JP2018121883A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To optimally improve a game machine with an accessory winning device.SOLUTION: The game machine according to the present invention, when a game ball having entered a central structure 420 enters a first ball entry hole 631 or a second ball entry hole 632 out of a plurality of ball entry holes 631-638, produces a special game state in which a player can easily acquire a game value compared with that in a normal game state. The game ball having entered the central structure 420 and passing through a second passage 614 has a high possibility of entering the first ball entry hole 631 or the second ball entry hole 632 compared with a case of passing through a first passage 613. An upper central entry regulation mechanism 611 that changes easiness to enter the central structure 420 changes a probability of entering the second passage 614 according to an attitude, so as to eliminate monotony of producing the special game state, by causing the game ball to enter the central structure 420.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

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

  A typical example of a gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Conventionally, when a game ball enters a predetermined starting port, a pair of opening and closing members are opened to facilitate entry of the game ball, and in a normal gaming state, the player has entered such a prize winning device. There is known a pachinko machine that shifts to a special game state in which a player can easily win a prize ball when compared with a normal game state when a game ball enters a specific area also called a V zone (for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2006-34733 A

  However, there is still room for improvement in the gaming machine having a conventional configuration provided with the above-mentioned prize winning device.

  Accordingly, an object of the gaming machine according to the present invention is to suitably improve a gaming machine provided with a prize winning device.

In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention
A plurality of entrances through which game balls entering from a predetermined entrance can enter;
Special game state generating means for generating a special game state in which a player can easily acquire a game value compared to a normal game state based on having entered a predetermined specific ball entrance among the plurality of ball entrances; ,
A first posture that is provided upstream from the predetermined entrance and allows a game ball to enter the entrance, and a second orientation that allows the game ball to enter the entrance more easily than the first orientation. Possible moving parts,
A passage through which a game ball that has entered from the predetermined entrance can pass, and among the plurality of entrances, a first passage in which an entrance probability of the game ball to the specific entrance is a first probability;
A second probability that a game ball that has entered from the predetermined entrance can pass through, and a probability that the game ball enters the specific entrance among the plurality of entrances is higher than the first probability. A second passage which is
A distribution unit that is provided on the downstream side of the predetermined entrance and distributes the game balls that have entered from the predetermined entrance to the first passage or the second passage;
The probability that the distribution unit distributes the game balls that have entered from the predetermined entrance to the second passage is that when the movable unit is in the first posture, the movable unit is in the second posture. It is characterized by being configured higher than.

  If it is a gaming machine concerning the present invention, a gaming machine provided with a prize winning device can be improved suitably.

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 (A) is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the second allocating portion in FIG. 7, and (b) is a top view of the second allocating portion. 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 A flowchart showing the progress of the game in the normal gaming state Flow chart showing progress of game in special game state Timing chart showing the operation of the upper right winning device, the right middle winning device, and the lower right winning device in a special gaming state that has been shifted as the game ball enters the first entrance. Timing chart showing the operation of the middle right winning device and the lower right winning device in a special gaming state that has been shifted by the game ball entering the second entrance According to whether or not a game ball has entered the first entrance or the second entrance during the special game state in the one special game state that has been transitioned due to the game ball entering the first entrance Schematic timing chart showing the transition of the number of holdings from the 2nd symbol to the 4th symbol in various cases (A) and (b) are enlarged views of the vicinity of the mounted parts on the game board, (c) is a cross-sectional view of the game board along the line CC in FIG. 19 (a), and (d) is Enlarged view of the two protrusions provided on the mounting part

  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 separated by rear block support mechanisms 136, 137 (see FIG. 9) 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. 11) 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. 11) that detects the amount of rotation operation of the firing handle 252, a contact sensor 254 (see FIG. 11) that detects that the 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. 11) 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 device 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. 11) 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 11) 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. Accordingly, a predetermined number of game balls are lent out from the payout device 540 (see FIG. 9) 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. 11)), 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. 9) described later to the front block 102 is formed, and A plurality of wirings (not shown) and an opening 301B where 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 wooden base body 401 configured in a flat plate shape having a through-hole through which a game ball such as a discharge port 401 </ b> A can pass back and forth, and a smooth base from the lower left to the upper right of the base 401. An outer rail 402 that curves in a straight line, an inner rail 403 that curves smoothly from the lower right to the upper left of the base 401, a return ball prevention mechanism 404 attached to the upper left end of the inner rail 403, And a recoil prevention member 405 attached to the upper right end. 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 launcher 330 has a ball feed mechanism 331 that sequentially sends the 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. 11). A launching mechanism 333 that ejects a game ball placed at the launch position, a launching solenoid 334 that drives the launching mechanism 333 (see FIG. 11), and a game ball that is 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 control device 370 includes a main control board 920 (see FIG. 11) and a board case 371 having a split structure that houses 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. 11) 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. In FIG. 7, a part of the configuration provided in the central structure 420 (specifically, the guide passage 612, a part of the first passage 613, the second passage 614, and the distribution unit 615) is played. It is shown as a cross section cut along a plane along the board 400. Moreover, in FIG. 7, an example of the flow path of the game ball is indicated by an arrow.

  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 through hole formed substantially at the center of the base body 401. The central structure 420 disposed through the hole, the lower middle prize winning device 431 disposed on the lower side with respect to the central structure 420, and the vertical arrangement on the right side with respect to the central structure 420. Among the three winning devices, the upper right winning device 432 arranged on the uppermost side, the right middle winning device 433 arranged below the upper right winning device 432, and the lower arranged relative to the right middle winning device 433 And the general winning devices 439A and 439B disposed on the left and right sides of the lower middle winning device 431, respectively. .

  The lower middle winning device 431 is a starting device according to the first symbol. The upper right winning device 432 is an actuating device that operates according to the result of the second symbol lottery described later, and is a starting device according to the third symbol. The middle right winning device 433 is an actuating device that operates in accordance with the result of a third symbol lottery to be described later, and is a starting device according to the fourth symbol. The lower right winning device 434 is an operating device that operates according to the result of a fourth symbol lottery to be described later.

  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 lower middle winning device 431 (see FIG. 11), and corresponds to each switch. The entry of a game ball into a predetermined area can be detected. For example, the game board 400 includes a lower middle prize switch 441 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower middle prize apparatus 431, a right upper prize switch 442 that detects a game ball that has entered the upper right prize apparatus 432, and a middle right prize apparatus. A right middle prize switch 443 that detects a game ball that has entered 433, a lower right prize switch 444 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower right prize apparatus 434, and an upper middle prize switch that detects a game ball that has entered the central structure 420. 640, a first incoming switch 641 for detecting a game ball that has entered a first entrance 631 (see FIG. 8) provided in the central structure 420, and a second incoming ball provided in the central structure 420. A second entrance switch 642 that detects a game ball that has entered the mouth 632 (see FIG. 8), and a game that has entered the third entrance ports 633 to 638 (see FIG. 8) provided in the central structure 420. A third ball entrance switch 643-648 to detect each and, generally winning device 439A, regular winning switch 449A for detecting each game balls entering the 439B, 449B, etc. are installed.

  In addition, the game board 400 is provided with various sensors for preventing fraud (see FIG. 11), so that an abnormality occurring in the pachinko machine 100 can be detected. For example, a magnetic sensor 491, a vibration sensor 492, a radio wave sensor 493, and the like are installed on the game board 400.

  The central structure 420 functions as a winning device in which the entrance portion of the game ball formed on the upper side forms a winning opening, and the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area can enter the winning opening. At the entrance portion of the central structure 420, an upper middle approach restricting mechanism 611 that changes the entrance probability of the game ball into the inside by a transition between the first opening posture and the second opening posture, and an upper middle approach And an upper middle entry restriction solenoid 621 (see FIG. 11) for driving the restriction mechanism 611.

  The upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 includes two movable pieces driven by the upper middle entry restriction solenoid 621. When the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the first opening posture, the two movable pieces are When the arrangement is such that the distance between the front end portions is the minimum, and the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the second opening posture, the distance between the front end portions of the two movable pieces is maximized. Take the arrangement. Thereby, the probability of entry of the game ball into the central structure 420 is such that when the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the second opening posture, the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the first opening posture. Higher than in some cases. That is, the game ball is difficult to enter the central structure 420 when the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the first opening posture, and the central structure is formed when the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the second opening posture. It is easy to enter the body 420.

  The upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is driven by the upper middle entry restriction solenoid 621 when winning in the first symbol lottery, and reaches a predetermined maximum second opening maintenance period (for example, 4000 milliseconds), or has a central structure. The game is shifted to the second opening posture over a period until the game ball enters the body 420 until a predetermined number of winnings (for example, 10) is reached. In the other periods, the first opening posture is used. It is said. The “first symbol lottery” is a lottery performed based on the fact that a game ball that has entered the lower middle prize winning device 431 is detected by the lower middle prize winning switch 441.

  Note that the first opening posture and the second opening posture as a mechanism for changing the probability of entry of the game ball into the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 are configured as each mechanism and a winning opening of the central structure 420 In response to a change in posture of the operating member that switches between a special state in which the game ball is likely to enter and a normal state in which the game ball is less likely to enter than in the special state, at least one of the position and orientation of the operating member according to each posture Anything that is different is acceptable.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the central structure 420 includes a guide passage 612 that is connected to the winning opening, a first passage 613 and a second passage 614 that branch left and right on the downstream side of the guide passage 612, and a first passage. 613 or the first passage 614 provided to branch to the second passage 614 to distribute the game balls to the first passage 613 or the second passage 614, and a distribution solenoid 625 (which drives the first distribution portion 615) 11) and a rotatable second disk-shaped distribution formed with entrances 631 to 638 (see FIG. 8) through which game balls discharged from the first passage 613 or the second passage 614 can enter. 616, a drive motor 626 (see FIG. 11) that rotates the second distribution unit 616, and a circulation passage 617 provided so as to go around the outside of the second distribution unit 616.

  The game balls that have entered the central structure 420 through the winning opening flow down the guide passage 612 and are guided to the first distribution unit 615. The first distribution unit 615 has a first posture in which the right end is closest to the lower surface of the second passage 614 and the left end is closest to the lower surface of the first passage 613 when the rotation shaft 615A is driven by the distribution solenoid 625. It is comprised so that transfer between the approaching 2nd attitude | positions is possible, and a game ball is distributed to the 1st channel | path 613 or the 2nd channel | path 614 according to the attitude | position.

  For example, when the first allocating unit 615 is in the first posture, the first passage 613 is constricted by the left end side of the first allocating unit 615 and it is difficult for the game ball to pass, and thus the first posture is taken. The first distribution unit 615 distributes the game balls guided through the guide passage 612 to the second passage 614.

  On the other hand, when the 1st distribution part 615 is a 2nd attitude | position, since the 2nd channel | path 614 is narrowed by the right end side of the 1st distribution part 615, and passage of a game ball becomes difficult, this 2nd attitude | position is taken. The first distribution unit 615 distributes the game balls guided through the guide passage 612 to the first passage 613.

  The first distribution unit 615 is always in the first posture when the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the first opening posture. Therefore, when the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the first opening posture, the game balls that have entered the central structure 420 from the winning opening are always distributed to the second passage 614 by the first distribution unit 615.

  On the other hand, when the upper middle entry restricting mechanism 611 shifts to the second opening posture due to winning in the first symbol lottery, the first sorting unit 615 is driven by the sorting solenoid 625 to have a predetermined maximum second The second posture is shifted until the posture maintenance period is reached. Therefore, when the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the second opening posture, the game ball that has entered the central structure 420 from the winning opening reaches a predetermined maximum second posture maintaining period (for example, 3500 milliseconds). To the first passage 613 by the first distribution unit 615.

  The maximum second posture maintenance period defined for the first distribution unit 615 may be a period shorter than the maximum second opening degree maintenance period defined for the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611. It may be a long period, or both may be the same period. By setting the maximum second posture maintenance period defined for the first distribution unit 615 to be a period shorter than the maximum second opening maintenance period defined for the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611, the upper middle approach During the period in which the restriction mechanism 611 is in the second opening posture, the first distribution unit 615 can take the first posture in addition to the second posture. That is, the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the second opening posture, and enters the central structure 420 from the winning opening after the elapse of the maximum second posture maintaining period defined for the first allocating unit 615. The played game balls are distributed to the second passage 614 by the first distribution unit 615 in the first posture.

  The game balls distributed to the first passage 613 by the distribution unit 615 flow down the first passage 613 and are discharged outside the circulation passage 617. Since the game ball discharged from the first passage 613 enters the right direction from the lower left side of the circulation passage 617, the game ball rolls counterclockwise in the circulation passage 617 (see FIG. 8).

  On the other hand, the game balls distributed to the second passage 614 by the second distribution unit 616 flow down the second passage 614 and are discharged to the center of the second distribution unit 616. Since the second distribution unit 616 is provided such that the front side is slightly lower than the rear side, the game ball discharged to the center of the second distribution unit 616 rolls forward.

  The second distribution unit 616 is driven by the drive motor 626 and rotates counterclockwise at a substantially constant speed (for example, 0.1 rotation / second). The drive motor 626 always operates under the control of the sub-control board 940 (see FIG. 10) and continues to drive the second sorting unit 616 while the pachinko machine 100 is in a state where it can be played with electric power. Therefore, the 2nd distribution part 616 carries out a fixed operation | movement in the state in which the pachinko machine 100 can play with electric power, for example, always rotates.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 8, the structure of the 2nd distribution part 616 and distribution of the game ball by the 2nd distribution part 616 are demonstrated. FIG. 8A is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the second allocating unit 616 in FIG. 7, and FIG. 8B is a top view of the second allocating unit 616. 8A, the second passage 614 is illustrated as a cross section cut along a plane along the game board 400, as in FIG. In addition, a part of the game balls discharged from the first passage 613 and the second passage 614 is illustrated for reference, and the moving direction of the game balls in the circulation passage 617 is indicated by an arrow.

  As shown in FIG. 8, there are eight entrances (one first entrance 631, one second entrance 632, and six third entrances on the outer edge side of the second allocating unit 616. Mouth 633-638) are provided at equal intervals along the outer edge of the second distribution part 616. Among these eight entrances, the first entrance 631 and the second entrance 632 are arranged at positions that are symmetrical with respect to the center of the second distribution unit 616.

  The first entrance 631 is a entrance that functions as a winning opening of the starting device according to the second design, and the second entrance 632 functions as a winning entrance of the starting device according to the 3rd design. The entrance. On the other hand, the 3rd entrance 633-638 are entrance entrances which all function as an out entrance.

  Around each of the third entrance 633 and 638 adjacent to the left and right of the first entrance 631 and the third entrance 635 and 636 adjacent to the left and right of the second entrance 632, there is a circulation passage 617. Except for the side, the entry blocking portion 651 is formed so as to protrude higher than the opening surfaces of the third entrances 633, 635, 636, and 638.

  Thereby, the game ball (for example, game ball P2) discharged from the second passage 614 is prevented from entering the third entrance 633, 635, 636, and 638 by the entry prevention unit 651. On the other hand, a game ball (for example, game ball P1) that is discharged from the first passage 613 and circulates around the circulation passage 617 can enter the third entrance 633, 635, 636, and 638.

  Therefore, the game ball (for example, the game ball P2) discharged to the center of the second distribution unit 616 by being distributed to the second passage 614 by the first distribution unit 615 is the first entrance port 631, The game is distributed to either the second entrance or the third entrance 634, 637.

