JP2019187610A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suppressing manufacturing costs.SOLUTION: A performance movable body performs a first operation of moving downward from a performance body origin position to a performance body advance position by rotating a connecting shaft 530 of a rotating body 521 by a performance body motor, and then further by rotating the rotating body 521, the connecting shaft 530 acts on a first action part 537 of a first link member 526 to rotate the first link member 526, and thereby a second link member 527 is moved to a second arm part 523B in a sliding manner. A second action part 539 presses an interlocking shaft 517 of a decoration part 512R, and thereby protruding pieces of decoration parts 512L, 512R can perform a second operation of rotating in a direction away from a decoration part 511B. An operation mechanism includes a first arm member 523 for the performance movable body to perform the first operation, and a second link member 527 for the performance movable body to perform the second operation by being displaced with respect to the first arm member 523.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing games.

  In a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, there is a gaming machine with an operable movable body.

  As this type of gaming machine, for example, the first drive mechanism rotates from the first position to the second position, and the second drive mechanism is slid by the second drive mechanism including a plurality of gear members including a rack and a pinion. Some have a movable body (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-17098 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the structure of the second drive mechanism is complicated, so that the number of parts increases, resulting in an increase in manufacturing cost.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing the manufacturing cost.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
An operable movable body (for example, a production movable body 500);
An operation mechanism (for example, an operation mechanism 501) for operating the movable body;
With
The movable body can perform a first motion and a second motion different from the first motion (for example, the rendering movable body 500 is such that the coupling shaft 530 of the rotating body 521 is rotated by the rendering body motor 520. Then, after performing the first operation that descends while rotating from the production body origin position to the production body advancing position, the rotating body 521 is further rotated, whereby the connecting shaft 530 is rotated to the first action portion 537 of the first link member 526. The first link member 526 is rotated by this, the second link member 527 is slid relative to the second arm portion 523B, and the second action portion 539 is linked to the interlocking shaft 517 of the decorative portion 512R. It is possible to perform a second operation in which the protruding pieces of the decorative portions 512L and 512R rotate in a direction away from the decorative portion 511B.
The operating mechanism is:
A first member (for example, a first arm member 523) for supporting the movable body and causing the movable body to perform the first operation by changing a mode;
A second member (for example, a second link member 527 and a slide portion 538) that is displaceable along the first member and that allows the movable body to perform the second operation by being displaced with respect to the first member. When,
(See FIGS. 24-27)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, a plurality of operations of the movable body can be realized with a simple configuration using the second member, and the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The first member (for example, the first arm member 523) is a guide portion (for example, guide walls 535A and 535B) for guiding the displacement of the second member (for example, the second link member 527, the slide portion 538). Guide shafts 534A, 534B),
The second member is disposed coaxially with the first member (for example, the second link member 527 is disposed so as to be movable coaxially with the second arm portion 523B. See FIG. 20).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to reduce the size of the operating mechanism and improve space efficiency.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The operation mechanism (for example, the operation mechanism 501) is:
Driving means (for example, a motor 520 for a production body);
A rotating body (for example, the rotating body 521) rotated by the driving means;
Have
The movable body can perform the first operation and the second operation by the rotation of the rotating body (for example, in the rendering movable body 500, the connecting shaft 530 of the rotating body 521 is rotated by the rendering body motor 520. Thus, after performing the first operation of descending while rotating from the director position of the director to the stage of advancement of the director, the rotating shaft 521 is further rotated so that the connecting shaft 530 has the first action of the first link member 526. The first link member 526 is rotated by acting on the portion 537, whereby the second link member 527 is slid relative to the second arm portion 523B, and the second action portion 539 is linked to the interlocking shaft 517 of the decorative portion 512R. Thus, it is possible to perform a second operation in which the protruding pieces of the decorative portions 512L and 512R rotate in a direction away from the decorative portion 511B (see FIGS. 24 to 27).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first operation and the second operation of the movable body can be realized by the common driving means.

A gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The second member (for example, the second link member 527) is provided with a protruding portion (for example, the second action portion 539),
The second member can be displaced (for example, the second link member 527 is in the first slide position) by engaging the protruding portion and a part of the movable body (for example, the interlocking shaft 517 of the decorative portion 512R). To the second slide position, the second action part 539 presses the interlocking shaft 517 of the decoration part 512R, whereby the decoration part 512R rotates about the rotation axis 510 in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front. At the same time, the decorative portion 512L rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front centering on the rotation shaft 510, so that the protruding pieces of the decorative portions 512L and 512R change to the second decorative state in which they are separated from the decorative portion 511B. 27)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the second member can be displaced with a simple configuration, and the driving force can be transmitted to the movable body.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 4,
The movable body (for example, the effect movable body 500) includes a first movable section (for example, the first movable section 511) and a second movable section that can operate with respect to the first movable section (for example, the second movable section 512, Decorative portions 512L, 512R)
The second movable part operates with respect to the first movable part by the displacement of the second member (for example, the second link member 527 moves from the first slide position to the second slide position, The two action portions 539 press the interlocking shaft 517 of the decoration portion 512R, whereby the decoration portion 512R rotates clockwise around the rotation shaft 510, and the decoration portion 512L centers on the rotation shaft 510. Therefore, the projecting pieces of the decorative portions 512L and 512R change to the second decorative state in which they are separated from the decorative portion 511B (see FIGS. 25 and 27).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the driving force generated by the rotation of the rotating body can be transmitted to the second movable part via the second member, and the second movable part can be operated with a simple configuration.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and the structure other than this invention specific matter is included with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. You may have.

It is a front view which shows the gaming machine in the embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a schematic front view which shows a 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the game board from diagonally forward. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the game board from diagonally behind. (A) is a cross-sectional view showing the second grand prize opening in a state where the second grand prize opening door is in the closed position, and (B) is a state in which the second big prize opening door is in the open position. (A) is a sectional view showing the first storage mechanism in a state where the first storage plate is in the storage position, and (B) is a state in which the first storage plate is in the release position. (A) is a 1st rotation state of a distribution member, (B) is sectional drawing which shows the 2nd storage mechanism in the 2nd rotation state of a distribution member, (C) is AA sectional drawing of (A). It is. (A) is a state in which one game ball is stored in the second storage unit, (B) is a state in which a subsequent game ball is guided to the discharge path, and (C) is a distribution of the stored game balls. (D) is the schematic which shows the 2nd storage part in the state currently discharge | released toward the rotary body by the distribution member, and the state hold | maintained with the member. (A) is a state in which two game balls are stored in the second storage unit, (B) is a state in which a subsequent game ball is guided to the discharge path, and (C) is a stored top game ball. The state held by the sorting member, (D) is the state where the leading game ball is released toward the rotating body by the sorting member, (E) is the state where the stored subsequent game ball is held by the sorting member, (F) is the schematic which shows the 2nd storage part in the state which discharge | released the subsequent game ball toward the rotary body by the distribution member. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the lower part of a 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus. (A) is a state in which the opening / closing plate is in the open position, (B) is a state in which the opening / closing plate is in the closed position, and (C) and (D) are plan sectional views showing the rotating body. It is BB sectional drawing in FIG.12 (C). 12A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 12C, and FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line C′-C ′ in FIG. (A) is a front view which shows a movable path body and the origin position of a movable body, (B) is a movable path body and the advance position of a movable body. (A)-(D) are front views which show the drive mechanism of a lower channel | path body. (A) is a horizontal sectional view of the movable passage body, (B) is a schematic front sectional view showing a state of the game ball flowing down in the first movable portion, and (C) is a state of the game ball flowing down in the first movable portion. It is a schematic sectional side view shown. (A) is a non-deployment position of the 2nd movable part in a movable passage body, (B) is a rear view showing the deployment position of the 2nd movable part in a movable passage body. (A) is the origin position of an effect movable body, (B) is the schematic which shows the advance position of an effect movable body. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which looked at the structure of the production movable body from diagonally forward. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which looked at the structure of the production movable body from diagonally behind. It is a schematic front view which shows the state in which the production movable body is located at the production body origin position. It is a schematic front view which shows the state in which the production movable body is located between the production body origin position and the production body advance position. It is a schematic front view which shows the state which the production movable body moved to the production body advance position. It is a schematic back view which shows the state which a production | presentation movable body is in a 1st decoration state in a production body advance position. It is a schematic front view which shows the state which the effect movable body changed from the 1st decoration state to the 2nd decoration state in the effect body advance position. It is a schematic back view which shows the state which the effect movable body changed from the 1st decoration state to the 2nd decoration state in the effect body advance position. It is DD sectional drawing of FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the internal structure of a variable winning ball apparatus. (A) is a cross-sectional view showing the variable winning ball apparatus when it is in a state where entry is difficult and (B) is in a state where entry is possible. 30A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line EE in FIG. 30A, and FIG. 30B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line E'-E 'in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows a variable plate. (A) is FF sectional drawing of FIG. 32, (B) is GG sectional drawing of FIG. (A)-(C) is explanatory drawing which shows the flow in which a game ball | bowl wins a 2nd start prize. (A)-(C) are explanatory drawings which show the stay by balance of a game ball. (A)-(C) is explanatory drawing which shows the retention by the ball biting of a game ball. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted in the main board | substrate side. (A)-(D) are explanatory drawings which show an example of the variation pattern of a special symbol. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the pending | holding memory | storage number of a special figure, (C) is a figure which shows the completion conditions of a high base state. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the small hit type determination table A, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the small hit type determination table B, (C) is explanatory drawing which shows the small hit type determination table C. (A) is a diagram showing a variation pattern of a normal symbol determined in a low base state, (B) is a diagram showing a variation pattern of a normal symbol determined in a high base state A, B, (C) is a per symbol The figure which shows the open | release content of the 2nd start winning opening based on this, (D) is a figure which shows the structural example of a usual figure display result determination table, (E) is a figure which shows the various decision contents in a usual figure game. It is a flowchart which shows a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows the game control timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. (A)-(E) is explanatory drawing which shows the opening condition of the 1st time in the small hit game state of 2,4,6,9. (A)-(E) is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd open | release condition in the small hit game state of 2,4,6,9. (A) to (D) are examples 1 showing a situation where a game ball is held in the lose ball holding part, and (E) to (H) are examples 2 showing a situation where the game ball is held in the lose ball holding part. It is explanatory drawing shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the condition where storage of the game ball | bowl of a 1st storage part is cancelled | released after a movable channel | path body moves. (A)-(D) is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of V winning, (E)-(G) is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of loss, (H) is the game ball hold | maintained at the lost ball holding part is discharged | emitted. It is explanatory drawing which shows a situation. (A)-(C) are explanatory drawings which show V winning percentage. (A) is a case where no game ball is held in the lose ball holding unit, (B) is a case where one game ball is held in the lose ball holding unit, and (C) is a case where three game balls are held in the lose ball holding unit. (D) is a table showing V winning percentages when five game balls are held in the lose ball holding unit. (A) is a plan view of the rotating body showing a state where the game ball passes through the discharge port, (B) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line H-H of (A), and (C) shows a state where the game ball falls from the discharge port. Sectional view of rotating body, (D) is a plan view of the rotating body showing a state in which ball biting has occurred at the discharge port, (E) is a JJ sectional view of (D), and (F) is a ball biting elimination operation. It is sectional drawing of the rotary body which shows the state currently performed. It is a schematic explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a 2nd guidance path | route and a rotary body. (A) is a state where an aspherical object is stored in the first storage part, (B) is a state where the storage of the first storage part is released but the nonspherical object does not flow down, and (C) is a first state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which the storage of the storage part was cancelled | released and the non-spherical object flowed down. It is a timing chart which shows the flow until the 1st storage mechanism is canceled after small hits 1, 3, 5, and 8 are started. It is a timing chart which shows the flow until the 1st storage mechanism is canceled after small hits 2, 4, 6, and 9 are started. It is a timing chart which shows the flow until the 1st storage mechanism is canceled after small hits 7 and 10 are started. It is a timing chart which shows the flow in which V prize occurs after the 1st storage mechanism is canceled. It is a timing chart which shows the flow in which V prize does not occur after the 1st storage mechanism is canceled. It is a timing chart which shows the case where a high base state is complete | finished by the 1st small hit of the 2nd special figure. It is a timing chart which shows the case where a high base state is complete | finished by the 1st small hit of the 1st special figure. It is a timing chart which shows the case where a high base state is complete | finished by the 3rd small hit of the 2nd special figure. (A)-(F) is a figure which shows the various alerting effects performed at each timing of a small hit game state. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a small hit symbol, (B) is a small hit symbol type determination table used by the CPU for effect control.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1)
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (back) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion described as “Step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 (base frame) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. ). The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area Y surrounded by guide rails 2b. In this game area Y, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven. The gaming machine frame 3 is provided with a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a so as to be rotatable about the left side, and the gaming area Y can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 50. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area Y can be seen through the glass window 50a.

  In a predetermined position of the game board 2 (below the game area Y in the example shown in FIG. 1), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of special symbols (also called special figures) as a plurality of types of special identification information. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Examples of the fluctuation include an update display of a plurality of symbols, a scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, and enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols. In the case of a special symbol or a variation of a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). Note that variable display may be expressed as variable display or fluctuation.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a “second special figure game”. There may be one kind of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area Y in the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols. The variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down) Direction scroll display and update display). Note that the special display game and the variable display of the decorative symbols executed in synchronism are collectively referred to simply as variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, there may be provided a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display for which execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of variable displays that are held is also called the number of stored memories. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved memory number. The total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

  In addition, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs lit. To display the first reserved memory number, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

  A winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and a variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the left side of the image display device 5.

  The winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number of (for example, three) prize balls are paid out and the first special game can be started.

  The variable winning ball apparatus 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second start winning opening 610 (see FIG. 29) that is changed by the first solenoid 81 into an entry difficult state and an enterable state. The variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes, for example, a variable plate 602 (see FIG. 30) that can move in the front-rear direction, and when the first solenoid 81 is in the off state, The variable plate 602 retreats from the game area Y side and enters a difficult entry state where the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening 610 (also referred to as the second start winning opening 610 becoming difficult to enter). On the other hand, when the first solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is set to the advance position where the variable plate 602 advances to the game area Y side. It is possible to enter (easy to enter), and it is possible to enter (also referred to as second start winning port 610 is allowed to enter). When a game ball enters the second start winning opening 610, a predetermined number (for example, three) of the prize balls are paid out and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball apparatus 6B only needs to change between an entry difficult state and an entry enable state, and may be, for example, an electric tulip type accessory. The detailed structure of the variable winning ball device 6B will be described later.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, three places on the lower left side of the game area Y) are provided with a general winning opening 10 that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning ports 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Below the winning ball device 6A, a first special variable winning ball device 7A having a first big winning port 701B is provided. The first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A includes a first grand prize opening door 701A that is opened and closed by a second solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and is accessible by the first big prize opening door 701A (open state). And a first big prize opening 701B that changes to a difficult-to-enter state (closed state).

  As an example, in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, when the second solenoid 82 for the first large winning opening door 701A (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the first large winning opening door 701A is the first. The game winning ball cannot enter (pass through) the first grand prize winning port 701B by making the special winning entrance 701B difficult to enter (closed state). On the other hand, in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, when the first solenoid 82 for the first big prize opening door 701A is on, the first big prize opening door 701A enters the first big prize opening 701B. As a possible state (open state), it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the first grand prize opening 701B.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first big prize opening 701B is detected by, for example, the first count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the first special winning opening 701B that is in the enterable state (open state) in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, for example, another winning opening such as a start winning opening is opened. More prize balls are paid out than when game balls pass (enter). Accordingly, when the first special prize winning device 701B is in the enterable state (open state) in the first special variable prize winning ball device 7A, the game ball can enter the first big prize opening 701B, which is advantageous to the player. . On the other hand, in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, if the first big prize opening 701B is in a difficult entry state, it is impossible to pass (enter) the game ball to the first big prize opening 701B and obtain a prize ball. It becomes possible or difficult and disadvantageous for the player.

  A second special variable winning ball device 7B is provided from the center to the right side of the game area Y in the game board 2. The second special variable winning ball device 7B is formed in a frame shape so that the player can visually recognize the image display device 5. The second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is provided with a second big prize opening door 702A that is opened and closed by a third solenoid 83 for the second big prize opening 702B at the upper end, and the second big prize opening door. A second big prize opening 702B is formed which changes into an enterable state (open state) and an entry difficult state (closed state) by 702A.

  As an example, in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the third solenoid 83 for the second large winning opening door 702A is in the OFF state, the second large winning opening door 702A closes the second large winning opening 702B. As a result, it becomes impossible for the game ball to pass (enter) the second grand prize opening 702B. On the other hand, in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the third solenoid 83 for the second large winning opening door 702A is in the ON state, the second large winning opening door 702A opens the second large winning opening 702B. As a state, it is easy for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second grand prize opening 702B.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the second big prize opening 702B is detected by, for example, the second count switch 24A shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the second count switch 24A, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the second large winning port 702B that has entered the openable state (open state) in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, for example, another winning port such as a start winning port is opened. More prize balls are paid out than when game balls pass (enter). Therefore, when the second special prize winning device 702B enters the openable state (open state) in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, the game ball can enter the second big prize winning port 702B, which is advantageous to the player. . On the other hand, if the second big prize opening 702B is closed in the second special variable prize ball apparatus 7B, it is impossible to pass (enter) the game ball to the second big prize opening 702B and obtain a prize ball. Or it becomes difficult and disadvantageous for the player.

  Although details will be described later, a third count switch 24B, a fourth count switch 24C, and a fifth count switch 24D are provided in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. In the present embodiment, the second special variable winning ball device 7B is changed from the difficult entry state to the enterable state by being controlled to the small hit gaming state based on the occurrence of the small hit described later. A game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 702B in the winning game state enters a V prize opening 283 (see FIG. 13) described later and is detected by the third count switch 24B, thereby generating a V prize. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (below the game area Y in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and variably displays normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbols. A normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of normal symbols is also called a general game.

  On the upper part of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the usual game is executed.

  In the present embodiment, there is no general-purpose hold display for storing the number of general-purpose holds stored, which is the number of general-purpose games. Can be stored.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In the lowermost part of the game area Y, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  A movable passage body 400 and an effect movable body 500 described later are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided in the periphery of the game area Y. It has been. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball toward the game area Y by the hitting ball launching device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area Y, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a ball striking device ( A striking ball supply tray (upper plate) for storage) is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area Y, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area Y, a push button 31B is provided that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are provided as detection means for detecting the player's operation (operation, etc.), but other detection means may be provided.

(Second special variable winning ball device 7B)
Next, based on FIGS. 3-14, the detail of the 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is demonstrated. FIG. 3 is a schematic front view showing the second special variable winning ball apparatus. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the game board is viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the game board is viewed obliquely from behind. FIGS. 6A and 6B are cross-sectional views showing the second big prize opening in a state where the second big prize opening door is in the closed position and FIG. 6B is a state where the second big prize opening door is in the open position. 7A is a cross-sectional view showing the first storage mechanism in a state where the first storage plate is in the storage position and FIG. 7B is a state in which the first storage plate is in the release position. 8A is a sectional view showing the second storage mechanism in the first rotation state of the distribution member, FIG. 8B is a sectional view showing the second storage mechanism in the second rotation state of the distribution member, and FIG. It is -A sectional drawing. 9A is a state in which one game ball is stored in the second storage unit, FIG. 9B is a state in which a subsequent game ball is guided to the discharge route, and FIG. 9C is a stored game. (D) is the schematic which shows the 2nd storage part in the state which hold | maintained the ball | bowl with the distribution member, and (D) discharged | emitted the game ball | bowl toward the rotary body by the distribution member. 10A is a state in which two game balls are stored in the second storage unit, FIG. 10B is a state in which the subsequent game balls are guided to the discharge path, and FIG. (D) is a state in which the first game ball is released toward the rotating body by the distribution member, and (E) is a state in which the subsequent game ball is stored by the distribution member. (F) is a schematic view showing the second storage section in a state where the subsequent game ball is released toward the rotating body by the distribution member. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing a lower structure of the second special variable winning ball apparatus. 12A is a plan sectional view showing a state where the opening / closing plate is in the open position, FIG. 12B is a state where the opening / closing plate is in the closed position, and FIGS. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 14A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 12C, and FIG. 14B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line C′-C ′ in FIG. In the following, the game balls may be referred to as game balls P or game balls P1, P2,.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the second special variable winning ball device 7 </ b> B enters from the second big winning port 702 </ b> B provided above the game area Y above the image display device 5 as described above. First guidance path 201 for guiding the played game ball downward, and a second guidance path 202A for guiding the game ball guided by the first guidance path 201 so as to enter a V winning opening 283 (see FIG. 12) described later. , 202B, the third guiding path 203A, 203B for guiding the game ball guided by the first guiding path 201 to the V winning port 283, which will be described later, and the second guiding path 202A. The first storage mechanism 204 that can store the game balls, the second storage mechanism 205 that can store the game balls guided by the third guide path 203A, and the game balls guided by the second guide paths 202A and 202B V prize The V winning ball holding portion 272 (see FIGS. 12C and 12D) that can be entered into the H.283 and the second guiding route 202A, 202B or the third guiding route 203A, 203B is used as a V winning opening. Rotating body 208 having lose ball holding portions 273A to 273E (see FIGS. 12C and 12D) that cannot be moved into 283, and a support that rotatably supports rotating body 208 below image display device 5. It mainly includes a member 209 and a discharge path 210 for discharging a part of the game ball guided to the third guide path 203A to the back side of the game board 2 and then discharging it out of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes.

  The first guide path 201, the second guide paths 202A and 202B, the third guide paths 203A and 203B, the first storage mechanism 204, and the second storage mechanism 205 are all cylindrical by a path forming member made of a synthetic resin material. The game balls that have entered from the second grand prize opening 702B flow down by natural flow. Further, at least the front surface side of the first guide path 201, the second guide paths 202A and 202B, and the third guide paths 203A and 203B is formed of a light-transmitting synthetic resin material, and a game ball flowing down inside is played. It is possible to see through from the person.

  Further, the third guide paths 203A, 203B are arranged at positions overlapping the left front side of the image display device 5 provided on the back side of the game board 2 (display areas of the image display device 5 (decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, The display area of the image display device 5 can be visually recognized by the player.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the second grand prize winning opening 702 </ b> B is a horizontally long rectangular winning opening provided in a plan view so as to open upward in front of the game board surface of the game board 2. The second big prize opening door 702A is connected to the plunger 83A of the third solenoid 83 via the link member 220, and is in a closed position where the second big prize opening 702B is closed when the third solenoid 83 is in the off state. (See FIG. 6 (A)), and an open position (see FIG. 6 (B)) for retracting to the game board 2 side to open the second big prize opening 702B when the third solenoid 83 is in the on state. Are slidably movable in the front-rear direction.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second grand prize opening door 702A is provided so as to be gradually inclined downward from the right end toward the left end, and is provided on the right side of the second big prize opening door 702A in the closed position. It is provided to guide the game ball guided by the wall H to the left side. In the present embodiment, among the game balls that have been launched from a launching device (not shown) and entered the upper part of the game area Y, the game balls that have collided with the wall H are guided toward the second grand prize winning opening 702B. . When the second grand prize opening 702B is in an entry difficult state (closed state), it flows down on the second big prize opening door 702A and is guided to the left side of the second big prize opening 702B, and the second big prize opening 702B. Is in an enterable state (open state), it is possible to enter the second big prize opening 702B.

  In the present embodiment, when the second grand prize opening door 702A is in the closed position where the second big prize opening 702B is difficult to enter, the upper surface of the second big prize opening door 702A is provided with a plurality of game balls. Has a length that allows it to flow toward the left side, so that a plurality of game balls may win all at once when it changes to an enterable state.

  In the present embodiment, when the second grand prize opening 702B is in a difficult entry state, a plurality of game balls flow down toward the left side on the upper surface of the second big prize opening door 702A. The invention is not limited to this, and delay means (for example, the second big prize opening 702B of the second big prize opening 702B) is used to lengthen the time required for the game ball to pass through the upper surface of the second big prize opening door 702A. By providing a plurality of contact portions provided alternately on the upper front and rear walls in the downward direction of the game ball, the game ball is caused to flow downward toward the left side while meandering back and forth to slow down the flow speed. In this way, a large number of game balls are likely to stay when passing through the upper surface of the second grand prize opening door 702A, so that it is possible to win a large number of game balls when changing to an enterable state. It becomes.

(First storage mechanism 204)
As shown in FIG. 7, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 702B is detected by the second count switch 24A in the middle of flowing down the first guide path 201, and then the second guide path 202A and the third It reaches the branch 221 with the guide route 203A. A first storage mechanism 204 is provided in the vicinity of the branching portion 221 in the second guide route 202A, so that only one game ball that has entered the second guide route 202A can be stored.

  The first storage mechanism 204 includes a first storage plate 222 capable of regulating and storing the flow of the game ball P1 (first game ball) that has entered the second guide path 202A, and the first storage plate 222. And a fourth solenoid 84 for driving the motor. The first storage plate 222 is connected to the plunger 84A of the fourth solenoid 84 via the link member 223. When the fourth solenoid 84 is in the OFF state, the first storage plate 222 protrudes to the second guide path 202A to flow down the game ball. A storage position (see FIG. 7A) that is regulated and stored in the second guide path 202A, and when the fourth solenoid 84 is in the ON state, the game ball flows down by retreating above the second guide path 202A. And a release position (see FIG. 7B) that releases the storage and is slidable in the vertical direction.

  The game ball P1 flowing down the first guide route 201 is guided to the second guide route 202A side at the branching part 221 in preference to the third guide route 203A. When the first storage plate 222 is located at the storage position, the flow of the game ball P1 that has entered the second guide route 202A is restricted by the first storage plate 222, and in the vicinity of the branch portion 221 in the second guide route 202A. Only one is stored in a certain first storage section 227 (see FIG. 7A). Further, when the first storage plate 222 is located at the release position, the game ball P1 that has entered the second guide path 202A is allowed to flow down and reaches the discharge port 224 provided at a position substantially directly above the rotating body 208.

  The bottom surface of the second guiding path 202A is connected to the first bottom surface 212A that guides the game ball that has entered the branching part 221 from the first guiding path 201 to the second guiding path 202A, and downstream of the first bottom surface 212A. The second bottom surface 212B, a third bottom surface 212C that is provided on the downstream side of the second bottom surface 212B, and a fourth bottom surface 212D that is provided on the downstream side of the third bottom surface 212C.

  The first bottom surface 212 </ b> A is arranged such that the upstream side end (inclined upper part) is positioned slightly on the left side of the first guidance path 201 near the substantially central position in the left-right direction, and flows down the first guidance path 201. The game ball to be guided is guided to the second guide route 202A side with priority over the third guide route 203A. Further, the second bottom surface 212B is disposed at a position corresponding to the first storage unit 227.

  The first bottom surface 212A, the second bottom surface 212B, the third bottom surface 212C, and the fourth bottom surface 212D are all inclined surfaces that gradually incline downward toward the downstream side so that game balls can flow naturally, The downward inclination angle of the first bottom surface 212A, the second bottom surface 212B, the third bottom surface 212C, and the fourth bottom surface 212D with respect to the horizontal plane is larger in the order of the first bottom surface 212A, the third bottom surface 212C, the fourth bottom surface 212D, and the second bottom surface 212B. That is, the downward inclination angle θ2 of the second bottom surface 212B corresponding to the first reservoir 227 is the downward inclination angle of the other bottom surfaces (the first bottom surface 212A, the third bottom surface 212C, and the fourth bottom surface 212D) in the second guiding path 202A. It is smaller than θ1, θ3, and θ4 (θ2 <θ1, θ3, θ4). In addition, the downward inclination angle θ3 of the third bottom surface 212C connected to the downstream side of the second bottom surface 212B is larger than the downward inclination angle θ4 of the fourth bottom surface 212D on the downstream side (θ3> θ4).

