltage (for example, DC 5 volts) for backup, power of backup voltage for holding the contents of the RAM of the main control board 920, and the like.

  The power supply unit 901 supplies various power generated from the internal power to the power supply monitoring board 910, the main control board 920, the payout control board 930, the sub control board 940, and the like. Specifically, internal power, driving voltage, control voltage, and backup voltage power are supplied to the power monitoring board 910. The main control board 920 is supplied with driving voltage, control voltage, and backup voltage power, and these powers are supplied via the power supply monitoring unit 911 of the power supply monitoring board 910. The payout control board 930 is supplied with driving voltage and control voltage power. The sub-control board 940 is supplied with driving voltage and control voltage power. The firing control unit 902 and the signal relay unit 903 are supplied with driving voltage and control voltage power.

  A power switch 909 is connected to the power supply unit 901. When the power switch 909 is in an off state, the external power capture is stopped. It is to be noted that the power switch 909 is turned off or a power plug (not shown) connected to the power supply unit 901 via the power switch 909 is removed from an external power supply outlet (not shown). A state where the supply of power to the inside of the machine 100 is stopped and a state where the supply of external power itself is stopped are collectively referred to as a “power failure state”.

  The power supply unit 901 is configured to normally output the control voltage power over a predetermined period even after the transition to the power failure state. As a result, the main control board 920 can save the state and finish the control so that the current control state can be restored.

  The firing control unit 902 controls the driving of the ball feed solenoid 332 and the firing solenoid 334 of the launching device 330 in cooperation with the main control board 920. The ball feed solenoid 332 and the firing solenoid 334 are permitted to operate when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, it is detected that the player is touching the firing handle 252 (see FIG. 1) based on a contact sensor signal from the contact sensor 254, and a launch stop switch 255 for stopping the launch is provided. On the condition that it is not operated, the firing control unit 902 outputs a firing permission signal in an on state to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 outputs a firing solenoid control signal and a ball feed solenoid control signal to the firing control unit 902 based on the firing permission signal and the firing abnormality signal. The firing control unit 902 activates the ball feed solenoid 332 based on the ball feed control signal in the on state, and activates the launch solenoid 334 based on the reception of the launch solenoid control signal in the on state and the resistance value of the variable resistor 253. Let As a result, the game balls are sequentially fired from the launching device 330 with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor 253 (the rotational operation amount of the firing handle 252).

  The signal relay unit 903 outputs an on-state initialization signal to the main control board 920 when the initialization switch 907 is pressed. In the main control board 920, the storage information stored in the RAM of the main control board 920 is initialized in response to the reception of the ON state initialization signal. The initialization switch 907 is not necessarily configured to output a signal to the main control board 920 via the signal relay unit 903. For example, the initialization switch 907 is directly mounted on the main control board 920. The initialization switch 907 may be accommodated in the substrate case 371, and thus illegal signal input targeting a section in which a signal is transmitted can be suppressed.

  Further, when the ball overflow switch 249 detects a game ball, the signal relay unit 903 outputs an on-state ball overflow signal to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 outputs a low-speed payout signal to the payout control board 930 based on detection of the ball overflow signal in the ON state, and the payout control board 930 that has received the low-speed payout signal receives the rotation speed of the payout motor 542 (payout). The game ball payout speed from the device 540 is reduced. The main control board 920 outputs a high-speed payout signal to the payout control board 930 based on the detection of the ball overflow signal in the off state, and the payout control board 930 that has received the high-speed payout signal controls the rotation speed of the payout motor 542. Make it faster.

  The power monitoring board 910 is a power monitoring section 911 that monitors the power supply status from the power / fire control board 900, and supplies power and transmits various signals between the power / fire control board 900 and the main control board 920. And a signal relay unit 912 for relaying. The power monitoring unit 911 also outputs a power failure signal to the main control board 920 in response to the transition to the power failure state, and monitors the voltage of 24 VDC which is the maximum voltage output from the power source unit 901. When the state where the voltage is less than 22 volts continues for a predetermined time, it is determined that the state is a power failure, and an on-state power failure signal is output to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 recognizes the transition to the power failure state by receiving the power failure signal in the on state.

  The main control board 920 comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko machine 100. On the main control board 920, an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer is mounted. The MPU includes a CPU (not shown) as an arithmetic processing unit, a ROM (not shown) storing various control programs and fixed data executed by the CPU, and various data temporarily during execution of the control program. And a RAM (not shown) for storing and the like. In addition, various circuits such as a timer circuit (not shown), a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted on the main control board 920. Yes. The RAM of the main control board 920 is configured to be able to maintain (back up) internal data by supplying a backup voltage from the power / fire control board 900 even after the transition to the power failure state.

  The payout control board 930 controls a game ball payout operation by the payout apparatus 540 according to an instruction from the main control board 920 and a game ball lending operation by the payout apparatus 540 according to an operation of the game ball lending apparatus 290. As with the main control board 920, the payout control board 930 is an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU (not shown), ROM (not shown), and RAM (not shown), a timer circuit. Various circuits such as (not shown), a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted. In addition, the payout control board 930 is equipped with an input / output port as a connection means for connecting to other devices so that information communication is possible. For example, the main control board 920 and the relay device 950 are bidirectional information input / output communication. The open / close detection switches 108 and 109, the storage ball switch 591, and the payout counting switch 592 are connected so that only one-way information input communication is possible, and the payout motor 542 is only in one direction. Only information output communication is possible. Note that the RAM of the payout control board 930 may be configured to have a backup function that allows internal data to be maintained over a certain period in a power failure state, like the RAM of the main control board 920, or the RAM of the main control board 920. Unlike the case, the internal data may not be maintained in a power failure state.

  The sub control board 940 controls operations of various rendering devices, various light emitting devices, various acoustic devices, and the like based on instructions from the main control board 920. The sub-control board 940 is equipped with an input / output port as a connection means for connecting to other devices so as to be able to communicate information. For example, the sub-control board 940 is connected to the main control board 920 so that only information input communication in only one direction is possible. The input operation device 260 is connected to be capable of information communication in both directions, and the decorative symbol display device 479 is connected to be capable of only one-way information output communication.

<Various control processes>
Next, various control processes executed by the main control board 920 will be described. The control processing in the main control board 920 can be broadly divided into main processing that is started upon recovery from a power failure state, and periodic execution (in this embodiment, with a cycle of 2 ms (milliseconds)). Timer interrupt processing.

  First, the main process executed by the main control board 920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a main process of the main control board 920 (abbreviated as “main control main process” in FIG. 11).

  In the main process of the main control board 920, first, a series of control start processes (program start process S1001 to random number initial setting process S1019) for starting up the main control board 920 and initializing various information are executed only once. After that, the interrupt prohibition processing S1020 for prohibiting the interrupt, the winning random number initial value counter (partial area of the RAM), the jackpot symbol random number initial value counter (partial area of the RAM) and the normal symbol related to the special symbol Random initial value update processing S1021 for updating the value of the winning random number initial value counter (part of the RAM) and the first variation type counter to the fourth variation type for determining the variation time, variation pattern, etc. Fluctuation counter update processing S1022 for updating the value of the counter (part of the RAM), and interrupt permission processing S for permitting interrupts 023 and is repeatedly executed. When a timer interrupt request is generated before the interrupt permission process S1023, the timer interrupt process is executed immediately after the interrupt permission process S1023.

  In a series of control start processes, a program start process S1001 for setting an initial value to a stack pointer (part of the RAM) for controlling the execution of a program, an interrupt mode setting process S1002 for setting an interrupt mode, and a payout control board A stand-by standby process S1003 that waits for a predetermined time until 930, the sub-control board 940, and the like stand up is executed.

  After start-up standby process S1003, determination process S1004 of the output state of the initialization signal from initialization switch 907 of power supply / emission control board 900, determination process S1005 of the value of power failure information (part of RAM), storage Information storage state determination processing S1007 is performed, and it is determined based on these determination results whether or not to save the stored information in the RAM. Here, the stored information is information necessary for returning to the state of the game before the power failure, and corresponds to a part of the RAM that has been updated according to the progress of the game before the power failure. The counter value related to the unit game in the middle, the counter value stored by the start winning, and the like are exemplified.

  The storage state of the stored information is determined as follows. First, a checksum value for a storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM is calculated (checksum calculation process S1006), and the current checksum value and a power failure monitoring process S1202 (see FIG. 12) accompanying the transition to the previous power failure state. It is determined whether or not the exclusive OR with the RAM determination value that is the 2's complement of the checksum value calculated in (0) is “0” (determination processing S1007), and thereby the current checksum value and It is determined whether or not the checksum value at the time of transition to the power failure state is the same.

  When the initialization signal is in the on state (S1004: Y), when the power failure information is not a predetermined power failure value indicating that the stored information is stored and terminated when the transition to the power failure state is completed (S1005: N), or saved If the information is not normally held (S1007: N), a RAM clear process S1008 for erasing the stored information in the RAM is executed. After it is determined that the stored information is normally held (S1007: Y), or after the RAM clear process S1008 is executed, hardware for initializing various devices connected to the main control board 920 A hardware initialization process S1009 is executed.

  After the hardware initialization process S1009, a determination process S1010 of whether or not the power failure information is a power failure value is executed. When the power failure information is a power failure value (S1010: N), a RAM recovery setting process S1011 for initial setting of various types of information including a return of stored information and a recovery command indicating completion of the setting are set (return command). Output processing S1012). By returning the stored information in the RAM return setting process S1011, the control state of the main control board 920 is returned to the control state immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state.

  On the other hand, when the power failure information is not a power failure value (S1010: Y), various types of information are initialized without returning the retained information (RAM initial setting processing S1013), and an initialization command indicating the completion of the setting is output. (Initialization command output processing S1014).

  In the RAM recovery setting process S1011 and the RAM initial setting process S1013, the power failure information is set to a predetermined energization value different from the power failure value, and various error states such as fraud detection errors immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state. Even if has occurred, all those error states are cleared. Further, either the return command or the initialization command is output from the main control board 920 to both the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940, and the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940 that have received the return command or the initialization command. In each of these, a predetermined initialization process is executed.

  After the initial setting of the RAM according to the situation at the time of start-up (determination process S1004 to initialization command output process S1014), if the condition device is operating at the time of transition to the previous power failure state, the special gaming state is set. Preparation for returning is performed (special gaming state return preparation processing S1015). Specifically, in the special game state return preparation process S1015, the operating states of the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are determined, and a process corresponding to the game situation in the power failure state is executed in the sub-control board 940. The

  After the special game state return preparation process S1015, it is determined whether or not the time-short state flag is set by determining whether or not the time-short state flag is set (determination process S1016). In the case (S1016: Y), a time reduction command is output (time reduction command output processing S1017). On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state (S1016: N), a non-time-short command is output (non-time-short command output processing S1018). Thereafter, the value of the winning random number counter (part of the RAM) related to the special symbol is initialized (random number initial setting process S1019).

  Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the main control board 920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing (abbreviated as “main control interrupt processing” in the figure) executed by the main control board 920.

  In the timer interrupt process of the main control board 920, first, an interrupt start process S1201 for starting a timer interrupt is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value is set in the interrupt control register. As a result, interrupts other than this timer interrupt are prohibited. Thereafter, a power failure monitoring process S1202 to an external information output process S1221 related to substantial control such as game progress control of the pachinko machine 100 and monitoring of various sensors are sequentially executed. However, when the game progress is stopped based on various fraud detections (S1207: Y), the control signal output process S1208 to the external information output process S1221 are not executed. Finally, an interrupt permission process S1222 that permits the next timer interrupt is executed, and the current timer interrupt process ends. In the following, various main processes will be described individually.

  In the power failure monitoring process S1202, the value of the power failure information (part of the RAM) is updated based on the output state of the power failure signal output from the power monitoring unit 911 of the power monitoring board 910. Specifically, the output state of the power failure signal is confirmed three times, and when the on state is detected at all three times, it is determined that the power failure state is present. If it is not determined in this determination that the power is out, the power outage information is maintained at the energization value.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the power failure monitoring process S1202 that the power is out, the following process is executed. First, the value of the power failure information is changed from the energization value set in the RAM recovery setting process S1011 or the RAM initial setting process S1013 (see FIG. 11) to a predetermined power failure value. Also, a checksum value for a storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM is calculated, and the 2's complement of the checksum value is set as the RAM determination value. As a result, the pachinko machine 100 enters an infinite loop that does not perform substantial control such as game progress or monitoring of various sensors, and the state of the RAM after the RAM determination value is set is held based on the backup power. The Since the output state of the power failure signal is confirmed three times, each process of timer interruption is executed twice after the first reception of the power failure signal is detected.

  In the random number update process S1203, the winning random number counter related to the special symbol, the big hit symbol random number counter, the stop pattern selection counter, and the winning random number counter related to the normal symbol are updated. Specifically, when the value of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol is a value different from the specified maximum value (for example, “576”), it is changed to a value that is larger by “1” than the current value, and the special symbol When the value of the winning random number counter relating to is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). However, if the value after the change is the same as the cyclic initial value for the winning random number counter related to the special symbol, the value of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol is the same as the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol. The cyclic initial value is also set to the same value as the winning random number initial value counter.

  The jackpot symbol random number counter, the stop pattern selection counter, and the winning random number counter related to the normal symbol are also updated in the same manner as the winning random number counter related to the special symbol. However, as the update range determined by the specified maximum value and specified minimum value of each counter, a unique value is set for each counter, and a plurality of counters are updated asynchronously. Is referred to an initial value counter unique to each counter. For example, the winning random number counter related to the special symbol and the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol have the same value range, and the big hit symbol random number counter and the big hit symbol random number initial value counter have the same value range, The winning random number counter related to the normal symbol and the winning random number initial value counter related to the normal symbol have the same value range.

  In the random number initial value update process S1204, the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol, the big hit symbol random number initial value counter, and the winning random number initial value counter related to the normal symbol are updated. Specifically, if the value of the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol is different from the specified maximum value (for example, “576”), the value is changed to a value “1” larger than the current value, When the value of the winning random number initial value counter related to the symbol is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). The initial random number counter for the special symbol and the initial random number counter for the normal symbol are also the initial random numbers for the special symbol, except that the specified maximum value and the specified minimum value are unique to those counters. It is updated in the same way as the value counter.

