JP2020078677A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of more easily performing an adjustment of a ball entrance rate to a predetermined ball entrance part.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine includes: a right operation port 85 where game balls flowing down a game area PE can enter; a right side variable winning device 83 having an opening/closing door 303 capable of performing an opening/closing operation caused by a ball entrance of a game ball to the right operation port 85; and a switching member capable of guiding a game ball entered the right side variable winning device 83 to a second downstream side passage as an advantageous ball entrance part. If a game ball enters the second downstream side passage, a shift is made to an opening/closing performance mode advantageous to a player. The Pachinko machine includes a plurality of patterns of an opening/closing pattern of the opening/closing door 303, and when performing an opening/closing control of the opening/closing door 303, determines which opening/closing pattern among the plurality of patterns is to be performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

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

  Conventionally, as a kind of gaming machine, it is provided with an operating opening into which a game ball guided to a predetermined game area can win, and a variable winning device in which an opening/closing member opens and closes based on the winning of the game ball into the operating opening. , There is known a pachinko machine in which a special game state advantageous to a player is generated by winning a game ball that has won a prize in the variable winning device into a specific winning portion provided in the variable winning device (for example, See Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-197312

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, for example, if the winning rate of the specific winning portion of the game ball won in the variable winning device is too high, the disadvantage of the game store side becomes large, and if the winning rate is too low, the player There is a risk that the profit balance between the two will be greatly disrupted depending on the winning rate of the game balls that have won the variable winning device to the specific winning portion, such as the disadvantage on the side becomes large.

  Therefore, in the development stage of the gaming machine, design changes such as the internal structure of the variable winning device were repeated to adjust the winning rate to the specific winning portion to an appropriate winning rate.

  However, it is difficult to predict the effect of the design change on the winning rate, and it is very difficult to adjust the winning rate to the specific winning portion to a desired winning rate.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can more easily adjust the rate of entry into a predetermined entry portion. Especially.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention,
A game area in which a game ball launched by a predetermined launch means is guided,
Starting ball entering means capable of entering a game ball flowing down in the game area,
There is an opening/closing member that can be opened and closed due to the entry of the game ball into the starting entry means, and an open state in which the game ball flowing down the game area can enter, and the game ball cannot enter. Variable ball entering means that can be switched to the closed state,
A specific ball entering portion into which the game ball entering the variable ball entering means can enter,
Special game state generating means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player due to the entry of the game ball into the specific ball entering portion,
A movable member that can switch between a guiding state in which the game ball that has entered the variable ball entering means can be guided to the specific ball entering portion and a non-guided state that cannot guide the specific ball entering portion,
When performing opening/closing control of the opening/closing member, an opening/closing operation group determination unit that determines which opening/closing operation group to execute is selected from a plurality of opening/closing operation groups,
The plurality of opening and closing operation groups,
A first opening/closing operation having a first opening time that does not allow the game ball to enter the variable ball entering means, and a second opening/closing operation having a second opening time in which the game ball can enter the variable ball entering means. Including an opening/closing operation group in which the first opening/closing operation is the first opening/closing operation when switching the movable member,
The movable member is configured to switch from the non-guided state to the guided state at a predetermined timing,
The gist is that the opening timing of the second opening/closing operation in the plurality of opening/closing operations is different from the switching timing.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, there is an excellent effect that it is possible to more easily change the entry rate to a predetermined entry portion.

It is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine in one embodiment. (A) It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the inner frame and the front door frame, (b) It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the inner frame and the back pack unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of an inner frame. It is a front view showing a configuration of a game board. (A) It is a front view of the operating port device which shows a case where an electric accessory is in a closed state, and (b) is a front view of an operating port device which shows a case where an electric accessory is in an open state. It is the schematic which looked at the display unit from the front side. It is a rear view which shows the structure of an inner frame. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a game board. It is the rear view of the game board which shows the state where the main control unit is removed. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. (A) It is the elements on larger scale of FIG. 4, (b) The perspective view which looked at the right variable winning a prize device from the front side. It is an exploded perspective view of the right variable winning device as seen from the front side. It is an exploded perspective view of the right variable winning device as seen from the back side. It is a partial cross-sectional view of the right variable winning a prize device showing the right big winning opening and the structure related thereto. It is a schematic diagram showing a relation between a base unit and a guide passage. FIG. 16A is a schematic view showing a guide passage, and FIG. 16B is a partial sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 15. 16A is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 15, and FIG. 16B is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line C-C of FIG. 15. It is a schematic diagram showing a physical relationship between a guide passage and a magnetic sensor. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining the contents of various counters used for win/win lottery. It is an explanatory view for explaining (a) a win/loss table for winning a prize on the lower working port, and (b) an explanatory view for explaining a win/loss table for winning a prize on the right working port. (A) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table for 1st result display parts, (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table for 2nd result display parts. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in MPU of a main control apparatus. It is a flowchart showing a winning process for a through. It is a flowchart showing a winning process for the operating port. It is a flow chart which shows information acquisition processing. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flow chart which shows game time control processing. It is a flow chart which shows data setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows change start processing. It is a flowchart showing a game state transition process. It is a flow chart which shows shift processing for special winning. It is a flow chart which shows electric power combination support processing. It is a flow chart which shows electric part opening and closing control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an abnormality monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows a radio wave sensor monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows a magnetic sensor monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows a vibration sensor monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the notification process for abnormal vibration detection in MPU of an audio lamp control device. (A) is a timing chart for explaining the confirmation display on the display part for right operation ports, (b) is a timing chart for explaining the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing door in the first opening/closing pattern, FIG. 6C is a timing chart for explaining the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing door in the second opening/closing pattern, and FIG. 7D is a timing chart for explaining the operation of the switching member.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as "pachinko machine"), will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine 10. 2A is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 are opened, and FIG. 2B is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame 13 and the back pack unit 15 are opened. .. Note that, in FIG. 2A, the configuration in the game area PE of the pachinko machine 10, the glass unit 22 and the like are omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and a gaming machine main portion 12 attached to the outer frame 11.

  The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting wooden plate members to four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. By attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island equipment, the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall. It should be noted that the outer frame 11 is not an essential component of the pachinko machine 10 and may be a configuration in which the outer frame 11 is attached to the island facility of the game arcade.

  The gaming machine main portion 12 is supported by the outer frame 11 in an openable and closable state. Specifically, the upper support metal fitting 17 is fixed to the connecting portion between the upper frame portion and the left frame portion of the outer frame 11, and is further connected to the connecting portion between the lower frame portion and the left frame portion of the outer frame 11. Side support fittings 18 are provided. A support mechanism is constituted by the upper support metal fitting 17 and the lower support metal fitting 18, and the main body 12 of the gaming machine rotates the left side in a front view of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the outer frame 11 by the support mechanism. The right side of the pachinko machine 10 can be turned forward with respect to the right side.

  As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the gaming machine main portion 12 includes an inner frame 13 as a base body, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and an inner frame 13. The back pack unit 15 arranged at the rear is provided. The inner frame 13 of the main body 12 of the gaming machine is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 is rotatable forward when the left side is the rotation base end side and the right side is the rotation front end side when viewed from the front.

  A front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and can be turned forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view. A back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable rearward with the left side being the rotation base end side and the right side being the rotation tip side in front view.

  Next, the front door frame 14 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is mainly composed of a frame body 20 made of synthetic resin whose outer shape is almost the same as that of the outer frame 11, and covers almost the entire front surface of the inner frame 13. There is. A substantially elliptical window portion 21 is formed in the center portion of the frame body 20 so that almost all of a game area PE described later can be visually recognized, and the window portion 21 is formed by a glass unit 22. It is closed from the rear side of the front door frame 14.

  The glass unit 22 includes a plurality of transparent glass panels 23 and a glass holder that holds the glass panels 23. The glass holder is formed with a partition part that partitions the holding region of the glass panel 23 into front and rear parts, and both glass panels 23 face each other with the partition part in between. That is, by ensuring a predetermined gap between the two glass panels 23, the gaming areas PE are doubly covered from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 by the glass panels 23 while avoiding interference between the glass panels 23. It is in a state.

  In addition, both glass panels 23 do not necessarily need to be unitized using the glass holder, and each glass panel 23 may be attached to the frame body 20 individually. Further, the number of glass panels is arbitrary, and may be one or three or more. However, from the viewpoint of improving safety and crime prevention, it is preferable to employ a plurality of glass panels and to make the glass panels face each other with a predetermined gap therebetween. Incidentally, it is also possible to adopt a transparent synthetic resin panel member instead of the glass panel.

  Around the glass unit 22 (specifically, the window portion 21), light emitting means such as various lamps are provided. For example, an annular illumination portion 26 having a light emitting means such as an LED is provided along the periphery of the window portion 21. In the annular illumination portion 26, lighting or blinking is performed according to a change in the game state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach. Further, at the center of the annular illumination portion 26 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10, there is provided an error display lamp portion 27 that lights up when a predetermined error occurs. A ball lamp unit 28 is provided. Further, a speaker unit 29 for outputting a sound effect or the like according to the gaming state is provided at a position close to the left and right prize ball lamp units 28.

  Below the window portion 21 in the front door frame 14 (frame body 20), an upper bulging portion 31 and a lower bulging portion 32 which bulge toward the front side are vertically arranged side by side. An upper plate 33 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 31, and a lower plate 34 that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 32. The upper plate 33 has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism side described later while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower plate 34 has a function of storing game balls that have become redundant in the upper plate 33.

  On the right side of the lower bulging portion 32, a game ball launching handle 41 is provided so as to project to the front side. By operating the game ball launching handle 41, a game ball is launched from a game ball launching mechanism described later.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, a passage forming unit 16 is attached to the back surface of the front door frame 14. The passage forming unit 16 is made of a synthetic resin, and has a front door side upper tray passage 16a communicating with the upper tray 33 and a front door side lower tray passage 16b communicating with the lower tray 34. In the passage forming unit 16, a receiving portion 16c that projects rearward and is opened upward is formed at an upper corner portion thereof, and the receiving portion 16c is partitioned by a partition wall to the left and right to form a front door side upper dish passage. The entrance portion of 16a and the entrance portion of the front door side lower tray passage 16b are partitioned and formed. The front door side upper plate passage 16a and the front door side lower plate passage 16b are connected to the game ball distribution section described below on the upstream side, and the game balls that have entered the front door side upper plate passage 16a are guided to the upper plate 33 and The game ball that has entered the door-side lower plate passage 16b is guided to the lower plate 34.

  Protruding shafts are provided at the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the front door frame 14 on the rotation base end side on the back surface. These projection shafts form an assembly mechanism for the inner frame 13. Further, as shown in FIG. 2( a ), a plurality of hook metal fittings 63 extending rearward are juxtaposed in the vertical direction on the front end side of the front door frame 14 on the rotating front side. These hook fittings 63 form a locking mechanism for the inner frame 13.

  Next, the inner frame 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the inner frame 13. Note that, in FIG. 3, as in FIG. 2A, the configuration in the game area PE of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 70 whose outer shape is substantially rectangular like the outer frame 11. The height dimension of the resin base 70 is set to be slightly smaller than the height dimension of the outer frame 11. Further, the resin base 70 is arranged close to the upper frame portion of the outer frame 11, and a slight gap is formed between the lower frame portion of the outer frame 11 and the resin base 70. A curtain plate 11a is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to close the gap. The curtain plate 11a is disposed below the resin base 70 (specifically, the lower end portion thereof), and the resin base 70 is placed on the curtain plate 11a when the inner frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11. Becomes A slight clearance may be provided between the curtain plate 11a and the resin base 70.

  Supporting metal fittings 71, 72 are attached to the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the front surface of the resin base 70 on the rotation base end side (left side in FIG. 3). Although not shown in the drawings, shaft holes are formed in the support fittings 71 and 72, and the projection shafts of the front door frame 14 are inserted into these shaft holes, so that the front door frame 14 is inserted into the inner frame 13. It is rotatably supported.

  Insertion holes 73 for inserting the hook fittings 63 (see FIG. 2A) provided on the rear surface of the front door frame 14 are provided on the front end side (right side in FIG. 3) of the front surface of the resin base 70, respectively. It is provided. In this pachinko machine 10, a locking device 75 for locking the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 is hidden behind the inner frame 13. Therefore, the hook fitting 63 is locked to the locking device 75 (specifically, the front door hook receiving member 76) via the insertion hole 73, so that the front door frame 14 is locked so as not to be opened with respect to the inner frame 13. It Further, the locking device 75 has an inner frame hook member 77 extending rearward of the inner frame 13. The inner frame hook member 77 is hooked on the hook receiving member 19 of the outer frame 11 to lock the gaming machine main portion 12 in a closed state with respect to the outer frame 11.

  At the lower right corner of the resin base 70, a cylinder lock 78 for unlocking the locking device 75 is installed. The cylinder lock 78 is integrated with the locking device 75, and when the key inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 78 is turned to the right, the lock of the front door frame 14 with respect to the inner frame 13 is released, and the cylinder lock 78 is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 78. The locking device 75 is configured such that when the key is turned counterclockwise, the locking of the inner frame 13 with respect to the outer frame 11 is released.

  A substantially oval window hole 74 is formed in the center of the resin base 70, and the window hole 74 is closed from the rear by a game board 80 attached to the resin base 70. The game board 80 includes a wooden plywood and a sheet material that covers a front surface of the plywood, and the front surface thereof is exposed to the front side of the resin base 70 through the window hole 74. On this exposed portion, that is, on the front surface of the game board 80, a game area PE in which the game balls flow down is formed. As described above, the game area PE is covered by the glass unit 22 (specifically, the rear glass panel 23). The glass unit 22 is such that the gap between the rear glass panel 23 and the front surface of the game board 80 is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, that is, the game ball flowing down the game area PE is the same as the game area PE. It is arranged so that it is not lined up in front and behind in some places. Thereby, the ball clogging in the game area PE is suppressed. The game board 80 is not limited to wood, but may be made of synthetic resin.

  Hereinafter, the game board 80 (in particular, various configurations arranged in the game area PE) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board 80.

  The game board 80 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in its thickness direction (front-back direction) by being subjected to router processing. A general winning opening 81, variable winning devices 82, 83, operating openings 84, 85, a through gate 86, a main display unit 87, a variable display unit 88, etc. are arranged in each opening. When game balls enter the general winning opening 81, the variable winning devices 82, 83, and the operating openings 84, 85, these detecting balls are detected by a detection sensor described later, and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out based on the detection result. The privilege is given to the player. In addition, an out port 89 is provided at the bottom of the game board 80, and game balls that have not entered the various winning ports or the like are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 89. In the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball entering the out port 89 from the game ball entering the general winning port 81, the variable winning devices 82 and 83, the operating ports 84 and 85, and the through gate 86 entering the game ball. A ball is also referred to as a winning prize.

  Further, on the game board 80, a large number of nails 90 are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the flow path of the game balls, and various members (features) such as a wind turbine are arranged. The various paths such as the nail 90 and the windmill are used to differentiate the flow path of the game ball, and the above-described general winning opening 81 and the like are adjusted so that the winning is generated with an appropriate probability.

  The variable display unit 88 is arranged in the center of the game board 80, and the operation ports 84, 85 and the like are arranged around the variable display unit 88. The operation ports 84 and 85 are provided on the lower side of the variable display unit 88 (hereinafter referred to as the lower operation port 84 for convenience) provided below the variable display unit 88 and on the right side of the variable display unit 88. The right operating port 85 (hereinafter referred to as a right operating port 85 for convenience) is provided with an electric accessory 91 as an opening/closing type ball entry assist device. As shown in the schematic view of FIG. 5, the electric accessory 91 includes a pair of left and right movable pieces 91a and a solenoid-type drive section (electric electric accessory drive section) 91b for driving the movable pieces 91a. As shown in FIG. 5(a), it is possible to switch between an open state in which it is possible or easy to enter the right operation port 85 and a closed state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter the ball as shown in FIG. 5(b). Has become. The right operation port 85 constitutes the starting ball entering means in this embodiment.

  Referring again to FIG. 4, the above-mentioned through gate 86 is arranged above the right operation port 85, and in the case of being selected in the lottery triggered by the passage of the game ball through the through gate 86. Causes the electric accessory 91 to be open for a predetermined time.

  When a ball enters the lower working port 84, three game balls are paid out, and when a ball enters the right working port 85, four game balls are paid out. However, the payout number of gaming balls is not limited to the above. However, in order to increase the advantage of the right operation port 85 with respect to the lower operation port 84, it is preferable to set the number of payouts for the right operation port 85 larger than the number of payouts for the lower operation port 84.

  The variable winning devices 82 and 83 are also individually arranged below and to the right of the variable display unit 88, similarly to the lower operating port 84 and the right operating port 85. For the sake of convenience, the variable winning device 82 arranged below the variable display unit 88 (specifically, below the lower operation opening 84) is referred to as a “lower variable winning device 82”, and the right side of the variable display unit 88 (more specifically, right). The variable winning device 83 arranged below the operation port 85 is referred to as a "right variable winning device 83". The right-sided variable winning device 83 constitutes the variable ball winning means in the present embodiment.

  The lower variable winning a prize device 82 has a big winning opening 82a leading to the back side of the game board 80, and an opening/closing door 82b as an opening/closing member (opening/closing means) for opening/closing the big winning opening 82a. .. The opening/closing door 82b can be switched between an open state in which the game ball can be entered or facilitated and a closed state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult. Further, the opening/closing door 82b is connected to a variable winning award driving section 82c (specifically, a solenoid) provided on the back side of the game board 80, and the opening/closing door 82b is maintained in a closed state in the normal state, When the shift to the open/close execution mode is won in the lottery, it can be switched to the open state.

  Here, the opening/closing execution mode is a mode to be shifted to when the jackpot is won. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 82 in the opening/closing execution mode, for example, a predetermined time (for example, 30 sec) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings are set as one round, and a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) are set as an upper limit. Some doors are set so that the opening/closing door 82b is repeatedly opened.

  As will be described later in detail, the right-sided variable winning device 83, like the lower-side variable winning device 82, has a right-side special winning opening leading to the back side of the game board 80 and an opening/closing member (opening/closing for opening/closing the right-side large winning opening). And an opening/closing door as a means). The opening/closing door can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can be entered or facilitated and a closed state in which the game ball is impossible or difficult. In addition, the opening and closing door is connected to a variable winning a prize drive section (specifically, a solenoid) provided on the back side of the game board 80, and the opening and closing door is normally maintained in the closed state and the right operation port In the internal lottery based on the entry to 85, when a special win to be described later is won, it is possible to switch to the lottery result confirmation mode.

  Here, the lottery result confirmation mode means that the lottery result (special winning) at the right operation opening 85 becomes valid and the lower variable winning a prize device 82 is shifted to the open/close execution mode, that is, the shift to the open/close execution mode. This is a mode in which a determination is made or whether the result of the lottery becomes invalid and the shift to the opening/closing execution mode is avoided.

  Next, the variable display unit 88 will be described. The variable display unit 88 is provided with a symbol display device 96 that variably displays the symbols triggered by winning in the operating ports 84, 85. Further, the variable display unit 88 is provided with a center frame 97 so as to surround the symbol display device 96. Below the center frame 97, a lower operating port holding lamp portion 98 corresponding to the lower operating port 84 and a right operating port holding lamp portion 99 corresponding to the right operating port 85 are provided. In the present embodiment, the number of times the game ball has passed through the respective operating ports 84, 85 is reserved up to a maximum of four times, but the respective operating ports 84, 85 are turned on by turning on the holding lamps 98, 99. The number of holdings corresponding to 85 is individually displayed.

  The symbol display device 96 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. On the symbol display device 96, symbols are displayed side by side, for example, left, center, and right, and these symbols are variably displayed by scrolling vertically. Then, when a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the preset activated line, a special game state (hereinafter, referred to as a big hit) is generated.

  The operation ports 84 and 85 are arranged at positions close to the variable display unit 88. Since the jackpot can be generated by triggering the winning of the working openings 84 and 85, the player pays attention to whether or not the winning is made in the working openings 84 and 85, and also to grasp whether or not the jackpot is generated. It is considered that attention is paid to the display device 96. Providing the operation ports 84 and 85 near the variable display unit 88 is a device for concentrating the places the player wants to pay attention to around the variable display unit 88.

  The main display unit 87 is arranged on the opposite side of the variable display unit 88 with the variable display unit 88 interposed therebetween. The main display unit 87 is arranged along the outer edge on the lower side of the game area PE, and projects from the front surface of the game board 80 to the front of the pachinko machine 10. The front surface of the main display unit 87 faces the glass unit 22 (specifically, the rear glass panel 23) that allows the game area PE to be viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and is further connected to the rear glass panel 23. The distance between them is smaller than that of one game ball. This prevents the game ball from falling in front of the front surface of the main display unit 87.

