JP2020054708A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing the attention paid to a game.SOLUTION: When a game ball reaches a specific area in a game area PE with a variable ball entry device 302 in an open state, the game ball can flow into the variable ball entry device 302. In the game area PE, a specific ball entry port 331 different from the variable ball entry device 302 is provided that the game ball can enter. There are provided guiding means that can guide the game ball in the specific area to the specific ball entry port 331 when there is the game ball in the specific area in the situation where the variable ball entry device 302 switches from the closed state to the open state, and privilege imparting means capable of imparting a privilege to a player when the game ball enters the specific ball entry port 331.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that gives a privilege such as a payout of a game ball, for example, based on a ball entering means or a ball entry portion provided in a game area, is known. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-074175 A

  Here, in the gaming machine, a device for increasing the degree of attention to the game is desired.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the degree of attention to a game.

The present invention
Launching means capable of launching a game ball to a game area based on a predetermined launch operation;
A variable input provided in the game area and capable of switching between a first state in which game balls can enter or easily enter, and a second state in which game balls cannot enter or are less likely to enter than the first state. Ball means,
A variable ball entry control unit that performs variable ball entry control that sets the variable ball entry unit from the second state to the first state based on a predetermined specific opportunity, and then sets the variable ball entry unit to the second state;
First privilege granting means capable of granting a first privilege to a player based on the entry of a game ball into the variable ball entry means;
With
When a game ball reaches a specific area in the game area in a state where the variable ball entry means is in the first state, the game ball can flow into the variable ball entry means,
A specific ball entry portion provided in the game area, in which a game ball can enter, and different from the variable ball entry means,
When there is a game ball in the specific area in a situation where the variable ball input means switches from one of the first state and the second state to the other of the first state and the second state, a game ball in the specific area Guiding means capable of guiding the specific ball entry section,
A second privilege granting unit capable of granting a second privilege to the player when a game ball enters the specific ball entry unit;
It is characterized by having.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the degree of interest in a game.

It is a front view showing the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structure of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structure of a pachinko machine. It is a front view showing the composition of a game board. (A) is a front view showing the configuration of the variable winning unit, and (b) is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the distribution device. (A) is a perspective view of the variable winning device in a closed state, and (b) is a perspective view of the variable winning device in an open state. (A) is a longitudinal sectional view of the variable winning unit in a closed state, and (b) is a longitudinal sectional view of the variable winning unit in an open state. (A) is a partially enlarged view of the variable winning device and its peripheral configuration in a closed state, and (b) is a partially enlarged view of the variable winning device and its peripheral configuration in an open state. (A) and (b) are cross-sectional views of the variable winning device and its peripheral configuration in a closed state, (c) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of (a), and (d) is a BB of (a). It is a line sectional view. (A) is a cross-sectional view of the variable winning device and its peripheral configuration in an open state, and (b) is a perspective view of the variable winning device and its peripheral configuration in an open state. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. It is a schematic diagram for explaining display contents on the display screen of the symbol display device. It is a schematic diagram for explaining display contents on the display screen of the symbol display device. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of various counters used for a success / failure lottery. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process executed by the MPU of the main control device. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a normal process executed by the MPU of the main control device. It is a flow chart which shows a game times control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a game state transition process. It is a flowchart showing a special winning opening opening and closing process. (A) is a flowchart showing a process for shifting to the high probability mode, and (b) is a flowchart showing a shifting process at the end of the open / close execution mode. (A) is a plan view of the protrusion, and (b) is a side view. It is an explanatory view for explaining the flow of the game. (A) is an explanatory view for explaining a distribution table in the first modification, and (b) is an explanatory view for explaining an opening and closing mode of each big hit result. (A) is an explanatory view for explaining a first open / close mode, and (b) is an explanatory view for explaining a second open / close mode. (A) is a front view of the variable winning device and its peripheral configuration in Modification Example 2, and (b) and (c) are cross-sectional views thereof. It is a partially enlarged view of a variable winning device. It is a figure showing another example of a variable winning device. It is a figure showing another example of a variable winning device. It is a figure showing another example of a pachinko machine.

<First embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as a “pachinko machine”) that is a type of gaming machine will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are exploded perspective views showing main components of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 2, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the game area is omitted for convenience.

  The pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a game machine main body 12 rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 forward. The gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 arranged behind the inner frame 13.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is rotatably supported by the outer frame 11 with one of the left and right side portions as a support side. A front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable forward with one of the left and right side portions being a supporting side. A back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable rearward with one of the left and right side portions being a supporting side.

  The gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at its rotating tip, and has a function of locking the gaming machine main body 12 so that it cannot be opened with respect to the outer frame 11. The front door frame 14 has a function of locking the inner frame so that the front door frame 14 cannot be opened. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using an unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 exposed on the front of the pachinko machine 10.

  The front door frame 14 provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13 is formed with a window portion 61 which allows almost the entire game area described later to be visually recognized from the front. The window 61 has a substantially elliptical shape, and has a window panel 62 fitted therein. Although the window panel 62 is formed to be colorless and transparent by glass, it is not limited to this, and may be formed to be colorless and transparent by synthetic resin.

  Around the window 61, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided. A display light emitting section 63 is provided above the window section 61 as a part of the various lamp sections. Further, on both left and right sides of the display light emitting unit 63, there are provided speaker units 64 for outputting sound effects and the like according to the game situation.

  Below the window 61 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 65 and a lower bulging portion 66 bulging toward the near side are vertically arranged side by side. An upper plate 71 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 65, and a lower plate 72 that also opens upward inside the lower bulging portion 66. The upper plate 71 has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the payout device 96 provided in the back pack unit 15 and guiding the game balls to the game ball launching mechanism 53 side while aligning them in a line. The lower plate 72 has a function of storing surplus game balls in the upper plate 71.

  A firing handle 60 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 72 in the front door frame 14. By operating the firing handle 60, a game ball is fired from the game ball firing mechanism 53 provided below the game area PE in the inner frame 13 toward the game area PE. In this case, by changing the rotation operation amount of the firing handle 60, the firing intensity of the game ball fired toward the game area PE, that is, the firing momentum is changed. In the present pachinko machine 10, when the firing handle 60 is operated by the player, the game ball firing mechanism 53 is driven and controlled such that one game ball is fired toward the game area PE in 0.6 sec. You.

  The game area PE is formed on a game board 24 mounted on the inner frame 13. Hereinafter, the configuration of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board 24.

  The game board 24 has a plate shape, and an inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail portion 52 are attached to a surface (front surface) thereof. A game area PE is formed so as to be partitioned by the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52. The inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52 constitute a guide rail 54 for a game ball to the game area PE, and a game fired from the game ball firing mechanism 53 by the player rotating the firing handle 60. The ball is guided to the upper part of the game area PE by the guide rail 54.

  The guide rail 54 is formed so that the exit portion faces the upper center of the game area PE on one side of the game area PE. Therefore, as the amount of rotation of the firing handle 60 by the player increases, the arrival position of the game ball in the upper part of the game area PE is shifted from the side of the guide rail 54 where the exit portion is formed to the opposite side. It shifts to the side. The exit portion of the guide rail 54 is provided on the left side of the game area PE.

  A plurality of large and small openings that penetrate in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing are formed in a range defined as the game area PE on the game board 24. Each opening has a general winning opening 31, a first operating opening 33, a second operating opening 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a main display 43, and a display 44 for a special item, and a variable winning device 302. Is provided.

  When a ball enters the general winning opening 31, the first operating opening 33, the second operating opening 34, the through gate 35, and the variable winning device 302, a detection sensor (a winning sensor for a general winning opening) is provided correspondingly. 31a, the first working opening winning sensor 33a, the second working opening winning sensor 34c, the through winning sensor 35a, and the big winning opening winning sensor 302a). Then, when a ball enters the general winning opening 31, the first operating opening 33, the second operating opening 34, and the variable winning device 302, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  When a ball enters the first operating port 33, payout of three prize balls is executed, and when a ball enters the second operating port 34, payout of two prize balls is executed. Is done. In addition, when a ball enters the general winning opening 31, payout of 10 prize balls is executed, and when a ball enters the variable winning device 302, payout of 15 prize balls is executed. Is done. By the way, even if a ball enters the through gate 35, the prize ball is not paid out.

  The number of these prize balls is arbitrary. For example, the number of prize balls related to the second operation port 34 may be larger than the number of prize balls related to the first operation port 33, or the number of prize balls for both operation ports 33 and 34 may be set. The number of prize balls may be the same. Further, the number of prize balls according to the variable winning device 302 may be smaller than the number of prize balls according to the operation ports 33 and 34, or may be the same as the number of prize balls at both operation ports 33 and 34. However, in order to maintain the superiority of winning in the variable winning device 302, it is preferable that the number of winning balls related to the variable winning device 302 is larger than the number of winning balls related to the operation ports 33 and 34. Further, the number of prize balls according to the general winning opening 31 may be equal to or greater than the number of prize balls according to the variable prize device 302.

  An out port 37 is provided at the bottom of the game board 24 (game area PE), and game balls that have not entered various winning ports are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 37. Of course, even if a game ball enters the out port 37, no prize ball is paid out. Further, on the game board 24, a large number of nails 38 are planted for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game ball, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill are provided.

  Here, the entering ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and is not only discharged from the game area after passing through the opening, but also from the game area PE after passing through the opening. A mode in which the game area PE continues to flow down without being discharged is also included. However, in the following description, the general winning port 31, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, the through gate 35, or the variable prize device 302 will be clearly distinguished from the entry of a game ball into the out port 37. Entering a game ball into is also referred to as winning. In addition, among the general winning opening 31, the first operating opening 33, the second operating opening 34, the through gate 35, and the variable winning device 302, the through gate 35 is configured to return the winning game ball to the gaming area PE again. On the other hand, the other winning units 31, 33, 34, and 302 guide the winning game balls to the back side of the game board 24 and do not return to the game area PE (they do not enter the other winning units or the out ports 37 again). ) Is configured.

  The variable display unit 36 is provided in the gaming area PE so as to include the center of the area PE. A first operation port 33, a second operation port 34, and a through gate 35 are arranged around the variable display unit 36. The first operation port 33 is disposed below the variable display unit 36, and the second operation port 34 and the through gate 35 are disposed to the right of the variable display unit 36. The first working port 33 is open upward.

  The second operating port 34 is opened forward, and has a size such that a plurality of game balls can be simultaneously won. The second operating port 34 is provided with an opening / closing door as an electric accessory 34 a that changes the degree of opening of the operating port 34. The electric accessory 34a is rotatable in the front-rear direction with its lower part as a support side. As a result, the electric accessory 34a rotates forward to open the second operating port 34, and an open state (support state or guide state) that allows winning in the second operating port 34, and a rearward state from the open state. To close the second operation port 34 and switch to a closed state (non-support state or non-guide state) in which it is impossible to win the second operation port 34.

  Note that it is not always necessary to make it impossible for the second operating port 34 to win a prize when the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state, and it may be configured such that a prize can be won in a range where it is difficult to win as compared to the open state. . The point is that it is only necessary that the ease of winning the second working port 34 differs between the open state and the closed state, and the degree of closing and opening is arbitrary.

  The mounting position of the opening / closing door is set such that the front surface of the opening / closing door is substantially flush with the front surface of the game board 24 or behind the front surface when the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. Therefore, when the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state, the game ball can pass in front of the door.

  Incidentally, the first actuation port 33 is not provided with an electric accessory. In other words, the first operation port 33 is always open upward to allow a game ball to win. The size of the opening in the first operating port 33 is such that one game ball can win.

  The through gate 35 is arranged above the second operation port 34. The through gate 35 is configured as a pass-type winning port, and the game ball that has passed through the through gate 35 can continue to flow down the game area PE below the through gate 35. That is, the game ball that has won the through gate 35 can also win the second operating port 34 and the variable winning device 302 thereafter.

  A variable winning unit 301 including a variable winning device 302 is disposed diagonally below and to the right of the variable display unit 36 (downstream of the second operating port 34). The variable winning device 302 includes a special winning opening 303 (see FIG. 6B) that opens upward, and includes a shutter 304 that opens and closes the special winning opening 303. Normally, the shutter 304 is in a closed state where the game ball cannot enter the special winning opening 303, and when the internal lottery is selected to shift to the opening / closing execution mode (opening / closing execution state), the predetermined game ball can easily win. It can be switched to the open state. The variable winning unit 301 and the variable winning device 302 will be described later in detail.

  Here, the open / close execution mode is a mode to which a shift is made when a jackpot is won. The open / close execution mode will be described later in detail. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 302, in the case of a big hit, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings is set as one round, and a plurality of rounds (for example, 10 rounds) are changed as an upper limit. There is a mode in which the winning device 302 is repeatedly opened.

  The main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are provided on a decorative member 40 arranged along the outer edge on the lower left side of the game area PE. The decorative member 40 extends from the board surface of the gaming board 24 to the front of the gaming machine. More specifically, the front surface of the decorative member 40 is opposed to a window panel 62 provided on the front door frame 14 so that the game area PE can be visually recognized from the front. The distance is narrower than one game ball. This prevents the game ball from falling in front of the front surface of the decorative member 40.

  A main display section 43 and a display section for accessory 44 are provided so as to be exposed from the front surface of the decorative member 40. That is, the main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are visible from the front of the gaming machine through the window panel 62 of the front door frame 14, and the game ball falls in front of both the display units 43 and 44. Is prevented. In addition, on the upper surface of the decorative member 40, the above-mentioned plurality of general winning openings 31 are installed in a state of being opened upward.

  When the opening and closing execution mode is set as the result of the internal lottery (or when the opening and closing execution mode is set), the main display unit 43 includes a round display unit RS for specifying the number of rounds in the opening and closing execution mode, A first result display section AS for specifying the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning in the first operating port 33, and the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning in the second operating port 34. And a second result display section BS for performing the setting.

  The round display section RS starts displaying the number of rounds at the start of the open / close execution mode, and ends the display at the end of the open / close execution mode.

  In the first result display section AS, a change display of the picture is performed with the winning of the first operating port 33 as a trigger, and as a result of the stop of the changing display, the internal display performed based on the winning of the first operating port 33 is performed. The result of the lottery is clearly displayed. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning in the first operating port 33 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the open / close execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the first result display section AS and fluctuated. After the display is stopped, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode.

  In the second result display section BS, the pattern change display is performed with the winning of the second operation port 34 as a trigger, and as a result of the stop of the change display, the internal display performed based on the winning of the second operation port 34 is performed. The result of the lottery is clearly displayed. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning in the second operating port 34 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the second result display portion BS and fluctuates. After the display is stopped, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode.

  In the following, in order to distinguish between a pattern that is variably displayed when the first operating port 33 is awarded and a pattern that is variably displayed when a prize is received in the second operating port 34, the former is a first special symbol. Or it may be called a first special figure, and the latter may be called a second special symbol or a second special figure.

  Here, based on the winning of one of the operating ports 33, 34, the variable display is started in the corresponding result display section AS, BS, a predetermined stop result is displayed, and the display until the variable display is stopped. This corresponds to one game time. However, the number of game times is not limited to the above. For example, a single result display unit is provided, and no matter which of the operating ports 33 and 34 wins, a single result display unit is provided. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed on the result display unit, the variable display is started on the single result display unit, and the game display is repeated until the variable display is stopped while the predetermined stop result is displayed. And once.

  The accessory display unit 44 is a display unit for specifying the result of an internal lottery performed based on a winning in the through gate 35. In this case, the change display of the picture is performed in the accessory display unit 44 triggered by the winning of the through gate 35, and as a result of the stop of the changing display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning in the through gate 35 is performed. The result of is clearly indicated by the display. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning in the through gate 35 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the electric open state, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the accessory display unit 44 and displayed in a fluctuating manner. Is stopped, the state shifts to the electric utility open state. In the electric-combination opening state, the electric combination 34a provided in the second operating port 34 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  Here, based on the winning in the through gate 35, the variable display is started on the display unit 44 for the special item, and a predetermined stop result is displayed until the variable display is stopped. Corresponds to one of the game times. In addition, the pattern displayed fluctuating when the prize to the through gate 35 is won may be called a normal symbol or a general symbol.

  In addition, the display unit 44 for the accessory is provided with a number-of-books-reserved-number display unit FM. The ordinary figure reserved number display section FM corresponds to the through gate 35. The number of times that the game ball has won the through gate 35 is retained up to a maximum of four times, and the reserved number is displayed by turning on the general-purpose reserved number display section FM.

  Each of the result display units AS and BS and the accessory display unit 44 in the main display unit 43 is constituted by a segment display device having a plurality of segments, but is not limited thereto, and is not limited to a liquid crystal display device. May be used.

  Next, the variable display unit 36 will be described. The variable display unit 36 is provided with a symbol display device 41 for variably displaying (or variable or switching display) a symbol which is a kind of symbol.

  The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device having a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 41 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be another display device such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT.

  The symbol display device 41 displays symbols, for example, in a line up, in the middle, and below, and the symbols are displayed in a scrollable manner in the left-right direction. In this case, the variable display on the symbol display device 41 is started based on the winning of the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34. That is, when the variable display is performed on the main display unit 43, the variable display is also performed on the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the variable display. For example, in the symbol display device 41, the symbol display is set in advance in the game cycle which shifts to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to 10 rounds in which the large winning opening 303 of the variable winning device 302 is opened 10 times as the opening / closing execution mode. A predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  In addition, the symbol display device 41 performs a hold display corresponding to the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS. The number of gaming balls winning in the first operating port 33 is reserved up to four, and the number of winning balls in the second operating port 34 is reserved up to four. In the hold display, a predetermined hold image is displayed, and the display number indicates the hold number of each of the operation ports 33 and 34. It should be noted that the reserved number is not limited to the one indicated by the image for suspension, and may be represented by a numerical display. Further, the configuration is not limited to the symbol display device 41, and may be a configuration shown by, for example, a display unit or a light emitting unit (holding lamp unit) provided on the game board 24.

  A center frame 39 is provided on the variable display unit 36 so as to surround the symbol display device 41. The center frame 39 is fixed to the game board 24 from the front side thereof. In such a fixed state, the center frame 39 stands up from the front face of the game board 24 so that the center frame 39 and the glass unit 22 Is configured to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball. As a result, the game balls are prevented from falling in front of the display screen of the symbol display device 41, and the inconvenience that the visibility of the display screen is reduced by the drop of the game balls does not occur. .

  In addition, since the center frame 39 extends forward, a plurality of areas in which the game balls can flow down in the game area PE are defined. Specifically, in the game area PE, an upper area PE1 which is an area above a predetermined height position of the variable display unit 36, and the lower area PE1 is continuous with the upper area PE1 below the upper area PE1. The left region PE2 which is the left region, the right region PE3 which is continuous below the upper region PE1 and is the region rightward of the variable display unit 36, and the left region PE2 and the right region PE3. On the other hand, it is divided into a lower region PE4 which is a region below the variable display unit 36 continuously below the lower region PE4.

  Which of these areas PE1 to PE4 the game area flows down (passes) is determined by the amount of rotation of the firing handle 60, that is, the firing force of the game ball. Specifically, when the player performs the turning operation of the firing handle 60 in a first range of the turning amount equal to or more than the predetermined turning amount and less than the reference turning amount as the first firing operation, The launched game ball is more likely to be launched to the left in the upper region PE1 than at the lateral center position. In this case, the game ball flows down the game area PE in the order of the upper area PE1, the left area PE2, and the lower area PE4.

  On the other hand, when the player performs the turning operation of the firing handle 60 with the turning operation amount in the second range that is equal to or more than the reference turning amount as the second shooting operation, the shot game ball is fired in the upper region PE1. It is easier to strike rightward than the center position in the horizontal direction. In this case, the game ball flows down in the order of the upper area PE1 → the right area PE3 → the lower area PE4. That is, by adjusting the amount of rotation of the firing handle 60, it is determined whether the game ball plays on the left route flowing down the left region PE2 or the game ball plays on the right route flowing down the right region PE3. , It is possible for the player to select.

  The reference rotation amount is a rotation operation amount at which the rate at which the game ball flows down the left area PE2 and the rate at which the game ball flows down the right area PE3 are the same or substantially the same. The term "rotational operation amount" means that the launched game ball can pass through the guide rail 54 and enter the game area PE. In the first range of rotation operation amount, the rate at which game balls flow down the left area PE2 increases, and with the second range of rotation operation amount, the rate of game balls flow down the right area PE3 increases.

  The first operation port 33 described above is arranged such that game balls flowing down the left route can win (can reach), and game balls flowing down the right route do not win (do not reach). On the other hand, with respect to the through gate 35, the second operation port 34, and the variable winning device 302, game balls flowing down the right route can be won (reachable), and game balls flowing down the left route do not win (not reach). ) So that it is arranged. Therefore, when aiming for a prize in the first operation port 33, the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down the left route, and the prize is passed to the through gate 35, the second operation port 34, and the variable prize device 302. When aiming, it is necessary to fire the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right route. That is, it is possible for the player to advantageously proceed with the game by selecting the firing destination of the game ball (flow path of the game ball) according to the game state of each game. A game ball that does not win any of the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the variable winning device 302 is guided to the out port 37, and is discharged out of the game area PE through the out port 37. .

  Next, the configuration of the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a main control device 81 and an effect control device 82 are mounted on the back surface of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24).

  The main control device 81 includes a main control board having a function of controlling the main control of the game (main control circuit) and a function of monitoring the power supply (power failure monitoring circuit), and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is housed in a substrate box 83 made of the same. The board box 83 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are inseparably connected to each other by a box connecting portion 85 as separation preventing means (or connecting means), whereby the board box 83 is sealed. And, by being inseparably connected by these box connecting portions 85, when opening the internal space of the board box 83, the board box 83 needs to be broken or partly cut off. A plurality of box connecting portions 85 are provided on the long sides of the substrate box 83, and at least one of them is used for performing the connecting process.

  Any configuration can be applied to the box connecting portion 85 as long as the box base and the box cover are connected so that the box base cannot be opened. The box cover and the box cover cannot be opened. The combining process by the box combining unit 85 prevents unauthorized opening after the combining, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if unauthorized opening is performed. Even after opening, it is possible to perform the opening process again. That is, the coupling process is performed by inserting the locking claw into at least one elongated hole of the plurality of box coupling portions 85. Then, when the board box 83 is opened, for example, when a failure occurs in the housed main control board or when the main control board is inspected, the box connecting portion 85 in which the locking claw is inserted and the other box connecting portion 85 are connected. And the connecting part with the box body are cut off. Thereby, the box base and the box cover of the board box 83 are separated, and the main control board inside can be taken out. After that, when the joining process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the long holes of the other box joining portions 85. If a history indicating that the board box 83 has been opened is left in the board box 83, it can be easily found by looking at the board box 83 that unauthorized opening has been performed.

  A plurality of connecting pieces 86 are provided on one short side of the substrate box 83 so as to protrude to the side. The connecting pieces 86 correspond one-to-one with a plurality of connected pieces 87 formed on the mounting base of the main control device 81. The connecting pieces 86 and the connected pieces 87 make the board box 83, the mounting base and The combining process is performed between.

  In addition, as a trace means for detecting unauthorized opening of the substrate box 83, a seal may be attached so as to straddle the boundary between the box base and the box cover. In this case, when the sealing seal is peeled off from the affixed portion, the adhesive layer of the sealing seal remains on the substrate box 83 side, and a trace thereof remains. Furthermore, an IC tag for transmitting a response wave including identification information in response to a call wave of a predetermined frequency is provided on the seal, and when the seal is removed, the antenna of the IC tag is cut off and the response time is reduced. It is good also as a structure which cannot transmit a wave.

  The effect control device 82 includes an effect control board that controls sound and lamp display according to instructions from the main control device 81 and a display control device (not shown), and the effect control board is a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. 84.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 91, and a payout mechanism 92, a discharge passage board 88, and a control device assembling unit 93 are attached to the back pack 91. The back pack 91 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and has a protective cover portion 94 projecting rearward and having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape so as to cover the main control device 81 and the performance control device 82 from the rear. ing.

  The payout mechanism 92 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover 94, and a tank 95 to which game balls supplied from island facilities of the game arcade are sequentially replenished, and a game stored in the tank 95 are provided. And a payout device 96 for paying out balls. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 are discharged to the upper plate 71 or the lower plate 72 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 96. The dispensing mechanism 92 is provided with a back pack substrate provided with a main power supply of, for example, 24 volts AC, and provided with a power switch for performing an ON operation and an OFF operation of the power supply.

  Further, the back pack 91 is provided with an external output terminal 99 on the rotation axis side of the back pack unit 15 and on the upper edge side. The external output terminal 99 includes an output terminal for outputting a signal when the game balls run short in the tank 95 or the like, an output terminal for outputting a signal each time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and a predetermined number of game balls. An output terminal for outputting a signal each time it is lent, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the gaming machine main body 12 is opened, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the front door frame 14 is opened, and when transitioning to a state such as an open / close execution mode. An output terminal for outputting a signal (or during transition to a state) is provided. Then, through these output terminals, a signal relating to the state of the frame side is output to the management control device of the game hall side. An output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of game balls are lent is unnecessary in a so-called cash machine.

  The discharge passage panel 88 is provided with a discharge passage that is opened rearward on a surface facing the control device collecting unit 93, and the opening of the discharge passage is closed by the control device collecting unit 93. The game balls that have won the various winning ports 31, 33, 34, and 302 and the game balls that have entered the out port 37 are led out to the discharge passage on the back side of the game board 24. The discharge passage is formed so as to discharge game balls to the island facilities of the game hall and the like, and the game balls led out to the discharge passage are discharged outside the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge passage.

  The control device assembling unit 93 has a horizontally long mounting base, on which a payout control device 97, a power supply and a firing control device 98 are mounted. The payout control device 97 and the power supply and firing control device 98 are arranged one on top of the other so that the payout control device 97 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

  The payout control device 97 is configured such that a payout control board that controls the payout device 96 is accommodated in a substrate box. In this case, the same fraud suppression means as the board box 83 of the main control device 81 may be applied to the board box of the payout control device 97.

  The power supply and the launch control device 98 are configured such that a power supply and a launch control board are accommodated in a board box, and the board generates and outputs predetermined power required by various control devices and the like, and furthermore, The launching of the game ball is controlled in accordance with the operation of the firing handle 60. Further, the pachinko machine 10 has a function of storing and holding various data, and can retain the state at the time of power failure even in the event of a power failure, and can return to the state at the time of power failure when returning from the power failure. It has become.