  Therefore, when a game ball is distributed to the second passage 614 by the first distribution unit 615, the probability that the game ball is distributed to the first entrance 631 by the second distribution unit 616 is 1/4. (25%) and the probability of being distributed to the second entrance 632 is 1/4 (25%), and the probability of being assigned to the out entrance (that is, the third entrance 634 or the 3 entrance 637). Is 1/2 (50%).

  On the other hand, in the first entrance 631, the second entrance 632, the third entrance 634, 637, the game balls discharged from the first passage 613 and rolling on the circulation passage 617, and the first entrance Any of the game balls discharged from the two passages 614 can enter.

  Therefore, a game ball (for example, game ball P1) that rolls counterclockwise in the circulation passage 617 by being distributed to the first passage 613 by the first distribution portion 615 is provided in the second distribution portion 616. Distribution to any of the eight entrances (that is, the first entrance 631, the second entrance 632, the third entrance 633-638).

  Accordingly, when a game ball is distributed to the first passage 613 by the first distribution unit 615, the probability that the game ball is distributed to the first entrance 631 by the second distribution unit 616 is 1/8 (12. 5%) and the probability of being distributed to the second entrance 632 is 1/8 (12.5%), and the out entrance (ie, the third entrance 633, the third entrance 634, the third entrance) The probability of being distributed to the entrance 635, the third entrance 636, the third entrance 637, or the third entrance 638) is 3/4 (75%).

  That is, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the game ball passing through the second passage 614 has a first entrance 631 or a second entrance 632 as compared to a game ball passing through the first passage 613. There is a high probability of entering. As described above, when the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the first opening posture, the game balls that have entered the central structure 420 are always distributed to the second passage 614 by the first distribution unit 615, When the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the second opening posture, at least a part of the game balls that have entered the central structure 420 are distributed to the first passage 613 by the first distribution unit 615. Therefore, the probability of entry of the game ball that has entered the central structure 420 into the first entrance 631 or the second entrance 632 is greater when the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the first opening posture. The upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is higher than that in the second opening posture.

  Returning to FIG. The entrance portions of the game balls of the lower middle winning device 431, the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, the lower right winning device 434, and the general winning devices 439A and 439B constitute a winning opening, The entered game ball is guided to a recovery / discharge passage (not shown) through a through hole formed in the base body 401. The entrance portion of the game ball of the ball entrance device 435 constitutes a ball entrance that functions as an out port, and the game ball that has entered the ball entrance (out port) is collected and discharged through a through hole formed in the base body 401. Guided to the passage.

  A game ball that has not entered any of the above winning devices (that is, winning devices 431, 432, 433, 434, 439A, 439B), the winning device 435, or the central structure 420 is the most downstream in the gaming area. It is guided to the recovery / discharge passage through the discharge port 401A provided in the side portion. 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 431, 432, 433, 434, 439A, 439B, or the central structure 420, the entry destination of the gaming ball (winning devices 431, 432, 433, 434, 439A, 439B) Alternatively, a predetermined number of game balls corresponding to the type of the central structure 420) are paid out from the payout device 540 (see FIGS. 9 and 10). For example, when game balls enter the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, the lower right winning device 434, and the central structure 420, 10 game balls are paid out from the payout device 540.

  Each winning device described above may be configured separately from other winning devices, and two or more winning devices (for example, the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, and the lower right winning device 434) may be included. The winning device may be constituted by an integrated device, and the starting device such as the lower middle winning device 431 is a winning port through which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball enters. It is not necessary, and it may be a ball entrance where the game ball is released again into the game area without being paid out. In addition, when a game ball enters the central structure 420, a predetermined number of game balls need not be paid out, and a predetermined entrance (for example, among the game balls that have entered the central structure 420) A configuration may be adopted in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out only when game balls have entered the first entrance port 631 and the second entrance port 632).

  Each of the lower middle winning device 431, the general winning device 439A, and the general winning device 439B guides the entered game ball to the back side of the base 401 without changing the entrance probability of the game ball to them. On the other hand, the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, the lower right winning device 434, and the central structure 420 have a mechanism for changing the entrance probability of the game ball therein. Note that a mechanism for changing the probability of entering a game ball need not be provided only in the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, the lower right winning device 434, and the central structure 420. In addition, the lower middle winning device 431, the general winning device 439A, and the general winning device 439B may be provided in one or more of them. 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 upper right winning apparatus 432 includes an upper right approach restricting mechanism 452 that changes the probability of the game ball entering the inside by a transition between the approach allowing posture and the entry prohibiting posture, and an upper right approach restricting solenoid that drives the upper right approach restricting mechanism 452. 462 (see FIG. 11).

  The upper right entry restriction mechanism 452 includes two movable pieces that are driven by the upper right entry restriction solenoid 462, and when the upper right entry restriction mechanism 452 is in the entry prohibition posture, these two movable pieces are the entrance (winning hole). ) Is narrowed (or closed), the game ball cannot enter the upper right prize winning device 432. On the other hand, when the upper right entry restricting mechanism 452 is in the approach allowing posture, the two movable pieces are arranged so that the distance between the tip portions thereof is increased, so that the game ball can be made into the upper right prize winning device 432. .

  The upper right entry restriction mechanism 452 is driven by the upper right entry restriction solenoid 462 when winning in the second symbol lottery, and reaches a predetermined maximum entry allowable period (for example, 4000 milliseconds) or plays a game to the upper right prize winning device 432. It shifts to the approach permitting posture over a period until the approach of the ball reaches a predetermined number of winnings (for example, 10). The “second symbol lottery” is a lottery performed based on the fact that a game ball that has entered the first entrance 631 is detected by the first entrance switch 641.

  The right middle prize winning device 433 has a right middle entry restricting mechanism 453 that changes the probability of entering a game ball inside thereof by a transition between an allowed entry posture and an entry prohibited posture, and a right that drives the right middle entry restriction mechanism 453. A middle entry restriction solenoid 463 (see FIG. 11).

  The right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 includes two movable pieces that are driven by the right middle entry restriction solenoid 463. When the right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 is in the entry prohibition posture, these two movable pieces enter the entrance. The game ball cannot enter the middle right prize winning device 433 because the (winning prize opening) is narrowed (or closed). On the other hand, when the right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 is in the approach allowing posture, the two movable pieces are arranged so that the distance between the tip portions thereof is increased, so that the game ball can be made into the right middle winning device 433. become.

  The right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 is driven by the right middle entry restriction solenoid 463 when winning in the third symbol lottery, and reaches a predetermined maximum entry allowable period (for example, 4000 milliseconds) or the right middle prize winning device 433. It shifts to the approach allowable posture over a period until the entry of the game ball to reaches a predetermined number of winnings (for example, 10). In the “3rd symbol lottery”, when a game ball that has entered the upper right prize winning device 432 is detected by the upper right prize winning switch 442, or a game ball that has entered the second entrance 632 has been entered. It is a lottery performed based on what is detected in.

  The lower right winning device 434 has a right lower entry restricting mechanism 454 that changes the probability of entering a game ball inside thereof by a transition between an allowed entry posture and an entry prohibited posture, and a right that drives the lower right entry restriction mechanism 454. A lower entry restricting solenoid 464 (see FIG. 11).

  The lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 includes two movable pieces that are driven by the lower right entry restriction solenoid 464. When the lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 is in the entry prohibition posture, these two movable pieces are the entrances. The game ball cannot enter the lower right winning apparatus 434 because the arrangement is such that (the winning opening) is narrowed (or closed). On the other hand, when the lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 is in the approach allowing posture, the two movable pieces are arranged so that the distance between the tip portions thereof is increased, so that the game ball can be made into the lower right prize winning device 434. become.

  The lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 is driven by the lower right entry restriction solenoid 464 when winning in the fourth symbol lottery, and reaches a predetermined maximum entry allowable period (for example, 4000 milliseconds) or receives a lower right prize device 434. It shifts to the approach allowable posture over a period until the entry of the game ball to reaches a predetermined number of winnings (for example, 10). The “4th symbol lottery” is a lottery performed based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the middle right winning device 433 is detected by the middle right winning switch 443.

  In addition, as an approach permitting posture and an approach prohibiting posture as a mechanism for changing the probability of entering a game ball into the upper right approach restricting mechanism 452 or the like, each mechanism is configured to receive a winning opening (or a winning entrance) of each device. In response to a change in posture of the operation member that switches between a special state in which a game ball can enter and a normal state in which the game ball cannot enter, at least one of the position and orientation of the operation member differs depending on each posture I just need it. Further, as a mechanism for changing the probability of entry of a game ball such as the upper right entry restriction mechanism 452, it is not always necessary to set the game ball in an inaccessible state to a normal state. In the state, the posture of the operation member may be changed so that the game ball can enter more easily than the normal state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the game board 400 includes display devices (symbol display devices) 471 to 474 for displaying symbol variation display and lottery results, and a display device (symbol hold display) for displaying the number of game suspensions. (Device) A display having a plurality of light emitting units integrated with 475 to 478 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, on the game board 400, in accordance with the 1st symbol lottery, the 1st symbol is variably displayed or the 1st symbol is fixedly displayed with the stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result. The symbol display device 471 and the symbol display device 472 according to the second symbol that displays the second symbol in a variable manner in accordance with the second symbol lottery, or that displays the second symbol as a stop symbol according to the lottery result. In accordance with the 3rd symbol lottery, the symbol display device 473 related to the 3rd symbol which displays the 3rd symbol variably or displays the 3rd symbol as a stop symbol according to the lottery result, and the 4th symbol lottery Accordingly, there is provided a symbol display device 474 related to the fourth symbol which displays the fourth symbol in a variable manner or displays the fourth symbol as a stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result.

  In addition, the game board 400 has a symbol hold display device 475 for displaying the number of times the unit game right is held according to the first symbol, and a symbol hold display device 476 for displaying the number of times the unit game right is held according to the second symbol. And a symbol hold display device 477 that displays the number of times the unit game right is reserved according to the third symbol, and a symbol hold display device 478 that displays the number of times the unit game right is reserved according to the fourth symbol. .

  The right of unit game related to the 1st symbol, the right of unit game related to the 2nd symbol, the right of unit game related to the 3rd symbol, and the right of unit game related to the 4th symbol are reserved up to 4 times each. The Here, the unit game is a game for one time executed based on one start winning for the starting device related to each symbol, and whether or not a lottery is executed based on one start winning, A series of games including from the start to the end of the variable display until the lottery result based on the determination of success or failure is displayed.

  If the right of the unit game related to the first symbol is held up to the maximum number of times, even if a game ball that has entered the lower middle prize device 431 is detected by the lower middle prize switch 441 (see FIG. 11). The unit game right related to the first pattern is not added.

  Similarly, when the unit game right related to the second symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times, the game ball that has entered the first entrance 631 (the winning opening of the starting device related to the second design) is the first entry. Even if it is detected by the ball switch 641 (see FIG. 11), the right of the unit game according to the second symbol is not added.

  Similarly, when the right of the unit game according to the third symbol is held for the maximum number of times, the game ball that has entered the upper right winning device 432 is detected by the upper right winning switch 442 (see FIG. 11), or 2 Even if a game ball that has entered the entrance 632 (the winning entrance of the starting device relating to the third symbol) is detected by the second entrance switch 642 (see FIG. 11), the right of the unit game relating to the third symbol is not Not added.

  Similarly, even if the right of the unit game related to the 4th symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times, even if the game ball that has entered the right middle winning device 433 is detected by the right middle winning switch 443 (see FIG. 11). The unit game right related to the 4th symbol is not added.

  Each of the symbol display device 471 related to the first symbol, the symbol display device 472 related to the second symbol, the symbol display device 473 related to the third symbol, and the symbol display device 474 related to the fourth symbol is composed of a plurality of light emitting units. It is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 11). Each of the 1st symbol display, the 2nd symbol display, the 3rd symbol display, and the 4th symbol display has a light emission pattern of a plurality of light emitting portions (light emission states including light emission colors (off, on, flashing)). Represented by a combination).

  Each of the symbol hold display device 475 related to the first symbol, the symbol hold display device 476 related to the second symbol, the symbol hold display device 477 related to the third symbol, and the symbol hold display device 478 related to the fourth symbol, The unit game is composed of two light emitting units, controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 11), and a unit game related to each symbol by a combination of light emitting states (lights off, lighted, blinking) of the two single color light emitting units. Displays the number of pending rights for.

  In addition, the game board 400 has a decorative pattern in the unit game according to the first symbol, the second symbol, the third symbol, and the fourth symbol so as to overlap the lower right side of the central structure 420. A decorative symbol display device 479 for displaying or displaying a decorative symbol is provided.

  The decorative symbol change display and the final display displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 are controlled by the sub-control board 940, and the main control board 920 displays the change display and the final display of each symbol from the first symbol to the fourth symbol. Synchronized. In the variation display of the decorative symbols, more complicated and varied effects are executed than the variation display of each symbol from the first symbol to the fourth symbol.

  It should be noted that the variation display and final display of each symbol from the first symbol to the fourth symbol and the variation display and final display of the decorative symbol do not necessarily start to change at the same timing, or stop display as the final display. It is also possible to set such that the change is started at substantially the same timing while a slight time difference is provided at each timing, and the definite display is performed at substantially the same timing.

  The decorative symbol display device 479 includes, in addition to the decorative symbol change display and final display, the number of unit game rights held according to the first symbol, the number of unit game rights held according to the second symbol, and the third symbol. The number of reserved unit game rights and the number of unit game rights held according to the fourth pattern are displayed in a predetermined form such as the number of predetermined figures (for example, circles) and numerical values.

  The sub-control board 940 controls the number of times that the symbols from the first symbol to the fourth symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 are retained (the number of times the unit game right related to each symbol is retained). It should be noted that the number of hold times of each symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 may be displayed in the same manner for all symbols or in a different manner for each symbol.

  Further, the game board 400 includes a board surface light emitting device 490 (see FIG. 11) provided on the back side of various structures, and the board surface light emitting device 490 is accompanied with 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.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the game board 400 includes a mounting component 700 that is mounted by being fitted into a through hole J formed on the upper left side of the base body 401. The mounting component 700 is a light-transmitting resin component formed from acrylic resin or polycarbonate. It should be noted that at least a part constituting the game area of the mounting component 700 is made of a resin that is light-transmitting and that can sufficiently ensure durability against a collision of a game ball having a momentum. Is preferred.

  When the mounting component 700 is mounted, at least a part of the mounting component 700 functions as a plane of the game area, and a projection that protrudes from the plane portion 701 and functions as a flow-down change portion similar to the nail 411. Parts 702 to 705, and wall parts 706 to 708 for guiding game balls that protrude from the flat part 701 in a wall shape and flow down.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the mounting component 700 is provided in the vicinity of the exit portion of the launch passage 401B on the upper left side of the game area and constitutes a part of the game area. More specifically, a part of the mounting component 700 directly reaches a game ball that is launched from the launching device 330 and flies over the return ball prevention mechanism 404 without changing its direction due to contact with the nail 411 or the like. It is placed in a possible position. The function of the mounting component 700 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the game board 400 includes an information display device 480 (see FIG. 11) provided on the back side of the mounted component 700. The information display device 480 emits light based on control by the sub-control board 940 to notify various information according to the progress of the game. For example, the information display device 480 is a liquid crystal display device, a dot matrix display device, or different. It is comprised by the display apparatus etc. which used the several light-guide plate comprised so that the character of a color could be light-emitted in several colors.

