JP2019118594A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of controlling a movable member to favorably progress a game.SOLUTION: A first flow-down passage unit through which game balls flowing downward from the upstream side toward a predetermined opening section enter more easily than a second flow-down passage unit is configured to have a passage width through which the game balls can enter one by one, and the length from the lower surface of the movable member in the entry restricted state to the upper end of a first detection portion is configured to be substantially equal to or shorter than the diameter of the game ball. Since it is possible to shorten the time required for the first detection unit to detect after the last game ball which reaches the specified number permitted for one entry permitted posture enters the first flow-down passage unit, the movable member switches to be in the entry restricted state at an early stage when the last game ball which reaches the specified number permitted for one entry permitted posture enters the predetermined opening section, thereby suppressing the game ball which exceeds the specified number to be won.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

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

  As a conventional gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine provided with a winning device capable of changing the entry probability of the gaming ball into the inside by changing the attitude (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The winning device is configured to be capable of transitioning between an entry-permitted posture that allows entry of the game ball and an entry-restricted posture that regulates the entry of the game ball, and these posture changes can be made into the entry restrictions included in the prize device. It is realized by the change in the arrangement of the movable piece of the mechanism. Then, after the movable piece of the winning device shifts to the entry permitted attitude, when the winning of the specified number of gaming balls is detected by the detection unit such as the detection switch, the winning device changes from the entry allowed attitude to the entry restricted attitude By performing control to make it possible, it is possible to advance the game, such as a preparation period (interval) to shift to the next entry permitted attitude, start of the next unit game, and the like.

JP 2017-213044 A

  However, in such a winning device, there may still be room for improvement in the configuration for suitably advancing the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately advancing a game by controlling a movable member.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems.
By being driven by a predetermined drive means, it is possible to switch between an entry restricted state in which entry of gaming balls into a predetermined opening is restricted and an entry permitted state in which entry of gaming balls into the predetermined opening is permitted. A movable member that forms a downward slope capable of guiding the gaming ball from one side to the other side in the entry restricted state;
When the movable member is in the entry permitted state, a plurality of flow-down passage portions through which gaming balls entered from the predetermined opening can pass open upward with respect to the upstream portion of the descending slope surface 1 flow down passage,
A first detection unit provided downstream of the first down flow passage portion and capable of detecting gaming balls passing through the first down flow passage portion;
A second flow passage portion opened upward with respect to a downstream side portion of the downward sloping surface from the first flow passage portion among the plurality of flow passage portions when the movable member is in the entry permission state;
A second detection unit provided downstream of the second flow-down passage portion and capable of detecting gaming balls passing through the second flow-down passage portion;
And a bonus granting means for granting a predetermined bonus when the game ball entered from the predetermined opening is detected by the first detection unit or the second detection unit,
The first flow down passage portion is configured to have a passage width in which one game ball can enter one by one, and a length from the lower surface of the movable member in the entry restricted state to the upper end of the first detection portion is a game It is characterized in that it is configured to be approximately equal to or shorter than the diameter of the sphere.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably advancing a game by controlling a movable member.

Front side perspective view of a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine A perspective view showing a pachinko machine in an open state A perspective view showing a pachinko machine in another open state The perspective view which shows a pachinko machine in still another open state Front view of a pachinko machine Front view showing the front block of the pachinko machine removed Front view of the game board Back side perspective view of pachinko machine Rear view of a pachinko machine Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine Flow chart showing an example of main control main processing Flow chart showing an example of main control interrupt processing Flow chart showing an example of nail state related processing Front view of the game board in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment Rear view of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment A flowchart showing an example of main control main processing in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment A flowchart showing an example of main control interrupt processing in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment Flow chart showing an example of setting indication information related processing (A) is a front view showing the right side portion of the game board in the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, (B) is a partially enlarged view of the right start winning device, (C) is an A- of FIG. 20 (B). Cross section of the right start winning device at line A Flowchart representing the progress of the gaming state in the pachinko machine of the third embodiment An illustration comparing the specifications of the game in each gaming state

  The embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to a pachinko machine 100 as an example of a ball-and-ball game machine which is a type of gaming machine, and then a variation and other types of gaming machines will be described. First, a structural configuration, an electrical configuration, and various control processes of the embodiment of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in order.

<Structural configuration>
First, the configuration of the structural part of the pachinko machine 100 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9. 1 to 4 are perspective views showing various states of the pachinko machine 100, FIG. 1 shows a closed state of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 2 shows an integral structure of the front block 102 and the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101. 3 shows the state in which the front block 102 is open to the intermediate block 103, and FIG. 4 shows the state in which the rear block 104 is open to the intermediate block 103. It shows. 5 is a front view of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 6 shows a state in which the front block 102 of the pachinko machine 100 is removed from the state of FIG. In addition, various wiring is abbreviate | omitted in each figure, and a part of structure of the game board 400 is abbreviate | omitted in FIG.3 and FIG.6.

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

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

  Intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided on one side (the left side plate portion 113 side) in the left-right direction of the outer frame 101. The outer frame 101 and the intermediate block 103 are connected (connected) by the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122, and the main part of the pachinko machine 100 pivots one end side (left side) in the left-right direction in the front view of the pachinko machine 100 The proximal end side is configured to be pivotable forward with the other end side (right side) as the pivot distal end side.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided separately at the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the outer frame 101. In each of the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122, for example, the shaft portion provided on the intermediate block 103 is supported from the lower side by the shaft support portion provided on the outer frame 101, and the shaft portion provided on the shaft support portion Is configured to be pivotable by being inserted. In addition, the structure which makes the main-body part of the pachinko machine 100 containing the intermediate block 103 turnable is not only the said structure, but provides an axial hole in the intermediate block 103 side, forms an axial part in the outer frame 101 side, etc. It is good also as other composition.

  The intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 have a function of releasing the connection between the outer frame 101 and the intermediate block 103 by a predetermined removal operation, and the main part of the pachinko machine 100 including the intermediate block 103 is the outer frame 101. It is attached to be removable. For example, the connection state of the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101 is released by performing a predetermined removal operation of opening the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101 by a predetermined amount or more and moving it upward by a predetermined amount. Ru. Thus, the main body of the pachinko machine 100 is removable from the outer frame 101.

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

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

  In the pachinko machine 100, an intermediate block locking mechanism for restricting the opening and closing of the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101, a front block locking mechanism for restricting the opening and closing of the front block 102 with respect to the intermediate block 103, an intermediate block locking mechanism and a front A lock operating mechanism is provided which is operated to unlock and lock the block locking mechanism. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the intermediate block 103 is provided with a key cylinder 141 as a lock operation mechanism exposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 through the opening of the front block 102.

  When the right rotation operation by the operation key (not shown) is performed as the predetermined operation on the key cylinder 141, the movable portion 143 of the intermediate block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 is operated. Thereby, the engagement between the engaged portion 142 and the movable portion 143 provided in the outer frame 101 as a part of the intermediate block locking mechanism is released, and the intermediate block 103 is allowed to open and close the outer frame 101. Become.

  On the other hand, in response to the left rotation operation by the predetermined operation key on the key cylinder 141, the movable portion 144 of the front block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 is operated. As a result, the engagement between the engaged portion 145 provided on the front block 102 as a part of the front block locking mechanism and the movable portion 144 is released, and the front block 102 is allowed to open and close the intermediate block 103. Become.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a rear block opening / closing restriction mechanism that restricts the opening / closing of the rear block 104 with respect to the intermediate block 103. After this, the rear block 104 can be switched between the state in which opening and closing is prohibited (opening and closing prohibited state) and the state in which opening and closing is permitted (opening and closing permitted state) by a predetermined operation. It is assumed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the rear block opening / closing restriction mechanism is configured by two opening / closing restriction portions 150A, 150B provided in the intermediate block 103 and one opening / closing restriction portion 150C provided in the rear block 104. . The three open / close restricting portions 150A to 150C are provided with turning pieces 151A to 151C which can be rotated. The rotation pieces 151A to 151C change their engagement state with the opening portion arranged to overlap back and forth in the closed state of the rear block 104 by the rotation operation, whereby the open / close prohibited posture corresponding to the open / close prohibited state And the opening / closing permissible posture corresponding to the opening / closing permissible state can be switched. When all the pivoting pieces 151A to 151C are in the opening / closing permissible posture, the respective pivoting pieces 151A to 151C can pass through the openings, and the rear block 104 enters the opening / closing permissible state with respect to the intermediate block 103. In addition, as the opening and closing prohibited posture and the opening and closing permitted posture, the opening and closing prohibited state and the opening and closing permitted state may be switched by changing at least one of the position and the direction of the rotating pieces 151A to 151C, It may be configured to move in a fixed direction, or may be configured to operate by a combination of movement and rotation. Hereinafter, the same applies to the change in posture when the component in each device transitions between a plurality of postures.

  Of the three pivoting pieces 151A to 151C, two pivoting pieces 151A and 151B corresponding to a part of them are formed on the rear block 104 in the open / close prohibited state of the rear block 104 as shown in FIG. One pivoting piece 151C, which is exposed to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 through the opening and corresponds to the remaining part, is exposed to the front side of the intermediate block 103, as shown in FIG. For this reason, it is not possible to switch all the pivoting pieces 151A to 151C to the open / close allowable position only by the operation from one side such as the back side of the pachinko machine 100 or the front side of the intermediate block 103, thereby making the security Is elevated.

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

  When the front block 102 is closed with respect to the middle block 103 (the front block 102 is closed), the flow-down restricting piece 161 is allowed to move so as to allow the game ball to flow down, specifically, it is restricted The change unit 162 is pushed and pushed to the rear side of the intermediate block 103. The flow-down restricting piece 161 is disposed behind the guiding passage (not shown) for guiding the gaming ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 in the movement permitting state. Thereby, in the closed state of the front block 102, movement of the gaming ball from the middle block 103 to the front block 102 is permitted.

  On the other hand, when the front block 102 is open with respect to the intermediate block 103 (the open state of the front block 102), the pressing of the flow-down restricting piece 161 by the restriction changing portion 162 is released. As a result, the flow-down regulating piece 161 is in a movement prohibited state in which it projects toward the front block 102 side. The flow-down regulating piece 161 protrudes into the guiding passage in the movement inhibition state, and prevents the flow of the gaming ball to the downstream side. Thereby, movement of the gaming ball from the middle block 103 to the front block 102 is prohibited.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100, as shown in FIG. 2, for example, the middle block 103 is closed to the outer frame 101 at the lower end on the rear side of the middle block 103 and on the rotating tip side (left side in rear view). An open / close detection switch 108 is provided to detect whether or not the switch is closed, and as shown in FIG. 3, for example, at the lower end portion on the front side of the intermediate block 103 and on the rotating tip side (right side in front view) An open / close detection switch 109 is provided to detect whether the front block 102 is closed for 103.

  Next, each configuration of the front block 102, the intermediate block 103, and the rear block 104 will be described in order.

  The front block 102, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, forms a substantially entire front surface of the pachinko machine 100, is a substantially rectangular member having a thickness in the front-rear direction, and decorates the front surface portion of the pachinko machine 100. Function as a front decoration means. The front block 102 is mainly composed of a base frame 201 made of synthetic resin, and has a plurality of functional parts attached to the front and back of the base frame 201. A state in which the front decoration 210 forming the front of the pachinko machine 100 surrounds the opening 210A along the outer edge of the opening 210A formed including the front view central portion of the front block 102 on the front side of the base frame 201 Is attached. When the base frame 201 constituting the front block 102 and the front decorative body 210 are combined, the opening 210A is formed to penetrate in the front-rear direction over a wide range excluding the outer peripheral portion to which the front decorative body 210 is attached. Through this opening 210A, an intermediate block 103 including a game board 400 located behind the front block 102 is configured to be visible to the player.

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

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

  The central panel 220 has a function as a cover that allows the rear side to be visible while closing the opening 210A formed through in the front-rear direction in a state where the base frame 201 and the front face decoration 210 are combined. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the central panel 220 has a panel frame 221 (see FIG. 3) attached from the rear side of the base frame 201 and a light transmitting property fitted to the front side of the panel frame 221. A front plate 222 (see FIG. 1), and a light transmissive rear plate 223 (see FIG. 3) fitted on the rear side of the panel frame 221 substantially parallel to the front plate 222 with a predetermined gap therebetween. There is.

  The main storage mechanism 230 has a function of storing game balls acquired in accordance with the progress of the game and game balls lent out from the game arcade. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the main storage mechanism 230 includes a storage portion 231, a ball removal mechanism (not shown), and a ball removal operation member 232 for operating the ball removal mechanism. The reservoir 231 includes an inlet 231A for introducing game balls from the interior of the pachinko machine 100 into the reservoir 231, and an outlet (not shown) for causing the game balls to flow out of the reservoir 231 into the interior of the pachinko machine 100; An outlet (not shown) formed upstream of the outlet is provided. The game ball is released from the storage section 231 to the player without being taken into the interior of the pachinko machine 100 by opening the discharge port. The ball releasing mechanism has a function of switching the discharge destination of the game ball between the outlet and the outlet.

  The game balls acquired according to the game progress and the game balls lent out according to the lending operation to the lending operation device 292 described later mainly flow into the storage section 231 through the inflow port 231A. In addition, the storage portion 231 is formed to open at the upper side, and through this opening portion, a game ball owned by the player is manually inserted, or a game ball to be lent out in the game arcade is supplied.

  The gaming balls having flowed into the storage section 231 are sequentially guided to the side where the outlet and the outlet are formed (upper right side in FIG. 1) while being aligned in a line. When the ball pulling operation (for example, the pressing operation) on the ball pulling operation member 232 is not performed, the gaming ball is guided to the launch device 330 (see FIG. 3) described later through the outlet. On the other hand, when the ball pulling operation is performed on the ball pulling operation member 232, the gaming ball is guided to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 1) through the discharge port.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 opens and closes the storage portion 241 having the game ball inlets 241A and 241C (see FIG. 5) and the outlet 241B (see FIG. 1) and the outlet 241B. And a ball removing operation member 242 for operating the ball removing mechanism 243. The game balls and the like acquired in accordance with the game progress mainly flow into the main storage mechanism 230, but if the storage section 231 is full, they flow into the storage section 241 through the inflow port 241A. Further, even in response to the ball pulling operation on the ball pulling operation member 232, the game ball flows from the storage unit 231 to the storage unit 241 through the inflow port 241C.

  The bottom surface of the reservoir 241 is inclined downward toward the outlet 241B. When the discharge port 241B is opened by the ball pulling operation (for example, pressing operation) on the ball pulling operation member 242, all the game balls stored in the storage unit 241 can be sequentially released to the outside of the pachinko machine 100. When the discharge port 241B is completely opened by the ball pulling operation on the ball pulling operation member 242, the release state is maintained until the return operation (for example, pressing operation again) on the ball pulling operation member 242 is performed. Maintained. A ball overflow switch 249 (see FIG. 10) is provided behind the inflow port 241A to detect whether or not the game balls are excessively stored in the storage portion 241.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the firing operation device 250 has a pedestal 251 projecting forward from the flat portion 219 of the front face decoration 210, and a rotatable firing handle 252 provided around the pedestal 251. A variable resistor 253 (see FIG. 10) for detecting the amount of rotational operation of the launch handle 252, a contact sensor 254 (see FIG. 10) for detecting that the player is in contact with the launch handle 252, and And a release stop switch 255 (see FIG. 5) for disabling the ejection of the game ball accompanying the rotation operation by the operation of the player. When the launch handle 252 is rotated by the player, the game ball is ejected from the launch device 330 (see FIG. 3) toward the game board 400 (see FIG. 3) with an intensity corresponding to the amount of the rotation. When the contact sensor 254 does not detect the contact between the launch handle 252 and the player, or when the launch operation is disabled by the operation of the launch stop switch 255, the launch handle 252 is rotated. However, the game ball is not ejected from the launcher 330.

  Further, frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 (see FIG. 10) are provided at the back of the front decorative body 210 in the front block 102. The frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 are disposed on the back side of the opening peripheral edge portion 211 of the front decorative body 210 and attached to the base frame 201. As shown in FIG. 5, the opening peripheral edge portion 211 has an upper center edge 211A, an upper left edge 211B and an upper right edge 211C located on the left and right with respect to the upper center edge 211A, and an upper left edge It has left side edge 211D located lower side to 211B and right side edge 211E located lower side to upper right side edge 211C as a light emission part, and frame light emission corresponding to each light emission part Devices 271-275 are installed.

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

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front block 102 is provided with an input operation device 260 which allows the player to perform an input operation different from the launch operation. The input operation device 260 includes, for example, a pressing operation device 261 capable of pushing operation, a rotation operation device 262 capable of rotating operation, and a selection operation device 263 capable of performing up / down / left / right direction operation. With regard to the player, the effect selection operation for selecting an effect to be executed in the pachinko machine 100, the device setting operation for setting the volume and the light amount of each device for executing the effects of the pachinko machine 100, or the player It is possible to execute effect setting operations and the like that can execute the effects of the pachinko machine 100 according to the previous game by inputting information, and the player or the game arcade manager can execute these operations as necessary. It is assumed. The input operation unit (for example, the annular rotation operation unit in the rotation operation device 262) which the player contacts in the input operation device 260 is rotated, vertically moved, or moved by input operation unit driving means such as a motor or a solenoid. It is preferable that an operation such as vibration is configured to be executable by control of the pachinko machine 100 (for example, control of the sub control board 940 (see FIG. 10)), either before or after the input operation or during the input operation By operating the input part at a plurality of timings, it is possible to make various effects accompanied by the input operation such as positively prompting the input operation.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the intermediate block 103 has a base frame 301 having an opening, a game board 400 (see FIG. 3) attached from the front side while covering the opening of the base frame 301, and the base frame A game board supporting mechanism for rotatably and detachably supporting the game board 400 with respect to 301, a game board fixing mechanism for fixing the position of the game board 400 with respect to the base frame 301, and a game ball on the game board 400 Based on an instruction from a main control device 370 (see FIG. 4) mounted on the back side of the game board 400 and integrally controlling the progression of the game, and a command from the main control device 370. And an auxiliary control device 390 (see FIG. 4) for controlling game effects and status notification.

  In the base frame 301, as shown in FIG. 3, a guiding passage portion 301A in which a guiding passage for guiding gaming balls discharged from the payout device 540 (see FIG. 8) described later to the front block 102 is formed; A plurality of wires (not shown) and an opening 301 B in which the signal relay device 311 is located are provided. The openings 301B are shaped to penetrate in the front-rear direction below the gaming board 400, and a plurality of wirings inserted through the openings 301B are various devices provided in the front block 102 (for example, frame light emitting devices 271 to 271). 275, upper left audio device 281 and upper right audio device 282) for electrically connecting the devices provided on the back side of the intermediate block 103 and the rear block 104 (for example, the main control device 370 and the sub control device 390) The signal relay apparatus 311 includes a wire, and has a function as a relay board for relaying a part of the wire.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 400 has a flat base 401 having a through hole through which game balls such as the discharge port 401 can pass back and forth, and an outer rail smoothly curved from the lower left to the upper right of the base 401. 402, an inner rail 403 smoothly curved from the lower right to the upper left of the base 401, a return ball prevention mechanism 404 attached to the upper left end of the inner rail 403, and an upper right end of the outer rail 402 And an anti-recoil member 405 attached. The outer rail 402 is for guiding the game ball fired from the launch device 330 described later into the game area. The return ball prevention mechanism 404 prevents the game ball, which has been released into the game area from the firing passage 401B formed by the portion while the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403 face in parallel, from returning to the shooting passage 401B. The anti-recoil member 405 has a shock absorbing property that prevents the game ball from recoiling so that the game ball heading to the right side over the upper center of the game board 400 returns to the left side through the upper center again. For example, it is formed of a material such as damping rubber.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a return ball passage portion 163 is formed in the lower portion on the back side of the front block 102. There is a space between the outer rail 402 and the guiding member 335 for guiding the gaming ball from the launcher 330 toward the launch passage 401 B, and the shot launched from the launcher 330 does not exceed the return ball prevention mechanism 404 and fires. The game balls returned from the passage 401B are returned to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 5) from the inflow port 241A (see FIG. 5) through the return ball passage portion 163 disposed below the gap.

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

  The launcher 330, as shown in FIG. 3, includes a ball feed mechanism 331 for sequentially delivering the gaming balls stored in the main storage mechanism 230 to the launch position, and a ball feed solenoid 332 for driving the ball feed mechanism 331 (FIG. 10). (See Fig. 10), a launch mechanism 333 for launching game balls arranged at the launch position, a launch solenoid 334 (see FIG. 10) for driving the launch mechanism 333 and a game ball launched from the launch mechanism 333 of the game board 400. And a guiding member 335 for guiding to the firing passage 401B. The launch device 330 operates in response to the launch operation on the launch operation device 250 as described above, and the drive control of the launch solenoid 334 changes in response to the launch operation on the launch operation device 250 to adjust the launch force.

  As shown in FIG. 4, main controller 370 includes a main control substrate 920 (see FIG. 10) and a substrate case 371 having a split structure for accommodating main control substrate 920. The main control substrate 920 is accommodated inside the translucent substrate case 371 sealed so as not to be opened without leaving a trace.

  Further, main controller 370 is rotatably attached to the back side of game board 400. Specifically, the mounting portion 372 is rotatably connected to and fixed on the back side of the base 401 of the game board 400, and the main control device 370 is mounted on the mounting portion 372. Thus, not only the back side (front side) of the main control device 370 but also the front side (back side) of the main control device 370 by turning the attachment portion 372, the main control device 370 is connected to the game board 400. It can be easily checked with it attached. The main control device 370 may be connected to the attachment portion 372 so as not to be removable without leaving a trace, and the removal status of the main control device 370 may be easily managed.

  The sub control device 390 includes a sub control substrate 940 (see FIG. 10) and a substrate case 391 having a split structure for accommodating the sub control substrate 940. Similar to the main control substrate 920, for example, the sub control substrate 940 is accommodated in the translucent substrate case 391 sealed so as not to be opened without leaving a trace. It is attached to the back side.

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

  As shown in FIG. 7, the game board 400 includes a base 401, a flow change member such as a nail 411 or a windmill 412 for changing the flow direction and the flow speed of the game ball, and a central portion disposed approximately at the center of the base 401. The structure 420, and the starting device according to the first special symbol disposed below the central structure 420 (specifically, the upper middle start winning device 431A and the lower middle start winning device 431B), and the center The starting device (specifically, the right start winning device 432) related to the second special symbol disposed on the lower right side with respect to the structure 420 and the big winning device 433 located below the right starting winning device 432. , 434 (specifically, the lower large winning device 433 and the upper large winning device 434), and the starting device 436 related to the normal symbol disposed on the upper side (upstream side) of the right start winning device 432; Upper right, upper and lower Winning device that the winning combination communicating actuating device 435 which is arranged above (upstream side) with respect to 433, regular winning device 439A arranged on both left and right sides of the lower side middle starting winning device 431 B, and a 439B.

  Further, the game board 400 is provided with a plurality of switches as detection means for detecting passage of the game ball corresponding to the above-mentioned upper middle start winning device 431A etc. (see FIG. 10), corresponding to each switch The approach of the game ball to the predetermined area is made detectable. For example, a middle start winning switch (upper middle start winning switch 441A) for detecting gaming balls having entered the upper middle starting winning device 431A, a middle starting winning switch for detecting gaming balls having entered the lower middle starting winning device 431B (for example Medium start winning switch 441 B), right starting winning switch 442 for detecting gaming balls entering the right starting winning device 432, lower winning switch for detecting gaming balls entering the lower big winning device 433, upper winning devices Upper large winning switch 444 to detect the game ball entered 434, combination operation switch 445 to detect the game ball entered the combination operation device 435, start switch 446 to detect the game ball entered the start device 436, down Non-specific passage switch 447 for detecting gaming balls having entered a non-specific passage (not shown) formed inside the winning device 433, Specific passage switch 448 for detecting gaming balls having entered a specific passage (not shown) formed inside big winning device 433, general winning switch 449A for detecting gaming balls having entered general winning devices 439A, 439B, 449 B and the like are installed on the game board 400.

  In addition, the game board 400 is provided with various sensors (see FIG. 10) for the purpose of fraud prevention (see FIG. 10), and it is possible to detect an abnormality that has occurred in the pachinko machine 100. For example, a magnetic sensor 491, a vibration sensor 492, a radio wave sensor 493 and the like are installed in the game board 400.

  The entrance portions of the game balls of the central structure 420 and the starter 436 constitute ball entrances, and the game balls entering each ball entrance are released into the game area. Each winning device, specifically, the upper middle starting winning device 431A, the lower middle starting winning device 431B, the right starting winning device 432, the lower winning device 433, the upper winning device 434 and the general winning devices 439A, 439B The ball entrance portion constitutes a winning opening, and the gaming balls having entered each winning opening are guided through the through holes formed in the base 401 to the collection / discharge passage (not shown) formed on the back side of the base 401. . In addition, the gaming balls which have not entered each winning device are guided to the collection and discharge passage through the discharge port 401A provided in the most downstream side portion of the game area.

  A launch ball detection switch 451 (see FIG. 10) is provided in the recovery discharge passage. The launch ball detection switch 451 is constituted by, for example, a pass-type sensor having a detection hole through which the game ball passes. The number of gaming balls detected by the launch ball detection switch 451 corresponds to the number of gaming balls launched into the gaming area, and a signal corresponding to the number of gaming balls is provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 100. It is output through 580 (see FIGS. 8 and 9). The game ball whose passage is detected by the launch ball detection switch 451 in the collection and discharge passage passes the discharge port provided on the lower side of the back side of the pachinko machine 100, and the game ball circulation device provided in the game arcade from the pachinko machine 100 Exhausted (not shown). When the game ball enters one of the winning devices, a predetermined number of gaming balls corresponding to the type of the winning device are paid out from the payout device 540 (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

  Note that each winning device may be configured separately from other winning devices, or a device in which two or more winning devices (for example, upper middle start winning device 431A and lower middle starting winning device 431B) are integrated. The winning device may be configured by the player, and the starting device such as the upper middle starting winning device 431A does not necessarily have to be a winning opening from which a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out when a game ball enters. The ball may be a ball opening to be released again to the game area without being paid out.

  The upper middle start winning device 431A and the lower middle starting winning device 431B according to the first special symbol, and the general winning device 439A and the general winning device 439B enter without changing the probability of entering the gaming ball into them. The game ball is guided to the back side of the base 401. In addition, the right start winning device 432 relating to the second special symbol has a mechanism for changing the entry probability of the gaming ball into its inside. In addition, it is not necessary to provide a mechanism for changing the entry probability of the game ball only to the starting device according to the second special symbol, and instead or in addition to that, the starting device according to the first special symbol, general winning device You may provide in any or multiple of 439A and 439B. Further, the mechanism for changing the entry probability of the gaming ball may be constituted by a driving means such as an electrically driven solenoid or the like, and is represented by a mechanism operated by the weight of the gaming ball entering the predetermined area. It may be configured by a mechanism that operates mechanically.

  The right start winning device 432 relating to the second special symbol, the right entry restriction mechanism 452 to change the entry probability of the gaming ball into the inside by the transition between the entry permitted attitude and the entry prohibited attitude, and the right entry restriction mechanism And a right approach restricting solenoid 462 (see FIG. 10) for driving 452. The right entry restriction mechanism 452 includes two movable pieces driven by the right entry restriction solenoid 462, and when the right entry restriction mechanism 452 is in the entry prohibition posture, the two movable pieces enter the entrance (prize opening ) Can not enter the right start winning device 432 by the arrangement of narrowing (or closing)), but if the right entry restricting mechanism 452 is in the entry permitted posture, the two movable pieces have their tips By arranging such that the interval between the sections is expanded, the gaming ball can enter the right start winning device 432. The right entry restricting mechanism 452 enters the right when the gaming ball having entered the starting device 436 pertaining to the normal symbol is won in the drawing based on detection by the starting switch 446 (hereinafter also referred to as “normal symbol drawing”) In accordance with the drive by the regulating solenoid 462, it shifts to the approach permitted posture only a predetermined number of times and a predetermined time.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the lower large winning prize apparatus 433 is a lower entry restricting mechanism 453 for restricting the entry of the game ball into the inside by the transition between the entry permitted attitude and the entry prohibited attitude, and the lower entry restriction. The game ball that has entered the lower prize device 433 by the transition between the non-induction attitude and the induction attitude, by changing the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 (see FIG. 10) that changes the attitude of the mechanism 453, to the nonspecific path or the specific path. A sorting mechanism (not shown) for sorting and a switching solenoid 465 (see FIG. 10) for switching the guiding destination of the gaming ball by changing the posture of the sorting mechanism are provided. If the lower entry control mechanism 453 of the lower large winning device 433 is in the entry prohibiting attitude, the gaming ball can not enter the lower large winning device 433 by the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 closing the entrance (winning opening). When the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 is in the entry permitted posture, the game ball can enter the lower prize device 433 by the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 opening the entrance. Also, if the gaming ball that has entered the lower prize winning device 433 is guided to a non-specified path when the sorting mechanism is in the non-inductive posture to project forward, and the sorting mechanism is in the guiding posture to immerse backward Are guided to a specific passage. The specified passage, the non-specified passage, and the distribution mechanism are provided to vary the transition of the game state, and when the game ball enters the specified passage, the player is given an advantageous game state as a bonus .

  As shown in FIG. 7, the upper large winning device 434 has an upper entry restriction mechanism 454, which restricts the entry of gaming balls into the inside by the transition between the entry permitted attitude and the entry prohibited attitude, and an upper entry restriction. An upper entry restriction solenoid 464 (see FIG. 10) is provided to change the posture of the mechanism 454. When the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 is in the entry prohibition attitude, the game ball can not enter the upper prize winning device 434 by the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 closing the entrance (winning opening), but the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 In the case where the entry permission position is, the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 opens the entrance so that the gaming ball can enter the upper prize device 434.

  In addition, as the entry permission posture and the entry prohibition posture as a mechanism which changes the entry probability of the game ball to the inside such as the right entry restriction mechanism 452, etc., each mechanism is configured to be a winning opening (or ball entry opening) of each device. Corresponding to the change in posture of the operating member switching between the special state in which the game ball can enter and the normal state in which the game ball can not enter, and at least one of the position and direction of the operating member differs according to each posture It is good if it is. In addition, as a mechanism to change the entry probability of the game ball such as the right entry restriction mechanism 452 etc, it is not necessary to make the state where the game ball can not enter into the normal state. In the state, the attitude of the operation member may be changed to a state in which the game ball is more easily entered than in the normal state.

  A game ball can enter into the lower large winning device 433 and the upper large winning device 434 when the lottery for the big hit is won. Specifically, the gaming ball having entered the upper middle start winning device 431A or lower middle starting winning device 431B according to the first special symbol is detected by the upper middle starting winning switch 441A or the lower middle starting winning switch 441B. If the player wins the lottery based on (hereinafter also referred to as "first special symbol lottery"), or the game ball entering the right start winning device 432 pertaining to the second special symbol is detected by the right start winning switch 442 When a lottery based on (hereinafter also referred to as “second special symbol lottery”) is won, at least one of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 and the upper entry restriction solenoid 464 is operated. By this operation, at least one of the lower access restricting mechanism 453 or the upper access restricting mechanism 454 takes an approach permitting position for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In addition, the distribution mechanism transitions to the induction attitude in response to the operation of the switching solenoid 465 after a predetermined time from the transition to the entry permitted attitude of the lower approach restriction mechanism 453, and further switches to the induction attitude after a predetermined time from transition to the induction attitude. In response to the stop of the solenoid 465, it returns to the non-inductive posture.

  The team operating device 435 is a device for setting the conditions required for the lower large winning device 433 and the upper large winning device 434 to start operation. After winning the jackpot lottery, either the lower large winning device 433 or the upper large winning device 434 starts operation on condition that the game ball of the combination operating device 435 passes. Therefore, the player can start the special game state at the timing intended by the player if the player wins the jackpot. It should be noted that it is not necessary that either the lower large winning device 433 or the upper large winning device 434 start operation on condition that the game ball of the combination operating device 435 passes, instead, or in place of that. In addition, either the lower prize device 433 or the upper prize device 434 may be activated upon lapse of a predetermined time.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, in the game board 400, display devices 471 to 473 for displaying variable display of symbols and lottery results and display devices 476 to 478 for displaying the number of holding times of a game are integrated. A display having a plurality of light emitting units is provided in the lower left portion corresponding to a part of the game board 400. The plurality of light emitting units are divided in advance into light emitting regions corresponding to the respective devices, and the state of each device is displayed by the light emitting state.

  Specifically, the first special symbol is variably displayed on the game board 400 in conjunction with the first special symbol lottery, or the first special symbol is fixedly displayed with a stop symbol according to the lottery result. The special symbol display device 471 according to the special symbol and the second special symbol lottery, the second special symbol is variably displayed, or the second special symbol is fixedly displayed with the stop symbol according to the lottery result Special symbol display device 472 pertaining to special symbols, special symbol hold display device 476 that displays the number of pending unit games pertaining to the first special symbol, and special symbol hold that displays the number of pending unit games pertaining to the second special symbol A display device 477 is provided. The right of unit game related to the first special symbol and the right of unit game related to the second special symbol are respectively reserved up to four times. Here, the unit game is a game for one game executed based on one start winning game, and a lottery based on the judgment of success or failure of the lottery carried out based on one start game winning A series of games including the start and end of the variable display until the result is displayed.

  When the right to unit game pertaining to the first special symbol is held up to the maximum number of times, the game ball entering the start winning device 431 is the upper middle start winning switch 441A (see FIG. 10) or the lower middle start winning switch Even if it is detected by 441 B (see FIG. 10), the right of unit game related to the first special symbol is not added. Similarly, when the right to play a unit game relating to the second special symbol is suspended up to the maximum number of times, it is assumed that the game ball entering the right start winning device 432 is detected by the right start winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10). The right of the unit game concerning the second special symbol is not added.

  Each of the special symbol display device 471 according to the first special symbol and the special symbol display device 472 according to the second special symbol is composed of a plurality of light emitting units and is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 10) . Each of the display of the first special symbol and the display of the second special symbol is expressed by the light emission patterns (combination of light emission states (lights off, lights on and blinks) including light emission colors) of the plurality of light emitting parts. The special symbol hold display 476 pertaining to the first special symbol and the special symbol hold display 477 pertaining to the second special symbol are the number of times of holding by the combination of the light emitting states (lights off, lights on and blinks) of the two single color light emitting parts. indicate.

  In addition, the game board 400, according to the normal symbol lottery, to change the normal symbol display, and to display the normal symbol with a stop symbol according to the lottery result, etc A normal symbol holding display device 478 is provided to display the number of holdings of the unit game right. The right to unit game related to the regular symbol is suspended up to 4 times. When the right to unit game relating to the normal symbol is held up to the maximum number of times, the right to unit game relating to the normal symbol is not added even if the game ball entering the starting device 436 is detected by the start switch 446.

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

  In addition, on the game board 400, in a unit game related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the decorative symbol is variably displayed or the decorative symbol is finalized so as to overlap behind the central structure 420. A decorative symbol display device 479 is provided. The variable display and finalized display of the decorative symbol are controlled by the sub control board 940, and are synchronized with the variable display and finalized display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol by the main control substrate 920. In the variable display of the decorative symbol, more complicated and various effects are executed than the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In addition, the fluctuation display and the fixed display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the fluctuation display and the fixed display of the decorative symbol necessarily start the fluctuation at the timing completely coincided with the stop display as the fixed display. It is not necessary to set the timing so as to start fluctuation at substantially the same timing while providing a slight time difference to each timing, and to perform finalized display at approximately the same timing.

  Also, in the game board 400, a position where a nail state level display device 474 (see FIG. 10) configured by a 7-segment display can be viewed in a state where the front block 102 is open to the intermediate block 103 ( For example, it is provided at the upper left corner of the game board 400). The nail state level display device 474 is configured so as not to be visible or hard to be viewed by the player and can not be viewed by the player when the front block 102 is closed with respect to the intermediate block 103 (for example, , And a position overlapping with the back side of the front block 102 and out of the light transmitting viewing portion of the central panel 220).

  In addition, the game board 400 includes a board light emitting device 490 (see FIG. 10) provided on the back side of various structures, and the board light emitting device 490 is associated with the game proceeding based on control by the sub control board 940. It performs state notification by various light emission effects and light emission.

  Here, transition between various gaming states and gaming states will be described. Normal gaming state (hereinafter also abbreviated as "normal gaming state"), the first special symbol, the second special symbol and the variation display time of the normal symbol is in a long state (hereinafter also referred to as "non-shorting state") It corresponds.