<Variable winning unit 301>
In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned variable prize unit 301 in which a prize is permitted in the open / close execution mode and a configuration related thereto are characteristic. Therefore, hereinafter, the variable winning unit 301 and the configuration related thereto will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7 in addition to FIG. 5 is a front view of the variable winning unit 301, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the variable winning device 302, and FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of the variable winning unit 301.

  As described above, in the game area PE of the game board 24, the right route in which the game ball flows down the right area PE3 and the lower area PE4 is formed. An opening 67 (FIG. 5A) that penetrates the game board 24 in the thickness direction is formed at a position on the game board 24 that is located in the middle of the right route. The variable prize unit 301 includes a base 311. The variable prize unit 301 is attached to the game board 24 by fitting the base 311 into the opening 67 from the front of the gaming machine.

  The base body 311 is formed so as to be parallel to the front surface of the game board 24, and a flat plate portion 312 through which a game ball can pass in front of the base plate 311 and a flat plate portion 312 provided on the front side of the flat plate portion 312. And a bulging portion 313 bulging forward from the front. The flat part 312 and the bulging part 313 are formed integrally.

  The front portion 313a of the bulging portion 313 faces the window panel 62 in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine, and the distance between the front portion 313a and the window panel 62 is set smaller than the diameter of the game ball. . This prevents a game ball from passing in front of the bulging portion 313. An upper channel forming portion 314 is provided on the right side of the bulging portion 313 in the base body 311. The upper channel forming portion 314 is inclined so as to descend toward the bulging portion 313, and the most downstream portion (left end portion 314 a) is located slightly above the right upper surface portion 313 c of the bulging portion 313. .

  The amount of forward projection of the bulging part 313 and the upper flow path forming part 314 from the flat plate part 312 (the depth dimension of the bulging part 313 and the upper flow path forming part 314) is larger than the diameter of the game ball. That is, a ball passage 315 on which a game ball can roll is formed above the bulging portion 313 and the upper channel forming portion 314.

  The spherical passage 315 has an upstream passage 316 formed by the upper passage forming portion 314 and a downstream passage 317 formed by the bulging portion 313, and the passage widths of the passages 316 and 317 are the same. The size is such that a plurality of game balls cannot pass at the same time. The upstream passage 316 is open upward, and the inflow of game balls that have not flown into the second operating port 34 among the game balls flowing down the right area PE3 is allowed. As described above, since the upper flow path forming portion 314 is inclined toward the bulging portion 313, the game ball flowing into the upstream passage 316 is guided toward the downstream passage 317 (bulging portion 313). You.

  The downstream passage 317 extends in the lateral direction, and its most downstream portion is open to the left. The above-described out port 37 is located at the end of the downstream passage 317. That is, the ball passage 315 is provided with a guide function of guiding the game ball that has passed (passed through) the variable winning unit 301 toward the out mouth.

  The downstream passage 317 includes a bottom portion 321 including the upper surface portion 313b of the bulging portion 313, a back wall portion 322 including the flat plate portion 312, and a front wall portion including the window panel 62. A large winning opening 303 that opens upward is formed in an intermediate portion of the bottom portion 321. The special winning opening 303 has a horizontally long rectangular shape extending left and right along the downstream passage 317. The horizontal dimension of the special winning opening 303 is at least twice the diameter of the game ball, and a plurality of game balls can be simultaneously won in the special winning opening 303.

  A shutter 304 as a movable body is arranged so as to cover the special winning opening 303 from above. The shutter 304 has a flat plate shape and forms a bottom portion 321 of the downstream passage 317 together with the upper surface portion 313b of the bulging portion 313 located on the left and right sides of the shutter 304. The width of the shutter 304 is substantially the same as the width of the special winning opening 303 so that the shutter 304 can cover substantially the entirety of the special winning opening 303.

  The shutter 304 is held by the base body 311 so as to be slidable in the thickness direction (front-back direction) of the game board 24. That is, the shutter 304 projects from the front surface of the game board 24 (the flat plate portion 312) to the front of the gaming machine, and retracts from the projecting position to the rear to prevent the game machine 24 from projecting forward (retreat position). ) And can be displaced. A slit penetrating in the front-rear direction corresponding to the arrangement area of the shutter 304 is formed in the base body 311. When the shutter 304 advances and retreats through this slit, the shutter 304 is arranged at each of the protruding position and the retracted position. You.

  When the shutter 304 is located at the protruding position, as shown in FIG. 6A, the large winning opening 303 is covered from above by the shutter 304. As a result, the variable winning device 302 is in a closed state, so that even if a game ball passes through the downstream passage 317, it cannot enter the special winning opening 303. The height position of the shutter 304 is set so that the upper surface portion 304a thereof is substantially flush with the upper surface portion of the bulging portion 313 when the shutter 304 is located at the projecting position.

  On the other hand, when the shutter 304 is located at the retreat position, as shown in FIG. 6B, the shutter 304 retreats from above the special winning opening 303, and the special winning opening 303 is opened upward. As a result, the variable winning device 302 is opened, and a game ball passing through the downstream passage 317 can win the large winning opening 303. In the present embodiment, it is configured that it is impossible to win a game ball into the special winning opening 303 in the closed state, but it is possible to win in a range where it is difficult to win compared to the open state. You may. In short, it is only necessary that the ease of winning the special winning opening 303 differs between the open state and the closed state, and the degree of closing and opening is arbitrary.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the variable winning device 302 is provided with a variable winning driving unit 324 that drives the shutter 304. The variable winning drive unit 324 includes a solenoid as a drive source, and a link mechanism as a driving force transmitting unit that transmits the driving force of the solenoid to the shutter 304. The solenoid is electrically connected to the main control device 81 and is driven based on a drive signal from the main control device 81. When the solenoid is driven, the shutter 304 retreats from the projecting position to the retracted position, and the variable winning device 302 switches from the closed state to the open state. When the output of the drive signal from the main control device 81 stops, the shutter 304 advances from the retracted position to the projected position by the urging force of the urging means (spring or the like), and the variable winning device 302 switches from the open state to the closed state.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the base body 311 (the bulging portion 313) has a first guide path for guiding the game ball entering the special winning opening 303 to the back side of the base body 311 (the game board 24). 325 are formed. A winning sensor 302a (see FIG. 11) for a special winning opening that detects a game ball that has won the special winning opening 303 is disposed at an intermediate position of the first guide passage 325. The special winning opening winning sensor 302a is electrically connected to the main control device 81, and when the game ball passes through the detection area of the special winning opening winning sensor 302a, the predetermined detection information (detection signal) is main controlled. It is input to the device 81. The main controller 81 determines the presence or absence of a winning in the special winning opening 303 based on the detection information.

  As described above, when the gaming state shifts to the opening / closing execution mode, the opening state of the variable winning device 302 is maintained for a predetermined period or until the winning number of gaming balls to the special winning opening 303 reaches a predetermined number. The maintained round game is executed, and the round game is repeated until the number of executed round games reaches the upper limit number. Therefore, by firing the game balls so as to flow down the right route, the player can win a large number of game balls in the special winning opening 303 and enjoy a game of obtaining many prize balls.

  However, since a game in which a game ball is won in the special winning opening 303 opened in a specific case and a prize ball is obtained is employed in many pachinko machines as well, the game may lack freshness as seen from the player. . For this reason, there is room for improvement in differentiating the game from other pachinko machines and stimulating the player's willingness to play. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state shifts to the open / close execution mode, the configuration of the variable winning unit 301 is changed so as to realize not only the game in which the winning ball 303 is awarded with a game ball but also the gaming ability. It is devised.

  Hereinafter, such a configuration will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10 in addition to FIGS. 5 to 7. FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged view of the variable prize apparatus 302, FIGS. 9A and 9B are cross-sectional views of the variable prize apparatus 302 and its peripheral configuration in a closed state, and FIG. 9C is AA of FIG. 10D is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 10A, FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional view of the variable winning device 302 and its peripheral configuration in an open state, and FIG. 10B is a perspective view thereof. .

  As shown in FIG. 5A, a specific ball entrance 331 is formed above the shutter 304 in the base body 311 (flat plate portion 312) so as to be adjacent to the shutter 304. The specific entrance 331 is opened forward and has a size that allows one game ball to enter. The lower part of the specific entrance 331 is opened downward (FIG. 6A), and is continuous with the slit (the space where the shutter 304 is arranged). That is, the bottom of the specific entrance 331 is constituted by the shutter 304. The specific ball entrance 331 is arranged at the center of the shutter 304 in the passage direction of the downstream passage 317.

  As shown in FIGS. 6A and 8A, a protrusion 332 is provided at a position in front of the specific entrance 331 on the upper surface 304 a of the shutter 304. The protrusion 332 is formed integrally with the shutter 304 and protrudes upward from the upper surface 304 a of the shutter 304. The protruding portion 332 is disposed at the front of the upper surface portion 304a of the shutter 304, and when the shutter 304 is located at the protruding position (when the variable winning device 302 is in the closed state), the flat portion 312 (the downstream passage 317). The game ball is configured to be able to pass between the inner wall portion 322) and the inner wall portion 322). That is, in the state where the shutter 304 is located at the projecting position, the distance between the projecting portion 332 and the flat plate portion 312 (FIG. 8A) is larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the arrangement position and the front-rear dimension are set. Is set. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 6A, the game ball guided to the shutter 304 by the upper channel forming portion 314 flows leftward on the upper surface portion 304a of the shutter 304 as it is, and flows to the out port 37 side. It is easier to derive.

  On the other hand, when the shutter 304 is displaced from the projecting position to the retracted position (the variable winning device 302 switches from the closed state to the open state), the projecting portion 332 is moved to the specific entrance 331 as the shutter 304 retreats. approach. For this reason, like the game ball B1 in FIG. 8A, when the protrusion 332 approaches the specific entrance 331, the game ball positioned between the protrusion 332 and the specific entrance 331. Is pushed out to the rear side of the gaming machine by contact with the protruding portion 332, and is guided to the specific entrance 331. Thereby, the game ball enters the specific entrance 331 as shown in FIG. 6 (b) and FIG. 8 (b).

  On the other hand, like the game ball B2 in FIG. 8A, when the shutter 304 switches from the projecting position to the retreat position, the game ball not located between the projecting portion 332 and the specific ball entrance 331. , The support is lost due to the retreat of the shutter 304, and the shutter 304 falls downward. That is, as shown in FIG. 6B and FIG. 8B, the big winning opening 303 is won.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the upper surface portion 304a of the shutter 304 is provided with a first ball capable of guiding the game ball on the shutter 304 to the rear side of the gaming machine when the shutter 304 switches from the projecting position to the retracted position. An area 333 and a second area 334 where the game ball on the shutter 304 can be dropped are provided.

  Incidentally, when the shutter 304 is located at the evacuation position, the protruding portion 332 is located immediately near the specific entrance 331, and a part of the specific entrance 331 is closed. This makes it impossible for game balls to enter the specific entrance 331. Therefore, a game ball that has reached above the special winning opening 303 in a situation where the switching from the protruding position to the retreat position is completed cannot enter the special winning opening 331, and any of them wins the special winning opening 303. I do.

  On the other hand, in the state where the shutter 304 is located at the protruding position (FIG. 6A), it does not mean that game balls cannot enter the specific entrance 331. That is, since the distance D1 (FIG. 8A) is equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball, the ball does not basically enter the specific entrance 331, but, for example, the shutter 304 For example, when the game ball moving in the direction contacts the protrusion 332 or collides with each other, the flowing direction of the game ball changes, and the ball may enter the specific entrance 331.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, behind the specific entrance 331, a second guide passage 335 disposed on the back side of the flat plate portion 312 and guiding a game ball entering the specific entrance 331 is provided. Is provided. The second guide passage 335 is a first passage portion 335a that guides a game ball that has entered the specific entrance 331 to the rear side of the gaming machine, and a second guide portion that laterally guides a game ball that has passed through the first passage portion 335a. It comprises a second passage portion 335b and a third passage portion 335c for guiding a game ball passing through the second passage portion 335b to the front side of the gaming machine. The outlet portion 336 of the third passage portion 335c penetrates through the flat plate portion 312 in the thickness direction, and opens to the front of the gaming machine. That is, the game ball that has moved to the rear side of the flat plate portion 312 through the specific entrance 331 is guided again to the front side of the flat plate portion 312 via the second guide passage 335.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the shutter 304 extends long behind the gaming machine, and overlaps a part of the second guide passage 335 (a part of the first passage 335a and the part of the second passage 335b) in plan view. It is configured to be. The overlapping passage portion 337 of the second guide passage 335 overlapping the shutter 304 has an inverted U-shaped cross section as shown in FIG. 9C, and has no bottom. That is, the bottom of the overlapping passage 337 is constituted by the shutter 304.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the shutter 304 has a through hole 339 that penetrates through the shutter 304 in the thickness direction. The through hole 339 has a size that allows one game ball to pass through. As shown in FIG. 9B, when the shutter 304 is in the protruding state, the through hole 339 is disposed in a part of the overlapping area 341 overlapping the overlapping passage 337 in the shutter 304. Therefore, game balls passing through the overlapping passage portion 337 (the first passage portion 335a) in a state where the shutter 304 is located at the protruding position falls downward through the through hole 339. As shown in FIG. 7A, a vertical passage 342 is provided behind the first guide passage 325, and a game ball dropped from the through hole 339 passes through the discharge passage board described above through the vertical passage 342. 88. That is, it is discharged outside the game area PE.

  By the way, in the passage area between the specific entrance 331 and the through hole 339 and between the through hole 339 including the vertical passage 342 and the discharge passage board 88, a game ball enters the specific entrance 331. No configuration for detecting a sphere is provided. That is, there is no prize ball for a game ball falling from the through hole 339, and the game ball is treated as an out ball.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 9B, the through-hole 339 is arranged near the end in the shutter movement direction side when the shutter 304 moves from the protruding state to the retracted position in the overlapping area 341. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10A, in a state where the shutter 304 is retracted from the protruding position and is located at the retracted position, the position of the through hole 339 is shifted rearward with respect to the overlapping passage portion 337. As a result, the through hole 339 is not located below the overlapping passage portion 337, and the bottom of the overlapping passage portion 337 is formed by the shutter 304.

  Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the game ball passing through the overlapping passage portion 337 (the first passage portion 335a) drops from the through hole 339 in a state where the shutter 304 is located at the retracted position. The second guide passage 335 advances to the inner side of the second guide passage 335 and reaches a non-overlapping passage portion 338 of the second guide passage 335 that does not overlap with the shutter 304. As shown in FIG. 9D, a bottom portion 338 a is formed in the non-overlapping passage portion 338, so that a game ball can pass through regardless of the shutter 304. Therefore, the game ball reaching the non-overlapping passage portion 338 is led out to the outlet portion 336 of the third passage portion 335c, and is discharged from the outlet portion 336 to the front side of the flat plate portion 312.

  In addition, the flat plate portion 312 of the base body 311 has transparency, and the rear side of the flat plate portion 312 is visible from the front of the gaming machine. The second guide passage 335 also has transparency, and the flow of the game ball passing through the second guide passage 335 can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine through the flat plate portion 312. Therefore, it is possible for the player to visually check whether the game ball that has entered the specific entrance 331 has fallen from the through hole 339 or has proceeded to the rear of the second guide passage 335 without falling. Has become.

  In this case, it is not always necessary to make the entire second guide passage 335 visible from the front of the gaming machine, and at least a portion of the second guide passage 335 allows the game balls moving in the passage 335 to be visible from the front of the gaming machine. Any configuration may be used. That is, the flat plate portion 312 and the second guide passage 335 may be configured to be transparent in a region corresponding to the part.

  Further, the vertical passage 342 and the second guide passage 335 (especially, the third passage portion 335c) are arranged so as not to overlap with each other in a front view from the front of the gaming machine. Thus, when a game ball can be seen from the front of the gaming machine, it is easy to determine which path the game ball is passing through. In a configuration in which a game ball moving in the passage 335 is visible in a part of the second guide passage 335, the vertical passage 342 and the second guide passage are provided in at least the visible region or at least a part of the region. Any configuration may be used as long as it does not overlap with the 335 (the third passage portion 335c).

  Further, the second guide passage 335 and the first guide passage 325 (FIG. 7B) are also arranged so as not to overlap each other when viewed from the front in front of the gaming machine. This suppresses a decrease in the visibility of a game ball that has entered the specific entrance 331 due to a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 303. Regarding the relationship between the second guide passage 335 and the first guide passage 325, it is not always necessary that the entire second guide passage 335 does not overlap with the first guide passage 325. In the configuration in which the game ball moving in the passage 335 is visible, the second guide passage 335 and the first guide passage 325 do not overlap at least in the visible region or at least a part of the region. Good.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, a distribution device 345 is disposed below the outlet 336 on the front side of the base body 311. As shown in FIG. 5B, the sorting device 345 includes a sorting inlet 346 into which game balls discharged from the outlet 336 can flow, and a game ball flowing into the sorting inlet 346. A distribution path 347 for distribution is provided.

  The distribution passage 347 branches into a first branch passage 348 and a second branch passage 349 at an intermediate position, and a game ball is connected to the first branch passage 348 at a branch portion of each of the branch passages 348 and 349. And a distribution member 351 for alternately distributing to the second branch passage 349. The distribution member 351 can be switched between a first guide state in which the game ball reaching the branch portion is guided to the first branch path 348 and a second guide state in which the game ball is guided to the second branch path 349.

  The distributing member 351 is configured to switch from one guiding state to the other guiding state based on guiding the game ball, and to distribute the game ball flowing into the distribution inlet 346 to the first branch passage 348. And the second branch passage 349. In addition, the front part of the sorting device 345 has transparency, and the flow of the game balls in the sorting device 345 can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, a V gate 353 as a specific passage portion is disposed below the outlet portion 348a of the first branch passage 348. The V gate 353 is configured as a pass-type winning opening, and can continuously flow down the gaming area PE below the V gate 353. The V gate 353 is provided with a V gate prize sensor 353a (see FIG. 11) for detecting a prize (pass) of a game ball to the V gate 353. The V-gate prize sensor 353a is electrically connected to the main controller 81, and when a game ball passes through the detection area of the V-gate prize sensor 353a, detection information (detection signal) from the V-gate prize sensor 353a. Is input to main controller 81. Main controller 81 determines whether or not there is a winning in V gate 353 based on this detection information.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the V gate 353, the lottery mode after the end of the open / close execution mode is shifted to the high probability mode. It should be noted that no prize ball is paid out for winning to the V gate 353.

  Below the V gate 353 and the distribution device 345 in the base body 311, there is provided a lower flow path forming part 361 inclined downward and leftward toward the out port 37. The lower channel forming portion 361 protrudes forward of the game machine from the flat plate portion 312 of the base body 311, and, similarly to the upper channel forming portion 314, has a configuration in which game balls cannot pass through the front thereof. The game ball that has passed through the V gate 353 is led out to the out port 37 by the lower channel forming portion 361. Also, the game balls discharged from the outlet 349a of the second branch passage 349 in the distribution device 345 are led out to the out port 37 side by the lower flow path forming part 361.

  On the right side of the distribution device 345, a right wall portion 362 is formed between the lower flow passage forming portion 361 and the upper flow passage forming portion 314. The right side wall portion 362 projects from the flat plate portion 312 of the base body 311 to the front of the gaming machine, and, similarly to the upper flow path forming portion 314, has a configuration in which a game ball cannot pass in front thereof. In addition, the upper flow path forming portion 314 is formed with the bulging portion 313 such that a gap 363 between the left end portion 314a of the flow path forming portion 314 and the right upper surface portion 313c of the bulging portion 313 is smaller than the diameter of the game ball. Is set. Thus, the game ball cannot enter the lower region of the upper channel forming portion 314 unless the ball passes through the second guide passage 335. That is, only the game balls that have entered the specific entrance 331 can enter the distribution device 345 (V gate 353).

<Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

  The MPU 112 is mounted on the main control board 111. The MPU 112 includes a ROM 113 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 112 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 113. A certain RAM 114, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like are built in. It is not essential that the ROM 113 and the RAM 114 be integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 112, and each may be configured as an individual chip. The same applies to the MPUs of the control devices other than the main control device 81.

  The MPU 112 is provided with an input port and an output port. On the input side of the MPU 112, a power failure monitoring board 115 and a payout control device 97 provided in the main control device 81 are connected. In this case, a power supply having a function of supplying operating power and the launch control device 98 are connected to the power failure monitoring board 115, and power is supplied to the MPU 112 via the power failure monitoring board 115.

  Various sensors are connected to the input side of the MPU 112. The various kinds of sensors include a general winning opening 31, a first operating opening 33, a second operating opening 34, a through gate 35, a variable winning device 302, a general winning opening winning sensor 31a for detecting a winning in the V gate 353, and a first winning opening sensor 31a. A winning sensor 33a for the working opening, a winning sensor 34c for the second working opening, a through winning sensor 35a, a winning sensor 302a for a big winning opening, a V-gate winning sensor 353a, and the like are provided. The MPU 112 performs a prize-winning judgment (ball-entry judgment) for each ball-entering part based on the detection results of these various sensors 31a, 33a, 34c, 35a, 302a, 353a. Further, the MPU 112 performs various lotteries based on winning of the first operation port 33, the second operation port 34, and the through gate 35.

  The output side of the MPU 112 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 115, the payout control device 97, the effect control device 82, and the like. For example, a prize ball command is output to the payout control device 97 based on a prize ball determination result for a prize ball corresponding ball entry unit corresponding to a prize ball being paid out.

  Various commands for effects are output to the effect control device 82. Details of these various commands will be described later. Incidentally, the effect control device 82 is electrically connected to the main control device 81 via connector units (connection units) provided with connectors at both ends of the signal line.

  Further, the output side of the MPU 112 is connected with an electric accessory drive unit 34b and a variable winning drive unit 324 as various drive units. The main control board 111 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 112 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits. Specifically, when the shift to the open / close execution mode occurs, the drive control of the variable winning drive unit 324 is executed in the MPU 112 so that the operation control of the shutter 304 is performed. Further, when the open state of the electric accessory 34a is won, the drive control of the electric accessory drive 34b is executed in the MPU 112 so that the electric accessory 34a is opened and closed. In addition, at the time of each game, display control of the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS on the main display portion 43 is executed in the MPU 112, and the main display portion is opened and closed in the open / close execution mode of the variable winning device 302. The display control of the round display unit RS in 43 is executed. Then, when the lottery result indicating whether or not the electric accessory 34a is to be opened is specified, the display control of the accessory display unit 44 is executed in the MPU 112.

  Further, an external output terminal 99 is connected to the output side of the MPU 112, and through this external output terminal 99, information on entering the ball into various ball entry units and a jackpot are transmitted to the management control device (hall computer HC) on the game hall side. Is output. This allows the hall computer HC to grasp the state of the pachinko machine 10 and the like.

  The power failure monitoring board 115 relays between the main control board 111 and the power supply and the launch control device 98, and monitors a DC stable 24 volt voltage output from the power supply and the launch control device 98. The payout control device 97 controls the payout of a prize ball and a loaned ball by the payout device 96 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 81.

  The power supply and the launch control device 98 are connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game arcade or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, it generates necessary operating power for the main control board 111, the payout control device 97, and the like, and supplies the generated operating power. Incidentally, the power supply and the firing control device 98 are provided with a power supply unit at the time of power cut such as a backup capacitor. Even when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is in the OFF state, the power supply unit at the time of power cut is mainly used. The power for storing and storing is supplied to the RAM 114 of the control device 81.

  The power supply and launch control device 98 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 53, and the game ball launch mechanism 53 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met. In this case, the game ball launching mechanism 53 includes a launch rail extending toward the guide rail 54 of the game board 24, a ball feeder for supplying the game balls stored in the upper plate 71 to the launch rail, and a And a solenoid, which is an electric actuator that fires the game ball supplied to the guide rail 54, and a drive signal is supplied to the solenoid from a power supply and a firing control device 98 so that the game ball is Fired.

  The effect control device 82 drives and controls the display light emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 provided on the front door frame 14 based on various commands input from the main control device 81, and controls the display control device 212. is there.

  The MPU 242 is mounted on the effect control board 241 provided in the effect control device 82. The MPU 242 includes a ROM 243 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 242 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 243. A certain RAM 244, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are built in.

  The MPU 242 is provided with an input port and an output port. A main controller 81 is connected to the input side of the MPU 242. From the main controller 81, a hold display control command (hold display control information) such as a shift command or a hold command is received. In addition, it receives game time control commands (game time control information) such as a change command, a type command, and a change end command. In addition, an opening / closing execution mode command (opening / closing execution mode information) such as an opening command, a closing command, an opening command, and an ending command is received.

  The MPU 242 performs a process for executing various effects based on various commands received from the main control device 81. The received command is stored in a command storage area provided in the RAM 244 of the MPU 242. Then, processing for analyzing the stored command is performed, and various effects are executed. Various table storage areas are provided in the ROM 243 of the MPU 242, and various flag storage areas and various counter areas are provided in the RAM 244 of the MPU 242. When various effects are performed, processing using these areas is performed. It is possible to do.

  The output side of the MPU 242 is connected to the display light-emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 provided on the front door frame 14 and the display control device 212.

  The display control device 212 includes a display control board 271 on which a MPU 272 in which a program ROM 273 and a work RAM 274 are combined as a chip, a video display processor (VDP) 255, a character ROM 276, and a video RAM 277 are mounted. I have.

  The MPU 272 outputs a command for holding display control (information for holding display control) for performing hold display control, a command for controlling game play for performing variable display of symbols (information for game playing control) from the effect control device 82, An opening / closing execution mode command (information for opening / closing execution mode) for displaying a moving image in the opening / closing execution mode is received. Then, the received command is analyzed or a predetermined calculation process is performed based on the received command to control the VDP 275 (specifically, generate an internal command for the VDP 275).

  The program ROM 273 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 272 and fixed value data, and also stores and holds JPEG format image data for a background image.

  The work RAM 274 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when the MPU 272 executes various programs. These work data and flags are stored in each area of the work RAM 274.