  Here, the main display unit 87 will be supplementarily described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic view of the main display unit 87 viewed from the front side.

  A main display portion D on which a predetermined pattern or the like is displayed is provided in a portion of the main display unit 87 facing the glass unit 22. The main display section D includes a lower working opening display section DL that displays a lottery result based on a winning of the lower working opening 84, and a right working that displays a lottery result of a winning based on a winning of the right working opening 85. The display unit DR for the mouth is included.

  In the lower working opening display portion DL, the variable display of the pattern is performed with the winning of the lower working opening 84 as a trigger, and as a result of the stop of the variable display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the lower working opening 84. The result of is specified. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the lower working opening 84 is the winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening/closing execution mode, the variable display is stopped on the lower working opening display portion DL, and the result of the stop is displayed. After the predetermined picture is displayed, the opening/closing execution mode is entered.

  In the right operating port display portion DR, the variable display of the pattern is performed with the winning of the right operating port 85 as a trigger, and as a result of the stop of the variable display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the right operating port 85. The result of is specified. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the right working opening 85 is the winning result corresponding to the big hit or the special winning, the variable display is stopped on the right working opening display portion DR, and a predetermined stop result is given. After the picture is displayed, the opening/closing execution mode or the lottery result confirmation mode is entered according to the result. The display portion DR for the right operation port constitutes the display means in this embodiment.

  Here, based on the winning in one of the operating ports 84, 85, the variable display is started on the corresponding display units DL, DR, and a predetermined stop result is displayed until the variable display is stopped until the game is finished. It is equivalent to one time. However, one game play is not limited to the above-mentioned contents, and for example, a single display area is provided, and even if a winning is generated in any of the operation openings 84 and 85, the single play area is generated. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed in the display area, the variable display is started in the single display area, and the variable display is stopped once with a predetermined stop result being displayed once in the game. And

  In addition to the both display units DL and DR, the main display unit D of the main display unit 87 is provided with a through-gate display unit DS for displaying a lottery result based on a winning of the through-gate 86. In the display portion DS for through gates, the variable display of the pattern is performed with the winning of the through gate 86 as a trigger, and the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 86 is displayed as the stop result of the variable display. It is specified. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning in the through gate 86 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the electric power open state, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the through gate display unit DS and the variable display is displayed. After the power supply is stopped, the state changes to the electric power release state. In the electric role open state, the electric accessory 91 provided in the right operation port 85 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the number of times the game ball has passed through the through gate 86 is reserved up to 4 times, but the main display unit D of the main display unit 87 displays the reserved number. The display unit DH for the number of holdings is provided.

  These display parts DL, DR, DS, DH are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 22 of the front door frame 14, and the front parts of these various display parts DL, DR, DS, DH are visible. Visibility is ensured by avoiding movement of the game ball. The display mode on each of the display units DL, DR, DS, DH will be described later.

  The structure of the inner frame 13 will be described again with reference to FIG. 3. Below the game board 80 in the resin base 70, a launching means for launching a game ball to the game area PE based on the operation of the game ball launching handle 41. Is provided with a game ball launching mechanism 110. The game ball launching mechanism 110 is a solenoid 111 for launching a game ball located at a predetermined launch standby position, a launch rail 112 for defining the launch direction of the game ball launched by the solenoid 111, and a game at the launch standby position. A ball feeding device 113 for supplying a sphere and a base plate 114 on which the various configurations 111 to 113 are mounted are provided as main components, and the resin plate 70 is fixed by fixing the base plate 114 to the resin base 70. Are integrated against.

  The firing rail 112 is fixed to the base plate 114 in an inclined state so as to be inclined upward toward the game board 80 side. A ball stopper that keeps the game ball supplied from the ball feeding device 113 at the above-described shooting standby position is provided at a position closer to the downstream end (that is, the lower end) of the launch rail 112. The solenoid 111 is arranged at a position further downstream than the ball stopper.

  The solenoid 111 is electrically connected to a power supply/firing control device described later. The output shaft of the solenoid 111 reciprocates in the expansion/contraction direction based on the output of an electric signal from the power supply/launch control device, so that the game ball placed in the firing standby position is on the game board 80 side, specifically, the game. It is launched toward the guide rail 100 mounted on the board 80.

  The guide rail 100 defines the game area PE so that the outer shape of the game area PE is substantially circular. In addition, the guide rail 100 is composed of an inner rail 101 and an outer rail 102 which are arranged so as to face each other with a gap slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and one guide passage 103 is defined by these both rails 101 and 102. Has been formed. The guide passage 103 has an inlet portion opened to the tip side (obliquely downward) of the launch rail 112 and an outlet portion located above the game area PE. The game ball launched based on the operation of the solenoid 111 is guided to the game area PE by moving in the order of the launch rail 112→the guide rail 100 (entrance portion→exit portion). In addition, in the game board 80, on the front side of the exit portion, specifically, in the vicinity of the tip of the inner rail 101, a reversion preventing member 106 for preventing reversion of the game ball reaching the game area PE into the guide passage 103 is attached. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the launch of the succeeding game ball from being hindered by the game ball that has reached the game area PE in advance.

  Each of the rails 101 and 102 that form the guide rail 100 has an arc shape centered on a substantially central portion of the game area PE. Therefore, the game ball passing through the guide passage 103 is easily moved (sliding or rolling) along the outer rail 102, that is, while being in contact with the outer rail 102 by the centrifugal force generated in itself.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the guide rail 100 and the launch rail 112 are arranged so that the entrance portion of the guide rail 100 and the leading end portion of the launch rail 112 face each other diagonally across the lower end edge of the game board 80. ing. That is, the rails 100 and 112 are arranged such that the entrance portion of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the launch rail 112 are displaced left and right in the vicinity of the lower edge of the game board 80. Thereby, both the rails 100 and 112 are brought close to the lower end edge of the game board 80, and a gap of a predetermined interval is formed between the entrance portion of the guide rail 100 and the launch rail 112.

  When the front door frame 14 is closed, a foul ball passage 16d is formed in the passage forming unit 16 located below the gap. If the game balls fired from the game ball firing mechanism 110 do not reach the game area PE and return in the guide passage 103 as foul balls, those foul balls enter the foul ball passage 16d through the gap. Becomes The foul ball passage 16d communicates with the lower door passage 16b on the front door side, and the game balls that have entered the foul ball passage 16d are discharged to the lower dish 34 shown in FIG. As a result, interference between the foul ball and the game ball to be subsequently launched is suppressed.

  On the left side of the firing rail 112 (more specifically, on the side supporting the front door frame 14) in the resin base 70, a through hole that penetrates the resin base 70 in the front-rear direction is formed, and a passage forming member is formed in this through hole. 121 is provided. The passage forming member 121 is screwed to the resin base 70 and has a main body side upper tray passage 122 and a main body side lower tray passage 123. The upstream sides of the main body side upper tray passage 122 and the main body side lower tray passage 123 communicate with a game ball distribution unit described later. Further, the receiving portion 16c of the passage forming unit 16 attached to the front door frame 14 is inserted below the passage forming member 121, and the front door side upper tray passage 16a is formed below the main body side upper tray passage 122. The front door side upper tray passage 16b is arranged below the main body side lower tray passage 123.

  An opening/closing member 124 that opens and closes the main body side upper tray passage 122 and the main body side lower tray passage 123 is attached below the passage forming member 121 in the resin base 70. The opening/closing member 124 is supported by a support shaft provided at the lower end thereof so as to be rotatable in the front-rear direction, and is further urged to urge the main body side upper tray passage 122 and the main body side lower tray passage 123 to a front position. A member is provided. Therefore, when the front door frame 14 is opened with respect to the inner frame 13, the opening/closing member 124 rises as shown in the figure, closing the main body side upper tray passage 122 and the main body side lower tray passage 123. Thereby, when the front door frame 14 is opened in a state where the game balls are stored in the main body side upper tray passage 122 or the main body side lower tray passage 123, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage that the storage balls are spilled. On the other hand, when the front door frame 14 is closed, the opening/closing member 124 is pushed open against the biasing force by the receiving portion 16c provided in the passage forming unit 16 of the front door frame 14. In this state, the main body side upper tray passage 122 and the front door side upper tray passage 16a communicate with each other, and the main body side lower tray passage 123 and the front door side lower tray passage 16b communicate with each other.

  Next, the back surface configuration of the inner frame 13 (resin base 70 and game board 80) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a rear view of the inner frame 13.

  Bearing metal fittings 132 are vertically arranged side by side on the rear side of the resin base 70 on the rotation base end side (right side in FIG. 7). The bearing fittings 132 are formed with bearing portions vertically separated from each other, and the back pack unit 15 is rotatably attached to the inner frame 13 by these bearing portions.

  A plurality of locking fittings 135 are provided on the back surface of the resin base 70, and the gaming board 80 is attached to the resin base 70 by the locking fittings 135 as described above. Here, the configuration of the back surface of the game board 80 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. 8 is a perspective view of the game board 80 seen from the rear of the game board, and FIG. 9 is a rear view showing a state in which the main control unit is removed from the game board 80.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the variable display unit 88 arranged in the center of the game board 80 is provided with a synthetic resin frame cover 141 that covers the center frame 97 from the rear side so as to project rearward. The above-described symbol display device 96 is attached to 141 from the rear side, and a display control device for driving the symbol display device 96 is attached (not shown). The symbol display device 96 and the display control device are arranged in an overlapping manner in the front-rear direction (the symbol display device is in the front and the display control device is in the rear), and further, a voice lamp control device unit 142 is mounted behind it. The voice lamp control device unit 142 is configured to include a voice lamp control device 143 and a mounting base 144, and the voice lamp control device 143 is mounted on the mounting base 144.

  The voice lamp control device 143 includes a voice lamp control board that controls voice and lamp display and the display control device according to an instruction from a main control device described later, and the voice lamp control board is made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box 145 is housed and configured.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a collecting plate unit 150 is provided below the variable display unit 88 to collect the game balls that have moved to the back side of the game board 80 via the general winning openings 81, the operation openings 84, 85, and the like. ing. The collecting plate unit 150 is fixed to the game board 80, and the main controller unit 160 is mounted on the collecting plate unit 150 so as to cover the collecting plate unit 150 from the rear (see FIG. 8). Note that the main controller unit 160 is not limited to being mounted on the collecting plate unit 150. For example, the main controller unit 160 can be mounted on the game board 80.

  The main controller unit 160 is composed of a colorless and transparent mounting base 161 made of synthetic resin, and a main control unit 162 mounted on the mounting base 161. The mounting base 161 is rotatably supported by the collecting plate unit 150, and by rotating the main control device unit 160 together with the mounting base 161, it is possible to visually confirm without removing the main control device 162 from the mounting base 161. Work is possible.

  The main controller 162 has a main control board having a function of controlling the main 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 configured to be housed in a substrate box 163 composed of, for example.

  The board box 163 includes a box base (front case body) having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected in an unopenable manner by a sealing portion 164 serving as a sealing means, whereby the substrate box 163 is sealed. Five sealing parts 164 are provided on the long side of the substrate box 163, and at least one of them is used for the sealing process.

  Any configuration can be applied to the sealing portion 164 as long as the box base and the box cover are coupled to each other in an unopenable manner. However, by inserting the locking claw into the elongated hole forming the sealing portion 164, the box base and the box cover can be inserted. And are designed to be inseparably connected. The sealing process by the sealing unit 164 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the sealing process again after the process. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into at least one elongated hole of the five sealing portions 164. When the board box 163 is unsealed, for example, when the stored main control board is defective or when the main control board is inspected, the connecting portion where the locking claw is inserted and the other sealing portion are connected to each other. Disconnect. As a result, the box base and the box cover of the board box 163 are separated, and the main control board inside can be taken out. After that, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the long hole of the other sealing portion. If a history indicating that the board box 163 has been opened is left in the board box 163, it can be easily found by looking at the board box 163 that an illegal opening has been made.

  A plurality of coupling pieces are provided on one short side of the board box 163 so as to project to the side. These coupling pieces have a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of coupled pieces formed on the mounting base 161, and a sealing process is performed between the board box 163 and the mounting base 161 by the coupling pieces and the coupling pieces. Be seen.

  Next, the back pack unit 15 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 10. FIG. 10 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As described above, the inner frame 13 is covered from the rear by the back pack unit 15. As shown in FIG. 10, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 201, and a payout mechanism section 202, a discharge passage board 203, and a control device assembly unit 204 are attached to the back pack 201.

  The back pack 201 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and has a base portion 211 to which the payout mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion 212 that projects rearward of the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover 212 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is open, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit 88.

  An external terminal board 213 is provided on the upper right portion of the base portion 211. Various output terminals are provided on the external terminal board 213, and various signals are output to the management control device on the game hall side through these output terminals. Further, the base portion 211 is provided with a pair of upper and lower engaging pins 214 at the right end when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and the engaging pins 132 provided on the inner frame 13 (specifically, bearing portions). The back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported with respect to the inner frame 13 by being inserted through. Further, a fastening tool 215 for fastening to a fastened hole 79 provided in the inner frame 13 is provided at a turning front end portion of the base portion 211, and the fastened tool 215 is fastened to the fastened hole 79. The back pack unit 15 is fixed to the inner frame 13 by fitting.

  A payout mechanism section 202 is arranged on the base section 211 so as to bypass the protective cover section 212. The payout mechanism unit 202 is provided with a tank 221 arranged at the uppermost part of the back pack 201 and opening upward, and the game balls supplied from the island facility of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 221. It Below the tank 221, a tank rail 222 that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected, and a case rail 223 that extends in the up-down direction is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 222. A payout device 224 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 223. The game balls paid out from the payout device 224 are supplied to the game ball distribution unit 225 provided on the base portion 211 of the back pack 201 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 224.

  The game ball distribution unit 225 has a function of distributing the game balls paid out from the payout device 224 to any one of the upper plate 33, the lower plate 34, and a discharge passage described later, and the inside opening is the main body described above. The upper side plate passage 122 and the front door side upper plate passage 16a communicate with the upper plate 33, and the outer opening portion communicates with the lower plate 34 through the main body side lower plate passage 123 and the front door side lower plate passage 16b. Is formed in.

  A discharge passage board 203 and a control device assembly unit 204 are attached to the lower end of the base portion 211 so as to sandwich the lower end in front and back (see FIG. 2B). The discharge passage board 203 has a discharge passage 231 opened rearward on a surface facing the control device gathering unit 204, and an opening portion of the discharge passage 231 is closed by the control device gathering unit 204. .. The discharge passage 231 is formed so as to discharge the game balls to the island facility or the like of the game hall, and the game balls led to the discharge passage 231 from the collecting passage of the collecting plate 151 described later pass through the discharge passage 231. As a result, it is discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the control device assembly unit 204 has a horizontally long mounting base 241, and a dispensing control device 242 and a power supply/firing control device 243 are mounted on the mounting base 241. The payout control device 242 and the power supply/launch control device 243 are arranged in front of and behind each other so that the payout control device 242 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

  In the payout control device 242, a payout control board for controlling the payout device 224 is housed in the board box 244, and a state return switch 245 provided on the payout control board projects outside the board box 244. For example, when the state return switch 245 is pressed when a dispensing error such as a ball clogging in the dispensing device 224 occurs, the ball clogging can be eliminated.

  The power source/launch control device 243 has a power source/launch control substrate housed in a substrate box 246. The substrate generates a predetermined power source required by various control devices and outputs the power source/launch control substrate. The control of the launch of the game ball is performed in accordance with the operation of the firing handle 41. Further, the power/launch control device 243 is provided with a RAM erasing switch 247. The pachinko machine 10 has a function of storing and storing various data, so that even if a power failure occurs, the status of the power failure can be retained, and when the power is restored, the status of the power failure can be restored. Is becoming Therefore, when the power is shut off in the normal procedure, for example, when the game hall is closed, the state before the power is shut off is stored, but when the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 247, the RAM data is initialized. It is like this.

  Here, the collecting plate unit 150 and the configuration related thereto will be supplementarily described. The collecting plate unit 150 includes a collecting plate 151 that collects the game balls guided to the back side of the game board 80 through the above-described general winning openings 81 and the like. The collecting plate 151 is made of a synthetic resin material having light transmissivity (specifically, colorless and transparent), and the visual confirmation of the flow path of the game ball is facilitated. As a result, even if a ball clogging or the like occurs in the collecting plate 151, it is possible to easily grasp where the inconvenience occurs.

  The collecting plate 151 is formed by integrally forming a main body portion having a function of collecting game balls and a mounting portion for the game board 80, and has a horizontally long shape extending across both left and right ends of the game board 80 as a whole. There is. The mounting portion has a plate shape parallel to the back surface of the game board 80, and the mounting portion 261 is screwed to the game board 80 in a state of being in surface contact with the collecting board 151 and the game board 80. Are integrated.

  The main body of the collecting plate 151 is provided with a pair of wall portions that stand upright toward the back surface of the game board 80, and each of these wall portions defines a collection passage for collecting game balls. A plurality of recovery passages are provided corresponding to the respective winning ball portions such as the general winning opening 81, the working openings 84 and 85, and the variable winning devices 82 and 83. All of the game balls that have won the respective ball input parts are collected in the lower part of the game board 80 through the collection passage.

  The above-described discharge passage board 203 is arranged below the game board 80, and the game balls collected in the lower portion of the game board 80 by the collection passage are led out to the discharge passage 231 and then discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. The details are returned to the island facility. In addition, the above-mentioned outlet 89 also leads to the discharge passage 231 in the same manner, and the game balls that have not won any of the prize outlets are led out into the discharge passage 231 through the outlet 89, and the pachinko machine 10 is operated. Is discharged to the outside.

  A detection sensor for detecting passage of a game ball is provided at an intermediate position of the collection passage corresponding to the general winning opening 81 and the lower working opening 84 in each collection passage. Each detection sensor 270 detects a ball entering a ball entry part such as the general winning opening 81 by allowing the game ball to pass through a detection area provided at an intermediate position of each collection passage. Uses a magnetic sensor that grasps a change in magnetic field that occurs when a game ball passes through the detection area.

  Each of these detection sensors is electrically connected to a main control device unit 160 (specifically, the main control device 162) provided on the back side of the game board 80, and the detection signals generated by the detection sensors are the same. It is configured to be output to the main controller 162.

<Right-sided variable winning device 83>
In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned right-side variable winning device 83 has a characteristic configuration. Here, the right variable winning device 83 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 11 to 14. 11A is a partially enlarged view showing the right variable winning device 83 and its peripheral parts in FIG. 4, FIG. 11B is a perspective view of the right variable winning device 83 seen from the front side, and FIG. 12 is a right variable winning. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the device 83 as seen from the front side, FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the right variable winning device 83 as seen from the back side, and FIG. 14 is a partial cross-sectional view of the right variable winning device 83 showing the right special winning opening. .. It should be noted that FIG. 11B shows a state in which the right special winning opening is opened, and in FIGS. 12 and 13, the game board 80 is shown by a two-dot chain line.

  As described above, the opening 92 is formed in the game board 80 on the right side of the variable display unit 88 (see FIG. 11A). The opening 92 penetrates in the thickness direction of the game board 80, and the right variable winning device 83 is fitted into the opening 92 from the front of the game machine. In the state where the right-sided variable winning device 83 is arranged in this manner, the opening 92 is formed by the base unit 300 that constitutes the front surface of the right-sided variable winning device 83 and is provided with a function as a mounting portion for the game board 80. Is covered.

  The base unit 300 includes a frame body 301 formed along the edge of the opening 92. The frame 301 is formed so as to stand up to the rear of the gaming machine from the substantially annular facing plate portion 301a facing the front surface of the game board 80 and the facing board portion 301a, and along the inner wall surface of the opening 92 of the game board 80. And a tubular portion 301b (see FIG. 13). The right variable winning a prize device 83 is integrated with the game board 80 by being screwed to the game board 80 while the facing plate portion 301a is in contact with the front surface of the game board 80.

  In the portion above the central opening of the frame 301 (specifically, the facing plate portion 301a) above the central opening of the frame 301, the game balls that have flowed into the right variable winning device 83 are guided to the back side of the game board 80. The right special winning opening 302 is formed. The right special winning opening 302 has an inlet portion 302a formed so as to penetrate in the thickness direction of the frame body 301 (the front-rear direction in the gaming machine), and the frame body 301 is provided with the inlet portion 302a. The opening/closing door 303 is attached so as to be opened and closed so as to cover it from the front. Further, the frame 301 is equipped with a variable winning drive unit 304 (more specifically, a solenoid) as a power source for driving the opening/closing door 303. The opening/closing door 303 constitutes the opening/closing member in this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the right-side special winning opening 302 has a horizontally long shape that extends in the left-right direction, and the back side (specifically, the right-side large winning a prize) of one end (specifically, the end that is the center side of the game area PE). At the exit of the mouth 302), a detection sensor 305 (more specifically, a magnetic sensor) that detects a game ball that has flowed into the right special winning opening 302 is provided (see FIG. 14).