  When the player wins a big hit in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, the gaming ball enters a specific passage (the inner passage of the lower prize device 433) during the special gaming state transitioning based on the winning. Depending on whether it is or not, the gaming state to be shifted after the special gaming state is different. If the game ball has not entered the specific passage during the special gaming state, the first special symbol lottery, the second special symbol and the variation display time of the normal symbol is shorter than the non-short time state (hereinafter referred to as “time saving state The game state (also referred to as “the low probability state”) in which the jackpot probability in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is the same as the normal gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as “low probability state”) In the following, it will be transitioned to "time saving game state"). On the other hand, if the game ball enters the specific passage during the special gaming state, it is a time saving state, and the jackpot probability in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is higher than the normal gaming state The game state (hereinafter, also referred to as “probability change state”), which is also referred to as “high probability state”, is transitioned to.

  The time saving game state is maintained until the total number of unit games relating to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times), but after that, it returns to the normal game state. In addition, the probability variation gaming state is maintained until the total number of unit games pertaining to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), but thereafter returns to the normal gaming state.

  In addition, it is not necessary to necessarily set it as the above-mentioned composition about transition between a game state and a game state, for example, a high probability state is good also as a structure continued until the next big win, or other contents At least one may be configured, or may be configured to further include a gaming state different from each of the gaming states described above, or the gaming state may be transitioned depending on conditions different from the above-described conditions.

  Next, the operation of the main devices of the game board 400 will be described roughly in time series. In the main control board 920, a winning random number, a big hit random number, a stop pattern random number, and various variation pattern random numbers related to the special symbol (common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are generated. The first special symbol starting winning combination is detected when the game ball entering one of the starting winning devices 431A and 431B according to the first special symbol is detected by any of the middle starting winning switches 441A and 441B (see FIG. 10). It becomes. When the right to unit game pertaining to the first special symbol is not held to the maximum number of times at the start winning of the first special symbol, the winning random number, the big hit symbol random number and the stop pattern random number pertaining to the special symbol are acquired, It is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 920.

  The unit game by the random number acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol is not in the special game state, nor in the unit game according to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the unit game according to the first special symbol If the rights are not reserved, they will start immediately after the storage of their random numbers. In addition, even when not in the special game state, during the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol or when the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is reserved After the unit game pertaining to all the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) held before the current winning, a unit game based on the current starting winning is started. When each random number is acquired based on the start winning combination of the first special symbol during the special gaming state, the unit game by the random number is all that was suspended prior to the current starting winning after the special gaming state. It is started after the unit game concerning a special symbol.

  Moreover, the unit game by the random number acquired based on the starting winning combination of a 1st special symbol is started after the end of all the unit games concerning a 2nd special symbol. That is, when each random number is acquired based on the start winning of the second special symbol after the current start winning, the unit game based on the starting winning of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. The unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol does not necessarily need to be configured to be executed prior to the unit game pertaining to the first special symbol, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the order of starting winning The unit superior control according to the present invention may be executed, or two special symbols may be not simultaneously selected and may be simultaneously varied.

  When the big win is won in the first special symbol lottery based on the starting winning of the first special symbol, the stop symbol corresponding to the big hit of the first special symbol lottery based on the acquired big hit symbol random number The type of jackpot symbol is determined. The number of rounds (for example, 6 rounds and 16 rounds) corresponding to the number of times the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 or the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 takes the entry permitted posture corresponds to the type of the stop symbol and the type of the big hit, for example. A plurality of jackpot types are set according to the type of gaming state such as a gaming state (whether to shift to a probability variation gaming state) transitioning after a special gaming state, and a jackpot symbol is set for each type. If the first special symbol lottery has not won a big hit, a lost symbol different from the big hit symbol is set as the stop symbol.

  After the first special symbol lottery, the first special based on the current gaming state, the lottery result, the value of the stop pattern random number, the value of various variation pattern random numbers, and the number of pending unit game rights pertaining to the first special symbol The variation display time of the symbol is determined, and the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is selected. After that, the variation display of the first special symbol in the special symbol display device 471 according to the first special symbol and the variation display (variation effect) of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display device 479 are started. Over the display time, the variation display with a constant pattern is continued, and in the case of the decorative pattern, the variation display according to the variation pattern is continued over the variation display time. Thereafter, with the elapse of the variable display time, the stop symbol relating to the first special symbol is determined and displayed, and the symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined and displayed as the decorative symbol. The final display of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol is continued for at least a predetermined fixed time.

  If the stop symbol relating to the first special symbol is a big hit symbol, the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state after the final display of the first special symbol. In the special gaming state, the lower entry control mechanism 453 of the lower large winning device 433 and the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 of the upper large winning device 434 are allowed to enter a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order according to the type of the big hit. . When the predetermined number (for example, eight) of game balls are detected by the big win switches 443 and 444 during each entry permitted posture in the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 and the upper entry regulation mechanism 454, or the predetermined maximum When the entry permission time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed, the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 or the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 shifts to the entry prohibited attitude. After that, either the lower approach restriction mechanism 453 or the upper approach restriction mechanism 454 returns to the approach permitted posture again after the passage of the predetermined access prohibition time. The entry restricting operation is repeated a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order corresponding to the type of the big hit.

  The lower entry restriction mechanism 453 and the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 are configured such that only one of them is allowed to enter during the special game state, and after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed from the start of the special game state (after the opening period One moves to the initial approach permission posture). Also, after the predetermined entry prohibition time has elapsed since the final return to the entry prohibition posture, and after the predetermined standby time has passed thereafter (after the ending period), the special gaming state ends. After the end of the special gaming state, as described above, transition to the time saving gaming state or the probability variation gaming state.

  In various gaming states, when the game ball entering the right start winning device 432 relating to the second special symbol is detected by the right start winning switch 442, the start winning of the second special symbol is obtained. The control of the unit game based on the start winning game of the second special symbol is executed in the same manner as the control relating to the first special symbol described above. That is, when the right to unit game pertaining to the second special symbol is not held to the maximum number of times at the start winning combination of the second special symbol, each random number pertaining to the special symbol is acquired, and the unit game based on this start winning is executed Be done. Also, the determination of the stop symbol according to the second special symbol lottery, the selection of the variation pattern of the decoration symbol, the execution of the variation display, the transition control of the gaming state, etc. are also executed similarly to the control according to the first special symbol Be done.

  In various gaming states, when the game ball entering the starting device 436 is detected by the start switch 446, if the right to unit game relating to the normal symbol is not held for the maximum number of times, the winning random number relating to the normal symbol is acquired And stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 920. At this time, if it is not in the unit game relating to the normal symbol, immediately after the storage, the unit game relating to the acquired normal symbol is started. On the other hand, if a unit game relating to a normal symbol is being performed, a unit game relating to the acquired normal symbol is started after the end of the unit game based on the right of the unit game relating to the acquired normal symbol.

  In a unit game relating to a normal symbol, it is determined whether or not it has been won based on the value of a winning random number, and if it is won, a predetermined hit symbol is set as a stop symbol. On the other hand, if the normal symbol lottery is not won, a predetermined lost symbol is set as the stop symbol. After the normal symbol lottery, the variable display of the normal symbol is started in the normal symbol display device 473, and in the non-time-short state, the variable display by the constant pattern is continued over the predetermined variable display time, and the time is short , The fluctuation display with a constant pattern is continued over a predetermined fluctuation display time shorter than the non-short time state. With the elapse of a predetermined time corresponding to the gaming state, the stop symbol relating to the normal symbol is displayed for a predetermined time.

  If the stop symbol relating to the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the right entry restriction mechanism 452 of the right start winning device 432 shifts to the entry permitted posture at least once after the confirmation display of the normal symbol. Specifically, when winning in the non-time saving state (normal gaming state and special gaming state), the right start winning device 432 is allowed to enter over a predetermined maximum entering allowable time (for example, approximately 0.1 seconds) In the case of winning in the time saving state (time saving gaming state and probability variation gaming state), the predetermined maximum allowable entrance time (for example, approximately 4.8 seconds) longer than when the right start winning device 432 is in the non time saving state ) Intermittently (for example, divided into three times) into the approach permitted posture. However, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the right start winning switch 442, the right entry restriction mechanism 452 shifts to the entry prohibition posture without waiting for the maximum entry permitted time to elapse. Also, even if the number of transitions to the entry permitted position has not reached the predetermined number, the operation of the right start winning device 432 in the unit game according to the present normal symbol is ended.

  Next, the playability of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. In order to receive the second special symbol lottery, it must first be elected in the normal symbol lottery, and further, the gaming ball enters the right starting winning device 432 in the entry permitted state of the right starting winning device 432 based on the winning. Must. The winning probability of winning for the normal symbol in the normal gaming state is the same as the winning probability in the short time gaming state, but the stay time of the entry enable state of the right start winning device 432 based on the winning in the normal gaming state (e.g. Since 0.1 seconds) is set extremely short compared to the staying time (for example, approximately 4.8 seconds) in the short time state, an opportunity per unit time can be received in the second special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state Is significantly smaller than the opportunity per unit time to receive the first special symbol lottery. Conversely, in the time saving state such as the time saving gaming state or the probability variation gaming state, the opportunity per unit time for receiving the second special symbol lottery is significantly larger than the opportunity per unit time for receiving the first special symbol lottery .

  Therefore, the player wins a big hit in the first special symbol lottery, and plays the game aiming to shift to the probability variation gaming state by causing the gaming ball to enter the specific passage in the subsequent special gaming state. On the other hand, in the time-saving gaming state and the probability variation gaming state, the game is performed aiming to win a big hit in the second special symbol lottery before each gaming state ends.

  Specifically, in the game board 400, a central structure 420 is provided at the central portion of the game area where the game balls flow down, and the game method (left-handed game) mainly allows the game balls to flow down from the left side of the central structure 420 Method) and a game method (right-handed game method) in which the game balls are made to flow mainly from the right side of the central structure 420 can be selectively performed. In the normal gaming state, the player plays a game according to the left hitting gaming method, and in the time saving gaming state and the probability changing gaming state, plays the game according to the right hitting gaming method. Further, since the lower large winning device 433 and the upper large winning device 434 are disposed on the right side with respect to the central structure 420, the game is played by the right hitting game method even in the special gaming state.

  The player can selectively perform the left hitting game technique and the right hitting game technique by changing the rotation operation amount of the launch handle 252. That is, the player can perform the left-handed gaming method by operating the firing handle 252 with a rotation operation amount such that the gaming balls do not mainly flow down the right side of the central structure 420. On the other hand, the player operates the firing handle 252 with a rotation operation amount such that the gaming ball mainly flows down the right side of the central structure 420, that is, a rotation operation amount stronger than in the case of playing with the left strike game method By doing this, it is possible to perform the right-handed gaming method.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the rear block 104 is configured by attaching another member or device to the base 501. The rear block 104 is supported openably and closably relative to the intermediate block 103 by connecting the base 501 and the intermediate block 103 by the rear block support mechanisms 136 and 137.

  The rear block 104 rectifies the gaming balls continuously (for example, in one row) on the downstream side of the gaming ball tank 510 as the ball storage portion storing the gaming balls, and aligns them in one row. A tank rail 520 as a ball aligning portion, a case rail 530 as a ball guiding portion for guiding gaming balls introduced from the tank rail 520 on the downstream side of the tank rail 520, payout of gaming balls on the downstream side of the case rail 530 Payout device 540 that executes lending of gaming balls, and guidance as a ball guiding portion that guides gaming balls that flowed out from the payout device 540 on the downstream side of the payout device 540 to a guiding passage (not shown) formed on the base 501 A member 550, a payout control device 560 for controlling the payout of gaming balls by the payout device 540 and the lending of gaming balls, and external power It cooperates with the main control board 920 to control the injection of the game ball based on the function as a power supply unit that converts it into electric power of a predetermined voltage required by a device of the kind and outputs it and the firing operation for the launch operation device 250 A card unit (not shown) disposed on the side of the pachinko machine 100 with a power supply and launch control device 570 having a function as a launch control means, a payout control device 560 and the gaming ball lending device 290 (see FIG. 1). And an external terminal board 580 which is a substrate for outputting a signal according to the state of the pachinko machine 100 to a management apparatus (not shown).

  The base 501 is integrally molded of a resin (for example, an ABS resin), and includes a base portion 502 corresponding to the front side portion and a protective cover portion 503 located rearward of the base portion 502. The upper portion of the base portion 502 is formed in a substantially frame shape along the outer shape of the rear block 104, and the lower portion is formed in a substantially flat shape having a thickness in the front-rear direction. Function as a mounting portion to be mounted.

  The protective cover portion 503 is formed in a substantially plate shape having a thickness in the front-rear direction. In addition, the protective cover 503 is not shaped to cover the entire rear surface of the intermediate block 103, and a part of the rear surface of the intermediate block 103 that requires frequent inspection and confirmation, such as a part of the main control device 370 It is set to the size which forms the window for exposing to. On the back surface of the protective cover portion 503, a large number of vent holes 503A having a function of improving the heat dissipation property of the main controller 370 and the sub controller 390 are formed.

  The game ball tank 510 is a horizontally long box-shaped container opened upward, and game balls supplied from a ball circulation device (not shown) of the island facility are sequentially replenished at one end side in the longitudinal direction. An opening (not shown) is formed on one end side of the gaming ball tank 510 in the longitudinal direction different from the side to which the gaming ball is supplied. The bottom surface of the gaming ball tank 510 is gently inclined in the longitudinal direction, and the gaming ball supplied to the gaming ball tank 510 is moved to the opening side by its own weight. In addition, the bottom surface of the gaming ball tank 510 is inclined also in the direction (front and back direction) orthogonal to the longitudinal direction as compared to the longitudinal direction, leading the gaming ball to the side provided with the opening (for example, the front side) . In addition, a metal antistatic plate (not shown) is attached to the bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 so as to overlap the game ball tank 510, and the antistatic plate is connected to the ground potential to The static electricity of the gaming ball on the downstream side is removed.

  The tank rail 520 is attached to the side where the opening of the gaming ball tank 510 is formed, and the gaming ball flows in through the opening of the gaming ball tank 510. The tank rail 520 is gradually heightened as the upper surface of the passage formed by the passage forming member 521 forming the passage forming member 521 forming the passage of the substantially bowl-shaped game ball having a width through which the game balls pass in a row. And a straightening member 522 which straightens the gaming ball flowing down the passage from the height at which the gaming balls are stacked vertically to a height of one step. The passage formed by the tank rail 520 is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and guides the gaming ball to the opposite side to the gaming ball tank 510.

  The case rail 530 is vertically formed to be continuous with the lower side of the tank rail 520, and gaming balls from the tank rail 520 flow in. The case rail 530 is continuous downward while curving left and right so that the game ball does not flow vigorously. In addition, a ball breakage detection unit 539 for detecting a ball breakage is provided at an intermediate portion of the ball passage in the case rail 530. The ball breakage detecting unit 539 has a built-in ball switch 591 (see FIG. 10), and the ball clogging or the like occurs on the case rail 530 or the upstream side thereof by the ball holding switch 591 and the gaming ball is contained in the case rail 530. Detects an out-of-ball condition that has not been replenished normally.

  The payout device 540 includes a delivery mechanism for delivering gaming balls, a payout motor 542 (see FIG. 10) as a drive unit for driving the delivery mechanism, and a payout counting switch 592 (see FIG. 10). In response to the operation of the payout motor 542 based on the control by the payout control device 560, the gaming balls stored in the ball passage are discharged to the downstream side. The passage of the ball passage of the released game ball is detected by the payout counting switch 592, whereby the payout control device 560 (the payout control board 930) counts the number of payouts of the game ball.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the payout control device 560 and the power supply and discharge control device 570 are mounted so as to overlap the lower back surface of the base portion 502 of the base 501 so as to be located at the lower back surface side of the rear block 104. It is done. The rear block 104 including the payout control device 560 and the power / fire control device 570 is continuously available even when the game board 400 is replaced with another game board due to model change or the like.

  The dispensing control device 560 includes a dispensing control substrate 930 (see FIG. 10) and a substrate case for accommodating the dispensing control substrate 930. The dispensing control substrate 930, like the main control substrate 920, leaves no trace of opening. Are housed inside the substrate case sealed so as not to be opened.

  The power and emission control device 570 includes a power and emission control substrate 900 (see FIG. 10) and a substrate case for accommodating the power and emission control substrate 900. The power and emission control substrate 900 is similar to the main control substrate 920. In the inside of the sealed substrate case.

  The external terminal plate 580 is provided at the upper right end of the rear block 104 as viewed from the rear, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. The external terminal board 580 is provided with an output terminal for outputting a signal during the special game state, an output terminal for outputting a signal corresponding to the number of gaming balls detected by the launch ball detection switch 451, and the like.

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

  The power / emission control board 900 supplies power of a predetermined voltage to each part of the pachinko machine 100 via a power supply path (broken line in the figure), and a launcher according to the operation of the launch operation device 250 And a signal relay unit 903 for relaying the initialization signal from the initialization switch 907 and the ball overflow signal from the ball overflow switch 249.

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

  The power supply unit 901 supplies various kinds of power generated from the internal power to the power supply monitoring board 910, the main control board 920, the payout control board 930, the sub control board 940, and the like. Specifically, the power supply monitoring substrate 910 is supplied with power of internal power, driving voltage, control voltage and backup voltage. Power for the drive voltage, control voltage, and backup voltage is supplied to the main control board 920, and the power is supplied via the power monitoring unit 911 of the power monitoring board 910. Power for driving voltage and control voltage is supplied to the payout control substrate 930. Power for drive voltage and control voltage is supplied to the sub control substrate 940. Power of a drive voltage and a control voltage is supplied to the emission control unit 902 and the signal relay unit 903.

  The power supply switch 909 is connected to the power supply unit 901, and when the power supply switch 909 is in the OFF state, the taking in of the external power is stopped. Note that the pachinko machine is turned off by turning off the power switch 909 or removing a power plug (not shown) connected to the power supply unit 901 via the power switch 909 from an external power supply outlet (not shown). A state in which the supply of power to the inside of the machine 100 is stopped or a state in which the supply of external power itself is stopped is collectively referred to as a “power failure state”.

  The power supply unit 901 is configured to normally output the power of the control voltage for a predetermined period even after the transition to the power failure state. As a result, the main control board 920 can save the state and end the control so that it can return to the current control state.

  The launch control unit 902 cooperates with the main control board 920 to control the driving of the ball feed solenoid 332 and the launch solenoid 334 of the launch device 330. The ball feeding solenoid 332 and the firing solenoid 334 are permitted to operate when the predetermined conditions are satisfied. Specifically, the fact that the player is touching the firing handle 252 (see FIG. 1) is detected based on the touch sensor signal from the touch sensor 254, and the launch stop switch 255 for stopping the launch is The release control unit 902 outputs an on-state release permission signal to the main control board 920 on the condition that it is not operated. The main control board 920 also outputs a firing solenoid control signal and a ball feeding solenoid control signal to the firing control unit 902 based on the firing permission signal and the firing abnormality signal. The launch control unit 902 operates the ball feed solenoid 332 based on the on-state ball feed control signal, and operates the launch solenoid 334 based on the reception of the on-state launch solenoid control signal and the resistance value of the variable resistor 253. Let As a result, the gaming balls are sequentially fired from the launcher 330 at a strength according to the resistance value of the variable resistor 253 (the amount of rotational operation of the launch handle 252).

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

  Further, when the ball overflow switch 249 detects a game ball, the signal relay unit 903 outputs an on-state ball overflow signal to the main control board 920. The main control substrate 920 outputs a low-speed payout signal to the payout control substrate 930 based on the detection of the ball overflow signal in the on state, and the payout control substrate 930 receives the low-speed payout signal. The payout speed of the game ball from the device 540 is reduced. Further, the main control board 920 outputs a high-speed payout signal to the payout control board 930 based on the detection of the ball overflow signal in the off state, and the payout control board 930 receiving the high-speed payout signal calculates the rotational speed of the payout motor 542 Speed up.

  The power supply monitoring board 910 monitors the power supply monitoring unit 911 that monitors the state of power supply from the power supply and emission control board 900, and supplies power and transfers various signals between the power supply and emission control board 900 and the main control board 920. And a signal relay unit 912 to be relayed. The power supply monitoring unit 911 also outputs a power failure signal to the main control board 920 in response to the transition to the power failure state, and monitors the voltage of the DC stable 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 901. If the state where the voltage is less than 22 volts continues for a predetermined time, it is determined that the power is out, and an on-state power failure signal is output to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 recognizes the transition to the power failure state by receiving the power failure signal in the on state.

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

  The payout control board 930 controls a payout operation of gaming balls by the payout device 540 in accordance with an instruction from the main control substrate 920 and a lending operation of gaming balls by the payout device 540 in accordance with the operation of the gaming ball lending device 290. Similar to the main control board 920, the payout control board 930 is an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU (not shown), a ROM (not shown) and a RAM (not shown), a timer circuit Various circuits such as a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), and a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted. The payout control board 930 is equipped with an input / output port as a connection means for enabling information communication with other devices. For example, bi-directional information input / output communication with the main control board 920 and the relay device 950 is possible. The open / close detection switches 108 and 109, the storage ball switch 591 and the payout counting switch 592 are connected to allow only one-way information input communication, and the payout motor 542 is information on only one direction. Only output communication is possible. As in the RAM of the main control board 920, the RAM of the payout control board 930 may have a backup function capable of maintaining internal data for a fixed period in a power failure state, or the RAM of the main control board 920 However, the internal data may not be maintained in the power failure state.

  The sub control board 940 controls operations of various rendering devices, various light emitting devices, various acoustic devices, and the like based on an instruction from the main control substrate 920. The sub control board 940 is equipped with an input / output port as a connection means for connecting information communicably to other devices, and for example, the main control board 920 can be connected only for information input communication in only one direction. The input operation device 260 is connected bi-directionally to enable information communication, and the decorative symbol display device 479 or the like is connected so as to allow only one-way information output communication.

<Various control processing>
Next, various control processes performed by the main control board 920 will be described. The control processing in the main control board 920 can be roughly divided into a main processing that is started with the recovery from the power failure state, and periodically (in this embodiment, in a 2 ms (millisecond) cycle) the main processing is interrupted and executed And timer interrupt processing.

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

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

  In a series of control start processes, a program start process S1001 for setting an initial value in a stack pointer (a partial area of the RAM) that controls program execution, an interrupt mode setting process S1002 for setting an interrupt mode, and a payout control board A stand-by process S1003 is performed, which waits for a predetermined time until 930 and the sub control board 940 and the like rise.

  Determination processing S1004 of the output state of the initialization signal from the initialization switch 907 of the power supply and emission control board 900 after the start-up waiting processing S1003, determination processing S1005 of the value of the power failure information (a part of the RAM), storage A determination process S1007 of the storage state of the information is performed, and it is determined whether or not the storage information of the RAM is to be erased based on the determination results. Here, the storage information is information necessary to restore the state of the game before the power failure, which corresponds to a partial area of the RAM that has been updated according to the progress of the game before the power failure, and is executed. The value of the counter related to the unit game in, the value of the counter stored by the start winning, etc. are exemplified.

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

  When the initialization signal is in the on state (S1004: Y), when the power failure information is not a predetermined power failure value indicating that the stored information is saved and ended at the time of transition to the power failure state (S1005: N) If the information is not normally held (S1007: N), a RAM clear process S1008 is executed to erase the stored information of the RAM. Hardware that initializes various devices connected to the main control board 920 after it is determined that the stored information is held normally (S1007: Y) or after the RAM clear processing S1008 is performed Wear initialization processing S1009 is executed.

  After the hardware initialization process S1009, a process S1010 of determining whether the power failure information is a power failure value is executed. When the power failure information is a power failure value (S1010: N), a RAM recovery setting process S1011 for initializing various information including recovery of stored information and a recovery command indicating the completion of the setting are set (recovery command Output process S1012). The control state of the main control board 920 is restored to the control state immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state by the return of the held information in the RAM return setting process S1011.

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

  In the RAM return setting process S1011 and the RAM initial setting process S1013, the power failure information is set to a predetermined conduction value different from the power failure value, and various error conditions such as a fraud detection error immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state. All these error conditions are cleared even if there is a In addition, either the return command or the initialization command is output from both main control board 920 to both the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940, and the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940 receive the return command or the initialization command. A predetermined initialization process is also performed in each of the above.

  If the condition device is activated at the time of transition to the previous power failure state after the initial setting of the RAM (judgment processing S1004 to initialization command output processing S1014) according to the situation at the time of startup, Preparation for returning is performed (special game state return preparation processing S1015). Specifically, in the special game state return preparation process S1015, the operating state of the condition device and the continuous game operating device is determined, and the processing corresponding to the game situation in the power failure state is executed in the sub control board 940 Ru.

  After the special game state return preparation processing S1015, it is determined whether the time saving state or the non-time saving state is determined by determining whether the time saving state flag is set (determination processing S1016), the time saving state In the case (S1016: Y), the time saving command is output (time reducing command output process S1017). On the other hand, when it is in the non-time-short state (S1016: N), a non-time-short command is output (non-time-short command output processing S1018). Thereafter, the value of the winning random number counter (a part of the area of the RAM) relating to the special symbol is initialized (random number initialization process S1019).

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

  In the timer interrupt process of the main control board 920, first, an interrupt start process S1201 for starting a timer interrupt is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value is set in the interrupt control register. This prohibits interrupts other than this timer interrupt. Thereafter, blackout monitoring processing S1202 to nail state related processing S1222 relating to substantial control such as game progression control of the pachinko machine 100 and monitoring of various sensors are sequentially executed. However, when the game progress is stopped based on various types of fraud detection (S1207: Y), control signal output processing S1208 to nail state related processing S1222 are not executed. Finally, an interrupt permission process S1223 for permitting the next timer interrupt is executed, and the current timer interrupt process ends. In the following, various major processes are individually described.

  In the power failure monitoring process S1202, the value of the power failure information (a part of the area of the RAM) is updated based on the output state of the power failure signal output from the power supply monitoring unit 911 of the power supply monitoring substrate 910. Specifically, the output state of the power failure signal is confirmed over three times, and it is determined that the power is off when the on state is detected for all three times. If it is not determined in this determination that there is a power failure state, the power failure information is maintained at the energization value.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the power failure monitoring process S1202 that a power failure state has occurred, the following process is executed. First, the value of the power failure information is changed from the energization value set in the RAM restoration setting processing S1011 or the RAM initialization processing S1013 (see FIG. 11) to a predetermined power failure value. Further, a checksum value for a storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM is calculated, and the two's complement of the checksum value is set as the RAM determination value. As a result, the pachinko machine 100 enters an infinite loop that does not perform substantial control such as the progress of the game or monitoring of various sensors, and the state of the RAM after the RAM determination value is set is held based on the backup power. Ru. In addition, in order to confirm the output state of a power failure signal over 3 times, after receiving a power failure signal for the first time, each process of timer interruption is performed twice.

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

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

  In the random number initial value updating process S1204, the winning random number initial value counter, the big hit symbol random number initial value counter, and the winning random number initial value counter according to the ordinary symbol according to the special symbol are updated. Specifically, when the value of the winning random number initial value counter pertaining to the special symbol is a value different from the prescribed maximum value (for example, "576"), the value is changed to a value larger than the current value by "1". When the value of the winning random number initial value counter relating to the symbol is the prescribed maximum value, it is changed to the prescribed minimum value (“0”). Also for the symbol random number initial value counter pertaining to the special symbol and the win random number initial value counter pertaining to the normal symbol, except that the prescribed maximum value and the prescribed minimum value are values unique to those counters, the win random number initial condition pertaining to the special symbol It is updated in the same way as the value counter.

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

  In addition, each winning random number counter, big hit symbol random number counter, stop pattern selection counter and each variation type counter concerning special symbol and normal symbol do not necessarily need to be the above-mentioned constitution, but at least a part of the above-mentioned counter is another constitution For example, it may be configured to update from a fixed initial value without using an initial value counter, or configured to be configured with a random number generation IC without using a program and to refer to a value as necessary. .

  In the game stop determination process S1206, when the fraud detection information is a fraud detection value, the game stop value is updated, and various information for stopping the game progress is set. On the other hand, when the fraud detection information is not a fraud detection value or is already a game stop value, each process for stopping the game progress is not executed, and the game stop determination process S1206 is ended. The fraud detection information is set to a fraud detection value when occurrence of various frauds is detected in the fraud detection process S1211. Further, in the determination processing S1207, it is determined whether or not the game is being stopped depending on whether or not the fraud detection information is the game stop value.

  In control signal output processing S1208, based on the control data stored in the output buffer, relates to the special symbol display device 471 according to the first special symbol, the special symbol display device 472 according to the second special symbol, and the ordinary symbol A signal for controlling various notification devices such as the normal symbol display device 473 is output. Also, based on control data stored in the output buffer, various actuators such as the ball feed solenoid 332, the firing solenoid 334, the right approach regulating solenoid 462, the lower approach regulating solenoid 463, the upper approach regulating solenoid 464, the switching solenoid 465, etc. A signal to control is output.

  In switch reading process S1209, the middle start winning switch 441A, 441B, right start winning switch 442, lower large winning switch 443, upper large winning switch 444, combination operation switch 445, start switch 446, non-specific path switch 447, specified The signal states from each of the passage switch 448, the general winning switches 449A and 449B, and the launch ball detection switch 451 are read, and a change in the detection state of the gaming ball by the various switches is detected.

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

  In the timer update process S1210, various timers (a predetermined area of the RAM) used for variable display of special symbols and normal symbols, control of each gaming state, and fraud monitoring are updated.

  In the fraud detection process S1211, a fraudulent action is detected, such as forcing the game ball into the various winning devices or forcing the various winning devices. Specifically, movement of the right start winning device 432, the lower large winning device 433 and the upper large winning device 434 to the compulsory entry permitted posture, the induction of the gaming ball to the specific passage of the lower large winning device 433 by excitation. , Induction of forced malfunction of the right start winning device 432, the lower large winning device 433 and the upper large winning device 434 by radio waves, induction of gaming balls to various winning devices by magnetic adsorption, upper middle starting winning device 431A, In the situation where there is a high possibility that fraudulent action such as induction of game balls at abnormal timing to lower middle start winning device 431 B, right starting winning device 432, lower large winning device 433 and upper large winning device 434 Detect the occurrence.

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

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

  In the input signal monitoring process S1214, based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 108 (see FIG. 10) via the payout control substrate 930, an intermediate block is generated for the outer frame 101 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). It is detected whether 103 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) is closed. Also, based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 109 via the payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10), the front block 102 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) with respect to the intermediate block 103 (see FIGS. It is detected whether or not 3) is closed.

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

  In the payout signal output process S1216, various award ball commands are set based on the values of the first payout counter and the second payout counter as necessary, and are output to the payout control board 930. The first payout counter and the second payout counter are updated according to the setting of the winning ball command. For example, the first payout counter is incremented by one each time a gaming ball corresponding to one winning is detected, and is decremented by one each time a winning ball command based on the winning is set. In the payout control board 930, each time the control for paying out the number (for example, three) of game balls corresponding to the winning is executed (specifically, slightly before the payout is completed), the main control board 920 receives an award. In the situation where the ball command is requested and the payout of the winning balls continues, the further control of the winning ball command is outputted from the main control board 920. The second payout counter is a counter updated corresponding to the winning (for example, 13) having a different number of winning balls from the first payout counter, and the payout control board is based on the value of the second payout counter. If 930 is received, the payout control board 930 executes control to pay out the game balls for the number of minutes corresponding to the winning ball command.

  In special symbol related processing S1217, hold control of the right of the unit game concerning the first special symbol and control of the unit game concerning the first special symbol are executed. Specifically, in the hold control of the right of the unit game pertaining to the first special symbol, operation control of the special symbol hold display device 476 pertaining to the first special symbol is executed. In addition, in the control of the unit game concerning the first special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 471 pertaining to the first special symbol is executed, and when the big hit is won in the first special symbol lottery, the lower prize winning device The operation control of the 433 and the big winning device 434 is further executed.

  Further, in the special symbol related processing S1217, the hold control of the right of the unit game concerning the second special symbol and the control of the unit game concerning the second special symbol are executed. Specifically, in the hold control of the right of the unit game according to the second special symbol, operation control of the special symbol hold display device 477 according to the second special symbol is executed. In addition, in the control of the unit game concerning the second special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 472 pertaining to the second special symbol is executed, and when the big hit is won in the second special symbol lottery, the lower prize winning device The operation control of the 433 and the big winning device 434 is further executed.

  In normal symbol related processing S1218, hold control of the right of unit game related to the normal symbol and control of unit game related to the normal symbol are executed. Specifically, in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol, the operation control of the normal symbol hold display device 478 is executed. In addition, in the control of the unit game concerning the normal symbol, the operation control of the normal symbol display device 473 concerning the normal symbol is executed, and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the operation control of the right start winning device 432 is further executed .

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

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

<Peeling state related processing S1222>
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the nail state related process S1222 executed in the main control interrupt process will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the nail state related process S1222.

  The nail state related process S1222 is a process of detecting the state of the nail 411 provided at the entrance of the winning opening of the general winning device 439A, 439B and its vicinity, and displaying and outputting the result based on the detection. Specifically, the nail state related process S1222 includes the first half processes S1401 to S1405 related to the detection of the state of the nail 411, and the second half processes S1501 to S1504 related to the display of the result based on the detection.

  In the nail state related process S1222, as shown in FIG. 13, first, the number of gaming balls entering the general winning devices 439A and 439B (hereinafter referred to as the “general winning number”), and the gaming balls fired in the gaming area It is determined whether it is in a period (hereinafter, referred to as “counting period”) in which a number (hereinafter, referred to as “number of fired balls”) is counted (S1401). In this way, by counting the general winning number and the number of firing balls only during the counting period, the ratio of the general winning number to the number of firing balls (that is, the game to the general winning devices 439A and 439B to the number of firing balls) When the entry ratio of the sphere is calculated, an adverse effect due to fraud or averaging of numerical values is made difficult to occur in the calculation result.

  Note that the “counting period” serving as the determination reference in step S1401 may be, for example, a predetermined counting valid period of the entire period in which power is supplied from the power supply unit 901, and the power is supplied from the power supply unit 901. Among all the periods, it may be a period excluding a predetermined counting invalid period.

  The “counting valid period” may be, for example, a period during which the gaming ball is fired from the launcher 330. Whether or not the game ball is fired from the launch device 330 is, for example, a variable resistor 253 which detects the amount of rotational operation of the launch handle 252 or a contact which detects that the player is in contact with the launch handle 252 The determination may be made based on the presence or absence of a predetermined firing operation based on the detection state of the sensor 254. For example, when it is detected by the variable resistor 253 that rotational operation is being applied to the firing handle 252, it may be determined that the gaming ball is being fired from the launching device 330, or the contact sensor 254 It may be determined that the gaming ball has been fired from the launcher 330 when a touch on the launch handle 252 is detected.

  In addition, the “counting valid period” may be a case where a predetermined shooting operation is being performed, or a gaming ball is detected by the firing ball detection switch 451 within the flow-down elapsed time after the execution is completed. As the flow-down elapsed time after the completion of this predetermined firing operation execution, the maximum time (for example, 15 seconds) which went through the path which takes the longest time among the times detected by the launch ball detection switch 451 after the game ball is fired It is preferable to set it to the time which includes), and it is preferable to set the flow-elapsed time to the maximum time actually measured to the sufficient time which considered the design variation. Also, for example, a path with the shortest time among the times detected by the launch ball detection switch 451 after the game ball is launched, so that the fixed time after the predetermined launch operation is started does not become the count valid period. The counting effective period may be set to a time excluding the shortest time (for example, 5 seconds) via.

  The “count invalid period” may be, for example, in the special game state. Whether or not in the special game state can be determined based on, for example, the output state of the signal from the external terminal board 580. Specifically, for example, it is possible to determine that the period from the output of a signal indicating that the special gaming state is in progress from the external terminal board 580 to the end of the output of the signal is in the special gaming state.

  Also, the “count invalid period” may be, for example, a period in which the front block 102 is open (that is, the front block 102 is open to the intermediate block 103). Whether or not the front block 102 is in the open state can be determined based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 109 via the payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10).

  The gaming ball that has entered the general winning device 439A, 439B when the front block 102 is in the open state is not the gaming ball that has flowed down the gaming area and entered appropriately, but the shipping inspector of the factory cheating while playing the game It is possible that the game ball (hereinafter referred to as a fraudster) or a related party on the game arcade side (for example, an employee of the game arcade) is a game ball inserted into the general winning device 439A, 439B. By excluding the period in which the front block 102 is in the open state from the counting period, the gaming balls inserted into the general winning device 439A, 439B can be excluded from the counting targets.

  Alternatively, for example, when the continuous insertion of gaming balls into the general winning device 439A, 439B is detected, the subsequent predetermined period may be set as the counting invalid period. As a result, after the continuous insertion of the game balls into the general winning devices 439A, 439B is detected, it is possible to remove the game balls entering the general winning devices 439A, 439B from the counting targets by the continuous insertion.

  In addition, whether or not the game ball is continuously inserted into the general winning device 439A, 439B, for example, the number of gaming balls entering each general winning device 439A, 439B within a predetermined time, each general winning device 439A, 439B You may detect from the approach space | interval of the game ball to approach, etc.