  The VDP 275 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display driver incorporated in the symbol display device 41. Since the VDP 275 is an IC chip, it is also called a “drawing chip”, and its substance can be called a microcomputer chip having firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 275 adjusts the respective timings of the MPU 272, the video RAM 277, and the like to intervene in the reading and writing of data, and reads out the image data to be stored in the video RAM 277 from the character ROM 276 at a predetermined timing and displays the image data on the symbol display device 41.

  The character ROM 276 plays a role as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the symbol display device 41. The character ROM 276 holds bitmap format image data of various display symbols, a color pallet table to be referred to when determining the expression color of each bit of the bitmap image, and the like.

  Note that a plurality of character ROMs 276 may be provided, and image data and the like may be stored in each character ROM 276 in a shared manner. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the JPEG format image data for the background image stored in the program ROM 273 is stored in the character ROM 276.

  The video RAM 277 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the display content of the symbol display device 41 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 277.

  Here, the display contents of the symbol display device 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12 is a diagram individually showing symbols variably displayed on the symbol display device 41, and FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a display screen G of the symbol display device 41.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (j), the pattern which is a kind of the pattern is composed of nine kinds of main symbols to which numbers “1” to “9” are respectively attached and a shell-shaped pattern. It is composed of sub-designs. More specifically, a main symbol is configured by attaching numbers “1” to “9” to nine types of character symbols such as an octopus.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, Z3 of an upper row, a middle row, and a lower row are set on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is configured by arranging a main symbol and a sub symbol in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the upper symbol row Z1, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. . In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and the main symbol “9” and the main symbol “1” are arranged. , A main symbol of “4” is additionally arranged, and one sub symbol is arranged between each of the main symbols. That is, only the middle symbol row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols with 10 main symbols arranged. Then, on the display screen G, the symbols in each of the symbol arrays Z1 to Z3 are displayed so as to be scrolled in a predetermined direction with a periodicity. Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), the display screen G is configured such that three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of 9 symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. Is to be done.

  Further, five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right down line L4, and a right up line L5 are set on the display screen G. Then, the variable display is stopped in the order of upper symbol row Z1 → lower symbol row Z3 → middle symbol row Z2, and all symbol rows Z1 are formed in a state in which a combination of symbols having the same numeral assigned to any of the activated lines is formed. When the variable display of ~ Z3 ends, a big hit moving image is displayed as the occurrence of the big hit result.

  In addition, the aspect of the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary, and the number of symbol columns, the direction of the variable display of the symbol in the symbol column, the number of symbols in each symbol column, Combinations of symbols corresponding to jackpots and misses can be appropriately changed.

  A first reserved display area Ga is set on the lower left side of the display screen G, and a second reserved display area Gb is set on the right side of the lower part of the display screen G.

  In the first hold display area (non-priority side hold display area) Ga, the same number of unit hold display areas Ga1 to Ga4 as the maximum number of holds when a game ball wins the first operating port 33 are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction. It is displayed as a section. Specifically, when the game ball has won the first operating port 33, the maximum number of holdings is four, and in correspondence with this, the first holding display area Ga includes the first unit holding display area Ga1, A two-unit hold display area Ga2, a third unit hold display area Ga3, and a fourth unit hold display area Ga4 are set.

  For example, when the number of reserves when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 is one, a predetermined reserve image is displayed only in the first unit reserve display area Ga1, and the game ball is activated by the first operation. When the number of reservations when the prize is won in the mouth 33 is 4, a predetermined holding image is displayed in all of the first unit holding display area Ga1 to the fourth unit holding display area Ga4.

  In the second hold display area (priority hold display area) Gb, the same number of unit hold display areas Gb1 to Gb4 as the maximum number of hold when the game ball wins the second operation port 34 are arranged in the left-right direction. Are displayed as if they were set up. Specifically, when the game ball has won the second operating port 34, the maximum number of holdings is four, and in correspondence with this, the second holding display area Gb includes the first unit holding display area Gb1, A two-unit hold display area Gb2, a third unit hold display area Gb3, and a fourth unit hold display area Gb4 are set.

  For example, when the number of reserves when the game ball wins in the second operation port 34 is one, the reserve image is displayed only in the first unit reserve display area Gb1, and the game ball is moved to the second operation port 34. When the winning number is four, the holding image is displayed in all of the first unit holding display area Gb1 to the fourth unit holding display area Gb4.

<Electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in MPU 112 of main controller 81>
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in the MPU 112 of the main control device 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The MPU 112 uses the various counter information during the game to perform a jackpot occurrence lottery, set the display of the main display unit 43, set the effect contents of the symbol display device 41, and set the display of the display unit 44 for the accessory. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery of the jackpot occurrence, a jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type, and when the symbol display device 41 comes off and fluctuates. , A random number counter C3 used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and a variable type counter for determining a variable display time in the main display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41. And CS. Further, an electric accessory opening counter C4 used for a lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is set to the electric opening state is used.

  Each of the counters C1, C2, C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer 114a set in a predetermined area of the RAM 114. In the lottery counter buffer 114a, the information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS is determined when the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34 wins. Then, it is stored in the reserved ball storage area 114b as information storage means.

  The reserved ball storage area 114b includes a reserved area RE including a reserved area Ra for the first result display unit and a reserved area Rb for the second result display unit, and an execution area AE. The holding areas Ra and Rb have a first area, a second area, a third area, and a fourth area, respectively, and a lottery counter is set in accordance with a winning history to the first operating port 33 or the second operating port. Numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS stored in the buffer 114a is stored in one of the areas as pending information. Note that the suspension information corresponds to special information (judgment information).

  In this case, in the first area to the fourth area, if a winning in the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34 occurs continuously plural times, the first area → the second area → the third area → Each numerical information is stored in time series in the order of the fourth area. Since the four areas are provided in this manner, up to four winning histories of game balls to the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34 are respectively held and stored. Further, the reserved ball storage area 114b is provided with a total reserved number storage area, and the total reserved number storage area stores the number of winning prizes to the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34. Is stored.

  It should be noted that the number of items that can be held and stored is not limited to four, but may be any number, such as two, three, five or more, or a single number.

  The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first area of the holding area RE when starting the variable display of the main display unit 43, and the execution area AE when starting one game round. Is determined based on various types of numerical information stored in the.

  More specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to be incremented by one in the range of 0 to 599, for example, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 599). When the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically, and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 114b of the RAM 114 at the timing when the game ball has won the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34. More specifically, the game result is stored in the first result display section holding area Ra of the RAM 114 at the timing when the game ball wins in the first operating port 33, and the second result of the RAM 114 is played at the timing when the game ball wins in the second operating port 34. It is stored in the display area Rb.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a hit / fail table (hit / hit information group) in a hit / hit table storage area 113a as a hit / hit information group storage means in the ROM 113. As the success / failure table, a success / failure table for a low probability mode (a success / failure information group for low probability) and a success / failure table for a high probability mode (a success / failure information group for high probability) are set. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, a low-probability mode (low-probability state) and a high-probability mode (high-probability state) are set as lottery modes in the winning / rejecting lottery means. In each of the success / failure tables, the value of the random number is set so that the probability of winning a jackpot is higher in the success / failure table for the high probability mode than in the success / failure table for the low probability mode.

  In addition, in each lottery mode, the lottery result is a deviation result except for the value of the random number that is a big hit.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by one in order within the range of 0 to 99, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 99). In this embodiment, only one of the 10R jackpot results is set as the jackpot type.

  The result of the 10R jackpot is that the round game is executed ten times. In the round game, the variable winning device 302 is changed from the closed state to the opened state, and thereafter, the variable winning control for setting the closed state to the closed state is executed at least once. In the present embodiment, the variable prize control is executed once per round game, so that the variable prize device 302 is opened ten times during the execution of the open / close execution mode.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the opportunity to shift to the high probability mode is that the game ball passes through the V gate 353 (FIG. 5A) during the execution of the opening and closing execution mode regardless of the type of the jackpot result. Has become. That is, when the game ball passes through the V gate 353 during the execution of the opening / closing execution mode, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the success / failure lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode. The high probability mode in this case continues until the next big hit occurs.

  In addition, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, if the winning / rejecting lottery mode becomes the high probability mode, the support mode of the electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is changed to the high frequency support mode (high frequency support state or high frequency guide state). ). The high frequency support mode in this case is continued until the next big hit occurs. That is, the support mode is configured to be the high frequency support mode while the lottery mode is the high probability mode.

  On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the V gate 353 during the execution of the opening / closing execution mode, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the success / failure lottery mode shifts to the low probability mode. After the open / close execution mode ends, the support mode shifts to the high frequency support mode. The high frequency support mode in this case ends when the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the transition, and when the high frequency support mode ends, the low frequency support mode (low frequency support mode) State or a low-frequency guide state).

  The normal gaming state in relation to the above gaming states refers to a state in which the winning / rejecting lottery mode is a low probability mode and the support mode is a low frequency support mode.

  As the support mode of the electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34, the electric combination of the second operating port 34 is compared when the game ball is continuously fired in the same manner with respect to the game area PE. The low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode are set so that the frequency of the object 34a being opened per unit time is relatively high and low.

  Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the electric-power-open state in the electric-power-goods-opening lottery using the electric-power-goods open counter C4 is the same (for example, both are ２). However, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times the electric accessory 34a is opened when the electric-power-released state is elected is set to be larger than in the low-frequency support mode, and one more opening is performed. The time is set long. In this case, in the high-frequency support mode, in the case where the open state of the electric accessory is awarded in the high frequency support mode and the open state of the electric accessory 34a occurs a plurality of times, the close from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state is performed. The time is set shorter than one open time. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, a minimum securing time is set shorter than in the low-frequency support mode, in which a minimum opening time is secured after one electric-powered-object opening lottery is performed and then the next electric-powered-object opening lottery is performed. Have been.

  As described above, in the high-frequency support mode, the probability that a winning in the second operating port 34 will occur is higher than in the low-frequency support mode. In other words, in the low-frequency support mode, the probability of winning a prize to the first operating port 33 is higher than in the second operating port 34, but in the high-frequency support mode, the second operating port 33 is more likely to win. The probability that the winning in the mouth 34 will occur increases. When a prize is generated in the second operating port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. In the high-frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of balls held. It can be carried out.

  In addition, the configuration for increasing the frequency of the electric utility opening state per unit time in the high frequency support mode compared to the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above-described configuration. It is good also as a structure which makes the probability of electrification open state winning high in. Further, the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode may be set by differentiating any one of the number of times, the opening time, and the winning probability, or any combination of the conditions.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is updated periodically, and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 114b of the RAM 114 at the timing when the game ball has won the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34. More specifically, the game result is stored in the first result display section holding area Ra of the RAM 114 at the timing when the game ball wins in the first operating port 33, and the second result of the RAM 114 is played at the timing when the game ball wins in the second operating port 34. It is stored in the display area Rb.

  The distribution destination of the game result to the jackpot type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in a distribution table storage area 113b as distribution information group storage means in the ROM 113.

  The reach random number counter C3 is configured to be incremented by one in order within a range of, for example, 0 to 238, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). The reach random number counter C3 is updated periodically, and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 114b of the RAM 114 at the timing when the game ball has won the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34. More specifically, the game result is stored in the first result display section holding area Ra of the RAM 114 at the timing when the game ball wins in the first operating port 33, and the second result of the RAM 114 is played at the timing when the game ball wins in the second operating port 34. It is stored in the display area Rb. Then, it is determined whether or not to generate reach based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 113. However, in the game time to shift to the open / close execution mode, the MPU 112 determines the occurrence of the reach regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. The number of the reach random number counter C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display is the same in each game state, but may be individually set according to the game state. For example, a configuration in which the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display is set to be greater when the support mode is the high-frequency support mode than when the support mode is the low-frequency support mode.

  Here, the reach display (reach state) means that the symbol display device 41 capable of performing a variable display (or variable display) of a symbol (picture) is provided. In a gaming machine in which the stop display result after the variable display is a special display result, the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 41 is started and before the stop display result is derived and displayed. , A display state for causing the player to think that the display state is a variable display state that is likely to result in the special display result.

  In other words, the combination of the big hit symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the open / close execution mode is established by stopping and displaying the symbols in some of the symbol columns among the plurality of symbol columns displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41. This is a display state in which a combination of reach symbols that can be displayed is displayed, and in that state, a symbol is variably displayed in the remaining symbol columns.

  More specifically, as a stage before ending the variable display of the symbols, a combination of the big hit symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the open / close execution mode is established on a preset effective line in the display screen of the symbol display device 41. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying a possible combination of reach symbols, and a variation display of symbols is performed by a final stop symbol row in a state where the reach line is formed.

  The display contents of FIG. 13 will be specifically described. First, high-speed fluctuation display is started for all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. In this case, it is difficult or impossible to recognize which symbol is displayed. Thereafter, the variation display mode of the upper symbol row Z1 is switched from the high-speed variation display to the low-speed variation display in which the player can easily or easily recognize the displayed symbol. Then, while the variable display of the upper symbol row Z1 ends, the variable display mode of the lower symbol row Z3 switches from the high-speed variable display to the low-speed variable display. After that, the variable display of the lower symbol row Z3 ends. In this case, a reach symbol is formed by stopping and displaying a main symbol having the same numeral assigned to any of the activated lines L1 to L5. When the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high-speed fluctuation display to the low-speed fluctuation display, and the opening / closing execution mode occurs, the main symbol having the same number as the main symbol forming the reach line is attached. Is stopped and displayed on the reach line, and the variable display of the symbols in the middle symbol row Z2 is ended.

  In the reach display, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation of the symbols is displayed in the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen thereof. Examples include those that perform an effect and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen after reducing or hiding the combination of the reach symbols. Further, when the reach display is performed or before the reach display, the determination as to whether or not to perform a preview display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character is performed using a reach random number counter C3 or another counter. You may.

  The fluctuation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by one in order within a range of, for example, 0 to 198, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The variation type counter CS is used when the MPU 112 determines the variation display time in the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS of the main display section 43 and the symbol variation display time in the symbol display device 41. Can be The fluctuation type counter CS is updated once each time a normal process described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the variation type counter CS is stored in the reserved ball storage area 114b of the RAM 114 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34. More specifically, the game result is stored in the first result display section holding area Ra of the RAM 114 at the timing when the game ball wins in the first operating port 33, and the second result of the RAM 114 is played at the timing when the game ball wins in the second operating port 34. It is stored in the display area Rb.

  The electric accessory opening counter C4 is configured to be incremented by one, for example, in the range of 0 to 250 and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The electric accessory opening counter C4 is periodically updated, and is stored in the electric utility holding area 114c of the RAM 114 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state based on the stored value of the electric accessory open counter C4. For example, if C4 = 0 to 190, the electric accessory 34a is controlled to be in an open state, and if C4 = 191 to 250, the electric accessory 34a is not controlled to be in an open state.

  The MPU 112 uses the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the execution area AE to determine the variable display time in the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS. The variable display time table storage area 113c is used. Further, in the MPU 112, the stop result in the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS is determined using the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE. However, the determination result uses the stop result table storage area of the ROM 113.

<Regarding Various Processes Executed by Main Controller 81>
Next, a timer interrupt process and a normal process executed by the MPU 112 in the main control device 81 to advance a game will be described. Note that, in addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, the MPU 112 performs a main process started upon power-on and an NMI interrupt process started by input of a power failure signal to an NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). The description of these processes is omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
First, the timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. This process is started by the MPU 112 periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec).

  In step S101, reading processing of various detection sensors is executed. In the reading process, the states of the various detection sensors 31a, 33a, 34c, 35a, 302a, and 353a are read, the states of the various detection sensors 31a, 33a, 34c, 35a, 302a, and 353a are determined, and the detection information is stored. Execute the process. Further, when the winning of the game ball is detected by the various detection sensors 31a, 33a, 34c, 302a corresponding to the generation of the prize ball, the prize for instructing the payout control device 97 to pay out the prize ball. Set the sphere command. For example, when a winning in the variable winning device 302 is detected by the winning sensor 302a for a special winning opening, a winning ball command for designating 15 corresponding winning balls is set. In a succeeding step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated.

  In the following step S103, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the electric accessory opening counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory opening counter C4 are each incremented by one, and are cleared to 0 when their counter values reach the maximum values. Then, the updated values of the counters C1, C2, C3, C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 114.

  In a succeeding step S104, a prize-for-through process associated with a prize for the through gate 35 is executed. In the prize-for-through processing, if a prize has been made to the through gate 35, the number of retained bonuses stored in the electrical winning reserve area 114c is less than the upper limit (for example, “4”). On the condition that the value of the electric accessory opening counter C4 updated in the step S103 is stored in the electric privilege holding area 114c. In addition, the effect control device 82 performs a process for turning on the third reserved light-emitting unit 47 corresponding to the number of the retained bonuses.

  Then, after performing the winning process for the operating port in step S105, the timer interrupt process ends. In the winning process for the operating port, based on the fact that the game ball has won one of the operating ports 33 and 34, a prize ball command for paying out the game ball based on the winning is set, and the jackpot random number counter is set. An information acquisition process for storing the values of C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS is performed.

  In the information acquisition process, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first operating port 33 (start winning). When the first operating port 33 is won, the number of pieces of hold information stored in the first result display part holding area Ra is grasped, and the grasped number is set as the first start hold number RaN. I do. On the other hand, when the game ball has not won the first operating port 33, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the second operating port 34 (start winning). When the second operating port 34 has been won, the number of pieces of hold information stored in the second result display section holding area Rb is grasped, and the grasped number is set as the second start hold memory number RbN. I do. Then, it is determined whether or not the set start suspension storage number N (RaN or RbN) is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). When the number N of storages for starting suspension is less than the upper limit value, the number N of storages for starting suspension of the corresponding result display section reservation area is updated so as to be increased by one. When the first startup hold storage number RaN is set, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS are stored in the first result display section holding area Ra. Is stored in the first storage area among the empty storage areas, and when the second start pending storage number RbN is set, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS are stored. Each value is stored in the first storage area of the free storage areas of the second result display section reserved area Rb. Thereafter, the effect control device 82 executes a process for turning on the first reserved light-emitting unit 45 or the second reserved light-emitting unit 46 corresponding to the number of stored reserves.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of the normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after a main process started upon power-on is executed. In the normal process, main processes of a game are executed. As an outline, the processing in steps S201 to S206 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter updating processing in steps S209 and S210 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the normal processing, first, an external signal output processing is executed in step S201. In the external signal output process of step S201, the output data such as the command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, it determines the presence or absence of a prize ball command, and if the prize ball command is set, transmits it to the payout control device 97. If an effect command has been set, the command is transmitted to effect controller 82.

  Next, in step S202, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by one, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 114.

  In the following step S203, a game time control process for advancing the game of each game time is executed. In this game round control process, the determination of the success or failure of the jackpot or the like and the distribution determination of the jackpot type are performed, and the setting of the symbol display by the symbol display device 41 and the setting of the variable display on the main display unit 43 are performed.

  After executing the game times control process in step S203, the process proceeds to step S204, in which a game state transition process is executed. The game state shifts to the open / close execution mode or the like by this game state shift processing. The details of the game number control processing in step S203 and the game state transition processing in step S204 will be described later.

  In a succeeding step S205, a process for supporting the electric combination for driving and controlling the electric accessory 34a provided in the second operation port 34 is executed. In this electric role support processing, the electronic part opening whether the electric part 34a is opened or not is determined using the numerical information obtained from the electric part opening counter C4 stored in the electric part holding area 114c of the RAM 114. In addition to performing the lottery, when the winning combination is opened, the opening and closing process of the electrical accessory 34a is executed. In addition, the display control of the accessory display unit 44 is performed so as to teach the lottery result of the electric lot opening lottery.

  Thereafter, in step S206, a game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, the solenoid of the game ball launch mechanism 53 is excited once every predetermined period (for example, 0.6 sec) on condition that the launch permission signal is input from the power supply and the launch control device 98. . Thereby, the game ball is launched toward the game area.

  In a succeeding step S207, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is set in the RAM 114. The power failure flag is set when the occurrence of a power failure is confirmed by the power failure monitoring board 115 and a power failure signal is input from the power failure monitoring board 115 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 112, and is deleted in the next main processing.

  If the power failure flag is not set, it means that the last processing of the plurality of processings to be repeatedly executed has been completed. Therefore, in step S208, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal processing has been reached, that is, It is determined whether a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the process. Then, the update of the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly executed within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing.

  That is, in step S209, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in a corresponding area of the RAM 114. In step S210, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by one, and is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 114.

  Here, since the execution time of each processing of steps S201 to S206 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal processing is not constant and fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1) can be updated at random, and similarly, The fluctuation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S207 that the power failure flag has been set, it means that the power supply has been interrupted, and the power interruption process from step S211 is executed. That is, in step S211, the occurrence of the timer interrupt process is prohibited, then the RAM determination value is calculated and stored in step S212, and after the access to the RAM 114 is prohibited in step S213, the power is completely shut off and the process is performed. Continues an infinite loop until can no longer be executed.

<Game round control process>
Next, the game round control processing in step S203 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In the game round control process, first, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is in the open / close execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether the open / close execution mode flag is stored (stored) in the various flag storage area 114e of the RAM 114. The open / close execution mode flag is stored when the game state is shifted to the open / close execution mode in the later-described game state shift processing, and is cleared when the open / close execution mode is ended in the same game state shift processing.

  If the opening / closing execution mode is in effect, the game is executed without executing any of the processing after step S302, that is, the processing for starting the game in steps S303 to S305 and the processing for proceeding in the game in steps S306 to S309. The round control process ends. That is, when the opening / closing execution mode is in progress, the game round is not started regardless of whether or not a prize has occurred in the operating ports 33 and 34.

  If it is not in the open / close execution mode, it is determined in step S302 whether the main display unit 43 is performing variable display. Specifically, it is determined whether any one of the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS is performing variable display. This determination is made by determining whether the variable display flag is stored in the various flag storage area 114e of the RAM 114. The variable display flag is stored when one of the first result display portion AS and the second result display portion BS starts variable display, and is deleted when the variable display ends.

  If the main display unit 43 is not performing the variable display, the process proceeds to the game times start processing of steps S303 to S305. In the processing for starting a game, first, in step S303, it is determined whether or not the common hold number CRN, which is the sum of the number of start hold storages of the first result display unit and the second result display unit, is “0”. The case where the common suspension number CRN is “0” means that the start suspension storage numbers RaN and RbN are both “0” for both the first operation port 33 and the second operation port 34. Therefore, the game times control process ends as it is. If the common hold number CRN is not “0”, the data stored in the first result display part holding area Ra or the second result display part holding area Rb is set for variable display in step S304. After the data setting process of step S305 is performed, and the variation start process for starting the variation display on the main display unit 43 and the variation display on the symbol display device 41 is executed in step S305, the game round control process ends. Here, the fluctuation start processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the fluctuation start process, first, in step S401, it is determined whether or not the win / fail lottery mode is the high probability mode. Specifically, whether or not a high-probability mode flag (high-probability state information) is stored (stored) in a high-probability mode flag storage area (high-probability state information storage means) provided in various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114. Is determined. The high-probability mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the lottery mode at that time is the high-probability mode. When the flag is stored, it means that the mode is the high-probability mode. .

  If the mode is not the high-probability mode, a determination is made in step S402 with reference to a low-probability mode validity table. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot winning in the winning / not-hitting table for the low probability mode. On the other hand, if the mode is the high-probability mode, a determination is made in step S403 as to whether the mode is high or low with reference to the high-probability mode table. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the first execution area AE1 matches the value set as the jackpot winning in the winning / non-hitting table for the high probability mode.

  After the processing in step S402 or step S403, in steps S404 to S410, processing for setting the game result of the current special figure game round is executed, and the first result display is performed in the current special figure game round. For example, a process for setting a stop result when terminating the variable display performed by either the unit AS or the second result display unit BS is executed.

  Specifically, first, in step S404, it is determined whether or not the result of the lottery in step S402 or step S403 is a jackpot winning. If it is a big hit, in steps S405 to S408, a process for setting a game result and a process for setting a stop result in the case of a big hit are executed.

  In step S405, it is determined whether or not the second result display unit flag is stored in the RAM 114. The second result display portion flag is a flag indicating that the game ball has won the second operating port 34. That is, in this step, it is determined whether or not the occurrence of the jackpot is triggered by winning of the second operating port 34.

  If the second result display section flag is not stored, it means that a jackpot result has been triggered by winning of the first operating port 33. In this case, the first result display section for the first result display section is used in step S406. The distribution determination is performed with reference to the distribution table. Specifically, it is determined which value range of the jackpot result includes the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE.

  On the other hand, when the second result display section flag is stored, the distribution determination is performed in step S407 with reference to the distribution table for the second result display section. Specifically, it is determined which jackpot result numerical value range of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the first execution area AE1 is included.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the type of the jackpot result is one type of only the 10R jackpot result. The same applies to the case where the jackpot results in the first operating port 33 and the case where the jackpot results in the second operating port 34. Therefore, the processing in steps S405 to S407 may be omitted. In addition, one common distribution table is set for the first result display unit and the second result display unit, and when it is determined in step S404 that a big hit has occurred, the one distribution table is referred to. It may be configured.

  After the processing in step S406 or step S407, in step S408, a stop result for a big hit to be stop-displayed on the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS is set. On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S404, the process proceeds to step S409, and a stop result for disconnection to be stop-displayed on the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS is set.

  After executing the processing of step S408 or step S409, in step S410, the variable display time of the current special figure game time is set. In the setting process of the variable display time, the value of the variable type counter CS is obtained, and the variable display time corresponding to the value of the variable type counter CS is selected from the variable display time table stored in the ROM 113.

  In the following step S411, a variation command including information on the variation display time and a type command including information on a game result (eg, a jackpot type) are set. The set variation command and type command are transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S201 in the normal processing (FIG. 16). The effect control device 82 transmits the received command to the display control device 212 while maintaining the information form. Upon receiving the command, the display control device 212 executes display control of the symbol display device 41 and the like so as to start production of the game.

  After that, in step S412, of the first result display portion AS and the second result display portion BS, the variation display of the pattern is started on the result display portion corresponding to the current game round. After that, the present fluctuation start processing is ended.

  Returning to the description of the game time control process (FIG. 17), when the affirmative determination is made in step S302, that is, when the main display unit 43 is performing variable display, the game time progressing process in steps S306 to S309 is executed. I do. In the game time progress processing, first, in step S306, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display time of the current game time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable display time information stored in the variable display time counter area of the RAM 114 has become “0”. The value of the variable display time information is set in the variable start processing at the start of the game round. The value of the set variable display time information is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 15) is started.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed, a variable display process is executed in step S307. In the variable display processing, display control (light emission control of each display segment) is performed on the result display unit such that each display segment is turned on and off in a predetermined order in the result display unit relating to the current game round. Then, the game times control process ends.