  The detection sensor 305 is electrically connected to the main control device 162, and a detection signal (detection information) from the detection sensor 305 is output to the main control device 162. Based on this detection signal, the main control device 162 can recognize whether or not there is a winning at the right special winning opening 302.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the base unit 300, the front panel member 306 is located below the right special winning opening 302 so as to cover the central opening of the frame 301 (that is, the front opening of the tubular portion 301b). Is provided. The front panel member 306 is fixed to the frame 301, and the opening 92 is closed by the front panel member 306 and the frame 301.

  Further, in the frame body 301, a rear panel facing the rear side of the gaming machine with a predetermined gap (specifically, a gap set to be the same as the thickness dimension of the game board 80) from the front panel member 306. A member 307 is provided. The rear panel member 307 has a flat plate shape, and the rear panel member 307 closes the rear opening of the tubular portion 301b from the rear of the gaming machine.

  The front panel member 306 and the rear panel member 307 are formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the rear of the base unit 300 can be visually recognized through the both panel members 306 and 307. Behind the base unit 300, a guide passage 320 for guiding the game balls that have flowed into the right special winning opening 302 and that have passed through the detection area of the detection sensor 305 to the collecting plate 151 (specifically, the collection passage). Is provided.

  Here, the guide passage 320 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16 in addition to FIGS. 11 to 14 as appropriate. 15 is a schematic view showing the relationship between the base unit 300 and the guide passage 320, FIG. 16(a) is a schematic view showing the guide passage 320, and FIG. 16(b) is a partial sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. ..

  As shown in FIG. 14, the guide passage 320 is formed by combining the base unit 300 and a passage forming unit 330 arranged behind the base unit 300.

  More specifically, the passage forming unit 330 has a flat plate-shaped base portion 331 that faces the rear panel member 307 with a predetermined gap. A plurality of standing wall portions 332 that stand upright to the rear panel member 307 side are formed in a portion of the base portion 331 that faces the rear panel member 307. These standing wall portions 332 face each other with a gap slightly larger than the diameter dimension of the game ball, and a groove portion 333 opened to the rear panel member 307 side (front of the gaming machine) by the standing wall portion 332. Has been formed. The guide passage 320 is formed by closing the opening of the groove portion 333 to the front of the gaming machine with the rear panel member 307. In this way, by arranging the guide passage 320 behind the panel members 306 and 307 and forming the guide passage 320 by using the rear panel member 307, the game ball passing through the guide passage 320 is moved from the front of the gaming machine. It is visible.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the guide passage 320 has an upstream passage 321 that communicates with the right big winning opening 302 of the base unit 300. The upstream passage 321 has a horizontally long shape, and has an inlet opening upward at one end thereof. The game ball that has reached the back side of the game board 80 through the right special winning opening 302 and has flowed out from the exit portion of the right special winning opening 302 flows into the guide passage 320 through the above-mentioned entrance.

  As shown in FIG. 16(a), the upstream passage 321 is inclined downward from the inlet of the upstream passage 321 toward the opposite end (specifically, toward the center of the game area PE). There is. The game ball that has flowed into the upstream passage 321 from the inlet portion flows down along the portion forming the bottom portion of the upstream passage 321 in the standing wall portion 332 (hereinafter referred to as the bottom portion 332B for convenience). The bottom portion 332B is prevented from tilting in the front-back direction in the gaming machine. Thereby, the movement of the game ball flowing down along the bottom portion 332B in the front-rear direction is suppressed.

  At the downstream end of the upstream passage 321, the first downstream passage 322 is connected so as to change the flow direction of the game ball. The first downstream side passage 322 extends in the vertical direction, and the game ball that has reached the first downstream side passage 322 via the upstream side passage 321 falls along the first downstream side passage 322 due to its own weight. It will be. The connecting portion between the upstream passage 321 and the first downstream passage 322, in other words, the portion on the extension of the upstream passage 321 is smoothly curved downward and moves along the upstream passage 321. When the game ball hits the same part, the rebound in the lateral direction is suppressed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game ball from moving around in the first downstream passage 322.

  The exit portion of the first downstream passage 322 detects the game ball that has flowed into the first downstream passage 322 (specifically, the game ball that passes through the first detection area DE1 in the first downstream passage 322 is detected. A first detection sensor 325 (possible) is provided. As the first detection sensor 325, a magnetic sensor capable of grasping a change in magnetic field generated when a game ball passes through the first detection area DE1 is adopted. The first detection sensor 325 is electrically connected to the main control device 162, and the detection signal (detection information) from the first detection sensor 325 is input to the main control device 162. As a result, it is possible for the main control device 162 to recognize whether or not the game ball has passed in the first detection area DE1, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the first downstream passage 322.

  Further, the guide passage 320 has a second downstream side passage 323 branched from an intermediate position of the first downstream side passage 322. That is, the guide passage 320 is branched into two at the midway position. The game ball that has flowed into the right special winning opening 302 has a configuration in which the destination of movement (sorting destination) changes according to the timing of its inflow and the like.

  The standing wall portion 332 forming the first downstream passage 322 is formed with an opening 335 as an inlet portion to the second downstream passage 323. The opening 335 communicates with both the first downstream side passage 322 and the second downstream side passage 323, and the game ball flows from the first downstream side passage 322 through the opening 335 into the second downstream side passage 323. Is allowed.

  In addition, if it supplements about the relationship between the 1st downstream side passage 322 and a branch, in the 1st downstream side passage 322, the part (henceforth convenience upstream part rather than a branch part (for convenience, it calls the intermediate part 322M) upstream). 322U) extends in the vertical direction, and an outlet portion of the upstream portion 322U is opened downward. The inlet portion of the downstream portion 322L (first branch passage) as one branch passage is located on the extension of the outlet portion to the downstream side, and the inlet portion is on the outlet portion side (upper side) of the upstream portion 322U. ) Is open to the public. On the other hand, the inlet portion (opening 335) of the second downstream passage 323 (second branch passage) as the other branch passage is arranged at a position deviated from the extension of the upstream portion 322U and its extension direction is The openings are opened in different directions, specifically, in the direction in which the downstream passages 322 and 323 are arranged side by side (specifically, in the lateral direction). Therefore, the game ball dropped along the upstream portion 322U normally flows into the downstream portion 322L of the first downstream passage 322, and the inflow into the second downstream passage 323 is avoided.

  At a midway position of the second downstream passage 323, a game ball that has flown into the second downstream passage 323 is detected (specifically, a game ball that passes through the second detection area DE2 in the second downstream passage 323 is detected. A second detection sensor 326 (possible) is provided. As the second detection sensor 326, a magnetic sensor capable of grasping the change in the magnetic field generated when the game ball passes through the second detection area DE2 is adopted. The second detection sensor 326 is electrically connected to the main control device 162, and a detection signal (detection information) from the second detection sensor 326 is input to the main control device 162. As a result, it is possible for the main controller 162 to know whether or not the game ball has passed in the second detection area DE2, that is, whether or not the game ball has flowed into the second downstream passage 323.

  The game ball that has flowed into the right special winning opening 302 is first detected by the upstream detection sensor 305, and then detected by the downstream first detection sensor 325 or second detection sensor 326. When the detection sensor 305 on the upstream side detects a ball entering the right special winning opening 302, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out in accordance with the ball. In this way, the game balls are paid out based on the detection result of the upstream detection sensor 305 among the upstream/downstream detection sensors 305, 325, 326, and thus the downstream detection sensors 325, 326. This contributes to the speeding up of the payout, as compared with the configuration in which the payout of the game balls is performed based on the detection result by the.

  The number of game balls flowing into the right special winning opening 302 is detected by the upstream detection sensor 305 and the downstream detection sensors 325, 326, and the number of game balls detected by each of the detection sensors 305, 325, 326 is calculated. By comparing, it is possible to confirm whether or not the game ball remains in the guide passage 320. However, it is not always necessary to provide detection sensors on the upstream side and the downstream side in this way, and the detection sensor 305 on the upstream side can be omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the magnetic sensor is applied to each of the detection sensors 305, 325, 326, but it is also possible to change this and apply a photo sensor to each of the detection sensors 305, 325, 326. .. In particular, with respect to the right side variable winning device 83, it is assumed that a plurality of game balls are less likely to enter at the same time as compared with other entering parts. Therefore, even if a photosensor, which is assumed to be difficult to improve the detection accuracy of each game ball when a plurality of game balls pass through the detection area as a unit, the occurrence of inconvenience caused by the photo sensor is preferably generated. Can be suppressed. Specifically, it is more important for the detection sensors 325 and 326 on the downstream side to grasp whether or not a ball has entered the advantageous ball portion rather than the number of game balls that have flowed in. Therefore, even if the detection function of each individual game ball is lowered when a plurality of game balls pass through the detection area as a unit, at least the fact that the game ball has passed is known, and the disadvantages resulting from this Occurrence is avoided. Further, the photo sensor is less susceptible to the influence of radio waves and magnetism than the magnetic sensor. Therefore, it is expected that the crime prevention function will be further improved by applying a photosensor particularly to the detection sensor related to the advantageous entry portion. In view of the fact that the upstream detection sensor 305 is provided with a function related to a prize ball, when the above modification is adopted, a magnetic sensor is applied to the upstream detection sensor 305 and the downstream side is used. It is preferable to apply the photosensors of the detection sensors 325 and 326.

  Further, in the branch position (the intermediate portion 322M of the first downstream side passage 322) described above, a guiding state in which the game ball that has flowed into the first downstream side passage 322 from the upstream side passage 321 is guided to the second downstream side passage 323. A switching member 341 is provided as a movable member capable of switching to a non-guided state in which the same guidance is not performed. In the non-guided state, the switching member 341 is suppressed from projecting to the guide passage 320 (specifically, the first downstream passage 322), and when switched to the guided state, the switching member 341 closes the first downstream passage 322 to close the first passage. It projects to a position where the game ball cannot reach the 1 detection area DE1 (see the two-dot chain line in FIG. 16A).

  A supplementary explanation of the arrangement of the switching member 341 will be described. A housing portion 336 for housing the switching member 341 is formed in a portion of the standing wall portion 332 facing the opening 335. The accommodating portion 336 communicates with the first downstream passage 322 through an opening 337 formed in the upright wall 332. The opening portion 337 has a size that allows passage of the switching member 341, and when the switching member 341 is in the non-guided state, the opening portion 337 is closed by the switching member 341.

  The switching member 341 is in a rotatable state by the shaft portion 342 provided at the upstream end of the switching member 341 being pivotally supported by the bearing portion formed on the base portion 331 of the passage forming unit 330. It is attached to the passage forming unit 330. Regarding the shaft portion 342 and the bearing portion, specifically, the switching member so that the rotation center axis line of the switching member 341 is orthogonal to the direction in which the opening 335 faces and the flowing direction of the game ball in the first downstream passage 322. The central axis of rotation of 341 is formed to extend in the front-rear direction. The shaft portion 342 (rotation base end portion) of the switching member 341 is arranged at a position facing the opening 335. The switching member 341 extends to the downstream side of the first downstream passage 322, and the tip portion (rotating tip portion) thereof is located downstream of the opening 335.

  The switching member 341 should come into contact with the game ball that flows down (falls) through the first downstream passage 322 when the switching member 341 is in the guiding state, from the downstream side of the first downstream passage 322. Thereby, the guide inclined surface 343 having a function of guiding the game ball to the opening 335 side without changing the flow from the upstream portion 322U of the first downstream passage 322 is formed. In the non-guided state, approximately half of the guiding inclined surface 343 faces the opening 335 on the rotation base end side (upstream side), and approximately half of the rotation tip end side (downstream side) of both the downstream passages. It faces the upright wall portion 332D as a “partition portion” that partitions 322 and 323. Further, the guide inclined surface 343 is suppressed from protruding toward the opening 335, and the guide inclined surface 343 constitutes a part of the first downstream passage 322 (specifically, the intermediate portion 322M). As a result, it is possible to suppress the variation of the falling path of the game ball passing through the intermediate portion 322M of the first downstream passage 322 in the non-guided state by the guide inclined surface 343.

  At the time of switching to the guiding state, the switching member 341 rotates around the above-mentioned rotation base end portion, whereby the rotation tip end portion of the guiding inclined surface 343 of the switching member 341 approaches the standing wall portion 332D. Will be displaced. Then, when the rotation tip end portion of the guiding inclined surface 343 reaches a position close to the upper end edge of the standing wall portion 332D (specifically, a position slightly higher than the upper end edge), the rotation amount becomes maximum, and the switching is performed. The member 341 stops. In this state, the guide inclined surface 343 is located on the extension of the upstream passage 321.

  When the guide state is switched in this way, the end of the guide inclined surface 343 on the pivoting front end side is located below the end of the guide inclined surface 343 on the pivoting base end side. The inclined surface 343 is in a state of being inclined downward toward the inlet portion (opening 335) of the second downstream passage 323. Therefore, in the same guiding state, the game ball flowing from the upstream side passage 321 into the first downstream side passage 322 collides with the guiding inclined surface 343 and moves along the guiding inclined surface 343 or the opening 335. By being reflected to the side, it is guided to the second downstream passage 323 (opening 335).

  It should be noted that the switching member 341 can also be referred to as “guidance means 341” if attention is paid to the function of guiding the game ball to the second downstream passage 323 in this manner. The switching member 341 can also be referred to as a “shutter 341” if attention is paid to the point that the game ball is prevented from flowing into the first detection area DE1 of the first downstream passage 322.

  Behind the passage forming unit 330, an urging member 351 that urges the switching member 341 toward a position where protrusion to the guide passage 320 is suppressed, and a switching member against the urging force of the urging member 351. A drive unit 350 having a solenoid type switching member drive unit 352 for moving the 341 to the projecting position and an accommodation case 353 for accommodating the various components 351 and 352 is provided.

  The switching member drive unit 352 is electrically connected to the main control device 162 and is driven based on a signal output from the main control device 162. In the present embodiment, normally, the switching member 341 is held in the non-guided state by the urging force of the urging member, and when the special winning occurs in the lottery based on the winning of the right operating port 85, the switching member The drive unit 352 drives the switching member 341 to switch to the guiding state. That is, the game balls are allowed to flow into the second downstream passage 323.

  Although details will be described later, when the game ball that has flown into the second downstream passage 323 is detected by the second detection sensor 326, the winning according to the lottery result based on the winning of the right working opening 85 is determined, and When the first detection sensor 325 detects the game ball that has flowed into the 1 downstream passage 322, the winning according to the lottery result based on the winning of the right working opening 85 is canceled. That is, depending on which of the first detection area DE1 and the second detection area DE2 the game ball that has flowed into the guide passage 320 reaches, there is a disadvantageous difference in the subsequent game progress.

  Here, operations of the opening/closing door 303 and the switching member 341 will be described. The open/close door 303 is switched from the closed state to the open state by being driven by the variable winning drive unit 304 when a special winning occurs in the lottery based on the winning of the right operation opening 85, and the switching member is synchronized with this. The drive unit 352 drives the switching member 341 to switch to the guiding state. On the other hand, the return timings of the opening/closing door 303 and the switching member 341 are set so as not to be the same timing. Specifically, first, the switching member 341 is switched to the non-guided state, and after a predetermined period has elapsed from the switching timing, the opening/closing door 303 is switched to the closed state. Therefore, the game ball that has flowed into the right special winning opening 302 does not necessarily reach only one of the first detection area DE1 and the second detection area DE2, but the first detecting area is determined by the timing of the flow into the right special winning opening 302. The configuration is such that which of the DE1 and the second detection area DE2 is reached is distributed. Specifically, the game ball flowing in immediately after opening the opening/closing door 303 is easily guided to the second detection region DE2, and the game ball flowing in immediately before closing the opening/closing door 303 is easily guided to the first detection region DE1. The operation modes of the opening/closing door 303 and the switching member 341 are set.

  As described above in detail, in a configuration in which the game balls flowing down the guide passage 320 are distributed so that there is an advantage or disadvantage difference in the middle position, a ball clogging or the like occurs in the guide passage 320 (particularly the branch portion). Then, it is feared that the above-mentioned distribution will not be performed normally and the player and the game hall will be disadvantaged. It is assumed that such an inconvenience is likely to occur due to the movement of the movable portion such as the switching member. In this respect, in the present embodiment, by devising the switching member 341 and the configuration related thereto, the occurrence of the above-mentioned inconvenience is preferably suppressed. Hereinafter, the relationship between the movement of the switching member 341 and the game ball will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 16A, for convenience, the game ball that has flowed into the guide passage 320 is illustrated by a two-dot chain line. The switching member 341 normally switches in the order of non-guided state (initial state)→guided state→non-guided state, but in the following description, switching between the guided state and the same guided state→non-guided state will be described first. After that, switching from the non-guided state to the guided state will be described.

  When the switching member 341 is in the guiding state, the pivoting distal end portion of the switching member 341 (specifically, the guiding inclined surface 343) is arranged side by side with the lower end portion of the opening 335 (the upper end portion of the standing wall portion 332). It is arranged in the position. The gap between the guide inclined surface 343 and the standing wall portion 332 is set smaller than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball B1 moved along the guide inclined surface 343 is between the switching member 341 and the standing wall portion 332. Is preferably avoided. Further, in this guiding state, the gap between the guiding inclined surface 343 and the upper end of the opening 335 is set to be larger than the diameter dimension of the game ball, and moves along the guiding inclined surface 343. It is avoided that the game ball B1 is sandwiched between the upper edge of the opening 335 and the guide inclined surface 343. As a result, the occurrence of ball clogging in the guide passage 320 in the guided state is preferably avoided.

  In the case of returning from the guided state to the non-guided state, the turning tip portion (downstream side end portion) of the switching member 341 moves toward the side away from the standing wall portion 332D by turning the switching member 341. .. At this time, since the switching member 341 is displaced so as to pass through the area where the game balls could not flow down in the guiding state, the switching member 341 and the passage wall surface of the guide passage 320 (for example, the lower end of the opening portion 337). There is no game ball between the edge. Therefore, the return of the switching member 341 to the non-guided state is prevented from being hindered by the biting of the game ball.

  Next, a case where the switching member 341 switches from the non-guided state to the guided state will be described. When the switching member 341 switches from the non-guided state to the guided state, the guide inclined surface 343 moves toward the standing wall portion 332D as the switching member 341 rotates. When the game ball B2 passes through the side of the opening 335 and reaches the downstream portion 322L of the first downstream passage 322 while the gap between the guide inclined surface 343 and the standing wall portion 332D is gradually decreasing, the same game is performed. There is a possibility that the sphere B2 may be sandwiched (engaged) between the guide inclined surface 343 and the upright wall portion 332D. If such a game ball B2 is caught, the switching of the switching member 341 to the guiding state is hindered. However, when the game ball B2 is bitten in this way, the function of guiding the subsequent game ball B2 to the opening 335 is added to the game ball B2, and the switching member 341 is switched to the guiding state. The game ball to be guided to the opening 335 at least is guided to the opening 335. In other words, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of ball clogging or the like with the game ball B2 that has been bitten at the beginning, and further to prevent the deterioration of the distribution function of the game balls in the guide passage 320.

  However, it is not preferable from the viewpoint of improving the crime prevention function that the game ball B2 bitten in this way remains in the guide passage 320 forever. Specifically, as described above, in the present embodiment, by comparing the number of game balls flowing into the guide passage 320 with the number of game balls flowing out from the guide passage 320, the remaining game in the guide passage 320. By grasping the number of balls, it is possible to suppress illegal acts such as intentionally reciprocating the game ball in the guide passage 320. For this reason, it is not preferable that the game balls remain in the guide passage 320 as described above because it may hinder the reliability of the crime prevention function.

  In this regard, in the present embodiment, as described above, the switching member 341 is displaced so as to pass through the area where the flow of the game ball was impossible, so that the switching member 341 and the passage wall surface of the guide passage 320 (for example, There is no game ball between the lower edge of the opening 337). That is, there is nothing that prevents the switching member 341 from returning to the non-guided state from the state in which the game ball B2 is bitten. Therefore, when the switching member 341 is rotated so as to be switched to the non-guided state, the guide inclined surface 343 is moved to the side away from the standing wall portion 332. As a result, the gap between the guide inclined surface 343 and the standing wall portion 332 is expanded, and the game ball B2 sandwiched between the two flows into the downstream portion 322L of the first downstream passage 322.

