JP2020025717A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suppressing bouncing back of game media entered an entry region.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: an entry region S where game media can enter; a formation portion 770 for forming the entry region S; and a big winning port door 701 that can change between a first state (a state positioned in an open position) in which game media are easy to enter the entry region S and a second state (a state positioned in a closed position) in which game media are difficult to enter. The game machine further comprises protruded portions 780 for suppressing the game media entered the entry region S from bouncing back outside the entry region S when the big winning port door 701 is in the first state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a pachinko game in which a predetermined game value is given when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device and a game ball wins in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area. Machine.

  As this type of gaming machine, for example, a special variable winning device provided with a special winning opening door that changes a special winning opening into a first state in which game balls easily enter and a second state in which it is difficult or impossible to enter is provided. (For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2015-100626 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, when the special winning opening door is in the first state, the game ball that has entered the special winning opening collides with the wall forming the special winning opening and goes out of the special winning opening. Sometimes it bounced.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a bouncing of a game medium that has entered an entry area.

The gaming machine of the means 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing using a game medium (for example, gaming ball P),
An entry area (for example, an entry area S or a special winning opening 702) into which a game medium can enter;
A forming part (for example, forming part 770) for forming the entry area;
A first state in which the game medium enters the entry area (for example, a state in which the special winning opening door 701 is located at the open position) and a second state in which the game medium does not enter (for example, the large winning opening door 701 is located in the closed position). A movable member (for example, a special winning opening door 701),
With
When the movable member is in the first state, a specific portion (for example, a protruding portion 780) for suppressing a game medium that has entered the entry area from bouncing out of the entry area is further provided (FIGS. 9 and 15). reference)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

The gaming machine according to the second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect,
The specific portion is a protruding portion (for example, a protruding portion 780) protruding from a wall portion of the forming portion (for example, a rear wall portion 775 of the forming portion 770).
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

The gaming machine of the means 3 is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or 2,
The entry area (for example, the entry area S) is located below the movable member (for example, the special winning opening door 701) (see FIG. 10A).
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, when the entry area is in the first state, the game medium enters the entry area by its own weight.

The gaming machine of the means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 3,
The movable member is inclined so that the game medium on the movable member can be guided in a predetermined direction when the entry area is in the second state (for example, the special winning opening door 701 is in the closed position). (It is arranged in a state of being inclined downward toward the left side along the flowing direction of the game ball P in the inclined passage 700),
The formation portion includes a bottom wall (for example, a bottom wall 771) and an upright wall (for example, a left wall 772, a right wall 773, a front wall 774, and a rear wall) provided around the bottom wall. Part 775) and is formed in a box shape having an open top surface,
The specific portion (for example, the protruding portion 780) is formed on an upright wall portion (for example, a rear wall portion 775) erected along the predetermined direction,
The length of the specific portion is substantially the same as the length of the upright wall portion in the predetermined direction (for example, in the present embodiment, the length L6 is slightly shorter than the length L7). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the length L6 and the length L7 may be substantially the same.)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, even if the game medium enters any position in the entry area, the momentum can be suitably suppressed.

The gaming machine of the means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 4,
A detecting means (for example, a first count switch 23 or the like) capable of detecting a game medium (for example, a game ball P) that has entered the entry area (for example, the entry area S);
The movable member is inclined so that the game medium on the movable member can be guided in a predetermined direction when the entry area is in the second state (for example, the special winning opening door 701 is in the closed position). (It is arranged in a state of being inclined downward toward the left side along the flowing direction of the game ball P in the inclined passage 700),
The formation portion includes a bottom wall (for example, a bottom wall 771) and an upright wall (for example, a left wall 772, a right wall 773, a front wall 774, and a rear wall) provided around the bottom wall. And a guide path (for example, a winning ball guide path configured by the first bottom wall portion 771A) formed in a box shape having an upper surface opening from the portion 775) and guiding the game medium that has entered the entry area to the detection means. ),
The guidance route is inclined so that game media can be guided toward the detection unit,
The identification unit extends substantially parallel to the guidance route (see FIG. 10A).
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, even if the game medium enters any position in the entry area, the momentum can be suitably suppressed.

The gaming machine of the means 6 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to 5,
A detecting means (for example, a first count switch 23 or the like) capable of detecting a game medium (for example, a game ball P) that has entered the entry area (for example, the entry area S);
The movable member is inclined so that the game medium on the movable member can be guided in a predetermined direction when the entry area is in the second state (for example, the special winning opening door 701 is in the closed position). (It is arranged in a state of being inclined downward toward the left side along the flowing direction of the game ball P in the inclined passage 700),
The formation portion includes a bottom wall (for example, a bottom wall 771) and an upright wall (for example, a left wall 772, a right wall 773, a front wall 774, and a rear wall) provided around the bottom wall. And a guide path (for example, a winning ball guide path configured by the first bottom wall portion 771A) formed in a box shape having an upper surface opening from the portion 775) and guiding the game medium that has entered the entry area to the detection means. ),
A length from the bottom wall portion to the specific portion (for example, a length dimension L1 from an upper surface of the first bottom wall portion 771A to a front end portion 780T of the protruding portion 780) is a radius (for example, a radius R) of the game medium. (For example, in the present embodiment, the length L1 is slightly longer than the radius R of the game ball P, but may be substantially the same as the radius R. (See Fig. 9)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress the guidance of the game medium by the guidance route from being hindered by the specific unit.

The gaming machine of the means 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 6,
The movable member (for example, the special winning opening door 701) retracts from the entry area (for example, the entry area S) in the first state (for example, the open position) and the entrance in the second state. Movable between a second position (for example, a closed position) protruding toward the region side,
The length from the movable member to the specific portion (for example, the length L2 from the front end 780T of the protruding portion 780 to the lower surface of the big winning opening door 701 above) is the radius of the game medium (for example, the radius R). Longer (L2> R, see FIG. 9)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, when the movable member moves from the first position to the second position when the game medium that has entered the entry area contacts the specific portion, the movable member contacts the position corresponding to the center of the game medium. This makes it difficult to prevent the game medium from being caught between the movable member and the forming section.

The gaming machine of the means 8 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 3 to 7,
The movable member (for example, the special winning opening door 701) retracts from the entry area (for example, the entry area S) in the first state (for example, the open position) and the entrance in the second state. Movable between a second position (for example, a closed position) protruding toward the region side,
The distal end surface (for example, the distal end surface 701A) of the movable member on the second position side is inclined downward (see FIG. 9).
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, when the movable member moves from the first position to the second position, it is possible to suppress the game medium from being caught between the movable member and the forming portion.

  Incidentally, the present invention may have only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may have a configuration other than the matters specifying the invention together with the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention. May be included.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing the example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). (A) is a perspective view of the special variable winning ball unit viewed from the front, and (B) is a front view of the special variable winning ball unit. It is the exploded perspective view which looked at the special variable winning ball unit from the front. It is the exploded perspective view which looked at the special variable winning ball unit from the back. (A) is a front sectional view showing a closed state of the special variable winning ball device, and (B) is a front sectional view showing an open state. FIG. 7A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 6 showing a state where the restricting portion is at the first position, and FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 6 showing a state where the restricting portion is at the second position. (A) is an exploded perspective view of the distribution device viewed from the front, and (B) is an exploded perspective view of the distribution device viewed from the back. 6A is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 6A, and FIG. 7B is an enlarged view of a main part of FIG. (A) is a front sectional view showing a second state of the special variable winning ball device, and (B) is a plan view showing a second state of the special variable winning ball device. 10A is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. 10A, and FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view taken along line C′-C ′ of FIG. (A) is a front sectional view showing a first state of the special variable winning ball device, and (B) is a plan view showing a first state of the special variable winning ball device. 12A is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD of FIG. 12A, and FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view taken along line D′-D ′ of FIG. (A)-(C) is an explanatory view showing an example of operation of a game ball when the special variable winning prize ball device in which the projection is not formed is in the first state. (A)-(C) is an explanatory view showing an operation example of a game ball when the special variable winning ball device of the present embodiment is in the first state. (A), (B), (A ') and (B') are explanatory diagrams showing an operation example of the game ball in contact with the protrusion. (A) shows a case where the length L1 is shorter than the radius R of the game ball, and (B) shows a case where the length L1 is longer than the radius R of the game ball and the protrusion. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship. (A) and (B) are explanatory diagrams showing an operation example of a game ball when the special variable winning ball device whose length dimension L2 is shorter than the radius R of the game ball P changes from the second state to the first state. It is. (A) and (B) are explanatory diagrams showing an operation example of a game ball when the special variable winning ball device whose length dimension L2 is longer than the radius R of the game ball P changes from the second state to the first state. It is.

  An embodiment for implementing a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below.