  Therefore, the game ball that has entered the branching unit 221 in a state where no game ball is stored in the first storage unit 227 is guided to the second guide path 202A side by the first bottom surface 212A, and then is guided by the first storage plate 222. The flow is regulated and stored in the first storage unit 227. The game ball whose flow is restricted is located on the second bottom surface 212B. When the restriction on storage is released, the game ball guided to the third bottom surface 212C by the second bottom surface 212B is accelerated by the third bottom surface 212C, and then the flow speed is slightly reduced on the fourth bottom surface 212D.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the game ball P1 is stored in the first storage portion 227 in the second guide route 202A, the entrance of the second guide route 202A is blocked by the game ball P1. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7A, the subsequent game balls P2, P3, P4,..., Reaching the branch portion 221 are transferred to the second guide route 202A by the game balls P1 stored by the first storage plate 222. Since entry into the vehicle is inhibited, it is guided to the third guide route 203A.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the second guiding path 202A is a fixed path, whereas the second guiding path 202B is a movable path, and is formed at the downstream end of the second guiding path 202A. As the discharge port 224 and the inflow port 225 formed at the upstream end of the second guide path 202B match, the second guide path 202A and the second guide path 202B communicate with each other to form one guide path. It is like that.

  As will be described in detail later, an inflow port 225 is formed in the upper part of the second guide path 202B, and a discharge port 226 is formed in the lower part of the second guide path 202B. When the second guide path 202B moves to the path formation position, the discharge port 224 formed at the downstream end of the second guide path 202A matches the inflow port 225 formed at the upper part of the second guide path 202B. At the same time, the discharge port 226 on the lower surface of the second guide path 202B is positioned slightly behind the rotating shaft 90A (see FIG. 11) above the rotating body 208. Therefore, the game ball P1 stored by the first storage plate 222 is released from the storage by the first storage plate 222, and then flows down the second guide path 202A, and then passes through the discharge port 224 and the inflow port 225. Then, it enters the second guiding path 202B, flows down the second guiding path 202B, is discharged from the discharge port 226, and falls onto the rotating body 208.

(Second storage mechanism 205)
As shown in FIG. 3, the game ball flowing down the third guiding path 203A is guided downward from the branching portion 221 and then falls downward, and then passes through the second storage mechanism 205 and the third guiding path 203B. And is guided to the right side (rotating body 208 side). A second storage mechanism 205 is provided at a position between the third guide path 203A and the third guide path 203B so that one or two game balls flowing down the third guide path 203A can be stored. It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the second storage mechanism 205 stores a game ball (for example, game balls P <b> 2 and P <b> 3) flowing down the third guide path 203 </ b> A and the game ball in the rotating body 208. And a fifth solenoid 85 that drives the distribution member 242. The distribution member 242 can be changed to a second rotation state that allows the flow to flow downward. Specifically, the sorting member 242 includes a main body portion 242A having a concave holding portion 242a capable of holding a game ball, and a connecting portion 242B projecting outward from the main body portion 242A. The third guide path 203 </ b> A is pivotally attached to a member constituting the third guide path 203 </ b> A by a pivot shaft 243 extending in the vertical direction, and the connecting portion 242 </ b> B is connected to the plunger 85 </ b> A of the fifth solenoid 85.

  The distribution member 242 is in a first rotation state in which the holding portion 242a faces the second storage portion 247 side (upstream (left side) of the third guide path 203A) when the fifth solenoid 85 is in the off state (see FIG. 8 (A)), and when the fifth solenoid 85 is in the ON state, the holding portion 242a is disposed above the inlet 203C to the rotating body 208, that is, the holding portion 242a is the second storage portion 247. Between the second rotation state (see FIG. 8B) facing away from the center and the rotation axis 243 so as to be able to rotate in the front-rear direction.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the second reservoir 247 formed at the position near the left side of the sorting member 242 (the position near the upstream side) is the bottom surface of the third guide path 203A via the step 247a. It is formed at a lower position and extends to below the sorting member 242. The third guide path 203 </ b> B extends from the lower side of the second storage unit 247 toward the rotating body 208, and flows into the second storage unit 247 through the bottom wall portion that constitutes the second storage unit 247. An inflow port 203C is formed at a position slightly shifted forward from the trajectory of the game ball.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the sorting member 242 is in the first rotation state, the game ball P2 held by the holding part 242a is shifted from the rear side of the inflow port 203C. The game ball P2 is restricted from flowing down to the third guide path 203B through the inflow port 203C and stored in the second storage unit 247. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the sorting member 242 is in the second rotation state, the game ball P2 held by the holding portion 242a is disposed on the inflow port 203C. And then flows down to the third guide path 203B, is guided by the third guide path 203B, and flows down toward the rotating body 208. A fifth count switch 24D (proximity sensor) is disposed below the bottom surface of the third guide path 203B, and a game ball flowing down the third guide path 203B, that is, a game ball guided to the rotating body 208. Can be detected.

  In addition, a discharge path 210 for discharging the game ball to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is formed near the left side position (upstream side position) of the second storage unit 247, and is stored in the second storage unit 247. The game balls that are not played are discharged from the third guide path 203A to the discharge path 210 via the discharge port 210a.

  Next, a mode in which one game ball is stored in the second storage unit 247 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9A, when the sorting member 242 is in the second rotation state, one game ball can be stored in the second storage unit 247.

  According to this, the game ball P2 guided to the third guide path 203A and flowing into the second storage section 247 comes into contact with the tip portion of the holding section 242a of the sorting member 242, thereby moving to the third guide path 203B side. Since it is prevented from entering and being held by the holding part 242a, it is stored in the second storage part 247. When the sorting member 242 is in the second rotation state, the left-right dimension L1 between the tip portion of the holding portion 242a of the sorting member 242 and the step portion 247a constituting the second storage portion 247 is a game ball. It is comprised in the dimension which can store only one.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the subsequent game ball P3 flows from the third guide path 203A in a state where the game ball P2 is stored in the second storage unit 247, the game ball P3 Since the game ball P2 stored in the second storage unit 247 by the minute member 242 impedes entry into the third guide path 203B, the game ball P2 is guided toward the discharge path 210. Here, the game ball P2 is a game ball that has entered the second guide path 202A next to the first game ball P1 stored in the first storage unit 227, and the game ball P3 is a game ball P2. Is the game ball that has entered the second guide route 202A. Furthermore, in a state where the game ball P2 is stored in the second storage unit 247, the game balls, etc. after the game ball P3 are also guided toward the discharge path 210.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, the distribution member 242 is changed from the second rotation state (a state in which one game ball P2 is stored in the second storage unit 247) to the first rotation state. Accordingly, the game ball P2 enters and is held in the holding portion 242a by natural flow. Then, as shown in FIG. 9D, when the sorting member 242 is changed to the second rotation state again, the game ball P2 held by the holding portion 242a is disposed on the inflow port 203C, and the inflow port It flows down to the third guiding path 203B via 203C.

  Next, an aspect in which two game balls are stored in the second storage unit 247 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 10A, when the sorting member 242 is in the first rotation state, two game balls can be stored in the second storage unit 247.

  According to this, the game ball P2 guided to the third guiding path 203A and flowing into the second storage portion 247 is held by the holding portion 242a of the sorting member 242, so that it is stored in the second storage portion 247. become. In addition, the left-right dimension L2 between the holding | maintenance part 242a in the distribution member 242 and the level | step-difference part 247a which comprises the 2nd storage part 247 is comprised by the dimension which can store two game balls. Therefore, when the distribution member 242 is in the second rotation state, when the subsequent game ball P3 flows from the third guide path 203A in a state where the game ball P2 is stored in the second storage unit 247, the game The sphere P3 is also stored in the second storage unit 247.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the subsequent game balls P4 flow from the third guide path 203A in a state where the game balls P2 and P3 are stored in the second storage unit 247, the game balls P4 are Since the game balls P2 and P3 stored in the second storage unit 247 by the sorting member 242 prevent the entry to the third guide path 203B, the distribution balls 242 are guided toward the discharge path 210. In the state where the game balls P2 and P3 are stored in the second storage unit 247, the game balls and the like after the game ball P4 are similarly guided toward the discharge path 210.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 10C and 10D, the first rotation state of the sorting member 242 (the state where two game balls P <b> 2 are stored in the second storage portion 247) is changed to the second rotation state. By changing, the game ball P2 held by the holding part 242a is arranged on the inflow port 203C and flows down to the third guide path 203B through the inflow port 203C. At this time, since the movement of the game ball P3 is restricted by the distribution member 242, the state stored in the second storage unit 247 is maintained.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 10E and 10F, the sorting member 242 is again set to the first rotation state, the game ball P3 enters the holding portion 242a, and the game ball P3 is held by the holding portion 242a. In the second rotation state again, the game ball P3 is disposed on the inflow port 203C and flows down to the third guide path 203B through the inflow port 203C.

  As described above, the second storage mechanism 205 includes the distribution member 242 that can change between the first rotation state and the second rotation state, and the game balls P stored by the aspect of the distribution member 242 are stored. Since the number changes, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the storage state of the game balls P by paying attention to the mode of the sorting member 242.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the game ball guided to the third guide path 203 </ b> A flows down to the left on the upper side of the image display device 5, and then falls downward on the upper left side of the image display device 5. . Next, after being guided to the back side at the upper left side of the image display device 5, it falls along the left side of the image display device 5 and to the left side of the rotating body 208 at the lower left side of the image display device 5. Be directed towards. That is, the left third guiding paths 203A and 203B are provided so as to bypass the side so as not to cross the display area of the image display device 5.

  As described above, the third guide path 203A is formed so as to bypass the side so as not to cross the display area of the image display device 5 and to meander back and forth, so that the second storage from the second grand prize winning opening 702B. Since it takes a predetermined time (for example, about 2 seconds) to reach the part 247, it is possible to focus on the game balls flowing down the third guide route 203A, and the interest is improved.

  In addition, since the game balls are stored or released by the second storage mechanism 205 at a position closer to the rotating body 208 than the second grand prize port 702B, the game balls enter the second grand prize port 702B. It takes a long time to reach the second storage unit 247, so that it becomes difficult to know whether or not two game balls are stored in the second storage mechanism 205 as will be described later. Can do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the first guiding path 201 flows down, the game balls guided to the second guiding path 202A side by the branching part 221 and stored in the first storing part 227 are released from the storing. This is a game ball that can enter the V winning opening 283 or the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E when it flows down the second guiding path 202B and reaches the rotating body 208. " On the other hand, the game ball guided to the third guiding path 203A side by the branching section 221 and stored in the second storing section 247 flows down the third guiding path 203B to the rotating body 208 by releasing the storage. When it reaches, it does not enter the V winning opening 283, but by entering the lose ball holding portion 273A to 273E, the entry of the “game ball” into the lose ball holding portion 273A to 273E is obstructed. Since it supports the entrance to the winning opening 283, it may be called a “support ball”.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the support member 209 has a substantially horizontally long rectangular shape in a plan view, and is provided obliquely at the lower position of the image display device 5 so that the upper surface is gradually inclined downward toward the front side. ing. A rotation hole 260 through which the rotator 208 is rotatably inserted is formed through substantially the center in the left-right direction. A third guide path 203B is arranged on the left side of the rotation hole 260 in the support member 209 so that a game ball is supplied from the outside of the rotating body 208.

  A bottomed cylindrical support tube 265 that rotatably supports the rotating body 208 is fixed at a position corresponding to the rotation hole 260 on the lower surface of the support member 209. The rotator 208 is loosely fitted inside the support cylinder 265 and constitutes a path for discharging game balls to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (a V winning ball guiding path 284, a lose ball guiding path 288, etc., which will be described later). The rotating body motor 90 (see FIGS. 13 and 14) fixed to the lower portion of the discharge path unit 290 is fixed to a rotating shaft 90A and is rotated by the rotating body motor 90 in a predetermined direction (in this embodiment, a counterclockwise plan view). Around). The rotating shaft 90A is provided so as to be substantially orthogonal to the support member 209 tilted forward.

  In the bottom wall portion of the support cylinder 265, a through hole 265a through which the rotary shaft 90A is inserted, a V winning opening 283 formed at a position corresponding to a V winning ball guiding path 284 described later, and a lost ball guiding path 288, And a discharge port 287 formed at a corresponding position.

  An opening / closing plate 289 that can open and close the discharge port 287 and a guide member 291 that guides the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing plate 289 are disposed between the support tube 265 and the discharge path unit 290. The guide member 291 includes a cylindrical portion 291a through which the rotary shaft 90A is inserted, a through hole 291b formed at a position corresponding to the V winning opening 283, and a through hole 291c formed at a position corresponding to the discharge opening 287. And a guide groove 291d for guiding the shaft portion 289b of the opening / closing plate 289, and is fixed to the discharge path unit 290.

  The opening / closing plate 289 includes a hole portion 289a that is externally fitted to the cylindrical portion 291a so as to be rotatable about an axis, and a shaft portion 289b that is formed outside the hole portion 289a. It is inserted into the guide groove 291d. The discharge path unit 290 is assembled with a sixth solenoid 86 for driving the opening / closing plate 289, and the tip of the shaft portion 289 b is connected to the plunger 86 A of the sixth solenoid 86.

  The opening / closing plate 289 is disposed at an open position (see FIGS. 12A and 12C) that opens the discharge port 287 of the support cylinder 265 when the sixth solenoid 86 is in an off state, and the sixth solenoid 86 is turned on. When it is in a state, it is disposed at a closed position (see FIGS. 12B and 12D) for closing the discharge port 287 of the support tube 265.

  As shown in FIG. 12 to FIG. 14, the rotating body 208 includes a disk portion 270 having a circular shape in plan view, a plurality of standing wall portions 271 erected along the periphery of the disk portion 270, and one of the plurality of standing walls. A V winning ball holding portion 272 formed through the portion 271 in the vertical direction, and a plurality (five in this embodiment) of lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E formed between the standing wall portions 271; , Mainly. 12C and 12D, numbers 1 to 5 are assigned to the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E for convenience described in FIG.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the rotary body 208 has one V-winning ball holding unit 272, but may have a plurality of V-winning ball holding units. In addition, the rotating body 208 has a plurality (five in this embodiment) of lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E, but the number of lost ball holding portions may be less than five or six or more.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the V winning ball holding portion 272 is formed by a hole that penetrates in the vertical direction and has a size that can hold only one game ball, and is on the disk portion 270 side. Is opened, and the outer peripheral surface side is closed by a standing wall portion 271. That is, the game ball (game ball) on the disk part 270 can enter, but the game ball (support ball) from the outside, that is, the third guide path 203B cannot enter.

  As shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 14 (B), the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E are formed in a hole that penetrates in the vertical direction and has a size that can hold only one game ball, The disk part 270 and the outer peripheral surface side are opened. In other words, both a game ball (game ball) on the disk portion 270 and a game ball (support ball) entering from the outside, that is, the third guide path 203B on the side of the rotating body 208 are allowed to enter. Yes.

  As shown in FIGS. 11, 13, and 14, the game ball held by the V winning ball holding portion 272 enters through the through hole 291 b of the guide member 291 below the V winning port 283 of the support cylinder 265. A possible V winning ball guiding path 284 is provided, and the game balls flowing down the V winning ball guiding path 284 are discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, a third count switch 24B for detecting a game ball that has entered the V winning opening 283 is provided at a position in the vicinity of the V winning opening 283 in the V winning ball guiding path 284, and downstream of the third count switch 24B. Is joined to the discharge path 210 extending from the second storage part 247 (see particularly FIG. 14).

  A notch for allowing a game ball from the third guide path 203B to enter one of the missed ball holding portions 273A to 273E of the rotating body 208 at a position corresponding to the third guide path 203B in the upper part of the peripheral wall of the support cylinder 265 A portion 286 is formed. Also, below the discharge port 287 of the support cylinder 265, a lost ball guiding path for discharging the game balls held in the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E from the rotating body 208 through the through holes 291c of the guide member 291. 288 is disposed, and the game ball that has flowed down the lost ball guiding path 288 is discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, a fourth count switch 24 </ b> C for detecting a game ball discharged from the discharge port 287 is provided in the vicinity of the discharge port 287 in the lose ball guiding path 288.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 14, when the game ball entering and held through the third guide path 203 </ b> B passes over the discharge port 287 by the rotation of the rotating body 208, the discharge port 287 is moved by the opening / closing plate 289. If it is closed, it will come into contact with the opening / closing plate 289 to restrict the discharge and stay in the rotating body 208 (see FIG. 53B). If the discharge port 287 is open, it will naturally flow down from the discharge port 287. The paper is discharged (see FIG. 53C).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 12C and 12D, the V winning port 283 of the support tube 265 is closer to the inside of the bottom wall portion of the support tube 265 (closer to the rotating shaft 90A) than the discharge port 287 of the support tube 265. Position). That is, the lose ball holding portions 273A to 273E shift in the outer diameter direction of the V winning opening 283 when passing through the V winning opening 283 due to the rotation of the rotating body 208, so that the opening area of the V winning opening 283 is larger than that of the game ball. The game balls held by the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E do not enter the V winning opening 283 as the size becomes smaller.

  On the other hand, the game ball held by the V winning ball holding portion 272 is restricted from dropping by the bottom wall portion of the support cylinder 265, and the upper surface of the bottom wall portion until the V winning ball holding portion 272 reaches the V winning port 283. When the V winning ball holding unit 272 passes through the V winning port 283 due to the rotation of the rotating body 208, the game ball held by the V winning ball holding unit 272 falls to the V winning port 283. It will be. Further, the V winning ball holding portion 272 is displaced in the inner diameter direction of the discharge port 287 when passing over the discharge port 287 by the rotation of the rotating body 208, so that the opening area of the discharge port 287 becomes smaller than the game ball, The game ball held in the V winning ball holding unit 272 does not enter the discharge port 287.

  Further, although the rotating shaft 90A of the rotating body 208 is tilted forward, the disk portion 270 is positioned higher than the lower portion of the game ball held by the V winning ball holding portion 272 and the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E. That is, since a step portion is formed between the disk portion 270 and the bottom wall of the support cylinder 265, the V winning ball holding portion 272 and the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E are inclined higher than the rotation shaft 90A. When passing through, the game balls held in the V winning ball holding unit 272 and the lost ball holding units 273A to 273E hardly flow out to the disk unit 270 (see FIG. 14).

  In addition, since the standing wall portion 271 has a projecting dimension L30 from the upper surface of the disk portion 270 that is longer than the radius R of the game ball P (L30> R), the game ball P falling on the upper surface of the disk portion 270 Is difficult to deviate from the rotating body 208 (see FIG. 49).

(Movable unit)
Next, a movable unit having a movable passage body device and a rendering device will be described with reference to FIGS. 15A is a front view showing the movable path body and the origin position of the movable body, and FIG. 15B is a front view showing the movable path body and the advanced position of the movable body. 16A to 16D are front views showing a driving mechanism of the lower passage body. 17A is a horizontal sectional view of the movable passage body, FIG. 17B is a schematic front sectional view showing a state of a game ball flowing down in the first movable portion, and FIG. 17C is a game flowing down in the first movable portion. It is a schematic sectional side view which shows the state of a sphere. 18A is a rear view showing a non-deployed position of the second movable portion in the movable passage body, and FIG. 18B is a rear view showing a deployed position of the second movable portion in the movable passage body. 19A is a schematic diagram illustrating the origin position of the effect movable body, and FIG. 19B is a schematic diagram illustrating the advance position of the effect movable body. FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the effect movable body is viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the effect movable body is viewed obliquely from behind.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 and 15, the movable passage body device having the movable passage body 400 and the production movable body device having the production movable body 500 are in the form of a square frame fixed to the back of the game board 2. The base member 450 is provided. The image display device 5 is provided on the back side of the base member 450 (see FIG. 1), and the image display device 5 can be viewed from the front side through the opening of the base member 450. That is, the movable passage body 400 and the effect movable body 500 are disposed between the game board 2 and the image display device 5.

  The movable passage body 400 and the production movable body 500 are the passage body origin position and the production body origin position (see FIG. 15A) retracted at the front peripheral edge of the image display device 5, and the passage body origin position and the production body origin. It is possible to move (operate) between the passage body advance position and the effect body advance position (see FIG. 15B) appearing on the front surface of the image display device 5 from the position. In addition, even when the movable passage body 400 is disposed at the passage body advancement position and the production movable body 500 is disposed at the production body advancement position, the production movable body 500 is located behind the movable passage body 400 and thus contacts. There is nothing.

(Movable passage body device)
As shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, the movable passage body 400 is attached to the first movable portion 401 provided so as to be linearly movable in the left-right direction and to be able to expand and converge in the left-right direction with respect to the first movable portion 401. It mainly includes a second movable part 402 and a drive mechanism 403 that drives the first movable part 401 in the left-right direction. In the first movable portion 401, the above-described second guide path 202B is formed (see FIG. 17).

  As shown in FIG. 16, the drive mechanism 403 meshes with a frame member 431 fixed to the base member 450, a passage body motor 91 fixed to the frame member 431, and a drive gear 91 a of the passage body motor 91. The rack member 432 is guided by a slit 431a provided in the frame member 431 and can move in the left-right direction. Two driven gears 432a and 432a rotate on the front side. It is pivotally supported. Above the driven gears 432a and 432a are meshed with a fixed rack portion 452 (see FIGS. 16C and 16D) extending in the left-right direction at a predetermined position of the base member 450, and the driven gears 432a and 432a. The rack part 401a extended in the left-right direction is meshed with the upper end part of the 1st movable part 401 below. A rail portion 401d is attached to the front surface of the upper end portion of the first movable portion 401, and the rail portion 401d is guided so as to be slidable in the left-right direction with respect to the upper guide rail 435 fixed to the base member 450. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 16C, when the movable passage body 400 is located at the passage body origin position, that is, the second guide path 202B provided in the first movable portion 401 is on the right side of the image display device 5. The left end of the rack portion 432b of the rack member 432 is engaged with the drive gear 91a of the passage body motor 91 and the first movable portion 401 is engaged with the driven gears 432a and 432a. The left end of the rack portion 401a is engaged.

  When the drive gear 91a is driven in the clockwise direction from the state shown in FIG. 16C, the rack member 432 moves toward the left as shown in FIG. The driven gears 432a and 432a also rotate clockwise as viewed from the front by meshing with the portion 452, and the first movable portion 401 moves to the left by meshing with the driven gears 432a and 432a and the rack portion 401a. In other words, the movable passage body 400 is arranged at the passage body advancement position, that is, the passage formation position where the second guide path 202B is located at a substantially central position in the left-right direction on the front side of the image display device 5.

  Thus, in order to operate the movable path body 400 by combining a plurality of racks (rack member 432, rack portion 401a, etc.) and gears (drive gear 91a, driven gears 432a, 432a, etc.), one rack and gear are used. Compared to the case, the size of the rack member 432 and the rack portion 401a can be reduced (shortened), the installation space of the mechanism for operating the movable passage body 400 can be made compact, and the operation of the movable passage body 400 can be reduced. Increases speed.

  A passage body origin position sensor 92 is provided on the right side of the frame member 431, a passage body advancement position sensor 93 is provided on the left side of the frame member 431, and the movable passage body 400 is connected to the passage body origin. When the position is located, the detection piece 401e provided on the front surface of the rack portion 401a of the first movable portion 401 is detected by the passage body origin position sensor 92 (see FIG. 16A), and the movable passage body 400 is moved. When it is located at the passage body advancement position, the detection piece 401e is detected by the passage body advancement position sensor 93 (see FIG. 16B).

  In addition, an extended portion that extends downward is formed in the lower portion on the back side of the first movable portion 401, and a rail portion 401b that extends to the left and right is provided in the extended portion. The guide rail 434 is fixed to the lower portion of the base member 450 and is guided so as to be slidable in the left-right direction. In addition, gears 401c and 401c are attached to the upper and lower portions on the right side of the first movable portion 401 so as to be rotatable about a rotation shaft extending in the vertical direction. The gears 401c and 401c are provided on the back side of the game board 2. Is engaged with a fixed rack portion 453 fixed to the frame. Therefore, when the movable passage body 400 is operated, it can be stably operated by being guided by the guide rail 434, the upper guide rail 435, and the fixed rack portion 453, and vibrations and the like generated during the operation of the movable passage body 400 can be suppressed. .

  As shown in FIG. 17, the 1st movable part 401 in the movable channel | path body 400 is formed in the substantially cylindrical shape opened up and down with the synthetic resin material which has permeability | transmittance, and the bulging part 413 which bulges to the back side. Is formed at the bottom. A bar-like member 412 extending in the up-down direction is disposed at a position corresponding to the bulging part 413 of the first movable part 401, and a protrusion 412 a protruding in a spiral shape is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the bar-like member 412. Is formed. That is, the second guiding path 202B is formed inside the first movable portion 401, and the game ball that has entered the second guiding path 202B from the inflow port 225 that is the upper opening flows down while meandering in the left-right direction. After that, it flows down spirally along the protruding portion 412 a at the position of the bulging portion 413, is discharged from the discharge port 226 which is the lower opening, and falls onto the rotating body 208. Thereby, attention can be paid to the game balls flowing down the second guiding path 202B, and the interest is improved, and the fall speed to the rotating body 208 is suppressed, thereby preventing the rotating body 208 from being damaged.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the second movable portion 402 in the movable passage body 400 includes decorative members 404 </ b> L and 404 </ b> R that are arranged so as to be operable left and right with respect to the first movable portion 401. The decorative members 404 </ b> L and 404 </ b> R protrude from the non-deployed position (see FIG. 18A), which is the origin position that converges with respect to the first movable portion 401, to the left and right sides with respect to the first movable portion 401. It can be operated at the deployed position (see FIG. 18B). The second movable portion 402 is positioned at the non-deployed position when the movable path body 400 is at the path body origin position, and is positioned at the deployed position when the movable path body 400 is at the path body advanced position. .

  The decorative members 404L and 404R are decorative members for improving the decorativeness of the first movable portion 401, and are not particularly shown, but are omitted from the front plate, the back plate, and the side plates of the first movable portion 401 in plan view. When it is in the U-shape and is in the non-deployed position, the game ball flowing down the second guide path 202B from the gap between the left and right decorative members 404L and 404R is in a first visually recognizable state. The left and right decorative members 404L and 404R are separated from each other and the game ball flowing down the second guide path 202B is set in the second visual state having higher visibility than the first visual state.

  On the back surface of the first movable portion 401, an arm member 423 extending in the vertical direction, a link member 424 provided on the left and right at two positions on the arm member 423, and an operating member 440 for operating the arm member 423, Are provided to be operable. The arm member 423 includes second elongated holes 423b and 423b extending in the vertical direction, and shaft portions of fixed shafts 425 and 425 fixed to the back surface of the first movable portion 401 are provided in the second elongated holes 423b and 423b. Is inserted and can be moved in the vertical direction. Further, each link member 424 is pivotally supported on the back surface of the first movable portion 401 by a pivot shaft 424A facing in the front-rear direction, and one end is fixed to an elongated hole 426 facing in the left-right direction fixed to the arm member 423. The other end is inserted so as to be slidable in the left and right directions and fixed to the decorative members 404L and 404R.