  If the fluctuation display time has elapsed, a fluctuation end process is executed in step S308. In the variation end process, the information set based on the result of the success / failure lottery of the variation start process is specified, and the main display unit 43 is controlled so that the pattern corresponding to the information is stopped and displayed on the main display unit 43. I do.

  In a succeeding step S309, a fluctuation end command is set. Thereafter, the game round control process ends. The change end command set in step S309 is transmitted to effect control device 82 in step S201 in the normal processing (FIG. 16). The effect control device 82 transmits the received change end command to the display control device 212 while maintaining the information form. Upon receiving the change end command, the display control device 212 determines and displays the final stop symbol combination (final stop display) in the game time.

<Game state transition processing>
Next, the game state transition processing in step S204 in the normal processing (FIG. 16) will be described with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS.

  First, in step S501, it is determined whether the mode is the open / close execution mode. If the opening / closing execution mode is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S502, and it is determined whether or not the timing at which the variable display of the pattern on the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS of one game time has ended. If it is not the timing when the variable display has ended, the present game state transition processing ends as it is.

  If it is the timing at which the variable display has ended, in step S503, it is determined whether or not the game result of the current game round corresponds to the shift to the open / close execution mode. When the game state does not correspond to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the game state shift processing ends.

  If it corresponds to the shift of the open / close execution mode, a start process of the open / close execution mode is executed in step S504. In the start processing, it is checked before the start of the opening / closing execution mode that the variable winning unit 301 is in the closed state. In the opening / closing execution mode start process, an opening period setting process for waiting without opening the variable winning unit 301 at the start of the opening / closing execution mode is executed. In the opening period setting process, the opening standby time information stored in the ROM 113 in advance is set in the timer counter T provided in the various counter areas 114d of the RAM 114. The value of the timer counter T is decremented by one at a predetermined cycle (for example, a cycle of 2 msec, every time the timer interrupt process is started).

  In the subsequent step S505, as the round display start processing, the number of rounds of the opening / closing execution mode to be executed this time on the round display section RS of the main display section 43 (in this embodiment, "10" in any jackpot result) is displayed. Control.

  In a succeeding step S506, an opening command is set. The set opening command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S201 in the normal processing (FIG. 16). The effect control device 82 determines the contents of the effect corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices such that the determined contents of the effect are executed. The content of the effect includes the display mode on the symbol display device 41, and the determined display mode is output from the effect control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. The display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 based on the display content command received from the effect control device 82 so that a display (for example, a moving image display) corresponding to the current open / close execution mode is performed.

  Then, in step S507, after executing the external signal setting processing, the game state transition processing ends. In the external signal setting process, the signal output state of the jackpot signal output terminal provided at the external output terminal 99 is set to the jackpot signal output state. As a result, when the jackpot signal output terminal is connected to the management control device on the gaming hall side, a jackpot signal is output to the management control device, and the jackpot occurs in the pachinko machine 10 in the management control device. You can understand what you have done.

  On the other hand, when the open / close execution mode is in progress, an affirmative determination is made in step S501, and the process proceeds to step S508. In step S508, it is determined whether the opening standby time has elapsed. If the waiting time for the opening has not elapsed, the present game state transition processing ends. If the opening standby time has elapsed, a special winning opening opening / closing process is executed in step S509. Here, the special winning opening opening and closing process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the variable winning device 302 is open and the special winning opening 303 is open. Specifically, the determination is made based on the driving state of the variable winning drive unit 324. If the special winning opening 303 has not been opened, it is determined in step S602 whether or not the value of the round counter RC is “0”, and in step S603, whether or not the value of the timer counter T is “0”. Is determined.

  When the value of the round counter RC is “0” or when the value of the timer counter T is not “0”, the main winning opening opening / closing process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the round counter RC is not “0” and the value of the timer counter T is “0”, the process proceeds to step S604, and the variable winning drive unit 324 is set to open the variable winning device 302. Drive state.

  In a succeeding step S605, a round opening time setting process is executed. In the opening time setting process, “15000” (30 seconds) corresponding to the upper limit opening time of the round (upper limit opening period) is input to the timer counter T.

  In a succeeding step S606, a setting process of the upper limit winning number of each round is performed. In the setting process of the upper limit winning number of each round, a process of inputting “10” corresponding to the upper limit winning number to a winning counter PC provided in various counter areas 114 d of the RAM 114 is performed.

  Then, in step S607, an opening command is set, and the opening / closing process ends. The set release command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S201 in the normal processing (FIG. 16). The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to each round based on the received release command, and controls various devices so that the determined content of the effect is executed.

  If the variable winning device 302 is in the open state in step S601, the process proceeds to step S608 to determine whether the value of the timer counter T is "0". If the value of the timer counter T is not “0”, it is determined in step S609 whether or not a game ball has won the variable winning device 302 based on a detection state of the winning sensor 302a for a special winning opening. If no winning has occurred, the main open / close process is terminated. On the other hand, if a prize has occurred, the value of the prize counter PC is decremented by 1 in step S610, and it is determined in step S611 whether or not the value of the prize counter PC is "0". If not, the main open / close processing is terminated.

  If the value of the timer counter T is "0" in step S608 and the upper limit opening time has elapsed, or if the value of the prize counter PC is "0" in step S611 and a prize of the upper limit prize number has occurred. , Meaning that the end condition of the round is satisfied. In such a case, the variable winning drive unit 324 is set to the non-driving state in order to close the variable winning device 302 in step S612.

  In a succeeding step S613, the value of the round counter RC is decremented by one, and the round counter RC is updated. In a succeeding step S614, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter RC is “0”.

  If the value of the round counter RC is not “0”, the closing time is set between the rounds in step S615, that is, from the time when the variable winning device 302 is changed from the open state to the closed state until it is changed to the open state again. Execute the process. In the closing time setting process, a process of inputting “1000” (2 seconds) corresponding to a waiting time (interval) between rounds to the timer counter T is performed.

  After that, a closing command is set in step S616, and the opening / closing process ends. The closing command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S201 in the normal processing (FIG. 16). The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the round game interval based on the received closing command, and controls various devices such that the determined effect is executed.

  If it is determined in step S614 that the value of the round counter RC is “0”, ending starting processing is executed in step S617. In the start process, an ending standby time for waiting without starting the next game round for the ending in the opening / closing execution mode is set. Specifically, the ending standby time information stored in the ROM 113 in advance is set in the timer counter T.

  Thereafter, in step S618, after the ending command is set, the opening / closing process ends. The ending command is transmitted to effect control device 82 in step S201 in the normal processing (FIG. 16). The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the end of the open / close execution mode based on the received ending command, and controls various devices such that the determined effect of the effect is executed.

  Returning to the description of the game state transition processing (FIG. 19), after executing the special winning opening opening / closing processing in step S509, the processing for transition to the high probability mode is executed in step S510.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 21A, in the transition process to the high-probability mode, first, in step S701, a game ball wins (V) on the V gate 353 based on the detection information from the V gate winning sensor 353a. It is determined whether or not a (prize) has occurred. If it is determined that a game ball has been won in the V gate 353, a flag for transition to the high probability mode is set in the various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114 in step S702. As a result, a setting for shifting the lottery mode to the high probability mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is made.

  The process for shifting to the high-probability mode is executed only when the open / close execution mode is being executed (see step S501 in FIG. 19), and thus it is determined whether or not a V winning has occurred in step S701. The process is executed only when the open / close execution mode is being executed. That is, the high-probability mode transition flag is set only when the game ball passes through the V gate 353 during the execution of the open / close execution mode. Therefore, even if the game ball passes through the V gate 353 during the period when the open / close execution mode is not executed, the high probability mode transition flag is not set. That is, the non-execution period of the opening / closing execution mode is a V winning invalid period.

  After executing the processing in step S702, or when making a negative determination in step S701 (when it is determined that no V winning has occurred), the processing for transition to the high probability mode is ended.

  As shown in FIG. 19, after executing the processing in step S510, it is determined in step S511 whether or not the round counter RC is “0”. When the value of the round counter RC is not “0”, the present game state transition processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the round counter RC is “0”, the timer counter T determines whether or not the ending standby time has ended in step S512. If the ending standby time has not ended, the present game state transition processing ends. On the other hand, if the waiting time for ending has expired, a transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode is executed in step S513. In the transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the setting of the success / failure lottery mode and the support mode after the opening / closing execution mode is performed.

  More specifically, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 21B, first, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the flag for transition to the high probability mode is stored in the various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114. If an affirmative determination is made in step S801, the process proceeds to step S802, in which the high-probability mode transition flag stored in the flag storage area 114e is deleted, and a high-probability mode flag is set in the area 114e. Thereby, the lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode.

  In the following step S803, a high frequency support mode flag is set in the various flag storage area 114e of the RAM 114. Thereby, the support mode shifts to the high frequency support mode. The high-probability mode flag and the high-frequency support mode flag set in steps S802 and S803, respectively, are deleted in step S504 (FIG. 19) at the time of the next jackpot winning.

  If a negative determination is made in step S801 (if it is determined that the high-probability mode transition flag is not stored), the process proceeds to step S804, and the high-frequency support mode flag is set in the various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114. In a succeeding step S805, "100" is set to a game number counter GC provided in various counter areas 114d of the RAM 114. The number-of-games counter GC is decremented by one each time the special figure game is executed while the support mode shifts to the high frequency support mode. When the number-of-games counter GC becomes “0”, the high-frequency support mode flag set in the various flag storage area 114 e of the RAM 114 is deleted. That is, the high frequency support mode ends, and the support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode.

  After executing the processing of step S803 or S805, the transition processing at the end of the open / close execution mode ends.

  Returning to the description of the game state transition process (FIG. 19), after executing the process of step S513, a process for ending the display of the round display unit RS is executed in step S514. Next, in step S515, an open / close execution mode end process is executed, and thereafter, the game state transition process ends. In the end processing of the opening / closing execution mode, transition to the opening / closing execution mode and erasing of various counters and flags used during the opening / closing execution mode are performed.

<About the flow of the game>
Next, the flow of the game when the open / close execution mode is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 10, 22 and 23.

  The variable winning device 302 (variable winning unit 301) is arranged at a position where a winning can be achieved only when the game ball flows down the right route. Therefore, when the open / close execution mode is executed, it is assumed that the player fires the game ball so as to flow down the right route. When the opening / closing execution mode is executed, the shutter 304 is controlled to switch between the projecting position and the retracted position, and the variable winning device 302 is opened / closed.

  Then, when a game ball reaches an upper area (specific area) above the special winning opening 303 in a state where the variable winning device 302 is in an open state (the shutter 304 is disposed at the retracted position), the gaming ball becomes the special winning opening 303. To win. Thereafter, payout of award balls corresponding to the winning is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 8A, when the game ball reaches the shutter 304 in a state where the variable winning device 302 is in the closed state (the shutter 304 is arranged at the protruding position), The game ball rolls on the shutter 304 and advances in the lateral direction. Then, when the shutter 304 retreats from the projecting position to the retreat position at a timing when the game ball is located between the projecting portion 332 of the shutter 304 and the specific ball entrance 331 (first region 333), the projecting portion 332 becomes Abut.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 22A, the protruding portion 332 comes into contact with a game ball on the first area 333 and serves as a portion where the game ball can be pushed out. A part 372 is provided. The first pushing portion 371 is configured such that the contact surface 371a of the game ball faces the specific entrance 331 side (rearward of the gaming machine) and pushes the contacted game ball toward the specific entrance 331. I have. On the other hand, in the second pushing section 372, the contact surface 372a of the game ball is directed in a direction different from the specific entrance 331 side (obliquely behind the gaming machine), and the game ball is placed in an area different from the specific entrance 331. It is configured to extrude. The contact surfaces 371a and 372a of the push portions 371 and 372 are formed by curved surfaces in a side view (FIG. 22B), and the curvature is the same or substantially the same as the curvature of the game ball.

  The first push-out portions 371 are arranged at the left and right central portions of the projecting portion 332, and the second push-out portions 372 are arranged at the left and right sides of the first push-out portion 371. Therefore, when the shutter 304 retreats at the timing when the game ball is located at the center of the left and right of the protrusion 332 behind the protrusion 332, the game ball is guided to the specific entrance 331 by the first pusher 371. He enters the specific entrance 331. On the other hand, if the shutter 304 retreats at a timing when the game ball is shifted to the left or right of the protruding portion 332, the game ball is guided by the second pushing portion 372 to an area deviated left and right from the specific entrance 331. He does not enter the specific entrance 331.

  That is, only some of the game balls that have come into contact with the protruding portion 332 enter the specific entrance 331. Thus, just because a game ball abuts on the protruding portion 332 does not necessarily mean that the game ball enters the specific entrance 331, and the player cannot be relieved until the game ball enters the specific entrance 331. It will be. That is, it is possible to maintain the throbbing feeling of whether or not to enter the specific entrance 331 until the specific entrance 331 is entered.

  In the present embodiment, the area of the first pushing portion 371 (the contact surface 371a) is smaller than the area of the second pushing portion 372 (the contact surface 372a) (the total area of the left and right contact surfaces 372a). . For this reason, the game ball on the shutter 304 is more likely to contact the second pushing portion 372 than the first pushing portion 371, and the probability that the game ball contacting the projecting portion 332 will not enter the specific entrance 331 is It is higher than the probability of entering the ball.

  In addition, since the 2nd extrusion part 372 is located in the left-right both sides of the 1st extrusion part 371, the part before the back part 373 in the protrusion part 332 is wider than the 1st extrusion part 371 (W2>). W1). For this reason, in a front view from the front of the gaming machine, the protruding portion 332 looks larger than the first push-out portion 371 (the portion that guides the game ball to the specific entrance 331). Therefore, while giving an impression that the game ball is likely to be guided to the specific entrance 331 to the player, the difficulty of entering the specific entrance 331 is actually higher than the appearance impression. Thereby, while suppressing the frequency of entering the specific entrance 331 to a low level, it gives an impression that it is easy to enter visually, and the player's willingness to play (willingness to enter the specific entrance 331 for a challenge) is appropriately increased. It can be aroused.

  In addition, the height dimension H1 of the protruding portion 332 (the first pushing portion 371) is larger than 直径 of the diameter D2 of the game ball and smaller than the diameter D2. By making the height dimension H1 larger than １ ／ of the diameter D2, when pushing out the game ball by the protruding portion 332, the game ball is prevented from climbing over the protruding portion 332 and falling forward, and a good pushing operation is performed. Can be realized. On the other hand, by making the height dimension H1 smaller than the diameter D2, at least a part of the game ball can be visually recognized through the protrusion 332 in a front view from the front of the gaming machine, and the visibility of the game ball is determined by the protrusion 332. Can be prevented from being excessively hindered.

  Under such a configuration, the game ball brought into contact with the second push-out portion 372 and guided to a region outside the specific entrance 331 collides with the flat plate portion 312 of the base body 311 and is bounced forward of the gaming machine. To win the special winning opening 303. Also, a game ball (game ball B2) located in the second area 334 (FIG. 8) on the shutter 304 and not in contact with the protruding portion 332 wins the big winning opening 303 by the retreat of the shutter 304.

  On the other hand, the game ball brought into contact with the first pushing portion 371 and guided to the specific ball entrance 331 enters the second guide passage 335 and proceeds to the back side as shown in FIG. 8B. At this time, as shown in FIG. 10A, the through hole 339 of the shutter 304 has moved to a position that does not overlap with the second guide passage 335 with the retreat of the shutter 304, and the second guide passage 335 The whole is in a state where the bottom is closed. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the second guide passage 335 advances to the exit 336, is discharged to the front side of the game machine, and enters the distribution device 345.

  Thereafter, the game balls that have entered the distribution device 345 are distributed to the left or right branch passage 348 or 349 by the distribution member 351 (FIG. 6B). As shown in FIG. 23A, when a game ball is distributed to the first branch passage 348 side, the game ball passes through a V gate 353 installed below the first branch passage 348. As a result, it is determined by the main controller 81 that a V winning has occurred (see FIG. 20), and the player has acquired the right to play in the high probability mode. In this case, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the lottery mode is shifted to the high-probability mode and the support mode is shifted to the probable change game state in which the support mode is the high frequency support mode.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the distribution device 345 is configured to distribute the game balls to the first branch passage 348 and the second branch passage 349 alternately. Therefore, the pleasure of the player does not end when the game ball passes through the V gate 353, and even after passing through the V gate 353, the distribution mode of the distribution member 351 is determined to be either open or closed. You can enjoy how the mode ends.

  For example, when the opening / closing execution mode ends in a state where the distribution member 351 distributes the game ball to the first branch passage 348 side (a state in which the next incoming game ball is distributed to the second branch passage 349 side), Unless the game ball is made to enter the specific entrance 331 (allocation device 345) twice in the next opening / closing execution mode, the game ball is not distributed to the first branch passage 348 side and does not pass through the V gate 353. On the other hand, when the opening / closing execution mode is finished in a state where the distribution member 351 distributes the game ball to the second branch passage 349 side, the specific ball entrance 331 (the distribution device 345) is set to one in the next opening / closing execution mode. If the ball is re-entered, the game ball is distributed to the first branch passage 348 side and passes through the V gate 353. In other words, the latter is easier to generate a V prize in the next opening / closing execution mode than the former, which is advantageous for the player. Then, in order to make the latter state, after the game ball passes through the V gate 353, the game ball is made to enter the specific entrance 331 (allocation device 345) at least once, and the distribution member 351 is shaken. It is necessary to switch the minute mode. Therefore, even after passing through the V gate 353, the game ball can be expected to enter the specific entrance 331.

  In addition, the distribution mode of the distribution device 345 is not limited to the one that can be alternately switched. For example, the distribution may be performed twice to the second branch passage 349 side and then to the first branch passage 348 once. In short, the distribution device 345 distributes the game balls in a predetermined distribution mode, and the player can predict or grasp where the game balls are distributed when the game balls enter the distribution device 345. Whatever is possible is enough.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), when the game ball is distributed to the second branch passage 349 and enters the out port 37 without passing through the V gate 353, no V winning is generated. . However, during the execution period of the opening / closing execution mode, since the state where it is easy to enter the specific entrance 331 is continued, it is assumed that the ball is passed through the V gate 353 by entering the specific entrance 331 once. Even if it is not possible, the game can be aimed at entering the specific entrance 331 (passing through the V gate 353) until the open / close execution mode ends.

  If the open / close execution mode ends without the game ball passing through the V gate 353, it means that the player has not acquired the right to play in the high probability mode. In this case, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the lottery mode is shifted to the low-probability mode and the support mode is shifted to the time-saving game mode in which the support mode is the high-frequency support mode.

  Next, the flow of a game when the open / close execution mode is not being executed will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, a description will be given of a situation in which it is assumed that a game ball is fired so as to flow down the right route (when the support mode is the high frequency support mode).

  When the opening / closing execution mode is not executed, the variable winning device 302 is maintained in the closed state, and the shutter 304 is stopped at the projecting position. In this situation, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the right-hit game ball reaches the shutter 304, the game ball rolls on the shutter 304 and advances in the lateral direction, and the specific ball entrance 331 is closed. Pass ahead. After that, the swelling portion 313 falls downward on the left upper surface portion 313 b and is guided to the out port 37. That is, a game ball does not basically enter the specific entrance 331.

  However, when the game ball flows over the shutter 304, the flow direction may change due to contact with the protrusion 332 or the like, and the ball may enter the specific entrance 331. In this case, the game ball that has entered the specific entrance 331 falls into the vertical passage 342 through the through hole 339 as shown in FIG. 7A, and is discharged from the game area PE. That is, even if a game ball enters the specific entrance 331 in a state where the opening / closing execution mode is not executed, the game ball cannot pass through the V gate 353 and is treated as an out ball. .

  According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

  In the above configuration, the open / close execution mode for opening and closing the variable winning device 302 (big winning opening 303) is executed based on the winning result of the winning or losing lottery. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game of generating a prize in the special winning opening 303 and acquiring a prize ball by executing the opening / closing execution mode. In addition, in the present configuration, when the shutter 304 moves from the protruding position (closed position) to the retracted position (open position) on the upper surface portion 304a of the shutter 304, the game balls on the shutter 304 are guided to the rear side of the gaming machine. A first area 333 and a second area 334 for dropping a game ball on the shutter 304 downward are provided. Then, the game ball guided to the rear side of the gaming machine by the first area 333 enters the specific entrance 331, and thereafter, the game ball passes through the V gate 353, thereby giving a privilege (transition to a certain-variable game state). Is given. For this reason, while watching the position of the game ball on the shutter 304, it is possible to give a game that expects that the shutter 304 moves from the protruding position to the retreat position at the timing when the game ball exists in the first area 333. it can. Thereby, it is possible to realize a gaming property not limited to whether or not a prize in the special winning opening 303 occurs in the execution of the opening / closing execution mode, and to appropriately excite the game when the opening / closing execution mode is executed. Will be possible.

  Further, in the present configuration, when the shutter 304 moves from the protruding position to the retreat position, it becomes easy to enter the specific entrance 331, and therefore, when the opening and closing of the variable winning device 302 is switched, the entrance to the specific entrance 331 is performed. A game aiming to generate a ball can be provided. Generally, a game that generates a prize in the special winning opening 303 mainly enjoys the game during a period in which the variable winning device 302 is in an open state. However, in this configuration, even when switching from a closed state to an open state, the game is further performed. It is possible to play a game aiming at a game to the specific entrance 331. That is, the game can be enjoyed not only during the period when the variable winning device 302 is in the open state, but also when switching to the open state, and it is possible to enhance the interest when executing the open / close execution mode.

  At this time, in this configuration, when a game ball arrives in a state where the variable winning device 302 is in an open state, a specific region (a region opened and closed by the shutter 304) in which the game ball flows into the special winning opening 303 is provided. When a game ball is present in the specific area at the time of switching, the game ball is configured to enter the specific entrance 331. That is, since the notable portions of the player are concentrated in the specific area, it is possible to grasp both the winning in the special winning opening 303 and the entering in the specific opening 331 without moving the line of sight. it can. Therefore, oversight of one or both of the incoming balls is suppressed, and a configuration that facilitates the game can be achieved.

  A protruding portion 332 is provided on the upper surface portion 304a (first region 333) of the shutter 304, and when the shutter 304 moves from the protruding position to the retracted position, the protruding portion 332 is brought into contact with a game ball on the upper surface portion 304a to play a game. It was configured to be guided to the specific entrance 331 by being pushed to the rear side of the machine. In this case, a function of guiding the game ball on the shutter 304 to the rear side of the gaming machine is built integrally with the shutter 304, and the movement of the shutter 304 moving to the retreat position is used to move the game ball to the specific entrance 331. Can be guided. Thereby, the guidance of the game ball to the rear side of the gaming machine can be favorably linked with the switching of the opening and closing of the variable winning device 302, and such a configuration can be realized by a relatively simple configuration.

  The second guide passage 335 through which the game ball entering the specific entrance 331 flows is arranged behind the special winning opening 303, and the game ball flowing through the second guide passage 335 moves to the vertical passage 342 side, or The shutter 304 is used to determine whether to move to the outlet 336 side. Thereby, it is possible to enjoy not only whether or not the winning in the special winning opening 303 occurs at the time of executing the opening / closing execution mode, but also to which of the gaming balls flowing through the second guide passage 335 is to be distributed. Further, the above sorting can be performed using the shutter 304 that opens and closes the special winning opening 303 and the movement thereof, and the sorting can be favorably linked to the opening and closing of the special winning opening 303, and the second guide passage 335. A dedicated opening / closing body and a driving means therefor are not required, and the configuration can be simplified.

<Modification 1>
This modification is different from the first embodiment in that a plurality of jackpot types are set, and the opening / closing mode of the variable winning device 302 (shutter 304) is set for each of the jackpot types. Hereinafter, the configuration of the present modification will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24A is an explanatory diagram for explaining the distribution table.

  The distribution table is a table used for allocating the jackpot type when the result of the lottery is a jackpot. As shown in FIG. 24A, a 10R jackpot result A, a 10R jackpot result B, and a 10R jackpot result C are set as the jackpot types. Each of these 10R jackpot results is a jackpot result in which 10 round games are executed.

  In the present modification, as a mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 302 in the opening / closing execution mode, a first opening / closing mode and a second opening / closing mode in which the number of times the variable winning device 302 is opened / closed from the start to the end of the round game are different. Mode is set. Here, each open / close mode will be described with reference to FIG.

  The first opening / closing mode is the same as the round game described in the first embodiment, and as shown in FIG. 25A, one opening is performed in one round of the round game. The opening is continued until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or until the number of winnings in the special winning opening 303 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  In the second opening / closing mode, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), a plurality of open operations are performed in a round game for one round, and in the present modified example, four open operations are performed. Of the four openings, the earlier three openings 381, 382, 383 are in a short-term opening mode in which the opening time is relatively short, and each opening is the first time after the start of the opening. Continued until In this modification, the first time is set to 0.3 sec. The last fourth opening 387 is in a long-term opening mode in which the opening time is relatively long, and is continued until the second time elapses from the start of the opening. In the present modification, the second time is set to 27 seconds.

  When the number of winnings in the special winning opening 303 after the round game for one round starts (the first opening 381 starts) reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10), each opening 381 to 381 is opened. The round game ends even in the middle of 383 and 387, and the variable winning device 302 is switched to the closed state.

  As described in the first embodiment, when the ball enters the specific entrance 331, the timing at which the shutter 304 is switched from the projected position to the retracted position (when the variable winning device 302 switches from the closed state to the open state). At the same time). As described above, when a chance to enter the specific entrance 331 occurs at the start of each opening, in the second opening / closing mode in which the number of times of opening and closing of the shutter 304 is large, the above-described opportunity to enter is increased (this modification). 4 times in the example). Therefore, the second opening / closing mode is an opening / closing mode in which a ball enters the specific entrance 331 more easily than the first opening / closing mode in which the number of times of opening / closing is small.

