JP2020081768A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To configure a game machine so as to suppress occurrence of trouble pertaining to winning and to allow a generated trouble from being solved easily.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a winning hole that game balls enter; a displacement member displaceable between a first state allowing game balls to easily enter the winning hole and a second state preventing game balls from entering the winning hole easily by slidably moving in a longitudinal direction of the game machine; an opposing member that is provided in a front side in a traveling direction of the displacement member and opposes the displacement member; and a drive part for driving the displacement member in a traveling direction. The displacement member includes an operated part operated when it is displaced manually.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

In a gaming machine, for example, in Patent Document 1, a big winning device having a big winning opening is provided in the lower right part of a center ornament, and the big winning device is provided with an opening/closing member that opens and closes. The opening/closing member opens and closes the special winning opening. It is disclosed that the opening/closing member is driven by a special winning opening solenoid, and the special winning opening allows a game ball to enter only when the opening/closing member is open.

JP, 2017-510, A

By the way, for example, at a winning opening where a game ball such as a big winning opening or a starting opening provided with an ordinary electric accessory wins, the game ball can be easily inserted into the winning opening by sliding in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine. A gaming machine including a displacing member that can be displaced between a state in which the game ball is played and a state in which the game ball is difficult to enter the winning opening can be considered. Then, in the winning opening provided with such a displacement member, there is a possibility that a defect related to winning, such as biting a game ball or retaining the game ball, may occur.
It is an object of the present invention to suppress the occurrence of a prize-related defect and to make it easy to eliminate the generated defect.

The present invention for achieving the above object is realized as the following gaming machine. This gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 100) has a winning opening (for example, a large winning opening 125) in which a game ball wins, and the winning opening (for example, a large winning prize) by sliding in the front-back direction of the gaming machine. Displacement member (displaceable between a first state where it is easy to enter a game ball into the mouth 125) and a second state where it is difficult to enter a game ball into the prize hole (for example, the special winning hole 125) ( For example, the shutter 45), an opposing member (for example, the front plate 42) that is provided on the front side in the moving direction of the displacement member (for example, the shutter 45) and faces the displacement member (for example, the shutter 45), and the displacement A driving unit (for example, a solenoid 47) that drives a member (for example, the shutter 45) in the movement direction, and the displacement member (for example, the shutter 45) manually operates the displacement member (for example, the shutter 45). The gaming machine is characterized by having an operated part that is operated when the game machine is displaced.

The above-mentioned reference numerals in this section are given as an example in the description of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited by these reference numerals.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a prize-related defect and to make it easy to eliminate the generated defect.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. (A) is an enlarged view showing an example of a display provided at the lower left of the game board, (B) is a partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the control unit of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a game control unit of the present embodiment. It is the flowchart which shows the operation of basic processing by the game control section. It is a flow chart which shows operation of processing at the time of power source shutdown by a game control part. It is the flowchart which shows the main control processing of the game control section. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of the special winning opening process. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of prize ball processing. It is explanatory drawing of the board surface structure of the game board of this embodiment. It is a front view of the attacker unit of this embodiment. It is a side view of the attacker unit of this embodiment. It is a rear view of the attacker unit of this embodiment. It is a top view of the attacker unit of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the shape of the shutter of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of operation|movement of the attacker unit of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the ball biting state of the shutter of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the shutter of a modification. It is a figure which shows the shutter of a modification. It is a figure which shows the attacker unit of a modification. It is explanatory drawing of the ball clogging in a game board. It is explanatory drawing of the decoration part of the front plate of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the decoration part of a modification. It is explanatory drawing about the relationship of the size in the front-back direction of the game area of this embodiment. It is the flowchart which shows the contents of abnormal winning a prize decision processing in the large winning a prize mouth of this execution form. It is a timing chart showing a relationship between an operating state of a shutter that opens and closes a special winning opening in a jackpot game, an output state of a test signal for causing a predetermined test device to recognize the operating state of the shutter, and an abnormal winning determination process. It is a front view of the attacker unit of a modification. It is explanatory drawing of the penalty process at the time of power-off.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[Basic configuration of gaming machines]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment.

A pachinko gaming machine 100 as an example of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is configured to pay out a prize ball when a game ball launched by an instruction operation of a player wins. The pachinko game machine 100 includes a game board 110 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 150 surrounding the game board 110. The game board 110 is detachably attached to the frame member 150.

The game board 110 has a game area 111 for playing a game with a game ball on the front surface, a rail member 112 that forms a passage through which a game ball shot from below rises and goes to the upper position of the game area 111, and a game. A guide member 113 for guiding the game ball is provided on the right side of the area 111.
In the present embodiment, an image display unit 114 that displays various images for presentation is provided at the position of the game area 111 that is easily visible to the player. The image display unit 114 includes a display screen such as a liquid crystal display, and displays a decorative design for notifying the player of a design lottery result (design variation result), for example, as the game progresses by the player, An effect image due to the appearance of a character or an item or an effect image using a later-described hold display is displayed.
Further, on the front surface of the game board 110, a movable accessory 115 and a board lamp 116 used for various effects are provided. The movable accessory 115 performs various effects by operating on the game board 110, and the panel lamp 116 emits light to perform various effects.

The game area 111 is provided with a game nail 101 (not shown), a windmill, and the like (not shown) for changing the direction in which the game balls fall. Further, in the game area 111, various prizes related to winning and lottery are provided at predetermined positions. In addition, the game area 111 is provided with a discharge port 117 that discharges, out of the game area 111, those game balls that have been hit in the game area 111 and have not won a winning hole.

In the present embodiment, as various types of prizes and lottery items, the first start opening 121 and the second start opening 122, in which the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) starts when the game ball wins, and the game ball normally passes A starting gate (hereinafter, simply referred to as a gate) 124 for starting a symbol lottery (opening/closing lottery) is provided on the game board 110. Note that, in FIG. 1, the gate 124 is provided on the right side of the game area 111, but it is not excluded that it is provided on the left side of the game area 111. Moreover, the 1st starting opening 121 and the 2nd starting opening 122 here say the winning opening which becomes the trigger of the operation of the predetermined 1 special symbol display device. Specifically, the first starting opening 121 and the second starting opening 122 are provided with switches (first starting opening switch 211 and second starting opening switch 212, which will be described later) that detect passage of a game ball when winning. Has been. Then, when the game ball wins the first start opening 121 or the second start opening 122, the switch detects the passage of the game ball, which is a trigger for activating the special symbol display device.

The second starting port 122 is equipped with an electric tulip 123 as a normal electric accessory that is turned on and off by a pair of tulip flower-shaped blades opened and closed by an electric solenoid. When the blade of the electric tulip 123 is closed, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122, while when the blade is opened, the entrance of the second starting port 122 is expanded and the game ball is moved to the second starting port 122. It is configured to be easy to enter. Then, in the electric tulip 123, when the ordinary symbol lottery is won, the blades are lit or blinked and opened for a specified time (for example, 0.15 seconds to 1.8 seconds) and a specified number of times (for example, 1 to 3 times).

The pachinko gaming machine 100 has, as gaming states, a low-probability state with a low winning probability and a high-probability state with a higher winning probability than the low-probability state, based on the winning probability of the jackpot lottery. Then, it is controlled to be in either a low-probability state or a high-probability state on the basis of a predetermined condition such as a jackpot or a lottery number of special symbol lottery.
In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100, as a gaming state, there is no electric support with a small number of winning opportunities to the second starting port 122, and an electric sapo state with more winning opportunities to the second starting port 122 than there is no electric supporting state. have. Then, for example, under a predetermined condition such as a jackpot or a lottery number of special symbol lottery, it is controlled to either a non-power-supporting state or a power-supporting state. The power support state, for example, to shorten the normal symbol variation time, to extend the opening time of the electric tulip 123, to make the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery high probability, any one or more of It is a game state controlled by a combination.
Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has, as a gaming state, a time saving state where the special symbol variation time is long and a time saving state where the special symbol variation time is shorter than the time saving nothing state.
In addition, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the electric power support state and the time saving state are simultaneously controlled. Further, in the following description, the power-supporting state and the time-saving state are simply referred to as the time-saving state, and the non-power-supporting state and the time-saving state are simply referred to as the time-saving state.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as other prizes related to winning and lottery, a large winning opening 125 as a special electric prize which is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery, and lottery is performed even if a game ball wins. The normal winning port 126, which is not provided, is provided on the game board 110. The special winning opening 125 is provided with a shutter 45 for opening and closing the special winning opening 125. In the following description, the open/closed state and the open/closed operation of the shutter 45 may be described as the open/closed state and the open/close operation of the special winning opening 125 for convenience.
In the present embodiment, a display unit 130 that displays the determination result and the number of holdings is provided at the lower left position of the game board 110.

Further, on the back surface of the game board 110, a game control board that determines whether or not a special symbol is won, an effect control board that totally controls effects, an image control board that controls effects by images and sounds, various lamps, and Various boards (not shown) such as a lamp control board for controlling the effect by the movable accessory 115 are attached. Further, on the back surface of the game board 110, a switching power supply (not shown) that converts the supplied 24V AC power supply into a DC power supply and outputs it to various substrates and the like is provided.

When the player touches the handle 151 to rotate the lever 152 in the clockwise direction, the frame member 150 has a predetermined time interval (for example, 100 game balls) with the ball hitting force according to the operation angle. It is equipped with a launching device (not shown) that electrically launches. Further, the frame member 150 supplies a supply device (not shown) that sequentially supplies game balls to the launching device one by one at a timing linked to the operation of the lever 152 by the player, and a game ball that the supply device supplies to the launching device. And a plate 153 for temporarily storing. For example, payout balls by a payout unit are paid out to the plate 153.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the plate 153 is configured integrally with the upper and lower plates, but a configuration example in which the upper plate and the lower plate are separated is also conceivable. Further, a configuration example in which the handle 151 of the launching device is caused to emit light under a predetermined condition is also conceivable.

Further, the frame member 150 has a stop button 154 for temporarily stopping the firing of the game balls even when the player is in contact with the handle 151 of the launching device, and the game balls accumulated in the plate 153. And a take-out button 155 for dropping and taking out into a box (not shown).
In addition, the frame member 150 includes a speaker 156 and a frame lamp 157 for notifying the gaming state and status of the pachinko gaming machine 100 and performing various effects. The speaker 156 performs various effects using music, voice, and sound effects. The frame lamp 157 is composed of a light-emitting body such as an LED, and performs various effects by light, such as a pattern of lighting and blinking and a difference in light emission color. Note that, regarding the frame lamp 157, a configuration example capable of performing an effect of changing the irradiation direction of light can be considered.
Further, the frame member 150 includes a transparent plate (not shown) such as glass or transparent resin for separating the game board 110 from the player.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2A is an enlarged view showing an example of a display device 130 provided at the lower left of the gaming board 110. 2B is a partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 100.
As shown in FIG. 2(A), the display 130 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a first special symbol display 221 that operates in response to a winning of the first starting opening 121, and a winning of the second starting opening 122. The second special symbol display 222 which operates correspondingly, and the normal symbol display 223 which operates corresponding to the passage of the gate 124 are provided. Based on the winning of the first starting opening 121, the first special symbol display 221 variably displays the special symbol and then stops and displays the determination result. The second special symbol display 222, based on the winning of the second start port 122, displays the determination result by displaying the special symbol in a variable display and then stopping. The normal symbol display unit 223 displays the determination result by displaying the normal symbol in a variable display and then stopping it based on that the game ball has passed through the gate 124. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 221 and the second special symbol display device 222 are each composed of a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the determination result of the special symbol lottery is displayed depending on the lighting mode. Similarly, the normal symbol display device 223 is also composed of a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the determination result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed depending on the lighting mode.

In addition, the display device 130 is a first special symbol display indicator 218 that operates in response to the reservation in the first special symbol display device 221, and a second operation that corresponds to the reservation in the second special symbol display device 222. It is provided with a 2 special symbol hold indicator 219 and a normal symbol hold indicator 220 that operates corresponding to the hold in the normal symbol indicator 223. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol hold display 218, the second special symbol hold display 219 and the normal symbol hold display 220 are each configured by a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the number of holdings depends on the lighting mode. Is displayed.

In the display device 130 of the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 221 performs a variable display of the special symbol by, for example, blinking a plurality (7 in the present embodiment) of the LEDs all together in synchronization. .. It should be noted that, from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 221 to the stop of the variation, the blinking period of the plurality of LEDs is constant and does not change.

Then, the first special symbol display 221 expresses the stop of fluctuation of the special symbol by maintaining the state in which the LED at the predetermined position among the plurality of LEDs is lit for a certain period of time.
When the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of order, the first special symbol display device 221 turns on only one LED at the end of the plurality of LEDs, for example. On the other hand, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, the first special symbol display device 221 turns on the plurality of LEDs in a predetermined lighting pattern. In addition, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, the first special symbol display device 221 displays a different lighting pattern according to the type of the symbol when the big hit is won.
The second special symbol display device 222 performs the same operation as the first special symbol display device 221 based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting opening 122.

Here, the hold will be described. During the variable display operation of the special symbol (while the variation display for one winning is being performed), if the game ball is won in the first starting opening 121 or the second starting opening 122, the special symbol is changing. In addition, the variable display operation of the special symbol based on the subsequent winning cannot be started. Therefore, subsequent prizes are stored in a limited number (for example, 4), and the right to start the special symbol for the winning game ball is until the variable display operation for the previously winning game ball is completed. Pending
In addition, the same process as the special symbol is performed for the normal symbol. The fact that such a hold is made and the number of the hold (unchanged number) are displayed on the first special symbol hold display 218, the second special symbol hold display 219 and the normal symbol hold display 220.

Further, the display device 130 includes a status display device 224 that displays the status of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In the present embodiment, the status indicator 224 is composed of a display device in which three LEDs are arranged. One of the three LEDs is to notify by lighting whether or not the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a high-probability state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is high. Further, the other one is to notify by lighting whether or not the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a time saving state in which the special symbol variation time is short. Still another one is to notify by lighting whether or not the player is in an advantageous state by hitting to the right (by changing the hitting force of the game ball).

In addition, the display device 130 includes a round number display device 225 that displays the number of rounds when the special winning opening 125 is operated in the jackpot game performed according to the determination result of the special symbol lottery. The jackpot game will be described later. The number-of-rounds indicator 225 is composed of a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the number of operating rounds of the special winning opening 125 in the jackpot game is displayed depending on the lighting mode.