  The game ball B2, which has been stopped from flowing down as described above, passes through the side of the opening 335 and misses the opportunity to flow into the second downstream passage 323, so the game ball flows into the downstream portion 322L. As a result, the player or the hall manager is not disadvantaged.

  In this way, even if the game ball is caught between the switching member 341 and the passage wall surface, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of ball clogging and the like due to it, so that the distribution function in the guide passage 320 can be suitably adjusted. Can be secured.

  The housing case 353 is open to the passage forming unit 330 side, and the biasing member 351 and the switching member drive unit 352 are housed therein. The drive unit 350 is screwed to the base unit 300 together with the passage forming unit 330, whereby the units 300, 330 and 350 are integrated. In this integrated state, the open portion of the housing case 353 is covered by the passage forming unit 330 (specifically, the base 331), and the switching member drive unit 352 from the outside of the right variable winning a prize device 83. It becomes difficult to access the or switching member 341. Further, the guide passage 320 is also sandwiched in the front and rear by the base unit 300 and the drive unit 350, so that the right variable winning a prize device 83 is prevented from being exposed to the outside, and the guide passage 320 is illegal. Access is restricted.

  A vibration sensor 355 is attached to the back side of the housing case 353 so as to project rearward of the game machine. The vibration sensor 355 can detect the vibration generated (applied) to the right variable winning device 83.

  As described above, in the configuration in which the game ball that has flowed into the guide passage 320 reaches the first detection area DE1 or the second detection area DE2, which causes an advantageous disadvantage to the subsequent game progress, the pachinko machine 10 is used. It is assumed that an action such as changing the moving destination of the game ball is performed by hitting or shaking. In this regard, in the present embodiment, by disposing the vibration sensor 355 in the right variable winning a prize device 83, when such an action is performed, it can be easily grasped.

  Further, in the present embodiment, various measures are taken not only for the vibration sensor 355 but also for suppressing the occurrence of the above-mentioned inconvenience due to vibration of the pachinko machine 10. The anti-vibration structure in the guide passage 320 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. 17A is a partial sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 15, and FIG. 17B is a partial sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. Note that FIG. 17A schematically shows the relationship between the first downstream side passage and the second downstream side passage, and FIG. 17B schematically shows the positional relationship between the detection sensor and the guide passage.

  As described above, the first downstream side passage 322 and the second downstream side passage 323 are arranged side by side on the left and right. As shown in FIG. 16A, the opening 335 communicating with both of the downstream passages 322, 323 is opened in the direction in which the downstream passages 322, 323 are arranged side by side, specifically, on the switching member 341 side. Along with the extension of the upstream portion 322U in the first downstream passage 322, it is arranged at a position deviated from the extension. Further, the passage width dimension of the downstream side passage 322 in the juxtaposed direction is suppressed to be slightly larger than the diameter dimension of the game ball. Thereby, the game ball falling along the first downstream passage 322 is preferably suppressed from flowing into the opening 335 without being guided by the switching member 341.

  In addition, the guide passage 320 (specifically, the upstream passage 321) is sufficiently decelerated in the upstream passage 321 when the game balls flowing into the right special winning opening 302 move to the guide passage 320, and the upstream passage 321 It is decompressed again at the extension destination and moved along the wall surface located on the extension of the upstream passage 321 to sufficiently suppress the rebound of the game ball in the lateral direction. As a result, when the switching member 341 does not project to the first downstream passage 322, the vertically falling game ball is opened at the first downstream passage 322 (specifically, the upstream portion 322U) by violating. Occurrence of inconvenience such as flowing into 335 is preferably avoided.

  As shown in FIGS. 16B and 17A, in the rear panel member 307 of the base unit 300, a portion where the upstream portion 322U and the intermediate portion 322M of the first downstream passage 322 are formed, that is, in the passage. The portion forming the wall surface (hereinafter, referred to as inner wall surface forming portion 307a for convenience) has a planar shape that faces the rear of the game machine, and protrusion and bulge inward of the guide passage 320 are avoided. Further, in the base portion 331 of the passage forming unit 330, a portion forming the upstream portion 322U and the intermediate portion 322M of the first downstream passage 322, that is, a portion forming the passage inner wall surface (hereinafter, for convenience, an inner wall surface forming portion 331a). ) Has a planar shape that faces the front of the gaming machine, and projection and swelling inward of the guide passage 320 are avoided.

  More specifically, the inner wall surface forming portions 307a and 331a are prevented from inclining in the up-down direction or the left-right direction, and are arranged so as to be orthogonal to the juxtaposed direction (front-rear direction) of the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14. Are arranged.

  Therefore, if the game ball is falling through the first downstream passage 322, the front door frame 14 is hit or the game machine is rocked back and forth, so that the inner wall surface forming portions 307a, 331a and the game ball are separated. Even if the two interfere with each other, it is assumed that the game ball hitting one of the inner wall surface forming portions 307a and 331a is likely to be reflected to the other side of the inner wall surface forming portions 307a and 331a. That is, it is possible to preferably prevent the game ball from being reflected toward the opening 335 side or the side opposite to the opening 335 due to the above interference. As a result, it is possible to suitably suppress the change of the distribution destination of the game ball due to the shaking such as the vibration caused by the hitting of the table.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 17, a part of the standing wall portion 332 of the passage forming unit 330 that forms the upstream portion 322U of the first downstream passage 322, that is, a passage inner wall surface is formed. The portion (hereinafter, referred to as an inner wall surface forming portion 332a for convenience) has a planar shape that faces the left and right, and protrusion and swelling inward of the guide passage 320 are avoided. More specifically, the inner wall surface forming portions 332a are arranged so as not to tilt in the up-down direction or the front-rear direction and to be orthogonal to the left-right direction. Therefore, if the game ball is falling in the first downstream passage 322, the front door frame 14 is hit, the game machine is rocked back and forth, and the game ball falls along the inner wall surface forming portion. Even when changing to one side of 332a, it is possible to preferably avoid that the game ball is pushed toward the opening 335 side or the side opposite to the opening 335 by the inner wall surface forming portion 332a. Has become.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball flowing into the first downstream side passage 322 reaches the intermediate position of the inner wall surface forming portions 307a, 331a, and the same game is performed for each of the inner wall surface forming portions 307a, 331a. The device is designed to prevent the balls from touching. Hereinafter, the device will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 17B. FIG. 17B is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the exit portion of the right special winning opening 302 and the guide passage 320.

  As described above, the detection sensor 305 that detects the game ball that has flowed into the right special winning opening 302 is arranged at the exit of the right special winning opening 302. As shown in FIG. 14, the detection sensor 305 is formed with a through hole 305a penetrating in the vertical direction, and the game ball is detected by the game ball passing through a region surrounded by the through hole 305a. It is configured to be.

  The through hole 305a has a round hole shape, and its inner diameter is set to be slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. As a result, variations in the dropping path of the game ball when passing through the through hole 305a are suppressed. In other words, the game ball that has flown into the right special winning opening 302 is defined such that the dropping path thereof is along the central axis line CL of the through hole 305a when passing through the detection sensor 305.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, the central axis line CL of the through hole 305a is located in the middle between the rear panel member 307 and the base 331. Therefore, the game sphere that has passed through the through hole 305a falls to an intermediate position between the rear panel member 307 and the base 331, and a gap is formed between each of the components 307 and 331 and the game sphere that has flowed into the guide passage 320. Will be secured.

  Here, since the bottom portion 332B of the upstream passage 321 is prevented from tilting in the front-rear direction, the above-mentioned gap provided between the game ball and the rear panel member 307 and the base 331 is the same bottom portion 332B as the game ball. Will be secured while moving along. As a result, a gap is secured between the game ball that has flowed into the first downstream passage 322 and the inner wall surface forming portions 307a and 331a.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, in addition to the above-described function of protecting against vibration and the like, a function of protecting against magnetism such as a magnet is added to enhance the crime prevention property of the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, in the game area PE, a plurality of magnetic sensors are arranged along the flow path of the game ball, and the magnetic sensors monitor whether or not any fraudulent activity using a magnet or the like is performed. It is possible.

  In particular, in the right-sided variable winning device 83, since there is an advantage or disadvantage due to the timing of entering the game balls, etc., as described above, the timing of inflow of the game balls into the right special winning opening 302 and the downstream passage by magnets or the like. It is not preferable that the game ball can be arbitrarily distributed to the downstream passages 322 and 323 by adjusting the inflow timing to 322. Therefore, at least one of the magnetic sensors is arranged around the right-side variable winning device 83 to monitor the use of a magnet or the like around the right-side variable winning device 83.

  Hereinafter, based on FIGS. 4, 12, 14, and 18, a magnetic sensor 311 attached to the right-side variable winning device 83 and a configuration related to the magnetic sensor 311 will be described. FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the guide passage 320 and the magnetic sensor 311.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a portion of the right-sided variable winning device 83 (specifically, the base unit 300) below the right-sided special winning opening 302 is located in the right-sided big winning opening 302 without winning the right-sided variable winning device 83. A ball passage 315 that guides the game ball that has passed the front to the center side of the game area PE is provided. By guiding the game balls that have passed through the right variable winning device 83 through the ball passage 315 to the lower side of the lower working opening 84, the game balls that have not won the right variable winning device 83 can also enter the general winning hole 81. It is possible to give an opportunity, and when the lower variable prize winning device 82 is opened following the right variable prize winning device 83 based on the inflow of the game balls into the second downstream passage 323, the game ball launching handle is opened. It is possible to win a game ball to the lower variable winning device 82 without changing the operation amount of 41.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the ball passage 315 has a standing portion 308 that stands up from the front panel member 306 of the base unit 300 to the front of the gaming machine. The upright portion 308 is a ridge extending in the left-right direction along the above-described upstream passage 321. More specifically, the standing portion 308 is located in front of the bottom portion 332B of the upstream passage 321 in the passage forming unit 330 and extends along the bottom portion 332B. The standing portion 308 of the base unit 300 is set so that the passage length of the ball passage 315 is longer than the passage length of the upstream passage 321. The middle portion of the standing portion 308 is the first portion when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. It intersects with the downstream passage 322.

  The standing portion 308 is formed such that the upstream passage 321 and a portion of the standing portion 308 overlap each other when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. More specifically, although the standing portion 308 is partially positioned in front of the upstream passage 321, the visually recognizing game sphere where the overlapping amount of the rising portion 308 and the upstream passage 321 passes through the upstream passage 321. It is formed so that it can ensure the sex.

  A groove portion 309 that is recessed rearward of the gaming machine is formed at the leading end portion of the standing portion 308. The groove 309 is formed along the upstream passage 321 and the magnetic sensor 311 is housed therein. The groove portion 309 is covered with a decorated cover member 313 from the front side of the gaming machine, which makes it difficult to visually recognize the magnetic sensor 311 from the front side of the gaming machine. The cover member 313 is fixed from the back side of the base unit 300, and the fixed portion is covered by the passage forming unit 330 and the like. This makes it difficult to access or remove the magnetic sensor 311 and improves the crime prevention function.

  The magnetic sensor 311 has a horizontally long shape extending along the upstream passage 321 like the groove 309, and is configured such that at least the entire area of the upstream passage 321 is within the magnetic detection range. The magnetic sensor 311 is electrically connected to the main controller 162, and a detection signal (detection information) from the magnetic sensor 311 is input to the main controller 162. As a result, it is possible to monitor changes in magnetism in the vicinity of the right-side variable winning device 83, and if a fraudulent act using a magnet or the like is performed, the fraudulent act can be grasped by the main control device 162. ing.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned function of protecting against vibration and magnetism, a function of protecting against harmful electric waves and the like is added to ensure the function of the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, as described above, when magnetic sensors are used for the various detection sensors 305, 325, 326, etc., the detection signals are detected by irradiating the detection sensors 305, 325, 326, etc. with electromagnetic waves. There is a possibility that the detection signal may be tampered with as if a prize had been generated even though the prize was not generated due to noise and the like. Therefore, in order to suppress the occurrence of such inconvenience, the game board 80 is provided with a radio wave sensor 371.

  The radio wave sensor 371 is arranged adjacent to the right-side variable winning device 83 in the area outside the game area PE on the front surface of the game board 80. The radio wave sensor 371 is electrically connected to the main control device 162, and a detection signal (detection information) from the radio wave sensor 371 is input to the main control device 162. Thereby, the irradiation of the radio wave toward the right variable winning a prize device 83 is monitored, and when the radio wave is emitted to the second detection sensor 326 or the like, for example, the main control device 162 can grasp the misconduct. Has become.

<Electrical structure of the pachinko machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The MPU 602 is mounted on the main control board 601 provided in the main controller 162. The MPU 602 includes a ROM 603 which stores various control programs executed by the MPU 602 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 603. The RAM 604 is an element having a built-in interrupt circuit, timer circuit, data input/output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like. Note that a part of the function of the MPU 602, for example, the function of the ROM 603 or the function of the RAM 604 may be provided as another element.

  The MPU 602 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. The input side of the MPU 602 is connected to a power failure monitoring board 605 provided in the main controller 162, a payout controller 242, various detection sensors, and the like. In this case, the power supply/launch control device 243 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 605, and power is supplied to the MPU 602 via the power failure monitoring board 605. In addition, as a part of the sensor group, a winning portion corresponding to a winning portion such as a general winning opening 81, a lower variable winning device 82, a right variable winning device 83, a lower working opening 84, a right working opening 85 and a through gate 86 (withdrawal correspondence) A plurality of detection sensors provided in the ball entrance portion) are connected, and the MPU 602 of the main control unit 162 makes a prize determination (ball entry determination) for each ball entry portion. In addition, the MPU 602 executes a jackpot or special winning lottery based on the winning of the lower working opening 84 and the right working opening 85, and also executes a support generating lottery based on the winning of the through gate 86.

  To the output side of the MPU 602, the power failure monitoring board 605, the payout control device 242, and the voice lamp control device 143 (specifically, the voice lamp control board 651) are connected. To the payout control device 242, for example, a prize ball command is output based on the result of winning determination to the winning-corresponding ball portion. In this case, when outputting the prize ball command, the command information storage area 625 of the ROM 603 is referred to. Then, when the winning to the general winning opening 81 is specified, the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of 10 game balls is output, and when the winning to the variable winning devices 82 and 83 is specified, it is 15 When the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of the individual game balls is output and the winning of the lower working opening 84 is specified, the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of the three gaming balls is output, and the right working opening. When the winning of 85 is specified, the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of the four game balls is output.

  Various commands such as a variation command, a type command, a variation end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output to the voice lamp control device 143. In this case, when outputting these various commands, the command information storage area 625 of the ROM 603 is referred to. Details of these various commands will be described later. Each of the above commands is configured as information of a predetermined number of bytes, and various information is included as the information of the predetermined number of bytes.

  Further, on the output side of the MPU 602, a variable winning drive unit 82c of the lower variable winning device 82, a variable winning drive unit 304 of the right variable winning device 83, a driving unit 352 of the switching member 341, and an electric accessory of the right operating port 85. An electric accessory driving unit 91b for opening and closing 91 and a main display unit 87 are connected. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 601, and the MPU 602 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  That is, in the open/close execution mode, the MPU 602 controls the drive of the variable winning drive unit 82c so that the opening/closing door 82b of the lower variable winning device 82 is opened/closed. When the electric accessory 91 is in the open state, the MPU 602 controls the driving of the electric accessory driving unit 91b so that the electric accessory 91 is opened and closed. Further, at each game time, the MPU 602 executes light emission control of the main display portion D.

  The power failure monitoring board 605 relays the main control board 601 and the power supply/launch control device 243, and also monitors the voltage of DC stable 24V which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply/launch control device 243. The payout control device 242 controls the payout device 224 to pay out prize balls or loan balls based on a prize ball command input from the main control device 162.

  The power supply/launch control device 243 is 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, the operating power necessary for each of the main control board 601 and the payout control device 242 is generated, and the generated operating power is supplied through a predetermined power path. To do. The power supply/launch control device 243 is responsible for the launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 110, and the game ball launch mechanism 110 (more specifically, the solenoid 111) is driven when a predetermined launch condition is satisfied.

  The voice lamp control device 143 drives and controls the various lamp parts 26 to 28 and the speaker part 29 provided on the front door frame 14 based on various commands input from the main control device 162, and also controls the display control device 725. To do.

  The voice lamp control board 651 controls the various lamp units 26 to 28, the speaker unit 29, and the display control device 725 based on various commands input from the main control unit 162. The MPU 661 which is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 662 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 661, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 663 that is used as a work memory and the like. The RAM 663 includes various counter areas 671 and various flag storage areas 672.

  The display control device 725 executes display control of the symbol display device 96 based on the command input from the voice lamp control device 143. In this case, in the voice lamp control device 143, based on various commands input from the main control device 162, the variable display time of the symbol on the symbol display device 96 and the type of symbol combination to be finally stopped and displayed are determined. , Determines whether a reach has occurred and the content of reach production.

<About various counters>
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  The MPU 602 uses various counter information at the time of a game to set a lottery for a big hit or a special hit, set the display of the main display portion D (that is, set the light emission mode of the main display board), set the symbol display of the symbol display device 96, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, a random number counter C1 used for a lottery for the occurrence of a big hit or a special hit, and a hit used when determining the presence or absence of a high-frequency support mode described later. A variation in the type counter C2, the random number initial value counter CINI used to set the initial value of the hit random number counter C1, the lower working port display unit DL and the right working port display unit DR, and the symbol display device 96 of the main display unit D. The fluctuation type counter CS that determines the display time is used. Furthermore, the electric accessory opening counter C3 used for the lottery for determining whether or not the electric accessory 91 of the right operation port 85 is opened is used.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, and CS is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in the lottery counter buffer 631 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 604. The RAM 604 is provided with a holding ball storage area 632 including a first result display holding area Ra, a second result display holding area Rb, an execution area AE, and a total holding number storage area. Then, in the reserved ball storage area 632, the values of the hit random number counter C1 and the hit type counter C2 are stored in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game ball to the lower working opening 84 or the right working opening 85. It is like this.

  For details of each counter, the hit random number counter C1 is configured to be sequentially incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 599, for example, and after reaching the maximum value, returns to 0. In particular, when the hit 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 hit random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the random number counter C1 (value=0 to 599). The hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 632 of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower working opening 84 or the right working opening 85. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the first result display reserve area Ra of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower working port 84, and the second result display unit of the RAM 604 is stored at the timing when the game ball wins the right working port 85. It is stored in the reservation area Rb.

  The value of the random number that is a winning result is stored as a win/loss table (win/win information group) in the win/win table storage area 621 as the win/win information group storage unit in the ROM 603. Here, the contents of the hit/miss table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, two types of win/loss tables are set for each of the operating ports 84 and 85. That is, the win/loss table for the lower working port (lower win/win port win/win information group) that is referred to when a win is generated in the lower working port 84, and is referred to when a win is won in the right working port 85. A right/wrong table for right working port (right/wrong information group for right working port) is set.

  In the game state in which the win/no win table for the lower working port is referred to in the lottery, as shown in FIG. 21(a), the random number value (that is, win information) that is a big hit is “7” and It is two of "307". In other words, of the values of the random number counter C1 of "0 to 599", "7" and "307" correspond to the big hit result, and the others correspond to the miss result.

  On the other hand, under the gaming situation in which the win/no win table for the right working port is referred to in the lottery, the value of the random number (that is, win information) for the jackpot win is similar to the win/no win table for the lower working port. There are two, "7" and "307". Further, among the values of the hit random number counter C1 of "0 to 599", "51 to 60", "151 to 160",..., "551 to 560" correspond to the special hit result, and other than that. Corresponds to the outlier result.

  Here, the difference between the jackpot result and the special jackpot result will be described. When the jackpot result is obtained by the lottery based on the winning of each of the operation ports 84 and 85, the lower variable winning a prize device 82 is shifted to the opening/closing execution mode. On the other hand, when the special lottery result is obtained by the lottery, the lower variable winning a prize device 82 is not immediately shifted to the open/close execution mode, but the right to perform another lottery is given again. By winning, the lower variable winning a prize device 82 is shifted to the open/close execution mode as in the case of the above jackpot result.

  Specifically, when the special winning result is obtained, first, the right-side variable winning device 83 is shifted to the open state. At that time, the winning is determined by the game ball winning the right big winning opening 302 flowing into the second downstream passage 323 of the both downstream passages 322 and 323, and the lower variable winning device 82 is in the opening/closing execution mode. Will be moved to. In other words, when the special win is won, the same result as the big hit is given to the player when the player enters the second downstream passage 323. It should be noted that, focusing on the fact that the hit is determined by entering the second downstream passage 323, the second downstream passage 323 can also be referred to as an "advantageous entrance portion (specific entrance portion) 323". is there.