  The actuating member 440 is pivotally supported on the back surface of the first movable portion 401 by a pivot shaft 441 that faces in the front-rear direction, and one end is pivotally supported on the upper end of the arm member 423, whereby the actuating member 440 is By turning, the arm member 423 moves upward or downward. The other end of the actuating member 440 can be brought into contact with left and right contact portions 442A and 442B provided on the base member 450.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, in a state where the movable passage body 400 is located at the passage body origin position, one end of the operating member 440 comes into contact with the contact portion 442A, so that the arm member 423 is moved to the lower position. Therefore, the decorative members 404L and 404R are held in the non-deployed position.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the movable passage body 400 is moved from the passage body origin position to the passage body advancement position by the passage body motor 91, one end of the operating member 440 is positioned before the passage body advancement position. Comes into contact with the contact portion 442B, and the movable passage body 400 moves to the passage body advancing position in this state, whereby the actuating member 440 rotates about the rotation shaft 441 counterclockwise when viewed from the back. As a result, the arm member 423 rises from the lower position to the upper position, and the link members 424 rotate in response to the rise, so that the decorative members 404L and 404R move from the non-deployed position to the deployed position.

  Further, when the movable passage body 400 moves from the passage body advancement position to the passage body origin position, one end of the operating member 440 rotates in a clockwise direction as viewed from the rear by contacting the contact portion 442A, and the arm member 423 is moved to the lower position. By moving, the decorative members 404L and 404R return to the non-deployed position.

  As described above, the decorative members 404L and 404R are movable between the non-deployed position and the deployed position using the movement of the movable passage body 400, so that the passage member for moving the movable passage body 400 is used. Since it is not necessary to operate with a drive source separate from the motor 91, the number of parts can be reduced.

(Production movable body device)
As shown in FIGS. 19 to 21, the effect movable body device includes a base portion 450 </ b> A that constitutes an upper left corner portion of a square frame-shaped base member 450, and an effect movable body 500 that is provided so as to be operable with respect to the base portion 450 </ b> A. The operation mechanism 501 for operating the production movable body 500 is mainly configured. The effect movable body 500 includes an effector origin position (see FIG. 19A) located in front of the base portion 450A, and an effector advance position (see FIG. 19B) diagonally to the lower right of the effector origin position. Are provided so as to be rotatable between the two.

  The effect movable body 500 is rotatable to the back side of the first movable portion 511 around a first movable portion 511 and a rotation shaft 510 that projects from the back surface of the first movable portion 511 and faces in the front-rear direction. And a second movable portion 512 provided in the first.

  The first movable portion 511 includes a base portion 511A that is formed in a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front, and a decorative portion 511B that is a protruding piece that extends radially from the periphery of the base portion 511A about the rotation shaft 510. Is done. On the back side of the decorative portion 511B that hangs downward from the decorative portion 511B, a director LED 518A capable of irradiating light forward is provided on the front surface, and light can be emitted toward the left and right sides. The LED board 519 (refer FIG. 28) with which LED 518B for production bodies was provided in the back surface is provided.

  Further, a connecting shaft 503 protrudes forward at a predetermined peripheral portion of the base portion 511A, and the connecting shaft 503 is inserted into a guide hole 504 formed in the lower left portion of the base portion 450A. Yes. The guide hole 504 is formed in a generally U shape in front view by the first guide portion 504A and the second guide portion 504B, and guides the connecting shaft 503 in a movable manner.

  The second movable portion 512 includes decorative portions 512L and 512R arranged on the left side and the right side of the back surface of the first movable portion 511. The decorative portions 512L and 512R have a plurality of projecting pieces extending radially around the rotation shaft 510, are formed in substantially the same shape as the decorative portion 511B of the first movable portion 511, and the first movable portion 511 Each is pivotally supported around a rotation shaft 510 and is connected via a link member 513. The link member 513 is rotatable about a rotation shaft 514 protruding below the rotation shaft 510 on the back surface of the first movable portion 511, and one end is pivotally supported by the decoration portion 512L. The end is pivotally supported by the decorative portion 512R. In addition, since the first shaft support portion with the link member 513 in the decoration portion 512L and the second shaft support portion with the link member 513 in the decoration portion 512R have different distances from the rotation shaft 510, the decoration portions 512L and 512R. Since one of them rotates in the first direction around the rotation shaft 510, the link member 513 rotates around the rotation shaft 514, so the other is the first direction via the link member 513. It rotates in the opposite second direction.

  In addition, the decorative portion 512L and the decorative portion 512R are connected to each other by the tension spring 515 between the rotation shaft 510 and the rotation shaft 514, whereby the decorative portion 512L and the decorative portion 512R are close to each other. When the decorative portion 512R is rotated in the first direction while being maintained in the state (see FIG. 25), the other decorative portion 512L is rotated in the second direction against the urging force of the tension spring 515, and the decorative portion is It changes to the 2nd decoration state (refer FIG. 27) which 512L and the decoration part 512R space apart. The decorative portion 512R includes a protruding piece 516 that protrudes to the left of the rotation shaft 510, and an interlocking shaft 517 is provided on the back surface of the protruding piece 516.

  The operating mechanism 501 is a director 520 that is fixed on the back side of the base 450A, and a rotating body 521 that is fixed to a drive shaft (not shown) of the motor 520 that protrudes on the front of the base 450A. A first arm member 523 pivotally supported by a pivot shaft 522 that projects from the front surface of the base portion 450A and faces in the front-rear direction, and a pivot shaft 528 that projects from the front surface of the base portion 450A. A second arm member 524 pivotally supported on the first arm member 524, a first link member 526 pivotally supported on a pivot shaft 525 protruding from the first arm member 523, and a first link member And a second link member 527 pivotally supported at one end of 526. The rotation shaft 528 is disposed with a predetermined gap between the rotation shaft 528 and the front surface of the base portion 450A, and the first arm member 523 can be inserted into the gap.

  The first arm member 523 is formed in a substantially reverse letter shape when viewed from the front by the first arm portion 523A and the second arm portion 523B, and the bent portion between the first arm portion 523A and the second arm portion 523B is a rotation shaft. It is pivotally supported by 522. A torsion spring 529 is mounted on the rotation shaft 522 and urges the first arm member 523 upward.

  A long hole 531 is formed in the first arm portion 523A, and a connection shaft 530 protruding from the periphery of the rotating body 521 is inserted into the long hole 531 so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction. One end of the second arm portion 523B is pivotally supported by the rotation shaft 510 of the first movable portion 511 so as to be rotatable. In addition, guide shafts 534A and 534B for moving and guiding the second link member 527 in the longitudinal direction are projected from the front surface of the bottom wall 533 of the second arm portion 523B, and the side of the bottom wall 533 is also provided. On the edge, guide walls 535A and 535B for moving and guiding the second link member 527 in the longitudinal direction are erected forward. As described above, the second arm portion 523B is formed in a substantially U shape in a sectional view by the bottom wall 533 and the guide walls 535A and 535B.

  The first link member 526 is pivotally supported by a pivot shaft 525 that protrudes between the first arm portion 523A and the second arm portion 523B of the first arm member 523. A connection shaft 536 that pivotally supports the second link member 527 is provided at one end of the first link member 526 so as to protrude toward the back side. At the other end, a first action portion 537 is formed that can contact the connecting shaft 530 inserted into the elongated hole 531 of the first arm portion 523A and protruding forward.

  The second link member 527 is formed between the guide wall 535A and 535B on the front surface of the bottom wall 533 of the second arm portion 523B, and is bent with respect to the slide portion 538. The second movable portion And a second action part 539 capable of contacting the interlocking shaft 517 of 512. Two long holes 540A and 540B are formed in the slide part 538, and the guide shafts 534A and 534B of the second arm part 523B are respectively inserted.

  The second link member 527 configured as described above has a slide portion 538 disposed between the guide walls 535A and 535B on the front surface of the bottom wall 533 of the second arm portion 523B, and the slide portion 538 includes the guide shaft 534A, It is guided by 534B and guide walls 535A and 535B so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction. That is, the second link member 527 is disposed so as to be movable in the same direction as the second arm portion 523B. In this state, the second action part 539 protrudes outward from the second arm part 523B. The front side of the slide part 538 is covered with a cover member 541, and the front side of the first link member 526 is covered with a cover member 542.

  The second arm member 524 is formed in a generally U-shape when viewed from the front, and has one end pivotally supported on the pivot shaft 528 of the base portion 450A and the other end pivoted on the back surface of the first movable portion 511. A pivot shaft 543 protruding directly above 510 is pivotally supported through a long hole.

(Operation example of the production movable body device)
Next, an operation example of the effect movable body device will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 22 is a schematic front view showing a state in which the effect movable body is located at the effect object origin position. FIG. 23 is a schematic front view showing a state in which the effect movable body is located between the effect object origin position and the effect object advance position. FIG. 24 is a schematic front view showing a state where the effect movable body has moved to the effector advance position. FIG. 25 is a schematic rear view showing a state in which the effect movable body is in the first decoration state at the effect object advancement position. FIG. 26 is a schematic front view showing a state where the effect movable body has changed from the first decoration state to the second decoration state at the effect body advancement position. FIG. 27 is a schematic rear view showing a state where the effect movable body has changed from the first decoration state to the second decoration state at the effect object advancement position. 28 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. 22 to 28, illustration of some members such as the base portion is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the state where the effect movable body 500 is located at the effect object origin position, the decoration portion 511B is in the first posture facing the right side, and the decoration portions 511B have the decoration portions 512L and 512R. Are in the first decoration state. Further, the connecting shaft 530 of the rotating body 521 is positioned at the end of the elongated hole 531 on the rotating shaft 522 side above the right side of the rotating shaft, so that the first arm portion 523A of the first arm member 523 is moved to the left. It is held in a state where it is lifted diagonally upward. Therefore, the production movable body 500 is held at the production body origin position. Further, the first arm member 523 is biased upward by a torsion spring 529, and the second arm member 524 is biased upward by a tension spring 550 whose one end is locked to the base portion 450A. The production movable body 500 is stably held at the production body origin position. Further, the connecting shaft 503 of the first movable portion 511 is located at the upper right end portion of the first guide portion 504A.

  The second link member 527 has the other end of the tension spring 551 that is locked to the rotating shaft 522 side of the second arm portion 523B at the end on the rotating shaft 522 side. The first slide position on the rotating shaft 522 side is held. At this time, the first action portion 537 of the first link member 526 is separated from the connection shaft 530 of the rotating body 521. Further, the second action part 539 of the second link member 527 is separated from the interlocking shaft 517 of the decoration part 512R.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the rotating body 521 is rotated counterclockwise by the effector motor 520, the first arm member 523 is counterclockwise as the connecting shaft 530 moves downward while moving to the left. Rotate. The effect movable body 500 is lowered according to the rotation about the rotation shaft 522 of the first arm member 523 and the connecting shaft 503 is located on the left side of the rotation shaft 510, whereby the rotation shaft 510. Rotate clockwise around That is, the effect movable body 500 rotates clockwise about the rotation axis 510 while performing a downward movement from the effector origin position (performs a first operation). The connecting shaft 503 escapes from the right end to the left end of the first guide portion 504A as the rotation shaft 510 approaches the guide hole 504. Further, the second link member 527 remains held at the first slide position.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, when the rotating shaft 521 further rotates counterclockwise and the rotating shaft 510 moves away from the guide hole 504, the connecting shaft 503 moves the second guide portion 504B to the right. Move downwards. Then, the movement of the connecting shaft 503 is restricted at the right end of the second guide part 504B, whereby the rotation of the first arm member 523 is restricted, and the effect movable body 500 stops at the effector advance position.

  In the state in which the production movable body 500 is stopped at the production body advance position, the connection shaft 530 of the rotating body 521 is close to the first action portion 537 of the first link member 526 on the right side of the long hole 531. (Or contact). Further, the second action portion 539 of the second link member 527 is close to (or abuts on) the interlocking shaft 517 of the decoration portion 512R. The effect movable body 500 is in the first decorative state in which the projecting pieces of the decorative portion 511B and the decorative portions 512L and 512R are in the second posture in which the decorative piece 511B and the decorative portions 512L and 512R are close to the decorative portion 511B. Yes.

  As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, when the rotating body 521 further rotates counterclockwise, the connecting shaft 530 moves further to the right through the long hole 531, but the right end of the long hole 531 is formed in an arc shape. Therefore, the first arm member 523 does not rotate. Then, the connecting shaft 530 comes into contact with and presses the first action portion 537 of the first link member 526. As a result, the first link member 526 rotates clockwise about the rotation shaft 525, so that the second link member 527 resists the biasing force of the tension spring 551 with respect to the second arm portion 523B. It moves toward the second slide position on the rotating shaft 510 side.

  As the second link member 527 moves from the first slide position to the second slide position, the second action part 539 presses the interlocking shaft 517 of the decoration part 512R. As a result, the decorative portion 512R rotates about the rotation shaft 510 in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front, and the decorative portion 512L rotates about the rotation shaft 510 in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from the front. The projecting piece of 512R changes to the second decoration state in which it is separated from the decoration portion 511B.

  In this way, the effect movable body 500 performs the first operation of lowering while rotating from the effector origin position to the effector advance position by rotating the connecting shaft 530 of the rotating body 521 by the effector motor 520. After that, by further rotating the rotating body 521, the connecting shaft 530 acts on the first action portion 537 of the first link member 526, and the first link member 526 rotates, whereby the second link member 527 is moved. A second movement in which the projecting pieces of the decorative portions 512L and 512R rotate away from the decorative portion 511B by sliding and moving with respect to the second arm portion 523B and the second action portion 539 moving the interlocking shaft 517 of the decorative portion 512R. Can be done.

  Further, the first link member 526 and the second link member 527 for transmitting the power of the rotating body 521 rotated by the staging body motor 520 to the decoration portions 512L and 512R of the second movable portion 512 are provided for the staging movable body 500. Since the first arm member 523 that is pivotally supported is provided on the back side of the first arm member 523 so that the player cannot see it, the first arm member 523 guides the first link member 526 and the second link member 527 to be movable. Therefore, the number of parts can be suitably reduced, and the structure can be simplified and the appearance can be improved.

  In addition, the effect movable body 500 is not only rotatable about the rotation shaft 522 by the first arm member 523 but also rotatable about the first arm member 523 via the rotation shaft 510. In addition, since the connecting shaft 503 arranged at a position different from the rotation shaft 510 is guided by the guide hole 504, the connection shaft 503 rotates around the rotation shaft 510 according to the rotation of the first arm member 523. Move. Therefore, it is possible to operate a plurality of locations with one drive source, and the operation mode of the first operation is complicated, so that the interest is improved.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the decorative portion 511B and the decorative portions 512L and 512R are configured by a lens member made of a synthetic resin material having transparency, and an LED substrate 519 is provided on the back side of the decorative portion 511B. ing. The effector LED 518A provided on the front surface of the LED substrate 519 is a top-type LED provided so as to be able to irradiate light in a direction perpendicular to or substantially perpendicular to the front surface, that is, forward. On the other hand, the effector LED 518B provided on the back surface of the LED substrate 519 is an angle-type LED that can irradiate light in a parallel direction or a substantially parallel direction with respect to the back surface of the LED substrate 519. Can be irradiated.

  The production control CPU 120 moves the production movable body 500 to the production body advance position and changes to the second decoration state at the production body advance position, for example, when a V winning is generated in the small hit gaming state as will be described later. It is possible to cause the effector LEDs 518A and 518B to emit light, for example, at the timing to be performed. The light from the effector LED 518A is emitted forward through the lens member, and the light from the effector LED 518B is emitted outward. Therefore, by causing the effector LEDs 518A and 518B to emit light, the light from the effector LED 518A causes the front surface of the decoration part 511B to emit light, and the light from the effector LED 518B is positioned outside the decoration part 511B. The decorative portions 512L and 512R are illuminated to emit light.

  As described above, since the light source of the first movable portion 511 can be used for light emission without providing a light source in the decorative portions 512L and 512R operable with respect to the first movable portion 511, the number of parts can be reduced. In addition, since the wiring from the first movable part 511 to the second movable part 512 is not necessary, the structure can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 moves the effect movable body 500 from the effector origin position to the effector advance position when the V prize is generated in the small hit gaming state, and from the first decoration state to the first decoration state. Although the mode of changing to the decoration state and emitting light by the effector LEDs 518A and 518B is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to, for example, the small hit game state When the movable passage body 400 moves to the passage body advancement position, the production movable body 500 is moved to the production body advancement position, and when the V winning is generated, the first decoration state is changed to the second decoration state. The effector LEDs 518A and 518B may emit light. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 has a predetermined effect timing other than the small hit game state (for example, various notice effects suggesting the occurrence of a small hit or a big hit, or during a big hit notifying that the round game continues during the big hit The effect movable body 500 may be operated in an effect or an execution timing of a suggestion effect or the like suggesting that the high base state B is controlled to be more advantageous than the high base state A.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 15, the movable passage body 400 is disposed on the front side of the effect movable body 500. In other words, the movable path body 400 and the rendering movable body 500 are arranged so that their operable ranges overlap in front view but are not shifted and overlapped in plan view. Even when the movable body 500 is at an arbitrary position within the operable range, the movable path body 400 is not brought into contact with the movable path body 400.

  Specifically, when the effect movable body 500 is at the effect body origin position and the movable path body 400 is at the path body origin position, the movable path body 400 and the effect movable body 500 are not in contact with each other (FIG. 15 ( A)), the movable passage body 400 and the production movable body 500 are not in contact even when the production movable body 500 is in the production body advancement position and the movable passage body 400 is in the passage body advancement position (FIG. 15B). reference).

  Although not shown, even when the effect movable body 500 is located at an arbitrary position between the effect body origin position and the effect body advance position, the movable passage body 400 and the effect movable body 500 are not in contact with each other. That is, since the movable passage body 400 and the production movable body 500 do not interfere with each other regardless of the timing, one operation of the movable passage body 400 and the production movable body 500 affects the other operation. Will not affect. Furthermore, since the movable path body 400 and the effect movable body 500 are arranged so that their operable ranges are shifted back and forth and do not overlap, is the second movable portion 402 positioned at the deployed position or the non-deployed position? Regardless, the effect movable body 500 does not interfere with the second movable portion 402.

  The first movable portion 401 of the movable passage body 400 is a movable portion that is operated by a passage body motor 91 connected to the main substrate 11, and the first movable portion 511 and the second movable portion 512 of the effect movable body 500. Is a movable part that is operated by a staging body motor 520 connected to the staging control board 12.

  In the small hit gaming state, the first movable unit 401 first enters the second big prize opening 702B and stores the game ball P1 stored in the first storage part 227 with the V prize opening 283 (by entering the game ball). The CPU 103 is provided with a second guide route 202A for guiding the CPU 103 so as to be able to enter a winning opening that is an opportunity to control to the big hit gaming state. That is, the first movable unit 401 is a game movable unit related to the lottery for lottery (whether or not to control the big hit), while the first movable unit 511 and the second movable unit 512 are the first movable unit Like the movable part 401, it is a movable part for production that is not related to the lottery.

  As described above, when the movable passage body 400 and the production movable body 500 are provided in one base member 450, the CPU 103 that controls the game controls the operations of both the movable passage body 400 and the production movable body 500. Then, the control load of the CPU 103 becomes large and there is a possibility of affecting the game. Therefore, for the movable part that is not related to the game such as winning / failing lottery, the operation control is performed by the effect control CPU 120 which is another control means. By doing so, the processing load on the CPU 103 can be suitably reduced.

  However, when the correct passage lot 400 and the rendering movable body 500 are mounted on one base member 450 in this way, one operation of the movable passage 400 and the rendering movable body 500 is changed to the other. Interference, particularly when the movement of the production movable body 500 may affect the movement of the movable passage body 400, can affect the lottery, that is, the game result, and maintain the fairness of the game. There is a risk of disappearing. Therefore, it is preferable to provide the movable passage body 400 and the rendering movable body 500 so that one operation does not interfere with the other operation.

(Variable winning ball device 6B)
Next, details of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 29 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the internal structure of the variable winning ball apparatus. FIG. 30 is a cross-sectional view showing the variable winning ball apparatus when (A) is in a state where entry is difficult and (B) is in a state where entry is possible. 31A is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE in FIG. 30A, and FIG. 31B is a cross-sectional view taken along line E′-E ′ in FIG. FIG. 32 is a perspective view showing the variable plate. 33A is a cross-sectional view taken along line FF in FIG. 32, and FIG. 33B is a cross-sectional view taken along line GG in FIG. 34A to 34C are explanatory views showing the flow of the game ball in which the game ball is won in the second start. FIGS. 35A to 35C are explanatory views showing retention due to balance of game balls. 36 (A) to 36 (C) are explanatory views showing stays caused by the biting of game balls.

  As shown in FIGS. 29 to 31, the variable winning ball device 6 </ b> B includes a base plate 601 attached to the game board surface (front surface) of the game board 2, a first solenoid 81 assembled to the back side of the base board 601, A variable plate 602 that moves substantially horizontally in the front-rear direction by the first solenoid 81, a winning path formation portion 603 that is formed to protrude to the left of the variable plate 602 on the front surface of the base plate 601, and a variable on the front surface of the base plate 601. A guide passage forming portion 604 formed above the plate 602, a guide portion 605 formed on the left side of the guide passage forming portion 604 on the front surface of the base plate 601, a winning passage forming portion 603, and the front surfaces of the guide passage forming portion 604 And a front wall 606 having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front.

  The base plate 601 is integrally formed on the left side of the center decorative frame that is fitted into the opening formed in the game board 2, but may not be integrally formed. Further, the front wall 606 is made of a synthetic resin material having permeability, and through the front wall 606, the game balls in the winning path formation portion 603 and the guide path formation portion 604 can be visually recognized. . Further, the base plate 601 is disposed in front of the base plate 601 so that a space through which the game ball P can pass is formed.

  The winning path formation unit 603 is formed with a second start winning opening 610 that forms a passing area through which the game ball P can pass, and the game ball P that has entered the second starting winning opening 610 A winning ball guiding path K1 is formed for guiding to the back side of the game board 2 through a through hole 611 formed in the plate 601. The second start winning opening 610 is provided with a second start opening switch 22B so that the game ball P that has entered the second start winning opening 610 is detected by the second start opening switch 22B. Yes.

  The variable plate 602 is provided so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction through a through-hole 612 formed in the base plate 601, and is connected to the plunger 81A of the first solenoid 81 via a link member 81B. A retreat position (see FIG. 30A) that retreats to the game board 2 side when 81 is off, and an advance position that advances to the game area Y side when the first solenoid 81 is on (FIG. 30). (See (B)) and can be slid in the front-rear direction.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the variable plate 602 is made of a plate-like member having a substantially vertically long rectangular shape in plan view, and is provided so that the upper surface 602H is inclined downward toward the left side. Guide shafts 613L and 613R are protruded laterally at the left and right side rear portions of the variable plate 602. These guide shafts 613L and 613R are formed on a cover member 615 that covers the first solenoid 81 and the like. It is inserted into guide holes 614L and 614R facing in the front-rear direction. Further, guide walls 616A and 616B facing the front-rear direction are provided on the lower surface, and the variable plate 602 is guided by the guide shafts 613L and 613R and the guide walls 616A and 616B so as to be movable in the front-rear direction. The guide shaft 613R also serves as a connecting shaft for connecting to the link member 81B.

  The front side 602F of the variable plate 602 is an inclined side inclined backward from the left to the right in plan view, and has an inclined surface inclined backward toward the lower side. In addition, a protruding piece 620 having a predetermined left-right width dimension is provided at the left end portion of the front side 602F so as to protrude forward, and on the upper surface of the protruding piece 620, a second start winning opening 610 for a game ball is provided. A projecting portion 621 for restricting the passage to is projected upward. In addition, the right-side surface of the protruding portion 621 is formed with a diverging inclined surface 621A that is inclined downward from the left side toward the right side.

  As shown in FIGS. 30 (A) and 31 (A), the protruding portion 621 configured in this way is on the right side of the second start winning prize opening 610 in a state where the variable plate 602 is located at the retracted position. By being positioned so as to correspond to the rear portion, it is impossible (or difficult) for the game ball P to enter the second start winning opening 610. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 30 (B) and FIG. 31 (B), when the variable plate 602 is located at the advanced position, the variable plate 602 is located at the right front part of the second start winning prize opening 610. 2. The game ball P is allowed to enter the start winning prize opening 610.

  30B and 31B, the protruding piece 620 and a part of the protruding portion 621 are formed on the front wall 606 in a state where the variable plate 602 is located at the advanced position. By being accommodated in the recessed portion 617, it is possible to retreat from the position corresponding to the second start winning prize opening 610.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the upper surface 602H of the variable plate 602 includes a first inclined surface 602A and a second inclined surface 602B formed on the front right side of the upper surface 602H. The downward inclination angle θ11 with respect to the horizontal plane of the first inclined surface 602A is about 8 degrees, and the downward inclination angle θ12 with respect to the horizontal plane of the second inclined surface 602B is about 5 degrees. That is, the downward inclination angle θ12 with respect to the horizontal plane of the second inclined surface 602B is set to be smaller than the downward inclination angle θ11 with respect to the horizontal plane of the first inclined surface 602A (θ12 <θ11). Therefore, the game ball P on the first inclined surface 602A flows down toward the second start winning opening 610 at a faster speed than the game ball P on the second inclined surface 602B.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 30B, in the state where the variable plate 602 is located at the advanced position, the left side portion of the second inclined surface 602B in the second inclined surface 602B and the first inclined surface 602A is the base. It is located approximately at the center in the front-rear direction in the space formed between the plate 601 and the front wall 606.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the guide passage forming portion 604 has a base plate 601, a front wall 606, and left and right side walls 641L and 641R, and a game ball flowing down from above the variable winning ball apparatus 6B in the game area Y. A passing gate 41 that forms an entrance that opens upward so that P can enter, and a game ball P that has passed through the passing gate 41 are directed one by one toward the right side of the second start winning opening 610. And a guide route K2 for guiding downward.

  A gate switch 21 is provided at a position near the lower side of the passage gate 41 in the guide route K2, and the game ball P that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected. In addition, the upper front side in the guide passage formation part 604 is comprised by the front wall different from the front wall 606 (refer FIG. 4).

  The right side wall 641L is directed vertically so that a first gap 651 through which the game ball P can pass is formed vertically above the right end of the variable plate 602 and the upper wall of the guide passage forming portion 604. It is extended. On the other hand, the left side wall 641L is vertically oriented so that a second gap 652 through which the game ball P can pass is formed between the upper side wall of the guide passage forming portion 604 and vertically above the second start winning prize opening 610. It is extended toward. The vertical dimension L5 of the first gap 651 and the vertical dimension L6 of the second gap 652 are substantially the same length, which is longer than the diameter 2R of the game ball P and 2 of the diameter 2R of the game ball P. The length is shorter than the double length (L5 = L6 / 2R <L5, L6 <2R × 2).

  The plurality of convex portions 643 are alternately provided on the inner surfaces of the left and right side walls 641L and 641R downward so that the game ball P flowing down the guide path K2 flows down while meandering left and right. This reduces the falling speed. Further, a convex portion 644 that guides the game ball P toward the front wall 606 is provided above the variable plate 602 on the front surface of the base plate 601, so that the game ball P is in front of the second start winning prize opening 610. Is guided to the front wall 606 side, so that the game ball P flows down from the base plate 601 and contacts the variable plate 602 and the protruding portion 621 when the variable plate 602 is in the retracted position. Is suppressed.

  Further, since the gate switch 21 is provided on the upstream side of the guide passage forming portion 604, the game ball P that has passed through the gate switch 21 falls substantially on the upper surface 602 </ b> H of the variable plate 602. The time required for the game ball P to pass through the gate switch 21 and drop onto the upper surface 602H of the variable plate 602 is about 0.5 seconds or more.

