JP2018140250A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which the game property can be diversified by a variable ball entry device.SOLUTION: A variable ball entry device includes: a specific winning port which is formed on a game board; and a rotary motor-driven accessory which is provided in a rotatable manner in a game area, and can be rotationally displaced among the close position where the entry of game balls to the specific winning port is impossible, the first open position where the ball entry is possible, and the second open position where the game balls can more easily enter the specific winning port than the first open position. The rotary motor-driven accessory includes an inflow port to which the game balls moving in the game area can enter when being at the open position and which communicates with the specific winning port. The rotary motor-driven accessory includes a pass-through route which makes the game balls reaching the position where the entry to the inflow port is possible when the rotary motor-driven accessory is at the first open position or the second open position in the state of being at the close position pass through the front area of the specific winning port and pass through to the downstream side from the upstream side of the rotary motor-driven accessory.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

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

  One type of gaming machine is a pachinko machine. In a pachinko machine, when a game ball launched by a launching device enters a special starting means provided on the game board, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a hit state is generated, and the result of the lottery on a variable display device Fluctuation display for teaching is performed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Also, in general, pachinko machines are not permitted to enter a game entrance where a game ball can enter, an open position that allows or facilitates entry of a game ball into a prize entrance, and a game ball that enters a prize entrance. And a variable pitching device provided with a predetermined number of prize balls when a game ball enters the winning slot. ing.

JP 2003-154110 A

  However, since the variable pitching device can only perform an operation of opening and closing the shutter, it is difficult to provide new game play other than changing the number of times of opening and the opening time.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying game play with a variable pitching device.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A launching means for launching a game ball;
A game area provided on the front side of the game board and guiding a game ball fired by the launching means;
A variable ball entry device that changes state between an open state in which a game ball moving in the game area can enter or is easy to enter, and a closed state in which entry is impossible or difficult to enter;
The variable pitching device is:
A specific winning opening for discharging a game ball moving in the game area to the back side of the game board;
Between a closed position that is provided so as to be displaceable in the game area and that makes it impossible to enter a game ball into the specific prize opening, and an open position that allows the game ball to enter the specific prize opening A variable electric accessory that can be displaced,
The variable electric accessory is
An outlet that communicates with the specific prize opening when at least in the open position;
An inflow port into which a game ball moving in the game area when it is located in the game area and at least in the open position can enter;
A guide path for guiding a game ball that has entered the inflow port to the outflow port when at least in the open position;
The variable electric combination is configured to be rotatable and displaceable between the closed position and the open position, and within a range where the variable electric combination is in the open position, It is configured to be displaceable between a first open position and a second open position,
The inlet is
A position corresponding to a closing-time inlet located when the variable electric accessory is set to the closed position;
A position corresponding to a first opening inlet when the variable electric accessory is set to the first opening position;
It is configured to be displaceable between a position corresponding to a second opening inlet when the variable electric accessory is set to the second opening position,
The variable electric accessory is
In a state in which at least one of the first open position, the second open position, and the closed position, the first open time inlet corresponding position and the second open time inlet corresponding position Of these, when a game ball reaches a part where the inflow port does not match, the game ball is restricted from entering the specific prize opening, and the game ball passes through the front area of the specific prize opening. A through passage that allows the variable electric accessory to pass from the upstream side to the downstream side,
The minimum amount of rotation until the variable electric combination is moved from the closed position to the first open position, and the minimum amount of rotation until the variable electric combination is moved from the closed position to the second open position. It is characterized by being different.

  The gaming machine may be a pachinko machine.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to diversify game play with the variable pitching device.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame and the front frame set. It is a front view which shows structures, such as an inner frame and a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame, the back pack unit, etc. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the main electrical structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows a variable prize-winning apparatus etc., (a) shows the state in which a rotary electric machine is in a closed position, (b) shows the state in which a rotary electric machine is in a first open position, (c) Indicates a state in which the rotating electric accessory is in the second open position. It is sectional drawing of a variable winning apparatus. It is a front view which shows the variable prize-winning apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is sectional drawing which shows the variable prize-winning apparatus of the state which has the rotary electric accessory in 2nd Embodiment in a closed position. It is sectional drawing which shows the variable prize-winning apparatus in the state which has the rotary electric accessory in 2nd Embodiment in a 1st open position. It is sectional drawing which shows the variable prize-winning apparatus in the state which has the rotary electric accessory in 2nd Embodiment in a 2nd open position. It is a front view which shows the variable prize-winning apparatus in another embodiment. It is a top view containing the partial cross section for demonstrating the variable prize-winning apparatus in another embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 3 and the like, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that constitutes an outline of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame as a game board mounting frame is provided on one side of the outer frame 11. The frame 12 is supported so that it can be opened and closed. For the sake of convenience, FIG. 3 omits illustrations of nails and objects disposed on the surface of the game board 30, a glass unit 137 attached to the front frame set 14 as a front frame, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 6 and the like, the outer frame 11 has an upper side frame constituting portion 11a and a lower side frame constituting portion 11b made of a wooden plate material, and the left side frame constituting portion 11c and the right side frame constituting portion 11d are made of aluminum alloy. Each of the frame components 11a to 11d is assembled in a rectangular frame shape as a whole by a detachable fastener such as a screw.

  An upper hinge 81 and a lower hinge 82 are attached to the upper and lower ends of the left side frame constituting portion 11c (see FIG. 1). The upper and lower hinges 81 and 82 support the upper and lower portions of the inner frame 12 so that the inner frame 12 can be rotated. As a result, the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed. And the inner frame 12 etc. are accommodated in the space part formed inside the outer frame 11.

  The right side frame constituting portion 11d is formed with an extending wall portion 83 that protrudes from the vicinity of the rear end portion in the width direction toward the inside of the outer frame 11. The extending wall 83 covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 (see FIG. 6) provided on the back side of the right side of the inner frame 12 from the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 5). In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, a pair of upper and lower receiving portions 84 and 85 to which the locking member of the locking device 600 is locked are provided on the front surface side of the extending wall portion 83. Further, a pressing portion 86 that abuts on an inner frame opening detection switch 92 described later is provided on the lower receiving portion 85 so as to protrude toward the inner side of the outer frame 11.

  Furthermore, a resin curtain decoration 87 is attached to the lower frame constituting portion 11b. A rib 88 projecting upward is integrally formed at the back of the upper surface of the curtain decoration 87. This makes it difficult to form a gap with the inner frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set up and down on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, so that the inner frame 12 can be opened forward with the opening / closing axis serving as an axis. It has become. The inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 38 whose outer shape is rectangular, and a substantially elliptical window hole 39 is formed at the center of the resin base 38.

  A front frame set 14 is attached to the front side of the inner frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed. As with the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 can be opened forward with an opening / closing axis set along the top and bottom on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, you may comprise the front frame set 14 so that it may be supported by the outer frame 11 so that opening is possible directly rather than via the inner frame 12.

  The front frame set 14 has a rectangular outer shape like the inner frame 12, and covers almost the entire front side of the inner frame 12 in the closed state. A substantially elliptical window 101 is formed at the center of the front frame set 14. Thereby, the game board 30 (game area) attached to the rear surface of the inner frame 12 can be visually recognized from the outside through the window portion 101 of the front frame set 14 and the window hole 39 of the inner frame 12. The detailed configuration of the game board 30 will be described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a front plate of the front frame set 14 is provided with a lower plate 15 as a ball receiving tray at the center of the lower portion, and the game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 are placed in the lower plate 15. It can be stored inside. In addition, on the front side of the lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 25 for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 15 is provided. In addition, an effect button 125 with a built-in LED is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15, and by pressing the effect button 125, a corresponding effect is performed on a decorative symbol display device 42 described later. Or the production content is changed.

  A game ball launching handle (hereinafter referred to as “handle 18”) is provided on the right side of the lower plate 15 so as to protrude to the front side. The handle 18 is provided with a touch sensor (not shown) and an operation amount detection means (variable resistor) (not shown) for detecting the operation amount of the operation unit of the handle 18. When the handle 18 is rotated clockwise, a game ball is launched by a launching device 60 serving as launching means described later with a strength corresponding to the amount of pivoting operation. Further, the handle 18 is provided with a firing prohibiting button 18 a that can be pressed with the thumb of the right hand that holds the handle 18. In the state where the firing prohibition button 18a is pressed, even if the handle 18 is held, the launching device 60 is prohibited from launching the game ball. Therefore, the rotation of the handle 18 can be performed while prohibiting the launch of the game ball, or the launch of the game ball can be temporarily stopped while the handle 18 is held.

  An upper plate 19 is provided above the lower plate 15. The upper plate 19 is a ball tray that temporarily stores the game balls and guides them toward a launching device 60 described later while aligning them in a row. When the upper plate 19 is full of game balls, the game balls to be paid out are guided to the lower plate 15 via the lower plate communication passage 71 and the discharge port 16 described later.

  The upper plate 19 is provided with a ball lending button 121 and a return button 122. Thereby, in the game hall or the like, when the ball lending button 121 is operated with a bill or a card inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, depending on the operation Rental balls are supplied to the upper plate 19. On the other hand, the return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. However, the ball lending button 121 and the return button 122 are not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are directly lending to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, so-called cash machine.

  Further, the upper plate 19 is provided with a ball removal button 123. When the ball removal button 123 is pressed, a communication hole (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the ball guide path of the upper plate 19 and communicating with the lower plate 15 is opened and stored in the upper plate 19. The game ball is guided (dropped) to the lower plate 15. That is, the player can move the game ball on the upper plate 19 to the lower plate 15 at any time by operating the ball removal button 123.

  In addition, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the front surface of the front frame set 14. These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game while the light emission mode is changed and controlled according to a change in the gaming state. For example, at the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In addition, error display lamps 104 that are turned on when a predetermined error occurs are provided on both sides of the annular illumination portion 102. In addition, a large number of small through holes are formed in the annular illumination portion 102 above the error display lamps 104 corresponding to the speakers SP (see FIG. 3) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14. .

  A glass unit 137 is attached to the back side of the front frame set 14. The glass unit 137 is not attached to a pair of conventional front and rear rectangular glass plates separately in front and rear pairs, but is formed into a round shape as a whole and attached after being assembled.

  Next, the inner frame 12 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the game board 30 is mounted on the inner frame 12 in a state where the game board 30 is in contact with the back side of the resin base 38 on the rear side of the window hole 39. Accordingly, the substantially central portion of the front surface of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 39.

  Further, a launching device 60 and a launching rail 61 for guiding a game ball immediately after being launched by the launching device 60 are attached to the lower part of the front surface of the inner frame 12 (resin base 38), that is, a position below the window hole 39. Yes. In the present embodiment, a solenoid-type firing device is employed as the firing device 60. Further, above the launching device 60, a ball feeding device that guides the game balls guided from the upper plate 19 one by one to the firing position of the launching device 60 by driving a built-in driving means (for example, a solenoid). 63 is provided.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 (game area) will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 includes a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, a first starting winning device 33a, a second starting winning device 33b, a through gate 34, a variable display device unit 35, a first special display device 43L, and a second special display device. A display device 43R, a fluctuation specifying lamp 40, and the like are provided. As is well known, when a game ball enters (wins) various winning ports such as the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, and the starting winning devices 33a and 33b, it is detected by various detection switches, and the upper plate 19 or the lower plate 15 is detected. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  In the present embodiment, 10 balls are received when the general winning opening 31 is entered, 14 balls are entered when the variable winning device 32 is entered, and the first start winning device 33a is entered. If there are two, the game is configured so that one game ball is paid out when the second start winning device 33b is entered. In addition, even if the game ball passes through the through gate 34 that does not enter the ball only by passing the game ball (discharged to the back side of the game board 30), the game ball is not paid out.

  In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36 corresponding to the lowermost part of the game area, and a game ball that has not won a prize in various winning ports such as the general winning port 31 is provided with the out port 36. It is discharged out of the game area. In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a large number of nails for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game balls, and various members such as windmills (servants).

  A variable display device unit 35 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area. The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 so as to surround a decorative symbol display device 42 described later.

  A ball entrance 151 is provided on the left side of the center frame 47, and a game ball that has entered the ball entrance 151 passes through a warp channel 152 formed inside the center frame 47, as a decorative symbol. It is guided on a stage 153 formed below the display device 42. The game ball guided on the stage 153 rolls down on the stage 153 or the like and falls from the stage 153 to the front game area, or extends to the front and rear formed at the center of the stage 153. Or drop into the lead-out groove 154 guided forward.

  A first start winning device 33a is disposed below the variable display device unit 35. The first start winning device 33a protrudes forward from the front surface portion of the game board 30, and a winning opening through which a game ball can always win is opened on the upper side. In particular, the game ball guided to the lead-out groove 154 of the stage 153 is configured to enter the first start winning device 33a with a relatively high probability. Note that the first start winning device 33a of the present embodiment is not provided with an opening / closing member that changes the ease of entering a game ball into the first start winning device 33a.

  A variable winning device 32 is disposed below the first start winning device 33a. The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won, and is in an open state in which the game ball can be won in a big hit state or the like. Details of the variable winning device 32 will be described later.

  Hereinafter, for convenience, a region located on the left side of the variable display device unit 35 in the game region is referred to as a “left side region”, and a region located on the right side of the variable display device unit 35 is referred to as a “right side region”. In addition, an area located on the left side of the left and right direction of the game board 30 on which the first start winning device 33a and the variable winning device 32 are arranged on the downstream side of the left side region is referred to as a “lower left region”. A region that is located on the downstream side of the right side region and located on the right side of the substantially central portion in the left-right direction of the game board 30 is referred to as a “lower right region”.

  In the lower part of the lower left area, three general winning holes 31 are arranged at predetermined intervals obliquely along the peripheral edge of the game area (inner rail constituting part 51). Each general winning opening 31 protrudes forward from the front surface portion of the game board 30, and a winning opening through which a game ball can always win is opened on the upper side.

  A through gate 34 is disposed in the right side region. The through gate 34 is configured such that game balls flowing down the game area can pass one by one. As will be described in detail later, the through gate 34 includes a through gate switch 225 that can detect a game ball passing through the through gate 34. When a game ball is detected by the through gate switch 225, a ball support support lottery for determining whether or not a second start winning device 33b, which will be described later in detail, is opened, is performed, and a normal symbol display device 41 is used. The variation display for teaching the result of the pitching support lottery is performed. If the winning support lottery is won, the second start winning device 33b is opened for a specified time after the end of the variation display.

  Further, a second start winning device 33b is disposed downstream of the through gate 34 in the right side region. The second start winning device 33b is provided with a pair of blade members 37 that can be rotationally displaced adjacent to the left and right sides of the winning opening (start winning port) of the second start winning device 33b in which a game ball can enter. It has a shape called a general electronic tulip. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the game nail is disposed immediately above the start winning opening of the second start winning device 33b and the blade member 37 is in a closed posture extending vertically, the game There is no room for the game ball to pass between the nail and the blade member 37, and the second start winning device 33b is in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the start winning port. On the other hand, when the blade member 37 is changed to an open posture that opens outward, the second start winning device 33b is in an open state in which a game ball can enter the start winning port.

  As will be described in detail later, the first start winning device 33a and the second starting winning device 33b are provided with a first start winning switch 224a and a second start winning switch 224b, respectively, for detecting a winning game ball. When a game ball is detected by the start winning switches 224a and 224b, whether or not to generate a big hit state or the like is determined, and special display devices 43L and 43R (and decorative symbol display to be described later) are displayed. The apparatus 42) is configured to perform variable display. And when winning in the winning / losing lottery, a big hit state where the variable winning device 32 is opened is given.

  In the present embodiment, there are a “low probability state” in which the jackpot is won with a predetermined probability in the winning lottery and a “high probability state” in which the jackpot is won with a higher probability than the low probability state in the winning lottery. Further, as will be described in detail later, in the second start winning device 33b, the blade member 37 of the second start winning device 33b is released relatively frequently, and it becomes easy to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning device 33b. There is a “highly-entered state” and a “low-entered state” in which the blade member 37 is hardly in the open posture and it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning device 33b. Hereinafter, the low probability state and the low entry state are referred to as “normal mode”, and the low probability state and the high entry state are referred to as “time reduction mode”. A certain state is referred to as a “probability change mode”, and a state that is in a high probability state and a low entry state is referred to as a “latent probability mode”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the normal mode, the probability variation mode, and the latent probability mode are continued until the big hit state occurs, whereas the time reduction mode is the special display device 43L, even if the big hit state does not occur. When the variable display on the 43R and the decorative symbol display device 42 is performed a predetermined number of times set in advance, the display is terminated and the mode is changed to the normal mode.

  In the probability variation mode and the time reduction mode, the blade member 37 of the second start winning device 33b is released relatively frequently to facilitate entering the ball, while the first starting winning device 33a enters the ball. Since it is not easy, when the player enters the probability change mode or the time reduction mode, the player fires a game ball toward the right side region (so-called “right-handed”). In addition, at the timing of such right-handed strikes, an announcement for prompting a right-handed strike is made on the decorative symbol display device 42 or the like.

  In the present embodiment, a case where a big win or a small win is won in the winning lottery performed when a game ball enters the first start winning device 33a (so-called “navel”), and the second start winning device 33b ( The type of winning awarded changes depending on whether the winning lottery is made when a game ball enters the so-called “electronic tulip, electric Chu”) or the winning lottery is won (the type of winning state) The type determination table that is referred to when deciding is different).

  Now, in this embodiment, there is a feature in the variable winning device 32 as a variable pitching device. Hereinafter, the variable winning device 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. The variable winning device 32 is arranged below the first start winning device 33a. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the variable prize winning device 32 when an inlet 421 of a rotary electric accessory 404, which will be described later, is directed upward.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the variable winning device 32 is attached to the gaming board 30 corresponding to the mounting opening 401 formed at a position below the first starting winning device 33a in the gaming board 30, and the gaming area is defined. A device main body 403 having a large winning opening 402 as a specific winning opening for discharging a moving game ball to the back side of the game board 30, and a specific entering detecting means for detecting a gaming ball having entered the large winning opening 402 A count switch 223, which is provided so as to be rotatable in the gaming area, is in a closed position where it is impossible to enter a game ball into the big prize opening 402, and an opening which allows the game ball to enter the big prize opening 402. A rotary electric combination 404 as a variable electric combination that can be rotationally displaced between positions, and a big prize motor 405 that rotates the rotary electric combination 404 are provided.