  For example, when game balls enter each predetermined winning device 439A, 439B in a predetermined number (for example, 10 pieces) within a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), the game balls continue in the general winning devices 439A, 439B. It may be detected that it has been introduced. In addition, when a predetermined number (for example, 5 pieces) or more of game balls enter at a predetermined interval (for example, an interval of 0.5 seconds) to each of the general winning devices 439A and 439B, the general winning devices 439A and 439B It may be detected that the ball has been thrown in continuously.

  On the other hand, the “predetermined period” to be used as the count invalidation period after the continuous insertion of gaming balls into the general winning device 439A, 439B is detected may be, for example, a predetermined period (for example, 10 minutes), and then It may be a period during which game balls are inserted into the general winning device 439A, 439B continuously. For example, after the continuous insertion is detected, the continuous insertion is detected under the same conditions as the detection after the continuous insertion is detected. Period may be used. Alternatively, taking into consideration that the continuous charging is performed intermittently, the continuous charging is performed under the same conditions as the detection of the continuous charging during about several tens of seconds to several minutes (for example, about 30 seconds, about 1 minute, etc.) The period to be detected may be set as “a period in which gaming balls are continuously inserted into the general winning device 439A, 439B”.

  In addition, the ineffective period (for example, 3 seconds) after the game ball is detected for each general winning device 439A, 439B is a count ineffective period to invalidate the counting for the entry of the game ball, and the game ball is short Even if the game is continuously inserted into the game, only the first predetermined ineffective number (for example, 1 ball or 2 balls) may be counted, and the entry of a certain number of subsequent game balls may be invalidated. The entry of all game balls continuously input including the predetermined number of invalidation may be excluded from the counting targets and invalidated. The invalid period may be set in consideration of the probability that the game ball enters into the general winning device 439A, 439B. For example, the firing operation with the highest entry probability of the game ball (for example, the left hitting game method or The invalidation period may be set shorter as the probability is higher in accordance with the probability that the gaming ball enters continuously in any of the right-handed gaming techniques), and the invalidation period may be set longer when the probability is lower. In addition, it may be set to a time corresponding to the number (the number of payouts) to be paid out when the game ball enters the general winning device 439A, 439B. For example, a winning device with a small number of payouts (for example, three balls) A short invalidation period (for example, about 1.2 seconds) is set for the player, and a long invalidation period (for example, about 2.4 seconds) for a number of winning devices (for example, 15 balls) having a large number of payout You may set seconds). Also, as the count invalidation period, a time corresponding to the firing time interval (for example, 0.6 seconds) of the gaming ball may be set, for example, an invalidation period (approximately two times or more of the firing time interval of the gaming ball) (1.2 seconds or more) may be set, and a 4-times or more invalid period (approximately 2.4 seconds or more) may be set. In addition, it is preferable that the predetermined invalidation number is set to be higher as the entry probability of the game ball is higher, and is set to be smaller when the entry probability is low. Then, a general winning number counter and a firing ball number counter are respectively provided to a plurality of winning devices (for example, the general winning device 439A and the general winning device 439B), and the nail state level can be separately output. Well, in this case, in each winning device for which counting is performed, at least one of the high and low of the entry probability of the gaming ball or the number of payouts is set differently, and the length of the ineffective period or the predetermined ineffective number corresponding to the setting. It is preferable that at least one or more of the two be set differently.

  In addition, when the front block 102 is in the open state and continuous insertion of gaming balls into the general winning device 439A, 439B is detected, a combination of a plurality of conditions is taken, such as setting a predetermined period thereafter as a counting invalid period. An invalid period may be generated when Thereby, it is possible to suitably exclude the game balls, which are continuously inserted into the general winning devices 439A and 439B, from the counting targets.

  Alternatively, the “counting period” serving as the determination reference in step S1401 may be, for example, a predetermined period after a predetermined counting start condition is satisfied among all the periods in which power is supplied from the power supply unit 901. The “predetermined counting start condition” may be, for example, a predetermined counting start time (for example, 11 am or 3 pm) or every predetermined period (for example, every 2 hours). It may be used as the time to start counting. In addition, “predetermined counting start condition” is, for example, a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a winning random number counter relating to the first or second special symbol becomes a predetermined value predetermined as a counting start condition). Alternatively, the timing at which a predetermined operation is performed as the counting start condition may be performed. Note that the counting start time, the interval between counting start timings, and the predetermined timing do not necessarily have to be the same every day or every time, and one of a plurality of different settings set in advance is selected. The selection order may be selected in a predetermined order (for example, to be different setting for each day of the week), or it may be selected by lottery to select which one to select. It may be changed at random. Also, the counting start condition may be established multiple times per day.

  Further, the “predetermined period” which is a counting period after the predetermined counting start condition is satisfied may be, for example, a period until the predetermined counting end condition is satisfied. The “predetermined count end condition” may be, for example, a predetermined count end time (for example, 1 pm or 6 pm), or may be a predetermined timing. The timing determined in advance as the counting end condition may be, for example, a timing at which a predetermined period (for example, 30 minutes) has elapsed as the counting period, or the winning random number counter related to the first special symbol may stop counting. The timing may be a predetermined timing, or may be a timing at which a predetermined operation is performed as the counting end condition.

  In addition, you may combine the conditions illustrated above suitably with count start conditions and count end conditions. For example, the counting start time set in advance may be set as the counting start condition, and the counting end time set in advance may be set as the counting end condition, and the winning random number counter pertaining to the first special symbol becomes predetermined as the counting start condition. The timing may be a counting start condition, and the timing at which a timing (for example, 30 minutes) after a predetermined period as a counting period has elapsed may be a counting end condition.

  Alternatively, after the supply of power from the power supply unit 901 to the pachinko machine 100 is started, the winning random number counter pertaining to the special symbol (the winning random number counter pertaining to the first special symbol or the winning random number counter pertaining to the second special symbol) The timing for acquiring the value at a predetermined N-th time (N is an integer of 1 or more) may be used as the counting start condition. Further, in this case, the period as the counting end condition may be determined based on the value of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol acquired for the Nth time. That is, the counting period may be different based on the value of the predetermined winning random number counter acquired N times. At this time, the count start condition may be satisfied each time the value of the predetermined winning random number counter acquired N times is acquired.

  Note that, as the “counting period” that is the determination reference in S1401, a predetermined counting valid period or a predetermined counting invalid period among all the periods when the power is supplied from the power source unit 901 described above. It is not necessary for the period except the period or the predetermined period after the predetermined counting start condition is satisfied among all the periods in which the power is supplied from the power supply unit 901, and these periods do not May be adopted.

  In addition, when a predetermined period after a predetermined counting start condition is satisfied among all periods in which power is supplied from the power supply unit 901 is adopted as the “counting period” which is the determination reference in S1401. It is not necessary that the predetermined period after the establishment of a single type of counting start condition is the “predetermined period”, but different types of counting start conditions (for example, predetermined counting start time, Each predetermined period after the establishment of counting start timing etc.) may be configured as the “counting period”, or the predetermined period after establishment of the counting start condition combining different types of counting start conditions is the above “ It may be configured as “counting period”.

  When it is determined in S1222 that the counting period is not in progress (S1401: N), the processing of S1401 to S1405 and S1501 to S1504 described later is not executed, and the processing returns to the main control interrupt processing (return). If it is determined that the counting period is not in progress (S1401: N), control may be started from the process of S1501, and after the processes of S1501 to S1504 are performed, the process may return to the main control interrupt process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S1222 that it is during the counting period (S1401: Y), it is determined whether or not the entry of the gaming ball into the general winning device 439A, 439B is detected (S1402). Specifically, based on the detection of gaming balls by the general winning switches 449A, 449B (see FIG. 10), a general winning switch detection flag corresponding to each of the switches 449A, 449B (a predetermined area in the RAM of the main control board 920) When is set, it is determined that the entry of the game ball to the general winning device 439A, 439B is detected.

  When it is determined that the entry of the game ball to the general winning device 439A, 439B is detected (S1402: Y), the general winning number counter (predetermined area in the RAM of the main control board 920) is updated (S1403), and the determination processing S1404 Run. On the other hand, when it is determined that the entry of the game ball into the general winning device 439A, 439B is not detected (S1402: N), the processing of S1403 is not executed, and the determination processing S1404 is executed.

  Specifically, in S1403, when one of the general winning switch detection flag corresponding to the general winning switch 449A or the general winning switch detection flag corresponding to the general winning switch 449B is set, the number of general winnings is set. Add "1" to the counter. On the other hand, when both the general winning switch detection flag corresponding to the general winning switch 449A and the general winning switch detection flag corresponding to the general winning switch 449B are set, “2” is added to the general winning number counter. Do.

  Since the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply unit 901 to the RAM provided with the general winning number counter, the power supply of the drive voltage and control voltage from the power supply unit 901 is stopped even when the supply of power is stopped. The stored contents of the winning number counter are maintained. That is, unless the stored information in the RAM is erased by operating a predetermined switch (not shown), the stored content of the general winning number counter is held even when the pachinko machine 100 is in a power failure state.

  In S1404, it is determined whether a launch ball has been detected. Specifically, based on the detection of the game ball by the launch ball detection switch 451 (see FIG. 10), the launch ball detection switch detection flag (a predetermined area in the RAM of the main control board 920) corresponding to the launch ball detection switch 451 If it is set, it is determined that a launch ball has been detected.

  If it is determined that a launch ball has been detected (S1404: Y), the launch ball number counter (a predetermined area in the RAM of the main control board 920) is updated (S1405), and a determination process S1501 is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the launch ball is not detected (S1404: N), the process of S1405 is not performed, and the determination process S1501 is performed.

  Specifically, in S1405, when the launch ball detection switch detection flag is set, "1" is added to the launch ball number counter. In addition, since the launch ball number counter is provided in the RAM to which the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply unit 901, like the general winning number counter described above, the RAM can be operated by operating a predetermined switch (not shown). As long as the stored information is not erased, even when the pachinko machine 100 is in a power failure state, the stored contents of the launch ball number counter are maintained.

  In S1501, it is determined whether the front block 102 is in the open state. Specifically, when the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 109 via the payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10) indicates that the front block 102 is not closed with respect to the middle block 103, the front block It is determined that 102 is in the open state.

  When it is determined that the front block 102 is in the open state (S1501: Y), a value obtained by dividing the value of the general winning number counter by the value of the firing ball number counter (that is, the value of the general winning number counter / the firing ball number counter Value) is calculated (S1502). The value calculated in S1502 reflects the state of the nail 411 provided in the vicinity of the entrance of the winning opening of the general winning device 439A, 439B.

  In other words, as the value calculated in S1502 is closer to the reference value predetermined as the value when the game ball winning to the general winning device 439A, 439B conforms to the design value, the nail 411 (more In detail, it is indicated that the nails 411) provided at and near the entrances of the winning openings of the general winning devices 439A and 439B are likely to be in the appropriate state according to the setting at the time of manufacturing the pachinko machine 100. In the following description of the present embodiment, the “reference value” is the “reference value predetermined as a value when the winning of the gaming ball to the general winning device 439A, 439B becomes the design value” described above. Suppose that there is.

  On the other hand, as the value calculated in S1502 deviates from the reference value, the nail 411 provided at the entrance of the prize winning opening of the general winning prize apparatus 439A, 439B or its vicinity is set from the setting at the time of manufacturing the pachinko machine 100. There is a high possibility of being in a deviating state. That is, as the difference is larger, the nail 411 is more likely to be largely out of the appropriate state.

  The nail condition level is calculated based on the value calculated in S1502 (S1503). The “nail state level” is the state of the nail 411 (more specifically, the nail 411 provided at the entrance of the prize winning port of the general winning devices 439A and 439B and its vicinity) to the setting at the time of manufacturing the pachinko machine 100. Information that is appropriate or inappropriate at a gradual level. For example, if the value calculated in S1502 is a value within a first range (for example, a range having both the reference value × ± 5%) including the reference value, the nail condition level is appropriate for the condition of the nail 411 It is considered as "1" which shows that it is.

  On the other hand, if the value calculated in S1502 is outside the first range (ie, the side away from the reference value), the nail state level is set to a value larger than “1”, whereby the nail 411 is appropriate. Indicates that it may be out of state. For example, if the value calculated in S1502 is within the second range set outside the first range (for example, the range in which the end away from the reference value is the reference value × ± 10%), If the nail state level is "2" and it is outside the second range (that is, the side away from the reference value), the nail state level is "3". That is, as the nail 411 is largely deviated from the appropriate state, the nail state level is set to a large value.

  Next, a process of outputting the nail state level calculated in S1503 is executed (S1504), and the process returns to the main control interrupt process. In the present embodiment, in S1505, a numerical value indicating the nail state level is displayed on the nail state level display device 474 (see FIG. 10) configured by the 7-segment display. For example, if the nail state level is “1”, “1” is displayed on the nail state level display device 474. When it is determined in S1501 that the previous block 102 is in the open state (S1501: N), the processing of S1502 to S1504 is not performed, and the processing returns to the main control interrupt processing.

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

  In the pachinko machine 100, the update of the general winning number counter (that is, the counting of the general winning number) is performed only during a predetermined counting period in the nail state related processing S1222, and therefore it is counted by the general winning number counter. Against the general condition number calculated and the nail status level calculated based on the general number of prizes counted in such a manner, illegal continuous entry into the general prize winning devices 439A, 439B, illegal continuous entry, averaging of numerical values, etc. Can make the adverse effects of Accordingly, the state of the nail 411 provided at the entrance of the winning opening of the general winning device 439A, 439B and its vicinity can be suitably reflected on the nail state level.

  For example, when inspecting the pachinko machine 100 before shipping at the factory, the front block 102 is opened, and a plurality of gaming balls are continuously inserted into the general winning devices 439A and 439B, and the main control is performed for the insertion. If it is checked that the device 370 etc. operate properly, the general winning devices 439A and 439B will be continuously inserted with a game ball at an extremely high probability than the probability that the game ball enters when the player plays a game. Become. If the game ball's approach to such continuous general winning devices 439A and 439B is used as a value for judging whether the performance of the pachinko machine 100 is as designed, the pachinko machine 100's Performance may not be able to be determined.

  In addition, for example, a fraudster who visits a game arcade (hall) where the pachinko machine 100 is installed and plays a game illegally opens the front block 102, and continuously throws the game ball into the general winning devices 439A, 439B. There is a possibility of In this case, although the performance of the pachinko machine 100 is as designed, the winning of the gaming balls on the general winning devices 439A and 439B is higher than the designed value and it may be determined that the designed value is not as designed. There is sex. Here, the entry of the game ball at an incorrect timing is detected by the control of the pachinko machine 100 in the big prize devices 433 and 434 etc. which are not released unless they become a specific gaming state such as winning a big hit, and an abnormal state It is also easy to perform control corresponding to the game, but regardless of the gaming state, the game ball can always enter, and when a game ball enters, a certain number of game balls are paid out without receiving a winning lottery. For a winning opening (general winning opening) to which a certain game value such as is given, it may be difficult to determine whether such an abnormal state is occurring or a normal game. There is a possibility that fraud may be targeted at the mouth.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 100, as described above, it is possible to make the adverse effect due to the continuous input to the general winning devices 439A, 439B less likely to occur, so inspection before shipment from the factory and cheating by fraudsters Even when performed, the actual state of the nail 411 can be suitably reflected in the nail state level. Therefore, the performance of the pachinko machine 100 can be appropriately evaluated based on the nail condition level.

  In addition, since an illegality on the game arcade side is suitably reflected on the nail status level in the nail status level, an outsider (for example, a member of the inspection organization of the gaming machine) is an unauthorized player on the game arcade side based on the nail status level. Can be detected suitably.

  For example, when a player on the game arcade side alters the state of the entrance of the winning opening of the general winning devices 439A, 439B and its vicinity improperly (a game ball is in the winning openings of the general winning devices 439A, 439B) For example, the case where the performance of the pachinko machine 100 is made inappropriate by modifying the nail 411 to such an extent that it can not enter at all is exemplified. After the game arcade is closed, the game arcade side illegally throws the game ball into the general prize winning devices 439A, 439B so that the performance concerning the general prize winning devices 439A, 439 B follows the design value. There is a possibility to adjust the numerical book end to become the performance. In this way, when the numerical value is combined, the state of the nail 411 is appropriate although the state of the nail 411 provided at the entrance of the winning opening of the general winning devices 439A and 439B and in the vicinity thereof is inappropriate. There is a high possibility that the nail condition level is calculated.

  On the other hand, a period in which the front block 102 is in an open state or a period in which gaming balls may be continuously inserted into the general winning devices 439A and 439B among all periods in which power is supplied from the power supply unit 901 (Ie, a predetermined period after detection of unauthorized continuous insertion of gaming balls into the general winning devices 439A, 439B) is excluded from the “counting period” of the determination criterion in S1401, a worker of the factory, or Even if a player on the game arcade side continuously inserts gaming balls into the general winning device 439A, 439B for round-to-head alignment, such continuously inserted gaming balls can be excluded from being counted by the general winning number counter. . Therefore, it is possible to suppress that the game ball inserted in the inspection before factory shipment or the game ball inserted improperly for the purpose of matching is reflected in the nail state level, the winning of the general winning device 439A, 439B. The actual state of the nail 411 provided at or near the mouth of the mouth can be suitably reflected in the nail state level.

  That is, when the game arcade side illegally inserts the game balls into the general winning devices 439A and 439B, there is a possibility that the game balls will be continuously inserted in order to perform the illegitimate work efficiently. By excluding the predetermined period after the illegal continuous insertion of gaming balls into the general winning devices 439A and 439B is detected from the “counting period” of the determination criterion in S1401, the general winning device 439A can be realized by such incorrect continuous insertion. , 439 B can be suitably excluded from the counting by the general winning number counter.

  In addition, as another example, the related party on the game arcade side, before opening the store, etc., in order to adjust the entry ratio (the ease of entry of the game ball) of the game ball to the general winning device 439A, 439B on that day. The state of the nail 411 provided in the vicinity of the entrance of the winning opening of the general winning devices 439A and 439B may be altered illegally. In this case, the entry ratio is adjusted to be higher than the design value on one day, and the entry ratio is adjusted to be lower than the design value on another day, so the general winning number counted by the general winning number counter is The condition of the nail 411 is appropriate despite the fact that the condition of the nail 411 provided in the vicinity of the entrance of the prize winning opening of the general prize winning apparatus 439A, 439B and the like is averaged by accumulation for several days. The nail condition level may be calculated.

  On the other hand, by limiting to a predetermined period after the predetermined count start condition is established among all the periods in which power is supplied from the power supply unit 901, it becomes difficult to average the numerical values by accumulation. As a result, the actual state of the nail 411 provided at the entrance of the winning opening of the general winning device 439A, 439B and its vicinity can be suitably reflected in the nail state level.

  In addition, since the nail condition level is calculated from the value obtained by dividing the general winning number by the firing number (that is, the value of the general winning number counter / the value of the firing ball number counter) The member of the engine can appropriately grasp the state of the nail 411 provided in the vicinity of the entrance of the winning opening of the general winning devices 439A and 439B and the vicinity thereof from the nail state level.

  In particular, counting the number of launched balls used to calculate the nail status level (that is, updating the shot ball counter in S1405) counts the number of general winnings used to calculate the nail status (updated the general winning counter in S1403) Since the process is performed only during a predetermined counting period in the same manner as in), the value calculated in S1502 (the value of the general winning number counter / the value of the firing ball number counter) It can be obtained as a value suitably reflecting the actual state of the nail 411 provided in the vicinity (more specifically, the state of the nail 411 in a predetermined period in which the general winning number is counted).

  In addition, since the calculated nail state level is displayed on the nail state level display device 474 on the condition that the front block 102 is in the open state, the nail state level is nailed when the player is not playing a game. It can be displayed on the level display device 474. Therefore, the player does not recognize that information unrelated to the game, such as the nail state level, is displayed, and the player has distrust of the game because the information unrelated to the game is displayed. Can be suitably restrained.

  Further, the nail state level displayed on the nail state level display device 474 is obtained by dividing the value calculated in S1502 (ie, the value of the general winning number counter / the value of the firing ball number counter) into three stages. , An outsider (for example, a member of the inspection organization of the gaming machine) is in the state of nailing whether or not the state of the nail 411 provided in the vicinity of the entrance of the winning opening of the general winning device 439A, 439B is appropriate. It is easy to judge from the display content of the level display device 474.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 19. The pachinko machine 100 according to the second embodiment is provided with a setting change function for setting the ball game rate (machine rate, payout rate) of the game ball. In the following description, the same components as those in the first embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 14 is a front view of the game board 400X in the pachinko machine 100 of the second embodiment. The game board 400X is provided with flow change members such as nails 411 and a windmill 412, and a central structure 420 disposed substantially at the center of the base 401 in the same manner as the game board 400. The middle start winning device 2431 which is a starting device related to the first special symbol arranged on the lower side and the right which is a starting winning device related to a second special symbol arranged on the right side with respect to the central structure 420 The start winning device 2432, the lower large winning device 2434 disposed below the medium starting winning device 2431, the upper winning device 2433 disposed below the right starting winning device 2432, and the lower large winning device General winning devices 2439A and 2439B disposed on the left and right sides of the winning device 2434 are provided.

  The game board 400X is provided with a plurality of switches as detection means for detecting passage of gaming balls corresponding to the above-mentioned medium start winning device 2431 etc. (see FIG. 16), and to predetermined areas corresponding to the respective switches The approach of the game ball of is detected. For example, a medium start winning switch 2441 for detecting gaming balls entering the middle starting winning device 2431, a right starting winning switch 2442 for detecting gaming balls entering the right start winning device 2432, and a gaming ball entering the upper winning combination 2433 Non-large winning switch 2443 to detect the lower large winning switch 2444 to detect the game ball entered into the lower large winning device 2434, non-working switch 444, start switch 446, non-formed inside the upper winning device 2433 Non-specified passage switch 2447 for detecting gaming balls having entered a specific passage (not shown), and specific passage switch for detecting gaming balls having entered a specific passage (not shown) formed inside the large winning device 2433 2448, general winning switch 449A, 44 for detecting the gaming balls entering the general winning devices 2439A, 2439B, respectively B, etc. are installed on the game board 400X.

  The entry portion of the game ball of each winning device, specifically, the medium starting winning device 2431, the right starting winning device 2432, the upper large winning device 2433, the lower large winning device 2434, and the general winning devices 2439A, 2439B constitutes a winning opening. The gaming balls having entered each winning opening are guided through the through holes formed in the base 401 to the recovery and discharge path (not shown) formed on the back side of the base 401. In addition, the gaming balls which have not entered each winning device are guided to the collection and discharge passage through the discharge port 401A provided in the most downstream side portion of the game area.

  A launch ball detection switch 451 (see FIG. 16) is provided in the recovery discharge passage. The launch ball detection switch 451 is constituted by, for example, a pass-type sensor having a detection hole through which the game ball passes. The number of gaming balls detected by the launch ball detection switch 451 corresponds to the number of gaming balls launched into the gaming area, and a signal corresponding to the number of gaming balls is provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 100. It is output through 580 (see FIGS. 8 and 9). The game ball whose passage is detected by the launch ball detection switch 451 in the collection and discharge passage passes the discharge port provided on the lower side of the back side of the pachinko machine 100, and the game ball circulation device provided in the game arcade from the pachinko machine 100 Exhausted (not shown). When the game ball enters one of the winning devices, a predetermined number of gaming balls corresponding to the type of the winning device are paid out from the payout device 540 (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

  The right start winning device 2432 relating to the second special symbol is a right entry restriction mechanism 2452 that changes the entry probability of the gaming ball into the inside by the transition between the entry permitted attitude and the entry prohibited attitude, and the right entry restriction mechanism And a right approach restriction solenoid 2462 (see FIG. 16) for driving the 2452. The right entry restriction mechanism 2452 includes a movable piece driven by the right entry restriction solenoid 2462. When the right entry restriction mechanism 2452 is in the entry prohibition posture, the movable piece closes the entry port (the winning opening). By taking the arrangement, the game ball can not enter the right start winning device 2432, but if the right entry restricting mechanism 2452 is in the entry permitted position, the movable piece guides the game ball into the entrance to take the game. The ball will be able to enter the right start winning device 2432. When the game ball entering the starting device 436 pertaining to the normal symbol is won by the lottery based on the detection by the start switch 446 (hereinafter also referred to as the “normal symbol lottery”), the right entry regulating mechanism 2452 In accordance with the drive by the regulation solenoid 2462, it shifts to the approach permitted posture only a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the upper large winning device 2433 is an upper entry restriction mechanism 2453 for restricting the entry of the game ball into the inside by the transition between the entry permitted attitude and the entry prohibited attitude, and an upper entry restriction. The game ball that has entered the large winning device 2433 by the transition between the non-induction attitude and the induction attitude, by changing the attitude of the mechanism 2453 to the upper entry regulation solenoid 2463 (see FIG. 16), to the nonspecific path or the specific path. A sorting mechanism (not shown) for sorting and a switching solenoid 2465 (see FIG. 16) for switching the guiding destination of the gaming ball by changing the posture of the sorting mechanism are provided. If the upper entry restriction mechanism 2453 in the upper large winning device 2433 is in the entry prohibition attitude, the game ball can not enter the upper large winning device 2433 by the upper entry restriction mechanism 2453 closing the entrance (winning opening). When the upper entry restriction mechanism 2453 is in the entry permitted posture, the game ball can enter the upper prize device 2433 by the upper entry restriction mechanism 2453 opening the entrance. Also, the gaming ball that has entered the large winning device 2433 is guided to the non-specific passage when the distribution mechanism is in the non-induction posture that protrudes forward, when the distribution mechanism is in the induction posture to immerse backward Are guided to a specific passage. The specified passage, the non-specified passage, and the distribution mechanism are provided to vary the transition of the game state, and when the game ball enters the specified passage, the game state (eg, positive change) advantageous to the player as a bonus The gaming state is given.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the lower large winning prize apparatus 2434 is a lower entry restricting mechanism 2454 for restricting the entry of gaming balls into the inside by the transition between the entry permitted attitude and the entry prohibited attitude, and the lower entry restriction. A lower approach regulating solenoid 2464 (see FIG. 16) for changing the attitude of the mechanism 2454 is provided. When the lower entry restriction mechanism 2454 is in the entry prohibition attitude, the game ball can not enter the lower prize device 2434 by the lower entry restriction mechanism 2454 closing the entrance (winning opening), but the lower entry restriction mechanism 2454 In the case where the entry permitted posture is established, the game ball can enter the lower prize device 2434 by the lower entry restriction mechanism 2454 opening the entrance.

  The game ball can enter into the upper large winning device 2433 and the lower large winning device 2434 when the lottery for the big hit is won. Specifically, a lottery based on the fact that the gaming ball having entered the middle start winning device 2431 pertaining to the first special symbol is detected by the middle start winning switch 2441 is selected in a lottery (hereinafter also referred to as "first special symbol lottery") If the game ball entered the right start winning device 2432 pertaining to the second special symbol is won by a lottery based on detection by the right start winning switch 2442 (hereinafter also referred to as "second special symbol lottery") In this case, at least one of the upper approach restriction solenoid 2463 or the lower approach restriction solenoid 2464 is operated. By this operation, at least one of the upper approach restricting mechanism 2453 or the lower approach restricting mechanism 2454 takes an approach permitted position for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. Also, the sorting mechanism shifts to the guiding attitude according to the operation of the switching solenoid 2465 after a predetermined time from the transition to the entry permitted attitude of the upper approach regulating mechanism 2453, and switches to the guiding attitude after a predetermined time from the transition to the guiding attitude. In response to the stop of the solenoid 2465, it returns to the non-inductive posture.

  Also, in the game board 400X, a position where a nail state level display device 474 (see FIG. 16) configured by a 7-segment display can be viewed when the front block 102 is open with respect to the intermediate block 103 ( For example, it is provided at the upper left corner of the game board 400). The nail state level display device 474 is configured so as not to be visible or hard to be viewed by the player and can not be viewed by the player when the front block 102 is closed with respect to the intermediate block 103 (for example, , And a position overlapping with the back side of the front block 102 and out of the light transmitting viewing portion of the central panel 220).

  Here, transition between various gaming states and gaming states will be described. When the player wins a big hit in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, the gaming ball enters a specific passage (the inner passage of the big winning device 2433) during the special gaming state transitioning based on the winning. Depending on whether it is or not, the gaming state to be shifted after the special gaming state is different. When the gaming ball does not enter the specific passage during the special gaming state, the time shift gaming state (i.e., the gaming state which is the short time state and the low probability state) is shifted to. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the specific passage during the special game state, the game mode shifts to the probability change game state (i.e., the game state which is the short time state and the high probability state).

  In addition, it is not necessary to necessarily set it as the above-mentioned composition about transition between a game state and a game state, for example, a high probability state is good also as a structure continued until the next big win, or other contents At least one may be configured, or may be configured to further include a gaming state different from each of the gaming states described above, or the gaming state may be transitioned depending on conditions different from the above-described conditions.

  Next, the operation of the main devices of the game board 400X will be described roughly in time series. When the game ball entering the medium start winning device 2431 pertaining to the first special symbol in various gaming states is detected by the medium start winning switch 2441 (see FIG. 16), the first special symbol start winning is achieved. When the right to unit game pertaining to the first special symbol is not held to the maximum number of times at the start winning of the first special symbol, the winning random number, the big hit symbol random number and the stop pattern random number pertaining to the special symbol are acquired, It is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 920.

  The unit game by the random number acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol is started similarly to the unit game by the random number acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol in the gaming board 400.

  When the big win is won in the first special symbol lottery based on the starting winning of the first special symbol, and when the big hit is won in the first special symbol lottery based on the starting winning of the first special symbol in the game board 400 Similarly, the type of stop symbol (big hit symbol) corresponding to the big hit of the first special symbol lottery is determined based on the obtained big hit symbol random number.

  After the first special symbol lottery, the variation display time of the first special symbol is determined and the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is selected, as in the case of the game board 400. After that, the variation display of the first special symbol in the special symbol display device 471 according to the first special symbol and the variation display (variation effect) of the decoration symbol in the decorative symbol display device 479 are started as in the case of the game board 400, Continued, and with the elapse of the variable display time, the stop symbols respectively relating to the first special symbol and the decorative symbol are finalized and displayed.

  If the stop symbol relating to the first special symbol is a big hit symbol, the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state after the final display of the first special symbol. In the special gaming state, the upper entry regulation mechanism 2453 of the upper large winning device 2433 and the lower entry restriction mechanism 2454 of the lower large winning device 2434 are allowed to enter a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order according to the type of the big hit. . When the predetermined number (for example, eight) of game balls are detected by the big winning switch 2443 or 2444 during each entry permitted posture in the upper entry regulation mechanism 2453 and the lower entry regulation mechanism 2454, or the predetermined maximum When the entry permission time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed, the upper entry restriction mechanism 2453 or the lower entry restriction mechanism 2454 shifts to the entry prohibited attitude. After that, either the upper approach restriction mechanism 2453 or the lower approach restriction mechanism 2454 returns to the approach permitted posture again after the predetermined entry prohibition time has elapsed. The entry restricting operation is repeated a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order corresponding to the type of the big hit.

  The upper entry restriction mechanism 2453 or the lower entry restriction mechanism 2454 has a configuration in which only one of them is allowed to enter during the special game state, and after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed from the start of the special game state (after the opening period One moves to the initial approach permission posture). Also, after the predetermined entry prohibition time has elapsed since the final return to the entry prohibition posture, and after the predetermined standby time has passed thereafter (after the ending period), the special gaming state ends. After the end of the special gaming state, as described above, transition to the time saving gaming state or the probability variation gaming state.

  In various gaming states, when the game ball entering the right start winning device 2432 relating to the second special symbol is detected by the right start winning switch 2442, the second special symbol start winning is achieved. The control of the unit game based on the start winning game of the second special symbol is executed in the same manner as the control relating to the first special symbol described above. That is, when the right to unit game pertaining to the second special symbol is not held to the maximum number of times at the start winning combination of the second special symbol, each random number pertaining to the special symbol is acquired, and the unit game based on this start winning is executed Be done. Also, the determination of the stop symbol according to the second special symbol lottery, the selection of the variation pattern of the decoration symbol, the execution of the variation display, the transition control of the gaming state, etc. are also executed similarly to the control according to the first special symbol Be done.

  In various gaming states, when the game ball entering the starting device 436 is detected by the start switch 446, if the right to unit game relating to the normal symbol is not held for the maximum number of times, the winning random number relating to the normal symbol is acquired And stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 920.

  The unit game relating to the normal symbol is performed in the same manner as in the case of the game board 400, and when the stop symbol relating to the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the right approach regulation of the right start winning device 2432 after the finalized display of the normal symbol. The mechanism 2452 shifts to the entry permitted position at least once. Specifically, when winning in the non-time saving state (the normal gaming state and the special gaming state), the right start winning device 2432 is allowed to enter over a predetermined maximum entering allowable time (for example, approximately 0.1 seconds) In the case of winning in the time saving state (time saving gaming state and probability variation gaming state), the predetermined maximum allowable entrance time (for example, approximately 4.8 seconds) longer than when the right start winning device 2432 is in the non-time saving state ) Intermittently (for example, divided into three times) into the approach permitted posture. However, if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the right start winning switch 2442, the right entry restriction mechanism 2452 shifts to the entry prohibited attitude without waiting for the maximum entry permitted time to elapse. Also, even if the number of transitions to the entry permitted posture has not reached the predetermined number, the operation of the right start winning device 2432 in the unit game according to the current normal symbol is ended.

  Next, the playability of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. In order to receive the second special symbol lottery, you must first win in the normal symbol lottery, and further, the gaming ball enters the right starting winning device 2432 in the entry permitted state of the right starting winning device 2432 based on the winning. Must. The winning probability for hitting the normal symbol in the normal gaming state is the same as the winning probability in the short time gaming state, but the stay time in the entry permitted state of the right start winning device 2432 based on the winning in the normal gaming state (for example, approximately Since 0.1 seconds) is set extremely short compared to the staying time (for example, approximately 4.8 seconds) in the short time state, an opportunity per unit time can be received in the second special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state Is significantly smaller than the opportunity per unit time to receive the first special symbol lottery. Conversely, in the time saving state such as the time saving gaming state or the probability variation gaming state, the opportunity per unit time for receiving the second special symbol lottery is significantly larger than the opportunity per unit time for receiving the first special symbol lottery .

  Therefore, the player wins a big hit in the first special symbol lottery, and plays the game aiming to shift to the probability variation gaming state by causing the gaming ball to enter the specific passage in the subsequent special gaming state. On the other hand, in the time-saving gaming state and the probability variation gaming state, the game is performed aiming to win a big hit in the second special symbol lottery before each gaming state ends. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, the player plays a game according to the left hitting gaming method, and in the time saving gaming state and the probability changing gaming state, plays the game according to the right hitting gaming method. Further, since the upper large winning device 2433 and the lower large winning device 434 are disposed on the right side with respect to the central structure 420, the game is played by the right hitting game method even in the special gaming state.

  FIG. 15 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 100 according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 15, a back surface setting switch 905 is provided on the back surface side of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment. The back setting switch 905 is a setting valid for validating the setting operation for setting the bowling rate of the pachinko machine 100 to any one of a plurality of predetermined stages (for example, six stages or nine stages). Device.

  Change the setting of the ball exit rate by inserting a predetermined key (not shown) into the back setting switch 905 and rotating it to a predetermined position (in this embodiment, a position rotated approximately 90 degrees clockwise from the initial position) Can be activated (allowed). By performing a predetermined setting operation (in the present embodiment, depression of the initialization switch 907) in a state where the setting change of the ball exit rate is thus activated, the setting change of the ball exit rate is effectively performed.

  When the setting change of the ball exit rate is effectively performed, the predetermined game mode is changed according to each set stage. That is, it can be said that the setting change of the ball exit rate by the operation of the back surface setting switch 905 and the initialization switch 907 is the setting change of the game mode.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the first hit probability (in the present embodiment, the first special symbol lottery) in accordance with each step set by the setting change of the ball extraction rate (that is, the setting change of the game mode). Win probability), probability change continuation rate (in this embodiment, probability to rush from normal gaming state to probability change gaming state (probability change rush rate), and special gaming state via the second special symbol lottery in probability change gaming state It is possible to select any one of nine types of game modes that differ in combination with the probability of shifting to the probability variation gaming state after the special gaming status when transitioning to the above). Therefore, when the setting change of the ball-out rate (setting change of the game mode) is effectively performed, the first special symbol lottery and the second special are performed so that the first hit probability and the continuation probability according to the set step will be obtained. By changing each winning probability of the symbol lottery (that is, using probability lottery data according to each winning probability), the adjustment of the ball-opening rate is performed.