The frame member 150 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is provided with an input device for the player to input for the effect. As shown in FIG. 2B, in the present embodiment, as an example of the input device, an effect button 161, an effect key 162 composed of a plurality of keys adjacent to the effect button 161 and arranged in a substantially cross shape, Are provided on the frame member 150. In the illustrated example, consider a case where an effect of accepting an operation of selecting one image from a plurality of images is performed. In this case, for example, the player operates one of the plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 114 by operating the effect key 162 including four keys arranged in a cross shape, and the effect button 161 is pressed. By operating, it is possible to perform an effect of selecting the instructed image. Further, as the form of the input device, various input forms such as a lever and a handle in addition to the illustrated effect button 161 and the effect key 162 shown in FIG.

[Configuration of control unit]
Next, a control unit that performs operation control and signal processing in the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit includes a game control unit 200 as main control means for determining whether or not a special symbol is won. Further, as sub-control means, there are provided an effect control unit 300 that controls the effect in a centralized manner, and a payout control unit 330 that controls the payout of payout balls.

[Game controller configuration/functions]
The game control unit 200 is used as a CPU 201 that performs arithmetic processing when determining whether a special symbol is won, a ROM 202 that stores programs executed by the CPU 201, various data, and the like, a working memory of the CPU 201, and the like. And a RAM 203 that can be used.

The game control unit 200 controls the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 in either a high-probability state or a low-probability state, in either a time saving state or a time saving state. As a result, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a high-probability state and a high-probability time-short game state that is a short-time state, a low-probability time-short game state that is a low-probability state and a short-time state, a high-probability state, and a high-time-probability state. It is either a probability short time non-gaming state, a low probability state, or a low probability short time non-gaming state that is a time shortness no state. Then, the game control unit 200 switches between the high-probability state and the low-probability state based on a predetermined condition such as the jackpot or the lottery number of the special symbol lottery as described above, and the no time saving state and the time saving state. Switch. In addition, the game control unit 200, in the time saving state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is higher than that in the no time saving state, the normal symbol variation time is shortened, the opening time of the electric tulip 123 is extended, and the like. I do.

The game control unit 200 acquires a random number value used in the special symbol lottery triggered by the game ball winning the first starting opening 121 or the second starting opening 122. Then, the game control unit 200 performs a special symbol lottery using the acquired random number value, and performs a special game such as a jackpot game according to the determination result of the special symbol lottery. In the special game, the game control unit 200 maintains a round in which the special winning port 125, which is a special electric accessory, maintains the open state until the closing condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapses or 10 winnings of game balls) is satisfied, It is controlled so as to be repeated a predetermined number of times according to the jackpot pattern (type). Then, the game control unit 200 controls the opening/closing operation interval when the special winning opening 125 is opened.

In addition, the game control unit 200 acquires a random number value used for the normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 124. Then, the game control unit 200 performs a normal symbol lottery using the acquired random number value, and controls the operation of the electric tulip 123 according to the determination result of the normal symbol lottery.
In addition, the game control unit 200 is held due to the game ball winning the first starting opening 121 or the second starting opening 122 during special symbol change, and the game ball passes through the gate 124 during normal symbol change. The pending setting that occurs due to the above is set.
Further, the game control unit 200 accompanies the game control such as the determination result of the special symbol lottery and the ordinary symbol lottery, the change information of the high probability state and the low probability state, the change information of the no time saving state and the time saving state, and the setting information of the hold. Information is sent to the performance control unit 300 by a command described later.

Further, when the game ball wins the first starting opening 121, the second starting opening 122, the big winning opening 125 and the normal winning opening 126, the game control unit 200 is a single game ball according to the place where the playing ball wins. The payout controller 330 is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. For example, if a game ball wins the first starting opening 121, three prize balls, if a game ball wins the second starting opening 122, four prize balls, and if a game ball wins the major winning opening 125, there are 13 prizes. When a game ball wins the ball, the normal winning opening 126, an instruction command (command) is sent to the payout control unit 330 so as to pay out 10 prize balls. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, the payout controller 330 is not instructed to pay out the prize ball in conjunction with it.
When the payout control unit 330 pays out prize balls according to the instruction of the game control unit 200, the game control unit 200 acquires information about the number of paid prize balls from the payout control unit 330. Thereby, the number of paid prize balls is managed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game control unit 200 includes a first starting opening detecting unit (first starting opening switch (SW)) 211 for detecting a winning of a game ball into the first starting opening 121, as shown in FIG. , To the gate 124, a second starting opening detection unit (second starting opening switch (SW)) 212 that detects the winning of a game ball to the second starting opening 122, an electric tulip opening and closing unit 213 that opens and closes the electric tulip 123, and the gate 124. The gate detection unit (gate switch (SW)) 214 for detecting the passage of the game ball is connected.
Further, in the game control unit 200, a special winning opening detection unit (large winning opening switch (SW)) 215 for detecting a winning of a game ball into the special winning opening 125, and a shutter 45 (described later) of the special winning opening 125. A big winning opening door opening/closing unit 216 that opens and closes and a normal winning opening detecting unit (normal winning opening switch (SW)) 217 that detects winning of a game ball into the normal winning opening 126 are connected. ing.

Further, in the game control unit 200, a first special symbol hold display 218 that displays the number of unchanged holdings that have won the first starting opening 121 during the change of the special symbol, and a second during the change of the special symbol. A second special symbol hold indicator 219 that displays the number of pending unvaried prizes that have won into the starting opening 122, and a regular symbol hold indicator that displays the number of pending unvaried numbers that have passed through the gate 124 during fluctuation of the ordinary symbol. 220 and 220 are connected.
Furthermore, in the game control unit 200, a first special symbol display device 221 that displays a variation display of the special symbols and a result of the special symbol lottery performed by winning the game ball to the first starting port 121, and a second starting port. The second special symbol display 222 that displays the variation display of the special symbol and the result of the special symbol lottery performed by the winning of the game ball to 122, and the normal symbol display that displays the variation display of the normal symbol and the result of the ordinary symbol lottery The device 223 and the status display device 224 that displays the status of the pachinko gaming machine 100 are connected.

Then, the detection signals detected by the first starting opening switch 211, the second starting opening switch 212, the gate switch 214, the special winning opening switch 215 and the normal winning opening switch 217 are sent to the game control section 200. In addition, the control signal from the game control unit 200 is an electric tulip opening/closing unit 213, a special winning opening door opening/closing unit 216, a first special symbol hold display 218, a second special symbol hold display 219, a normal symbol hold display 220. , The first special symbol display 221, the second special symbol display 222, the normal symbol display 223 and the status display 224 are sent. Thereby, the game control unit 200 performs various controls related to the number of payout prize balls described above.

Further, the game control unit 200 is connected to a board external information terminal board 350 that transmits various information to a host computer (not shown) installed in the hall. Then, the game control unit 200 transmits information regarding the number of prize balls paid out and information indicating the state of the game control unit 200, which is acquired from the payout control unit 330, to the host computer via the board external information terminal board 350. To do.

[Structure and function of payout controller]
The payout controller 330 performs a calculation process when controlling the payout of payout balls, a ROM 332 that stores programs executed by the CPU 331, various data, and the like, and a RAM 333 that is used as a work memory of the CPU 331. And are equipped with.
Then, the payout control unit 330 controls the payout of payout balls based on the command sent from the game control unit 200.
Specifically, the payout control unit 330 acquires, from the game control unit 200, a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to a place where the game ball has won (the first starting opening 121 or the like). Then, the payout driving unit 334 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls designated by the command. The payout drive unit 334 here is configured by a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the storage unit of the game ball.

Further, in the payout control unit 330, a payout ball detection unit 335 that detects the number of prize balls actually paid out from the storage unit of the game balls by the payout driving unit 334, and a game ball in a storage unit (not shown). Detecting presence/absence of a ball, and detecting whether or not the bowl 153 for holding a game ball used when a player plays a game and a prize ball paid out is in a full tank state The full tank detector 337 is connected. Then, the payout control unit 330 receives the detection signals detected by the payout ball detection unit 335, the ball presence detection unit 336, and the full tank detection unit 337, and performs a predetermined process according to these detection signals.
Further, the payout controller 330 is connected to a frame external information terminal board 340 that transmits various information to a host computer installed in the hall. Then, the payout control unit 330, for example, information regarding the number of award balls that the payout driving unit 334 is instructed to pay out, information regarding the number of award balls actually paid out detected by the payout ball detecting unit 335, and the like. Is transmitted to the host computer via the frame external information terminal board 340. Also, the same information is transmitted to the game control unit 200.

[Structure and function of production control unit]
The effect control unit 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling effects, a ROM 302 that stores programs executed by the CPU 301, various data, and the like, a RAM 303 that is used as a work memory of the CPU 301, and the date and time. And a real time clock (RTC) 304 for measuring
The effect control unit 300, for example, sets the effect content based on the determination result of whether or not the special symbol lottery is won and the variation pattern sent from the game control unit 200. At that time, an operation input from the user using the effect button 161 or the effect key 162 may be received and the effect content according to the operation input may be set. In this case, for example, a signal (operation signal) corresponding to an operation is received from a controller (not shown) such as the effect button 161, and the operation content identified by this operation signal is reflected in the effect setting.
Further, the effect control unit 300 sets effect contents based on the change information of the high-probability state and the low-probability state and the change information of the no time saving state and the time saving state received from the game control unit 200.
Further, the effect control unit 300 sends a command instructing execution of the set effect content to the image/sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320.

Further, the effect control unit 300 is connected to an image/sound control unit 310 that controls effects using images and sounds, and a lamp control unit 320 that controls effects using various lamps and the movable accessory 115. Has been done.

[Functional configuration of game control unit]
Subsequently, the functional configuration of the game control unit 200 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the game control unit 200. As shown in FIG. 4, the game control unit 200 is, as a functional unit that executes various lottery processes, a random number acquisition unit 231, an ordinary symbol determination unit 232, a special symbol variation control unit 233, and a special symbol determination unit 234. , A normal symbol variation control unit 236, and is provided.
In addition, the game control unit 200 is provided with a variation pattern selection unit 235 as a functional unit that executes processing associated with special symbol variation.
Further, the game control section 200 is a special winning opening operation control section 237, an electric tulip operation control section 238, and a prize ball processing section 239 as a functional section that executes operation control of various types of characters and data processing regarding prize balls and the like. And an output control unit 240 and a random number control unit 241.

The random number acquisition unit 231 acquires the random number value used in the special symbol lottery and the random number value used in the normal symbol lottery. In the case of the random number value used in the special symbol lottery, specifically, on the condition that the game ball is won in the first starting opening 121 or the second starting opening 122, a numerical value within a predetermined range is set for each type of random number. One numerical value (random value) is selected (acquired) from the inside. The acquired random number value is used for the determination by the special symbol determination unit 234. As will be described in detail later, as the random numbers used for the special symbol lottery, there are jackpot random numbers indicating whether or not it is a jackpot, symbol random numbers indicating the type of symbol, variable pattern random numbers, reach random numbers, and the like.
Further, in the case of the random number value used in the ordinary symbol lottery, specifically, one numerical value (random number value) is selected (acquired) from the numerical values in the predetermined range on condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 124. ) Will be done. The acquired random number value is used for the determination by the normal symbol determination unit 232. In addition, as the random number used for the normal symbol lottery, in addition to a hit random number indicating whether or not it is a hit, a pattern random number or a variation pattern random number indicating the type of hit may be set.
When the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol variation control unit 233 controls the variation of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 221 or the second special symbol display device 222 according to the determination result.

The special symbol determination unit 234 uses a random number table (not shown) when the variation of the special symbol starts, and the determination result of the special symbol lottery is "whether or not it is a big hit", "the type of symbol when a big hit is won", " Whether it is a small hit or a big hit when the big hit is not won." That is, the random number acquisition unit 231 acquires a random number value related to the special symbol triggered by the detection of the passage of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 211 or the second starting opening switch 212, which is the detection means, and determines the special symbol. The unit 234 determines whether to perform a special game (big hit game or the like) advantageous to the player based on the acquired random number value. The special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) described above means a process in the random number acquisition unit 231 and the special symbol determination unit 234.

Here, "big hit" is divided into a plurality of types according to a game state that occurs after the end of the big hit game. Specifically, the type of symbol is determined by a combination of a time saving state or a time saving state, and a high probability state or a low probability state. That is, as the type of symbols based on the gaming state that occurs after the jackpot game is finished, after the jackpot game is finished, a jackpot that becomes a high probability short game state (hereinafter, a high probability short game jackpot), a low probability short game state Big jackpot that becomes (henceforth, low probability short time gaming state big jackpot), high probability time short, no gaming state jackpot (hereinafter high probability time short, no gaming state jackpot), low probability short term no gaming state jackpot (below, low There is a chance that there is no shortage of gaming time. These jackpots are associated with individual special symbols.

In addition, the "big hit" may be divided into a big hit, which can be expected to pay out a large amount of game balls for a long time of a big hit game, and a big jackpot, which has a short time for a big hit game and can hardly be expected to pay out game balls. The former is called "long hit" and the latter is called "short hit". For example, in the case of "long win", the round that is maintained until the open state of the special winning opening 125 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapse or winning of 10 game balls) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). Be done. In the case of "short win", a round in which the special winning opening 125 is opened for a fixed time (for example, 0.9 seconds) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, twice).

In addition, “small hit” when the big hit is not won is a small hit game in which the special winning opening 125 is opened for a predetermined time (eg, 0.9 seconds) for a predetermined number of times (eg, twice). Done. At the time of winning the small hit, the gaming state before winning the small hit is continued even after the small hitting game is over. That is, when the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is the high probability time short game state, the high probability time short game state is continued even after the small hit game is finished, and the gaming state does not shift. Similarly, if the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is the low probability time short non-gaming state, the low probability time short non-gaming state is continued even after the small hitting game is finished, and the gaming state does not shift.
Further, the "small hit" is a kind of "off", and none of the above-mentioned game states that are advantageous to the player is set.

The variation pattern selection unit 235 selects a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 221 or the second special symbol display device 222. Specifically, the variation pattern selection unit 235 is a determination pattern of whether or not to carry out a jackpot game and a variation pattern capable of performing a reach effect in a decorative symbol variation effect associated with a special symbol variation (for example, 13.5 seconds or more). ), the variation pattern is determined based on the determination result or the like. Then, based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection unit 235, the special symbol variation control unit 233 controls the variation of the special symbol. Details of operations of the variation pattern selection unit 235 and the special symbol variation control unit 233 will be described later.
Here, the "reach" is an effect for making the player expect a big hit in the decorative pattern described later.