  The apparatus main body 403 includes a substantially cylindrical base portion 411 that fits inside the mounting opening 401 of the game board 30, a support portion 412 having an arcuate cross section that extends forward from the lower front edge portion of the base portion 411, and A retaining portion 413 that protrudes from the front edge of the support portion 412 to the inner peripheral side (upward) of the base portion 411 and a mounting portion 414 that protrudes from the rear edge of the base portion 411 to the outer peripheral side of the base portion 411 are provided. ing. In the present embodiment, the big winning opening 402 is constituted by the front portion of the substantially cylindrical base portion 411. A lower portion of the inner peripheral surface of the base portion 411 is inclined downward toward the rear, and an installation portion 416 for the count switch 223 is formed.

  The attachment portion 414 is in contact with the rear surface of the game board 30 and is fixed to the game board 30 with screws 417. As a result, the variable prize-winning device 32 does not have a base portion 411 and, therefore, a portion that protrudes more outward than the mounting opening 401 on the front side of the game board 30, and as a result, the rotating electric combination A game nail or the like can be arranged closer to the object 404. Further, in the present embodiment, the front edge portion of the base portion 411 is substantially flush with the front surface of the game board 30.

  The rotating electric accessory 404 has an inlet 421 through which a game ball moving in the game area can enter, and an outlet 422 communicating with the grand prize opening 402. It is configured to always pass through the inlet 421 and the outlet 422 of the rotating electric accessory 404. More specifically, the rotating electric accessory 404 includes a substantially disc-shaped rear wall portion 424 in which an outflow port 422 communicating with the grand prize winning port 402 is formed, and a substantially disc-like shape disposed in front of the rear wall portion 424. The front wall portion 425, the connecting wall 426 connecting the outer peripheral edge of the front wall portion 425 and the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 424, the central portion of the front wall portion 425 and the central portion of the rear wall portion 424. The shaft fixing portion 427 is provided so as to be connected and has a hole that opens to the rear, and is made of transparent polycarbonate. The distance between the front wall portion 425 and the rear wall portion 424, in other words, the front-rear width of the connecting wall 426 is configured to be longer than the diameter of the game ball. Further, the connecting wall 426 has a substantially C-shaped cross-section in which a range of about 30% is cut out in a front view of a cylindrical body penetrating in the front-rear direction, and in this embodiment, an opening portion of the connecting wall 426 is formed. The inflow port 421 is configured by the above.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a mark 429 is formed on the front wall portion 425 at a portion corresponding to the opening range of the inflow port 421. The mark 429 of the present embodiment is configured by a portion on which a character “OPEN” is printed out of a translucent seal adhered to the front surface of the front wall portion 425.

  Three rotating electric accessories 404 of the present embodiment are set as stop positions. As shown in FIG. 8A, the closed position in which the inlet 421 faces directly below, and as shown in FIG. 8B. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8C, the inflow port 421 is configured to be rotatable and displaceable between a first open position where the inflow port 421 faces the upper left side and a second open position where the inflow port 421 faces the upper right side. Yes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the inner peripheral surface of the connecting wall 426 is inclined toward the outer peripheral side of the rotating electric accessory 404 toward the rear. For this reason, when the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the first open position and the second open position, the game ball that has entered the ball from the inlet 421 is received and guided to the rear outlet 422. In the present embodiment, the entire internal space of the rotating electric accessory 404 from when the game ball enters the inflow port 421 to when it is discharged from the outflow port 422 forms a guide path, and the inner peripheral surface of the connecting wall 426 is It is configured as a guide surface for the guideway.

  Further, the front surface of the rear wall portion 424 is substantially flush with the front edge portion of the base portion 411. As a result, the game ball that has moved along the front surface of the game board 30 collides with the outer peripheral edge of the base portion 411 and the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 424 and is blown away in a direction away from the variable winning device 32. It is configured to avoid this.

  In addition, a metal rotation shaft 431 is fitted into the shaft fixing portion 427 so as not to be relatively displaced. A pinion 432 is fixed to the rotary shaft 431, and the pinion 432 meshes with a gear 434 fixed to the drive shaft 433 of the big prize motor 405, and the driving force of the big prize motor 405 is applied to the rotary electric component 404. To communicate. Although not shown, the device main body 403 of the variable winning device 32 includes a shaft support portion that supports the rotating shaft 431 together with the rotating electric accessory 404. In the event that the rotating electric accessory 404 is in a posture such that the central axis is slightly tilted due to the rotation or the like, the outer peripheral surface of the rotating electric accessory 404 (connection wall 426) is the device. The main body 403 is supported by the support portion 412, and the front wall portion 425 is supported by the retaining portion 413.

  In the present embodiment, the left route that passes through the left side of the variable display device unit 35 and can enter the first start winning device 33a as the first accessory corresponds to the first route, and the variable display device unit 35 The right route that can pass (pass) the second start winning device 33b as the second accessory and the through gate 34 corresponds to the second route. In addition, the game ball that has passed the left route does not enter (pass) the second start winning device 33b or the through gate 34, and the game ball that has passed the right route enters the first start winning device 33a. Is rare (basically, the game nail is not arranged so that the game ball passing through the right route reaches the first start winning device 33a).

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, a game nail (hereinafter also referred to as “frontage nail 408”) is disposed above the rotary electric tool 404 in the vicinity of the rotary electric tool 404. Yes. The front nail 408 is located slightly to the left of the center of the rotating electric accessory 404 in the left-right direction. In particular, in this embodiment, the front nail 408 is constituted by two game nails arranged in a vertical direction, and a game ball is placed between the variable winning device 32 and the first starting winning device 33a on the left and right. You can't come and go. Therefore, basically, in this embodiment, the left-handed game ball enters the inflow port 421 of the rotating electric accessory 404 in the first open position, and the right-handed game ball rotates in the second open position. The ball enters the inlet 421 of the electric accessory 404 (see FIG. 4).

  Further, the front nail 408 is located in the opening range of the inflow port 421 when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the first open position. For this reason, in the inflow port 421, the opening area where the left-handed game ball can substantially enter is limited to about 80% of the whole.

  On the other hand, when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position, the front nail 408 is not positioned in the opening range of the inflow port. For this reason, the entire opening range of the inflow port 421 is a region in which a right-handed game ball can substantially enter.

  Further, the rate at which the game ball reaches the variable winning device 32 when the game ball is hit left is substantially the same as the rate at which the game ball reaches the variable winning device 32 when the game ball is hit right ( For example, it is about 1 to 3 to 7 balls). With the configuration as described above, the variable winning device 32 causes the game ball to enter the inflow port 421 and thus the big winning port 402 when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position, rather than when it is in the first open position. It is assumed that it is easy to enter the ball. That is, the rotating electric combination 404 is set to the second open position, and the rotating electric combination 404 is set to the second open position, rather than the big hit state in which the rotating electric combination 404 is set to the first open position and the game ball is left-handed to enter the variable winning device 32. In the big hit state where the player hits right and enters the variable winning device 32 is easier to efficiently enter the game ball into the variable winning device 32. As a result, the game ball held by the player in the big win state There is a high possibility that the rate of increase (the difference between the total number of prize balls paid out in response to entering the variable prize-winning device 32 and the total number of game balls launched in the meantime in the big hit state) will be high.

  In the present embodiment, the game nails other than the front nail 408 are arranged with a variable winning device 32 (such as the rotating electric machine 404) with an interval through which a game ball can pass downward. Thereby, the situation where a game ball is caught between the game nail and the variable winning device 32 and stays is suppressed.

  In some cases, the game ball that has passed through the left route passes through the first start winning device 33a and flows to the lower right region. However, the game ball is located at the second open position via the left route as compared to the right route. The possibility of reaching the inlet 421 of a certain rotating electric accessory 404 is low. Also, a state in which the game can be advanced by making a right stroke (a big hit state in which the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the second open position, or a probability change mode in which the second start winning device 33b can be frequently opened) In the time reduction mode), it is advantageous for the player to make a right strike.

  In addition, behind the electric rotating tool 404, a plurality of LEDs 435 are arranged at positions corresponding to the inlets 421 of the electric rotating tool 404 in the first open position and in the second opening position. The LED 435 is disposed at a position corresponding to the inflow port 421 of the 404, and the corresponding LED 435 emits light appropriately in the event of a big hit or the like. As described above, since the rotating electric combination 404 is basically transparent, when the LED 435 on the back side of the rotating electric combination 404 emits light, the rotating electric combination 404 appears to shine.

  Further, in the present embodiment, based on the ball entering the first start winning device 33a, that is, basically, in the normal mode and the latent mode, the normal mode, the latent mode, or the When winning the big hit or the small win to which the time shortening mode is given, a hit state in which the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the first open position occurs. Further, based on the ball entering the first start winning device 33a (during the normal mode and the latent accuracy mode), when the winning combination is awarded with the probability variation mode after the winning state ends, the rotary electric component 404 is the first Either a big hit state in which the open electric position is set or a big hit state in which the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position is generated. That is, it is taught that when the big hit is made in the normal mode and the latent accuracy mode, if the rotating electric accessory 404 is stopped at the second open position, the probability changing mode is given after the big hit state is finished. It becomes.

  More specifically, as a jackpot type when winning the jackpot state based on the entry to the first start winning device 33a, the 16-round probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “16RS”) and the 8-round probability variation jackpot ( Hereinafter referred to as “8RS”), 8-round normal jackpot (hereinafter “8RN”), and 2-round probability variable jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “2RS”). Regarding “16RS”, the variable winning device 32 is set to the second open position (opened) for 30 seconds, or after the variable winning device 32 is opened, the large winning opening 402 of the variable winning device 32 is set to 8. One game ball enters one round (hereinafter, a round having such an end condition is also referred to as a “normal round”), which is repeated 16 times, and then the jackpot state ends.

  Further, in this embodiment, there are two types of “8RS”, and an 8-round probability variable camouflage jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “8RS”) in which the round in which the rotary electric accessory 404 of the variable winning device 32 is set to the first open position is repeated 8 times. Left ”) and an 8-round probability change immediate teaching jackpot (hereinafter referred to as“ 8RS right ”) in which the normal round in which the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the second open position is repeated 8 times is set. Furthermore, with respect to “8RN”, after the normal round in which the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the first open position is repeated eight times, the big hit state ends.

  On the other hand, regarding “2RS”, the variable winning device 32 is set to the first open position for 0.4 seconds as one round (hereinafter, a round having such an end condition is also referred to as “short round”). After that is repeated twice, the jackpot state ends. In other words, “16RS”, “8RS (left), (right)”, and “8RN” are jackpots that can be expected to have a significant increase in game balls during the jackpot state (so-called “bonus with jackpot”), “2RS” is a jackpot (so-called “bonus without jackpot”) in which a significant increase in game balls cannot be expected.

  Further, after the jackpot state of “16RS”, “8RS (left), (right)”, “probability change mode” is given, and after the jackpot state of “2RS”, “latency mode” is given, and “8RN” After the jackpot state of “is finished,“ time reduction mode ”(in this example, 90 times of variable display) is given. That is, after the big hit state of “16RS”, “8RS (left), (right)”, and “8RN” ends, the second start winning device 33b is in a high-pitch state in which it is easy to be opened. The game ball is fired (right-handed) toward the right side area. In the present embodiment, when winning the big win in the winning lottery based on the first start winning device 33a, it becomes “16RS” at a rate of 5%, “8RS” at a rate of 55% (“8RS at 15%) "Right", 40% is "8RS left"), 30% is "8RN", and 10% is "2RS".

  Further, in the present embodiment, there may be a case where a small win is won in the winning / notch lottery based on the ball entering the first start winning device 33a. In the winning lottery based on the winning to the first start winning device 33a, when a small hit, the variable winning device 32 is set to the first opening position for 0.4 seconds as one round (short round), After that is repeated twice, the small hit state ends. In other words, the variable winning device 32 is apparently the same as “2RS”. However, the game mode does not change before and after the small hit state occurs. That is, when “2RS” is won in the normal mode, the mode shifts to the latent mode, but the normal mode is continued even if the small hit is won. Thereby, in the winning lottery based on the winning to the first start winning device 33a, the variable winning device 32 can be obtained without performing the allocation such as winning the two round big hit (two round normal big hit) to which the high probability state is not given. It is possible to avoid a situation in which it is always known that the state has been shifted to a high probability state by being opened twice.

  On the other hand, in the case of winning based on entering the second start winning device 33b, that is, basically hitting or hitting in the probability change mode and the time reduction mode, in order to continue the right hit, Regardless of the type of the small hit, a hit state in which the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the second open position occurs.

  More specifically, as a jackpot type in the case of winning the jackpot state based on the entry to the second start winning device 33b, the normal round in which the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the second open position is repeated 16 times. 16 round probability variation jackpot “16RS”, and 8 round probability variation jackpot “8RS” (8 round probability variation immediate teaching jackpot “8RS right”) in which the normal round in which the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the second open position is repeated eight times. There is a 2-round normal jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “2RN”) in which the short round in which the rotating electric accessory is in the second open position is repeated twice. That is, regarding “16RS” and “8RS (right)”, a great increase in game balls can be expected during the big hit state, but “2RN” is a big hit where a significant increase in game balls cannot be expected.

  In addition, “time reduction mode” is given after the end of the big hit state of “2RN”. In this example, “2RN” is also divided into three parts, “2RN30” to which a time reduction mode corresponding to 30 fluctuation displays is given, and “2RN60” to which a time reduction mode for 60 fluctuation indications is given. There is “2RN90” to which a time reduction mode for 90 displays is given. In the present embodiment, when winning a lottery in the winning lottery based on the entry to the second start winning device 33b, it becomes “16RS” at a rate of 35%, “8RS” at a rate of 35%, and a rate of 20% Becomes “2RN30” at a rate of 5%, and becomes “2RN90” at a rate of 5%.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there may be a case where a small win is won in the winning / notch lottery based on the ball entering the second start winning device 33b. In the winning lottery based on the winning to the second start winning device 33b, when a small hit, the variable winning device 32b is set to the second open position for 0.4 seconds as one round (short round), After that is repeated twice, the small hit state ends. In other words, the variable winning device 32 is apparently the same as “2RN”. However, the game mode does not change before and after the small hit state occurs. In other words, a high probability state such as probability variation mode basically shifts to a low probability state (time reduction mode, etc.) by winning “2RN”. The mode continues. Accordingly, the variable prize winning device 32 can be opened twice in a short time without performing a distribution such that the winning lottery “2RS” is won in the winning lottery based on the entry to the second starting prize winning device 33b. It is possible to avoid a situation in which it is always known that the position has been shifted to the low probability state by being set to the position.

  Further, the rotating electric accessory 404 in the closed position is basically configured to be displaced to the open position at the shortest distance. In other words, the rotating electric accessory 404 in the closed position is rotated clockwise to be displaced to the first open position, and is rotated counterclockwise to be displaced to the second open position. However, as an effect when teaching / indicating to the player which type of jackpot state will be given, it will eventually stop at the first open position, but will rotate counterclockwise, Although it is stopped at the second open position, it may rotate clockwise.

  For example, at the stage of starting a jackpot state (16RS, 8RS right, 8RS left, 8RN) with a ball based on entering the first start winning device 33a (in the opening period of the jackpot state), the end of the jackpot state It is determined whether or not the probability change mode is given later, except in the special display devices 43L and 43R. In the present embodiment, in the decorative symbol display device 42, the decorative symbols are arranged with odd numbers of double eyes, a specific character appears during the variable display in the decorative symbol display device 42, or a single notification lamp (not shown) is displayed. Light emission or the like is associated with provision of the probability variation mode.

  If a negative determination is made in this determination, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to execute a “rotary body chance effect” as an effect to suggest / teach the type of jackpot state. In the lottery, for example, winning is performed with a probability of about 50%. When winning in the lottery, the LED 435 built in the variable winning device 32 is caused to emit light, and the rotary electric accessory 404 and the like are driven and controlled with an effect pattern selected according to the winning jackpot type. The

  When 16RS is won (in the case of giving the probability change mode in the rotating body chance effect), the pattern (20%) in which the rotating electric accessory 404 reaches the second open position counterclockwise, and the counterclockwise After rotating several times clockwise, the pattern reaching the second open position (70%), pattern reaching clockwise to the second open position (5%), and rotating clockwise several times to the second open position Pattern (5%).

  When the 8RS is elected to the right (in the case of giving the probability change mode in the rotating body chance effect), the pattern (40%) in which the rotating electric accessory 404 reaches the second open position counterclockwise is A pattern (30%) that reaches several times clockwise after reaching a second open position, a pattern that reaches a second open position (10%) clockwise, and a second open position after a few clockwise turns (20%).

  When 8RS is selected to the left (in the case where the given mode is not taught even when the rotating body chance effect is given and the mode to be given is not clear), the rotating electric accessory 404 is turned counterclockwise to the first open position. Pattern (20%) that reaches the first open position after rotating several times counterclockwise (10%), pattern that reaches the first open position (20%) clockwise, and clockwise There is a pattern (50%) from several rotations to the first open position.

  When 8RN is won (when the assigned mode is not clear), the rotating electric accessory 404 rotates counterclockwise several times counterclockwise (10%). The pattern reaching the first open position (5%), the pattern reaching the first open position clockwise (55%), and the pattern reaching the first open position after rotating clockwise several times (30%) )

  In the present embodiment, the rotating body chance effect is configured to be performed in the big hit state opening period (the period from the end of the variable display to the round of the variable winning device 32). The display device 42 may be configured so that the decorative symbols are almost stopped (moved finely) and during the variable display of the special display devices 43L and 43R. In addition, in the rotating body chance effect, the decorative symbol display device 42 (display that prompts the user to view the rotating electric accessory 404 during the operation of the rotating electric accessory 404), a speaker, and the operation of the rotating electric accessory 404 are performed. The sound effect from the SP and the lighting are configured so as to enhance the production. At the same time that the rotating electric accessory 404 is stopped, the decorative symbol display device 42, the voice, the electric decoration, etc. are also in the rotating electric accessory. A configuration corresponding to the result indicated by the stop position 404 is configured.

  On the other hand, the rotating electric combination 404 in the open position is always configured to return to the closed position with the shortest distance. That is, the rotating electric accessory 404 is displaced counterclockwise to the closed position when in the first open position, and is displaced clockwise to the closed position when in the second open position. It has become.

  In addition, the first special display device 43L that teaches the result of the winning / losing lottery based on the ball entering the first start winning device 33a and the second that teaches the result of the lottery based on the ball entering the second starting winning device 33b. Each of the two special display devices 43R includes two segment display devices, and is configured to be able to display symbols, characters, numbers, and the like as special symbols. The special display devices 43L and 43R are installed at positions that are visible to the player (in this example, positions at which the game balls below the second start winning device 33b cannot pass).