  Here, in the second opening / closing mode, the closing time between the openings 381 to 383 and 387 (closing 384, 385, 386) is a third time (for example, 0.7 sec) longer than 0.6 sec which is the firing cycle of the game ball. ). Therefore, at least one game ball can reach the upper surface portion 304a of the shutter 304 during the period when the variable winning device 302 is closed (the shutter 304 is located at the protruding position). Accordingly, in each of the openings 381 to 383 and 387, the movement of the shutter 304 from the closed position (projected position) to the open position (retracted position) in a state where no game ball is present on the shutter 304 is suppressed.

  Also, the sum (0.9 sec) of the opening times (0.3 sec) of the previous three openings 381 to 383 is the upper limit winning number of the large winning opening 303 with respect to the firing cycle (0.6 sec) of the game ball. (10) is shorter than the time (6 sec) multiplied by (10). As a result, before the fourth opening 387 is performed, the upper limit winning number of game balls are won and the round game is not ended, so that the opening and closing for the fourth time can be performed almost certainly. Therefore, irrespective of the skill of the player, anyone can enjoy the above-mentioned ball-in chance of four times (the maximum number of times of opening and closing that can be performed in one round game).

  Incidentally, in the variable winning device 302, when the shutter 304 moves from the closed position (projected position) to the open position (evacuated position) in a situation where a game ball is present on the upper surface portion 304a of the shutter 304, it enters the specific entrance 331. The game ball that has not been dropped falls down and can enter the special winning opening 303 (FIG. 6B). That is, since the game balls that have reached the upper surface portion 304a during the closing period of the variable winning device 302 can also enter the large winning opening 303, it is assumed that the number of remaining balls up to the maximum winning number is reduced by the winning balls. Considering this point, the sum (3 sec) of the total opening time (0.9 sec) of the openings 381 to 383 and the total closing time (2.1 sec) of the closings 384 to 386 is shorter than the multiplication time. Is preferred.

  In this modification, the opening time of each opening 381 to 383 is set to the same time or a time shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball, but if the sum thereof is shorter than the multiplication time, it is set as a different time. The time may be longer than the firing cycle of the game balls.

  Further, in the second opening / closing mode, the total opening time (30 sec) of the four opens 381 to 383 and 387 is longer than the multiplication time. Therefore, in the second opening and closing mode, it is possible to expect winning of the game balls of the upper limit winning number (10). The same applies to the case of the first opening / closing mode in that it is possible to expect the winning of the game balls for the upper limit winning number.

  In this modification, the total opening time of the openings 381 to 383 and 387 is the same as the opening time of the first opening / closing mode, but may be different as long as it is longer than the multiplication time. The number of times of opening in the second opening / closing mode is not limited to four, and can be set arbitrarily as long as the number is larger than the number of times of opening in the first opening / closing mode. Further, the number of times of opening in the first opening / closing mode is not limited to one, and may be a plurality of times as long as it is smaller than the number of times of opening in the second opening / closing mode.

  As shown in FIG. 24B, when the jackpot type is the 10R jackpot result A, the drive of the variable winning device 302 is controlled in the first opening / closing mode in the first to tenth round games. In the case of the 10R jackpot result B, the variable prize device 302 is driven and controlled in the first opening / closing mode in the first to ninth round games, and the variable prize device is variable in the 10th round game as the final round. The driving of the device 302 is controlled in the second opening / closing mode. In the case of the 10R jackpot result C, the variable winning device 302 is driven and controlled in the second opening / closing mode in the third, seventh, and tenth round games, and the remaining seven round games are performed. The drive of the variable winning device 302 is controlled in the first opening / closing mode. In other words, in the order of the 10R jackpot result A, the 10R jackpot result B, and the 10R jackpot result C, the number of round games in which the second opening / closing mode is performed increases, and the 10R jackpot result C is easy to shift to the probable change game state. Is the most favored.

  In the distribution table of FIG. 24A, “0” to “39” of the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 99” correspond to the 10R jackpot result A, and “40” to “69” correspond to 10R. It corresponds to the jackpot result B, and “70” to “99” correspond to the jackpot result C. In other words, which jackpot type is to be selected based on the value of the jackpot type counter C2 acquired at the time of the start winning (the winning of the operating ports 33 and 34) which triggered the occurrence of the jackpot.

  Then, when a ball enters the specific entrance 331 during the execution of the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to each jackpot type, the game ball is guided to the sorting device 345 and the V gate 353 (see FIGS. 10 and 23). When the game ball passes through the V gate 353, a V prize is generated, and after the end of the open / close execution mode, the game state shifts to the certain-change game state.

  As described above, the second opening / closing mode in which the ball is likely to enter the specific entrance 331 is provided, and a plurality of types of jackpot results in which the number of round games in which the variable winning device 302 is driven and controlled in the opening / closing mode is different. Set. Thereby, it is possible to cause a difference in ease of transition to the certain-variable game state depending on which open / close execution mode is executed corresponding to the jackpot result, and it is possible to improve interest.

  In one open / close execution mode, a round game in which the variable winning device 302 is drive-controlled in the first opening / closing mode and a round game in which the variable winning device 302 is drive-controlled in the second open / close mode are provided. For this reason, in the opening / closing execution mode, there are a period in which it is easy to acquire the right to shift to the probable change gaming state (a period in which the ball is likely to enter the specific entrance 331) and a period in which it is not so, and the game is torn. It becomes possible.

  Further, in the present configuration, the ease of acquiring the right to shift to the probability change game state (easy occurrence of a V winning) and the opening / closing mode (movement) of the shutter 304 correspond to each other. It can be suggested that the transition right is easily obtained. In other words, the shutter 304 functions as a mechanism for opening and closing the special winning opening 303, and at the same time, also functions as a movable role that facilitates the acquisition of the right to shift, so that a game can be performed as compared with a gaming machine that is limited to the former. It becomes possible to excite well.

<Modification 2>
In the present modification, the configuration of the variable winning device is different from that of the first embodiment. In the first embodiment, the variable prize device 302 is configured to easily enter the specific entrance 331 at the timing of switching from the closed state to the open state. At the timing when the state 302 switches from the open state to the closed state, it is easy to cause a ball to enter the specific entrance 331. Hereinafter, the configuration of this modification will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram showing the variable winning device 402 according to the present modification and its peripheral configuration, and FIG. 27 is a partially enlarged view of the variable winning device 402. In these figures, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 26A, in the variable winning device 402 of the present modification, a bulging portion 403 is provided on the left side of the shutter 304 and adjacent to the shutter 304. The bulging portion 403 protrudes forward from the flat plate portion 312 (FIG. 5) of the base body 311, and a large winning opening 404 is provided at a side portion thereof so as to open toward the shutter 304. The large winning opening 404 is large enough to receive one game ball. The base body 311 is provided with a first guide passage 405 for guiding a game ball that has won the special winning opening 404 to the back side of the base body 311 (game board 24), and at an intermediate position of the first guide passage 405, A special winning opening prize sensor for detecting a winning game ball in the special winning opening 404 is arranged.

  In this modified example, the shutter 304 is provided with a guide function of guiding the game ball to the special winning opening 404. Specifically, the height position of the shutter 304 is set so that the upper surface portion 304a of the shutter 304 is at the same height as the lower end portion of the special winning opening 404, and a game ball moving on the shutter 304 is placed in the special winning opening 404. It is configured to flow in.

  As shown in FIG. 26B, when the shutter 304 is arranged at the protruding position, a ball passage for guiding game balls to the special winning opening 404 is formed by the upper surface portion 304a of the shutter 304. For this reason, the game ball flowing down the right route (FIG. 4) is guided to the shutter 304 side by the upper channel forming portion 314, and then rolls on the ball passage (on the upper surface portion 304a of the shutter 304). It becomes possible to win the big winning opening 404. That is, in the present modified example, it is possible to win the big winning opening 404 in a state where the shutter 304 is arranged at the projecting position, and the variable winning device 402 is opened.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 26 (c), when the shutter 304 is located at the retracted position, the shutter 304 enters the rear of the gaming machine from the front of the base body 311 (game board 24). , The ball passage disappears. Therefore, the game ball guided to the shutter 304 side by the upper flow path forming unit 314 falls downward without reaching the special winning opening 404 and is led out to the out opening 37. In other words, in the situation where the shutter 304 is located at the evacuation position, it is impossible to win the big winning opening 404, and the variable winning device 402 is closed.

  That is, in this modification, the relationship between the position of the shutter 304 and the opening and closing of the variable winning device 402 is opposite to that of the variable winning device 302 according to the first embodiment.

  As in the first embodiment, a specific ball entrance 331 is formed above the shutter 304 in the base body 311 (the flat plate portion 312) so as to be adjacent to the shutter 304. As shown in FIG. 26 (b), the specific entrance 331 communicates with the second guide passage 335, and a game ball that has entered the specific entrance 331 passes through the base body 311 ( After being guided to the back side of the game board 24), it is guided again to the front side.

  Further, the shutter 304 is provided with a through hole 339 for guiding a game ball flowing through the second guide passage 335 to the vertical passage 342 (FIG. 7). Similar to the first embodiment, the through hole 339 overlaps the second guide passage 335 when the shutter 304 is located at the projecting position, and the second guide passage 335 when the shutter 304 is located at the retracted position. It is arranged at a position that does not overlap with 335 (FIGS. 26B and 26C).

  However, in the present modified example, when the shutter 304 is arranged at the protruding position, the variable winning device 402 is opened, and when the shutter 304 is arranged at the retracted position, the variable winning device 402 is opened. Therefore, unlike the case of the first embodiment, when the variable winning device 402 is in the open state, the through hole 339 and the second guide passage 335 overlap, and the variable winning device 402 is in the closed state. The through hole 339 and the second guide passage 335 do not overlap.

  Under such a configuration, when the shutter 304 moves from the projecting position (open position) to the retracted position (closed position), a game ball is located between the projecting portion 332 on the shutter 304 and the specific ball entrance 331. If the game ball has been hit (game ball B1 in FIG. 27 (a)), the game ball is pushed out to the rear side of the game machine by the projection 332, and is guided to the specific entrance 331. As a result, as shown in FIG. 27B, the game ball enters the specific entrance 331.

  On the other hand, when the shutter 304 switches from the projecting position to the retracted position, such as a game ball B2 in FIG. 27A, a game ball not located between the projecting portion 332 and the specific ball entrance 331 is: When the shutter 304 retreats, it loses its support and falls downward. That is, also in this modified example, the first area 333 where the game ball on the shutter 304 can be guided to the rear side of the gaming machine and the game ball on the shutter 304 A second area 334 that can be dropped is provided. The game ball that has fallen downward is guided to the out port 37 (FIG. 4).

  As shown in FIG. 26 (b), when the shutter 304 switches from the projecting position to the retracted position, the game ball guided to the rear side of the gaming machine and entering the specific ball entrance 331 is closed by the through hole 339. Since the second guide passage 335 does not overlap with the second guide passage 335, the vehicle goes to the outlet 336 and is discharged to the front side of the gaming machine. Thereafter, as in the first embodiment, the game ball enters the distribution device 345 (FIG. 23) and passes through the V gate 353 when it is distributed to the first branch passage 348 side. A V prize is generated by the passing, and in this case, after the end of the open / close execution mode, the gaming state shifts to the surely changing gaming state. Therefore, also in this modified example, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

  In this modification, when the variable winning device 402 is in the closed state, the through hole 339 does not overlap with the second guide passage 335, so that the game ball is specifically entered in the normal game state in which the open / close execution mode is not executed. When the ball enters the mouth 331, it may proceed to the exit of the second guide passage 335 and pass through the V gate 353. However, since the process of determining whether or not there is a V winning (step S701 in FIG. 21) is performed only when the open / close execution mode is being executed, even if the game ball passes through the V gate 353 in the normal game state. There is no transition to the probable change game state.

  Here, when the present modified example is compared with the first embodiment, there are the following differences.

  The variable winning device 302 according to the first embodiment has a configuration in which a game ball enters the specific entrance 331 when the variable winning device 402 switches from the closed state to the open state. At this time, the game ball that has not entered the specific entrance 331 falls downward, but at this point, since the transition of the variable winning device 402 to the open state has been completed, the dropped game ball is large. It flows into the winning opening 303. That is, a game ball that has not entered the specific entrance 331 can be picked up at the special winning opening 303, and the out ball can be suppressed.

  On the other hand, in the present modified example, the configuration is such that a game ball is made to enter the specific entrance 331 when the variable winning device 402 switches from the open state to the closed state. Since the opening / closing execution mode (big hit game) ends with the switching from the open state to the closed state, according to this modification, the player expects to enter the specific entrance 331 until the end of the opening / closing execution mode. It becomes possible. That is, it is possible to maintain the expectation of the player who expects the shift to the certain-variable game state until the open / close execution mode ends.

<Other embodiments>
Note that the present invention is not limited to the content of each embodiment and each modification described above, and may be implemented as follows, for example. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be individually applied to each of the above-described embodiments and each of the modifications, or a part or all thereof may be combined and applied to each of the above-described embodiments and each of the modifications. Also, all or some of the various configurations shown in the above embodiments and modifications can be arbitrarily combined. In this case, it is preferable that the technical significance (effect to be exhibited) of each component to be combined is ensured. The following configurations may be individually applied to a new configuration composed of a combination of the embodiment and the modified example, or some or all of them may be applied in combination.

  (1) In the above embodiment, the special winning opening 303, 404 is opened and closed by moving the shutter (movable body) 304 back and forth, but the large winning opening is opened and closed by moving the movable body left and right. The configuration may be such that Such a configuration will be described with reference to FIG. In the figure, the same components as those of the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

  In the variable winning device 502 according to this configuration, the base body 311 is provided with a bulging portion 503 bulging forward of the gaming machine. The swollen portion 503 is provided with a special winning opening 504 that opens upward, and a shutter 501 is provided so as to cover the special winning opening 504 from above. The shutter 501 is movable in the left-right direction, and is located above the special winning opening 504 to close the special winning opening 504 (FIGS. 28A and 28B). It is possible to switch to an open position (FIGS. 28C and 28D) in which the large winning opening 504 is moved to the left from above the 504 and the large winning opening 504 is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 28A, the base body 311 is provided with a specific entrance 331 that opens forward. The specific entrance 331 is located to the left of the shutter 501 when the shutter 501 is located at the closed position, and is located at a position located behind the shutter 501 when the shutter 501 is located at the open position. I have. In addition, a protrusion 505 that protrudes forward of the gaming machine is provided on the left side of the specific entrance 331. The protruding portion 505 is arranged at a height adjacent to the specific ball entrance 331 and at a position where the shutter 501 can pass below the protruding portion 505.

  Further, a through hole 339 is formed in the shutter 501. The through hole 339 is provided so as to overlap with the second guide passage 335 when the shutter 501 is located at the closed position, and not to overlap with the second guide passage 335 when the shutter 501 is located at the open position. I have.

  In such a configuration, when the shutter 501 moves from the closed position to the open position, the game ball on the shutter 501 approaches the protrusion 505 with the movement of the shutter 501 (FIGS. 28C and 28D). When the shutter 501 enters a region below the specific entrance 331, a bottom portion is formed by the shutter 501. Therefore, the game ball approaching the protruding portion 505 abuts on the protruding portion 505 without falling downward, is guided to the rear side of the gaming machine, and enters the specific entrance 331. At this time, in order to stabilize the guiding of the game ball to the projecting portion 505, a projecting portion (extruding portion) projecting upward at the right end of the upper surface of the shutter 501 is provided, and the game ball on the shutter 501 is pushed out by the projecting portion. You may do so.

  The game ball that has entered the specific entrance 331 flows through the second guide passage 335 and is guided to the exit 336. When a plurality of game balls exist on the shutter 501, a part of the game balls falls down from the right side of the shutter 501 and wins the large winning opening 504 in an open state. Note that when a game ball enters the specific entrance 331 in a situation where the shutter 501 is located at the closed position, the game ball passes through the through hole 339 and passes through the vertical passage 342 (in the course of flowing through the second guide passage 335). 7) and is led out to the discharge passage board 88.

  As described above, also according to the present configuration, it is possible to have a configuration in which a ball enters the specific entrance 331 when the position of the shutter 501 is switched, and the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained. In the above-described configuration, the specific entrance 331 is provided on the base body 311. However, the specific entrance 331 may be provided on the right side of the protruding portion 505, and the entrance 331 may be opened to the right. .

  (2) In the above embodiment, when the shutter 304 moves from the projecting position to the retracted position, a game ball existing in a partial area (first area 333) on the shutter 304 enters the specific entrance 331. Although the configuration is made possible, it may be configured so that all game balls existing on the shutter 304 can enter regardless of the area. As such a configuration, for example, the lateral opening width of the specific entrance 331 is set to be equal to or larger than the lateral dimension of the shutter 304, or a guiding means capable of guiding all game balls on the shutter 304 to the specific entrance 331. A configuration or the like in which a game ball on the shutter 304 is gathered in an area in front of the specific ball entrance 331 or the like is provided on the upper surface 304a of the shutter 304.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the specific entrance 331 is configured to open in front of the gaming machine, but may be configured to open in another direction. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the game ball is opened upward, and the game ball guided backward along with the backward movement of the shutter 304 falls into the specific entrance 331.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, after the game ball guided backward with the backward movement of the shutter 304 does not directly enter the specific entrance 331, but is guided backward, it is guided by a guiding means such as a passage. It may be configured to be guided and enter the specific entrance 331. In this case, the guide means may have a distribution function of distributing the game balls to the specific entrance 331 side and the other side.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the opening / closing body for opening and closing the specific entrance 331 is provided, and the opening / closing body opens and closes the specific entrance 331 in accordance with the movement of the shutter 304. It may be configured to switch whether or not to enter the ball. In this case, a power transmission means such as a link mechanism for transmitting the driving force of the shutter 304 or the driving force applied to the shutter 304 to the opening / closing body is provided between the shutter 304 and the opening / closing body, and interlocked with the movement of the shutter 304. The opening and closing member may be configured to open and close the opening and closing member. Further, a driving means for the opening / closing body may be provided separately from the variable winning drive unit 324, and the opening / closing body may be opened / closed by the driving means in synchronization with the opening / closing drive of the shutter 304.

  (6) In the above embodiment, the variable prize device 302 is arranged to the right of the variable display unit 36 so that only the game balls flowing down the right route can reach the variable prize device 302. The variable winning unit 302 may be arranged on the left side of the variable display unit 36 so that only game balls flowing down the left route can reach the variable winning device 302. Further, the variable winning device 302 may be arranged below the variable display unit 36 so that the game ball can reach the variable winning device 302 regardless of whether the game ball flows down the right route or the left route. However, it is necessary to design the variable winning device 302 (shutter 304) and its peripheral structure in consideration of both the case where the game ball flows into the shutter 304 from the right side of the shutter 304 and the case where the game ball flows from the left side. In order to reduce the design burden, it is preferable that only the game balls flowing down the right route or the left route can reach the variable winning device 302. Note that, even when the variable winning device 302 is arranged below the variable display unit 36, only the game balls flowing down the right route (or the left route) by arranging nails and structures can reach the variable winning device 302. It may be.

  (7) In the above embodiment, the upper surface portion 304a of the shutter 304 is configured to be horizontal, but may be configured to be inclined leftward or rightward.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the shutter 304 may be inclined forward or backward. In the former case, the frequency of entering the specific entrance 331 when the shutter 304 is located at the protruding position can be reduced, and the entry into the specific entrance 331 when the shutter 304 moves can be reduced. It will be able to stand out. On the other hand, in the latter case, it is possible to increase the frequency of entering the specific entrance 331 when the shutter 304 is arranged at the protruding position, and to increase the opportunity to enter the specific entrance 331. Will be possible.

  (9) In the above embodiment, a deceleration means for reducing the moving speed of the game ball moving on the shutter 304 may be provided. In this case, the behavior of the game ball on the shutter 304 can be easily recognized by the player, the time required for the game ball to pass through the first area 333 can be lengthened, and the specific entrance 331 can be increased. As the deceleration means, a configuration in which at least one protrusion or protrusion (extending back and forth) is provided on the upper surface portion 304a of the shutter 304, a meandering route is formed, or the like can be considered. Note that the deceleration means does not necessarily need to be provided on the entire upper surface portion 304a, and may be provided at least on the first area 333 or on the upstream side thereof (decelerate on or before the first area 333).

  (10) In the above embodiment, the through hole 339 may be omitted. That is, a configuration may be adopted in which all game balls that have entered the specific entrance 331 are guided to the exit 336 of the second guide passage 335.

  (11) In the above embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which the flow path to the vertical passage 342 is opened and closed by the shutter 304 in which the through hole 339 is not formed. That is, as shown in FIG. 29, when the shutter 304 is located at the projecting position, the rear part of the shutter 304 does not enter the area above the vertical passage 342, and when the shutter 304 is located at the retracted position. The longitudinal dimension of the shutter 304 and the position of the vertical passage 342 are set so that the rear part of the shutter 304 enters the region above the vertical passage 342. However, in this case, the configuration of the above-described embodiment is preferable in consideration of the possibility that the dimension of the shutter 304 in the front-rear direction is shortened and the support of the shutter 304 is reduced.

  (12) In the above embodiment, the game ball that has fallen into the vertical passage 342 advances to the discharge passage board 88 side, and the game ball that has moved to the back side of the second guide passage 335 (the third passage portion 335c) is distributed to the distribution device. Although the configuration proceeds to the 345 (V gate 353) side, the configuration may be reversed. That is, the game ball that has fallen into the vertical passage 342 advances to the sorting device 345 (V gate 353) side, and the game ball that has moved to the back side (the third passage portion 335c) of the second guide passage 335 is moved to the discharge passage board 88 side. It is good also as composition which advances to.

  (13) In the above embodiment, the sorting device 345 may be omitted, and the game balls flowing out of the exit portion 336 may pass through the V gate 353 without being sorted. Thus, the configuration can be simplified, and the probability that a game ball that has entered the specific entrance 331 passes through the V gate 353 can be increased. However, in this case, it is assumed that the difficulty of entering the specific entrance 331 is increased by an increase in the probability of passing through the V gate 353. For example, if the degree of difficulty in entering the specific entrance 331 is too high, the player cannot expect to enter the specific entrance 331, and there is a concern that the willingness to play is less likely to be evoked. Based on this point, the above-described implementation that allows the game ball passing through the V gate 353 to be retained at a part of the game ball that has entered the specific entrance 331 and facilitates entry into the specific entrance 331 It is preferable to adopt the configuration of the embodiment.

  (14) In the above embodiment, at least one of the distribution device 345 and the V gate 353 may be arranged on the back side of the game board 24 (the base body 311) so as to be visible from the front of the game machine. By the way, when the V gate 353 is arranged on the back side of the game board 24, when the V gate 353 is arranged in the middle position of the second guide passage 335, at least the V gate of the second guide passage 335 from the front of the gaming machine. It is preferable that the arrangement area of the 353 is visible, in other words, at least the V gate 353 is visible. As a result, the player can visually observe the process in which the game ball passes through the V gate 353, and the presence or absence of the passage can be easily grasped. In the above configuration, the entire V gate 353 does not necessarily need to be visible, and it is sufficient that the V gate 353 can be visually recognized to such an extent that the player can grasp the passage of the game ball to the gate 353.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that the probability change jackpot result is not set as the jackpot result. However, the probability change jackpot result (the jackpot result that shifts to the probability change game state after the end of the jackpot game regardless of the passage of the V gate 353). And a normal jackpot result (a jackpot result in which, when the game ball passes through the V-gate 353, the game is shifted to the probable change game state after the end of the jackpot game, and is not shifted if the game ball does not pass). In such a configuration, a round game in which the variable prize device 302 is driven and controlled in the second opening / closing mode (FIG. 25B) is executed only when the result is the normal jackpot result, or the number of executions of the round game varies. It is preferable that the normal jackpot result is more than the jackpot result. In other words, a configuration in which the normal jackpot result is more likely to cause the passing of the gaming ball through the V gate 353 (V winning) during the execution of the open / close execution mode than in the case of the probability change jackpot result is preferable. Further, in the above-described configuration, a plurality of types of normal jackpot results are set, and only a part of the normal jackpot results causes the variable prize device 302 to execute a round game in which the second opening / closing mode is driven or controlled. Thus, the number of executions of the round game may be different.

  (16) In the above embodiment, the moving speed (required period) when the shutter 304 moves from the protruding position to the retreat position and the moving speed (required period) when the shutter 304 moves from the retreat position to the protruding position are described. The configuration may be different. For example, in the configuration in which the variable winning device 302 is in the closed state when the shutter 304 is in the protruding position, if the former moving speed is slower than the latter moving speed, if the switching from the closed state to the open state is required for the required period. Becomes longer, so that the player can easily recognize whether or not a game ball enters the specific entrance 331, and the switch from the open state to the closed state is quickly completed, thereby achieving a variable prize. The occurrence of excessive winning in the device 302 can be suitably suppressed. That is, it is possible to improve the visibility of the game ball heading to the specific entrance 331 while balancing the winning with the variable winning device 302.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, the first pushing portion 371 and the second pushing portion 372 are provided in the projecting portion 332, but a configuration in which the second pushing portion 372 is not provided, that is, a game ball in contact with the projecting portion 332 May be configured to be able to enter the specific entrance 331. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the area of the first extruded portion 371 (the area of the area that can be brought into contact with the gaming machine) is made smaller than that of the second extruded portion 372, but this is reversed. Good. That is, when a game ball comes into contact with the protrusion 332, the probability that the game ball enters the specific entrance 331 may be higher than the probability that the game ball does not enter.

  (18) In the above embodiment, when the shutter 304 is located at the evacuation position, the protrusion 332 closes a part of the specific entrance 331 in a front view from the front of the gaming machine. It may be configured to close.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, when the shutter 304 is arranged at the protruding position, the configuration is such that a game ball can enter the specific entrance 331, but the configuration may be such that entry is not possible. As such a configuration, a configuration is conceivable in which a second protruding portion that protrudes upward from the upper surface portion 304a is provided on the upper surface portion 304a of the shutter 304. The second protruding portion is disposed so as to face the protruding portion 332 on the rear side of the gaming machine with respect to the protruding portion 332, and its front and rear positions are set to the specific entrance 331 when the shutter 304 is disposed at the protruding position. The position is set to a closed state (a state in which the specific entrance 331 is closed so that the game ball cannot enter). When the shutter 304 moves to the evacuation position, the second projecting portion also retreats accordingly, and the specific entrance 331 is opened. Thus, the game ball guided by the protrusion 332 can enter the specific entrance 331. According to such a configuration, in a situation in which the shutter 304 is maintained at the protruding position (for example, in a normal game state in which the variable winning device 302 is maintained in a closed state), the ball does not enter the specific entrance 331. Therefore, it is possible to highlight a game in which a ball enters the specific entrance 331 when the shutter 304 moves.