The normal symbol determination unit 232 determines whether or not the determination result of the normal symbol is “win” by using a random number table (not shown) at the start of variation of the normal symbol. That is, the normal symbol determination unit 232 determines whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening and closing the electric tulip 123 based on the random number value for normal symbol lottery acquired by the random number acquisition unit 231. Moreover, when a plurality of types of hits are set in the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol determination unit 232 determines the “type of hit” when the determination result is a hit. The normal symbol lottery is a process performed by the random number acquisition unit 231 and the normal symbol determination unit 232.
The normal symbol variation control unit 236 controls the variation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display device 223 according to the determination result when the normal symbol lottery is performed.
The electric tulip operation control unit 238 opens the electric tulip 123 for a specified time and a specified number of times when the normal symbol determination unit 232 determines that the winning symbol is a “hit”, and the game ball is in the second starting opening 122. Generate a state that makes winning easy. Further, when it is determined that the electric tulip 123 is out of contact, the open state of the electric tulip 123 is not generated. Although the operation pattern of the electric tulip 123 will be described later, for example, there are an operation pattern that opens once with an opening time of 0.15 seconds and an operation pattern that opens twice with an opening time of 0.90 seconds.

The special winning opening operation control unit 237, when the special symbol determination unit 234 determines "big hit" in the special symbol lottery, as a big winning game, the special winning opening is an operation pattern specified based on the type of the winning symbol. Control the opening action of 125. Further, the special winning opening operation control unit 237, when the special symbol determination unit 234 is determined to be "small hit" in the special symbol lottery, as the small hit game, opens the special winning opening 125 for a specified time and a specified number of times. .. For example, there is an operation pattern in which the special winning opening 125 is opened twice with an opening time of 0.90 seconds.
The prize ball processing section 239 sets a command for controlling the number of prize balls to be awarded to various types of prizes and lottery prizes, and controlling the payout of prize balls according to the prize.
The output control unit 240 controls the output of control commands from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 and the payout control unit 330.
The random number control unit 241 updates various random number values acquired by the random number acquisition unit 231 at a predetermined timing.

[Basic operation of gaming machines]
Next, the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
When the power is turned on, the game control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 executes a basic process (recovery process) at startup. Then, after performing the basic process, the game control unit 200 repeatedly executes the main control process, which is a series of processes related to the progress of the game. Further, when turning off the power, the game control unit 200 executes a series of processing at the time of turning off the power.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of basic processing by the game control unit 200.
When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on, the game control unit 200 first permits access to the RAM 203 (see FIG. 3) (step (hereinafter, step is referred to as “S”) 601). Then, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch for clearing the RAM 203 is ON (S602).
When the RAM clear switch is OFF (No in S602), next, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the backup flag regarding the operation at the time of power shutdown is ON (S603).
When the backup flag is ON (Yes in S603), the game control unit 200 next determines whether or not the checksum created when the power is turned off is normal (S604).
When the checksum is normal (Yes in S604), the game control unit 200 then executes a return process (S605). In this return processing, the game control unit 200 sets the sub control means such as the effect control unit 300, etc., which accompanies the return from the power-off state. Specifically, the game control unit 200 is in a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 when the power is cut off (whether or not it is a big hit game, one of a high probability state and a low probability state, a time saving state and a no time saving state). A command for setting the sub-control unit is output to the effect control unit 300 so as to reflect any of the above). Further, in this return processing, the game control unit 200 turns off the backup flag.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is ON (Yes in S602), the backup flag is OFF (No in S603), and the checksum is abnormal (No in S604), then the game control unit 200 initializes. As processing, the contents stored in the RAM 203 are cleared (S606), and the work area of the RAM 203 is set (S607). Then, the game control unit 200 outputs a command for setting (initializing) the sub control unit to the effect control unit 300, and sets the sub board (sub control unit) (S608). The setting of the sub-board includes clearing the RAM 303, the RAM 313, and the RAM 323 mounted on each sub-board.

After the return process (see S605) or the setting of the sub-board (see S608) is finished, the game control unit 200 sets various counters and timers used for game control (S609). Then, the game control unit 200 determines whether the interrupt permission (S610), the interrupt prohibition (S611), the symbol random number control process (S612), the initial value random number update process (S613), and the power cutoff flag are ON. (S614) is repeatedly executed as a loop process.
Here, interrupt permission (S610) and interrupt prohibition (S611) are provided to enable execution of interrupt processing during execution of this loop processing (S610 to S614). In this embodiment, the main control process in the game control is executed by this interrupt process. Details of the main control process will be described later.
In the symbol random number control process (S612), the game control unit 200 updates the variable pattern random number used in the special symbol lottery.
In the initial value random number updating process (S613), the game control unit 200 updates the initial values of various random number values used in the game control.
In the determination of the power cutoff flag, when the power cutoff flag is OFF (No in S614), the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not cut off, and the game control unit 200 performs main control by interruption along with loop processing (S610 to S614). Repeat the process. On the other hand, when the power cutoff flag is ON (Yes in S614), the game control unit 200 starts a process for cutting off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (power cutoff process).

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the power-off process by the game control unit 200.
In the power-off process, the game control unit 200 first clears the setting of the output port for performing various outputs (S701). Next, the game control unit 200 creates a checksum and stores it in the RAM 203 (S702). Next, the game control unit 200 turns on the backup flag (S703), prohibits access to the RAM 203 (S704), and shifts to an infinite loop.

[Main control processing for gaming machines]
Next, a main control process of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
In the main control process, the game control unit 200 controls the game in the pachinko gaming machine 100, instructs the production control unit 300, which is a sub-control unit, to control the production, and gives the payout control unit 330 a prize ball. Direct the payout control.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a main control process of the game control unit 200.
The main control process consists of a series of processes in game control, and is repeatedly executed at preset constant time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds). In the present embodiment, the game control unit 200 generates an interrupt at preset constant time intervals, and when the interrupt is permitted in the loop process shown in FIG. 5 (see S610), the main control is performed as the interrupt process. Execute the process. As shown in FIG. 7, in the main control process, a random number update process, a switch process, a symbol process, an electric auditors product process, a prize ball process, and an output process are sequentially executed (S801 to S806).

In the random number update process (S801), the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number control unit 241 and updates the values of various random numbers used in the game control by the game control unit 200. Details of setting the random number and updating the random number value will be described later.

As the switch process (S802), a starting opening switch process and a gate switch process are performed.
In the starting mouth switch process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number acquiring unit 231, monitors the states of the first starting mouth switch 211 and the second starting mouth switch 212 in FIG. 3, and turns the switches ON. When it becomes, the process for special symbol lottery is executed. Further, as will be described later in detail, when performing the preliminary determination process in the first starting port switch 211 and the second starting port switch 212, each function (subroutine) of the special symbol determination unit 234 and the variation pattern selection unit 235 is called, Perform the process for pre-determination.
In the gate switch process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number acquisition unit 231, monitors the state of the gate switch 214 of FIG. 3, and when the switch is ON, for normal symbol lottery. Execute the process.
The detailed contents of these switch processes will be described later.

As the symbol processing (S803), special symbol processing and normal symbol processing are performed.
In the special symbol processing, the game control unit 200 calls each function (subroutine) of the special symbol variation control unit 233, the special symbol determination unit 234, and the variation pattern selection unit 235, and executes the special symbol variation and the process associated with this symbol variation. To do.
In the normal symbol processing, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the normal symbol determination unit 232 and the normal symbol variation control unit 236, and executes the normal symbol variation and the process associated with this symbol variation.
The detailed contents of these symbol processes will be described later.

As the electric accessory processing (S804), a special winning opening process and an electric tulip process are performed.
In the special winning opening process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the special winning opening operation control unit 237, and controls the opening operation of the special winning opening 125, which is a special electric accessory, based on a predetermined condition.
In the electric tulip process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the electric tulip operation control unit 238, and controls the opening operation of the electric tulip 123, which is an ordinary electric accessory, based on a predetermined condition.
The detailed contents of these electric accessory processing will be described later.

In the prize ball processing (S805), the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the prize ball processing unit 239, sets a command for controlling the number of prizes and controlling the payout of prize balls according to the prize. The specific contents of the prize ball processing performed by the prize ball processing unit 239 will be described later.

In the output process (S806), the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the output control unit 240, outputs a command for effect control to the effect control unit 300, and outputs a command for payout control to the payout control unit 330. Output. The effect control command is generated in each process of S802 to S804, and stored (set) in the control command storage area provided in the RAM 203. The payout control command is generated in the process of S805 and stored (set) in the control command storage area provided in the RAM 203. A storage area is set in the RAM 203 for each type of control command.

The output control unit 240 sequentially checks the storage area of each control command in the RAM 203, and if the control command is stored in each storage area (that is, if the control command is generated in the processing of S802 to S805). For example, the control command is read and output to the output destination (effect control unit 300 or payout control unit 330).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the output process is performed at the end of the series of main control processes. That is, the command generated in each processing of S802 to S805 by each function as the first processing means is stored in the corresponding storage area of the RAM 203 in each processing. Then, after these processes, the output control unit 240 as the second processing unit collectively outputs the commands generated in each process, which are accumulated in the storage area of the RAM 203. In other words, in this embodiment, when the main control process is executed for one cycle, the command generated in the execution of the one cycle is output after the final command generation in the execution of the one cycle is performed.

[Modification of basic operation of gaming machine]
In the operation example described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7, the interrupt is permitted in the loop process part of the basic process, and the main control process including a series of processes is executed as the interrupt process. However, the main control process only needs to be configured to be repeatedly executed at regular time intervals, and the specific realizing means (execution procedure) is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 5 to 7. For example, the main control process may be incorporated in the series of operations of the basic process, the elapsed time may be measured at a predetermined timing, and the process may be returned to the main control process at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds). Further, while incorporating the main control processing into the series of operations of the basic processing, an interrupt is generated at regular intervals as in the operation described with reference to FIG. 5 to FIG. The configuration may be such that the process returns to the main control process incorporated in the basic process.

In addition, when outputting the command generated in the basic processing, as a general rule, each time the command is generated, it is stored in the command storage area of the RAM 203 and the function of the output control unit 240 which is the second processing means is called. Output. The basic process is a special process such as an initial operation that is performed only when the power is turned on, unlike the main control process related to the progress of the game. Further, in the basic processing, the processing procedure may change due to branching based on conditions such as the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on, so the generated command is output promptly so that there is no omission in the output processing. Processing. It should be noted that in the case where commands are continuously generated by a plurality of related processes, a plurality of commands are stored in the command storage area of the RAM 203 in response to a specific request for processing, and a processing procedure of collectively outputting the commands is adopted. May be.

[Random number update process by game control unit]
The random number value as the determination information used in various lottery in game control such as special symbol lottery is counted by the counter, starting from a predetermined initial value, and the random number updating process (S801) of the main control process shown in FIG. Each time it is performed, it is incremented by 1. Then, the value at the time when each lottery is performed is acquired by the starting port switch process and the gate switch process, and is used in the special symbol process and the ordinary symbol process. This random number counter is an infinite loop counter, and after the counted random number reaches the maximum value of the set random numbers, it returns to the initial value again. In addition, since the random number update process is performed at regular intervals, if the initial value of each random number is specified, the winning value may be estimated based on the update interval and information on the initial value. Therefore, after returning from the main control process to the basic process shown in FIG. 5, in the initial value random number updating process of S613, the initial value of each random number is randomly changed.

[Big prize hole processing by the game control unit]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special winning opening process of the electric auditors product process shown in S804 of FIG.
In this special winning opening process, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the big hit game flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1701). When the big hit game flag is OFF, there is no winning in the special winning opening 125, so the special winning opening processing is ended (No in S1701). On the other hand, when the jackpot gaming flag is ON (Yes in S1701), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 is in the middle of the opening operation in the operation control at the time of the jackpot started in the pachinko gaming machine 100 stop process. It is determined whether or not (S1702).

When the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the process of opening (Yes in S1702), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not a preset time (opening time) at which the opening operation should be performed has elapsed. Yes (S1703). If the opening time has not elapsed, the opening operation at the special winning opening 125 is continued, so the special winning opening processing is ended (No in S1703). On the other hand, if the opening time has passed (Yes in S1703), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 then sets the operation of the special winning opening 125 (S1704), and initializes the winning number C (C=0). Then, (S1705), the value of the number R of rounds of operation of the special winning opening 125 is incremented by 1 from the current value (S1706), and the operation of the special winning opening 125 is started (opened) (S1707).

In the operation setting of S1704, the operation pattern of the special winning opening 125 and the number of rounds (operation round number) to be operated in the operation pattern are set. As an example of the case where the special winning opening 125 operates, there is a case where the special symbol lottery is a big hit of a long win or a short win, and a small win. The operation pattern and the number of rounds are variously set according to the type of these hits. In the jackpot game, it is stipulated that the operation of the special winning opening 125 is continuously performed a plurality of times (a plurality of rounds). As an example, in the case of a long hit, for example, 15 rounds (15R) of operation are performed, and 29.5 seconds of opening are performed once in one round. In the case of a short hit, for example, it is operated for two rounds (2R), and in one round, the opening for 0.9 seconds is performed once. More specifically, it is opened for 0.9 seconds, closed for 1.0 second, and then opened for 0.9 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of a small hit, for example, it is opened for 0.9 seconds, closed for 1.0 second, and then opened for 0.9 seconds. Here, when the operation in the short hit and the operation in the small hit are compared with each other in the above example, the opening for 0.9 seconds is performed twice. That is, the operation of the special winning opening 125 visible to the player is the same in the case of short hit and the case of small hit, and the short hit and the small hit are distinguished only from the operation of the big winning opening 125 on the game board 110. You can't do it.

In addition, in the case of a small hit, it is stipulated by law that the cumulative open time of the special winning opening 125 must be set within 1.8 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit (long win or short win), the special winning opening 125 must be continuously opened a plurality of times by the number of rounds R of the big hit game. Therefore, in order to make it difficult to distinguish between the operation with the small hit and the operation with the short hit as described above, in the case of the small hit, within a range where the cumulative open time in one operation is within 1.8 seconds, The operation mode in which the special winning opening 125 is opened twice or more is set, and in the case of a short hit, the same number of rounds as the number of times of the small hit is set.

Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the opening time in the operation pattern set in S1704 has elapsed (S1708). When the open state at the special winning opening 125 has not passed the opening time (No in S1708), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 then determines that the winning number C into the special winning opening 125 is a prescribed number (for example, 9). It is determined whether or not (S1709) or more (S1709). If the opening time has not elapsed and the winning prize number C is less than the specified number, the operation state (opening state) of the special winning opening 125 is continued, and the special winning opening process is ended (No in S1709). ). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in S1708) or the winning number C has reached the specified number (Yes in S1709), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 ends the special winning opening 125 (closed state). (S1710).

Further, in the special winning opening process of the present embodiment, when the special winning opening 125 ends in S1710, the abnormal winning determination process is executed (S1711).
Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the number of rounds R of the operation of the special winning opening 125 has reached the maximum value set in S1704 (S1712). If the maximum value is not reached, the remaining operation is performed, and the special winning opening process is ended (No in S1712).

If the number R of rounds of operation of the special winning opening 125 reaches the maximum value (Yes in S1712), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 then starts the ending operation (S1713). Here, the content of the ending operation corresponds to the state of the big hit game flag among the ending operations set in each of the long hit game and the short hit game.
After that, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 sets an ending command for performing an effect in the ending operation according to the big hit game flag in the RAM 203 in the effect control unit 300 (S1714). This ending command is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output processing shown in S806 of FIG.

Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 resets the number of rounds R of the operation of the special winning opening 125 to 0 (S1715), and then performs an ending operation in which the elapsed time from the start of the ending operation is preset. It is determined whether or not the expected time (ending time) has elapsed (S1718). If the ending time has not elapsed, the ending operation is continued, so the special winning opening process is ended (No in S1718). On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (Yes in S1718), then the special winning opening operation control unit 237 turns off the jackpot game flag after the game state setting processing by the game control unit 200 (S1719). The special winning opening process is ended (S1720). The contents of the game state setting process will be described later.

In S1702, if it is determined that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not in the opening (No in S1702), then the special winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether it is in the ending (S1716). Then, if the ending is in progress (Yes in S1716), the operations in and after S1718 are executed.

On the other hand, if the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not in the ending (No in S1716), then the special winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the special winning opening 125 is in operation (opening) (S1717). If it is not in operation (No in S1717), the operations in S1705 and thereafter are executed, and if it is in operation (Yes in S1717), the operations in S1708 and thereafter are executed.
The effect performed in the small hit game described above is the same as the effect performed in the short hit game, and it is not possible to distinguish the short hit and the small hit from the effect.

In the special winning opening processing, the first mode processing, which is the processing executed when the main body power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off, and the power supply to the solenoid of the special winning opening 125 while the main body power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on. The second mode process, which is a process executed when the supply is cut off, may be performed.

If the power of the gaming machine main body is turned off for some reason while the special winning opening 125 is open, in the first mode processing, for example, it is provided on the game control board for measuring the opening time for one round (for example, 29.5 seconds). Stop the counting (measurement) of the measuring means. In addition, in the first mode processing, since the power supply to the solenoid for opening the shutter of the special winning opening 125 is not performed, the special winning opening 125 is closed.
After that, when the power of the main body of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on again, the counting of the opening time by the above-mentioned measuring means is restarted. However, the special winning opening 125 is powered on at a timing when the shutter is opened due to mechanical movement such as a solenoid for driving the shutter and a link mechanism even when the main body of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is powered on. It is late for the timing. As a result, in the first mode processing, there is a time difference between the count time of the measuring means in the game control board and the time when the shutter is actually opened. For example, in the first mode processing, in one round, the total time during which the shutter of the special winning opening 125 is actually opened is shorter than the preset opening time of the special winning opening 125.
In the first mode processing, the time difference is accumulated as the power is turned on/off repeatedly. In this case, for example, in one round, the total time during which the shutter of the special winning opening 125 is actually opened becomes shorter than the preset opening time of the special winning opening 125.

In addition, if the connection of the connection line that electrically connects the game control board and the special winning opening 125 is derailed or broken for some reason, in the second mode processing, a solenoid that drives the shutter of the special winning opening 125. Since the power is not supplied to the shutter, the shutter is closed. On the other hand, in the second mode processing, the opening time of the special winning opening 125 is continuously counted by the measuring means provided on the game control board. Therefore, in the second mode processing, for example, in one round, the total time during which the shutter of the special winning opening 125 is actually opened is shorter than the preset opening time of the special winning opening 125. In particular, the time difference of the total opening time of the actual shutters with respect to the preset opening time of the shutter of the special winning opening 125 tends to be significantly longer in the second mode processing than in the first mode processing.

[Prize ball processing by the game control unit (large prize hole)]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the content of the process at the special winning opening of the prize ball process shown in S805 of FIG.
In the prize ball process, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not a detection signal is received from the special winning opening switch 215 (S901). When determining that the detection signal is not received from the special winning opening switch 215 (No in S901), the game control unit 200 returns to S901 again and repeats the determination until the detection signal is received.

On the other hand, when the game control unit 200 determines that the detection signal is received from the special winning opening switch 215 (Yes in S901), it is a flag indicating that an abnormal winning is made in the special winning opening 125. It is determined whether or not the winning flag is ON (S902).
Then, when the game control unit 200 receives the detection signal from the special winning opening switch 215 (Yes in S901) and determines that the abnormal winning flag is not ON (No in S902), it is for controlling the payout of prize balls. A command is set (S903). In the present embodiment, for example, when one game ball is won in the special winning opening 125, a command for payout of a prize ball including a command for causing the payout controller 330 to pay out 13 game balls is issued. Is generated.

On the other hand, when the game control unit 200 determines that the detection signal has been received from the special winning opening switch 215 (Yes in S901), it determines that the abnormal winning flag is ON (Yes in S902). ), the process ends without generating a command for paying out prize balls. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, when an event in which it is determined that an abnormal prize has been awarded to the special winning opening 125 occurs, prize balls are not paid out.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a board surface configuration of the game board 110 of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 10, the game board 110 has a game board 110P to which various prizes related to winning and lottery are attached.
In the description of the present embodiment, the front side of the game board 110P shown in FIG. 10 will be referred to as the "front side" and the back side of the paper will be referred to as the "rear side", and these directions will be referred to as the "front-back direction". Further, the right side of the game board 110P shown in FIG. 10 is referred to as "right side", the left side of the paper is referred to as "left side", and these directions are referred to as "left and right direction". Further, the upper side of the plane of the game board 110P shown in FIG. 10 will be referred to as "upper side", the lower side of the plane will be referred to as "lower side", and these directions will be referred to as "up-down direction".
Further, the front side of the game board 110P (game board 110) is the player side facing the player. The above-mentioned directional relationship corresponds to the directional relationship seen from the player who plays the pachinko gaming machine 100.

The game board 110P of this embodiment is made of a resin material. The game board 110P is colorless and transparent. Therefore, for example, when the LED light source is provided on the rear side of the game board 110P, the light can be transmitted to be shown to the front player. Further, as will be described later, the game board 110P is a member on the rear side of the game board 110P through the game board 110P unless the transmission of light of the game board 110P is blocked by the provision of various accessories and decorative parts. Can be shown to the player.

The game board 110P has a main surface P1 on the front side on which game balls flow down. The main surface P1 is formed in a planar shape except for the places where various accessories are attached. And a plurality of game nails 101 are driven in on the front side of the game board 110P. Note that the game nail 101 is provided so that at least a part thereof is embedded in the game plate 110P and the other part rises from the main surface P1 of the game plate 110P along the front-rear direction.

Further, the game board 110P is provided with various kinds of accessories such as a rail member 112, a first starting opening 121, a second starting opening 122, a gate 124, an electric tulip 123, a special winning opening 125, and a normal winning opening 126.
The rail member 112 is provided on the front side of the game board 110P so as to stand up substantially perpendicularly to the main surface P1. Moreover, the 1st starting opening 121, the 2nd starting opening 122, the gate 124, the electric tulip 123, the special winning opening 125, and the normal winning opening 126 are provided so that a part penetrates the game board 110P.

The first starting opening 121, the second starting opening 122, the gate 124, the special winning opening 125 and the normal winning opening 126 are game balls that project from the main surface P1 and flow down the game area 111 on the front side of the game board 110P. It has a spherical opening. Then, at the first starting opening 121, the second starting opening 122, the special winning opening 125 and the normal winning opening 126, the game ball that has entered the opening on the front side of the game board 110P is guided to the rear side of the game board 110P. And discharged to a discharge unit (not shown). Further, in the gate 124, the game ball that has passed through the opening on the front side of the game board 110P is detected by the gate switch 214 provided in the opening, and then flown down to the front side of the game board 110P as well.

The electric tulip 123 has the same structure as the shutter 45 of the special winning opening 125 of the present embodiment. The electric tulip 123 forms a state of protruding from the main surface P1 of the game board 110P on the front side and a state of retracting to the rear side from the main surface P1 of the game board 110P. Then, the electric tulip 123 opens or closes the second starting port 122.

Next, the arrangement of various parts in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, among the first starting opening 121, the second starting opening 122, the gate 124, the electric tulip 123, the special winning opening 125, and the normal winning opening 126, the gate 124 is arranged on the uppermost side in the vertical direction. Under the gate 124, the electric tulip 123 and the second starting port 122 are arranged in this order from the upper side to the lower side.

The special winning opening 125 (shutter 45) of the present embodiment is arranged below the first starting opening 121. In addition, the special winning opening 125 (shutter 45) of the present embodiment is provided below the first starting opening 121, and is a two-ball gaming nail 101H that is a game nail that guides the player to enter the first starting opening 121. It is arranged below. As shown in FIG. 10, the special winning opening 125 (shutter 45) is provided at a height Lv1 with respect to a predetermined reference height of the game board 110. Further, the first starting opening 121 is provided at a height Lv2 higher than the special winning opening 125 with respect to the reference height. Then, the belly button 101H is provided at a height Lv3 higher than the special winning opening 125 and the first starting opening 121 with respect to the reference height.
The navel nail 101H is composed of two game nails 101. Then, the navel nail 101H causes the game ball, which has passed between the two game nails, to enter the first starting opening 121 almost certainly by passing the game ball between the two game nails 101H. That is, the navel nail 101H is a gaming nail that substantially constitutes the entrance of the gaming ball to the first starting opening 121.

Next, the attacker unit 400 forming the special winning opening 125 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a front view of the attacker unit 400 of this embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a side view of the attacker unit 400 of this embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a rear view of the attacker unit 400 of this embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a top view of the attacker unit 400 of this embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the attacker unit 400 is provided on the unit casing 41, a front plate 42 (an example of a facing member) provided on the front side of the unit casing 41, and on the right side of the shutter 45. The first flow path forming unit 43 (an example of a game ball path forming member), the second flow path forming unit 44 (an example of a game ball path forming member) provided on the left side of the shutter 45, and the special winning opening 125 are opened and closed. A shutter 45 (an example of a displacement member). In addition, the attacker unit 400, the inner flow path forming portion 46 that forms the path of the game ball that has won the special winning opening 125, the special winning opening switch 215 that detects the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 125, and the shutter. A solenoid 47 that drives 45 and a link mechanism 48 that connects the solenoid 47 and the shutter 45 are provided.

In the attacker unit 400 of this embodiment, the game ball flows down from the right side to the left side. Therefore, in the following description, the right side may be described as the upstream side of the flow of game balls and the left side may be described as the downstream side of the flow of game balls.

The unit casing portion 41 holds various components that constitute the attacker unit 400 such as the front plate 42 described above. The unit casing 41 is formed of a colorless and transparent resin material like the game board 110P. The attacker unit 400 also has a rear plate 411. The rear plate 411 has a predetermined thickness and forms a region where the game ball can flow down on the front side.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, in the present embodiment, the rear plate 411 is formed with a fixing portion 412 to which a fixing member such as a screw is attached. Then, the unit housing portion 41 is fixed to the game board 110P by the fixing portion 412.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, the unit housing 41 has, on the rear side, a band holding portion 414 that holds the band member 80 that bundles the wirings 215L, and an exit through which the winning game ball enters the special winning opening 125. 415 and.
The band holding unit 414 of the present embodiment holds the band member 80 that bundles the wires 215L connected to the special winning opening switch 215. The band holding unit 414 is provided below the special winning opening switch 215. As a result, the wiring 215L is routed at least below the special winning opening switch 215. Here, in the present embodiment, the front plate 42, the rear plate 411, and the game plate 110P of the attacker unit 400 are transparent. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the wiring 215L is routed below the special winning opening switch 215, so that the player looking down on the attacker unit 400 above the attacker unit 400 can be provided. The wiring 215L is made difficult to see.
Further, the outlet 415 is provided at the lowest side in the attacker unit 400. Then, the outlet 415 sends the game ball to a discharge part (not shown).

(Front plate 42)
As shown in FIG. 14, the front plate 42 is disposed on the front side of the shutter 45 and other parts that make up the attacker unit 400. Further, the front plate 42 is formed of a colorless and transparent resin material like the game plate 110P.
Further, the front plate 42 is provided with a decorative portion 421 (see FIG. 22 described later). The decoration section 421 includes various kinds of decorations, such as the content related to the title of the pachinko gaming machine 100 and the content indicating that it is the special winning opening 125. The decorative portion 421 may be formed of a designed seal and may be attached to the front plate 42. The decorative portion 421 may be directly printed on the front plate 42.

(First flow path forming portion 43)
As shown in FIG. 11, the first flow path forming portion 43 has a surface facing upward in the vertical direction, and is arranged on the upstream side of the shutter 45 in the downward direction of the game ball. The first flow path forming portion 43 is sandwiched between the rear plate 411 and the front plate 42 in the front-rear direction (see FIG. 14). And the 1st flow path formation part 43 of this embodiment inclines so that the right side may become high and the left side may become low. In addition, the first flow path forming unit 43 forms a path for guiding the game ball to the shutter 45 or the special winning opening 125.
Further, the first flow path forming portion 43 of the present embodiment is formed of a colorless and transparent resin material like the front plate 42 and the rear plate 411.