  Then, when the game ball enters the first start winning device 33a, a special symbol switching display (variation display) is performed on the first special display device 43L, and the game ball is displayed on the second start winning device 33b. The special symbol switching display (fluctuation display) is performed on the second special display device 43R in response to the entry. Note that the display contents of the special display devices 43L and 43R are directly controlled by a main control device 261 as main control means described later.

  Further, after the special symbols are displayed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, the result of the lottery determination, that is, “big hit”, “ It is definitely displayed that “small hit” or “off”. For example, when a game ball enters the first start winning device 33a, a special symbol (a combination of segments to be lit) is switched at a high speed (for example, every 4 msec) on the corresponding first special display device 43L (variable display). When a predetermined time elapses, any special symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, stopped for a few seconds). Then, for example, when “hit” is won in the winning / losing lottery, the corresponding special symbol is displayed when the fluctuation is stopped, and a big win state occurs.

  Further, in the special display devices 43L and 43R, depending on the special symbol to be stopped, the jackpot type, that is, “16RS”, “8RS”, “8RN”, “2RS” or “2RN” is also taught. The Further, there are a plurality of stop modes of the special display devices 43L and 43R that teach one jackpot type instead of one, and any one of them is selected and stopped and displayed. In addition, when either the first special display device 43L or the second special display device 43R is performing variable display or determination display, the other is turned off ("-" is displayed). However, if neither the change display nor the determination display is performed in either case, “-” is displayed in both cases.

  In addition, when a game ball newly enters the first or second start winning device 33a, 33b during the variation display of the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, the corresponding variation display is It is configured to be performed after the end of the variable display performed at the time. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, the game ball won in the first start winning device 33a and the second start winning device 33b won. Corresponding to the game balls, up to 4 variation displays (total of 8 variation displays) are put on hold.

  Further, the number of holdings of the variation display (hereinafter referred to as “first variation display”) based on the game ball entering the first start winning device 33a is disposed above the first special display device 43L and is blue. Is displayed on the first hold lamp 46a that can emit light, and the number of hold of the change display (hereinafter referred to as "second change display") based on the game ball entering the second start winning device 33b is as follows. 2 is disposed above the special display device 43R, and is lit and displayed by a second holding lamp 46b capable of emitting red light. Four hold lamps 46a and 46b are provided in the same number as the maximum number of hold of each of the first change display and the second change display, and the same number as the number of the first change display or the second change display held. Light. The display contents of the hold lamps 46a and 46b are controlled by a sub-control device 262 as sub-control means described later. When a new game ball wins the start winning units 33a and 33b during the big hit state, the corresponding change display is also held. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display hold number based on the game ball entering the start winning devices 33a and 33b is also displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 (the screen is displayed when the variable display is performed). (Displayed at the bottom).

  Note that the suspended variation display is basically digested in the suspended sequence, but both the first variation display and the second variation display are suspended (hold lamp 46a, When one or more of 46b is lit, the second variation display is preferentially digested. That is, if the second variation display triggered by winning in the second start winning device 33b is not fully digested, the first variation display triggered by entering the first starting winning device 33a is performed. It has no configuration. For example, in the state where one first hold lamp 46a is lit, when a game ball enters the second start winning device 33b and one second hold lamp 46b is lit, the first variation display is delayed. Thus, the second variation display is performed first.

  The fluctuation specifying lamp 40 corresponds to which of the first start winning device 33a and the second starting winning device 33b the change display performed on the decorative symbol display device 42 corresponds to (the first). (In this example, a position above the stage 153 of the center frame 47) that is visible to the player. The variation specifying lamp 40 includes an LED whose emission color is blue and an LED whose emission color is red. When the first variation display is performed on the decorative symbol display device 42, the variation specifying lamp 40 emits blue light, and the second variation. It emits red light when it is being displayed.

  The variable display unit 35 has a normal symbol display device 41 (a position above the stage 153 of the center frame 47) that changes and displays when the through gate 34 passes, and a variable display by the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. And a decorative symbol display device 42 that performs variable display according to the above.

  The normal symbol display device 41 is configured so that “O” or “X” can be turned on as a normal symbol. When the game ball passes through the through gate 34, for example, the normal symbol is changed from “O” to “X”. → "○" → ... and so on, display the display at a high speed (change display). Then, when the change display is stopped for a few seconds with the “◯” symbol (winning symbol), the second start winning device 33b (blade member 37) is opened for a predetermined time. The display contents of the normal symbol display device 41 are directly controlled by a main control device 261 described later.

  Further, when a game ball newly passes through the through gate 34 during normal symbol variation display in the normal symbol display device 41, the corresponding variation display is performed after the end of the variation display performed at that time. It is configured to be performed. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of times the variable symbol display is held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, it is held up to four times. In addition, the number of times that the normal symbol variation display is held is arranged in the variable display unit 35 and is lit and displayed by a holding lamp 44 that can emit white light. Four hold lamps 44 are provided in the same manner as the maximum number of hold of each variable symbol display, and the number of the hold lamps 44 is lit as many as the number of the variable display being held.

  Note that the high pitched state includes, for example, (1) a state in which the fluctuation display time in the normal symbol display device 41 is shorter than that in the low pitched state, and (2) one opening time of the second start winning device 33b ( A state in which the specified time) is longer than that in the low entry state, and (3) a state in which the prescribed number of game balls that can be entered per one opening of the second start winning device 33b is larger than in the low entry state, (4) A state in which the number of times the second start winning device 33b is released per winning of the winning support lottery is larger than that in the low entering state, (5) the winning probability of the winning support lottery is lower than in the low entering state. And so on. The high pitched-in state in the present embodiment adopts the configurations (1), (2), and (5). Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and any one of the configurations (1) to (5) or any combination of these configurations (1) to (5) may be adopted as the “high support mode”. As a result, it becomes easier for the game balls to win the second start winning device 33b frequently, and the number of times that the winning lottery is executed is increased, and a decrease in the number of balls held by the player is suppressed. .

  The decorative symbol display device 42 is configured by a liquid crystal display device, and is configured to be capable of variably displaying decorative symbols as identification information. The display contents of the decorative symbol display device 42 are controlled by a sub-control device 262 and a display control device 45 which will be described later. That is, in the decorative symbol display device 42, the sub-control device 262 supports the auxiliary design based on the command from the main control device 261 so as to correspond to the results displayed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. Display content is determined, and display is performed by the display control device 45 based on the determination.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 is provided with, for example, three symbol display areas, upper, middle, and lower, and a plurality of types of decorative symbols (for example, numerical symbols with numbers 1 to 9) are provided in each symbol display area. Displayed sequentially (variably displayed), and then the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in order for each symbol display area (for example, in the order of the upper symbol display area → the lower symbol display area → the middle symbol display area). . For example, when the occurrence of the big hit state is determined by the main control device 261, a display corresponding to the big hit is made on the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, and the decorative symbol is hit on the decorative symbol display device 42. (For example, the decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the upper symbol display area, the middle symbol display area, and the lower symbol display area are arranged on the predetermined effective line. And the jackpot state is started.

  Further, when the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination corresponding to the jackpot, as the previous stage, for example, the same decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area. In this way, the state where the same symbol is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area and the variable display is still being performed in the middle symbol display area is the reach state. Of course, the occurrence of a reach condition does not necessarily result in a big hit, but may be missed.

  In the present embodiment, after the reach state occurs, in the middle symbol display area, the same decorative symbol as the decorative symbol (reach symbol) stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display region and the lower symbol display region is stopped and displayed on the same effective line. When it is made (when the doublet is stopped and displayed), a big hit state is given. Also, in the case of an odd number of double eyes, it is instructed that the jackpot type to which the probability variation mode is given after the jackpot state is ended (that is, “16RS” or “8RS” to be described later) occurs, In the case of, it is taught that the jackpot state in which the probability change mode or the time reduction mode is given after the jackpot state ends (either “16RS”, “8RS”, or “8RN” described later occurs) Is done.

  The combination of decorative symbols other than the doublet basically teaches “displacement”. However, in this embodiment, even if the jackpot is “2RS” or “2RN”, the decorative symbol is a doublet. Instead of being stopped and displayed in combination, it is stopped and displayed in a combination that is out of reach reach. In addition, “small hit” is also stopped and displayed in a combination that is out of reach reach.

  For example, in the probability variation mode, a dedicated probability variation stage is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 as an effect corresponding to the game mode (indicating the game mode in which the user is staying). When the mode is completed or when “small hit” is won, the probability variation stage is terminated, and a pullback stage that cannot be determined whether or not the probability variation mode is set is displayed. When “2RN” is won and the given time reduction mode period ends, the pull-back stage is ended and the normal mode (which is very likely) is indicated. Start displaying the stage. In addition, when the “small hit” is won, there is no change in the game mode before and after the “small hit”, so the probability variation mode remains. Therefore, although it is shifted to the pull-back stage, it is easy to make a big hit. Further, when the period corresponding to the maximum of the time reduction mode (90 times of special symbol fluctuation display) is exceeded, it is grasped that the mode is the probability variation mode. be able to.

  In addition, as described above, the correspondence between the special symbol stop mode and the jackpot type in the special display devices 43L and 43R is grasped, and the stop mode of the special symbol fluctuation display that teaches the occurrence of the big jackpot or the small jackpot is confirmed. If so, it is possible to determine which type of jackpot is won. In addition, when the jackpot is won in the winning lottery performed based on the entry to the second start winning device 33b, “16RS” and “8RS” are displayed as the jackpot types for displaying the doublets on the decorative symbol display device 42. There is only. For this reason, basically (except when the variable display corresponding to the entry to the first start winning device 33a that has been put on hold is digested), the decorative symbol display device 42 uses a doublet in the probability variation mode and the time reduction mode. When the jackpot is taught, the assignment of the probability variation mode is confirmed.

  In addition, for example, in the normal mode, a normal stage is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 as an effect corresponding to the game mode, but when “2RS” is won and the mode is changed to the probability change mode, "Is won, the normal stage is completed, and a precursor stage that cannot be determined whether or not it is in the probability variation mode is displayed. In the present embodiment, this precursor stage is a period of about 10 to 50 times with a special symbol variation display when “small hit” is a transition opportunity, that is, when staying in the normal mode. After being derived in step 1, it returns to the normal stage. On the other hand, when “2RS” is a transition opportunity, that is, when staying in the latent mode, it is basically a precursor stage until a big hit. In addition, it may be determined whether or not to return to the normal stage from the precursor stage, or after returning to the normal stage from the precursor stage, the lottery to determine whether or not to move to the precursor stage again (in the latent mode) , It is desirable to increase the probability of returning to the precursor stage). In addition, when the winning lottery based on the first start winning device 33a is won, “8RN” is won, and even though “8RS” is won, the probability change mode is given until the end of the jackpot state. If the instruction is not taught, the process moves to the pull-back stage after the big hit state.

  The game board 30 includes an inner rail component 51 and an outer rail component 52, and a rail 50 that guides a game ball launched from the launch device 60 to the upper part of the game board 30 is attached. As a result, the game balls fired in accordance with the turning operation of the handle 18 are guided through the launch rail 61 and the rail 50 into a game area formed between the game board 30 and the glass unit 137.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail constituting portion 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 4). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the rail 50 to the game area returns to the rail 50 again. Further, a return rubber 54 is attached to a substantially distal end portion (upper right portion in FIG. 4) of the outer rail constituting portion 52. The game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is returned to, for example, the substantially central portion of the game board 30.

  In the present embodiment, the outer rail component 52 is interrupted at the upper right portion of the game board 30, and the inner rail component 51 is interrupted at the lower right portion of the game board 30. For this reason, the game area is defined by the inner peripheral surface of the rail 50 and the window hole 39 of the resin base 38. However, since the game ball launched by the launching device 60 may flow backward through the rail 50 until it passes through the return ball prevention member 53, the parallel portions of the inner and outer rail constituting portions 51 and 52 are excluded from the game area. It is burned.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a ball passage unit 70 is provided on the back side of the front frame set 14 below the window portion 101. The ball passage unit 70 includes a lower plate communication passage 71 connected from a payout mechanism portion 352 described later to the discharge port 16 of the lower plate 15, and an upper plate communication passage 73 connected from the payout mechanism portion 352 to the upper plate 19. In addition, there is a predetermined gap between the firing rail 61 provided on the front side of the inner frame 12 and the rail unit 50 (outer rail constituting portion 52), and the ball path unit 70 of the front frame set 14 includes A foul ball passage 72 is formed to guide the game ball dropped from the gap to the lower plate 15. Thereby, if the game ball launched from the launching device 60 does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns to the rail 50 as a foul ball, the foul ball is returned to the lower plate 15 via the foul ball passage 72. Discharged.

  3 and 4 is a payout passage for guiding a game ball paid out by a payout mechanism portion 352, which will be described later, to the front of the inner frame 12, and an upper plate communication passage 73 (upper plate 19). And a passage leading to the lower plate communication passage 71 (lower plate 15). A shutter 68 is provided below the payout passage 67. When the front frame set 14 is opened, the shutter 68 protrudes forward by an urging force of a spring or the like so that the outlet of the payout passage 67 is almost closed. ing. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by the inlet side rear end of the lower plate communication path 71. In addition, the inlets (sphere inflow portions) of the lower plate communication passage 71 and the upper plate communication passage 73 are adjacent to each other, and in the closed state of the front frame set 14, each of the inlets and the discharge passage 67 are separated by a predetermined distance. A game ball can pass through the gap between the two. For this reason, when the upper plate 19 and the upper plate communication passage 73 are filled with game balls, the game balls to be dispensed flow to the lower plate communication passage 71 side (overflow to the inlet side of the lower plate communication passage 71), and the lower plate connection It will be paid out to the lower plate 15 through the passage 71.

  In addition, the ball path unit 70 is provided with a full detection switch (not shown) that detects a game ball located in the lower dish communication path 71. Due to the presence of the full detection switch, it is grasped that the lower plate 15 is full of game balls (the lower plate 15 is full of game balls and the game balls are retained in the lower plate communication path 71). be able to. In the present embodiment, based on the fact that a game ball is continuously detected for a predetermined time by the full detection switch, an error notification that teaches that the lower plate 15 is full using a display or sound on the decorative symbol display device 42 is used. Is controlled. When the game ball stays in the lower tray communication path 71 and the game ball is not detected by the full detection switch (when it is not detected continuously for a predetermined time), the error notification state is canceled.

  Next, the back configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. Various control boards are arranged on the back of the pachinko machine 10 so as to be lined up, down, left and right, and partially overlapped in the front and back, and further, a game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls And a protective cover made of resin. The dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally sometimes referred to as a back pack. Therefore, this unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203”.

  First, the back configuration of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, on the back side of the variable display device unit 35 (see FIG. 4) arranged corresponding to the through hole in the center of the game board 30, a resin frame cover that covers the center frame 47 from the back side. 213 is provided to protrude rearward. Further, on the back side of the frame cover 213, a decorative symbol display device 42, a display control device 45, and a sub control device 262, which are liquid crystal display devices facing forward from the opening of the frame cover 213, can be attached and detached in a state where they are stacked in front and back. Is attached.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 is housed in a housing box 42 a in which an opening for exposing the display unit (liquid crystal screen) of the decorative symbol display device 42 to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is formed, and the back of the frame cover 213 It is fixed on the side. The display control device 45 is accommodated in the substrate box 45a and fixed to the back side of the decorative symbol display device 42 (accommodation box 42a). The sub-control device 262 is accommodated in the substrate box 262a and fixed to the back side of the display control device 45 (substrate box 45a). In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 47 is disposed. The storage box 42a and the substrate boxes 45a and 262a are made of a transparent resin material or the like so that the inside can be visually recognized.

  Under the frame cover 213, a back frame set 215 is attached to the game board 30 so as to cover the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the start winning unit 33 and the like from behind. The back frame set 215 includes a ball collection mechanism (not shown) for collecting game balls that have won prizes in various winning ports. The game balls collected by the ball collection mechanism are guided to a discharge passage portion 217 described later, and discharged from the discharge chute of the discharge passage portion 217 to the outside of the pachinko machine 10.

  In the present embodiment, the back frame set 215 functions as a mounting base for the main controller 261. More specifically, the board box 263 on which the main controller 261 is mounted is pivotally supported with respect to the back frame set 215 and can be opened rearward.

  The main controller 261 is accommodated in a substrate box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. The substrate box 263 includes a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base, and the box base and the box cover are connected by a sealing member. The board | substrate box 263 connected with the sealing member becomes a structure which cannot be opened unless a predetermined trace is left. As a result, it is possible to easily find out that the board box 263 has been illegally opened.

  In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a ball entry detection switch for detecting game balls that have entered the various winning ports corresponding to various winning ports such as the general winning port 31. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a winning port switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general winning port 31, and the variable winning device 32 is provided with a count switch 223. The first start winning device 33a and the second start winning device 33b are provided with a first start winning switch 224a and a second start winning switch 224b. Further, a through gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the through gate 34.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the back frame set 215 is electrically connected to the winning opening switch 221, the count switch 223, the assist winning detection switch 227, and the through gate switch 225 via a cable connector. A relay board is provided. The first board surface relay board relays the prize opening switch 221 and the like and the main control device 261, and is electrically connected to the main control device 261 through a cable connector. On the other hand, the first start winning switch 224a and the second start winning switch 224b are directly connected to the main controller 261 via the connector cable without passing through the relay board.

  The detection results detected by the various entrance detection switches are taken into the main controller 261. Then, a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) corresponding to the winning situation at each time is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the payout control device 311, and a predetermined number of game balls are based on the output signal from the payout control device 311. Is dispensed (except when detected by the through gate switch 225).

  In addition, although not shown in the drawings, the back of the game board 30 is provided with a prize opening solenoid that opens and closes the blade member 37 by the second start prize-winning device 33b. The back frame set 215 also includes a second board surface relay board (not shown) that relays the large winning motor 405 of the variable winning device 32 and the winning port solenoid of the second start winning device 33b and the main controller 261. Is provided.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the back pack unit 203 is a unit in which a back pack 351 formed of resin and a payout mechanism portion 352 for a game ball are integrated. Further, the back pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the left side portion (right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame 12, and can be opened rearward with an open / close axis extending along the vertical direction as an axis. ing. In addition, an external terminal board 240 is provided on the upper left part of the back pack unit 203 (upper right part in FIG. 5).