  Specifically, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, there is a middle type in which the probability of first hit is significantly low but the probability of continuing the probability change is significantly high, and in which the probability of first hit is moderate and the probability variation continued is also medium. It is possible to select the type and the bottom type, in which the probability of first hit is significantly high but the probability of continuing the probability is significantly low. Furthermore, in each of these types, three-stage probability states (hereinafter also referred to as probability setting states) in which the first hit probability of each type is subdivided into smaller widths than the width of the first hit probability between each type, that is, Among the three stages, it is possible to select the first stage probability having the lowest first hitting probability, the second stage probability which is the second lowest first hitting probability, and the third stage probability having the highest first hitting probability.

  In the top type, although the number of prize balls associated with the prizes to the medium start prize winning apparatus 2431 and the right start prize prize apparatus 2432 is smaller than that of the other types, the prize balls associated with the prize for the upper prize winning apparatus 2433 and the lower prize winning apparatus 2434 The number is higher than other types. On the other hand, in the bottom type, although the number of prize balls associated with winning in the middle start winning device 2431 and the right starting winning device 2432 is larger than that of other types, it is associated with winning in the upper big prize device 2433 and the lower big prize device 2434 The number of winning balls is smaller than other types.

  Here, the number of winning balls may be set to the same number in any of the top type, middle type, and bottom type. This makes it impossible for the player to determine from the number of winning balls whether the setting is top type, middle type, or bottom type, and the game property for estimating the setting of which type is over a long period of time It can be added.

  Further, although the profit rate for the player changes according to the stage of probability setting state in any of top type, middle type and bottom type, if the stage of probability setting state is the same in any type The profit rate for the player is set to be substantially the same. For this reason, even if the setting of the probability is changed by changing the type, the profit per fixed period (for example, one day) acquired by the game arcade side can be easily predicted, and management of the game arcade can be facilitated.

  In addition, it is not necessary to be necessarily limited to being a combination of an initial hit probability and a definite change continuation rate as mentioned above as a game mode changed by setting change of a ball exit rate, for example, an initial hit probability, a definite change It may be any of the continuation rates. In addition, lottery probability other than the first hit probability and probability variation continuation rate, for example, the winning probability of the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery, the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery The probability that a small hit is selected in the game, the probability change rush rate (in the present embodiment, the rush rate to the probability change gaming state via winning in the second special symbol lottery), the probability change gaming state shifted after the special gaming state It may be the probability that the game ends (for example, the probability that the end of the probability variation gaming state is selected in the fall lottery performed each time the variable display of the symbol is executed during the probability variation gaming state) or the like, and each of these gaming modes Or a combination of two or more.

  Above the rear surface setting switch 905, a setting display device 906 is provided. When the setting change of the ball release rate (setting change of the game mode) is effectively performed by the operation of the back setting switch 905, setting display information corresponding to the currently set game mode is displayed on the setting display device 906 . The setting display information is composed of a combination of an alphabet representing a type and a number representing a probability setting state. In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, each of the top type, middle type, and bottom type is represented by the letters “T”, “M” and “B”, respectively. In each type of probability setting state, the first stage probability is represented by “1”, the second stage probability is represented by “2”, and the third stage probability is represented by “3”.

  Thus, for example, the setting display information displayed on the setting display device 906 in the case of the top type first stage probability game mode is “T1”, and the middle type third stage probability game mode. The setting display information displayed on the setting display device 906 is “M3”, and the setting display information displayed on the setting display device 906 is “B2” when the game mode is the bottom type second stage probability.

  FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 100 of the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 16, the back surface setting switch 905 and the setting display device 906 are connected to the signal relay unit 903.

  The signal relay unit 903 relays the on-state setting signal output to the main control board 920 when the back surface setting switch 905 is rotated approximately 90 ° clockwise by a predetermined key (not shown). The main control board 920 allows the change of the game mode in response to the reception of the setting signal of the on state from the rear setting switch 905. In addition, the signal relay unit 903 relays the setting display signal output from the main control board 920 to the setting display device 906. The setting display device 906 displays setting display information corresponding to the received setting display signal.

  Next, various control processes performed by the main control board 920 in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the main process (abbreviated as “main control main process” in FIG. 17) of the main control board 920 in the pachinko machine 100 of the second embodiment.

  The main process of the main control board 920 in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment is a process that is activated upon return from the power failure state, similarly to the main process of the main control board 920 in the pachinko machine 100 of the first embodiment.

  Hereinafter, portions different from the main processing of the main control board 920 in the pachinko machine 100 of the first embodiment will be described. In the main process of the main control board 920 in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, the output state of the setting signal from the back surface setting switch 905 of the power / fire control board 900 after the rise standby process S1003. The determination process S2001 of is performed.

  Specifically, when the setting signal from the back surface setting switch 905 is in the on state indicating that the back surface setting switch 905 is operated by the predetermined key (S1005: Y), the information of substantially the entire area of the RAM RAM clear processing S2002 is executed to erase the. Specifically, in the RAM clear process S2002, information in substantially all areas except for the setting correspondence information stored in the RAM is erased.

  The setting correspondence information is information corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined (in this embodiment, nine types of) game modes set in advance, and setting mode information corresponding to the game mode being set is stored in the RAM. ing. Therefore, in the RAM clear processing S2002, information in substantially all areas except the storage area of the setting correspondence information in the RAM of the main control board 920 is erased, and the setting change is permitted.

  When the setting change is permitted, a setting display signal for identifying a game mode corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the RAM is output to the setting display device 906. The setting display device 906 displays setting display information corresponding to the setting display signal received from the main control board 920. That is, the setting display device 906 displays setting display information corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the RAM.

  Next, setting change processing S2003 for changing the setting of the game mode is executed until the setting signal from the back surface setting switch 905 is turned off. The setting signal from the back surface setting switch 905 is turned off when the back surface setting switch 905 is not operated by a predetermined key.

  The setting change of the game mode is performed by pressing the initialization switch 907 in a state where the back setting switch 905 is operated by a predetermined key. Specifically, in this state, each time the main control board 920 receives an initialization signal based on depression of the initialization switch 907, the setting correspondence information is sequentially changed. Specifically, the order of cyclically selecting nine predetermined game modes (for example, ... → T1 → T2 → T3 → M1 → M2 → M3 → B1 → B2 → B3 → T1 → T2 → The game mode to be selected is sequentially changed in accordance with the order each time the initialization switch 907 is pressed.

  Each time the change is made, a value corresponding to the game mode being selected is stored in the RAM as setting correspondence information. Every time the setting correspondence information stored in the RAM is changed, a setting display signal corresponding to the setting correspondence information is output to the setting display device 906, and the setting display information corresponding to the changed setting correspondence information is the setting display device It is displayed on 906.

  Therefore, a setting changer such as a game arcade manager or the like can use the initialization switch 907 until the game mode desired to be set for the pachinko machine 100 is selected in a state where the back setting switch 905 is operated by a predetermined key. By repeating the pressing, by making the middle starting winning device 2431 win a game ball, it is possible to complete the selection of the game mode. Thus, the setting change process S2003 ends with the game ball being won by the medium start winning device 2431 after the game mode is selected by pressing the initialization switch 907.

  When the setting signal from the back setting switch 905 is turned off (S2004: Y), the RAM is changed to newly initialize various information except the information related to the setting of the game mode (that is, the setting correspondence information). A setting process S2005 is performed. As a result, the start-up of the main control board 920 is substantially finished, and it is determined that the game proceeds in the game mode corresponding to the setting correspondence information stored in the RAM.

  After the RAM change setting process S2005, a set command output process S2006 for outputting a set command indicating the setting completion of the RAM to the payout control board 930 is executed. The payout control board 930 can recognize that the main control board 920 shifts to the normal game processing and recognizes in which game mode it operates by receiving the set command output from the main control board 920. it can.

  After the set command output process S2006, the processes after the special gaming state return preparation process S1015 are executed. When the setting signal from the rear surface setting switch 905 is in the OFF state after the start-up standby process S1003 (S1005: N), the processes after the determination process S1004 are executed.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process (abbreviated as “main control interrupt process” in the figure) executed by the main control board 920 of the pachinko machine 100 of the second embodiment. The timer interrupt process executed by the main control board 920 of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment is periodically performed (this embodiment as well as the timer interrupt process executed by the main control board 920 of the pachinko machine 100 of the first embodiment). Is a process executed by interrupting the main process at intervals of 2 ms (milliseconds).

  Hereinafter, portions different from the timer interrupt processing executed by the main control board 920 of the pachinko machine 100 of the first embodiment will be described. In the timer interrupt process executed by the main control board 920 of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, as one of the processes executed when the game progress is not stopped (S1207: N) A setting suggestion information related process S2021 described later with reference to FIG. 19 is executed after the nail state related process S1222.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the setting suggestion information related process S2021. The setting suggesting information related process S2021 is a process of outputting the setting suggesting information when the condition set as the output condition of the setting suggesting information is satisfied.

  Here, the “setting suggestion information” is a plurality of stages in which the game mode currently set (that is, the setting correspondence information stored in the RAM of the main control board 920 at that time) can be set in advance. In the present embodiment, it is information that suggests which of the nine types of game modes it is, and it may be information that can completely identify which of the nine types of setting correspondence information is. Only part of the correspondence information (for example, only the type) may be identifiable information, and the selection ratio is set to be different depending on which of the nine types of setting correspondence information is. For example, different information may be set according to the type of setting correspondence information. For example, among the numbers 1 to 9, the top type has a large value. Is selected with high probability In the middle type, the middle “5” value is most selected, and the numbers that are larger or smaller than the middle “5” are less likely to be selected, and in the bottom type, the smaller the value, the higher the probability Although it is not clear which type the setting is selected, it is also possible to use numbers as setting suggestion information to correspond to setting correspondence information.

  In the setting suggestion information related process S2021, a determination process S1601 is performed to determine whether the output condition of the setting suggestion information holds for the nail state level calculated in the process of S1503 in the nail state related process S1222 (see FIG. 13). Do. Specifically, in the determination process S1601, when the nail state level is "2" or more, it is determined that the output condition of the setting suggestion information is satisfied. In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the general winning number counter counts the number of gaming balls entering the general winning devices 2439A and 2439B.

  If it is determined that the output condition of the setting indication information is satisfied for the nail state level (S1601: Y), the output of the setting indication information is executed (S1606), and the process returns to the main control interrupt processing. In the process of S1606, specifically, control data for displaying setting suggestion information corresponding to the currently set game mode on a predetermined display unit is set. The predetermined display unit may be a symbol display device such as a decorative symbol display device 479 or the like, or may be a dedicated display unit for displaying setting suggestion information.

  For example, when the setting suggestion information is configured to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479, control data (command) for displaying the setting suggestion information on the decorative symbol display device 479 is set in the process of S1606. The command set here is output to the secondary control board 940 in control signal output processing S1208 based on the next timer interrupt. In response to the reception of the command, the sub control board 940 causes setting indication information according to the received command to be displayed at a predetermined position (for example, the right corner) of the decorative symbol display device 479.

  The setting suggestion information to be displayed and output by the process of S1606 may be a combination of an alphabet representing a type and a number representing a probability setting state, similar to the setting display information displayed on the setting display device 906, It may be a character indicating each game mode, a numerical value or symbol indicating each game mode, a figure, a color, a text or the like, or a sensory expression such as “high probability may be set!” It may be a text to be shown, or may be a figure or the like in which each game mode can be identified by a bar graph or the like.

  In addition, the setting suggestion information displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 is not limited to the information that can completely identify which of the nine types of setting correspondence information is, and is any of nine types of setting correspondence information. Information that can be inferred by the player by setting the selection rate to be different according to which information the player can guess, for example, at least one of the nine types of setting correspondence information It may be. For example, in the case of a top type, a color in which shades are set in 10 levels is selected with high probability, and in the case of a middle type, an intermediate color is most selected and becomes darker or lighter than an intermediate color. It is difficult to select as much as the color, and if it is the bottom type, the setting is selected with high probability as it is lighter, and although it is not clear which type it is, it is possible to confirm the color as setting suggestion information For example, it may be information that suggests at least one of the type and the probability setting state, and in this case, it is not limited to the color but may be a plurality of types of characters having different selection rates for each type or each character. The type of the character may correspond to the type, and the size of the character may be changed corresponding to the probability setting state.

  In addition, the setting suggestion information displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 may be configured by a part of the variation display performed by the special symbol lottery, and even if the setting suggestion information is displayed according to the type of symbol in the variation display. Well, for example, as a probability setting state, the probability setting that is more advantageous to the player makes it easier to select a specific symbol (for example, a symbol including the number "7"), or includes the numbers "1" to "9". Among the symbols, symbols including large numbers may be easily selected. Here, the number of times the setting suggestion information is output is not limited to one, and the processing of S1606 is repeated multiple times by one fulfillment of the output condition of the setting suggestion information so that a plurality of setting suggestion information is output. For example, it may be a plurality of times (for example, twice) of information output determined each time by the establishment of the output condition of one time of setting suggestion information, or even if the number of times of output by lottery is different. Alternatively, the number of times may differ depending on the game situation at the stage when the output condition of the setting suggestion information is established. In this case, it is preferable to configure the setting suggestion information to be displayed more frequently as the player continues the launch without stopping the launch. For example, the execution of the variable display is suspended. As the number of times increases, the number of times the setting suggestion information is output may be increased, or the number of times the start winning is generated is counted in a situation where the execution of the variable display is suspended up to the upper limit. The number of times of display of the setting suggestion information may be increased as the number of times is increased.

  Note that the output of the setting suggestion information executed by the process of S1606 does not necessarily have to be a display output to a predetermined display unit, and a specific audio output from the audio devices 281 and 282 (for example, an output in other situations) High noise (“Quin”), the emission of specific light by the panel light emitting device 490 and the frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 (eg, iridescent light which does not emit in other circumstances), or at least a part in other circumstances The light-emitting portion which is always emitted may be turned off for a predetermined time or more. In such a case, the board of the game board 400X is extinguished for about several seconds (for example, about one second) at the timing when the game ball is fired by the launcher 330 using light emission or extinguishment of light by the board light emitting device 490, and then light is emitted again. By doing this, a so-called "delay effect" may be performed.

  Note that the output of the setting suggestion information executed by the process of S1606 does not necessarily have to be the display output to a predetermined display unit, and the audio output from the acoustic devices 281 and 282, the panel light emitting device 490 and the frame light emitting device 271 to 275 may be used. Further, in the process of S1606, whether or not to output the setting suggestion information may be determined by drawing, for example, the establishment of other conditions may be set as the condition to output the setting suggestion information, and the predetermined probability when the process of S1606 is executed The setting suggestion information may be output (for example, with a probability of about 1/10).

  In the setting suggesting information related process S2021, a determination process S1602 is performed to determine whether or not an output condition of the setting suggesting information holds for the entry of the gaming ball into the general winning device 2439A, 2439B. Specifically, in the determination process S1602, a setting is suggested when the game ball enters one predetermined general winning device (for example, general winning device 2439B) of the general winning devices 2439A or 2439B. It is determined that the information output condition is satisfied. When it is determined that the output condition of the setting suggestion information is satisfied for the entry of the game ball to the general winning device 2439A, 2439B (S1602: Y), the output of the setting suggestion information is executed (S1606).

  Further, in the setting suggestion information related process S2021, a determination process S1603 is performed to determine whether an output condition of the setting suggestion information is satisfied for the occurrence interval of the start winning (starting condition). Specifically, in the determination processing S1603, the first special symbol or the second special symbol during a predetermined gaming period (for example, during a firing operation in which the gaming ball is being fired from the firing device 330 in the normal gaming state) After the occurrence of the start-up winnings (that is, the winning of the game balls to the middle start winning device 2431 or the right start winning device 2432), a new predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) elapses It is determined that the output condition of the setting suggestion information is satisfied when a situation where the start condition of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is not satisfied. When it is determined that the output condition of the setting suggestion information is satisfied for the occurrence interval of the start winning (S1603: Y), the output of the setting suggestion information is executed (S1606).

  The occurrence interval of the start winnings (that is, the time elapsed from the last occurrence of the start winning) is measured using a predetermined timer or counter provided on the secondary control board 940. Specifically, the sub control board 940 uses a predetermined timer or counter provided on the sub control board 940, and a predetermined command transmitted from the main control board 920 based on the occurrence of the start winning for each special symbol. The interval of the reception timing of (for example, the hold command) is measured as the occurrence interval of the start winning. Alternatively, it may be configured to measure the elapsed time from the start winning combination generated last using a predetermined timer or counter provided on the main control board 920, and transmit the measurement result to the sub control board 940.

  In judgment processing S1603, after the start condition of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is established during a predetermined gaming period, a new special symbol is displayed even if a predetermined period has elapsed. The output condition of the setting suggestion information when the situation where the start condition is not satisfied occurs a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) within a predetermined monitoring period (for example, within 1 hour after the first occurrence of the condition) It may be determined that Alternatively, after the start condition of the special symbol is established during the predetermined game period, the condition that the start condition of the new special symbol is not established even after the predetermined period has elapsed is at least once within the predetermined monitoring period. And when the total of the period when the new symbol start condition is not satisfied after the start condition of the special symbol is satisfied after the start condition of the special symbol is reached, the setting suggestion is suggested in the monitoring period, for example It may be determined that the output condition of the information is satisfied. In addition, the number of times the starting condition of the new special symbol is satisfied until a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds) elapses after the starting condition of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is satisfied. The output condition of the setting indication information is satisfied when the start condition of the special symbol is met many times in a short period of time, such as determining that the output condition of the setting indication information is satisfied when a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times) occur Then, it may be determined.

  As described above, in the determination processing S1601 to S1603 of the setting suggestion information related processing S2021, as predetermined output conditions of the setting suggestion information, predetermined winning devices provided on the game board 400X (for example, general winning devices 2439A, 2439B, medium) With respect to various predetermined conditions regarding the entry of the game ball into the start winning device 2431 and the right start winning device 2432), it is determined whether or not the conditions are satisfied. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the output of the setting suggestion information is executed by the processing of S1606.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, in the setting suggestion information related process S2021, when it is in the special game state (S1604: Y), it is determined whether or not the output condition of the setting suggestion information in the special game state is established. Processing S1605 is performed. Specifically, in the determination processing S1605, when the ball overflow signal indicating that the game ball is excessively stored in the storage portion 241 is received from the ball overflow switch 249 during the special game state, It is determined that the output condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the output condition of the setting suggestion information in the special gaming state is satisfied (S1602: Y), the output of the setting suggestion information is executed (S1606).

  Here, in the special game state, in order for game balls to be excessively stored in storage section 241 from ball overflow switch 249, the ball pulling operation (for example, pressing operation) on ball pulling operation member 242 is not performed and discharge port 241B It is necessary for the situation in which the player is closed to continue for a certain period of time or more, and it is possible to select whether or not to execute this ball pulling operation according to the player's intention. Therefore, in a situation where the outlet 241B is always opened, the game does not establish the output condition of the setting suggestion information, and knows that the output of the ball overflow signal is the output condition of the setting suggestion information. It is possible to easily establish the output condition of the setting suggestion information easily by limiting to the user. This makes it possible to add new playability such as giving an indirect benefit that can not directly obtain value to some players, and an operation different from the firing operation. By using the unit, it is possible to add a new game characteristic for the player to acquire setting suggestion information.

  In determination processing S1605, the speed at which the game ball enters the upper large winning device 2433 or the lower large winning device 2434 during the special game state is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (for example, 8 seconds in at least one predetermined round). Output of setting suggestion information when each game ball enters the big winning device 2433, 2434) or when the number of continuation of the probability change gaming state reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) during the special game state, etc. It may be determined that the condition is satisfied. In addition, as an operation that can be selected whether or not to be executed by the player's intention, the special game state in which the firing operation is stopped so that the gaming ball does not enter the big winning device 2433 or 2434 at all in a predetermined round. A new game in which the player acquires setting suggestion information by performing a launch operation that loses an opportunity to acquire some winning balls, such as generating a start winning of the medium start winning device 2431 by performing a left-handed gaming method in You may add sex.

  Therefore, in the above-described setting suggestion information related process S2021, when the output conditions of various kinds of setting suggestion information determined in advance are satisfied, the output of the setting suggestion information is executed by the process of S1606.

  The nail condition level is information indicating whether the condition of the nail 411 is appropriate or inappropriate for the setting at the time of manufacture of the pachinko machine 100, at a stepwise level, so its value is “2 If so, the nail 411 may come out of a proper state, which may cause a disadvantage to the player.

  Similarly, starting conditions for a special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) start, and then a new special symbol starting condition even if a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) elapses in advance. There is an abnormality related to the occurrence of start winnings of special symbols (ie, winning of gaming balls to the medium starting winning device 2431 or the right starting winning device 2432), such as the state of the nail 411, when a situation where May cause a disadvantage to the player.

  On the other hand, it is judged whether the output condition of the setting suggestion information is satisfied or not about the nail state level or the occurrence interval of the start winning in the judgment processing S1601 or the judgment processing S1603, and the setting suggestion information The player can indicate to the player that the ball-drawing rate (machine percentage, payout rate) of the gaming ball in the pachinko machine 100 is low, thereby causing the player to play a game of the pachinko machine 100 It is possible to increase the number of materials for determining the presence or absence of the continuation and allow the player to make a suitable determination.

  Also, in the general winning device 2439 B, when a game is played by the right-handed gaming method in the special gaming state, the short time gaming state, or the odd variation gaming state, the game is not entered into the right start winning device 2432 or the large winning device 2433 The ball enters. Therefore, when the game ball enters the general winning device 2439B, it is determined in the determination processing S1602 that the output condition of the setting suggestion information is satisfied, and the setting suggestion information is output on the condition of the fulfillment to play the game by the right hitting game method When the player does not enter the game ball into the target right start winning device 2432 or the upper large winning device 2433, it is possible to give the player the fun of the game ball entering the general winning device 2439B.

  In addition, receiving a ball overflow signal during the special game state indicates that a certain number or more of game balls have been acquired during the special game state. Therefore, when the ball overflow signal is received during the special game state, it is determined in the determination process S1605 that the output condition of the setting suggestion information is satisfied, and the setting suggestion information is output on the condition of the establishment, thereby the special game state. The setting suggestion information can be given to the player as a benefit when the predetermined condition is established.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment, the variation display time (variation time) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol performed in the unit game according to the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special) in the special symbol related process S1217. ) Is configured to be selectable according to the currently set gaming mode.

  Specifically, a game mode which is settable in advance is allocated in advance to a plurality of selectable type of variable display times, and a lottery for selecting whether or not to change the variable display time according to the game mode is won in a lottery In this case, the variation pattern of the variation display time assigned to the currently set game mode is selected. The variation patterns of various variation display times which can be selected and set in advance for the game mode are stored in advance in the ROM of the main control board 920 as a table.

  In addition, the allocation of the variable display time with respect to the game mode previously settable may be a configuration in which the same variable display time is allocated to two or more game modes such as each type of game mode, or the setting A different variation display time may be allocated to each of the game modes in each of the stages determined in advance.

  In addition, the selection of the variation pattern based on the currently set game mode is performed only when the lottery result of each corresponding special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is won. It may be configured to be performed only when the lottery result of each corresponding special symbol lottery is not winning.

  In the special symbol related process S1217, by selecting the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display time allocated to the currently set gaming mode, the fluctuation display of the fluctuation display time according to the currently set gaming mode is performed. To be executed. Thereby, the player can estimate (recognize) the type of the set game mode according to the length of the variation display of the decorative symbol.

  In addition, the allocation of the fluctuation display time to the game mode which is preset and settable is the most advantageous game mode (for example, the third stage probability of each type) among the game modes of each stage which is preset and settable. The game mode) may make it easy to select a long fluctuation display time among various fluctuation display times which can be selected for a game mode which is settable in advance. By lengthening the fluctuation display time to the game mode which is advantageous, the player plays the game paying attention also to the length of time of the fluctuation display of the decorative symbol, and the most advantageous game mode is set. Can be expected.

  In addition, the longer the variable display time may be allocated as the degree of advantage of the game mode predetermined in a settable manner is higher. Thereby, the player can estimate the degree of advantage of the set game mode in accordance with the length of the variation display of the decorative symbol.

  Next, the operation and effects of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment described above will be described.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the predetermined condition is established, the setting suggestion information corresponding to the currently set game mode is displayed and output, so the player can view the game by visually recognizing it. It becomes possible to preferably recognize the type of the current game mode in the pachinko machine 100, that is, the bowling rate of the gaming ball (machine rate, payout rate).

  In addition, since the variation pattern of the variation display time according to the currently set gaming mode is selected, the player is preferably set in the type of the gaming mode set according to the length of the variation display of the decorative symbol. Can be recognized.

Third Embodiment
Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 20 to FIG. In the pachinko machine 100 of the third embodiment, the arrangement position of a part of the devices in the flow-down path on the right side of the game area, and a part of the specifications in each gaming state are different from the pachinko machine 100 of the second embodiment. ing.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 100 of the third embodiment, like the pachinko machine 100 of the second embodiment, has a setting change function for setting a game mode such as a big hit probability or a probability change continuation rate, and as a small hit bonus The maximum entry allowance time of the right special winning device 1434 to be opened is configured to be different according to the game mode changed by the change of the setting of the ball extraction rate. In the following description, the same components as those in the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  First, the structural configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 (A) to 20 (C). FIG. 20A is a front view showing the right side portion of the game board 400A in the pachinko machine 100 of the third embodiment, and FIG. 20B is a partially enlarged view of the right start winning device 1432. FIG. 20C is a cross-sectional view of the right start winning device 1432 taken along the line AA in FIG. 20B.

  In FIG. 20A, the outline of the main structure provided in the game area is shown. In FIGS. 20A and 20B, the right start winning device 1432 and the right winning device 1434 are both illustrated as schematic cross sections in which the plate portion of the front surface is cut off, and the cross sections Hatching of the cross section is omitted in. In FIG. 20 (B), the protrusion 1538 provided on the front wall surface of the ball passage 1611 is illustrated by a two-dot chain line, and in FIG. 20 (A), the protrusions 1537 and 1538 are illustrated. It is omitted.

  Further, in FIG. 20 (A), a state in which both the entrance restriction mechanism 1452 and the entrance restriction mechanism 1454 are in the entrance prohibition posture is illustrated by a solid line, while in FIG. 20 (B), the entrance restriction mechanism 1452 is The state of the allowable posture is illustrated by a two-dot chain line. In FIGS. 20A and 20B, for reference, a part of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming board 400A is illustrated, and a part of the flowing path of the gaming ball is illustrated by the arrow. . In the cross sectional view of FIG. 20C, hatching of the cross section is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, the game board 400A is located on the left side of the right start winning device 1432 located below the starting device 436 and the right start winning device 1432 as a characteristic feature of this embodiment. And a large right winning apparatus 1434 disposed.

  The right start winning device 1432 is a winning device that functions as a start winning device according to the second special symbol, similar to the right start winning device 2432, and is provided at a position where the gaming ball having passed the starting device 436 can reach There is. The right start winning device 1432 drives the entry restricting mechanism 1452 which changes the entry probability of the gaming ball into the inside by the transition between the entry allowed attitude and the entry prohibited attitude, and the right entry restriction mechanism which drives the entry restriction mechanism 1452 A solenoid similar to the solenoid 2462 (see FIG. 16) is provided, and an entry regulating solenoid (not shown). In the following, the entrance restriction solenoid that drives the entrance restriction mechanism 1452 will be described as the “entry restriction solenoid 1462” for the sake of convenience.

  The entry restricting mechanism 1452 is provided with a movable piece driven by an entry restricting solenoid 1462. When the entry restriction mechanism 1452 is in the entry prohibition posture, the movable piece is disposed so as to project forward so as to close the entrance (winning opening) of the right start winning device 1432, and the entry restriction mechanism 1452 is allowed entry permission If so, the movable piece is immersed rearward so as to open the entrance (winning opening) of the right start winning device 1432.

  Thereby, the game ball can not enter the right start winning device 1432 when the entry restriction mechanism 1452 is in the entry prohibition posture, but when the entry restriction mechanism 1452 is in the entry permitted posture, the game ball is a right start prize Device 1432 may be entered. The entry restriction mechanism 1452 is a predetermined number of times according to the drive by the entry restriction solenoid 1462 when the game ball entered into the start device 436 according to the normal symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery based on detection by the start switch 446 And it shifts to the approach permitted posture for a predetermined time. When the entry restriction mechanism 1452 shifts to the entry permission position based on winning in the normal symbol lottery, the prescribed number (for example, 10) allowed for one entry permission position in the entry restriction mechanism 1452 When the game ball of is detected by the right start winning switch 2442, the right entry restriction mechanism 2452 shifts to the entry prohibited attitude without waiting for the passage of the maximum entry allowed time, and the number of transitions to the entry allowed attitude is Even if the predetermined number of times has not been reached, the operation of the right start winning device 2432 in the unit game according to the current normal symbol is ended.

  When the entry restricting mechanism 1452 is in the entry prohibiting attitude, the upper surface of the movable piece of the entry restricting mechanism 1452 constitutes a downward sloping downward sloping surface in the front view of the gaming machine. In addition, it is preferable to make the inclination of the downward inclined surface which falls to the left into the said downward inclined surface about 10 degrees or less of loose inclination angles with respect to a horizontal surface, for example, is set to 5 degrees.

  The right start winning device 1432 opens upward with respect to the upstream side portion of the falling slope formed by the movable piece of the entry restricting mechanism 1452 which is in the entry prohibited posture, and enters from the entrance of the right start winning device 1432 Open from the entrance of the right start winning device 1432 by opening upward to the first downstream passage portion 1532A through which the game ball can pass and the portion downstream of the first downstream passage portion 1532A on the descending slope surface And a second flow-through passage portion 1532B through which the game ball can pass.

  The first flow passage portion 1532A is configured as a passage having a passage width in which the game balls can enter one by one. A right start winning switch 1442A similar to the right start winning switch 2442 is provided downstream of the first downstream passage 1532A as a detection means capable of detecting gaming balls passing through the first downstream passage 1532A. .

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the right start winning switch 1442A is, as shown by an alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 20B, the approximate center of the passage through which the game ball passes in the right starting win switch 1442B and the starting device 436 It is arrange | positioned so that the approximate center of the passage where the game ball in in passes may substantially correspond in a top view.

  The right start winning switch 1442A is a straight line extending in the vertical direction through the approximate center of the passage through which the game ball passes in the right starting winning switch 1442B, at the intersection prohibiting position with the upper end of the right start winning switch 1442A. A distance L1 (see FIG. 20 (B)) between a certain point of the entrance restriction mechanism 1452 and the lower surface of the downward slope formed by the movable piece (see FIG. 20B) is disposed at a position approximately equal to the diameter of the gaming ball Be done. That is, the first flow down passage portion 1532A is a straight line extending in the vertical direction through the approximate center of the passage through which the game ball passes in the right start winning switch 1442B with the lower surface of the movable piece of the entry restricting mechanism 1452 Distance L1 between the intersection point and the intersection point of the right start winning switch 1442A is configured to have a length substantially equal to the diameter of the gaming ball.

  It is a game ball whose center is disposed on a straight line extending in the vertical direction through the approximate center of the passage through which the game ball passes in right start winning switch 1442 B, and of the movable piece of entry restriction mechanism 1452 in the entry prohibited posture. The distance from the contact point between the gaming ball in contact with the lower surface (that is, the gaming ball P) and the lower surface of the movable piece to the upper end of the right start winning switch 1442A may be the distance L1.

  Alternatively, from the contact point of the game ball in contact with both the passage wall of the first flow passage portion 1532A and the lower surface of the movable piece of the entry restricting mechanism 1452 in the entry prohibited posture, the right start winning switch 1442A The longest distance among the distances to the upper end of H may be taken as the distance L1.

  It should be noted that “the distance from the upper surface of the right start winning switch 1442A to the upper end of the right starting winning switch 1442A from the lower surface of the falling slope formed by the movable piece of the entry restricting mechanism 1452 in the entry prohibited posture” The distance from the upper end of the device constituting the switch 1442A to the lower surface of the downward inclined surface formed by the movable piece of the entrance restriction mechanism 1452 may be a distance from the upper end of the detection position in the right start winning switch 1442A It may be the distance to the lower surface of the descending slope formed by the movable piece of 1452.

  In addition, “the length approximately the same as the diameter of the gaming ball” does not have to be the same as the diameter of the gaming ball, and may be one or more times the diameter of the gaming ball, but 1.5 of the diameter It is preferable that the length be equal to or less than double, and it is preferable that the game ball be closer to the diameter of the game ball be able to quickly detect the entry of the game ball into the right start winning device 1432.

  Further, by arranging the right start winning switch 1442A at a position where the distance L1 is substantially equal to the diameter of the gaming ball, the gaming ball entering the first flow-through passage 1532A is within the detection range by the right starting winning switch 1442A. Even when the entry restricting mechanism 1452 shifts from the entry permitted position to the entry inhibited position immediately after entering the vehicle, the game ball is prevented from contacting the movable piece of the entry restricted mechanism 1452. Therefore, since the behavior change of the gaming ball due to the contact with the movable piece of the entry restricting mechanism 1452 can be suppressed, chattering in which the gaming ball already detected by the right start winning switch 1442A is erroneously detected again by the right starting winning switch 1442A. It is possible to preferably suppress the occurrence of problems such as the occurrence of

  The arrangement position of the right start winning switch 1442A is the longest distance L1 of the distance from the upper end of the right start winning switch 1442A to the lower surface of the downward slope formed by the movable piece of the entry restricting mechanism 1452 which is an entry prohibited posture. However, the length is not limited to substantially the same as the diameter of the gaming ball, but may be a position shorter than the diameter of the gaming ball. Even in this case, entry of the game ball into the right start winning device 1432 can be detected quickly.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (B), the first flow-down passage portion 1532A is located upstream of the right start winning switch 1442A, so that the passage width gradually approaches the diameter of the gaming ball as it approaches the right start winning switch 1442A. There is a section that becomes smaller (hereinafter, this section is also referred to as a "slow change section"). In the gradual change section, the passage width at the end position of the gradual change section is preferably equal to or greater than the passage width of the right start winning switch 1442A, and is substantially equal to the passage width of the right start winning switch 1442A. Is preferred. In addition, the gradual change section may be provided in the entire area or substantially the entire area upstream of the right start winning switch 1442A, or may be provided in a partial area upstream of the right start winning switch 1442A.

  The second down flow passage portion 1532B is configured such that the opening serving as the inlet portion thereof is wider than the opening serving as the entrance portion of the first flow passage portion 1532A, and is wide enough to allow a plurality of gaming balls to enter simultaneously. The second flow down passage portion 1532 B is located on the downstream side (in the present embodiment, on the left side in the front view of the gaming machine in the present embodiment) of the falling slope formed by the movable piece of the entry restricting mechanism 1452 On the downstream side, it is configured as a passage for passing the gaming balls collected on the upstream side one by one.

  On the downstream side of the passage portion where the gaming balls can be passed one by one in the second flowing passage portion 1532B, the right start winning switch as detecting means capable of detecting the gaming balls passing the second flowing passage portion 1532B A right start winning switch 1442B similar to the 1442A is provided.

  Even when the game ball is detected by either the right start winning switch 1442A or the right start winning switch 1442B, the start winning of the second special symbol occurs. Therefore, the game ball entering the right start winning device 1432 is controlled by the right start winning switch 1442A or the right start winning switch 1442B depending on whether it passes through the first flow-down passage 1532A or the second flow-off passage 1532B. It is detected, whereby the start winning of the second special symbol occurs.

  The gaming balls having entered the first flow-through passage 1532A or the second flow-off passage 1532B are discharged from the flow-off passages 1532A and 1532B after being detected by the right start winning switch 1442A or the right start winning switch 1442B. It is guided to a recovery discharge passage (not shown) formed on the back side of the substrate 401.

  The opening serving as the inlet portion of the first flow passage portion 1532A is provided on the upstream side of the opening serving as the inlet portion of the second flow passage portion 1532B. In the configuration of reaching the upstream side of the descending inclined surface formed by the movable piece, when the entry restricting mechanism 1452 is in the entry permitted attitude, the gaming ball having passed through the starting device 436 is mainly to the first flow passage portion 1532A. It can be made to enter.

  In particular, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the opening serving as the inlet portion of the first downflow passage portion 1532A is provided almost immediately below the starter 436 as shown in FIG. When the restricting mechanism 1452 is in the entry permitted position, most of the gaming balls having passed through the starter 436 can be made to enter the first flow-down passage 1532A.

  When the entry restricting mechanism 1452 is in the entry prohibiting attitude, the upper side of the movable piece of the entry restricting mechanism 1452 is, as shown in FIG. 20A, a game ball along the downward inclined surface formed by the movable piece. It functions as a ball passage 1611 that guides from right to left in the front view of the gaming machine. Therefore, when the entry restriction mechanism 1452 is in the entry prohibition posture, when the gaming ball having passed through the starting device 436 reaches the downward inclined surface formed by the movable piece of the entry restriction mechanism 1452, the gaming ball is lowered. The ball passage portion 1611 flows downward while rolling on the inclined surface. When the gaming ball flowing down the ball passage portion 1611 reaches the downstream end of the falling slope, it falls from the downstream end.