  Since the first gap 651 opens to the right and the second gap 652 opens to the left, most of the game balls P that pass through the passage gate 41 and flow down the guide path K2 vertically downward. Reaches the variable plate 602 without flowing out from the first gap 651 or the second gap 652, but the game ball P stays in the guide path K2 as will be described later, so that the first gap 651 or the second gap 652 is reached. May spill from.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the game ball P passing through the passage gate 41 and flowing down the guide route K2 is guided downward by the guide passage forming portion 604, and is located at a position near the right side of the second start winning opening 610. To reach. Then, when the variable plate 602 is positioned at the retracted position and the variable winning ball device 6B is in a difficult entry state, the game ball P does not enter the second start winning port 610 and passes through the position near the right side as it is. Fall down. Moreover, it may fall after contacting the protrusion part 621 etc. of the variable plate 602.

  As shown in FIGS. 34 (A) and 34 (C), when the variable plate 602 is located at the advance position and the variable winning ball device 6B is in an enterable state, the game guided downward by the guide passage forming portion 604. The sphere P1 falls on the upper surface 602H of the variable plate 602. When the game ball P1 falls on the first inclined surface 602A on the upper surface 602H, the game ball P1 is guided to flow down toward the second start winning opening 610 at a relatively high speed, but the game ball P1 is guided to the second inclined surface 602B on the upper surface 602H. When falling down, it flows down toward the second start winning port 610 at a relatively low speed, and then flows down toward the second start winning port 610 at a relatively high speed by the first inclined surface 602A.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), when the subsequent game ball P2 passes through the passage gate 41 after the game ball P1, the game ball P1 is already in the first position when the game ball P2 falls on the upper surface 602H. If the player has entered the 2-start winning opening 610, the game balls P1, P2 are individually guided to the second starting winning opening 610.

  As shown in FIG. 35A, immediately after the game ball P1 falls on the upper surface 602H of the variable plate 602 when the variable plate 602 is positioned at the advance position and the variable winning ball device 6B is in the enterable state. The subsequent game ball P2 may fall on the game ball P1.

  Thus, the game ball P1 is located on the second inclined surface 602B, and the game ball P2 is in contact with the upper wall of the winning path formation portion 603 and the upper left side of the game ball P1 at three points, The force that the game ball P1 tries to flow down to the second start winning opening 610 side by the first inclined surface 602A or the second inclined surface 602B, and the game ball P2 on the opposite side to the second start winning port 610 due to its own weight. If the force to push out is balanced, the game balls P1 and P2 may not move, and a stay (ball clogging) may occur due to balance.

  Here, when the game ball P1 is positioned on the second inclined surface 602B, the force to flow down toward the second start winning prize opening 610 is larger than that when the game ball P1 is positioned on the first inclined surface 602A. Since it is small, the force that the game ball P2 tries to push the game ball P1 to the opposite side (right side) of the second start winning port 610 is the force that the game ball P1 tries to flow down to the second start winning port 610 side. It becomes easy to exceed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 35B and 35D, when the variable plate 602 has moved to the advanced position, the first gap 651 is provided between the variable plate 602 and the lower end of the side wall 641R. , The movement of the game ball P1 on the upper surface 602H to the right side is not hindered by the side wall 641R. Therefore, the game ball P1 is pushed out to the side opposite to the second start winning opening 610, and the game ball P2 is moved to the upper surface 602H. Since it can fall upward, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of stay (ball clogging) due to the balance of the game balls P1 and P2.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 36 (A) and 36 (B), while the variable plate 602 moves from the retracted position to the advanced position, the front side 602F and the front wall 606 of the variable plate 602 into which the game ball P1 has advanced. If the ball bite that is sandwiched between the first start winning port 610 side, the lower side, and the first gap 651 side cannot be moved, the subsequent game ball P2, P3 ... may stay.

  Here, in the subsequent third game ball P3, the game ball P2 stays at a position below the second gap 652, and thus the game ball P2 is prevented from moving vertically downward. By contacting the ball P2, the ball is guided to the second gap 652 side and discharged to the upper side of the winning path formation portion 603. Therefore, the game balls P3 and P4 are successively placed above the game ball P2 by the ball engagement of the game ball P1. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of clogging due to stagnation.

  Further, when the game balls P1, P2 are staying, when the subsequent game balls P3, P4,... Contact the game ball P2, the impact is transmitted from the game ball P2 to the game ball P1. Since the game ball P1 is released from the clogging and drops downward, and the variable plate 602 moves to the advanced position, the game ball P2 above the variable plate 602 and the subsequent game balls P4,. It is guided toward the second start winning prize opening 610 by the upper surface 602H.

  In this way, by providing the guide passage forming portion 604 that guides the flow down so that the game ball P stably falls on the upper surface 602H of the variable plate 602 that can guide the game ball P to the second start winning opening 610, While the game ball P that has passed through the passage gate 41 can be stably guided toward the variable starting plate 602 that can guide the game ball P to the second start winning opening 610, there is a guide passage forming portion 604. Therefore, ball clogging such as retention due to balance and retention due to ball biting tends to occur. In such a configuration, by providing the first gap 651 and the second gap 652, the occurrence of clogging can be suitably suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, the guide passage forming portion 604 is substantially vertically downward toward the upper surface 602H of the variable plate 602 that can guide the game balls P that have passed through the passage gate 41 one by one to the second start winning opening 610. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the guide route K2 guides the game ball P that has passed through the passage gate 41 to flow downward substantially vertically. It does not have to be, and may be one that guides obliquely downward.

(Outline of game progress)
A game ball is launched toward the game area Y by a rotation operation by the player to the hitting ball operating handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is started.

  In the present embodiment, during the previous execution of the usual game, or a period during which the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to be in an enterable state (or a difficult-to-enter state after opening, which will be described later) based on the normal game. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in the middle (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the usual game based on the passage cannot be immediately executed), the usual game based on the passage is not put on hold. Alternatively, a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) may be held.

  In this normal variation display, after the normal symbol variation is started, when a predetermined time which is the normal variation time has elapsed, the fixed normal symbol which is the normal symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as a fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. In the present embodiment, as the fixed normal symbol, for example, a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than “7” is stopped and the normal symbol variation display result is “normal”. Although it does not become “figure losing”, it may be “general losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the change display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the variable plate 602 moves to the advance position and the variable winning ball device 6B enters the state where it can enter, and when the predetermined time elapses, the variable plate 602 Moves to the retracted position, and the variable winning ball device 6B becomes difficult to enter.

  When a game ball enters the first start winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  When a game ball enters the second start winning opening 610 formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  When a game ball enters (wins) the first start winning opening during a period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during a period controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state described later (first starting winning prize) Has occurred but the first special figure game based on the first starting prize cannot be immediately executed), the execution of the first special figure game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). On the other hand, when the game ball enters (wins) the second start winning opening (when the second start winning occurs, but the second special game based on the second starting winning cannot be immediately executed), the entry is made. The execution of the second special figure game based thereon is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 3).

  In a special game, if a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is set. If a specific special symbol (a jackpot symbol, for example, “7”, an actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, the symbol may be “big jackpot”. . Further, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “−”) different from the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “lost” is displayed.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state. It should be noted that after the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state may be controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

  In the small hit gaming state, the second large winning port 702B formed by the second special variable winning ball device 7B is in an enterable state in a predetermined opening mode. In the small hit game state, the second special winning opening device 702A of the second special variable winning ball device 7B has a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 1800 ms) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, eight) of winnings. In the period until the ball is generated, the second grand prize winning opening 702B is opened. As a result, the second special variable winning ball device 7B is in an advantageous state for the player.

  When the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 702B passes through the third count switch 24B provided in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B in the small hit game state, the third count switch 24B of the game ball Based on passing, it is a “big hit (V winning big hit)”. That is, the CPU 103 controls the gaming state to the big hit gaming state based on detecting the passing of the gaming ball through the third count switch 24B. On the other hand, when the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 702B in the small hit game state passes through the fourth count switch 24C provided in the second special variable prize-winning ball device 7B, it is not a “hit”. In other words, the CPU 103 does not control the gaming state to the big hit gaming state based on detecting the passing of the gaming ball through the fourth count switch 24C.

  Then, when the game ball is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the passage of the third count switch 24B, the first special prize winning door device 701A of the first special variable winning ball device 7A has a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds). ) Or the predetermined number (e.g., 8) of winnings is made open for the first big winning opening 701B. Thereby, the round game which makes the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus 7A an open state advantageous to a player is performed. In the present embodiment, the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is controlled to be opened when the big hit gaming state is controlled based on the passage of the game ball through the third count switch 24B. The present invention is not limited to this, and the second special variable winning ball device 7B may be controlled to be in the open state.

  The round, which is the opening cycle of the first grand prize opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “5”, “7”, “10”). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round is terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won the first big prize opening). Also good.

  After the end of the big hit gaming state in the present embodiment, the time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. In the short-time state, control (short-time control) is executed to shorten the average special figure change time (period during which the special figure is changed) compared to the normal state. In the short-time state, by reducing the average normal map change time (period in which the normal map is changed) from the normal state, or by improving the probability of “per normal map” in the normal game, than the normal state, Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 610 is also executed. The short-time state is a state advantageous for the player because the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved.

  In the short time state, one of the end conditions is that a predetermined number of times (for example, 99 times) a special-figure game has been executed, or that a predetermined number of times (for example, once or three times) a small hit is executed Continue until established earlier. What becomes the end condition when a predetermined number of special game has been executed is also referred to as the number of cuts (short time cut).

  The normal state is a game state other than a special state such as a big hit game state or a small hit game state that is advantageous to the player, or a special state such as a short-time state. And the probability that the display result in the special figure game is “small hit”, the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return process is performed after the power is turned on. The state is controlled in the same manner as when it was not executed. The state in which the time reduction control is being executed is also referred to as a high base state, and the state in which the time reduction control is not being executed is also referred to as a low base state.

  If the big hit game state is not reached after the small hit game state is finished, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special game is “small hit” is continuously controlled. The Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big prize opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, after the game ball passes through a specific area and is controlled to the big hit game state, it is controlled to the high base state (time-short state).

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 This may be performed by turning on / off the light, etc., operating the effect movable body 500, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special game or the first game is produced as an effect executed in accordance with the progress of the game. Corresponding to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable decorative symbol display ) Is also stopped (derived).

  When the display result of the special game is “small hit”, as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative symbol (for example, “ 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode, but the non-reach combination fixed display pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach lose”) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be “non-reach lose”). In addition, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative display variable display mode is changed to the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination that is not a small hit combination (“reach loss” is displayed as the variable display display result of the decorative design. ”) May be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern is“ reach lose ”).

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). As other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the small hit reliability is executed during variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the small hit reliability in the variable display during execution, and a pre-read notice effect for notifying the small hit reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display for which execution is suspended). . As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Further, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative design during the variable display of the decorative design and then restarting the variable display, the single variable display is made to appear as a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo-continuous effect may be executed.

  Even during the big hit game state, the big hit effect for informing the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state may be executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, the small hit effect during the small hit game state is executed.

  Further, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-described game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of holding), execution of a general game (including management of holding), jackpot A gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, and the like). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and the like. And a random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as later-described variation patterns, later-described effect control commands, and various tables referred to when making various determinations described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period even when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

  The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first hold). And an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the indicator 25A, the second holding indicator 25B, etc., and a solenoid driving signal).

  The switch circuit 110 is configured to detect detection signals (game balls pass or not) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch is turned on is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. Through the transmission of the detection signal, the passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door. To transmit.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) sends an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. 12 is supplied. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The production control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type), a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later) )), A game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of a big prize opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, gaming state), a command specifying an error, and the like.

  The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives production control commands, and produces productions (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. (Including various notifications such as driving of the effect movable body 500, error notification, notification of power failure recovery, etc.).

  On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above-described function of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). Including the determination of At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals output when an operation by the player is detected and indicating the operation content as appropriate). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the effect movable body 500 to the effect movable body 500 or a drive circuit that drives the effect movable body 500.

  The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the audio designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

  The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the ramp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the ramp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls audio output and lamp on / off.

  The effect control CPU 120 controls sound output, lamp on / off control (such as supplying a sound designation signal and lamp signal), and control of the effect movable body 500 (such as supply of a signal for operating the effect movable body 500). You may make it perform.

  The random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random values (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects in an updatable manner. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

  For example, the I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, ramp signal). Output port.

  Substrates other than the main board 11 such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

  FIG. 37A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 37A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 37A, a command 8001H is a first variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time (variable display time)) such as a symbol (also referred to as an effect symbol). Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 37 (B), a determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result (also referred to as a variable display result) is “lost” or “small hit”. Also, different EXT data is set according to a determination result (small hit type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of small hit types when the variable display result is “small hit”.

  In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 37B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying a prior determination result and a small hit type determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit 1”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the prior determination result and the small hit type determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit 2”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the prior determination result and the small hit type determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit 3”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the prior determination result and the small hit type determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit 4”. The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying a pre-determined result and a small hit type determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit 5”. The command 8C06H is a seventh variable display result designation command for notifying a prior determination result and a small hit type determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit 6”. The command 8C07H is an eighth variable display result designation command for notifying a pre-determined result and a small hit type determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit 7”. The command 8C08H is a ninth variable display result designation command for notifying a pre-determined result and a small hit type determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit 8”. The command 8C09H is a tenth variable display result designation command for notifying a pre-determined result and a small hit type determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit 9”. The command 8C0AH is an eleventh variable display result designation command for notifying a prior determination result and a small hit type determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit 10”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating stoppage (decision) of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which time reduction control is not performed (low base state, normal state), and command 9501H is a gaming state in which time reduction control is performed once (high The second gaming state designation command corresponding to the base state A, the short-time state A), and the third gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state (the high base state B, the short-time state B) in which the time-shortening control is performed three times. And

  The command 96XXH is an error (abnormality) designation command that designates the occurrence of an error (abnormality) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the type of the error (abnormality) that has occurred. In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality) is set, thereby specifying which error (abnormality) has been determined on the production control board 12 side. The occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) can be notified by the error notification process.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit game or a small hit game. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game or the small hit.

  In the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result designation command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result designation command. . The notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “16”) in the normal opening big hit state and the high speed opening big hit state described later, Different EXT data is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. The second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the first starting condition is satisfied by passing (entering) the game ball through the first starting winning opening. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved memory number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command D100 is a V winning notification designation command for notifying that the V winning has occurred, that is, that the third count switch 24B is turned on because the game ball has passed the third count switch 24B.

  Note that the commands shown in FIG. 37A are examples, and some of these commands may not be included, different commands may be used instead of these commands, and these commands may be used. You may add different commands. For example, a prize ball number notification command for specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the winning of game balls at each prize opening, or a gate for notifying that game balls have passed the passing gate 41 A passage notification command, a notification command for notifying the remaining number of times that the probability variation control and the time reduction control are executed, and the like may be provided.

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 38, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for display result determination is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown) shown in FIG. 38 to update various numerical data by software. Numerical data indicating a part of the numerical values MR1 to MR4 may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as “small hit”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “65536” is taken. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type as one of “small hits 1 to 10” when the variable display result is “small hit”. ”To“ 299 ”.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine a variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”.

  The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per common figure" or "missing the normal figure". For example, a value in the range of “3” to “23”.

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern of special symbols. In the present embodiment, a variation pattern (PA1-1) corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and a plurality of variation patterns (PB2-1) corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”. , PB2-2, PB2-3, and PB2-4) are prepared in advance.

  The special figure variable display time of the plurality of fluctuation patterns (PB2-1, PB2-2, PB2-3, PB2-4) is set longer than the fluctuation pattern (PA1-1) corresponding to the case of “losing”. Has been. Further, in the high base state B that continues until the time reduction control is executed three times after the big hit ends, the variation time is longer than in the high base state A that continues until the time reduction control is executed once after the big hit ends. The fluctuation pattern PB2-4 is set to be executed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39A, as a variation pattern of the first special symbol in the low base state or the high base state A, B, the variation variation pattern PB1-1 when the display result is loss. If the display result is a small hit, the small hit variation pattern PB2-1 is determined. As shown in FIG. 39 (B), as the variation pattern of the second special symbol in the low base state, the small hit variation pattern PB2-2 is determined when the display result is the small hit. As shown in FIG. 39 (C), the variation pattern of the second special symbol in the high base state A is a small hit variation pattern when the display result is a small hit and the number of stored special figures is 2-4. PB2-1 is determined, and when the display result is a small hit and the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure is 0 to 1, a small hit fluctuation pattern PB2-3 is determined. As shown in FIG. 39D, a small hit variation pattern PB2-4 is determined as the variation pattern of the second special symbol in the high base state B.

  In the present embodiment, for the variation patterns PB1-1 and PB2-1 to PB2-1 to 4, the symbol fixed time (minimum stop display time of the special symbol) is common to the low base state and the high base states A and B. 500 ms. Further, a variation pattern other than the variation pattern may be set, and the variation time of each variation pattern can be arbitrarily changed.

  FIG. 40A shows a configuration example of a special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table includes variable display results in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to determine whether or not to control the small hit game state with the variable display result as “small hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result before the determined special symbol is derived and displayed. It is a table that is referred to.

  In the special symbol display result determination table in the present embodiment, the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is used. Depending on whether the game is a special figure game, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit” or “losing”.

  In the special figure display result determination table, when the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is used, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is used. More judgment values than those at a certain time are assigned to the special chart display result of “small hit”. As a result, in the special game using the second special graphic by the second special symbol display device 4B, the special graphic display result is obtained when the special graphic game using the first special graphic by the first special symbol display device 4A is used. Compared to the probability (1/70 in this embodiment) that is determined to control the small hit gaming state as “small hit”, it is determined that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit gaming state as “small hit”. Probability increases (in this embodiment, 1/1). In other words, the second special figure game is a game having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the first special figure game.

  If the second special figure game is more advantageous to the player than the first special figure game, the small special probability of the second special figure game is ½ to 1/5. The special figure display result may be “lost” with a predetermined probability in the second special figure game. Even if the special figure display result of the second special figure game includes “losing” as described above, the special figure display result of the second special figure game is smaller than that of the first special figure game. It is preferable that the probability of being determined to be in the small hit gaming state is increased.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (B), in the present embodiment, when the game ball passes the first start winning opening during the previous execution of the special figure game or the like (the game ball receives the first start win). If a special game based on the passage cannot be immediately executed), the special game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined first upper limit number (for example, 4), and the previous special game is executed. If the game ball passes through the second start winning opening during the middle period, etc. (when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening but the special game based on the pass cannot be immediately executed) The special game is held up to a predetermined second upper limit number (for example, 3).

  Further, in the present embodiment, when there are the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory, the CPU 103 displays the variable display of the second special figure based on the second reserved memory and the first special figure based on the first reserved memory. This is executed with priority over variable display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 40C, in the present embodiment, the high base state A end condition executed after the end of the big hit is the special figure game using the first special figure after the end of the big hit and the first special figure. 2 The total number of variable displays with the special figure game using the special figure has reached 99, or the number of times that the small hit gaming state has been executed after the big hit ends (the second special figure game in the high base state A) The number of executions) is established by one of the first number of times (for example, once). On the other hand, the end condition of the high base state B executed after the end of the big hit is that the combined variable display number of the special figure game using the first special figure and the special figure game using the second special figure after the big hit ends. The number of times that the small hit gaming state has been executed after the end of the big hit (the number of times the second special figure game has been executed in the high base state B) has reached the second number (for example, three times). , Either. The high base states A and B are also ended when controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, the number of executions of the special figure game, which is a condition for ending the high base states A and B, is not limited to the above 99 times, and can be arbitrarily changed. Further, the number of times may be different between the high base state A and the high base state B. In addition, the number of executions of the small hit gaming state, which is the end condition of the high base states A and B, is not limited to the above-described one or three times, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  FIG. 41A is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table A stored in the ROM 101. The small hit type determination table A is a random number (MR4) for determining the hit type when a special figure game using the first special figure is executed in the low base state and it is determined that the display result is a small hit. ) Is a table that is referred to in order to determine the small hit type as one of the small hits 1 to 4 per small hit. In the small hit type determination table A in the present embodiment, out of the range 0 to 299 that the random number for determining the hit type (MR4) can take, 0 to 134 are small hits, and 135 to 269 are small. 2, 2, 270-289 are assigned to the small hit 3, and 290-299 are assigned to the small hit 4.

  FIG. 41B is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table B stored in the ROM 101. The small hit type determination table B is used for determining the hit type when the special figure game using the first special figure is executed in the high base states A and B and the display result is determined to be a small hit. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of small hits to one of four small hits based on a random number (MR4). In the small hit type determination table B in the present embodiment, out of a range 0 to 299 that can be taken by the random number for determining the hit type (MR4), 0 to 134 are small hits, and 135 to 269 are small. 2, 2, 270-289 are assigned to the small hit 3, and 290-299 are assigned to the small hit 4.

  FIG. 41C is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table C stored in the ROM 101. The small hit type determination table C is used when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in the low base state or the high base states A and B and it is determined that the display result is a small hit. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine the small hit type as any one of the small hits 5 to 10 based on the type determination random number (MR4). In the small hit type determination table C in the present embodiment, out of the range 0 to 299 that can be taken by the random number (MR4) for determining the hit type, 0 to 72 is small and 5 to 73 to 145 is small. The hits 6 and 146 to 149 are assigned to the small hits 7, the 150 to 222 are assigned to the small hits 8, the 223 to 295 are assigned to the small hits 9, and the 296 to 299 are assigned to the small hits 10.

  In the present embodiment, the small hits 1, 3, 5, and 8 have the largest number of support balls on the rotating body 208 when the second big prize opening 702B is opened once based on the opening pattern A in the small hit gaming state. 1 can be supplied. In addition, for the small hits 2, 4, 6, and 9, in the small hit gaming state, the second big prize opening 702B is opened twice based on the opening pattern B, so that a maximum of three support balls are supplied to the rotating body 208. It becomes possible. In addition, in the small hits 7 and 10, the second big prize opening 702B is opened three times based on the opening pattern C in the small hit gaming state, so that a maximum of five support balls can be supplied to the rotating body 208.

  In the present embodiment, in one release, control is performed in which a short-time release of 148 ms is repeated twice or three times at 600 ms intervals. That is, in the opening pattern A, the opening control for repeating the short-time opening of 148 ms three times is executed once (see FIG. 56), and in the opening pattern B, the opening control for repeating the short-time opening of 148 ms three times is executed twice. (See FIG. 57) In the release pattern C, the release control that repeats the short-time release of 148 ms twice is executed three times (see FIG. 58).

  Note that the short-time opening may be repeated twice or four times or more in one opening, or the opening corresponding to the total time of a plurality of short-time opening may be executed once. Further, in the short-time opening of 148 ms, one gaming ball P on the upper surface of the second grand prize opening door 702A can enter when opening, but a plurality of gaming balls P can enter the second big winning opening door 702A when opened. When flowing down the upper surface, a plurality of game balls P may win a prize at the time of opening.

  In addition, in the small hits 1-4, when the game ball passes the third count switch 24B during the small hit game, that is, when a V winning big hit occurs, the big hit A in which the round game is executed seven times is executed. Is done. In addition, for the small hits 1 and 2, when the small hit is made in the low base state, after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to the high base state A, and the small hit is made in the high base states A and B. In this case, the high base state B is controlled after the big hit gaming state. The small hits 3 and 4 are controlled to the high base state B after the end of the big hit gaming state even if the small hit is in the low base state or the high base states A and B.

  Also, in the small hit 5-7, when the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B during the small hit game, that is, when the V winning big hit occurs, the big hit C is executed in which the round game is executed five times. Is done. In addition, when the game ball passes the third count switch 24B during the small hit game, that is, when the V winning big hit occurs, the small hit 8 to 10 is executed as the big hit D in which the round game is executed 10 times. Is done. Since the number of rounds of each jackpot A to D is one round at the time of V winning, the actual round number is a value obtained by subtracting the V winning round from the prescribed round number.

  Further, the small hits 5 to 10 are controlled to the high base state B after the end of the big hit gaming state even if the low hit state or the high base state A or B is a small hit.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the big hit is triggered by the small hit in the first special figure game in the low base state, the high base state A is set at a higher rate than the high base state B after the big hit ends. On the other hand, when a big hit is triggered by a small hit in the first special figure game or the second special figure game in the high base states A and B, after the big hit ends, the rate is higher than the high base state A. Controlled to high base state B.

  That is, in the low base state, the probability of being a big hit and the probability of being controlled to the high base state B after the end of the big hit is low, but when the big hit is triggered by a small hit in the second special figure game in the high base state A After the big hit, all the time is controlled to the high base state B, which is faster than the high base state A, so the probability of a big hit is increased in the second special figure game. Can be expected.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit is triggered by the small hit in the first special figure game in the low base state, it is controlled to either the high base state A or the high base state B depending on the small hit type. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the big hit is triggered by a small hit in the first special game in the low base state, the high base state A is controlled regardless of the type of the small hit. You may be made to do. Further, in the second special figure game in the high base states A and B, when the big hit is triggered by the small hit, the mode is controlled to the high base state B regardless of the small hit type, but the high base state A Alternatively, the low base state may be controlled.

  Also, in the present embodiment, after the end of the big hit, all of the high base states A and B are controlled. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the low base is set after the big hit. You may have the small hit type controlled by a state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the big hit, control is performed to either the high base state A that continues until the time reduction control is executed once or the high base state B that continues until the time reduction control is executed three times. Although the embodiment having the small hit types 1 to 10 has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and is controlled to either the high base state in which the time-shortening control is continued twice or four times or more. There may be a small hit type.

  FIG. 42A shows a variation pattern of a normal symbol determined in the low base state. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern PC1-1 corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “per common map” is prepared in advance, and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where “variable map loss” is prepared is not prepared. In the fluctuation pattern PC1-1, the usual fluctuation display time is 3000 ms, and the symbol fixed time (ordinary symbol minimum stop display time) is 4 ms.

  FIG. 42B shows a variation pattern of normal symbols determined in the high base states A and B. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern PC1-2 corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “per common map” is prepared in advance, and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where “variable map loss” is not prepared. In the fluctuation pattern PC1-2, the usual fluctuation display time is 48 ms, and the symbol fixed time (ordinary symbol minimum stop display time) is 4 ms. In other words, the usual variable display time is shorter in the high base states A and B than in the low base state, but the symbol determination time is common to the low base state and the high base states A and B.

  FIG. 42 (C) shows the opening contents of the second start winning opening 610 based on the usual figure. If the gaming state is the low base state at the opening timing for opening the second start winning opening 610 based on the usual figure (the timing when the usual figure is stopped and displayed), the opening time of the second starting winning opening 610 is 16 ms. The time after opening (the period during which the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is maintained in the entry difficult state) is 4048 ms. On the other hand, if the gaming state is the high base state A or B at the opening timing for opening the second start prize opening 610 based on the usual figure (when the usual figure is stopped and displayed), the second start prize opening 610 is displayed. The opening time is 5500 ms, and the time after opening (the period during which the variable winning ball device 6B is kept in the entry difficult state) is 4048 ms.

  FIG. 42 (D) shows an example of the configuration of a general-purpose display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, before the fixed normal symbol that becomes the variable display result in the general game is derived and displayed as the general game display result determination table, the variable display result is set as “per normal game” and the variable winning ball device 6B. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not the vehicle is controlled to be in an enterable state based on the random number MR4 for determining the normal display result.

  In the ordinary figure display result determination table in the present embodiment, the game state is compared with the random number MR4 for determining the ordinary figure display result depending on whether the gaming state is the low base state or the high base state A or B. All the numerical values (judgment values) are assigned to the display result of “per common map”. That is, in the present embodiment, even if the gaming state is the low base state or the high base state A, B, when the game is a normal game, the normal map display result is a predetermined probability (1/1 in the present embodiment). ), It is determined that the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to be in an enterable state as “per hit”.