  (20) In the above embodiment, the light emitting means may be provided on the back side of the game board 24 (the base body 311), and the light from the light emitting means may be applied to the second guide passage 335. Thus, the second guide passage 335 and its peripheral portion can be brightly illuminated, and the specific entrance 331 and the second guide passage 335 can be made to stand out. In this case, it is preferable that the light emitting means is arranged on the rear side of the gaming machine with respect to the second guide passage 335. Thus, it is possible to preferably prevent the visibility of the game ball flowing through the second guide passage 335 from being hindered by the light emitting unit.

  In the above configuration, the light emitting unit may emit light when the open / close execution mode is being executed, and may not emit light when the open / close execution mode is not executed. When it is advantageous for the player to play a game aiming at entering the specific entrance 331, the specific entrance 331 or the like can be emphasized. In the normal gaming state, for example, when the opening / closing execution mode is being executed, for example, the light emission intensity of the light emitting unit is reduced as compared with the case where the opening / closing execution mode is being executed, and the normal gaming state. It may be configured to emit light in a different light emission mode depending on the case. In these cases, the light emission control of the light emitting means may be performed by the effect control device 82 or the display control device 212, or may be performed by the main control device 81. Incidentally, the configuration for reducing the emission intensity of the light emitting means is not limited to one that reduces the emission intensity of one light emitting element (light emitting unit) or each light emitting element, and has a plurality of light emitting elements as the light emitting means. In the normal game state, the number of light-emitting elements that emit light (light up) may be smaller than in the case where the open / close execution mode is being executed.

  In addition, the light emitting means may not emit light when the open / close execution mode is being executed, or may have a light emission intensity lower than that in the normal game state. That is, if the light emission intensity is too strong, the game ball may be rather difficult to see. In such a case, by adopting this configuration, the ball entering the specific entrance 331 becomes advantageous to the player. In accordance with the shift to the above, it is possible to increase the visibility of a game ball flowing into the specific ball entrance 331 or flowing through the second guide passage 335.

  (21) In the above embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which the gaming machine grasps the distribution state of the distribution device 345 (for example, the orientation of the distribution member 351) and executes a specific effect based on the result. The following can be considered as such a configuration, for example. In the gaming machine, the current distribution state is grasped, and based on the result, the distribution state in the case where the next ball enters the distribution apparatus 345 is grasped (predicted). Then, when there is a high possibility that the game ball will be distributed to the V gate 353 side at the time of the next ball entry to the distribution device 345, for example, “if the ball is entered into the specific entrance 331” is displayed on the display screen G, While a display such as "Aim for the specific entrance 331!" Is displayed, if there is a high possibility that the target will be sorted to a side different from the V gate 353 side, such a display is not performed (a display different from the above display). Do).

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which a detection means for detecting a ball entering the specific ball entrance 331 is provided, and a predetermined effect (for example, “chance” or the like is displayed) by detecting the ball. At this time, a configuration may be adopted in which the presence or absence of an effect is switched or the execution probability is changed based on the game state at the time of the occurrence of a ball entry. For example, when the above-mentioned ball is detected during the execution of the opening and closing execution mode, the above-mentioned effect is executed, and when the above-mentioned ball is detected in the normal game state, the above-mentioned effect is not executed. The configuration may be such that the effect is more easily executed than in the latter case. Also, as described in the above (21), the distribution state of the distribution device 345 is grasped, and when a game ball flows into the distribution device 345, an incoming ball is generated in a situation where the game ball is distributed to the V gate 353 side. In this case, the above-described effect is executed, and if the ball is thrown in a situation where the ball is distributed to a side different from the V-gate 353 side, the above-described effect is not executed. The above-mentioned effects may be easily executed.

  (23) In the above embodiment, the variable winning device 302 is closed when the shutter 304 is located at the protruding position, and is opened when the shutter 304 is located at the retracted position. In the first embodiment, the game ball dropped downward from the upper surface portion 304a of the shutter 304 is configured to be able to win the large winning opening 303. However, when the shutter 304 is arranged at the projecting position, the variable winning device 302 is provided. In the second embodiment in which the variable winning device 302 is closed when the shutter 304 is located at the retracted position when the shutter 304 is located at the retracted position, the game ball that has fallen downward from the upper surface portion 304a enters the large winning opening 303. It is good also as a structure which enables a prize. In such a configuration, the shutter 304 and the special winning opening 303 are separated from each other to some extent in the flow direction of the game ball, and the game ball is placed in the middle of the game ball flow path from the upper surface portion 304a to the special winning opening 303 for a predetermined period. A configuration may be conceived in which a storage section that can be stored over the entire storage area is provided, and when the game balls stored in the storage section are released, the variable prize device 303 in an open state wins.

  (24) In the above embodiment, the hold information is acquired based on the winning of the operating ports 33 and 34, and the hold information is stored up to a predetermined number (four), respectively. It is good also as composition which is not memorized. In this way, the configuration can be simplified. The same applies to the winning of the through gate 35.

  (25) In the first modified example, the total opening time of the four openings 381 to 383, 387 may be shorter than the multiplication time, so that the winning of the upper limit winning number cannot be expected. That is, the second opening / closing mode may be an opening / closing mode that is more disadvantageous than the first opening / closing mode in terms of winning in the variable winning device 302.

  (26) In the first modification, a different distribution table may be set for the first special figure and the second special figure. In this case, if the distribution table for the second special map makes it easier to select the 10R jackpot result B or 10R big hit result C than the distribution table for the first special map, the second special map A configuration in which a lottery on the drawing side is more preferentially shifted to the certainty-variable game state than on the first special figure side can be adopted.

  (27) In the first modification, the total number of rounds is the same for each jackpot result, but this may be different. In this case, the total number of rounds may be changed according to the frequency of driving control of the variable winning device 302 in the second opening / closing mode. For example, the configuration may be such that the total number of round games decreases as the number of round games driven and controlled in the second opening / closing mode increases in order to balance the degree of advantage.

  (28) In the above embodiment, an effect gate may be used instead of the V gate 353. That is, when the game ball passes through the effect gate, a specific effect such as displaying a special effect image may be executed.

  Further, the following can be considered as the configuration as the effect gate. When a jackpot occurs in a gaming machine in which a probability change jackpot result and a normal jackpot result are set, it is not necessary to explicitly indicate whether or not the probability change jackpot result is obtained in a game rendezvous effect that informs the user of the jackpot. The configuration cannot be grasped by the player. In addition, when the game ball passes through the above-mentioned effect gate, a notification (teaching or suggestion) is made as to whether or not the result is a probability change jackpot result, and if the game ball does not pass, it is not performed. In this case, the player can enter the specific ball entrance 331 and pass it through the effect-making gate, so that the player can know whether or not the result is a probable change big hit. Accordingly, a willingness to generate a ball entry to the specific entrance 331 can be appropriately evoked, and a game in the open / close execution mode can be appropriately excited.

  Further, in the above configuration, as the number of times of passage increases, for example, the degree of suggestion remains at the time of the first passage and is clearly indicated at the time of the second passage. (The profit to be obtained is increased). According to this, even after the passage through the effect gate is achieved, the willingness of the game ball to enter the specific entrance 331 can be maintained appropriately.

  Further, in the configuration in which the presence or absence of a certainty change is notified by passing through the effect gate, the configuration of the variable winning device 302 of the above embodiment may be applied to the second operating port 34 and the opening / closing role thereof. In such a configuration, when a jackpot occurs, not only the game round effect for notifying the jackpot but also the effect in the opening / closing execution mode does not explicitly indicate whether or not the result is the probability variable jackpot result. In the high-frequency support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the frequency of opening / closing of the shutter 304 as the opening / closing accessory increases, so that the ball enters the specific entrance 331 easily. Then, when the game ball enters the specific entrance 331 and passes through the effecting gate, a notification (teaching or suggestion) of whether or not the game state is the certainty-changing game state is performed. In this way, a game is realized in which the player can grasp whether or not the player is in the certain-variable game state by passing the game ball through the effect gate during the high-frequency support mode.

  (29) In the above embodiment, instead of the V gate 353, an operating gate 513 for an opening / closing accessory may be used. In such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 30, a winning opening 511 is provided downstream of the variable winning device 302, and when a winning occurs in the winning opening 511, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is provided. Will be paid out. The winning opening 511 is provided with an opening / closing accessory 512 having a pair of left and right movable pieces and a drive unit for operating the movable pieces. The opening / closing accessory 512 can be switched between an open state in which the winning in the winning opening 511 is allowed and a closed state in which the winning in the winning opening 511 is impossible or difficult. The opening / closing accessory 512 switches from the closed state to the open state when the game ball passes through the operation gate 513, and thereafter returns to the closed state when a predetermined number (for example, two) of game balls wins in the winning opening 511. I do.

  In the above configuration, the player allows the game ball to enter the specific entrance 331 during the opening / closing execution mode and to pass through the operation gate 513 to shift the winning opening 511 to the open state, and to the winning opening 511. Prize can be generated. In this case, it is possible to obtain not only prize balls based on winning in the variable winning device 302 but also prize balls based on winning in the winning opening 511. That is, the occurrence of a ball entering the specific entrance 331 can be expected to increase the total number of balls that can be obtained during the opening and closing execution mode, so that the game during the opening and closing execution mode can be appropriately excited.

  In the above configuration, the winning opening 511 is arranged on the downstream side of the variable winning device 302, but may be arranged on the upstream side. Further, the winning opening 511 and the opening / closing accessory 512 may be arranged below the distribution device 345 so that the game balls distributed to the second branch passage 349 side in the distribution device 345 can enter the winning opening 511. Good. Further, the condition for switching from the open state to the closed state is not limited to the above condition. For example, the condition is switched when the opening time reaches a predetermined time, or when the number of winnings to the winning opening 511 reaches a predetermined number, or Arbitrary conditions can be set, such as switching when the open time reaches a predetermined time or when the open time reaches a predetermined time.

  (30) In the above embodiment, the V gate 353 may be replaced with a continuation gate for round continuation. In this case, the opening and closing execution mode is changed to the next round game if the game ball passes through the continuation gate during the previous round game, and if the game ball does not pass through the continuation gate during the previous round game, It is assumed that the round game is not executed. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately arouse the desire to generate a ball in the specific entrance 331 during the execution of the opening / closing execution mode.

  (31) In the above embodiment, instead of the V gate 353, a through gate may be used as a trigger for a general-purpose drawing lottery. In this case, the through gate may be provided separately from the through gate 35 in FIG.

  In addition, instead of the V gate 353, it may be used as an operation port for special figure win / fail determination. In this case, it is more advantageous for the player to receive the winning / rejecting lottery in the second special figure than to receive the winning / rejecting lottery in the first special figure, and the winning / rejecting lottery of the second special figure is more effective than the receiving / rejecting lottery of the first special figure. In the gaming machine that is executed with priority, the operation port is used as the operation port for the second special figure, so that the hold information of the second special figure is generated during the execution of the opening / closing execution mode, or the number thereof is increased. Or become possible. As a result, at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the hold information of the second special map is more likely to exist, and the priority information of the second special map is given priority. By not doing so, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an event in which the winning / non-prize drawing of the first special map is executed.

  Further, a general winning opening may be used instead of the V gate 353. In this case, during the execution of the opening and closing execution mode, a ball is entered into the specific entrance 331, and the general winning opening is made to win, so that the total number of balls obtained during the opening and closing execution mode can be increased. It is possible to suitably excite the game in the mode. In this case, the number of prize balls of a general winning opening (a general winning opening via a ball entering the specific entrance 331) arranged in place of the V gate 535 is changed to the other general winning opening 31 (the specific entrance 331). The number of prize balls should be larger than the number of prize balls in the general winning opening that does not pass through the ball. As a result, the general winning port that passes through can be made to function as a special winning port, and it is possible to appropriately motivate the user to generate a ball in the specific ball opening 331. At this time, in order to further enhance the special feeling of the general winning opening, it is preferable that the number of winning balls is larger than the number of winning balls of the special winning opening 303. On the other hand, when it is desired to give an advantage to a game that generates a winning in the special winning opening 303, the number of winning balls in the general winning opening 303 may be smaller than the number of winning balls in the special winning opening 303.

  (32) In the above embodiment, the opening and closing control (variable ball entry control) of the variable winning devices 302, 402, and 502 is executed a plurality of times in the special game state (the execution state of the opening and closing execution mode). May be executed only once. That is, any configuration may be used as long as at least one opening / closing control is performed in the special game state.

  (33) In the above embodiment, the configuration may be such that game balls enter the specific entrance 331 without interlocking with the opening / closing control of the variable winning devices 302, 402, and 502. That is, the configuration may be such that a ball can enter the specific entrance 331 with the same probability of entry in both the normal game state and the special game state (the execution state of the open / close execution mode). As such a configuration, for example, the specific entrance 331 is opened upward like the general winning opening 31, and game balls can enter the entrance 331 from above the specific entrance 331 (shutter). The game ball on 304 does not enter the specific entrance 331).

  (34) In the above embodiment, the high frequency support mode is continued until the next big hit occurs in the support mode when the winning / rejecting lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode. , The high-frequency support mode may be terminated. That is, the high probability mode may be continued until the next big hit, but the high frequency support mode may be continued only up to the end reference number. In this case, the end reference number may be the same number (for example, 100) as when the winning / rejection lottery mode is shifted to the low frequency support mode, or may be a different number. Further, the high-probability mode may also be configured to end based on reaching the end reference number of times. In this case, the reference number of terminations in the high probability mode may be the same as or different from the reference number of terminations in the high frequency support mode.

  (35) In the above-described embodiment, a configuration is provided in which the privilege is not provided when a game ball passes through the V gate 353, without the function of providing a privilege triggered by entering the specific entrance 331 directly. However, the configuration may be such that a privilege is given by directly entering the ball into the specific entrance 331. Specifically, a ball entry detection sensor is provided at an intermediate position in the second guide passage 335, and a predetermined number of prize balls are provided when the sensor detects passage of a game ball (ball entry into the specific entrance 331). Or other benefits may be provided. In this case, it can be understood that the above-mentioned incoming ball detection sensor corresponds to the “specific passing portion” of the present invention. In the above configuration, when the prize ball is given by the entering ball, the entering ball detection sensor may be electrically connected to the main control device 81, and when another privilege is given, it is determined according to the content of the privilege. It may be electrically connected to the main control device 81 or the effect control device 82 or the display control device 212 as a sub control device. In the above structure, the V gate 353 may be omitted or provided.

  (36) Other types of pachinko machines, such as pachinko machines, which are different from the above embodiments, such as a pachinko machine in which an electric accessory opens a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific region of a special device, or a game in a specific region of a special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that becomes a jackpot when a ball enters and a jackpot, a pachinko machine equipped with another accessory, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and the like.

  In addition, a game machine that is not a ball-and-ball type, for example, includes a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are provided in a circumferential direction, starts rotation of the reels by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and a stop switch is operated. If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the activated line visible from the display window after the reel stops after a predetermined time has elapsed, a bonus such as payout of medals is given to the player. The present invention can be applied to a slot machine.

  Further, a pachinko machine and a slot machine provided with a capturing device, wherein the rotation of the reels is started by operating a start lever after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage section are captured by the capturing device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which is integrated.

<About the inventions extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, features of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses or the like.

  In addition, the invention described in each of the following features is based on a game machine such as a pachinko machine or the like, which is based on ball entry means provided in a game area or ball entry into a ball entry section, for example, a game ball. (For example, refer to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-074175). "Here, in a gaming machine, a device for increasing the degree of attention to the game is desired. It has been made with the problem that the invention seeks to solve.

<Characteristic A group>
Feature A1. Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 53) capable of launching a game ball to a game area based on a predetermined launch operation;
A first state (open state) in which a game ball can enter or easily enter the game area, and a second state (closed state) in which the game ball cannot enter or is less likely to enter than the first state. ), Which can be switched to (variable winning devices 302, 402);
A variable ball entry control means (variable ball entry control means (main control) for executing variable ball entry control in which the variable ball entry means is changed from the second state to the first state based on a predetermined specific opportunity, and thereafter is set to the second state. A function of executing a game state transition process by the device 81);
Privilege granting means (a function of paying out a prize ball when a prize is generated in the variable prize device 302 or the like) capable of granting a privilege to a player based on entry of a game ball into the variable ball entry means. ,
With
The variable ball entry means,
A movable body (shutter 304) that can be switched between a first position (projection position) at which game balls flowing down the game area can be received and a second position (retreat position) on the predetermined direction side from the first position. )
When the movable body is located at the first position, the movable body is in one of the first state and the second state. When the movable body is located at the second position, the first state and the A second state of the second state,
In the ball receiving portion (upper surface portion 304a) of the movable body, when the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, a game ball on the ball receiving portion is guided to the predetermined direction side. And a second area (a second area 334) in which a game ball on the ball receiving portion can be dropped downward. Gaming machine.

  In the above configuration, the variable ball entry control for switching the variable ball entry means between the first state and the second state based on the specific opportunity is executed, and a privilege is provided when a game ball enters the variable ball entry means. You. Therefore, the player can enjoy a game in which the variable ball entry control is executed to generate a ball entry into the variable ball entry means and obtain a privilege. However, since such a game is similarly employed in many gaming machines, the game alone may lack freshness as viewed from the player.

  In this regard, in this configuration, in the ball receiving portion of the movable body that switches the state of the variable ball input means, when the movable body moves in the predetermined direction from the first position to the second position, the game on the ball receiving portion A first area for guiding the ball in the moving direction of the movable body and a second area for dropping the game ball on the ball receiving portion downward are provided. In this case, whether the game ball on the ball receiver advances in the predetermined direction or falls downward depending on which area of the ball receiver is located immediately before the movable body moves to the second position. Can be different. For example, if there is a difference in the degree of advantage for the player and the subsequent game development between the case where the game ball advances in the predetermined direction and the case where the game ball falls downward, the game ball on the ball receiving portion While watching the position, it is possible to provide a game that expects the movable body to move to the second position at a timing desired by the player. As described above, according to the present configuration, it is possible to realize a playability that is not limited to whether or not a game ball enters the variable ball entry means when performing the variable ball entry control, thereby increasing the level of attention to the game. It becomes possible.

Feature A2. A specific ball entry portion (specific ball entrance 331), which is provided in the game area, is different from the variable ball entry means, and can enter a game ball;
The gaming machine according to feature A1, wherein the game ball guided in the predetermined direction is configured to be able to enter the specific ball entry portion.

  According to the above configuration, as the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, the movable body flows toward the variable ball entry means, and the game ball placed on the ball receiving portion enters the specific ball entry portion. It is possible to enjoy whether or not to do.

  In addition, the present feature may further include a configuration that “the specific ball entry portion is disposed on the predetermined direction side of the first region in the game region and opens to the first region side”. . In this case, it becomes possible for the game ball guided to the rear side of the gaming machine to enter the specific ball entry portion satisfactorily.

Feature A3. A first privilege granting means as the privilege granting means capable of granting a first privilege based on the entry of a game ball into the variable pitching means;
A second privilege granting unit (a function of executing a process for shifting to a high probability mode by the main control device 81) capable of granting a second privilege to a player based on the entry of a game ball into the specific ball entry unit; ,
The gaming machine according to feature A2, comprising:

  In the above configuration, the second privilege is provided based on the entry of the game ball into the specific entry section. That is, since the profit is provided, it is possible to appropriately evoke a sense of expectation that a ball enters the specific ball entry section. In addition, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the position and behavior of the game ball on the ball receiving portion and the movement of the movable body, thereby improving the degree of attention to the game.

Feature A4. A specific passage portion (V gate 353) through which game balls entering the specific ball entry portion can pass;
The gaming machine according to Feature A3, wherein the second privilege granting means grants a second privilege to the player when the game ball passes through the specific passing section.

  According to the above configuration, the player can not only allow the game ball to enter the specific ball entry section, but also play the game ball aiming at the game ball entering the specific ball entry section to pass through the specific passage section. Will be possible.

  Feature A5. A4 characterized by having means (upper channel forming section 314, right side wall section 362) for restricting a game ball from passing through the specific passing section without entering the specific entering section. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  According to the above configuration, only game balls that have entered the specific ball entry section can pass through the specific passage section, and it is indispensable to allow game balls to enter the specific ball entry section to pass through the specific passage section. . This enhances the value of the ball entering the specific ball entry section, further enhances the player's attention to the position of the game ball on the ball receiving section and the movement of the movable body, and also allows the player to enter the specific ball entry section. It is possible to increase the pleasure of the player when the ball is generated.

  In addition, this feature can also be expressed as "a configuration in which only game balls that have entered the specific ball entry section can pass through the specific passage section".

Feature A6. A game board (game board 24) having the game area formed on its front surface;
A passage portion (second guide passage 335) provided on the back side of the game board and capable of guiding a game ball having entered the specific ball entry portion to the specific passage portion side;
With
The gaming machine according to Feature A4 or A5, wherein at least a part of the passage has a configuration in which a game ball moving in the passage is visible from the front of the gaming machine.

  In the above-described configuration, the passage section for guiding the game ball entering the specific ball entry section to the specific passage section side is arranged by utilizing the area on the back side of the game board, so that the passage section is installed in the game area on the front side of the game board. The area can be reduced or made unnecessary, and an advantageous configuration can be obtained in a gaming machine in which the size of a game basin is limited. Furthermore, since the game ball moving in the passage portion can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine in at least a part of the passage portion, the player visually observes the process in which the game ball entering the specific ball entry portion reaches the specific passage portion. This makes it possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience in which the player cannot grasp whether or not the game ball has passed the specific passing portion.

Feature A7. A game board (game board 24) having the game area formed on its front surface;
A passage portion (second guide passage 335) provided on the back side of the game board and through which game balls entering the specific ball entry portion can pass;
With
The feature is that the passage portion guides a game ball that enters the specific ball entry portion and flows on the back side of the game board in the passage portion to the front side of the game board, and is characterized by the features A4 to A6. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  In the above-described configuration, the passage section for guiding the game ball entering the specific ball entry section to the specific passage section side is arranged by utilizing the area on the back side of the game board, so that the passage section is installed in the game area on the front side of the game board. The area can be reduced or made unnecessary, and an advantageous configuration can be obtained in a gaming machine in which the size of a game basin is limited. Furthermore, after passing the game ball that has entered the specific ball entry section to the game board rear side, it is led out to the game board front side, so that the specific passage section can be arranged on the game board front side. As a result, the visibility of the specific passage section is improved, and the player can easily grasp whether or not the game ball has passed the specific passage section.

  In addition, in this feature, the specific passing portion is further arranged on the front side of the game board so that game balls flowing out from an exit portion (exit portion 336) of the passage portion can pass therethrough. You may have.

  Feature A8. A game ball provided between the specific ball entry portion and the specific passage portion, wherein a game ball having entered the specific ball portion is passed through the specific pass portion (exit portion 348a, exit portion 336) and the specific pass. Any one of features A4 to A7, including a distributing unit (distributing device 345, through-hole 339) for distributing to a side different from the part side (outlet part 349a side, vertical passage 342 side). The gaming machine described.

  According to the above configuration, the flow of the game ball after entering the specific ball entry section is diversified, and a part of the game ball entering the specific ball entry section does not pass through the specific passage section. For this reason, when a ball enters the specific ball entry section, the player's thrilling feeling can be maintained until the game ball passes through the specific passage section, and it is possible to improve interest. In addition, since a part of the game ball that has entered the specific ball entry section does not pass through the specific passage section, it is possible to facilitate the ball entry into the specific ball entry section. For example, if the difficulty level of entering the specific ball entry section is too high, the player cannot expect to enter the specific ball entry section, which may make it difficult for the player to be motivated to play the game. It is possible to suitably suppress the occurrence of such inconvenience.

  Feature A9. In the first region of the ball receiving portion, when the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, it is possible to push a game ball on the first region toward the predetermined direction. The gaming machine according to any of features A1 to A8, wherein an extruding portion (projecting portion 332) is provided.

  According to the above configuration, since the function of guiding the game ball on the first area in the predetermined direction is formed integrally with the movable body, the game ball utilizing the movement of the movable body when moving to the second position is provided. Can be guided to a specific ball entry part. Thereby, the guidance of the game ball to the predetermined direction (moving direction of the movable body) can be favorably linked with the switching of the opening and closing of the variable ball entry means, and such a configuration is realized by a relatively simple configuration. can do.

  Note that this feature is characterized in that a “projection (projection 332) protruding upward is provided in the first region of the ball receiving portion, and the projection is configured such that the movable body moves from the first position to the first position. When moving to the second position, the game ball on the first area can be pushed out in the predetermined direction side. "

Feature A10. A specific ball entry portion (specific ball entrance 331) provided in the game area and different from the variable ball entry means;
The gaming machine according to Feature A9, wherein the specific ball input section is arranged such that a game ball pushed out in the predetermined direction side by the pushing section can enter the specific ball input section. .

  In the above configuration, when the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, it is possible to enjoy whether or not the game ball on the ball receiving portion is pushed out by the pushing portion and enters the specific entering portion. become.

  Feature A11. The gaming machine according to Feature A10, wherein the specific ball entry portion is disposed so as to face the pushing portion in the predetermined direction and opens to the pushing portion side.

  According to the above configuration, the game ball pushed out in the predetermined direction side by the pusher can enter the specific ball entry portion as it is, which can be a preferable mode for realizing the configuration of the feature A10. .

Feature A12. The pushing section is provided with a first contact section (first pushing section 371) and a second contact section (second pushing section 372) capable of contacting the game ball in the first area,
When the game ball contacts the first contact portion, it is configured to be easier to enter the specific entry portion than when the game ball contacts the second contact portion. The gaming machine according to feature A10 or feature A11.

  According to the configuration described above, a difference occurs in the ease of entering the specific ball entry portion depending on which part of the pushing portion the game ball in the first area contacts. Thus, it is possible to attract the player's attention not only to whether or not the game ball hits the pushing portion, but also to what portion to hit, and it is possible to appropriately increase the degree of attention to the game.