  The external terminal board 240 is for relaying various information transmissions to a hall computer or the like in a game hall, and is provided with a plurality of external connection terminals. For convenience, no reference numerals are given, but for example, a terminal for outputting information relating to the current gaming state (such as jackpot state or probability variation mode), front frame set 14 or inner frame detected by opening detection switches 91 and 92 described later. Terminals for outputting information related to the opening of 12, terminals for outputting information on various error states such as a ball entry error, a lower tray full tank error, a tank ball no error, a payout error, and a prize paid out from the payout control device 311 Terminals for outputting information on the number of balls are provided.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to cover at least the frame cover 213. However, in the present embodiment, the protective cover portion 354 covers the upper portion and the right portion of the substrate box 263 (the left portion in FIG. 5). Thereby, in the closed state of the back pack unit 203, the sealing member provided at the right part of the board box 263 and the terminal part (board side connector) provided along the upper edge part of the main controller 261 are covered. It will be.

  The payout mechanism 352 is arranged so as to bypass the protective cover 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided above the protective cover portion 354, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, a case rail 357 is formed vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. It is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor. Then, the game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 and the like.

  The payout mechanism 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from the outside. Yes. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, an AC 24V main power supply via a voltage converter, and the power switch 382a is switched on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 382a.

  Below the back pack unit 203 (substrate box 263), there is provided a lower frame set 251 that is pivotally supported at the left side of the inner frame 12 (right side in FIG. 5) and can be opened rearward. As shown in FIG. 6, the lower frame set 251 is formed with a discharge passage portion 217 into which the game balls collected by the ball collection mechanism described above flow, and a game ball is placed in the most downstream portion of the discharge passage portion 217. A discharge chute (not shown) for discharging to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 is formed. In other words, the game balls that have won the respective winning openings such as the general winning opening 31 are gathered through the ball collecting mechanism of the back frame set 215 and further discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute of the discharge passage portion 217. In addition, the out port 36 leads to the discharge passage portion 217 in the same manner, and the game balls that have not won any winning port are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute. In this embodiment, the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are configured separately and can be opened and closed independently. However, the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are integrally formed. It is also good to do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are detachably attached to the back side of the lower frame set 251 in a state where they are stacked in front and back. Is attached.

  The launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are accommodated in the substrate box 313a and fixed to the back side of the lower frame set 251. Although the launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are described as independent control devices for convenience, they are actually configured by a single board (printed board).

  The payout control device 311 is housed in the substrate box 311a and is fixed to the back side of the substrate box 313a (the launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313). The substrate box 311a in which the dispensing control device 311 is accommodated is provided with a sealing member in the same manner as the substrate box 263 in which the main control device 261 is accommodated, so that an unsealed trace of the substrate box 311a remains. It has become.

  In addition, the card unit connection board 314 is accommodated in the board box 314a and fixed to the back side of the board box 313a (the firing control device 312 and the power supply device 313). Each of the board boxes 311a, 313a, and 314a is made of a transparent resin material or the like so that the inside can be visually recognized.

  Further, the dispensing control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321 that protrudes outward from the substrate box 311a. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogged in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse to eliminate the ball clogging (return to a normal state).

  Further, the power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323 that protrudes outward from the substrate box 313a. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, the pachinko machine 10 retains the state at the time of the power failure and can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure when returning from the power failure (power recovery). it can. Therefore, if the power is turned off in a normal procedure (for example, when the game hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored. If you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, hold down the RAM erase switch 323 and hold the power .

  As shown in FIG. 6, a locking device 600 is provided on the back side of the right side of the inner frame 12. The locking device 600 includes a cylinder lock 700 (see FIG. 1 and the like) exposed on the front surface side of the front frame set 14, and a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 700, and the inside is operated by rotating to one side. The frame 12 can be unlocked, and the front frame set 14 can be unlocked by rotating to the other side. In the present embodiment, the inner frame 12 is locked to the outer frame 11, and the front frame set 14 is locked to the inner frame 12.

  In addition, as described above, the extending wall portion 83 that covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 from the back side of the inner frame 12 is formed in the right side frame constituting portion 11d of the outer frame 11 (FIG. 5). reference). Thereby, it becomes difficult to make a wire etc. approach from the back side of outer frame 11, and to operate locking device 600 with the wire etc. As a result, the defense performance can be improved. Further, the extending wall portion 83 is configured to cover the right end portion (the left end portion in FIG. 5) of the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 from the back side, and in the closed state of the inner frame 12, The back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 cannot be opened.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a front frame open detection switch 91 for detecting the opening of the front frame set 14 is provided on the lower right side of the front side of the inner frame 12 (on the right side of the launching device 60). As shown in FIG. 5, an inner frame opening detection switch 92 for detecting the opening of the inner frame 12 is provided on the lower right side on the back side of the inner frame 12 (lower left in FIG. 5). Each of the front frame opening detection switch 91 and the inner frame opening detection switch 92 includes a detection unit that can move in and out of the switch main body, and the front frame opening detection switch 91 is provided so that the detection unit faces forward. The inner frame opening detection switch 92 is provided so that the detection unit faces rearward. When the detection unit is in a state of protruding from the switch main body, an ON signal is output to the main controller 261, and when the detection unit is pressed toward the switch main body and is immersed in the switch main body, an OFF signal is output. It is configured to output to the main controller 261. That is, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the front frame opening detection switch 91 is turned off when the detection unit is pressed on the back surface of the front frame set 14, and when the front frame set 14 is opened, the detection unit returns to the protruding state. Turns on. Similarly, when the inner frame 12 is closed, the inner frame opening detection switch 92 is turned off by the pressing portion 86 integrally formed with the receiving portion 85 of the outer frame 11 and is detected when the inner frame 12 is opened. The part returns to the protruding state and is turned on.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. A main controller 261 (main board) as main control means is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer as an arithmetic unit. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a RAM 503 that is a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. Various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. However, the CPU, the ROM, and the RAM may not be integrated into one chip but may be configured as a chip for each function.

  The RAM 503 is a stack area that stores the contents of the internal registers of the CPU 501, the return address of a control program executed by the CPU 501, and a work area (work area) that stores various flags, counters, I / O values, and the like. ) And a backup area 503a.

  The RAM 503 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and is stored in the stack area, work area, and backup area 503a. All data is backed up.

  In the backup area 503a, when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. (Similarly) is an area for storing stack pointers, values of registers, I / O, and the like. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by the main process. Conversely, the return of each value written to the backup area 503a is the main process at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, and so on). Executed in Note that a power failure signal SK1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 when a power failure occurs due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Due to the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) is immediately executed.

  Note that if data stored in at least the stack area and the backup area 503a is backed up, it is not always necessary to back up data stored in all areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 503a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a sub-control device 262, first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, a normal symbol display device 41, and the like are connected to the input / output port 505. With this configuration, the special display devices 43L and 43R and the normal symbol display device 41 described above are directly controlled by the main control device 261. On the other hand, the decorative symbol display device 42 is controlled via the sub-control device 262.

  In addition, although illustration of various relay boards and the like is omitted for convenience, an input / output port 505 includes a winning port switch 221, a count switch 223, start winning switches 224a and 224b, an assist winning detection switch 227, a through gate switch 225, a handle. Various detection switches such as 18 various switches, various electrical components such as solenoids for opening and closing the various substrates and the variable winning device 32 are connected. That is, the main controller 261 is provided with a plurality of terminal portions (board side connectors) for connecting connectors of various cable connectors, and the input / output port 505 is configured by these terminal portions.

  A sub-control device 262 (sub-control board) as a sub-control means includes a CPU 551 that is an arithmetic device, various control programs executed by the CPU 551, a ROM 552 that stores fixed value data, and a control program that is stored in the ROM 552. RAM 553, which is a memory for temporarily storing various data during execution, input / output port 554, bus line 555, and other various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit (not shown) It has. The RAM 553 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 551 executes various programs.

  A CPU 551, ROM 552, and RAM 553 are connected to the input / output port 554 via a bus line 555 and a display control device 45 is connected. Further, the speaker SP, the holding lamps 46 a and 46 b, the effect button 125, various lighting units and the lamps 102 to 104 are connected to the input / output port 554.

  The CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 causes the display control device 45 to execute display control based on, for example, a command signal (for example, a variation pattern command) transmitted from the main control device 261 and causes the decorative symbol display device 42 to display the display control device. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is displayed that the jackpot is won by the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R controlled by the main control device 261, and the sub control device 262 is displayed. In the decorative symbol display device 42 controlled by, variable display (decorative symbol) is performed as effect display in accordance with the variable display of the special display devices 43L and 43R (in the special symbol).

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 358. The CPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the CPU 511 and the return address of the control program executed by the CPU 511, various flags and counters, A work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored, and a backup area 513a are provided.

  The RAM 513 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and all stored in the stack area, work area, and backup area 513a. Data is backed up. Note that if data stored in at least the stack area and the backup area 513a is backed up, it is not always necessary to back up data stored in all areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 513a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

  The backup area 513a has a stack pointer, each register at the time of power off, each register, so that the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned off. This is an area for storing values such as I / O. The writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the main process, and the restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the main process when the power is turned on. As with the CPU 501 of the main controller 261, the power failure signal SK1 is input to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the CPU 511, NMI interrupt processing as power failure processing is immediately executed.

  In the work area, a payout permission flag for which the payout control device 311 is set to allow the payout of prize balls, a command reception flag set when a command transmitted from the main control device 261 is received, and the main control device 261 And a command buffer for storing a command transmitted from.

  The payout permission flag is a flag for setting a prize ball payout permission, and is turned on when a specific command for permitting the payout of the prize ball is transmitted from the main control device 261 and received, and is initially set. It is turned off when it is restored before the process or power shutdown. In the present embodiment, the specific commands are a payout initialization command for instructing the initial processing of the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311, a prize ball command for instructing payout of a prize ball, and the main controller 261 having been restored to power. There are three payout return commands to be transmitted in this case.

  The command reception flag is a flag for confirming whether or not the payout control device 311 has received a command, and is turned on when any command is received. Similar to the payout permission flag, an initial setting process or power-off is performed. It is turned off when returning to the front, and turned off when the command received by the command determination process is determined.

  The command buffer is configured by a ring buffer that temporarily stores commands transmitted from the main control device 261. The ring buffer has a predetermined storage area, and commands are stored with regularity from the beginning to the end of the storage area. When commands are stored in all storage areas, the ring buffer is at the start of the storage area. The return command is configured to be updated. Therefore, when the command is stored and when the command is read, the storage pointer and the read pointer in the command buffer are updated, and the command is stored and read based on each pointer.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 incorporating the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 through a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main controller 261, a launch controller 312 and a payout device 358 are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  The card unit connection board 314 includes a ball rental operation unit (a ball rental button 121 and a return button 122) on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10, and a card unit (a ball rental unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10 in a game hall or the like. Are electrically connected to each other, and receive a ball lending operation command from the player and output it to the card unit. In a cash machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, the card unit connection board 314 can be omitted.

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch device 60, and the launch device 60 is permitted to drive when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, a firing permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, a sensor signal is detected that the player is touching the handle 18, and a firing prohibit button 18 a ( 1 is not operated, the launching device 60 is driven, and a game ball is launched with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation of the handle 18.

  The display control device 45 executes the variable display of the decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display device 42 in accordance with an instruction from the sub-control device 262. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, a video display processor (VDP) 526, an input port 527, an output port 529, and bus lines 530 and 531. And. An input / output port 554 of the sub control device 262 is connected to the input port 527. Further, a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, and a VDP 526 are connected to the input port 527 through a bus line 530. An output port 529 is connected to the VDP 526 via a bus line 531, and a decorative symbol display device 42 as a liquid crystal display device is connected to the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 receives the display command transmitted from the sub-control device 262 via the input port 527, analyzes the received command, or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received command to control the VDP 526. (Specifically, generation of an internal command for the VDP 526) is performed. Thereby, display control in the decorative symbol display device 42 is performed.

  The program ROM 522 is a memory that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data. The work RAM 523 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. It is.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, and the display content of the decorative symbol display device 42 is changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory that stores character data such as symbols displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The VDP 526 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) incorporated in the decorative symbol display device 42. Since the VDP 526 is an IC chip, it is also referred to as a “drawing chip”, and the substance of the VDP 526 can be said to be a microcomputer chip with a dedicated firmware for drawing processing. The VDP 526 adjusts the respective timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, etc. to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 524 at a predetermined timing and causes the decorative symbol display device 42 to display it.

  The power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 that supplies power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 connected to the RAM erase switch 323. And.

  The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in AC 24 volt power supplied from the outside, generates + 12V power for driving various switches and motors, + 5V power for logic, backup power for RAM backup, etc. These + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. Note that operation power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311. Similarly, operating power is supplied to various switches, motors and the like via a control device to which these are connected.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit that outputs a power failure signal SK1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal SK1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal SK1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of a power failure and execute a power failure process (NMI interrupt processing).

  The power supply unit 541 normally outputs an output of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the process at the time of a power failure even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Configured to maintain the value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit that takes in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clears backup data in the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal SK2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on with the RAM erase switch 323 pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the respective RAMs 503 and 513 are cleared in the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. The

  In this embodiment, the CPU 501 provided in the main control device 261 as the main control means performs lottery using various counter information in the game. Specifically, the success / failure random number counter C1 used for the success / failure lottery for determining whether or not to generate the jackpot state, the type determination counter C2 used for determination of the jackpot type (type lottery), and the reach state in the decorative symbol display device 42 Variation selection counter C3 used to determine whether or not to generate, initial value random number counter CINI used to set the initial value of the corresponding random number counter C1, and first and second special display devices 43L and 43R (decorative symbol display) The first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2 used for determining the variation display time of the device 42), and the normal symbol random number counter C4 used for the lottery (entrance support lottery) of the ordinary symbol display device 41; Is going to be used. Note that the variation selection counter C3 is also used for reach type lottery when the decorative symbol display device 42 is deviated and varied. The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are also used for variation pattern selection (effect pattern selection) of the decorative symbol display device 42. Specifically, the variation time of the special display devices 43L and 43R is determined according to the determined variation pattern, and the variation mode and variation time in the decorative symbol display device 42, that is, the effect pattern, are determined.

  Each of the counters C1, C2, C3, CINI, CS1, CS2, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to the lower limit value of 0 after reaching the upper limit value. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 (except for the random number initial value counter CINI).

  The RAM 503 stores a special fluctuation holding area as a holding storage area for storing the values of the success / failure random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the fluctuation selection counter C3, and the normal symbol random number counter C4. A variable holding area is provided. The normal variation holding area includes one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to holding fourth areas). In each holding area of the normal variation holding area, the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is stored in time series in accordance with the passing history of the game ball to the through gate 34. By adopting this configuration, the variable display on the normal symbol display device 41 can be suspended up to four times.

  The special variable reserved area includes a first special variable reserved area and a second special variable storage area each having four reserved areas (first to fourth reserved areas), and one execution area. In each holding area of the first special variation holding area, the values of the success / failure random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the variation selection counter C3 are set according to the winning history of the game balls to the first start winning device 33a. Stored serially. In each holding area of the second special fluctuation holding area, the values of the success / failure random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the fluctuation selection counter C3 are set according to the winning history of the game balls to the second start winning device 33b. Stored serially. By adopting this configuration, the variable display on the special display devices 43L and 43R can be suspended up to four times.

  Explaining in detail each counter, the success / failure random number counter C1 is incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 599, for example, and after reaching an upper limit value (that is, 599) as a closing price, 0 is a lower limit value as a starting price. It is the composition which returns to. Normally, when the success / failure random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the initial value random number counter CINI at that time is read as the next initial value of the success / failure random number counter C1. The initial value random number counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the success / failure random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599), and is updated once for each timer interrupt and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the normal processing. On the other hand, the success / failure random number counter C1 is updated periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interruption), and the value of the success / failure random number counter C1 is stored in the success / failure random number counter buffer. Then, at the timing when the game ball wins the first start winning device 33a or the second start winning device 33b, the value of the success / failure random number counter C1 stored in the success / failure random number counter buffer is stored in the special variation holding area.

  In this embodiment, the number of values of the success / failure random number counter C1 that is a big hit in the low probability state (normal mode, time reduction mode) is two, and the value is “7, 307”. In the state (probability variation mode, latent probability mode), the number of values of the success / failure random number counter C1 that is a big hit is 20, and the values are “7 to 16, 307 to 316”. In this embodiment, there are provided two success / failure determination tables that are referred to when determining whether or not the value of the success / failure random number counter C1 corresponds to the jackpot, and “7, 307” is a jackpot. There are a first winning / failing determination table stored as a value and a second winning / failing determination table storing “8 to 16, 308 to 316” as a jackpot value.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the winning / randomizing counter C1 is used to draw a lottery based on whether or not the winning combination is won when the winning combination is not won. In the low probability state (normal mode, time reduction mode), the number of values of the random number counter C1 that is a small hit is one and the value is “404”, and the high probability state (probability change mode, latent probability mode). ), The number of values of the success / failure random number counter C1 which is a small hit is 10, and the value is “404 to 413”. For determining whether or not to win a small hit, a first small hit determination table storing “404” as a winning value and a second small hit determining table storing “405 to 413” as a winning value are referred to.

  In the normal mode, the probability of winning a jackpot in the winning / losing lottery (probability of jackpot) is 1/300, the probability of winning a jackpot (small jackpot probability) is 1/600, When the variation time in the normal symbol display device 41 for teaching the result is 8 seconds, and the winning support lottery is won, the second start winning device 33b is opened for 0.4 seconds.

  In the probability variation mode, the big hit probability is 1/30 and the small hit probability is 1/60, which makes it easier to hit big hits and hits compared to the normal mode. In the probability variation mode, the variation time of the normal symbol display device 41 based on the entrance support lottery is 0.4 seconds, which is shorter than that in the normal mode. The start winning device 33b is opened three times and each opening time is 4 seconds (opening for 4 seconds is repeated three times with a closing period of 0.4 seconds). That is, in the probability variation mode, the variation time in the normal symbol display device 41 is shorter than in the normal mode, and the opening time of the second start winning device 33b per winning of the winning support lottery is increased and the number of times of opening is increased. Will increase. As a result, the time period during which the second start winning device 33b is in the open state becomes longer, so that the game balls frequently enter the second start winning device 33b (becomes a high winning state). The lottery is continuously performed and the ball is in good condition. In the high pitching state, the probability that the “O” symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 41 (the winning probability of the pitching support lottery) may be higher than that in the normal mode.