  In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which a normal map display result is a normal map with a probability of 1/1 when it is a normal game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the above It is also possible to determine the per-normal map with a probability lower than the probability, that is, it is possible to determine the “normal map loss”.

  FIG. 42E shows various determination contents in the usual game. In the present embodiment, when the usual variable display start condition is established based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate switch 21, it is determined whether the game state is the low base state or the high base state A or B. In response, whether or not to use the ordinary map is determined (actually to the ordinary map) and the ordinary map variation pattern.

  On the other hand, the opening pattern (opening time) of the second start winning opening 610 is the timing at which the display result of the variable display of the usual game is derived and displayed. When the gaming state is the low base state, the short opening pattern (16 ms) ), And when the gaming state is the high base state A or B, the long release pattern (5500 ms) is determined.

  As described above, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the normal map display result of the normal game is based on the normal map and the normal map variation pattern at the timing when the variable display start condition of the normal map is satisfied, 2 Regarding the opening pattern (opening time) of the start winning opening 610, at the timing when the display result of the variable display of the usual game is derived and displayed (the symbol per symbol is stopped), the game state is low base state and high base It is determined depending on whether the state is A or B.

  The closing condition of the second start winning opening 610 is that the second start winning opening 610 is opened after the second start winning opening 610 is opened, regardless of whether the second start winning opening 610 is opened in a short opening pattern or a long opening pattern. The variable winning ball is established based on whether the game has passed or two game balls have been won (detected by the second start port switch 22B) even before the opening time has elapsed. The device 6B is controlled to be in an entry difficult state. In the present embodiment, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in a difficult-to-enter state by winning two game balls, but one or more game balls have won. Thus, the variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be controlled to be in a difficult-to-enter state.

  Further, the usual time confirmation time (4 ms), the second start winning opening opening time (16 ms or 5500 ms), the time after opening (4048 ms) and the like can be variously changed without being limited to the above time.

(Operation)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operations of the main board 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated and the CPU 103 executes game control main processing. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 43, the CPU 103 first sets prohibition of interruption (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop process immediately before it becomes unable to operate due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes addition of error detection codes (checksum, parity bits, etc.) and processing for backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, but also the status of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, when the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped and the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is resumed from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt processing described later. Will be.

  And CPU103 transmits the production control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power interruption to the production control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, an effect control command for designating a backed-up gaming state before power interruption, or an effect control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power recovery from the power interruption has been made or is being recovered from the power interruption. To display the screen. The effect control CPU 120 may perform an appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

  After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, the loop processing is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 44 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. Whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrence of jackpot) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of special symbol game execution and suspension, control of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, control of a gaming state, etc. Later).

  Following the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process for each timer interruption, thereby managing the execution and holding of the ordinary game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41), The opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on “per figure” is enabled. The normal game is executed by driving the normal symbol display 20.

  After executing the normal symbol process, a process when a power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, or the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 44 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting occurrence of a start winning, storing hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold memory number is executed. When a start winning occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including a jackpot type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process for determining in advance a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the hold information and the number of reserved memories, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating determination results such as the occurrence of a start prize, the number of reserved memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of a start winning set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 44 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process of the special symbol process (steps S110 to S120), a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is determined based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when “big hit” is assumed Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set corresponding to the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1”, and the special symbol normal process ends. It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in order of winning (also referred to as winning order digestion).

  When various determinations are made based on random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which determination values to be compared with random number values are assigned to the determination results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, one of multiple types of variation patterns can be selected using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process to decide on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  Fluctuation patterns include special game execution time (special graphic variable time) (also the execution time of decorative symbol variable display), decorative symbol variable display mode (such as presence / absence of reach), and variable decorative symbol display The content of the production (the type of reach production, etc.) is designated and is also called a variable display pattern.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the time elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and stops (displays) the definite special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. The process to set for is included. When the display result is “big hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “lost”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is “small hit” or “losing”, the gaming state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability variation state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for jackpots includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the open winning opening based on the fact that the display result is “hit” It is. When the big prize opening is in an open state, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period in which the big winning opening is opened or an upper limit execution number of rounds is set corresponding to which of the big hit types. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit release pre-processing is finished.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the jackpot release is terminated.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit-opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the set upper limit execution number, and when the upper limit execution number is reached, the big hit game state The process etc. which perform the setting for ending are included. When the round execution count does not reach the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, whereas when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution count, the special figure process flag value is updated. The value is updated to “7”. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the processing after the big hit release ends.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect is executed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. This includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the jackpot end processing ends.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the display result is “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit gaming state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening process ends.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Operation example of the second special variable winning ball device 7B in the small hit gaming state)
Next, the situation of the second special variable winning ball device 7B in the small hit gaming state will be described based on FIGS. 46 (A) to 46 (E) are explanatory views showing the first opening state in the small hit gaming state of 2, 4, 6, and 9 for small hits. 47 (A) to 47 (E) are explanatory views showing the second release state in the small hit gaming state of 2, 4, 6, and 9 for small hits. 48 (A) to (D) show an example 1 in which a game ball is held in the lose ball holding unit, and (E) to (H) show a situation in which the game ball is held in the lose ball holding unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example 2 shown. FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a situation where the storage of the game balls in the first storage unit is released after the movable passage body has moved. 50 (A) to (D) are explanatory diagrams showing the flow of the V prize, (E) to (G) are explanatory diagrams showing the flow of the lost game, and (H) is a game held in the lost ball holding unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the condition where a ball | bowl is discharged | emitted. 51A to 51C are explanatory diagrams showing V winning percentages. 52A shows a case where a game ball is not held in the lose ball holding portion, FIG. 52B shows a case where one game ball is held in the lose ball holding portion, and FIG. 52C shows a game ball held in the lose ball holding portion. When three are held, (D) is a table showing V winning percentages when five game balls are held in the lost ball holding unit. 53A is a plan view of the rotating body showing a state where the game ball passes through the discharge port, FIG. 53B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line H-H in FIG. 53A, and FIG. 53C is a game ball falling from the discharge port. (D) is a plan view of the rotating body showing a state in which the ball bite is generated at the discharge port, (E) is a JJ sectional view of (D), and (F) is a sphere. It is sectional drawing of the rotary body which shows the state which is performing the biting elimination operation | movement.

  The operation mode of the second special variable winning ball device 7B in the small winning game state is that each of the other devices (only the opening pattern (opening frequency and opening timing) of the second big winning port 702B differs depending on the small hit type) ( For example, since the operation modes of the first storage mechanism 204, the second storage mechanism 205, the rotating body 208, and the like always operate in the same manner from the start to the end of the small hit, in the following, 2, 4, 6, 9 The small hit game state at 1 is described as an example, and the description of the small hit game state at 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, other devices (for example, the first storage mechanism 204 and the second storage device 204) are different only in the opening pattern (opening frequency and opening timing) of the second large winning opening 702B depending on the small hit type. The operation mode of the storage mechanism 205, the rotating body 208, etc.) is illustrated as an example in which it always operates in the same manner from the start to the end of the small hit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first mode is determined according to the small hit type. The operation modes of the first storage mechanism 204, the second storage mechanism 205, the rotating body 208, and the like may be different.

  As shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, when the small hit type is the small hit type 2, 4, 6, 9, the CPU 103 performs control to open the second big prize opening door 702A twice based on the opening pattern B. Start. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (A), the first opening control of the second big prize opening 702B is started at a timing when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the small hit gaming state. When the second grand prize opening 702B changes from the closed state to the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second big prize opening 702B.

  When the small hit game is started, the first storage plate 222 is located at the storage position, and the movable passage body 400 is located at the passage body origin position. The rotating body 208 always rotates clockwise in plan view at a predetermined speed from the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on regardless of whether or not the small hit game is started. Further, the sorting member 242 always operates based on a predetermined operation pattern (see FIGS. 56 to 60) after the small hit gaming state is started, regardless of the small hit type.

  A game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 702B flows down the first guide path 201 and is detected by the second count switch 24A. As shown in FIG. 46 (B), the first game ball P1 that has entered the second grand prize opening 702B is guided to the second guide path 202A, and the flow is restricted by the first storage plate 222. It is stored in the first storage unit 227. In addition, the distribution member 242 changes from the first rotation state to the second rotation state at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening of the second grand prize winning opening 702B.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 46C, the second game ball P2 that has entered the second grand prize opening 702B is directed to the second guide route 202A by the game ball P1 stored in the first storage unit 227. When the entry is inhibited, the third guidance route 203A is guided. Here, since the sorting member 242 is in the second rotation state, the game ball P2 guided to the third guide path 203A comes into contact with the tip portion of the holding portion 242a of the sorting member 242, thereby holding the holding portion 242a. As the entry into the hindrance is inhibited, only one is stored upstream of the tip portion of the holding portion 242a in the second storage portion 247. In addition, as shown in FIG. 46D, the third game ball P3 that has entered the second grand prize opening 702B is guided from the discharge port 210a to the discharge path 210 by the game ball P2 in the second storage unit 247. And discharged outside the gaming machine.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 46E, the CPU 103 changes the sorting member 242 to the first rotation state after the first opening and then changes the second rotation state again to the first rotation. Return to the active state. Thereby, one game ball P2 stored in the second storage unit 247 falls to the inflow port 203C, is guided by the third guide path 203B, and is guided to the rotating body 208.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 47A, the second opening control of the second big prize opening 702B is started at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed after the opening of the first time is finished. The first game ball P11 that has entered the second grand prize opening 702B since the opening of the second time is started is prevented from entering the second guide route 202A by the game ball P1 stored in the first storage unit 227. By doing so, it is guided to the third guide route 203A. Here, as shown in FIG. 47 (B), since the sorting member 242 is in the first rotation state in the second opening, the gaming ball P11 guided to the third guiding path 203A is the sorting member. It is stored in the holding part 242a of 242. In addition, as shown in FIG. 47C, the second game ball P12 that has entered the second grand prize opening 702B is stored upstream of the game ball P11 in the second storage unit 247.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 47D, the third game ball P3 that has entered the second grand prize opening 702B is guided from the discharge port 210a to the discharge path 210 by the game ball P12 in the second storage unit 247. And discharged outside the gaming machine.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (E), the CPU 103 changes the sorting member 242 to the second rotation state after the second opening, whereby one game ball P11 stored in the holding portion 242a. Falls to the inflow port 203C, is guided by the third guide path 203B, and is guided to the rotating body 208. Next, by turning to the first rotation state, the game ball P12 stored in the second storage portion 247 flows into the holding portion 242a of the sorting member 242 and is returned to the first rotation state again. Accordingly, the game ball P12 that has flowed into the holding portion 242a falls to the inflow port 203C, is guided by the third guide path 203B, and is guided to the rotating body 208.

  Thus, at the small hits 2, 4, 6, and 9, one game ball P1 (game ball) is stored in the first storage unit 227 by the first opening, and one game ball P2 rotates. The game 208 is guided to the body 208, and two game balls P11 and P12 are guided to the rotating body 208 by the second opening. That is, if two game balls P can be won in the second grand prize opening 702B in each of the first and second releases, a total of three game balls P2, 11, and 12 (support balls) are transferred to the rotating body 208. (See FIG. 57).

  In the small hits 1, 3, 5, and 8, one game ball P1 (game ball) is stored in the first storage unit 227 by the first opening, and one game ball P2 is the rotating body 208. Be guided to. That is, if two game balls P can be won in the second grand prize opening 702B by the first opening, a total of one game ball (support ball) can be guided to the rotating body 208 (see FIG. 56). ). In addition, at the small hit 7, 10, one game ball P1 (game ball) is stored in the first storage unit 227 at the first opening, and one game ball P2 is guided to the rotating body 208, Two game balls (game balls) are guided to the rotator 208 by the second release, and two game balls (game balls) are guided to the rotator 208 by the third release. That is, if two game balls P can be won in the second grand prize opening 702B in each of the first to third opening, a total of five game balls (support balls) can be guided to the rotating body 208 ( (See FIG. 58).

  Next, an example of a situation in which the game balls P2, P11, and P12 guided to the third guide path 203B are held in the lost ball holding units 273A to 273E will be described based on FIG.

  For example, in Example 1, as shown in FIG. 48A, when the game ball P2 is guided to the rotating body 208 by the third guide path 203B in the first release, the position corresponding to the third guide path 203B. If the standing wall portion 271 is approaching, the game ball P2 is held on the third guide path 203B. For example, as shown in FIG. 48B, when the lost ball holding portion 273A arrives at a position corresponding to the third guidance path 203B, the game ball P2 held on the third guidance path 203B is moved by the inclined bottom surface. It flows down and is held by the lost ball holding portion 273A.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 48C, when the game balls P11 and P12 are guided to the rotating body 208 by the third guide path 203B in the second opening, the standing wall is located at a position corresponding to the third guide path 203B. If the part 271 is approaching, the game balls P11 and P12 are held in the third guide path 203B. For example, as shown in FIG. 48D, when the lost ball holding portion 273D arrives at a position corresponding to the third guide path 203B, the game ball P11 held in the third guide path 203B is moved by the inclined bottom surface. The game ball P12 that has flowed down and held in the lost ball holding portion 273D and then held in the third guide path 203B flows down on the inclined bottom surface and is held in the lost ball holding portion 273E. In this case, three game balls P2, P11, and P12 are held in the lost ball holding portions 273A, 273D, and 273E on both sides of the V winning ball holding portion 272.

  In Example 2, as shown in FIG. 48 (E), when the game ball P2 is guided to the rotating body 208 by the third guide path 203B in the first opening, the standing wall is at a position corresponding to the third guide path 203B. If the part 271 is approaching, the game ball P2 is held on the third guide path 203B. For example, as shown in FIG. 48 (F), when the lost ball holding portion 273D arrives at a position corresponding to the third guidance path 203B, the game ball P2 held on the third guidance path 203B is moved by the inclined bottom surface. It flows down and is held by the lost ball holding portion 273D.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 48 (G), when the game balls P11 and P12 are guided to the rotating body 208 by the third guide path 203B in the second opening, the standing wall is at a position corresponding to the third guide path 203B. If the part 271 is approaching, the game balls P11 and P12 are held in the third guide path 203B. For example, as shown in FIG. 48D, when the lost ball holding portion 273A arrives at a position corresponding to the third guide path 203B, the game ball P11 held in the third guide path 203B is moved by the inclined bottom surface. It flows down and is held by the lost ball holding portion 273A. Further, the game ball P12 guided to the third guide path 203B with time passes down by the inclined bottom surface and is held by the lost ball holding portion 273C. In this case, three game balls P2, P11, and P12 are held by the lost ball holding portion 273A on one side of the V winning ball holding portion 272 and the separated lost ball holding portions 273C and 273D.

  As described above, the timing at which the game ball P11 reaches the rotating body 208 by the second release after the game ball P2 has reached the rotating body 208 by the first release, and the game ball P11 by the second release. The period (time lag) from when reaching 208 to the time when the game ball P12 reaches the rotating body 208 is always substantially the same, but any of the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E is located at a position corresponding to the third guide path 203B. Since it is uncertain whether it reaches, the game balls P2, P11, and P12 are not always held in the same lost ball holding portion among the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E shown in Examples 1 and 2 of FIG. .

  Next, as shown in FIG. 49 (A), the CPU 103 passes the passage at a timing when the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the small hit gaming state (timing after the opening control of the second big prize opening 702B is completed). The movable passage body 400 located at the passage body origin position on the right side of the image display device 5 is moved to the passage body advancement position by the body motor 91. As a result, the second guide path 202A and the second guide path 202B communicate with each other to form one second guide path 202A, 202B, and when the movable path body 400 moves to the path body advance position, the decorative member 404L. 404R move from the undeployed position to the deployed position. As described above, the second guiding path 202B is moved to form one second guiding path, and the decorative members 404L and 404R are moved from the non-deployed position to the deployed position to change the form of the movable passage body 400. By doing so, an unexpectedness can be given to the player. Further, in FIG. 49A, the image displayed on the image display device 5 is omitted.

  The CPU 103 moves the movable passage body 400 to the passage body advance position, and then moves the first storage plate 222 from the storage position to the release position by the fourth solenoid 84. Thereby, one game ball P1 (game ball) stored in the first storage unit 227 flows down the second guide paths 202A and 202B, and the game ball P1 that flows down the second guide paths 202A and 202B rotates. The body 208 falls to a position slightly rearward of the rotating shaft 90A on the upper surface of the disk portion 270. The player can visually recognize the game ball passing through the second guide path 202B from between the left and right decorative members 404L and 404R moved to the deployed position.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 49 (B), the rotating shaft 90A of the rotating body 208 is tilted toward the front side, so that it has fallen to a position slightly rearward from the rotating shaft 90A on the upper surface of the disk portion 270 of the rotating body 208. The game ball P1 flows down with the upper surface of the disk portion 270 facing the front side. Here, even when the game ball P1 flows down toward the front side and reaches the standing wall portion 271 without entering the lose ball holding portions 273A to 273E, the upper portion of the standing wall portion 271 from the upper surface of the disk portion 270 is reached. Since the protrusion length L30 to the contact position with the game ball is longer than the radius R of the game ball, the game ball P1 falls over the standing wall portion 271 and falls out of the rotating body 208 with the force of flowing down. This is prevented.

  Next, an example of a situation in which the game ball P1 discharged to the upper surface of the disk portion 270 of the rotating body 208 is held in the V winning ball holding portion 272 or the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E will be described with reference to FIG. .

  First, the flow of the V winning prize will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 50A, the game ball P1 that has dropped to the upper tilt side from the rotation shaft 90A on the upper surface of the disk portion 270 is directed to the lower tilt side. Flow down. Then, when the game ball P1 reaches the lowest peripheral slope portion of the disk portion 270, for example, when the lose ball holding portion 273D has moved as shown in FIG. 50B, the game is moved to the lose ball holding portion 273D. By holding the ball P11, the game ball P1 is prevented from entering the lose ball holding unit 273D by the game ball P11 and guided to the side of the game ball P11.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 50 (C), the game ball P1 guided to the side of the game ball P11 stays at the lowest peripheral edge of the peripheral edge of the disk portion 270 by the inner surface of the rotating standing wall portion 271. Next, the game ball P12 blocks the entry to the lost ball holding portion 273E that has moved to the lowest tilted portion. Then, when the V winning ball holding portion 272 reaches the lowermost part of the peripheral slope, the V winning ball holding portion 272 is entered. At this time, the game ball P <b> 1 is held on the V winning ball holding portion 272 by being placed on the bottom wall portion of the support cylinder 265. As shown in FIG. 50D, when the V winning ball holding portion 272 rotates and reaches a position corresponding to the V winning port 283, the game ball P1 enters the V winning port 283, and the third count switch A V winning is generated by detection by 24B.

  Next, the flow of loss will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 50 (E), the game ball P1 that has fallen to the upper tilt side from the rotation shaft 90A on the upper surface of the disk portion 270 flows down toward the lower tilt side. To do. Then, when the game ball P1 reaches the lowermost peripheral slope portion of the disk portion 270, for example, as shown in FIG. 50 (F), the lost ball holding portion 273B in which the game balls P2, P11, P12 are not held. Is moved, the game ball P1 is allowed to enter the lost ball holding portion 273B and held. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 50 (G), the game balls P1, P2, P11, and P12 are all held in the lost ball holding portions 273A, 273B, 273D, and 273E, and therefore no V winning is generated.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (H), the game balls P1, P2, P11, and P12 held by the lost ball holding portions 273A, 273B, 273D, and 273E are driven by the opening / closing plate 289 during the discharge waiting period described later. Then, when the discharge port 287 is opened, it is guided to the lost ball guiding path 288.

  As described above, when any of the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E moves when the game ball P1 that has fallen on the upper surface of the disk portion 270 reaches the lowest inclined portion of the peripheral edge of the disk portion 270, the lost ball is held. If the game ball P is not held in the parts 273A to 273E, the game ball P1 enters and is held in the lose ball holding parts 273A to 273E, and is finally discharged without winning the V, If the game ball P is held by the holding units 273A to 273E, the game ball P prevents entry. In addition, when the standing wall portion 271 has moved, the game ball P1 stays at the lowest part of the peripheral slope by the standing wall portion 271.

  That is, when the V winning ball holding unit 272 moves while the game ball P1 (game ball) stays at the lowest part of the peripheral slope, the V winning ball holding unit 272 moves while being held by the V winning ball holding unit 272. The V winning is generated by entering the winning opening 283. Further, when any of the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E moves while the game ball P1 (game ball) stays at the lowest part of the peripheral slope, the game ball P is moved to the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E. If it is held, staying is continued without entering, and if not held, it is moved to the discharge port 287 while entering and held, and is discharged out of the gaming machine without winning V.

  Thus, the probability (V winning rate) that the game ball P1 dropped on the upper surface of the disk part 270 is held by the V winning ball holding part 272 and the V winning occurs (V winning rate) is shown in FIGS. As shown. Specifically, the period during which the game ball P1 can enter the V winning ball holding unit 272 is not only the period during which the V winning ball holding unit 272 passes through the lowermost part of the peripheral slope (passing point S). A region including the standing wall portion 271 on the rotation direction side (the lost ball holding portion 273E side) in the V winning ball holding portion 272 (a hatched region in FIGS. 51A, 51B, and 51C) passes through the passing point S. It is a period to do.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 51 (A), when a game ball is not held in any of the lost ball holding units 273A to 273E, the V winning percentage is about 16.7%. As shown in FIG. 51 (B), when one game ball P is held in the lost ball holding portion 273E adjacent to the rotation direction side of the V winning ball holding portion 272, the V winning percentage is about 33. .3%. Further, as shown in FIG. 51C, the game balls P are held by the adjacent lost ball holding portion 273E on the rotation direction side in the V winning ball holding portion 272 and the adjacent lost ball holding portion 273D. If it is, the V winning rate is about 50%.

  As described above, when the game ball P is continuously held by the lost ball holding units 273E and 273D on the rotation direction side in the V winning ball holding unit 272, the game balls P held by these lost ball holding units 273A to 273E. And the plurality of standing wall portions 271 form a continuous standing wall portion for retaining the game ball P1 in the disk portion 270, and thereby the period during which the hatched region passes through the passing point S becomes longer. Also rises. In the table shown in FIG. 52 (A), the V winning percentage in the combination in which 0 game balls are held in the lost ball holding units 273B to 273E is shown. In the table shown in FIG. 52 (B), The V winning percentage in a combination in which one game ball is held in the lose ball holding units 273B to 273E is shown. In the table shown in FIG. 52C, three games are stored in the lose ball holding units 273B to 273E. The V winning percentage in the combination in which the balls are held is shown, and the table shown in FIG. 52D shows the V winning percentage in the combination in which five game balls are held in the lost ball holding portions 273B to 273E. Has been.

  52A to 52D, when the game ball P is continuously held by the lost ball holding portions 273A and 273B opposite to the rotation direction of the V winning ball holding portion 272, When the game ball P is not held by the lost ball holding unit 273E adjacent to the V winning ball holding unit 272, the game ball P1 is lost by the game balls held by the lost ball holding units 273A to 273E. Since the entry to the 273B to 273E is hindered and stayed, the entry to the V winning ball holding unit 272 is not made, so the V winning rate does not increase.

  Even when one game ball is held in any of the lose ball holding units 273A to 273E, the V winning percentage when held in the lose ball holding unit 273E is about 33.3% in the middle. Even if three game balls are held in any three of the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E, the V winning percentage is about 16.7%, which is the lowest depending on the combination. Further, even when two game balls are continuously held by the adjacent lose ball holding units 273A to 273E among the lose ball holding units 273A to 273E, the V winning ball holding unit 272 and the lost ball holding unit 273E are straddled. And the V winning percentage holding portion 272 is opposite to the rotation direction of the V winning ball holding portion 272 and is continuously held by the lost ball holding portions 273A and 273B, the V winning percentage is about 16.7%, which is the lowest. Become.

  That is, the game ball P (support ball) guided to the rotating body 208 after being stored in the second storage unit 247 before the storage of the game ball P1 (game ball) stored in the first storage unit 227 is released. ) Increases, the number of the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E in which the entry of the game ball is hindered and the V winning rate increases, so that a maximum of five support balls can be guided to the rotating body 208. 7,10 per hit, 2, 4, 6, 9 per small support ball guided to the rotator 208 up to 3 support spheres, 1,3 per small hit per support ball guided up to the rotator 208 , 5 and 8, the probability of winning a big win by V winning (player's advantage) is high, but the number of support balls is small depending on which of the lose ball holding parts 273A to 273E is held Even if there are more support balls Because there is that the winning rate is increased, thereby improving the interest.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball P held by the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E moves on the upper surface of the bottom wall of the support cylinder 265 as the rotating body 208 rotates (FIG. 14B). reference). Further, as shown in FIG. 53A, the game ball P held in any of the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E passes through the discharge port 287 in a state where the discharge port 287 is closed by the opening / closing plate 289. In this case, since the opening / closing plate 289 is disposed so as to close the discharge port 287 from the lower surface side, when passing through the discharge port 287, it temporarily drops from the upper surface of the bottom wall of the support cylinder 265 and passes over the opening / closing plate 289. After that, it rides on the upper surface of the bottom wall of the support cylinder 265.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 53 (B), inclined portions 287A and 287B that are inclined downward toward the discharge port 287 are formed on the front and back sides of the discharge port 287 on the bottom wall of the support cylinder 265. The game ball P can be moved smoothly by reducing the level difference between the discharge port 287 and the upper surface of the bottom wall of the support cylinder 265. As shown in FIG. 53C, when the opening / closing plate 289 opens the discharge port 287, the game ball P that has moved to the discharge port 287 can be smoothly moved in the drop direction by the inclined portion 287A.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 53D and 53E, the game ball P held in any of the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E is released from the discharge port 287 with the opening / closing plate 289 opening the discharge port 287. When falling, the game ball P may be sandwiched between the opening peripheral edge of the discharge port 287 and the standing wall portion 271, and ball engagement may occur.

  Therefore, after the small hit gaming state is finished as described later, the CPU 103 moves the opening / closing plate 289 to the open position to open the discharge port 287, and the game ball P held in the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E is played. After the discharge standby period for dropping from the discharge port 287 is completed, the ball biting elimination operation control is performed in which the opening / closing operation of moving the open / close plate 289 from the open position to the closed position by the sixth solenoid 86 is repeated twice during the discharge end period. After that, it is maintained in the open position. By performing this ball biting elimination operation control, the opening / closing plate 289 collides with the game ball P sandwiched between the opening peripheral edge of the discharge port 287 and the standing wall portion 271, and the game ball P falls or holds the lost ball due to this impact. Since it is returned to the parts 273A to 273E, the ball biting state can be eliminated.

(Second guide route 202A, 202B)
Next, the second guiding paths 202A and 202B will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 54 is a schematic explanatory diagram illustrating the structure of the second guiding path and the rotating body. 55A shows a state in which an aspherical object is stored in the first storage unit, FIG. 55B shows a state in which the storage of the first storage unit is released but the nonspherical object does not flow down, ) Is an explanatory view showing a state in which the storage of the first storage part is released and the non-spherical object flows down.

  As shown in FIG. 54, the game ball P1 (game sphere) stored in the first storage unit 227 includes a second guide path 202A extending obliquely downward to the right from the first storage unit 227, and a passage body. The movable path body 400 that has moved to the advanced position is guided to the upper surface of the disk portion 270 of the rotating body 208 by the second guide path 202B formed linearly from the upper end to the lower end of the movable path body 400.

  In this embodiment, A. The first time until the stored state of the game ball P1 stored in the first storage unit 227 is canceled after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed (determined symbol) is fixed. The second time from when the storage state of the game ball P1 stored in the first storage unit 227 is released to when the game ball P1 flows down the second guide paths 202A and 202B and reaches the rotating body 208 is substantially constant. It is said that.

  Thus, the first time of A and the second time of B are designed to be substantially constant regardless of the type of small hits. The game ball P1 (game ball) stored in the first storage unit 227 is inclined at the periphery of the rotating body 208 depending on where the V winning ball holding unit 272 is located at the timing when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed. It is possible to predict which of the V winning ball holding unit 272 and the lost ball holding unit 273A to 273E can be entered when the lowest part is reached.

  Therefore, it is possible to increase the V winning probability by arbitrarily adjusting the second time B, but it is difficult to increase the flow velocity of the game ball P1, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hit. For example, when trying to adjust the flow speed of the game ball P1, a vibration detection sensor (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 operates.

  Therefore, a plurality of types of non-spherical objects X (see FIG. 55) that are different from regular game balls P (also referred to as appropriate game balls) and have different flow speeds flowing down the second guide paths 202A and 202B are prepared. According to the position of the V winning ball holding unit 272 at the timing when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, a flow speed that allows V winning is predicted, and an object X of a type corresponding to the predicted flow speed is launched. There is a problem that it is possible to increase the V winning probability illegally by winning the winning opening 702B and storing it in the first storage unit 227.

  In the present embodiment, the non-spherical shape is allowed while allowing the appropriate game ball P to move to the second guide path 202A that guides the game ball P that has entered the second grand prize port 702B to be able to enter the V prize port 283. An inhibition unit for inhibiting the movement of the object X is provided.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 55 (A), the second bottom surface 212B of the first reservoir 227 in the forming member that forms the second guide path 202A is the first reservoir in the bottom of the second guide path 202A. Since the downward inclination angle is smaller than that of the third bottom surface 212C and the fourth bottom surface 212D constituting the region other than 227 (see FIG. 7A, θ2 <θ1, θ3, θ4), the movement of the non-spherical object X is performed. It constitutes an inhibition part for inhibition.

  For example, after releasing the storage state of the game ball P1 stored in the first storage unit 227 in accordance with the position of the V winning ball holding unit 272 at the timing when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, In order to adjust the second time until it reaches the rotating body 208 after flowing down the two guide paths 202A and 202B, for example, when the small hit gaming state is started, the lowering speed than the appropriate game ball A case will be briefly described in which an illegal act is performed in which the slow-moving object X is replaced with an appropriate game ball by a launching device and stored in the first storage unit 227.

  In the present embodiment, as an example of the non-spherical object X, an icosahedron is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the polyhedron other than the icosahedron is not limited to this. Can be used. It is also conceivable to reduce the flow speed by attaching the drug to the surface of the spherical body. Drugs that are slower than the appropriate speed are those that can inhibit movement (rolling) and slipping due to the rotation of the game ball, and can be easily attached to the game ball. Transparency that cannot easily be recognized, that is, a liquid that has greater transparency and coupling force with the passage of an inappropriate sphere than the friction and coupling force (medium) with the passage of an appropriate sphere For example, an acrylic or urethane liquid adhesive that is an adhesive having adhesiveness may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 55 (B1), the object X that is launched in place of the appropriate game ball is non-spherical, and therefore has a lower flow velocity than the appropriate game ball. Further, the downward inclination angle of the second bottom surface 212B of the first reservoir 227 is smaller than the third bottom surface 212C and the fourth bottom surface 212D other than the first reservoir 227. Therefore, the object X stored on the second bottom surface 212B of the first storage unit 227 moves the second bottom surface 212B even if the first storage plate 222 moves from the storage position to the release position and the storage state is released. Since there is a high possibility that the object X will stay without flowing down, it is possible to suitably suppress the object X from flowing down at a timing at which V winning can be achieved.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 55 (B2), when the object X flows down the second bottom surface 212B when the first storage plate 222 moves from the storage position to the release position and the storage state is released, the second guide In the region downstream of the second bottom surface 212B of the bottom surface of the forming member that forms the path 202A, the third bottom surface 212C having a larger downward inclination angle than the other fourth bottom surface 212D is formed, so that the third bottom surface The flow velocity increases when flowing down 212C. Thereby, the time for the object X to flow down the second guide paths 202A and 202B can be made close to the time for the appropriate game ball to flow down the second guide paths 202A and 202B, so that the passing speed of the game ball is made uniform. Therefore, cheating can be suppressed.

(Small hit game state flow)
Next, the flow of the small hit gaming state in the present embodiment will be described based on FIGS. FIG. 56 is a timing chart showing the flow from the start of small hits 1, 3, 5, and 8 until the first storage mechanism is released. FIG. 57 is a timing chart showing a flow from the start of the small hits 2, 4, 6, 9 to the release of the first storage mechanism. FIG. 58 is a timing chart showing a flow from when the small hits 7 and 10 are started until the first storage mechanism is released. FIG. 59 is a timing chart showing a flow in which a V prize is generated after the first storage mechanism is released. FIG. 60 is a timing chart showing a flow in which a V prize does not occur after the first storage mechanism is released.

  First, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game (variable display of special symbols) are started based on the first start prize or the second start prize, the production control CPU 120 In synchronization with the second special game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5. Further, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the special figure game, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with a combination indicating “small hit”.

  As a combination of small hit symbols, for example, as shown in FIG. 65 (A), symbols having the same number (for example, “1” etc.) are stopped and displayed in the left and right decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. A small hit symbol M (also referred to as a special symbol) that is displayed only in the case of a small hit is displayed in the central decorative symbol display area 5C. The combination of small hits may be, for example, a combination in which a special symbol dedicated to small hits is stopped and displayed in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, or a combination of symbols consisting of numbers. Good. In the case of a combination consisting of numbers, a combination of uniform symbols may be used, or a combination of different odd or even symbols may be used.

  In the present embodiment, as the small hit symbol M, there are a plurality of small hit symbols M having different background colors. The effect control CPU 120 determines the small hit symbol type shown in FIG. 65 (B) in accordance with the small hit type specified from the variable display result designation command transmitted from the CPU 103 when the variable symbol display is started. Using the table, it is determined which of the small hit symbols M whose background colors are “blue”, “green”, “red”, and “rainbow” is to be displayed.

  Specifically, when the small hit type is 1, 3, 5, or 8 for the small hit type, the small hit symbol M with the background color “blue” is determined at a ratio of 70%, and the small hit type with the background color “green” is determined. Design M is determined at a rate of 30%. If the small hit type is 2, 4, 6, or 9, the background color is “blue” and the small hit symbol M is determined at a rate of 40%, and the background color is “green” and the small hit symbol M is 50%. A small hit symbol M whose background color is “red” is determined at a rate of 10%. When the small hit type is 7,10, the small hit symbol M with a background color of “red” is determined at a rate of 20%, and the small hit symbol M with a background color of “rainbow” is determined at a rate of 80%. To do.

  When a small hit type with a maximum number of support balls that can be guided to the rotating body 208 is determined, a small hitting pattern M having a background color of “red” or “rainbow” is easily displayed and can be guided to the rotating body 208. When a small hit type with a small maximum number of support balls is determined, a small hit symbol M whose background color is “blue” or “green” is likely to be displayed. That is, the expectation level of the V prize is high in the order of the background colors “rainbow”, “red”, “green”, and “blue”. Therefore, since it is possible to indicate that the small hit type with a large number of support balls has been determined by the background color of the small hit symbol M that is stopped and displayed before being controlled to the small hit game state. Can increase the expectation of the person.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 120 has a small hit symbol M having a different background color depending on which of the small hit types 1 to 10 corresponds to the small hit display result as the display result of the variable symbol special display. By stopping and displaying, it is possible to execute the V winning suggestion effect indication that suggests that the game ball P enters the V winning opening 283, so that the player pays attention to the mode of the small winning symbol M, You can improve your interest.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the small hit type determined by the background color of the small hit symbol M can be suggested is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the small hit symbol M is included in the small hit symbol M. It may be possible to suggest a small hit type determined by a form of a pattern different from the background color, such as a displayed character, the size of the character, and the size of the design.

  Next, based on FIGS. 56 to 58, the first half flow {1/2} in the small hit gaming state of each of the small hits 1 to 10 will be described. First, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the special figure game and becomes “small hit”, the CPU 103 controls the small hit game state. When control of the small hit gaming state is started, control for causing the sorting member 242 to operate based on a predetermined operation pattern is started by the fifth solenoid 85 regardless of the small hit type of 1 to 10 per small hit. At the same time, Ta6, Tb1, Tc2 at which the predetermined time has elapsed from timing Ta0 at which the control of the small hit gaming state is started, the sixth solenoid 86 moves the opening / closing plate 289 from the open position to the closed position to close the discharge port 287. Then, the support balls can be held in the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E.

  As shown in FIG. 56, in the case of small hits 1, 3, 5, and 8, the CPU 103 is a timing at which the first release waiting time (for example, about 60 seconds) has elapsed from the timing Ta0 at which the control of the small hit gaming state is started. At Ta3, the second large winning opening door 702A is driven by the third solenoid 83, and the first opening control based on the opening pattern A is started. As a result, a game ball can be won in the second grand prize opening 702B. On the other hand, at the timing Ta2 before starting the first opening control, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the second big prize opening 702B that a game ball can be won by the image Z1 (FIG. 64B). 2) is displayed on the image display device 5, the voices and sound effects such as “Aim for the top!” Are output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 is turned on, etc. Start production.

  When the first game ball P wins the second grand prize opening 702B after the first opening control is started, the game ball P passes through the first guide path 201 and is detected by the second count switch 24A. Then, it is guided to the second guide path 202 </ b> A and is stored in the first storage portion 227 by being restricted by the first storage plate 222. Next, the second game ball P that has entered the second grand prize opening 702B is blocked from entering the second guide route 202A by the first game ball P stored in the first storage unit 227. Is guided to the third guide route 203A and reaches the second reservoir 247. At this time, since the distribution member 242 is changed to the second rotation state, only one game ball P2 is stored in the second storage portion 247 on the upstream side of the tip of the distribution member 242. In addition, the third and subsequent game balls P that have entered the second grand prize opening 702B are guided to the second storage unit 247 and then discharged to the discharge path 210 from the discharge port 210a.

  Then, after the first opening control is completed and the distribution member 242 is changed from the second rotation state to the first rotation state, the second storage unit 247 is changed again at the timing Ta4 when the distribution member 242 is changed to the second rotation state. The game ball P (support ball) stored in is guided by the third guide path 203B, is guided to the rotating body 208, and is held by any of the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E. The effect control CPU 120 displays an image Z2 (see FIG. 64C) for notifying that the support ball is guided to the rotating body 208 when releasing the storage state of the second storage mechanism 205. The support ball has been released by displaying it on the display device 5, outputting a sound and sound effect of “second storage ball release!” From the speakers 8 L and 8 R, or lighting the game effect lamp 9. Inform the player.

  In this way, for the small hits 1, 3, 5, and 8, one opening ball is stored in the first storage unit 227 by performing the opening control of the second big prize opening 702B once based on the opening pattern A. It is possible to hold the support ball 273A to 273E of the rotating body 208 with a maximum of one support ball, but it is possible to hold the lose ball holding units 273A to 273E with two or more support balls. It is a difficult hit.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 57, in the case of small hits 2, 4, 6, and 9, the CPU 103 has a second release waiting time (for example, about 50 seconds) from the timing Tb0 at which the control of the small hit gaming state is started. At the elapsed timing Tb3, the second solenoid winning door 702A is driven by the third solenoid 83, and the first opening control based on the opening pattern B is started. As a result, a game ball can be won in the second grand prize opening 702B.

  When the first game ball P wins the second grand prize opening 702B after the first opening control is started, the game ball P passes through the first guide path 201 and is detected by the second count switch 24A. Then, it is guided to the second guide path 202 </ b> A and is stored in the first storage portion 227 by being restricted by the first storage plate 222. Next, the second game ball P that has entered the second grand prize opening 702B is blocked from entering the second guide route 202A by the first game ball P stored in the first storage unit 227. Is guided to the third guide route 203A and reaches the second reservoir 247. At this time, since the distribution member 242 is changed to the second rotation state, only one game ball P is stored in the second storage portion 247 on the upstream side of the tip of the distribution member 242. In addition, the third and subsequent game balls P that have entered the second grand prize opening 702B are guided to the second storage unit 247 and then discharged to the discharge path 210 from the discharge port 210a.

  Then, after the first opening control is completed and the distribution member 242 is changed from the second rotation state to the first rotation state, the second storage portion 247 is changed again at the timing Tb4 when the distribution member 242 is changed to the second rotation state. The game sphere P (support sphere) stored in the sphere is guided by the third guide path 203B and guided to the rotating body 208, and the first support sphere is held in any one of the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E. .

  Next, the CPU 103 starts the second opening control at a timing Tb5 when a predetermined time has elapsed after the completion of the first opening control. In the second opening control, all the game balls P that have won the second grand prize opening 702B are blocked from entering the second guide route 202A by the first game ball P stored in the first storage unit 227. It is guided to the third guide route 203A and reaches the second reservoir 247. In the second release control, since the sorting member 242 is changed to the first rotation state, the two game balls P are stored in the second storage unit 247, and the third and subsequent game balls P are discharged. The gas is discharged from the outlet 210a to the discharge path 210.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays an image Z1 (see FIG. 64 (B)) for notifying that the game ball can be won in the second big prize opening 702B every time the opening control is started. 5 or the like, and the speaker 8L, 8R outputs a sound or sound effect of “Aim for the top!”, Or turns on the game effect lamp 9 to start the second big prize opening prize promotion effect.

  The first game ball stored in the second storage unit 247 at the timing Tb6 when the second opening control is finished and the sorting member 242 is changed from the first rotation state to the second rotation state. P (support sphere) is guided by the third guide path 203B and guided to the rotating body 208, and the second support sphere is held in any one of the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E. Next, after the distribution member 242 has changed from the second rotation state to the first rotation state, at the timing Tb7 when the distribution member 242 has changed again to the second rotation state, the second one stored in the second storage unit 247 The game ball P (support ball) is guided by the third guide path 203B and guided to the rotating body 208, and the third support ball is held in any of the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays an image Z2 (see FIG. 64C) for notifying that the support ball is guided to the rotating body 208 every time the storage state of the second storage mechanism 205 is released. The support ball has been released by displaying it on the display device 5, outputting a sound and sound effect of “second storage ball release!” From the speakers 8 L and 8 R, or lighting the game effect lamp 9. Inform the player.

  As described above, in the small hits 2, 4, 6, and 9, the opening control of the second big prize opening 702B is performed twice based on the opening pattern B, so that one game ball is stored in the first storage unit 227. It is possible to store the support balls 273A to 273E of the rotating body 208 up to three support balls, but to hold the support balls 273A to 273E of four or more support balls. Is considered a difficult hit.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 58, in the case of the small hit 7, 10, the CPU 103, the timing Tc3 when the third release waiting time (for example, about 35 seconds) has elapsed from the timing Tc0 that started the control of the small hit gaming state. Then, the second grand prize opening door 702A is driven by the third solenoid 83, and the first opening control based on the opening pattern C is started. As a result, a game ball can be won in the second grand prize opening 702B.

  When the first game ball P wins the second grand prize opening 702B after the first opening control is started, the game ball P passes through the first guide path 201 and is detected by the second count switch 24A. Then, it is guided to the second guide path 202 </ b> A and is stored in the first storage portion 227 by being restricted by the first storage plate 222. Next, the second game ball P that has entered the second grand prize opening 702B is blocked from entering the second guide route 202A by the first game ball P stored in the first storage unit 227. Is guided to the third guide route 203A and reaches the second reservoir 247. At this time, since the distribution member 242 is changed to the second rotation state, only one game ball P is stored in the second storage portion 247 on the upstream side of the tip of the distribution member 242. In addition, the third and subsequent game balls P that have entered the second grand prize opening 702B are guided to the second storage unit 247 and then discharged to the discharge path 210 from the discharge port 210a.

  Then, after the first opening control is completed and the distribution member 242 is changed from the second rotation state to the first rotation state, at the timing Tc4 when the distribution member 242 is changed to the second rotation state again, the second storage unit 247 is provided. The game sphere P (support sphere) stored in the sphere is guided by the third guide path 203B and guided to the rotating body 208, and the first support sphere is held in any one of the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E. .

  Next, the CPU 103 starts the second opening control at a timing Tc5 when a predetermined time has elapsed after the completion of the first opening control. In the second opening control, all the game balls P that have won the second grand prize opening 702B are blocked from entering the second guide route 202A by the first game ball P stored in the first storage unit 227. It is guided to the third guide route 203A and reaches the second reservoir 247. In the second release control, since the sorting member 242 is changed to the first rotation state, the two game balls P are stored in the second storage unit 247, and the third and subsequent game balls P are discharged. The gas is discharged from the outlet 210a to the discharge path 210.

  Then, the first game ball stored in the second storage unit 247 at the timing Tc6 when the second opening control is finished and the sorting member 242 is changed from the first rotation state to the second rotation state. P (support sphere) is guided by the third guide path 203B and guided to the rotating body 208, and the second support sphere is held in any one of the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E. Next, after the distribution member 242 changes from the second rotation state to the first rotation state, at the timing Tc7 when the distribution member 242 changes again to the second rotation state, the second one stored in the second storage unit 247 The game ball P (support ball) is guided by the third guide path 203B and guided to the rotating body 208, and the third support ball is held in any of the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E.

  Next, the CPU 103 starts the third release control at a timing Tc8 when a predetermined time has elapsed after the completion of the second release control. In the third opening control, all the game balls P that have won the second grand prize opening 702B are blocked from entering the second guide route 202A by the first game ball P stored in the first storage unit 227. It is guided to the third guide route 203A and reaches the second reservoir 247. In the third opening control, since the sorting member 242 is changed to the first rotation state, the two game balls P are stored in the second storage unit 247, and the third and subsequent game balls P are discharged. The gas is discharged from the outlet 210a to the discharge path 210.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays an image Z1 (see FIG. 64 (B)) for notifying that the game ball can be won in the second big prize opening 702B every time the opening control is started. 5 or the like, and the speaker 8L, 8R outputs a sound or sound effect of “Aim for the top!”, Or turns on the game effect lamp 9 to start the second big prize opening prize promotion effect.

  Then, the first game ball stored in the second storage unit 247 at the timing Tc9 when the third release control is finished and the distribution member 242 is changed from the first rotation state to the second rotation state. P (support sphere) is guided by the third guide path 203B and guided to the rotating body 208, and the fourth support sphere is held in any one of the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E. Next, after the distribution member 242 has changed from the second rotation state to the first rotation state, at the timing Tc10 when the distribution member 242 has changed again to the second rotation state, the second one stored in the second storage unit 247 The game ball P (support ball) is guided by the third guide path 203B and guided to the rotating body 208, and the fifth support ball is held in any of the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays an image Z2 (see FIG. 64C) for notifying that the support ball is guided to the rotating body 208 every time the storage state of the second storage mechanism 205 is released. The support ball has been released by displaying it on the display device 5, outputting a sound and sound effect of “second storage ball release!” From the speakers 8 L and 8 R, or lighting the game effect lamp 9. Inform the player.

  Thus, at the small hits 7 and 10, the opening control of the second big prize opening 702B is performed three times based on the opening pattern C, so that one game ball is stored in the first storage unit 227 and rotated. It is a small hit that can hold a maximum of five support balls in all the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E of the body 208, that is, a small hit that can achieve a V winning rate of 100%.

  As described above, when the control of the small hit gaming state is started, the sorting member 242 always operates based on a predetermined operation pattern regardless of whether the small hit type is one of small hits 1 to 10, while Since the opening patterns A to C of the second big prize opening 702B differ depending on the hit type, the opening timing and the number of times of opening the operation pattern of the sorting member 242 change, so that the game ball P is stored in the second storage mechanism depending on the small hit type. The operation mode (whether the first rotating state or the second rotating state) of the sorting member 242 when reaching 205 is different. In this way, when a small hit is made, how many game balls P that have entered the second large winning opening 702B are stored by the second storage mechanism 205, that is, how many support balls are rotating. Since it is difficult to understand whether the user is guided to 208, the monotony of the game can be avoided and the interest can be improved.

  That is, the number of game balls P stored by the second storage mechanism 205 is different and the third guide paths 203A and 203B are different because the opening patterns A to C of the second big prize opening 702B are different depending on the small hit type. The number of game balls P stored by the second storage mechanism 205 after being guided to, that is, the number of support balls stored in the lost ball holding units 273A to 273E differs, and the V winning rate (hit probability) Since it changes, it can avoid the monotony of a game and can improve interest.

  More specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game stored in the first storage mechanism 204 according to the number of support balls that enter the second big prize opening 702B and are stored by the second storage mechanism 205. The support stored by the second storage mechanism 205 is not only the rate at which the ball passes through the V winning opening 283 but also the opening patterns A to C of the second large winning opening 702B are different depending on the small hit type. Since the number of balls changes, not only the V winning rate changes depending on the number of support balls stored by the second storage mechanism 205, but also the V winning rate according to the winning probability of each small hit type and each small hit type. Since it will change, the monotony of the game can be avoided and the interest can be improved.

  Next, based on FIG. 59 and FIG. 60, the latter half flow {2/2} of the small hit game state common to the various small hits 1 to 10 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 59, the CPU 103 causes the passage body motor 91 to move the movable passage body 400 at a timing T20 when a predetermined time (for example, about 80 seconds) has elapsed from the timing Ta0 at which the control of the small hit gaming state is started. Move from the passage body origin position to the passage body advance position. Then, at a timing T22 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing T21 at which the movement of the movable passage body 400 from the passage body origin position to the passage body advance position is completed, the fourth solenoid 84 releases the first storage plate 222 from the storage position. Move to.

  At this time, the effect control CPU 120 in the image display device 5 releases the storage state of the first storage mechanism 204 and the game guided to the rotating body 208 from the second guide paths 202A and 202B by the release. An image Z3 that prompts the player to pay attention to whether the ball (game ball) enters the lost ball holding unit 273A to 273E or the V winning ball holding unit 272 of the rotating body 208 is displayed, or the speaker 8L , 8R, the player is notified that the game ball has been released by outputting a sound and sound effect of “release of the first stored ball!” Or lighting the game effect lamp 9 (FIG. 64D )reference).

  When the winning ball stored in the first storage unit 227 reaches the rotating body 208 and then enters and is held in the V winning ball holding unit 272, the V winning ball holding unit 272 is rotated by the rotation of the rotating body 208. Falls to the V winning opening 283 when it is rotated above the V winning opening 283 and is detected by the third count switch 24B, the CPU 103 determines that a V winning big hit has occurred.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays an image Z4 for notifying that the V winning big hit has occurred on the image display device 5 based on the occurrence of the V winning big hit, or “V” through the speakers 8L and 8R. A V winning occurrence notification effect for notifying the player that a V winning has occurred is started by outputting a sound or sound effect such as “big hit!” Or lighting the game effect lamp 9 (FIG. 64E). reference).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 60, the CPU 103 moves the first storage plate 222 from the storage position to the release position by the fourth solenoid 84 at timing T22, so that the game ball stored in the first storage unit 227 rotates. After reaching the body 208, if it is held in any of the lost ball holding units 273A to 273E, no V winning big hit will occur.

  Next, as illustrated in FIGS. 59 and 60, the CPU 103 determines that the game ball having been released from the storage of the first storage unit 227 is a second guide from the timing T22 at which the storage of the first storage unit 227 is released. At a timing T23 when the time required to flow down the paths 202A and 202B, enter the V prize opening 283, and reach the third count switch 24B), the movable path body 400 is moved to the path body by the path body motor 91. Retreat from the advance position to the path body origin position. The operation of changing the sorting member 242 from the first rotation state to the second rotation state is repeated three times at a timing T25 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing T24 when the movable passage body 400 has reached the passage body origin position. Thus, the game ball P remaining in the second storage mechanism 205 can be guided to the rotating body 208 due to some trouble.

  Further, the opening / closing plate 289 is moved from the closed position to the open position by the sixth solenoid 86 to open the discharge port 287. As a result, the support balls held in the lost ball holding portions 273A to 273E are discharged from the discharge port 287.

  In addition, when the support ball guided to the lost ball guiding path 288 is detected and discharged by the fourth count switch 24C, the effect control CPU 120 discharges from the timing T22 when the storage of the first storage unit 227 is released. Notification that no V signal has been generated based on the absence of a detection signal from the third count switch 24B during the period up to the timing T25 when 287 is released, that is, no V game has occurred. V-winning jackpots are generated by displaying the image Z5 to be displayed on the image display device 5, outputting a sound or sound effect that is unfortunate by the speakers 8L and 8R, or lighting the game effect lamp 9. A V prize non-occurrence notification effect for notifying the player of the absence is executed (see FIG. 64F).

  In addition, after starting control of the small hit gaming state, the CPU 103 executes a process of adding and updating the count value of an approaching ball number counter (not shown) every time a game ball is detected by the second count switch 24A. In addition, every time the third count switch 24B for detecting the V winning ball and the fourth count switch 24C for detecting the lost ball detect the game ball, a process of subtracting and updating the count value of the entering ball number counter (not shown) is performed. Running.

  Then, the count value of the approaching ball number counter (not shown) becomes “0” from the timing T25 when the discharge port 287 is opened until the discharge ball waiting time (for example, 40 seconds) elapses, that is, It is determined that all the game balls P that have entered the second big prize opening 702B have been discharged at the timing T26 when the number of balls that have entered the second special variable winning ball device 7B and the number of balls that have been discharged (number of balls in and out) match. To do. The discharge ball waiting time is indefinite, and the count value of the approach ball number counter (not shown) becomes “0” or the count value of the approach ball number counter (not shown) does not become “0”. Ends when seconds have passed.

  Next, the opening / closing plate 289 is moved by the sixth solenoid 86 from the timing T26 when the count value of the approaching ball number counter (not shown) reaches “0” until the discharge end time (for example, about 6 seconds) elapses. After repeating the opening / closing operation to move from the open position to the closed position twice, after performing the ball biting elimination operation control to maintain the open position, the timing is small at timing T27 when the discharge end time (for example, about 6 seconds) has elapsed. The control of the winning game state is ended, and the control of the big hit gaming state (period before the big hit release) is started. In addition to the ball biting elimination operation control, a release operation control that reversely rotates the rotating body 208 for a predetermined time may be performed.

  On the other hand, the CPU 103 controls the approaching ball number counter (not shown) in spite of performing the ball biting elimination operation control at the timing T28 when the discharge ball waiting time (for example, 40 seconds) has elapsed from the timing T25 when the discharge port 287 is opened. If the count value of (omitted) did not become “0”, that is, the number of balls that entered the second special variable winning ball device 7B and the number of balls that were discharged (number of balls in and out) did not match, It is determined that an error has occurred in which all the game balls P that have entered the winning opening 702B are not discharged.

  When the CPU 103 determines that an error in the number of in / outs has occurred at the timing T <b> 28, the first guidance route 201, the second guidance routes 202 </ b> A and 202 </ b> B, the third guidance routes 203 </ b> A and 203 </ b> B, the rotating body 208, and the first storage mechanism 204. There is a possibility that an abnormality such as a clogged ball (including a clogged ball caused by an illegal act using a non-spherical object as described in FIG. 55) has occurred in any of the second storage mechanisms 205. 44. In the main-side error process of S22 shown in FIG. 44, a predetermined abnormality process (for example, error type determination, error specification command transmission setting, security signal output setting, etc.) is executed. In the information output process, a process of outputting a security signal to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed in a manner corresponding to an error (abnormality).

  The security signal has a relatively high priority, and an error (abnormality) that causes a game stop state is output until the power is turned off, whereas an error (abnormality) with a relatively low priority is output. The signal is output for a certain time after the error determination, or is not output. As for the “incoming / outgoing number mismatch error” in the present embodiment, a security signal is output not only until the power is turned off but also for a certain time (for example, 4 minutes) after the power is turned on again. Is set to

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 displays an error notification image (not shown) indicating that an error has occurred on the image display device 5 based on the reception of the error designation command, or displays an error occurrence sound or the like on a speaker. Error notification processing output from 8L and 8R is executed.

  Note that the CPU 103 ends the small hit gaming state after the discharge ball waiting time has elapsed, so that it does not shift to another special symbol process (S301 to S307) before the discharge ball waiting time has elapsed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage by starting the special symbol variation display or the big hit game with the abnormality occurring.

(High base state flow)
Next, the flow in the high base state after the end of the big hit will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 61 is a timing chart showing a case where the high base state ends at the first small hit in the second special diagram. FIG. 62 is a timing chart showing a case where the high base state ends at the first small hit in the first special diagram. FIG. 63 is a timing chart showing a case where the high base state ends at the third small hit in the second special diagram.

  First, an example of the case where the high base state ends at the first small hit in the second special drawing will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 61, when the big hit A (initial hit) is triggered by the small hit in the low base state, the CPU 103 controls the gaming state to the high base state A at the timing Tf0 when the big hit A ends. . In addition, after the big hit A ends, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are “0”, and the player does not start the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the player enters the game area Y When the game ball is fired toward the left region of the image display device 5 (left-handed), the game ball will be in the second big prize opening 702B, the passing gate 41, the second start prize opening 610, and the first big. It flows down the 1st flow path so that it can enter in order of winning a prize mouth 701B.

  After the big hit A is over, the second big prize opening 702B, the second start prize opening 610 and the first big prize opening 701B are in a difficult entry state, so that the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21. As a result, variable display of normal symbols is started (timing Tf1). Since the high base state A is at the timing Tf1, the variable display based on the variation pattern PC1-2 is executed, and the display result is a normal figure.

  Since the gaming state is the high base state A at the timing Tf2 when the symbol fixed time (4 ms) has elapsed since the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the CPU 103 releases the second start winning opening 610 based on the long release pattern. Start control. Here, after the opening control of the second start winning opening 610 is started, for example, at the timing Tf3 before the first game ball wins the second starting winning opening 610, the downstream side from the second start winning opening. When the game ball is won at the first start winning opening and the first start winning is generated, it is determined whether or not the variable display result of the first special symbol is a small hit.

  Then, when the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol game is lost, the CPU 103 executes the variable display of the first special symbol over the variation time (200 ms) based on the loss variation pattern PA1-1, and then loses the symbol. To stop display.

  Here, when a game ball wins the second start winning slot 610 after the timing Tf3 when the first start win occurs, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second start win is stored in a stored manner. Then, the opening control of the second start winning opening 610 is finished assuming that the closing condition is satisfied at the timing Tf4 when two game balls win the second starting winning opening 610, and the time after opening (4048 ms) has elapsed from the timing Tf4. In the meantime, the 2nd start winning opening 610 is maintained in a closed state (entry difficult state).

  On the other hand, at the timing Tf5 when the symbol fixed time (500 ms) has elapsed since the loss symbol was stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the first special symbol, the second reserved memory number is “2”. It is determined whether or not the variable display result of the second special symbol based on the second reserved memory is a small hit, and the second special symbol game is started. In this embodiment, since the variable display of the second special symbol is all small hits, the second special symbol variable is displayed for the variation time (3400 ms) based on the variation pattern PA2-3 corresponding to the case where the second reserved memory number is “1”. After the variable display of one special symbol is executed, the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed (Tf7).

  At the timing Tf6 before the timing Tf7 for stopping and displaying the small hit symbol, the time after the opening of the second start winning opening 610 (4048 ms) elapses, so that the normal symbol is displayed based on the fact that the game ball has passed the passing gate 41. Start variable display. Note that the game ball may pass through the passing gate 41 during the opening control period of the second start winning opening 610 and the time after the opening, but in order to store the number of the usual figure holding memory, which is the number of ordinary games. Since there is no conventional figure hold indicator, even if the game ball passes the passing gate 41 during the opening control period of the second start winning opening 610 and the time after the opening, the usual figure game is executed or stored. There is nothing.

  At the timing Tf6 when the variable symbol display is started, the small base symbol is not stopped and is in the high base state A, but before the variable symbol normal display ends, the small symbol special symbol is stopped and displayed. In this case, since the first small hit is executed and the end condition of the high base state A is satisfied (the number of small hits = 1), the CPU 103 performs the high base state A at the timing Tf7 when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. To control the low base state.

  Therefore, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at the timing Tf8 after the timing Tf7, since it is in the low base state, the CPU 103 performs the second start based on the short release pattern at the timing when the symbol determination time (4 ms) has elapsed. The opening control of the winning opening 610 is started. That is, after that, since it is controlled to the low base state, the opening control of the second start winning opening 610 based on the long opening pattern is performed during the first small hit gaming state, and the second reserved memory number increases. There is no. Therefore, in the high base state A, the opening control based on the short-time fluctuation of the usual figure and the long opening pattern of the second start winning opening 610, that is, the second special figure game (short time control) is performed twice or more in the high base state A. Since it is not executed, the second special figure game based on the two second start winning prizes (one is reserved and stored) is executed twice, but three or more second special figure games are executed. It will never be done.

  More specifically, in the high base state A, the time after the second start winning opening is opened (4048 ms) is the sum of the variable display time of the first special symbol (200 ms) and the variable display time of the second special symbol (3400 ms). Longer (4048 ms> 200 ms + 3400 ms = 3600 ms).

  Further, when the second start winning is generated during the variable display of the first special symbol, the maximum time required from the start of the variable display of the first special symbol to the end of the variable display of the second special symbol (200 ms + 500 ms + 3400 ms). = 4100 ms), the total time of the time for two game balls to win the second start winning opening 610, the time after the opening of the second start winning opening, and the variable display time of the normal symbol (two winning times + 4048ms + 48ms) Is longer.

  In this embodiment, since the launching device can launch 100 game balls per minute, the launch interval of game balls is set to 600 ms. Therefore, the average time required for two game balls P to win is at least 600 ms or more, but since it flows down while touching obstacle nails, etc., the two game balls P are won in a daisy chain. In such a case, it may be 600 ms or less.

  By setting the time after opening the second start winning opening (4048 ms) so as to have such a relationship, the timing Tf7 when the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is finished, that is, the low base state is controlled. In the high base state A before the timing Tf7, the symbols for the second regular symbol variable display will not be stopped and displayed, so the second regular variation for the second time or the second start winning prize It is possible to avoid that the opening control (time-short control) based on the long opening pattern of the mouth 610 is executed twice or more. Therefore, after the high base state A ends and is controlled to the low base state, it is possible to suppress the second reserved memory number from increasing and executing a small hit game of a design value or more.

  Next, another example of the flow of the high base state A after the end of the big hit triggered by the small hit will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the example described with reference to FIG. 61, the case has been described in which the CPU 103 determines that the display result of the variable display of the first special figure game is lost at the timing Tf3 when the first start winning is generated. The case where the display result of the variable display of the special figure game is a small hit will be described.

  When the display result of the variable display of the first special figure game is a small hit at the timing Tf3 when the first start winning is generated, the CPU 103 performs the first special symbol over the variation time (4000 ms) based on the loss variation pattern PA2-1. After the variable display is executed, the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed (Tf5).

  Here, when a game ball wins the second start winning slot 610 after the timing Tf3 when the first start win occurs, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second start win is stored in a stored manner. Then, the opening control of the second start winning opening 610 is finished assuming that the closing condition is satisfied at the timing Tf4 when two game balls win the second starting winning opening 610, and the time after opening (4048 ms) has elapsed from the timing Tf4. In the meantime, the 2nd start winning opening 610 is maintained in a closed state (entry difficult state).

  At the timing Tf6 after the timing Tf5 for stopping and displaying the small hit symbol, the time after the opening of the second start winning opening 610 (4,048 ms) elapses, so that the normal symbol is displayed based on the fact that the game ball has passed the passing gate 41. Start variable display.

  In this case, since the variable display of the normal symbol is started after the timing Tf5 (Tf6), the CPU 103 determines that the symbol determination time (4 ms) is in the low base state at the timing Tf7 when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. The opening control of the second start winning opening 610 based on the short opening pattern is started at the timing when elapses. That is, after that, since it is controlled to the low base state, the opening control of the second start winning opening 610 based on the long opening pattern is performed during the first small hit gaming state, and the second reserved memory number increases. There is no. Therefore, in the high base state A, the opening control (short-time control) based on the normal short-time fluctuation and the long opening pattern of the second start winning opening 610 is not executed twice or more, so the two second Although the second special game based on the start prize (one is stored on hold) is executed twice, the second special game is not executed more than three times.

  More specifically, in the high base state A, the time after the second start winning opening is opened (4048 ms) is longer than the variable display time (4000 ms) of the first special symbol (4048 ms> 4000 ms).

  In addition, the time required for two game balls to win in the second start winning opening 610, the time after the opening of the second start winning opening, and the normal symbol are longer than the time required for the variable display of the first special symbol to end (4000 ms). The total time with the variable display time (time for winning two +4048 ms + 3000 ms) is longer.

  By setting the time after opening the second start winning opening (4048 ms) so as to have such a relationship, the timing Tf5 at which the first special symbol ends, that is, the timing Tf5 that is controlled to the low base state is before In the high base state A, since the symbol of the second regular symbol variable display does not stop display, it is based on the second regular variation of the second symbol or the long opening pattern of the second start winning opening 610. In the opening control, that is, in the high base state A, it is possible to avoid the second special figure game (short time control) being executed twice or more. That is, it can be suppressed that the second reserved memory number increases after the high base state A ends and is controlled to the low base state, and a small hit game exceeding the design value is executed.

  Next, an example of the flow of the high base state B after the end of the big hit triggered by the small hit will be described with reference to FIG.

  The high base state B continues until the third small hit is executed. As shown in FIG. 63, when the V winning big hit does not occur in the first and second small hit gaming state, and the third small hit occurs, the CPU 103 at timing Tg1 when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. The high base state B is terminated and controlled to a low base state.

  Therefore, even when the opening control of the second start winning opening 610 based on the long opening pattern is executed before the timing Tg1 at which the high base state B is finished and the low base state is controlled, the timing after the timing Tg1 is low. Because the base state is controlled, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at timing Tg2 after timing Tg1, or when the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second reserved memory and the small hit game are executed However, the opening control (time-shortening control) of the second start winning opening 610 based on the normal short-time fluctuation or the long opening pattern is not executed.

  Therefore, in the high base state A, the opening control based on the short-time fluctuation of the usual figure and the long opening pattern of the second start winning opening 610, that is, the second special figure game (short time control) is performed four times or more in the high base state B. Since it is not executed, the second special figure game based on the six second start winning prizes (three are reserved and stored) is executed six times, but the second special figure game is executed seven times or more. It will never be done. That is, it can be suppressed that the second reserved memory number increases after the high base state B ends and is controlled to the low base state, and a small hit game exceeding the design value is executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second special variable winning ball device 7B allows the player to visually recognize the game ball that has entered the second big winning port 702B as a support ball. 2 Since the storage mechanism 205 is close to the rotating body 208, the player can pay more attention to which hole is filled.

  As described above, the present invention includes the first invention described below. That is, conventionally, in a gaming machine that can give a value advantageous to a player (for example, a big hit gaming state) based on the fact that a game ball that has entered a predetermined area has entered a specific area, for example, JP-A-2018-480 Such as those described in No. Gazette, etc., having a predetermined member that distributes game balls that have entered into a predetermined area to a specific area and out of the specific area, and can store one game ball by the predetermined member, As described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-177858, etc., there is a predetermined member capable of storing a game ball that has entered a predetermined area, and the subsequent ball is stored in a state where one game ball is stored by the predetermined member. Some of them could be discharged outside the specified area. In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent publication, there is a problem in that the degree of attention to the storage state of the game balls that have entered the predetermined area cannot be increased.

Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine that can increase the degree of attention to the storage state of gaming media, the gaming machine of means 1 of the first invention is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) capable of giving a value (for example, a big hit) advantageous to the player based on a game medium (for example, a gaming ball P) entering a specific area (for example, the V winning opening 283) 1)
The ratio to which the advantageous value is given varies depending on the number of game media stored by the storage means (for example, the second storage mechanism 205) capable of storing game media (for example, depending on the small hit type) The number of game balls P stored by the second storage mechanism 205 is different and the number of game balls P stored by the second storage mechanism 205, that is, the loss, due to the different opening patterns of the second grand prize winning ports 702B. The number of support balls held by the ball holding units 273A to 273E is different, and the V winning rate (hit probability) changes accordingly.
The storage means includes a predetermined member (for example, a sorting member 242) that can be changed into a plurality of modes, and the number of game media stored varies depending on the mode of the predetermined member (for example, the second storage mechanism 205). Has a distribution member 242 that can be changed between a first rotation state and a second rotation state, and is stored depending on whether the distribution member 242 is in the first rotation state or the second rotation state. The number of played game balls P changes (see FIGS. 9 and 10).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, attention can be paid to the aspect of the predetermined member, and the degree of attention to the storage state of the game medium can be increased.
Specifically, depending on whether the sorting member 242 is in the first rotation state or the second rotation state when the game ball P that has entered the second grand prize opening 702B reaches the second storage mechanism 205, Since the number of stored game balls P changes, the state of the sorting member 242 can be noted.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
When the predetermined member (for example, the distribution member 242) is in the first mode (for example, the first rotation state), a predetermined number of game media (for example, two game balls) can be stored,
When the predetermined member is a second mode different from the first mode, it is possible to store a smaller number of game media (for example, one game ball) than the predetermined number,
When the predetermined member stores the game medium in the second mode, the subsequent game medium is guided to the discharge area (for example, the discharge path 210) (see FIG. 9B).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the number of stored game media can be changed with a simple configuration.
Specifically, since the number of stored game balls P can be changed simply by rotating the distribution member 242 between the first rotation state and the second rotation state, the structure can be prevented from becoming complicated.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
By changing the mode of the predetermined member (for example, the distribution member 242), the stored game medium is guided to the predetermined path (for example, by changing the distribution member 242 to the second rotation state). The game ball P2 held by the holding portion 242a is disposed on the inflow port 203C and flows down to the third guide path 203B through the inflow port 203C (see FIG. 9C).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the stored game media can be released with a simple configuration.
Specifically, the distribution member 242 is rotated from the first rotation state to the second rotation state without changing to the third rotation state or the like different from the first rotation state or the second rotation state. Since the game ball P can be guided to the rotator 208 by using the operation, the structure can be prevented from becoming complicated.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
A game medium (for example, a game ball P) can enter a predetermined area (for example, the second big prize opening 702B) based on a specific display result (for example, a small hit) being derived and displayed as a variable display result. A variable member (for example, a second grand prize opening door 702A) that changes to an enterable state,
The operation mode of the variable member differs between when the first specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of variable display and when the second specific display result different from the first specific display result is derived and displayed ( For example, for small hits 1, 3, 5, and 8, the second big prize opening 702B is opened once based on the opening pattern A in the small hit gaming state, so that at most one support ball is supplied to the rotating body 208. In addition, in the small hits 2, 4, 6, and 9, in the small hit gaming state, the second big winning opening 702B is opened twice based on the open pattern B, so that the rotating body 208 has the most support balls. In addition, for the small hits 7 and 10, in the small hit gaming state, the second big winning opening 702B is opened three times based on the opening pattern C, so that the rotating body 208 has the most support balls. 5 The paper can become.),
The storage means can store game media that has entered the predetermined area,
The operation mode of the predetermined member differs between when the first specific display result is derived and displayed and when the second specific display result is derived and displayed (for example, the small hit type is any one of small hits 1 to 10). Even so, while the distribution member 242 always operates based on a predetermined operation pattern, the opening patterns A to C of the second big prize winning opening 702B differ depending on the small hit type, so that the operation of the distribution member 242 Since the opening timing and the number of times of opening for the pattern change, depending on the small hit type, the operation mode of the sorting member 242 when the game ball P reaches the second storage mechanism 205 (the first rotating state and the second rotating state) (Refer to FIGS. 56 to 58)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the operation modes of the variable member and the predetermined member differ according to the variable display result, the monotony of the game can be avoided and the interest can be improved.
Specifically, the timing at which the game ball P enters the second big prize opening 702B changes depending on the small hit type, and when the game ball P reaches the second storage mechanism 205, the sorting member 242 moves the first time. Since it becomes difficult to predict whether the game is in the moving state or the second rotation state, not only monotony of the game can be avoided, but also the situation in which the game ball P is stored can be noted.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any of means 1 to 4,
A game medium (for example, a game ball P) can enter a predetermined area (for example, the second big prize opening 702B) based on a specific display result (for example, a small hit) being derived and displayed as a variable display result. A variable member that changes to an enterable state (for example, the second grand prize opening door 702A),
Effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests that the game medium enters the specific area (for example, the V prize opening 283);
With
The game medium enters the specific area when the first specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display and when the second specific display result different from the first specific display result is derived and displayed. The ratio is different (for example, the greater the number of game balls P (support balls) guided to the rotator 208 after being stored in the second storage unit 247, the greater the number of lost ball holding units 273A to 273E in which entry of the game ball is inhibited) Since the number increases and the V winning rate increases, a maximum of 5 support balls can be guided to the rotating body 208, 7/10 per small, and a maximum of 3 support balls can be guided to the rotating body 208 2,4,6,9 per win, the probability that a maximum of one support ball will be a big hit by V winning in the order of 1,3,5,8 per small guide guided to the rotating body 208 (player's advantage) (See FIG. 52)
The effect execution means can execute a suggestion effect in a different mode depending on which of the first specific display result and the second specific display result is used as a variable display result (for example, effect control) The CPU 120 stops displaying the small hit symbol M having a different background color depending on which of the small hit types 1 to 10 corresponds to the small hit display result as the display result of the variable symbol special display. The portion that can execute the V winning suggestion effect indication that suggests that the game ball P enters the V winning opening 283, etc.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the interest can be improved in that the player pays attention to the suggestion effect.
Specifically, since the number of stored balls is suggested before the game ball P enters the second grand prize opening 702B, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that many support balls are guided to the rotating body 208. it can.

Further, this embodiment includes the following second invention. In other words, in a conventional gaming machine that can give a player a value (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to a player based on a game ball that has entered a predetermined area, for example, JP-A-2017-213200 The specific area rotates at a constant speed, such as those described in the Gazette, etc., stores game balls that have entered the predetermined area, and a certain period of time has passed since the game ball has entered the predetermined area. By releasing the storage when it has elapsed, there are games that flow down so that the game ball can enter a specific area. In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent publication, since the rotation speed and the storage release timing of the specific area are constant, countermeasures against fraud such as causing the game ball to flow down aiming at a timing at which it can enter the specific area are insufficient. There was a problem.
Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine that can suppress fraud, the gaming machine of means 1 of the second invention is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) capable of giving a value (for example, a big hit) advantageous to the player based on a game medium (for example, a gaming ball P) entering a specific area (for example, the V winning opening 283) 1)
A game medium that has entered a predetermined area (for example, the second grand prize opening 702B) can move to the specific area through a specific path (for example, the second guide paths 202A and 202B),
An inhibition part (for example, a second part) provided in the specific path and for inhibiting movement of a non-spherical object (for example, object X) while allowing movement of a spherical game medium (for example, appropriate game ball P or the like). Bottom surface 212B) (see FIGS. 7A and 55)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, fraud can be suppressed.

A gaming machine according to means 2 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The specific route (for example, the second guide route 202A, 202B) has a storage unit (for example, the first storage unit 227) capable of storing a game medium (for example, the game ball P),
The inhibition portion is configured by a bottom surface (for example, the second bottom surface 212B) of the storage portion in the forming member that forms the specific path,
The bottom surface of the storage part has a smaller inclination angle than the region other than the storage part on the bottom surface of the forming member (for example, the downward inclination angle θ2 of the second bottom surface 212B corresponding to the first storage part 227 is the second guide). It is smaller than the downward inclination angles θ1, θ3, θ4 of the other bottom surfaces (first bottom surface 212A, third bottom surface 212C, fourth bottom surface 212D) in the path 202A (θ2 <θ1, θ3, θ4).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, fraudulent acts can be suitably suppressed with a simple configuration.
Specifically, the flow of the object X can be inhibited or the flow timing can be shifted by simply changing the flow angle of the second bottom surface 212B of the second guide path 202A in the first reservoir 227. Since it is not necessary to provide a member or a drive source, the complexity of the structure can be avoided.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The region closer to the specific region than the inhibition portion (for example, the second bottom surface 212B) on the bottom surface of the forming member that forms the specific route (for example, the second guide routes 202A and 202B) is inclined more than the other region. A predetermined region (for example, the third bottom surface 212C) is formed (for example, the downward inclination angle θ3 of the third bottom surface 212C connected to the downstream side of the second bottom surface 212B is the fourth bottom surface on the downstream side thereof. It is larger than the downward inclination angle θ4 of 212D (θ3> θ4).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, illegal acts can be suppressed by making the passage speed of the game media uniform.
Specifically, the object X that is difficult to flow down can be accelerated by the third bottom surface 212C, which makes it difficult to reduce the flow speed and aim for a V prize. .

The gaming machine of means 4 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The specific route (for example, the second guide route 202A, 202B) has a storage unit (for example, the first storage unit 227) capable of storing a game medium (for example, the game ball P),
Subsequent game media that have entered the predetermined area are guided to a special route (for example, the third guide route 203A, 203B) by the game media stored in the storage unit (see FIG. 7A),
Depending on the game medium guided to the special route, the rate at which the game medium stored in the storage unit enters the specific area changes (for example, the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 702B depends on the small hit type). By being different, the number of game balls P stored by the second storage mechanism 205 is different, and the number of game balls P stored by the second storage mechanism 205 after being guided to the third guide paths 203A and 203B, that is, The number of support balls held by the lost ball holding units 273A to 273E is different, and the V winning rate (hit probability) changes accordingly.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, attention can be paid to the game medium guided to the special route, and the interest can be improved.
Specifically, the V winning rate (hit probability) varies depending on the number of support balls held by the lost ball holding units 273A to 273E, so that not only the winning balls stored in the first storage unit 227 but also the flow of support balls Since interest can also be paid to storage and storage, interest can be improved suitably.

Further, the present embodiment includes the following third invention. In other words, conventionally, there is a movable member that can advance and retreat in a direction intersecting with the moving direction of the game medium, and the movable medium enters the game area side so that the game medium can enter, and the movable member In a gaming machine equipped with a variable device that makes it impossible to enter or difficult to enter by entering a retreat state in which the game is retracted to the game board side, for example, as described in JP-A-2015-77235, etc. Some have a variable device that allows a game medium to enter a winning opening arranged on the side of the movable member when the movable member is in the advanced state. In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent publication, there is a problem that countermeasures for malfunctions due to stagnation of gaming media are insufficient.
Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine that can suppress the occurrence of problems due to the retention of gaming media, the gaming machine of means 1 of the third invention is:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
It has a variable member (for example, variable plate 602) operable in a direction (for example, front-rear direction) intersecting the moving direction of the game medium (for example, game ball P), and the game is performed by operating the variable member. Variable means (for example, variable winning ball apparatus 6B) that allows the medium to enter a specific area (for example, second start winning opening 610),
A guide portion (for example, a guide passage forming portion 604) for guiding the movement of the game medium toward the variable member when the variable means is in the enterable state;
With
A gap through which a game medium can pass is provided between the guide portion and the variable member in the enterable state (for example, the variable plate 602 in the enterable state in which the variable plate 602 has moved to the advanced position). And a first gap 651 is provided between the lower end of the side wall 641R (see FIGS. 29 and 35).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of problems due to the retention of game media.
More specifically, since the guide plate forming portion 604 that can guide the game ball P to the variable plate 602 is provided, the game ball P is not forcibly guided to the second start winning opening 610 even in a configuration in which stagnation may occur. It is possible to suitably suppress the occurrence of stagnation.

A gaming machine according to means 2 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The variable means (for example, the variable winning ball device 6B) can change to the enterable state based on a game medium (for example, the game ball P) passing through a special area (for example, the passing gate 41) ( For example, when a game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game is started by the normal symbol display 20, and the variable plate 602 is changed in response to the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol being “per normal”. Move to the advance position and the variable winning ball device 6B is ready to enter)).
In the enterable state, the game medium that has passed through the special area can move toward the variable member (for example, the guide passage forming unit 604 moves the base plate 601, the front wall 606, and the left and right side walls 641L and 641R). A passing gate 41 that forms an entrance that opens upward so that the game ball P flowing down from above the variable winning ball device 6B in the game area Y can be entered; A guide path K2 is formed for guiding the game balls P one by one toward the position near the right side of the second start winning opening 610. (See FIG. 29)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game medium that has passed through the special area can be guided to the specific area by the variable member.
Specifically, the game ball P that has passed through the passage gate 41 when the second start winning opening 610 is changed to an enterable state based on the passing of the game ball P through the passage gate 41 is generated. Can also be awarded to the second start winning opening 610 as it is.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2, wherein
The variable member (for example, the variable plate 602) inclines so that the game medium can be guided from one side (right side) to the other side (left side) in the enterable state,
The specific region (for example, the second start winning port 610) is provided on the other side of the variable member, and the gap (for example, the first gap 651) is provided on one side (see FIG. 29).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to smoothly guide the game medium toward the specific area using the inclination, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the retention of the game medium due to the inclination of the variable member.
Specifically, when the retention due to the balance of the game balls P is likely to occur, the game ball P can be easily released to the opposite side of the second start winning port 610, so that the game ball P is placed in the second start winning port 610. It can suppress that it gathers all at once and becomes easy to stay.

A gaming machine according to means 4 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
In a state where game media (for example, game balls P1 and P2) stay on the upstream side of the variable member (for example, variable plate 602), the subsequent game media (for example, game ball P3) are inserted into the gap (for example, the first ball). An upstream gap (for example, the second gap 652) for discharging the gas upstream of the gap 651) is provided (see FIGS. 29 and 36).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, occurrence of stagnation of game media in the upstream region of the variable member can be suppressed.
Specifically, even when the first gap 651 cannot prevent the stay from occurring, or even when the stay occurs for other reasons, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a further stay.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The variable member (for example, the variable plate 602) is an entry restricting portion (for example, a protruding portion 621) for restricting entry of the game medium into the specific area (for example, the second start winning port 610) in a difficult entry state. (See FIGS. 29 and 32)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the entry of the game medium to the specific area by the variable member in the difficult entry state can be restricted, and the entry of the game medium in an unintended state can be suppressed.

Further, the present embodiment includes the following fourth invention. That is, in a conventional gaming machine equipped with an operable movable body, the first drive mechanism rotates the first position to the second position as described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-17098. At the same time, there are those including a movable body that is slid and moved by a second drive mechanism including a plurality of gear members including a rack and a pinion at the second position. The gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent publication has a problem in that the manufacturing cost increases because the number of parts increases because the structure of the second drive mechanism is complicated. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine capable of suppressing the manufacturing cost, the gaming machine of means 1 of the fourth invention is:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
An operable movable body (for example, a production movable body 500);
An operation mechanism (for example, an operation mechanism 501) for operating the movable body;
With
The movable body can perform a first motion and a second motion different from the first motion (for example, the rendering movable body 500 is such that the coupling shaft 530 of the rotating body 521 is rotated by the rendering body motor 520. Then, after performing the first operation that descends while rotating from the production body origin position to the production body advancing position, the rotating body 521 is further rotated, whereby the connecting shaft 530 is rotated to the first action portion 537 of the first link member 526. The first link member 526 is rotated by this, the second link member 527 is slid relative to the second arm portion 523B, and the second action portion 539 is linked to the interlocking shaft 517 of the decorative portion 512R. It is possible to perform a second operation in which the protruding pieces of the decorative portions 512L and 512R rotate in a direction away from the decorative portion 511B.
The operating mechanism is:
A first member (for example, a first arm member 523) for supporting the movable body and causing the movable body to perform the first operation by changing a mode;
A second member (for example, a second link member 527 and a slide portion 538) that is displaceable along the first member and that allows the movable body to perform the second operation by being displaced with respect to the first member. When,
(See FIGS. 24-27)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, a plurality of operations of the movable body can be realized with a simple configuration using the second member, and the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.
Specifically, since the second link member 527 for performing the second operation can be guided displaceably using the first arm member 523 for performing the first operation, the number of parts of the operation mechanism increases. Thus, the structure can be prevented from becoming complicated.

A gaming machine according to means 2 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The first member (for example, the first arm member 523) is a guide portion (for example, guide walls 535A and 535B) for guiding the displacement of the second member (for example, the second link member 527, the slide portion 538). Guide shafts 534A, 534B),
The second member is disposed coaxially with the first member (for example, the second link member 527 is disposed so as to be movable coaxially with the second arm portion 523B. See FIG. 20).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to reduce the size of the operating mechanism and improve space efficiency.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2, wherein
The operation mechanism (for example, the operation mechanism 501) is:
Driving means (for example, a motor 520 for a production body);
A rotating body (for example, the rotating body 521) rotated by the driving means;
Have
The movable body can perform the first operation and the second operation by the rotation of the rotating body (for example, in the rendering movable body 500, the connecting shaft 530 of the rotating body 521 is rotated by the rendering body motor 520. Thus, after performing the first operation of descending while rotating from the director position of the director to the stage of advancement of the director, the rotating shaft 521 is further rotated so that the connecting shaft 530 has the first action of the first link member 526. The first link member 526 is rotated by acting on the portion 537, whereby the second link member 527 is slid relative to the second arm portion 523B, and the second action portion 539 is linked to the interlocking shaft 517 of the decorative portion 512R. Thus, it is possible to perform a second operation in which the protruding pieces of the decorative portions 512L and 512R rotate in a direction away from the decorative portion 511B (see FIGS. 24 to 27).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first operation and the second operation of the movable body can be realized by the common driving means.

A gaming machine of means 4 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The second member (for example, the second link member 527) is provided with a protruding portion (for example, the second action portion 539),
The second member can be displaced (for example, the second link member 527 is in the first slide position) by engaging the protruding portion and a part of the movable body (for example, the interlocking shaft 517 of the decorative portion 512R). To the second slide position, the second action part 539 presses the interlocking shaft 517 of the decoration part 512R, whereby the decoration part 512R rotates about the rotation axis 510 in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front. At the same time, the decorative portion 512L rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front centering on the rotation shaft 510, so that the protruding pieces of the decorative portions 512L and 512R change to the second decorative state in which they are separated from the decorative portion 511B. 27)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the second member can be displaced with a simple configuration, and the driving force can be transmitted to the movable body.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to means 4,
The movable body (for example, the effect movable body 500) includes a first movable section (for example, the first movable section 511) and a second movable section that can operate with respect to the first movable section (for example, the second movable section 512, Decorative portions 512L, 512R)
The second movable part operates with respect to the first movable part by the displacement of the second member (for example, the second link member 527 moves from the first slide position to the second slide position, The two action portions 539 press the interlocking shaft 517 of the decoration portion 512R, whereby the decoration portion 512R rotates clockwise around the rotation shaft 510, and the decoration portion 512L centers on the rotation shaft 510. Therefore, the projecting pieces of the decorative portions 512L and 512R change to the second decorative state in which they are separated from the decorative portion 511B (see FIGS. 25 and 27).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the driving force generated by the rotation of the rotating body can be transmitted to the second movable part via the second member, and the second movable part can be operated with a simple configuration.

  Further, the fifth embodiment described below is included in the present embodiment. In other words, conventionally, the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information, and is controlled to a specific state, and the variable device can be changed to an enterable state of the game medium by being controlled to the specific state. In a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player by the game ball that has entered the variable device entering the specific area, for example, As described in Japanese Patent No. 23558, etc., in the jackpot end effect processing, when the end effect in the jackpot gaming state is executed, the jackpot gaming state ends depending on whether there is stored information in the second reserved memory. There were things that changed the production later. In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent publication, the number of shortening times does not correspond to the number of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus, and there is a case where whether or not the second reserved memory exists at the end of the shortening time. There was a problem that there may be a difference in the degree of advantage depending on the presence or absence of two reserved memories.

Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine capable of realizing appropriate control, the gaming machine of means 1 of the fifth invention is:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
A first special variable display means (for example, CPO 103 is used for performing variable display based on the entry of a game medium (for example, game ball P) into a specific area (for example, the first start winning opening) and deriving and displaying the display result. Based on the first start winning, it is possible to variably display the first special symbol and stop and display the confirmed special symbol).
Ordinary variable display means (for example, the CPO 103, the game ball P that has passed through the passage gate 41 is gated by performing variable display based on the fact that the game medium has entered a predetermined area (for example, the passage gate 41)). Based on the detection by the switch 21, it is possible to variably display the normal symbol and to stop and display the fixed normal symbol).
Variable starting means (for example, variable winning ball device 6B) capable of changing between a difficult-to-enter state and an enterable state of the game medium;
A variable start control means (for example, the CPU 103) controls the variable start means to the entry enable state based on a predetermined display result (for example, per common map) being derived and displayed as the display result of the normal variable display means. Based on the fact that the normal symbol variation display result is “per normal”, the variable plate 602 is moved to the advance position to change the variable winning ball device 6B into the enterable state).
Second special variable display means for performing variable display based on the game medium entering the variable start means and deriving and displaying the display result (for example, the CPO 103 is a variable display of the second special symbol based on the second start winning prize) , And the fixed special symbol can be stopped and displayed.)
Second hold storage means for storing information related to variable display by the second special variable display means as hold storage information (for example, the CPU 103 detects the occurrence of a start winning in the start winning determination process of S101, and a predetermined area of the RAM 102) To store the hold information and update the hold memory number).
After completion of the advantageous state, a non-special state (for example, a low base state) until a predetermined number of variable displays are executed by at least one of the first special variable display means and the second special variable display means. Compared to the special start control means (for example, the CPU 103 is able to control the time after the end of the big hit game state), the special state control means (for example, the high base state A, B) that allows the game medium to easily enter the variable start means. Control is performed in a time-short state (high base state A, B) when control (time-short control) is performed. Or three times) is executed until one of the end conditions is satisfied first).
With
The variable display by the second special variable display means is more advantageous than the variable display by the first special variable display means (for example, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B). Then, the probability of determining that the special figure display result is “small hit” and controlling to the small hit gaming state when the special special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is used (this embodiment) Compared to 1/70), the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” and controlled to the small hit gaming state is higher (1/1 in the present embodiment) (see FIG. 40A). ),
As a control period of the variable starting means, a first period (for example, a second starting winning opening opening time (5500 ms, 16 ms, etc.)) corresponding to the control of the enterable state, and after being controlled to the enterable state A second period corresponding to control of the difficult-to-enter state (for example, time after opening (4048 ms)),
The length of the second period is the variable display time of one of the first special variable display means and the second special variable display means in the special state (for example, the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 of the first special figure). Longer than 200ms).
Based on the fact that a predetermined condition relating to the entry of a game medium is established when the variable starting means is controlled to the enterable state, the variable starting means is controlled to the entry difficult state (for example, the CPU 103 (When two game balls P are won during the opening control period of the second start winning opening 610, the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to be in an entry difficult state assuming that the closing condition of the second starting winning opening 610 is satisfied.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the variable starting means is not controlled to be able to enter multiple times in the special state, appropriate control can be realized by suppressing an increase in the second reserved memory number in the second possible entry state. .
Specifically, only by setting the relationship between the variable display time of the first special figure game or the second special figure game and the period after the second start winning opening 610 is opened, the second reserved memory number in the second entry possible state. Appropriate control can be realized by suppressing the increase in the amount of.

A gaming machine according to means 2 of the fifth invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
First hold storage means for storing information related to variable display by the first special variable display means as hold storage information (for example, the CPU 103 detects the occurrence of a start winning in the start winning determination process of S101, and a predetermined area of the RAM 102) To store the hold information and update the hold memory number).
The variable display of the second special variable display means based on the hold storage information of the second hold storage means has priority over the variable display of the first special variable display means based on the hold storage information of the first hold storage means. Priority control means (for example, the CPU 103, when there is a first reserved memory and a second reserved memory, the variable display of the second special figure based on the second reserved memory is based on the first reserved memory. Executed in preference to the variable display of the first special figure),
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, variable display by the second special variable display means, which is advantageous over variable display by the first special variable display means, can be executed with priority.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the fifth invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
A specific state (for example, different from the advantageous state) by deriving and displaying a specific display result (for example, a small hit display result) as a display result of variable display of the first special variable display means or the second special variable display means , The small hit gaming state)
Variable means (for example, the second special variable winning ball device 7B) capable of changing to a state in which a game medium (for example, a game ball P) can enter based on being controlled to the specific state,
The game medium that has entered the variable means in the specific state is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) based on the fact that the game medium has passed a specific area (for example, the V winning opening 283),
When the variable display of the second special variable display means is executed, the specific display result is derived and displayed at a higher rate than when the variable display of the first special variable display means is executed (for example, the second special symbol). In the special figure game using the second special figure by the display device 4B, the special figure display result is “small hit” when the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is used. Compared to the probability determined to be controlled in the gaming state (1/70 in this embodiment), the probability determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “small hit” is increased (this embodiment In this form, 1/1), see FIG.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it can be expected to be controlled to a specific state by the variable display of the second special variable display means, and the interest is improved.

A gaming machine of means 4 of the fifth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
When the variable starting means (for example, the variable winning ball device 6B) is controlled in the enterable state in the first period (for example, the second starting winning opening opening time (5500 ms, 16 ms, etc.)), Based on the entry of a specific number (for example, 2) of game media that is smaller than the upper limit (for example, 3) of the stored storage information that can be stored in the second on-hold storage means, the entry is made difficult (see FIG. reference)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the number of game media from entering a specific number and to achieve appropriate control.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the fifth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
In the special state, the special state control means includes a predetermined number of variable displays by at least one of the first special variable display means and the second special variable display means, and a specific number of times of entry of the variable start means. The non-special state is controlled based on the fact that one of the possible state controls is executed first (for example, as shown in FIG. 40C, the high base state A executed after the end of the big hit The end condition is that after the jackpot ends, the total number of variable display times of the special figure game using the first special figure and the special figure game using the second special figure has reached 99 times, or after the big hit The number of times that the small hit gaming state has been executed has reached the first number (for example, one), while the end condition for the high base state B that is executed after the end of the big hit is large. The total variable display count of the special figure game using the first special figure and the special figure game using the second special figure has reached 99 times after the end of the game, or after the big hit, (Established by either of the number of times of execution having reached the second number of times (for example, 3 times).)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even when the variable display of the first special variable display means after the transition to the special state is performed, the variable start means can be controlled a predetermined number of times.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the fifth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, wherein
The fixed time after the variable display of the first special variable display means and the second special variable display means is common between the special state and the non-special state (for example, FIG. ) To (D), for the variation patterns PB1-1 and PB2-1 to 4, the symbol fixed time (minimum stop display time for special symbols) is common to the low base state and the high base states A and B. 500 ms.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the processing can be shared.

A gaming machine according to means 7 of the fifth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
First hold storage means for storing information related to variable display by the first special variable display means as hold storage information (for example, the CPU 103 detects the occurrence of a start winning in the start winning determination process of S101, and a predetermined area of the RAM 102) To store the hold information and to update the hold memory number.)
The first hold storage means can store hold storage information within a first upper limit number (for example, 4),
The second reserved storage means can store the reserved storage information within a range of a second upper limit number (for example, 3) smaller than the first upper limit number (see FIG. 40B).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to appropriately set the advantage in the special state and to suppress the shooting characteristics.

A gaming machine according to means 8 of the fifth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein
The second period is longer than a total period of one variable display period by the first special variable display means and one variable display period by the second special variable display means in the special state (for example, FIG. As shown in 61, in the high base state A, the time after the opening of the second start winning opening (4048 ms) is the variable display time (200 ms) of the first special symbol and the variable display time (3400 ms) of the second special symbol. Longer than the total time (4048 ms> 200 ms + 3400 ms = 3600 ms)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even when the variable display of the first special variable display means is executed in the special state, it is possible to prevent the variable start means from being controlled to be able to enter multiple times.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be changed or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. include.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the game ball that has entered the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B in the small hit gaming state can be controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that it has entered the specific area (V winning hole 283). In addition, although the example in which the ratio of the game balls passing through the specific area changes depending on the number of game balls that enter the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B and are stored by the second storage mechanism 205, the present invention It is not limited to the above, and based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the variable means in the big hit gaming state has entered a specific area, the percentage that the variation display result of the special symbol becomes “big hit” is higher than in the normal state. In a gaming machine (so-called V-probability specification) that can be controlled in a probability variation state in which probability variation control (probability variation control) is executed, depending on the number of game balls that enter the variable means and are stored by the storage means Ratio technique ball through a particular region may be changed.

  Further, in a gaming machine (so-called two-type gaming machine) capable of executing the next round game by passing the game ball that has entered the variable means in one round game in the big hit game state, it enters the variable means. The proportion of game balls passing through the specific area may vary depending on the number of game balls stored by the storage means.

  In the above embodiment, the support balls (game balls that cannot pass through the V winning port 283) that enter the second special variable winning ball device 7B and are stored by the second storage mechanism 205 in the small hit gaming state. Although the example in which the proportion of the game balls stored by the first storage mechanism 204 passing through the specific area (V winning opening 283) varies depending on the number, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the specific area May be stored by the storage means, and the ratio of the game balls passing through the specific area may be changed depending on the number of game balls stored by the storage means.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the variable symbol special display is held and stored, the variable symbol special display based on the reserved memory is displayed before the variable symbol special display is started. Although an example of determining whether or not the result is a small hit and determining the type of small hit and not performing the pre-reading notice based on the determination result, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 120 for effect control is The pre-reading notice may be executable. In addition, when the pre-reading notice is enabled, if there is a pending storage of the small hit type 7, 10 {the small hits that can store five support balls (V winning confirmation)}, the small hit type 7, 10 It may be possible to execute a special pre-reading notice effect different from the pre-reading notice effect with respect to the small hit type hold storage other than. Furthermore, if there is a holding memory of 7, 10 small hit types after the big hit, {a small hit that allows 5 support balls to be stored (confirmed V prize)} You may make it alert | report.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the second guiding path 202A, as an inhibition unit for inhibiting the movement of the non-spherical object X while allowing the movement of a spherical game ball (for example, the appropriate game ball P), Although an example in which the second bottom surface 212B having a downward inclination angle θ2 smaller than the other bottom surface is applied is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and can inhibit the movement of the object X in the second guide path 202A. If so, for example, delay means for increasing the time required for the object X to pass through the second guiding paths 202A and 202B (for example, contact the object X with the peripheral walls of the second guiding paths 202A and 202B) A contact portion, a meandering passage portion, or the like that can be provided and capable of reducing the flow down speed by contact may be provided. Further, the flow velocity may be lowered by forming an uneven portion on the bottom surface of the second guide paths 202A and 202B, or configuring the bottom surface with a high friction member such as a rubber material.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the inhibition unit for inhibiting the movement of the non-spherical object X while allowing the movement of the spherical game ball (for example, the appropriate game ball P) in the second guide path 202A. Although the form which provided the 2nd bottom face 212B in the 1st storage part 227 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The 2nd bottom face 212B as an inhibition part is downstream rather than the 1st storage part 227. It may be provided on the side.

  Further, the downward inclination angle θ2 of the second bottom surface 212B as the inhibition part and the length dimension of the game ball in the flow-down direction are not limited to the angle illustrated in FIG. 7A and can be variously changed. Further, the third bottom surface 212C having a downward inclination angle θ3 larger than the downward inclination angle θ4 of the fourth bottom surface 212D is provided on the downstream side of the second bottom surface 212B. You may be comprised only by 3rd bottom face 212C or 4th bottom face 212D.

  In the above embodiment, the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is illustrated as an example of the predetermined area of the second invention. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special variable winning ball apparatus is provided. Other variable means such as 7A and variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be applied. In detail, although the storage means (for example, the 2nd storage mechanism 205) of the said 1st invention and the inhibition part of the 2nd invention illustrated the form with which the 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is provided, this invention is limited to this. However, other variable means such as the first special variable winning ball device 7A and the variable winning ball device 6B may be provided.

  In the embodiment, the variable plate 602 that can be operated in a direction intersecting the moving direction of the game ball is provided, and the game ball is moved to a specific area (for example, the second start) by operating the variable plate 602. As an example of the variable means according to the third aspect of the third aspect of the present invention, which allows entry into the winning opening 610), the embodiment in which the variable winning ball device 6B is applied is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, The first special variable winning ball device 7A, the second special variable winning ball device 7B, or the like may be applied.

  In the embodiment, the effect movable body 500 performs the first operation of descending while rotating from the effector origin position to the effector advance position, and then the projecting pieces of the decoration portions 512L and 512R are the decoration portions 511B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least a part of the first operation and the second operation is performed at the same time. It may be.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the effect movable body 500 illustrated the form which performs 1st operation | movement and 2nd operation | movement by V prize occurrence notification effect, this invention is not limited to this, You may make it perform only one operation | movement among 1st operation | movement and 2nd operation | movement by one production | presentation, such as V prize occurrence notification production | presentation.

  In the embodiment, the first operation in the effect movable body 500 is an operation in which the first movable portion 511 and the second movable portion 512 are lowered while rotating, and the second operation is performed by the second movable portion 512. Although the form which is the operation | movement which rotates is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The operation | movement aspect of a 1st operation | movement and a 2nd operation | movement is not limited to rotation or a descent | fall, expansion-contraction, Extension, slide movement, and the like may be used, and various changes can be made.

  Further, the first operation and the second operation may be operations different from each other, and even if the modes are the same (for example, rotation), the operation direction (for example, the rotation direction), the operation speed (For example, the rotational speed), the operation position, and the like may be different.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the 1st movable part 511 and the 2nd movable part 512 rotated by 1st operation | movement, only the 2nd movable part 512 operate | moved by 2nd operation | movement, although the example illustrated, The operation target part may be different between the first operation and the second operation, or the operation target part may be the same.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the 2nd link member 527 as a 2nd member in the production | presentation movable body 500 is arrange | positioned so that sliding movement is possible to the 2nd arm part 523B and a coaxial direction (extension direction of a 1st member). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second member is necessarily arranged so as to be movable in the same direction as long as it can be displaced along the first member (first arm member 523). For example, the second member may be arranged so as to be slidable or rotatable in the width direction with respect to the first member.

  Moreover, although the 2nd link member 527 illustrated the form arrange | positioned coaxially with the 2nd arm part 523B on the front side of the strip-shaped 2nd arm part 523B, this invention is not limited to this. The second arm portion 523B may be disposed coaxially with the second arm portion 523B, or the second member may be disposed coaxially within the cylindrical first member.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the 2nd special figure game illustrated the form with a high advantage for a player by having a small hit probability higher than a 1st special figure game, this invention is limited to this. The second special figure game is controlled to the high base state B after the big hit and the second special figure game has a higher number of round games than the first special figure game and is higher than the first special figure game. The advantage for the player may be increased due to a high ratio or a higher determination ratio of the small hit types 7 and 10 than the first special figure game.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when there exists 1st pending | holding memory and 2nd pending | holding memory, CPU103 displays the variable display of the 2nd special figure based on 2nd pending | holding memory, the 1st special figure based on 1st pending | holding memory. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when there is a first reserved memory and a second reserved memory, the special display based on the reserved memory in the order of start winning prizes. The variable display of the figure may be executed, or the variable display of the second special figure based on the second reserved memory and the variable display of the first special figure based on the first reserved memory may be executed simultaneously. Good.

  In the above-described embodiment, as the small hit type, a maximum of one support sphere is guided to the rotating body 208 and the small hits are 1, 3, 5, and 8; Although the embodiment having the small hits of 2, 4, 6, 9 and the small hits of 7, 10 capable of guiding up to five support balls to the rotating body 208 has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it may have 10 or more types of small hits. Further, it may be possible to determine a small hit type in which 0, 2, 4, or 6 or more support balls are guided to the rotating body 208 at the maximum.

  In the above embodiment, when the usual variable display start condition is established based on the fact that the game ball has passed the gate switch 21, the game state is the low base state or the high base state A or B. Depending on the situation, whether or not to make the per-normal map (actually per per-normal) and the fluctuation pattern of the normal map is determined, and the display result of the variable display of the general-purpose game is derived (display per universal map) In the example of determining the opening pattern (opening time) of the second start winning opening 610 depending on whether the gaming state is the low base state or the high base state A or B at the timing when the display is stopped) The present invention is not limited to this, and when the normal variable display start condition is established based on the fact that the game ball has passed the gate switch 21, the display result of the normal game, the normal pattern variation pattern, 2nd start It may be determined an open pattern of winning opening 610.

  Further, in the above embodiment, even if the low start state is controlled during the execution of the opening control of the second start winning opening 610 in the high base states A and B, the opening control of the second start winning opening 610 is continued. Although the form to be executed has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the control is made to the low base state during the execution of the opening control of the second start winning opening 610 in the high base state A, B. The opening control of the second start winning prize opening 610 being executed may be ended (closed). By doing in this way, even when the second start winning opening 610 executes the second opening control based on the long opening pattern in the high base state A, the second start winning prize is immediately performed at the timing controlled to the low base state. Since the mouth 610 can be closed, an increase in the second reserved memory number can be suppressed.

  Further, in the embodiment, after the second start winning opening 610 is closed, the time after opening (4048 ms) for maintaining the variable winning ball device 6B in the difficult entry state is set, and the time after opening is set to the high base state A. , B is set to be longer than the variable display time of either the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the number of times the time-short control is executed in the high base states A, B is a predetermined number of times. (It was adjusted once or three times) or the second reserved memory number was adjusted so as not to increase excessively. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As described above, not only the relationship between the variable display time of one of the first special figure game and the second special figure game and the time after the opening, but also the prescribed number of winnings of the game ball during the opening control of the second start winning opening 610 (E.g. 2 Not one or the like so as to end with three or more prescribed number) that is, the high base state A, the number of executions of the second special symbol game (time reduction control) may be adjusted in B.

  In the above-described embodiment, the high base states A and B are terminated and controlled to the low base state at the timing when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, but the present invention is limited to this. Rather, in detail, the timing when the small hit symbol is stopped, the timing when the symbol fixed time (500 ms) has elapsed after the small hit symbol is stopped, the timing when the small hit game is started, It may be an arbitrary timing in a period from the start of the gaming state to the end thereof. In other words, the end conditions of the high base states A and B are the timing at which the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined number of times (one or three times), the symbol fixed time after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed ( 500 ms), a timing at which the small hit game is started, an arbitrary timing in a period from the start to the end of the small hit game state may be established. Further, in the high base states A and B, the end conditions for the high base states A and B may be satisfied at different timings among the plurality.

  In the above embodiment, the special figure display result in the first special figure game and the second special figure game has been exemplified as an example that does not include “big hit (big hit based on variable display result, not via small hits)”. The present invention is not limited to this, and “big hit (so-called direct hit big hit)” may be included as a special figure display result in the first special figure game or the second special figure game.

  Further, when the special figure display result includes “big hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 sets the set value (for example, set values “1” to “6”, etc.) Or a setting value changing function that can change the jackpot probability (probability of being a jackpot display result) according to the value of the setting value (for example, The jackpot probability is 1/250 for the set value “6” and 1/220 for the set value “1”). That is, the game control means (for example, the CPU 103) for controlling the progress of the game may be able to execute the control of the advantageous state (big hit game state) based on the set value that has been set. In addition, when different jackpot probabilities are set according to the value of the set value, for example, the number of judgment values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing” in the special figure display result judgment table corresponding to each set value. This can be achieved by differentiating.

  Even if the probability that the variable display result will be a big hit (big hit probability) differs depending on the value of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the set value changing function, the variable display result will be a small hit. Probability (small hit probability), determination probability of big hit type or small hit type, and change pattern determination probability may be the same, that is, common regardless of the set value. This is because, for example, if the probability of hitting the jackpot, the probability of determining the type of jackpot, the probability of determining the type of jackpot, the probability of determining the variation pattern differ depending on the value of the set value, for example, in addition to the jackpot probability between the set values This is because the difference in gaming performance among the set values becomes excessively significant, such as the difference in the small hit probability becomes excessive.

  In particular, with regard to the fluctuation pattern, in the present embodiment, there are two types of special figure fluctuation patterns in the high base state A and one type of special figure fluctuation patterns in the high base state B (see FIG. 39). As a special figure fluctuation pattern in A and B, when one of a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns including a special figure fluctuation pattern with a short variable display time or a long special figure fluctuation pattern can be determined, a high base When the determination probability of the special figure variation pattern in the states A and B is changed according to the set value, the number of executions per unit time per unit time (for example, 1 minute) changes, or the timing of shifting to the low base state Or the like, the difference in the advantages of the high base states A and B between the set values may become excessively significant. Accordingly, by making the small hit probability, the big hit type determination probability, the small hit type determination probability, the variation pattern determination probability, etc. common regardless of the set value, appropriate gameability can be realized.

  In the case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a setting value changing function capable of changing a setting value such as a big win or a small win winning probability (balling rate), the effect control CPU 120 suggests the set setting value. The suggestion effect may be executable at a predetermined timing (for example, during variable display of symbols, a big hit or a small hit gaming state, etc.).

  Further, for example, the CPU 103 may be able to execute the first operation confirmation control for confirming the operation of the movable passage body 400 before or after S101 in the special symbol process. Further, the effect control CPU 120 may be able to execute second operation confirmation control for confirming the operation of the effect movable body 500 in the effect control process.

  In addition, the CPU 103 performs the first operation confirmation control so that at least a part of the execution period of the first operation confirmation control overlaps at least a part of the execution period of the second operation confirmation control by a predetermined trigger. The production control CPU 120 may start the second operation confirmation control. Specifically, when the effect control CPU 120 is turned on with the clear switch turned on (during a cold start), the movable passage body 400 stops at the first advanced position in the first operation confirmation control. The second operation confirmation control may be executed during the waiting period. In addition, when the CPU 120 for effect control is turned on with the clear switch turned on (during a cold start), the second operation confirmation control is not performed without waiting for the movable path body 400 to move to the first advanced position. Execution may be started. By doing in this way, operation | movement confirmation control of two movable bodies from which a control means differs by a predetermined opportunity is performed, and each operation | movement can be confirmed together.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a gaming ball having a predetermined number of balls is a gaming machine. The number of loaned balls encapsulated inside and circulated in response to a player's lending request and the number of award balls awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

1 Pachinko machine 6B Variable winning ball device 7B Second special variable winning ball device 103 CPU
120 CPU for effect control
208 Rotating body 242 Distributing member 272 V winning ball holding section 273A to 273E Loss ball holding section 400 movable passage body 500 production movable body

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
An operable movable body,
An operating mechanism for operating the movable body;
With
The movable body can perform a first operation and a second operation different from the first operation,
The operating mechanism is:
A first member for supporting the movable body and causing the movable body to perform the first operation by changing a mode;
A second member that is displaceable along the first member, and the movable body performs the second operation by displacing the first member;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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