  Feature A13. The extruding section is characterized in that when the movable body is arranged at the first position, the extruding section is separated from the specific ball entry section so that a game ball can pass between the specific ball section and the specific ball section. The gaming machine according to any one of features A10 to A12.

  According to the above configuration, when the movable body is arranged at the first position, the game ball placed on the ball receiving portion does not enter the specific ball entry portion, and the gap between the pushing portion and the specific ball entry portion is formed. It is possible to escape. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult for the game ball on the ball receiving portion to enter the specific ball entry portion in a situation where the variable ball entry control is not executed, and to enter the specific ball entry portion for the execution period of the variable ball entry control. A game for entering a game ball can be provided. Further, since the game balls placed on the ball receiving portion can flow through the ball receiving portion and flow downstream, game balls that do not enter the specific ball input portion can be sequentially released to the downstream side. As a result, accumulation of game balls on the ball receiving portion is suppressed, and occurrence of inconvenience such as ball clogging can be appropriately suppressed.

  Note that this feature expresses that "the pushing section is arranged such that when the movable body is arranged at the first position, an interval with the specific entering section is equal to or larger than the diameter of a game ball". You can also.

  Feature A14. A regulating means (protruding portion 332) capable of regulating that a game ball reaching the ball receiving portion in the situation where the movable body is arranged at the second position enters the specific entering portion is provided. A gaming machine according to any one of features A10 to A13.

  According to the above configuration, in a situation where the movable body is arranged at the second position, it is restricted that the game ball enters the specific entry section. Thereby, it is possible to limit the chance of entering the specific ball entry section, and to enhance the game in which the game ball enters the specific ball entry section when the movable body switches from the first position to the second position. Further, for example, if the variable ball entry means is in the first state (open state) when the movable body is arranged at the second position, the player is identified in the situation where the movable body is arranged at the second position. Since there is no need to worry about entering the entering ball section, there is also an advantage that the player can easily play the game by focusing the game ball on the variable entering means.

  The “regulator that can be restricted” of this feature can also be expressed as “a restrictor that can be restricted”. In addition, this feature is that “when the movable body is arranged at the second position, the pushing unit closes at least a part of an inflow path of the game ball to the specific entering ball unit, so that the movable body is This is a configuration in which game balls reaching the ball receiving portion in the situation where they are arranged at the second position can be restricted from entering the specific entering portion. " In this case, the extruded portion can also be used as the regulating means, so that the configuration can be simplified.

  Feature A15. The variable ball-entry means enters the second state when the movable body is arranged at the first position, and enters the first state when the movable body is arranged at the second position. A gaming machine according to any of features A1 to A14.

  In the above configuration, it is possible to guide the game balls existing in the first area to the predetermined direction side at the timing when the variable ball entry means switches from the closed state (second state) to the open state (first state). In this case, in order to guide the game ball to the predetermined direction side, it is necessary to fire the game ball during a period in which the variable ball entry means is in the closed state, so that a so-called hitting can be suppressed. Further, when the game ball reaches the first area in a state where the variable ball-in means is in the closed state, a sense of expectation that the variable ball-in means is switched to the open state at that timing (the second area is more advantageous) In this case, an expectation of not switching to the open state can be generated. In other words, since the game can be enjoyed even in the closed state, the game can be enjoyed during the entire execution period of the variable ball-in control, and the game when the variable ball-in control is executed can be appropriately excited.

Feature A16. The variable ball entry means includes a ball entry portion (large winning a prize hole 303) provided below the movable body and opened upward, and a game ball enters the variable ball entry device through the ball entry portion. Yes,
The first state is a state in which a game ball can enter the ball or easily enters the ball,
The second state is a state in which a game ball cannot enter the ball entry section or is less likely to enter the ball than the first state,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A15, wherein when the game ball in the second region falls downward, the dropped game ball can enter the ball entry portion.

  In the above configuration, even when the game ball on the ball receiving portion is not guided to the rear side of the gaming machine at the time of switching from the closed state to the open state in the variable ball entry means, the game ball enters the variable ball entry means. You can expect that. That is, it is suppressed that the game balls shot aiming at the ball receiving portion (variable ball entry means) during the period when the variable ball entry means is in the closed state become useless balls.

Feature A17. The ball receiving portion has a configuration in which a game ball can move in the left-right direction of the gaming machine on the ball receiving portion when the movable body is arranged at the first position,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A16, wherein the first area and the second area are provided so as to be arranged in a left-right direction of the gaming machine.

  In this configuration, when the game ball flows on the ball receiving portion, it passes through the first region and the second region in order. Thereby, for example, if it is advantageous for the player that the game ball advances in the predetermined direction, the movable body moves from the first position to the second position at the timing when the game ball on the ball receiving portion reaches the first region. In the situation where the game ball on the ball receiving portion is present in the second area, the player enjoys the game in the hope that the movable body does not start moving to the second position. It can be realized.

  Feature A18. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A17, wherein the first area is smaller than the second area.

  According to the above configuration, the frequency with which the game balls on the ball receiving portion are guided in the predetermined direction can be reduced. This makes it possible to give a special feeling to the event that the game ball advances in the predetermined direction, and it is difficult to attain the event that, for example, it is advantageous for the player that the game ball advances in the predetermined direction. The degree can be increased. Therefore, when the game ball is guided in the predetermined direction side, it is easy to elicit the joy and surprise of the player, and it is possible to enhance the interest.

Feature A19. An information acquisition unit (a function of executing a winning process for an operating port by the main control device 81) for acquiring information for determination based on satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition;
Information storage means (reserved ball storage area 114b) for storing the determination information acquired by the information acquisition means,
A shift determining unit that executes a shift determination as to whether or not the determination information stored in the information storage unit corresponds to predetermined shift information (a function of executing a hit / fail determination process by the main control device 81). When,
When the result of the transition determination by the transition determining means is the transition corresponding result corresponding to the transition information, the transition to the special game state in which the variable ball-in control is performed at least once is performed. Special game state transition means (a function of executing a game state transition process by the main control device 81);
With
As the gaming state, a first gaming state (low probability mode) and a second gaming state (high probability mode) in which the result of the transition determination by the transition determining means is more likely to be the transition corresponding result than in the first gaming state. Have
The feature that the game ball on the ball receiving portion is guided to the predetermined direction side to be able to shift to the second game state after the end of the special game state. A gaming machine according to any of A18.

  In the above configuration, when the game ball on the ball receiving portion is guided in the predetermined direction, the game ball can be shifted to the second game state (for example, the probable change game state) in which the shift correspondence result is more likely to be obtained than the first game state. . Thereby, it is possible to appropriately evocate a player's expectation that the movable body is expected to move toward the second position at a timing when the game ball is present in the first area on the ball receiving portion, and the variable entry is possible. It becomes possible to suitably excite the game when the ball control is executed.

  In this feature, "when the game ball on the ball receiving portion is guided to the predetermined direction side" is "when the game ball on the ball receiving portion is guided to the predetermined direction side". Alternatively, it can also be expressed as "after the game ball on the ball receiver is guided in the predetermined direction side".

Feature A20. The movable body is configured to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the gaming machine,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A19, wherein the predetermined direction is a rear of the gaming machine.

  According to the above configuration, a practically preferable embodiment can be realized in realizing the configuration of any one of the features A1 to A19.

  When this feature is applied to the feature A6 or the feature A7, in addition to the effect of the feature A6 or the feature A7 described above, “the passage portion provided with the game ball that has entered the specific entry portion on the back side of the game board” As a result, the game ball guided to the rear side of the gaming machine can be favorably guided to the specific passing section because the game ball is guided to the specific passing section. "

  In applying this feature to the above-mentioned feature A11, the above-mentioned feature A11 is referred to as “the specific ball-in section is opened in front of the gaming machine, and is disposed to face the pushing section in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine. Yes. " In this case, in addition to the above-described effect of the feature A11, "Since the specific entering ball portion is opened in front of the gaming machine, it is easy for the player to visually recognize the specific entering ball portion, and whether the ball has entered the specific entering ball portion. It can be configured so that the player can easily determine whether or not it is possible. "

Feature A21. The movable body is configured to be movable in the left-right direction of the gaming machine,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A19, wherein the predetermined direction is one of a left direction and a right direction.

  According to the above configuration, a practically preferable embodiment can be realized in realizing the configuration of any one of the features A1 to A19.

  In addition, it is also possible to individually apply the technical idea shown in the configuration of any one of the features B1 to B15, the features C1 to C13, and the features D1 to D14 to each of the features A1 to A21. However, it is also possible to apply the respective technical ideas in combination. When applying the technical ideas in combination, it is also possible to combine them across feature groups.

<Characteristic B group>
Feature B1. Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 53) capable of launching a game ball to a game area based on a predetermined launch operation;
A first state (open state) in which a game ball can enter or easily enter the game area, and a second state (closed state) in which the game ball cannot enter or is less likely to enter than the first state. ), Which can be switched to (variable winning devices 302, 402);
A variable ball entry control means (variable ball entry control means (main control) for executing variable ball entry control in which the variable ball entry means is changed from the second state to the first state based on a predetermined specific opportunity, and thereafter is set to the second state. A function of executing a game state transition process by the device 81);
Privilege granting means (a function of paying out a prize ball when a prize is generated in the variable prize device 302 or the like) capable of granting a privilege to a player based on entry of a game ball into the variable ball entry means. ,
With
The variable ball entry means,
A ball entry section (grand prize entrance 303) into which game balls can enter,
A first position (projection position) provided corresponding to the ball entry portion, wherein the ball entry portion is in one of the first state and the second state, and moving in a predetermined direction from the first position; A movable body (shutters 304 and 501) that can switch between a writing ball portion to a second position (a retracted position) where the writing ball portion is the other of the first state and the second state;
With
A flow path (second guide path 335) capable of leading a game ball to a specific area (longitudinal path 342) is provided on the predetermined direction side of the ball entry section,
When the movable body is arranged at the second position, the movement of the game ball flowing through the flow path to the specific area is regulated by the movable body, and when the movable body is arranged at the first position. A gaming machine configured to allow a game ball flowing through the flow path to move to the specific area.

  In the above configuration, the variable ball entry means includes the ball entry section and the movable body, and the movable body moves between the first position and the second position, so that the ball entry section enters the first state and the second state. Can be switched. At the same time, whether or not the movement of the game ball flowing through the flow path to the specific area is permitted is switched. Thereby, when performing the variable ball entry control, it is possible to enjoy not only whether the game ball enters the ball entry section (variable ball entry means), but also whether the game ball flows into the specific area. it can. Further, the flow path is arranged on a predetermined direction side (moving direction side when the movable body moves to the second position) of the ball entry portion, and a game flowing through the flow path is performed by the movable body arranged at the second position. The configuration restricts the ball from moving to a specific area. Therefore, it is possible to switch whether or not the game ball can be moved to a specific area using the movable body for switching the state of the ball entry part and the movement thereof, and the opening and closing of the flow path can be favorably linked with the opening and closing of the ball entry part. it can. In addition, since a dedicated opening / closing body for the flow path and a driving means thereof can be omitted, the configuration can be simplified.

  Feature B2. When the movable body is arranged at the second position, the ball entry portion is formed by a part of the movable body (a part of the shutter 304 located at the projecting position, which projects forward from the front of the game board with respect to the game board). The other of the first state and the second state, wherein the movement of the game ball flowing through the flow path to the specific area is regulated by another part of the movable body (the peripheral part of the through hole 339). The gaming machine according to feature B1, wherein:

  According to the above configuration, the flow path can be opened / closed in conjunction with the opening / closing of the ball entry section, and the opening / closing of the ball entry section and the channel opening / closing can be appropriately compatible with a single movable body. .

  Feature B3. When the movable body is disposed at the second position, the other part of the movable body intersects with a movement path when a game ball flowing through the flow path moves to the specific area, thereby forming the flow path. When the movement of the game ball flowing to the specific area is regulated and the movable body is arranged at the first position, the other part of the movable body retreats from the movement path, so that the flow path is reduced. The gaming machine according to Feature B2, wherein a movement of a game ball flowing through the specific area is allowed.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to suitably switch whether or not the game ball flowing through the flow path moves to the specific area by the movable body that opens and closes the ball entry portion.

Feature B4. The movable body is formed with a through hole (through hole 339) through which a game ball can pass,
When the movable body is arranged at the first position, the through hole overlaps with the flow path, so that a game ball flowing through the flow path is allowed to move to the specific area through the through hole. When the movable body is disposed at the second position, the through hole is shifted toward the predetermined direction with respect to the flow path, so that the movable body moves to the specific area of the game ball flowing through the flow path. The gaming machine according to any of features B1 to B3, wherein movement of the game machine is regulated.

  In the above configuration, the flow path is opened and closed by providing a through hole in the movable body and moving the through hole to a position overlapping the flow path and a position not overlapping with the movement of the movable body. In this case, in a situation where the movable body is arranged at the first position (a situation where the flow path is opened), the length of the movable body in the predetermined direction is reduced so as not to overlap the flow path, It is not necessary to largely separate the road from the road, and the restriction on the length of the movable body in the predetermined direction and the distance between the ball entry portion and the flow path can be reduced. This makes it possible to stabilize the support and movement of the movable body by extending the movable body to some extent in the predetermined direction, or to arrange the flow path so as to be somewhat close to the ball entry portion, thereby keeping the dimension in the predetermined direction small.

Feature B5. A game board (game board 24) having the game area formed on the front surface thereof,
The movable body is movable in the fore-and-aft direction of the gaming machine, the first position protruding into the gaming area, and moves from the first position to the rear of the gaming machine, and is located on the rear side of the gaming machine with respect to the first position. It is configured to be switchable to the second position,
The gaming machine according to any of features B1 to B4, wherein the flow path is provided on a back side of the gaming board.

  In the above configuration, the ball entry portion is opened and closed by moving the movable body back and forth, and the channel is formed by utilizing the area on the back side of the game board. As a result, the area for the flow path in the game area on the front side of the game board can be reduced or eliminated. Therefore, an advantageous configuration can be achieved in a gaming machine in which the size of the gaming area is limited.

  Feature B6. The game area or the game board is provided with a light transmitting portion (a flat plate portion 312) that allows a game ball flowing through the flow path to be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine in at least a part of the flow path. The gaming machine according to Feature B5.

  According to the above configuration, the player can visually observe the flow of the game balls flowing through the flow path while forming the flow path on the back side of the game board. Therefore, the player can appropriately grasp whether or not the game ball flowing through the flow path has moved to the specific area.

  In addition, in the present feature, further “a first flow path as the flow path and a second flow path through which a game ball that has entered the ball entry section flows are provided on the back side of the game board, At least a part of the first flow path, which is visible from the front of the gaming machine through the light transmitting portion, is configured not to overlap with the second flow path in a front view from the front of the gaming machine. Or a first flow path as the flow path and a second flow path through which a game ball that has entered the ball entry section flows are provided on the back side of the game board. At least a portion of the road that is visible from the front of the gaming machine via the light transmitting portion is configured not to overlap with the second flow path in a front view from the front of the gaming machine. " Is also good. According to such a configuration, when the flow of the game ball is visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine, it becomes difficult for the player to determine which flow path the game ball flows through, and the first flow is suppressed. It is possible to easily grasp the flow of the game ball flowing on the road.

Feature B7. A specific ball entry part (specific ball entrance 331) different from the ball entry part is provided in the game area,
The feature B1 is characterized in that the game balls that have entered the specific entry section can flow into the flow path, and the game balls that have entered the entry section cannot enter the flow path. The gaming machine according to any of B6.

  According to the above configuration, since the flow path to the specific area is independent of the ball entry section, the player can enjoy whether or not the game ball moves to the specific area without assuming the ball entry to the ball entry section, It is possible to enjoy whether or not a game ball different from the game ball entering the ball moves to the specific area. In addition, if the game ball entering the ball entry portion flows into the channel and moves to a specific area, the inflow route to the channel is cut off when the ball is clogged in the ball entry portion, and the movable ball is movable. There is a possibility that the game ball may not move to the specific area regardless of the position of the body.However, in this configuration, even if the ball is clogged in the ball entry portion, the game ball can flow into the flow path. It becomes possible to suppress it suitably.

  Feature B8. The gaming machine according to Feature B7, wherein the specific ball entry portion is disposed adjacent to the movable body.

  According to the above configuration, the points of interest can be consolidated, and the player can visually recognize the movable body and the specific ball entry section at the same time. Therefore, even if the player does not move his line of sight, it is possible to grasp both the movement (position) of the movable body that opens and closes the flow path and whether or not the game ball enters the specific ball entry section. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience, such as missing the incoming ball to the incoming ball portion.

Feature B9. The flow path includes a passage portion (second guide passage 335) through which a game ball can be guided to the specific region and a predetermined region (exit portion 336) different from the specific region,
The passage section guides a game ball to the predetermined area when the movement of the game ball to the specific area is restricted by the movable body, and, when the movement of the game ball to the specific area is permitted, The gaming machine according to any of features B1 to B8, wherein the gaming machine is configured to derive a sphere to the specific area.

  According to the above configuration, the game balls flowing through the flow path linked to the opening and closing of the ball entry portion (position of the movable body) can be sorted into the specific region and the predetermined region. For example, if it is configured that it is more advantageous for the player that the game ball flows into the predetermined area than to the specific area, the game ball flows through the passage in a situation where the movable body is arranged at the second position. It can arouse a sense of expectation. Thus, when the variable ball entry control is executed, not only whether the game ball enters the ball entry section (variable ball entry means), but also the timing at which the game ball flows through the passage section (the specific ball entry section) The player may also be interested in whether or not ball entry occurs, and it is possible to suitably enhance interest in performing variable ball entry control.

  Feature B10. The game according to Feature B9, wherein the degree of advantage for the player is different when the game ball flowing through the flow path moves to the specific area and when the game ball moves to the predetermined area. Machine.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to play a game aiming at moving the game ball flowing through the flow path to the advantageous side area.

Feature B11. The movable body sets the ball entry portion to the second state when placed at the first position, and sets the ball entry portion to the first state when placed at the second position. ,
The game according to Feature B9 or B10, wherein it is configured that it is more advantageous for the player that the game ball flowing through the passage moves to the predetermined area than to the specific area. Machine.

  According to the above configuration, during a period in which the variable ball-in control is not executed and the ball-in section is maintained in the second state (a period in which the movable body is kept at the first position), the game ball is placed in the predetermined area (advantageously). Region) is suppressed. Thereby, it is possible to provide a game for enjoying whether or not the game ball flows into the predetermined area for the execution period of the variable ball-in control, and to excite the game when the variable ball-in control is performed. become.

  In addition, this feature is referred to as “the movable body is set to the first state when the ball is placed at the first position, and when the movable body is placed at the second position, the ball is set to the second state. State, and it is configured such that it is more advantageous for the player that the game ball flowing through the passage portion moves to the specific area than to the predetermined area. " . In this case, the same effect can be obtained.

Feature B12. In one of the specific region and the predetermined region, a specific passage portion (V gate 353) through which a game ball can pass is provided,
A first privilege granting means as the privilege granting means capable of granting a first privilege based on the entry of a game ball into the variable pitching means;
A second privilege granting unit capable of granting a second privilege based on the passing of the game ball through the specific passing unit (a function of executing a process for shifting to a high probability mode by the main control device 81);
The gaming machine according to any of features B9 to B11, comprising:

  According to the above configuration, the player can not only allow the game ball to enter the specific ball entry section, but also play the game ball aiming at the game ball entering the specific ball entry section to pass through the specific passage section. Will be possible. Further, in this configuration, since the game balls flowing through the flow path are sorted into a specific region and a predetermined region, a part of the game balls that have entered the specific ball entry portion do not pass through the specific passage portion. It is possible to facilitate the entry into the specific entry section. For example, if the difficulty level of entering the specific ball entry section is too high, the player cannot expect to enter the specific ball entry section, which may make it difficult for the player to be motivated to play the game. It is possible to suitably suppress the occurrence of such inconvenience.

Feature B13. A game board (game board 24) having the game area formed on the front surface thereof,
The movable body is movable in the fore-and-aft direction of the gaming machine, and moves from the first position protruding into the gaming area to the gaming machine rear side from the first position to the gaming area from the first position. It is possible to switch to the second position where the protrusion of is suppressed,
The passage portion is provided on the back side of the game board,
The feature according to Feature B12, wherein the passage portion is configured to, when leading a game ball flowing through the passage portion to the one region, lead the game ball to the front side of the game board. Gaming machine.

  In the above configuration, since the aisle portion is arranged by utilizing the area on the back side of the game board, the installation area of the aisle portion can be reduced or eliminated in the game area on the front side of the game board, making it unnecessary. An advantageous configuration can be achieved in a gaming machine having a limited size. Further, when the passage section guides the game ball that has entered the specific ball entry section to the area on the specific passage section side, the configuration is such that the game ball is led out to the front side of the game board. Can be arranged. As a result, the visibility of the specific passage section is improved, and the player can easily grasp whether or not the game ball has passed the specific passage section.

  Note that the present feature may further include a configuration that “the specific passing section is provided on the front side of the game board”.

Feature B14. An information acquisition unit (a function of executing a winning process for an operating port by the main control device 81) for acquiring information for determination based on satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition;
A shift determining unit (a function of executing a hit / fail determination process by the main control device 81) for determining whether or not the determination information acquired by the information acquiring unit corresponds to predetermined shift information; ,
When the result of the transition determination by the transition determining means is the transition corresponding result corresponding to the transition information, the transition to the special game state in which the variable ball-in control is performed at least once is performed. Special game state transition means (a function of executing a game state transition process by the main control device 81);
With
As the gaming state, a first gaming state (low probability mode) and a second gaming state (high probability mode) in which the result of the transition determination by the transition determining means is more likely to be the transition corresponding result than in the first gaming state. Have
When the game ball passes through the specific passage section, the second privilege granting means shifts a game state to the second game state after the end of the special game state as the second privilege. The gaming machine according to Feature B12 or Feature B13.

  In the above configuration, when the game ball that has entered the specific ball entry portion passes through the specific passage portion, the game ball transitions to the second game state (for example, the probable change game state) in which the transition correspondence result is more likely to be obtained than in the first game state. . This makes it possible to enhance the attraction of the game that causes the player to enter the specific ball entry section, and to appropriately excite the game when the variable ball entry control is executed.

Feature B15. Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 53) capable of launching a game ball to a game area based on a predetermined launch operation;
A first state (open state) provided in the game area where a game ball can enter or is easy to enter, and a second state (closed state) in which the game ball cannot enter or is less likely to enter than the first state ), Which can be switched to (variable winning devices 302, 402);
Variable ball entry control means (variable ball entry control means (main control) for executing variable ball entry control for changing the variable ball entry means from the second state to the first state and then to the second state based on a predetermined specific opportunity. A function of executing a game state transition process by the device 81);
Privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege to the player based on the entry of the game ball into the variable ball entry means (a function of executing payout of a prize ball when a prize is generated in the variable winning device 302 or the like); ,
With
The variable ball entry means,
A ball entry section (grand prize entrance 303) into which game balls can enter,
A first position (projection position) provided corresponding to the ball entry portion, wherein the ball entry portion is one of the first state and the second state, and the ball entry portion is provided in the first state and the second position. A movable body (shutters 304 and 501) movable to a second position (retreat position) which is the other of the two states;
With
When the movable body is arranged at the second position, the movement of the game ball to a specific area (vertical passage 342) different from the entering part is restricted, and the movable body is arranged at the first position. A game machine configured to allow a game ball to move to the specific area.

  In the above configuration, the variable ball entry means includes a ball entry section and a movable body, and the movable ball moves between the first position and the second position to open and close the ball entry section. When the body is arranged at the second position, the movement of the game ball to the specific area is restricted, and when the movable body is arranged at the first position, the movement of the game ball to the specific area is allowed. That is, since the flow of the game ball into the specific area is switched in conjunction with the opening and closing of the ball entry portion, the game ball enters the ball entry portion (variable ball entry means) when performing the variable ball entry control. Not only whether or not the game ball flows into the specific area, but also whether or not the game ball flows into the specific area can be enjoyed.

  Each configuration described in any of the above features B1 to B14 may be applied to this feature. In this case, a further effect can be obtained by applying each configuration.

  In addition, the technical idea shown in the configuration of any one of the features A1 to A21, the features C1 to C13, and the features D1 to D14 can be individually applied to each of the features B1 to B15. However, it is also possible to apply the respective technical ideas in combination. When applying the technical ideas in combination, it is also possible to combine them across feature groups.

<Characteristic C group>
Feature C1. Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 53) capable of launching a game ball to a game area based on a predetermined launch operation;
A first state (open state) in which a game ball can enter or easily enter the game area, and a second state (closed state) in which the game ball cannot enter or is less likely to enter than the first state. ), Which can be switched to (variable winning devices 302, 402);
A variable ball entry control means (variable ball entry control means (main control) for executing variable ball entry control in which the variable ball entry means is changed from the second state to the first state, and then to the second state, based on a predetermined specific opportunity. A function of executing a game state transition process by the device 81);
First privilege granting means capable of granting a first privilege to a player based on the ball entry into the variable ball entry means (executing a prize ball when a prize is generated in the variable winning device 302 or the like) Function), and
With
When a game ball reaches a specific area (area opened and closed by the shutter 304) in the game area in a state where the variable ball input means is in the first state, the game ball can flow into the variable ball input means. Configuration,
A specific ball entry portion (specific ball entry port 331), which is provided in the game area and in which a game ball can enter and is different from the variable ball entry means;
When there is a game ball in the specific area in a situation where the variable ball input means switches from one of the first state and the second state to the other of the first state and the second state, a game ball in the specific area Guiding means (protruding portion 332) capable of guiding the specific ball entry portion,
A second privilege granting means (a function of executing a process for shifting to a high probability mode by the main control device 81) capable of granting a second privilege to a player when a game ball enters the specific ball entry section;
A gaming machine comprising:

  In the above configuration, variable ball entry control for switching the variable ball entry means between the first state and the second state based on a specific opportunity is executed, and when a game ball enters the variable ball entry means, a privilege (first Benefits) are granted. Therefore, the player can enjoy a game in which the variable ball entry control is executed to generate a ball entry into the variable ball entry means and obtain a privilege. Furthermore, in this configuration, at the timing when the state of the variable ball entry means switches, game balls can enter the special ball entry section provided separately from the variable ball entry means. Is provided. Thereby, it is possible to enjoy a game aiming to generate a ball entering a specific ball entry section when the variable ball entry means switches between the first state and the second state. In general, a game in which a ball enters the variable ball-in means is to enjoy the game mainly in a period in which the variable ball-in means is in an open state (first state). Can also play for the purpose of entering the specific entry section. In other words, the game can be enjoyed not only during the period when the variable ball entry means is in the open state, but also when switching between open and closed, and it is possible to enhance the interest in executing the variable ball entry control.