  Next, the hit type counter C2 will be described. The hit type counter C2 is configured to be sequentially incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 29, and after reaching the maximum value, returns to 0. The hit type counter C2 is regularly updated and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 632 of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower working opening 84 or the right working opening 85. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the first result display reserve area Ra of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower working port 84, and the second result display unit of the RAM 604 is stored at the timing when the game ball wins the right working port 85. It is stored in the reservation area Rb.

  The distribution destination of the game result for the hit type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in the distribution table storage area 622 as the distribution information group storage unit in the ROM 603. Here, the contents of the distribution table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, as the distribution table, two types are set so as to correspond to the respective operation ports 84 and 85 individually. That is, the distribution table for the lower working opening (the distribution information group for the lower working opening) that is referred to when the winning is generated in the lower working opening 84, and the case when the winning is generated in the right working opening 85 The distribution table for the right working opening (the distribution information group for the right working opening) is set individually.

  By referring to these distribution tables, the distribution of the support mode in the electric accessory 91 of the right operation port 85 after the end of the opening/closing execution mode is performed.

  As a support mode of the electric working object 91 of the right working opening 85, when compared in a situation where the game balls are continuously emitted in a similar manner to the game area PE, the electric working material 91 of the right working opening 85 is compared. The low frequency support mode (low frequency support state or low frequency guide state) and high frequency support mode (high frequency support state or high frequency guide state) so that the frequency of the open state per unit time is relatively high or low. ) And are set.

  Specifically, the low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode have the same probability of winning the electric role open state in the electric role opening lottery using the electric role opening counter C3 (for example, both are 4/5). However, in the high frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric accessory 91 is in the open state when the electric role is released is set to be larger than that 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, the electric power open state is won, and in the case where the open state of the electric accessory 91 occurs a plurality of times, it is closed from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state. The time is set shorter than one opening time. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, the minimum secured time is set to be shorter than the low-frequency support mode in order to perform the next electric accessory release lottery after one electric accessory release lottery is performed. Has been done.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning the right operation opening 85 is higher than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning the lower working opening 84 is higher than in the right working opening 85, but in the high frequency support mode, the lower working opening 84 is more likely to be won. The probability of winning a prize increases. Then, when a prize is paid to the right operation opening 85, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, so in the high-frequency support mode, the player plays the game while not reducing the number of balls that he holds. be able to.

  The configuration for increasing the frequency of the high frequency support mode being in the electric role open state per unit time is higher than that of the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above-mentioned one. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the probability of winning the electric role open state in is increased. Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the time of opening is lengthened, and the securing time that is at least secured when the next electric accessory opening lottery is performed after one electric accessory opening lottery is shortened is shortened. (That is, one variation display time in the display section DS for through gates is shortened) and the winning probability is increased. By applying any one condition or a condition of any combination, the low frequency support mode is applied. The advantages of the frequent support mode may be increased.

  However, the high frequency support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the shift.

  In the pachinko machine 10, the distribution mode to the low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode when the jackpot result or the special jackpot result is obtained is as if the winning was achieved based on the winning of the lower working opening 84. , And the case where the winning is won based on the winning of the right operation port 85.

  Specifically, in the gaming state in which the win/loss table for the lower working port is referred to in the distribution, as shown in FIG. 22A, the value of the random number that becomes the high-frequency support mode win (that is, , Winning information) is 15 from "0 to 14". On the other hand, under the game situation in which the distribution table for the right operation port is referred to in the distribution, as shown in FIG. 22B, the value of the random number that becomes the high frequency support mode winning (that is, the winning). Information) is 25 pieces of "0 to 24". In other words, when a big win is won by winning the lower working opening 84, it is distributed to the high-frequency support mode with a probability of 1/2, and when a big win or a special winning is won by winning the right working opening 85, It will be assigned to the high-frequency support mode with a probability of 5/6.

  It should be noted that if the result of the win/no win is a failure, the opening/closing execution mode is not entered and the support mode is not changed.

  The fluctuation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, for example, and then returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. In the MPU 602, the fluctuation type counter CS determines the fluctuation display time on the lower working port display section DL and the right working port display section DR of the main display unit 87 and the variable fluctuation display time on the symbol display device 96. Used. The variation type counter CS is updated once every time a normal process described below is executed once, and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer value of the fluctuation type counter CS is acquired at the time of starting the fluctuation display on the lower working port display section DL and the right working port display section DR and determining the fluctuation pattern at the start of the fluctuation of the symbol by the symbol display device 96. ..

  The electric accessory release counter C3 is configured to be incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 249, for example, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electric accessory release counter C3 is regularly updated, and is stored in the electric reserve holding area 633 of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 86. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 91 in the open state based on the stored value of the electric accessory opening counter C3. For example, if C3=0 to 199, the electric accessory 91 is controlled to the open state, and if C3=200 to 249, the electric accessory 91 is not controlled to the open state.

  As described above, in the MPU 602, at least the buffer value of the fluctuation type counter CS is used to determine the fluctuation display time in the lower working port display section DL and the right working port display section DR. The variable display time table storage area 623 of the ROM 603 is used. Further, in the MPU 602, the stop result in the lower working port display unit DL and the right working port display unit DR is determined using the values of the hit random number counter C1 and the hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE. The stop result table storage area 624 of the ROM 603 is used for the determination.

<Various processes executed by the MPU 602 of the main control board 601>
Next, each control process executed by the MPU 602 of the main control board 601 will be described. The processing of the MPU 602 is roughly classified into a normal processing that is started when the power is turned on and a timer interrupt processing that is started by periodically interrupting the normal processing. For convenience of description, the timer interrupt processing will be described first. Then, the normal process will be described. In addition to the timer interrupt processing and the normal processing described above, the MPU 602 is activated by the input of a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal), and the power failure flag storage area (power failure information storage in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 604 is stored. (Means), the NMI interrupt processing for storing the power failure flag (power failure information) is executed, but a detailed description of the same processing will be omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
First, the timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This processing is activated by the MPU 602 periodically (for example, in a cycle of 2 msec).

  In step S101, reading processing of various detection sensors is executed. That is, the states of various detection sensors connected to the main controller 162 are read, the states of the detection sensors are determined, and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Then, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1, and is 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 the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 604.

  In a succeeding step S103, the hit random number counter C1, the hit type counter C2, and the electric accessory release counter C3 are updated. Specifically, the hit random number counter C1, the hit type counter C2, and the electric accessory opening counter C3 are each incremented by 1, and when they reach their maximum values, they are cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 604.

  In a succeeding step S104, a through winning process associated with winning in the through gate 86 is executed.

<Through winning process>
Here, the through winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S201, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the through gate 86. When it is determined that the game ball has won the through gate 86, the process proceeds to step S202, and it is determined whether or not the number of stored accessory storages SN is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment).

  If it is not determined in step S201 that a game ball has won the through-gate 86, or if it is determined in step S202 that the value of the number of stored accessory objects SN is greater than or equal to the upper limit value, the value of the electric accessory release counter C3. This winning process is ended without storing.

  On the other hand, on the condition that the game ball wins the through gate 86, and the number of stored accessory storage memory SN<4, the process proceeds to step S203, and the number of stored accessory storage memory SN is incremented by 1. In a succeeding step S204, the value of the electric accessory release counter C3 updated in the step S103 is stored in the first free storage area of the electric duty holding area 633 of the RAM 604. Then, the main winning process ends.

  In the through winning process, a process for turning on the number-of-holds display section DH is executed. The light-emitting bodies corresponding to the number-of-holdings display section DH are sequentially turned on in accordance with the number of stored accessory stores SN.

  After that, in step S105, after executing the winning process for the operating ports associated with the winning of the operating ports 84 and 85, the timer interrupt process is ended.

<Winning process for working port>
Hereinafter, the winning process for the operating port will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S301, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the lower working opening 84 (starting winning) based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the lower working opening 84. When it is determined that the game ball has won the lower working opening 84, in step S302, the payout control device 242 sets a prize ball command for paying out three game balls. In a succeeding step S303, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won in the lower working opening 84. In step S304, the value stored in the reserved number storage area of the result display section reserved area Ra is read out, and the startup reserved storage number RaN stored in the result display section reserved area Ra is set (hereinafter, referred to as the first section). The number of starting pending storage RaN). After that, in step S305, an information acquisition process for storing the respective values of the hit random number counter C1 and the hit type counter C2 is performed, and the main winning process is ended.

  When it is determined in step S301 that the game ball has not won the lower working opening 84, in step S306 it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the right working opening 85 (start winning) in the right working opening 85. Judgment is made based on the detection state of the detection sensor. When it is determined that the game ball has won the right operation opening 85, a prize ball command for paying out four game balls is set in the payout control device 242 in step S307. In a succeeding step S308, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won in the right operation opening 85. In step S309, the value stored in the reservation number storage area of the second result display section reservation area Rb is read out, and the start reservation storage number RbN stored in the second result display section reservation area Rb is set. (Hereinafter, also referred to as the second start pending storage number RbN). After that, the information acquisition process is performed in step S305, and the main winning process is ended.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in both step S301 and step S306, that is, if the game ball has not won in either the lower working opening 84 or the right working opening 85, the main winning process is ended. To do.

  The prize ball command set in steps S302 and S307 is transmitted to the payout control device 242 in an external output process (step S501) of a normal process described later.

  Here, the information acquisition process of step S305 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S401, it is determined whether or not the number N (RaN or RbN) of starting pending memories set in step S304 or step S309 described above is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). If the number N of start-up pending storages is the upper limit value, this information acquisition processing is ended as it is, and if it is less than the upper limit value, the number N of start-up pending storages of the corresponding result display holding area is set to 1 in step S402. In addition to the increment, the value stored in the total reserved number storage area in step S403 (hereinafter referred to as the common reserved number CRN) is incremented by 1.

  In a succeeding step S404, the respective values of the hit random number counter C1 and the hit type counter C2 updated in the step S103 are set to the first storage area in the free storage area area of the corresponding result display section holding area, that is, the above step S402. Stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages incremented by 1. The processing function of step S404 constitutes the lottery means in this embodiment.

  That is, when the first start pending storage number RaN is set, the respective values of the hit random number counter C1 and the hit type counter C2 updated in step S103 are set to the free space in the first result display holding area Ra. It is stored in the first storage area of the storage areas, that is, the storage area corresponding to the first startup pending storage number RaN incremented by 1 in step S402.

  Further, when the second start pending storage number RbN is set, the respective values of the hit random number counter C1 and the hit type counter C2 updated in step S103 are set to the free space in the second result display holding area Rb. The data is stored in the first storage area of the storage areas, that is, the storage area corresponding to the second start pending storage number RbN incremented by 1 in step S402.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process started when the power is turned on is executed, and the main process of the game is executed in the normal process. As an outline thereof, the processes of steps S501 to S508 are executed as a regular process of a cycle of 4 msec, and the counter updating process of steps S509 and S510 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the normal process, in step S501, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence/absence of a prize ball command is determined, and if the prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 242. If a predetermined effect command is set, it is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143.

  Next, in step S502, abnormality monitoring processing is executed based on signals from various monitoring sensors such as the magnetic sensor 311 to determine whether an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine. A detailed description of this abnormality monitoring process will be given later.

  Next, in step S503, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the fluctuation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 604.

  In a succeeding step S504, a game time control process for controlling a game in each game time is executed. In this game time control process, a big hit or a special win is determined, variable display of symbols by the symbol display device 96 is set, display control of each display unit DL, DR on the variable display side is performed. Details of this game time control processing will be described later.

  Then, in step S505, a game state transition process for shifting the game state is executed. As will be described later in detail, the game state shift processing shifts the game state to the open/close execution mode, the high frequency support mode, or the like.

  In step S506, an electric power combination support process for driving and controlling the electric power accessory 91 provided in the right operation port 85 is executed. In the electric role supporting process, it is determined whether or not the electric role object 91 is to be opened, display control of the through gate display unit DS, and the like are performed. The details of the process for supporting electric power combination will be described later.

  Then, in step S507, a game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, the solenoid 111 of the game ball launch mechanism 110 is excited once in a predetermined period (for example, 0.6 sec) on condition that the launch permission signal is input from the power supply/launch control device 243. To do. As a result, the game ball is launched toward the game area.

  In subsequent step S508, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal processing has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal processing. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process.

  That is, in step S509, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 604. In step S510, the fluctuation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counters CS are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when their counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the fluctuation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 604.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S501 to S508 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process changes rather than being constant. Therefore, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, and The fluctuation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

<Game time control processing>
Next, the game time control process of step S505 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 28 to 30.

  In the game time control process shown in FIG. 28, first, in step S601, it is determined whether the open/close execution mode is in effect. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the open/close execution mode flag (open/close execution state information) is stored in the open/close execution mode flag storage area (open/close execution state information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. The opening/closing execution mode flag is stored when the game state is changed to the opening/closing execution mode in the game state transition process described later, and is erased when the opening/closing execution mode is also ended in the game state transition process.

  When in the open/close execution mode, this game is executed without executing any of the processing from step S602, that is, the game time start processing of steps S603 to S605 and the game time progress processing of steps S606 to S609. The turn control process ends. In other words, in the opening/closing execution mode, the game game is not started regardless of whether or not a prize has been paid to the operating ports 84, 85.

  If it is not in the open/close execution mode, in step S602, it is determined whether or not one of the operation port display portions DL and DR of the main display unit 87 is in the variable display. In this determination, it is determined whether or not the variable display flag (variation display information) is stored in the variable display flag storage area (variation display information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. By The variable display flag is stored when the variable display is started for one of the operating port display units DL and DR, and is erased when the variable display ends.

  When the operating port display portions DL and DR are not being displayed in a variable manner, the process proceeds to the game times start process of steps S603 to S605. In the game time starting process, first, in step S603, it is determined whether the common hold number CRN is "0". When the common pending number CRN is “0”, it means that the starting pending storage number is “0” for both the lower working port 84 and the right working port 85. Therefore, the game time control processing is ended as it is. If the common hold number CRN is not “0”, the data stored in the first result display holding area Ra or the second result display holding area Rb is set for variable display in step S604. After executing the data setting process of, the variation start process for starting the variation display in the display portion DL, DR for the working opening and the variation display in the symbol display device 96 in step S605, the present game number control process To finish.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S602 that the operating port display units DL and DR are being variably displayed, the game time progression processing of steps S606 to S609 is executed.

  In the game time progression processing, first, in step S606, it is determined whether or not the variation 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 604 has become “0”. The value of the variable display time information is set in the variable display time setting process (step S814) described later. Further, the value of the set variable display time information is subtracted every time the timer interrupt process is activated.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed, the variable display process is executed in step S607. In the variable display process, the display mode in the operating port display units DL and DR related to the current game time is changed. Then, this game time control processing is ended.

  If the variation display time has elapsed, variation end processing is executed in step S608. In the fluctuation ending process, the information stored in the RAM 604 is specified by any of the processes of step S806 to be described later, and the mode of the pattern corresponding to the information is displayed on the display units DL and DR related to the current game time. Display control of the display units DL and DR is performed as described above.

  In a succeeding step S609, a fluctuation end command is set. Then, this game time control processing is ended. The fluctuation end command set in step S609 is transmitted to the main display unit 87 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 27). In the main display unit 87, based on the received variation end command, a predetermined pattern relating to the game time is fixedly displayed (final stop display).

  Here, the data setting process of step S604 and the fluctuation start process of step S605 will be described in detail below.

<Data setting process>
First, the data setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In the data setting process, first in step S701, it is determined whether or not the second startup hold storage number RbN stored in the second result display storage area Rb is “0”. When the second start pending storage number RbN is "0", the data setting process for the first result display unit in steps S702 to S707 is executed, and when the second start pending storage number RbN is not "0". Executes the data setting process for the second result display unit in steps S708 to S713.

  Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is the case where the common pending number CRN is 1 or more, as already described. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second startup hold storage number RbN is "0", and when it is not "0", that is, the hold information for variable display of the right operation port display unit DR. Is stored, the data stored in the second result display section holding area Rb is set for variable display regardless of whether the first startup hold storage number RaN is 1 or more. I did it. As a result, when the hold information is stored in both the first result display holding area Ra and the second result display holding area Rb, the second result display holding corresponding to the right operation port 85 is held. The hold information stored in the area Rb has priority.

  In the data setting process for the first result display unit, first, in step S702, the first start hold storage number RaN of the first result display hold area Ra is decremented by one. In a succeeding step S703, the common reserved number CRN is decremented by 1. Then, in step S704, the data stored in the first area of the first result display holding area Ra is moved to the execution area AE.

  Then, in step S705, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first result display holding area Ra is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and also the second area→the first area, The data in each area is shifted in the order of 3 area→2nd area, 4th area→3rd area, and so on.

  In the following step S706, the second result display section flag (second result display section information) is set in the second result display section flag storage area (second result display section information storage means) provided in the various flag storage area 635 of the RAM 604. If it is stored, it is erased, and if it is not stored, its state is maintained. The second result display unit flag is information for specifying whether the start of the variable display this time is the lower operation port display unit DL or the right operation port display unit DR.

  In a succeeding step S707, a shift command (shift occurrence information) which is information for causing the voice lamp control device 143 which is the sub-side control device to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted is set. In this case, from the command information storage area 625 of the ROM 603, information indicating that the holding area for which the data has been shifted this time corresponds to the holding area Ra for the first result display unit, that is, the lower working opening 84 is displayed. A shift time command including information on the correspondence is selected, and the selected shift time command is set as a command to be transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143. After that, this data setting process ends.

  The shift command set in step S707 is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 27). The voice lamp control device 143 executes processing for changing the display on the lower working port holding lamp section 98 of the variable display unit 88 in accordance with the reduction in the number of holdings, based on the received shift command.

  In the data setting process for the second result display unit, first, in step S708, the second startup hold storage number RbN of the second result display hold area Rb is decremented by one. In a succeeding step S709, the common reserved number CRN is decremented by 1. Then, in step S710, the data stored in the first area of the second result display holding area Rb is moved to the execution area AE.

  Then, in step S711, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the second result display holding area Rb is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and at the same time, the second area→the first area, The data in each area is shifted in the order of 3 area→2nd area, 4th area→3rd area, and so on.

  In the following step S712, the second result display section flag (second result display section information) is set in the second result display section flag storage area (second result display section information storage means) provided in the various flag storage area 635 of the RAM 604. If not stored, the second result display unit flag is stored, and if stored, that state is maintained.

  In a succeeding step S713, a shift command (shift occurrence information) which is information for causing the voice lamp control device 143 which is the sub-side control device to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted is set. In this case, from the command information storage area 625 of the ROM 603, the information indicating that the holding area that is the target of the current data shift corresponds to the second result display holding area Rb, that is, the right operation port 85. A shift command including information indicating that the shift command is selected is set, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143. After that, this data setting process ends.

  The shift command set in step S713 is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 27). The voice lamp control device 143 executes a process for changing the display on the right operation port holding lamp section 99 of the variable display unit 88 in accordance with the reduction in the number of holdings, based on the received shift command.

<Variation start processing>
Next, the fluctuation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. In the fluctuation start process, the command to be output to the voice lamp control device 143 is set so as to start the fluctuation display on the respective operation port display portions DL and DR of the main display unit 87 and to start the fluctuation display on the symbol display device 96. To do.

  First, in step S801, a success/failure determination process is executed. In the hit/miss determination process, it is determined whether the value of the hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE corresponds to a big hit result, a special hit result, or a miss result. Specifically, first, it is determined whether the winning destination is the lower working opening 84 or the right working opening 85. Then, the win/loss table is selected according to the determined winning destination, and it is determined by referring to the selected win/loss table whether or not the value of the random number counter C1 corresponds to the jackpot result. When the jackpot result is not supported, it is determined whether or not the jackpot result is supported. If it does not correspond to the special winning result, it is determined to correspond to the miss result. That is, it is not determined whether or not the value of the hit random number counter C1 matches the value corresponding to the deviation result.

  It should be noted that the method of the hit determination processing may be changed, for example, whether it corresponds to the jackpot result, whether it corresponds to the special outlier result, and whether it corresponds to the complete outlier result. You may make it respectively judge.

  In a succeeding step S802, distribution determination processing is executed. In the distribution determination processing, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit/miss determination processing in step S801 is a big hit result or a special hit result, and if the result of the determination is a miss result, this processing ends. On the other hand, when the result of the hit/miss determination process is the big hit result or the special hit result, it is determined whether the winning destination is the lower working opening 84 or the right working opening 85. Then, the distribution table is selected according to the determined winning destination, and it is determined whether or not the value of the hit type counter C2 corresponds to the high frequency support mode by referring to the selected distribution table. .. That is, it is not determined whether or not the value of the hit type counter C2 corresponds to the low frequency support mode.

  After executing the hit determination processing and the distribution determination processing, in step S803 to step S811, in order to set the stop result in the case of ending the variable display executed in the operating port display units DL and DR in the current game time. Perform processing, etc.