  In the time reduction mode, the big hit probability is 1/300 and the small hit probability is 1/600. In the time reduction mode, the variation time of the normal symbol display device 41 based on the winning support lottery is 0.4 seconds, and when the winning support lottery is won, the second start winning device 33b is released three times. In addition, each opening time is 4 seconds. That is, the time shortening mode is the same as the probability variation mode when only the operation of the second start winning device 33b is seen, although the jackpot probability is the same low probability as in the normal mode. In this embodiment, after the end of the jackpot state of “8RN” or “2RN”, the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R display a total of a predetermined number of fluctuations (a total of 90 times after “8RN”). Thus, “2RN” is set to the time reduction mode over 30 times (“2RN30”), 60 times (“2RN60”), and 90 times (“2RN90”). Further, the time reduction mode ends when the special display devices 43L and 43R display the specified number of fluctuations even if the big hit state does not occur, and then shifts to the normal mode.

  In the latent mode, the big hit probability is 1/30 and the small hit probability is 1/60. In the latent mode, the variation time of the normal symbol display device 41 is 8 seconds, and when the winning support lottery is won, the second start winning device 33b is opened only once for 0.4 seconds. In other words, the latent probability mode has the same high probability as the jackpot probability in the probability variation mode, but is the same as the normal mode when only the operation of the second start winning device 33b is viewed. In the present embodiment, the latent mode is set after the end of the “2RS” jackpot state, and continues at least until the jackpot state occurs. In the present embodiment, when winning in the winning lottery based on the entry to the first start winning device 33a, there is no allocation that “2RN” is won, so the latent probability mode ends quietly. This situation is avoided (continues until winning the jackpot with a lottery).

  For example, the type determination counter C2 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 19, for example, and after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 19), the type determination counter C2 returns to 0 that is the lower limit value. The ROM 502 also includes a first type determination table (corresponding to the first start winning device 33a) and a second type determination that are referred to when determining which jackpot type the value of the type determination counter C2 corresponds to. A table (corresponding to the second start winning device 33b) is provided. Then, when the jackpot is won in the winning / losing lottery, the type of the jackpot state type given based on the value of the type determination counter C2 is determined (type lottery is performed), and the jackpot state of the determined type is determined. Will be granted.

  The type determination counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the value of the type determination counter C2 is stored in the type determination counter buffer. The value of the type determination counter C2 stored in the type determination counter buffer is stored in the special variation holding area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first start winning device 33a or the second start winning device 33b. .

  The variation selection counter C3 is configured so that, for example, one by one is added in order within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 238), it returns to the lower limit value of 0. In this embodiment, the reach selection state is generated by the variation selection counter C3, and after the reach state is generated with respect to the decorative symbol, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol and stopped. The final stop symbol after the stop is to draw lots of “reach other than front / rear off” that stops before and after the reach symbol and “complete out” that does not cause reach. In the present embodiment, the ROM 502 is provided with a reach determination table that stores the correspondence between the value of the variation selection counter C3 and the reach type. The reach determination table stores a value of “0 to 238”, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to the back and forth reach, C3 = 2 to 21 corresponds to the reach other than back and forth, and C3 = 22 to 238 is complete. It has a configuration corresponding to the detachment.

  The fluctuation selection counter C3 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 is stored in the fluctuation selection counter buffer. The value of the variation selection counter C3 stored in the variation selection counter buffer is stored in the special variation holding area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball has won the first start winning device 33a or the second start winning device 33b. .

  In addition, one of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 59, for example, and reaches the upper limit value (that is, 59), and then reaches the lower limit value. The other variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 37, for example, and reaches the upper limit value (that is, 37), and then returns to the lower limit value of 0. It has become. For example, the first variation type counter CS1 determines the reach pattern of decorative symbols such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and other rough symbol variation modes, and the second variation type counter CS2 determines the final stop symbol after the occurrence of reach. A more detailed symbol variation mode is determined, such as an elapsed time until the middle symbol (in this example) stops. Accordingly, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 and CS2. It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1, or to determine the symbol variation mode in combination by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

  Further, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a normal process described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time of the normal process. Then, the buffer values of CS1 and CS2 are acquired when determining the variation pattern at the start of variation of the decorative symbol by the decorative symbol display device 42.

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, the sizes of the success / failure random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, the variation selection counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are all different prime numbers, and it is desirable that they are values that are not synchronized in any case.

  Further, the normal symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter in which, for example, one by one is added in the range of 0 to 99, for example, and after reaching the upper limit (that is, 99, the lower limit is returned to 0). The random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is acquired when the game ball passes through the left or right through gate 34. The number of random number values to be won in the ball state is one and the range is “1.” On the other hand, the number of random number values to be won in the high ball state is 99, The range is “1 to 99.” When the value of the winning normal symbol random number counter C4 is acquired, the symbol corresponding to the winning is displayed after the normal symbol display device 41 performs variable display for a predetermined time. ("○" in this example) stops Shown, it is opened in a pattern second start winning opening 473 corresponding to the game mode at that time.

  As described in detail above, according to the first embodiment, the variable prize winning device 32 not only opens and closes the big prize opening 402, but also within the range in which it is possible to enter the big prize opening 402. A rotating electric accessory 404 capable of changing the ease of entering the ball 402 is provided. For this reason, in one variable winning device 32, not only does the state change between an open state in which a game ball can enter the big prize opening 402 and an incapable closed state, but also in an open state. Also, the ease of entering a game ball into the grand prize winning opening 402 can be switched. Thus, even if only one variable winning device 32 is provided, variations in the gaming state (a state in which a game ball cannot enter the variable winning device 32, a state in which a game ball can enter the variable winning device 32, and It is possible to increase the number of game balls that can enter the variable winning device 32 more efficiently), or to make a novel change in game performance.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, a game ball can be made to enter the rotating electric accessory 404 in the first open position by launching the game ball on the left route of the game area, and the game ball can be launched on the right route of the game area. It is possible to make the ball enter the rotating electric accessory 404 in the second open position. Therefore, the game ball is divided into a left route and a right route, and a game in which a big hit state in a right-handed situation can acquire more prize balls than a big hit state in a left-handed situation, etc. Even in the configuration having the characteristics, one variable winning device 32 can sufficiently cope with it. As a result, the interest can be improved by providing the interesting variable winning device 32.

  In the present embodiment, the rotating electric accessory 404 is axisymmetrical with respect to a virtual vertical line passing through the center of the rotating electric accessory 404 when the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the first open position and when it is in the second open position. When only the rotating electric accessory 404 is taken, the ease of entering the game ball into the inflow port 421 is the same, but when it is in the first open position, the opening range of the inflow port 421 is the same. There is a game nail (front nail 408), and the area in which the game ball can substantially enter in the opening range of the inflow port 421 is smaller than that in the second opening position. For this reason, it can be said that it is easier for a game ball to enter the rotary electric combination 404 when the rotary electric combination 404 is in the second open position.

  In addition, the rotating electric combination 404 having a function of guiding the game ball moving in the game area in front of the big prize opening 402 to the big prize opening 402 and opening and closing the big prize opening 402 is rotated so that the variable prize apparatus 32 is rotated. Is changed between an open state and a closed state. For this reason, for example, when the variable winning device 32 slides up and down or left and right, the large winning opening 402 is exposed from a vacant space, or a blocking portion is provided integrally with the variable winning device 32 so as not to be exposed. Thus, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the variable winning device 32 is increased in size. Therefore, regardless of whether the variable electric accessory is in the first open position or the second open position, the outlet and the specific winning opening are communicated with each other, and the specific winning of the game ball not passing through the inlet and the outlet is provided. It is possible to realize a configuration that prevents entry into the mouth in a relatively compact and simple manner. Further, for example, it is possible to make it easier to recognize that the ease of entering a game ball or the like changes compared to the case where the variable prize-winning device 32 slides back and forth.

  In addition, in the variable prize winning device 32, in addition to the rotary electric accessory 404 having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front, the device main body 403 is attached and fixed on the rear side of the game board 30 and on the front side of the game board 30. The mounting portion 414 of the apparatus main body 403 is avoided from being positioned. For this reason, a game nail (a front nail 408) that restricts the entrance to the inflow port 421 can be disposed around the rotary electric combination 404 closer to the rotary electric combination 404. In addition, as an auxiliary member that supports the lower part of the outer peripheral surface and the lower part of the front surface of the rotating electric member 404 in the apparatus main body 403 that prevents the outflow from the inlet 421 to the outside and supports the rotating electric member 404. The part 412 and the retaining part 413 can be provided relatively easily and suitably. Furthermore, it is possible to reduce the space for installing the entire variable prize winning device 32 including the auxiliary member. Further, the large winning opening 402 can be formed efficiently and as widely as possible.

  Further, the inner peripheral surface of the connecting wall 426 of the rotating electric agent 404 is inclined rearward toward the outer peripheral side of the rotating electric agent 404, and the rotating electric agent 404 is in the first open position and the second open position. In any case, the surface of the connecting wall 426 that faces upward and receives the game ball that has entered the rotating electric accessory 404 is inclined downward. For this reason, when the rotary electric combination 404 is in the open position, the game ball that has entered the rotary electric combination 404 from the inflow port 421 is more reliably transferred to the rear outflow port 422, and eventually to the grand prize winning port 402. It is possible to suppress the situation that the game ball that has entered the inlet 421 spills out of the inlet 421 and goes out.

  Further, the front surface of the rear wall portion 424 of the rotating electric accessory 404 is substantially flush with the front edge portion of the cylindrical base portion 411 that fits inside the mounting opening 401 formed in the game board 30 in the device main body 403. Furthermore, the front edge portion of the base portion 411 is substantially flush with the front surface of the game board 30. For this reason, the game ball moving along the front surface of the game board 30 collides with the edge of the base part 411 or the rear wall part 424 and is thrown away or flipped away from the variable winning device 32. It is possible to suppress a situation in which the game ball vigorously collides with the front wall portion 425 or the like and causes damage or deterioration of the front wall portion 425.

  Further, a mark 429 is formed on the front wall portion 425 of the rotating electric accessory 404 at a portion corresponding to the opening range of the inflow port 421. For this reason, even from the front of the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to make it easier to grasp where the inlet 421 of the rotating electric accessory 404 is located.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the rotating electric accessory 404 is configured to be displaced through the shortest distance when displaced from the first open position or the second open position to the closed position. For this reason, the rotating electric component 404 can be displaced to the intended position relatively quickly, and the progress of the game can be measured smoothly, and power saving can be achieved.

  On the other hand, the rotating electric component 404 is configured so that a distance other than the shortest distance may be selected in the case of displacement from the closed position to the first open position or the second open position. That is, after the occurrence of the big hit is taught in the decorative symbol display device 42 or the like, the big hit type is taught by the stop position (first open position or second open position) of the rotating electric accessory 404 before the start of the round of the big hit state. -The suggested rotating body chance effect may be performed. In this way, by making an unprecedented production of using the operation mode of the variable prize winning device 32 for the presentation related to the jackpot type suggestion, the interest in the variable prize winning device 32 itself can be held and the interest can be improved. Can be planned. In particular, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a disappointing person is determined by the movement of the rotating electric accessory 404, and to improve game playability.

  In addition, while making the rotating electric chance display visually in the rotating body chance effect, the game proceeds to the big hit round as it is, so that it is possible to clearly grasp whether the game ball can be launched to the left route or the right route in the big hit state. be able to.

(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 13, focusing on the variable winning device 32, which is a characteristic part, in particular, the rotating electric accessory 404. In addition, since it is the same as that of the said 1st Embodiment about a basic structure, while omitting the description, it demonstrates using the same member name and member number.

  In addition to the inflow port 421, the rotary electric combination 404 of the variable winning device 32 of the second embodiment is formed with a hole for allowing a game ball to enter the rotary electric combination 404. More specifically, the connecting wall 426 of the present embodiment passes through the centers of the front wall portion 425 and the rear wall portion 424 (however, the center is used as the shaft fixing portion 427), and the outer periphery of the rotating electric accessory 404 A first connecting wall 451 having a generally bowl-shaped cross section that opens in one direction toward the side, and is connected to the outer peripheral edge of the front wall portion 425 and the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 424 apart from the first connecting wall 451. In addition, the outer peripheral surface of the rotating electric accessory 404 includes a second connection wall 452 that forms a hole that allows a game ball to enter between the first connection wall 451 and the first connection wall 451. In the present embodiment, an outflow port 422 (portion with a dotted pattern in FIGS. 11 to 13) is formed on the inner peripheral side of the first connection wall 451, and the inflow port 421 is configured by the opening of the first connection wall 451. Has been.

  In addition, as a cross-sectional shape of the first connection wall 451, one end side (the left end side when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in a first open position described later) is outside the rear wall portion 424 and the front wall portion 425. It only crosses the periphery with a point, but the other end side (the end portion on the right side when the rotary electric component 404 is in a first open position described later) is the outer periphery of the rear wall portion 424 and the front wall portion 425. To a certain distance. Hereinafter, a hole formed between the second connection wall 452 and one end side of the first connection wall 451 is also referred to as a “first through hole 453”, and the second connection wall 452 and the first connection wall 451 The hole formed between the other end side is also referred to as a “second communication hole 454”. Further, the first communication hole 453 and the second communication hole 454 communicate with each other. In the present embodiment, a passage between the first communication hole 453 and the second communication hole 454 passes through to constitute a passage.

  The rotating electric accessory 404 of this embodiment includes a closed position where the inlet 421 faces downward, a first open position where the inlet 421 faces slightly upward, and a second open position where the inlet 421 faces right. It is comprised so that a displacement is possible. As shown in FIG. 11, when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the closed position, the inflow port 421 faces downward, so that a game ball cannot enter the inflow port 421.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, when the rotary electric tool 404 is in the first open position, the inflow port 421 faces upward, so that a game ball can enter the inflow port 421. The game ball that has entered the inflow port 421 is guided to the inner peripheral surface of the first connection wall 451 and enters the rear outflow port 422, and thus the grand prize winning port 402. In the present embodiment, the game ball that has passed through the left route of the game area is configured to enter the inflow port 421 of the rotating electric accessory 404 in the first open position.
As shown in FIG. 13, when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position, the inflow port 421 faces rightward, so that it is difficult for the game ball to jump directly into the inflow port 421. In this regard, in the present embodiment, when the rotary electric combination 404 is in the second open position, the game is connected to the lower end of the first connection wall 451 and moves to the right of the rotary electric combination 404. A plurality of game nails (hereinafter also referred to as “guide nails 457”) are provided as ball guiding means for guiding the ball to the inflow port 421 (forming a flow path flowing in the lower left). In the present embodiment, the game ball spills downward between the lower end (edge) of the first connecting wall 451 of the rotating electric accessory 404 in the second open position and the guide nail 457. There is no gap, and basically, all the game balls placed on the guide nails 457 enter the inflow port 421 during the period when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position. Then, the game ball that has entered the inflow port 421 is guided to the inner peripheral surface of the first connection wall 451 and enters the rear outflow port 422, and consequently, the grand prize winning port 402.

  Further, the second connecting wall 452 when the rotating electric combination 404 is in the closed position, the right end portion (edge) of the first connecting wall 451 when the rotating electric combination 404 is in the first open position, and In order to protect the upper end of the first connecting wall 451 when the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the second open position, a plurality of game nails (hereinafter referred to as “game nails”) disposed along the outer periphery of the rotating electric accessory 404. , Also referred to as “protective nail 458”).

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11, when the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the closed position, the second through hole 454 faces upward and the first through hole 453 faces downward right. In particular, the second communication hole 454 is formed at a location where the inflow port 421 is located (a position corresponding to the first open time inflow port) when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the first open position. Further, the first communication hole 453 includes a position where the inflow port 421 is located when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position (second open time inflow corresponding position), and further below the guide nail 457. It is formed to extend to a position.

  In this state, the game ball that has moved to the position directly above the rotary electric machine 404 via the left route enters the rotary electric machine 404 through the second communication hole 454 and enters the first communication hole 453. Are discharged to a game area below the rotating electric accessory 404. Furthermore, the game ball that has moved to the right side of the rotating electric combination 404 via the right route is guided to the rotating electric combination 404 by the guide nail 457. The game ball enters the first common hole 453 from the right side and once enters the rotary electric accessory 404, but flows down as it is and enters the first electric hole 404 from the first common hole 453. It is designed to be discharged outside.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the first open position, the second communication hole 454 is directed to the lower right. In particular, the second through hole 454 includes a portion where the inflow port 421 is located when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position, and is further formed to extend to a position below the guide nail 457. Has been.

  In this state, the game ball that has moved to the right side of the rotating electric machine 404 via the right route is guided to the rotating electric machine 404 by the guide nail 457 and temporarily passes through the second common hole 454. However, it enters the inside of the rotating electric member 404 but flows down as it is and is discharged from the second through hole 454 to the outside of the rotating electric member 404.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, when the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the second open position, the first communication hole 453 is directed upward and the second communication hole 454 is directed to the lower left. In particular, the first communication hole 453 is formed at a position where the inflow port 421 is located when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the first open position.

  In this state, the game ball that has moved to the position directly above the rotary electric tool 404 via the left route enters the rotary electric tool 404 through the first communication hole 453, but flows down as it is. The second electric hole 454 is discharged to the outside of the rotating electric accessory 404.

  The front wall portion 425 of the rotating electric member 404 is formed of a transparent polycarbonate and a translucent seal is attached to the front surface of the front wall portion 425 as in the first embodiment. A mark 429 is formed at a position corresponding to the inlet 421. In addition, game balls that have entered the inside of the rotating electric accessory 404 from the inlet 421, the first communication hole 453, or the second communication hole 454 are passed through the front wall 425 and a seal attached to the bottom. It is configured to be visible. In addition, the prize winning motor that drives the rotating electric accessory 404 is provided at a position that allows the rotating electric accessory 404 to be removed from the outlet 422 when the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the first open position or the second open position. ing.

  As described above in detail, according to the second embodiment, in the state where the rotary electric machine 404 is in the second open position, the game ball moving to the right of the rotary electric machine 404 is transferred to the rotary electric machine 404. A guide nail 457 for guiding to the inflow port 421 is provided. For this reason, a game ball can be made to enter efficiently into the outflow port 422 which faces the side.

  A protective nail 458 for protecting the first connecting wall 451 and the second connecting wall 452 is provided on the upper right side of the rotating electric accessory 404. For this reason, degradation, damage, etc. of the 1st connection wall 451 and the 2nd connection wall 452 can be controlled.

  By the way, by providing the guide nail 457, the protective nail 458, etc., depending on the position (phase) of the rotary electric accessory 404, between the outer peripheral surface of the rotary electric accessory 404 and the guide nail 457 and the protective nail 458, There is a concern that a part where the game ball stays (for example, a part where the game ball can be placed and a part that restricts movement from the part) is formed.