  On the other hand, while the gaming ball passes through the ball passage portion 1611, if the entry restriction mechanism 1452 shifts to the entry permission posture, it is positioned on the downward slope formed by the movable piece of the entry restriction mechanism 1452 Depending on the position, the game ball enters the first down flow passage 1532A or the second flow down passage 1532B, or flows down from the open end of the second flow down passage 1532B above the guiding portion 1531 extending in the lower left direction . When the gaming ball flowing down on the guiding portion 1531 reaches the downstream end of the guiding portion 1531, it drops from the downstream end.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 20B and 20C, the rear wall surface 1535 and the front wall surface 1536 of the ball passage portion 1611 respectively have projecting portions 1537 that project inward and are continuous in the vertical direction. And a projection 1538 is provided. As shown in FIG. 20C, the protrusions 1537 and 1538 have the protrusions 1538 arranged between the adjacent protrusions 1537 in top view, and the protrusions 1537 arranged between the adjacent protrusions 1538. Be done.

  Therefore, the gaming ball passing through the ball passage portion 1611 advances from the upstream side to the downstream side (from the right to the left in FIG. 20C) while meandering in the back and forth direction by the collision with the projecting portions 1537 and 1538 . Thereby, since the advancing speed of the game ball which passes the ball passage part 1611 falls, the time (stay time) which a game ball stays in the ball passage part 1611 can be lengthened.

  This prevents the right start winning device 1432 from increasing the opening width in the passing direction of the game ball on the downward slope formed by the movable piece of the entry restricting mechanism 1452 at the entrance of the right starting winning device 1432. It is possible to increase the possibility that the game ball flowing down the down slope can enter the entrance of the right start winning device 1432 at the timing when the entry restricting mechanism 1452 is next shifted to the entry permitted attitude while making the configuration compact. it can.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20C, the projecting portion 1537A located on the most upstream side of the projecting portions 1537 and 1538 is provided at a position not overlapping the opening of the first downflow passage portion 1532A in top view. Thus, the gaming balls passing through the starting device 436 and heading to the right start winning device 1432 can enter the first down flow passage portion 1532A before the meandering by the projecting portions 1537 and 1538 is started.

  Note that the ball passage portion 1611 is passed by providing a protrusion protruding upward from the upper surface or a recessed portion recessed downward from the upper surface of the movable piece of the entry restricting mechanism 1452 in the same arrangement as the protrusions 1537 and 1538. The game balls may be meandered to extend the stay time.

  The right large winning device 1434 is a winning device that functions as a large winning device similar to the lower large winning device 2434, and is a downward slope formed by the movable piece of the entry restriction mechanism 1452 or each downstream end of the guiding portion 1531 The game ball dropped from is provided at a reachable position. The right big winning device 1434 drives the entry restricting mechanism 1454 which regulates the entry of the game ball into the inside by the transition between the entry permitted attitude and the entry prohibited attitude, and the lower entry restricted solenoid which drives the entry restricted mechanism 1454 An approach restricting solenoid (not shown) similar to 2464 (see FIG. 16) is provided. Note that, hereinafter, the entrance restriction solenoid that drives the entrance restriction mechanism 1454 will be described as “the entrance restriction solenoid 1464” for the sake of convenience.

  The entry restricting mechanism 1454 is provided with a movable piece driven by an entry restricting solenoid 1464. In the case where the entry restriction mechanism 1454 is in the entry prohibition posture, the movable piece is arranged to project forward so as to close the entrance (winning opening) of the right large winning device 1434, and the entry restriction mechanism 1454 is allowed to enter. In this case, the movable piece is immersed in the rear so as to open the entrance (winning opening) of the right big winning device 1434. Thereby, the game ball can not enter the right big winning device 1434 when the entry restriction mechanism 1454 is in the entry prohibition posture, but when the entry restriction mechanism 1454 is in the entry permitted posture, the game ball is the right winning combination Device 1434 can be entered.

  The game ball can enter the right large winning device 1434 when the player has won a big hit lottery. Specifically, when the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won, it shifts to the entry permitted attitude only for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time according to the drive of the entry regulating solenoid 1464. It should be noted that a predetermined number (for example, eight) of game balls are detected by the big winning switch 1444 during each entry permitted posture in the right big winning device 1434, or a predetermined maximum entering allowed time (for example, When 29.5 seconds have elapsed, the entrance restriction mechanism 1454 shifts to the entrance prohibition posture. Thereafter, after a predetermined entry prohibition time has elapsed, the entry restriction mechanism 1454 returns to the entry permitted posture again. The entry restricting operation is repeated a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order corresponding to the type of the big hit.

  When the entry restriction mechanism 1454 is in the entry permitted posture, the gaming ball entering the right large winning device 1434 passes through the ball passage formed in the right large winning device 1434, and to the downstream side of the ball passage. It is detected by the big winning switch 1444 similar to the arranged bottom big winning switch 2444 (see FIG. 16). The gaming ball having entered the right big winning device 1434 is detected by the big winning switch 1444 and is then guided to a collection and discharge passage (not shown) formed on the back side of the base 401.

  When the entry restricting mechanism 1454 is in the entry prohibiting attitude, the upper surface of the movable piece of the entry restricting mechanism 1454 constitutes a downward sloping downward slope in the front view of the gaming machine. In addition, as for the said downward inclined surface, it is preferable to make the inclination of the downward inclined surface which falls to the left into about 10 degrees or less loose inclination angles with respect to a horizontal surface, for example, is set to 5 degrees.

  When the entry restricting mechanism 1454 is in the entry prohibiting attitude, the upper side of the movable piece of the entry restricting mechanism 1454 is, as shown in FIG. 20A, a game ball along the descending slope formed by the movable piece. It functions as a ball passage portion 1621 for guiding from right to left in the gaming machine front view. Therefore, when the entry restriction mechanism 1454 is in the entry prohibition posture, the falling inclination surface formed by the movable piece of the entry restriction mechanism 1452 or the game ball dropped from each downstream end of the guiding portion 1531 is the entry restriction mechanism 1454 When the ball reaches the downward inclined surface formed by the movable piece, the gaming ball flows down the ball passage portion 1621 while rolling on the downward inclined surface. When the gaming ball flowing down the ball passage portion 1621 reaches the downstream end of the ball passage portion 1621 in the right big winning device 1434, the gaming ball falls from the end portion.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, a small hit is set in addition to the above-described big hit as the lottery result of the unit game according to the second special symbol. When the player wins the small hit, a bonus (small hit bonus) different from when winning the big hit is given to the player. Note that, as one of the types of special gaming states that occur when a big hit is won, a special gaming state may be set in which a bonus of the same size as that of a small hit is awarded.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment having a small hitting function, the game ball entering the right start winning device 1432 related to the second special symbol is detected by the right start winning switch 1442A or the right start winning switch 1442B. The entry control solenoid 1462 is configured to operate when the small hit is won in the second special symbol lottery based on. When the value of the winning random number counter pertaining to the second special symbol acquired based on the occurrence of the start winning of the second special symbol is a value to be elected in a predetermined small hit (hereinafter referred to as small hit winning value) To win the small hit. The small hit winning value is set to a value different from the big hit winning value, and it is set that a big hit and a small hit can not be simultaneously established in one start winning. In the unit game that has won the small hit, among the symbols different from the big hit symbol (a lost symbol displayed when the big hit is not won), a predetermined small hit symbol is a special symbol display device 471, 472 It is set as a stop symbol in.

  When the player wins a small hit, the entry restriction solenoid 1464 operates to set the entry restriction mechanism 1454 in the entry permission position, and the right big winning device 1434 is opened. The entry permitted position of the entry control mechanism 1454 is determined by whether a predetermined number (for example, 5) of game balls are detected by the big win switch 1444 or a predetermined maximum allowed time (for example, for example) in one small hit. The operation is continued (maintained) for a period of time until the lapse of 3 seconds, and after the end of the period, the entrance restriction mechanism 1454 returns to the entrance prohibition posture. Although details will be described later, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the maximum entry allowance time of the right large winning device 1434 opened as a small hit bonus is changed to the game mode changed by the change in the setting of the bowling rate. It is configured to differ accordingly.

  During the period in which the entry permission attitude is maintained, the gaming state (small hitting gaming state) related to the small hitting corresponds. The small hit gaming state is started when a stop symbol corresponding to the small hit win is displayed, and ends after the entry restricting solenoid 1464 returns to the entry prohibited posture. In the small hit gaming state, similarly to the special gaming state corresponding to the big hit, the execution of the variable display is on standby, and after the small hit gaming state, the variable display relating to the next unit game is performed.

  The control of the small hit gaming state is performed in the special symbol related process S1217 (see FIG. 12). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the small win is won if there is a start winning prize of the second special symbol, and if the small win is won, the entry restriction solenoid 1464 is permitted to enter over the period described above In the attitude, the right big winning device 1434 is released. Note that the variable display does not necessarily have to be on standby during the small hit gaming state, and the variable display of the next unit game may be started during the small hit gaming state.

  The small hit is different from the big hit in that it is not an opportunity to change the gaming state. When the small hit is won, the game proceeds in accordance with the game state determined in the previous lottery. For example, in the normal gaming state, the normal gaming state continues after the small hitting gaming state, and in the positive gaming state, one unit game is executed by the end of the small hitting gaming state, and the remaining unit games The number decreases by one.

  Although details will be described later, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, a ball can be obtained by the player by paying out the game ball in the probability change state C to E which is a non-time-short state as the game property by small hit. Since the number (hereinafter, also referred to as “acquired ball number”) gradually increases and the increase in the acquired ball number is limited in the definite change states A and B, which are short-time states, to the right start winning device 1432 The number of winning balls for winning is set small. That is, it is preferable to set the number of winning balls to a small number so that many game balls will win in the probability change states A and B to the right start winning device 1432 and the number of winning balls gradually decreases even in this situation. The number is preferably two or less, for example, one.

  Next, the game in the probability variation gaming state of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the probability variation gaming state is internally further finely classified into five types of internal gaming states. In the following, each of the five internal gaming states is also referred to as “probable change state A”, “probable change state B”, “probable change state C”, “probable change state D”, and “probable change state E”.

  Each of probability change state A, probability change state B, probability change state C, probability change state D, and probability change state E has a higher probability than the normal gaming state or the time saving gaming state in the second special symbol lottery (or the first special symbol lottery) It is common in the point which draws a big hit with, but the selection feature of the production in decoration design indicator 479 is different.

  Specifically, in the definite variation state A, one loss pattern is selected from a plurality of types of loss patterns as the variation pattern. In the probability change state B, one reach loss pattern is selected from a plurality of types of reach loss patterns as the fluctuation pattern. In the probability change state C, one reach loss pattern is selected from a plurality of types of reach loss patterns at a rate of 50%, and one loss pattern is selected from a plurality of types of lose patterns at a rate of 50%.

  In the definite variation state D, as in the definite variation state A, the lost pattern is selected as the variation pattern, and a lottery is made as to whether or not to shift to a specific mode display. In the definite change state E, similarly to the definite change state A, the lost pattern is selected as the change pattern, and processing for ending the positive change gaming state is executed.

  In a predetermined area of the ROM of the main control board 920, plural types (for example, 120 types) of transition patterns of five types of internal gaming states (that is, probability changing states A to E) in the probability variation gaming state are prepared in advance. . Each transition pattern is associated with a value identifying an individual transition pattern (hereinafter also referred to as "pattern number"), and based on the value acquired from the jackpot symbol random number counter based on the occurrence of the start winning. The transition pattern is determined by selecting the pattern number.

  Selection of the pattern number is performed based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number counter. For example, when 120 types of transition patterns are prepared, the value obtained from the jackpot symbol random number counter is “240” to “359” when transitioning from the special gaming state to the probability variation gaming state. For each value, “1” to “120” are selected as pattern numbers, respectively, and the values obtained from the jackpot symbol random number counter are “240” to “359” also for each value. , “1” to “120” are respectively selected as pattern numbers. Thereby, various transition patterns can be selected uniformly. In the time saving game state (when the value obtained from the jackpot symbol random number counter is “0” to “239”), a transition pattern different from that in the probability variation gaming state is selected.

  Each of the plurality of types of transition patterns is set to have different timings at which the internal gaming state is switched in the probability variation gaming state. Specifically, each transition pattern has different timings at which the probability variation state B and the probability variation state C occur among the variation states A to E, and the length of the probability variation state D that continues after the probability variation state C is generated (ie, the probability variation state Number of occurrences of D) is different. When the main control board 920 wins a big hit in the special symbol lottery, the main control board 920 determines a transition pattern of 1 from a plurality of types of transition patterns prepared in advance, and advances the game according to the determined transition pattern.

  In addition, each transition pattern is the number of times the unit game (hereinafter, also referred to as a "fixed reach occurrence unit game") is executed in which a change in reach loss pattern definitely occurs, and a unit game in which a change in reach loss pattern selectively occurs ( Hereinafter, the combination with the number of times of execution of “lottery reach occurrence unit game” is configured to be different. That is, for each transition pattern, the remaining unit game number for designating a determined reach occurrence unit game (hereinafter, also referred to as “determined reach occurrence remaining unit game number”) and the lottery reach occurrence unit game The combinations with the remaining unit game numbers (also referred to as “lottery reach generation remaining unit game numbers” in the drawing) are defined as different combinations.

  In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the combination of the fixed reach occurrence remaining unit game number and the lottery reach occurrence remaining unit game number in each transition pattern is the finalized reach generation remaining unit game number and the lottery reach occurrence remaining unit game The sum of the number and the number is set to be a predetermined number (100 in the present embodiment) predetermined as the basic number of executions of the probability variation gaming state.

  In the probability change gaming state, according to the determined transition pattern, each unit game until the internal gaming state in the probability change gaming state reaches the unit game of the previous unit game of the final reach occurrence unit game from the first unit game The main control board 920 executes control according to the definite change state A, and the main control board 920 executes control according to the positive change state B in the time of executing the determined reach occurrence unit game.

  Next, in each unit game from the unit game of one after the final reach generation unit game to the unit game of the previous one of the lottery reach generation unit game, the main control board 920 is again, The control according to the probability change state A is executed, and the main control board 920 executes control according to the probability change state C in the time of executing the lottery reach occurrence unit game.

  Next, from the unit game of one after the lottery reach occurrence unit game, the final number (100th in this embodiment) of the predetermined number of times determined in advance as the basic execution number of probability variation gaming state In each unit game up to the previous unit game of unit game, the main control board 920 executes control according to the probability change state D, and in the last unit game, the main control board 920 is Control according to state E is performed.

  Even if the final unit game is executed, the lottery reach occurrence unit game is executed each time the start winning occurs if the jackpot is not won in the jackpot of the unit game relating to the special symbol. In the lottery reach occurrence unit game, the main control board 920 executes control according to the probability change state D.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment is configured to switch between the time saving state and the non-time saving state according to the type of the definite change state (positive change state A to E) in the positive change gaming state. Specifically, in the definite variation state A and the definite variation state B, it becomes a short time state, and in the definite variation state C, the definite change state D, and the definite variation state B, it becomes a non-short time state. Details will be described later, but in the probability variation state A, B in the probability variation state A, B in the probability variation state A, B in the probability variation gaming state to play the game by the right-handed gaming method by having a configuration to switch between time saving state and non time saving state However, it is difficult for the player to enter the right big winning device 1434, and in the probability change states C to E, it is possible to generate a state in which the gaming ball easily enters the right big winning device 1434 by winning a small hit.

  Next, the specification regarding the normal symbol in the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment is demonstrated. In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, it is preferable to set specifications regarding a normal symbol as follows. First, as the time of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, it is preferable to be set in a short time in both the short time state and the non short time state, and it is preferable to be set to about 1.0 second or less. It is preferable to be set to 5 seconds or less, for example, approximately 0.3 seconds in the non-time-short state and approximately 0.2 seconds in the time-short state. The distance between the starting device 436 and the right start winning device 1432 is determined in correspondence to the length of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol.

  The time to open the right start winning device 1432 when winning in the normal symbol lottery (that is, the time during which the entry control mechanism 1454 takes an entry permitted attitude) is, in the non-time-short state, the firing time interval of the gaming ball (approximately 0. 0. It is preferable to set the time shorter than 6 seconds, and for example, it is set to open once in about 0.5 seconds. On the other hand, in the time saving state, it is preferable that the time is set to be sufficiently long compared to the firing time interval (approximately 0.6 seconds) of the game ball, for example, three times continuously for approximately 1.8 seconds. It is set to open.

  When the right start winning device 1432 is opened multiple times in the short time state, the interval time provided between the openings (that is, the time during which the entry restriction mechanism 1454 takes the entry prohibition posture) is the entry restriction mechanism 1454 in the entry prohibition posture The entry restricting mechanism 1454 is allowed to enter the next entry permitted position, without the gaming ball that has reached the entry portion of the right start winning device 1432 at a certain timing flowing downstream from the entry portion while the entry prohibited position is maintained. When it becomes, it is set as the structure which is easy to approach into the right start winning prize apparatus 1432. Thus, in the right start winning device 1432, the entry restricting mechanism 1454 is in the entry permitted attitude such that an entry permitted time of about 5.4 seconds corresponding to three times of about 1.8 seconds is generated in the short time state.

  The interval time is preferably set to a time sufficiently shorter than the firing time interval of the game balls, and may be set to approximately half or less, for example, may be set to approximately 0.2 seconds Alternatively, it may be configured to switch to the entry prohibited posture instantaneously in about 0.1 seconds or less. By setting the interval time to be sufficiently shorter than the firing time interval of the game ball, the game ball can operate the right start winning device 1432 while the entry restriction mechanism 1454 is in the entry prohibition posture (that is, during the interval time). It is possible to suppress flowing downstream beyond the inlet portion.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment in which the specifications regarding the normal design are configured as described above, the game ball that flows down the right side with respect to the central structure 420 by being fired by the right hitting game method in the time saving state. It is possible to make most of them enter the right start winning device 1432 with almost no flow downstream of the right starting winning device 1432.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, as described above, the downward inclination of the downward inclined surface formed by the movable piece of the entry restricting mechanism 1452 is gentle (for example, about 10 degrees or less with respect to the horizontal surface). In addition to being configured at an inclination angle, the ball passage portion 1611 is provided with the projecting portions 1537 and 1538, thereby reducing the advancing speed of the gaming ball passing through the ball passage portion 1611, so It is possible to more suitably enter the game ball flowing down the right side with respect to the central structure 420 into the right start winning device 1432.

  In addition, about 90% or more of the game balls flowing down the right side with respect to the central structure 420 in the time saving state should be set into the right start winning device 1432 when setting the specifications regarding the normal symbol and the structure of the projecting portions 1537 and 1538 It is preferable that the entry probability to the right start winning device 1432 be approximately 95% or more.

  Here, details of the game state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the progress of the gaming state in the pachinko machine 100. In addition, in FIG. 21, illustration regarding the time saving game state is omitted.

  When the pachinko machine 100 is powered on and a game is started, as shown in FIG. 21, first, it starts from the normal gaming state. In the normal gaming state, the right to unit game is generated by the start winning, and the game is to be executed in expectation of winning a big hit.

  When the right to unit game is generated by the start winning, the variable display of the special symbol (specifically, the first special symbol or the second special symbol) and the decision stop are performed, and the big hit lottery of the unit game concerning the special symbol When the player wins the game, the game state shifts to the special game state. Whether or not the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery is determined in the special symbol related process S1217 (see FIG. 12) for controlling the unit game relating to the special symbol.

  On the other hand, when not winning a big hit in a big hit lottery of a unit game relating to a special symbol and winning a small hit in a small hit lottery, a big winning device (specifically, the right big winning device 1434 and the second big winning device 2434 ) Is operated a predetermined number of times (specifically, once) at a predetermined entrance allowance time. The determination as to whether or not the small hit was won in the big hit lottery, and the operation control of the big winning device are executed in the special symbol related process S1217 (see FIG. 12).

  In addition, although the details will be described later, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the small hit probability is set to about 1/1 regardless of the gaming state, and is activated when the small hit is won. The entry allowance time of the big winning device is set to 3 seconds or 5 seconds according to the stage set by the setting change of the ball extraction rate (setting change of the game mode) by the operation of the back setting switch 905 and the initialization switch 907. ing.

  In the special gaming state, for example, about 30 seconds of large winning device (specifically, right large winning device 1434 and lower large winning device 2434) operation a predetermined number of times (specifically, six times or 16 times) To be executed. When the type of jackpot selected in the normal gaming state or the probability variation gaming state is the normal big hit, the transition to the normal gaming state is made via the time saving gaming state. The determination of the type of the jackpot is performed based on the jackpot symbol random number acquired by the start condition of the special symbol being established in the special symbol related process S1217 (see FIG. 12).

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, as a type of big hit, the normal big hit transitioning to the normal gaming state via the short time gaming state after the end of the special gaming state, and the short time gaming state after the end of the special gaming state There is a definite big hit and transition to the normal gaming state via.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the probability that a normal big hit is selected and the probability that a positive variation big hit is selected when winning a big hit in a big hit lottery of a unit game according to a special symbol are the back setting switch 905 and The configuration is different according to the stage set by the setting change of the bowling rate by the operation of the initialization switch 907. For example, in the middle type, when winning a big hit in a big hit lottery of a unit game related to a special symbol Usually, the probability that a big hit is selected is set to about 1⁄2, and the probability that a positive variation is selected is also set to about 1⁄2.

  On the other hand, when the type of jackpot selected in the normal gaming state or the probability variation gaming state is a probability variation jackpot, a remaining unit game number corresponding to the number of times of execution of the probability variation gaming state is set. In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the number of times (specifically, 100) predetermined as the basic execution number of the probability variation gaming state is set as the remaining unit game number. Further, information corresponding to the probability variation gaming state is stored in the gaming state storage unit (a predetermined area of the RAM) storing the gaming state, and the lottery conditions relating to the special symbol are set in accordance with the information. The conditions of the normal symbol lottery in (see FIG. 12) and the transition time to the entry-allowed attitude of the right start winning device 1432 are also controlled according to the information stored in the gaming state storage unit.

  In the probability change gaming state, the right to unit game is generated by the start winning (mainly, the starting winning according to the second special symbol), and the game is executed. Specifically, when the right to unit game is generated by the start winning, the variation display and the decision stop of the special symbol (mainly, the second special symbol) is performed, and the special game is selected when winning the big hit lottery of the unit game concerning the special symbol. The gaming state shifts to the state.

  Every time the special symbol is variably displayed and fixedly stopped, the remaining unit game number is decremented by one if the remaining unit game number is “0” or more. When the player wins a big hit in the unit game of the special symbol, the variation display of the special symbol is fixedly stopped, and then the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state. On the other hand, when not winning a big hit in a big hit lottery of a unit game relating to a special symbol, and winning a small hit in a small hit lottery, as in the case of winning a small hit in the normal gaming state, a big winning device (specifically The right big winning device 1434 and the second big winning device 2434) are operated a predetermined number of times (specifically, once) in a predetermined entry permitted time.

  Next, specific specifications of the game in each gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is an explanatory view comparing game specifications in each game state.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the variation display of the unit game with the first special symbol by the left-handed gaming method and the variation display of the unit game with the second special symbol by the right-handed gaming method are simultaneously executed in parallel. When one of the variable displays is won, the other variable display is stopped at the non-win (losing) symbol, and is transitioned to the special gaming state according to the winning of one of the variable displays.

  In FIG. 22, the selection frequency of the variation time of the second special symbol in the case of not winning the big hit (no big hit non-win) corresponding to each gaming state, in order from high frequency, "◎", "○" , “Δ”, “−” are shown in this order.

  In the normal gaming state, the player is allowed to play the game by the left strike game technique, and the right strike game technique is continued for a long time of 10 minutes or more so that the game does not progress (hereinafter, "long time 2" Is also performed, and in the present embodiment, a fluctuation time of 1200 seconds to 1800 seconds is selected. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, the player plays a game according to the left hitting game method, and executes the game aiming to win the lottery relating to the first special symbol.

  In the probability variation gaming state, the variation time selected by the above five probability variation states A to E is different, and in the probability variation state A and the probability variation state D, the variation display of a short time (approximately 0.5 seconds) occupies most of them The other fluctuation time is set to be not performed or hardly performed (for example, less than 1%) except in the case of a big hit. In the definite change states B and E, fluctuation display of change time of 60 seconds to 90 seconds (hereinafter also referred to as “long time 1”) longer than the definite change states A and D is easily selected. Here, in the definite change state B, an effect of losing reach with the appearance of a specific character is easily performed, and in the positive change state E, an end effect accompanied by a display or sound for notifying the player of the end of the definite change state is performed. Ru. Further, the probability change state C is executed at almost the same rate as the short-term fluctuation display and the long-term 1 fluctuation display.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, as described above, the time change state is in the definite change state A and the positive change state B, and the non-short time state is in the positive change state C, the positive change state D, and the positive change state B. It is configured. In addition, the time to open the right start winning device 1432 (entering allowable time) when winning in the normal symbol lottery, as described above, in non-time-shortened state, open once in about 0.5 seconds In the time saving state, it is set to open continuously three times in a time of approximately 1.8 seconds.

  With regard to the jackpot probability, the normal gaming state is set to a low probability, and the probability change state is set to a higher probability than the normal gaming state. As a big hit bonus, in the normal gaming state, for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 6 rounds or 16 rounds), the game balls can enter the winning opening of the right big winning device 1434 or the lower big winning device 2434 For example, the entry permission posture of the entry restricting mechanism 1454 or 2454 corresponding to the open state of about 30 seconds continues, and in the positive change state, it is set to be more advantageous than the normal gaming state, and the predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 rounds) It is set to continue open for a long time.

  The small hit probability is constant regardless of the gaming state, and is won with a probability of approximately 1/1 (that is, approximately 100% of the case of not winning the big win lottery of the second special symbol). The small hit bonus is set to a fixed bonus even in the normal gaming state or in the definite change state, and an open state in which the game ball can enter the winning opening of the right large winning device 1434 occurs over a predetermined open time.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the maximum entry allowable time defined for the right large winning device 1434 opened as a small hit bonus is the number of balls released by the operation of the back surface setting switch 905 and the initialization switch 907. It is set as the time according to the stage set by rate setting change (setting change of a game mode).

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, as with the pachinko machine 100 of the second embodiment, the top type game mode in which the probability of first hitting is significantly low but the probability of continual change is significantly high due to the change in setting of the bowling rate. And three types of game modes having different first hit probabilities, and a middle type game mode having a first probability of medium hit and a medium probability probability continuation rate, and three types of game modes having different first hit probability It is possible to select one of nine types of game modes consisting of three types of game modes with a bottom type game mode in which the probability of first hit is significantly lower but the probability of continuation of probability is significantly higher and in which the probability of first hit is different. Be done.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment having such a configuration, the maximum approach allowable time of the right large winning device 1434 opened as a small hit bonus is set to any of six types of game modes of top type or middle type. If it has been set, it will be the first predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), and if any of the three bottom game types is set, the second predetermined time (longer than the first predetermined time) For example, 5 seconds).

  Next, the playability by the small hit in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, an increase in the number of winning balls is suppressed in the odd change states A and B which are short time states in the odd change gaming state in which the game is played by the right hitting game method In the probability changing state C, the probability changing state D, and the probability changing state E in which the number of acquired balls gradually decreases), and the non-short time state, the number of acquired balls is set to be gradually increased. The "acquired ball number" is the number of balls that the player can acquire by the payout of the game balls, and the ball shot to the game area from the number of prize balls paid out by the game balls having won in the winning device. It is the number of balls minus the number.

  Specifically, the game balls are more likely to enter the right start winning device 2432 in the probability changing states A and B, which are time saving states, than in the normal gaming state. Therefore, in each of the unit games in the definite change states A and B, most of the game balls fired by the right-handed game method enter into the right start winning device 2432 (winning), so the balls acquired in the unit game The numbers hardly increase or decrease gradually.

  On the other hand, the game balls are more likely to enter the right big winning device 1434 in the probability variation states C to E, which are non-time-shortened states, compared to the normal gaming state. Therefore, in each unit game of definite change state C-E, the game ball flows down to the downstream side (lower left side) from right start winning device 1432 through ball passage portion 1611, and the game ball enters right big winning device 1434 As it is to be (winning), the number of acquired balls gradually increases in the unit game.

  As described above, any transition pattern is a unit game of a plurality of definite change state A, a unit game of one definite change state B, a unit game of a plurality of definite change state A, and a single definite change state C It is defined that a unit game, a unit game of a plurality of definite change state D, and a unit game of one definite change state E appear in this order. Therefore, the number of the probability changing state (probability changing gaming state A, B) which is a short time forming the first half of each transition pattern, and the non-time reducing state forming a second half (probable changing gaming state C to E) Depending on how to combine with the number, it is possible to significantly change the number of earned balls in the probability variation gaming state for each transition pattern. This makes it possible to provide the player with various game characteristics based on the difference in the determined transition pattern.

  Here, when a predetermined number (for example, five) of winnings that are permitted to be won during the opening period of the right big winning device 1434 due to one small hit is generated on an average With respect to the predetermined number, the number of gaming balls awarded to the player as a bonus for payout due to small hit winning (hereinafter, also referred to as “payout bonus for one small hit”) It becomes the number (for example, 5 × 13 = 65) multiplied by the number of prize balls (for example, 13) paid out by one winning combination. In this case, the number of acquired balls is approximately 6 obtained by adding the time of the variable display and the time when the right big winning device 1434 is opened from the number of gaming balls given to the player as a payout bonus for one small hit. It is a value (e.g., 65-10 = 55) obtained by subtracting the number of launch balls for approximately 10 spheres fired per second.

  However, the number of gaming balls winning the right big winning device 1434 in one small hit is not necessarily a fixed number, for example, the entry restriction mechanism 1454 of the right big winning device 1434 has become an entry permitted posture After that, there is a case where the entry restriction mechanism 1454 shifts to the entry restriction posture when the entry permission time has elapsed without the predetermined number (for example, 5) game balls allowed to win winning, and the predetermined number The game balls exceeding the predetermined number may sometimes win during the period between the detection of the win and the entry restriction mechanism 1454 transitioning to the entry restricted attitude, which may change. However, in the following description, the number of gaming balls to be awarded to the right large winning device 1434 in one small hit is simplified and described as a fixed number (for example, five).

  The number of balls acquired as a payout bonus for one small hit and the number of balls acquired in one special gaming state can be adjusted by the structure of the right winning device 1434, the shape of the flow path of the game balls, etc. It is. Therefore, the actual number of winning balls is measured, and the shape of the structural part, the placement position of the switch, the duration of the entry permitted posture, the number of winnings for one small hit, etc. are made to match the design values. It can adjust by changing.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, as described above, the increase in the number of acquired balls is limited in the definite change states A and B, and the acquired number of balls in the definite change states C to E is set to gradually increase. The number of game balls that can be acquired as a bonus for a small hit in one probability change gaming state is a probability variation state C to E included in the selected transition pattern with respect to the number of balls acquired as a payout bonus for one small hit. It will be the number multiplied by the number of unit games.

  Therefore, for example, when the number of unit games in the definite variation state C to E included in the transition pattern is 31 times, when the unit game of the definite variation state E ends (that is, as the basic execution number of definite variation gaming states) At the end of the predetermined number of unit games determined), in the probability change gaming state, the player obtains 31 units of balls obtained as a payout bonus (for example, 55) for one small hit. It is possible to obtain a number of game balls multiplied by the number of games (for example, 55 × 31 = approximately 1700).

  On the other hand, the number of earned balls in one special gaming state is the number according to the continuation round determined based on the value acquired from the big hit symbol random number counter as the type of special gaming state. In the special gaming state, the number of game balls basically paid out in the course of one round is the number of winning game balls defined as a condition for the entry restricting mechanism 1454 to shift from the entry permission posture to the entry prohibition posture in one round The number (for example, 104) is obtained by multiplying (for example, eight) by the number of prize balls (for example, 13) to be paid out by one winning to the right special winning device 1434.

  However, although the number of earned balls in one special game state has reached the number of winning game balls defined as a condition for the entry restriction mechanism 1454 to shift from the entry permitted attitude to the entry prohibited attitude, the entry restriction is imposed. The number of winning balls is not necessarily constant because, for example, a round in which more gaming balls are paid out occurs when the gaming balls have won the right large winning device 1434 immediately before the mechanism 1454 shifts to the entry prohibition attitude. The number of earned balls in one special game state is set to, for example, approximately 500 for approximately six wins, and approximately 1,500 for more than sixteen rounds for sixteen rounds.

  Therefore, when the internal gaming state transition pattern in the probability variation gaming state is a transition pattern in which the number of unit games of the probability variation state C to E is 31 times as described above, as the payout bonus for small hits in the probability variation gaming state The approximately 1,700 balls obtained in the game are greater than the balls obtained in the special game state of 16 rounds.

  Thus, even if the player does not win the jackpot in the probability variation gaming state, the probability variation state C to E executed after the fixed number of unit games (that is, the unit gaming of the probability variation states A and B) is executed. A bonus for small hits can be obtained in a unit game of. Therefore, the player is not only the occurrence of the special game state, but the small hit is continued until the time when the winning ball number starts to increase in the subsequent definite change game state (that is, the start of the unit game of the definite change state C). Play games in anticipation of

  In addition, for example, when the number of unit games in the definite change state C to E included in the transition pattern is 67 times, which is more than 31 times exemplified above, when the unit game of the definite change state E ends, the game Is the number obtained by multiplying the number of unit games acquired for 67 times (for example, 55 × 67 = approximately 3700) by the number of unit games acquired as the payout bonus for one small hit (for example, 55) in the probability variation gaming state The game ball of can be acquired. On the other hand, when the number of unit games in the definite change state C to E included in the transition pattern is 12 times, which is less than the 31 times exemplified above, the player is finished when the unit game of the definite change state E ends. In the probability variation gaming state, the number (for example, 55 × 12 = approximately 660) of gaming numbers obtained by multiplying the number of earned balls (for example, 55) as a payout bonus for one small hit with the number of unit games for 12 times You can get a ball. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to add playability in which the number of acquired balls in the probability change gaming state fluctuates according to the selected transition pattern.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, even if a unit game which is the final number of times in a predetermined number of times determined in advance as the basic execution frequency of the probability variation gaming state is executed, the unit game according to the special symbol If the player does not win the big hit in the big hit lottery, the unit game of the definite change state D is executed every time the starting winning combination occurs. You can increase the number of balls acquired as long as the small hit is continued.

  Here, the maximum entry permitted time of the right big winning device 1434 opened as a small hit bonus by the small hit winning is set to a time shorter than the entry allowed time (approximately 5.4 seconds) in the winning of the normal symbol in the time saving state. Preferably. By this setting, when the lottery for the normal symbol is won in the time saving state and the entry restriction mechanism 1454 of the right start winning device 1432 takes the entry permitted posture, the maximum entry permission of the right big winning device 1434 by the small hit is The game balls can be prevented from reaching the side of the right winning device 1434 located downstream of the right start winning device 1432, including the subsequent game balls, for a certain period of time beyond time.

  As a result, the increase in the number of acquired balls can be limited in the definite variation states A and B in which the time reduction state occurs, and the increase in the acquisition sphere number can be increased in the probable variation states C to E corresponding to the non-short time state. It is possible to change the situation of the number of winning balls according to the length of the period until the winning balls start to increase (that is, the period from the first unit game to the start of the unit game of the definite change state C) . Therefore, the number of acquired balls can be significantly different according to the pattern selected as the transition pattern, and thereby, it is possible to provide the player with various game characteristics due to the difference in the transition pattern.

  In addition, the entry permission time (for example, approximately 5.4 seconds) in the winning of the normal symbol in the time saving state is the time (for example, approximately 0) until the gaming ball which has passed the starting device 436 reaches the right starting winning device 1432. .3), the variation time of the second special symbol in the definite variation state A (for example, approximately 0.5 seconds), and the maximum entry allowable time (for example, approximately 3 seconds) in the small hit of the right major winning device 1434 It is more preferable to set the time longer than the added time, and this makes it possible to make the game characteristic in which the number of gaming balls obtained by the player increases by the continuation of the small hits is more remarkable.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, as described above, when the probability change gaming state is started, first, unit games of the probability change states A and B, which are in the time saving state, are executed a predetermined number of times specified by the transition pattern. And after that, the unit game of the definite change state C to E corresponding to the non-short time state is configured to be executed, so after the unit game of the definite change state A, B is finished, the small hit winning continues The number of balls can be increased.

  Here, a specific example of each step of the setting change of the ball extraction rate (setting change of the game mode) which can be set by the operation of the back surface setting switch 905 and the initialization switch 907 will be described.