  Specifically, in step S803, it is determined whether or not the result of the win/loss determination process is a jackpot win. If the jackpot is won, the process proceeds to step S804, the opening/closing execution mode flag is set in various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604, and then the process proceeds to step S805.

  In step S805, it is determined whether or not the result of the distribution determination process corresponds to the high frequency support mode. As a result, when it corresponds to the high frequency support mode, the process proceeds to step S806, and a stop result setting process for winning the big hit (hereinafter, referred to as a first big hit for convenience) corresponding to the high frequency support mode is executed. In the first jackpot winning stop result setting process, a flag corresponding to the first jackpot result is set. As a result, it can be specified that the game number of this time corresponds to the first jackpot result. The flag corresponding to the first jackpot result is cleared at the timing when the game time is finished and the transition process for fluctuation end is finished.

  On the other hand, if the high frequency support mode is not supported, the process advances to step S807 to execute a stop result setting process for winning a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a second jackpot for convenience) that does not support the high frequency support mode. In the second jackpot winning stop result setting process, a flag corresponding to the second jackpot result is set. As a result, it can be specified that the game number of this time corresponds to the second jackpot result. The flag corresponding to the second jackpot result is cleared at the timing at which the game process is finished and the transition process for fluctuation ending is finished.

  If the result of the win/loss determination process in step S801 is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S808, and it is determined whether or not the result of the same win/loss determination process is a special win. If it is a special winning, the process proceeds to step S809, the lottery result confirmation mode flag is set in the various flag storage area 635 of the RAM 604, and then the process proceeds to step S810. The lottery result confirmation mode flag is a flag that allows the second downstream passage 323 as the above-described advantageous winning portion to win by opening the right variable winning device 83 after the special winning occurs. Details of the flag will be described later.

  In a succeeding step S808, it is determined whether or not the result of the distribution determination process corresponds to the high frequency support mode. As a result, if it corresponds to the high frequency support mode, the process proceeds to step S811, and the stop result setting process for special winning (hereinafter, referred to as first special winning for convenience) corresponding to the high frequency support mode is executed. .. In the stop result setting process for the first special winning result, a flag corresponding to the first special winning result is set. As a result, it can be specified that the game number of this time corresponds to the first special winning result. The flag corresponding to the first special winning result is cleared at the timing when the game time is ended and the transition processing for fluctuation end is ended.

  On the other hand, if the high frequency support mode is not supported, the process proceeds to step S812, and a stop result setting process for a special win (hereinafter referred to as a second special win for convenience) that does not support the high frequency support mode is executed. .. In the stop result setting process for the second special winning result, the flag corresponding to the second special winning result is set. As a result, it can be specified that the game number of this time corresponds to the second special winning result. The flag corresponding to the second special winning result is cleared at the timing when the game process is finished and the transition process for fluctuation ending is finished.

  If it is determined in step S808 that no special winning has been won, the process proceeds to step S813. In step S813, a stop result setting process for the disconnection result is executed. In this stop result setting process, display data corresponding to the complete disconnection result stored in the display table is set as the stop result. In each stop result setting process, the stop result in each display unit DL, DR when the variable display is finished is set.

  After the stop result setting process is executed in any of step S806, step S807, step S811, step S812, and step S813, the process proceeds to step S814. In step S814, a variable display time setting process is executed. Specifically, the variable display time is set in the variable display time counter area of the RAM 604. The value in the variable display time counter area is subtracted every predetermined period, and when the value becomes "0", the game time is ended.

  In the variable display time setting process, the value of the variable type counter CS is acquired, 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 603. .. In the variable display time table, one corresponding to the big hit result, one corresponding to the special hit result, and one corresponding to the out-of-range result are set. Thereby, even if the value of the fluctuation type counter CS is the same, it is possible to change the fluctuation display time depending on the game result. As a result, it is possible to diversify the set pattern of variable display time.

  After setting the variable display time, the process proceeds to step S815. In step S815, the fluctuation start command and the type command are set. The fluctuation start command includes information on the fluctuation display time. Further, the type command includes information on the game result. That is, the type command includes, as the game result information, a big hit result, a special win result, information on whether or not the high frequency support mode is supported.

  The fluctuation start command and the type command set in step S815 are transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 27). The voice lamp control device 143 determines the content of the effect in the game time based on the received variation start command and type command, and controls various devices so that the determined content of the effect is executed. The content of this effect includes a variable display mode of the symbol on the symbol display device 96, and the variable display mode of the determined symbol is output from the voice lamp control device 143 to the display control device 725 as a display content command. To be done. In the display control device 725, based on the display content command received from the voice lamp control device 143, display control of the symbol display device 96 is performed so that the variable display of the symbol corresponding to each game time is performed.

  After that, in step S816, the variable display of the patterns is started on each of the display units DL and DR. Then, this fluctuation start process is terminated.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 6 again, a display mode in each of the working port display units DL and DR will be described. As described above, the display mode of the main display unit D of the main display unit 87 is determined by the light supplied from the main display substrate arranged behind itself. The main display substrate is provided with 26 light emitters 87a, 10 of which are assigned to the lower operating port display portion DL. The ten illuminants 87a flicker or the like to perform variable display, and finally turn on or off to display a stop pattern. The first jackpot result, the second jackpot result, and the miss result are set as the stop pattern in the lower operation port display portion DL.

  Further, ten light-emitting bodies 87a are also allocated to the display portion DR for the right operation port, and variable display is performed by blinking these light-emitting bodies 87a. The first jackpot result, the second jackpot result, the first special hit result, the second special hit result, and the miss result are set as the stop pattern on the display portion DR for the right operation port.

  A plurality of stop patterns in each of the display portions DL and DR are stored in the stop result table storage area 624 of the ROM 603 in correspondence with each result of the first jackpot result to the out-of-range result, and the display mode is diversified. ..

  Particularly in the present embodiment, the display pattern of the stop pattern corresponding to the hit result corresponding to the high frequency support mode and the display pattern of the stop pattern corresponding to the hit result not corresponding to the high frequency support mode are the same number. .. This makes it difficult to determine whether or not the lottery result corresponds to the high-frequency support mode by checking the stopped display pattern of the design.

  A plurality of display patterns stored in the ROM 603 are set in advance for the variable display patterns of the respective display units DL and DR, and the display tables are referred to when determining the change patterns.

<Game state transition processing>
Next, the game state transition processing of step S505 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the opening/closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result or the special jackpot result is in progress. If the open/close execution mode corresponding to the big hit result or the special hit result is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S902. In step S902, it is determined whether or not the lottery result confirmation mode corresponding to the special winning result is in progress. That is, it is determined whether or not the lottery result based on the winning of the right operation opening 85 is the special winning result, and the mode has been switched to the mode in which the inflow of the game balls into the right variable winning device 83 is permitted.

  In each of step S901 and step S902, it is determined whether or not the flags corresponding to the opening/closing execution mode flag storage area and the lottery result confirmation mode flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 635 are set. The lottery result confirmation mode flag is stored in the flag storage area by winning a special win when the lottery based on the winning of the right operation opening 85 is performed.

  When it is determined in step S902 that the lottery result confirmation mode corresponding to the special winning result is in progress, the process proceeds to step S903 for special winning. This special winning transition process will be described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S902 that the lottery result confirmation mode is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S904. In step S904, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the variable display on each of the display portions DL and DR for one game time is completed. If it is not the timing when the variable display is finished, the game state transition processing is finished as it is.

  If it is the timing when the variable display ends, it is determined in step S905 whether or not the game result of this game time corresponds to the shift to the open/close execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether the open/close execution mode flag is stored in the RAM 604. If the flag is not stored, the game state transition processing is ended as it is.

  If any of the above flags is stored, "15" is set in the first round counter area RC1 in step S906. The first round counter area RC1 is a counter area for counting the number of times the special winning opening 32a is opened.

  In a succeeding step S907, it is determined whether or not the hit result of this time corresponds to the high frequency support mode, and if it corresponds to the high frequency support mode, the high frequency is stored in various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. Set the support mode flag.

  After executing the process of step S907, an opening command is set in step S908. The set opening command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 27). This opening command includes information on whether it is the high frequency support mode or the low frequency support mode. The voice lamp control device 143 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the opening/closing execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the determined content of the effect is executed. In addition, the opening command is transmitted from the voice lamp control device 143 to the display control device 725, and the display control device 725 receives the opening command to display a display corresponding to the opening/closing execution mode of this time (for example, a moving image display). Display control of the symbol display device 96 is performed so as to be performed. After executing the processing of step S908, the present game state transition processing ends.

  Here, the special winning transition process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32.

  First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the right-side variable winning device 83 is being opened according to the first opening pattern (hereinafter, referred to as the first opening pattern). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the first open pattern flag is stored in the open pattern flag storage area in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. The first opening pattern flag is stored when the game state is shifted to the lottery result confirmation mode in the flag/timer setting process (step S1004) described later, and when the lottery result confirmation mode is ended (steps S1019 and S1020). Erased to.

  If it is determined in step S1001 that the right variable winning device 83 is not in the first opening pattern, the process proceeds to step S1002. In step S1002, it is determined whether or not the right-sided variable winning device 83 is being opened according to the second opening pattern (hereinafter referred to as the second opening pattern). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the second open pattern flag is stored in the open pattern flag storage area in the various flag storage area 635 of the RAM 604. The second opening pattern flag is stored when the game state is shifted to the lottery result confirmation mode in the flag/timer setting process (step S1005) described later, and when the lottery result confirmation mode is ended (steps S1019 and S1020). Erased to.

  If it is determined in step S1002 that the right variable winning device 83 is not in the second opening pattern, the process proceeds to step S1003. In step S1003, it is determined whether the current open pattern is the first open pattern or the second open pattern. This processing function constitutes the pattern determining means in this embodiment. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the hit random number counter C1 (special hit result) stored in the execution area AE corresponds to the first opening pattern. Here, "51-60", "151-160", "251-260", "corresponding to the special winning result [see FIG. 21(b)] of the hit random number counter C1 of "0-599". "351 to 360", "451 to 460", "551 to 560", "51 to 60", "251 to 260", "451 to 460" correspond to the first opening pattern, and "151 to 160". , "351 to 360", "551 to 560" correspond to the second opening pattern.

  When it is determined in step S1003 that the value of the hit random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the first opening pattern, the process proceeds to step S1004. In step S1004, the first open pattern flag is stored in the open pattern flag storage area in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604, and "800" is set in the first timer area t1 provided in the RAM 604. The count value set in the first timer area t1 is decremented by 1 at a predetermined cycle (2 msec cycle).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1003 that the value of the hit random number counter C1 is not the value corresponding to the first opening pattern, that is, the value corresponding to the second opening pattern, the process proceeds to step S1005. In step S1005, the second open pattern flag is stored in the open pattern flag storage area of the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604, and "1300" is set in the first timer area t1 provided in the RAM 604.

  When the flag/timer setting process of steps S1004 and S1005 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1006 to set the opening command and execute the opening process of the opening/closing door 303. The opening command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 in the external output process (step S501). In the voice lamp control device 143, based on the received opening command, the effect when the right variable winning a prize device 83 is in the opening/closing operation in the lottery confirmation execution mode corresponding to the special winning result is determined, and the content of the determined effect Controls various devices so that In the opening process of the opening/closing door 303, the variable winning award driving unit 304 is driven to open the right special winning opening 302. After the process of step S1006 is executed, the transition process for the special bonus is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1001 that the right variable winning device 83 is in the first opening pattern, the process proceeds to step S1007. In step S1007, it is determined whether the value of the first timer area t1 is "300". That is, it is determined whether or not 1 second has elapsed after opening the opening/closing door 303. When it is determined that the value of the first timer area t1 is “300”, the process proceeds to step S1008, and the drive process of switching the switching member 341 from the non-guided state to the guided state is performed. Specifically, by energizing the drive unit 352, the switching member 341 is switched to the guiding state to prevent the game ball from flowing into the first downstream passage 322 and to the second downstream passage 323. The sphere is ready to be guided.

  If it is not determined in step S1007 that the value of the first timer area t1 is “300”, or if the driving process of the switching member 341 is executed in step S1008, the process proceeds to step S1009.

  In step S1009, it is determined whether the value of the first timer area t1 is "200". That is, it is determined whether or not 0.2 seconds have elapsed after switching the switching member 341 to the guiding state. When it is determined that the value of the first timer area t1 is "200", the process proceeds to step S1010, and the return process of the switching member 341 is executed. In the switching member returning process, the switching member 341 is switched to the non-guided state by releasing the excitation of the drive unit 352. As a result, the game spheres cannot flow into the second downstream passage 323, and the game spheres that have flowed into the right variable winning device 83 at the subsequent timing are guided to the first downstream passage 322.

  If it is not determined that the value of the first timer area t1 is “200” in step S1009, or if the return processing of the switching member 341 is executed in step S1010, the process proceeds to step S1017.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1002 that the right variable winning device 83 is in the second opening pattern, the process proceeds to step S1011. In step S1011 it is determined whether the value of the first timer area t1 is "1250". That is, it is determined whether 0.1 second has elapsed after opening the opening/closing door 303. When it is determined that the value of the first timer area t1 is “1250”, the process proceeds to step S1012, and the closing process of the opening/closing door 303 is executed. In such a closing process, the variable winning award driving unit 304 is brought into a non-driving state in order to close the right special winning opening 302.

  If it is not determined that the value of the first timer area t1 is “1250” in step S1011 or if the closing process of the opening/closing door 303 is executed in step S1012, the process proceeds to step S1013.

  In step S1013, it is determined whether the value of the first timer area t1 is "800". That is, it is determined whether or not 1 second has elapsed after opening the opening/closing door 303. When it is determined that the value of the first timer area t1 is “800”, the process proceeds to step S1014, the opening process of the opening/closing door 303 is performed again, and the driving process of the switching member 341 is performed.

  If it is not determined in step S1013 that the value of the first timer area t1 is “800”, or if the opening/closing door 303 is opened in step S1014, the process proceeds to step S1015.

  In step S1015, it is determined whether the value of the first timer area t1 is "700". That is, it is determined whether or not 0.2 seconds have elapsed after switching the switching member 341 to the guiding state. When it is determined that the value of the first timer area t1 is “700”, the process proceeds to step S1016, and the return processing of the switching member 341 is executed.

  If it is not determined that the value of the first timer area t1 is “700” in step S1015, or if the return processing of the switching member 341 is executed in step S1016, the process proceeds to step S1017.

  In step S1017, it is determined whether the value of the first timer area t1 is "0". That is, it is determined whether or not it is the timing of ending the opening of the opening/closing door 303. If the value of the first timer area t1 is not "0", the process proceeds to step S1018.

  In step S1018, it is determined whether or not a game ball has flown into the second downstream passage 323 as an advantageous entrance ball portion (specific entrance ball portion). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the second detection sensor 326 provided in the right side variable winning device 83 has detected the winning of the game ball in the reading process of step S101 in the above-described timer interrupt process. When it is determined in step S1018 that there is a winning in the second downstream passage 323, the opening/closing execution mode setting process corresponding to the lower variable winning device 82 is executed in step S1019. If it is not determined in step S1018 that there is a winning in the second downstream passage 323, or if the opening/closing execution mode setting process is executed in step S1019, the present transfer process is ended. Such processing function constitutes the special game state generation means in this embodiment.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1017 that the value of the first timer area t1 is “0”, it means that the lottery result confirmation mode corresponding to the special winning result has ended. In this case, first, in step S1020, the closing command is set and the opening/closing door 303 is closed. The closing command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 in the external output process (step S501). The voice lamp control device 143 controls various devices based on the received closing command so that the content of the decided effect is executed. Specifically, when this process is executed, it means that the lottery result confirmation mode corresponding to the special winning result has ended, so that the effect corresponding to the end of the lottery result confirmation mode corresponding to the special winning result is executed. To be done. For example, a message such as “Retry!” is displayed on the symbol display device 96.

  In a succeeding step S1021, the lottery result confirmation mode flag corresponding to the special winning result is cleared and the special winning transition process is ended.

  When the first opening pattern is performed by the special winning transition process, as shown in FIG. 40B, the predetermined pattern corresponding to the special winning is confirmed and displayed on the right operation port display unit DR. From the given timing Tx [see FIG. 40(a)], the opening/closing door 303 is opened at a timing T0 after a lapse of a predetermined time (1.0 second in the present embodiment), and a timing T4 after a lapse of 1.6 seconds. At, the opening/closing door 303 is closed.

  On the other hand, when the second opening pattern is performed, as shown in FIG. 40(c), the timing Tx when the predetermined pattern corresponding to the special winning is confirmed and displayed on the right operation port display portion DR [FIG. 40(a)], the opening/closing door 303 is opened for the first time at a timing T0 after a lapse of a predetermined time (1.0 second in the present embodiment), and once at a timing T1 after a lapse of 0.1 seconds. The opening/closing door 303 is closed. Then, after a lapse of 0.9 seconds (after a lapse of 1.0 seconds from the first opening start timing T0), the opening/closing door 303 starts to open a second time, and after 1.6 seconds, At timing T5, the opening/closing door 303 is closed. The opening/closing operation of the opening/closing door 303 for the first time (0.1 seconds) is performed at an opening/closing speed at which the game ball cannot enter the right side variable winning device 83. Instead of this, the opening/closing speed at which the game ball can enter the right-side variable winning device 83, for example, may be set to be equal to or less than the firing interval (for example, 0.6 seconds) of the game ball. Here, the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing door 303 according to the first opening pattern (1.6 seconds) and the second opening/closing operation of the opening/closing door 303 according to the second opening pattern (1.6 seconds) are performed in the present embodiment. Corresponds to a long open/close operation. On the other hand, the first opening/closing operation (0.1 seconds) of the opening/closing door 303 according to the second opening pattern corresponds to the short opening/closing operation in the present embodiment.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 40D, the switching member 341 is changed from the non-guided state to the guided state at the timing T2 after 1 second has elapsed from the first opening start timing T0 of the opening/closing door 303 similarly in both opening/closing patterns. After a lapse of 0.2 seconds, the switching member 341 returns to the non-guided state.

  With the above configuration, when the second opening pattern is executed, the switching member 341 is already in the non-operational state at the time when the game ball that has entered the right side variable winning device 83 approaches the branch to the second downstream passage 323. Since the game ball has been switched to the guided state, it is almost impossible for the game ball to flow into the second downstream passage 323.

  Under such a configuration, in the present embodiment, the appearance rate of the first opening/closing pattern and the second opening/closing pattern is set to 50% as described above through the actual shooting test and the like at the development stage. It is set such that the passing rate of the entered game balls through the second downstream passage 323 is 1/12.

  Therefore, when it is desired to change the passing rate of the game balls that have entered the right-side variable winning device 83 through the second downstream passage 323, the appearance rate of each opening/closing pattern may be changed. For example, by changing the occurrence rate of the first opening/closing pattern from 50% to 40% and changing the occurrence rate of the second opening/closing pattern from 50% to 60%, the game ball passes through the second downstream passage 323. It is possible to reduce the passing rate, and by changing the rate of occurrence of the first opening/closing pattern from 50% to 70% and changing the rate of occurrence of the second opening/closing pattern from 50% to 30%, the game ball becomes the first The passage rate through the second downstream passage 323 can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, after the game ball is shot, the time until the game ball reaches the right variable winning device 83 is set to about 2 seconds. Under such a configuration, the switching member 341 is changed from the non-guided state to the guided state at a timing T2 after a lapse of 2 seconds from the timing Tx at which the predetermined pattern corresponding to the special winning is definitely displayed on the right operation port display unit DR. It can be switched to.

  Under the above configuration, if the time from the timing Tx to the timing T2 is relatively long (for example, 5 seconds), the player plays the game in accordance with the operation timing of the switching member 341 (the opening timing of the opening/closing door 303). It becomes possible to fire a sphere. As a result, there is a great advantage for the player, and the profit balance between the game store side and the player side may be significantly lost. In this respect, in the present embodiment, after the predetermined pattern is confirmed and displayed on the right operation port display portion DR, there is no room to shoot the game ball in synchronization with the operation timing of the switching member 341, and thus such a problem occurs. Can be prevented.

  Returning to the explanation of the game state transition processing (FIG. 31), if it is determined in step S901 that the opening/closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result or the special jackpot result is in progress, the jackpot result or the jackpot result of steps S906 to S912 is set. Execute the processing for the corresponding open/close execution mode.

  When it is determined in step S901 that the opening/closing execution mode corresponding to the big hit is in progress, the process proceeds to step S909. In step S909, it is determined whether or not the waiting time for opening has elapsed. If the waiting time for the opening has not elapsed, the game state transition processing is ended as it is. When the waiting time for the opening has elapsed, the lower variable prize winning device opening/closing process is executed in step S910.