  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, and various variation pattern random numbers related to symbols (1st symbol, 2nd symbol, 3rd symbol, and 4th symbol) are generated. When the game ball that has entered the starting device related to the first symbol (that is, the lower middle winning device 431) is detected by the lower middle winning switch 441 (see FIG. 11), the first winning symbol of the first symbol is obtained. . If the right of the unit game related to the 1st symbol is not reserved up to the maximum number at the start winning of the 1st symbol, the winning random number, the big hit symbol random number and the stop pattern random number relating to the symbol are acquired, the main control board The data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 920.

  The unit game by random numbers acquired based on the start winning of the first symbol is not the unit game according to the first symbol, the second symbol, the third symbol, or the fourth symbol, but the first symbol, the second symbol, the first symbol, When the right of the unit game related to the 3rd symbol or the 4th symbol is not reserved, it starts immediately after storing the random numbers. In addition, the unit game rights related to the 1st symbol, 2nd symbol, 3rd symbol, or 4th symbol, and the unit game rights related to the 1st symbol, 2nd symbol, 3rd symbol, or 4th symbol are reserved. If this is the case, after the end of the unit game related to all symbols (the first symbol, the second symbol, the third symbol, and the fourth symbol) held before the current winning prize, The unit game based on the starting prize is started.

  In addition, the unit game with random numbers acquired based on the start winning of the first symbol starts after the completion of all unit games related to the symbols other than the first symbol (the second symbol, the third symbol, and the fourth symbol). Is done. That is, when each random number is acquired based on the start winning of the symbol other than the first symbol after the current start winning of the first symbol, the unit game based on the start winning of the symbol other than the first symbol is prioritized. And executed.

  The unit game by random numbers acquired based on the start winning of the second symbol is not the unit game according to the first symbol, the second symbol, the third symbol, or the fourth symbol, but the second symbol, the third symbol, or If none of the unit game rights related to the 4th symbol is reserved, the game starts immediately after storing the random numbers. Also, during unit games related to the 1st symbol, 2nd symbol, 3rd symbol, or 4th symbol, or when the unit game rights related to the 2nd symbol, 3rd symbol, or 4th symbol are reserved The unit game based on the start winning of the second symbol of this time is started after the unit games related to the second symbol, the third symbol, and the fourth symbol that have been held before the current winning of the symbol are all finished. The

  In addition, the unit game based on random numbers acquired based on the start winning of the second symbol is started after the end of all unit games related to the symbols other than the first symbol and the second symbol (the third symbol and the fourth symbol). The That is, when each random number is acquired based on the start winning of the third symbol or the fourth symbol after the start winning of the second symbol of this time, the unit game based on the start winning of the third symbol or the fourth symbol Is executed with priority.

  The unit game by random numbers acquired based on the start winning of the 3rd symbol is not the unit game related to the 1st symbol, the 2nd symbol, the 3rd symbol, or the 4th symbol, but the 3rd symbol or 4th symbol If none of the unit game rights are reserved, it starts immediately after storing the random numbers. In addition, when the unit game related to the first symbol, the second symbol, the third symbol, or the fourth symbol, or the right of the unit game related to the third symbol or the fourth symbol is reserved, the current winning The unit game based on the start winning of the third symbol of this time is started after the completion of all the unit games related to the third symbol and the fourth symbol that have been held before.

  In addition, the unit game based on the random number acquired based on the start winning of the 3rd symbol is started after the completion of all the unit games related to the 4th symbol. That is, when each random number is acquired based on the start winning of the fourth symbol after the current start winning of the third symbol, the unit game based on the start winning of the fourth symbol is preferentially executed.

  The unit game with random numbers obtained based on the start winning of the 4th symbol is not the unit game related to the 1st symbol, 2nd symbol, 3rd symbol, or 4th symbol, but the right of the unit game related to the 4th symbol Are not held, they are started immediately after storing the random numbers. In addition, during the unit game related to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th design, or when the right of the unit game related to the 4th design is held, it will be held before the current winning prize After all the unit games related to the fourth symbol that have been performed are finished, the unit game based on the current start winning of the fourth symbol is started.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment, the unit game based on the start winning of the first symbol has priority over the unit games related to symbols other than the first symbol (the second symbol, the third symbol, and the fourth symbol). The unit game based on the start winning of the second symbol is executed in preference to the unit game related to the symbols other than the first symbol or the second symbol (the third symbol and the fourth symbol). Although the unit game based on winning is executed in preference to the unit game according to the 4th symbol, it is not always necessary to make such a configuration, and other configurations may be adopted. For example, the unit game control related to the first symbol, the second symbol, the third symbol, or the fourth symbol may be executed in the order of the start winning prizes, or two or more symbols may not be alternative and at the same time. A variable configuration may be used.

  In the case where a big win is won in the first symbol lottery based on the start winning of the first symbol, a stop symbol corresponding to the big winner winning of the first symbol lottery based on the acquired big hit symbol random number (big hit symbol) The type of is determined. In the case where the big win is not won in the first symbol lottery, a lost symbol different from the big win symbol is set as the stop symbol. As for the second symbol, the third symbol, and the fourth symbol, stop symbols (big hit symbol, lost symbol) are set in the same manner as the first symbol described above.

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

  As for the second symbol, the third symbol, and the fourth symbol, similarly to the first symbol described above, the variation display and finalization display of each symbol in the symbol display devices 472 to 474 and the decoration in the decorative symbol display device 479 are performed. Symbol change display and final display are performed.

  When the stop symbol related to the first symbol is a big hit symbol, the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 of the central structure 420 shifts to the second opening posture after the confirmation display of the first symbol. After the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 shifts to the second opening posture, a predetermined number (for example, ten) of game balls are detected by the upper middle winning switch 640 (see FIG. 11), or a predetermined number When the maximum second opening maintaining period (for example, 4000 milliseconds) has elapsed, the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 shifts to the first opening posture.

  In addition, when the stop symbol related to the first symbol is a big hit symbol, the first allocating unit 615 shifts to the second posture after the first symbol is confirmed. If a predetermined second posture maintenance period (for example, 3500 milliseconds) has elapsed after the first distribution unit 615 has shifted to the second posture, the distribution unit 615 shifts to the first posture.

  When a game ball that has entered the first entrance 631 (the winning opening of the starting device according to the second design) is detected by the first entrance switch 641 (see FIG. 11), the start winning of the second design is made. The control of the unit game based on the start winning of the second symbol is executed in the same manner as the control related to the first symbol described above. That is, if the right of the unit game related to the second symbol is not reserved up to the maximum number of times at the start winning of the second symbol, each random number related to the symbol is acquired and the unit game based on the start winning is executed. In addition, the determination of the stop symbol corresponding to the second symbol lottery, the selection of the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, the execution of the variation display, and the like are executed in the same manner as the control related to the first symbol.

  When the stop symbol related to the second symbol is a jackpot symbol, the right upper entry restricting mechanism 452 of the upper right prize winning device 432 shifts to the allowable entry posture after the final display of the second symbol. After the upper right entry restriction mechanism 452 shifts to the approach allowable posture, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the upper right winning switch 442 (see FIG. 11), or a predetermined maximum allowable entry period When (for example, 4000 milliseconds) has elapsed, the upper right entry restriction mechanism 452 shifts to the entry prohibition posture.

  When a game ball that has entered the starting device according to the third symbol (that is, the upper right winning device 432) is detected by the upper right winning switch 442 (see FIG. 11), or the second entrance 632 (according to the third symbol) When a game ball that has entered the winning opening of the starting device is detected by the second incoming switch 642 (see FIG. 11), the starting winning of the third symbol is made.

  The control of the unit game based on the start winning of the 3rd symbol is executed in the same manner as the control related to the 1st symbol described above. That is, if the right of the unit game related to the 3rd symbol is not reserved up to the maximum number of times at the start winning of the 3rd symbol, each random number related to the symbol is acquired and the unit game based on this start winning is executed. In addition, the determination of the stop symbol corresponding to the third symbol lottery, the selection of the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, the execution of the variation display, and the like are performed in the same manner as the control related to the first symbol.

  When the stop symbol related to the third symbol is a jackpot symbol, the right middle entry restricting mechanism 453 of the right middle prize winning device 433 shifts to the entry allowable posture after the third symbol is confirmed. After the right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 shifts to the entry allowable posture, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the right middle winning switch 443 (see FIG. 11), or a predetermined maximum entry When the allowable period (for example, 4000 milliseconds) has elapsed, the right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 shifts to the entry prohibition posture.

  When a game ball that has entered the starting device related to the 4th symbol (that is, the right middle winning device 433) is detected by the right middle winning switch 443 (see FIG. 11), the starting winning of the 4th symbol is made. The control of the unit game based on the start winning of the 4th symbol is executed in the same manner as the control related to the 1st symbol described above. That is, if the right of the unit game related to the 4th symbol is not reserved up to the maximum number of times at the start winning of the 4th symbol, each random number related to the symbol is acquired and the unit game based on this start winning is executed. In addition, the determination of the stop symbol corresponding to the fourth symbol lottery, the selection of the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, the execution of the variation display, and the like are executed in the same manner as the control related to the first symbol.

  When the stop symbol related to the fourth symbol is a big hit symbol, the lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 of the lower right prize winning device 434 shifts to the entry allowable posture after the confirmation display of the fourth symbol. After the lower right entry restricting mechanism 454 shifts to the approach allowable posture, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the lower right winning switch 444 (see FIG. 11), or a predetermined maximum entry When the allowable period (for example, 4000 milliseconds) has elapsed, the lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 shifts to the entry prohibition posture.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit in the first symbol lottery (winning probability) is set to 1/20 (5%), whereas the second symbol lottery, In each of the 3 symbol lotteries and the 4th symbol lottery, the probability of winning a jackpot is set to 1/1 (100%). Therefore, in the second symbol lottery, the third symbol lottery, and the fourth symbol lottery, a winning random number may not be provided, and the big hit or loss determination based on the winning random number may not be performed. Note that it is not always necessary to set the winning probability for each symbol lottery, and other winning probabilities may be set.

  Next, the playability of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. When a game ball enters (wins) the first entrance 631 or the second entrance 632 in a normal game state (hereinafter referred to as “normal game state”), the upper right provided on the right side of the central structure 420 When the game ball can enter the winning device 432 or the middle right winning device 433, the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state. Note that the “special game state” is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and is, for example, a game state in which the player can easily obtain more prize balls than the normal game state.

  Since both the first entrance 631 and the second entrance 632 are provided in the central structure 420, the player aims to enter (win) the game ball into the central structure 420. Play games. As described above, the central structure 420 allows a game ball to enter regardless of whether the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 provided at the entrance portion is in the first opening posture or the second opening posture. It is configured.

  The probability of the game ball entering the central structure 420 is greater when the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the second opening attitude than when the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the first opening attitude. Since it is configured higher, a player who wants to shift the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 to the second opening posture giving priority to the ease of entry of the game ball into the central structure 420 is required to enter the central structure 420. Prior to entering the game ball, the game ball is entered (winned) into the lower middle prize-winning device 431 in order to receive the first symbol lottery.

  On the other hand, the probability that a game ball can enter the first entrance 631 or the second entrance 632 is higher when the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the first opening posture. Since the mechanism 611 is configured to be higher than that in the second opening posture, the player who gives priority to the ease of winning the first entrance 631 or the second entrance 632 The game ball is allowed to enter the central structure 420 while the entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the first opening posture.

  The game board 400 is provided with a central structure 420 at the center of the game area where the game ball flows down, so that a game technique (left-handed game technique) that causes the game ball to flow down mainly from the left side of the central structure 420 is provided. A game technique (right-handed game technique) in which a game ball flows down mainly from the right side of the central structure 420 can be selectively performed.

  The player can selectively perform the left-handed game technique and the right-handed game technique by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the launch handle 252 to change the launch intensity of the game ball. In other words, the player performs the left-handed gaming technique by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle 252 so that the gaming ball is launched with a firing strength that does not cause the gaming ball to flow mainly down the right side of the central structure 420. be able to.

  In the normal gaming state, the player who wants to enter the game ball into the lower middle prize winning device 431 in order to receive the first symbol lottery plays a game using the left-handed gaming technique. More specifically, the player causes the game ball to flow down in the region on the left side of the wall portion 706 of the mounting component 700 by firing the game ball with a relatively low firing strength.

  When the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 shifts to the second opening posture by winning the first symbol lottery, the player plays a game with a stronger medium firing strength than when aiming at the lower middle prize winning device 431. By firing the ball, the game ball is caused to flow down between the wall portion 706 and the wall portion 707 in the mounting component 700. When the game ball flows down between the wall portion 706 and the wall portion 707, when the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the first opening posture, the game ball is separated from the wall portion 706 and the central structure 420. The area between and flows down toward the entrance device 435.

  Since the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, and the lower right winning device 434 are arranged on the right side with respect to the central structure 420, the player can play a game using the right-handed game technique in the special game state. Do. In other words, a game with a firing strength that is stronger than when aiming between the wall portion 706 and the wall portion 707 (that is, a medium firing strength) and reaches the right side beyond the wall portion 708 of the mounting part 700. By launching the ball, the game ball flows down the area on the right side of the central structure 420 where the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, and the lower right winning device 434 are provided. For the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, and the lower right winning device 434, most of the game balls fired by the right-handed gaming technique are given to the winning device with the movable piece expanding. (For example, about 90% or more) can enter, and a flow changing portion such as a nail 411 is provided, so that a game ball can efficiently enter the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, and the lower right winning device 434. It is configured.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a guide passage 711 that branches from a region on the right side of the central structure 420 and guides a game ball toward the entrance of the central structure 420 is formed by an array of nails 411. Therefore, when the game ball launched from the launching device 330 by the right-handed gaming technique collides with the recoil prevention member 405 and recoils, the game ball may enter the guide passage 711 toward the entrance of the central structure 420. . A game ball that has entered the guide passage 711 can enter the central structure 420 in which the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the first opening posture. As a result, in the special gaming state, the player performs an upper middle entry while performing a game using the right-handed gaming method aiming at the entry of the game ball into the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, or the lower right winning device 434. It is possible for the restriction mechanism 611 to enter the game ball into the central structure 420 that is in the first opening posture.

  Next, the rear block 104 will be described. 9 and 10 are a rear perspective view and a rear view showing the pachinko machine 100, respectively. In FIG. 9, the outer frame 101 is omitted for easy understanding.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the rear block 104 is configured by attaching other members and devices to a base body 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 ball break detector 539 for detecting a ball break is provided in the middle portion of the ball path of the case rail 530. The ball breakage detection unit 539 includes a storage ball switch 591 (see FIG. 11). The storage ball switch 591 causes a ball clogging or the like on the case rail 530 or the upstream side thereof, and a game ball is placed in the case rail 530. Detects out-of-ball condition that is not replenished normally.

  The payout device 540 includes a payout mechanism for sending out the game ball, a payout motor 542 (see FIG. 11) as a driving means for driving the payout mechanism, and a payout count switch 592 (see FIG. 11). 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. 9 and 10, 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 located 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. 11) and a board case that houses the payout control board 930, and 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. 11) 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.

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Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 100. As shown in FIG. 11, 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. 11, 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 power of a driving voltage, a control voltage, and a backup voltage, 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 the 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 state 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.

  The payout control board 930 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 main control board 920 and the relay device 950 can perform 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 information input communication in only one direction is possible, and the payout motor 542 has information in only one direction. Only 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. 12 is a flowchart showing a main process of the main control board 920 (abbreviated as “main control main process” in FIG. 12).