(Second flow path forming portion 44)
The second flow path forming portion 44 has a surface facing upward in the vertical direction, and is arranged on the downstream side of the shutter 45 in the flow down direction of the game ball. Further, the second flow path forming portion 44 is sandwiched between the rear plate 411 and the front plate 42 in the front-rear direction. And the 2nd flow path formation part 44 inclines so that the right side may become high and the left side may become low.
Further, the second flow path forming portion 44 of the present embodiment is formed of a colorless and transparent resin material like the front plate 42 and the rear plate 411.

(Shutter 45)
As shown in FIG. 11, the shutter 45 of the present embodiment is configured by a thin plate member. Further, the shutter 45 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape (see FIG. 14). The shutter 45 has a shutter upper surface 45A which is a main surface (a surface having the largest area) and faces the upper side in the vertical direction, and a shutter lower surface 45B which is a back side of the shutter upper surface 45A. On the shutter lower surface 45B, a guided portion 452 that is formed along the front-rear direction and projects is formed. The guided portion 452 is guided by the guide portion 413 of the unit housing portion 41. Then, the shutter 45 slides in the front-rear direction while maintaining the state in which the shutter upper surface 45A and the shutter lower surface 45B are oriented in the vertical direction. In the present embodiment, the sliding movement of the shutter 45 opens or closes the special winning opening 125.

As shown in FIG. 14, the shutter 45 of the present embodiment has a non-contact portion that does not contact (contact) with the front plate 42 in the state closest to the front plate 42 that is most protruded to the front side. Have In the shutter 45 of the present embodiment, in the state of being closest to the front plate 42, all the front side portions of the shutter 45 do not contact the front plate 42, and the entire front side region is a non-contact portion. Function.
The shutter 45 of the present embodiment has a non-contact portion between the shutter 45 and the front plate 42, so that the shutter 45 constitutes an operated portion operated by the operator when the shutter 45 is manually displaced.

In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, as will be described later, the structure of the shutter 45 and the mechanism relating to the opening and closing of the shutter 45 make it difficult for a game ball to be sandwiched between the shutter 45 and the front plate 42. However, for some reason, as a result, a state in which the game ball is sandwiched between the shutter 45 and the front plate 42 may be formed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, by providing the operated portion on the shutter 45, the operator operates the operated portion of the shutter 45 to displace the shutter 45 and the game ball is sandwiched. It is easy to eliminate the situation.

Further, the shutter 45 is formed of a colored and opaque resin material. As the color of the shutter 45, a color such as red or yellow that is easily noticeable to the player can be used. Then, in the present embodiment, by making the shutter 45 colored and opaque, for example, the first flow path forming portion 43, the second flow path forming portion 44, and the inner flow path forming portion 46 that are colorless and transparent are formed. Have a different look. Similarly, the shutter 45 has a different appearance from the front plate 42, the rear plate 411, and the game plate 110P which are colorless and transparent.

The shutter 45 may be colorless and transparent, and the first flow path forming portion 43, the second flow path forming portion 44, and the inner flow path forming portion 46 may be colored and opaque.

The shutter 45 is a component that opens and closes the special winning opening 125, and is an important component for the player to recognize the state of the special winning opening 125. Further, in the present embodiment, the parts around the shutter 45, for example, the first flow path forming part 43, the second flow path forming part 44, and the inner flow path forming part 46 are configured to be colorless and transparent. Here, if the shutter 45 were also made colorless and transparent, it would be assimilated with surrounding parts, and it would be difficult for the player to recognize the state of the special winning opening 125. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the shutter 45 is configured to be visually different from the surrounding parts, so that the player can easily recognize the position and state of the shutter 45.
The detailed shape of the shutter 45 will be described later in detail.

(Inner flow passage forming portion 46)
As shown in FIG. 11, the inner flow path forming portion 46 is arranged below the shutter 45 in the vertical direction. The inner flow path forming portion 46 is configured to guide the game ball when the shutter 45 keeps the special winning opening 125 open. Further, the inner flow path forming portion 46 is inclined so that the right side is high and the left side is low. Therefore, the game ball on the inner flow path forming portion 46 is rolled by its own weight toward the left end portion of the inner flow path forming portion 46.

The special winning opening switch 215 is provided on the end portion side in the longitudinal direction of the inner flow path forming portion 46. That is, the special winning opening switch 215 is provided on the end side in the longitudinal direction of the shutter 45. In particular, in the attacker unit 400 of the present embodiment, the game ball flows from the right side to the left side. Therefore, the special winning opening switch 215 is provided at the left end of the shutter 45 in the longitudinal direction. Then, the special winning opening switch 215 detects the passing game ball when the game ball that has flowed through the inner flow path forming portion 46 has passed.
In the attacker unit 400, when the game ball flows from the left side to the right side, it may be provided at the right end portion in the longitudinal direction of the shutter 45.

(Solenoid 47)
As shown in FIG. 13, a solenoid 47 (an example of a drive unit) includes a plunger 471 (an example of a drive shaft unit) that moves forward and backward, a coil 472 that moves the plunger 471 forward and backward, and a spring 473 that applies a spring force to the plunger 471. (An example of an elastic member).
One end of the plunger 471 in the axial direction is connected to the link mechanism 48, and the other end is provided with a magnet (not shown) pulled by the coil 472.
The coil 472 is excited by being supplied with power from the wiring 215L and pulls the plunger 471. On the other hand, the coil 472 is not excited due to the non-energized state, and allows the plunger 471 to advance.
The spring 473 applies a spring force to the plunger 471 in a direction in which the plunger 471 projects with respect to the coil 472. In the present embodiment, the spring 473 causes the plunger 471 to advance when the coil 472 is in the non-energized state.

The solenoid 47 configured as described above is arranged so that the axial direction of the plunger 471 faces in a direction different from the front-back direction, which is the moving direction of the shutter 45, in relation to the shutter 45 (see FIG. 12 ). .. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the space is effectively used when the solenoid 47 is provided.
In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the shutter 45 is formed longer in the left-right direction than in the front-rear direction. In addition, since the game ball moves in the direction of gravity, the region where the game ball moves in the special winning opening 125 needs to be provided in the vertical direction.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, by arranging the axial direction of the plunger 471 in a direction different from the front-back direction, which is the moving direction of the shutter 45, a space is secured in the predetermined direction only for disposing the solenoid 47. Eliminating the need, we are trying to use the space effectively.

Here, for example, by arranging the solenoid 47 so that the plunger 471 extends along the vertical direction, it is possible to effectively utilize the space as described above. Further, by arranging the solenoid 47 so that the side on which the plunger 471 advances and retracts faces downward, when the solenoid 47 is in the non-energized state, the plunger 471 falls to the lower side by its own weight. In this embodiment, the solenoid 47 is de-energized to maintain the shutter 45 of the special winning opening 125 in the closed state. Therefore, by arranging the solenoid 47 so that the side where the plunger 471 advances and retracts faces downward, not only the spring 473 but also the action of gravity is used to stabilize the plunger 471 at the position where the shutter 45 is closed. Can be made

However, the plunger 471 of the solenoid 47 may cause chattering that causes vibration due to an electrical factor. When this chattering occurs, for example, if the plunger 471 is provided along the vertical direction that is the direction of gravity, the action of gravity may promote vibration of the plunger 471.
Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the plunger 471 of the solenoid 47 is arranged in the left-right direction, which is a direction different from the front-back direction, which is the movement direction of the shutter 45, to reduce the influence of gravity. By arranging the plunger 471 of the solenoid 47 along the left-right direction in this way, it is possible to prevent the operation of the plunger 471 from becoming unstable due to chattering. Further, by disposing the solenoid 47 so that the plunger 471 extends along the left-right direction, it is possible to effectively utilize the space as described above.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the solenoid 47 is arranged on the rear side of the shutter 45. Specifically, the solenoid 47 of this embodiment is arranged on the rear side of the shutter 45 that closes the special winning opening 125. And in this embodiment, the solenoid 47 is arrange|positioned at the back side with respect to the shutter 45, and the space which forms the large winning opening 125 in which a game ball enters is secured to the front side of the shutter 45.

Further, in the present embodiment, the solenoid 47 is arranged on the rear side with respect to the shutter 45 so as to overlap with the shutter 45 that has moved to the rear side due to being in the open state in the vertical direction (see a later-described figure). 16). We are trying to save space. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, even when the shutter 45 is in the open state, the space can be saved.

(Link mechanism 48)
The link mechanism 48 transmits the movement of the plunger 471 of the solenoid 47 to the shutter 45. In the present embodiment, the link mechanism 48 moves the shutter 45 to the front side when the plunger 471 is pushed out. On the other hand, the link mechanism 48 moves the shutter 45 to the rear side when the plunger 471 is retracted.

Next, the shutter 45 will be described in detail.
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of the shape of the shutter 45 of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 15(A), the shutter 45 of this embodiment is inclined so that the right side is high and the left side is low. This allows the game ball on the shutter 45 to roll from its upstream side to its downstream side under its own weight. That is, the shutter 45 prevents the game ball from stopping on the shutter 45. As a result, for example, game balls are retained on the shutter 45, and troubles such as ball clogging are prevented.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, the shutter 45 has a width B in the front-rear direction that differs as it advances in the left-right direction when viewed from the upper side. The front side of the shutter 45 is tapered. In the shutter 45 of this embodiment, the width B in the front-rear direction becomes gradually smaller as the shutter 45 advances from the right side to the left side in the left-right direction. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the front side of the shutter 45 is formed obliquely with respect to the front plate 42.

Then, the shutter 45 of the present embodiment forms the front side obliquely with respect to the front plate 42, so that when the game ball is caught between the front plate 42 and the front plate 42, the game ball is pushed in the left-right direction. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the game ball is moved in the left-right direction to eliminate the bite.

Further, the shutter 45 forms a gap W with respect to the front plate 42. The gap W gradually increases from the right side to the left side in the left-right direction. The shutter 45 forms a non-contact portion and an operated portion with the front plate 42. The non-contact portion and the operated portion will be described in detail later.

In the shutter 45 of the present embodiment, the entire area of the front end portion 450 of the shutter 45 does not contact the front plate 42, but the embodiment is not limited to this. In the shutter 45, at least a partial region of the front end 450 of the shutter 45 may contact the front plate 42.
Further, the shutter 45 may have the same width B in the front-rear direction as it advances from the right side to the left side in the left-right direction.

Then, as shown in FIG. 15C, in the state in which the shutter 45 is viewed from the right side, the width H in the vertical direction changes as the shutter 45 advances in the front-back direction. The shutter 45 is formed such that the front side and the lower side are tapered. In the shutter 45 of this embodiment, the width H in the vertical direction gradually decreases as the shutter 45 advances from the rear side to the front side in the front-rear direction.
Specifically, the shutter 45 of the present embodiment has an upper end surface 450T formed on the upper side and a lower end surface 450B formed on the lower side at the front end 450. The upper end surface 450T is substantially orthogonal to the shutter upper surface 45A. On the other hand, the lower end surface 450B is inclined with respect to the shutter upper surface 45A. The shutter 45 of the present embodiment has the lower end surface 450B, so that the width H in the vertical direction is different.

The lower end surface 450B of the shutter 45 of this embodiment is inclined with respect to the shutter upper surface 45A and faces downward. Thereby, the shutter 45 pushes the game ball downward when the game ball is caught in the front plate 42. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the game ball is dropped to the lower side to eliminate the bite.

Note that the shutter 45 of the present embodiment has the lower end surface 450B that is inclined downward facing the end portion 450 on the front side, but is not limited to this mode. For example, the shutter 45 may have an end portion 450 that is inclined upward. In this case, the shutter 45 pushes the game ball upward when the game ball is caught in the front plate 42. As a result, the shutter 45 pushes the game ball onto the shutter upper surface 45A to eliminate the biting of the game ball. Then, the game sphere flows on the shutter upper surface 45A of the shutter 45 and moves toward the second flow path forming unit 44. In this case, the game ball does not enter the special winning opening 125.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the attacker unit 400 of this embodiment.
Next, the operation of the attacker unit 400 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
When controlling the special winning opening 125 to the open state, the coil 472 of the solenoid 47 is energized. Then, the plunger 471 is pulled against the spring 473. Then, the plunger 471 slides the shutter 45 toward the rear side via the link mechanism 48. As a result, the shutter 45 is further retracted to the rear side with respect to the rear plate 411, and the leading end portion is substantially aligned with the rear plate 411. Then, the shutter 45 forms an open state in which the game ball can easily enter the special winning opening 125.

On the other hand, when controlling the special winning opening 125 to be closed, the coil 472 of the solenoid 47 is de-energized. Then, the plunger 471 is in a state of being projected by the spring force of the spring 473. Then, the plunger 471 slides the shutter 45 toward the front side via the link mechanism 48. This causes the shutter 45 to project from the rear plate 411. It should be noted that the shutter 45 of this embodiment does not contact the front plate 42 in the most protruding state and forms a predetermined gap with the front plate 42.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of a ball biting state of the shutter 45 of the present embodiment.
Subsequently, a state in which the game ball is sandwiched between the shutter 45 and the front plate 42 (hereinafter referred to as a ball biting state) will be described.
Note that FIG. 17A-1 is an explanatory diagram when the shutter 45 of the present embodiment is in a closed state, and FIG. 17A-2 is an explanatory diagram when the shutter 45 is in a ball biting state. Is. 17B-1 is an explanatory diagram when the shutter 90 of the comparative example is in the closed state, and FIG. 17B-2 is an explanatory diagram when the shutter 90 is in the ball biting state. is there.

Here, first, the shutter 90 of the comparative example will be described. As shown in FIG. 17(B-1), when the shutter 90 is in the closed state, the solenoid 47 is in a state in which the plunger 471 is most protruded. In this case, the spring 473 is in the most extended state. On the other hand, when the shutter 90 is in the ball biting state, the solenoid 47 is in a state in which the spring 473 is contracted by a predetermined amount (L2). The contraction amount of the spring 473 corresponds to the retracted amount (L2) of the shutter 90.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17(A-1), when the shutter 45 of the present embodiment is in the closed state, the solenoid 471 has the plunger 471 in the most protruding state. In this case, the spring 473 is in the most extended state. On the other hand, when the shutter 45 is in the ball biting state, the solenoid 47 is in a state in which the spring 473 is contracted by a predetermined amount (L1). The contraction amount of the spring 473 corresponds to the retracted amount (L1) of the shutter 90.