  In this regard, in the present embodiment, when the gaming ball is likely to stagnate out of the outer peripheral surface of the rotating electric accessory 404, that is, when the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the first open position or the second open position, the inlet is provided. A first through hole 453 and a second through hole 454 are formed at a portion where the 421 is located. Specifically, when the game ball is likely to stay on the guide nail 457 when the rotary electric tool 404 is in the closed position and the first open position, the game ball is moved on the outer peripheral surface of the rotary electric tool 404. Since there is no part to stop, it does not stay. Further, when the rotating electric machine 404 is in the closed position and the second open position, the game ball is likely to stay between the upper right inclined portion of the rotating electric machine 404 and the protective nail 458. Since there is no part on which the game ball is placed on the outer peripheral surface, no stagnation occurs. Therefore, the game balls can be prevented from staying by providing the guide nails 457, the protective nails 458, etc., and the guide nails 457, the protective nails 458, etc. can be provided without any trouble.

  Further, a mark 429 is formed on the front wall portion 425 of the rotating electric accessory 404 at a portion corresponding to the opening range of the inflow port 421. For this reason, even from the front of the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to make it easier to grasp where the inlet 421 of the rotating electric accessory 404 is located. In particular, in a configuration in which there is a first passage hole 453 and a second passage hole 454 that can enter the inside of the rotary electric accessory 404 other than the inflow port 421, there is a concern that it may be relatively easy to misunderstand. By adopting such a mark 429, the effect of reliably recognizing the position of the inflow port 421 into which the game ball is to be entered can be achieved more remarkably.

  In addition, the presence of the rear wall 424 in the rotary electric machine 404 communicates with the outlet 422 of the rotary electric machine 404 regardless of whether the rotary electric machine 404 is in the first open position or the second open position. In this way, the first prize-winning hole 402 is formed in a wide range as much as possible, and the game ball only passes through the rotary electric accessory 404 (it is impossible to enter the big prize-winning hole 402). A passage between 453 and the second communication hole 454 can be formed.

  The first connection wall 451 and the second connection wall 452 are made of a colored material, so that the game ball enters the inflow port 421 or the game ball enters the first communication hole 453 or the second communication hole. It may be easier to understand whether the player has just entered 454.

  In the second embodiment, the game ball that has reached the upper side or the right side of the rotary electric combination 404 in the closed position, even though the rotary electric combination 404 rotates at a fixed position. Can be passed down through the inside of the rotating electric accessory 404. Accordingly, it is possible to adopt a board surface configuration in which a prize opening, a through gate, and the like are also arranged on the downstream side of the rotating electric accessory 404 in the game area, and the degree of freedom in design can be improved.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In the above embodiment, the device main body 403 (attachment portion 414) of the variable winning device 32 is configured to be attached to the rear surface of the game board 30 by screwing. It is good also as a structure attached to the side in a contact state. When this configuration is employed, a hole for driving the game nail into the game board 30 may be formed in the attachment portion 414. In this case, a game nail (a front nail 408) can be disposed closer to the rotating electric accessory 404.

  In addition, when adopting a configuration in which the attachment portion 414 is attached and fixed to the front side of the game board 30 in a contact state, the attachment portion 414 protrudes forward of the game board 30, but the outside of the attachment portion 414 It is desirable that the front edge of the periphery is rounded so that the step between the game board 30 is as gentle as possible. Furthermore, the front surface of the rear wall portion 424 of the rotating electric accessory 404 and the front surface of the mounting portion 414 are flush with each other, or the rear wall portion 424 is positioned behind the front surface of the mounting portion 414 so that It is possible to prevent a situation in which a game ball that appears to have entered the entrance 421 collides with the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall 424 and is thrown away.

  (B) In the above embodiment, the shape and the like of the rotating electric accessory 404 are not particularly limited, and for example, a substantially regular hexagonal shape in front view, a square shape in front view, an elliptical shape in front view, a hollow hemispherical shape, etc. You may comprise. Furthermore, the arrangement of game nails provided around the rotating electric machine 404 and the configuration of members that support the rotating electric machine 404 are not particularly limited. For example, in the first embodiment, the number of gaming balls arranged on the upstream side of the game area of the inflow port 421 when the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the first position is the rotational electric accessory 404 being in the second position. In this case, the number of game balls may be larger than the number of game balls arranged on the upstream side of the game area of the inflow port 421, and the inflow port 421 may be difficult to reach. In the second embodiment, when only the direction of the inflow port 421 is taken, the opening area in the top view is more when the rotating electrical accessory 404 is in the first open position than when it is in the second open position. Is wide and easy to enter, but when it is in the second open position, there is a guide nail 457 that assists in entering the ball. It is possible to improve the entrance efficiency. Furthermore, the configuration for assisting the entry into the inflow port 421 is not limited to the game nail, but may be configured by other game members (for example, a resin decorative member or the like).

  Further, the configuration for changing the ease of entering the game ball into the inflow port 421 is not particularly limited. For example, in a state in which the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the first open position, the closed position that protrudes from the left edge to the inflow port 421 and closes a part thereof corresponds to a portion that defines the left edge of the inflow port 421. In addition, a shutter configured to be displaceable to an open position where it is released from the inlet 421 and is fully opened may be slidably displaceable. In this case, when the rotary electric combination 404 is in the closed position, the shutter is also in the closed position. When the rotary electric combination 404 in the closed position is displaced clockwise to the first open position, the shutter is moved to the closed position. When the opening of the inlet 421 is maintained at, for example, about 70% to 80%, and the rotating electric accessory 404 in the closed position is displaced counterclockwise to the second open position, the shutter is under its own weight. Displacement to the open position causes the inlet 421 to be fully open.

  (C) In the above embodiment, the variable prize winning device 32 is configured to include the rotating electric combination 404 that rotates as the variable electric combination, but includes, for example, a variable electric combination that slides in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. You may comprise as follows. More specifically, for example, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the variable winning device 32 includes a substantially box-shaped variable electric accessory 461 that opens upward and rearward. The variable electric accessory 461 is formed on the game board 30 and is slidably attached in the left-right direction within a range in front of the attachment opening 401 that is long on the left and right that constitutes the big winning opening 402. More specifically, the variable electric accessory 461 includes a closed position located substantially in the center in the left-right direction of the mounting opening 401, a first open position located to the left of the closed position, and a right side of the closed position. It is comprised so that a displacement between the 2nd open positions located in the direction is possible.

  Above the mounting opening 401, the entry into the variable electric accessory 461 in the closed position is restricted (the opening above the variable electric accessory 461, that is, the inflow port 462 is closed). A game nail (restriction nail 464) is arranged on the top. The drawing number 463 in FIG. 15 is an outflow hole that communicates with the big prize opening 402 constituted by the mounting opening 401 in this example, and guides the game ball that has entered the inlet 462 to the big prize opening 402. is there.

  When the variable electric combination 461 is displaced to the first open position, most of the inflow port 462 of the variable electric combination 461 is deviated from the position below the regulation nail 464, and the game via the left route is performed. The ball can enter the inlet 462. When the variable electric combination 461 is displaced to the second open position, the entire inlet 462 of the variable electric combination 461 is moved away from the position below the regulation nail 464, and the game ball passes through the right route. Can enter the inflow port 462. The variable electric accessory 461 includes a main closed side wall 466 extending laterally from the rear edge of the pair of left and right side walls of the substantially box-shaped main body 465, and a portion near the rear side of the main closed side wall 466. And a secondary closing wall 467 attached to the left and right to be relatively displaceable. Furthermore, a main slide motor 468 that slides the main body 465 to the left and right and a sub slide motor 469 that slides each sub closing wall 467 to the left and right are provided.

  When the variable electric accessory 461 is in the closed position, the big prize opening 402 is closed by the main body 465 and the main closed side wall 466. When the variable electric accessory 461 is in the first open position, the right sub-occlusion wall 467 protrudes in front of the big prize opening 402 in conjunction with the displacement of the main body 465 and the like, and the main body 465 and the right main closed side wall 466 are projected. And, the big winning opening 402 is closed by the right side secondary closing wall 467. When the variable electric accessory 461 is displaced from this state to the closed position or the second open position, not only the main slide motor 468 but also the right sub-slide motor 469 is driven, and the right sub-occlusion wall 467 is driven. Is displaced until it exits to the right of the big prize opening 492.

  When the variable electric accessory 461 is in the second open position, the left sub-occlusion wall 467 protrudes in front of the big prize opening 402 in conjunction with the displacement of the main body portion 465 and the like, and the main body portion 465 and the left main closed side wall 466. And, the big winning opening 402 is closed by the left side secondary closing wall 467. Even in the case of adopting the configuration as described above, one variable winning device 32 is configured to be able to receive game balls that have passed through two routes, respectively, and the game balls can be entered into the variable winning device 32 by the route. You can make a difference in the ease of ball.

  (D) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, the peripheral portion of the rotating electric component 404, particularly the position corresponding to the outflow port 422 in the first open position and the second open position. It is good also as providing light-emitting means, such as LED, in the position corresponding to the outflow port 422. For example, a plurality of light emitting means are embedded in the variable prize winning device 32 so as to be arranged along the upper edge portion of the front surface of the game board 30 (unitized ones), and corresponding outlets are provided for each jackpot state. As indicated by the position 422, the corresponding light emitting means may emit light. In addition, for example, only the portion corresponding to the inlet 421 of the front wall portion 425 of the rotating electric accessory 404 is made of a material having transparency, or transparent so as to be different from other portions. You may make it a different color, mix the reflective material which made the lame fine, prism processing, etc.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the aspect etc. of the mark 429 which shows the position of the inflow port 421 of the rotary electric accessory 404 are not specifically limited, It can set suitably for every model. Further, the formation range of the mark 429 and the opening range of the inflow port 421 may not be completely coincident, may be provided corresponding to a part of the opening range, or provided in a range slightly wider than the opening range. It is good as well.

  (E) In the above embodiment, the rotary electric accessory 404 is embodied as the variable winning device 32 (instead of the shutter of the variable winning device 32), but is not particularly limited to such a configuration. 2 It may be applied as a substitute for the blade member 37 of the variable prize winning device 32, and there is a specific area in the game area, and the game ball that has entered the specific area enters the specific prize opening to win a big hit In a pachinko machine (a so-called bladed thing) in which a state occurs, it may be applied as a substitute for a blade member that opens and closes the entrance of a game ball to a specific area.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although only one variable prize-winning apparatus 32 was provided, it is good also as providing multiple. In that case, as another variable winning device, a variable winning device including a plate-like shutter that is opened and closed by rotating around the lower edge portion as a central axis may be provided, or a rotating electric accessory 404 is provided. A plurality of variable winning devices 32 may be provided.

  (F) In the above embodiment, the variable winning device 32 may be provided with an internal shutter as an internal opening / closing means for opening and closing the large winning port 402 between the large winning port 402 and the outflow port 422. For example, when the end condition for each round in the jackpot state is satisfied, that is, when eight balls enter the big winning opening 402, or when 30 seconds have passed since the internal shutter is opened. Will be promptly closed. In addition, when the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the closed position or in the middle of being displaced from the open position to the closed position, the inflow port 421 opens downward, and rotates even after the internal shutter is closed. It is assumed that game balls existing inside the electric combination 404 are discharged from the inflow port 421 to the outside of the rotary electric combination 404.

  In other words, when the end of the round comes, naturally, the rotating electric accessory 404 is returned to the closed position. However, after it is determined that the variable winning device 32 is closed, the rotating electric accessory 404 is closed. A game ball that has entered the inflow port 421 before it is displaced to the position, or at that timing, although it has entered the inside of the rotating electric accessory 404 from the inflow port 421, it still reaches the outflow port 422. The game balls that did not exist will enter the grand prize opening 402 in excess of eight, which is the maximum number of winnings (specified number) to the big prize opening 402 defined as the round ending condition. In this way, if more than the specified number of game balls enter, game balls will be paid out more than planned, so (for the next work etc.) to ask for another place to fill the hole (for example, Pachinko machines that have reduced game playability or unilaterally lost the game hall side due to settings that reduce the chances of game balls receiving a lottery or entrance support lottery) If it becomes, there is a concern that it may be removed from the game hall.

  In this respect, the upper limit of the number of balls entered into the variable winning device 32 can be observed as much as possible by providing an internal shutter immediately before the big winning opening 402 as in this example. Accordingly, by wiping out the disadvantages of providing the rotating electric accessory 404, the gameplay utilizing the advantages of providing the rotating electric accessory 404 can be sufficiently exerted, and the rotating electric accessory 404 is provided. The original fun of the pachinko machine 10 provided with the variable winning device 32 can be more surely enjoyed.

  In addition, it is conceivable that a game ball that has entered the inflow port 421 can be detected at an earlier timing by providing the count switch 223 in the rotating electric accessory 404. In this case, it is necessary to narrow the game ball passage of the part where the count switch 223 is installed, and the passage of the game ball is delayed, or one game ball is detected twice (bound in the rotating electric accessory 404 If the motor once enters the rotary electric machine 404 but goes out from the inlet 421), the risk increases, the wiring of the count switch 223, the rotation control of the rotary electric machine 404, etc. are complicated. Therefore, the count switch 223 is not affected by the rotation of the rotating electric accessory 404 (so that there is no contradiction or waste. As can be detected from the calm behavior of the sphere), it is preferably provided a gaming balls which have entered the special winning opening 402 to the detection positions.

  (G) In the above embodiment, the variable prize winning device 32 enters the variable prize winning device 32 both when the rotary electric combination 404 of the variable prize winning device 32 is at the first open position and when it is at the second open position. The game balls are configured to be detected by the same count switch 223. However, a game ball discharge route may be provided individually, and a count switch may be provided for each. In addition, when a game ball enters the variable winning device 32 in which the rotating electric combination 404 is in the first open position, and a game ball enters the variable winning device 32 in which the rotary electric combination 404 is in the second open position. You may comprise so that the number of game balls provided may differ with the case where it enters. Furthermore, the round end condition is different between the normal round in the big hit state in which the rotating electric combination 404 is in the first open position and the normal round in the big hit state in which the rotary electric combination 404 is in the second open position. (For example, the upper limit for winning eight game balls in a round may be nine).

  (H) In the second embodiment, portions other than the region between the inlet 421 and the outlet 422 in the front wall portion 425 and the second connection wall 452 may be omitted. In this case as well, the rear wall 424 restricts the game ball from entering the big prize opening 402 and rotates the game ball using the front area of the big prize opening 402 (rear wall 424). The electric accessory 404 can be passed from the upstream side to the downstream side.

  (I) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of game ball movement routes after entering the inlet 421 of the rotating electric accessory 404 may exist. For example, the connecting wall 426 is extended so that even if a game ball enters the inflow port 421 of the rotating electric accessory 404 in the first open position and the second open position, it does not reach the outflow port 422 in 100%. The probability that the game ball that has entered the inflow port 421 reaches the outflow port 422 when the rotary electric combination 404 is in the second open position, compared to the case where the rotary electric combination 404 is in the first open position. May be configured to be high (for example, it is difficult to enter a hole discharged outside).

  (J) In the first embodiment, it is configured that the rotary electric accessory 404 may not pass through the shortest distance when it is displaced from the closed position to the first or second open position. There is no particular limitation on the operation mode of the accessory 404 and the content of the effect using the accessory, and it can be set as appropriate for each model and each effect. For example, it may be configured to rotate once in a clockwise direction (move slightly in a clockwise direction) and rotate in a counterclockwise direction. You may comprise so that it may stop at a position. Moreover, when it is set as the structure which does not perform the production | generation using the rotation electric accessory 404, you may comprise so that it may pass along the shortest distance without fail. However, in order to avoid a situation in which it is determined that the first open position is determined when at least the rotary electric accessory 404 in the closed position starts to move clockwise, the rotary electric accessory 404 in the closed position can be avoided. When rotating clockwise, it is desirable that the first open position is passed and the second open position may be reached. In this case, it is possible to improve the interest by producing the operation of the rotating electric accessory 404.

  Further, when the rotating electric accessory 404 in the first or second open position returns to the closed position, it is desirable that the shortest distance be passed in order to achieve smooth progress of the game and power saving. . Needless to say, the operation (rotational body chance effect) of the rotating electric machine 404 described in the first embodiment or the like can also be applied to the rotating electric machine 404 of the second embodiment.

  (K) In the above embodiment, the jackpot probability, the number of jackpot types, the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 of various jackpot types are not particularly limited, and can be set as appropriate for each model. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the winning probability in the winning / losing lottery varies, but the winning probability does not vary (is constant), and the period of high pitched state (fluctuated) that is granted after the jackpot state ends. The above configuration may be applied to a pachinko machine in which a plurality of patterns are prepared.

  In the above embodiment, the number and arrangement of the start winning devices 33a and 33b, the variable winning device 32, the through gate 34 and the like are not particularly limited, and can be set for each model.

  For example, on the downstream side of the second starting prize-winning device 33b and the upstream side (right side) of the variable prize-winning device 33, an assist prize opening where a game ball moving in the game area can enter and an assist prize opening are entered. An assist winning detection switch that counts the game balls that have been balled may be provided so that three gaming balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 or the lower plate 15 when the assisting ball detection switch detects the game ball. . Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the success / failure lottery performed when the game ball enters the first start winning device 33a and the success / failure lottery performed when the game ball enters the second start winning device 33b are separately performed. The table is referred to and the distribution of the jackpot type is changed, but it may be the same.

  (L) You may implement as a pachinko machine of a different type from the above-mentioned embodiment. For example, movable means that can be changed between a specific area in which a game ball moving in the game area can enter, an open state that allows entry into the specific area, and a closed state that prohibits entry into the specific area ( Variable entry means comprising wing members), specific entry means and non-specific entry means capable of entering a game ball entering a specific area, and detection of a game ball entering the specific entry means Specific entry detection means (condition establishment detection means) to be detected, special start means provided outside the specific area and capable of entering game balls moving in the game area, and game balls entering the special start means are detected. A special start detection means for controlling and a main control means for performing opening / closing control of the variable pitching means, and when a game ball enters the specific area, the game ball is designated as the specific pitching means and the non-specific pitching means. Regardless of which ball is entered, a predetermined number of game values (game balls) are given to the player. The main control means, based on the detection of the special start detection means, is a small hit state in which the variable pitching means is opened once or a plurality of times for the first time, or the variable pitching means is set to the first time. Whether or not to generate a jackpot state where a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the open state for a longer second time or a predetermined number of game balls enter the open variable winning means, and this is repeated a specified number of times. If you win a lottery in the winning lottery, you will generate a small win status, if you win a big hit in the lottery lottery, and if there is a detection of specific entry detection means You may apply to the gaming machine which generates a big hit state. In addition to the pachinko machines, various game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a similar sparrow ball may be used.

[Appendix]
The technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment will be described below.