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the back side is the back (rear) side, and the up, down, left, and right directions when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side. It will be described as a reference. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is a facing surface facing a player who plays a game with the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. A pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. And 3. The game board 2 has a game area 10 having a substantially circular shape in a front view and surrounded by a guide rail 2b. In this game area 10, a game ball as a game medium is fired and hit from a hit ball firing device (not shown). Further, a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a is provided on the gaming machine frame 3 so as to be rotatable around the left side, and the game area 10 can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 50. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area 10 can be seen through the glass window 50a.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is formed of a translucent synthetic resin material such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacryl resin in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, and a large number of game boards are provided on the front face of the game board. A plate 200A (see FIG. 9) provided with obstacle nails (not shown), guide rails 2b, and the like, and a spacer member 200B (see FIG. 9) integrally attached to the back side of the plate 200A. It is mainly composed. Note that the game board 2 may be constituted by a plywood.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the gaming board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right position of the game area 10). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot-matrix LED (light emitting diode), and identifies each in a special figure game which is an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a “special figure”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 10 on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The display area of the image display device 5 corresponds to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B in the special figure game. For example, in an effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions, for example, three, an effect symbol, which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified, is variably displayed. The variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A, or a special figure using the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of effect symbols, each of which is identifiable, are changed and displayed, and a fixed effect symbol (final stop symbol) as a result of the change display is derived and displayed.

  The image display device 5 is disposed on the back side of the game board 2 and can be visually recognized through an opening 2 c formed in the game board 2. In addition, a frame-shaped center decoration frame 51 is provided in the opening 2 c of the game board 2. Between the back surface of the game board 2 and the image display device 5, an effect device (not shown) having an operable movable body is provided.

  A first hold storage display area 5D and a second hold storage display area 5U are set at two lower left and right portions of the display area of the image display device 5. In the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U, a hold storage display is performed in which the number of change storages corresponding to the special figure game (number of special figure hold storages) can be specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. This occurs based on a start winning prize due to (entering). That is, a start condition (also referred to as an “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of effect symbols is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. Due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, when the start condition allowing the start of the variable display game is not established, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is performed. Done.

  At the right positions of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, there are a first reservation display 25A and a second reservation display 25B for displaying the number of special figure reservation storage so as to be specified. Is provided. The first reservation display 25A displays the first special figure reserved storage number in a specifiable manner, and the second reservation display 25B displays the second special figure reserved storage number in a specifiable manner.

  Below the image display device 5, a normal prize ball device 6A is provided, and below the image display device 5, a normal variable prize ball device 6B is provided. The normal winning prize ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B is an ordinary electric accessory having a second starting winning opening door (opening / closing door 602 described later) that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. And a second start winning port is formed as a start area (second start area).

  A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls that have passed (entered) the first start winning port by the first start port switch 22A, and the first special figure. If the number of retained storages is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on detection of the game balls passing (entering) by the second start winning port by the second start port switch 22B. If the number of special figure reservation storages is equal to or smaller than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the second start condition is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 7A is provided at the right side of the normal winning ball device 6A. The special variable winning ball device 7A forms a special winning opening 702 that changes between an open state and a closed state by a special winning opening door 701 driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door shown in FIG. In this way, the special winning opening 702 is in an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous for the player, and a disadvantageous closing for the player in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) (or is difficult to pass (enter)). Change to a state.

  A predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on detection of the game balls that have passed (entered) through the special winning opening 702 by the first count switch 23 shown in FIG. Therefore, when the special winning opening 702 is opened in the special variable winning prize ball device 7A, the game ball can enter the special winning opening 702, and the first state is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening 702 is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7A, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain a prize ball by passing (entering) a game ball into the special winning opening 702. The second state is disadvantageous for the person.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the game ball that has passed (entered) the first count switch 23 is guided to the back side of the game board 2, and then is directed to the second by the distribution device 754 driven by turning on and off the solenoid 83. It is guided to either the count switch 24A or the third count switch 24B, and is detected by either the second count switch 24A or the third count switch 24B. As will be described later in detail, the distribution device 754 is in a regulated state in which it is difficult to pass a game ball to the third count switch 24B when the solenoid 83 is off, and when the solenoid 83 is on. This is an allowable state in which the game balls can pass through the third count switch 24B. In the present embodiment, based on the detection of a game ball by the third count switch 24B, the game state after the end of the big hit game state is set to a probability fluctuation game state (probable change state) described later. I have.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at the right position of the second hold display 25B. On the right side of the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose reserved storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  In the game area 10, the first path of the flow paths along which the game balls flow is provided mainly in an area on the left side of the image display device 5 (center decoration frame 5c) when viewed from the front, and the game balls flow down. A second path different from the first path among the flowing paths is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the image display device 5 (center decoration frame 5c) when viewed from the front.

  Hitting a game ball into the left area (left game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the first path is called left hit. Hitting a game ball into the right area (right game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the second path is called right-handed. The first route is a route in which a game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area 10, and thus may be referred to as a left-hit route. Further, the second route is a route in which a game ball can flow by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area 10, and may be called a right-hit route. Note that the first route and the second route may be configured by different routes, or may be partially shared routes. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, the end surface of the image display device 5 in the game area 10 or the arrangement of obstacle nails.

  Also, a game ball that has flowed down the first route can win a normal winning ball device 6A, and a game ball that has flowed down the second route can win a normal variable winning ball device 6B and a special variable winning ball device 7A, and A large number of obstacle nails are arranged so that they can pass through the passage gate 41. In other words, in the case of left-handing, it is impossible to win the normal variable prize ball device 6B and the special variable prize ball device 7A, and it is impossible to pass through the passage gate 41.

  In addition to the above, in the game area 10 of the game board 2, in addition to the above, a general win that is always kept in a fixed open state by a windmill or a plurality of obstacle nails for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. The mouth devices 500A to 500D and the like are provided. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, a general winning opening device 500A located above the special variable winning winning ball device 7A, a general winning opening device 500B located below the passing gate 41, and a normal winning ball device 6A. Are provided on the left side of the general winning opening devices 500C and 500D, and a predetermined general winning switch 30 detects a game ball that has entered any of the general winning opening devices 500A to 500D. Based on this, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls. At the bottom of the game area 10, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports are taken in. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and effect LEDs 9 are provided around the gaming area 10. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area 10, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent by a predetermined ball lending machine can be supplied to a launching device (not shown). Is provided with an upper plate 90 (hitting ball supply plate) which is held (stored) in the storage device. A lower plate 91 is provided below the gaming machine frame 3 for holding (reserving) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate 90 so as to be able to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The tilting operation of the stick controller 31A attached to the member forming the lower plate 91 is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A, and the pressing operation performed on the push button 31B provided on the member forming the upper plate 90 is a push operation. It is detected by the sensor 35B.

(Board configuration)
Next, a circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, an LED control board 14, and various types of data transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12, as shown in FIG. Various boards such as a relay board 15 for relaying control signals, a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board including a function of setting a random number used in the special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B to perform the first special figure and the second special figure. The display of the variation of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variation display of the symbol, and controlling the variation of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20 by performing lighting / off / coloring control of the ordinary symbol display 20 and the like. It also has a control function.

  Further, the main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 for receiving detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmitting the signals to the game control microcomputer 100, a game control microcomputer 100 And a solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal from the solenoid to the solenoids 81 to 83.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the main substrate 11, a gate switch 21, a first starting port switch 22A, a second starting port switch 22B, a first count switch 23, and a second Wirings for transmitting detection signals from the count switch 24A and the third count switch 24B are connected. In addition, display control of the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, the ordinary symbol display 20, the first reservation display 25A, the second reservation display 25B, the general picture reservation display 25C, and the like is performed. For transmitting a command signal for connection.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a change pattern designation command indicating a change pattern indicating a change mode such as a change time of the effect symbol, a type of the reach effect, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-run.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and provides a ROM 101 (ReadOnlyMemory 101) for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for game control. RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102), a CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) for executing a game control program to perform a control operation, a random number circuit 104 for updating numerical data indicating a random value independently of the CPU 103, and an I / O 105 (Input / Output port 105). As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and displays an image. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electric components such as the device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R and the production LED 9, and various circuits for detecting the operation of the electric components such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are mounted. Have been.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 for performing a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 for storing an effect control program and fixed data, a RAM 122 for providing a work area of the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation, a random number circuit 124 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and an I / O 125. And are installed. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the electric components for effect is executed. The ROM 121 stores various data tables and the like used for controlling the rendering operation in addition to the rendering control program.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ordinary symbol game is started by the ordinary symbol display 20 based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the gaming area 10. After starting the change of the ordinary symbol, the predetermined time that is the ordinary symbol variation time elapses, and if the ordinary symbol other than the symbol per ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed, the variation display result of the ordinary symbol is `` Poster loss '' Become. When a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”, and the opening control in which the movable plate of the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B retreats from the game area 10 is performed. When the predetermined time has elapsed, normal opening control is performed to return to the closed position protruding into the game area 10.

  After the first starting condition is established by, for example, the game ball winning the first starting winning opening, the first starting condition is established by, for example, ending the previous special map game or the big hit game state. Then, the special figure game using the first special symbol display 4A is started. In addition, after the second starting condition is satisfied by the game ball winning the second starting winning opening or the like, the second starting condition is satisfied by, for example, ending the previous special map game or big hitting game state. Based on this, the special figure game using the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started, a fixed special symbol (special figure display result) is derived and displayed when the variable display time elapses. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed, the result is a "big hit" as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, "losing" is displayed. After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round (also called “round game”) advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening door 701 of the special variable prize ball device 7A is activated for a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.5 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prizes. During the period until the ball is generated, the special winning opening 702 is kept open. As a result, a round in which the special variable winning ball device 7A is placed in a first state (open state) advantageous to the player is executed.

  The special winning opening door 701, which has the special winning opening 702 opened during the execution of the round, receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then changes the special winning opening 702 to a closed state. The winning ball device 7A is changed to the second state disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening 702 can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”).

  In the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5, in response to the start of the special figure game, the variation display of the effect symbols is started. Then, during the period from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the end of the variable display, the variable display state of the effect symbol may reach a predetermined reach state. The reach state is a display in which the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the big hit combination, and the effect symbols which are not yet stopped and displayed are continuously changing. A state or a display state in which all or some of the effect symbols are synchronously fluctuating while forming all or a part of the big hit combination.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, a fixed effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as a “big hit A combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “big hit A”. When the big hit game state is reached, the game is controlled to the big hit game state. When the game ball is not detected by the third count switch 24B in the big hit game state, a time reduction control (time saving control) is performed after the end of the big hit game state. . By performing the time saving control, the fluctuation display time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving control, a so-called electric chew support, in which the winning frequency of the ordinary symbols is increased and the winning frequency to the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is increased. In the time-saving control, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special figure game is executed after the end of the big hitting game state, and either of the conditions is satisfied that the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes, it may be ended.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, a confirmed effect symbol that is a predetermined probability-variable winning combination (also referred to as a “big hit B combination”) is stopped and displayed from among a plurality of types of big hit combinations, and the variable display result is “big hit B”. When the big hit game state is reached, the game is controlled to the big hit game state. When the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B in the big hit game state, the probability variation control (probable change control) is performed together with the time saving control after the end of the big hit game state. Done. By performing the certainty change control, the probability that the change display result is "big hit" in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. Probable change control is performed when the change display result becomes “big hit” after the big hit game state is completed and the condition of controlling the big hit game state is satisfied again. When the special map game is executed, the probability change control is ended by the probability variable lottery executed each time the special map game is started after the big hit game state is ended, and the "determinate fall" is determined. It may end at time, etc.

  When the time-saving control is performed, the control for making the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game (the ordinary figure fluctuation time) shorter than that in the normal state, and the fluctuation display result of the ordinary symbol in each ordinary figure game becomes The control for improving the probability of "hit" than in the normal state, and the movement control time for performing the movement control of the movable plate in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "normal drawing" is normally Possibility that the second starting condition is satisfied by making it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second starting winning opening, such as control to make it longer than in the state and control to increase the number of movements than in the normal state. (Control of electric tue support, high opening control) that is advantageous for the player by increasing As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is easily satisfied, and the special figure game can be frequently executed. The time until it becomes shorter.

  In the present embodiment, when the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit A”, in the first round (for example, the first to ninth, the eleventh to fourteenth rounds, etc.), the special variable prize ball device 7A Is set to a first state (open state) for a first period (for example, about 29 seconds), and normal opening control for controlling the distribution device 754 to a regulated state is executed, and the second round (for example, the tenth and fifteenth rounds) is performed. ), The special variable prize ball device 7A is set to the first state (open state) for the second period (for example, about 0.5 seconds), and then shakes after a predetermined standby period of about 0.5 seconds has elapsed. A first control for controlling the dispensing device 754 to be in an allowable state is executed.

  In the predetermined waiting period (for example, about 0.5 seconds), almost no game balls can enter, but if the game balls enter the special variable winning ball device 7A just before the second period elapses, the game balls enter the restricted state. For waiting until there is almost no possibility that a game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B by the sorting device 754 that has been guided to the second count switch 24A by the sorting device 754 and has been switched to the allowable state. It is. Thereby, the probability that the game ball enters the special variable winning prize ball device 7A and the possibility of being detected by the third count switch 24B are extremely low, so that the probability that the game state is controlled to the positive change state after the end of the big hit game state is low. . In other words, the "big hit A" is a "non-probable variable big hit" in which the probable change control is not performed after the end of the big hit gaming state. The predetermined standby period (for example, about 0.5 seconds) changes depending on the guiding distance of the game ball to the third count switch 24B, the inclination angle of the guiding surface, the passage structure, and the like, and reaches the third count switch 24B. It is preferable to set a period longer than the period required for the above.

  On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result in the special figure game is “big hit B”, the special variable prize ball device 7A is operated in the first round (for example, the first to ninth, the eleventh to fourteenth rounds) for the first period. In the first state (open state, for example, about 29 seconds), the normal opening control for controlling the distribution device 754 to the restricted state is executed, and in the second round (for example, the tenth and fifteenth rounds), The second control in which the variable winning ball device 7A is set to the first state (open state) for the first period (for example, about 29 seconds) and the distributing apparatus 754 is controlled to the allowable state for a long period (for example, 28 seconds) is performed. Be executed. Thereby, the probability that the game ball enters the special variable winning ball device 7A and the possibility that the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B when the game ball enters the special variable winning ball device 7A are high. There is a high probability that the state will be controlled to the probable state after the state ends. In other words, the "big hit B" is a "probable big hit" in which the time-saving control and the positive change control are performed after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, even if it is "big hit B", when the game ball is not detected by the third count switch 24B in the second round (for example, the tenth and fifteenth rounds) in the big hit gaming state, that is, the third count If the game ball does not pass through the switch 24B, the probability change control is not performed after the end of the big hit game state. On the other hand, even if it is “big hit A”, when a game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B in the second round (for example, the tenth and fifteenth rounds), that is, the game ball is set to the third count switch 24B. When passing, after the end of the big hit game state, probability variation control (probable variation control) is performed together with time saving control.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which a jackpot A and a jackpot B are provided as a jackpot type is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first control is executed in a tenth round, and Other big hit types such as big hit C that executes the second control in the 15th round may be provided.

(motion)
Next, an operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

(Main operation of the main board 11)
First, in the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started in the game control main process, a switch process, a main side error process, an information output process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process, and a command control process are executed.

  In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A and the 2. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation on the special symbol display 4B and set the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 702 in the special variable winning ball device 7A in a predetermined procedure.

  In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first determines whether there is a first start prize or a second start prize, and if there is a prize, the special figure display result determination, the big hit type determination, the variation pattern A random number value for determination or the like is extracted, and a start winning process is executed in which the random number value is extracted and stored (stored) at the highest position of an empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit or the second special figure reservation storage unit.

  Further, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to start the special figure game based on the presence / absence of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit and the second special figure hold storage unit, Based on the numerical data indicating the random number for determination, a special (decision is made) before the variation display result is derived and displayed, as to whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is a "big hit". The symbol normal processing is executed. That is, when starting the variation display of the special figure game, the CPU 103 determines whether to derive and display the big hit display result as the display result of the variation display based on the random number value stored when the start winning is generated. The process of determining (lottery) is executed.

  Next, a variation pattern setting process of determining the variation pattern to be one of a plurality of types, a special symbol variation process of performing a setting for varying the special symbol and a process of measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary, A special symbol stop process is performed for stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol and performing a setting for stopping and displaying (deriving) the fixed special symbol. If the result of the fluctuation display is "big hit", a big hit opening pre-process, a big hit opening process, a big hit opening process, and a big hit ending process for opening and closing the big winning port 702 in the big hit game state are performed.

(Main operation of effect control board 12)
Next, main operations of the effect control board 12 will be described. First, when power is turned on, effect control CPU 120 starts execution of the main process. When a timer interrupt occurs in the main processing, command analysis processing, effect control process processing, and effect random number update processing are executed.

  In the effect control process processing, the hold display updating processing for updating the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U of the image display device 5 to a display corresponding to the storage content of the hold storage buffer. Execute Then, in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag, a fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process for confirming whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received from the game control microcomputer 100, so that the fluctuation of the effect symbol is started. The control of the effect symbol variation start process to be controlled, the control of the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) forming the variation pattern according to the process data set in the effect symbol variation start process, and the end of the variation time are monitored. , Display control of the image display device 5, sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R, effect LED 9, processing during effect symbol fluctuation, effect symbol control for stopping fluctuation of the effect symbol and deriving and displaying the display result (stop symbol). Perform fluctuation stop processing.

  In the big hit display processing, after the end of the fluctuation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit on the image display device 5. In the big hit game processing, control during the big hit game is performed. In particular, in the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B in the big hit game state, it is detected that the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B. A process of notifying the player that the state is controlled (for example, display of “V prize occurrence”) and the like are performed. In the big hit end rendering process, the image display device 5 performs display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 120 can execute various effects related to the game, such as control of the fluctuation display of effect symbols and a notice effect, based on the effect control command (control information) transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100. Have been.

  In addition, as the announcement effect that the effect control CPU 120 executes during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol, for example, a jackpot announcement effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit, a reach announcement that suggests whether or not to reach, a stop symbol, and a stop symbol A plurality of notices to be executed at the start of the fluctuation display and at the time of reaching the reach, such as a notice of a stop symbol to be announced, a notice of an announcement of whether or not the game state is a probability fluctuation state (whether or not to be latent), and the like. Including.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as various effects including the above-mentioned notice, a movable body effect using an effect device (not shown) having a movable body, a light emitting effect using a light guide plate device (not shown), and speakers 8L and 8R. , And a composite effect by the effect LED 9 can be executed. Note that these various effects may be executable, for example, at a predetermined timing during the fluctuation display or at a timing when the player operates the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B.

(Special variable winning ball unit 7)
Next, the special variable winning ball unit 7 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3A is a perspective view of the special variable winning ball unit as viewed from the front, and FIG. 3B is a front view of the special variable winning ball unit. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the special variable winning ball unit as viewed from the front. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the special variable winning ball unit viewed from the back. 6A is a front sectional view showing a closed state of the special variable winning prize ball device, and FIG. 6B is a front sectional view showing an open state. 7A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 6 showing a state where the restricting portion is at the first position, and FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. FIG. 8A is an exploded perspective view of the distribution device as viewed from the front, and FIG. 8B is an exploded perspective view of the distribution device as viewed from the back. 9A is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 6A, and FIG. 9B is an enlarged view of a main part of FIG. 10A is a front sectional view showing a second state of the special variable winning ball device, and FIG. 10B is a plan view showing a second state of the special variable winning ball device. 11A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 10A, and FIG. 11B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line C′-C ′ of FIG. 12A is a front sectional view showing a first state of the special variable winning ball device, and FIG. 12B is a plan view showing a first state of the special variable winning ball device. 13A is a sectional view taken along line DD of FIG. 12A, and FIG. 13B is a sectional view taken along line D′-D ′ of FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the special variable winning ball unit 7 includes a base member 750 attached to the game board 2 from the front, an effect LED board 751 fixed to the front surface of the base member 750, and an effect LED. A front cover member 752 attached to the front surface of the base member 750 so as to cover the substrate 751 from the front side, a rear cover member 753 attached to the back surface of the base member 750 from behind the game board 2, and a back surface of the rear cover member 753. A special variable winning ball device 7A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, and a general winning opening device 500A are assembled to the base member 750. ing. The base member 750, the front cover member 752, the rear cover member 753, and the front case member 731 and the rear case member 732 of the distribution device 754 described below are made of a light-transmitting member.

(Normal variable winning ball device 6B)
First, the structure of the normal variable winning ball device 6B will be described. The ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B is driven to open and close by a through hole 601 (second starting winning opening) penetrating forward and backward provided slightly to the right of the center of the base member 750 and a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). It mainly includes an opening / closing door 602 and a passage portion 603 through which a game ball P flowing from the front side to the back side of the base member 750 via the through hole 601 flows down.

  The opening / closing door 602 has a closed position in which the opening / closing door 602 is erected and closes the through hole 601 around a rotating shaft (not shown) extending at the lower end thereof and extending left and right, and the opening / closing door 602 is rotated forward. And an open position (not shown) for opening the through-hole 601. The passage portion 603 is provided at a position corresponding to the through hole 601 in the rear cover member 753, and guides the game ball P passing through the through hole 601 to the back side of the game board 2. The passage portion 603 is provided with a second starting port switch 22B (see FIG. 2), and can detect a game ball P passing through the passage portion 603.

(General winning opening device 500A)
Next, the structure of the general winning opening device 500A will be described. The general winning opening device 500A includes a guide member 501 that is fixed to the front side of the upper end edge of the base member 750 and that opens upward, and a passage that allows game balls flowing into the guide member 501 to flow down along the back side of the base member 750. The passage portion 502 is provided at a position corresponding to the guide member 501 in the rear cover member 753, and the game ball flowing into the guide member 501 is provided on the rear side of the game board 2. To guide you. Note that the general winning switch 30 is provided in the passage section 502 so that game balls passing through the passage section 502 can be detected.

  In addition, on the left and right sides of the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B and the general winning opening device 500A in the base member 750, a flow path constituting member 510A, which constitutes a flow path for causing the game ball P to flow down to the inclined passage 700 described later, 510B is provided, and the game balls P flowing down on the flow path constituting members 510A, 510B are guided toward the inclined passage 700.

(Special variable winning ball device 7A)
Next, the configuration of the special variable winning ball device 7A will be described. The special variable winning ball device 7A includes a special winning opening door 701 driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid 82, and the special winning opening door 701 forms a special winning opening 702 that changes between an open state and a closed state. The special winning opening 702 is formed so as to open upward on the downstream side of the inclined passage 700 that extends downward from the right side to the left side.

  On the front surface of the rear wall portion 775 of the base member 750 constituting the side wall of the inclined passage 700 and on the back surface of the front wall portion 774 of the front cover member 752, a game ball flowing down from the right to the left on the special winning opening door 701. A plurality of regulating pieces 760F, 760B projecting to the passage side in order to reduce the flow-down speed of P are formed, and the plurality of regulating pieces 760F, 760B flow down the inclined passage 700 to the left when viewed from the front. By contacting (interfering) with P, the game ball P flows down so that the game ball P meanders (moves in a zigzag manner) with the movement of the front-back direction component, and passes through the special winning opening 702, that is, closes. A delay means is provided for delaying the time required to flow from the upstream end to the downstream end of the upper surface of the special winning opening door 701 in the state, in comparison with the case where the regulating pieces 760F and 760B are not provided. It is.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the plurality of restricting pieces 760 </ b> F are formed by convex portions formed so as to protrude from the back surface of the front wall portion 774 toward the passage, and toward the flowing direction of the game ball P. They are arranged so as to be spaced at a predetermined interval. The restriction piece 760F is provided so as to be able to contact a position slightly above the center of the game ball P located on the special winning opening door 701 in the second state. On the other hand, the plurality of restricting pieces 760B are formed so as to protrude from the front surface of the rear wall portion 775 to the passage side, and are formed by convex stripes extending upward from the vicinity of the bottom surface of the inclined passage 700, and the game ball P Are arranged at predetermined intervals in the flow-down direction. The restriction pieces 760F and 760B are arranged at positions shifted from the positions facing each other in the flowing direction of the game ball P. That is, the restriction pieces 760F and the restriction pieces 760B are alternately arranged in the flow direction of the game ball P flowing down the inclined passage 700. Since the length of the tip of the regulation piece 760F and the tip of the regulation piece 760B is shorter than the diameter 2R of the game ball P, the game ball P can move linearly on the inclined passage 700. Has been prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a concave portion 200C that can accommodate the rear wall portion 775 is formed at a position corresponding to the rear wall portion 775 of the base member 750 on the front surface of the panel board 200A. Thereby, when the special variable winning ball unit 7 is attached to the board 200A, the front surface of the board 200A and the front surface of the rear wall 775 are substantially flush. That is, since the front-rear dimension between the panel board 200A and the glass window 50a cannot be increased, if there is no concave portion 200C, the rear wall section 775 projects from the front surface of the panel board 200A, so that the rear and rear walls of the front wall section 774 can be formed. Although the front-rear dimension L4 between the front surface of the portion 775 and the front surface of the portion 775 are shortened, the front-rear dimension L4 can be increased by the thickness of the rear wall portion 775 by forming the concave portion 200C. It is possible to move the game ball P largely back and forth, thereby increasing the flow time. Further, since no step is formed between the board plate 200A and the rear wall portion 775, the game ball P can be suitably brought into contact with a projecting portion 780 described later.

  The special winning opening door 701 is a plate member capable of closing the special winning opening 702, protruding forward to close the special winning opening 702, and to constitute a part of the inclined passage 700 (see FIG. 6A). ), And an open position (see FIG. 6B) that retreats backward to open the special winning opening 702 so as to be slidable (operable) in the front-rear direction. In other words, the special winning opening door 701 can be changed between an open state in which the gaming ball P easily enters the special winning opening 702 and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the special variable winning ball device 7A is such that the special winning opening door 701 is in the closed position when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state. The special winning opening 702 is set to the closed state, and the game ball P is set to the first state in which it is difficult for the game ball P to pass (enter) the special winning opening 702. In addition, since the special winning opening door 701 is arranged so as to be inclined downward toward the left side along the flow direction of the gaming ball P in the inclined passage 700 in the closed position, the gaming ball P is provided with the special winning opening door. It becomes possible to flow down on 701 toward the left side.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, when the special winning opening door solenoid 82 is in the ON state, the special winning opening door 701 is located at the open position and the special winning opening 702 is opened, and the game ball is opened. It is assumed that P is in the second state in which it is easy to enter the special winning opening 702. By moving the special winning opening door 701 between the closed position and the open position in this way, the special winning opening 702 is in an open state in which the game ball P is easy to enter and is advantageous to the player, and the game ball P enters. It changes to a closed state which is difficult (or impossible) for the player. Note that, in place of the closed state in which the game ball P does not easily enter the special winning opening 702, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball P does not easily enter the special winning opening 702 may be provided.

  The game ball P that has entered the special winning opening 702 is detected by the first count switch 23 shown in FIGS. Based on the detection of the game balls P by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls P are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball P enters the large winning opening 702 opened in the special variable winning ball device 7A, the gaming ball P makes another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out than when they enter. Therefore, when the special winning opening 702 is in the open state, the special variable winning prize ball device 7A can enter the gaming ball P into the special winning opening 702, and enters a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening 702 is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain the prize ball by making the game ball P enter the special winning opening 702, and the second state is disadvantageous for the player. . The game balls P flowing down the inclined passage 700 without entering the special winning opening 702 are discharged to the outside of the game area 10 through the out opening.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, a forming portion 770 is provided at a position below the big winning opening 702 in the inclined passage 700. Specifically, the forming portion 770 is formed in a box shape having an upper surface opened by a bottom wall portion 771, a left wall portion 772, a right wall portion 773, a front wall portion 774, and a rear wall portion 775. An entry area S where the game ball P can enter is formed. The bottom wall portion 771, the left wall portion 772, and the right wall portion 773 project from the back surface of the front wall portion 774 of the cover member 752, and the rear wall portion 775 forms a part of the base member 750. Then, the front cover member 752 is attached to the front side of the base member 750, so that the entry area S is formed inside the forming portion 770. Since the forming portion 770 is formed of a synthetic resin material having a light-transmitting property, the game sphere P that has entered the approaching region S in the forming portion 770 is transmitted from the player side through the front wall portion 774 and the like. It is visible.

  The bottom wall portion 771 is inclined downward toward the left side of the normal winning prize ball device 6A so as to be parallel to the special winning opening door 701, and the inclination of the first bottom wall portion 771A. A second bottom wall portion 771B that is continuously provided on the left side of the lowermost portion and is inclined downward toward the rear side. The upper inclined portion of the second bottom wall portion 771B is located below the lowermost inclined portion of the first bottom wall portion 771A (a step is formed), so that it enters the second bottom wall portion 771B. Even if a subsequent ball flowing down the first bottom wall portion 771A comes into contact with the game ball P, the ball pressure is less likely to be applied because the contact position with the subsequent ball is at the top, so that ball clogging is prevented. You.

  Further, a rib 761 inclined downward is formed at a position corresponding to the second bottom wall portion 771B on the back surface of the front wall portion 774, and the game ball P guided to the left side by the first bottom wall portion 771A is rearward. Guide towards the side. The game ball P guided rearward by the second bottom wall portion 771B passes through the through hole 750a and is guided to the downstream guide passage 721. That is, the first bottom wall portion 771A and the second bottom wall portion 771B form a winning ball guiding path for guiding the game ball P, which has entered the entry area S from the large winning opening 702, toward the first count switch 23.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, on the front surface of the rear wall portion 775 forming the side wall of the entry area S, a game ball that has entered the entry area S when the special winning opening 702 is in the open state is provided. A protruding portion 780 is formed as a specific portion for suppressing bouncing out. The protruding portion 780 is formed so as to protrude from the front surface of the rear wall portion 775, and extends in the left-right direction so as to incline downward toward the left so as to be substantially parallel to the special winning opening door 701. I have.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the length dimension L1 from the upper surface of the first bottom wall portion 771A to the front end portion 780T (the most protruding portion) of the protruding portion 780 is equal to the length of the game ball P. It is slightly longer than the radius R (L1> R). Therefore, when the game ball P is located on the first bottom wall portion 771A, a portion corresponding to the center C on the outer surface of the game ball P can be contacted. In the present embodiment, the length L1 is slightly longer than the radius R of the game ball P, but may be substantially the same as the radius R. That is, the projecting portion 780 may be provided so as to be able to contact the game ball P before entering the entry area S and dropping on the first bottom wall portion 771A.

  The length L2 from the front end 780T of the protruding portion 780 to the lower surface of the big winning opening door 701 is longer than the radius R of the game ball P (L2> R), so that it is in the open position. The game ball P is prevented from being caught between the moving special winning opening door 701 and the projecting portion 780.

  The protrusion dimension L3 from the front surface of the rear wall portion 775 to the front end portion 780T is shorter than the radius R of the game ball P (L3 <R). As for the protrusion dimension L3, the front-rear dimension L5 obtained by subtracting the protrusion dimension L3 from the front-rear dimension L4 between the back surface of the front wall portion 774 and the front surface of the rear wall portion 775 is longer than the diameter 2R of the game ball P. (L4−L3 = L5, L5> 2R). That is, the game ball P can pass between the protruding portion 780 and the front wall portion 774. In addition, since the front-back dimension L5 is longer than the diameter 2R of the game ball P and shorter than the length 4R which is twice the diameter 2R, the protrusion 780 and the front wall 774 The two game balls P do not line up front and back during (4R> L5> 2R).

  As shown in FIG. 9B, the upper portion of the protruding portion 780 is inclined downward by a predetermined angle (for example, an angle θ = about 45 degrees) forward with respect to a horizontal plane orthogonal to the front surface of the rear wall portion 775. An inclined surface 780A is formed. Further, since the protrusion dimension L3 is shorter than the radius R of the game ball P, the game ball P is prevented from staying above the protrusion 780.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the length dimension of the protrusion 780 in the left-right direction, that is, the length dimension L6 of the game ball P flowing down the inclined passage 700 in the downflow direction is equal to the length L6 of the rear wall 775. The length is slightly shorter than the length L7 of the portion corresponding to the one bottom wall portion 771A (L6 <L7). In the present embodiment, the length L6 is slightly shorter than the length L7. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The length L7 may be approximately the same length.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 10, when the special winning opening door 701 moves to the closed position, the game between the front end portion 701 A of the special winning opening door 701 and the front wall portion 774. A gap having a length L8 shorter than the radius R of the ball P is formed (L8 <R), and the front end surface 701A of the special winning opening door 701 is inclined rearward downward. Therefore, when the special winning opening door 701 moves to the closed position, the game ball P is less likely to be caught between the front end surface 701A and the front wall portion 774.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 10, the base member 750 has a through hole 750 a that penetrates back and forth at the lower left position of the special winning opening door 701, and the rear cover member 753 has a through hole 750 a. A through hole 753a is formed at a corresponding position, and a through hole 754a is formed in the front case member 731 of the sorting device 754 at a position corresponding to the through hole 753a. The first count switch 23 is provided on the back side of the through-hole 750a, and on the back side of the first count switch 23, a downstream guide path 721 for guiding the game ball P backward is downwardly directed downward. The downstream guide passage 721 communicates with the internal space of the sorting device 754 through the through hole 754a. That is, the downstream guide path 721 is disposed downstream of the first count switch 23, and functions to guide the game ball P toward a second count switch 24A or a third count switch 24B described later. The first count switch 23 is erected so that the axis of the passage hole through which the game ball P passes is oriented substantially in the front-rear direction. The second count switch 24A and the third count switch 24B Are provided so that the axis of the passage hole through which the holes pass is oriented in the vertical direction.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the distribution device 754 mainly includes a front case member 731, a rear case member 732, and a restricting portion 521 operated by the solenoid 83 and the plunger 520. The front case member 731 and the rear case member 732 are connected by screws (not shown), and between the front case member 731 and the rear case member 732, a second count switch 24A and a third count switch 24B are provided side by side. Is done.

  The front case member 731 includes a through hole 754a, fitting portions 731a and 731b for fitting the left and right ends of the second count switch 24A and the third count switch 24B, and the second count switch 24A and the third count switch 24B. And a rib 731c for partitioning between them.

  The rear case member 732 extends in the left-right direction at a position above the fitting portions 732a, 732b for fitting the rear ends of the second count switch 24A and the third count switch 24B, and penetrates back and forth. And a groove-shaped guide portion 732d provided on the back side. The guide portion 732d extends in the left-right direction (see FIG. 8B).

  Above the groove 732c on the front side of the rear case member 732, a display section 733 that can be seen from the front side via the downstream guide path 721 is formed (see FIG. 15). The display unit 733 displays “V” and an “arrow” indicating the position of the third count switch 24B, and suggests that the winning control of the third count switch 24B will control the state to the probability variation state. ing. Note that the display portion 733 in this embodiment is formed of a stickable seal member, but may be directly displayed on the rear case member 732.

  The solenoid 83 is fixed to the rear surface of the rear case member 732 so as to move the plunger 520 in the left-right direction. The plunger 520 includes a protruding portion 520a protruding forward, and the protruding portion 520a is inserted into the guide portion 732d and arranged. That is, the movement of the plunger 520 in the left-right direction is guided by the guide portion 732d. The restricting portion 521 is attached to the distal end portion of the plunger 520, and is disposed so as to protrude forward from the rear case member 732 via the groove 732c from the rear side of the rear case member 732.

  In addition, above the second count switch 24A and the third count switch 24B between the front case member 731 and the rear case member 732, a space in which the game ball P passing through the through hole 754a of the front case member 731 can flow down. Is formed (see FIGS. 7 and 10). That is, the downstream side of the downstream guide path 721 is bifurcated into a path through which the game ball P enters the second count switch 24A and a path through which the game ball P enters the third count switch 24B.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7 (A), when the solenoid 83 is in the off state, the regulating portion 521 is disposed on the left side (the third count switch 24B side), and the game that flows down the downstream guide passage 721 is performed. The ball P enters the second count switch 24A. In other words, when the solenoid 83 is in the off state, a state is established in which the game ball P flowing down the downstream guide path 721 is prevented from entering the third count switch 24B by the restricting portion 521.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the solenoid 83 is in the ON state, the regulating portion 521 is disposed on the right side (the second count switch 24A), and the game ball P flowing down the downstream guide passage 721 is Then, it enters the third count switch 24B. That is, when the solenoid 83 is in the ON state, the game ball P flowing down the downstream guide path 721 is in an allowable state in which it can enter the third count switch 24B.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, when the special variable prize ball device 7A is in the second state, a game ball flowing from the upstream side (right side in the figure) to the downstream side (left side in the figure) of the inclined passage 700. When, for example, the game balls P1 and P2 reach the regulation pieces 760F and 760B in front of the special winning opening 702, they flow down while meandering back and forth toward the downstream side, and on the upper surface of the special winning opening door 701. Also flows down meandering back and forth. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11A, the game ball P2 in contact with the regulating piece 760B is guided downstream toward the front wall portion 774 without the regulating piece 760F, and is shown in FIG. 11B. As described above, the game ball P1 in contact with the regulating piece 760F is guided toward the downstream side toward the rear wall 775 without the regulating piece 760B.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, when the special variable winning ball device 7A changes from the second state to the first state, the special winning opening door 701 retreats to the gaming board 2 side and the special winning opening 702 is set. By being opened, the game ball P flowing down the upper surface of the special winning opening door 701 falls downward by its own weight, and enters the entry area S from the special winning opening 702.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, the game ball P2 guided to the front wall portion 774 moves downward along the front wall portion 774 and falls on the first bottom wall portion 771A. As shown in FIG. 13 (B), the game ball P <b> 1 guided to the rear wall portion 775 contacts the protruding portion 780 while moving downward along the rear wall portion 775, and thereby the front wall portion 774. And fall on the first bottom wall 771A. As described above, the game ball P1 that has entered the entry area S from the special winning opening 702 comes into contact with the protrusion 780 protruding from the rear wall 775 while falling to the first bottom wall 771A, so that the falling speed is reduced. Is reduced, the impact when dropped on the first bottom wall portion 771A is reduced, so that it is possible to suppress the falling on the first bottom wall portion 771A and the large rebound.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, the vertical dimension L9 from the upper surface of the special winning opening door 701 to the first bottom wall portion 771A when the special variable winning ball device 7A is in the first state is the game ball P Is longer than the diameter 2R and shorter than the length 4R twice as large as the diameter 2R (2R <L9 <4R).

(Operation example of the game ball P in the special variable winning ball device 7A)
Next, an operation example of the game ball P in the special variable winning ball device 7A will be described. FIGS. 14A to 14C are explanatory diagrams showing an operation example of the game ball when the special variable winning ball device in which the protrusion is not formed is in the first state. FIGS. 15A to 15C are explanatory diagrams illustrating an operation example of a game ball when the special variable winning ball device of the present embodiment is in the first state. 16 (A), (B), (A ′) and (B ′) are explanatory diagrams showing details of an operation example of the game ball in contact with the protrusion.

  In recent years, the installation space of the special variable prize ball device 7A tends to be limited due to the increase in the size of the image display device 5 and the movable character, and the game ball that has entered the entry area S has a vertical dimension L9. P tends to be as short as possible while ensuring the minimum length required for P to flow down the winning ball guiding passage on the first bottom wall portion 771A.

  However, when the vertical dimension L9 is shortened, the formation portion 770 becomes shallower. Therefore, when the above-mentioned protrusion 780 is not formed, the player enters the entry area S from the special winning opening 702 and enters the first bottom wall portion. The game ball P, which has fallen on the 771A and bounced off, can easily jump out of the special winning opening 702.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14A, when the game balls P1 and P2 are flowing down on the special winning opening door 701 (when the player is playing a right-handed game), the special variable winning ball device 7A is used. Is changed from the second state to the first state, or as shown in FIG. 14 (B), when the special variable winning ball device 7A is in the first state, the game ball P3 is inserted into the special winning opening 702 from the inclined passage 700. When the vehicle enters, it falls on the first bottom wall portion 771A and then rebounds in an inclined direction. However, since the falling distance is relatively short and the impact at the time of the fall is small, it does not largely rebound.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14C, when the special variable winning ball device 7A is in the first state, the game ball P4 enters the large winning opening 702 from a position above the inclined passage 700 (for example, When the game ball P4 falls from the game area 10 above the inclined passage 700, such as on the flow path component 510B, the ball falls on the first bottom wall 771A and then rebounds in the inclined direction. In addition, since the fall distance is long and the impact at the time of the fall is large, there is a possibility that the ball will rebound greatly and flow out of the special winning opening 702.

  When the special variable winning ball device 7A changes from the first state to the second state while jumping up to the position above the special winning opening 702, the game that has entered the entering area S and then returned to the outside of the entering area S Since the ball P cannot be awarded, there is a possibility that the player's willingness to play decreases and the interest does not improve.

  On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7A of the present embodiment, since the protrusion 780 is provided, as shown in FIG. When the special variable winning prize ball device 7A changes from the second state to the first state when is flowing down (when the player is playing a right-handed game), or as shown in FIG. Not only when the game ball P3 enters the large winning opening 702 from the inclined passage 700 when the special variable winning ball device 7A is in the first state, but also as shown in FIG. Is in the first state, when the game ball P4 falls from the game area 10 above the inclined passage 700 and enters the special winning opening 702, the first time after passing through the special winning opening 702. Before dropping onto the bottom wall 771A, it contacts the protrusion 780. By doing so, the impact when falling on the first bottom wall portion 771A is reduced (buffered) by reducing the falling speed, so that the rebound when falling on the first bottom wall portion 771A is reduced. be able to.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16 (A), the game sphere P which has slid down on the rear wall portion 775 or has fallen downward at a position close to the rear wall portion 775 comes into contact with the inclined surface 780A of the protruding portion 780 to move forward and downward. As shown in FIG. 16 (B), there is a high possibility that the vehicle will be guided and fall on the first bottom wall portion 771A after coming into contact with the front wall portion 774. Therefore, after the falling direction is changed to the front by contacting the protrusion 780, the falling direction is further changed to the rear by contacting the front wall portion 774. That is, since the falling speed is further reduced by meandering back and forth while falling, the impact when falling on the first bottom wall portion 771A is reduced.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 16 (A ′), the game ball P, which has fallen downward at a position slightly away from the rear wall 775 to the front, comes into contact with the front end 780T of the protrusion 780, so that it is slightly lower in front. However, as shown in FIG. 16 (B ′), the rebound angle to the front is smaller than that in FIG. 16 (B ′), so that the first bottom wall 771A almost simultaneously comes into contact with the front wall 774. More likely to fall on. Even in this case, after the falling direction is changed to the front by contacting the protruding portion 780, it is rebounded backward by the contact with the front wall portion 774, so that the impact when dropping on the first bottom wall portion 771 </ b> A is performed. Becomes smaller.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16 (A ′), even when the front end 780T of the protrusion 780 is in contact with the front end 780T of the protrusion 780, if the falling distance is large, the game ball P has a large momentum to fall. The angle of rebound to the front when contacted may become large and become as shown in FIG. 16B, and even if it contacts the inclined surface 780A of the protruding portion 780 as shown in FIG. When the distance is small, the momentum of the game ball P falling is small, and the rebound angle forward when the ball P contacts the inclined surface 780A of the protrusion 780 may be small, as shown in FIG. 16 (B ′). .

  In this manner, the game ball P comes into contact with the protrusion 780 projecting from the rear wall portion 775 substantially parallel to the direction of entry (falling direction) of the game ball P entering the entry area S from the special winning opening 702. Since the game ball P is guided forward and backward while falling and falls on the first bottom wall portion 771A in a state where the falling speed is reduced, the game ball P largely bounces on the first bottom wall portion 771A. Can be suppressed.

  In addition, since the protruding portion 780 is provided at a position where it can come into contact with the outer surface of the game ball P located on the first bottom wall portion 771A, the game ball P dropped on the first bottom wall portion 771A moves forward and backward. The front-to-rear dimension (moving range) that can be moved in the direction is between the front wall 774 and the front end 780T of the protrusion 780 that are narrower than the front-rear dimension L4 between the front wall 774 and the rear wall 775. By having the front-rear dimension L5, it is possible to suitably suppress the front-rear direction unevenness in a short period of time. Therefore, the game balls P that have fallen on the first bottom wall 771A do not stay and flow down smoothly toward the second bottom wall 771B.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15C, when the special variable winning prize ball device 7A is in the first state and the gaming ball P4 enters the special winning opening 702 from a position above the inclined passage 700, the gaming ball Although P4 enters from near the upstream end (right end) of the special winning opening 702, since the regulation ball 760F is provided at the upper position, the game ball P4 is easily guided to the rear wall portion 775 side. 780 can be easily contacted.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15C, when the special variable prize ball device 7A is in the first state, the game ball P4 falls from a position above the inclined passage 700 in a state close to the front wall portion 774, and becomes large. When the player enters the winning opening 702 and rebounds without contacting the protrusion 780, the first bottom wall 771A is inclined downward toward the downstream side, so that the game ball P4 is inclined obliquely upward to the left. Due to the rebound (see FIG. 14C), upward movement may be restricted by coming into contact with the restriction piece 760F protruding from the front wall portion 774.

  Further, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 15C, when the special variable winning ball device 7A is in the first state, the game ball P4 falls on the second bottom wall portion 771B from a position above the inclined passage 700. In this case, the game ball P4 is guided rearward by the rib 761 provided on the inclined upper portion of the second bottom wall portion 771B, and the inclined upper portion is located below the inclined lower portion of the first bottom wall portion 771A. Since it is located, the rebound of the game ball P4 is suitably suppressed. That is, the rib 761 functions as the specific portion of the invention.

(First invention)
This embodiment includes the following first invention. In other words, conventionally, as a gaming machine capable of playing a game, a game medium such as a game ball is fired into a game area by a launch device, and when a game ball wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined There is a pachinko gaming machine to which a gaming value is given. As a gaming machine of this type, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-100266, a large winning port is provided with a first state in which a gaming ball is easy to enter and a second state in which it is difficult or impossible to enter. And a special variable prize winning device with a special winning prize opening door. In the gaming machine described in the above patent publication, when the special winning opening door is in the first state, the game ball that has entered the special winning opening collides with a wall portion forming the special winning opening and rebounds outside the special winning opening. There was a thing. Therefore, with the aim of providing a gaming machine capable of suppressing the bouncing of the game medium that has entered the entry area,
The gaming machine of the means 1 of the first invention is:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing using a game medium (for example, gaming ball P),
An entry area (for example, an entry area S or a special winning opening 702) into which a game medium can enter;
A forming part (for example, forming part 770) for forming the entry area;
A first state in which the game medium enters the entry area (for example, a state in which the special winning opening door 701 is located at the open position) and a second state in which the game medium does not enter (for example, the large winning opening door 701 is located in the closed position). A movable member (for example, a special winning opening door 701),
With
When the movable member is in the first state, a specific portion (for example, a protruding portion 780) for suppressing a game medium that has entered the entry area from bouncing out of the entry area is further provided (see FIG. 9).
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the specific unit can prevent the game medium that has entered the entry area from rebounding at the formation unit and jumping out of the entry area, so that a decrease in gaming interest can be suppressed.
Specifically, the game ball P that has entered the entry area S from the special winning opening 702 comes into contact with the projection 780 protruding from the rear wall 775 while falling to the first bottom wall 771A, and the falling speed is reduced. By lowering, the impact at the time of falling on the first bottom wall portion 771A is reduced, so that it is possible to suppress the drop on the first bottom wall portion 771A and the large rebound.

The gaming machine according to the second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect,
The specific portion is a protruding portion (for example, a protruding portion 780) protruding from a wall portion of the forming portion (for example, a rear wall portion 775 of the forming portion 770).
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.
Specifically, the specific portion can be configured with a simple configuration in which only a part of the rear wall portion 775 of the forming portion 770 protrudes. Further, as compared with the case where the specific portion is provided on the first bottom wall portion 771A, the specific portion does not become an obstacle when guiding the game ball P having entered the entry area S toward the first count switch 23. Guidance can be smoothly guided toward the count switch 23.

The gaming machine of the means 3 is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or 2,
The entry area (for example, the entry area S) is located below the movable member (for example, the special winning opening door 701) (see FIG. 10A).
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, when the entry area is in the first state, the game medium enters the entry area by its own weight.

The gaming machine of the means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 3,
The movable member is inclined so that the game medium on the movable member can be guided in a predetermined direction when the entry area is in the second state (for example, the special winning opening door 701 is in the closed position). (It is arranged in a state of being inclined downward toward the left side along the flowing direction of the game ball P in the inclined passage 700),
The formation portion includes a bottom wall (for example, a bottom wall 771) and an upright wall (for example, a left wall 772, a right wall 773, a front wall 774, and a rear wall) provided around the bottom wall. Part 775) and is formed in a box shape having an open top surface,
The specific portion (for example, the protruding portion 780) is formed on an upright wall portion (for example, a rear wall portion 775) erected along the predetermined direction,
The length of the specific portion is substantially the same as the length of the upright wall portion in the predetermined direction (for example, in the present embodiment, the length L6 is slightly shorter than the length L7). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the length L6 and the length L7 may be substantially the same.)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, even if the game medium enters any position in the entry area, the momentum can be suitably suppressed.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 12A, the protruding portion 780 is not partial like the restricting pieces 760F and 760B, but extends along the first bottom wall portion 771A. The game balls P1 and P2 that fall at an arbitrary position of the contact area suitably contact.

The gaming machine of the means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 4,
A detecting means (for example, a first count switch 23 or the like) capable of detecting a game medium (for example, a game ball P) that has entered the entry area (for example, the entry area S);
The movable member is inclined so that the game medium on the movable member can be guided in a predetermined direction when the entry area is in the second state (for example, the special winning opening door 701 is in the closed position). (It is arranged in a state of being inclined downward toward the left side along the flowing direction of the game ball P in the inclined passage 700),
The formation portion includes a bottom wall (for example, a bottom wall 771) and an upright wall (for example, a left wall 772, a right wall 773, a front wall 774, and a rear wall) provided around the bottom wall. And a guide path (for example, a winning ball guide path configured by the first bottom wall portion 771A) formed in a box shape having an upper surface opening from the portion 775) and guiding the game medium that has entered the entry area to the detection means. ),
The guidance route is inclined so that game media can be guided toward the detection unit,
The identification unit extends substantially parallel to the guidance route (see FIG. 10A).
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, even if the game medium enters any position in the entry area, the momentum can be suitably suppressed.
Further, since the front-rear dimension L5 of the guide path is narrowed by the protruding portion 780, the game ball P guided by the first bottom wall portion 771A can be smoothly guided toward the first count switch 23 without meandering back and forth. By doing so, it is possible to minimize the time required for the game ball P entering the special winning opening 702 to be detected by the first count switch 23 as much as possible. Can be suppressed.

The gaming machine of the means 6 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to 5,
A detecting means (for example, a first count switch 23 or the like) capable of detecting a game medium (for example, a game ball P) that has entered the entry area (for example, the entry area S);
The movable member is inclined so that the game medium on the movable member can be guided in a predetermined direction when the entry area is in the second state (for example, the special winning opening door 701 is in the closed position). (It is arranged in a state of being inclined downward toward the left side along the flowing direction of the game ball P in the inclined passage 700),
The formation portion includes a bottom wall (for example, a bottom wall 771) and an upright wall (for example, a left wall 772, a right wall 773, a front wall 774, and a rear wall) provided around the bottom wall. And a guide path (for example, a winning ball guide path configured by the first bottom wall portion 771A) formed in a box shape having an upper surface opening from the portion 775) and guiding the game medium that has entered the entry area to the detection means. ),
The length from the bottom wall portion to the specific portion (for example, the length dimension L1 from the upper surface of the first bottom wall portion 771A to the front end portion 780T (the most protruding portion) of the protruding portion 780) is the length of the game medium. The length is approximately the same as the radius (for example, the radius R) (for example, in the present embodiment, the length L1 is slightly longer than the radius R of the game ball P, but is approximately the same as the radius R). (It may be the same length. See FIG. 9)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the game medium guided by the guidance route enters the space between the bottom wall portion and the specific portion, or runs on the upper portion of the specific portion, and the guidance of the game medium by the guidance route is performed by the specific portion. The inhibition can be suppressed.

  Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the length L1 from the upper surface of the first bottom wall 771A to the front end 780T of the protrusion 780 is shorter than the radius R ( L1 <R), since the game ball P that has fallen and jumped up on the first bottom wall portion 771A is easy to ride on the protruding portion 780, the game ball P is easily retained on the first bottom wall portion 771A, and the second. There is a possibility that the gas does not flow smoothly to the bottom wall 771B side. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17B, when the length dimension L1 is longer than the radius R (L1> R), the game ball P on the first bottom wall 771A moves toward the rear wall 775. When approaching, the ball may easily enter between the upper surface of the first bottom wall portion 771A and the protruding portion 780, causing the ball to bite, or the upper surface of the first bottom wall portion 771A, the protruding portion 780, and the rear wall portion 775 If the resistance increases due to the contact at the three points, there is a risk that it will not be possible to smoothly flow down to the second bottom wall 771B side.

  Therefore, by setting the length L1 to be substantially the same as the radius R as in the present embodiment (L1 本 R), the phenomena shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B are less likely to occur, and When the game ball P comes into contact with the protrusion 780, the portion corresponding to the center C on the outer surface of the game ball P comes into contact with the protrusion 780, so that the game ball P rolls on the first bottom wall portion 771A. Sometimes, it is difficult to receive resistance due to contact (see FIG. 12 (A)), so that it can smoothly flow down to the second bottom wall 771B side.

The gaming machine of the means 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 6,
The movable member (for example, the special winning opening door 701) retracts from the entry area (for example, the entry area S) in the first state (for example, the open position) and the entrance in the second state. Movable between a second position (for example, a closed position) protruding toward the region side,
The length from the movable member to the specific portion (for example, the length L2 from the front end 780T of the protruding portion 780 to the lower surface of the big winning opening door 701 above) is the radius of the game medium (for example, the radius R). Longer (L2> R, see FIG. 9)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, when the movable member moves from the first position to the second position when the game medium that has entered the entry area contacts the specific portion, the movable member contacts the position corresponding to the center of the game medium. This makes it difficult to prevent the game medium from being caught between the movable member and the forming section.

  Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 18A, the length dimension L2 from the front end portion 780T of the protruding portion 780 to the lower surface of the big winning opening door 701 is set to be larger than the radius R of the game ball P. In the case of the short size, when the game ball P (or the game ball P jumped up from the first bottom wall portion 771A) that has entered the special winning opening 702 comes into contact with the protruding portion 780, the special winning opening door 701 is moved from the open position. When the movement to the closed position is started, as shown in FIG. 18B, the special winning opening door 701 pushes the position corresponding to the center C on the outer surface of the game ball P toward the front wall portion 774 side, Since there is a possibility that the game ball P, the contact point of each of the big winning opening door 701 and the front wall portion 774, and the center C are aligned and the game ball P is pinched, the ball is bitten and the solenoid 82 is generated. May cause a failure such as heat generation.

  Therefore, as in the present embodiment, the length L2 from the front end 780T of the protruding portion 780 to the lower surface of the big winning opening door 701 is set longer than the radius R of the game ball P. As shown in FIG. 19A, even if the special winning opening door 701 starts moving from the open position to the closed position at the timing when the gaming ball P comes into contact with the protruding portion 780, the special winning opening door 701 is set to the game ball P. Since the position corresponding to the center C on the outer surface of the game ball P is not pushed toward the front wall portion 774, the game ball P is pushed forward and downward as shown in FIG. Can be suppressed.

The gaming machine of the means 8 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 3 to 7,
The movable member (for example, the special winning opening door 701) retracts from the entry area (for example, the entry area S) in the first state (for example, the open position) and the entrance in the second state. Movable between a second position (for example, a closed position) protruding toward the region side,
The distal end surface (for example, the distal end surface 701A) of the movable member on the second position side is inclined downward (see FIG. 9).
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, when the movable member moves from the first position to the second position, it is possible to suppress the game medium from being caught between the movable member and the forming portion.
For example, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the special winning opening door 701 moves from the open position to the closed position at the timing when the game ball P comes into contact with the protruding portion 780, the game ball P moves to the front wall portion 774 side. Even if it is pushed, the game ball P is guided forward and downward by the front end surface 701A, so that the occurrence of ball biting can be avoided.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and even if there are changes and additions without departing from the gist of the present invention, the present invention will be described. include.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the entry area S formed by the forming unit 770 is applied as the entry area in which the game medium can enter is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may include the winning opening 702, the first count switch 23, and the like.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the forming portion 770 for forming the entry area S has an upper surface opened from the bottom wall 771, the left wall 772, the right wall 773, the front wall 774, and the rear wall 775. Although a form formed in a box shape is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. The shape is arbitrary and can be variously modified.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the entry area S is provided below the special winning opening door 701 as a movable member is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be provided on the side of the movable member or the like.

  In the above-described embodiment, the movable member that can be changed between the first state in which the game medium enters the entry area and the second state in which the game medium does not enter is a large member that can slide back and forth between the open position and the closed position. Although the form in which the winning opening door 701 is applied has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable member may be slidable in the left-right direction, or may rotate around the rotation axis. The state may be changed between the first state and the second state. Also, if the game medium is more easily entered in the first state than the second state, the game medium may be less likely to enter the entry area, and if the game medium is more difficult to enter in the second state than the first state. In the second state, game media may be allowed to enter.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the movable member that can be changed between the first state in which the game medium easily enters the entry area and the second state in which the game medium is difficult to enter, a plurality of game balls are provided on the upper surface of the movable member in the second state. Although the form formed by a plate-like member having a left and right width capable of flowing down has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one game ball is positioned on the upper surface of the movable member in the second state. It may have a width dimension that can be used.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of the specific portion for suppressing the game medium that has entered the entry area when the movable member is in the first state from bouncing out of the entry area, the game medium protrudes from the rear wall portion 775. Although the form in which the projected portion 780 is applied has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the projected portion 780 enters the entry area S and plays a game before falling to the first bottom wall portion 771A. As long as it is provided so as to be able to contact the ball P, it may be formed on the back surface of the front wall portion 774 or may be formed on both the rear wall portion 775 and the front wall portion 774. Further, it may be formed on the left wall portion 772, the right wall portion 773, or the like.

  Also, the arrangement position of the protruding portion 780 is not limited to the position shown in the drawing, and if it is provided so as to be able to contact the game ball P that has entered the entry area S, it will be at a position other than the position shown in the drawing. It may be provided. In addition, the protruding portion 780 extends in the left-right direction, but may be formed in a dot shape. Furthermore, it may be arranged at a plurality of places in the up-down direction, or may be arranged at a plurality of places in the downflow direction of the winning ball guiding path.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of the specific portion for suppressing the game medium that has entered the entry area when the movable member is in the first state from bouncing out of the entry area, the game medium protrudes from the rear wall portion 775. Although the embodiment in which the projected portion 780 is applied is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a low-repulsion material having low resilience laid on the upper surface of the first bottom wall portion 771A (for example, The specific portion may be a cushioning member such as a rubber material, or the low resilience layer having low resilience formed on the surface of the first bottom wall portion 771A may be the specific portion.

  Further, the specific portion is formed by the protruding portion 780 made of a synthetic resin material. However, by configuring the protruding portion with a brush member or the like, the falling speed of the game ball P is suppressed by contact with the brush. You may.

  Also, when the special winning opening door 701 as a movable member is located at the open position, the tip of the special winning opening door 701 is projected from the rear wall portion 775 so as to be able to contact the game ball P. Alternatively, the distal end of the special winning opening door 701 may function as a specific unit.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a gaming ball having a predetermined number of balls is used as the gaming machine. The number of borrowed balls that are circulated inside and borrowed in response to a lending request by a player and the number of prize balls awarded in accordance with a prize are added, while the number of game balls used in a game is subtracted. The present invention is also applicable to a so-called enclosed game machine that is stored and stored. It should be noted that, in these enclosed game machines, points and points are given to the player instead of the game balls, and thus the given points and points correspond to the game value.

  In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, the variation display result is derived to a variation display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each of which can be identified, thereby completing one game, and according to the variation display result derived to the variation display device. The present invention is also applicable to slot machines in which a prize can be generated.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) is applied as an example of the game medium. However, the present invention is not limited to the spherical game medium. It may be a medium.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 7A Special variable winning ball device 700 Inclined passage 701 Large winning opening door 701A Tip surface 702 Large winning opening 760F, 760B Restriction piece 770 Forming portion 771 Bottom wall 771A First bottom wall 771B Second bottom wall 780A Slope S approach area

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game using a game medium,
An entry area where game media can enter,
A forming unit for forming the entry area;
A movable member that can be changed between a first state in which the game medium enters the entry area and a second state in which the game medium does not enter;
With
A gaming machine, further comprising: a specifying unit configured to prevent a game medium that has entered the entry area when the movable member is in the first state from bouncing out of the entry area.

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