Here, the shutter 45 of the present embodiment has a non-contact portion that does not contact the front plate 42. Then, as described above, when the shutter 45 is in the ball biting state, the solenoid 47 is in a state in which the spring 473 is contracted by a predetermined amount (L1). This amount L1 is smaller than L2 of the shutter 90 of the comparative example (L1<L2). Therefore, the spring force of the spring 473 is smaller in the contracted amount L1 than in the contracted amount L2. Here, the spring force generated when the spring 473 is contracted longer is larger. On the contrary, when the spring 473 is contracted shorter, the spring force generated is smaller. Therefore, the force with which the shutter 45 bites the game ball is smaller than the force with which the shutter 90 of the comparative example bites the game ball.

Next, a modified shutter 45 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a shutter 45 of a modified example.

As shown in FIG. 18(A-1), the shutter 45 may have a width B in the front-rear direction that gradually increases as it advances from the right side to the left side in the left-right direction. Further, in relation to the front plate 42, the gap W between the shutter 45 and the front plate 42 may gradually become smaller as the shutter 45 advances from the right side to the left side in the left-right direction.
Further, as shown in FIG. 18(A-2), the shutter 45 has a shape similar to that of FIG. 18(A-1), at least a part of which is in contact with the front plate 42, and the other part of which is the front plate. You may make it form the gap W between 42.

As shown in FIG. 18(B-1), the shutter 45 has a linear portion 453 whose width B in the front-rear direction does not change as it advances from the right side to the left side in the left-right direction, and the width B in the front-rear direction gradually decreases. It may have other parts.
Further, as shown in FIG. 18(B-2), the shutter 45 has a shape similar to that of FIG. 18(B-1), and the linear portion 453 is in contact with the front plate 42 and the other portion is in front. A gap W may be formed between the plate 42 and the plate 42.

As shown in FIG. 18(C-1), the shutter 45 extends from the right side in the left-right direction with the bending point 454 as a boundary with the portion where the width B in the front-rear direction gradually decreases as the right-side direction moves from the right side to the left side. It may have another portion in which the width B in the front-rear direction gradually increases as it goes to the left.
Further, as shown in FIG. 18(C-2), the shutter 45 has a shape similar to that of FIG. 18(C-1), and for example, both ends contact the front plate 42, and the other portions have the front plate. You may make it form the gap W between 42.

As shown in FIG. 18(D-1), the shutter 45 moves from the right side in the left-right direction at a boundary between the bending point 455 and a portion where the width B in the front-rear direction gradually increases as the right-side direction moves from the right side to the left side. It may have another portion in which the width B in the front-rear direction becomes gradually smaller as it goes to the left.
Further, as shown in FIG. 18(D-2), the shutter 45 has a shape similar to that of FIG. 18(D-1), and, for example, the portion of the bending point 455 contacts the front plate 42, and the other portion. May form a gap W with the front plate 42.

The shutter 45 configured as described above has the gap W between the shutter 45 and the front plate 42 in the most protruding state, so that the operator manually changes the shutter 45 from the closed state to the open state (shutter). An operated portion to be operated when displacing 45) is formed.
For example, when the shutter 45 is in the most protruding closed state and the entire region on the front side of the shutter 45 is in contact with the front plate 42 without any gap between the shutter 45 and the front plate 42, the operator operates the shutter 45. Then, when trying to open the shutter 45, it is difficult to hook a finger or a jig on the front end of the shutter 45.
On the other hand, the shutter 45 of the present embodiment has at least a portion to be operated which forms a gap W between the shutter 45 and the front plate 42. As a result, the operator can easily operate the shutter 45 by hooking a finger or a jig on the gap W that functions as the operated portion.

Next, a modified example based on the viewpoint of the operated portion provided on the shutter 45 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a shutter 45 of a modified example.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an attacker unit 400 of a modified example.

As shown in FIG. 19A, the shutter 45 of the modified example has a hole 456 on the front side of the shutter 45, which penetrates in the vertical direction. In this example, the hole 456 is formed at the right end as an example of the end in the left-right direction. Then, the operator can easily operate the shutter 45 by inserting a jig or the like into the hole 456 functioning as the operated portion.
Note that the hole 456 does not necessarily have to pass through in the vertical direction. Further, a plurality of holes 456 may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 19B, the shutter 45 of the modified example has a grip portion 457 on the front side and on the shutter lower surface 45B, which projects downward. In this example, the grip portion 457 is provided at the left end portion as an example of the end portion in the left-right direction. Then, the operator can easily operate the shutter 45 by, for example, hooking the finger of the hand on the handle portion 457 that functions as the operated portion.
Note that the handle portion 457 may project upward on the shutter upper surface 45A.

As shown in FIG. 19C, the shutter 45 of the modified example has a protrusion 458 that has a predetermined height toward the upper side and that protrudes in a substantially rectangular shape on the shutter upper surface 45A. In this example, a plurality of protrusions 458 are provided. Then, the plurality of protrusions 458 are entirely arranged on the shutter upper surface 45A. The operator can easily operate the shutter 45 by hooking a finger, a jig, or the like on the protruding portion 458 that functions as an operated portion.

As shown in FIG. 19D, the shutter 45 of the modified example has a ridge 459 that extends along the left-right direction and projects upward on the shutter upper surface 45A. In this example, a plurality of protrusions 459 are provided. Then, the operator can easily operate the shutter 45 by hooking a finger or a jig on the ridge portion 459 that functions as the operated portion.

As shown in FIG. 20, an opening 42H is provided in the front plate 42 of the modified example. The opening 42H has, for example, an inner diameter that allows the elongated jig 95 having a rod shape to pass therethrough. Further, the shutter 45 of the modified example has a receiving portion 45R at a position facing the opening 42H, which receives the jig 95 penetrating the opening 42H. That is, the opening 42H and the receiving portion 45R are provided at positions facing each other. In addition, in this embodiment, the upper end surface 450T can function as the receiving portion 45R.
Then, the operator can easily operate the shutter 45 by pressing the jig 95 against the receiving portion 45R of the shutter 45 that functions as the operated portion.

Next, the positional relationship between the special winning opening 125 and the first starting opening 121 of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of a ball clogging in the game board 110.

As shown in FIG. 21(A), in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, although the game ball is configured to smoothly flow down, the game ball is stopped in the middle of the game area 111 due to some reason or the like. However, there may be a case where a plurality of game balls are stacked in a grape shape (hereinafter referred to as “grape”).
On the other hand, in the attacker unit 400 of this embodiment, the shutter 45 is provided below the first starting opening 121. Therefore, even when grapes are formed on the shutter 45, it is difficult for the game balls to flow toward the first starting opening 121 because the game balls further flow down above the grapes, for example.

Here, as shown in FIG. 21B, a board surface configuration of a pachinko gaming machine of a comparative example will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine of the comparative example, the first starting opening 121 of the comparative example is provided at a height Lv4 with respect to a predetermined reference height. In addition, the barbed nail 101H of the comparative example is provided at a height Lv5 higher than the first starting opening 121 with respect to the reference height. The special winning opening 125 (shutter 45) of the comparative example is provided at a height Lv6 higher than the first starting opening 121 and the hem 101H with respect to the reference height.
Then, in the pachinko gaming machine of the comparative example, when grapes are generated on the shutter 45 of the special winning opening 125, the grapes reach the upper side of the first starting opening 121 even if the number of game balls forming the grapes is relatively small. Will be formed. This increases the possibility that a path through which the game ball flows from the upper side of the grape to the first starting opening 121 is formed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21(A), in the present embodiment, as described above, the first start even if a certain number of game balls are accumulated as grapes on the shutter 45 of the special winning opening 125. It is possible to make it difficult for the game ball to flow to the mouth 121.
In particular, in the game board 110, the special winning opening 125 of the present embodiment is provided below the first starting opening 121. In particular, in the present embodiment, the shutter 45 of the special winning opening 125 is lower on the left side, which is the side on which the first starting opening 121 is provided with respect to the shutter 45, than on the right side. As a result, the height of the grapes on the side of the first starting port 121 becomes relatively low, and the flow of the game balls to the first starting port 121 due to the generation of the grapes is suppressed.

Subsequently, the decorative portion 421 of the attacker unit 400 will be described in detail.
FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram of the decorative portion 421 of the front plate 42 of this embodiment.
The decorative portion 421 is formed entirely on the front plate 42. Further, the decoration portion 421 is provided at a position overlapping the shutter 45 when seen by the player from the front side. Further, the decorative portion 421 is provided on the transparent front plate 42, and has a color, a pattern, or a shape which makes the rear side through the front plate 42 invisible so as to be invisible or hard to see.
Then, when the player looks at the shutter 45 from the vertical direction of the board surface of the game board 110 (the main surface P1 of the game board 110P), the decoration unit 421 of the present embodiment makes it difficult to visually recognize at least part of the shutter 45. Make it invisible. Further, the decoration portion 421 is a shutter when the player views the shutter 45 from above the shutter 45 in a direction intersecting the vertical direction of the board surface of the game board 110 (the main surface P1 of the game board 110P). At least a part of 45 is easily visible or visible.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22A, the attacker unit 400 is, for example, a position where the attacker unit 400 is provided on the game board 110, and the attacker unit 400 is perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 110. When the player sees, at least a part of the front end portion 450 (the upper end surface 450T and the lower end surface 450B) of the shutter upper surface 45A is hidden by the decoration portion 421. In the present embodiment, the attacker unit 400 is located relatively below the game board 110. Therefore, when the height of the eyes of the player matches the height of the attacker unit 400 which is relatively lower on the game board 110, in the attacker unit 400, the front end portion 450 (upper side) of the shutter upper surface 45A (upper side). At least a part of the end face 450T and the lower end face 450B) overlaps with the decorative portion 421, and at least a part of the end part 450 is invisible, or at least a part of the end part 450 is difficult to see.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22B, the attacker unit 400 is in the intersecting direction intersecting the board surface of the game board 110, and when the attacker unit 400 is viewed from above the attacker unit 400. The front end 450 of the shutter 45 can be shown to the player without being hidden by the decoration portion 421. In the present embodiment, the attacker unit 400 is located relatively below the game board 110. Therefore, in the attacker unit 400, when the player's eyes are at the height of the screen of the image display unit 114 above the attacker unit 400, for example, the player's eye height matches the height of the attacker unit 400. In this case, the end portion 450 (upper end surface 450T and lower end surface 450B) that the player could not see is visible or is easily visible.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22A, the attacker unit 400 is, for example, at a position where the attacker unit 400 is provided on the game board 110, and the attacker unit 400 is perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 110. , The shutter upper surface 45A of the shutter 45 is not shown or is made difficult to see.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22B, the attacker unit 400 is a shutter when the attacker unit 400 is viewed from the upper side of the attacker unit 400 in the intersecting direction intersecting with the board surface of the game board 110. The upper surface 45A of the shutter 45 is not hidden from the decoration portion 421 so that the player can see the player or can easily see the player.

In the attacker unit 400 of the present embodiment configured as described above, it is possible to encourage the player to set the eye height to a preferable height. That is, for example, when the player's eyes are at the height of the attacker unit 400, as described above, at least a part of the shutter 45 overlaps the decorative portion 421 and is invisible. In this case, the player adjusts the height of the seating surface of the seat so that a part of the shutter 45 is not overlapped by the decoration portion 421 so as to be invisible. For example, the position of the screen of the image display unit 114 or the like. The eye height is adjusted to a relatively high position on the board 110. As a result, a part of the shutter 45 is in a state where it can be seen without being hidden by the decoration portion 421. Then, it is possible to encourage the height of the eyes of the player to be matched with the height of the screen of the image display unit 114 where the game effect is performed.

In the example described above, when the player's eye level is located relatively below the game board 110, a part of the front end 450 of the shutter 45 is hidden. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode. When the player's eyes are located relatively below the game board 110, the entire front end 450 of the shutter 45 may be hidden by the decorative portion 421.

It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 22(A), the decoration portion 421 is located on the upper side of the game ball in a state where the eye level of the player who views the attacker unit 400 matches the height of the attacker unit 400. The part (for example, two-thirds of the game ball) is always shown. On the other hand, the decoration portion 421 of the modified example is a lower part of the rest (for example, a game ball) in a state where the eye level of the player who views the attacker unit 400 matches the height of the attacker unit 400. 1/3) is hidden or shown depending on the position with respect to the decorative portion 421.

Next, the decorative portion 421 of the modified example will be described.
FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram of the decorative portion 421 of the modified example.
The decorative portion 421 of the modified example is provided by attaching a sealing material or the like to the front plate 42. Then, as shown in FIG. 23, the decorative portion 421 of the modified example is located at a position corresponding to the upper side of the shutter 45, and along the flow direction of the shutter 45, a first decorative area S1 and a second decorative area S2. , And a third decoration region S3. The first decoration region S1, the second decoration region S2, and the third decoration region S3 are provided on the transparent front plate 42, and the rear side is not seen through the front plate 42 so as to be invisible or hard to see. It has colors, patterns and shapes. Further, the first decoration region S1, the second decoration region S2, and the third decoration region S3 are arranged at a predetermined interval along the flow direction of the game balls in the shutter 45. Then, a first transparent portion T12 and a second transparent portion T23 are formed between the respective decorative regions so that the rear side is seen through the transparent front plate 42.

Then, in a state where the eye height of the person who sees the attacker unit 400 of the modified example matches the height of the attacker unit 400 of the modified example, the decorative portion 421 of the modified example is part of the upper side of the game ball ( For example, two-thirds of game balls are always shown. On the other hand, in a state where the eye level of the person who views the attacker unit 400 of the modification matches the height of the attacker unit 400 of the modification, the decorative portion 421 of the modification includes a part of the remaining lower side. (For example, one-third of the game ball) is hidden or shown depending on the position with respect to the decoration portion 421.

In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, for example, when the game ball is located on the rear side of any one of the first decoration area S1, the second decoration area S2 and the third decoration area S3, the first decoration area By overlapping with any one of S1, the second decoration area S2, and the third decoration area S3, a part of the lower side of the game ball is not shown. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the game ball is located on the rear side of the first transparent portion T12 and the second transparent portion T23, the entire game ball is shown through the front plate 42. There is.
In the present embodiment, in the state where the first decoration area S1, the second decoration area S2, and the third decoration area S3 each hide a part of the game ball, the area of the game ball that is not shown (for example, The one-third of the game ball is made smaller than the area of the region to be shown in the game ball (for example, two-thirds of the game ball).