  In the variation counter update processing S1205, the values of the first variation type counter to the fourth variation type counter for determining the variation time, variation pattern, and the like are updated. Specifically, when the value of the first variation type counter is a value different from a specified maximum value (for example, “187”), the value is changed to a value that is larger by “1” than the current value, and the first variation When the value of the type counter is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). The second variation type counter to the fourth variation type counter are also updated in the same manner as the first variation type counter except that the specified maximum value and the specified minimum value are values unique to those counters. Is done.

  In the game stop determination process S1206, when the fraud detection information is a fraud detection value, it is updated to the game stop value and various information for stopping the progress of the game is set. On the other hand, if the fraud detection information is not a fraud detection value or if it is already a game stop value, the game stop determination process S1206 ends without executing each process for stopping the game progress. The fraud detection information is set to a fraud detection value when occurrence of various frauds is detected in the fraud detection processing S1211. In the determination process S1207, whether or not the game is stopped is determined based on whether or not the fraud detection information is a game stop value.

  In the control signal output process S1208, based on the control data stored in the output buffer, the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol, the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, and the normal symbol related A signal for controlling various notification devices such as the normal symbol display device 473 is output. Based on the control data stored in the output buffer, various actuators such as a ball feed solenoid 332, a firing solenoid 334, a right entry restriction solenoid 462, a lower entry restriction solenoid 463, a middle entry restriction solenoid 464, and a switching solenoid 465 are provided. A control signal is output.

  In the switch reading process S1209, the middle start winning switch 441A, 441B, the right starting winning switch 442, the lower large winning switch 443, the middle large winning switch 444, the combination operation switch 445, the start switch 446, the non-specific passage switch 447, the specific The signal state from each of the passage switch 448 and the general winning switches 449A and 449B is read, and a change in the detection state of the game ball by various switches is detected.

  Specifically, in the switch reading process S1209, signal states from various switches are read into the input buffer (part of the RAM) twice at predetermined time intervals, and signals from the various switches are read. Each time, the signal state read for the first time (hereinafter abbreviated as “first signal state”) and the signal state read for the second time (hereinafter abbreviated as “second signal state”) Based on the detection state detected by the previous timer interrupt (hereinafter abbreviated as “previous detection state”), changes in the detection state of various switches are detected. For each switch, when the previous detection state is the off state, the first signal state is the on state, and when the second signal state is the on state, it is determined that the switch is on. Thus, a detection flag (a partial area of the RAM) corresponding to the type of switch is set. As described in the power failure monitoring process S1202, even if the power supply is stopped, each process of the timer interrupt is executed twice, so that the various switches are turned on immediately after the power supply is stopped. Even when it is started, detection flags of various switches can be set accurately.

  In the timer update processing S1210, various timers (predetermined areas in the RAM) used for special symbol and normal symbol variation display, control of each gaming state, fraud monitoring, and the like are updated.

  In the fraud detection process S1211, an illegal act such as forcibly entering a game ball into various winning devices or forcibly operating various winning devices is detected. Specifically, the right start winning device 432, the lower prize-winning device 433, and the middle-sized prize-winning device 434 are forced to move into an allowable entry posture, and the game ball is guided to a specific passage of the lower big prize winning device 433 by vibration. , Induction of forced malfunction of the right start winning device 432, lower large winning device 433 and middle large winning device 434 by radio waves, guidance of game balls to various winning devices by magnetic adsorption, upper middle start winning device 431A, There is a high possibility that an illegal act such as guiding a game ball at an abnormal timing to the lower middle start winning device 431B, the right start winning device 432, the lower large winning device 433, and the middle large winning device 434 is performed. Detect occurrence.

  In the winning detection response process S1212, control based on detection of a game ball by various switches provided in the game board 400 is executed. Specifically, when the middle start winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the upper middle start winning switch 441A (see FIG. 10) and the lower middle start winning switch 441B (see FIG. 10). The middle start winning counter (predetermined area of the RAM) and the first payout counter (predetermined area of the RAM) are updated. Further, when the right start winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the right start winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10), the first payout counter is updated. Further, when the lower big prize winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the gaming ball by the lower big prize winning switch 443 (see FIG. 10), or for detecting the gaming ball by the middle big prize winning switch 444 (see FIG. 10). When the middle / large winning switch detection flag is set on the basis, the big winning counter (predetermined area of the RAM) and the second payout counter (predetermined area of the RAM) are updated.

  In the launch control process S1213, launch related information for controlling the launch of the game ball by the launch device 330 is updated. Specifically, the operation flag of the ball feed solenoid 332 that drives the ball feed mechanism 331 and the operation flag of the firing solenoid 334 that drives the firing mechanism 333 are updated.

  In the input signal monitoring process S1214, based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 108 (see FIG. 10) via the payout control board 930, an intermediate block is provided for the outer frame 101 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). It is detected whether 103 (refer FIG.1 and FIG.2) is closed. Further, based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 109 via the payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10), the front block 102 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) with respect to the intermediate block 103 (see FIGS. 2 and 3). 3) is detected.

  In the payout state monitoring process S1215, information indicating the payout control state output from the payout control board 930 is monitored, and various payout state commands corresponding to the payout control state are set as necessary. The sub-control board 940 that has received the payout state command causes the decorative symbol display device 479, the upper left acoustic device 281 and the upper right acoustic device 282 to perform notification according to the type of the payout state command.

  In the payout signal output process S1216, various prize ball commands are set based on the values of the first payout counter and the second payout counter as necessary, and output to the payout control board 930. The first payout counter and the second payout counter are updated according to the setting of the prize ball command. For example, the first payout counter is incremented by 1 each time a game ball corresponding to one winning is detected, and decremented by 1 each time a winning ball command based on the winning is set. Each time the payout control board 930 executes control for paying out the number of game balls (for example, 3) corresponding to the winning (specifically, shortly before the payout is completed), the main control board 920 is awarded. In a situation where a ball command is requested and the payout of a prize ball is continuing, a further prize ball command is output from the main control board 920. The second payout counter is a counter that is updated in response to a winning (for example, 13) that has a different number of prize balls than the first payout counter, and receives a prize ball command based on the value of the second payout counter. When the 930 is received, the payout control board 930 executes control for paying out a number of game balls corresponding to the prize ball command.

  In the special symbol-related process S1217, control for holding the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol and control of the unit game related to the first special symbol are executed. Specifically, operation control of the special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol is executed in the hold control of the unit game right related to the first special symbol. In addition, in the control of the unit game related to the first special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol is executed, and if the big win is won in the first special symbol lottery, The operation control of 433 and the middle and large winning device 434 is further executed.

  Further, in the special symbol related process S1217, the unit game right holding control related to the second special symbol and the unit game control related to the second special symbol are executed. Specifically, the operation control of the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol is executed in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol. In addition, in the control of the unit game related to the second special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol is executed, and when the big win is won in the second special symbol lottery, The operation control of 433 and the middle and large winning device 434 is further executed.

  In the normal symbol related process S1218, the unit game right holding control related to the normal symbol and the unit game control related to the normal symbol are executed. Specifically, the operation control of the normal symbol hold display device 478 is executed in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol. In addition, in the control of the unit game related to the normal symbol, the operation control of the normal symbol display device 473 related to the normal symbol is executed. .

  In the display control processing S1219, the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol, the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, the special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol in the special symbol related processing S1217, and Based on various information updated to control the operation of the special symbol hold display device 477 and the like related to the second special symbol, output data for specifically operating these devices is synthesized. The synthesized output data is output to each device in the control signal output process S1208 based on the next timer interrupt.

  In the motor control process S1220, operation control of various motors is executed. In the external information output process S1221, output data to be output to an external device such as a data display device (not shown) or a management device (not shown) electrically connected to the pachinko machine 100 is set.

<Decorative design display processing>
Next, a decorative symbol display process will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 13 to 16 are diagrams for explaining the principle of the decorative symbol display process, FIGS. 17 to 21 are diagrams illustrating an example of the decorative symbol, and FIGS. 22 to 23 are flowcharts illustrating the decorative symbol display processing procedure. is there.

  As described above, the main control board 920 (FIG. 10) controls the display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and sub-controls the timing signal for synchronizing with the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Supply to substrate 940. The sub-control board 940 generates image data to be displayed by executing a decoration symbol display process (described later in detail) based on the timing signal, and transmits the image data to the decoration symbol display device 479. As a result, the decorative symbol display device 479 displays decorative symbols corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  The sub-control board 940 performs display using 3D (3Dimension). Specifically, the image data storage unit 941 (FIG. 10) of the sub-control board 940 stores 3D model data such as a moving object and a background used for the decorative design, and motion data representing the motion of the 3D model data. ing. The motion data is stored in association with the timing represented by the timing signal. Therefore, the display data generation unit 942 of the sub-control board 940 reads 3D model data and motion data from the image data storage unit 941 according to the timing signal as decoration symbol display processing, and also according to the position of the player's face. Image data is generated (details will be described later), and the image data is supplied to the decorative symbol display device 479. As a result, the decorative symbol display device 479 displays images corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Next, image data generation processing by the display data generation unit 942 will be specifically described. In the pachinko machine 100, the camera device 600 calculates a viewpoint angle indicating from which direction the player is viewing the decorative symbol display device 479, and generates image data corresponding to the viewpoint angle.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, the 3D model DD is a three-dimensional model and is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 as an image converted into a two-dimensionally projected state. At this time, the viewpoint from which the image is projected is referred to as a projected viewpoint. In the case of the viewpoint angle V1 where the player is viewing the 3D model DD from the front parallel to the Z axis, the display data generation unit 942 displays the 3D model DD parallel to the Z axis as shown in FIG. Image data projected from the projection viewpoint is generated. Further, in the case of the viewpoint angle V2 where the player is viewing the 3D model DD from the diagonally upper left direction, the display data generation unit 942 projects from the projected viewpoint in the diagonally upper left direction as shown in FIG. Generated image data is generated. Thereby, the pachinko machine 100 can make the user feel as if the 3D model DD exists inside the decorative symbol display device 479, and can entertain the user.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 14A, when a game is normally performed using the pachinko machine 100, the player visually recognizes the decorative symbol display device 479 while sitting on a chair. The viewpoint angle of the player at this time is the standard viewpoint angle of the player, and this is the viewpoint angle Vs. When the viewpoint angle Vu1 is moved upward so that the player looks in from above, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), the player often picks up the butt in front of him slightly. As shown in FIG. 15, the viewpoint angle Vu1 obtained by moving the eye position forward is the same as the viewpoint angle obtained by moving the eye position upward from the standard viewpoint angle Vs. This is because the viewpoint angle V is steeper than Vu2.

  Therefore, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a camera device 600 (FIG. 10). The camera device 600 is installed, for example, on the outer frame 101, the front block 102, or the intermediate block 103 (FIG. 1) so that the player's face can be photographed. They are connected to the sub-control board 940 by wire or wireless. The camera device 600 supplies the captured image data (still image data or moving image data) to the sub-control board 940. The face detection unit 943 of the sub control board 940 detects the player's face from the shooting data supplied from the camera device 600, detects the position of the eye from the face, and detects the face size as the interocular distance DE. By doing so, the distance between the pachinko machine 100 and the player's eyes is estimated, and the viewpoint angle V is calculated. For example, the face detection unit 943 registers the player's face (FIG. 16A) in a normal state while sitting on a chair and playing as a reference face size (specifically, stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 940) ) And estimating the distance between the player's face and the decorative symbol display device 479 in the front-rear direction based on the change amount Δde of the interocular distance DE with reference to the reference face size (FIG. 16B). To do. Then, the face detection unit 943 calculates the viewpoint angle V based on the eye height position PH and the left / right eye position (not shown), and supplies the viewpoint angle V to the display data generation unit 942. The display data generation unit 942 generates image data from the projection viewpoint according to the viewpoint angle V. At this time, the display data generation unit 942 generates image data with the viewpoint angle V as a viewpoint, so that the user can feel as if the 3D model is inside the decorative symbol display device 479. Can do. On the other hand, the display data generation unit 942 can change the projection angle from the actual viewpoint angle V of the player by weighting the viewpoint angle V. For example, weighting may be performed by uniformly multiplying the viewpoint angle V by a predetermined coefficient, dividing the range of the viewpoint angle V into a plurality of stages, and multiplying or adding a coefficient according to the range. it can.

  For example, when displaying normal image data, the display data generation unit 942 generates image data using the viewpoint angle V as a projection viewpoint. On the other hand, when the image is intended to cause the player to look into it as in the lottery result, the display data generation unit 942 makes the projection angle steeper than the viewpoint angle V, and sets the player a slightly smaller viewpoint angle V. An image can be changed greatly only by changing it.

  For example, when the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are started, the image of the treasure box TB with the lid closed as shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479. It is displayed as a decorative design corresponding to the design. Upon completion of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 18, the image of the treasure chest TB with the lid open but the contents CN not visible is displayed as a decorative pattern. At this time, when the player moves the viewpoint angle V upward as if looking into the treasure chest TB from above, an image in which the contents CN can be visually recognized is displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, an image representing winning and an image representing loss as shown in FIG. 21 are displayed as decorative symbols. At this time, as described above, by setting the projection angle to be larger than the viewpoint angle V, the player can visually recognize the contents CN by a simple operation. In this way, the lottery result is displayed so as not to be visible to the player, and by allowing the player to look into the image of the treasure box TB, the monotony for the game is reduced and the player's interest is increased. Can be entertained. If the player does not look into the treasure chest TB after a certain time has elapsed, the content CN is popped out of the treasure chest TB, or an image in a state where the content CN is visible is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479. May be. As a result, a player who wants to check the contents quickly can enjoy the game by looking into the contents, and can surely make the contents visible to a player who does not want to perform a peeping operation. .

  Next, a decorative symbol display process executed by the sub control board 940 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol display process executed by the sub control board 940. This decorative symbol display process is executed in parallel with the timer interrupt process executed by the main control board 920.

  In the decorative symbol display process of the sub-control board 940, first, in S100, a face detection process in which a human face is detected from shooting data supplied from the camera device 600 is executed. Next, in S101, it is determined whether or not a human face has been detected from the captured data. Face detection is performed by detecting black eyes, skin color, lips, or the like, or a combination thereof.

  Here, even when the player is sitting on a chair and playing a game, the player's face may not be detected temporarily by, for example, facing sideways or facing down. For this reason, in the sub-control board 940, when a human face is detected, a transition is made to the tracking mode, and even if the human face is not detected, the player is not detected until the human face is not detected for a certain release time. The process is executed as if it exists. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the viewpoint angle V from being changed unnecessarily, and to prevent the image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 from being disturbed.