  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 S1016) for starting up the main control board 920 and initializing various information are executed only once. Thereafter, the interrupt prohibiting process S1017 for prohibiting the interrupt, and the values of the winning random number initial value counter (part of the RAM) and the big hit symbol random number initial value counter (part of the RAM) related to the symbol are updated. Random number initial value update processing S1018 and variation counter update processing for updating the values of the first variation type counter to the fourth variation type counter (part of the RAM) for determining the variation time, variation pattern, etc. S1019 and interrupt permission processing S1020 for permitting an interrupt are repeatedly executed. If a timer interrupt request is generated before the interrupt permission process S1020, the timer interrupt process is executed immediately after the interrupt permission process S1020.

  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 the start-up standby process S1003, a determination process S1004 of the output state of the initialization signal from the initialization switch 907 of the power supply / emission control board 900, a determination process S1005 of the value of the power failure information (part of the RAM), and storage Information storage state determination processing S1007 is performed, and it is determined based on these determination results whether the stored information in the RAM is to be deleted. 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. 13) 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. Also, 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, the value of the winning random number counter (part of the RAM) related to the symbol is initialized (random number initial setting process S1016).

  Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the main control board 920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing (abbreviated as “main control interrupt processing” in the drawing) 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. 12) 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 symbol, the big hit symbol random number counter, and the stop pattern selection counter are updated. Specifically, when the value of the winning random number counter related to the symbol is a value different from the specified maximum value (for example, “576”), the value is changed to a value that is larger by “1” than the current value. When the value of the winning random number counter is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). However, if the changed value is the same value as the cyclic initial value for the winning random number counter related to the symbol, the value of the winning random number counter related to the symbol is the same value as the winning random number initial value counter related to the symbol. In addition, 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 and the stop pattern selection counter are also updated in the same manner as in the case of the winning random number counter related to symbols. 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 for the symbol and the winning random number initial value counter for the 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.

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

  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.

  Note that each winning random number counter, big hit symbol random number counter, stop pattern selection counter and each variation type counter related to symbols need not be configured as described above, and at least a part of the counter may have other configurations, for example, The configuration may be such that the initial value counter is updated without using the initial value counter, or the random number generating IC is configured without using the program and the value is referred to as necessary.

  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 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 symbol display device 471 related to the first symbol, the symbol display device 472 related to the second symbol, the symbol display device 473 related to the third symbol, And the signal which controls various alerting | reporting apparatuses, such as the symbol display apparatus 474 which concerns on a 4th symbol, is output. Further, based on the control data stored in the output buffer, the ball feed solenoid 332, the firing solenoid 334, the upper right entry restriction solenoid 462, the right middle entry restriction solenoid 463, the lower right entry restriction solenoid 464, the upper middle entry restriction solenoid 621, Signals for controlling various actuators such as the sorting solenoid 625 are output.

  In the switch reading process S1209, the lower middle winning switch 441, the upper right winning switch 442, the right middle winning switch 443, the lower right winning switch 444, the upper middle winning switch 640, the first winning switch 641, and the second winning switch 642. The signal states from each of the third ball entering switches 643 to 648 and the general winning switches 449A and 449B are read, and changes in the detection state of the game ball by the various switches are 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 process S1210, various types of timers (predetermined areas in the RAM) used for 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 or the like is detected. Specifically, the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, the lower right winning device 434, the central structure 420, etc. are moved to a forcible entry allowable posture, to the first entrance 631 by vibration, etc. Game ball guidance, radio wave upper right prize winning device 432, right middle prize winning device 433, lower right prize winning device 434, central structure 420, etc. Guidance of game balls to the club, guidance of game balls at abnormal timing to the upper right winning device 432, right middle winning device 433, lower right winning device 434, central structure 420, first entrance 631, etc. Detects the occurrence of a situation where there is a high possibility that fraudulent acts were conducted.

  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 lower middle winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the lower middle winning switch 441 (see FIG. 11), the first symbol counter (a predetermined value in the RAM). Area) and the first payout counter (a predetermined area of the RAM) are updated.

  If the upper right winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the upper right winning switch 442 (see FIG. 11), the third symbol counter (a predetermined area of the RAM) and the second payout counter are set. Updated. When the right middle winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the right middle winning switch 443 (see FIG. 11), the fourth symbol counter (a predetermined area of the RAM) and the second payout The counter is updated. If the lower right winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the lower right winning switch 444 (see FIG. 11), the second payout counter is updated.

  When the winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the upper middle winning switch 640 (see FIG. 11), the second payout counter is updated. When the winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the first winning switch 641 (see FIG. 11), the second symbol counter (a predetermined area of the RAM) is updated. Further, when the winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the second winning switch 642 (see FIG. 11), the third symbol counter is 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. 11) 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. 11), 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 execute 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, 10) in which the number of winning balls is different from that of the first payout counter, and receives a winning 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 hold control process S1217, the hold control of the right of the unit game related to each symbol from the first symbol to the fourth symbol is executed. Specifically, operation control of the symbol hold display device 475 according to the first symbol is executed in the hold control of the unit game right according to the first symbol. In addition, in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the second symbol, the operation control of the symbol hold display device 476 related to the second symbol is executed. In addition, in the hold control of the unit game right according to the third symbol, the operation control of the symbol hold display device 477 according to the third symbol is executed. In addition, in the hold control of the unit game right related to the 4th symbol, the operation control of the symbol hold display device 478 related to the 4th symbol is executed.

  In the unit game control process S1218, control of unit games related to each symbol from the first symbol to the fourth symbol is executed. Specifically, in the control of the unit game according to the first symbol, the operation control of the symbol display device 471 according to the first symbol is executed, and when the big win is won in the first symbol lottery, After the display of the first symbol on the symbol display device 471, operation control of the central structure 420 (for example, operation control of the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 and the first distribution unit 615) is further executed.

  In addition, in the control of the unit game related to the 2nd symbol, when the operation control of the symbol display device 472 related to the 2nd symbol is executed and the big win is won in the 2nd symbol lottery, the symbol display device related to the 2nd symbol After the second symbol is confirmed and displayed at 472, operation control of the upper right winning device 432 (for example, operation control of the upper right entry restricting mechanism 452) is further executed.

  In addition, in the control of the unit game related to the 3rd symbol, the operation control of the symbol display device 473 related to the 3rd symbol is executed, and when the big win is won in the 3rd symbol lottery, the symbol display device related to the 3rd symbol After the confirmation of the third symbol is displayed at 473, the operation control of the right middle winning device 433 (for example, the operation control of the right middle entry restriction mechanism 453) is further executed.

  In addition, in the control of the unit game related to the 4th symbol, the operation control of the symbol display device 474 related to the 4th symbol is executed, and when the big win is won in the 4th symbol lottery, the symbol display device related to the 4th symbol After confirming the display of the fourth symbol at 474, the operation control of the lower right winning device 434 (for example, the operation control of the lower right entry restricting mechanism 454) is further executed.

  In the display control processing S1219, the symbol hold display devices 475 to 478 related to the symbols from the first symbol to the fourth symbol updated in the hold control processing S1217 and the unit game control processing S1218, respectively, Based on various information for controlling the operation of the symbol display devices 471 to 474 related to each symbol up to four symbols, 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.

<Game procedure of pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIG. 14 to FIG. 18, a gaming procedure of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. First, with reference to FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the progress of the game in the normal game state. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the progress of the game in the special game state. The main control board 920 of the pachinko machine 100 executes the main process and the timer interrupt process, thereby controlling the game so that the game progresses along the flow chat shown in FIGS. 14 and 15.

  When the game is started by turning on the power of the pachinko machine 100, first, as shown in FIG. 14, the normal game state is started. In the normal gaming state, the player executes a game with the goal of entering (winning) a game ball into the central structure 420. The game ball can enter the central structure 420 regardless of whether the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the first opening posture or the second opening posture. When the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is shifted to the second opening attitude, the player prior to entry of the game ball into the central structure 420, the start winning of the first symbol (that is, to the lower middle prize winning device 431) The game is executed with the aim of winning a game ball.

  When a start winning of the 1st symbol occurs, a unit game related to the 1st symbol is executed, and it is determined whether or not a big win is won in the 1st symbol lottery, and the variation display and the fixed stop of the 1st symbol are performed. . In addition, the execution period of the variable display of the first symbol (ie, the variable time) is a part of the case where the big win is won in the first symbol lottery and the case where the big win is not won (for example, the big win is won) Reach display (for example, a combination of two odd numbers of symbols) (for example, a combination of two odd symbols) before reaching the final display of the stop symbol at a probability of 1/20 of the case of no) The symbol that is stopped first is an odd number), and is a longer period than in many cases where the big win is not won in the first symbol lottery, and a variable period according to the effect related to reach display (for example, A variable display of various periods longer than 5 seconds and shorter than 60 seconds is performed. On the other hand, in most cases where the big win is not won in the first symbol lottery, the variable display is performed in a relatively short fixed period (for example, 5 seconds), and the variable display proceeds without the reach display (for example, In this case, the first stop symbol is an even number symbol), and the stop symbol is fixedly displayed.

  When winning a jackpot in the first symbol lottery, the jackpot symbol related to the first symbol is stopped and displayed, and after a certain winning notification time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed, the upper middle entry restriction of the central structure 420 is performed. While the mechanism 611 operates, the first distribution unit 615 operates. Specifically, when the big win is won in the first symbol lottery, the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 shifts to the second opening posture, and then the predetermined maximum second opening maintenance period (4000 mm in this embodiment). Second) or until the number of game balls entering the central structure 420 reaches a predetermined winning number (10 in this embodiment). Then, when the predetermined maximum second opening maintenance period is reached or when the game ball enters the central structure 420 reaches a predetermined number of winnings, the first opening posture is entered.

  On the other hand, the first allocating unit 615 shifts to the second posture when the big win is won in the first symbol lottery, and then continues to the second maximum until a predetermined maximum second posture maintaining period (3500 milliseconds in the present embodiment) is reached. Maintain posture. When the predetermined maximum second posture maintenance period is reached, the first posture is shifted.

  When a game ball enters (wins) the central structure 420 while the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the second opening posture, the first ball 613 or the second passage is played by the first distribution unit 615. It is distributed to the passage 614. For example, when the first distribution unit 615 is in the first posture, the game balls are distributed to the second passage 614 by the first distribution unit 615 and pass (flow down) through the second passage 614. On the other hand, when the first distribution unit 615 is in the second posture, the game balls are distributed to the first passage 613 by the first distribution unit 615 and pass through the first passage 613.

  When a game ball passes through the first passage 613 by distribution by the first distribution unit 615, the game ball is distributed to the first entrance 631 by the second distribution unit 616 with a probability of 12.5%. It is assigned to the second entrance 632 with a probability of 12.5%, and is assigned to the out entrance (that is, the third entrance 633 to 638) with a probability of 75%.

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the second passage 614 due to the distribution by the first distribution unit 615, the game ball is input to the first entrance 631 by the second distribution unit 616 with a probability of 25%. The game is distributed, distributed to the second entrance 632 with a probability of 25%, and distributed to the out entrance (that is, the third entrance 633-638) with a probability of 50%.

  At this time, when the game ball is distributed to any one of the third entrances 633 to 638 which are out-out by the second distribution unit 616, the player again enters the central structure 420. The game is executed aiming at.

  On the other hand, when the game balls are distributed to the first entrance 631 by the second distribution unit 616, the first entrance 631 is a winning opening of the starting device related to the second design, so that the second design “1” is added to the number of times the unit game right is held (hereinafter also referred to as “the number of times the second symbol is held”), and the game state shifts from the normal game state to the special game state. Note that the number of times of holding the second symbol is added by adding a second symbol counter (a predetermined area of the RAM on the main control board 920) as part of the winning detection response processing S1212.

  In addition, when the game balls are distributed to the second entrance 632 by the second distribution unit 616, the second entrance 632 is a winning opening of the starting device according to the third design, so “1” is added to the number of times the unit game right is held (hereinafter also referred to as “the number 3 pattern hold number”), and the game state shifts from the normal game state to the special game state. Note that the number of times of holding the third symbol is added by adding a third symbol counter (a predetermined area of the RAM in the main control board 920) as part of the winning detection response processing S1212.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is configured so that the game ball can enter the central structure 420 even when the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the first opening posture. Yes. Therefore, the player can enter the game ball into the central structure 420 even if the start winning of the first symbol does not occur or the first symbol lottery based on the starting winning of the first symbol is not won. it can.

  When the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the first opening posture and the game ball enters (wins) the central structure 420, the game ball is moved to the first position by the first distribution unit 615 in the first posture. It is distributed to two passages 614 and passes (flows down) through the second passages 614. As described above, the game balls that have passed through the second passage 614 are distributed to the first entrance 631 by the second sorting unit 616 with a probability of 25%, and the second entrance 632 with a probability of 25%. And is distributed to the out mouth (that is, the third entrance 633 to 638) with a probability of 50%.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the special gaming state, if the number of reserved times of the unit game right related to the 4th symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “4th number of reserved times”) is 1 or more, other than the 4th symbol “1” is subtracted from the number of holds in the 4th symbol, regardless of whether or not the unit game rights related to the design of the game are held, and the unit game related to the 4th symbol of the 4th game (a big hit in the 4th symbol lottery) It is determined whether or not it has been won, and the 4th symbol variation display and finalization stop). In other words, when the number of holds of the 4th symbol is 1 or more, the right of the unit game related to the 4th symbol is preferentially consumed. It should be noted that the subtraction of the number of times of holding the 4th symbol is performed by subtracting the 4th symbol counter (a predetermined area of the RAM in the main control board 920) as a part of the holding control processing S1217.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, since the probability of winning a big hit in the 4th symbol lottery is set to 100%, the lower right entry device 434 enters the lower right after the unit game related to the 4th symbol is executed. The restriction mechanism 454 is activated. Specifically, after the unit game related to the fourth symbol is executed, the lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 shifts to the entry allowable posture, and then reaches a predetermined maximum entry allowable period (4000 milliseconds in the present embodiment). The approaching allowable posture is maintained until the game ball enters the lower right winning apparatus 434 reaches a predetermined number of winnings (10 in this embodiment). Then, when the predetermined maximum allowable entry period is reached, or when the game ball enters the lower right winning device 434 reaches a predetermined number of winnings, it shifts to the entry prohibition posture.

  The player plays a game with the goal of allowing the lower right prize winning device 434 to enter the game ball when the lower right entry restricting mechanism 454 shifts to the approach allowing posture. When the game ball enters the lower right winning device 434, “1” is added to the number of times of holding of the 4th symbol. In addition, the upper limit of the number of holding times of the 4th symbol is “4”.

  On the other hand, if the number of holdings of the 4th symbol is zero and the number of holdings of the 3rd symbol is 1 or more, “1” is subtracted from the number of holdings of the 3rd symbol, and the 3rd symbol for 1 time Unit game (determination of whether or not a big win was won in the 3rd symbol lottery, and the variation display of the 3rd symbol and definite stop) are performed. It should be noted that the subtraction of the number of holdings of the third symbol is performed by subtracting the third symbol counter as a part of the holding control processing S1217.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, since the probability of winning a big hit in the third symbol lottery is set to 100%, the right middle winning device 433 enters the middle right after executing the unit game according to the third symbol. The restriction mechanism 453 is activated. Specifically, after the unit game according to the third symbol is executed, the right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 shifts to the entry allowable posture, and then reaches a predetermined maximum entry allowable period (4000 milliseconds in the present embodiment). The approaching allowable posture is maintained until the game ball enters the right middle winning device 433 until a predetermined number of winnings (10 in this embodiment) is reached. Then, when the predetermined maximum allowable entry period is reached or the game ball enters the right middle winning device 433 reaches a predetermined number of winnings, it shifts to the entry prohibition posture.