  A. One type of gaming machine is a pachinko machine. In a pachinko machine, when a game ball launched by a launching device enters a special starting means provided on the game board, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a hit state is generated, and the result of the lottery on a variable display device Is displayed (for example, refer to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-154110).

  In general, a pachinko machine has a specific winning opening that allows a game ball to enter, an open position that allows or facilitates the entry of a gaming ball into the specific winning opening, and an entry of a gaming ball into the specific winning opening. A variable pitch that includes a shutter that displaces between a closed position that makes the ball impossible or difficult to enter, and that allows a predetermined number of prize balls to be awarded when a game ball enters the specific prize opening A device is provided.

  However, since the variable pitching device can only perform an operation of opening and closing the shutter, it is difficult to provide new game play other than changing the number of times of opening and the opening time.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying game play with a variable pitching device.

Means A-1. A launching means for launching a game ball;
A game area provided on the front side of the game board and guiding a game ball fired by the launching means;
A variable ball entry device that changes state between an open state in which a game ball moving in the game area can enter or is easy to enter, and a closed state in which entry is impossible or difficult to enter;
The variable pitching device is:
A specific winning opening for discharging a game ball moving in the game area to the back side of the game board;
Between a closed position that is provided so as to be displaceable in the game area and that makes it impossible to enter a game ball into the specific prize opening, and an open position that allows the game ball to enter the specific prize opening A variable electric accessory that can be displaced,
The variable electric accessory is
An outlet that communicates with the specific prize opening when at least in the open position;
An inflow port into which a game ball moving in the game area when it is located in the game area and at least in the open position can enter;
A guide path for guiding a game ball that has entered the inflow port to the outflow port when at least in the open position;
The variable electric combination is not only displaced between the closed position and the open position, but also within a range where the variable electric combination is in the open position, the first open position and the first open position The gaming machine is configured to be displaceable between a second open position at which the game ball can easily enter the specific winning opening.

  According to the means A-1, in one variable pitching device, not only does the state change between an open state in which a game ball can enter a specific winning opening and an impossible closed state, but also an open state Even in the state, the ease of entering the game ball into the specific winning opening can be switched. Thus, even by providing only one variable pitching device, variations in the gaming state (a state in which a gaming ball cannot enter the variable pitching device, a state in which a gaming ball can enter the variable pitching device, and It is possible to increase the number of game balls that can enter the variable pitching device more efficiently) and to make a novel change in game play. As a result, it is possible to improve interest by providing an interesting variable pitching device.

  In addition, the variable electric combination having the function of opening and closing the specific prize opening as well as guiding the game ball moving in the game area in front of the special prize opening to the specific prize opening opens the variable ball entry device. Because of the configuration to change between the state and the closed state, for example, the installation space can be reduced compared to the case where a device having the same function slides to the left and right. Compared to the case of sliding to the position, it is possible to easily recognize that the ease of entering the game ball has changed.

  In addition, as a condition that “a game ball can easily enter the inflow port”, there is an obstruction factor of the game ball reaching the inflow port (a variable electric accessory at a predetermined position with a large area where the game ball can enter the inflow port) In contrast, there are few game balls moving along the corresponding route), there is an auxiliary factor to guide the game balls to the inflow port, the direction of the inflow port is easy to receive the game ball (closer to the upward direction is better) ) Etc. For example, a plurality of game nails are arranged immediately upstream from a position where the inflow port is almost completely blocked by a predetermined object, and game balls heading for the inflow port are dispersed by hitting the game nail, but to the inflow port. Conditions are better at positions where there are things to be distributed to the game balls to go, and conditions are better at positions where there are no game members such as game nails.

  Means A-2. The variable electric accessory is displaced between the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position by rotating while maintaining a central axis at the same position. A gaming machine according to A-1.

  According to the means A-2, since the variable electric combination rotates on the spot, for example, when the variable electric combination slides up and down or left and right, the specific winning opening is exposed from the vacant space, or In addition, it is possible to prevent a situation such as an increase in the size of the variable electric combination by providing a blocking wall that interlocks with the variable electric combination so as not to be exposed. Therefore, regardless of whether the variable electric accessory is in the first open position or the second open position, the outlet and the specific winning opening are communicated with each other, and the specific winning of the game ball not passing through the inlet and the outlet is provided. It is possible to realize a configuration that prevents entry into the mouth in a relatively compact and simple manner. In addition, it is possible to easily recognize that the ease of entering a game ball or the like changes compared to the case where the variable electric accessory slides back and forth.

Means A-3. The gaming area includes a first route on which a first accessory is installed and a second route on which a second accessory is installed,
The game ball traveling on the first route is configured to be impossible or difficult to reach the second accessory,
The game ball moving along the second route is configured to be impossible or difficult to reach the first accessory,
A firing strength adjusting means capable of adjusting the strength of launching a game ball by the firing means;
The firing strength adjusting means is configured to be operable by a player (with one hand), and includes an operation unit that is displaced in accordance with the player's operation,
By displacing the operation unit along a specific direction, the strength of launching the game ball by the launching unit is configured to be adjustable, and the strength of launching is adjusted to move the game ball to the first route, It can be divided into the second route,
The variable electric combination in the first open position can enter the game ball via the first route (and the game ball cannot pass through the second route, or the first Is difficult to enter compared to game balls via the route)
The variable electric combination in the second open position can enter the game ball via the second route (and the game ball via the first route cannot enter or the second The gaming machine according to means A-1 or A-2, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be difficult to enter compared to a gaming ball via a route.

  According to the means A-3, if the variable electric combination is set to the first open position, the game ball passing through the first route can be entered into the variable pitching device, and if it is set to the second open position, A game ball that has passed through the second route can be entered into the variable entry device. Further, as described in the above means 1, it is easy to enter the game ball into the inflow port with the variable electric combination in the first open position and the variable electric combination in the second open position. It is also possible to make a difference in the above. Therefore, even in a configuration in which game balls are divided into the first route and the second route so as to diversify the game playability, it can be sufficiently dealt with by one variable pitching device. It is possible to diversify the gameplay.

Means A-4. The inlet is
A position corresponding to a closing-time inlet located when the variable electric accessory is set to the closed position;
A position corresponding to a first opening inlet when the variable electric accessory is set to the first opening position;
It is configured to be displaceable between a position corresponding to a second opening inlet when the variable electric accessory is set to the second opening position,
A ball guidance means for guiding a game ball (moving to the side of the variable electric accessory) to a position corresponding to the second opening inlet;
(When the variable electric accessory is in the second open position, the game ball guided by the entrance guide means always enters the inflow port.)
In the state where the variable electric combination is in the first open position, the variable electric combination is inserted into the specific winning opening when the game ball is guided to the input guide. And a pass-through passage through which the game ball passes through the front area of the specific prize opening and passes from the upstream side to the downstream side of the variable electric accessory. The gaming machine according to any one of -1 to A-3.

  According to the means A-4, the ball guiding means for guiding the game ball to the position corresponding to the second opening inlet is provided, so that the game ball can be efficiently moved when the variable electric accessory is in the second open position. You can enter the inflow. However, when the variable electric accessory is in the first open position, if the game ball is guided by the entrance guidance means, the game ball cannot enter the inflow port, and the game ball is in the first open position. There is a concern that the variable electric member may be dammed up and stay on the ball guiding means. In this regard, according to the means A-4, the variable electric accessory can be used to enter the game ball guided by the ball guidance means into the specific winning opening in a state where the variable electric accessory is in the first open position. However, it is possible to prevent the game ball from staying on the entrance guidance means by providing a passage that passes through the front area of the specific winning opening and passes from the upstream side to the downstream side of the variable electric accessory. Can be prevented.

Means A-5. The through passage is
In the state where the variable electric accessory is in the second open position, when the game ball reaches the position corresponding to the first opening inflow opening, the game ball passes through the front area of the specific winning opening and is variable. It is configured to pass through from the upstream side to the downstream side of the electric accessory,
In the state where the variable electric combination is in the closed position, when the game ball reaches the position corresponding to the second open time inlet, the game ball passes through the front area of the specific winning opening and the variable electric combination The game ball is configured to pass from the upstream side to the downstream side of the object, and when the game ball reaches the first opening inlet corresponding position, the game ball passes through the front area of the specific winning opening. The gaming machine according to means A-4, wherein the gaming machine is configured to pass through from the upstream side to the downstream side of the variable electric accessory.

  According to the means A-5, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the game ball stays around the variable electric combination even when the variable electric combination is in the first open position or the closed position.

  Means A-6. The game machine according to any one of means A-1 to A-5, wherein the variable electric accessory has a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front.

  According to the means A-6, a member for restricting or guiding the entrance to the inflow port can be provided closer to the variable electric accessory. In addition, an auxiliary member that prevents the outflow from the inlet to the outside or supports the variable electric accessory can be provided relatively easily and suitably. Furthermore, it is possible to reduce the space for installing the entire variable pitching device including the auxiliary member. In addition, the specific winning opening can be efficiently and widely formed.

Means A-7. The variable electric accessory is
A rear wall portion in which the outflow port communicating with the specific prize opening is formed;
A front wall portion disposed in front of the rear wall portion;
A connecting wall connecting the front wall portion and the rear wall portion;
An inner peripheral surface, which is a surface surrounding the outflow port, of the connection wall is inclined toward the outer peripheral side of the variable electric accessory toward the rear, and receives a game ball entered from the inflow port, The gaming machine according to any one of means A-1 to A-6, wherein the gaming machine is configured as a guide surface of the guide path that guides to the outlet.

  According to the means A-7, regardless of whether the variable electric combination is in the first open position or the second open position, the game ball that has entered the variable electric combination from the inflow port can be more reliably It is possible to guide to the exit, and eventually to the specific winning opening. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress a situation in which a game ball that has entered the inflow spills out of the inflow. In addition, the presence of the rear wall portion forms a specific winning opening as wide as possible so as to communicate with the outlet of the variable electric combination regardless of whether the variable electric combination is in the first open position or the second open position. At the same time, it is possible to form a passage through the means A-4 and A-5.

Means A-8. The variable pitching device includes a main body attached to a game board,
The variable electric accessory is
A rear wall portion in which the outflow port communicating with the specific prize opening is formed;
A front wall portion disposed in front of the rear wall portion;
A connecting wall connecting the front wall portion and the rear wall portion;
Attached so as to be relatively displaceable corresponding to the opening formed in the main body,
In a state where at least the variable electric combination is in the first open position or the second open position, a front surface of a portion that defines the inflow port in the rear wall portion of the variable electric combination is formed on the main body portion. The gaming machine according to any one of means A-1 to A-7, wherein the gaming machine is positioned flush with a front surface of the peripheral edge of the opening or rearward of a front surface of the peripheral edge of the opening.

  According to the means A-8, in a state where the variable electric accessory is in the first open position or the second open position, the part of the rear wall that defines the inlet is more than the front surface of the opening peripheral edge of the main body. Since it no longer protrudes forward, a game ball that is about to enter the inflow port (front region of the rear wall portion) collides with the rear wall portion and is thrown away in a direction away from the variable pitching device. Can be suppressed.

Means A-9. The variable electric accessory is
A rear wall portion in which the outflow port communicating with the specific prize opening is formed;
A front wall portion disposed in front of the rear wall portion;
A connecting wall connecting the front wall portion and the rear wall portion;
The said front wall part is formed with the mark in the site | part corresponding to the opening range of the said inflow port (along an outer periphery), The means in any one of the means A-1 thru | or A-8 characterized by the above-mentioned. Gaming machine.

  According to the means A-9, it is possible to make it easier to grasp where the inlet of the variable electric accessory is located even from the front of the gaming machine. In particular, when the variable electric accessory is viewed from the front, the front wall portion exists in a wider range than the opening range of the inflow port, and the game ball that has not entered the inflow port also has a rear position of the front wall portion. In the case of a configuration that can pass, there is a concern that it may be relatively easy to misunderstand whether or not the game ball has entered the inflow port. Therefore, by adopting this means A-9, the game ball The action and effect of reliably recognizing the position of the inflow port where the ball should be entered will be exhibited more remarkably.

Means A-10. Specific ball detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the specific prize opening;
An internal opening / closing means for opening and closing the specific winning opening between the specific winning opening and the outlet;
The variable pitching device in the open state has the variable electric motor when an opportunity to be in the closed state arrives (for example, when a specified number of game balls are detected by the specific pitch detection means). The gaming machine according to any one of means A-1 to A-9, wherein the accessory is displaced to the closed position and the internal opening / closing means is closed to be in the closed state.

  When the variable pitching device is in the open state and the variable electric combination is in the open position, game balls that have entered the variable electric combination through the inflow port should basically enter the specific winning opening. It becomes. However, after it is determined that the variable pitching device is to be closed (for example, a predetermined number of game balls have been pitched since the variable pitching device has been opened), the variable electric combination is moved to the closed position. For game balls that have entered the inflow port before being displaced, or for game balls that have entered the inside of the variable electric accessory from the inflow port at that timing but have not yet reached the outflow port Then, the specified number of winnings will be entered beyond the prescribed number. In this way, if more than the specified number of game balls enter, game balls will be paid out more than planned, so that (for the next game, etc.) the corresponding hole filling will be requested elsewhere (game balls) If the gaming machine is reduced due to a setting that reduces the chance of receiving a predetermined lottery, etc.) or the gaming hall side is unilaterally lost There is a concern that it will be removed from the game hall.

  In this regard, as in this means A-10, by providing an internal opening / closing means immediately before the specific winning opening, the upper limit of the number of balls entered into the variable pitching device can be observed as much as possible. Therefore, by wiping out the disadvantages of providing a variable electric accessory, it is possible to fully exhibit the gameplay that takes advantage of the advantages of providing a variable electric accessory. It is possible to more reliably enjoy the original fun of the gaming machine provided with the device.

  In addition, although it is conceivable that the game ball that has entered the inflow port can be detected at an earlier timing by providing the specific entry detection means in the variable electric combination, in that case, in the variable electric combination, It becomes necessary to narrow the game ball passage of the part where the specific entry detection means is installed, and the game ball is blocked in traffic, or one game ball is detected twice (bound in the variable electric accessory) If you have entered the variable electric tool once but have left the inflow port, etc.) the risk increases, the wiring of the specific entry means, the drive control of the variable electric tool, etc. become complicated Therefore, the specific winning detection means will not be affected by the rotation of the variable electric accessory (so that it can be detected after the behavior of the game ball has settled down so that there is no contradiction or waste). Detecting game balls that have entered the mouth Preferably provided in the possible positions.

  Means A-11. When the variable electric accessory is in the closed position, or in the middle of being displaced from the open position to the closed position, the inflow port is opened downward, and the internal opening / closing means is closed. The gaming machine according to means A-10, wherein game balls that are still present inside the variable electric combination are discharged from the inflow port to the outside of the variable electric combination.

  According to the means A-11, after the number of balls entered into the specific winning opening of the variable pitching device in the open state exceeds the prescribed number, the variable electric accessory has been entered from the inflow port, or the prescribed number is set. A game ball that was located in the variable electric accessory (the space between the inlet and the outlet) when it was determined that it exceeded the limit, and the entry to the specific prize opening was restricted by the internal opening and closing means The game ball can be discharged outside the variable electric accessory. Therefore, the effect of the means A-10 is more reliably achieved.

Means A-12. On the basis of a predetermined opportunity, whether or not to generate a special game state in which the variable pitching device is opened is determined whether or not to generate a special game state, and when the special game state is won in the corresponding lottery, the variable A main control device for opening the winning device,
A variable display device that performs variable display that teaches the result of the lottery determination,
The special game state has a plurality of types,
Means configured to be able to derive an effect for teaching or suggesting the type of the special gaming state according to the operation mode of the variable electric actor when the occurrence of the special gaming state is taught. The gaming machine according to any one of A-1 to A-11.

  According to the means A-12, after the special game state is taught in the variable display device, before the substantial game state is substantially started, that is, the variable electric accessory is set to the first open position or the second open position. Before, there is a case where an effect in which the type of the special gaming state is taught and suggested by the operation of the variable electric accessory, that is, the final stop position (first open position or second open position) may be performed. It is configured. In this way, an unprecedented effect of using the operation mode of the variable pitching device for the suggestion of the type of the special gaming state is performed, so that the interest in the variable pitching device itself is kept interesting. Can be improved. In addition, since the variable electric combination is visually recognized in the production, the state is shifted to the special game state as it is, so that it is possible to clearly grasp where the game ball may be launched in the special game state.

Means A-13. The variable electric accessory is
When displacing from the first open position or the second open position to the closed position, it is displaced through the shortest distance;
Any one of means A-1 to A-12, wherein a distance other than the shortest distance may be selected when displacing from the closed position to the first open position or the second open position. The gaming machine described.

  According to the means A-13, the variable electric accessory that is displaced from the first or second open position to the closed position passes through the shortest distance, so that it can be displaced relatively quickly to the intended position. You can measure the progress of the game. In addition, power saving can be achieved.

  On the other hand, when the variable electric accessory is displaced from the closed position to the first or second open position, it may not pass through the shortest distance. That is, it is possible to produce effects such as whether the variable electric combination is displaced to the first or second open position by the operation of the variable electric combination. For this reason, by performing an unprecedented presentation of using the operation mode of the variable electric combination for the production, it is possible to improve the interest while keeping interest in the variable electric combination itself. In particular, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a disappointing person is confirmed due to the start of movement of the variable electric accessory, and it is possible to improve game playability.

  Furthermore, in the case where an effect by the operation mode of the variable electric actor is performed, in order to shift to a state in which a game ball is launched while aiming at the variable electric actor that is opened as it is while visually recognizing the variable electric actor, In this state, it is possible to clearly grasp where the game ball can be launched.

  B. One type of gaming machine is a pachinko machine. In a pachinko machine, when a game ball launched by a launching device enters a special starting means provided on the game board, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a hit state is generated, and the result of the lottery on a variable display device Is displayed (for example, refer to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-154110).

  In general, a pachinko machine has a specific winning opening that allows a game ball to enter, an open position that allows or facilitates the entry of a gaming ball into the specific winning opening, and an entry of a gaming ball into the specific winning opening. A variable pitch that includes a shutter that displaces between a closed position that makes the ball impossible or difficult to enter, and that allows a predetermined number of prize balls to be awarded when a game ball enters the specific prize opening A device is provided.

  However, since the variable pitching device can only perform an operation of opening and closing the shutter, it is difficult to provide new game play other than changing the number of times of opening and the opening time.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying game play with a variable pitching device.