  In S102, it is determined whether or not the current mode is the tracking mode. If it is not the tracking mode, the process proceeds to S103 and the current mode is changed to the tracking mode. If the current mode is the tracking mode, the process of S104 is executed without doing anything.

  In S104, a viewpoint angle calculation process for calculating the player's viewpoint angle V is executed based on the shooting data, and the viewpoint angle V is determined. The viewpoint angle calculation process will be described later.

  If no human face is detected from the captured data in S101, it is determined in S107 whether the current tracking mode is set. If it is determined that the current mode is not the tracking mode, no processing is performed and the process proceeds to S110. If it is currently in the tracking mode, it is determined in S108 whether or not the release time is exceeded. In other words, in S108, the face detection unit 943 has a counter that counts a non-detection time during which no human face is detected in the tracking mode. In S108, when the face of the person is not detected, the counter value is incremented by 1 and it is determined whether or not the counter value has reached the release time or more. If a negative result is obtained in S108, the process proceeds to S111 without any processing.

  In S109, since no person's face has been detected over the release time, it is determined that the player is likely to stand up, and the tracking mode is released. At this time, the reference face size (details will be described later) registered in S204 (FIG. 23) is also deleted.

  In S110, since the player is not present at the seat, it is determined that the initial viewpoint angle prepared by default is used as the viewpoint angle V used for generating the image data.

  In S111, although the face of a person cannot be detected for some reason, there is a possibility that the player is still playing, so it is determined that the viewpoint angle V used last time is used. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an impression that the image is greatly changed due to a sudden change in the viewpoint angle V and the image is distorted even though the player is playing a game. .

  In S112, the motion data and 3D model to be used are specified from the timing signal supplied from the main control board 920, a three-dimensional space model is generated, and the viewpoint angle V determined in S104, S110, and S111 is determined. The image projected from is generated as two-dimensional image data.

  In S113, the generated image data is supplied to the decorative design display device 479, whereby the decorative design is displayed on the decorative design display device 479.

  Next, the viewpoint angle calculation process executed in S104 will be described.

  In S201, the position of the eye in the height direction and the horizontal direction of the player is detected from the captured data. The position of the eyes is detected by, for example, the position of the black eye in the player. When the player is wearing sunglasses, the center position of the sunglasses is detected as the position of the black eye.

  In S202, the player's interocular distance DE is detected as the face size. As the face size, in addition to the interocular distance DE, the distance between the eyes and the lips may be used, or a combination of these may be used.

  In S203, it is determined whether or not a reference face size serving as a reference is registered. The reference face size is reset every time the tracking mode is canceled (S109), and is registered for each player. If a negative result is obtained in S203, the process proceeds to S205 without any processing.

  In S204, the reference face size is registered. Here, the face size differs depending on the gender and personality of the player. Therefore, if the value of the interocular distance DE is uniformly determined, there is a possibility that an error in the calculation of the viewpoint angle V becomes large. By registering the reference face size for each player, the viewpoint angle V can be estimated more accurately. As the reference face size, it is preferable that the face size in a state where the player sits and plays normally is registered. This normal game state is preferably a state in which the player is seated and viewing the decorative symbol display device 479, and is a big win when a plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed as a variation display of the decorative symbol. Is a state in which a part of the symbols corresponding to is configured and the remaining part of the symbols are variably displayed (reach state), or a situation where the player is operating the input operation device 260, and the decorative symbol display device 479 (For example, a state in which the information selected by the setting operation is highlighted on the decorative symbol display device 479 when the setting operation of the pachinko machine 100 is being executed). Is done.

  In S205, the viewpoint angle V is calculated based on the eye position detected in S201, the interocular distance DE calculated in S202, and the reference face size. That is, the distance between the player's face and the decorative symbol display device 479 is estimated based on the reference face size, and the viewpoint angle V is calculated from the estimated distance and the eye position.

  Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 100 described above will be described.

In the pachinko machine 100, the position of the player's eyes is detected and an image corresponding to the position of the player's eyes is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479, so that the player is as if the decorative symbol display device 479. It is possible to feel as if a 3D model is present inside the device, and it is possible to improve entertainment as the pachinko machine 100.
<Installation of camera device (1)>
Next, installation of the camera device 600 will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, the player may be wearing a hat or the like. As shown in FIG. 25, if the camera device 600 is installed at a position close to the upper end of the pachinko machine 100, the cap's brim becomes an obstacle and the player's face may not be photographed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 24, in the pachinko machine 100, the decorative symbol display device 479 is often arranged so that the player's line of sight is at the center, and the camera device 600 is placed near the front of the player's face. It is physically difficult to install.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the pachinko machine 100, a modeled object 491 is installed on the upper part of the decorative symbol display device 479. This modeled object 491 is configured to be movable near the center of the front surface of the decorative symbol display device 479 by mechanical mechanism. In the pachinko machine 100, the first camera device 600A as the camera device 600 is installed inside the modeled object 491, and the lens unit 601A is exposed from substantially the center (the nose portion) of the modeled object 491.

  In a normal state, the modeled object 491 is located on the upper part of the decorative symbol display device 479 and photographs the player. FIG. 26 shows a state of a rotating image in which a cylindrical number board in which a plurality of numbers are arranged in the circumferential direction is rotated as a display unit for displaying a lottery result each time a lottery is performed on the decorative symbol display device 479. ing.

  The sub-control board 940 operates the modeled object 491 in a part of the variation pattern that generates the reach state as the variation pattern, as will be described below. As shown in FIG. 27, when the rotation image becomes a reach state where one more winning image is won according to the lottery result, the modeled object 491 moves to approximately the front center of the decorative symbol display device 479 (state of FIG. 27). Cover the last number once. Since the last number that is changing in the reach state is generally easy for a player to pay attention to the decorative symbol display device 479, the first camera device 600A is used to photograph the player's face from the front side using this situation. In addition, the modeled object 491 (first camera device 600A) is lowered down to a position where the player's face can be easily photographed from the front side.

  Then, after the player's face is photographed by the first camera device 600A, the modeled object 491 (first camera device 600A) rises and returns to the original position (normal state). Thereby, it is possible to return to the state in which the player can easily see the last number that is changing, and to entertain the player to visually recognize the lottery result.

  After that, the lottery result is displayed as shown in FIG. 28, and when the big hit is won, the treasure box TB appears in the image data and is displayed in front of the number board as shown in FIG. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18, the lid of the treasure box TB is opened, and the lottery results are displayed as shown in FIGS. The display of the lottery result using the treasure box TB corresponds to the lottery result of the type of jackpot, not the lottery result of whether or not the jackpot. That is, after passing through the variation display of FIG. 26 to FIG. 28, as a gaming state that shifts after the special gaming state due to the occurrence of the jackpot, it shifts to the probability variation gaming state or is less valuable to the player than the probability variation gaming state The transition to the short-time gaming state is displayed using the treasure chest TB, and the transitioning gaming state corresponds to the contents CN of the treasure chest TB.

  In addition, as a display of the lottery result using the treasure chest TB, in the case of displaying the big win lottery result instead of the big win type lottery result corresponding to the transition destination of the gaming state, after the reach state shown in FIG. After the modeled object 491 (first camera device 600A) returns to the original position (normal state) and the central symbol continues to change, the treasure box TB is displayed in front of the number board and the content CN is displayed. An effect to be visually recognized is executed, and then a lottery result indicating whether or not a big hit is displayed.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 detects the position of the player's eyes as part of the player's face based on the shooting data shot by the camera device 600. As shown in FIG. 30, in the normal state, the first camera device 600A (denoted as 600A (n) in the figure) photographs the player's face from diagonally above. On the other hand, in the reach state, the modeled object 491 moves to approximately the center of the decorative symbol display device 479. At this time, the first camera device 600A is positioned substantially in front of the player's face (in the figure, it is indicated as 600A (r) and is referred to as a lower movement state).

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 100, the reference face size is corrected (updated) based on the shooting data shot in the lower movement state of the first camera device 600A during the reach state. That is, the face detection unit 943 of the sub control board 940 detects the face size from the shooting data shot in the lower movement state, and registers it as the reference face size. For example, the face detection unit 943 registers (stores) the reference face size once every time a transition is made to the lower movement state. As a result, the face detection unit 943 can set the photographed data photographed from almost the front of the player to the reference face size, so that the accuracy of the reference face size can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 31, in the normal state, the first camera device 600A (described as 600A (n) in the figure) is located above the lower movement state and located above the player. Can occur. For this reason, when a player wearing a hat turns down or approaches the pachinko machine 100, the first camera device 600A may not be able to photograph the player.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 100, as shown in FIG. 32, the second camera device 600B is installed as the camera device 600. The second camera device 600B is installed below the first camera device 600A in the lower movement state so that the player's face can be reliably photographed even when the player's face cannot be photographed from above. It is installed below the person's face. That is, the face detection unit 943 of the sub-control board 940 always shoots the player with the first camera device 600A and the second camera device 600B, and the shooting data of the first camera device 600A (hereinafter referred to as the first shooting). When the face is detected from the data), the viewpoint angle V is calculated using the first shooting data. On the other hand, when a face is not detected from the first shooting data, the viewpoint angle V is calculated using shooting data of the second camera device 600B (hereinafter referred to as second shooting data). Thereby, even if the face of the player cannot be photographed by the first camera device 600A, the face detector 943 can detect the player's face from the second photographed data photographed by the second camera device 600B. This can significantly reduce the number of cases where photography is not possible.

  Next, a face detection process executed by the face detection unit 943 of the sub control board 940 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing face detection processing executed by the face detection unit 943. This face detection process is executed in S100 in the decorative symbol display process (FIG. 22) of the sub-control board 940.

  First, in S301, it is determined whether or not a face has been detected from first shooting data shot by the first camera device 600A (denoted as the first camera in the figure). If no face is detected from the first image data, no processing is executed and the process proceeds to S309. If a face is detected from the first image data, the process moves to S302, and it is determined whether or not the current state is the reach state and the first camera device 600A is moving downward. When the first camera device 600A is in the downward movement state, the processing of S303 to S309 is executed, and when the first camera device 600A is not in the downward movement state, that is, in the normal state, there is nothing. The process proceeds to S310 without executing the process.

  In S303, it is determined whether or not the reference face size based on the first shooting data has already been registered in the current reach state. If already registered, the process proceeds to S310 without any processing being executed. If it has not been registered yet, the face size is detected from the photographed data in S304. In S305, the reference face size is registered. Thereby, the player's face size in a part of the reach state where the first camera device 600A is lowered and located in front of the player can be registered as the reference face size.

  When the first camera device 600A is lowered and the reference face size is registered, the reference face size can be registered by the second camera device 600B at that timing. In S306 to S309, a reference face size based on the second image data is registered. In S306, it is determined whether or not a face is detected from the second shooting data based on the second camera device 600B. If no face is detected, the process proceeds to S310 without executing any process. In S307, it is determined whether or not the reference face size based on the second imaging data has already been registered in the current reach state. If already registered, the process proceeds to S310 without any processing being executed. If it has not been registered, the face size is detected from the photographed data in S307. In S305, the reference face size is registered. As a result, the player's face that is in the reach state, has a high degree of attention, and is likely to stare straight at the decorative symbol display device 479 is registered as the reference face size for the second camera device 600B. obtain.

  In S310, it is determined to detect the player's viewpoint using the shooting data shot by the first camera device 600A, and the process proceeds to S101 (FIG. 22).

  In S <b> 311, it is determined whether or not a face is detected from second image data captured by the second camera device 600 </ b> B (denoted as the second camera in the drawing). If a face is detected from the second shooting data, it is determined in S312 to detect the player's viewpoint using the second shooting data, and the process proceeds to S101 (FIG. 22). . If no face is detected, it is determined in S313 that no player's face has been detected, and the process of S101 (FIG. 22) is executed.

  In this way, in the face detection process shown in FIG. 33, the reference face size is registered (stored) by the second camera device 600B at the timing when the first camera device 600A is lowered and the reference face size is registered (stored). Therefore, even if a part of the face such as the player's eyes cannot be directly photographed by the second camera device 600B, the player can see the decorative symbol display device 479 in front of the ear, nose, chin or Imaging data obtained by imaging the arrangement position of other parts such as the outer shape of the face can be registered as the reference face size. For this reason, the first camera device 600A returns to the upper side as a normal state, and the viewpoint angle with respect to the situation viewed by the player from the front even if the player's face (eyes) cannot be detected by the first camera device 600A The change in V can be estimated using the data captured by the second camera device 600B, image data corresponding to the change in the viewpoint angle V can be easily generated, and the change in the state of the player's face (eyes) can be handled. The image data can be displayed more accurately by the decorative symbol display device 479.

  Note that in the processing of S310 and S312 in FIG. 33, the player's viewpoint may be detected by using the shooting data of both the first camera device 600A and the second camera device 600B. In the situation where the first camera device 600A returns to the upper side in the normal state, even if the player's face cannot be detected by only the first camera device 600A or the second camera device 600B alone, A change in the viewpoint angle V with respect to the situation in which the decorative symbol display device 479 is viewed from the front can be estimated using the imaging data of both the first camera device 600A and the second camera device 600B. Thereby, the image corresponding to the change in the viewpoint angle V can be displayed more accurately by the decorative symbol display device 479.

In addition, when the process of S307 in FIG. 33 is omitted and the reference face size is registered by the first camera device 600A, the registration data is updated even if the reference face size is registered by the second camera device 600B. It is also good. Accordingly, the player's state viewed from the second camera device 600B with respect to the situation where the player views the decorative symbol display device 479 in front is accurately registered as the reference face size for the second camera device 600B. Can do.
<Installation of camera device (2)>
FIG. 34 shows an example in which the first camera device 600C and the second camera device 600D as the camera device 600 are installed in the front block 102 (FIGS. 1 to 4). When the camera device 600 is installed on the front block 102, it is physically difficult to install the camera device 600 in front of the player's face. If only one camera device 600 is installed in the outer frame 101 or the front block 102, the player may not be able to detect the player's face when facing the opposite direction to the camera device 600 installed Occurs.

  Therefore, two camera devices 600 (first camera device 600C and second camera device 600D) are installed in two directions left and right with respect to the player. The first camera device 600C and the second camera device 600D are provided slightly below the average player's viewpoint, and even if the player is a short player or a player wearing a hat, Can be taken. Further, even when the game board 400 is replaced with a change in model, the outer frame 101 and the front block 102 are continuously used. Therefore, a new camera device 600 is not prepared according to the model change. And economical.

  The face detection unit 943 of the sub-control board 940 uses at least one or more shooting data among the first shooting data shot by the first camera device 600C and the second shooting data shot by the second camera device 600D. Then, the player's face is detected. When the player's face is detected from only one of the first camera device 600C and the second camera device 600D, the player's viewpoint is calculated using one of the shooting data from which the face is detected. When the player's face is detected from both the first camera device 600C and the second camera device 600D, for example, viewpoint angles are calculated from two pieces of shooting data, and the average value is set as the viewpoint angle V. It is also possible to generate two pieces of combined image data by combining two pieces of shooting data, and calculate the player's viewpoint from the combined image data. As described above, when the player's face can be detected from the two shooting data by using the two camera devices 600, the accuracy of the viewpoint angle V can be increased using the two shooting data. . Further, by using the two camera devices 600 in a complementary manner, the probability of detecting the player's face from the shooting data can be increased.

  Further, since the accuracy of the viewpoint angle V is increased, it is possible to perform an operation of detecting a small movement of the player's viewpoint angle V and greatly moving the projection image according to the small movement. The game time of the player varies, but when the game time becomes long, it may become difficult to look into the game. For example, when it is detected that the viewpoint angle V of the player has moved slightly upward, the display data generation unit 942 changes the viewpoint in the projection image by a value obtained by multiplying the movement of the viewpoint angle V by a predetermined coefficient. Set the position to Thereby, the operation | movement with respect to the image of the decoration symbol display apparatus 479 can be performed, without getting a player bored. Further, in order to make it appear as if the 3D model is present on the decorative symbol display device 479, it is not necessary to change the projected image with respect to the movement of the player in the front-rear direction. However, when the player brings his face closer to the front, it is highly likely that the player wants to stare at least part of the 3D model. Accordingly, when the display data generation unit 942 detects that the player has moved his face forward, the display data generation unit 942 enlarges and displays a portion that the player wants to stare at in advance.

  In this way, by using a plurality of camera devices 600 to improve the calculation accuracy of the viewpoint angle V, it is possible to display a projection image desired by the player according to the player's viewpoint.

  Next, the face detection process executed by the face detection unit 943 of the sub control board 940 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing face detection processing executed by the face detection unit 943. This face detection process is executed in S100 in the decorative symbol display process (FIG. 22) of the sub-control board 940.

  In S401, it is determined whether or not a face has been detected from first image data captured by the first camera device 600C (denoted as the first camera in the figure). When a face is detected, the processes of S406 to S408 are executed. On the other hand, if no face is detected from the first image data in S401, the processes of S402 to S404 are executed.

  In S402, it is determined whether or not a face has been detected from second image data captured by the second camera device 600D (described as the second camera in the figure). If no face is detected from the second image data, it is determined in S403 that no player's face has been detected from both of the two camera devices 600, and the processing after S101 (FIG. 22) is executed. . On the other hand, when a face is detected from the second shooting data, it is determined in S404 that only the second shooting data from which the face has been detected is used, and S101 (FIG. 22) is used using the second shooting data. ) Subsequent processing is executed.

  In S406, it is determined whether or not a face has been detected from the second image data. If no face is detected from the second image data, it is determined in S407 that only the first image data from which a face has been detected is used, and S101 (FIG. 22) is used using the first image data. The subsequent processing is executed. On the other hand, when a face is detected from the second shooting data in S406, it is determined that two shooting data of the first and second shooting data from which the face is detected is used, and the two shooting data are used. Then, the processing after S101 (FIG. 22) is executed.

As described above, by executing the face detection process S100, a camera apparatus used for face detection in the decorative symbol display process (see FIG. 22) can be suitably selected from the plurality of camera apparatuses 600.
<Configuration of the grand prize winning device (1)>
Next, the configuration of the middle and large winning device 434 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the medium and large winning device 434 of the pachinko machine 100 includes a winning portion 440 and a medium entering restricting mechanism 454. As shown in FIG. 36 to FIG. 38, the middle and large winning device 434 changes the posture of the middle entry restricting mechanism 454 when winning the big hit lottery, and this change in posture can win a game ball to the winning portion 440. Functions as a big prize device.

  Specifically, the winning portion 440 of the middle and large winning device 434 has a box shape protruding from the game board surface 400A, and the ceiling surface is opened to constitute a winning opening 455. The middle and large winning device 434 includes a plate-like member 481 protruding from the game board surface 400A, and a middle entry restriction solenoid 464 that drives the plate-like member 481. The plate-like member 481 is inclined by about 20 ° from the horizontal toward the center downward direction, and is arranged so as to continue to the nail 499 for guiding the game ball toward the center. Further, the plate-like member 481 constitutes a part of the middle entry restriction mechanism 454 (see FIG. 7), and plays the game ball corresponding to each of the entry permission posture and the entry prohibition posture of the middle and large winning device 434. It functions as a movable guiding means for guiding.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in the normal gaming state, the plate-like member 481 is disposed at a position separated from the winning portion 440. In the normal gaming state, the main control board 920 controls the middle entry restriction solenoid 464 of the middle / large winning device 434 to place the plate-like member 481 at a position separated from the winning portion 440, and the middle / large winning device 434. Enter a no entry posture. The position separated from the winning portion 440 is set to a position that is so far away that the game ball that has passed through the plate-like member 481 cannot reach the winning portion 440.

  The winning portion 440 is preferably arranged at a position where the game ball cannot enter in the normal game state, but the game ball can enter with a low probability (for example, approximately 0.01%). It is good also as a structure arrange | positioned in a position. Further, the position separated from the winning portion 440 is preferably a position where the game ball that passes through the plate-like member 481 cannot reach 100% to the winning portion 440, but it is accidental such as interference with other game balls. You may arrange | position in the position where a game ball can enter purposely (for example, less than about 0.1%). The distance between the closest portions of the winning portion 440 and the plate-like member 481 is approximately 1.5 times (16.5 mm) the diameter of the game ball (usually 11 mm), more preferably It may be about 2.0 times or more. Further, the plate-like member 481 has a lateral distance (hereinafter referred to as a horizontal distance) Vd between the inner end 481a and the winning portion 440 that is larger than the diameter of the game ball (usually 11 mm). It is good also as a structure arrange | positioned.

  Therefore, in the normal gaming state, when the game ball is guided by the first guide path 51 and travels on the nail 499 (guide part) aligned toward the center, the game ball travels on the plate-shaped member 481 and the plate-shaped member 481. It flows down as it is into a space formed with the winning portion 440 (hereinafter referred to as a first guide space). This game ball is directly guided to the discharge port 401A. In other words, the first guide path 51 is configured by the nail 499 and the plate-like member 481 arranged in series, and the gap (first guide space) formed between the plate-like member 481 and the winning portion 440.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 37, in the special gaming state, the main control board 920 moves the plate-like member 481 to the vicinity of the winning portion 440 by controlling the middle entry restricting solenoid 464 of the middle and large winning device 434. Then, the middle and big prize winning device 434 is set to the approaching allowable posture. At this time, the plate-like member 481 moves on the game board surface 400A so as to move in parallel without changing the inclination angle.

  Note that the winning portion 440 is disposed at a position where the game ball guided to the winning portion 440 side by the plate-like member 481 is likely to enter when the middle and large winning device 434 takes the approach allowing posture in the special gaming state. The approach probability is preferably about 50% or more, preferably about 80% or more, and preferably about 90% or more. Further, the distance between the plate-like member 481 and the winning portion 440 when the middle and large winning device 434 takes the approaching allowable posture means that the winning portion 440 and the plate-like member are easily inserted into the winning opening 455. The distance between the portions closest to 481 may be less than about 1.5 times (11 mm), more preferably less than about 0.7 times the diameter of the game ball (usually 11 mm). The plate-like member 481 is arranged so that the horizontal distance Vd between the inner end 481a and the winning portion 440 is less than the diameter of the game ball (usually 11 mm).

  Therefore, in the special game state, when the lower prize-winning device 433 takes the approaching allowable posture, most of the game balls guided to the plate-like member 481 side by the nail 499 are guided to the second guide path 52 and directed toward the center. After proceeding on the nail 499 lined up in a row, the plate member 481 is moved toward the center as it is, and is directly guided to the winning opening 455.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 38, when the middle / large prize winning device 434 takes the approaching allowable posture in the special gaming state, the middle / large prize winning device 434 dares to move the plate-like member 481 downward in the center, not directly below. Move diagonally. Thereby, a space (hereinafter referred to as a third guidance space) through which the game ball is guided is formed between the nail 499 and the outer end 481b of the plate-like member 481. In this space, in a state where the lower prize-winning device 433 takes the approaching allowable posture, the game ball that has been advanced to the plate-like member 481 side by the nail 499 is supported by the plate-like member 481 and guided to the winning portion 440 side. Is provided to reduce the number of In a state where the lower prize-winning device 433 takes the approach permitting posture, a part of the game ball that has advanced to the plate-like member 481 side by the nail 499 flows down to the third guide space without being supported by the plate-like member 481, It becomes impossible to win a prize winning device 433.

  In a state in which the lower prize-winning device 433 takes the approach allowing posture, the probability (guidance probability) that the game ball that has advanced to the plate-like member 481 side by the nail 499 is supported by the plate-like member 481 and guided to the winning portion 440 side is Depending on the shape of the third guidance space. As the third guidance space, the horizontal distance Vd may be about 0.5 times (5.5 mm) or more and less than about 1.5 times the diameter of the game ball, or about 0.7 times or more and about 1.0. It is preferable to be less than double. Further, as the third guide space, the distance between the closest portions of the nail 499 and the plate-like member 481 needs to be larger than about 1.0 times the diameter of the game ball, and is larger than about 1.2 times. It is preferable to form.

  In the special game state, when the middle and big prize winning device 434 takes the approach permitting posture, a part of the game balls having a small momentum are guided by the second guide path 52 and proceed on the nails 499 aligned toward the center. After that, instead of proceeding to the plate member 481, the direction is changed by being guided to the third guide passage 53 branched from the second guide passage 52, and flows down between the nail 499 and the plate member 481. The game ball that has flowed down between the nail 499 and the plate-like member 481 enters the lower middle start winning device 431B provided on the downstream side thereof, or is guided to the discharge port 401A. That is, the second guide path 52 and the third guide path 53 are configured by the nail 499 and the plate-like member 481 that are arranged in series and the gap (third guide space) between the nail 499 and the plate-like member 481. .

  As described above, in the special game state, the decorative symbol display device 479 displays a moving image that delights the player's jackpot while notifying the player of the jackpot. The moving image displayed at this time often has various tastes and is premised on being displayed for a certain period of time. By the way, in the special gaming state, the middle and large winning devices 434 take the approach allowing posture, and when a predetermined number of rounds in which the game balls enter the winning holes 455 are completed for a predetermined number of times, the transition to the normal gaming state is made. In other words, the time from the transition to the special game state to the return to the normal game state varies depending on the ratio (probability) of game balls that enter the winning hole 455 in a situation where the middle-sized winning device 434 has taken the allowed entry posture. Thus, if the game balls are set to concentrate at the winning opening 455, the special gaming state may end before the player can visually recognize the moving image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479. It will occur.

  On the other hand, the third guiding path 53 that branches from the second guiding path 52 that guides the game ball to the winning opening 455 when the middle and large winning device 434 takes the approach allowing posture in the special gaming state is the plate-like member 481. The special game state can be maintained for a long time by guiding a part of the game ball to the third guide path 53 that is formed in the direction different from the winning opening 455, and the decorative symbol display device 479 It is possible to make the player visually recognize the moving image displayed on the screen. In addition, since the time of the special game state becomes longer, the moving image can be set longer, and the player's mood can be raised for a long time, so that the player can be more enjoyed.

  Further, the plate-like member 481 disposed at a position separated from the winning portion 440 in the normal gaming state is disposed in the vicinity of the winning portion 440 in the special gaming state. Even in this normal gaming state, it may be set so that a game ball can enter the winning opening 455 at a certain rate. In this case, one winning opening 455 functions as a general winning device in the normal gaming state. In the special gaming state, it can function as the middle and large winning device 434, and it is possible to form a winning device with a new pattern that has never existed.

  In addition, the plate-like member 481 is separated from the winning portion 440 in the entry prohibition posture of the middle and large winning device 434, and is disposed at a position where a game ball flow space is formed between the winning portion 440 and the allowed entry posture. Is placed in the vicinity of the winning portion 440. For this reason, the game ball that is supported by the plate-like member 481 and proceeds to the winning portion 440 immediately before the entrance allowing posture can enter the winning portion 440. Accordingly, a winning is likely to occur immediately after the start of the approaching allowable posture, and the player can be given a good impression by suppressing the consumption of useless game balls.

  Here, when the middle and large prize winning device 434 shifts from the entry prohibition posture to the entry permission posture, the game ball is guided obliquely downward by the upper surface (guidance surface) of the plate member 481 in the entry prohibition posture. It is preferable that the member 481 move, and it is preferable that the plate-like member 481 move further downward than the direction in which the game ball is guided. Thereby, in the approach prohibition posture, the game ball supported on the upper surface of the plate-like member 481 starts to fall into the gap between the plate-like member 481 and the winning portion 440, and it is difficult to cause a situation where the game ball is caught in the gap. It is possible to appropriately guide the game ball to the winning opening 455 by appropriately forming the approach allowance posture.

  In addition, the plate-like member 481 arranged in the vicinity of the winning portion 440 in the approach allowing posture is separated from the winning portion 440 when shifting to the approach prohibiting posture, and a game ball flowing space is formed between the winning portion 440 and the winning portion 440. It is arranged at the position to form. For this reason, even if it is a game ball which is supported by the plate-like member 481 and is proceeding toward the winning portion 440 immediately before entering the entry prohibiting posture, it is possible to generate a situation where the winning portion 440 is not entered. Therefore, if the main control board 920 detects the entry of the maximum allowed entry number of game balls to the winning portion 440 in each round constituting the special gaming state, the winning is immediately after starting the transition to the entry prohibition posture. The progress of the game ball to the part 440 side is made impossible, the occurrence of winning of the game ball exceeding the maximum allowable entry number is suppressed, and the number of game balls paid out can be made close to the preset number to reduce variations.

Note that the ratio of the game balls guided to the third guide path 53 varies depending on the shape and size of the third guide space described above. For example, as shown in FIG. 39, when the plate member 481 is moved in parallel and rotated so that the inclination angle becomes gentler, the horizontal distance Vd in the third guide space can be reduced, and the third guide path can be reduced. The proportion of game balls guided to 53 can be reduced. Further, even if the movement amount when the plate-like member 481 is moved in parallel is reduced, the horizontal distance Vd in the third guidance space can be similarly reduced, and the proportion of game balls guided to the third guidance path 53 is reduced. be able to. For example, when there are two or more types of jackpots, the special game state is obtained by changing the length of the moving image in the decorative symbol display device 479 according to the type and changing the arrangement of the plate-like member 481 accordingly. It is possible to change the time for maintaining. In addition, it is preferable that the ratio of the game balls guided from the second guide path 52 to the third guide path 53 is set to less than 50% so as not to irritate the player who is delighted with the big hit.
<Configuration of the prize-winning device (2)>
In addition, as shown in FIG. 41, it is also possible to use a middle / large winning device 496 instead of the middle / large winning device 434. Hereinafter, the configuration of the middle and large winning device 496 will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 is a sectional view taken along line AA ′ in FIG. 42, FIG. 45 is a sectional view taken along line BB ′ in FIG. 44, and FIG. 48 is a sectional view taken along line CC ′ in FIG. As shown in FIG. 41, the middle-large winning device 496 is installed below the upper middle start winning device 431A. As shown in FIGS. 42 to 45, the middle and large winning device 496 is in an open state (entrance allowed posture) and a closed state (entry prohibited posture) by rotating the plate-like member 492 in the front-rear direction with the rotation shaft 493 as a fulcrum. ).

  As shown in FIG. 42 and FIG. 43, in the normal gaming state, the middle-large winning device 496 is closed, and the plate-like member 492 stands substantially parallel to the gaming board surface 400A (ie, in the vertical direction) and behind the gaming board surface 400A. It will be in the state located in a line with the rear wall surface 495 provided in the side. A rotation shaft 493 serving as a fulcrum for rotating the plate-like member 492 is provided in the rearward direction from the game board surface 400A, and the entire plate-like member 492 is disposed in a state of being recessed in the rearward direction from the game board surface 400A. . The winning opening 497 is provided in the rear wall surface 495, and is mostly in a state of being blocked by the plate-like member 492, the opening is smaller than the gaming ball, and the gaming ball cannot enter the winning opening 497 It is said that.

  Therefore, in the normal game state, the game ball flowing down to the middle and large winning device 496 is guided to the first guide path 61 and passes in the front direction of the plate-like member 492. This game ball is directly guided to the discharge port 401A.

  As shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, in the special game state, the middle and large winning device 496 is in the open state, and the upper surface 492A on the upper side in the open state is slightly inclined (for example, about 5 to 30 °) backward. In this state, the plate member 492 is fixed. The two winning openings 497 are provided in the vicinity of the left and right ends of the plate-like member 492. At this time, the front end portion of the plate-like member 492 protrudes from the game board surface 400A, and the game ball flowing down from the upper direction collides with the upper surface 492A of the plate-like member 492 and changes the direction in the rearward direction. As shown in FIG. 46, the game ball that has flowed down on the plate-like member 492 is guided to the second guide path 62 and travels backward to enter the winning opening 497 or collide with the rear wall 495. It progresses to the left or right and enters the winning opening 497, and is detected by the middle-large winning switch 444 installed on the rear side.

  Here, the plate-like member 492 is provided with two third guide holes 494. As shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, a part of the game ball guided to the second guide path 62 enters the third guide hole 494, is guided to the third guide path 63, and flows downward. This game ball is directly guided to the discharge port 401A. That is, the plate-like member 492 is provided with a third guide path 63 branched from the second guide path 62, and a part of the game ball guided to the second guide path 62 is transferred to the third guide path 63. Induce. Thereby, the game ball guided to the winning opening 497 can be thinned out and the special game state can be maintained for a long time, so that the player can further enjoy the game.

  Further, when the middle and big prize device 496 is in the open state in the special game state, the number of game balls that are guided to the third guide path 63 is supported by the plate-like member 492 by the amount allowed for the maximum entry. Can be made. Therefore, a large amount of game balls are set to concentrate toward the plate-like member 492, and the number of game balls heading toward the discharge port 401A at a position away from the winning port 497 is reduced, and the game is wasted for the player. While reducing the number of balls, it is possible to suppress the number of game balls to be paid out corresponding to a privilege that can be acquired by a player in one special game state, and to easily secure a profit on the game hall side.

Further, by providing the rotation shaft 493 of the plate-like member 492 on the rear side of the game board surface 400A, the length in the front-rear direction of the plate-like member 492 in the open state is increased, and two or more game balls are connected to the second guide path. Since the probability of existing on the second guide path 62 is increased, the probability that other game balls exist on the second guide path 62 is increased even when the game ball is guided to the third guide path 63. You can minimize discomfort. Further, since the time for the game ball to stay on the plate-like member 492 can be lengthened, the time for the game ball to reach the winning port 497 may be lengthened to be guided to the third guide path 63 by the player. You can entertain the thrill of not being.
<Other embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and the configuration or function according to any of the above embodiments may be applied to other embodiments, or as described below. You may carry out by deform | transforming. In this case, each configuration described below may be applied to each of the above embodiments, or a plurality of configurations described below may be combined and applied to each of the above embodiments.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the arrangement is changed by the parallel movement of the plate-like member 481 has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIGS. 49 to 51, the same effect can be obtained even when the plate-like member 481X changes its arrangement by rotating around the rotating shaft 481Xb. is there. At this time, in a state where the plate-like member 481X approaches the winning portion 440X and takes the approaching allowable posture, the gap between the winning portion 440X and the plate-like member 481 is set as a third guide space through which the game ball can flow down, A third guiding path 53X branched from the guiding path 52X can also be used. Here, the third guiding space may be omitted, and all the game balls supported by the plate-like member 481 may enter the winning portion 440X. In the state where the entering allowable posture is taken, the winning portion 440X and the plate The winning portion 440X and the plate-like member 481 may be arranged close to each other to such an extent that the game ball does not flow down between them.

  In addition, in the state where the plate-like member 481X approaches the winning portion 440X and takes the approach allowing posture, a guide path that branches from the second guide path 52X is provided between the plate-like member 481 and the nail 499, A gap in which a game ball can flow down may be formed as a guide space between the plate-like member 481X in the allowable posture and the nail 499.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the third guide path 53 branched from the second guide path 52 is provided has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, and the third guide path 53 is not necessarily required.

  Moreover, although the case where the plate-like member 481 is configured by one member has been described as the middle and large winning device 433, it is only necessary that the guidance state of the game ball can be switched corresponding to the entry prohibition posture and the entry allowable posture. For example, the plate-like member may be configured by combining two or more constituent members, and does not necessarily have to be formed in a flat plate shape, and the surface for guiding the game ball has a different shape such as including a curve in front view. Alternatively, it may be formed in other shapes such as a plate thickness varying such as a flat upper surface and a curved surface on the lower surface, or a shape imitating a character corresponding to the model.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the case has been described in which the plate-like member 492 is formed so as not to have unevenness on the upper surface 492A. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 52, in the rear region of the upper surface 492XA of the plate-like member 492X, the game ball passes through the second guide path 62X with an inclination from the center toward the outside. Thus, it may be possible to be guided smoothly to the winning opening 497 or to provide a side portion 492XB to prevent the game ball from spilling out from the outside of the plate-like member 492X. In addition, as shown in FIG. 53, as the third guide path 63Y, instead of the third guide hole, the whole plate-like member 492Y is inclined so that the game ball flows from the center to the outside and the center is high and the left and right are low. And the game ball may be caused to flow down from the end of the plate-like member 492Y as the third guide path 63Y.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the plate-like member 492 shifts to the open state and the closed state by rotating around the rotation shaft 493 has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a third guide hole may be provided on the bottom surface or front surface of the winning device having a horizontally long box shape.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is used as the middle / large prize winning device 434 and the middle / large prize winning device 496 has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, for example, a general winning device that periodically allows or has a high probability of entering a game ball into a winning opening, or a start winning device in which a lottery related to a special symbol is performed when a game ball enters The present invention can also be applied to.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the third guide path 63 is made visible to the player has been described. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 54, an opaque wall 498 is provided in front of the third guide path 63 and a third guide path 63 into which a game ball can enter through the third guide hole 494 is provided. It is also possible to prevent the player from seeing. Thereby, it can be made difficult for the player to recognize the entry of the game ball into the third guide path 63. At this time, the third guide path 63 may be a downstream connection path that discharges the game ball forward in the forward direction from the game board surface 400A on the downstream side, to the discharge guide path formed on the rear side of the game board 400 as it is. It can also be used as a discharge outlet. In this case, the third guide path 63 is a state in which a game ball can enter in a state where the plate-like member 492 is tilted corresponding to the approaching allowable posture, and the plate-like member 492 is standing up corresponding to the entry prohibiting posture. In this case, it is preferable that the game ball is not allowed to enter. For example, it is preferable that the entrance of the third guide path 63 is formed on the rear side of the game board surface 400A.

  That is, in addition to the winning opening 497, in the state where the plate-like member 492 takes the approaching allowable posture, the entrance of the discharge guide path into which the game ball supported on the lower side by the upper surface (guide surface) of the plate-like member 492 can enter. The third guide hole 494 is provided, and the discharge guide path is such that the game ball cannot enter when the plate-like member 492 assumes the entry prohibition posture, and even if the game ball enters, the game ball as a predetermined privilege The payout is not performed. As a result, the number of game balls that are supported by the guide surface of the plate-like member 492 and the player can expect to enter the winning hole 497 is increased, and the player's willingness to continue the game is easily maintained. However, it is not necessary for some of these game balls to enter the winning port 497, and the quantity per unit time (ratio of game balls) that wins the winning port 497 can be suitably suppressed.

  In addition, the winning opening 497 and the third guide hole 494 as the entrance of the discharge guide path are a game ball in which the lower side of the game ball is supported on the upper surface of the plate-like member 492 with the plate-like member 492 taking an approach permitting posture. Is provided at a position where it can enter when it moves away from the front end edge corresponding to at least a part of the outer edge on the upper surface of the plate-like member 492 and proceeds to the rear side corresponding to the inside of the guide surface. For this reason, even if the game ball is a result of being guided to the discharge guide path through the third guide hole 494, the player is expected to enter the winning opening 497 by being supported by the upper surface of the plate-like member 492. Can be made easier.

  In addition, since the third guide hole 494 as the entrance of the discharge guide path is provided on the rear side of the game board surface 400A, the player recognizes the entrance of the discharge guide path in the game state where the plate-like member 492 assumes the entry prohibition posture. Can be difficult. Accordingly, when the plate-like member 492 takes the approaching allowable posture, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the motivation for continuing the game due to the fact that the gaming ball is difficult to enter the winning opening 497 in advance.

  Here, discharge correspondence information (for example, “OUT”) indicating the discharge port may be attached to the entrance of the third guide path 63, and the discharge correspondence information overlaps the rear side of the wall 498. It may be arranged at a position where the player cannot visually recognize the player unless he or she looks into the game board surface 400A from the top.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 53, a discharge port 497Z (shown by a broken line) for guiding the game ball to the discharge guide path may be provided along with the winning port 497. Discharge correspondence information (for example, “OUT”) indicating the discharge port may be attached on the upper side or the rear side of the discharge port 497Z. As the discharge correspondence information, the plate-like member 492 is prohibited from entering. In a situation where the posture is taken, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the discharge correspondence information by overlapping the discharge correspondence information on the rear side of the opaque or colored translucent plate-like member 492.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, when a human face is detected, the tracking mode is set. However, the tracking mode is not necessarily required. For example, the viewpoint angle V may be calculated from the face of a person that is always detected.

  In the above embodiment, the viewpoint angle V is calculated based on the player's eye position in three dimensions in the horizontal two directions (front and rear and left and right) and the vertical direction, but it is not always necessary to perform three-dimensional detection. Absent. For example, the viewpoint angle V may be calculated based only on the left-right direction and the vertical direction. In this case, when the player moves the eye position in the front-rear direction based on the eye position in the vertical direction, the viewpoint angle V is calculated assuming that the face is moved in the front-rear direction. By doing so, the same effect as this embodiment can be obtained. Of course, the viewpoint angle V may be calculated for a two-dimensional enemy on the assumption that only the left-right direction and the vertical direction are detected and the player does not move the eye position in the front-rear direction.

  In the above embodiment, the position of the player's eyes is configured to reflect the movement in the front-rear direction only on the viewpoint angle V. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the player brings his face close to the decorative symbol display device 479, the 3D model existing near the eye may be enlarged and displayed. Thereby, it is possible to enlarge and visually recognize the 3D model that the player wants to watch carefully, and to improve entertainment.

  In the above embodiment, the player's face size is registered and used as a reference when sitting, but it is not always necessary to register the face size. For example, the distance between the decorative symbol display device 479 and the player may be simply estimated from the interocular distance DE.

  In the above embodiment, the eye position is detected as a part of the face, but the eye position is not necessarily detected. For example, instead of the eye position or in addition to the eye position, other positions such as mouth, ears, chin, etc. may be detected, the face orientation may be detected, or the entire head May be detected. In addition, the position of the eyes is normally detected, and when the player cannot wear the eye position due to wearing sunglasses or the like, the eye position can be estimated from the position of the mouth or ear. good.

  In the above embodiment, a configuration has been described in which an image from a viewpoint corresponding to the position of the eyes is generated as image data as a partial state of the face, but instead of or in addition to the configuration, An image from a viewpoint corresponding to a part of the orientation may be generated as image data. For example, even if it is at the same eye height position, the viewpoint angle V may be changed in accordance with the change in the direction of the line of sight. When viewing the decorative symbol display device 479 with the line of sight slanting downward, the image data is generated in a state where the viewpoint is raised and peeped from above, and the line of sight is directed diagonally upward while the face is slanting downward. It is also possible to generate image data with the viewpoint lowered and looking up from below. In the case of viewing the decorative symbol display device 479 while changing the direction of the face while changing the direction of the face in the left-right direction and viewing the decorative symbol display device 479, the viewpoint is changed to the side where the direction of the face is changed. Image data in a moved state may be generated. In order to move the viewpoint from the state of sitting on the chair, it is troublesome to lift the butt and bends backwards, or to worry about disturbing the next player by moving the head from side to side Even a player can enjoy the effect produced by the image with the viewpoint angle changed. In addition, when the viewpoint angle is changed in response to the change in the direction of the line of sight, the change in the viewpoint angle can be matched with the change in the general direction of the line of sight, so the change in the position of the viewpoint and the change in the viewpoint angle Even if does not match, it can be less discomfort for the player.

  In the above embodiment, a combination of a plurality of numbers is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 as a lottery result. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, the lottery result may be displayed by a combination of symbols, characters, or the like instead of the numbers or in addition to the numbers, or the specific result displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 may be displayed. Characters and characters (for example, fish school) may be configured to correspond to the lottery result, and the lottery result may be displayed in a specific manner (for example, a confirmed character or a golden fish school) only in the case of a big hit.

  In the above embodiment, when a face is detected in both the first shooting data shot by the first camera device 600C and the second shooting data shot by the second camera device 600D, two shots are taken. The case where the viewpoint angle V is calculated using data has been described. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, each of the shooting data is analyzed, and the viewpoint angle V is determined by using one shooting data that is determined to be closer in the direction of the player's face and highly reliable. It may be calculated.

  In one of the above-described embodiments, the configuration in which the reference face size is updated in the lower movement state of the first camera device 600A has been described. However, it is not always necessary to update the reference face size in the lower movement state. In any of the above embodiments, the reference face size may be updated when the timing when the player changes is detected. For example, it is detected that the player is in contact with the launch handle 252. A contact sensor that erases the reference face size when the non-contact state of the contact sensor 254 (see FIG. 10) continues for a certain time (for example, 1 minute) or more, and then detects that the player is in contact When 254 is turned on, a new reference face size may be registered.

  In one of the embodiments described above, the configuration has been described in which the reference camera size is registered (stored) by moving the first camera device 600A so as to overlap the numerical change display unit in the reach state. It is not necessary to register the reference face size therein, and the reference face size registered in the previous and previous variation display may be used for generating image data in the next and subsequent variation display. In this case, depending on whether or not the reference face size has already been registered, it is determined whether or not to execute the process of registering the reference face size with the first camera device 600A moved downward. Also good. That is, when the reference face size is already registered, the ratio of executing the process of registering the reference face size with the first camera device 600A in the lower movement state is made lower than when the reference face size is not registered. If the reference object size is not registered, the process of registering the reference face size with the first camera device 600A moved downward is performed. May be increased to facilitate registration of the reference face size.

  In one of the above-described embodiments, the configuration in which the reference face size is registered in the lower movement state of the first camera device 600A integrated with the modeled object 491 has been described, but the modeled object 491 moves downward. In such a case, it is preferable that the player can expect a situation that is advantageous to the player, such as winning a big hit as compared to the case of not moving, for example, a reach state in which the shaped object 491 does not move downward in a low probability state On the other hand, the winning lottery result is displayed with a probability of approximately 5%, but if the model 491 moves downward in the reach state, the probability is not more than several times the probability that it does not move (for example, a probability of 30% or more) It is preferable that the lottery result of the big win is displayed at (). In addition, it is preferable that the movement of the model 491 is rarely generated so that the player pays attention to the movement of the model 491. The lower movement state of the first camera device 600A is a jackpot lottery probability ( For example, it is preferable to set an operation probability that is approximately 5 times or less (for example, 1/60 or less) to 1/300), and an operation probability that is approximately 2 times or less (for example, 1/150 or less). It is preferable to do.

  In one of the embodiments described above, the viewpoint angle V is set as an image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 depending on whether or not the reference face size has been detected in the lower movement state of the first camera device 600A. It may be determined whether to display an image using the change. For example, in the state in which the modeled object 491 is lowered, if the player's face size cannot be detected from the shooting data shot by the first camera device 600A, the big win lottery result is as shown in FIG. In the displayed state, the decorative symbol display device 479 does not display the treasure box TB, and thereafter displays an image of another effect (for example, an effect in which a plurality of characters fight) that does not use a change in the viewpoint angle V. It is good also as what displays on 479 and displays the lottery result of the type of jackpot.

  In the above embodiment, the display data generation unit 942 of the sub control board 940 has been described with respect to the configuration for generating a projection image from the viewpoint using 3D model data. However, the display data generation unit 942 does not necessarily require the 3D model data. It is not necessary to generate a projection image from the viewpoint using the. In the image data storage unit 941, a projection image using the 3D model data is converted into two-dimensional data in advance and stored as image data, and projection images from a plurality of viewpoints are stored as the image data. Then, the display data generation unit 942 selects a projection image from the viewpoint corresponding to the state of the player detected by the camera device 600, and writes the projection image in the image display RAM, thereby projecting the projection image from the viewpoint. May be generated.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine in which a big hit expectation value is increased until a big hit state is generated several times (for example, two times or three times) including that. Moreover, after a jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special gaming state on the condition that a ball wins a predetermined area. Moreover, you may implement in the enclosed pachinko machine with which a ball | bowl circulates. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the present invention may be implemented as various game machines such as an arrangement ball type pachinko machine and a sparrow ball. Further, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine and may be applied to a slot machine, or may be applied to a game machine such as a parrot of a type in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

[Invention group extracted from the above embodiment]
Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses. In addition, the meanings and examples of terms described in each feature may be applied as the meanings and examples of terms described in other features described in the same wording.

  A conventional gaming machine is provided with a decorative symbol display device made of, for example, a liquid crystal panel, and generally displays various images on the decorative symbol display device. In the conventional gaming machine, there has been a demand for displaying an unprecedented new type of image. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, for example, the invention groups A to C can be extracted from the viewpoint of providing a gaming machine capable of displaying a new type of image.

<Invention A group>
Feature A1: The gaming machine (pachinko machine 100) of the present invention is
Image data generation means (display data generation unit 942) for generating image data;
Display means (decorative symbol display device 479) for displaying the image data as an image;
Photographing means (camera device 600) for photographing a face of a person who visually recognizes the display means;
Face detection means (face detection unit 943) for detecting at least a part of the face of the person from the shooting data shot by the shooting means;
The image data generating means
A projection image from a viewpoint corresponding to the state (at least one of position and orientation) of at least a part of the person's face (any one or combination of eyes, mouth, ears, and entire head) is generated as the image data. It is characterized by doing.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature A1, an image corresponding to the position of at least a part (for example, eyes) of a person's face can be displayed on the decorative symbol display means, so that a new type of image can be displayed. It is possible to attract the player's interest in the image, and to further entertain the player.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature A1, the image data generation unit may generate a projection image from a viewpoint corresponding to a change in at least a part of the person's face as image data, or at least the person's face. Depending on some changes, a projection image from a viewpoint corresponding to a situation different from the changed situation (position, orientation, or amount) may be generated as image data, or the orientation of a person's face may be changed. A projection image from a viewpoint with a corresponding viewpoint angle may be generated as image data.

Feature A2: In the gaming machine according to Feature A1, the face detection means includes:
The position of a part of the person's face is detected in three dimensions in two horizontal directions and in a vertical direction.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature A2, since the position of a part of the person's face can be grasped three-dimensionally, an accurate viewpoint angle V can be calculated and reflected in the image.

  In addition, it is preferable that it is the position of eyes as a part of a person's face. This is because the player's viewpoint becomes clear and the brightness difference with the surroundings is large, and detection is easy. Further, the viewpoint angle (viewpoint angle V) of the person may be calculated as an image corresponding to a part of the person's face, and image data may be generated as a projection image from the viewpoint angle. A projected image from an angle different from the viewpoint angle may be used as image data by weighting.

Feature A3: In the gaming machine according to Feature A1 or 11, the image data generation means includes:
When the person's viewpoint is on the front side (or near the front side) of the display means, the image data is generated so that the contents in the container (treasure box TB) cannot be seen,
When the viewpoint of the person is above the front side (or the side close to the front) of the display means, the image data is generated so that the contents in the container can be seen.

  In the case of the gaming machine described in the feature A3, the display means displays an image in which the player cannot see the contents in the container, thereby attracting the player's interest and looking into the player from above. By checking the contents, the excitement of the player can be enhanced and the entertainment as a gaming machine can be improved.

Feature A4: In the gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A3, the face detection means includes:
As the position of the eyes of the person, two-dimensional detection in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction is detected with respect to the display means, and based on the position of the eyes of the person in the vertical direction, It is characterized by estimating the position of a person's eyes.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature A4, since it is possible to infer a change in distance from an image taken from a single direction, image data corresponding to a change in viewpoint before and after the photographing unit is configured at low cost. Can be generated.

Feature A5: In the gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4, the face detection means includes:
The position of the eyes of the person in the front-rear direction with respect to the display means is detected with reference to the face in which the person is sitting.

In the gaming machine described in the feature A5, the position of the eyes in the front-rear direction can be detected based on the face of the person regardless of the size of the face of the person and the characteristics of the face. Can be improved.
<Invention B group>
Feature B1: The gaming machine of the present invention is
Photographing means (first camera device 600A) for photographing a person's face;
A face detecting means for detecting at least a part of the face of the person from the photographing data photographed by the photographing means;
Image data generating means for generating, as image data, a projected image from a viewpoint corresponding to the state of at least a part of the person's face;
Display means for displaying the image data as an image;
With
The photographing means includes
It is arranged to be arranged at a position overlapping the display means in the front-rear direction.

  In the case of the gaming machine described in the feature B1, since the photographing unit can be arranged at a position overlapping in the front-rear direction with respect to the display unit arranged in front of the player's face, the player's face is photographed from a position close to the front. can do.

  It should be noted that being installed at a position overlapping the display means in the front-rear direction means being installed at a position at least temporarily overlapping the display means in the front-rear direction. Since gaming machines are generally vertically long and the display means are horizontally long, there is often no space for installing the photographing means in the left-right direction, so when moving the photographing means, the display means in the front view of the gaming machine It is more preferable to move the imaging device (modeled object 491) provided with the imaging means so as to be adjacent to or in the vicinity of the display unit in the vertical direction. Further, it is not necessary to move the photographing means, and by providing a space in the front-rear direction (for example, about 10 to 30 cm) between the photographing means and the display means, the photographing means and the display means overlap in the front-rear direction. It is also possible for the player to visually recognize the display means. Furthermore, it is also possible to take a picture using a light action or a magic mirror, for example, by arranging a picture taking means behind the display means. For example, when 60 images are normally displayed per second, the image is taken out with little notice from the player by taking out one image and taking a picture with the photographing means at a shutter speed of less than 1/60 seconds. It becomes possible to do.

  Feature B2: In the gaming machine according to Feature B1, the photographing unit moves to a predetermined position overlapping the front side of the display unit when a specific state is reached.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature B2, the photographing means can be arranged in front of the display means, that is, almost in front of the player's face, and the player's face is photographed from almost the front. At least a part of the positions can be accurately grasped.

Feature B3: In the gaming machine according to Feature B2, the image data generation means
Display a lottery board (or result display section) that represents a lottery result by a combination of lottery patterns (or identification information) such as multiple numbers and symbols,
The photographing means includes
When the lottery pattern (or combination of identification information) displayed on the lottery board (or the result display unit) is in a reach state where one more win is selected, the front side of the display means (or the result display unit) It moves to the position which overlaps with.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature B3, since the player can be photographed almost from the front in a reach state in which the player often stares at the display means seriously, the position of at least a part of the player's face can be accurately Can grasp.

Feature B4: In the gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B3,
Even if the player's face cannot be photographed by the photographing means, the camera has an auxiliary photographing means (second camera device 600B) installed so that the player's face can be photographed.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature B4, the player can be photographed from different angles even when at least a part of the player's face cannot be photographed due to various factors such as the player's clothes. , Can improve the success probability of shooting.

Feature B5: In the gaming machine according to any one of the features B1 to B4, the face detection unit includes:
The position of the eyes of the person in the front-rear direction with respect to the display means is detected with reference to the face in which the person is sitting.

  With the gaming machine described in feature B5, the position of the person in the front-rear direction can be estimated based on an image captured from a position close to the front of the player based on the enlargement / reduction ratio from the reference, thus improving the estimation accuracy. Can be.

  Feature B6: The gaming machine according to Feature B5, wherein the person is seated when the photographing unit moves to a position overlapping the front side of the display unit.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature B6, the position of the person in the front-rear direction can be estimated based on the image taken from the position almost in front of the player, so that the estimation accuracy can be further improved.

In the gaming machine described in feature B6, the photographing unit photographs a part of the body other than the face of the person, and the relative position between the part of the body other than the face (for example, the shoulder) and the face. It has seating determination means for determining whether or not a person is sitting by (for example, height position), and detects whether or not a person is sitting by the determination result of the seating determination means Also good.
<Invention C group>
Feature C1: The gaming machine of the present invention is
A plurality of photographing means for photographing a person's face (first camera device 600A and second camera device 600B, first camera device 600C and second camera device 600D);
A face detecting means for detecting at least a part of the face of the person from at least one of the plurality of pieces of photographing data photographed by the plurality of photographing means;
Image data generating means for generating, as image data, a projected image from a viewpoint corresponding to the state of at least a part of the person's face;
And display means for displaying the image data as an image.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature C1, at least a part of a person's face can be photographed based on a plurality of photographing data photographed from different angles, so that the success probability of photographing can be improved.

Feature C2: In the gaming machine described in Feature C1,
The image data generating means
When at least a part of the face of the person is detected by the face detection unit from two or more pieces of shooting data shot by the plurality of shooting units among the plurality of shooting data, the two or more shooting data The image data is generated using.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature C2, at least a part of the player's face can be detected using two or more pieces of shooting data, so that the detection accuracy can be improved.

Feature C3: In the gaming machine described in Feature C2,
The image data generating means
When at least a part of the face of the person is detected from the two or more pieces of photographing data by the face detection unit among the plurality of pieces of photographing data, the average value of the viewpoints calculated from the two or more pieces of photographing data is obtained. The projection image is generated on the basis thereof.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature C3, since the viewpoint of the projection image can be determined based on the average value of the viewpoints calculated from two or more shooting data shot from different angles, the viewpoint calculation accuracy is improved. obtain.

Feature C4: In the gaming machine described in Feature C3,
When at least a part of the face of the person is detected from two or more pieces of photographing data by the face detection unit among the plurality of pieces of photographing data, a viewpoint calculated from highly reliable photographing data is projected. The viewpoint is used when generating an image.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature C4, it is possible to generate a projected image as designed using a highly accurate viewpoint calculated from highly reliable shooting data.

  Feature C5: In the gaming machine according to any one of Features C1 to C4, the image data generation means is a state (position, orientation, or amount) changed in response to a change in at least a part of a person's face. A projection image from a viewpoint corresponding to a different situation is generated as image data.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature C5, since the detection accuracy of the viewpoint can be improved, for example, even if the projected image is greatly moved or enlarged in response to a small movement of the player, it is uncomfortable. No projection image can be generated.

Feature C6: In the gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C5,
As the plurality of photographing means,
First photographing means (first camera device 600A) installed so as to be arranged at a position overlapping with the display means in the front-rear direction;
Second imaging means (second camera device 600B) arranged at a position that does not overlap in the front-rear direction with respect to the display means,
The face detection unit stores at least a part of the person's face photographed by the second photographing unit when the first photographing unit detects at least a part of the person's face. Step S309 in FIG. 33)
The image data generating means
Projected image from a viewpoint according to the state of at least a part of the face of the person stored by the face storage unit and at least a part of the face of the person captured by the second imaging unit after the storage Is generated as the image data.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature C6, the face of the person photographed by the second photographing unit at the timing when the first photographing unit detects at least a part of the human face from the position overlapping the display unit in the front-rear direction. At least a part of can be stored by the storage means. For this reason, even if it is difficult to determine whether or not the player is located on the front side with respect to the display unit depending on only the second shooting unit, the situation of the player using the first shooting unit is difficult. The timing suitable for the situation can be accurately determined based on the shooting data from the first shooting means. The player's situation at the preferred timing can be stored as shooting data by the second shooting means by the face storage means, and can be used for generating an image by the image data generating means. Even if a situation where the camera cannot be used later occurs, it is possible to generate a projection image from the viewpoint using the shooting data obtained by the second shooting means. Therefore, even if the arrangement position of the first photographing means is changed such that the first photographing means is moved (retracted) from the player to an unobtrusive position, a projection image corresponding to the state change of at least a part of the person's face is obtained. Therefore, the degree of freedom of effect setting using the display unit and the photographing unit can be increased.

  Here, in the gaming machines described in the features A1 to A5, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6, face information including at least a part of the person's face is input instead of the expression of the photographing unit that photographs the person's face. It is good also as an input means. Further, the shooting data shot by the shooting unit may be still image data, or corresponds to at least a part of moving image data composed of a combination of a plurality of still image data shot by the shooting unit. It is good also as photography data.

  In addition, in the gaming machines described in features A1 to A5, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6, when specifying the arrangement position of the display means and other means, the result of the display means instead of the expression of the display means The result display unit may correspond to a display area in which a lottery result for a lottery executed in the gaming machine is displayed. For example, in the display screen of the liquid crystal display device, a combination of symbols is displayed. An area to be stopped and displayed is exemplified, or an action of a character corresponding to the lottery result and an area in which the character is displayed are exemplified.

  Further, in the gaming machines described in the features A1 to A5, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6, the image data generation unit generates a projection image from a viewpoint according to at least a part of the state of the person's face as image data. The game machine may have a three-dimensional data storage unit that stores 3D model data and motion data, and a projection image from a viewpoint may be generated using the data stored in the storage unit. The gaming machine includes a two-dimensional data storage unit that stores image data obtained by converting a projection image using model data into two-dimensional data in advance and corresponding to projection images from a plurality of viewpoints. The projection image from the viewpoint corresponding to the player's state is selected from the image data stored in the section, and the selected projection image is written in the RAM for displaying the image on the display means. It may be configured to generate image data by writing.

<Invention Group D>
A conventional gaming machine is provided with a variable winning device that takes an allowable entry posture allowing entry of game balls and an entry prohibiting posture prohibiting entry of game balls, and whether or not entry of game balls is permitted is provided inside the variable winning device. A configuration realized by changing the arrangement of the movable members is known.

  For example, a flat movable member is installed in a winning opening that opens backward from a game area where a game ball flows down, and the moving prohibition position closes the winning opening with the movable member, and the movable member is moved from the entry prohibiting position to the horizontal rotation axis. The structure allows the game ball flowing down from above to be received by a movable member and guided to a winning opening, or a prize formed in an upward direction. The entrance prohibition posture in which the mouth is closed by a plate-like movable member and the entrance allowable posture in which the movable member is moved backward from the entry prohibition posture to open the winning opening, or the movable member is centered on the lower side The structure which drives so that it may spread in a direction and a prize opening is open | released etc. are mentioned (for example, refer Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2007-319361).

  In the conventional gaming machine described above, there is still room for improvement with respect to the configuration in which the game ball is guided to the direction closer to the predetermined winning opening by the movable means. That is, the number of game balls that enter the winning opening in the approach allowable posture corresponds to the number of game balls that reach the winning opening. For this reason, if you want to set the game balls so that they do not enter the winning opening at a certain rate in the allowed entry posture, the winning opening is the upstream part away from the winning opening so that the gaming balls do not concentrate near the winning opening. It must be set so that game balls flow down in different directions. However, if a large number of game balls advance in a direction different from the prize opening in the upstream portion away from the prize opening, in a general gaming state (for example, a normal gaming state) that takes an entry prohibition posture, If the player recognizes that the game ball is difficult to enter the winning opening, there is a possibility that the willingness to continue the game will be reduced.

Feature D1: The gaming machine of the present invention is
A predetermined winning port (winning port 455, 497) for granting a predetermined privilege (predetermined number of game ball payouts) when a game ball enters;
A first portion that forms part of a first guiding path (first guiding paths 51 and 61) that guides the game ball in a direction different from the predetermined winning opening after traveling in a direction approaching the predetermined winning opening. A second state that forms part of the second guiding path (second guiding paths 52, 62) that guides the game ball to the predetermined winning opening with a higher probability than the first state (the state of the entry prohibition posture) Movable means (plate-like members 481, 481X, 492) that can be shifted to (the state of allowable approach posture);
Movable control means (main control board 920) for performing control to move the movable means from the first state to the second state when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
The movable means is
In the second state, a third guiding path (third guiding paths 53, 63) is formed which branches from the second guiding path and guides the game ball in a direction different from the predetermined winning opening. .

  With the gaming machine described in the feature D1, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can suitably guide the gaming ball toward the direction closer to the predetermined winning opening by the movable means. That is, when the movable means takes the first state out of the first state and the second state, the game ball is brought close to the predetermined winning opening by the first guide path, and then the gaming ball is moved to the predetermined winning opening. Is led in a different direction. For this reason, in the gaming state (for example, the normal gaming state) in which the movable means takes the first state, the player can visually recognize the situation in which the game ball is approaching the predetermined winning opening, and the gaming ball is placed in the predetermined winning opening. It is possible to suppress a decrease in motivation to continue the game by recognizing that the game machine is difficult to enter. When the movable means is in the second state, a part of the game ball traveling on the second guiding path is guided in a direction different from the predetermined winning opening by the third guiding path. Until the installation position, the game ball will not be dissatisfied by the progress of the game ball, and a part of the game ball may not enter the predetermined prize opening, Can be suitably suppressed.

  The first taxiway may be a passage that guides a game ball to a predetermined winning opening with a low probability. As a low probability, less than about 10% of the game balls guided to the first guiding path have a predetermined winning opening. It is assumed that the probability that the game ball is led to 0 is included and 0% of the game ball is not led to a predetermined winning opening.

  In addition, as a high probability that the second guiding path guides the game ball to the predetermined winning opening, the probability that the game ball guided to the predetermined winning opening side by the movable means forming the second state is guided to the predetermined winning opening. The probability may be about 30% or more, preferably about 50% or more, and more preferably about 70% or more.

  Further, in the first state, the movable means forms a first space that continues in a direction different from the predetermined winning opening on the downstream side of a part of the first guide path formed by the movable means. The number of game balls passing through the first space may be reduced from the first state to the second state, or a state in which the game balls cannot pass through the first space may be taken.

  Further, the movable means may branch in a direction different from a predetermined winning opening upstream from a part of the second guide path formed by the movable means to form a third guide path.

Feature D2: In the gaming machine described in Feature D1,
Detecting means for detecting that a game ball has entered the predetermined winning opening;
The movable control means counts the number of game balls that have entered the predetermined winning opening after the movable means has shifted to the second state, and when the predetermined number of game balls have entered, the movable control means It shifts to 1 state, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature D2, the second state can be maintained for a long time and is provided in the second state because a part of the game ball guided to the second guiding path is not guided to the predetermined winning opening. The player can fully enjoy the special image displayed and the feeling of exhilaration felt by the player in the second state. In addition, by using the movable means of the present invention as a big winning device that operates when a lottery related to a special symbol is won, it is possible to further entertain the game by the game means by the game means after winning. The entertainment as a machine can be further enhanced.

Feature D3: In the gaming machine according to Feature D1 or Feature D2,
The movable means is
The third guide path is formed by providing a space in which the game ball can flow down on the lower side with respect to the second guide path in which the game ball advances in a substantially horizontal direction.

  Note that the substantially horizontal direction means less than 30 ° from the horizontal.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D3, since the movement of the game ball on the second guide path is relatively slow, it is possible to make the player visually recognize whether or not the game ball is guided to a predetermined winning opening. This makes it possible to further enhance the enjoyment of the game by thrilling the player.

Feature D4: In the gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D3,
The movable control means includes
The probability of the game ball guided from the second guide path to the third guide path is changed by controlling the arrangement of the movable means.

  In addition, arrangement | positioning of a movable means means the position and angle of a movable means.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D4, the probability of the game ball guided to the third taxiway can be changed according to the situation, so the length of the second state can be adjusted, The number can be adjusted.

Feature D5: In the gaming machine according to any one of Features 1 to D4,
A game member (base 401 of the game board 400) that forms a game area in which a game ball flows down on the front side;
The movable means is
In the second state, the second guide path is formed by positioning at least the movable means (plate-like member 492) in front of the front surface (game board surface 400A) of the game member,
The movable means is provided with a guide hole (third guide hole 494) through which a game ball can pass, and the third guide path is formed with the guide hole as an entrance portion.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D5, the third guiding path can be configured by causing the game ball to flow down from the guiding hole provided in the movable means, and the third guiding path can be formed with a simple configuration.

Feature D6: In the gaming machine described in Feature D5,
The movable means is
In the second state, by taking a posture that is continuous in a substantially horizontal direction, a second guiding path for guiding the game ball to the predetermined winning opening provided on the rear side from the movable means is formed,
In the first state, by taking a posture that is continuous in a substantially vertical direction, a game ball that flows down the game area forms a first guide path that passes the front side.

  The substantially vertical direction may be less than approximately 30 ° from the vertical.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D6, it is possible to form an unprecedented new type of big winning device having the third guide path by using a general rotation-type open / close configuration.

Feature D7: In the gaming machine according to Feature D6,
The movable means is
The game member rotates around a rotation shaft provided behind the front surface of the game member.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D7, in the first state, it is not necessary to project the movable means into the game area, so that the flow of the game ball in the first guide path can be made smooth and the movable means is formed larger. Therefore, it is possible to easily adjust the probability of the game ball guided to the third guide path that varies depending on the area of the movable means and the area of the guide hole.

Feature D8: According to the gaming machine described in Feature D6 or Feature D7,
The guide hole provided in the movable means is
In the first state, it is provided at a position where at least a portion does not overlap with the predetermined winning opening. Note that a position where at least a portion does not overlap is visible from the front direction through the guide hole in the first state. The opening portion of the prize winning opening may be a position that is so small that a game ball cannot enter or the winning opening cannot be seen at all.

Feature D9: In the gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D4,
The movable means (medium entry restriction mechanism 454)
In the second state, the predetermined winning port (winning port 455) provided on the front side of the front surface of the gaming member, and the predetermined winning port provided on the upstream side with respect to the predetermined winning port. A part of the second guide path (second guide path 52) provided between the guide member (nail 499) for guiding to the mouth side and guiding the game ball toward the predetermined winning opening;
In the first state, a gap (first guide space) through which a game ball can pass is formed between the movable means and the predetermined winning opening, thereby forming the first guide path (first guide path 51). It is characterized by forming.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D9, it is possible to form an unprecedented new type of big winning device having the third guide path.

Feature D10: The gaming machine of the present invention is
A predetermined winning port (winning port 497) that gives a predetermined privilege (predetermined number of game ball payouts) when a game ball enters;
A first state in which a part of a first guiding path (first guiding path 61) is formed that guides the game ball in a direction different from the predetermined winning opening after traveling in a direction approaching the predetermined winning opening ( An entry prohibition posture) and a second state (entry allowable posture) that forms a part of the second guide path (second guide path 62) that guides the game ball to the predetermined winning opening with higher probability than the first state. Movable state (plate-like member 481X) that can be transferred to
Movable control means (main control board 920) for performing control to move the movable means from the first state to the second state when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
The movable means supports the lower side of the game ball in the second state and guides the game ball to the predetermined winning opening (the surface facing the upper side supporting the lower side of the game ball of the plate-like member 481X). )
In addition to the predetermined winning opening, a discharge guiding portion (a discharge guiding path with the discharging port 497Z as an inlet, which is allowed to enter) that allows a game ball supported on the lower side by the guiding surface in the second state to enter. A third guide path 63) that can enter through the third guide hole 494 of the plate-like member 492 is provided;
The discharge guiding unit is configured such that a game ball cannot enter in the first state, and the predetermined privilege is not given even if the game ball enters.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D10, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably suppressing the proportion of the gaming balls that enter the predetermined winning opening in a state where the moving balls easily enter the predetermined winning opening by the movable means. Can do. That is, when the movable means is in the second state, the game ball once supported on the lower side by the guide surface of the movable means is not necessarily guided to the predetermined winning opening, but enters the discharge guiding portion. A situation may occur in which a predetermined privilege is not granted. For this reason, while increasing the number of game balls that are supported by the guide surface of the movable means and from which the player can expect entry into a predetermined winning opening, it is easy to maintain the player's willingness to continue the game. Some of these game balls do not need to enter the predetermined prize opening, and the quantity per unit time (ratio of game balls) to win the predetermined prize opening can be suitably suppressed.

  The gaming machine described in the feature D10 may be added with at least a part of the configuration of the gaming machine described in the features D1 to D9, so that the movable means enters the game ball into a predetermined winning opening. A gaming machine that can suitably control the proportion of game balls that enter a predetermined winning opening in the second state that is easy to play, and that can suitably guide the gaming ball toward the direction closer to the predetermined winning opening in the first state Can be provided.

  In addition, the guide surface in the feature D10 may be a part that forms a surface capable of guiding the game ball, and may include at least one of a plane, a curved surface, and a undulating surface. It may be a portion where a groove or a through hole that is fine enough to be guided may be formed, and may be a guiding portion instead of the guiding surface.

Feature D11: In the gaming machine described in Feature D10,
The predetermined winning opening and the discharge guiding part are:
When the movable means is in the second state, and a game ball in which the lower side of the game ball is supported on the guide surface moves away from at least a part of the outer edge of the guide surface, and proceeds to the inside of the guide surface. It is provided in the position which can enter.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D11, the predetermined winning opening and the discharge guiding portion are provided at a position that is separated from at least a part of the outer edge of the guiding surface and proceeds to the inside of the guiding surface. Even a game ball that is guided to the discharge guiding section can easily expect to enter a predetermined winning opening.

Feature D12: In the gaming machine according to Feature D10 or D11,
A game member (base 401 of the game board 400) that forms a game area in which a game ball flows down on the front side;
An entrance of the discharge guiding portion is provided on the rear side of the front surface (game board surface 400A) of the game member.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D12, since the entrance of the discharge guiding portion is provided on the rear side of the front surface of the gaming member, the player recognizes the entrance of the discharge guiding portion in the gaming state where the movable means takes the first state. Can be difficult. Therefore, in the gaming state where the movable means takes the first state, when the second state is taken, the lowering of motivation to continue the game due to the recognition that the gaming ball is difficult to enter the predetermined winning opening is suppressed. be able to.

<Invention E group>
Feature E1: The gaming machine of the present invention is
A game member (base 401 of the game board 400) that forms on the front side a game area where the game ball flows down;
A predetermined winning port (winning port 455) provided to protrude forward from the front surface (game board surface 400A) of the gaming member;
A guiding surface that is positioned in front of the front surface of the gaming member and supports the lower side of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area and guides it to the side where the winning hole is located (the lower side of the gaming ball in the plate-like member 481 A first state (a state in which entry is prohibited) and a second state (a state in which entry is permitted) that have different guiding states of the game ball to the predetermined winning opening by the guiding surface. Movable means (plate-like member 481) that can be transferred to
Movable control means (main control board 920) for performing control to move the movable means from the first state to the second state when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
In the first state, the movable means is disposed at a position where the end of the movable means is separated from the predetermined winning opening, and a game ball can flow between the predetermined winning opening and the movable means. Forming a first taxiway (first taxiway 51);
In the second state, the end of the movable means is disposed at a position closer to the predetermined winning opening than the first state, and guides a game ball supported on the guiding surface of the movable means to the predetermined winning opening. A possible second guide path (second guide path 52) is formed.

  A conventional gaming machine is provided with a variable winning device that takes an allowable entry posture allowing entry of game balls and an entry prohibiting posture prohibiting entry of game balls, and whether or not entry of game balls is permitted is provided inside the variable winning device. A configuration realized by changing the arrangement of the movable members is known.

  For example, a flat movable member is installed in a winning opening that opens backward from a game area where a game ball flows down, and the moving prohibition position closes the winning opening with the movable member, and the movable member is moved from the entry prohibiting position to the horizontal rotation axis. The structure allows the game ball flowing down from above to be received by a movable member and guided to a winning opening, or a prize formed in an upward direction. The entrance prohibition posture in which the mouth is closed by a plate-like movable member and the entrance allowable posture in which the movable member is moved backward from the entry prohibition posture to open the winning opening, or the movable member is centered on the lower side The structure which drives so that it may spread in a direction and a prize opening is open | released etc. are mentioned (for example, refer Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2007-319361).

  In the conventional gaming machine described above, there is still room for improvement with respect to a mechanism for causing the game ball to enter the winning opening by shifting the state in which the arrangement of the movable members is different. That is, there is a problem that it is difficult to recognize an advantageous gaming state with a small movement change of the movable member when viewed from the player side, and when the movable member takes an approach permitting posture from an entry prohibition posture, it interferes with the game ball. There is a problem that normal operations cannot be executed or game balls that have approached the winning opening may be thrown away from the winning opening due to the shift of the movable member to the allowable entry position. .

  With the gaming machine described in the feature E1, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably allowing a gaming ball to enter a predetermined winning opening. In other words, since the movable means is configured to approach a predetermined winning opening when the first state is shifted to the second state, it is easy to recognize the shift of the movable means to the second state when viewed from the player side. can do. Therefore, in a situation where a game ball is likely to enter a predetermined winning opening, an operation to enter the game ball into the game area is prompted, and the player can hardly lose an opportunity to acquire a predetermined privilege.

  Further, since the movable means is configured to approach a predetermined winning opening when shifting from the first state to the second state, the game supported by the guide surface immediately before shifting from the first state to the second state. When the sphere moves to the second state, it is possible to generate a situation in which the ball enters the predetermined winning opening while being supported by the guide surface. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the situation in which the game ball that has progressed to the predetermined prize opening side due to the movement of the movable means to the second state is thrown in the other direction, and immediately after the start of the second state. Thus, the game ball can easily enter the predetermined winning opening, and the player can have a good impression that consumption of the useless game ball is suppressed.

  Further, the movable means arranged near the predetermined winning opening in the second state is separated from the predetermined winning opening when moving to the first state, and the first is between the predetermined winning opening and the movable means. A guide path is formed, allowing game balls to flow down. For this reason, even if the game ball is supported by the guide surface of the movable means and is guided to the predetermined prize opening side immediately before entering the second state, a situation in which the game ball does not enter the predetermined prize opening can be generated. . Therefore, in a part of the gaming state that takes the second state (for example, each round constituting the special gaming state), the first number of gaming balls that have entered a predetermined number (maximum allowed entry number) with respect to a predetermined winning opening are first. When it is desired to shift to the state, it is impossible to advance the game ball from the early stage after starting the transition to the first state to the predetermined winning opening side, and the game ball exceeding the maximum allowable entry number is predetermined It is possible to reduce the variation by reducing the occurrence of a situation (over winning prize) entering the mouth and bringing the amount of a predetermined privilege to the preset amount.

  The position closer to the predetermined winning opening than the first state is the distance D from the end of the guiding surface to the end of the predetermined winning opening (the closest portion of the outer wall end portions constituting the winning opening). May be less than approximately 1.5 times (usually 16.5 mm) the diameter of the game ball (usually 11 mm), and the distant position is approximately 1.5 times the diameter of the game ball. It may be larger than that.

  In addition, the movable means in the feature E1 moves to the direction side including at least one of the direction side or the lower side in which the game ball is guided by the guide surface in the first state when the first state shifts to the second state. In this way, the game ball supported on the guide surface in the first state starts to fall into the gap between the movable means and the predetermined winning opening, and it is difficult to cause a situation where the game ball is caught in the gap. By appropriately forming the second state, it is possible to reliably guide the game ball to a predetermined winning opening.

  In addition, the guide surface in the feature E1 may be a part that constitutes a surface capable of guiding the game ball, and may include at least one of a plane, a curved surface, and a undulating surface. It may be a portion where a groove or a through hole that is fine enough to be guided may be formed, and may be a guiding portion instead of the guiding surface.

Feature E2: In the gaming machine described in Feature E1,
The movable means is
A transition between the first state and the second state is made by moving at least a part of the guide surface along the front surface of the gaming member.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature E2, it is possible to configure a winning device having an unexpected movement that shifts between the first state and the second state by movement along the front surface of the gaming member.

  Note that in the feature E2, the guide surface moves along the front surface of the game member when the guide surface moves while changing its orientation or when the guide surface is configured by a plurality of members and the form of the guide surface changes. Including the case of moving while doing.

Feature E3: In the gaming machine according to Feature E1 or E2,
The movable means is
The guide surface is rotated about a rotation axis (a rotation axis perpendicular to the game board surface 400A) at which at least a part of the guide surface intersects the front surface of the game member, and between the first state and the second state. It is characterized by migrating.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature E3, since the guide surface moves by the rotation about the rotation axis that intersects the front surface of the game member, the movable means rotates about the line of sight as viewed from the player side. As a result, the player can more easily recognize the operation of the movable means.

  Note that the rotation amount of the guide surface in the feature E3 is preferably set to approximately 90 degrees or more, and more preferably 120 degrees or more.

Feature E4: In the gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E3,
The movable means is
In the second state, a third guiding path (third guiding path 53) is formed which branches from the second guiding path and guides the game ball in a direction different from the predetermined winning opening.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature E4, in order to guide a part of the game ball guided to the second guide path to the third guide path, the game ball advances to the installation position of the movable means, so that the player It is not necessary to have some dissatisfaction with the game, and part of the game balls need not enter the predetermined prize opening, and the quantity per unit time (ratio of game balls) to enter the predetermined prize opening is suitably suppressed. Can do.

Feature E5: In the gaming machine described in Feature E4,
A guide means (nail 499) for guiding the game ball to the guide surface side by forming an upstream passage through which the game ball can flow on the guide surface side;
The movable means is characterized in that the third guiding path is formed between the moving means and the guiding means.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature E5, the game ball guided to the third guidance path is provided to the player watching the predetermined prize opening because the branch is branched from the third guidance path at a position slightly away from the predetermined prize opening. You do n’t have to be so conscious.

Feature E6: In the gaming machine according to Feature E4 or E5,
The movable means is
In the second state, a space in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the predetermined winning opening.

  According to the gaming machine described in feature E6, even in the second state, there may occur a situation in which the game ball does not advance to the predetermined winning opening side immediately before the predetermined winning opening. It is not known whether or not it is possible to enter the prize-winning opening, and it is possible to make the player more entertaining and make the game even more enjoyable.

Feature E7: In the gaming machine according to any one of features E4 to E6,
The movable control means includes
As the second state, the posture of the movable means set to at least two or more types is controlled, and at least two or more kinds of game balls that have reached the installation position of the movable means are guided to the third guide path It is configured to be capable of generating a plurality of types of gaming states set at a ratio of.

  The posture of the movable means may be a posture changed by performing an operation including either movement or rotation on at least a part of the configuration of the movable means on the basis of the first state. Instead, the arrangement of the movable means may be used, and the arrangement is determined by the position and angle of the movable means.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature E7, the ratio of the game balls guided to the third guide path by the movable control unit is adjusted, and the movable unit takes the second state and the predetermined number to the predetermined winning opening. The time for the game balls to enter can be changed into a plurality of types. Therefore, even if the number of game balls entering a predetermined winning opening is set to be constant as an advantageous gaming state in which the movable means takes the second state, the time length necessary for the advantageous gaming state is set to a plurality of types. It is possible to easily generate an advantageous gaming state corresponding to the length of a moving image to be displayed on a liquid crystal display device as a display means.

Feature E8: In the gaming machine according to any one of features E4 to E7,
The movable control means includes
As the second state, the amount of movement of the movable means based on the first state is controlled to at least two kinds, and the game ball that has reached the installation position of the movable means is guided to the third guide path. It is configured to be capable of generating a plurality of types of gaming states in which the ratio is set to at least two ratios.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature E8, the ratio of game balls guided to the third guide path is different by a simple configuration that only changes the amount of movement without creating a new mechanism or a complicated mechanism. An advantageous gaming state can be easily generated.

  Note that at least one feature described in the features A1 to A5, B1 to B6, C1 to C6, D1 to D12, and E1 to E8 may be applied in combination with any other or a plurality of features. The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which the above-described features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko machine: launch operation means operated by a player, game ball launch means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the launch operation means, a passage section for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in a gaming area, and gives a bonus to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

  A spinning machine such as a slot machine: the rotation of the circulating body is started based on the operation of the start operation means, the rotation of the circulating body is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the player is made according to the pattern after the stop. A gaming machine that grants bonuses.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for a gaming machine such as a ball game machine.

100: Pachinko machine 242: Ball removal operation member 243: Ball removal mechanism 249: Switch 250: Launch operation device 260: Input operation device 433: Prize winning device 435: Role-operating device 436: Starting device 439A: General winning device 439B: General winning device 440: Winning device 443: Large winning switch 479: Decoration symbol display device 481: Plate member 481a: Inner end 482: Drive device 492: Plate member 492A: Upper surface 492X: Plate member 492XA: Upper surface 492XB: Side part 492Y: Plate member 493: Rotating shaft 494: Third guide hole 495: Rear wall surface 496: Large winning device 497: Winning port 499: Nail 600: Camera device 600A, 600C: First camera device 600B, 600D: First 2 camera device 920: main control board 940: sub-control board 941: image Over data storage unit 942: display data generation unit 943: the face detecting section 950: relay apparatus

Claims (1)

A game member that forms a game area on the front side where a game ball flows down;
A predetermined winning opening provided to project forward from the front surface of the gaming member;
A guiding surface that protrudes forward from the front surface of the gaming member, supports a lower side of the game ball flowing down the gaming area, and guides the gaming ball to a side where the predetermined winning hole is located; Movable means capable of shifting between a first state and a second state in which the game ball is guided to the winning opening,
Movable control means for performing control to move the movable means from the first state to the second state when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A guiding means for guiding the game ball to the guide surface side by forming an upstream passage through which the game ball can flow down on the guide surface side;
The movable means is
In the first state and the second state, the guide surface is inclined downward toward one side close to the predetermined winning opening, and a game is performed in a range from one end of the guide surface to the other end. Supporting the lower side of the ball, it is possible to guide the game ball to the side where the predetermined winning opening is located,
In the first state, the end of the movable means is disposed at a position spaced apart from the predetermined winning opening, and a game ball supported by the guide surface of the movable means is between the predetermined winning opening and the movable means. Form a first taxiway that can flow between them,
In the second state, the end of the movable means is disposed at a position closer to the predetermined winning opening than the first state, and guides a game ball supported on the guiding surface of the movable means to the predetermined winning opening. A possible second guiding path is formed, and a third guiding path is formed between the guiding means and branched from the second guiding path to guide the game ball in a direction different from the predetermined winning opening. A gaming machine characterized by that.