  The first hit probability in the top type (that is, the big hit probability at the low probability) is set to approximately 1/300 which is the same in all of the first stage probability to the third stage probability, and the first hit probability in the middle type is approximately 1 The first hit probability in the bottom type is set to about 1/100. In addition, it is not necessary to set the big hit probability at the time of low probability differently for top type, middle type, and bottom type, but includes the same probability for any two or three or more types. It may be set as such, or may be set so that the jackpot probability differs in any two or three or more stages of the first stage to the third stage in each type.

  The big hit probability at the high probability in the top type (big hit probability in the probability variation gaming state) is approximately 1/30 in the first stage probability, approximately 1/40 in the second stage probability, approximately 1 in the third stage probability / 50, the jackpot probability at high probability in the middle type is approximately 1/20 in the first rank probability, approximately 1/25 in the second stage probability, and approximately 1/30 in the third stage probability There is a big hit probability at the high probability in the bottom type is about 1/10 in the first rank probability, is about 1/14 in the second rank probability, and is set to about 1/18 in the third rank probability .

  In addition, the probability that the probability variation big hit is selected (probability variation continuation rate) is approximately 2/3 (approximately 66%) in the top type, approximately 1⁄2 (approximately 50%) in the middle type, and approximately 1⁄3 in the bottom type (Approximately 33%) is set. In addition, it is not necessary to set the probability variation continuation rate differently for top type, middle type, and bottom type, and it is set to include the same probability for any two or three or more types. The probability variation continuation rate may be set to be different in any two or three or more stages of the first stage to the third stage in each type.

  Here, when winning a big hit lottery in a probability variation gaming state, the probability of probability variation big end termination (probability variation termination rate) can be represented by a value obtained by subtracting the probability variation continuation rate from 1. In addition, when the start winning for the special symbol occurs in the probability variation gaming state, probability that the probability variation gaming state ends and transitions to the normal gaming status by the lottery concerning the special symbol is the probability variation termination rate to the jackpot probability at high probability It agrees with the value (probability) multiplied by. Hereinafter, this probability is also referred to as a probability variation game termination probability.

  The probability variation game termination probability is approximately 1/90, which is the value obtained by multiplying the probability variation termination rate (approximately 1/3) by the big hit probability (approximately 1/30) at the time of high probability in the top type first stage probability . By the same calculation, the probability variation completion probability in the top type is set to approximately 1/120 in the second stage probability and approximately 1/150 in the third stage probability. The probability variation game end probability in the middle type is set to approximately 1/40 in the first floor probability, approximately 1/50 in the second stage probability, and approximately 1/60 in the third stage probability. The probability variation completion probability in the bottom type is set to approximately 1/15 in the first floor probability, approximately 1/21 in the second stage probability, and approximately 1/27 in the third stage probability. This probability variation game end probability corresponds to the expected value of the number of times a small hit occurs continuously in a probability variation gaming state (that is, the number of start winning occurrences), and the probability variation probability state is lower, the probability variation gaming state The number of unit games in the game is likely to increase.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the probability change completion probability is in the range of 1/20 to 1/40 in the middle type where the probability change completion probability is in the range of 1/40 to 1/80. Since the number of unit games in the probability change gaming state is likely to be larger than that in the bottom type, it is easy to receive the benefit from the game ball acquisition by the small hit bonus in the probability change gaming state. Similarly, a top type having a probability variation game end probability in the range of 1/60 to 1/140 has a unit variation of the probability variation game state more than a middle type in which the probability variation end probability is in the range of 1/20 to 1/40. Because the number of times is likely to be large, it is easy to receive the benefit of the game ball acquisition by the small hit bonus in the said odd change gaming state.

  Also, in each type, the setting of the second step probability rather than the first step probability is more likely to receive the benefit of the game ball acquisition by the small hit bonus, since the number of unit games in the probability variation gaming state increases, The setting of the third step probability is more likely to increase the number of unit games in the probability variation gaming state than the step probability.

  That is, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, according to each step of setting change of the ball expansion rate that can be set by the operation of the back surface setting switch 905 and the initialization switch 907, win small win as a probability change gaming state, The main control board 920 is controlled so that the number of times (expected value of the number of times) in which the entry control mechanism 1454 of the right big winning device 1434 operates continuously over a plurality of unit games is different. The beneficiaries of the acquisition are configured differently. Therefore, it is possible to add the game characteristic of inferring the setting by the number of unit games of the probability variation gaming state.

  In addition, the probability variation gaming state may be set to continue until the next big hit occurs, or when a starting upper limit number of times (for example, 200 times) of the regulation occurs and unit game is executed, the big hit is won Even if there is no setting, it may be set to end the probability variation gaming state, and the upper limit number of times defined may be set to be different for each type, for example, top type may be 300 times, middle type may be 200 times, and bottom type may be 150 times. .

  Next, the operation and effects of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment described above will be described.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the right start winning device 1432 is provided with a plurality of flow down passage portions 1532A, 1532B as a flow down passage portion through which gaming balls entered from the entrance of the right start winning device 1432 can pass. Right starting winning switches 1442A and 1442B are provided downstream of the flow passages 1532A and 1532B. The right start winning switches 1442A and 1442B can detect gaming balls having passed the flow passages 1532A and 1532B. Thereby, since it becomes possible to detect the game ball which entered into right start winning a prize device 1432 using a plurality of right start prize winning switches 1442A and 1442B, the game ball which entered into right start winning a prize device 1432 can be detected efficiently. Thus, the time from the game ball entering the right start winning device 1432 to the detection of each right start winning switch 1442A, 1442B can be suitably suppressed.

  Among the plurality of down flow passage portions 1532A and 1532B, the first down flow passage portion 1532A is provided with the opening serving as the inlet portion thereof upstream of the opening serving as the entrance portion of the second flow passage portion 1532B. In a configuration in which the game ball having passed through the device 436 reaches the upstream side of the falling slope formed by the movable piece of the entry restricting mechanism 1452, the game has passed through the starting device 436 when the entry restricting mechanism 1452 is in the entry permitted posture A ball can mainly enter the first downflow passage portion 1532A.

  Here, in the configuration in which the gaming ball having passed through the starting device 436 can mainly enter into the first flow-down passage portion 1532A, the first flow-down passage portion 1532A is a movable piece of the entry restricting mechanism 1452 in the entry prohibition posture. Since the longest distance L1 of the distance from the lower surface to the upper end of the right start winning switch 1442A is configured to be substantially equal to the diameter of the gaming ball, the gaming ball that has entered the first flowing passage portion 1532A is The time required to be detected by the start winning switch 1442A can be reduced to a short time. Even when the distance L1 is shorter than the diameter of the gaming ball, the gaming ball enters the first flow-through passage 1532A, as in the case where the distance L1 is substantially the same as the diameter of the gaming ball. However, the time required to be detected by the right start winning switch 1442A can be reduced to a short time.

  In addition, since the first flow-through passage portion 1532A is configured to have a passage width in which the game balls can enter one by one, when the game balls flow down the first flow-off passage portion 1532A, the game balls flow in the flow-down direction. Swinging in the cross direction can be suppressed. Therefore, since the game ball which entered into the 1st flowing down passage part 1532A can flow down the 1st flowing down passage part 1532A smoothly, also in this point, after entering into the 1st flowing down passage part 1532A, by the right start winning switch 1442A The time required for detection can be reduced to a short time.

  Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the last game ball, which is the prescribed number (for example, five) permitted for one entry permitted posture in the entry restricting mechanism 1452 is the first flow-down passage portion Since the time required from the entry to 1532A to the detection by the right start winning switch 1442A can be suitably shortened, the last gaming ball to be the specified number passes through the entrance of the right start winning device 1432 The time required for the entry restricting mechanism 1452 to switch to the entry prohibiting attitude can be suitably shortened by entering a prize by detection by the right start winning switch 1442A after entering the first flow passage section 1532A.

  As a result, among gaming balls flowing from the upstream side toward the right start winning device 1432, the last number of gaming balls that become the specified number permitted for one entry permitted posture in the entry restricting mechanism 1452 is the right starting winning combination When entering the device 1432 (more specifically, the first downflow passage portion 1532A), the entrance restriction mechanism 1452 is switched to the entrance prohibition posture at an early stage from the entrance. After the last gaming ball, which is the specified number permitted for the entry permitted attitude, enters the right start winning device 1432, the game balls exceeding the specified number are prevented from entering the right starting winning device 1432 and becoming a prize. can do.

  Also, if the variation time of the second special symbol is set to a short time (approximately 0.5 seconds), has the right start winning device 1432 entered in the previous win in the probability change gaming state in which the small hit is won continuously? There is a possibility that it can not be determined whether or not the entry into the right start winning device 1432 is made by the subsequent small hit. On the other hand, according to the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the game ball in which the last game ball, which is the specified number permitted for one entry permitted posture, has entered the right start winning device 1432 can be quickly Since it can be detected by the right start winning switch 1442A, it is possible to easily detect the gaming ball appropriately even if the variation time of the second special symbol in the gaming state in which the small hit is continuously won is set to a short time. And, by making it easy to set the fluctuation time of the second special symbol short, it is easy to suppress the progress of the gaming ball downstream from the right start winning device 1432 during the time saving game state, Therefore, the right start winning device 1432 can be easily downsized, and the degree of freedom of arrangement of game components such as a game area, a winning device, a decoration part, etc. can be increased.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment, the first downstream passage portion 1532A is closer to the diameter of the gaming ball as the passage width approaches the right start prize switch 1442A on the upstream side than the right start prize switch 1442A. Since the gradually changing section is provided to gradually decrease, the gaming ball flowing down the first flowing passage portion 1532A is rectified in the flowing direction as it travels in the flowing direction in the gradually changing section. Therefore, since the gaming ball flowing down the first flowing passage portion 1532A can smoothly flow down the right start winning switch 1442A located on the downstream side of the gradual change section, the gaming ball is two in the right starting winning switch 1442A. It is possible to suppress word detection such as degree detection.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the main control board 920 controls the maximum entrance allowance time of the right large winning device 1434 opened as a small hit bonus to be different according to the setting of the type. Be done. For example, when any of six types of game modes of the bottom type or middle type is set, the first predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) is set, and any of the three types of game modes of the top type is set. Is set, it is set as a second predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) longer than the first predetermined time.

  Here, the top type game mode is configured to have a significantly lower probability of first hit but a significantly higher probability of change continuation rate, so it is hard to receive the benefit of winning the game ball by the special gaming state, but the jackpot lottery in the normal gaming state It is difficult to win the game, but once it has shifted from the normal gaming state to the definite change gaming state via the special gaming state, the definite change gaming state is likely to be continued, and the player is right in the positive change gaming state It is easy to receive the benefit of the game ball acquisition by a small hit bonus by playing a game by.

  On the other hand, since the bottom type game mode has a configuration in which the first hit probability is significantly high but the probability change continuation rate is significantly low, although it is easy to win a big hit lottery in the normal gaming state, transition from the normal gaming state to the probability changing gaming state Even if the probability change gaming state is difficult to be continued, it is easy to return to the normal gaming state, so the player is likely to receive the benefit of acquiring the game ball by the special gaming state, but the game ball is earned by the small hit bonus in the probability change gaming state It is hard to receive the benefit.

  When the right big winning device 1434 is released as a small hit bonus, for example, the player stops the firing of the game ball and measures the opening period of the right big winning device 1434, and the maximum approach allowable time is It is possible to determine whether it is a first predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) or a second predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) longer than the first predetermined time. Therefore, when the right big winning device 1434 is opened as a small hit bonus, the player determines whether or not the maximum entry permitted time is the first predetermined time or the second predetermined time. It is possible to add playability to guess the type of the current play mode in the pachinko machine 100.

  Thus, for example, does the player continue the game with the current gaming machine, considering whether the gaming machine that he / she is playing is a gaming machine suitable for his / her preference or a different gaming machine? Since the estimated current game mode can be used as one of the selection elements such as whether to move to another game machine, it is possible to improve the playability of a game machine in which game modes can be set in multiple stages. it can.

  Here, the maximum entrance allowance time of the right large winning device 1434 as a small hit bonus does not necessarily need to be set to one time (for example, 3 seconds or 5 seconds), and the length by the lottery relating to the starting winning The time set to two or more different types of time may be selected, and depending on the type or depending on the setting (step) in the type, the probability of selection of the maximum entry permitted time may differ. It may be controlled by the main control board 920. For example, when any of the three types of game modes that are bottom type is set, the first predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) is easily selected (for example, 70%), and the first longer than the first predetermined time It is difficult to select 2 predetermined times (for example, 5 seconds) (for example, 30%), and when any of the top three types of game modes is set, it is difficult to select the first predetermined time (For example, 30%), the second predetermined time is easily selected (for example, 70%), and in the middle type, the first predetermined time and the second predetermined time are both selected to be approximately 50%. It may be As a result, it is possible to add playability that estimates the setting based on the selection rate of the maximum entry allowable time. In this case, when a predetermined number (for example, 5) of game balls enter as the first predetermined time, the time for shifting to the entry prohibited posture (for example, 3 seconds) before reaching the maximum entry permitted time or almost simultaneously It is preferable to set. When the player continuously shoots the game ball, it is difficult to guess whether it is the first predetermined time or the second predetermined time, or it is temporarily impossible to guess. By stopping the firing of the game ball, the player can recognize that it is the second predetermined time, and by doing this, the player performs the setting for performing the setting determination positively. It is possible to add new playability that can be estimated.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, and may be modified and implemented as described below, for example. In this case, each configuration described below may be applied to the above embodiment, or a plurality of configurations described below may be combined and applied to the above embodiment.
(1) Counting period In the above embodiment, after the continuous insertion of gaming balls into the general winning devices 439A and 439B is detected, a counting invalid period is provided to enter the general winning devices 439A and 439B in the counting invalid period. The game balls are not counted as a general winning number. In this case, the game balls used for detecting the continuous insertion are counted as the general winning number by the general winning number counter, but when the continuous insertion is detected, the game used for the detection from the general winning number counter The value may be subtracted by the number of balls.

  In the above embodiment, although some examples have been given of the period that can be the “counting period” that becomes the determination reference of S1401, the lower prize device 433 and the upper prize device 434 are the same as the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment. When arranged on the lower right side with respect to the central structure 420, instead of the above illustration or in addition to the above illustration, it is assumed that the normal gaming state is started as the count start condition, and the normal gaming state is ended. The time period until the end may be set as the "counting period".

  Among the general winning devices 439A and 439B, the general winning device 439A disposed on the left side with respect to the medium starting winning devices 431A and 431B can enter (winning) the game ball only by the left hitting game technique. The game ball can enter (win) the general winning device 439B disposed on the right side with respect to the middle start winning devices 431A and 431B by either the left hitting game method or the right hitting game method. Here, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, since the lower large winning device 433 and the upper large winning device 434 are disposed on the lower right side with respect to the central structure 420, the player is right in the special gaming state. A game is played by a hit game technique. Therefore, when the gaming ball enters the general winning device 439B during the special gaming state, the nail state calculated based on the general winning number counted by the general winning number counter and the general winning number counted as such The level may be a value that does not appropriately reflect the state of the nail 411 provided in the vicinity of the entrance of the winning opening of the general winning device 439A, 439B.

  On the other hand, entering the general winning device 439B during the special game state by setting the start time of the normal game state as the count start condition and setting the period until the normal game state ends as the "count period". It becomes possible to suitably exclude game balls from the objects to be counted. Therefore, the number of general winnings counted by the general winning number counter and the nail state level calculated based on the number of general winnings thus counted can be set at or near the entrance of the winning opening of the general winning devices 439A, 439B. It becomes possible to obtain with high accuracy as a value that appropriately reflects the state of the provided nail 411.

  Note that the start of the normal gaming state can be determined based on, for example, the output state of a signal from the external terminal board 580. Specifically, for example, when the signal indicating that the special gaming state is in progress is not output from the external terminal board 580, it can be determined that the normal gaming state is started.

  Alternatively, as in the case of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the lower large winning device 433 and the upper large winning device 434 are disposed on the lower right side with respect to the central structure 420, the special gaming state is It is unlikely that a left-handed gaming technique is being performed. Therefore, based on the rotation operation amount of the firing handle 252, it is determined whether or not the left hitting game method is performed, and the case where the left hitting game method is performed may be in the normal gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, the period in which the front block 102 is in the open state is exemplified as an example of the “count ineffective period”, but the period in which the front block 102 is in the closed state may be set as “the count ineffective period”. Further, when the front block 102 is in the closed state and continuous insertion of gaming balls into the general winning device 439A, 439B is detected, the subsequent predetermined period may be set as the "count invalid period". For example, by setting the subsequent predetermined period as the "count invalid period" when the front block 102 is closed and continuous insertion of gaming balls into the general winning device 439A, 439B is detected, for example, the game area The ball clogged state occurs in which the game ball is stagnated in a part of the game ball, and the ball clump state makes it impossible for the game ball to flow down in a part of the game area, and the game ball continues to the general winning device 439A, 439B. When a situation in which the game ball enters is generated, the general winning number counter may not be updated for the approach of at least a part of the gaming balls. As a result, the general winning number counter is updated as opposed to the case where the player continues to shoot the gaming ball in a jammed ball state and illegally enters the gaming ball continuously into the general winning device 439A, 439B. It can be made to respond | correspond to the number of approach of the game ball except some game balls. Therefore, it can be counted more appropriately whether the performance of the pachinko machine 100 is as designed. In addition, even in the case where fraudulent action is taken to cause the game balls to continuously enter the general winning devices 439A and 439B using a magnet illegally, the general winning number counter is updated for entry of at least a part of those game balls. The performance of the pachinko machine 100 can be more appropriately evaluated.

(2) The value calculated in S1502 In the above embodiment, the value obtained by dividing the value of the general winning number counter by the value of the firing ball number counter in S1502 (ie, the value of the general winning number counter / the value of the firing ball number counter However, if the value to be a divisor (divided) is a value that increases as the number of gaming balls fired from the launcher 330 into the game area increases, the firing ball is not necessarily the firing ball. It does not have to be a number (ie, a value counted by the launch ball number counter).

  For example, the number of times the first special symbol and / or the second special symbol fluctuates during a predetermined period, such as during a counting period or during the entire period when power is supplied from the power supply unit 901, or the number of normal symbols The number of occurrences of the special gaming state may be adopted as a divisor for the value (dividend) of the general winning number counter. Alternatively, the number of gaming balls fired from the launching device 330 is counted, and from the counted number of gaming balls, or the number of gaming balls, the number of gaming balls fired from the launching device 330 but can not reach the gaming area A value obtained by subtracting a predetermined value may be adopted as a divisor for the value (dividend) of the general winning number counter.

(3) Nail Status Level Calculated in S1503 In the above embodiment, the case where the nail status level is divided into three stages is illustrated, but the division of the nail status level does not necessarily have to be three stages. For example, the nail condition level is divided into at least two stages: a section indicating that the state of the nail 411 is appropriate, and a section indicating that the nail 411 may be out of the appropriate state. It is also good. Further, the nail condition level may be divided into four or more stages.

  In the above embodiment, while the division indicating that the nail 411 may be out of the proper state is subdivided into two divisions, the division indicating that the state of the nail 411 is appropriate is subdivided Although the case where it is set as 1 division without having been illustrated is illustrated, it is good also as composition which divides the division which shows that the state of nail 411 is appropriate into two or more divisions.

  In the above embodiment, the nail state level indicating that the state of the nail 411 is appropriate is set to the minimum value “1”, and the nail state level is higher as the nail 411 is more likely to be out of the appropriate state. The configuration is such that the nail condition level indicating that the condition of the nail 411 is appropriate is the maximum value, and as the probability that the nail 411 is out of the appropriate condition is high, the nail condition level decreases. It is also good.

  In the above embodiment, the nail state level is calculated from the value calculated in S1502 (that is, the value of the general winning number counter / the value of the firing ball number counter). The state level may be calculated. That is, the nail state level may be calculated without using the value of the launch ball number counter.

  (4) In the above embodiment, although the processing of S1502 and S1503 is performed on the condition that the front block 102 is in the open state, the processing of S1502 or the processing of S1502 and S1503 is the front block 102. It may be configured to be performed regardless of the state of.

(5) Output destination of nail status level in S1504 In the above embodiment, the nail status level is displayed and output on the nail status level display device 474, but the output destination of the nail status level is the nail status level display device It is not necessary to be a display such as 474. For example, the output destination of the nail status level is a management apparatus (for example, a management apparatus called a so-called "hall computer") or a portable terminal apparatus, and the data indicating the nail status level is transmitted to the management apparatus or terminal apparatus in S1504. It may be configured to Alternatively, the output destination of the nail status level may be a printing device such as a printer, and in S1504, print data indicating the nail status level may be output to the printing device to cause the printing device to print the nail status level. Alternatively, the output destination of the nail status level is an audio output device such as a speaker, and in S1504, the audio data indicating the nail status level is output to the audio output device, and the audio output device outputs the audio indicating the nail status level It may be

  In the above embodiment, the nail state level display device 474 configured by the 7-segment display is illustrated as the output destination of the nail state level, but the nail state level display device 474 needs to be always configured by the 7-segment display There is no. For example, nail status level display 474 may be comprised of a display capable of displaying various images, such as an LCD.

  In the above embodiment, the display device (i.e., the nail condition level display device 474) dedicated to display the nail condition level is provided as the output condition of the nail condition level, but the output destination of the nail condition level is not necessarily limited. The display device does not have to be a dedicated display device, and the display device used for other applications may be configured to also function as a nail condition level display device. For example, the nail state level may be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479.

  Here, in the case where the nail state level is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479, the display position of the nail state level is preferably on the corner side of the decorative symbol display device 479. By displaying the nail condition level on the corner of the decorative symbol display device 479, the displayed nail condition level can be made inconspicuous. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the nail condition level displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479, and therefore, the information unrelated to the game (that is, the nail condition level) is displayed. It is possible to preferably suppress the player from having a feeling.

  In addition, when displaying the nail state level on the decorative symbol display device 479, the nail state level may be displayed during execution of the variable display of the first special symbol. Thereby, a person who confirms the nail condition level (for example, an external person such as a member of the inspection organization of the gaming machine) can not use the nail condition level while playing the game by the player (that is, without opening the front block 102). Can be confirmed. Instead of displaying the nail condition level on the nail condition level display device 474 when the front block 102 is in the open condition, the decorative symbol display device 479 is performed at a predetermined time such as during the variable display of the first special symbol. It may be displayed on the screen.

  In the above embodiment, the nail state level display device 474 is provided at a position where it can be viewed when the front block 102 is open to the intermediate block 103. However, the installation position of the nail state level display device 474 Is not necessarily the place illustrated above. For example, the nail state level display device 474 may be provided at a position (for example, the back side of the pachinko machine 100) which can not be visually recognized by the player in the game. That is, the nail state level display device 474 may be provided on any of the main control board 920, the payout control board 930, and the sub control board 940 at a position visible from the back side of the intermediate block 103.

(6) Displayed Content of Nail Status Level Displayed in S1504 In the above embodiment, the numerical value of the nail status level calculated in S1503 is displayed on the nail status level display device 474, but the nail status level is indicated. If it is information, the display content (output content) indicating the nail condition level does not necessarily have to be a numerical value. For example, in the case where the nail state level display device 474 is configured of an LCD, for example, even if the nail state level calculated in S1503 is displayed as a number, it is displayed as a symbol, character or figure corresponding to each numerical value. However, it may be displayed in the form of the number of figures such as circles or squares according to each numerical value, or a barcode (for example, a two-dimensional barcode) indicating each numerical value.

  In the above embodiment, although the numerical value of the nail state level calculated in S1503 is displayed on the nail state level display device 474, the value calculated in S1502 is displayed on a display device such as a 7-segment display or LCD. It may be configured to That is, the process of S1503 may be omitted.

  In the above embodiment, although the numerical value of the nail state level calculated in S1503 is displayed on the nail state level display device 474, the numerical value calculated in S1503 or the value calculated in S1502 is set to a predetermined value. Information encrypted based on the operation may be displayed on a display device such as a 7-segment display or an LCD. By displaying the encrypted information, it can be made difficult for the player to recognize that information unrelated to the game (i.e., a nail condition level or the like) is displayed. As a result, it is possible to preferably suppress the player from being distrusted with the game.

  The predetermined calculation may be performed by a fixed calculation formula, or may be performed periodically (for example, every hour) or at a predetermined timing (for example, a winning random number counter related to a special symbol has a predetermined value) May be performed by an arithmetic expression which is changed based on a predetermined pattern). A person who confirms the encrypted information regardless of whether the arithmetic expression is fixed or variable (for example, an external person such as a member of a gaming machine inspection organization) Is preferably decodable.

(7) Output Timing of Nail Status Level In the above embodiment, the nail status level is displayed and output to the nail status level display device 474 when the front block 102 is in the open status. However, the display timing of the nail status level However, the front block 102 does not necessarily have to be in the open state. For example, the nail condition level may be constantly displayed on the nail condition level display device 474. Further, the nail state level may be displayed on the nail state level display device 474 when the front block 102 is opened and a predetermined operation is input. Alternatively, when the pachinko machine 100 receives an output request transmitted from a terminal device or a management device, the nail state level is displayed on the nail state level display device 474, or the terminal device or management of the transmission request source. Data indicating the nail condition level may be output to a device or the like.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the prize ball is provided by entering the winning device to be counted, but there is also provided a movable piece that has nothing to do with the big hit lottery and can change the entry probability. Although it is limited to the general winning devices 439A and 439B which are not used, the winning devices such as the starting winning devices 431A, 431B and 432 that enter the big winning lottery or the moving piece that can change the entry probability is the entrance The right start winning device 432 or the like provided in the part may be the target of counting, and the nail state level may be calculated for each winning device.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the plurality of general winning switches 449A and 449B separately detecting the gaming balls entering the plurality of general winning devices 439A and 439B are separately described, but the plurality of general winning devices 439A and 439B The passage of the gaming balls having entered 439 B may be merged on the downstream side, and the number of general winnings may be counted by a common winning switch. In addition, the winning switch used to count the number of general winnings may be a switch used to pay out the winning balls, or may be provided separately from the switch used to pay out the winning balls.

  In the above embodiment, the general winning number is collectively counted for the plurality of general winning switches 449A and 449B that respectively detect the gaming balls having entered the plurality of general winning devices 439A and 439B. A general winning number counter may be separately provided corresponding to a plurality of general winning switches 449A, 449B, and displayed separately as a general winning number or a nail state level to a plurality of general winning devices 439A, 439B. . In this case, the winning switch for counting the number of winnings by the winning number counter can enter the gaming ball only by the game method when a specific game method (for example, the left hitting game method) is performed. A winning device (or a winning opening, for example, a general winning device 439B) in which gaming balls can be entered by a winning device (or a winning opening, for example, a general winning device 439A) and another gaming method (for example, a right hitting gaming method) It is preferable to separately provide for each of them, thereby appropriately reflecting the arrangement of members that affect the flow of gaming balls such as nails 411 etc. provided at the entrance of the winning opening of each winning device and in the vicinity thereof. As a result, it becomes possible to obtain the general winning number and the nail condition level with high accuracy.

  In the above embodiment, the general winning number is counted for one counting period to display the nail state level. However, the general winning number is separately counted for a plurality of counting periods. It may be For example, the general winning number counter is separately provided corresponding to a plurality of gaming states (for example, the normal gaming state and the special gaming state), and separately as the general winning number and the nail state level corresponding to each gaming state It may be displayed on

  (9) In the above embodiment, the general winning number and the number of fired balls are counted by the pachinko machine 100 (more specifically, the main control board 920), but the general winning device 439A, The management device may be configured to be capable of acquiring the number of game balls entering 439B and the number of balls launched during the counting period, and the management device may calculate the nail state level.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply unit 901 to the information regarding the nail condition level such as the launch ball number counter and the general winning number counter, and it is necessary to restore the gaming state before the power failure. Information stored in the launch ball number counter and the general winning number counter when stored information is stored in the RAM of the main control board 920 storing stored information and the stored information in the RAM is erased by operating a predetermined switch (not shown) Although the case where B is erased is described, the stored information may be different in the method of erasing the stored content. For example, even if the stored information in the RAM is erased by operating a predetermined switch (not shown), the values of the launch ball number counter and the general winning number counter are not erased and are different from the case where the stored information is erased. It may be configured to be erased only when a specific operation of is performed. For example, when a predetermined switch is pressed for a long time or more, an erasing operation is performed by a predetermined communication device, an erasing operation is performed using a predetermined key (for example, the main control board 920 can be turned by a key operation) When a predetermined erasable operation is performed (for example, in a state where the amount of rotational operation of the firing handle 252 of the front block 102 is maximized), the stored information by the predetermined switch (not shown) In the case where an erasing operation is performed, etc. are exemplified. In addition, it may be configured to be stored in a storage medium (for example, a flash memory or an IC chip) different from the storage information necessary to restore the state of the game before the power failure. It is preferable to provide a storage medium that can be stored in the pachinko machine 100 (for example, the main control board 920), and store the information on the nail condition level such as the shot ball counter and the general winning number counter in the storage medium.

(11) Modification of Pachinko Machine 100 According to Second Embodiment In the second embodiment, a switch provided to pachinko machine 100 by a setting changer such as a game arcade manager (rear setting switch 905, initialization) By operating the switch 907), the setting change of the ball exit rate (that is, the setting change of the game mode) is performed. Instead, an external device capable of communicating with the pachinko machine 100 (for example, a management device called a so-called "hall computer") or a portable terminal device (portable terminal device) changes the game mode to the next game mode A signal corresponding to an instruction or information indicating a game mode to be set may be input to the pachinko machine 100 by communication.

  In the second embodiment, in the determination processing S1601, it is determined whether or not the output condition of the setting suggestion information is satisfied for the nail state level calculated in the processing of S1503, but instead of this, In the determination process S1601, it is also determined whether or not the output condition of the setting suggestion information is satisfied for the value calculated in the process of S1502, that is, (the value of the general winning number counter / the value of the firing ball number counter). Good. Further, it may be determined whether or not the output condition of the setting suggestion information is satisfied for the value of the general winning number counter counted in a predetermined period (for example, one hour) in the determination processing S1601.

  Alternatively, when the number of times of displaying the first special symbol and / or the second special symbol, the number of times the normal symbol is displayed, the number of occurrences of the special gaming state, etc. is adopted as a divisor for the value of the general winning number counter (divided) Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not the output condition of the setting suggestion information is satisfied in the determination processing S1601 with respect to the value obtained by leading the value of the general winning number counter by the divisor.

  In addition, the number of gaming balls fired from the launching device 330 is counted, and from the counted number of gaming balls or the number of gaming balls, it is determined in advance as the number of gaming balls launched from the launching device 330 but can not reach the game area. When a value obtained by subtracting a fixed value is adopted as a divisor for the value (dividend) of the general winning number counter, the setting suggestion information is set in determination processing S1601 for the value obtained by leading the value of the general winning number counter by the divisor. It may be determined whether or not the output condition of (1) is satisfied.

  In the second embodiment, although the determination processing S1601 determines that the output condition of the setting suggestion information is satisfied when the nail state level is “2” or more, the nail state level is “1”. For example, when the nail 411 is a value indicating that the nail 411 is highly likely to be in an appropriate state, it may be determined that the output condition of the setting suggestion information is satisfied.

  In the second embodiment, in the determination process S1602, it is determined whether or not the output condition of the setting suggestion information is established for the entry of the game ball to the general winning device 2439A, 2439B, but the general winning device 2439A , 2439 B, and may be configured to determine whether or not the output condition of the setting suggestion information holds for the entry of the game ball into the winning device including the start winning device such as the medium starting winning device 2431.

  In the second embodiment, when the game ball enters one predetermined general winning device (for example, the general winning device 2439B) of the general winning device 2439A or the general winning device 2439B, the setting suggestion information Although the configuration has been exemplified where it is determined that the output condition is established, the output of the setting suggestion information when a predetermined number (for example, five) of game balls enter a predetermined predetermined general winning device. It may be determined that the condition is satisfied.

  In the second embodiment, when the game ball enters one predetermined general winning device (for example, the general winning device 2439B) of the general winning device 2439A or the general winning device 2439B, the setting suggestion information Although the configuration in which the output condition is determined to be established is illustrated, it may be determined that the output condition of the setting suggestion information is established regardless of whether the game ball enters any of the general winning device 2439A or the general winning device 2439B. . That is, when the game ball enters any of a plurality of (two or more) predetermined winning devices, it is determined whether or not the output condition of the setting suggestion information is satisfied in the determination process S1601. It is also good. Further, even if the game ball enters both of a plurality of (two or more) predetermined winning devices, it is determined whether or not the output condition of the setting suggestion information is satisfied in the determination process S1601. Good.

  In addition, when the game ball enters in a predetermined order determined in advance in a plurality of predetermined winning devices (for example, in the order of the general winning device 2439B and the general winning device 2439A), the setting suggestion information in the determination processing S1601 It may be determined whether or not the output condition of (1) is satisfied. That is, when a plurality of predetermined winning devices are provided, not only the entry of gaming balls into the plurality of winning devices, but also the entering order is included as a requirement of the output condition of the setting suggestion information. Good. As a result, the player can obtain the setting suggestion information as a benefit obtained by causing the game balls to enter the plurality of predetermined winning devices determined in advance in a predetermined order. Thus, the player can enjoy the game in which the game balls are made to enter the plurality of predetermined winning devices in a predetermined order.

  In the second embodiment, the case where the output condition of the setting suggestion information can be established by the operation capable of selecting whether or not to execute by the player's intention during the special gaming state has been described. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and the output condition of the setting suggestion information may be satisfied by another operation. For example, in the normal gaming state where it is advantageous for the player to play a game by the left hitting game method, the output condition of the setting suggestion information is easily established when the right hitting game method different from the left hitting game method is performed. In this case, for example, it is possible to pass the game ball fired by the right-handed game method such as the combination operating device 435 with a high probability (approximately 50% or more is preferable and approximately 70% or more is preferable) It is preferable for the player to easily set the output condition of the setting suggestion information, and the game ball is an area to which another function is added and which is not used in the normal gaming state. It is preferable to use passing as an output condition of the setting suggestion information because it is possible to easily set the game ball to pass through the area with high probability while suppressing the number of parts. In addition, when the ball overflow signal indicating that the game ball is excessively stored in the storage unit 241 is received from the ball overflow switch 249 in the normal gaming state, the setting suggestion information output condition is satisfied, and the game ball lending operation Setting suggestion information by the player who performed the game operating the ball pulling out operation member 232 (refer to FIG. 1) and positively operating the game ball to be excessively stored in the storage unit 241 from the ball overflow switch 249 You may add the playability which acquires.

  In the second embodiment, the setting suggestion information related process S2021 is performed when it is determined that the output condition of the setting suggestion information is satisfied in any one of the determination processes S1601, S1602, S1603, and S1605. Although the output of the suggestion information is executed, a part of the output condition of the setting suggestion information is individually set in the plurality of determination processes, and the output condition of the setting suggestion information is satisfied when all the conditions are satisfied. Alternatively, the output of the setting suggestion information may be executed. For example, when it is determined that the output condition of each setting suggestion information is satisfied in all of the determination processes S1601, S1602, S1603, and S1605, the output of the setting suggestion information may be executed.

  In the second embodiment, the game mode in which the variation display time (variation time) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol to be played in the unit game according to the special symbol (first special symbol, second special) is currently set. However, when the pressing operation device 261 is operated during a predetermined operable period set within the period in which the decorative symbol is variably displayed by the decorative symbol display device 479. The presentation time of the predetermined suggestion effect to appear may be configured to be selectable according to the currently set gaming mode. The "suggestion effect" is an effect that suggests the degree (or the degree of expectation) of the ease of transition to the special game state after the decoration symbol has been determined and displayed in the decoration symbol display device 479.

  In the second embodiment, the game mode currently set (that is, the main control board 920 at that time) is selected when a lottery for lottery whether to change the variable display time according to the game mode is won. In the above configuration, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display time allocated to the setting correspondence information stored in the RAM of the above is selected, but the lottery for drawing whether or not to change the fluctuation display time according to the game mode Setting correspondence information stored in the RAM of the main control board 920 to the sub control board 940, and the variable display time allocated to the game mode currently set in the sub control board 940. The variation pattern of may be selected. In addition, the sub control board 940 may be configured to perform a lottery for lottery whether or not to change the variable display time according to the game mode.

(12) Modification of Pachinko Machine 100 According to Third Embodiment In the third embodiment, there are nine types of settings that can be set by the operation of the back surface setting switch 905 and the initialization switch 907. (The value obtained by subtracting the probability variation continuation rate from 1) has the same value, and the jackpot probability at the high probability (big hit probability in the probability variation gaming state) is different for each setting as the setting of the three stages of probability in each type. The configuration in which the probability variation completion probability for each setting is made different is described as an example. Instead of this, the configuration may be such that the probability variation termination probability for each setting is made different by making the jackpot probability at the high probability in each of the 9 types of settings the same value and making the probability variation termination rate different for each setting. The configuration may be such that the probability variation game termination probability is made different by changing the big hit probability at the time of high probability in each of the 9 types of settings and making the probability variation end rate in each of the 9 types of settings different.