  The player plays a game with the goal of allowing the right middle prize winning device 433 to enter the game ball when the right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 shifts to the approach allowing posture. When the game ball enters the middle right winning device 433, “1” is added to the number of holds in the third symbol. In addition, the upper limit of the number of times of holding of the third symbol is “4”.

  In addition, when the number of holds in the 3rd symbol and the number of times in the 4th symbol are both zero, and the number of times the 2nd symbol is held is 1 or more, each process described later such as a unit game related to the 2nd symbol Executed. “1” is subtracted from the number of times the second symbol is held, and a unit game related to the second symbol for one time (determination of whether or not a big win was won in the second symbol lottery, and the change display and confirmation of the second symbol are confirmed. Stop). In addition, subtraction of the number of times of holding of the second symbol is performed by subtracting the second symbol counter as a part of the holding control processing S1217.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, since the probability of winning a jackpot in the second symbol lottery is set to 100%, the right upper entry restricting mechanism of the upper right prize winning device 432 is executed after the unit game related to the second symbol is executed. 452 is activated. Specifically, after the unit game according to the second symbol is executed, the upper right entry restriction mechanism 452 shifts to the entry allowable posture, and then reaches a predetermined maximum entry allowable period (4000 milliseconds in the present embodiment), The approaching allowable posture is maintained until the number of game balls entering the upper right winning device 432 reaches a predetermined number of winnings (10 in this embodiment). Then, when the predetermined maximum allowable entry period is reached, or when the game ball enters the upper right winning device 432 reaches a predetermined number of winnings, it shifts to the approach prohibition posture.

  The player plays a game with the goal of causing the upper right prize winning device 432 to enter the game ball when the upper right entry restricting mechanism 452 shifts to the approach allowing posture. When the game ball enters the upper right prize winning device 432, “1” is added to the number of holding times of the second symbol. In addition, the upper limit of the number of holding times of the second symbol is “4”.

  In the special game state, as described above, a game ball launched by the player aiming at any of the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, or the lower right winning device 434 enters the guide passage 711, There is a possibility that the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 enters the central structure 420 that is in the first opening posture. In other words, in parallel with the operation of the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, or the lower right winning device 434, the main control board 920 monitors the entrance of the game ball to the central structure 420, and enters the central structure 420. If there is an incoming game ball, control corresponding to the entry is performed. In FIG. 15, the control of the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, and the lower right winning device 434 and the control for the entry of the game ball into the central structure 420 are shown side by side. The item for stopping the operation of the entry restriction mechanism is omitted.

  In a special game state, when a game ball enters (wins) the central structure 420 in which the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the first opening posture, the game ball is in the first distribution portion in the first posture. It is distributed to the second passage 614 by 615 and passes (flows down) through the second passage 614.

  Accordingly, the game balls are distributed to the first entrance 631 by the second distribution unit 616 with a probability of 25%, and are distributed to the second entrance 632 with a probability of 25%, with a probability of 50%. Are distributed to the out mouths (that is, the third entrances 633 to 638). At this time, when the game balls are distributed to the first entrance 631 by the second distribution unit 616, “1” is added to the number of times of holding the second symbol. On the other hand, when the game balls are distributed to the second entrance 632 by the second distribution unit 616, “1” is added to the number of holdings of the third symbol.

  When a game ball enters the first entrance 631 in the special game state and “1” is added to the number of times of holding in the second symbol, the addition allows the player to change from the normal game state to the special game state. It is possible to acquire more game balls than the game balls that can be acquired at the time of shifting to. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second entrance 632 in the special game state and “1” is added to the number of times of holding of the third symbol, the player can also play the normal game by the addition. More game balls can be acquired than the game balls that can be acquired at the time of transition from the state to the special game state. Although details will be described later, the number of game balls that can be acquired by adding is larger when entering the first entrance 631 than when entering the second entrance 632.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, an operation pattern of the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, and the lower right winning device 434 in the special gaming state will be described. FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing the operations of the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, and the lower right winning device 434 in the special gaming state that has been shifted as the game ball enters the first entrance 631.

  When the game ball enters the first entrance slot 631, as shown in FIG. 16, the second symbol variation display based on the second symbol start winning is started on the symbol display device 472 (time ta1). When a predetermined variation time (for example, 1 second) elapses after the second symbol variation display is started, the fixed symbol of the second symbol is displayed, and the upper right winning device 432 is activated to activate the upper right symbol. The entry restriction mechanism 452 shifts to the entry allowable posture (time ta2). When the upper right entry restriction mechanism 452 shifts to the approach allowing posture, the game ball can enter (win) the upper right prize winning device 432.

  While the upper right entry restricting mechanism 452 is in the allowed entry posture, each time a game ball enters the upper right prize winning device 432, the right of the unit game related to the third pattern is held one time, and the right is held for a maximum of four times. The After the upper right entry restriction mechanism 452 shifts to the entry allowable posture at time ta2, the predetermined maximum allowable entry period (4000 milliseconds in this embodiment) is reached, or the game ball enters the upper right prize winning device 432 for a predetermined prize. When the number reaches 10 (in this embodiment, 10), the upper right entry restriction mechanism 452 of the upper right prize winning device 432 shifts to the approach prohibition posture (time ta3).

  At the time ta3, the right of the unit game according to the 4th symbol is not reserved. Therefore, at the time ta3, the right of the upper right entry restriction mechanism 452 shifts to the entry prohibition posture, and among the right of the unit game related to the third symbol for the four times held during the period from the time ta2 to the time ta3 The symbol display device 473 starts the variation display of the third symbol based on one right. As the unit game right related to the third symbol that is on hold is consumed once, the number of times that the third symbol is held is decremented by one to “3”.

  When a predetermined variation time (for example, 1 second) elapses from the start of the variation display of the third symbol at the time ta3, the fixed symbol of the third symbol is displayed and the right middle winning device 433 is activated. Then, the middle right entry restricting mechanism 453 shifts to the approach allowing posture (time ta4). When the right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 shifts to the approach allowing posture, the game ball can enter (win) the right middle prize device 433.

  While the right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 is in the allowed entry posture, each time a game ball enters the right middle prize winning device 433, the right of the unit game according to the fourth pattern is held one time, and the right is given for up to four times. Deferred. After the right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 shifts to the entry permission posture at time ta4, a predetermined maximum entry permission period (4000 milliseconds in this embodiment) is reached, or the game ball enters the right middle winning device 433 for a predetermined time. , The right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 of the right middle prize winning device 433 shifts to the entry prohibition posture (time ta5).

  As described above, when the number of holds of the 4th symbol is 1 or more, the right of the unit game related to the 4th symbol is preferentially digested. Therefore, at the time ta5, as the right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 shifts to the entry prohibition posture, the right of the unit game related to the fourth game for the fourth game held during the period from the time ta4 to the time ta5 is reserved. Among them, the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the right for one time is started in the symbol display device 474. As the unit game right related to the 4th symbol on hold is consumed once, the number of times the 4th symbol is held is decremented by 1 to “3”.

  When a predetermined variation time (for example, 1 second) elapses from the time when the variation display of the fourth symbol is started at time ta5, the fixed symbol of the stop symbol related to the fourth symbol is displayed and the lower right winning device 434 is activated. Then, the lower right entry restricting mechanism 454 shifts to the approach allowing posture (time ta6). As the lower right entry restriction mechanism 456 shifts to the approach allowing posture, the game ball can enter (win) the lower right prize apparatus 434.

  After the lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 shifts to the entry allowable posture at time ta6, a predetermined maximum entry allowable period (4000 milliseconds in this embodiment) is reached, or the game ball enters the lower right prize winning device 434 for a predetermined time. When the number of winnings (10 in this embodiment) is reached, the lower right entry restricting mechanism 454 of the lower right winning device 434 shifts to the approach prohibition posture (time ta7).

  At the time ta7, the right of the unit game related to the 4th symbol is reserved three times. Therefore, at time ta7, the symbol display device 474 starts the variable display of the fourth symbol based on the right for one time out of the unit game rights related to the fourth symbol for the third time. As a result, the number of holdings of the 4th symbol is decremented by 1 to “2”.

  When a predetermined variation time has elapsed since the start of the 4th symbol variation display at time ta7, the stop symbol related display of the 4th symbol is displayed, and the lower right winning device 434 is operated to activate the lower right winning award. The lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 of the device 434 shifts to the entry allowable posture (time ta8). After the right lower entry restricting mechanism 454 shifts to the approach allowable posture at the time ta8, when the predetermined maximum allowable entry period is reached or when the game ball enters the lower right winning device 434 reaches the predetermined number of winnings, the lower right The lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 of the winning device 434 shifts to the entry prohibition posture (time ta9).

  At the time ta9, the right of the unit game related to the 4th symbol is reserved twice. Therefore, at the time ta9, the symbol display device 474 starts the variable display of the fourth symbol based on the right for one time out of the unit game rights related to the fourth symbol for the second time. As a result, the number of holdings of the 4th symbol is decremented by 1 to “1”.

  When a predetermined variation time has elapsed since the fourth symbol variation display is started at time ta9, the stop symbol related display of the fourth symbol is displayed, and the lower right winning device 434 is operated to operate the lower right winning component. The lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 of the device 434 shifts to the entry allowable posture (time ta10). After the right lower entry restricting mechanism 454 shifts to the entry allowable posture at time ta10, when the predetermined maximum allowable entry period is reached or when the game ball enters the lower right winning device 434 reaches the predetermined number of winnings, The lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 of the winning device 434 shifts to the entry prohibition posture (time ta11).

  At the time ta11, the right of the unit game related to the 4th symbol is reserved for one time. Therefore, at the time ta11, the symbol display device 474 starts the variable display of the 4th symbol based on the unit game right relating to the 4th symbol of the 4th held. As a result, the number of times the figure 4 is held is decremented by 1 to “0”.

  When a predetermined variation time has elapsed since the start of the 4th symbol variation display at time ta11, the stop symbol related display of the 4th symbol is displayed, and the lower right winning device 434 is operated to operate the lower right winning award. The lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 of the device 434 shifts to the entry allowable posture (time ta12). After the lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 shifts to the entry allowable posture at time ta12, when the predetermined maximum allowable entry period is reached or the game ball has entered the lower right prize winning device 434, the lower right entry is reached. The lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 of the winning device 434 shifts to the entry prohibition posture (time ta13).

  At time ta13, the number of holds of the fourth symbol is zero, while the right of the unit game related to the third symbol is reserved three times. Therefore, at the time ta13, the symbol display device 473 starts the variable display of the third symbol based on the right for one time out of the three unit game rights related to the third symbol. As a result, the number of holdings of the third symbol is reduced by 1 to “2”.

  When a predetermined variation time has elapsed since the start of the variation display of the third symbol at time ta13, the fixed symbol of the stop symbol related to the third symbol is displayed, and the right middle winning device 433 is operated to activate the right middle winning. The right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 of the device 433 shifts to the entry allowable posture (time ta14).

  While the right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 is in the allowed entry posture, each time a game ball enters the right middle prize winning device 433, the right of the unit game according to the fourth pattern is held one time, and the right is given for up to four times. Deferred. After the right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 shifts to the entry allowable posture at time ta14, when the predetermined maximum allowable entry period is reached or when the game ball enters the right middle winning device 433 reaches the predetermined number of winnings, The middle right entry restriction mechanism 453 of the winning device 433 shifts to the entry prohibition posture (time ta15).

  After the time ta15, as in the period from the time ta5 to the time ta13, the reserved unit game rights related to the fourth symbol of the fourth game are consumed one time, so that the lower right winning device 434 is operated a total of four times. To do. When all of the four unit game rights related to the 4th symbol are digested, the remaining unit game rights related to the 3rd symbol are digested once per game. Each time the right of the unit game related to the third symbol is digested once, the right middle winning device 433 and the lower right winning device 434 operate in the same manner as the period from time ta3 to time ta13.

  Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, when a special gaming state occurs due to the game ball entering the first entrance 631, the upper right winning device 432 is operated once and the upper right winning device 432 is operated. The right middle winning device 433 operates once and the lower right winning device 434 operates up to four times for each right for the unit game rights related to the third symbol for up to four times held by the operation of To do. That is, when a special gaming state occurs due to the game ball entering the first entrance 631, the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, or the lower right winning device 434 is a total of 21 times (= 1 + 4 × (1 + 4)).

  Each of the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, and the lower right winning device 434 can win a maximum of 10 game balls each time it operates once. In addition, each of the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, and the lower right winning device 434 pays out 10 gaming balls as winning balls each time a gaming ball enters. Therefore, in a special gaming state that occurs when a game ball enters the first entrance 631, the player who is in the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, or the lower right winning device 434 operates a total of 21 times. Can obtain a maximum of 2100 (= 21 × 10 × 10) game balls as prize balls.

  On the other hand, FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing the operations of the middle right winning device 433 and the lower right winning device 434 in a special gaming state that has been shifted due to the game ball entering the second entrance 632.

  When the game ball enters the second entrance 632, as shown in FIG. 17, the 3rd symbol variation display based on the 3rd symbol start winning is started on the symbol display device 473 (time tb1). When a predetermined variation time (for example, 1 second) elapses after the variation display of the third symbol is started, the fixed symbol of the stop symbol related to the third symbol is displayed and the right middle winning device 433 is operated, The right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 shifts to the entry allowable posture (time tb2). When the right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 shifts to the approach allowing posture, the game ball can enter (win) the right middle prize device 433.

  While the right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 is in the allowed entry posture, each time a game ball enters the right middle prize winning device 433, the right of the unit game according to the fourth pattern is held one time, and the right is given for up to four times. Deferred. After the right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 shifts to the entry allowable posture at time tb2, the predetermined maximum allowable entry period (4000 milliseconds in this embodiment) is reached, or the game ball has entered the right middle prize winning device 433 for a predetermined time. Is reached (10 in this embodiment), the right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 of the right middle prize winning device 433 shifts to the entry prohibition posture (time tb3).

  As described above, when the number of holds of the 4th symbol is 1 or more, the right of the unit game related to the 4th symbol is preferentially digested. Therefore, at time tb3, as the right middle entry restriction mechanism 453 shifts to the entry prohibition posture, the right of the unit game related to the fourth game for the fourth game held during the period from time tb2 to time tb3 is reserved. Among them, the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the right for one time is started in the symbol display device 474. As the unit game right related to the 4th symbol on hold is consumed once, the number of times the 4th symbol is held is decremented by 1 to “3”.

  When a predetermined variation time (for example, 1 second) elapses from the start of the variation display of the fourth symbol at time tb3, the stop symbol according to the fourth symbol is confirmed and the lower right winning device 434 is activated. Then, the lower right entry restricting mechanism 454 shifts to the approach allowing posture (time tb4). As the lower right entry restriction mechanism 456 shifts to the approach allowing posture, the game ball can enter (win) the lower right prize apparatus 434.

  After the lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 shifts to the entry allowable posture at time tb4, a predetermined maximum entry allowable period (4000 milliseconds in the present embodiment) is reached, or the game ball enters the lower right prize winning device 434 for a predetermined time. When the number of winnings (10 in this embodiment) is reached, the lower right entry restricting mechanism 454 of the lower right winning device 434 shifts to the entry prohibition posture (time tb5).

  At the time tb5, the right of the unit game related to the 4th symbol is reserved three times. Therefore, at time tb5, the symbol display device 474 starts the variable display of the 4th symbol based on the right for 1 time among the unit game rights related to the 4th symbol for the 3 times held. As a result, the number of holdings of the 4th symbol is decremented by 1 to “2”.