Means B-1. A launching means for launching a game ball;
A game area provided on the front side of the game board and guiding a game ball fired by the launching means;
A variable ball entry device that changes state between an open state in which a game ball moving in the game area can enter or is easy to enter, and a closed state in which entry is impossible or difficult to enter;
The variable pitching device is:
A specific winning opening for discharging a game ball moving in the game area to the back side of the game board;
Between a closed position that is provided so as to be displaceable in the game area and that makes it impossible to enter a game ball into the specific prize opening, and an open position that allows the game ball to enter the specific prize opening A variable electric accessory that can be displaced,
The variable electric accessory is
An outlet that communicates with the specific prize opening when at least in the open position;
An inflow port into which a game ball moving in the game area when it is located in the game area and at least in the open position can enter;
A guide path for guiding a game ball that has entered the inflow port to the outflow port when at least in the open position;
The variable electric combination not only displaces between the closed position and the open position, but also within a range where the variable electric combination is in the open position, and a first open position (the first open position). It is configured to be displaceable between the second open position (which makes it easier for a game ball to enter the specific winning opening than the position)
The inlet is
A position corresponding to a closing-time inlet located when the variable electric accessory is set to the closed position;
A position corresponding to a first opening inlet when the variable electric accessory is set to the first opening position;
It is configured to be displaceable between a position corresponding to a second opening inlet when the variable electric accessory is set to the second opening position,
The variable electric accessory is
In a state in which at least one of the first open position, the second open position, and the closed position, the first open time inlet corresponding position and the second open time inlet corresponding position Of these, when a game ball reaches a part where the inflow port does not match, the game ball is restricted from entering the specific prize opening, and the game ball passes through the front area of the specific prize opening. The game machine is characterized by having a passage through which the variable electric accessory can be passed from the upstream side to the downstream side.

  According to the means B-1, the variable electric accessory that opens and closes the variable pitching device is configured to take three positions: a first open position, a second open position, and a closed position. For this reason, by moving the position of the inflow port, it is possible to change the position at which the game ball is launched into the game area in order to enter the variable ball entry device, or to make it easier for the game ball to enter the variable ball entry device. It is possible to realize such things as changing with only one variable electric accessory. Therefore, as compared with the case where a plurality of variable pitching devices are provided, the space required for installing all the variable pitching devices can be reduced, and a multi-function variable electric accessory can be provided. New game play can be added.

  In addition, the position of the inflow port changes as the variable electric combination is displaced. For this reason, when the variable electric combination is displaced, the place where the game ball can enter the inflow port before the displacement is discontinued by another part of the variable electric combination appearing at that position. There is a concern that it will become.

  In this regard, in this means B-1, in the variable electric accessory, before the variable electric accessory is displaced, the game ball that has reached the location where the game ball has been able to enter the inflow port is once received inside, and then, A through-passage for discharging to the outside is provided. In other words, the pass-through passage is a configuration for passing the game ball from the upstream side to the downstream side of the variable electric accessory using the front area while closing the specific winning opening. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the movement of the game ball that has reached the location where the game ball has been able to enter the inflow port before the variable electric accessory is displaced (stagnation).

Means B-2. A ball guidance means for guiding a game ball (moving to the side of the variable electric accessory) to a position corresponding to the second opening inlet;
(When the variable electric accessory is in the second open position, the game ball guided by the entrance guide means always enters the inflow port.)
The passing-through passage is formed when the game ball is guided to the entrance guidance means when the variable electric accessory is in the first open position or the closed position, The means B is characterized in that it restricts entry and is configured so that the game ball passes through the front area of the specific prize opening and passes from the upstream side to the downstream side of the variable electric accessory. A gaming machine according to -1.

  According to the means B-2, the entrance guide means for guiding the game ball to the second opening inlet corresponding position is provided, so that the game ball can be efficiently moved when the variable electric accessory is in the second open position. You can enter the inflow. However, when the variable electric accessory is in the first open position, if the game ball is guided by the entrance guidance means, the game ball cannot enter the inflow port, and the game ball is in the first open position. There is a concern that the variable electric member may be dammed up and stay on the ball guiding means. In this regard, according to the means B-2, the variable electric accessory can be used to enter the game ball guided by the pitch guide means into the specific winning opening in a state where the variable electric accessory is in the first open position. However, it is possible to prevent the game ball from staying on the entrance guidance means by providing a passage that passes through the front area of the specific winning opening and passes from the upstream side to the downstream side of the variable electric accessory. Can be prevented.

Means B-3. The through passage is
In the state where the variable electric accessory is in the second open position, when the game ball reaches the position corresponding to the first opening inflow opening, the game ball passes through the front area of the specific winning opening and is variable. It is configured to pass through from the upstream side to the downstream side of the electric accessory,
In the state where the variable electric combination is in the closed position, when the game ball reaches the position corresponding to the second open time inlet, the game ball passes through the front area of the specific winning opening and the variable electric combination The game ball is configured to pass from the upstream side to the downstream side of the object, and when the game ball reaches the first opening inlet corresponding position, the game ball passes through the front area of the specific winning opening. The gaming machine according to means B-2, wherein the gaming machine is configured to pass through from the upstream side to the downstream side of the variable electric accessory.

  According to the means B-3, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the game ball stays around the variable electric combination even when the variable electric combination is in the first open position or the closed position.

Means B-4. The variable pitching device includes a main body attached to a game board,
The variable electric accessory is
A rear wall portion in which the outflow port communicating with the specific prize opening is formed;
A front wall portion disposed in front of the rear wall portion;
A connecting wall connecting the front wall portion and the rear wall portion;
Attached so as to be relatively displaceable corresponding to the opening formed in the main body,
In a state where at least the variable electric combination is in the first open position or the second open position, a front surface of a portion that defines the inflow port in the rear wall portion of the variable electric combination is formed on the main body portion. The gaming machine according to any one of means B-1 to B-3, wherein the gaming machine is positioned flush with the front surface of the peripheral edge of the opening or rearward of the front surface of the peripheral edge of the opening.

  According to the means B-4, in the state where the variable electric accessory is in the first open position or the second open position, the part defining the inflow port in the rear wall part, the opening part of the passage passage, or the like is the opening of the main body part. A situation in which a game ball that attempts to enter an inflow port or a passage through the front edge of the peripheral edge collides with the rear wall and is blown away in a direction away from the variable pitching device. Can be suppressed.

  In addition, the presence of the rear wall portion forms a specific winning opening as wide as possible so as to communicate with the outlet of the variable electric combination regardless of whether the variable electric combination is in the first open position or the second open position. In addition, it is possible to form a passage through as described above.

  Means B-5. The variable electric accessory is displaced between the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position by rotating while maintaining a central axis at the same position. The gaming machine according to any one of B-1 to B-4.

  According to the means B-5, since the variable electric combination rotates on the spot, for example, when the variable electric combination slides up and down or left and right, the specific winning opening is exposed from the vacant space, or In addition, it is possible to prevent a situation such as an increase in the size of the variable electric combination by providing a blocking wall that interlocks with the variable electric combination so as not to be exposed. Therefore, regardless of whether the variable electric accessory is in the first open position or the second open position, the outlet and the specific winning opening are communicated with each other, and the specific winning of the game ball not passing through the inlet and the outlet is provided. It is possible to realize a configuration that prevents entry into the mouth in a relatively compact and simple manner. In addition, it is possible to easily recognize that the ease of entering a game ball or the like changes compared to the case where the variable electric accessory slides back and forth.

Means B-6. The gaming area includes a first route on which a first accessory is installed and a second route on which a second accessory is installed,
The game ball traveling on the first route is configured to be impossible or difficult to reach the second accessory,
The game ball moving along the second route is configured to be impossible or difficult to reach the first accessory,
A firing strength adjusting means capable of adjusting the strength of launching a game ball by the firing means;
The firing strength adjusting means is configured to be operable by a player (with one hand), and includes an operation unit that is displaced in accordance with the player's operation,
By displacing the operation unit along a specific direction, the strength of launching the game ball by the launching unit is configured to be adjustable, and the strength of launching is adjusted to move the game ball to the first route, It can be divided into the second route,
The variable electric combination in the first open position can enter the game ball via the first route (and the game ball cannot pass through the second route, or the first Is difficult to enter compared to game balls via the route)
The variable electric combination in the second open position can enter the game ball via the second route (and the game ball via the first route cannot enter or the second The gaming machine according to any one of means B-1 to B-5, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be difficult to enter compared to a gaming ball via a route.

  According to the means B-6, if the variable electric accessory is set to the first open position, the game ball passing through the first route can be entered into the variable pitching device, and if it is set to the second open position, A game ball that has passed through the second route can be entered into the variable entry device. Further, as described in the above means 1, it is easy to enter the game ball into the inflow port with the variable electric combination in the first open position and the variable electric combination in the second open position. It is also possible to make a difference in the above. Therefore, even in a configuration in which game balls are divided into the first route and the second route so as to diversify the game playability, it can be sufficiently dealt with by one variable pitching device. It is possible to diversify the gameplay.

  Means B-7. The gaming machine according to any one of means A-1 to A-6, wherein the variable electric accessory has a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front.

  According to the means B-7, a member for restricting or guiding the entrance to the inflow port can be provided closer to the variable electric accessory. In addition, an auxiliary member that prevents the outflow from the inlet to the outside or supports the variable electric accessory can be provided relatively easily and suitably. Furthermore, it is possible to reduce the space for installing the entire variable pitching device including the auxiliary member. In addition, the specific winning opening can be efficiently and widely formed.

Means B-8. The variable electric accessory is
A rear wall portion in which the outflow port communicating with the specific prize opening is formed;
A front wall portion disposed in front of the rear wall portion;
A connecting wall connecting the front wall portion and the rear wall portion;
An inner peripheral surface, which is a surface surrounding the outflow port, of the connection wall is inclined toward the outer peripheral side of the variable electric accessory toward the rear, and receives a game ball entered from the inflow port, The gaming machine according to any one of means B-1 to B-7, characterized in that it is configured as a guide surface of the guide path that guides to the outlet.

  According to the means B-8, regardless of whether the variable electric combination is in the first open position or the second open position, the game ball that has entered the variable electric combination from the inflow port can be more reliably It is possible to guide to the exit, and eventually to the specific winning opening. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress a situation in which a game ball that has entered the inflow spills out of the inflow.

Means B-9. The variable electric accessory is
A rear wall portion in which the outflow port communicating with the specific prize opening is formed;
A front wall portion disposed in front of the rear wall portion;
A connecting wall connecting the front wall portion and the rear wall portion;
The said front wall part is formed with the mark in the site | part corresponding to the opening range of the said inflow port (along an outer periphery), The means in any one of the means B-1 thru | or B-8 characterized by the above-mentioned. Gaming machine.

  According to the means B-9, it is possible to make it easier to grasp where the inlet of the variable electric accessory is located even from the front of the gaming machine. In particular, when the variable electric accessory is viewed from the front, the front wall portion exists in a wider range than the opening range of the inflow port, and the game ball that has not entered the inflow port also has a rear position of the front wall portion. In the case of a configuration that can pass, there is a concern that it may be relatively easy to misunderstand whether or not the game ball has entered the inflow port. Therefore, by adopting this means B-9, The action and effect of reliably recognizing the position of the inflow port where the ball should be entered will be exhibited more remarkably.

Means B-10. Specific ball detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the specific prize opening;
An internal opening / closing means for opening and closing the specific winning opening between the specific winning opening and the outlet;
The variable pitching device in the open state has the variable electric motor when an opportunity to be in the closed state arrives (for example, when a specified number of game balls are detected by the specific pitch detection means). The gaming machine according to any one of means B-1 to B-9, wherein the accessory is displaced to the closed position and the internal opening / closing means is closed to be in the closed state.

  When the variable pitching device is in the open state and the variable electric combination is in the open position, game balls that have entered the variable electric combination through the inflow port should basically enter the specific winning opening. It becomes. However, after it is determined that the variable pitching device is to be closed (for example, a predetermined number of game balls have been pitched since the variable pitching device has been opened), the variable electric combination is moved to the closed position. For game balls that have entered the inflow port before being displaced, or for game balls that have entered the inside of the variable electric accessory from the inflow port at that timing but have not yet reached the outflow port Then, the specified number of winnings will be entered beyond the prescribed number. In this way, if more than the specified number of game balls enter, game balls will be paid out more than planned, so that (for the next game, etc.) the corresponding hole filling will be requested elsewhere (game balls) If the gaming machine is reduced due to a setting that reduces the chance of receiving a predetermined lottery, etc.) or the gaming hall side is unilaterally lost There is a concern that it will be removed from the game hall.

  In this regard, as in the present means B-10, by providing the internal opening / closing means immediately before the specific winning opening, the upper limit of the number of balls entered into the variable pitching device can be observed as much as possible. Therefore, by wiping out the disadvantages of providing a variable electric accessory, it is possible to fully exhibit the gameplay that takes advantage of the advantages of providing a variable electric accessory. It is possible to more reliably enjoy the original fun of the gaming machine provided with the device.

  In addition, although it is conceivable that the game ball that has entered the inflow port can be detected at an earlier timing by providing the specific entry detection means in the variable electric combination, in that case, in the variable electric combination, It becomes necessary to narrow the game ball passage of the part where the specific entry detection means is installed, and the game ball is blocked in traffic, or one game ball is detected twice (bound in the variable electric accessory) If you have entered the variable electric tool once but have left the inflow port, etc.) the risk increases, the wiring of the specific entry means, the drive control of the variable electric tool, etc. become complicated Therefore, the specific winning detection means will not be affected by the rotation of the variable electric accessory (so that it can be detected after the behavior of the game ball has settled down so that there is no contradiction or waste). Detecting game balls that have entered the mouth Preferably provided in the possible positions.

  Means B-11. When the variable electric accessory is in the closed position, or in the middle of being displaced from the open position to the closed position, the inflow port is opened downward, and the internal opening / closing means is closed. The gaming machine according to means B-10, wherein game balls that are still present inside the variable electric combination are discharged from the inflow port to the outside of the variable electric combination.

  According to the means B-11, after the number of balls entered into the specific winning opening of the variable pitching device in the open state exceeds the prescribed number, the variable electric accessory has been entered from the inflow port, or the prescribed number is set. A game ball that was located in the variable electric accessory (the space between the inlet and the outlet) when it was determined that it exceeded the limit, and the entry to the specific prize opening was restricted by the internal opening and closing means The game ball can be discharged outside the variable electric accessory. Therefore, the effect of the means B-10 is more reliably achieved.

Means B-12. On the basis of a predetermined opportunity, whether or not to generate a special game state in which the variable pitching device is opened is determined whether or not to generate a special game state, and when the special game state is won in the corresponding lottery, the variable A main control device for opening the winning device,
A variable display device that performs variable display that teaches the result of the lottery determination,
The special game state has a plurality of types,
Means configured to be able to derive an effect for teaching or suggesting the type of the special gaming state according to the operation mode of the variable electric actor when the occurrence of the special gaming state is taught. The gaming machine according to any one of B-1 to B-11.

  According to the means B-12, after the special game state is taught in the variable display device, before the substantial game state is substantially started, that is, the variable electric accessory is set to the first open position or the second open position. Before, there is a case where an effect in which the type of the special gaming state is taught and suggested by the operation of the variable electric accessory, that is, the final stop position (first open position or second open position) may be performed. It is configured. In this way, an unprecedented effect of using the operation mode of the variable pitching device for the suggestion of the type of the special gaming state is performed, so that the interest in the variable pitching device itself is kept interesting. Can be improved. In addition, since the variable electric combination is visually recognized in the production, the state is shifted to the special game state as it is, so that it is possible to clearly grasp where the game ball may be launched in the special game state.

  The basic configuration of various gaming machines to which the above means are applied is shown below.

  A. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a ball game machine. As a more detailed mode example, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a launching means (shot motor, etc.) for playing and launching a game ball based on an operation of the operation means, A ball ball game machine including a game area where a game ball is guided and each ball entry means (general prize opening, variable prize winning device, operation opening, etc.) arranged in the game area.

  B. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a bullet ball gaming machine having a gaming area extending in a substantially vertical direction. As a more detailed mode example, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a launching means (shot motor, etc.) for playing and launching a game ball based on an operation of the operation means, The game balls are guided and extended along a substantially vertical direction (for example, the game area is constituted by a game board surface), and each ball entry means (general winning mouth, And a ball game machine configured to be able to visually recognize the behavior of a game ball flowing down the game area.

  C. The gaming machine in each of the above means or each of the above ball game machines is a pachinko machine or a gaming machine equivalent to a pachinko machine.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 32 ... Variable winning device, 33a ... First starting winning device, 33b ... Second starting winning device, 34 ... Through gate, 42 ... Decorative symbol display device, 43L ... First special display device, 43R ... First 2 special display device, 46 ... hold lamp, 223 ... count switch, 224a, 224b ... start winning switch, 225 ... through gate switch, 261 ... main control device, 262 ... sub control device.

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A launching means for launching a game ball;
A game area provided on the front side of the game board and guiding a game ball fired by the launching means;
A variable ball entry device that changes state between an open state in which a game ball moving in the game area can enter or is easy to enter, and a closed state in which entry is impossible or difficult to enter;
The variable pitching device is:
A specific winning opening for discharging a game ball moving in the game area to the back side of the game board;
Between a closed position that is provided so as to be displaceable in the game area and that makes it impossible to enter a game ball into the specific prize opening, and an open position that allows the game ball to enter the specific prize opening A variable electric accessory that can be displaced,
The variable electric accessory is
An outlet that communicates with the specific prize opening when at least in the open position;
An inflow port into which a game ball moving in the game area when it is located in the game area and at least in the open position can enter;
A guide path for guiding a game ball that has entered the inflow port to the outflow port when at least in the open position;
The variable electric combination is configured to be rotatable and displaceable between the closed position and the open position, and within a range where the variable electric combination is in the open position, It is configured to be displaceable between a first open position and a second open position,
The inlet is
A position corresponding to a closing-time inlet located when the variable electric accessory is set to the closed position;
A position corresponding to a first opening inlet when the variable electric accessory is set to the first opening position;
It is configured to be displaceable between a position corresponding to a second opening inlet when the variable electric accessory is set to the second opening position,
The variable electric accessory is
In a state in which at least one of the first open position, the second open position, and the closed position, the first open time inlet corresponding position and the second open time inlet corresponding position Of these, when a game ball reaches a part where the inflow port does not match, the game ball is restricted from entering the specific prize opening, and the game ball passes through the front area of the specific prize opening. A through passage that allows the variable electric accessory to pass from the upstream side to the downstream side,
The minimum amount of rotation until the variable electric combination is moved from the closed position to the first open position, and the minimum amount of rotation until the variable electric combination is moved from the closed position to the second open position. A gaming machine characterized by being different.

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