  Further, in the third embodiment, with respect to nine types of settings that can be set by the operation of the back surface setting switch 905 and the initialization switch 907, although the probability variation game termination probability is different for each setting, the probability variation game termination probability is not always necessary. However, the settings do not have to be different in all settings, and may be configured to include settings with the same probability variation game end probability. For example, for each setting of 3 levels belonging to each type of top type, middle type and bottom type, the big hit probability at the time of high probability in each setting and definite variation end so that probability variation game end probability becomes the same value within the same type The rate may be set.

  In the third embodiment, a period from the first unit game in the probable variation gaming state to the unit game of the previous round of the lottery reach occurrence unit game is performed (that is, the unit gaming of definite variation states A and B is executed Although the period is limited to the increase in the number of balls obtained by the small hit, the period may be increased from the first unit game in the probability change gaming state by the small hit.

  In a gaming machine configured to increase the number of balls obtained by a small hit from the first unit game in the odd change gaming state, the more the number of unit games that can be acquired by the small hit by the small hit wins, the acquired balls in the odd change gaming state As the number (small hit winning ball number) increases, the smaller the big hit probability (high probability) in the probability variation gaming state (that is, the harder it is to win the big hit), the larger the small hit winning ball number can be. As the probability of later transitioning to the normal gaming state is low (that is, the probability change continuation rate is high), the number of small hit balls obtained can be increased.

  For this reason, when it is difficult to win the big hit lottery in the normal gaming state, when the top type having the first hit probability significantly lower but the probability variation continuation rate is set significantly by the setting change function, from the normal gaming state, Once it has transitioned to the probability variation gaming status via the special gaming status, it is possible to increase the opportunity to obtain the game ball by the small hit bonus in the unit game in the probability variation gaming status, therefore, greatly increasing the number of winning balls Is possible.

  On the other hand, when the bottom type that the first hit probability is significantly high but the probability variation continuation rate is significantly low is set by the setting change function, it is easy to win the big hit lottery in the normal gaming state, but then in the normal gaming state It is easy to return. It is difficult to acquire a game ball by a small hit bonus in the probability change gaming state, and thereby, it is possible to increase the number of acquired balls mainly by acquiring the game ball in the special game state.

  For example, as the big hit probability in the bottom type game mode, the low probability is 1/10 and the high probability is 1/5, while the low probability in the top type game mode is 1/100 and the high probability is 1/0. The probability variation continuation rate is set to 50 (for example, 1/2) regardless of the type.

  Also, while the average number of balls obtained in one special game state is 10 regardless of the type, such as top type or bottom type, as a payout bonus for transition to one probability change game state Assuming that the average number of acquired balls is 40 in the bottom type and 490 in the top type, the expected value of the acquired number of balls for one initial hit (big hit in the normal gaming state) is 50 in the bottom type (= 10 + 40), and 500 balls (= 10 + 490) in the top type. When the probability change gaming state continues on average two consecutive times, the expected value of the number of acquired balls in the bottom type is 100 balls (= 50 × 2), and the expected value of acquired balls in the top type is 1000 balls (= 500 × 2) ).

  Therefore, in this example, in the bottom type, the first hit occurs with a probability of 1/10, but the expected value of the number of acquired balls is set to 100. In the top type, the first hit occurs with a probability of 1/100 lower than that of the bottom type, but the expected value of the number of acquired balls is set to 1000, which is larger than that of the bottom type.

  That is, when it is set to the bottom type, it is easy to hit first, but it is difficult to acquire the game ball, and when it is set to the top type, it is difficult to hit first, but it is possible to create a specification that it is easy to acquire the game ball. . In the above example, the top type has 10 times the first hit probability with respect to the bottom type, and the number of balls obtained (ball out) is 10 times, so the top type and the bottom type also have a ball out rate It will be almost the same.

  In the third embodiment, the projecting portion 1537A positioned most upstream among the projecting portions 1537 and 1538 is provided at a position not overlapping the opening of the first downflow passage portion 1532A in top view (FIG. Although it is referred to as 20 (C), the projection 1537 or the projection 1538 may be provided at a position overlapping the opening of the first flow-down passage 1532A in a top view. By providing the projecting portion 1537 or the projecting portion 1538 at a position overlapping the opening of the first downflow passage portion 1532A in top view, the game ball is changed in the track direction by the collision with the projecting portions 1537 and 1538. A situation may arise in which it is easy to enter the flow-through passage 1532A.

  In the positional relationship between the openings of the first flow passage portion 1532A and the protrusions 1537 and 1538, the game balls are meandered in the front-back direction by the protrusions 1537 and 1538 in the opening of the first flow passage portion 1532A in top view. It is preferable to be located on the upper side of the position. The “position where the gaming ball is meandered in the front-rear direction by the projecting portions 1537 and 1538” is the position before the gaming ball reaches the projecting portions 1537 and 1538 as in the pachinko machine 100 of the third embodiment. Alternatively, the game ball may be moved forward or backward by the protrusions 1537 and 1538.

  In the third embodiment, the right start winning device 1432 is provided with two flow-down passage portions 1532A and 1532B as the flow-down passage portions through which gaming balls entered from the entrance of the right start winning device 1432 can pass. However, as long as the first flow passage portion 1532A has the shape described in the third embodiment, three or more flow passage portions may be provided.

  In the third embodiment, the maximum entry allowance time of the right large winning device 1434 opened as a small hit bonus is different according to the game mode changed by the change of the setting of the ball ratio, but the small The number of times the right big prize device 1434 is released as a hit bonus, and the interval time provided between each opening when the right big prize device 1434 is opened a plurality of times The configuration may be different depending on the aspect.

  In the third embodiment, the right winning device 1434 does not have a specific passage and a non-specific passage such as the upper winning device 2433 (see FIG. 14), but the right winning device 1434 is Even if it is configured as a big winning device similar to the big winning device 2433, and the gaming ball that has entered the right big winning device 1434 in the special gaming state passes through the specified passage, it also shifts to the probability variation gaming state after the special gaming state. Good.

  (13) The present invention may be implemented on a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine in which the jackpot expected value can be increased until the jackpot state occurs a plurality of times (for example, twice, three times) including the jackpot once. In addition, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine to be in a special gaming state, as a prerequisite that the ball be won in a predetermined area. Moreover, you may implement to the enclosed type pachinko machine with which a ball | bowl circulates. Furthermore, in addition to the pachinko machine, the present invention may be implemented as various game machines such as an arrange ball type pachinko machine and a ball ball. Further, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, and may be applied to a slot machine, or may be applied to a game machine such as a parrot of a type in which the pachinko machine and the slot machine are integrated.

<Inventions Extracted from the Above Embodiments>
Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment will be described by showing problems, effects, and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in parentheses. In addition, the meanings and examples of the terms described in the respective features may be applied as the meanings and examples of the terms described in the other features described in the same word.

<Feature 10>
A game area (game area) in which game balls flow down;
A front side member (front block 102) which has a visual recognition section enabling visual recognition of the game area and is provided so as to be able to open and close the front side of the game area;
Launching means (launcher 330) for launching game balls toward the game area;
A ball entry port provided in the gaming area and into which a game ball can enter (a winning opening of a general winning device 439A, 439B);
Game value giving means (payout control board 930) for giving a game value when a game ball enters the ball entrance;
Game machine (pachinko machine 100) equipped with
The entry number information (general winnings number) updated corresponding to the entry of gaming balls excluding at least the front side member of the gaming balls entering the ball entrance and excluding a part of the gaming balls continuously inserted Entry number storage means (RAM of main control board 920) for storing
Output means (nail state level display device 474) capable of outputting at least the number-of-entry information stored in the number-of-entry number storage means, or correspondence information (nail state level) counted corresponding to the number-of-entry information When,
A game machine characterized by comprising:

  There is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a game machine. In a typical typical pachinko machine, in the game area where the gaming ball flows down, the winning opening through which the gaming ball is paid out when the gaming ball wins, and the passage leading the gaming ball to the winning opening and the winning opening do not win There are provided a large number of game nails which form a passage leading to the out port. Many game nails are driven in and fixed to the game board which forms the outline of a game board (for example, refer to JP, 2008-161638, A).

  However, conventional gaming machines still have room for improvement. For example, there may be a situation in which it is difficult to appropriately determine whether the performance of the gaming machine is as designed based on the count value of the gaming balls that have won in the winning opening.

  That is, for example, when a game machine is inspected at the factory before shipment, the front side member provided so as to be able to open and close the front side of the game area is opened, and a plurality of game balls are continuously inserted into each winning opening. If it is checked that the control device operates properly in response to the insertion, the game balls are continuously inserted into each winning opening with an extremely high probability than the probability that the game ball enters when the player plays a game. The Rukoto. The performance of the gaming machine should be properly determined if the entry of the gaming ball into such a successive winning opening is used as a value for determining whether the performance of the gaming machine is as designed. It may not be possible.

  Also, for example, an unauthorized person who has visited a game arcade (hall) in which a game machine is installed illegally opens the front side member provided so as to be able to open and close the front side of the game area and play the game ball to a specific winning opening. There is a possibility that it will be thrown continuously. In this case, although the performance of the gaming machine is as designed, the winning of the gaming ball to the winning opening may be determined to be higher than the designed value and not as designed. Here, the entry of the game ball at an incorrect timing is detected by the control of the gaming machine at a winning opening that is not opened unless it is in a specific gaming state such as winning a big hit, and control corresponding to an abnormal state is performed. Although it is easy to do, certain game value such as a winning opening where game balls can always enter regardless of the gaming state, or a payout of a fixed number of game balls without receiving a lottery if the game balls enter. It may be difficult to determine whether such an abnormal state is occurring or due to a normal game for a winning opening (general winning opening) to which a bonus is awarded. It could be done.

  Also, for example, as a possibility that the performance of the gaming machine may be changed to a value that deviates from the design value, not only the fraudster who visits the game arcade (hall) where the gaming machine is installed and plays the game, but also the game arcade There is also a possibility that the parties on the side will do it themselves. For example, there is a possibility that the game ball can reduce the winning of the gaming ball to the winning opening lower than the design value by remodeling the gaming ball so that the gaming ball can not enter at the entrance of a specific winning opening called a general winning opening. There is also.

  In a game arcade where such fraud is performed, various measures may be taken to prevent the fraud from being detected by an outsider (for example, a member of the inspection organization of the gaming machine). For example, in the situation where there is no outsider such as after closing the store, the front door is opened, and the game ball is inserted into the corresponding winning opening illegally continuously by the hand of the game arcade or the like. There is a possibility of matching the book ends. In this case, the external party can not detect the fraud on the game arcade side as long as the value after the end of the book is checked.

  On the other hand, in the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 10, at least a part of the game ball into which the game ball into which the game ball entered has been opened by continuously opening the front member among the game balls into the ball entrance has been removed. The entry number information updated corresponding to the sphere is stored in the entry number storage unit, and the entry number information stored in the entry number storage unit, or the correspondence information counted corresponding to the entry number information Is output from the output means. Therefore, since it is possible to exclude at least a part of the game balls continuously opened by opening the front side member from the update of the entry number information, the entry number information or the correspondence information is used to play the game to the ball entrance It is possible to more appropriately count whether the performance of the gaming machine is as designed for the ball entry. For example, even if a game arcade employee or the like opens the front side member (front door) after closing the store, etc., even if the game ball is illegally continuously inserted into the ball entry opening (winning opening), Since at least a part of such illegal continuous insertion is not counted as the game ball entering the ball entrance, it is possible to make it difficult for the game arcade side to make an incorrect matching of the design value. This makes it possible to suppress unauthorized concealment by the game arcade side, and an outsider can suitably detect fraud on the game arcade side.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 10, "the entry number information stored by the entry number storage means" does not necessarily mean that "the front side member is opened" except for a part of the gaming balls continuously inserted. It is not necessary to be updated in response to the entry, and a part of the gaming balls "opened the front side member" and a part of the gaming balls continuously inserted, and "continuously with the front side member closed" It may be updated in response to the entry of the game ball excluding a part of the game ball. That is, as the description of the "entry number storage means" in the gaming machine according to the feature 10, "the entry of the gaming ball excluding at least a part of the gaming sphere which has continuously entered among the gaming balls entered into the ball entrance" Entry number storage means (RAM of the main control board 920) for storing entry number information (general winning number) updated corresponding to the "," in which case the front side member is opened. In addition to ensuring that the entry number information is not updated for the entry of at least a portion of the game balls continuously inserted into the entrance, the entry was continued into the entrance unfairly in a state where the front side member is closed The entry number information can be prevented from being updated for at least a part of the entry of the game ball.

  For example, when a ball jam occurs where part of the game area is stagnant, game balls can not flow down part of the game area due to the ball jam condition, and the game ball continues to enter the ball entrance. When there is a situation in which the player enters, it is possible to prevent the entry number information from being updated for entry of at least a part of the gaming balls. As a result, as opposed to the case where the player continues to shoot the game ball in the jammed ball state and illegally enters the game ball continuously into the ball entrance, as update of the entry number information, It can be made to correspond to the number of game ball entry excluding a part. Therefore, it is possible to more appropriately count whether the performance of the gaming machine is as designed. In addition, even in the case where a fraudulent act of making the game ball continuously enter the ball entrance by using the magnet illegally, the number-of-entry information is prevented from being updated for entry of at least a part of those game balls. And the performance of the gaming machine can be more appropriately evaluated.

  In addition, "continuous" in "continuous insertion" and "continuously entering" includes the case where a predetermined number or more of game balls continuously enter the ball entrance during a predetermined time, and the game balls In addition to the case where there is no interval at all, the game ball includes the case where it enters the ball entrance with an interval.

<Feature 11>
It is a game machine according to feature 10,
Launch correspondence number information storage means (RAM of main control board 920 for storing launch correspondence number information (shot ball number) corresponding to the launch correspondence number that increases when the number of gaming balls launched into the gaming area increases Equipped with
The output means outputs the correspondence information corresponding to a ratio between the emission correspondence number information stored in the entry number storage means and the entry number information stored in the entry number storage means. A gaming machine to be.

  In the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 11, firing correspondence number information corresponding to the firing correspondence number which increases when the number of gaming balls fired in the gaming area increases is stored in the firing correspondence number information storage means Ru. Correspondence information corresponding to the ratio between the number-of-fired correspondence information stored in the number-of-entry storage means and the number-of-entry information stored in the number-of-entry storage means is output from the output means. That is, a value in which the gaming ball entering the ball entrance and the number of gaming balls fired in the gaming area are associated is output from the output means as the correspondence information. Therefore, the outsider can easily grasp the state of the performance of the gaming machine from the correspondence information, and can appropriately determine whether the performance of the gaming machine is as designed.

<Feature 12>
It is a game machine according to feature 10 or 11,
Display means (nail state level display device 474) capable of displaying a pattern or predetermined information;
A game machine characterized in that the output means displays and outputs the entry number information or the correspondence information on the display means when the front side member is opened.

  In the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 12, the entry number information or the correspondence information is displayed on the display means when the front side member is opened. Therefore, information unrelated to the game (that is, the entry number information or the correspondence information) is not displayed on the display means during the game of the player, and it is possible to suppress giving the player a feeling of distrust.

<Feature 13>
It is a game machine according to any one of features 10 to 12, and
It has a substantially rectangular display means (decorative symbol display device 479) capable of variably displaying symbols,
The output means may display and output the encrypted entry number information or the encrypted correspondence information on the corner side of the display means when the symbols are variably displayed on the display means. A game machine that features it.

  In the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 13, the entry number information or the correspondence information is displayed while the display output by the output means is displayed while the symbol is displayed, so it is difficult for the player to see if it is displayed during the game It is difficult to recognize that information unrelated to the game (that is, the entry number information or the correspondence information) is displayed on the display means. On the other hand, an outsider such as a member of the inspection organization of the gaming machine can enter the entry number information or the corresponding information displayed on the display means during the game played by the player (more specifically, during the variable display of the symbol). It can be confirmed.

  In particular, since the entry number information or the correspondence information is displayed and output on the corner side of the display means, the player recognizes that the entry number information or the correspondence information displayed on the display means is information unrelated to the game. It can be suitably suppressed. Further, since the entry number information or the corresponding information to be displayed and output is encrypted, it is possible to prevent the player from comprehending the meaning of the meaning, and the entry number information displayed on the display means also in that respect Alternatively, it is possible to preferably suppress that the player recognizes the correspondence information as information unrelated to the game.

<Feature 20>
A game area (game area) in which game balls flow down;
A front side member (front block 102) which has a visual recognition section enabling visual recognition of the game area and is provided so as to be able to open and close the front side of the game area;
Launching means (launcher 330) for launching game balls toward the game area;
A ball entry port provided in the gaming area and into which a game ball can enter (a winning opening of a general winning device 439A, 439B);
Game value giving means (payout control board 930) for giving a game value when a game ball enters the ball entrance;
Game machine (pachinko machine 100) equipped with
The entry number information (general winning number) updated corresponding to the entry of the game ball entered during the predetermined period after the predetermined count start condition is established among the game balls entered into the ball entrance Entry number storage means (RAM of main control board 920)
Output means (nail state level display device 474) capable of outputting at least the number-of-entry information stored in the number-of-entry number storage means, or correspondence information (nail state level) counted corresponding to the number-of-entry information When,
A game machine characterized by comprising:

  There is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a game machine. In a typical typical pachinko machine, in the game area where the gaming ball flows down, the winning opening through which the gaming ball is paid out when the gaming ball wins, and the passage leading the gaming ball to the winning opening and the winning opening do not win There are provided a large number of game nails which form a passage leading to the out port. Many game nails are driven in and fixed to the game board which forms the outline of a game board (for example, refer to JP, 2008-161638, A).

  However, conventional gaming machines still have room for improvement. For example, there may be a situation in which it is difficult to appropriately determine whether the performance of the gaming machine is as designed based on the count value of the gaming balls that have won in the winning opening.

  That is, for example, when a game machine is inspected at the factory before shipment, the front side member provided so as to be able to open and close the front side of the game area is opened, and a plurality of game balls are continuously inserted into each winning opening. If it is checked that the control device operates properly in response to the insertion, the game balls are continuously inserted into each winning opening with an extremely high probability than the probability that the game ball enters when the player plays a game. The Rukoto. The performance of the gaming machine should be properly determined if the entry of the gaming ball into such a successive winning opening is used as a value for determining whether the performance of the gaming machine is as designed. It may not be possible.

  Also, for example, as a possibility that the performance of the gaming machine may be changed to a value that deviates from the design value, not only the fraudster who visits the game arcade (hall) where the gaming machine is installed and plays the game, but also the game arcade There is also a possibility that the parties on the side will do it themselves. For example, there is a possibility that the game ball can reduce the winning of the gaming ball to the winning opening lower than the design value by remodeling the gaming ball so that the gaming ball can not enter at the entrance of a specific winning opening called a general winning opening. There is also. Alternatively, the game arcade side frequently changes whether the game ball can not enter the entrance of the winning opening before the opening of a store or the like, or the entrance can be made into the winning opening on each day. There is also the possibility of adjusting the winning percentage of the game balls (ie, the ease of winning).

  As a countermeasure against such fraud, whether the performance of the gaming machine is as designed based on the count value of the gaming ball that the outsider (for example, a member of the inspection organization of the gaming machine) has won in the winning opening It is conceivable to determine the In order to increase the accuracy of the determination based on the count value, it is preferable to use a count value obtained by accumulating several days instead of the count value for one day. However, when the winning percentage of the game ball to the winning opening is adjusted, the winning percentage is higher than the design value in some cases, and the winning percentage is lower than the design value in some cases, so count values for several days should be accumulated. As long as the count value is averaged, it is possible that the outsider can not detect the game arcade side as long as the determination as to whether the game is fraudulent or not is made based on the count value.

  On the other hand, in the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 20, among the gaming balls having entered the entrance, the game corresponds to the entering of the gaming balls entering during the predetermined period after the establishment of the predetermined counting start condition. The entry number information to be updated is stored in the entry number storage unit, and the entry number information stored in the entry number storage unit or the correspondence information to be counted corresponding to the entry number information is output from the output unit It is output. Therefore, it is possible to more appropriately count whether or not the performance of the gaming machine is as designed with respect to the entry of the game ball into the entrance using the entry number information or the correspondence information. For example, it is possible to exclude a fixed number of gaming balls that have entered into the entrance after the gaming machine has been manufactured from updating of the entering number information. In addition, even when the entry number information for several days is accumulated, the entry number information or the correspondence number information is difficult to be averaged, thereby suitably reflecting the fraud on the game arcade side. In this way, the outsider can suitably detect fraud on the game arcade side.

<Feature 21>
A gaming machine according to feature 20,
The launcher can launch the game ball with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the operation unit (the launch handle 252),
Lottery means (main control board 920) for performing a lottery based on the establishment of the start condition;
Special gaming state generation means (main control board 920) for generating a special gaming state which is an advantageous gaming state compared to the normal gaming state based on the fact that a predetermined result is obtained by the lottery means;
A specific ball entry that is provided in the game area to which the game ball can enter when the operation amount of the operation unit in the game area is a predetermined operation amount, and the game ball can enter during the generation of the special game state With the mouth (each winning opening of the lower large winning device 433 and the upper large winning device 434),
Gaming state determination means (main control board 920) for determining whether or not the game is in the normal gaming state;
When it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the normal gaming state is determined, the determination is made the counting start condition, corresponding to the entry of the game ball entered during a predetermined period after the counting start condition is established Updating means (main control board 920) for updating the entry number information stored in the entry number storage means;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

  In the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 21, when it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the gaming state is normal, the determination is set as the counting start condition during a predetermined period after the counting start condition is established. The entry number information stored in the entry number storage means is updated in response to the entry of the entering game ball. In this way, among the ball entrances, it is possible to accurately obtain the entry number information updated in response to the entry of the game ball that has entered the entrance where the game ball can enter only in the normal gaming state. Is possible.

<Feature 22>
A gaming machine according to feature 20 or 21, wherein
Launch correspondence number information storage means (RAM of main control board 920 for storing launch correspondence number information (shot ball number) corresponding to the launch correspondence number that increases when the number of gaming balls launched into the gaming area increases Equipped with
The output means outputs the correspondence information corresponding to a ratio between the emission correspondence number information stored in the entry number storage means and the entry number information stored in the entry number storage means. A gaming machine to be.

  In the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 22, firing correspondence number information corresponding to the firing correspondence number which increases when the number of gaming balls fired in the gaming area increases is stored in the firing correspondence number information storage means Ru. Correspondence information corresponding to the ratio between the number-of-fired correspondence information stored in the number-of-entry storage means and the number-of-entry information stored in the number-of-entry storage means is output from the output means. That is, a value in which the gaming ball entering the ball entrance and the number of gaming balls fired in the gaming area are associated is output from the output means as the correspondence information. Therefore, the outsider can easily grasp the state of the performance of the gaming machine from the correspondence information, and can appropriately determine whether the performance of the gaming machine is as designed.

<Feature 23>
It is a game machine according to any one of features 20 to 22, wherein
Display means (nail state level display device 474) capable of displaying a pattern or predetermined information;
A game machine characterized in that the output means displays and outputs the entry number information or the correspondence information on the display means when the front side member is opened.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 23, the entry number information or the correspondence information is displayed and output on the display means when the front side member is opened. Therefore, information unrelated to the game (that is, the entry number information or the correspondence information) is not displayed on the display means during the game of the player, and it is possible to suppress giving the player a feeling of distrust.

<Feature 24>
A gaming machine according to any one of features 20 to 23, wherein
It has a substantially rectangular display means (decorative symbol display device 479) capable of variably displaying symbols,
The output means may display and output the encrypted entry number information or the encrypted correspondence information on the corner side of the display means when the symbols are variably displayed on the display means. A game machine that features it.

  In the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 24, the entry number information or the correspondence information is displayed while the display output by the output means is displayed while the symbol is displayed. During the game played by the player (more specifically, during the variable display of the symbol), it is possible to confirm the entry number information or the correspondence information displayed on the display means.

  In particular, since the entry number information or the correspondence information is displayed and output on the corner of the display means, the player is hardly noticeable because the player recognizes the entry number information or the correspondence information displayed on the display means as information unrelated to the game. Can be suitably suppressed. Further, since the entry number information or the corresponding information to be displayed and output is encrypted, it is possible to prevent the player from comprehending the meaning of the meaning, and the entry number information displayed on the display means also in that respect Alternatively, it is possible to preferably suppress that the player recognizes the correspondence information as information unrelated to the game.

<Feature 30>
A game area (game area) in which a game ball entering from a predetermined entrance flows down;
A plurality of ball entrances (general winning devices 2439A, 2439B, etc.) provided in the game area and into which game balls can enter.
A privilege giving means (a main control board for giving a predetermined benefit according to the ball entry port into which the game ball has entered, when the game ball enters a predetermined entry port among the plurality of ball entry ports 920),
The setting storage means (the main control board 920 stores probability information corresponding to the probability set as the lottery probability among the plurality of probabilities settable as the lottery probability that the predetermined lottery result is selected in the predetermined lottery in the game) Input means capable of inputting operation information corresponding to an operation of changing the probability information stored in the setting storage means into the probability information corresponding to any one of the plurality of probabilities (rear setting switch 905, initialization switch 907),
Setting change means (main control board 920) for changing the probability information stored in the setting storage means to the probability information corresponding to the operation information input by the input means;
The setting output information corresponding to the probability information stored in the setting storage means when a predetermined condition regarding the entry of the game ball into the predetermined entrance among the plurality of ball entrances is satisfied. A game machine comprising: setting output means (main control board 920, sub control board 940) for outputting.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 30, the “predetermined condition regarding the entry of the game ball into the predetermined entrance” is, for example, one or more predetermined among the plurality of entrances. That the game ball enters the ball entrance of the game ball, that the game ball enters in a predetermined order into two or more predetermined ball entrances among the plurality of ball entrances, among the plurality of ball entrances A predetermined number of gaming balls enters a predetermined one or more entrances, and is updated according to entry to a predetermined entrance of a plurality of entrances. Entry conditions or correspondence information counted corresponding to the entry number information that a predetermined condition is satisfied, and one of a plurality of ball entrances is predetermined during a predetermined game period Or is the start condition established based on the entry of the game ball to two or more entrances? Be previously predetermined time period which is determined is passed, a new starting condition is that the status is not established to a predetermined number of occurrences of predetermined, and the like.

<Feature 40>
A game area (game area) in which a game ball entering from a predetermined entrance flows down;
A plurality of ball entrances (general winning devices 2439A, 2439B, etc.) provided in the game area and into which game balls can enter.
A privilege giving means (a main control board for giving a predetermined benefit according to the ball entry port into which the game ball has entered, when the game ball enters a predetermined entry port among the plurality of ball entry ports 920),
The setting storage means (the main control board 920 stores probability information corresponding to the probability set as the lottery probability among the plurality of probabilities settable as the lottery probability that the predetermined lottery result is selected in the predetermined lottery in the game) And RAM),
Input means capable of inputting operation information corresponding to an operation of changing the probability information stored in the setting storage means to the probability information corresponding to any one of the plurality of probabilities (rear setting switch 905, initialization Switch 907),
Setting change means (main control board 920) for changing the probability information stored in the setting storage means to the probability information corresponding to the operation information input by the input means;
Setting output information corresponding to the probability information stored in the setting storage unit when a predetermined condition including the entry of the game ball into the predetermined entrance among the plurality of ball entrances is satisfied. And a setting output unit (main control board 920, sub control board 940) for outputting a game.

  As a conventional gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine having a function capable of setting, in a plurality of stages, a winning probability in a transition lottery from a normal gaming state to a gaming state advantageous to a player. In a conventional typical gaming machine having such a function, the manager of the game arcade or the like can change the setting of the winning probability by operating a predetermined key switch using a dedicated key (for example, See JP 2007-202870 A).

  However, there is a possibility that there is still room for improvement in the game characteristics of the gaming machine which can set the lottery probability that a predetermined lottery result is selected in a predetermined lottery, such as the winning probability in the transition lottery of gaming state.

  On the other hand, with the gaming machine according to the feature 30 and the feature 40, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably improving the game characteristics. That is, the setting storage means stores probability information corresponding to the probability set as the lottery probability among the plurality of probabilities which can be set as the lottery probability that the predetermined lottery result is selected in the predetermined lottery in the game Ru. Operation information corresponding to an operation of changing the probability information stored in the setting storage unit to the probability information corresponding to any one of the plurality of probabilities is input to the input unit. The probability information stored in the setting storage unit is changed by the setting change unit to probability information corresponding to the operation information input by the input unit. Thereby, the lottery probability that the predetermined result is selected in the predetermined lottery can be changed to the probability according to the operation information input by the input means.

  In the game area where game balls entered from a predetermined entrance flow down, a plurality of ball entry ports to which game balls can be entered are provided, and a predetermined ball entry port among the plurality of ball entry ports is provided In the case where the game ball has entered, a predetermined benefit corresponding to the entrance into which the game ball has entered is provided by the benefit providing means. Setting output information corresponding to the probability information stored in the setting storage unit is output by the setting output unit when a predetermined condition regarding entry of the game ball into the predetermined entrance among the plurality of ball entrances is satisfied. Be done. Therefore, it is suggested to the player based on the output by the setting output means that the probability information stored in the setting storage means, that is, the information corresponding to the probability currently set as the lottery probability that the predetermined result is selected in the predetermined lottery can do. Therefore, the player can add the game characteristic which guesses probability information about the gaming machine in the game through the establishment of the predetermined condition including the game ball entering the predetermined entrance. For example, it is estimated probability information as one of the selection elements, such as whether to continue the game or move to another game machine, considering whether it is a game machine suitable for its own taste or a different game machine Can be used, so that the game characteristics of the gaming machine in which the lottery probability can be set in a plurality of stages can be improved.

  In addition, in order to establish a predetermined condition for the player to infer probability information, the necessity arises to establish a predetermined condition regarding the entry of the game ball into the predetermined entrance of the game area. be able to. For this reason, in a gaming machine which tends to pay attention to lottery results such as transition lottery of gaming state, it is possible to increase the opportunity to pay attention also to the entry of the game ball to the predetermined entrance. It is possible to improve the playability of the gaming machine using the flow of the game ball, such as diversifying the game by the arrangement and the setting of the number of ball openings and the like.

  In particular, in the gaming machine according to the feature 40, it is stored in the setting storage means when a predetermined condition including the entrance of the game ball to the predetermined ball entrance among the plurality of ball entrances is satisfied. Since the setting output information corresponding to the probability information is output by the setting output means, the player can predetermine the information corresponding to the probability currently set as the lottery probability in which the predetermined result is selected in the predetermined lottery It can be obtained as a bonus in which the game ball is made to enter the ball entrance. Thus, the player can play a game while enjoying the game ball entering the predetermined entrance.

<Feature 41>
A gaming machine according to feature 40,
The setting output means is configured such that game balls enter in a predetermined order determined in advance in at least two of the plurality of ball entrances determined in advance as at least a part of the predetermined condition. A game machine characterized by outputting the setting output information under the condition of.

  In the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 41, a predetermined condition (that is, a case where game balls enter in a predetermined order predetermined in two or more predetermined ball entrances among a plurality of ball entrances) is a predetermined condition (that is, Setting output information corresponding to the probability information stored in the setting storage means as at least a part of the predetermined condition including the entry of the game ball into the predetermined entrance among the plurality of entrances. Is output by the setting output means. Thereby, the player is currently set as a lottery probability that a predetermined result is selected in a predetermined lottery as a benefit of causing the game ball to enter in a predetermined order determined in advance in the predetermined two or more ball entrances. It is possible to enjoy the game characteristics of obtaining information corresponding to the probability of being played. Thus, the player can enjoy the game in which the game balls are made to enter the predetermined two or more ball entrances in a predetermined order.

<Feature 50>
Launching means (launcher 330) for launching game balls;
A game area (playing area) in which the game ball which has been fired by the launching means and which has entered from the predetermined entrance flows down;
A ball entry port (general winning device 2439A, 2439B) which is provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter.
Privilege giving means (main control board 920) for giving a predetermined privilege when the game ball enters the ball entrance;
Setting storage means (RAM of main control board 920 for storing probability information corresponding to the probability to be set as the lottery probability among the plurality of probabilities that can be set as the predetermined lottery result is selected in the predetermined lottery in the game Input means capable of inputting operation information corresponding to an operation of changing the probability information stored in the setting storage means to the probability information corresponding to any one of the plurality of probabilities (rear setting switch 905, Initialization switch 907),
Setting change means (main control board 920) for changing the probability information stored in the setting storage means to the probability information corresponding to the operation information input by the input means;
Entry number storage means (RAM of main control board 920) for storing entry number information (general winning number) updated in response to entry of gaming balls into the ball entrance;
A predetermined condition including at least the condition established corresponding to the approach number information stored in the approach number storage means or the correspondence information (nail state level) counted corresponding to the approach number information satisfied And a setting output means (main control board 920, sub control board 940) for outputting setting output information corresponding to the probability information stored in the setting storage means. .

  As a conventional gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine having a function capable of setting, in a plurality of stages, a winning probability in a transition lottery from a normal gaming state to a gaming state advantageous to a player. In a conventional typical gaming machine having such a function, the manager of the game arcade or the like can change the setting of the winning probability by operating a predetermined key switch using a dedicated key (for example, See JP 2007-202870 A).

  However, there is a possibility that there is still room for improvement in the game characteristics of the gaming machine which can set the lottery probability that a predetermined lottery result is selected in a predetermined lottery, such as the winning probability in the transition lottery of gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 50, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably improving the game characteristics. That is, the setting storage means stores probability information corresponding to the probability set as the lottery probability among the plurality of probabilities which can be set as the lottery probability that the predetermined lottery result is selected in the predetermined lottery in the game Ru. Operation information corresponding to an operation of changing the probability information stored in the setting storage unit to the probability information corresponding to any one of the plurality of probabilities is input to the input unit. The probability information stored in the setting storage unit is changed by the setting change unit to probability information corresponding to the operation information input by the input unit. Thereby, the lottery probability that a predetermined result is selected in a predetermined lottery can be changed to information corresponding to the probability according to the operation information input by the input means.

  In the game area where the game ball shot by the shooting means and entered from the predetermined entrance flows down, there is provided a ball entry port to which the game ball can enter, and the game ball enters the ball entry port. A predetermined benefit corresponding to the entrance is given by the benefit giving means. When a predetermined condition regarding entry of the gaming ball into the predetermined entrance is satisfied, setting output information corresponding to the probability information stored in the setting storage means is output by the setting output means. Therefore, it is suggested to the player based on the output by the setting output means that the probability information stored in the setting storage means, that is, the information corresponding to the probability currently set as the lottery probability that the predetermined result is selected in the predetermined lottery can do. Therefore, the player can add the game characteristic which guesses probability information about the gaming machine in the game through the establishment of the predetermined condition including the game ball entering the predetermined entrance. For example, it is estimated probability information as one of the selection elements, such as whether to continue the game or move to another game machine, considering whether it is a game machine suitable for its own taste or a different game machine Can be used, so that the game characteristics of the gaming machine in which the lottery probability can be set in a plurality of stages can be improved.

  In addition, in order to establish a predetermined condition for the player to infer probability information, the necessity arises to establish a predetermined condition regarding the entry of the game ball into the predetermined entrance of the game area. be able to. For this reason, in a gaming machine which tends to pay attention to lottery results such as transition lottery of gaming state, it is possible to increase the opportunity to pay attention also to the entry of the game ball to the predetermined entrance. It is possible to improve the playability of the gaming machine using the flow of the game ball, such as diversifying the game by the arrangement and the setting of the number of ball openings and the like.

  In addition, the entry number storage means stores entry number information which is updated according to the entry of the game ball into the ball entrance. A setting corresponding to the probability information stored in the setting storage unit when a predetermined condition is satisfied for the entry number information stored in the entry number storage unit or the correspondence information counted corresponding to the entry number information Output information is output by the setting output means. Since the entry number information and the correspondence information are information in which the entry status of the gaming ball to the entrance is reflected, a predetermined result is selected in a predetermined lottery according to the entry status of the game ball to the entrance Information corresponding to the currently set probability can be output as the selected lottery probability.

  Thus, for example, when the predetermined condition indicates that the entry number information and the correspondence information indicate that the gaming machine's performance may not be as designed based on the entry of the game ball into the entrance, for the player Can indicate that there is a possibility of being disadvantaged, and let the player judge whether or not the game by the gaming machine in the game is continued using the information output by the setting output means It becomes possible.