  In addition, in the present configuration, when a game ball arrives in a situation where the variable ball-in means is in the open state, a specific area is provided in which the game ball flows into the variable ball-in means, and the specific area is provided at the time of the switching. When a game ball is present, the game ball is configured to enter the specific entry section. That is, since the notable portions of the player are gathered in the specific area, it is possible to grasp both the ball entry into the variable ball entry means and the ball entry into the specific ball entry section without moving the line of sight. it can. Therefore, oversight of one or both of the incoming balls is suppressed, and a configuration that facilitates the game can be achieved.

  Feature C2. The guide means guides a game ball in the specific area to the specific ball entry part when a game ball exists in the specific area in a state where the variable ball input means switches from the second state to the first state. The gaming machine according to feature C1, wherein the gaming machine is capable of performing the following.

  In the above configuration, when a game ball is present in the specific area at the timing of switching from the closed state (second state) to the open state (first state) of the variable ball entry means, the game ball enters the specific ball entry section. It becomes possible to make it ball. In this case, it is necessary to fire a game ball during a period in which the variable ball entry means is in a closed state in order to cause a ball to enter the specific ball entry section, so that so-called hitting can be suppressed. Further, when a game ball reaches a specific area in a state where the variable ball-entry means is in the closed state, it is possible to generate a sense of expectation that the variable ball-entering means is switched to the open state at that timing. In other words, since the game can be enjoyed even in the closed state, the game can be enjoyed during the entire execution period of the variable ball-in control, and the game when the variable ball-in control is executed can be appropriately excited.

  Feature C3. If the game ball in the specific area is not guided to the specific ball entry section by the guiding means when the variable ball input means switches from the second state to the first state, the game ball is placed in the first state. The gaming machine according to the feature C1 or the feature C2, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be able to enter the variable ball-in means switched to the above.

  In the above configuration, even when a game ball in a specific area does not enter the specific entry section when switching from the closed state to the open state in the variable entry section, the game ball enters the variable entry section. Can be expected. Therefore, even when the game ball in the specific area does not enter the specific ball entry section, the player can obtain a profit (first privilege), and appropriately evocate the will to fire the game ball aiming at the specific area. It becomes possible.

  Feature C4. When a game ball is present in the specific area in a situation where the variable ball-in means switches from the second state to the first state, a game ball in the specific area is guided to the specific ball-in section by the guiding means. The gaming machine according to feature C3, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be easier to enter the variable ball-in means than in the variable ball-in means.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to increase the difficulty level of entering the specific ball entry section and improve the sense of accomplishment when the ball enters the specific ball entry section. Also, by giving priority to entering the variable ball entry unit over entering the specific ball entry unit, the variable attraction control unit obtains the first privilege by allowing game balls to enter the variable ball entry unit. Can be suppressed from being impaired.

  Feature C5. The second privilege granting means does not grant the second privilege even if a game ball enters the specific ball entry section in a state where the variable ball entry means is in the second state. A gaming machine according to any of features C1 to C4.

  In the above configuration, even if the variable ball entry means is in a closed state (second state), even if a ball enters the specific ball entry section, no privilege (second privilege) is given. Thereby, it is possible to obtain no privilege even if ball entry to the specific ball entry section is performed in a situation where the variable ball entry control is not executed (a situation where the variable ball entry means is maintained in the closed state). it can. As a result, the game in which the game ball enters the specific ball entry section becomes significant during the execution period of the variable ball entry control, and it is possible to excite the game when the variable ball entry control is executed by the game. become.

  Feature C6. When a game ball reaches the specific area in a state where the variable ball input means is in the first state, the game ball cannot enter the specific ball portion, and the variable ball input means cannot enter the specific ball input section. A gaming machine according to any of the above.

  In the configuration described above, the ball does not enter the specific ball entry section when the variable ball entry means is in the open state (first state). For this reason, in the open state, the player can concentrate on generating the ball entering the variable ball entry means without worrying about the specific ball entry section.

  Feature C7. The variable ball-in control means may be configured such that a required period when the variable ball-in means switches from the second state to the first state is a time period in which the variable ball-in means switches from the first state to the second state. The gaming machine according to any of features C1 to C6, further comprising means for making the period longer than a required period.

  According to the above configuration, the switching from the closed state (the second state) to the open state (the first state), which is a chance to enter the specific ball entry section, can be seen carefully by extending the required period. In addition, the switching from the open state to the closed state is completed quickly, and the occurrence of excessive ball entry into the variable ball entry means is suppressed. That is, it is possible to make it easier for the player to visually recognize whether or not the game ball enters the specific ball entry portion while maintaining the balance with the ball entry into the variable ball entry means.

  Feature C8. The guide means guides a game ball in the specific area to the specific ball entry part when a game ball is present in the specific area in a situation where the variable ball input means switches from the first state to the second state. The gaming machine according to feature C1, wherein the gaming machine is capable of performing the following.

  In the above configuration, when a game ball is present in the specific area at the timing of switching from the open state (first state) to the closed state (second state) of the variable ball entry means, the game ball enters the specific ball entry section. It becomes possible to make it ball. In this case, it is possible to suppress the act of stopping the launch of the game ball by predicting that the variable ball-in means will be switched to the second state, such as counting the number of game balls entering the variable ball-in means. In addition, since the switching from the open state to the closed state always occurs at the end of the variable ball entry control, according to this configuration, the player expects to enter the specific ball entry unit until the variable ball entry control ends. There is also the advantage that it becomes possible.

  Each configuration described in the above feature C6 or C7 may be applied to this feature. In this case, when applying, the “first state” described in those features is changed to the “second state”, and the “second state” is changed to the “first state”.

  Feature C9. The guiding means is capable of guiding a game ball existing in a partial area (first area 333) of the specific area to the specific entering part, and may be any of the features C1 to C8. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  To increase the difficulty of entering the specific ball entry section and improve the sense of accomplishment when an incoming ball occurs, for example, reduce the specific area to reduce the frequency with which game balls are guided to the specific ball entry section. It can be reduced. However, when the specific area is reduced, the ease of entering the variable ball entry means also decreases, and a configuration for exciting the game at the time of executing the variable ball entry control may rather hinder that. In this regard, in the present configuration, the guiding difficulty is limited to the game balls existing in a part of the specific area, and the guiding area is guided to the specific entering section. Can be enhanced. Therefore, it is possible to improve the sense of accomplishment when a ball enters the specific ball entry section, while suppressing adverse effects on the ease of entering the variable ball entry means.

  Feature C10. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C9, wherein the game ball having the specific ball entry portion is not allowed to enter the variable ball entry means.

  For example, if the configuration is such that a game ball having a specific ball entry section can enter the variable ball entry means, both the first privilege and the second privilege can be acquired by the occurrence of the specific ball entry section, This is more advantageous than allowing the ball to enter the variable ball entry means. As a result, the interest of the player is higher when the player enters the specific ball entry section than when the player enters the variable ball entry means, and there is a concern that the original attractiveness of the variable ball entry control is impaired. In this regard, in this configuration, since the game ball that has entered the specific ball entry section does not enter the variable ball entry means, the significance of having the game ball enter the variable ball entry means is suitably ensured, and Impairment of the original attractiveness of the ball entry control can be suitably suppressed.

Feature C11. An information acquisition unit (a function of executing a winning process for an operating port by the main control device 81) for acquiring information for determination based on satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition;
Information storage means (reserved ball storage area 114b) for storing the determination information acquired by the information acquisition means,
A shift determining unit that executes a shift determination as to whether or not the determination information stored in the information storage unit corresponds to predetermined shift information (a function of executing a hit / fail determination process by the main control device 81). When,
When the result of the transition determination by the transition determining means is the transition corresponding result corresponding to the transition information, the transition to the special game state in which the variable ball-in control is performed at least once is performed. Special game state transition means (a function of executing a game state transition process by the main control device 81);
With
As the gaming state, a first gaming state (low probability mode) and a second gaming state (high probability mode) in which the result of the transition determination by the transition determining means is more likely to be the transition corresponding result than in the first gaming state. Have
A specific passage portion (V gate 353) through which game balls entering the specific ball entry portion can pass;
The second privilege granting means is for granting the second privilege based on a game ball having passed through the specific passing portion, and the second gaming state is provided after the end of the special gaming state as the second privilege. The gaming machine according to any of features C1 to C10, wherein the game machine is shifted to (1).

  In the above configuration, when the game ball that has entered the specific ball entry portion passes through the specific passage portion, the game ball transitions to the second game state (for example, the probable change game state) in which the transition correspondence result is more likely to be obtained than in the first game state. . This makes it possible to enhance the attraction of the game that causes the player to enter the specific ball entry section, and to appropriately excite the game when the variable ball entry control is executed.

  Feature C12. The gaming machine according to feature C11, wherein the gaming machine has a configuration in which there is no opportunity to shift to the second gaming state except for a gaming ball passing through the specific passage section.

  In the above configuration, the timing of transition to the second game state is limited to the passage of the game ball through the specific passage portion. As a result, it is possible to strongly evocate the willingness to generate a ball into the specific ball entry section, and to greatly increase the player's thrilling feeling whether or not to enter the specific ball entry section, The game when the control is executed can be more appropriately excited.

Feature C13. The variable ball entry means,
A ball entry section (grand prize entrance 303) into which game balls can enter,
A first position (projection position) that is provided corresponding to the ball entry portion, and sets the ball entry portion to one of the first state and the second state, and a position on a predetermined direction side from the first position. A movable body (shutters 304, 501) that can be switched to a second position (retreat position) in which the ball-in section is the other of the first state and the second state;
The movable body is provided with a ball receiving portion (upper surface portion 304a) capable of receiving a game ball that has reached the specific region when the movable body is disposed at the first position,
The guiding means is provided in the ball receiving portion, and when the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, can play a game ball on the ball receiving portion toward the predetermined direction. Extruded part (projection part 332)
The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C12, wherein a game ball pushed out by the pushing section is configured to be able to enter the specific entering section.

  According to the above configuration, since the function as the guiding means is integrally formed with the movable body, the game ball existing in the specific area is moved into the specific ball using the movement of the movable body when moving to the second position. Department can be guided. This allows the game ball to enter the specific ball entry portion in good linkage with the switching of the opening and closing of the variable ball entry means, and such a configuration can be realized by a relatively simple configuration. Become.

  Note that the technical idea described in the configuration of any one of the features A1 to A21, the features B1 to B15, and the features D1 to D14 can be individually applied to the configurations of the features C1 to C13. However, it is also possible to apply the respective technical ideas in combination. When applying the technical ideas in combination, it is also possible to combine them across feature groups.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 53) capable of launching a game ball to a game area based on a predetermined launch operation;
A specific ball entry portion (specific ball entrance 331), which is provided in the game area and in which a game ball can enter;
With
The game state includes a first game state (a normal game state) and a second game state (an open / close execution mode execution state) different from the first game state,
When a predetermined transition condition (that is, a winning result is determined by the success / failure determination) is satisfied, a transition unit that transitions from the first gaming state to the second gaming state (game state transition processing by the main control device 81). Function to perform)
In the case of the first game state, the specific ball input section is configured to discharge a game ball from the game area without giving a benefit even if a game ball enters the specific ball section, for discharging. (Out exit), in the case of the second game state, when the specific ball entry section receives a game ball in the specific ball entry section, a privilege grant that allows the player to expect the grant of a privilege. Changing means (shutter 304, through hole 339, second guide passage 335, vertical passage 342) to become a ball entry portion (a ball entry portion allowing passage to V gate 353) for
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the above configuration, whether the same ball entry portion functions as a discharge ball entry portion or a privilege granting ball entry portion changes depending on the game state each time. Thereby, the game mode can be diversified as compared with the case where the function of the ball entry section is fixed, and it is possible to improve the interest. The following effects can also be expected by changing the function of the ball entry section itself. For example, in order to construct a game property in which a predetermined privilege is given to a player under the second game state, when a ball entry portion is provided as an opportunity for the privilege, the second ball game is basically provided in the ball entry portion. It is necessary to take measures so that the game ball enters only in the state, and does not enter in the first game state. In this regard, in the present configuration, it is possible to allow a ball to be entered in the first game state, so that such restrictions can be relaxed, the degree of freedom of design can be increased, and the load of design work can be reduced. It becomes possible to do.

  In this feature, the “gaming state” can also be expressed as a “gaming machine state”, in which case the “first gaming state” and the “second gaming state” are the “first state” and the “second state”, respectively. ] Can be expressed.

Feature D2. A passage portion (V gate 353) provided downstream of the specific ball entry portion and through which game balls can pass;
When a game ball passes through the passing section, a privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege to a player (when a game ball that has entered the specific entrance 331 passes through the V gate 353, a certain Function to shift to the gaming state),
With
The change means allows the game ball that has entered the specific ball entry section to pass through the passing section when the second game state is entered, and enters the specific ball entry section when the first game state is entered. The feature (D1) is provided with a specifying means (a shutter 304, a through hole 339, a second guide passage 335, a vertical passage 342) for preventing a ball to be passed through the passing portion. Gaming machine.

  According to the above-described configuration, the specific passing section which is a trigger for providing the privilege is provided, and the function of the specific entering section is changed depending on whether or not the passing of the game ball is possible. Thus, when the common ball entry portion is used for both ejection and benefit giving, the function can be suitably switched in accordance with a change in the game state.

Feature D3. The specifying means includes:
A first passage portion (third passage portion 335c) capable of leading a game ball having entered the specific entry portion to the passage portion;
A second passage portion (vertical passage 342) that discharges the game ball that has entered the specific ball entry portion from the game area without being led out to the passage portion;
In the case of the second game state, the game balls that have entered the specific ball entry section are distributed to the first passage section, and in the case of the first game state, the game balls that have entered the specific ball entry section Sorting means (shutter 304, through-hole 339) for sorting to the second passage portion;
The gaming machine according to feature D2, comprising:

  According to the above configuration, since the function of the specific ball entry portion can be changed by switching the passage portion, a practically preferable aspect can be achieved in realizing the configuration of the feature D2.

Feature D4. A passing portion (V gate 353), which is provided on the downstream side of the specific entering ball portion and through which a game ball entering the specific entering ball portion can pass;
The changing means, when the game ball that has entered the specific ball entry portion passes through the passing portion in the state of the second game state, gives a privilege to a player, and enters the specific ball entry portion Means for preventing a bonus from being given to a player when the played game ball passes through the passing portion in the first gaming state (a function of executing a process for shifting to a high probability mode by the main control device 81) The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D3, wherein the gaming machine includes:

  According to the above configuration, even if the game ball passes through the specific passage portion in the first game state, no bonus is given. That is, in order to switch the presence / absence of a bonus when a game ball passes through a specific passage portion according to the game state, the common ball entry portion is used for both discharge and privilege award, and the function is set to the game state. Can be suitably switched in accordance with the change of.

  Feature D5. The changing means may be configured such that, when a ball enters the specific ball entry part along with the movement of a predetermined movable body (shutters 304 and 501), the specific ball part becomes the ball entry part for granting benefits. When a ball enters the specific ball entry section without accompanying movement of the predetermined movable body, the specific ball section becomes the ball entry section for discharge. A gaming machine according to any of features D1 to D4.

  In the above configuration, in response to whether or not the movement of the predetermined movable body is involved when entering the specific ball entry section, the specific ball entry section becomes a ball entry section for specific grant or a ball entry section for discharge. Will be changed. Thereby, it is possible to provide a game in which the player enjoys whether or not to enter the specific ball entry portion while paying attention to the behavior of the movable body, and it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game.

  Feature D6. The gaming machine according to Feature D5, wherein when the predetermined movable body moves, the position of the specific ball-in section does not change.

  For example, if the position of the specific ball entry section changes when the movable body moves, there is a risk that the specific ball entry section may be lost by looking at the movable body, but according to this configuration, such an inconvenience may occur. It can be suppressed suitably.

  Feature D7. The gaming machine according to Feature D5 or Feature D6, wherein the change unit changes the function of the specific ball entry unit by moving the predetermined movable body.

  According to the above configuration, the function of the specific ball entry portion is changed by using the movement of the movable body, so that the configuration can be simplified.

Feature D8. A first state (open state) in which a game ball can enter or easily enter the game area, and a second state (closed state) in which the game ball cannot enter or is less likely to enter than the first state. ), Which can be switched to (variable winning devices 302, 402);
The variable ball entry control means for changing the variable ball entry means from the second state to the first state, and then performing the variable ball entry control to set the variable state to the second state (executes a game state transition process by the main control device 81) Function),
With
The second gaming state is a gaming state in which the variable ball-in control is performed at least once,
The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D7, wherein the first gaming state is a gaming state in which the variable ball-in control is not being executed.

  According to the above configuration, in the game state in which the variable ball entry control is executed, the specific ball entry portion functions as a ball entry portion for giving a benefit, and therefore, the ball enters the specific ball entry portion during execution of the variable ball entry control. Is generated, it is possible to provide a game for obtaining a privilege. As a result, it is possible to perform a game aiming at entering a specific entering part in parallel with a game aiming at entering the variable entering means, and the variable entering control is performed as compared with a gaming machine which stays only in the former. It can excite the game when it is played. Further, in the game state in which the variable ball-in control is not executed, the specific ball-in section functions as a ball-in section for discharge, so that the game when the variable ball-in control is not executed is advantageous due to the presence of the specific ball-in section. Is suppressed, and the superiority of the second game state (the game state in which the variable ball-in control is executed) can be appropriately secured.

Feature D9. The specific ball entry section is different from the variable ball entry means,
When the game ball is fired by the launching means with a firing intensity that can reach the variable ball-in means, the specific ball-in section and the variable ball-in means are arranged so as to be able to reach the specific ball-in section. The gaming machine according to Feature D8, wherein the gaming machine is operated.

  According to the above configuration, if the game ball is fired aiming at the variable ball entry means, the game ball can naturally reach the specific ball entry portion. In this way, when performing the variable ball-in control, a game that generates a ball in the specific ball-in section is provided. In this case, the ball is aimed in the variable ball-in means and in the specific ball-in section. In such a case, it is not necessary to separate the game balls, so that the player can easily play the game.

Feature D10. A passage portion (a second guide passage 335) into which a game ball having entered the specific ball entry portion can flow,
Light emitting means capable of emitting light,
With
The light emitting means is provided so that the irradiation light hits the passage portion,
The light emitting means emits light in the second game state, and the light emitting means does not emit light in the first game state or the emission intensity of the irradiation light is lower than that in the second game state. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D9, further comprising a light emission control unit configured to control the light emission unit.

  According to the above configuration, in the second game state in which the specific ball entry portion functions as a bonus ball entry portion, a passage portion through which a game ball that has entered the specific ball entry portion is brightly illuminated by the light emitting means. Thereby, when it is advantageous for the player to play a game aiming at the specific ball entry section, the specific ball entry section and the passage section can be emphasized and emphasized. In addition, based on differences in light emission and brightness, it is possible for the player to determine which entry part is functioning as the particular entry part, which is an advantageous configuration for suppressing puzzlement of the player. Becomes

Feature D11. A game board (game board 24) having the game area formed on the front surface thereof,
The passage portion is provided on the back side of the game board,
The gaming machine according to Feature D10, wherein a game ball flowing through the passage is at least partially visible from the front of the gaming machine in at least a part of the passage.

  According to the above configuration, since the passage is provided on the back side of the game board, the visibility of the passage can be reduced as compared with the case where the passage is provided on the front side of the game board. This makes it possible to make the passage portion less noticeable in the first game state and when the light emitting means is not emitting light (or the light emission intensity is reduced). In addition, since the passage portion can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine, when the light emitting means emits light in the second game state, the specific ball entry portion and the passage portion can be appropriately highlighted.

  Feature D12. The gaming machine according to Feature D11, wherein the light-emitting means is arranged on the rear side of the gaming machine relative to the passage.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the game ball flowing through the passage portion from being hindered by the light emitting unit.

Feature D13. Equipped with a light emitting means capable of emitting light,
The light emitting means is provided such that the irradiation light hits the specific ball entry portion,
The light emitting means emits light in the second game state, and the light emitting means does not emit light in the first game state or the emission intensity of the irradiation light is lower than that in the second game state. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D12, further comprising light emission control means for controlling the light emission means.

  According to the above configuration, in the second game state in which the specific ball entry section functions as a bonus ball entry section, the specific ball entry section is brightly illuminated by the light emitting means. Thereby, when it is advantageous for the player to play a game aiming at entering the specific ball entry section, the specific ball entry section can be emphasized and emphasized. In addition, based on differences in light emission and brightness, it is possible for the player to determine which entry part is functioning as the particular entry part, which is an advantageous configuration for suppressing puzzlement of the player. Becomes

Feature D14. Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 53) capable of launching a game ball to a game area based on a predetermined launch operation;
A specific ball entry portion (specific ball entrance 331), which is provided in the game area and in which a game ball can enter;
A movable movable body (shutters 304 and 501);
Drive control means for driving and controlling the movable body (a function of executing a special winning opening opening / closing process by the main control device 81);
If a ball enters the specific ball entry part along with the movement of the movable body (shutters 304, 501), a privilege is given, while the special ball is entered without moving the movable body. Specifying means (shutter 304, through-hole 339, second guide passage 335, vertical passage 342) for discharging the game ball from the game area without giving a privilege when the ball has entered.
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the above configuration, even if the ball enters the same ball entry section, whether the privilege is given or the game ball is ejected from the game area without the benefit is changed. As a result, the game mode can be diversified as compared with the case where the action of the gaming machine when the ball enters the ball entry section is fixed, and the interest can be improved. At that time, the presence or absence of the privilege is changed according to whether or not the movement of the predetermined movable body is accompanied when the ball enters the specific ball entry section, so that the player enters the specific ball entry section while paying attention to the behavior of the movable body. It is possible to provide a game to enjoy whether or not to enter the ball, and it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game.

  Each configuration described in any of the above features D2 to D13 may be applied to this feature. In this case, a further effect can be obtained by applying each configuration.

  Note that the technical idea described in the configuration of any one of the features A1 to A21, the features B1 to B15, and the features C1 to C13 can be individually applied to the configurations of the features D1 to D14. However, it is also possible to apply the respective technical ideas in combination. When applying the technical ideas in combination, it is also possible to combine them across feature groups.

  It is also possible to individually apply the technical ideas shown in the other configurations of the features A to D to the configurations of the features A to D described in detail above. However, it is also possible to apply the respective technical ideas in combination. When applying the technical ideas in combination, it is also possible to combine them across feature groups.

  Hereinafter, a basic configuration of a gaming machine to which the above features can be applied will be described.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operating means operated by a player, gaming ball firing means for firing game balls based on the operation of the operating means, a ball path for guiding the fired game balls to a predetermined game area, A gaming machine comprising: a plurality of game components arranged in a region; and a bonus is provided to a player when a game ball passes through a predetermined passage portion of the game components.

  Spinning-type gaming machines such as slot machines: equipped with variable display means for variably displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols and then finally displaying the symbol row, and starting to change the symbol due to the operation of the starting operation means The variation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stopping operation means or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the final stopped symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol is required. A gaming machine that generates a state (such as a bonus game).

  Ball-based belt-type gaming machine: equipped with variable display means for displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then displaying the symbol row as a final stop. The fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for the game or after a lapse of a predetermined time, and a special game state (bonus) which is advantageous to the player on condition that the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol is required. And a payout device for paying out game balls to the ball tray, and a payout device for providing a ball tray and taking in game balls from the ball tray. A game machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means is enabled by throwing in a game ball.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 53 ... Game ball launching mechanism, 81 ... Main control device, 302, 402 ... Variable winning device, 303 ... Big winning opening, 304 ... Shutter, 304a ... Upper surface portion, 331 ... Specific ball opening, 332 ... Projecting portions, 333: first region, 334: second region, 335: second guide passage, 339: through hole, 342: vertical passage, 345: sorting device, 353: V gate.

Claims (7)

Launching means capable of launching a game ball to a game area based on a predetermined launch operation;
A variable input provided in the game area and capable of switching between a first state in which game balls can enter or easily enter, and a second state in which game balls cannot enter or are less likely to enter than the first state. Ball means,
A variable ball entry control unit that performs variable ball entry control that sets the variable ball entry unit from the second state to the first state based on a predetermined specific opportunity, and then sets the variable ball entry unit to the second state;
First privilege granting means capable of granting a first privilege to a player based on the entry of a game ball into the variable ball entry means;
With
When a game ball reaches a specific area in the game area in a state where the variable ball entry means is in the first state, the game ball can flow into the variable ball entry means,
A specific ball entry portion provided in the game area, in which a game ball can enter, and different from the variable ball entry means,
When there is a game ball in the specific area in a situation where the variable ball input means switches from one of the first state and the second state to the other of the first state and the second state, a game ball in the specific area Guiding means capable of guiding the specific ball entry section,
A second privilege granting unit capable of granting a second privilege to the player when a game ball enters the specific ball entry unit;
A gaming machine comprising:   The guide means guides a game ball in the specific area to the specific ball entry part when a game ball exists in the specific area in a state where the variable ball input means switches from the second state to the first state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is capable of performing the following.   If the game ball in the specific area is not guided to the specific ball entry section by the guiding means when the variable ball input means switches from the second state to the first state, the game ball is placed in the first state. The gaming machine according to claim 2, characterized in that the gaming machine is configured to be able to enter the variable ball-in means switched to (i).   When a game ball is present in the specific area in a situation where the variable ball-in means switches from the second state to the first state, a game ball in the specific area is guided to the specific ball-in section by the guiding means. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the gaming machine is configured to easily enter the variable ball-in means.   The second privilege granting means does not grant the second privilege even if a game ball enters the specific ball entry section in a state where the variable ball entry means is in the second state. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   6. When a game ball reaches the specific area in a state where the variable ball input means is in the first state, the game ball cannot enter the specific ball section. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.   The required period when the variable ball-in means switches from the second state to the first state is different from the required period when the variable ball-in means switches from the first state to the second state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising means.

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