  In the lower-side variable winning device opening/closing processing, when the lower-side special winning opening 82a is closed, the variable winning award driving section 82c is driven on condition that the first round counter area RC1 is "1" or more. By doing so, the special winning opening 82a is opened. In addition, when the special winning opening 82a is open, the variable winning award drive unit is provided on condition that the opening limit time has elapsed from the opening of the special winning opening 82a or the opening limit number has been won. The driving state of 82c is stopped and the special winning opening 82a is closed.

  After executing the lower variable winning device opening/closing process in step S910, it is determined in subsequent step S911 whether or not the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”. When the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not "0", the game state transition processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the first round counter area RC1 is "0", the opening/closing execution mode flag is cleared in step S912.

  After the opening/closing execution mode flag is cleared in step S912, the process proceeds to step S913, and it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode flag is set. If the high-frequency support mode flag is not set, this game state transition processing is ended as it is. If the high frequency support mode flag is set, the process proceeds to step S914, the game number counter provided in the RAM 604 is set to "100", and the present game state transition processing is ended. By setting "100" in the game number counter, the game state is switched to the high frequency support mode. However, the high frequency support mode ends when the number of game times continues 100 times, and then the support mode shifts to the normal game state which is the low frequency support mode. The high frequency support continuation number (limit game number) is not limited to 100 times, and may be 10 times, 20 times, 30 times or more and less than 100 times, and 101 times or more. May be.

<Processing for electric power support>
Next, the power combination support process of step S506 in the normal process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 33 and 34.

  As shown in FIG. 33, in the electric power combination support process, first in step S1101, it is determined whether or not support is being performed. Specifically, it is determined whether the in-support flag is stored in the in-support flag storage area provided in the various flag storage area 635 of the RAM 604. The in-support flag is a flag that is stored when the electric accessory 91 of the right operation port 85 is opened, and is deleted when the closed state is restored.

  If the in-support flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1102, and it is determined whether or not the support win flag is stored in the support win flag storage area provided in the various flag storage area 635 of the RAM 604. The support winning flag is a flag that is stored when the open state is won in the lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric accessory 91, and is deleted when the in-support flag is stored.

  If the support winning flag is not stored, the process advances to step S1103 to determine whether the value of the second timer area t2 provided in the RAM 604 is “0”. If the value of the second timer area t2 is not "0", the processing for main electric power support is ended as it is.

  When the value of the second timer area t2 is “0”, it is determined in step S1104 whether or not it is the end timing of the variable display of the pattern on the display section DS for the through gate. If it is the end timing of the variable display, the off display is set in step S1105, and then the processing for main electric power support is ended. By setting the off display, the variable display of the pattern on the through-gate display portion DS of the main display unit 87 is terminated in a state where the off display is stopped and displayed.

  When the value of the second timer area t2 is "0" and it is not the end timing of the variable display, it is determined in step S1106 whether or not the value of the number of stored accessory storages SN is larger than "0". When the value of the number of stored accessory storages SN is "0", the processing for main electric power support is finished as it is. When the value of the number of stored accessory objects stored SN is larger than "0", it is determined in step S1107 whether the open/close execution mode is in progress, and in step S1108 whether the high frequency support mode is in effect. ..

  If the open/close execution mode is not set and the high-frequency support mode is set, open lottery is performed in step S1109. Specifically, the value stored in the accessory holding ball storage area is shifted, and when the value of the electric accessory opening counter C3 shifted to the execution area is 0 to 190, it is determined that the open lottery is won. Become. At the same time as the open lottery, "750" (that is, 1.5 sec) is set in the second timer area t2. The second timer area t2 is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing is activated.

  In a succeeding step S1110, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in step S1109 is a support win. If it is not a support win, the process proceeds to step S1112 without executing the process of step S1111, and if it is a support win, the support win flag is stored in step S1111 and the second round counter provided in the RAM 604 is stored. After setting “3” in the area RC2, the process proceeds to step S1112.

  In step S1112, it is determined whether or not the game number counter area is "0". The number-of-games counter is decremented by 1 each time one game time ends in the high-frequency support mode. If the number-of-games counter area is not "0", the processing for main electric power support is ended as it is. When the number-of-games counter area is "0", the high-frequency support flag is erased in step S1113. In subsequent step S1114, a low-frequency support command (low-frequency support setting information), which is information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, is transmitted to voice lamp control device 143. Set as the target command. After that, the processing for main electric power support is ended.

  The low frequency support command set in step S1114 is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 in the external output process (step S401). The voice lamp controller 143 transmits the low frequency support command as it is to the display controller 725. The display control device 725 specifies that the support mode is the low frequency support mode based on the reception of the low frequency support command, and executes the processing corresponding thereto.

  If it is the open/close execution mode or is not the high frequency support mode, an open lottery is performed in step S1115. Specifically, the value stored in the accessory holding ball storage area is shifted, and when the value of the electric accessory opening counter C3 shifted to the execution area is 0 to 190, it is determined that the open lottery is won. Become. At the same time as the open lottery, "14750" (that is, 29.5 sec) is set in the second timer area t2.

  In a succeeding step S1116, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in the step S1115 is a support win. If the support is not won, the processing for main electric power support is finished as it is. If it is a support win, the support win flag is stored in step S1117, and "1" is set in the second round counter area RC2, and then the main power supporting support process is ended.

  If the support win flag is stored, an affirmative decision is made in step S1102, and the operation proceeds to step S1118 to decide whether or not the value of the second timer area t2 is "0". If the value of the second timer area t2 is not "0", the display of the through-gate display unit DS is being changed and the processing for main electric power support is ended as it is. When the value of the second timer area t2 is "0", the hit display is set in step S1119. As a result, the variable display of the pattern on the through-gate display unit DS is terminated with the hit display stopped. In a succeeding step S1120, the in-support flag is stored and the support winning flag is erased, and then the processing for main electric power support is ended.

  If the in-support flag is stored, the process proceeds to step S1121 to execute the electric power opening/closing process for controlling the opening/closing of the electric accessory 91, and then the main electric power supporting process is ended. The power combination opening/closing control process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. 34.

  First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the electric accessory 91 is open. Whether or not the electric accessory 91 is open is determined by whether or not the electric accessory drive unit 91b is in a driving state. If the electric accessory 91 is opened, the process proceeds to step S1202, and it is determined whether the value of the second timer area t2 is "0".

  When the value of the second timer area t2 is not "0", the main power combination opening/closing process is ended as it is. When the value of the second timer area t2 is "0", the process proceeds to step S1203, the closing process for controlling the electric accessory 91 in the closed state is performed, and "250" (that is, 0.5 sec) in the second timer area t2. ) Is set.

  After that, in step S1204, after decrementing the value of the second round counter area RC2 by 1, it is determined in step S1205 whether the value of the second round counter area RC2 is "0". If the value of the second round counter area RC2 is not "0", the main electric power combination opening/closing process is ended as it is, and if the value of the second round counter area RC2 is "0", it is supported in step S1206. After erasing the medium flag, the main power combination opening/closing process is ended.

  On the other hand, if the electric accessory 91 is not open, a negative determination is made in step S1201 and the process proceeds to step S1207. In step S1207, it is determined whether the second timer area t2 is "0". When the second timer area t2 is not "0", the main power combination opening/closing process is ended as it is. When the second timer area t2 is "0", in step S1208, an opening process for controlling the electric accessory 91 to the open state is executed.

  Then, in step S1209, it is determined whether or not the opening/closing execution mode is in progress, and in step S1210 it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode is in effect. If the open/close execution mode is not set and the high-frequency support mode is set, "800" (that is, 1.6 sec) is set in the second timer area t2 in step S1211, and then the main electric power combination open/close process ends. On the other hand, if the open/close execution mode is not set or the high-frequency support mode is not set, "100" (that is, 0.2 sec) is set in the second timer area t2 in step S1212, and then the main power combination open/close process is ended. ..

  Next, the abnormality monitoring process in step S502 of the normal process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

<Abnormality monitoring process>
As shown in FIG. 35, in the abnormality monitoring processing, it is monitored in each processing of steps S1301 to S1303 whether an abnormality has occurred in the pachinko machine 10 based on detection signals from various monitoring sensors 311, 355, 371, If an abnormality has occurred, various processes such as notification determined for each type are executed.

  Specifically, when it is determined that the radio wave is emitted to the pachinko machine 10 based on the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 371, the sound lamp control device 143 is informed that the radio wave is emitted. At the same time, information indicating that radio wave irradiation has occurred is output to the hall computer through the external terminal board 681.

  When it is determined that the pachinko machine 10 is irradiated with magnetism based on the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 311, the notification that the magnetism is irradiated is executed through the voice lamp control device 143 and the external terminal board 681. The information that magnetic irradiation has occurred is output to the hall computer through. Furthermore, the progress of the game machine is temporarily stopped until a predetermined release operation is performed.

  Further, when it is determined that vibration is applied to the pachinko machine 10 based on the detection signal from the vibration sensor 355, the notification that vibration is applied is executed through the voice lamp control device 143 and the hall computer through the external terminal board 681. The information that the vibration is applied is output. Further, the monitoring is strengthened based on the occurrence of vibration, and when a game ball is won during the strengthening of the monitoring, the progress of the gaming machine is temporarily stopped until a predetermined releasing operation is performed.

<Radio sensor monitoring processing>
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 36, the radio wave sensor monitoring process of step S1301 performed based on the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 371 will be described first.

  In the radio wave sensor monitoring process, it is determined in step S1401 whether or not the notification corresponding to the radio wave detection is being executed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the notification period counter ITC provided in the various counter areas 634 of the RAM 604 is "0". The notification period counter ITC is a counter that determines a period in which notification corresponding to radio wave detection is executed.

  When a negative determination is made in step S1401, that is, when it is determined that radio wave detection is not being executed, the process proceeds to step S1402, and it is determined whether or not it is in a period in which the signal from the radio wave sensor 371 is invalidated. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the invalid period counter CTC provided in the various counter areas 634 of the RAM 604 is “0”. In the present embodiment, various determinations based on the detection signal of the radio wave sensor 371 are invalidated for “1 sec” after the notification corresponding to the radio wave detection is executed, and excessive due to the influence of radio waves emitted from a mobile phone or the like. The execution of such notification is suppressed.

  If a negative decision is made in step S1402, the operation proceeds to step S1403. In step S1403, it is determined whether the detection signal corresponding to the radio wave detection is input from the radio wave sensor 371. If affirmative in step S1403, in step S1404 the detection counter TC1 provided in the various counter areas 634 of the RAM 604 is incremented by "1", and in the subsequent step S1405, the value of the detection counter TC1 is "3". Is determined. When a negative determination is made in step S1405, this radio wave sensor monitoring process is ended as it is. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1405, the radio wave detection notification process is executed in the following step S1406, and then the radio wave sensor monitoring process is ended.

  In the radio wave detection leaving process, a notification execution command corresponding to the radio wave detection is output to the voice lamp control device 143 and information corresponding to the radio wave detection is output to the hall computer through the external terminal board 681 for the above notification period. The counter ITC is set to “corresponding to 7750:31 sec”. In the voice lamp control device 143, by receiving the notification execution command, the error display lamp part 27 is turned on, a warning sound is output from the speaker part 29, and a radio wave is received on the display screen 96a of the symbol display device 96. Display a message to the effect.

  In addition, in the voice lamp control device 143, it is possible to arbitrarily select whether or not to execute the above-mentioned notification according to the business mode of the game hall and the like. Specifically, the sound lamp control device 143 is electrically connected to the effect button arranged on the front door frame 14, but when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the effect button is turned on while being pressed. By performing the operation, the notification by the voice lamp control device 143 is restricted. That is, the notification is avoided even when the notification execution command is received.

  On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S1403, that is, when a detection signal corresponding to radio wave detection is not input, the process proceeds to step S1407. In step S1407, it is determined whether the detection counter TC1 is "0". When an affirmative determination is made in step S1407, the radio wave sensor monitoring process is ended as it is, and when a negative determination is made in step S1407, the value of the detection counter TC is decremented by "1" in subsequent step S1408. Then, the radio wave sensor monitoring process is ended.

  The various processes of steps S1404, S1405, S1407, and S1408 are for suppressing the execution of the radio wave detection notification process of step S1406 due to the noise when the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 371 contains noise or the like. It is a device. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the detection counter TC is not adopted and the radio wave detection notification process is immediately executed when a detection signal corresponding to radio wave detection is input.

  The various processes described in detail above are executed when neither the radio wave detection notification is being executed nor the invalid period. On the other hand, in the invalid period after the notification for radio wave detection is completed, the following processing is executed. That is, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1402 (when the invalid period counter CTC is not “0”), the process proceeds to step S1409, and the value of the invalid period counter CTC is decremented by “1”.

  If the radio wave detection notification is being executed, that is, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1401, the various processings during the notification execution in steps S1410 to S1413 are executed. Specifically, first, in step S1410, the value of the notification period counter ITC is decremented by "1", and then in step S1411, it is determined whether or not the notification period counter ITC is "0".

  When a negative determination is made in step S1411, this radio wave sensor monitoring process is ended as it is. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1411, the process proceeds to the following step S1412, and the notification cancellation process is executed. In the notification canceling process, a command for ending notification for radio wave detection is output to the voice lamp control device 143. After the notification cancellation process is executed in step S1412, "250" is set in the invalid period counter CTC in subsequent step S1413, and the radio wave sensor monitoring process is terminated. As described above, by setting the invalid period counter CTC to "250", the various processes of steps S1403 to S1408 based on the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 371 are canceled for 1 sec thereafter.

<Magnetic sensor monitoring process>
Next, the magnetic sensor monitoring process of step S1302 will be described with reference to FIG. In the magnetic sensor monitoring process, it is first determined in step S1501 whether or not the game is being restricted. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the magnetic detection game restriction flag is stored in the various flag storage area 635 of the RAM 604. The magnetic detection game restriction flag is a flag stored in various flag storage areas 635 when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred based on the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 311 and is based on the magnetic detection game restriction flag. As a result, the various processes of steps S504 to S507 in the normal process are disabled.

  When a negative determination is made in step S1501, the process proceeds to step S1502, and it is determined whether the detection signal is input from the magnetic sensor 311. Specifically, it is determined whether the signal input from the magnetic sensor 311 exceeds a preset threshold value.

  If an affirmative decision is made in step S1502, the operation proceeds to step S1503, in which the value of the detection counter TC2 provided in the various counter areas 634 of the RAM 604 is incremented by "1". In a succeeding step S1504, it is determined whether or not the value of the detection counter TC2 is "3". When a negative determination is made in step S1504, the magnetic sensor monitoring process is directly ended.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative decision is made in step S1504, that is, if the value of the detection counter TC2 has reached "3", then a game restriction process is executed in a succeeding step S1505. In this game restriction process, the above-mentioned game restriction flags are stored in various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. As a result, the progress of the game is restricted until the predetermined cancellation processing is executed.

  After executing the game restriction process in step S1505, informing process for magnetic detection is executed in subsequent step S1506, and the magnetic sensor monitoring process is ended. In the magnetic detection notification process, a notification execution command corresponding to the magnetic detection is output to the voice lamp control device 143 and information corresponding to the magnetic detection is output to the hall computer through the external terminal board 681. In the voice lamp control device 143, by receiving the notification execution command, the error display lamp part 27 is turned on, a warning sound is output from the speaker part 29, and a radio wave is received on the display screen 96a of the symbol display device 96. A message to that effect is displayed.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1502, the flow proceeds to step S1507, and it is determined whether or not the detection counter TC2 is "0". When a positive determination is made in step S1507, the magnetic sensor monitoring process is ended as it is, and when a negative determination is made in step S1507, the value of the detection counter TC2 is decremented by "1" in step S1508. This magnetic sensor monitoring process ends.

  The various processes of steps S1502 to S1508 described in detail above are executed when the game is not restricted, but during the game restricted, the game restricted process for steps S1509 to S1512 is executed.

  Specifically, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1501, it is first determined in step S1509 whether or not there is a restriction release operation. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the release switch provided in main controller 162 has been operated. When a negative determination is made in step S1509, that is, when the release operation has not been performed, the magnetic sensor monitoring process is directly ended.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative decision is made in step S1509, then restriction release processing is executed in step S1510. In the restriction release processing, the game restriction flags stored in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604 are deleted.

  Thereafter, in step S1511, a command for canceling the notification is output to the voice lamp control device 143, and further, in step S1512, the detection counter TC2 is set to "0", and then the magnetic sensor monitoring process is ended.

  In the magnetic sensor monitoring process according to the present embodiment, in order to suppress erroneous notification and the like when noise or the like is mixed in the signal from the magnetic sensor 311, the detection counter TC2 is used to allow a margin for magnetic determination. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the notification and the game restriction may be executed immediately when the detection signal is received from the magnetic sensor 311.

<Vibration sensor monitoring processing>
Next, the vibration sensor monitoring process in step S1303 will be described with reference to FIG. The vibration sensor monitoring process is different from the above-described magnetic sensor monitoring process in the game restriction activation condition. Therefore, the description of the part common to the magnetic sensor monitoring process will be simplified.

  In the vibration sensor monitoring process, first, in step S1601, it is determined whether or not the game is restricted. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the vibration detection game restriction flag is stored in various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. The vibration detection game restriction flag is a flag that is stored in various flag storage areas 635 when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred based on the detection signal from the vibration sensor 355, and based on the vibration detection game restriction flag. As a result, the various processes of steps S504 to S507 in the normal process are disabled.

  If an affirmative decision is made in step S1601, the game restriction in-progress processing shown in steps S1602 to S1604 is executed. First, in step S1602, it is determined whether the release switch provided in main controller 162 has been operated. When a negative determination is made in step S1602, the present vibration sensor monitoring process is ended as it is, and when an affirmative determination is made in step S1602, the game restriction release process is executed in step S1603, and the process proceeds to subsequent step S1604. After executing the second notification canceling process, the vibration sensor monitoring process is ended. In the vibration sensor monitoring process, two types of notification modes with different warning levels are set, and the second notification is a notification mode in which the warning level is set relatively high.

  When a negative determination is made in step S1601, the process proceeds to step S1605, and it is determined whether or not the winning of the right special winning opening 302 is being monitored. In the vibration sensor monitoring process, when it is determined that the vibration is generated based on the input from the vibration sensor 355, the possibility that the right winning hole 302 is won is considered based on the vibration. Therefore, the monitoring level (warning level) is increased.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S1605, that is, when the monitoring level has risen and the right-side special winning opening 302 is also a target for monitoring, the processing for winning monitoring in steps S1606 to S1609 is executed. Specifically, first, in step S1606, it is determined whether or not a prize has been awarded to the right special winning opening 302 during prize monitoring.

  If an affirmative decision is made in step S1607, then the flow of control proceeds to step S1607 to execute the game restriction process. In the game restriction process, the vibration detection game restriction flag is stored in various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. Then, after executing the second notification process in step S1608, the present vibration sensor monitoring process ends. In the second notification processing, a command for second notification execution corresponding to the occurrence of winning is output to the voice lamp control device 143, and there is a possibility that winning occurs due to vibration occurrence in the hall computer through the external terminal board 681. Outputs information to the effect. In the voice lamp control device 143, by receiving the second notification execution command, the error display lamp part 27 is turned on, a warning sound is output from the speaker part 29, and a radio wave is displayed on the display screen 96a of the symbol display device 96. A message indicating that is received is displayed.

  On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S1606, the process proceeds to step S1609, and the value of the prize monitoring counter OTC provided in various counter areas 671 of the RAM 604 is decremented by "1". The prize monitoring counter OTC is a counter for determining the duration of the prize monitoring, and in the process of step S1605 described above, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the prize monitoring counter OTC is “0”. Thus, it is configured to determine whether or not the prize is being monitored.

  When a negative determination is made in step S1605, or after the subtraction processing of the prize monitoring counter OTC is executed in step S1609, the process proceeds to step S1610. In step S1610, it is determined whether the detection signal indicating the vibration detection is input from the vibration sensor 355. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the signal from the vibration sensor 355 exceeds a preset threshold value.

  If an affirmative decision is made in step S1610, the operation proceeds to step S1611. In step S1611, the value of the detection counter TC3 provided in each counter area 634 of the RAM 604 is incremented by "1". In a succeeding step S1612, it is determined whether or not the value of the detection counter TC3 is larger than “49”. When the value of the detection counter TC3 is not "49", this vibration sensor monitoring process is ended as it is. On the other hand, when the value of the detection counter TC3 is “49”, the process proceeds to step S1613.