In the present embodiment, the visibility of the game sphere that passes over a specific region (a part) of the shutter 45 is a game sphere that passes through another region (another part) other than the specific region (a part) of the shutter 45. It is lower than the visibility of. With respect to the game ball flowing down on the shutter 45, by providing a region where the visibility of the game ball is high and a region where the visibility of the game ball is low, the flow speed of the game ball on the shutter 45 can be visually confirmed.

By adhering oil to the surface of the game ball, there is a case where the game ball stays in the game area 111 or an illegal act such as sticking the game balls to each other is performed. The game ball with oil adhered has a higher rolling resistance than the game ball with no oil adhered, so that the flow speed of the game ball becomes slow. As described above, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to confirm whether or not oil or the like is attached to the surface of the game ball by observing the flow speed of the game ball on the shutter 45.

For example, as shown in FIG. 23(B), if the oil content is not attached, the time required to pass through the first decoration region S1 and reach the next second decoration region S2 is relatively short. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23C, when oil is attached, the time required to pass through the first decoration region S1 and reach the next second decoration region S2 is relatively slow. Become. Thus, in the present embodiment, the flow-down speed of the game ball is confirmed on the shutter 45 where the game ball flows linearly over a relatively long distance.

Next, the size relationship in the front-rear direction of the game area 111 according to this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of a size relationship in the front-rear direction of the game area 111 according to this embodiment.
In the present embodiment, the protruding height of each component from the main surface P1 of the game board 110P is as follows. The game nail 101 has a height T1 and the front plate 42 has a height T2. The height T1 and the height T2 are substantially equal (T1=T2). Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the height T1 of the game nail 101 and the height T2 of the front plate 42 have the highest protrusion height from the main surface P1 among the parts provided in the game area 111. Is becoming

Further, in the present embodiment, the height T3 of the rear plate 411 is the lowest among the other parts. Further, the height T4 of the most protruding portion of the shutter 45 is higher than the height T3 and lower than the height T1 and the height T2 (T3<T4<(T1 or T2)).

The width A1 in the front-rear direction of the game board 110P is larger than the thickness of the component unit that constitutes the attacker unit 400. The front plate 42 is formed to have a predetermined width A2. Further, the rear plate 411 is formed to have a predetermined width A3 (=height T3). The width A2 of the front plate 42 and the width A3 of the rear plate 411 are substantially equal (A2=A3).

Further, by having the above-described size relationship, the configuration is as follows. In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the game nail 101 is planted on the game board 110 by the attacker unit 400 which can be changed into an open state where the game ball can win and a closed state where the game ball cannot enter. A front region 42 for forming a first region R1 which is a region capable of flowing down in the front-back direction, a second region R2 having a region capable of flowing down in the front-back direction narrower than the first region R1, and a second region R2 thereof. With.

The attacker unit 400 is located on the rear side of the front plate 42, has a shutter upper surface 45A through which game balls can pass when the special winning opening 125 is closed, and plays the game when the shutter 45 of the attacker unit 400 is closed. A projection length T4 in the front-rear direction of the shutter upper surface 45A projecting to the front side of the board 110 (game board 110P) is configured to be shorter than the projection length T1 of the game nail 101. Then, in the attacker unit 400, the second region R2 is formed by the rear plate 411, the front surface, and the rear surface of the front plate 42. Further, the length of the second region R2 is a length obtained by subtracting the width A2 of the front plate 42 and the width A3 of the rear plate 411 from the height T2 at which the front plate 42 projects (R2=T2-(A2+A3)).

In the pachinko gaming machine 100 configured as described above, the game nail 101 is adjusted, for example, during manufacturing. At this time, when the protruding height of the game nail 101 is relatively high, the game nail 101 can be easily adjusted. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, the game nail 101 allows the game ball to move in any of the up-down direction, the left-right direction, and the front-back direction, so that the player can enjoy the game. Therefore, for example, it is preferable that the game ball can be moved with a high degree of freedom in the front-back direction between the game plate 110P and the front glass plate. On the other hand, at the special winning opening 125, it is preferable to narrow the moving range in the front-rear direction to some extent so that the game balls can be easily won.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, at the location where the game nail 101 is provided, the first region R1 is provided so that the game ball is relatively easy to move in the front-rear direction. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the second region R2 is provided at the place where the special winning opening 125 is provided so that the game ball is relatively hard to move in the front-rear direction.

Next, the fraudulent winning process in the special winning opening 125 of the present embodiment will be described.
As described with reference to FIG. 8, in the special winning opening process, when the number of operating rounds of the special winning opening 125 reaches the set maximum value, the jackpot game ends. Here, there is a case where the game ball wins the big winning opening 125, even though the big hit game is over. Then, in order to suppress the winning of the game ball after the jackpot game is over, it is conceivable to control the display of an error on the screen of the image display unit 114, for example. However, if the conditions for error notification are set too severely, for example, an error display will be displayed even though an illegal operation has not been performed, and a player who has not performed an illegal operation will feel uncomfortable. On the other hand, if the conditions are set too loosely, there is a risk of promoting illegal operations.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, after the shutter 45 of the special winning opening 125 is closed, a predetermined winning grace period is measured, and thereafter, a predetermined winning grace number for the special winning opening 125 ( For example, 3 balls are counted. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, if more game balls than the predetermined winning grace number have entered the special winning opening 125 after the predetermined winning grace period has elapsed, it is an illegal winning operation. Therefore, the error is notified.

Next, the abnormal winning determination process in the special winning opening process described with reference to FIG. 8 will be described.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the contents of the abnormal winning determination process at the special winning opening 125 of this embodiment.

Every time the operation of the special winning opening 125 is finished (S1710, see FIG. 8), the abnormal winning determination process is executed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing when the special winning opening 125 is closed (S2501). When the predetermined time has not elapsed from the timing when the special winning opening 125 is closed (No in S2501), the process returns to S2501 again, and the processing is repeated until the predetermined time has elapsed.

On the other hand, when the game control unit 200 determines that the predetermined time has passed from the timing when the special winning opening 125 is closed (Yes in S2501), the game balls of a predetermined number or more are large. It is determined whether or not the winning hole 125 is won (S2502).

Here, if a predetermined number or more of game balls do not enter the special winning opening 125 (No in S2502), the process ends.
On the other hand, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing when the special winning opening 125 is closed (Yes in S2501), and more than a predetermined number of game balls have entered the special winning opening 125 (S2502). Yes), the game control unit 200 turns on the abnormal winning flag (S2503).

Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the effect control unit 300 executes error notification based on that the abnormal winning flag is ON. The error notification of the present embodiment can be performed, for example, by displaying a message on the screen of the image display unit 114 indicating that the illegal prize has been awarded. In addition, for the error notification, the frame lamp 157 or the like provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100 may be caused to emit light in a noticeable emission color such as red. Further, the error notification may output a warning sound whose volume is larger than that of the effect sound output during the game effect from the speaker 156.

Although illustration is omitted, the game control unit 200 newly starts the special winning opening 125 after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off or the abnormal winning flag is turned on. (It becomes a state), so that the abnormal winning flag that was on is turned off.

Here, the abnormal winning determination process shown in FIG. 25 will be described in more detail with reference to the timing chart of FIG.
FIG. 26 is a relationship between the operating state of the shutter 45 that opens and closes the special winning opening 125 in the jackpot game, the output state of a test signal for causing a predetermined test device to recognize the operating state of the shutter 45, and the abnormal winning determination process. 3 is a timing chart showing

The abnormal winning determination process is executed during a period in which the special winning opening 125 is closed due to the solenoid 47 that drives the shutter 45 being in a non-energized state as described above (hereinafter, referred to as a "closing period"). Processing.

As shown in FIGS. 26A and 26B, the closing period includes an interval time and a rest time after the end of the interval time. The interval time is a time set between round games and is a time for making the player recognize the start and end of a single round game. The pause time is a time set between round games like the interval time, and is a time for making a predetermined test device outside the gaming machine recognize the start and end of a single round game. .. As for the interval time and the rest time, the interval time is set longer than the rest time.

The predetermined test device is a device for determining whether or not the operating state of the gaming machine is proper in the performance test of the gaming machine. Before being installed in a game arcade, the gaming machine must pass the performance test conducted by a predetermined testing organization. Then, in the performance test, the signal for indicating the operating state of the shutter 45 during the big hit game (that is, the presence or absence of execution of the round game, the open/close state of the special winning opening) is the test signal in the present embodiment.

The test signal starts to be output when the solenoid 47 that drives the shutter 45 is energized and the special winning opening 125 is open, and the solenoid 47 that drives the shutter 45 is non-energized and the special winning opening 125 is closed. After that, the output ends when a predetermined interval time elapses. Then, after that, when the solenoid 47 for newly driving the shutter 45 is energized and the special winning opening 125 is opened, the output is started again, and thereafter, the above signal output is repeatedly executed until the final round game ends. The output of the test signal is stopped during the rest time.

Both the interval time and the rest time are the times when the special winning opening 125 is in the closed state, and although the appearance is invisible to the player, the main control processing of the game control unit 200 (main control means) In the above, the time is set or monitored as a different time in terms of control.

The game control unit 200 starts measuring a predetermined interval time when the round game ends. The interval time corresponds to the “predetermined time” in S2501 of FIG. 25, and is a period in which winning and payout to the special winning opening 125 are permitted. During the interval time, winning and payout to the special winning opening 125 are permitted, but the number of winnings to the special winning opening 125 is not counted. Further, the game control unit 200 sets an interval flag to determine whether or not it is during the interval time, measures the interval time if the interval flag is valid, and measures the interval time if the interval flag is invalid. Is not measured. Further, the interval flag becomes valid when the solenoid 47 that drives the shutter 45 is in the non-energized state, and becomes invalid when the measurement of the interval time ends.

Then, when the measurement of the interval time ends, the game control unit 200 starts the measurement of a predetermined pause time. The pause time corresponds to the time of counting the “predetermined number” in S2502 of FIG. 25, and the winning and payout to the special winning opening 125 are permitted until the number of winnings of 3 into the special winning opening 125 is counted. It is a period to do. The game control unit 200 sets a pause flag to determine whether or not it is during the pause time, and if the pause flag is valid, measures the pause time and counts the number of winnings to the special winning opening 125 (maximum 3). If the pause flag is invalid, the pause time is not measured. The pause flag becomes valid when the measurement of the interval time ends, and becomes invalid when the measurement of the pause time ends.

Further, as shown in FIG. 26(B), when the final round ends and then the closing period ends, the ending time starts. During the ending time, the game control unit 200 continues counting the number of winnings to the special winning opening 125 continuously from the rest time. Then, the game control unit 200 determines that there is an abnormal winning by counting the three winning numbers to the special winning opening 125 through the pause time. At this time, the pause flag may be continuously enabled for the ending time to count the number of winning numbers of three, or the counting result of the number of winning numbers may be inherited from the pause time and separated from the pause flag. The ending time may be measured with the flag valid.

Further, in the present embodiment, the interval time and the rest time are each counted based on each flag, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, while counting the interval total time through the interval time and the pause time, the interval total time and the pause time are set by enabling the interval total time latter half flag from the time point corresponding to the start timing of the pause time in the present embodiment. It may be determined.

As described above, in the non-energized state of the solenoid 47 that drives the shutter 45 in the big hit game, the appearance of the player is closing the special winning opening 125, but the game control unit 200 controls the interval. The structure is roughly divided into time and rest time. The abnormal winning determination process is realized by monitoring the interval time and the pause time. The output of the test signal to the test device is turned on at the start of the opening operation of the shutter 45 and turned off at the start of the rest time. That is, the abnormal prize determination is performed while the special winning opening 125 is closed, and the closing of the special winning opening is made up of two types of time, an interval time and a rest time, and the rest time is ON of the test signal. This is the time for ensuring that the test signal is turned off in order to output multiple times.

Next, a modified attacker unit 400 will be described.
FIG. 27 is a front view of an attacker unit 400 of a modified example.
The attacker unit 400 of the modified example is different from the above-described embodiment in the inclination of the shutter 45 with respect to the flow direction of the game ball as the entire game area 111.
The attacker unit 400 of the modified example is provided on the right side of the game area 111. In the present embodiment, the outlet 117 is provided in the center of the game board 110 (see FIG. 1). Therefore, on the right side of the game area 111, the flow of the game balls from the right side to the left side is downward in the game balls.

Then, in the attacker unit 400 of the modified example, the shutter 45 is configured such that the downstream side in the downflow direction of the game ball is higher than the upstream side. As a result, in the attacker unit 400 of the modified example, when the jackpot game is being played, when the shutter 45 is closed at a timing between the rounds (interval), a game ball temporarily holds the shutter 45. Stay. In this state, when the shutter 45 is opened, the game ball rising above the shutter 45 can enter the special winning opening 125. If the shutter 45 is not opened, it flows through the first flow path forming portion 43 or the second flow path forming portion 44 and flows toward the lower side of the game board 110.
In the modified attacker unit 400 configured as described above, the game ball that reaches the special winning opening 125 at the timing of the interval of the round of the big hit game can enter the big winning opening 125 thereafter. .
Note that, for example, in order to suppress the rolling speed of the game ball on the shutter 45, the height of the shutter 45 (shutter upper surface 45A) may be set horizontally as it advances in the left-right direction.

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram of penalty processing when the power is turned off.
Next, the penalty process executed when an abnormal operation that is not a normal operation is performed will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the power of the main body of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off during the jackpot game, the opening time of the special winning opening 125 is set to a predetermined opening time or less. The first penalty process for shortening is also performed. By performing this first penalty process, it is made clear that turning off the power of the main body of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is an unfavorable operation.

First, as shown in FIG. 28(1), when a big hit is won, the decorative symbol 51 is fixedly stopped on the screen in a combination when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. In addition, when it is notified that it is a big hit, on the screen, the number of pending jackpot determination rights 55 is displayed as a number, and the decorative pattern 51 is displayed smaller than the decorative pattern 51, separately from the decorative pattern 51. A small symbol 56 for notifying the player of the symbol lottery result (symbol variation result) is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 28(2), an opening image 75 is displayed on the screen. The opening image 75 is an image for notifying the player of the start of the jackpot game. Specifically, in the opening image 75 of the present embodiment, the text "BIG Bonus! Congratulations" is displayed. This opening image 75 has a content that suggests the type of jackpot (for example, the total number of rounds).