  When a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed since the start of the display of the fourth symbol at time tb5, the display of the stop symbol related to the fourth symbol is displayed, and the lower right winning device 434 is operated to operate the lower right winning. The lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 of the device 434 shifts to the entry allowable posture (time tb6). After the lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 shifts to the entry allowable posture at time tb6, when the predetermined maximum allowable entry period is reached or the game ball has entered the lower right prize winning device 434, the lower right entry is reached. The lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 of the winning device 434 shifts to the entry prohibition posture (time tb7).

  At the time tb7, the right of the unit game related to the 4th symbol is reserved twice. Therefore, at the time tb7, the symbol display device 474 starts the variable display of the 4th symbol based on the right for 1 time out of the unit game rights related to the 4th symbol for 2 times held. As a result, the number of holdings of the 4th symbol is decremented by 1 to “1”.

  When a predetermined variation time has elapsed since the fourth symbol variation display is started at time tb7, the stop symbol confirmation display related to the fourth symbol is displayed, and the lower right winning device 434 is operated to operate the lower right winning component. The lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 of the device 434 shifts to the entry allowable posture (time tb8). After the lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 shifts to the entry allowable posture at time tb8, when the predetermined maximum entry allowable period is reached or the game ball has entered the lower right winning device 434, the lower right entry is reached. The lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 of the winning device 434 shifts to the entry prohibition posture (time tb9).

  At the time tb9, the right of the unit game related to the 4th symbol is reserved once. Therefore, at the time tb9, the symbol display device 474 starts the variable display of the 4th symbol based on the unit game right related to the 4th symbol of the reserved 4 times. As a result, the number of times the figure 4 is held is decremented by 1 to “0”.

  When a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed since the start of the display of the fourth symbol at time tb9, the display of the stop symbol related to the fourth symbol is displayed, and the lower right winning device 434 is operated to operate the lower right winning. The lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 of the device 434 shifts to the entry allowable posture (time t010). After the lower right entry restricting mechanism 454 shifts to the approach allowable posture at time tb10, when the predetermined maximum allowable entry period is reached or the game ball has entered the lower right winning device 434, the lower right entry is reached. The lower right entry restriction mechanism 454 of the winning device 434 shifts to the entry prohibition posture (time tb11).

  Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, when a special game state occurs due to the game ball entering the second entrance 632, the right middle prize device 433 operates once and the right middle prize is obtained. The lower right winning device 434 operates up to four times according to the right of the unit game related to the fourth symbol for the maximum four times held by the operation of the device 433. In other words, when a special gaming state occurs due to the game ball entering the second entrance 632, the right middle winning device 433 or the lower right winning device 434 operates a total of five times (= 1 + 4) at maximum.

  Each of the right middle winning device 433 and the lower right winning device 434 can win a maximum of 10 game balls each time it operates once. The right middle winning device 433 and the lower right winning device 434 both pay out 10 gaming balls as winning balls each time a gaming ball enters. Therefore, in the special game state generated by the game ball entering the second entrance 632, if the right middle prize device 433 or the lower right prize device 434 is operated a total of five times, the player can play a maximum of 500 (= 5 × 10 × 10) game balls can be obtained as prize balls.

  As described above, since a maximum of 2100 game balls can be acquired by the player in the special game state generated when the game ball enters the second entrance 632, the first entrance port in the normal game state. When the game ball enters (wins) in 631, the player can acquire more game balls in the special game state than when the game ball enters the second entrance 632.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the number of prize balls that are added when a game ball enters the first entrance or the second entrance in the special game state will be described. First, FIG. 18 (a) shows, in one special game state that has been shifted due to a game ball entering the first entrance 631, the first entrance 631 or the second entrance during the special game state. 6 is a schematic timing chart showing the transition of the number of holding times from the second symbol to the fourth symbol when there is no game ball entering 632.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (a), when a special gaming state occurs due to the game ball entering the first entrance 631 at the time Ta1, the entry of the second symbol is caused by the entry to the first entrance 631. After the number of times of holding is updated to “1”, the number of times of holding of the second symbol is updated to “0” because the unit game related to the second symbol is executed. Since the upper right winning device 431 is activated after the unit game relating to the second symbol is executed, the number of times of the holding of the third symbol is updated to “4” at the maximum.

  Next, when the unit game related to the third symbol is executed, the number of times of holding the third symbol is updated to “3”. Since the right middle winning device 432 is activated after the unit game related to the third symbol is executed, the number of times of the holding of the fourth symbol is updated to “4” at the maximum. Since the reservation for the right of the unit game related to the 4th symbol is digested in preference to the reservation for the right of the unit game related to the 3rd symbol, until the number of reservations of the 4th symbol becomes "0" The unit game related to the four symbols is executed, and the lower right winning device 433 operates.

  If the number of holds of the 4th symbol becomes “0” in the state where the number of hold of the 3rd symbol is “3”, the unit game related to the 3rd symbol that has been held is executed, and thereby the hold of the 3rd symbol The number of times is updated to “2”. Since the right middle winning device 432 is activated after the unit game related to the third symbol is executed, the number of times of the holding of the fourth symbol is updated to “4” at the maximum. Thereafter, until the number of holds of the 4th symbol becomes “0”, the unit games related to the 4th symbol are executed sequentially, and the lower right winning device 433 operates.

  If the number of holds for the 4th symbol becomes “0” while the number of times the 3rd symbol is held is “2”, the unit game related to the 3rd symbol that has been held is executed. The number of times is updated to “1”. Since the right middle winning device 432 is activated after the unit game related to the third symbol is executed, the number of times of the holding of the fourth symbol is updated to “4” at the maximum. Thereafter, until the number of holds of the 4th symbol becomes “0”, the unit games related to the 4th symbol are executed sequentially, and the lower right winning device 433 operates.

  If the number of holds for the 4th symbol becomes “0” in the state where the number of times the 3rd symbol is held is “1”, the unit game related to the 3rd symbol that has been held is executed. The number of times is updated to “0”. Since the right middle winning device 432 is activated after the unit game related to the third symbol is executed, the number of times of the holding of the fourth symbol is updated to “4” at the maximum. Thereafter, until the number of holds of the 4th symbol becomes “0”, the unit games related to the 4th symbol are executed sequentially, and the lower right winning device 433 operates. The special gaming state ends when the number of holds of the 4th symbol becomes “0” (time Ta2).

  In one special game state that has been transitioned by a game ball entering the first entrance 631, there is no entry of the game ball into the first entrance 631 or the second entrance 632 during the special game state. When the special gaming state is maintained, the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, or the lower right winning device 434 has a total of 21 times at the maximum as described above. Since it operates, the player can acquire a maximum of 2100 game balls as prize balls in the special game state.

  Next, FIG. 18B shows a state in which the game ball is moved to the first entrance 631 in one special game state, and the game ball to the first entrance 631 is in the special game state. It is a typical timing chart showing transition of each holding frequency of the 2nd design to the 4th design when there is an approach.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (b), after the special game state occurs due to the game ball entering the first entrance 631 at time Tb1, the number of times the second symbol is held is “0”. When a game ball enters the first entrance 631 (time Tx1) in a state in which the number of times the symbol is held is “1” and the unit game rights related to the 4th symbol are sequentially digested, the first entry The number of times of holding the second symbol is updated to “1” by entering the mouth 631.

  Thereafter, when the number of holds of the fourth symbol becomes “0” in the state where the number of holds of the third symbol is “0” (time Tb2), the unit game related to the second symbol that has been held is executed, thereby , The number of holdings of the second symbol is updated to “0”. Since the upper right winning device 431 is activated after the unit game relating to the second symbol is executed, the number of times of the holding of the third symbol is updated to “4” at the maximum. Therefore, the number of holding times of the second symbol, the third symbol, and the fourth symbol after time Tb2 changes in the same manner as the change in the number of holding times of these symbols during the period from time Tb1 to time Tb2. Then, the special gaming state ends when the number of times of holding the 4th symbol becomes “0” (time Tb3).

  Changes in the number of holding times of the second symbol, the third symbol, and the fourth symbol in the period from the time Tb1 to the time Tb2 are the changes in the number of holding times of these symbols in the period from the time Ta1 to the time Ta2 (FIG. 18 ( Since the same as (a)), during the period from the time Tb1 to the time Tb2, the player enters the first entrance during the special game state in which the game ball has entered the first entrance 631. As in the case where the game ball does not enter either 631 or the second entrance 632, a maximum of 2100 game balls can be obtained as prize balls.

  In addition, the transition of the number of holding times of the second symbol, the third symbol, and the fourth symbol in the period from the time Tb2 to the time Tb3 is also the transition of the number of holding times of these symbols in the period from the time Ta1 to the time Ta2. Since it is the same, the player can acquire a maximum of 2100 game balls as prize balls. In other words, when a game ball enters the first entrance 631 in the special game state, the player can acquire a maximum of 2100 game balls when the game game is shifted from the normal game state to the special game state. Can be acquired by adding to the number of game balls (maximum 2100).

  Next, FIG. 18C shows a state in which the game ball enters the first entrance 631 in one special game state that has been shifted to the second entrance 632 during the special game state. It is a typical timing chart showing transition of each holding frequency of the 2nd design to the 4th design when there is approach.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (c), after the special game state occurs due to the game ball entering the first entrance 631 at time Tc 1, the number of times the second symbol is held is “0”. When a game ball enters the second entrance 632 (time Tx2) in a state in which the number of times the symbol is held is “1” and the unit game rights related to the fourth symbol are sequentially digested, the second entry By entering the mouth 632, the number of times the symbol 3 is held is updated to “2”.

  If the game ball does not enter the second entrance 632, the special game state has ended at the time Tc2, and the unit game related to the third design is due to the entry of the game ball into the second entrance 632. Is executed one more time. As a result, the right middle winning device 431 operates, so that the number of holdings of the 4th symbol is updated to “4” at the maximum. The right of the unit game related to the 4th symbol is sequentially digested, and the special game state is ended when the number of times of holding the 4th symbol becomes “0” (time Tc3).

  Changes in the number of holding times of the second symbol, the third symbol, and the fourth symbol in the period from the time Tc1 to the time Tc2 are the changes in the number of holding times of these symbols in the period from the time Ta1 to the time Ta2 (FIG. 18 ( Since the same as the reference a), during the period from the time Tc1 to the time Tc2, the player enters the first entrance during the special game state in which the game ball has entered the first entrance 631. As in the case where the game ball does not enter either 631 or the second entrance 632, a maximum of 2100 game balls can be obtained as prize balls.

  Further, in the period from time Tc2 to time Tc3, one unit game related to the third symbol and a maximum of four unit games related to the third symbol are executed. Accordingly, the right middle winning device 433 operates once and the lower right winning device 434 operates four times at the maximum, so that the player can acquire a maximum of 500 game balls in the period.

  In other words, when a game ball enters the second entrance 632 in the special game state, the player can acquire a maximum of 500 game balls when the game game is shifted from the normal game state to the special game state. Can be acquired by adding to the number of game balls (maximum 2100).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball is won at the first entrance 631 or the second entrance 632 during the special game state, More game balls than the number of game balls that can be acquired at the time of transition from the game state to the special game state can be acquired.

  The amount of the game ball added differs depending on whether the game ball enters the first entrance 631 or the second entrance 632. More specifically, the amount of game balls added is greater when a game ball enters the first entrance 631 than when a game ball enters the second entrance 632.

<Function of mounting component 700>
Next, the function of the mounting component 700 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19A and FIG. 19B are enlarged views of the vicinity of the mounting component 700 mounted on the game board 400. More specifically, FIG. 19 (a) is a diagram showing a situation where a big win is won in the first symbol lottery, and FIG. 19 (b) is a diagram showing a case of a special gaming state. FIG. 19C is a cross-sectional view of the game board 400 taken along the line CC in FIG. 19A, and FIG. 19D shows the protrusion 702 and the protrusion provided on the mounting component 700. 703 is an enlarged view of FIG.

  As described above, since the mounting component 700 is a resin component having optical transparency, the player can visually recognize the display content of the information display device 480 through the mounting component 700. For example, when the big win is won in the first symbol lottery, the player visually recognizes the character “T” displayed on the information display device 480 through the mounting component 700 as shown in FIG. be able to.

  A player who sees the letter “T” displayed on the information display device 480 can recognize that the player has won the jackpot in the first symbol lottery. In other words, the player can display the information without having to look at the confirmation display of the symbols (decoration symbol, first symbol) displayed on the decoration symbol display device 479 or the symbol display device 471 or the reach display before the confirmation display. It can be known from the display content of the device 480 that the first symbol lottery has been won.

  Since the information display device 480 is provided near the exit of the launch passage 401B, the player releases the game ball at an early timing after grasping the winning in the first symbol lottery from the display content of the information display device 480. The strength can be adjusted to a moderate firing strength aimed at the central structure 420 (ie, a game ball passes between the wall 706 and the wall 707).

  Further, since the information display device 480 is disposed closer to the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 than the decorative symbol display device 479 and the symbol display device 471, the player can change the display contents of the information display device 480 from the display contents. After grasping that one symbol lottery has been won, it is possible to grasp the position to be aimed at in order to allow the game ball to enter the central structure 420 without greatly changing the line of sight.

  On the other hand, when the game ball enters the first game entrance 631 or the second game entry part in the normal game state and shifts to the special game state, the player receives information as shown in FIG. The “right” character displayed on the display device 480 can be visually recognized through the mounting component 700.

  The player who sees the “right” character displayed on the information display device 480 is in the special game state, and therefore, it is the timing to switch to the right-handed game technique in which the game balls are strongly launched aiming at the winning devices 432 to 434. I can understand that.

  In other words, the player can display the information without having to look at the confirmation display of the symbols (decoration symbol, first symbol) displayed on the decoration symbol display device 479 or the symbol display device 471 or the reach display before the confirmation display. The timing for switching from the display content of the device 480 to the right-handed gaming method can be known. Thereby, since the player can switch to the right-handed technique at an early timing after the game ball shifts to the special game state, the special game state that is limited in time can be used effectively.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (c), the protrusion 703 provided on the mounting component 700 includes a plate-like side wall portion erected from the flat surface portion 701, and a plate-like top surface portion connected to the side wall portion. The cross section in the thickness direction is substantially U-shaped. That is, the side wall portion and the top surface portion of the protrusion 703 form a space that continues from the opening on the back surface side to the front side.

  The protrusion 703 configured in such a shape is less likely to block light emitted from the information display device 480 than in the case where the protrusion is configured to have a thickness without a cavity on the back surface side. It can suppress that the visibility of the display content of the apparatus 480 deteriorates by providing the projection part 703.

  Further, since the projection 703 is formed integrally with the mounting component 700, it is preferable that the top surface portion be formed in a larger area (range or area) than the tip portion such as the nail 411. In this respect as well, it is possible to suppress the protrusion 703 functioning as a flow-down change portion on the mounting component 700 from deteriorating the visibility of the display content of the information display device 480.

  In particular, since the side wall portion and the top surface portion of the projection portion 703 are configured to have substantially the same thickness as the plane portion 701, the display of the information display device 480 through the projection portion 703 can be changed to the plane portion 701. It is possible to make the display of the information display device 480 passed as close as possible. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress a sense of incongruity in the appearance of the display on the information display device 480 due to the passage through the protrusion 703.

  Note that the protrusions 702, 704, and 705 provided on the mounting component 700 have the same U-shaped cross-section in the thickness direction as the protrusions 703, and thus have the same effects as the protrusions 703. Play.

  In addition, the plurality of protrusions 702 to 705 provided on the mounting component 700 are provided such that the side surfaces (side surfaces) of the side walls extending in the vertical direction in the front view are directed to the adjacent protrusions. As a result, when a game ball that has been launched from the launching device 330 and entered the game area enters between adjacent projections among the projections 702 to 705, the game balls are caused to collide with these adjacent projections alternately. It can be made to flow down.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 19 (d), the portion of the side surface QA in the side wall portion of the protruding portion 702 and the portion of the side surface QB in the side wall portion of the protruding portion 703 become narrower toward the downstream side. In the configuration, any game ball that collides with the side surface QA or the side surface QB rebounds with an upward component, so that when the game ball flows down while alternately colliding with adjacent protrusions, the flow velocity is reduced. be able to. As a result, the game ball flows relatively slowly between the protrusions 702 and 703, so that it is easy to attract the attention of the player, and the player's interest in the game is expected by making the player expect the whereabouts of the game ball. Can be increased.

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

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball wins the first entrance 631 or the second entrance 632 during the special game state, in any case, the player is in a special state from the normal game state. More game balls than the number of game balls that can be acquired at the time of transition to the game state can be acquired. The amount of the game ball added is greater when the game ball enters the first entrance 631 than when the game ball enters the second entrance 632. Therefore, in the configuration in which the number of game balls that can be acquired in the special game state can be added, the player's mood is reduced depending on whether the game ball enters the first entrance 631 or the second entrance 632. As a result, the excitement can be realized.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the game ball passing through the second passage 614 has a first entrance 631 or a second entrance 632 as compared to a game ball passing through the first passage 613. The probability of entering is high. On the other hand, when the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the first opening posture, the game ball that has entered the central structure 420 is in the second passage 614 in comparison with the second opening posture. The probability of entering is high.

  Therefore, depending on the posture of the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 (that is, the ease of entry of the game ball into the central structure 420), the game ball to the first entrance 631 or the second entrance 632 Since the ease of entry changes, the monotony of the game that generates a special game state is improved by allowing a game ball to enter the central structure 420, thereby realizing excitement.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the mounting part 700 made of a resin having optical transparency is fitted into the through hole J formed in the wooden base body 401, so that the game area is combined with the front side of the base body 401. Configure. Therefore, since a light-transmitting region can be formed in part of the gaming region, light or an image can be transmitted from the back side of the light-transmitting region. The production can be diversified as compared with the case of being impermeable. On the other hand, since the use of the mounting component 700 made of a resin having optical transparency is limited to a part of the game area, the manufacturing cost is increased as compared with the case where almost the entire game area is made of resin. Can be suppressed.

  In addition, the mounting part 700 has a nail 411 at a position where a game ball that is launched from the launching device 330 and flies over the return ball prevention mechanism 404 can be directly reached without changing its direction by contact with the nail 411 or the like. Protrusions 702 to 705 that function as similar flow changing portions are provided. Thereby, the function similar to the case where the nail 411 is driven can be given without driving the nail 411 into the game area constituted by the mounting component 700. Further, since it is not necessary to drive the nail 411 in the game area constituted by the mounting component 700, it is possible to prevent the mounting component 700 from being damaged by the driving of the nail 411.

  In addition, this invention is not restricted to the said embodiment, For example, you may deform | transform and implement as described below. In this case, each configuration described below may be applied to the above embodiment, or a plurality of configurations described below may be combined and applied to the above embodiment.

(1) Second distribution unit 616
In the above embodiment, the second sorting unit 616 has eight entrances (that is, the first entrance 631, the second entrance 632, and the third entrance 633-638). However, the number of entrances formed in the second sorting unit 616 is the number of entrances such as the first entrance 631, the second entrance 632, and the third entrance 633. There is no particular limitation as long as at least one functioning entrance is provided.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the 2nd distribution part 616 was set as the structure rotated by the drive motor 626, the entrance port used as the distribution destination of the game ball discharged | emitted from the 1st channel | path 613 or the 2nd channel | path 614 The allocating part formed with is not necessarily a movable body like the second allocating part 616, and may be configured to distribute game balls using a non-operating allocating part such as a croon. .

  For example, instead of the second allocating portion 616, a first entrance 631, a second entrance 632, and at least one third entrance (third entrance 633-638) are formed. The game ball flowing down the second passage 614 is discharged to the center of the croon using the selected croon, and the game ball is distributed, and the game ball flowing down the first passage 613 is discharged to the outside of the croon. It is good also as a structure which distributes a game ball.

  In the modified example using the above Kroon, the probability that the game ball discharged from the first passage 613 enters the first entrance 631 or the second entrance 632 and the game ball discharged from the second passage 614 The probability of entering the first entrance 631 or the second entrance 632 is the same.

On the other hand, for example, with respect to the game balls discharged from the first passage 613, another distribution unit (for example, a seesaw-type distribution unit whose distribution destination is changed every time the game ball acts, or a croon, etc.) ), The 41st entrance 631, the 2nd entrance 632, and at least one 3rd entrance were formed for the game balls that were assigned with a predetermined probability by the assignment. By allocating with the Kroon, the probability that the game balls discharged from the first passage 613 will enter the first entrance 631 or the second entrance 632 and the game balls discharged from the second passage 614 enter the first place. The probability of entering the ball entrance 631 or the second entrance 632 may be different.
(2) First distribution unit 615
In the above embodiment, the game balls that have entered the central structure 420 are distributed using the first distribution unit 615. However, the first distribution unit 615 is not provided, and the inside of the central structure 420 is provided. It is good also as a structure which distributes the game ball which approached into. For example, a protrusion is provided on the lower surface side of the branch portion between the first passage 613 and the second passage 614, and a game ball that has entered the central structure 420 is caused to collide with the protrusion, thereby causing the first passage 613 or the second passage 614. It is good also as a structure which distributes to.

  In the above embodiment, when the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is in the first opening posture, the first distribution unit 615 is always in the first posture, but the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 is used. May be configured so that the first allocating unit 615 can alternately switch between the first posture and the second posture. In such a case, the period in which the first distribution unit 615 is in the first posture may be the same as or different from the period in which the first distribution unit 615 is in the second posture.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the 1st distribution part 615 takes a 1st attitude | position, when the upper middle approach control mechanism 611 is a 1st opening attitude | position, and an upper middle approach control mechanism 611 is a 2nd opening attitude | position. However, every time the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611 shifts to the second opening position, the first distribution unit 615 alternates between the first position and the second position. It is good also as a structure which transfers.

In the above embodiment, a case has been described in which game balls are allocated to the first passage 613 or the second passage 614 in accordance with the posture of the first distribution unit 615. Corresponding to the posture of the first allocating unit 615, it is sufficient that the probability that the game ball is distributed to which of the first passage 613 and the second passage 614 varies. The game balls may be distributed to the passage 614 with a high probability, and in the second posture, the game balls may be distributed to the second passage 614 with a lower probability than the first posture.
(3) Special gaming state In the above-described embodiment, as the winning devices that allow the entry of game balls during the special gaming state, the upper right winning device 432, the right middle winning device 433, and the lower right winning device 434 are used. Although it is configured to be provided, the number of winning devices allowed to enter the game ball during the special game state is not necessarily three, and may be two or less, or four or more. .

  In the above embodiment, in the special gaming state, each entry restriction mechanism (upper right entry restriction mechanism 452, right middle entry) of the three winning devices (upper right prize winning device 432, right middle prize winning device 433, lower right prize winning device 434). By restricting the restriction mechanism 453 and the lower right entry restriction mechanism 454) to the approach allowing posture, the game balls are allowed to enter the winning devices, thereby playing more prize balls than in the normal gaming state. However, the configuration is not necessarily required.

  For example, a configuration in which one winning device among the winning devices that allow entry of game balls during a special gaming state also serves as an entrance to the second passage 614 of the central structure 420 may be employed. In other words, an entrance of a passage connected to the second passage 614 may be provided on the right side of the central structure 420, and the entrance may be a winning opening that allows entry of game balls in a special gaming state.

  In a modified example of such a configuration, a winning opening that also serves as an entrance to the second passage 614 is provided on the right side of the central structure 420, and an entrance restricting mechanism provided at the entrance portion of the winning opening is allowed to enter during a special gaming state. By entering the state, the game ball is allowed to enter the winning opening. When a game ball that has entered the winning opening is detected by a switch similar to the upper right winning switch 442, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. The game balls that have entered the winning opening are guided to the second passage 614, flow down the second passage 614, and distributed by the second distribution unit 616.

  Therefore, by providing a winning opening that doubles as the entrance to the second passage 614 as a winning device (winning opening) that allows game balls to enter during the special gaming state, the special gaming state can be easily continued and the special gaming state. The interest in is improved. In the modified example of such a configuration, the special gaming state is easy to continue, so that the continuation rate does not exceed a predetermined value (for example, 65%), the special winning state is set to the winning opening. It is preferable to set the maximum allowable number of winnings to a relatively small number (for example, one).

Moreover, in the said embodiment, the entrance (1st entrance 631, the 2nd entrance 632) used as the opportunity of generation | occurrence | production of a special game state, and the entrance (1st entrance) which continues a special game state The ball entrance 631 and the second entrance 632) have a common configuration, but the entrance that triggers the occurrence of the special game state and the entrance that continues the special game state are different from each other. There may be.
(4) Entrance restriction mechanism In the above embodiment, when winning a big hit in each lottery from the first symbol lottery to the fourth symbol lottery, each entry restriction mechanism corresponding to each lottery (upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611, upper right) Each of the entry restriction mechanism 452, the right middle entry restriction mechanism 453, and the lower right entry restriction mechanism 454) is configured to shift to the second opening attitude or the entry allowable attitude once. The number of transitions to the allowable posture and the conditions for returning to the first opening posture or the entry restriction posture may be different depending on each entry restriction mechanism.
(5) Winning probability in each symbol lottery In the above embodiment, the probability of winning a jackpot in each symbol lottery of the second symbol lottery, the third symbol lottery, and the fourth symbol lottery is 1/1 (100% The winning probability may be a value less than 100%. Moreover, the structure which differs in the winning probability of the jackpot in each symbol lottery according to the kind of symbol may be sufficient.

In the above embodiment, even if the game ball passes through either the first passage 613 or the second passage 614, the winning probability of the second symbol lottery based on the approach to the first entrance 631; And, the winning probability of the third symbol lottery based on the approach to the second entrance 632 was the same configuration, the winning probability of the second symbol lottery based on the approach to the first entrance 631, and The winning probability of at least one of the winning symbols of the third symbol lottery based on the approach to the second entrance 632 differs depending on whether the game ball passes the first passage 613 or the second passage 614. It may be a configuration.
(6) Mounting component 700
In the embodiment described above, the mounting component 700 is provided in the game area. However, as long as at least the game area is included, the mounting component 700 may be provided outside the game area.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the information display device 480 is provided on the back side of the mounting component 700. However, an effect light-emitting device may be provided on the back side of the mounting component 700.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, it was set as the structure using the mounting component which consists of resin which has a light transmittance as the mounting component 700. FIG. That is, in the said embodiment, although the mounting component 700 which has a light transmittance in all of them was illustrated, one part may be comprised by a light impermeability. For example, in the mounting component 700, a portion other than the game area may be configured to be light-impermeable.

Further, in the above embodiment, the mounting component 700 is provided on the game board 400 provided with the wooden base 401. However, it is not always necessary to use the wooden base 401. It is good also as a structure which attaches the mounting component 700 by providing. Even in such a configuration, compared with the case where the resin base and the mounting component 700 are integrally formed, only the portion to which the mounting component 700 is attached can be configured with an expensive resin, so that the necessary performance is provided. Resin can be used limited to a required part, and manufacturing cost can be suppressed. In addition, a portion of the mounting component 700 that constitutes the game area is made of a resin that is light transmissive and that can sufficiently ensure durability against a collision of a vigorous game ball. Although it is preferable, the portion other than the game area may not be as durable as the portion constituting the game area. Thereby, the manufacturing cost of the mounting component 700 when the size of the mounting component 700 is increased can be suppressed.
(7) In the above embodiment, when a game ball that has entered the central structure 420 is distributed to the first entrance 631 or the second entrance 632 by the second distribution unit 616, the special game state However, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine that shifts to a special gaming state when a predetermined lottery performed based on the winning of a game ball at a predetermined starting port is won.

  (8) 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 the big hit expectation value is increased until the big hit state is generated a plurality of times (for example, twice or three times) including the big hit. Further, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special gaming state on the condition that a ball wins a predetermined area after a big hit symbol is displayed. 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 extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment will be described while showing problems and effects 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.

<Feature 10>
Based on having entered a specific entrance (first entrance 631, second entrance 632) through which a game ball entering from a predetermined entrance (entrance of the central structure 420) can enter, the normal gaming state is established. A special game state generating means (main control board 920) for generating a special game state in which a player can easily acquire a game value,
When the game ball enters the predetermined first entrance (first entrance 631) or the second entrance (second entrance 632) during the special game state, the game ball Depending on which of the first entrance and the second entrance, a different amount of game value is entered into the first entrance or the second entrance. A gaming machine comprising game value acquisition amount changing means (main control board 920) that can be acquired in addition to the game value that can be acquired in the special gaming state before the game.

  A typical example of a gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Conventionally, when a game ball enters a predetermined starting port, a pair of opening and closing members are opened to facilitate entry of the game ball, and in a normal gaming state, the player has entered such a prize winning device. There is known a pachinko machine that shifts to a special game state in which a player can easily win a prize ball when compared with a normal game state when the game ball enters a specific area also called a V zone (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-2006). No. 34733). Such a conventional pachinko machine is generally configured such that a special game state is continued when a game ball enters a specific area during the special game state.

  However, there is still room for improvement with respect to a gaming machine having a conventional configuration in which a special gaming state is continued when a game ball enters a specific area. For example, even if a special game state is continued as a game ball enters a specific area, the number of prize balls added by the game ball is uniform and lacks excitement.

  On the other hand, in the case of the gaming machine described in the feature 10, when a game ball that has entered from a predetermined entrance enters a specific entrance where it can enter, the game is compared with the normal gaming state based on the entry. A special game state in which a person can easily acquire a game value is generated by the special game state generating means. In the special game state, when a game ball that has entered from an entrance through which a game ball can enter enters a predetermined first entrance or second entrance, the game value acquisition amount changing means changes the game The player can acquire the game value in addition to (added to) the game value that can be acquired in the special game state before the game ball enters the first entrance or the second entrance. It becomes. Since the game value added at this time differs depending on whether the game ball has entered the first entrance or the second entrance, the player's mood should be reduced. It is possible to realize excitement.

<Feature 11>
A gaming machine according to feature 10, wherein
One or a plurality of structures (a central structure 420, a decorative symbol display device 479) provided in the game area so that a flow area of the game ball is formed on both the left and right sides in the game area where the game ball is played. )When,
A third entrance (upper right prize winning device 432) that is provided in one of the flow-down areas of the game balls formed on the left and right of the structure and is given a predetermined game value when the game ball enters. Right middle winning device 433, lower right winning device 434),
Provided on the upstream side of the third entrance, and when the special game state is generated by the special game state generating means, the game ball is likely to enter the third entrance compared to the normal game state. Movable parts that change into postures (upper right entry restriction mechanism 452, right middle entry restriction mechanism 453, lower right entry restriction mechanism 454);
A branch passage (guidance passage 711) branching off from the flow-down area where the third entrance is provided,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first entrance or the second entrance is configured to allow a game ball that has entered the branch passage to enter.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 11, a predetermined gaming value is given to one of the flowing areas of the gaming balls formed on the left and right sides of the structure when the gaming ball enters the third flowing area. When a special game state is generated by the special game state generating means, a movable part provided upstream from the third game port is provided with a game ball as compared to the normal game state. The posture is changed to a posture that makes it easy to enter the third entrance. Therefore, in the special game state, the player can acquire a lot of game values by launching the game ball aiming at the third entrance.

  A branch passage branches off from the downstream area where the third entrance is provided, and some of the game balls launched aiming at the third entrance can enter the branch passage and enter the branch passage. The played game ball can enter the first entrance or the second entrance. Therefore, in the special gaming state, the player can also enter the game ball into the first entrance or the second entrance by firing the game ball aiming at the third entrance, There is no need to launch a game ball specially aiming at the first entrance or the second entrance in order to add the game value.

<Feature 20>
A plurality of entrances (first entrance 631, second entrance 632, and 3rd entrance 633-638) through which game balls entering from a predetermined entrance (entrance of the central structure 420) can enter; ,
Based on the fact that the player has entered a predetermined entrance (the first entrance 631 and the second entrance 632) among the plurality of entrances, the player has a gaming value as compared to the normal gaming state. Special game state generating means (main control board 920) for generating a special game state that is easy to acquire;
A first posture (first opening posture) that is provided upstream from the predetermined entrance so that a game ball can enter the entrance, and a game ball can enter the entrance more easily than the first posture. A movable portion (upper middle entry restriction mechanism 611) that can be switched between the second posture (second opening posture),
A passage through which a game ball entering from the predetermined entrance can pass, and a first passage (first pass) in which the probability of entry of the game ball into the specific entrance is a first probability among the plurality of entrances. 1 passage 613),
A second probability that a game ball that has entered from the predetermined entrance can pass through, and a probability that the game ball enters the specific entrance among the plurality of entrances is higher than the first probability. A second passage (second passage 614),
A distribution unit (first distribution unit 615) provided downstream of the predetermined entrance and distributing game balls that have entered from the predetermined entrance to the first passage or the second passage;
The probability that the distribution unit distributes the game balls that have entered from the predetermined entrance to the second passage is that when the movable unit is in the first posture, the movable unit is in the second posture. A gaming machine characterized in that it is constructed higher than that.

  A typical example of a gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Conventionally, when a game ball enters a predetermined starting port, a pair of opening and closing members are opened to facilitate entry of the game ball, and in a normal gaming state, the player has entered such a prize winning device. There is known a pachinko machine that shifts to a special game state in which a player can easily win a prize ball when compared with a normal game state when the game ball enters a specific area also called a V zone (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-2006). No. 34733).

  However, there is still room for improvement in the gaming machine having a conventional configuration provided with the above-mentioned prize winning device. For example, in a gaming machine having a conventional configuration including an accessory winning device, generally, a game ball that has entered the accessory winning device is distributed to a specific area by the distributing means and to an area other than the specific area. Since the probability is fixed, there has been a limit to the excitement of the excitement caused by the game ball entering the prize winning device.

  On the other hand, in the case of the gaming machine described in the feature 20, when a game ball that has entered from a predetermined entrance enters a specific entrance that is determined in advance among a plurality of entrances, the entrance is not performed. Based on this, the special game state generating means generates a special game state in which the player can easily acquire the game value as compared with the normal game state.

  The game ball that has entered from the predetermined entrance can pass through the first passage or the second passage. When the game ball passes through the first passage, the game ball enters the specific entrance with a first probability among the plurality of entrances. When the game ball passes through the second passage, the game ball enters the specific entrance with a second probability higher than the first probability among the plurality of entrances. That is, the game ball passing through the second passage is more likely to enter the specific entrance than the game ball passing through the first passage.

  A movable portion that can switch between the first posture and the second posture is provided upstream of the predetermined entrance. The game ball can enter the predetermined entrance regardless of whether the movable portion is in the first posture or the second posture, but the first case is when the movable portion is in the second posture. As compared with the case of the posture, the entry of the game ball to the entrance is facilitated.

  At this time, the probability that the game ball that has entered from the predetermined entrance is distributed to the second passage by the distribution unit is higher when the movable unit is in the first posture than when the movable unit is in the second posture. And high. That is, when the movable part is in the first posture, the game balls that have entered from the predetermined entrance are more easily distributed to the second passage than in the case where the movable portion is in the second posture. Therefore, the ease of entry of the game ball into the specific area changes according to the posture of the movable part (that is, the ease of entry of the game ball into the predetermined entrance). The monotonousness of the game that generates the special game state is improved by making it enter, and thereby, excitement can be realized.

<Feature 21>
A gaming machine according to feature 20, wherein
If a game ball enters the specific entrance during the special game state, a predetermined amount of game value can be acquired in the special game state before the game ball enters the specific entrance. Game value acquisition amount changing means (main control board 920) that can be acquired in addition to the game value,
An entrance restriction posture that is provided at an entrance portion of the third passage connected to the second passage and restricts the entry of the game ball into the third passage when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the special game state. And a second movable portion (an entry restriction mechanism provided at an entrance portion of the passage connected to the second passage 614) that changes to an approach allowing posture in which the game ball is allowed to enter the third passage. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  In the case of the gaming machine described in the feature 21, when a game ball enters the specific entrance during the special game state, the game value acquired by the game value acquisition amount changing means In addition to the game value that can be acquired in the special game state before entering the specific entrance, it can be acquired (added).

  When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the special game state, the second movable portion provided at the entrance of the third passage connected to the second passage is configured to restrict the entry of the game ball into the third passage. Since the game ball is changed to an allowed entry posture that allows entry of the game ball into the third passage, the probability that the game ball enters the second passage increases, and the probability that the game ball enters the specific entrance is also increased. Rise. Therefore, the player plays the game aiming at the establishment of the predetermined condition in the special game state, and thereby, the excitement can be realized.

<Feature 30>
A game board (base 401) in which a game area for playing a game ball is formed on the front side;
A game nail (nail 411) that is placed in the game area of the game board and changes the direction of the abutting game ball;
Launching means (launching device 330) for launching a game ball;
A launch passage (launch passage 401B) for guiding the game ball launched from the launch means toward the game area;
One or a plurality of structures (a central structure 420, a decorative symbol display device 479) provided in the game area so that a flow area of the game ball is formed on both the left and right sides in the game area where the game ball is played. )When,
A first penetrating portion formed through the game board in a region including at least a region where a game ball discharged from the launch passage to the game region and flying leftward or rightward is reachable in the game region. (Through hole J),
Mounted at a position covering the front side of the first penetrating portion, the front side includes at least a part constituting the game area together with the front side of the game board, and at least a part constituting the game area has light transmission properties. And a resin portion (a mounting component 700) made of a material different from that of the game board,
A plurality of projecting portions as a part of the resin portion projecting from a portion of the resin portion that constitutes the game area, and changing a course direction of a game ball that has come into contact with the game area. A game machine comprising: a path changing portion (protrusion portions 702 to 705) that can directly abut against a game ball discharged to the left or rightward.

  A typical example of a gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Conventionally, as a game board used for a game board, a game board composed entirely of a transparent resin is used, and a liquid crystal display device is provided on the back side of the transparent game board, so that almost the entire game area of the game board is provided. A pachinko machine that displays an effect image on a liquid crystal display device is known (for example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-20924).

  However, when the entire game board is made of resin, there is a problem that the manufacturing cost is higher than when a wooden game board is used.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine according to the feature 30, one or a plurality of structures are provided on a game board in which a game area where a game ball is played is formed on the front side, A game ball flow-down area is formed on both the left and right sides in the game area. In the game board, a first penetrating portion is formed so as to penetrate in an area including at least an area where a game ball discharged from the launch passage to the game area and flying leftward or rightward can be reached in the game area. .

  A resin portion is attached to the first through portion. The resin part attached to the first penetration part includes at least a part of which the front side forms a game area together with the front side of the game board, and at least a part of the game area is light transmissive and It is made of a material different from the plate. Thus, even when a light-opaque game board such as a wooden game board is used, a light-transmitting area can be formed in a part of the game area, so the back side of the light-transmitting area Therefore, it is possible to transmit light and an image, thereby diversifying the production. Further, since the use of the resin portion having light transparency is limited to a part of the game area, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed as compared with the case where almost the entire game area is made of resin.

  In addition, even when the game board is made of resin, at least a part constituting the game area is light transmissive and is made of a material different from that of the game board. The resin material of the game board can be made of an inexpensive material as compared with the resin portion, while being made of a resin that has sufficient properties and can sufficiently ensure the durability against the collision of a vigorous game ball. In other words, since the use of a resin portion made of a resin that has light permeability and can sufficiently ensure durability against a collision of a vigorous game ball can be limited to a part of the game area, While diversifying the production, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed even when almost the entire game area is made of resin.

  In addition, a plurality of course changing portions projecting as part of the resin portion are provided in the resin portion, which are directly contacted by game balls discharged from the launch passage to the game area and flying leftward or rightward. Therefore, it is possible to provide the same function as that in the case where the game nail is placed without placing the game nail in the game area constituted by the resin portion. Further, since it is not necessary to place a game nail in a game area constituted by the resin portion, it is possible to suppress damage to the resin portion.

  The game board may be provided with a second penetrating portion for disposing the structure separately from the first penetrating portion, or the first penetrating portion and the second penetrating portion penetrated separately. You may comprise in a shape and you may comprise a 1st penetration part and a 2nd penetration part by an integral through-hole.

<Feature 31>
The gaming machine according to feature 30, wherein
The path changing portion is made of a resin having optical transparency, and includes an opening formed on the back surface side, a plate-like side wall portion surrounding the opening and protruding forward, and a leading end of the side wall portion. Provided with a plate-shaped top surface portion,
A gaming machine characterized in that a space continuous from the opening to the front side is formed by the side wall portion and the top surface portion of the course changing portion.

  In the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 31, the course changing portion protruding from the resin portion has a space inside, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in light and image permeability. It is possible to suppress the deterioration of the visibility of light and images transmitted from the back side in the portion provided with.

<Feature 32>
The gaming machine according to feature 30 or 31, wherein
The course changing portion is provided such that at least a part of each side surface facing each other in the adjacent course changing portion is provided in a reverse C shape from the upstream side toward the downstream side so that the separation distance is gradually shortened. A featured gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 32, at least a part of each of the side surfaces facing each other in the adjacent course changing portions is provided in a reverse C shape from the upstream side toward the downstream side so that the separation distance is shortened. Therefore, when a game ball flows down between these course change parts while alternately colliding with each course change part, the rebound direction of the game ball has an upward component, so that the flow down speed is reduced. Can do. As a result, the game ball flows down relatively slowly between adjacent course changing portions, so that it is easy to attract the attention of the player, and the player's interest in the game can be expected by letting the player expect the whereabouts of the game ball. Can be increased.

<Feature 33>
A gaming machine according to any one of features 30 to 32,
An information display unit (information display device 480) provided on the back side of the resin unit and capable of displaying predetermined information;
A gaming machine, comprising: display control means (sub-control board 940) for displaying information related to the launch intensity of the game ball by the launching means on the information display unit in accordance with the gaming state.

  In the case of the gaming machine described in the feature 33, information regarding the launch of the game ball by the launching unit is displayed on the information display unit according to the game state, so that the player visually recognizes the information via the resin unit. be able to. Since the resin part is provided in an area where the game ball discharged from the launch passage to the game area and flying in the left or right direction can be reached, the player can view the information display part while watching the game ball launch status. The displayed information can be viewed. Therefore, the player can switch the launch intensity of the game ball to an intensity corresponding to the game state at an early timing with respect to the change of the game state.

<Feature 34>
The gaming machine according to feature 33,
A symbol display unit (decorative symbol display device 479, symbol display device 471) that displays a symbol variation display and a confirmation display when the start condition is satisfied;
Special game state generating means (main control board 920) for generating a special game state in which a player can easily acquire a game value as compared with a normal game state when a predetermined confirmation display is displayed on the symbol display unit;
A game entrance (upper right winning device 432, middle right winning) provided in one of the flowing down areas of the game balls formed on the left and right sides and to which a predetermined game value is given when the game ball enters. Device 433, lower right winning device 434),
Provided on the upstream side from the entrance, and when the special game state is generated by the special game state generation means, the posture changes so that the game ball can easily enter the entrance compared to the normal game state. Movable parts (upper right entry restriction mechanism 452, right middle entry restriction mechanism 453, lower right entry restriction mechanism 454),
The display control means includes information on the launch intensity of the game ball for allowing the game ball to enter the flow-down area provided with the entrance when the special game state is generated by the special game state generation unit. A gaming machine that is displayed on the information display section.

  In the case of the gaming machine described in the feature 34, when the start condition is satisfied, a symbol variation display and a confirmation display are displayed on the symbol display section. When a predetermined confirmation display is displayed on the symbol display section, a special game state is generated by the special game state generating means, which makes it easier for the player to acquire a game value than the normal game state.

  One of the flow areas of the game balls formed on the left and right sides is provided with a ball entrance to which a predetermined game value is given when a game ball enters, and the special game state generating means When the special game state occurs, the movable portion provided on the upstream side from the entrance port changes to a posture in which the game ball can easily enter the entrance port as compared to the normal game state. Therefore, in the special game state, the player can acquire a lot of game values by launching the game ball aiming at the entrance.

  When the special game state is generated by the special game state generation means, information on the launch intensity of the game ball for allowing the game ball to enter the flow-down area provided with the entrance is displayed on the information display unit. The player can switch the launch intensity of the game ball based on the information displayed on the information display unit without looking at the display on the symbol display unit. Thereby, the player can switch the firing strength of the game ball to a strength suitable for the special game state at an early timing after the game ball shifts to the special game state.

  Note that at least one feature described in the features 10 to 34 may be applied in combination with any one or more of the 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.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Game machine, 401 ... Base | base, 411 ... Nail, 420 ... Central structure, 432 ... Upper right prize apparatus, 433 ... Right middle prize apparatus, 434 ... Right lower prize apparatus, 452 ... Upper right entrance regulation mechanism, 453 ... Right middle Entry control mechanism, 454 ... Lower right entry control mechanism, 480 ... Information display device, 613 ... First passage, 614 ... Second passage, 615 ... First distribution part, 631 ... First entrance, 632 ... Second Entrance, 700 ... mounted parts, 702 to 705 ... projections

Claims (2)

A plurality of entrances through which game balls entering from a predetermined entrance can enter;
Special game state generating means for generating a special game state in which a player can easily acquire a game value compared to a normal game state based on having entered a predetermined specific ball entrance among the plurality of ball entrances; ,
A first posture that is provided upstream from the predetermined entrance and allows a game ball to enter the entrance, and a second orientation that allows the game ball to enter the entrance more easily than the first orientation. Possible moving parts,
A passage through which a game ball that has entered from the predetermined entrance can pass, and among the plurality of entrances, a first passage in which an entrance probability of the game ball to the specific entrance is a first probability;
A second probability that a game ball that has entered from the predetermined entrance can pass through, and a probability that the game ball enters the specific entrance among the plurality of entrances is higher than the first probability. A second passage which is
A distribution unit that is provided on the downstream side of the predetermined entrance and distributes the game balls that have entered from the predetermined entrance to the first passage or the second passage;
The probability that the distribution unit distributes the game balls that have entered from the predetermined entrance to the second passage is that when the movable unit is in the first posture, the movable unit is in the second posture. A gaming machine characterized in that it is constructed higher than that.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.