  Here, the vibration sensor monitoring process is a part of the normal process and is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. As a result, the value of the detection counter TC3 being “49” means that the state in which the vibration detection signal is input continues for 0.2 sec. That is, the vibration detection notifying process is not immediately executed when the vibration detection signal is input, but is continued when the state where the vibration detection signal is input for a predetermined detection period (0.2 sec) continues. It is supposed to be executed. As a result, the occurrence of erroneous detection due to the improved sensitivity of the vibration sensor 355 is suppressed.

  In step S1613, it is determined whether the first notification is being executed. If an affirmative decision is made in step S1613, the present vibration sensor monitoring processing is ended immediately. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1613, the first notification process is executed in subsequent step S1614.

  In the first notification process, the first notification execution command corresponding to the vibration occurrence is output to the voice lamp control device 143, and the information corresponding to the vibration occurrence is output to the hall computer through the external terminal board 681. In the voice lamp control device 143, by receiving the first notification command, the error display lamp part 27 is turned on, a warning sound is output from the speaker part 29, and further, the display screen 96a of the symbol display device 96 vibrates. Display a message to the effect. Further, in the first notification process, a preset value (for example, “corresponding to 750:3 sec”) is input to the notification period measurement counter provided in the various counter areas 634 of the RAM 604. The notification period measurement counter is decremented by "1" every time the vibration sensor monitoring process is executed. A supplementary explanation of the process of step S1613 described above will be made. In the process of step S1613, it is determined whether or not the first notification is being executed by determining whether or not the notification period measurement counter is “0”. judge.

  When the second notification process of step S1608 is executed during the first notification, the first notification is canceled and the second notification is prioritized.

  After executing the first notification processing in step S1614, "750" is set in the prize monitoring counter OTC in subsequent step S1615, and the vibration sensor monitoring processing ends.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1610, the flow advances to step S1616 to determine whether the value of the detection counter TC3 is "0". When a positive determination is made in step S1616, the vibration sensor monitoring process is ended as it is, and when a negative determination is made in step S1616, the value of the detection counter TC3 is subtracted by "1" in subsequent step S1617. After that, this vibration sensor monitoring process is ended.

<Notification process for abnormal vibration detection>
Next, regarding the abnormal vibration detection time notification processing executed by the voice lamp control device 143 based on the first notification command and the second notification command output from the main control device 162, refer to the flowchart in FIG. 39. Explain.

  In the abnormal vibration detection time notification process, it is first determined in step S1701 whether at least one of the front door frame 14 and the inner frame 13 is open. Specifically, when an open signal is output to the main controller 162 from either the open sensor for the front door frame 14 or the open sensor for the inner frame 13, based on the open signal. An open detection command is output from main controller 162 to voice lamp controller 143. The MPU 661 of the voice lamp control device 143 executes the determination in step S1701 based on whether or not the open detection command is received.

  When a negative determination is made in step S1701, the process proceeds to step S1702, and it is determined whether or not the value of the limit counter CTC provided in the various counter areas 671 of the RAM 663 is "0". The limit counter CTC is used when the front door frame 14 and the inner frame 13 are open, and when the predetermined period elapses after the front door frame 14 and the inner frame 13 are closed, when partially limiting the notification based on the first notification command. It is a counter.

  When a negative determination is made in step S1702, the value of the limit counter CTC is decremented by "1" in step S1703.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1701, the limit counter CTC is set to "corresponding to 7750:31 sec" in step S1704. As a result, the notification limitation described above is valid for 31 seconds after both the front door frame 14 and the inner frame 13 are closed.

  After executing the processes of steps S1703 and S1704, or if an affirmative determination is made in step S1702, the process proceeds to step S1705. In step S1705, it is determined whether the first notification command is received.

  If an affirmative decision is made in step S1705, the operation proceeds to step S1706 and it is decided whether or not the value of the above-mentioned limit counter CTC is "0". If an affirmative decision is made in step S1706, the operation proceeds to step S1707, and the first notification processing is executed. In the first notification process, the error display lamp unit 27 is turned on, a warning sound is output from the speaker unit 29, and a message such as "Please do not hit the table" is displayed on the display screen 96a of the symbol display device 96. indicate.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1706, the flow advances to step S1708 to execute the restricted first notification process. In the restricted first notification process, the error display lamp section 27 is turned on, and a message such as "Please do not hit the table" is displayed on the display screen 96a of the symbol display device 96. That is, the output of the warning sound in the first notification process of step S1707 is limited.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1705, the flow advances to step S1709 to determine whether or not the second notification command is received. When a negative determination is made in step S1709, the present abnormal vibration detection time notification processing ends as it is. On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in step S1709, the second notification process is executed. In the second notification process, the error display lamp unit 27 is turned on, a warning sound is output from the speaker unit 29, and a message such as "Call a clerk" is displayed on the display screen 96a of the symbol display device 96. To do.

  After executing the various notification processes of steps S1707, S1708, and S1710, the notification process for abnormal vibration detection ends.

  In the abnormal vibration detection notification process described in detail in detail, the notification is partially limited until a predetermined period elapses after the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 as door bodies are closed. The following effects can be expected. That is, it is possible to prevent the player or the hall manager from feeling uncomfortable because the notification is executed even though the gaming machine is not hit. As a result, it is possible to improve the crime prevention function and suitably suppress the occurrence of annoyance and the like due to the improvement.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, the game ball entering the right-side variable winning device 83 has a desired ball-entering rate to the second downstream passage 323 (advantageous ball-entering portion). The adjustment work can be relatively easily performed only by changing the selection probability of the opening/closing pattern of the opening/closing door 303 by software. As a result, the development efficiency of the pachinko machine 10 can be improved.

  An adjusting method in which a plurality of operation patterns of the switching member 341 are provided and the selection probability of the patterns is changed to change the ball entry rate into the second downstream passage 323 is also conceivable, but the game is performed by performing a predetermined operation. It is very difficult to change the operation mode of the switching member 341 that changes the behavior of the ball to adjust the ball entrance rate to the second downstream passage 323 to a desired ball entrance rate, and it is very difficult to perform trial and error. Need to be repeated. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to relatively easily perform the work of adjusting the ball entrance rate into the second downstream passage 323 without changing the operation mode of the switching member 341.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the opening start time point of the first opening/closing operation is constant in the two types of opening/closing patterns of the opening/closing door 303. As a result, if an illegal control board in which the opening timing of the opening/closing door 303 is illegally modified is attached so that the game balls that enter the right variable winning device 83 can more easily enter the second downstream passage 323. Also in, it is possible to detect the misconduct early.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operation mode of the switching member 341 is constant while the right variable winning device 83 is open. More specifically, in each opening/closing pattern of the opening/closing door 303, the time from the start of opening of the first opening/closing operation to the time when the switching member 341 switches from the non-guided state to the guided state is constant. As a result, similarly to the above, the illegal control board in which the drive timing of the switching member 341 is illegally modified is attached so that the game balls that enter the right side variable winning device 83 more easily enter the second downstream passage 323. Even in the case of being abused, the fraudulent activity can be detected early. In addition, if the operation mode of the switching member 341 is not constant, the work of adjusting the ball entrance rate into the second downstream passage 323 may be complicated as in the conventional case. However, according to the present embodiment, this is the case. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of various problems.

  Further, as described above, when the operation timing of the switching member 341 is relatively late from the opening start time of the opening/closing door 303, the player can shoot the game ball in synchronization with the operation timing of the switching member 341. Becomes Therefore, if the operation timing of the switching member 341 is not constant, the actual ball entry rate to the second downstream passage 323 is planned only by changing the selection probability of the opening/closing pattern of the opening/closing door 303 in the development stage of the pachinko machine 10. There is a risk that the profit balance between the game store side and the player side will be greatly disrupted without achieving the specified ball entry rate. According to this embodiment, such a problem can be reduced.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above embodiment, and may be carried out as follows, for example.

  (A) The configuration of the right-side variable winning device 83 is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the second downstream passage 323 is branched from the middle position of the first downstream passage 322, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the guide passage 320 has one vertical passage, A configuration may be adopted in which the lower end of the vertical passage branches into a first downstream passage and a second downstream passage.

  In the above embodiment, the switching member 341 is rotated to switch between the guided state and the non-guided state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the switching member is slidably provided. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the projection is brought to the side of the opening 335 to be in the guiding state, and the projection to the opening 335 side is suppressed to be in the non-guiding state.

  (B) In the above embodiment, the opening/closing pattern of the right-side variable winning device 83 has two opening/closing patterns, but the invention is not limited to this, and the opening/closing pattern may have three or more opening/closing patterns. ..

  (C) In the above-described embodiment, the opening/closing operation is performed once in the first opening/closing pattern, and the opening/closing operation is performed twice in the second opening/closing pattern. However, the number of opening/closing operations is not limited to this. Instead, the opening/closing operation may be performed three times or more.

  (D) The opening time of the opening/closing door 303 is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the open time of the long open/close operation according to each open/close pattern is set to 1.6 seconds, but the time is not limited to this, and the time when the game ball can enter the right variable winning device 83. Any setting may be made as long as it is (for example, 0.2 seconds) or more. Further, the opening time for the first opening/closing operation in the second opening/closing pattern may be 0.1 seconds or more.

  (E) In the above-described embodiment, the opening start timings related to the long opening/closing operation are set to be different depending on the opening/closing patterns. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the opening start timings related to the long opening/closing operation may be the same. The opening times for the long opening/closing operation may be set differently.

  (F) In the second opening/closing pattern in the above embodiment, the opening/closing operation (first opening/closing operation) in which the game ball cannot enter is performed before the long opening/closing operation (second opening/closing operation). However, the game ball may be configured so that the opening/closing operation in which the game ball cannot enter is omitted. The first opening/closing operation may also be an opening/closing operation in which a game ball can enter.

  (G) In the above embodiments, the opening start timing of the first opening/closing operation is set to be constant in each opening/closing pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the opening start timing of the first opening/closing operation may be different. The configuration may be changed.

  (H) The method of determining the opening/closing pattern is not limited to the above embodiment. In the above embodiment, the type of the opening/closing pattern is determined by the value of the winning random number counter C1 (special winning result). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the process of separately determining the type of the opening/closing pattern is performed. Good.

  (I) It may be implemented as a pachinko machine of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, based on the fact that the game ball enters the starting ball entering means, the variable ball entering means operates without passing through the winning lottery by the display means, and the game ball enters the specific ball entering portion. It may be implemented as a pachinko machine that causes a big hit state. Of course, the game machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and may be implemented as another game machine such as an arrange ball machine or a sparrow ball.

  Hereinafter, a technical idea that is not described in the claims of the claims and can be understood from the above-described embodiment will be described together with its effects.

Means 1. A game area in which a game ball launched by a predetermined launch means is guided,
Starting ball entering means capable of entering a game ball flowing down in the game area,
There is an opening/closing member that can be opened and closed due to the entry of the game ball into the starting entry means, and an open state in which the game ball flowing down the game area can enter, and the game ball cannot enter. Variable ball entering means that can be switched to the closed state,
A specific ball entering portion into which the game ball entering the variable ball entering means can enter,
Special game state generating means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player due to the entry of the game ball into the specific ball entering portion,
With a movable member that can switch between a guiding state in which the game ball that has entered the variable ball entering means can be guided to the specific ball entering portion, and a non-guided state that cannot be guided to the specific ball entering portion,
Providing a plurality of opening and closing patterns of the opening and closing member,
A game machine characterized by comprising pattern determining means for determining which of the plurality of opening/closing patterns is to be executed when performing the opening/closing control of the opening/closing member.

  According to the above means 1, the probability of selecting the opening/closing pattern of the opening/closing member is changed in the work of adjusting the ball entrance rate of the game ball entering the variable ball entrance means to the specific ball entrance rate to the desired ball entrance rate. This can be done relatively easily. As a result, the development efficiency of the gaming machine can be improved.

  It should be noted that an adjustment method may be considered in which a plurality of operation patterns of the movable member are provided and the selection probability of the patterns is changed to change the ball entry rate to the specific ball entry portion, but the behavior of the game ball is performed by performing a predetermined operation. It is very difficult to change the operation mode of the movable member to adjust the ball entrance rate to the specific ball entrance portion to a desired ball entrance rate, and it is necessary to repeat trial and error many times. On the other hand, according to the present means 1, it is possible to relatively easily perform the work of adjusting the ball entrance rate to the specific ball entrance portion without changing the operation mode of the movable member.

  Also, unlike the ball entry rate from the game area to the variable ball entry means, the ball entry rate of the game ball that has entered the variable ball entry means is adjusted by the nail adjustment etc. It is something that cannot be done. For this reason, it is necessary for the manufacturer to appropriately make adjustments during the development stage of the game machine so that the profit balance between the game store side and the player side is not greatly disturbed.

Means 2. A game area in which a game ball launched by a predetermined launch means is guided,
Starting ball entering means capable of entering a game ball flowing down in the game area,
There is an opening/closing member that can be opened and closed due to the entry of the game ball into the starting entry means, and an open state in which the game ball flowing down the game area can enter, and the game ball cannot enter. Variable ball entering means that can be switched to the closed state,
A specific ball entering portion into which the game ball entering the variable ball entering means can enter,
Special game state generating means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player due to the entry of the game ball into the specific ball entering portion,
A movable member that can switch between a guiding state in which the game ball that has entered the variable ball entering means can be guided to the specific ball entering portion and a non-guided state that cannot guide the specific ball entering portion,
When performing the opening/closing control of the opening/closing member, a pattern determining unit that determines which opening/closing pattern of a plurality of patterns is to be executed,
The movable member is configured to switch from the non-guided state to the guided state at a predetermined timing,
A game machine characterized in that each opening timing in the plurality of opening/closing patterns with respect to the switching timing is different.

  According to the above means 2, the same operational effect as that of the above means 1 can be obtained.

  Means 3. At least one opening/closing pattern of the plurality of patterns includes a plurality of opening/closing operations, of which an opening start time point and a predetermined time point of a long opening/closing operation having a longer opening time than a short opening/closing operation having a shortest opening time. 3. The gaming machine according to means 1 or 2 characterized in that the time interval is different from other opening/closing patterns.

  According to the means 3, the operational effect of the means 1 or the like that the adjustment work of the ball entrance rate to the specific ball entrance portion can be performed only by changing the selection probability of the opening/closing pattern of the opening/closing member is more reliable. Played. In order to further secure the action and effect, the long opening/closing operation has an opening/closing operation having an opening time of at least a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds) at which the game ball can enter the variable ball entering means. Is preferred. In addition, at least the opening start time of the long opening/closing operation is preferably before (including simultaneously with) the time when the movable member first switches from the non-guided state to the guided state.

  The “predetermined time point” may be, for example, the “switching timing” of the means 2, that is, “the time point when the movable member is switched from the non-guided state to the guided state”. In addition, "a lottery means for performing a predetermined winning lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the starting entry means, and a display for performing a stop display in a predetermined mode based on a lottery result of the winning lottery after performing a variable display Means and the opening/closing member of the variable ball entering means is opened when at least the winning result is obtained by the winning lottery", etc. Be done.

Means 4. In the plurality of opening and closing patterns,
4. The gaming machine according to means 3, wherein the time between the opening start time of the first opening/closing operation and a predetermined time is made constant.

  In the gaming machine provided with the variable ball entering means as described above, for example, the opening/closing member of the variable ball entering means is illegally opened so that the game ball entering the variable ball entering means can more easily enter the specific ball entering portion. There is a risk that an unauthorized control board with modified opening timing may be attached.

  When a plurality of opening/closing patterns of the opening/closing member are provided, if the opening timing of the opening/closing member in each of these patterns is not constant, it becomes difficult to detect the illegal act. On the other hand, if the opening start time of the first opening/closing operation is made constant in a plurality of opening/closing patterns as in the present means, even if the above-mentioned misconduct is performed, the misconduct can be detected early. can do.

  In addition, “a lottery means for performing a predetermined winning lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the starting entry means, and a display for performing a stop display in a predetermined mode based on a lottery result of the winning lottery after performing a variable display And a means for opening and closing the opening/closing member of the variable ball entering means when at least the winning result is obtained by the winning lottery," If the time until the opening start time of the opening/closing operation is constant”, a visual judgment criterion such as a stop display on the display means can be made, and the fraudulent activity can be found more easily. Further, in the configuration in which the presence or absence of the special game state is determined according to the behavior of the game ball in the variable ball entering means as described above, it is considered that the player's attention to the variable ball entering means becomes high. , It becomes easier to find the above-mentioned misconduct.

  In the opening/closing pattern including a plurality of opening/closing operations, it is preferable that the first opening/closing operation has an opening time equal to or shorter than the interval (eg, 0.6 seconds) at which the game balls are launched by the launching means. Furthermore, it is preferable that the first opening/closing operation has an opening time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds) or less in which the game ball cannot enter the variable ball entering means.

Means 5. In the plurality of opening and closing patterns,
5. The means 3 or 4 characterized in that the time from the start of opening of the first opening/closing operation to the time when the movable member first switches from the non-guided state to the guided state is constant. Amusement machine.

  Similar to the above-mentioned means 4, in the gaming machine provided with the variable ball entering means as described above, for example, the game ball entering the variable ball entering means is illegally changed so as to more easily enter the specific ball entering portion. There is a possibility that an unauthorized control board in which the drive timing of the movable member of the ball entering means is modified may be attached.

  If the drive timing of the movable member is not constant in relation to the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing member, it becomes difficult to detect the above-mentioned fraudulent activity. On the other hand, according to this means, even when the above-mentioned wrongdoing is performed, the wrongdoing can be detected early.

  Further, similar to the above-mentioned means 4, "a lottery means for performing a predetermined winning lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the starting entry means and a predetermined mode based on a lottery result of the winning lottery after performing a variable display. And a display means for performing a stop display at, and at least when the winning result is obtained by the winning lottery, the opening/closing member of the variable ball entering means is opened" If the time from the fixed time to the time when the movable member switches from the non-guided state to the guided state for the first time is constant,” the misconduct can be more easily found. Further, in the configuration in which the presence or absence of the special game state is determined according to the behavior of the game ball in the variable ball entering means as described above, it is considered that the player's attention to the variable ball entering means becomes high. , It becomes easier to find the above-mentioned misconduct.

  Furthermore, when the operation timing of the movable member is relatively late from the time when the stop display on the display means is confirmed, the player can shoot the game ball in synchronization with the operation timing of the movable member. Therefore, if the operation timing of the movable member is not constant, only changing the selection probability of the opening/closing pattern of the opening/closing member at the development stage of the game machine will make the actual entering rate into the specific entering section equal to the planned entering rate. However, there is a risk that the profit balance between the game store side and the player side will be seriously disrupted. According to the above means, such a problem can be reduced.

  Means 6. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, wherein the operation mode of the movable member is constant.

  If the operation mode of the movable member is not constant, the work of adjusting the ball entrance rate to the specific ball entrance portion may be complicated as in the conventional case, but according to this means, the occurrence of such a problem is suppressed. be able to. The "operational state of the movable member" here includes, for example, "a period during which the movable member is in a guiding state".

  Means 7. In any one of Means 1 to 6, the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. As a basic configuration of a pachinko machine, a handle is provided as an operating means, and a game ball is launched into a game area in accordance with the operation of the handle.

  10... Pachinko machine, 14... Front door frame, 80... Game board, 83... Right variable winning device, 85... Right operating port, 302... Right winning port, 303... Open/close door, 320... Guide passage, 321... Upstream side Passage, 322... First downstream passage, 323... Second downstream passage, 341... Switching member, 162... Main control device, PE... Gaming area.

Claims (1)

A game area in which a game ball launched by a predetermined launch means is guided,
Starting ball entering means capable of entering a game ball flowing down in the game area,
There is an opening/closing member that can be opened and closed due to the entry of the game ball into the starting entry means, and an open state in which the game ball flowing down the game area can enter, and the game ball cannot enter. Variable ball entering means that can be switched to the closed state,
A specific ball entering portion into which the game ball entering the variable ball entering means can enter,
Special game state generating means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player due to the entry of the game ball into the specific ball entering portion,
A movable member that can switch between a guiding state in which the game ball that has entered the variable ball entering means can be guided to the specific ball entering portion and a non-guided state that cannot guide the specific ball entering portion,
When performing opening/closing control of the opening/closing member, an opening/closing operation group determination unit that determines which opening/closing operation group to execute is selected from a plurality of opening/closing operation groups,
The plurality of opening and closing operation groups,
A first opening/closing operation having a first opening time that does not allow the game ball to enter the variable ball entering means, and a second opening/closing operation having a second opening time in which the game ball can enter the variable ball entering means. Including an opening/closing operation group in which the first opening/closing operation is the first opening/closing operation when switching the movable member,
The movable member is configured to switch from the non-guided state to the guided state at a predetermined timing,
A game machine characterized in that the opening timing of the second opening/closing operation in the plurality of opening/closing operations is different from the switching timing.

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