The right-handed image 79 is a display that prompts the player to shoot a game ball toward the special winning opening 125 (see FIG. 11). In the present embodiment, the special winning opening 125 is arranged on the right side of the game area 111 (see FIG. 10). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the right-handed image 79 is displayed when the jackpot game is being executed.
The right-handed image 79 is displayed when the player is in an advantageous state by right-handed (by changing the hitting force of the game ball). That is, the right-handed image 79 is an image for informing the player that the player is in a state advantageous to the player by right-handing (by changing the hitting force of the game ball).

Further, in the present embodiment, the right-handed image 79 is continuously displayed at least during the big hit game. Note that, for example, when the jackpot game is started, the right-hand hitting image at the beginning of a mode different from the right-handing hit image 79 may be temporarily displayed. The right-handed image at the beginning is different from the right-handed image 79 in display mode such as display size and display design. For example, the right-hand striking image at the beginning may have a size that is larger than the right-hand striking image 79 and may have a conspicuous design with high decorativeness.

Then, as shown in FIG. 28(3), when the round game in which the special winning opening 125 is opened is started, the right-handed image 79, the round progress image 76, the round image are displayed on the display screen of the image display unit 114. 77, the jackpot pattern display image 78, and the count image 74 are displayed.

The round progress image 76 is a display showing the number of rounds achieved with respect to the total number of rounds in the jackpot game. For example, when the jackpot of 10 rounds (10R) is won, the round progress image 76 displays 10 white circles, and each time the round is exhausted, the white circle is changed to another color such as black. Change one by one.

The round image 77 is an image for notifying the player of the number of rounds currently executed in the jackpot game. For example, in the round image 77, when the jackpot of 10 rounds is won, the “Round 1” to “Final Round (Round 10)” are sequentially displayed.

The jackpot pattern display image 78 is an image that suggests the type of jackpot when the jackpot game is being executed. That is, it is an image that suggests the three decorative patterns 51 that are aligned when the jackpot is won. In the present embodiment, it is configured by displaying one of the three decorative patterns 51 that are arranged when the jackpot is won.

The count image 74 is a display showing the number of winnings at the special winning opening 125 in one round. In the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the closing condition for one round of the special winning opening 125 is 29.5 seconds after the open state, or 10 winning conditions. Then, the count image 74 displays 10 white stars corresponding to the closing condition of 10 winnings, and each time one wins in the special winning opening 125, a white star is displayed, such as black. Change the color one by one.

Here, as shown in FIG. 28(4), it is assumed that the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off during the first round, for example. Since the power supply to the image display unit 114 is cut off, of course, nothing is displayed on the screen.
After that, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, the recovery operation is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 28(5), the screen of the image display unit 114 displays a recovery-in-progress image 81 indicating that recovery is in progress.

After the restoration, as shown in FIG. 28(6), on the screen of the image display unit 114, the right hitting image 79, the round progress image 76, the round image 77, the jackpot symbol display image 78, and the count image 74 are again displayed. Displayed respectively.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28(6), in the present embodiment, on the screen of the image display unit 114, a warning display 82 urging not to turn off the power and a penalty for turning off the power during the jackpot game. , And a penalty display 83 for notifying that the opening time in one round of the special winning opening 125 has been shortened.

Here, for comparison, a case where the penalty process of the present embodiment is not executed will be described. If the penalty process is not executed, the elapsed time elapsed from the start of a certain round until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off is measured, and the elapsed time is temporarily stored. Then, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on, a predetermined time (29.5 seconds in this example), which is a default closing condition of the special winning opening 125, is calculated from the temporarily stored elapsed time. The measurement of the opening time for one round is restarted toward.

On the other hand, when the penalty process of this embodiment is executed, the elapsed time from the start of a certain round until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off is measured, and the elapsed time is measured. Is temporarily stored. Then, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on, one round is made from the temporarily stored elapsed time toward the penalty opening time (eg, 28 seconds) set to be shorter than the default opening time. The minutes open time measurement is started again.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, in the round in which the power is turned off (the first round in this example), the opening time predetermined as the closing condition is reduced, for example, in units of several seconds. .. Therefore, for example, when 10 game balls do not win the special winning opening 125 as a closing condition, the total time for which the shutter 45 of the special winning opening 125 is open is controlled to be shorter than 29.5 seconds. It has become.

In addition, in the first round, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off again, the total opening time for which the special winning opening 125 is in the open state is further reduced. In this case, the elapsed time until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off again is temporarily stored. Then, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on, 1 is set toward the opening time for penalty (for example, 27 seconds) set from the temporarily stored elapsed time to be shorter than the default opening time. The measurement of the opening time for the round is started again.
In this case, the warning display 82 and the penalty display 83 described above are again displayed on the screen.

Then, as shown in FIG. 28(7), for example, when the closing condition of the special winning opening 125 in the first round is satisfied, the first round ends, and as shown in FIG. 28(8), the second round. Is started. In the second round, if the power of the main body of the pachinko gaming machine 100 as described above is not turned off, the open state of the special winning opening 125 is continued until the closing condition is satisfied. However, also in this second round, when the power of the main body of the pachinko gaming machine 100 as described above is turned off, the penalty process for reducing the opening time of the special winning opening 125 is executed as described above. .. This also applies to the third and subsequent rounds.

Further, for example, when the wiring 215L connected to the attacker unit 400 is derailed or disconnected, power supply to the attacker unit 400 is stopped. Also in this case, when the wiring 215L connecting to the attacker unit 400 is connected again, one round of opening is performed toward the penalty opening time (for example, 25 seconds) set to be shorter than the default opening time. Time measurement is started again. In the pachinko gaming machine 100, for example, on the screen of the image display unit 114, a warning display urging to supply power to the attacker unit 400 may be displayed. Further, also in this case, it may be displayed on the screen that the time for which the special winning opening 125 is in the open state is short.

In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the game ball enters the special winning opening 125 by sliding along the big winning opening 125 in which the game ball wins and the back and forth direction of the game machine. It has a shutter 45 that is displaceable between an open state that facilitates it and a closed state that makes it difficult for game balls to enter the special winning opening 125, and a plunger 471 that moves in a predetermined direction. A solenoid 47 is used to drive the shutter 45, and a front plate 42 that is provided on the front side in the moving direction of the shutter 45 and faces the shutter 45. The shutter 45 is in the state closest to the front plate 42. The solenoid 47 has a non-contact portion that does not contact the front plate 42, and the solenoid 47 is arranged behind the shutter 45 so that the predetermined direction is different from the moving direction.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the game ball to the special winning opening 125 by sliding the big winning opening 125 into which the game ball wins and the longitudinal direction of the game machine. A shutter 45 that is displaceable between an open state that facilitates entry of a ball and a closed state that makes it difficult to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 125, and a plunger 471 that moves in a predetermined direction, drive the shutter 45. A shutter 47 and a front plate 42 that is provided on the front side in the moving direction of the shutter 45 and faces the shutter 45. The shutter 45 is an operated portion that is operated when the shutter 45 is manually displaced. The solenoid 47 is provided behind the shutter 45 so that the predetermined direction is different from the moving direction.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the large winning opening 125 provided in the game board for the game balls to win, and the large winning opening by sliding in the front-back direction of the gaming machine. A shutter 45 that is displaceable between an open state that makes it easy to enter a game ball into the 125 and a closed state that makes it difficult to enter the game ball into the special winning opening 125, and a shutter 45 that is provided on the front side in the moving direction of the shutter 45. , A front plate 42 facing the shutter 45, and the shutter 45 is provided on each of the upstream side and the downstream side of the shutter 45 in the flow of the game sphere, and the first flow path forming portion 43 forming a path of the game sphere. And, the color is different from that of the second flow path forming portion 44, and at least a part of the shutter 45 is difficult or invisible when viewed from the vertical direction of the board surface of the game board, but a part intersects with the vertical direction. When viewed from the upper side of the shutter 45 in the direction indicated by the arrow, it can be easily or visually recognized.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the large winning opening 125 provided in the game board for the game balls to win, and the large winning opening by sliding in the front-back direction of the gaming machine. A shutter 45 that is displaceable between an open state in which the game ball is easily inserted into 125 and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter into the special winning opening 125, and is provided on the front side in the moving direction of the shutter 45. , A front plate 42 facing the shutter 45, and the shutter 45 is provided on each of the upstream side and the downstream side of the shutter 45 in the flow of the game sphere, and the first flow path forming portion 43 forming a path of the game sphere. And, the visibility of the game ball, which is different in color from the second flow path forming portion 44 and passes through at least a part of the shutter upper surface 45A of the shutter 45, is low when viewed from the direction perpendicular to the board surface of the game board, but is vertical. It is high when viewed from above the shutter 45 in a direction intersecting the direction.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the game ball to the special winning opening 125 by sliding the big winning opening 125 into which the game ball wins and the longitudinal direction of the game machine. A shutter 45 that is displaceable between an open state that facilitates entry of a ball and a closed state that makes entry of a game ball into the special winning opening 125 difficult is provided. The shutter 45 moves in the left-right direction of the gaming machine. The height in the vertical direction changes and the width in the vertical direction changes as the height advances in the front-back direction.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the game ball to the special winning opening 125 by sliding the big winning opening 125 into which the game ball wins and the longitudinal direction of the game machine. A shutter 45 that is displaceable between an open state that facilitates entry of a ball and a closed state that makes entry of a game ball into the special winning opening 125 difficult is provided. The shutter 45 moves in the left-right direction of the gaming machine. The height in the up-down direction changes, and the width in the front-rear direction changes as it goes in the left-right direction.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the game ball to the special winning opening 125 by sliding the big winning opening 125 into which the game ball wins and the longitudinal direction of the game machine. A shutter 45 that is displaceable between an open state that makes it easy to enter a ball and a closed state that makes it difficult to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 125; With a special winning opening switch 215 for detecting a game ball that has won in the mouth 125, the height of the shutter 45 changes in the vertical direction as it advances in the horizontal direction of the gaming machine.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the game ball to the special winning opening 125 by sliding the big winning opening 125 into which the game ball wins and the longitudinal direction of the game machine. A shutter 45 that is displaceable between an open state that facilitates entry of a ball and a closed state that makes entry of a game ball into the special winning opening 125 difficult is provided. As the width changes, the width in the front-rear direction changes as the game machine moves in the left-right direction.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the game ball to the special winning opening 125 by sliding the large winning opening 125 into which the gaming ball wins and the longitudinal direction of the gaming machine. A shutter 45 that is displaceable between an open state that makes it easy to enter a ball and a closed state that makes it difficult to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 125, and a shutter provided on the end side in the longitudinal direction of the shutter 45. With a special winning opening switch 215 that detects a game ball that has won in the opening 125, the shutter 45 changes its width in the vertical direction as it advances in the front-rear direction.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the game ball to the special winning opening 125 by sliding the big winning opening 125 into which the game ball wins and the longitudinal direction of the game machine. A shutter 45 that is displaceable between an open state that makes it easy to enter a ball and a closed state that makes it difficult to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 125, and a shutter provided on the end side in the longitudinal direction of the shutter 45. With a special winning opening switch 215 for detecting a game ball that has won in the mouth 125, the width of the shutter 45 in the front-rear direction changes as it advances in the left-right direction of the gaming machine.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the game board forming the game area, the first starting opening 121 provided in the game board, the game ball wins, and the first in the game board. 1. A large winning opening 125 provided below the starting opening 121, and an open state in which the game ball can easily enter by sliding in the front-rear direction of the game machine, and a closed state where the game ball becomes difficult to enter. There is a shutter 45 that is displaceable between the states, the special winning opening 125 has a shutter 45, and the height of the shutter 45 changes in the vertical direction as it advances in the horizontal direction of the gaming machine.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the game board forming the game area, the first starting opening 121 provided in the game board, the game ball wins, and the first in the game board. 1. A large winning opening 125 provided below the starting opening 121, and an open state in which the game ball can easily enter by sliding in the front-rear direction of the game machine, and a closed state where the game ball becomes difficult to enter. The special winning opening 125 has a shutter 45, and the width of the shutter 45 in the vertical direction changes as the shutter 45 advances in the front-back direction.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above is provided on the game board, and has a first starting opening 121 in which game balls are won and a lower side of the first starting opening 121 on the game board. The large winning opening 125 provided and a shutter that can be displaced between an open state in which the game ball can easily enter by sliding in the front-rear direction of the game machine and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter. 45, and the special winning opening 125 has a shutter 45, and the width of the shutter 45 changes in the front-rear direction as it advances in the left-right direction of the gaming machine.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the gaming board that forms the gaming area, the first starting opening 121 provided in the gaming board for the gaming balls to win, and the first gaming board. A large winning opening 125 provided below the starting opening 121, and an open state in which a game ball can easily enter by sliding in the front-rear direction of the game machine, and a closed state in which the game ball becomes difficult to enter. Between the shutter 45 and the shutter 45, a front plate 42 provided on the front side in the moving direction of the shutter 45 and facing the shutter 45, and a solenoid for driving the shutter 45 in the moving direction using the elastic force of the spring 473. 47, the special winning opening 125 has a shutter 45, and the shutter 45 has a non-contact portion that does not contact the front plate 42 in a state of being closest to the front plate 42.

The front plate 42 of the attacker unit 400 of this embodiment is not an essential component. In this case, a transparent member (glass member) which is provided on the front side of the game nail 101 and separates the player from the game area 111 corresponds to the facing member.

Although various effects of the pachinko gaming machine 100 have been described above, it is possible to apply or combine all or a part of the described contents to other effects or control even if there is no particular mention. Further, although various embodiments and modifications have been mentioned, it is possible to apply or combine the contents of the embodiments and modifications to other effects even if there is no mention in this document. Is. In addition, it is possible to combine various embodiments and modified examples with each other or to replace a part thereof even if there is no mention in this document.

41... Unit housing part, 42... Front plate, 43... First flow path forming part, 44... Second flow path forming part, 45... Shutter, 45A... Shutter upper surface, 45B... Shutter lower surface, 45R... Receiving part, 46 ... Inner flow path forming part, 47... Solenoid, 48... Link mechanism, 100... Pachinko gaming machine, 110P... Gaming board, 121... Starting port, 125... Big winning port

Claims (1)

With a winning opening for gaming balls
By sliding the game machine in the front-rear direction, the game ball can be displaced between a first state in which it is easy to enter the game ball into the winning opening and a second state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the winning opening. Displacement member,
An opposing member provided on the front side in the moving direction of the displacement member and facing the displacement member,
A drive unit that drives the displacement member in the movement direction,
Equipped with
The game machine characterized in that the displacement member has an operated portion that is operated when the displacement member is manually displaced.