<Feature 60>
A display unit (decorative symbol display device 479) capable of displaying identification information;
Lottery means (main control board 920) for performing a predetermined lottery when the game ball enters the entrance determined in advance as the establishment of the predetermined start condition;
When the start condition is satisfied, after the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit, the variation execution is performed to stop and display identification information (stop symbol) corresponding to the lottery result of the predetermined lottery by the lottery means Means (sub control board 940),
When the lottery result of the predetermined lottery is a predetermined first result, the variation execution means stops and displays the identification information (stop symbol indicating the first result) corresponding to the first result, which is more advantageous than the normal gaming state Game control means (main control board 920) for generating a special game state which is a normal game state,
Among the plurality of probabilities that can be set as the lottery probability that the first result is selected in the predetermined lottery or the lottery probability that the predetermined lottery result is selected in the second lottery different from the predetermined lottery Setting storage means for storing probability information corresponding to the probability that the first result is selected in the first lottery or the probability set as the lottery probability in which the predetermined lottery result is selected in the second lottery (main control (main control An input unit capable of inputting operation information corresponding to an operation of changing the probability information stored in the RAM of the substrate 920 and the setting storage unit into the probability information corresponding to any one of the plurality of probabilities Setting switch 905, initialization switch 907),
Setting change means (main control board 920) for changing the probability information stored in the setting storage means to the probability information corresponding to the operation information input by the input means;
During a predetermined game period, even if a predetermined first period has elapsed since the establishment of the start condition, a predetermined condition including the occurrence of a situation where a new start condition is not established a predetermined number of times has been established And a setting output means (main control board 920, sub control board 940) for outputting setting output information corresponding to the probability information stored in the setting storage means. .

  As a conventional gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine having a function capable of setting, in a plurality of stages, a winning probability in a transition lottery from a normal gaming state to a gaming state advantageous to a player. In a conventional typical gaming machine having such a function, the manager of the game arcade or the like can change the setting of the winning probability by operating a predetermined key switch using a dedicated key (for example, See JP 2007-202870 A).

  However, there is a possibility that there is still room for improvement in the game characteristics of the gaming machine which can set the lottery probability that a predetermined lottery result is selected in a predetermined lottery, such as the winning probability in the transition lottery of gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 60, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably improving the game characteristics. That is, when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit by the variation execution unit, and then the identification information corresponding to the lottery result of the predetermined lottery by the lottery unit is stopped and displayed. . At this time, if the lottery result of the predetermined lottery is a predetermined first result, the special control state more advantageous than the normal gaming state is generated by the game control means after being stopped and displayed by the identification information corresponding to the first result. Do.

  In the setting storage means, a lottery probability in which a first result is selected in a predetermined lottery or a plurality of probabilities which can be set as a lottery probability in which a predetermined lottery result is selected in a second lottery different from the predetermined lottery The probability information corresponding to the probability set as the lottery probability that the first result is selected in the predetermined lottery or the lottery probability that the predetermined lottery result is selected in the second lottery is stored. Operation information corresponding to an operation of changing the probability information stored in the setting storage unit to the probability information corresponding to any one of the plurality of probabilities is input to the input unit. The probability information stored in the setting storage unit is changed by the setting change unit to probability information corresponding to the operation information input by the input unit. Thereby, the lottery probability that the first result is selected in the predetermined lottery or the lottery probability that the predetermined result is selected in the second lottery can be changed to the probability according to the operation information input by the input means.

  When a predetermined condition regarding entry of the gaming ball into the predetermined entrance is satisfied, setting output information corresponding to the probability information stored in the setting storage means is output by the setting output means. Therefore, it corresponds to the probability information stored in the setting storage means, that is, the lottery probability at which the first result is selected in the predetermined lottery or the probability currently set as the lottery probability at which the predetermined result is selected in the second lottery. Information can be suggested to the player based on the output by the setting output means. Therefore, the player can add the game characteristic which guesses probability information about the gaming machine in the game through the establishment of the predetermined condition including the game ball entering the predetermined entrance. For example, it is estimated probability information as one of the selection elements, such as whether to continue the game or move to another game machine, considering whether it is a game machine suitable for its own taste or a different game machine Can be used, so that the game characteristics of the gaming machine in which the lottery probability can be set in a plurality of stages can be improved.

  In addition, in order to establish a predetermined condition for the player to infer probability information, the necessity arises to establish a predetermined condition regarding the entry of the game ball into the predetermined entrance of the game area. be able to. For this reason, in a gaming machine which tends to pay attention to lottery results such as transition lottery of gaming state, it is possible to increase the opportunity to pay attention also to the entry of the game ball to the predetermined entrance. It is possible to improve the playability of the gaming machine using the flow of the game ball, such as diversifying the game by the arrangement and the setting of the number of ball openings and the like.

  In addition, during a predetermined game period, even if a predetermined first period has passed since the start condition was established, it is stored in the setting storage means when a condition where a new start condition is not satisfied occurs a predetermined number of times Setting output information corresponding to the probability information is output by the setting output means. The situation where a new start condition is not established even if a predetermined first period has elapsed since the start condition was established is a situation that is not desirable for the player and compared to the case where a player plays a game in another gaming machine Can suffer disadvantages. On the other hand, under the situation, it is possible to make the player judge whether or not the continuation of the game by the gaming machine during the game is continued by utilizing the information outputted by the setting output means.

  In place of the description of the setting output means in the gaming machine according to the feature 60, when a predetermined condition including the game ball entering the ball entry determined in advance as the establishment of the predetermined start condition is satisfied. A setting output unit may be provided which outputs setting output information corresponding to the probability information stored in the setting storage unit.

<Feature 70>
A display unit (decorative symbol display device 479) capable of displaying identification information;
Lottery means (main control board 920) for performing a predetermined lottery when the game ball enters the entrance determined in advance as the establishment of the predetermined start condition;
When the start condition is satisfied, after the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit, the variation execution is performed to stop and display identification information (stop symbol) corresponding to the lottery result of the predetermined lottery by the lottery means Means (sub control board 940),
When the lottery result of the predetermined lottery is a predetermined first result, the variation execution means stops and displays the identification information (stop symbol indicating the first result) corresponding to the first result, which is more advantageous than the normal gaming state Game control means (main control board 920) for generating a special game state which is a normal game state,
Among the plurality of probabilities that can be set as the lottery probability that the first result is selected in the predetermined lottery or the lottery probability that the predetermined lottery result is selected in the second lottery different from the predetermined lottery Setting storage means for storing probability information corresponding to the probability that the first result is selected in the first lottery or the probability set as the lottery probability in which the predetermined lottery result is selected in the second lottery (main control (main control An input unit capable of inputting operation information corresponding to an operation of changing the probability information stored in the RAM of the substrate 920 and the setting storage unit into the probability information corresponding to any one of the plurality of probabilities Setting switch 905, initialization switch 907),
Setting change means (main control board 920) for changing the probability information stored in the setting storage means to the probability information corresponding to the operation information input by the input means;
At least a part of a period from when the starting condition for which the first result is obtained in the predetermined lottery is satisfied, to when the variation execution means performs stop display of the identification information corresponding to the first result. The effect selecting means (main control board 920, sub-control substrate 920, sub-control means for selecting the effect of the effect time according to the probability information stored in the setting storage means from among a plurality of types of effects having different effect times as the effect comprising Control board 940),
And an effect display control means (sub control board 940) for displaying the effect selected by the effect selecting means on the display unit.

  As a conventional gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine having a function capable of setting, in a plurality of stages, a winning probability in a transition lottery from a normal gaming state to a gaming state advantageous to a player. In a conventional typical gaming machine having such a function, the manager of the game arcade or the like can change the setting of the winning probability by operating a predetermined key switch using a dedicated key (for example, See JP 2007-202870 A).

However, there is a possibility that there is still room for improvement in the game characteristics of the gaming machine which can set the lottery probability that a predetermined lottery result is selected in a predetermined lottery, such as the winning probability in the transition lottery of the gaming state On the other hand, in the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 70, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably improving the game characteristics. That is, when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit by the variation execution unit, and then the identification information corresponding to the lottery result of the predetermined lottery by the lottery unit is stopped and displayed. . At this time, if the lottery result of the predetermined lottery is a predetermined first result, the special control state more advantageous than the normal gaming state is generated by the game control means after being stopped and displayed by the identification information corresponding to the first result. Do.

  In the setting storage means, a lottery probability in which a first result is selected in a predetermined lottery or a plurality of probabilities which can be set as a lottery probability in which a predetermined lottery result is selected in a second lottery different from the predetermined lottery The probability information corresponding to the probability set as the lottery probability that the first result is selected in the predetermined lottery or the lottery probability that the predetermined lottery result is selected in the second lottery is stored. Operation information corresponding to an operation of changing the probability information stored in the setting storage unit to the probability information corresponding to any one of the plurality of probabilities is input to the input unit. The probability information stored in the setting storage unit is changed by the setting change unit to probability information corresponding to the operation information input by the input unit. Thereby, the lottery probability that the first result is selected in the predetermined lottery or the lottery probability that the predetermined result is selected in the second lottery can be changed to the probability according to the operation information input by the input means.

  Out of a plurality of types of effects having different effect times, the effect of the effect time according to the probability information stored in the setting storage means is the start condition under which the first result is obtained in the predetermined lottery by the effect selecting means. After being established, it is selected as an effect composed of at least a part in a period until stop display of identification information corresponding to the first result is performed by the change execution means, and displayed on the display unit by the effect display control means Ru.

  Therefore, the probability information stored in the setting storage means, that is, the probability that the lottery probability that the first result is selected in the predetermined lottery or the probability currently set as the lottery probability that the predetermined result is selected in the second lottery is predetermined Effect that consists of at least a part of the period from when the starting condition for which the first result is obtained in the lottery is satisfied to when the variation execution means performs stop display of the identification information corresponding to the first result It is reflected in the production time of. Therefore, the player can estimate the probability currently set as the lottery probability that the first result is selected in the predetermined lottery or the lottery probability that the predetermined result is selected in the second lottery from the effect time of the effect. Can be added. For example, it is estimated probability information as one of the selection elements, such as whether to continue the game or move to another game machine, considering whether it is a game machine suitable for its own taste or a different game machine Can be used, so that the game characteristics of the gaming machine in which the lottery probability can be set in a plurality of stages can be improved.

  Also, in order to estimate the probability information, the player can increase the opportunity to pay attention to the length of presentation time. For this reason, in the gaming machine which tends to pay attention to the lottery result such as the transition lottery of the gaming state, it is possible to increase the targets to be focused on, so it is possible to improve the game in the gaming machine using the flow of the game ball.

<Feature 71>
70. The gaming machine according to feature 70, wherein
The effect selecting means is characterized in that the effect is selected with a probability that the effect with the longest effect time is easily performed among the plurality of types of effects with respect to the probability that is most advantageous for the player among the plurality of probabilities. Gaming machine.

  In the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 71, among the plurality of settable probabilities, it is selected with the probability that the effect with the longest effect time is easily performed among the plurality of types of effects with respect to the probability that the player is most advantageous Therefore, the player can expect that the most advantageous probability is set when the effect is performed for a long time.

<Feature 72>
70. A gaming machine according to feature 70 or 71, wherein
It has an operation unit (press operation device 261) operable by the player,
The effect selected by the effect selecting means is the identification information corresponding to the first result by the change execution means after the start condition for which the first result is obtained in the predetermined lottery is satisfied. A special effect to be performed when a predetermined operation is performed on the operation unit at a predetermined operation time set within an executable period of effect including at least a part of a period before the stop display is performed A gaming machine characterized by having a certain feature.

If the gaming machine according to the feature 72,
A presentation comprising at least a part of a period from when the starting condition for which the first result is obtained in the predetermined lottery is met to when the stop display of the stop symbol indicating the first result is performed by the variation execution means The operation time is set within the feasible period of. The effect selected by the effect selecting means is a special effect to be executed when a predetermined operation is performed on the operation unit at the operation time. Therefore, the player performs a predetermined operation on the operation unit at the operation time, and the lottery probability or the first result is selected in a predetermined lottery from the effect time of the special effect to be executed based on the operation. It is possible to infer the probability currently set as the lottery probability that a predetermined result is selected in the second lottery.

<Feature 80>
A display unit (decorative symbol display device 479) capable of variably displaying identification information;
Lottery means (main control board 920) for performing a predetermined lottery when the game ball enters the entrance determined in advance as the establishment of the predetermined start condition;
Variation execution means (sub control board) for stopping and displaying the identification information (stop symbol) corresponding to the lottery result by the lottery means after the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit when the start condition is satisfied 940),
When the lottery result of the predetermined lottery is a predetermined first result, the variation execution means stops and displays the identification information (stop symbol indicating the first result) corresponding to the first result, which is more advantageous than the normal gaming state Game control means (main control board 920) for generating a special game state which is a normal game state,
Among the plurality of probabilities that can be set as the lottery probability that the first result is selected in the predetermined lottery or the lottery probability that the predetermined lottery result is selected in the second lottery different from the predetermined lottery Setting storage means for storing probability information corresponding to the probability that the first result is selected in the first lottery or the probability set as the lottery probability in which the predetermined lottery result is selected in the second lottery (main control (main control An input unit capable of inputting operation information corresponding to an operation of changing the probability information stored in the RAM of the substrate 920 and the setting storage unit into the probability information corresponding to any one of the plurality of probabilities Setting switch 905, initialization switch 907),
Setting change means (main control board 920) for changing the probability information stored in the setting storage means to the probability information corresponding to the operation information input by the input means;
Control execution means (main control board 920, sub control) that executes control according to the probability information stored in the setting storage means when predetermined conditions including conditions that can be established during the special gaming state are satisfied A game machine comprising: a substrate 940).

  As a conventional gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine having a function capable of setting, in a plurality of stages, a winning probability in a transition lottery from a normal gaming state to a gaming state advantageous to a player. In a conventional typical gaming machine having such a function, the manager of the game arcade or the like can change the setting of the winning probability by operating a predetermined key switch using a dedicated key (for example, See JP 2007-202870 A).

  However, there is a possibility that there is still room for improvement in the game characteristics of the gaming machine which can set the lottery probability that a predetermined lottery result is selected in a predetermined lottery, such as the winning probability in the transition lottery of gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 80, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably improving the game characteristics. That is, when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit by the variation execution unit, and then the identification information corresponding to the lottery result of the predetermined lottery by the lottery unit is stopped and displayed. . At this time, if the lottery result of the predetermined lottery is a predetermined first result, the special control state more advantageous than the normal gaming state is generated by the game control means after being stopped and displayed by the identification information corresponding to the first result. Do.

  In the setting storage means, a lottery probability in which a first result is selected in a predetermined lottery or a plurality of probabilities which can be set as a lottery probability in which a predetermined lottery result is selected in a second lottery different from the predetermined lottery The probability information corresponding to the probability set as the lottery probability that the first result is selected in the predetermined lottery or the lottery probability that the predetermined lottery result is selected in the second lottery is stored. Operation information corresponding to an operation of changing the probability information stored in the setting storage unit to the probability information corresponding to any one of the plurality of probabilities is input to the input unit. The probability information stored in the setting storage unit is changed by the setting change unit to probability information corresponding to the operation information input by the input unit. Thereby, the lottery probability that the first result is selected in the predetermined lottery or the lottery probability that the predetermined result is selected in the second lottery can be changed to the probability according to the operation information input by the input means.

  When a predetermined condition including a condition that can be established during the special gaming state is established, control corresponding to the probability information stored in the setting storage unit is executed by the control execution unit. Therefore, the player can use the probability information stored in the setting storage unit based on the contents developed by the control execution unit, that is, the lottery probability or the second lottery in which the first result is selected in the predetermined lottery. It is possible to add a game characteristic that estimates the probability currently set as the lottery probability that a predetermined result is selected. For example, it is estimated probability information as one of the selection elements, such as whether to continue the game or move to another game machine, considering whether it is a game machine suitable for its own taste or a different game machine Can be used, so that the game characteristics of the gaming machine in which the lottery probability can be set in a plurality of stages can be improved.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 80, it is preferable that the condition that can be established during the special gaming state includes the entry of the gaming ball into the predetermined ball entry in the special gaming state. In order to establish a predetermined condition for the player to infer probability information, it is necessary to create a need to establish a predetermined condition regarding the entry of the game ball into a predetermined entrance in the game area. it can. For this reason, in a gaming machine which tends to pay attention to lottery results such as transition lottery of gaming state, it is possible to increase the opportunity to pay attention also to the entry of the game ball to the predetermined entrance. It is possible to improve the playability of the gaming machine using the flow of the game ball, such as diversifying the game by the arrangement and the setting of the number of ball openings and the like.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the feature 80, as a condition that can be established during the special gaming state, an operating portion different from the operating portion for performing a shooting operation in which the player shoots the gaming ball to the gaming area during the special gaming state. It is preferable to set conditions that can be satisfied by the operation for. Thereby, during the special game state, it is possible to add a playability that brings attention to an operation different from the launch operation, and not only to continue the launch operation, but also to add another operation to the player. It is possible to add new playability that makes it possible to acquire information.

<Feature 90>
An entry restricted state (entry prohibited attitude) which regulates entry of the gaming ball into the predetermined opening by being driven by the predetermined drive means, and entry admission permitting the entry of the gaming ball into the predetermined opening A movable member which can switch the state (entry permitted posture), and which forms a downward inclined surface capable of guiding the gaming ball from one side to the other side in the entry restricted state (a movable piece of the right entrance restriction mechanism 1452 )When,
When the movable member is in the entry permitted state, a plurality of flow-down passage portions through which gaming balls entered from the predetermined opening can pass open upward with respect to the upstream portion of the descending slope surface 1 flow down passage portion (first flow down passage portion 1532A),
A first detection unit (right start winning switch 1442A) provided downstream of the first flow passage portion and capable of detecting gaming balls passing through the first flow passage portion;
When the movable member is in the entry-permitted state, a second flow-down passage portion (the second flow-down portion) that opens upward with respect to the downstream side portion of the downward sloping surface from the first flow-down passage portion Downflow passage portion 1532 B),
A second detection unit (right start winning switch 1442 B) provided downstream of the second flow passage portion and capable of detecting gaming balls passing through the second flow passage portion;
Privilege provision means (main control board 920) for giving a predetermined privilege when the game ball entering from the predetermined opening is detected by the first detection unit or the second detection unit,
The first flow down passage portion is configured to have a passage width in which one game ball can enter one by one, and a length from the lower surface of the movable member in the entry restricted state to the upper end of the first detection portion is a game A game machine characterized in that it is configured to be approximately equal to or shorter than the diameter of a ball.

  As a conventional gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine provided with a winning device capable of changing the entry probability of a gaming ball into the inside by changing its attitude (for example, JP-A-2017-213044) See the official gazette). The winning device is configured to be capable of transitioning between an entry-permitted posture that allows entry of the game ball and an entry-restricted posture that regulates the entry of the game ball, and these posture changes can be made into the entry restrictions included in the prize device. It is realized by the change in the arrangement of the movable piece of the mechanism. Then, after the movable piece of the winning device shifts to the entry permitted attitude, when the winning of the specified number of gaming balls is detected by the detection unit such as the detection switch, the winning device changes from the entry allowed attitude to the entry restricted attitude By performing control to make it possible, it is possible to advance the game, such as a preparation period (interval) to shift to the next entry permitted attitude, start of the next unit game, and the like.

  However, in such a winning device, there may still be room for improvement in the configuration for suitably advancing the game.

  On the other hand, in the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 90, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably advancing the game by controlling the movable member. That is, the movable member is driven by the predetermined driving means to thereby restrict the entry of the gaming ball into the predetermined opening, and the entry permitting the game ball into the predetermined opening. It is configured to be switchable with the permitted state, and forms a downward inclined surface capable of guiding the gaming ball from one side to the other side in the entry restricted state.

  The first flow-down passage portion of the plurality of flow-down passage portions through which the game ball entered from the predetermined opening can pass when the movable member is in the entry-permitted state is upward with respect to the upstream portion of the falling slope surface It is open. On the downstream side of the first flow passage portion, a first detection portion capable of detecting gaming balls passing through the first flow passage portion is provided.

  Further, of the plurality of down flow passage portions, the second down flow passage portion is opened upward with respect to the downstream side portion of the downward sloping surface from the first down flow passage portion. On the downstream side of the second flow passage portion, a second detection portion capable of detecting gaming balls passing through the second flow passage portion is provided. When the game ball entering from the predetermined opening is detected by the first detection unit or the second detection unit, the predetermined award is provided by the award giving unit. Therefore, since the first flow passage portion is opened on the downstream side of the second flow passage portion on the upstream side of the downward sloping surface, the gaming balls flowing downward from the upstream side to the predetermined opening are the second flow downstream. It is easy to enter the first downflow passage portion from the passage portion.

  Here, the first flow passage portion is configured such that the length from the lower surface of the movable member in the entry restricted state to the upper end of the first detection portion is substantially equal to or smaller than the diameter of the gaming ball. That is, even if the distance from the game ball entering the first flowing passage to the detection by the first detection unit is long, the diameter of the gaming ball is reduced to about the diameter of the gaming ball, thereby entering the first flowing passage The time required to be detected by the first detection unit can be reduced to a short time.

  In addition, since the first flow-down passage portion is configured such that the game ball can enter one by one, when the game ball flows down the first flow-down passage portion, the game ball crosses the flow-down direction It is possible to suppress swinging in the direction. Therefore, since the game ball which entered into the 1st flow down passage part can flow down the 1st flow down passage part smoothly, also from this point, after it enters into the 1st flow down passage part and is detected by the 1st detection part The time required for the service can be kept short.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine described in the feature 90, the first flow-down passage portion where the game ball flowing down toward the predetermined opening from the upstream side is more likely to enter than the second flow-down passage portion is the game ball Is configured to have a passage width that allows one entry at a time, and the length from the lower surface of the movable member in the entry restricted state to the upper end of the first detection portion is substantially equal to or less than the diameter of the gaming ball It is done.

  Therefore, the time required for the first detection unit to be detected after the last gaming ball, which is the specified number permitted for one entry permitted posture, enters the first flow-through passage section is suitably shortened. Therefore, it is possible to suitably shorten the time required for the movable member to be switched to the entry restricted state after the last gaming ball, which is the specified number, enters the first flow-down passage part. Thus, among gaming balls flowing down from the upstream side toward the predetermined opening, when the last gaming ball, which is a specified number permitted for one entry permitted posture, enters the predetermined opening. Since the movable member is switched to the entry restricted state at an early stage from the entry, it is possible to suppress the game balls exceeding the specified number from entering the predetermined opening and becoming a winning.

  In addition, the time required for the first detection unit to detect the last game ball, which is the specified number permitted for one entry permitted posture, after entering the first flow-through passage section is suitably shortened. Therefore, in the case where the entry permitted attitude is generated a plurality of times with a short interval, it is possible to appropriately detect the game ball even if the interval is set to a short time. Therefore, for example, it is possible to reduce the size of the winning device including the movable member while enabling generation of the gaming state in which it is easy to suppress the game ball from advancing to the downstream side via the upper surface of the movable member This makes it easy to increase the degree of freedom of arrangement of game components such as a game area where game balls flow down, a winning device and a decoration part.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 90, "substantially equivalent to the diameter of the gaming ball" means that the length is larger than one time of the diameter of the gaming ball and smaller than 1.5 times the diameter of the gaming ball. Is preferable, and it is suitable that it is 1 time of the diameter of a game ball.

  Instead of the gaming machine described in the feature 90 described above, a gaming machine having a configuration having the following features may be used.

An entry restricted state (entry prohibited attitude) which regulates entry of the gaming ball into the predetermined opening by being driven by the predetermined drive means, and entry admission permitting the entry of the gaming ball into the predetermined opening The movable member is a movable member capable of switching to the state (entry permitted posture), and the movable member forms a downward inclined surface capable of guiding the gaming ball from one side to the other side in the entry restricted state. Part),
When the movable member is in the entry permitted state, a plurality of flow-down passage portions through which gaming balls entered from the predetermined opening can pass open upward with respect to the upstream portion of the descending slope surface 1 flow down passage portion (first flow down passage portion 1532A),
A first detection unit (right start winning switch 1442A) provided downstream of the first flow passage portion and capable of detecting gaming balls passing through the first flow passage portion;
When the movable member is in the entry-permitted state, a second flow-down passage portion (the second flow-down portion) that opens upward with respect to the downstream side portion of the downward sloping surface from the first flow-down passage portion Downflow passage portion 1532 B),
A second detection unit (right start winning switch 1442 B) provided downstream of the second flow passage portion and capable of detecting gaming balls passing through the second flow passage portion;
Privilege giving means (main control board 920) for giving a predetermined privilege when the game ball entering from the predetermined opening is detected by the first detection unit or the second detection unit;
A movable member control means for controlling switching between the entry permitted state of the movable member and the entry restricted state, wherein the game ball detected by the first detection unit when the movable member is in the entry allowed state Is the predetermined number of gaming balls permitted to enter the predetermined opening in one entry permitted state, the predetermined driving means is driven following detection of the gaming balls. And movable member control means (main control board 920) for switching the movable member to the entry permitted state.
The first flow down passage portion is configured to have a passage width in which one game ball can enter one by one, and a length from the lower surface of the movable member in the entry restricted state to the upper end of the first detection portion is a game A game machine characterized in that it is configured to be approximately equal to or shorter than the diameter of a ball.

<Feature 91>
A gaming machine according to feature 90, wherein
The first flow-down passage portion gradually changes in size so that the passage width of the first flow-down passage portion approaches the diameter of the game ball as it approaches the first detection portion, upstream of the first detection portion A game machine characterized by comprising.

  In the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 91, the first flow-down passage portion gradually changes the gradually changing section so that the passage width of the first flow-down passage portion approaches the diameter of the gaming ball as it approaches the first detection portion. It is provided upstream of the first detection unit. Thus, the gaming ball flowing down the first flow passage section is rectified in the flow-down direction as it travels in the flow-down direction in the gradual-change section, so the first detection unit located downstream of the gradual-change section flows smoothly down. Thus, false detection of the gaming ball by the first detection unit can be suppressed.

<Feature 92>
90. A gaming machine according to feature 90 or 91, wherein
The game machine further includes a direction changing portion (protrusions 1537, 1538) for meandering the gaming ball passing over the descending slope formed by the movable member in the entry restricted state in the front and back direction in the front view of the gaming machine
A gaming machine characterized in that the first flow-down passage portion opens upward on the upstream side of a position where the gaming ball meanders in the front-rear direction by the direction changing portion.

  In the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 92, when the movable member is in the entry restricted state, the gaming ball passes through the descending inclined surface while meandering in the front and back direction in the gaming machine front view by the direction changing portion. , It is possible to increase the stay time of the gaming ball on the downward slope. Therefore, while the opening width of the passing direction of the game ball in the falling slope of the predetermined opening is suppressed from becoming large, the game ball passing the falling slope is switched to the next entry permitted state of the movable piece It is possible to increase the possibility of entering a predetermined opening at a timing.

  Further, since the first flow-down passage portion opens upward on the upstream side of the position where the gaming ball is meandered in the front-rear direction by the direction changing portion, the gaming ball flows downward from the upstream side toward the predetermined opening Can be entered into the first downflow passage portion before the forward and backward meandering by the direction changing portion is started.

In the gaming machine according to feature 92, the "position where the gaming ball is meandered in the back and forth direction by the direction changing portion" may be a position before the gaming ball reaches the direction changing portion, or It may be a position where the ball is moved either forward or backward by the direction changer. For example, when the first flow-down passage portion opens upward on the upstream side of the position where the gaming ball is moved forward or backward by the direction changing portion, the game ball has a track direction by the direction changing portion. The change may cause a situation where it is easy to enter the first down flow passage portion.
<Feature A0>
A lottery means (main control board 920) for performing a predetermined lottery when a predetermined start condition is established, which is advantageous compared to the normal gaming state when the lottery result by the lottery means is a predetermined first result A gaming machine which generates a special gaming state and generates a predetermined specific gaming state with a predetermined probability when a lottery result by the lottery means is a second result not accompanied by the generation of the special gaming state,
A variable winning portion (right at least having an entry permitted state in which entry of the game ball is permitted and an entry restricted state in which the entry of the game ball is restricted, and giving a predetermined game value to the player when the game ball enters Large winning device 1434),
When the special gaming state or the specific gaming state occurs, the winning control is performed to switch between the entry permitted state and the entry restricted state in the variable winning portion according to a predetermined switching pattern corresponding to the occurrence of each gaming state Means (main control board 920),
Among the plurality of probabilities that can be set as the lottery probability that the first result is selected in the predetermined lottery or the lottery probability that the predetermined lottery result is selected in the second lottery different from the predetermined lottery Setting storage means for storing probability information corresponding to the probability that the first result is selected in the first lottery or the probability set as the lottery probability in which the predetermined lottery result is selected in the second lottery (main control (main control RAM of substrate 920),
Input means capable of inputting operation information corresponding to an operation of changing the probability information stored in the setting storage means to the probability information corresponding to any one of the plurality of probabilities (rear setting switch 905, initialization Switch 907),
Setting change means (main control board 920) for changing the probability information stored in the setting storage means to the probability information corresponding to the operation information input by the input means;
The variable winning portion of the variable winning portion according to the winning control means according to the probability information stored in the setting storage means so that the specific gaming state is generated differently according to the probability information stored in the setting storage means And a switching control setting means (main control board 920) for setting switching control.

  As a conventional gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine having a function capable of setting, in a plurality of stages, a winning probability in a transition lottery from a normal gaming state to a gaming state advantageous to a player. In a conventional typical gaming machine having such a function, the manager of the game arcade or the like can change the setting of the winning probability by operating a predetermined key switch using a dedicated key (for example, See JP 2007-202870 A).

  However, there is a possibility that there is still room for improvement in the game characteristics of the gaming machine which can set the lottery probability that a predetermined lottery result is selected in a predetermined lottery, such as the winning probability in the transition lottery of gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the case of the gaming machine according to the feature A0, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably improving the game characteristics. That is, when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the predetermined lottery is performed by the lottery means, and when the lottery result is the first result, the special gaming state more advantageous than the normal gaming state is generated. Do. When the lottery result is the second result not accompanied by the occurrence of the special gaming state, a predetermined specific gaming state occurs with a predetermined probability.

  In the setting storage means, a lottery probability in which a first result is selected in a predetermined lottery or a plurality of probabilities which can be set as a lottery probability in which a predetermined lottery result is selected in a second lottery different from the predetermined lottery The probability information corresponding to the probability set as the lottery probability that the first result is selected in the predetermined lottery or the lottery probability that the predetermined lottery result is selected in the second lottery is stored. Operation information corresponding to an operation of changing the probability information stored in the setting storage unit to the probability information corresponding to any one of the plurality of probabilities is input to the input unit. The probability information stored in the setting storage unit is changed by the setting change unit to probability information corresponding to the operation information input by the input unit. Thereby, the lottery probability that the first result is selected in the predetermined lottery or the lottery probability that the predetermined result is selected in the second lottery can be changed to the probability according to the operation information input by the input means.

  When the special gaming state or the specific gaming state occurs, the winning control means switches between the entry permission state and the entry restriction state in the variable winning part in a predetermined switching pattern corresponding to the occurrence of each gaming state. Switching of the variable winning portion by the winning control means according to the probability information stored in the setting storage means by the switching control setting means so that the specific gaming state is generated differently according to the probability information stored in the setting storage means Control is set. Therefore, based on the control of switching of the variable winning portion in the specific gaming state, the probability information that the player is stored in the setting storage means, that is, the lottery probability or the second lottery that the first result is selected in the predetermined lottery In the above, it is possible to add a game characteristic for estimating the probability currently set as the lottery probability that a predetermined result is selected. For example, it is estimated probability information as one of the selection elements, such as whether to continue the game or move to another game machine, considering whether it is a game machine suitable for its own taste or a different game machine Can be used, so that the game characteristics of the gaming machine in which the lottery probability can be set in a plurality of stages can be improved.

<Feature A1>
The gaming machine according to feature A0, wherein
After switching the variable winning portion to the entry permitted state, the switching by the prize control means continues until the predetermined duration for maintaining the entry allowed state elapses, or a predetermined number of gaming balls are changed to the variable winning Including switching the variable winning portion to the entry restricted state when any of the conditions for entering the portion is established,
A game machine characterized in that the switching control setting means sets, as the predetermined switching pattern, a switching pattern which differs according to the probability information in which at least the predetermined duration is stored in the setting storage means.

  In the case of the gaming machine according to the feature A1, the switching of the variable winning portion by the winning control means is performed until the predetermined duration for maintaining the entry permitted state elapses after the variable winning portion is switched to the entry permitted state. Alternatively, switching of the variable winning portion to the entry restricted state is included when any condition for a predetermined number of game balls to enter the variable winning portion is satisfied. Since the switching control setting means sets different switching patterns as the predetermined switching patterns according to the probability information that at least the predetermined duration is stored in the setting storage means, the variable winning portion continues to be in the entry permitting state in the specific gaming state It is possible to add playability for the player to infer probability information stored in the setting storage means on the basis of the sustained period.

<Feature A2>
A game machine according to feature A0 or feature A1, wherein
The gaming machine is hard to generate the specific gaming state from the specific gaming high probability state (probable variation gaming state) in which the specific gaming state tends to occur when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, and the specific gaming high probability state It generates the specific game low probability state (normal game state),
The setting storage means is a probability corresponding to a probability (probability variation game end probability) of transitioning the specific gaming high probability state to the specific gaming low probability state as a lottery probability that a predetermined lottery result is selected by the second lottery A game machine characterized by storing at least information (a big hit probability at high probability and a probability change continuation rate).

  In the case of the gaming machine according to the feature A2, a specific gaming state in which a specific gaming state is likely to occur when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and a specific gaming state in which a specific gaming state is less likely to occur than the specific gaming high probability state. It is configured to be capable of generating the low probability state, and the setting storage means is a probability to transition the specific gaming high probability state to the specific gaming low probability state as a lottery probability that a predetermined lottery result is selected by the second lottery The probability information corresponding to is stored at least.

  Therefore, based on the control of the switching of the variable winning portion in the specific gaming state, the player adds a game characteristic that estimates the probability currently set as the probability of transitioning the specific gaming high probability state to the specific gaming low probability state can do. Thereby, the player may continue or not to play the game with the gaming machine according to whether or not the probability estimated as the probability of transitioning the specific gaming high probability state to the specific gaming low probability state is preferable for itself. Since the determination can be made, the playability of the gaming machine in which the lottery probability can be set in a plurality of stages can be improved.

  Note that at least one of the features described in the features 10 to A2 may be applied in combination with any other or a plurality of features. The following shows the basic configuration of a gaming machine to which the above-described features can be applied.

  Pachinko machine: Launch operation means operated by a player, game ball launch means for launching game balls based on the operation of the launch operation means, and a passage section for leading the launched game balls to a predetermined game area A gaming machine comprising: game components arranged in a game area, and providing a bonus to a player when a game ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of the game components.

  Throttle type gaming machines such as slot machines: Start rotation of the orbiter based on the operation of the start operation means, stop rotation of the orbiter based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the player according to the pattern after the stop A gaming machine that grants benefits.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Game machine, 102 ... Front block, 252 ... Launching handle, 330 ... Launch device, 433 ... Lower prize device, 434 ... Upper prize device, 474 ... Nail state level display device, 479 ... Decorative symbol display device, 439A , 439 B: general winning device, 920: main control board, 930: payout control board, 940: secondary control board, 2439A, 2439 B: general winning device, 905: back setting switch, 907: initialization switch, 261: pressing operation device , 1434: right big winning device, 1442A, 1442B: right start winning switch, 1452: right entry regulating mechanism, 1532A: first flow passage portion, 1532B: second flow passage portion, 1537, 1538 ... projection portion

Claims (2)

By being driven by a predetermined drive means, it is possible to switch between an entry restricted state in which entry of gaming balls into a predetermined opening is restricted and an entry permitted state in which entry of gaming balls into the predetermined opening is permitted. A movable member that forms a downward slope capable of guiding the gaming ball from one side to the other side in the entry restricted state;
When the movable member is in the entry permitted state, a plurality of flow-down passage portions through which gaming balls entered from the predetermined opening can pass open upward with respect to the upstream portion of the descending slope surface 1 flow down passage,
A first detection unit provided downstream of the first down flow passage portion and capable of detecting gaming balls passing through the first down flow passage portion;
A second flow passage portion opened upward with respect to a downstream side portion of the downward sloping surface from the first flow passage portion among the plurality of flow passage portions when the movable member is in the entry permission state;
A second detection unit provided downstream of the second flow-down passage portion and capable of detecting gaming balls passing through the second flow-down passage portion;
And a bonus granting means for granting a predetermined bonus when the game ball entered from the predetermined opening is detected by the first detection unit or the second detection unit,
The first flow down passage portion is configured to have a passage width in which one game ball can enter one by one, and a length from the lower surface of the movable member in the entry restricted state to the upper end of the first detection portion is a game A game machine characterized in that it is configured to be approximately equal to or shorter than the diameter of a ball. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine.