JP2020114557A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of diversifying behavior of the game machine when game balls enter ball entrance means, and capable of increasing a player's degree of attention to a game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: shooting means for shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board; and an upper operation hole 36B that is provided in the game area, and permits entry of the game balls flowing down on the game area. The upper operation hole 36B includes: an upper left operation hole 361; an upper right operation hole 362; and a pinwheel unit 48. The upper right operation hole 362 gives high value to a player in the entry of the game balls. The upper left operation hole 361 gives value lower than the value given by the upper right operation hole 362 to the player in the entry of the game balls. The pinwheel unit 48 distributes the game balls entering the upper operation hole 36B in a direction following their own rotation directions so as to allow the game balls to enter one of the upper left operation hole 361 and the upper right operation hole 362.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 35

Description

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

Conventionally, a gaming machine including a display device that variably displays a plurality of patterns is known (for example, see Patent Document 1). This gaming machine is provided with various winning openings such as a general winning opening, an operating opening, and a variable winning device provided in a game area, and a predetermined number of playing balls are provided by entering the gaming balls into these various winning openings. It is paid out (prize ball). In addition, the game machine executes an internal lottery such as a jackpot lottery and starts the variable display of a pattern by the game ball entering the operation opening (ball entering means). For example, when the gaming machine wins the jackpot lottery, the gaming machine finally stops and displays a specific pattern combination on the display device, and shifts the gaming state to a specific control state that is advantageous to the player. In this specific control state, the gaming machine pays out a large amount of game balls by, for example, moving the variable winning device to a state where the game balls can enter.

JP, 2005-074175, A

However, such a gaming machine pays out a predetermined number of game balls by entering the game balls into the ball entering means, and also performs an internal lottery such as a jackpot lottery, so that the game entering the ball entering means. There is a problem that the behavior of the gaming machine when the ball enters becomes monotonous, and the attention of the player is lowered.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which can diversify the behavior of the gaming machine when the gaming ball enters the ball entering means and can improve the player's attention to the game. Is.

A gaming machine of the present invention includes a launching means for launching a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board, and a ball entering means provided in the game area for entering a game ball flowing down the game area. In the gaming machine, the ball entering means is a predetermined value ball entering means capable of giving a predetermined value to the player when entering the game ball, and a predetermined value ball entering means for the player when entering the game ball. By assigning a low-value entry means that can give a value lower than the value that can be given, and the game balls that enter the entry means in a direction that follows the direction of your own rotation Means and a low-value entering means to distribute and to distribute the ball, and the distribution means is rotated by the game ball is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise It is characterized by

According to the present invention, it is possible to diversify the behavior of the gaming machine when the game ball enters the ball entering means, and it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game.

Front view of a pachinko machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention Front view of the game board Enlarged view of the upper working port Diagram showing cross section of upper working port Figure showing the display screen of the symbol display device Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine Figure showing the contents of each counter used for internal lottery The figure which shows the winning/losing table that stores the value of the random number that wins the jackpot. The figure which shows the distribution table which remembers the value of the random number which relates to the distribution destination of the jackpot type Diagram showing the flow chart of timer interrupt processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the winning a prize processing for the working mouth Diagram showing the flowchart of normal processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the main processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the game time control processing The figure which shows the flowchart of data setting processing The figure which shows the flowchart of fluctuation start processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the game state transition processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the special winning opening opening and closing processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the special winning opening opening processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the transfer process at the time of the end of opening/closing execution mode. Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the sound emission control device and the display control device The figure which shows the flowchart of production decision processing Diagram showing the relationship between game results and game status The figure which shows the other aspect of a distribution guide part. The figure which shows the other aspect of an upper operation port. Diagram showing cross section of upper working port The figure which shows the other aspect of an upper operation port. Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine according to this modification Diagram showing the flow chart of timer interrupt processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the winning a prize processing for the working mouth The figure which expanded the upper operation port which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine Diagram showing the flow chart of timer interrupt processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the winning a prize processing for the working mouth The figure which expanded the upper operation port which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. Figure showing the cross section of the wind turbine unit Diagram showing the cross section of the gear part and the ratchet part Diagram showing the cross section of the wind turbine unit with the rotary shaft pushed in The figure which expanded the upper operation port which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. Diagram showing cross section of upper working port Diagram showing the state where the connection part is removed from the game board

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is a pachinko gaming machine which is a type of gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 forward (on the front side). 12 and.

The gaming machine main body 12 is arranged in front of the inner frame (not shown) supported by the outer frame 11 so as to be rotatable with one of the left and right sides being the support side, and on the left and right sides. The front door frame 13 supported by the inner frame so that one of the parts is supported on the support side and the front door frame 13 is arranged rearward of the inner frame, and one of the left and right side parts is supported on the rear side. And a back pack unit (not shown) supported by the inner frame so as to be rotatable.

The gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device (not shown) provided at the turning front end thereof. This locking device has a function of locking the gaming machine main body 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 and a function of locking the front door frame 13 with respect to the inner frame. Have These locked states are released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the cylinder lock 14 exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10.

The front door frame 13 has a substantially oval window portion 21 provided so as to cover the entire front surface side of the inner frame, and a window panel 22 fitted in the window portion 21. In the present embodiment, the window panel 22 is made of glass and is colorless and transparent, but it may be made of synthetic resin and the like to be colorless and transparent.
Further, the front door frame 13 is provided with a display lamp portion 23 provided above the window portion 21 as a part of a light emitting means constituted by various lamp portions provided around the window portion 21, and a display lamp portion. 23 are provided on both left and right sides, and are provided with a speaker portion 24 that outputs a sound effect or the like according to a game situation, and an upper bulge portion 25 and a lower bulge portion 26 provided below the window portion 21. There is.

The upper bulging portion 25 and the lower bulging portion 26 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction, and both are bulged forward.
The upper bulging portion 25 has an upper plate 25a provided inside so as to open upward. The upper plate 25a temporarily stores the game balls dispensed by the dispensing device 71 (see FIG. 6) provided in the back pack unit, and while aligning them in a row, toward the game ball launch mechanism 81 (see FIG. 6) side. It has a function to guide.
The lower bulging portion 26 also has a lower plate 26a provided inside so as to open upward. The lower plate 26a has a function of storing the excess game balls in the upper plate 25a.

Further, the front door frame 13 includes a firing handle 27 as a firing means provided on the right side of the lower plate 26a. This firing handle 27 is operated by a player of the pachinko machine 10 to fire a game ball from a game ball firing mechanism 81 provided below the inner frame toward a game area provided above the inner frame. To do. The firing handle 27 changes the firing intensity of the game ball, which is fired toward the game area, that is, the momentum of the firing, by changing the rotation operation amount thereof.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 31 has an inner rail portion 32 and an outer rail portion 33 attached to its surface, and is mounted on an inner frame. The aforementioned game area is formed on the game board 31 so as to be partitioned by the inner rail portion 32 and the outer rail portion 33. This game area can be visually recognized from the front through the window 21.
The inner rail portion 32 and the outer rail portion 33 constitute a guide rail 34 for the game ball to the game area, and the guide rail 34 is launched from the game ball launching mechanism 81 by the player rotating the launch handle 27. The played game ball is guided to the upper part of the game area.

The guide rail 34 is formed such that the exit portion thereof is arranged on one side of the game area and faces the upper center of the game area. Therefore, the arrival position of the game ball in the upper part of the game area is from the side of the side where the exit portion of the guide rail 34 is formed to the opposite side as the rotation operation amount of the firing handle 27 by the player increases. Shift to the side. In the present embodiment, the exit portion of the guide rail 34 is provided on the left side of the game area.

The game board 31 has a plurality of large and small openings formed in the game area so as to penetrate in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. The game board 31 has a general winning opening 35, an upper working opening (ball entering means) 36, a lower working opening 37, a variable winning device 38, and an out opening 39 provided in each opening. In addition, the game board 31 includes a through gate 41 provided on each of the center left side and the center right side, a main display device 42 provided on the upper right side, a variable display unit 43 provided at the center part, and the like. Have Further, the game board 31 has a large number of nails 44 planted in order to appropriately disperse or adjust the falling directions of the game balls, and various members (features) such as a windmill in the game area. ing.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the upper working port.
As shown in FIG. 3, the upper working opening 36 has an upper left working opening 361 provided in the left opening and an upper right working opening 362 provided in the right opening. In addition, the upper working port 36 is planted above the upper left working port 361 and the upper right working port 362, and is also planted along the left-right direction at a distance wider than one gaming ball. The nail 44a, one nail 44b that is planted between the upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 362, the upper left operation port unit 363 attached to the left side of the nail 44b, and the right side of the nail 44b. It has an upper right working port unit 364.

The upper left operation port unit 363 is located below the left nail 44a of the nails 44a and extends linearly along the up-down direction, and a left lower direction from the lower end of the side wall portion 363A to the nail 44b. And a curved wall portion 363B that extends so as to bulge out.
The upper right operation port unit 364 is located below the right nail 44a of the nails 44a, extends linearly in the vertical direction, and the lower right portion extends from the lower end of the side wall portion 364A to the nail 44b. And a curved wall portion 364B that extends so as to bulge in the direction.

Here, the upper left working opening unit 363 and the upper right working opening unit 364 are attached to the game board 31 so as to be symmetrical with the nail 44b interposed therebetween. In other words, the curved wall portion 363B and the curved wall portion 364B are formed as individual members, respectively, and are attached to the game board 31 so as to be bilaterally symmetrical with the nail 44b interposed therebetween.
In the present embodiment, the curved wall portion 363B and the curved wall portion 364B are attached to the game board 31 so as to be symmetrical with the nail 44b interposed therebetween, but are attached to the game board 31 so as to be symmetrical. It does not have to be.

The game ball that has passed through between the two nails 44a and entered the upper working opening 36 passes between the side wall portion 363A of the upper left working opening unit 363 and the side wall portion 364A of the upper right working opening unit 364. It falls toward the nail 44b. In other words, the lateral distance between the side wall portion 363A of the upper left operation port unit 363 and the side wall portion 364A of the upper right operation port unit 364 is set to be wider than one game ball.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A function as a distribution guide portion that guides the game ball that has entered the upper working opening 36 to the nail 44b, and the flow direction of the game ball that flows down the game area. Is linearly extended along with, and is arranged so as to be wider than one game ball along a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the player.

Here, the inner wall of the side wall portion 363A and the inner wall of the side wall portion 364A are formed in an uneven surface shape. According to this, when the game sphere passes between the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A, it comes into contact with the inner wall of the side wall portion 363A and the unevenness formed on the inner wall of the side wall portion 364A, and its flowing direction changes variously. ..
In addition, in the present embodiment, the inner wall of the side wall portion 363A and the inner wall of the side wall portion 364A are formed in a concavo-convex surface shape, but they may not be formed in a concavo-convex surface shape. It may be formed in other shapes such as.

Then, the nail 44b functions as a distribution unit that distributes the game ball to either the upper left operation port 361 or the upper right operation port 362 to enter the game ball.
Specifically, the game ball that has passed the left side of the nail 44b falls toward the upper left operation port 361, and is guided to the curved wall portion 363B of the upper left operation port unit 363 to enter the upper left operation port 361. Will be done. In addition, the game ball that has passed the right side of the nail 44b falls toward the upper right operation port 362, and is guided to the curved wall portion 364B of the upper right operation port unit 364 to enter the upper right operation port 362. Become.

Therefore, by setting the nail 44b so that the game ball that has fallen toward the nail 44b can easily pass on the right side of the nail 44b, the nail 44b distributes the game ball to the upper right working port 362 and enters the ball. It is possible to lower the rate of distributing the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 and entering the ball while increasing the value of (1st state).
In addition, by setting the nail 44b so that the game ball that has dropped toward the nail 44b can easily pass the left side of the nail 44b, the nail 44b distributes the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 and enters the ball. It is possible to lower the rate of distributing the game balls to the upper right operation port 362 and entering the balls (second state).
In other words, the nail 44b is configured to be able to set the first state and the second state, so that the game ball is distributed to the upper left operation port 361 and entered, and the game ball is operated to the upper right. It is configured such that the proportion of the ball distributed to the mouth 362 and entering the ball can be set at the same time.
The game hall manager can easily set the nail 44b by rotating the front door frame 13 forward to open it.

In the present embodiment, the allocating means divides the game ball into the upper left working opening 361 by one nail 44b and enters the ball, and the ratio of the game ball into the upper right working opening 362 and enters the ball. It was configured to be settable at the same time. On the other hand, the allocating means can separately set a ratio in which the game ball is distributed to the upper left operation port 361 by a plurality of elements to enter and a ratio in which the game ball is allocated to the upper right operation port 362 and enter May be configured.
Specifically, for example, the distribution means uses two nails in place of the nail 44b to distribute the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 and enter the ball, and the game ball to the upper right operation port 362. It may be configured such that the distribution ratio to the player and the ratio to be entered can be set separately. According to this, by setting one nail, it is possible to set the ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper left operating port 361 and entering the ball, and by setting the other nail, the game ball is moved to the upper right operating port. It is possible to set the ratio of distribution to 362 and entering.
However, in such a configuration, when the ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper left operation port 361 and entering the ball and the ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper right operation port 362 and entering the ball are both low, two balls are set. The spacing between the nails will be wider. In such a case, the game ball rides on the two nails and does not enter either the upper left operation port 361 or the upper right operation port 362. It is preferable that it is possible to simultaneously set the ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 by one nail 44b and entering the game ball and the ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper right operation port 362 and entering the game ball.

Further, in the present embodiment, the nail 44b is configured to be able to set a ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 and entering the ball, and a ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper right operation port 362 and entering the ball. However, these ratios may not be settable. For example, the distribution unit may employ an accessory or the like configured such that these ratios cannot be set instead of the nail 44b. In short, if the distribution means can distribute the game ball passing through between the two nails 44a and entering the upper working opening 36 to either the upper left working opening 361 or the upper right working opening 362, Good.

Returning to the explanation of the game board 31, each of the various winning openings will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.
Each of the general winning opening 35, the upper left working opening 361, the upper right working opening 362, the lower working opening 37, and the various winning openings of the variable winning device 38 is a detection sensor 50a to 50e (see FIG. 6) that detects the entry of a game ball. ), and these detection sensors 50a to 50e are arranged on the back side of the game board 31. Specifically, the general winning opening 35 includes a detection sensor 50a, the upper left operation opening 361 includes a detection sensor 50b, the upper right operation opening 362 includes a detection sensor 50c, and the lower operation opening 37 includes a detection sensor 50d. The variable winning device 38 includes a detection sensor 50e. The pachinko machine 10 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls based on the detection results of the detection sensors 50a to 50e. The detection sensors 50a to 50e may be of any type as long as they can individually detect the winning of the game ball, and for example, an electromagnetic induction type proximity sensor or the like can be adopted.

Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 pays out 10 prize balls when a ball enters the general winning opening 35. The pachinko machine 10 executes payout of three prize balls when a ball enters the upper left operation port 361, and pays five prize balls when a ball enters the upper right operation port 362. Execute payout. The pachinko machine 10 pays out three prize balls when a ball enters the lower working port 37. The pachinko machine 10 pays out 15 prize balls when a ball has entered the variable winning device 38. Here, the upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 362 have the same function except for the number of prize balls. Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 executes the internal lottery based on the winning of the upper left working opening 361, and the same as the internal lottery based on the winning of the upper left working opening 361 based on the winning of the upper right working opening 362. Perform internal lottery. In other words, the upper left working opening 361 and the upper right working opening 362 execute the same internal lottery when entering the game ball. Therefore, in the following description, the ball entering the upper left operation port 361 or the upper right operation port 362 is also referred to as the ball entering the upper operation port 36. Note that the number of these prize balls is arbitrary, and for example, the number of prize balls in each of the operating ports 36 and 37 may be different.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the upper right operation port 362 is a high-value entrance portion that gives a high value to the player by paying out a predetermined number (5) of game balls when entering the game balls. Function as.
Further, in the present embodiment, the upper left operation port 361 pays out a smaller number of game balls (3) than the predetermined number of game balls (5) paid out at the upper right operation port 362 when the game ball enters. As a result, it functions as a low-value entrance portion that gives the player a value lower than the value provided at the upper right operation port 362.

In the present embodiment, the curved wall portion 363B functions as a low-value guide portion that guides the game ball distributed to the upper left operation opening 361 by the nail 44b to the upper left operation opening 361, and the curved wall portion 364B is the nail. It functions as a high-value guide unit that guides the game balls distributed to the upper right operation port 362 at 44b to the upper right operation port 362.

In the present embodiment, the upper right operation port 362 gives a high value to the player by paying out five game balls, but other numbers of game balls may be paid out. Further, the upper left operating port 361 is a value given to the player at the upper right operating port 362 by paying out three game balls, which is smaller in number than the five game balls paid out at the upper right operating port 362. Although a lower value was given, a number of game balls other than this may be paid out if the number is smaller than the predetermined number of game balls paid out at the upper right operation port 362. In short, the high-value entrance section gives a high value to the player by paying out a predetermined number of game balls when entering the game ball, and the low-value entrance section pays out at the high-value entrance section. By paying out a smaller number of game balls than the predetermined number of game balls when the game balls are entered, it is sufficient to give the player a value lower than the value provided by the high-value entering part.

Further, in the present embodiment, the upper right operation port 362 gives a high value to the player by paying out a predetermined number of the game balls (5), and the upper left operation port 361 is the upper right operation port 362. By paying out a smaller number of game balls (3) than the predetermined number of game balls (5) paid out at, the player is given a value lower than the value provided at the upper right operation port 362. Was there. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 provides a difference in value between the upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 362 depending on the difference in the number of game balls paid out when entering the game ball.

On the other hand, for example, the gaming machine may provide a difference in value between the high-value entrance portion and the low-value entrance portion by the difference in the internal lottery executed when entering the game ball. Due to both the difference in the number of game balls paid out at the time of the ball and the difference in the internal lottery executed at the time of entering the game balls, the value difference between the high-value entrance part and the low-value entrance part may be set, or other A difference in value between the high-value ball entering part and the low-value ball entering part may be provided depending on the difference. In short, the gaming machine is lower in value than the high-value entrance section that gives the player high value when entering the game ball and the high-value entrance section that gives the player when entering the game ball. It suffices if it is provided with a low-value entering ball portion that gives value.

Here, as described above, when the nail 44b is set to the first state, the nail 44b distributes the game ball to the upper right operation port 362 to increase the ratio of entering and also moves the game ball to the upper left. Since it is possible to reduce the proportion of the balls distributed to the mouth 361 and entering the balls, the number of prize balls based on the game balls that have passed between the two nails 44a increases.
In addition, as described above, when the nail 44b is set to the second state, the nail 44b distributes the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 to increase the ratio of entering the ball, and the game ball to the upper right operation port 361. Since it is possible to reduce the proportion of balls to be distributed to 362 and enter the balls, the number of prize balls based on the game balls that have passed between the two nails 44a is reduced.

Specifically, for example, the nail 44b is set to the first state, and out of the five game balls that have passed between the two nails 44a, about three game balls are distributed to the upper right operation port 362. In the case of entering the balls and distributing about two game balls to the upper left operation port 361 to enter the balls, the expected value of the number of prize balls based on the game balls passing between the two nails 44a is It will be about 4.2.
Further, for example, the nail 44b is set to the second state, and out of the five game balls that have passed between the two nails 44a, about three game balls are distributed to the upper left working opening 361 to be inserted. At the same time, when about two game balls are distributed to the upper right operation port 362 and entered, the expected value of the number of prize balls based on the game balls that have passed between the two nails 44a is about 3. Eight.

In other words, the nail 44b is configured to be able to set the first state and the second state, so that the game ball is distributed to the upper left operation port 361 and entered, and the game ball is operated to the upper right. Since it is configured such that the proportion to be distributed to the mouth 362 and be entered can be set at the same time, it is possible to increase or decrease the expected value of the number of prize balls based on the game ball that has passed between the two nails 44a.
Here, the nail 44b does not have a ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 and entering the ball by setting the inclination state thereof and a ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper right operation port 362 and entering the ball. Since it can be set in stages, the expected value of the number of prize balls based on the game balls that have passed between the two nails 44a can also be set infinitely.

By the way, the conventional game machine is provided with one upper working port, and this upper working port is planted above it and at a distance wider than one gaming ball along the left-right direction. Had two nails that were cut. Then, the game ball that passed between the two nails entered the upper working opening as it was. Since the gaming machine pays out a predetermined number of gaming balls by entering the gaming balls into the upper working opening, and also executes an internal lottery such as a jackpot lottery, the gaming balls entered into the upper working opening. The behavior of the gaming machine at that time had become monotonous.
Specifically, by setting the interval between the two nails so that the game ball can easily enter the upper working opening, the internal lottery for a fixed number of game balls shot in the game area is performed. The number of executions increases and the payout of game balls increases. On the other hand, by setting the distance between the two nails so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the upper working opening, the inside of the number of a certain number of game balls shot in the game area The number of times the lottery is executed is reduced and the payout of gaming balls is reduced.

However, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, the nail 44b is configured to be able to set the first state and the second state, so that the game ball is distributed to the upper left operation port 361. The number of prize balls based on the game ball that has passed between the two nails 44a can be set at the same time as the ratio of entering the game ball and the ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper right operation port 362 and entering the ball at the same time. You can increase or decrease the expected value of.

According to this, for example, by setting the interval between the two nails 44a, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the upper working opening 36, and the internal lottery for a fixed number of game balls launched into the game area is performed. When the number of executions is increased, the nail 44b is set to the first state to increase the expected value of the prize balls, or the nail 44b is set to the second state to decrease the expected value of the prize balls. It can be done.
In addition, for example, by setting the interval between the two nails 44a, the number of executions of the internal lottery for a fixed number of game balls that have been shot in the game area such that the game ball does not easily enter the upper working opening 36 When the nail 44b is reduced, the nail 44b is set to the first state to increase the expected value of the number of prize balls, or the nail 44b is set to the second state to decrease the expected value of the number of prize balls. be able to.

In other words, the pachinko machine 10 independently adjusts the number of executions of the internal lottery for the fixed number of game balls shot in the game area and the payout of the game balls for the fixed number of game balls shot in the game area. It is configured to be possible.
In the present embodiment, the upper working port 36 is planted above the upper left working port 361 and the upper right working port 362, and is planted along the left-right direction at intervals wider than one gaming ball. Although the two nails 44a are provided, the two nails 44a may not be provided. In this case, the game ball enters between the side wall portion 363A of the upper left operation port unit 363 and the side wall portion 364A of the upper right operation port unit 364, passes between them, and falls toward the nail 44b. Will be done.

Further, as described above, the conventional gaming machine sets the interval between the two nails so that the number of executions of the internal lottery and the payout of the gaming ball for a certain number of gaming balls shot in the gaming area are performed. It is not possible to set them independently, so when setting them independently, in addition to setting the interval between the two nails, for example, a general winning a prize provided at a place different from the upper working opening Other settings must be made, such as setting the rate at which the game ball enters the mouth. In other words, the conventional gaming machine can set the number of executions of the internal lottery and the payout of the game ball for a certain number of game balls launched in the game area independently by setting only one winning opening. Since it can not be done, setting these was troublesome.
On the other hand, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the internal lottery for a certain number of game balls shot in the game area by setting the interval between the two nails 44a and the state of the nails 44b. The number of times and the payout of gaming balls can be set independently. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, by setting only one winning opening (upper working opening 36), the number of times the internal lottery is executed for a certain number of gaming balls shot in the gaming area, and the number of gaming balls Since the payout can be set independently of each other, these settings can be facilitated.

The outlet 39 is provided at the bottom of the game area of the game board 31. The game balls that have not entered the various winning openings or the like are discharged from the game area through this out opening 39. Further, the outlet 39 is provided with a detection sensor 50f (see FIG. 6) for detecting the entry of a game ball, and this detection sensor 50f is arranged on the back side of the game board 31. Note that the pachinko machine 10 does not execute the payout of prize balls when a ball enters the outlet 39, unlike when a ball enters the various prize holes.

Each through gate 41 is provided with a detection sensor 50g (see FIG. 6) for detecting the entry of a game ball, and this detection sensor 50g is arranged on the back side of the game board 31. Note that the pachinko machine 10 does not execute the payout of prize balls when a ball enters each through-gate 41, unlike when a ball enters each of the various winning openings.

Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and not only the aspect of being discharged from the game area after passing through the opening, but also being discharged from the game area after passing through the opening. It also includes a mode in which the game area continues to flow down. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish it from the game ball entering the out port 39, the game ball entering the various winning ports is also referred to as a prize. Further, the entry into the through gate 41 means to continue flowing down in the game area without being discharged from the game area after passing through the gate provided in the game area. The entry into the through gate 41 is also referred to as a prize like the entry into various winning openings.

The upper working port 36 and the lower working port 37 are unitized as a working port device and installed on the game board 31. Each of the operating ports 36 and 37 is opened upward together so that a game ball flowing down the game area can be entered, and the upper operating port 36 is disposed above and the lower operating port 37 is disposed below. Are arranged side by side in the vertical direction.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a cross section of the upper working port. Specifically, FIG. 4A is a view showing a cross section of the upper left operation port 361, and is a view of the AA cross section of FIG. 3 viewed from the nail 44b side. 4B is a view showing a cross section of the upper right operation port 362, and is a view of the cross section taken along the line BB of FIG. 3 from the nail 44b side. Note that, in FIG. 4, the side wall portion 363A of the upper left operation port unit 363, the side wall portion 364A of the upper right operation port unit 364, and the nail 44b are shown by a chain double-dashed line in order to clarify the positional relationship between the respective parts.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the upper left operation port unit 363 is attached to the game board 31 by being fitted into the opening formed in the game board 31 from the front side of the game board 31. The upper left operation port unit 363 has a passage 363C formed on the back side for guiding the game ball that has passed through the left side of the nail 44b to the opening in addition to the side wall portion 363A and the curved wall portion 363B described above. .. Further, the upper left working opening unit 363 has a winning passage portion 363D formed at a position where the game ball that has passed through the passage 363C surely passes.

Further, the upper left operation opening 361 includes the above-described detection sensor 50b that detects a game ball passing through the winning passage portion 363D of the upper left operation opening unit 363.
Here, the detection sensor 50b is attached to the detection sensor attachment portion 501b fixed to the lower surface of the winning passage portion 363D. Then, the upper left working opening unit 363 is fitted into the opening formed in the game board 31 from the front side of the game board 31, and then the detection sensor mounting portion 501b is fixed to the lower surface of the winning passage portion 363D. , Fixed to the game board 31.

As shown in FIG. 4B, the upper right operation port unit 364 is attached to the game board 31 by being fitted into the opening formed in the game board 31 from the front side of the game board 31. The upper right operation port unit 364 has a passage 364C formed on the back side for guiding the game ball that has passed the right side of the nail 44b to the opening in addition to the side wall portion 364A and the curved wall portion 364B described above. .. Further, the upper right operation port unit 364 has a winning passage portion 364D formed at a position where the game ball that has passed through the passage 364C always passes.

Further, the upper right operation port 362 includes the above-described detection sensor 50c that detects a game ball passing through the winning passage 364D of the upper right operation port unit 364.
Here, the detection sensor 50c is attached to the detection sensor attachment portion 501c fixed to the lower surface of the winning passage portion 364D. Then, the upper right operation port unit 364 is fitted into the opening formed in the game board 31 from the front surface side of the game board 31, and then the detection sensor mounting portion 501c is fixed to the lower surface of the winning passage portion 364D. , Fixed to the game board 31.

Returning to the description of the game board 31, the lower operation port 37 will be described with reference to FIG.
The lower operation port 37 has an electric accessory 37a as a guide piece (support piece) configured by a pair of left and right movable pieces.
The electric accessory 37a is connected to the electric accessory drive unit 37b mounted on the back side of the game board 31. The electric accessory 37a is driven by the electric accessory driver 37b to be set to either a closed state (non-support state or non-guide state) or an open state (support state or guide state). The closed state is a state in which the lower working port 37 is closed by bringing the upper end of the electric accessory 37a closer to the left and right. The open state is a state in which the lower working port 37 is opened by separating the upper end of the electric accessory 37a in the left-right direction.

Here, when the electric accessory 37a is set to the closed state, the distance between the upper end of the electric accessory 37a and the lower end of the upper working port 36 becomes smaller than that for one game ball. Further, when the electric accessory 37a is set to the open state, the distance between the upper end of the electric accessory 37a and the lower end of the upper working port 36 becomes wider than that for one game ball. Therefore, the game ball cannot win the lower working opening 37 when the electric accessory 37a is set in the closed state, and can win the lower working opening 37 when set in the open state. it can.

It should be noted that the electric accessory 37a has a state in which it is difficult to win a game ball in the lower working port 37 (a state in which a game ball can be entered unlike the closed state), instead of the closed state and the open state described above. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a state in which a game ball is easy to win in the operating port 37 is switched. Further, the lower working port 37 may be configured such that such switching is not performed by setting the electric accessory 37a, but is performed by displacing the lower working port 37. In such a configuration, the lower working port 37 is configured. 37 does not have to include the electric accessory 37a.

The variable winning device 38 drives a big winning opening 38a that opens upward so that a game ball flowing down a game area can be entered, an opening/closing door 38b for opening and closing the big winning opening 38a, and an opening/closing door 38b. The variable winning drive unit 38c is provided.
It should be noted that the player maximizes the rotation operation amount of the firing handle 27 and sets the arrival position of the game ball in the upper part of the game area from the side part where the exit part of the guide rail 34 is formed to the opposite side part. By shifting to the side, the game ball can be guided to the variable winning device 38 while avoiding the variable display unit 43 and the like.

Here, the game board 31 is provided with a cover 381 provided so as to cover the front surface side of the variable winning device 38. The cover 381 is provided on the transparent panel 381a which is transparent (or semi-transparent) so that the variable winning device 38 can be seen from the front side, and is provided around the transparent panel 381a, and is opaque. And a panel 381b.
Therefore, the player can visually recognize the variable winning device 38 from the front through the transparent panel 381a and the window 21.

The special winning opening 38a is provided in an opening formed in the game area so as to penetrate in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. As described above, the special winning opening 38a includes the detection sensor 50e that detects the entry of a game ball. The pachinko machine 10 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls based on the detection result.

The opening/closing door 38b is formed in a rectangular plate shape, and is provided on the game board 31 so as to close the opening of the special winning opening 38a. The opening/closing door 38b advances toward the window panel 22 and protrudes from the game board 31, thereby closing the opening of the special winning opening 38a and retracting toward the inside of the game board 31 to the game board. By being buried in 31, it has an open state in which the opening of the special winning opening 38a is opened.
The variable winning drive unit 38c drives the opening/closing door 38b to set the opening/closing door 38b to either the open state or the closed state.

Specifically, the opening/closing door 38b is normally set in a closed state in which gaming balls cannot be won. Then, in the internal lottery, when the shift to the open/close execution mode is won and the shift to the open/close execution mode is made, the open/close door 38b is set to an open state in which a game ball can win.
The open/close execution mode (specific control state) is a mode in which the open/close door 38b is set in an open state so that a game ball can enter the special winning opening 38a. Further, in the open/close execution mode, after setting the open/close door 38b to the open state, it is called one round game until it is set to the closed state again.

The main display device 42 has a main display part 45 and a character product display part 46, and includes a plurality of display devices such as a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting parts are arranged in a predetermined mode, and a dot display. It is arranged and configured.
The main display device 42 is provided on the game board 31 so as to bulge toward the window panel 22 provided on the front side thereof. That is, the main display device 42 is visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 22. Further, the distance between the main display device 42 and the window panel 22 is smaller than that for one game ball. Thereby, the pachinko machine 10 prevents the game ball from falling between the main display device 42 and the window panel 22. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 prevents the game ball from falling in front of the main display device 42.

The main display section 45 includes a first result display section 45a for displaying the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the upper working opening 36, and an internal portion performed based on the winning of the lower working opening 37. A second result display unit 45b for displaying the result of the lottery is provided (see FIG. 6). The main display unit 45 may further include a round display unit for clearly indicating the number of round games in the opening/closing execution mode when the opening/closing execution mode is set (or the opening/closing execution mode is set). ..

The first result display unit 45a executes the variable display of the pattern with the winning of the upper working opening 36 as a trigger, and the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the upper working opening 36 as a result of stopping the variable display. Display the result of. When the result of the internal lottery is the result corresponding to the shift to the opening/closing execution mode, the first result display unit 45a displays a predetermined stop result. After that, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the open/close execution mode.
The second result display unit 45b executes the variable display of the pattern with the winning of the lower working opening 37 as a trigger, and the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the lower working opening 37 as a result of stopping the variable display. Display the result of. When the result of the internal lottery is the result corresponding to the shift to the open/close execution mode, the second result display unit 45b displays a predetermined stop result. After that, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the open/close execution mode.

The accessory display unit 46 executes the variable display of the pattern triggered by the winning of each through gate 41, and the internal lottery performed based on the winning of each through gate 41 as a result of the stop of the variable display. Display the result of. When the result of the internal lottery is a result corresponding to the shift to the electric role open state, the accessory display unit 46 displays a predetermined stop result. After that, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the electric role open state. In this electric role open state, the electric accessory 37a provided in the lower operation port 37 is opened in a predetermined manner.

In the present embodiment, the main display unit 45 and the accessory display unit 46 are configured by disposing a plurality of display devices such as a segment display unit and a dot display unit, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it may be configured by a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT, a dot matrix, or another type of display device. In addition, as the patterns to be variably displayed on the main display section 45 and the accessory display section 46, a configuration of variably displaying a plurality of types of characters, a configuration of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a configuration of variably displaying a plurality of types of characters. Alternatively, a configuration in which a plurality of types of colors are switched and displayed can be adopted.

The variable display unit 43 includes a symbol display device 51 that variably displays (variable display or switching display) a symbol that is a kind of symbol. Further, the variable display unit 43 includes a center frame 52 arranged so as to surround the symbol display device 51. The upper portion of the center frame 52 is provided so as to bulge toward the window panel 22 provided on the front side thereof. Thereby, the pachinko machine 10 prevents the game ball from falling in front of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51, and does not cause the inconvenience that the visibility of the display screen G is lowered due to the drop of the game ball. It is composed.

The symbol display device 51 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display. The symbol display device 51 starts variable display of symbols based on winning in the upper working opening 36 or the lower working opening 37. That is, the symbol display device 51 performs variable display on the first result display unit 45a of the main display unit 45 and variable display on the second result display unit 45b of the main display unit 45. The variable display is executed accordingly.
The symbol display device 51 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or another display device such as a CRT.

The center frame 52 is a first holding lamp section 53 provided in a lower left area of the symbol display device 51, a second holding lamp section 54 provided in a lower right area of the symbol display apparatus 51, and a symbol display. The third holding lamp unit 55 provided in the upper region of the device 51.

The first holding lamp section 53 is a section for displaying the number of reserved game balls that have won in the upper working opening 36, and is turned on according to the number of reserved balls. The first hold lamp unit 53 can hold up to four game balls, and corresponds to the variable display of the first result display unit 45a and the symbol display device 51.
The second holding lamp section 54 is a section that displays the number of held game balls that have won the lower working opening 37, and lights up in accordance with the number of held balls. The second hold lamp unit 54 can hold up to four game balls, and corresponds to the variable display of the second result display unit 45b and the symbol display device 51.
The third hold lamp section 55 is a section for displaying the number of game balls that have been won in each of the through gates 41, and is turned on in accordance with the number of balls to be held. The third hold lamp unit 55 can hold up to four game balls and corresponds to the variable display of the accessory display unit 46.
Each of the holding lamp units 53 to 55 may have another configuration such as being displayed as an image on a part of the symbol display device 51 described later.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display screen of the symbol display device.
As shown in FIG. 5, the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 is divided into three columns of display areas, and in each display area, a left symbol column Z1, a middle symbol column Z2, and a right symbol are sequentially arranged from the left. Column Z3 is displayed. In each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3, eight kinds of symbols consisting of the numbers “1” to “8” are arranged in ascending order from the bottom to the top, and “8” is arranged next to “1”. Is configured. In addition, in FIG. 5, the center line of each display area is indicated by a dashed line.

The symbol display device 51 is configured to periodically scroll the symbols in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 in a predetermined direction (upward in the present embodiment) based on the winning of the upper operating port 36 or the lower operating port 37. By starting the variable display of the symbols, the effect for game play is executed on the display screen G. The production for this game use is changed from the variable display to the stop display in the order of the left symbol column Z1→the right symbol column Z3→the middle symbol column Z2, and finally, the predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the activated line L. End with state.
That is, the game time is until the predetermined stop result is displayed after the variable display is started on the main display portion 45 and the symbol display device 51 based on the winning of each of the operation ports 36 and 37.

The manner in which the symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display device 51 is not limited to this, but is arbitrary. For example, the number of symbol rows, the scrolling direction of each symbol row, the number of symbols in each symbol row, etc. can be changed as appropriate. Further, the design of each symbol row may be a mode in which a picture and a number are combined instead of the mode in which only the numbers are used, or a mode in which only the pictures are used.

<Electrical structure of the pachinko machine 10>
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 60, a sound emission control device 90, and a display control device 100, and these devices are mounted on the back side of the inner frame. Further, the pachinko machine 10 executes a payout control device 70 that executes a payout control that causes the above-described payout device 71 to pay out a game ball, and a power supply that executes a discharge control that causes the above-described game ball launch mechanism 81 to shoot a game ball. And a firing control device 80, which are mounted on the backpack unit.

The main control device 60 includes a main control board 61 that controls the main control of the game (main control), and a power failure monitoring board 65 that monitors the power supply. The main controller 60 includes a board box that houses the main control board 61 and the like. This substrate box may be provided with a trace means for leaving a trace when it is opened, or may be provided with a trace structure for leaving a trace when it is opened. Specifically, as the trace means, a board box is configured by joining a plurality of case bodies, and a joining portion (caulking portion) that requires destruction of a predetermined portion when separating the case bodies is provided or peeled off. At this time, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which a sealing sticker that leaves a trace that the adhesive layer has been peeled off by being left on the object to be adhered is attached so as to straddle the boundary between a plurality of case bodies. Further, as the trace structure, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which an adhesive is applied to the boundaries between these case bodies.

The main control board 61 includes an MPU 62 mounted on the main control board 61, and a ROM 63 and a RAM 64 that configure the MPU 62. Here, the MPU 62 is an element in which, in addition to the ROM 63 and the RAM 64, a CPU, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input/output circuit, a counter circuit as a random number generator, and the like are combined into a chip.
In addition, in this embodiment, the ROM 63 and the RAM 64 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 62, but may be configured into individual chips. This also applies to MPUs of other control devices other than the main control device 60.

The ROM 63 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data, and is a non-volatile storage means that does not require external power supply for holding the stored information. The ROM 63 has various areas such as a win/fail table storage area 63a and a distribution table storage area 63b. These areas will be described in detail later.
The RAM 64 is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 63 is executed, and is a volatile storage means that requires external power supply when holding the stored information. Is. The RAM 64 has various areas such as various counter areas 64a, holding ball storage areas 64b, and electric-worker holding areas 64c. These areas will be described in detail later.

The MPU 62 has an input port and an output port. The input port of the MPU 62 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 65 provided in the main controller 60 and the plurality of detection sensors 50a to 50g. The output port of the MPU 62 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 65, the payout control device 70, and the sound emission control device 90. The sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 connected to the sound emission control device 90 will be described in detail later. In addition, the output port of the MPU 62 is an electric accessory driving unit 37b that opens and closes the electric accessory 37a of the lower working opening 37, a variable winning drive unit 38c that opens and closes the opening and closing door 38b of the variable winning device 38, and a main display. It is connected to the part 45 and the accessory display part 46.

The main control board 61 has a driver circuit. The MPU 62 executes drive control of various drive units and the like through this driver circuit. Specifically, in the electric role open state, the MPU 62 executes the drive control of the electric role object driving unit 37b to open and close the electric role object 37a. Further, in the opening/closing execution mode, the MPU 62 executes the drive control of the variable winning drive unit 38c to open/close the special winning opening 38a. In addition, in each game, the MPU 62 executes the display control of the main display unit 45 and displays the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the operation openings 36 and 37. Further, the MPU 62 executes the display control of the accessory display unit 46 and displays the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of each through gate 41.

The power failure monitoring board 65 relays the main control board 61 and the power supply/launch control device 80 having a function of supplying operating power, and monitors the voltage of DC stable 24V output from the power supply/launch control device 80. .. Therefore, the MPU 62 receives electric power via the power failure monitoring board 65.
The detection sensors 50a to 50g are paired with the general winning opening 35, the upper left working opening 361, the upper right working opening 362, the lower working opening 37, the various winning openings of the variable winning device 38, the out opening 39, and each through gate 41. 1 is provided correspondingly. Based on the detection results of the detection sensors 50a to 50g, the MPU 62 makes a prize determination (ball determination) to each of the various winning openings, the outlet 39, and each through gate 41. The MPU 62 executes the internal lottery based on the winning determination to the upper working opening 36 or the lower working opening 37.

The payout control device 70 executes a payout control that causes the payout device 71 to pay out a prize ball or a lending ball (a game ball to lend to a player during a game) based on a command (control command) transmitted from the main control device 60. To do.

The power supply/launch control device 80 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game arcade or the like. Then, the power supply/launch control device 80 generates operation power required for each of the main control board 61 and the payout control device 70 based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, and the generated operation. Supply power. The power supply/launch control device 80 includes a power supply unit for power interruption such as a backup capacitor. The power supply unit for power failure supplies power for storage and storage to the RAM 64 of the main control device 60 even when power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is cut off.

Further, the power supply/launch control device 80 executes a firing control for causing the game ball launching mechanism 81 to launch a game ball. Here, the game ball launching mechanism 81 includes a launch rail extending toward the guide rail 34 of the game board 31, a ball feeder for supplying the game balls stored in the upper plate 25a onto the launch rail, and a launch rail. It is provided with a solenoid which is an electric actuator for firing the game ball supplied to the guide rail 34. The power supply/launch control device 80 supplies a drive signal (launch permission signal) to this solenoid to launch a game ball when predetermined launch conditions are satisfied.

<Electrical configuration for executing internal lottery in MPU 62 of main controller 60>
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the contents of each counter used in the internal lottery.
As shown in FIG. 7, the MPU 62 executes the internal lottery or the like by using the values (information) of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS and C4. Specifically, the MPU 62 uses the jackpot random number counter C1 for the jackpot occurrence lottery and, when the jackpot occurs, uses the jackpot type counter C2 for the jackpot type lottery to determine whether or not to reach. The reach random number counter C3 is used for. Further, the MPU 62 uses the random number initial value counter CINI to set the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and uses the variation type counter CS to determine the display duration time in the main display portion 45 and the symbol display device 51. Further, the MPU 62 uses the electric accessory opening counter C4 in a lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 37a of the lower operation port 37 is brought into the electric opening state. The counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 are provided in various counter areas 64a (see FIG. 6) of the RAM 64.

Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. Each counter is regularly updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 64. Of the values stored in the lottery counter buffer, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are RAM64 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 36 or the lower working opening 37. It is stored in the reserved sphere storage area 64b (see FIG. 6) provided as the acquisition information storage means in FIG. In addition, among the values stored in the lottery counter buffer, the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 is stored in the electricity reserve holding area 64c (see FIG. 6) of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins each through gate 41. To be done.

The reserved ball storage area 64b includes a first result display reserved area Ra, a second result display reserved area Rb, and an execution area AE.

The 1st result display part reservation area Ra provided as a 1st acquisition information storage means is equipped with four storage areas, 1st area Ra1-4th area Ra4. Each of the areas Ra1 to Ra4 is set to a storage capacity capable of storing a set of values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3. The MPU 62 uses the set of values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 as pending information in chronological order in each of the areas Ra1 to Ra4 in accordance with the winning of the game ball into the upper working opening 36. Store it. Specifically, the MPU 62, in the case where the winning on the upper working opening 36 occurs a plurality of times in succession, holds the reservation information in the order of the first area Ra1→the second area Ra2→the third area Ra3→the fourth area Ra4. Store in time series.

In this way, the first result display holding area Ra has four storage areas, so that the winning of the game balls to the upper working opening 36 is held up to a maximum of four. Further, the first result display holding area Ra has a storage area for writing the number of holdings stored in each of the areas Ra1 to Ra4.
It should be noted that the number of reserves related to the upper operation port 36 is not limited to four and may be any number, and may be another plural number such as two, three, or five or more, and is a single number. May be.

The second result display holding area Rb provided as the second acquired information storage means includes four storage areas, namely, a first area Rb1 to a fourth area Rb4. Each of the areas Rb1 to Rb4 is set to a storage capacity capable of storing a set of respective values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3. The MPU 62 uses the sets of the respective values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 as pending information in a time-series manner in each of the areas Rb1 to Rb4 in accordance with the winning of the game ball into the lower working opening 37. Store it. Specifically, the MPU 62, in the case where the winning to the lower working opening 37 occurs a plurality of times in succession, holds the reservation information in the order of the first area Rb1→the second area Rb2→the third area Rb3→the fourth area Rb4. Store in time series.

In this way, the second result display holding area Rb is provided with four storage areas, so that up to four game balls can be won in the lower working opening 37. The second result display holding area Rb has a storage area for writing the number of holdings stored in each of the areas Rb1 to Rb4.
It should be noted that the number of reserves relating to the lower operation port 37 is not limited to four and may be any number, and may be another plural number such as two, three, or five or more, and is a single number. May be.

The execution area AE is the hold information stored in the storage area of the first result display holding area Ra or the second result display holding area Rb when the variable display of the respective result display portions 45a and 45b is started. Is an area for moving.

The power combination holding area 64c includes four storage areas like the first result displaying section holding area Ra and the second result displaying section holding area Rb. Therefore, the winning of the game balls to each through gate 41 is set to be held up to a maximum of four.
It should be noted that the number of reserved gates associated with each through gate 41 is not limited to four, and may be arbitrary, and may be other plural numbers such as two, three, or five or more, and is a single number. May be.

<Detailed description of each counter>
The details of each counter will be described below.
First, the electric accessory release counter C4 will be described. The electric accessory release counter C4 is, for example, a loop counter that loops within a range of 0 to 250 by adding 1 to the previous value each time it is updated and reaching the maximum value 250 and then returning to 0. ing.
The electric accessory release counter C4 is regularly updated, and the updated value is stored in the electric power reserve area 64c of the RAM 64 via the lottery counter buffer at the timing when the game ball wins each through gate 41. It
Then, the MPU 62 performs a lottery (electrical role) as to whether or not the electric roler 37a of the lower working port 37 is placed in the electric role open state based on the value of the electric role open counter C4 stored in the electric power reserve area 64c. Opening lottery).

Here, the pachinko machine 10 has a plurality of support modes in which the frequencies at which the game balls can be won in the lower working opening 37 are different from each other by setting the electric accessory 37a in the open state. Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 has a low frequency support mode (low frequency guide state) in which the frequency of setting the electric accessory 37a in the open state is relatively low, and a frequency of setting the electric accessory 37a in the open state. It has a relatively high high frequency support mode (high frequency guide state).

The low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode have the same probability of winning the electric role open state in the electric accessory open lottery (for example, both are 4/5). However, the high-frequency support mode sets the electric accessory 37a in the open state more often when the electric role is opened than in the low-frequency support mode, and sets the electric accessory 37a in the open state. The one-time opening time is also longer. Further, in the high-frequency support mode, the closing time for setting the electric accessory 37a in the closed state is shorter than the opening time of one time during each opening of the electric power opening state of one time. Further, the high-frequency support mode is, compared with the low-frequency support mode, the minimum secured time (role) that is waited after the completion of the electric auditors' item open lottery until the next electric auditors' item open lottery. The duration of one fluctuation display on the object display unit 46 is short.

Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the game balls are easier to win the lower working opening 37, as compared with the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the game ball has a higher probability of winning in the upper working opening 36 than in the lower working opening 37. Further, in the high-frequency support mode, the game balls have a higher probability of winning in the lower working opening 37 than in the upper working opening 36.
Then, when the winning of the lower working opening 37 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, so in the high frequency support mode, the player plays the game while not reducing the game balls so much. It can be carried out.

The configurations of the low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode are not limited to this. For example, the high frequency support mode may be configured such that the probability of winning the electric role open state in the electric accessory release lottery is higher than that in the low frequency support mode. Further, for example, a plurality of types of securing time may be prepared, and the high frequency support mode may be configured so that a short securing time can be easily selected as compared with the low frequency support mode. May be shortened. Furthermore, by combining the conditions of the number of times the electric accessory 37a is set to the open state, the opening time, and the securing time, the high-frequency support mode sets the frequency of setting the electric accessory 37a to the open state to the low-frequency support mode. You may comprise so that it may be made relatively high compared with.

Next, the jackpot random number counter C1 will be described. The jackpot random number counter C1 is, for example, a loop counter that loops within a range of 0 to 599 by adding 1 to the previous value each time it is updated and returning to 0 after reaching the maximum value 599. .. Further, the jackpot random number counter C1 reads the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time as an initial value each time it makes a loop. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter that loops within the range of 0 to 599, like the jackpot random number counter C1.

The jackpot random number counter C1 is regularly updated, and the updated value is stored in the reserve ball storage area 64b of the RAM 64 via the lottery counter buffer at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 36 or the lower working opening 37. Stored in. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is stored in the first result display reserve area Ra of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 36, and the game ball wins the lower working opening 37. It is stored in the second result display holding area Rb of the RAM 64 at a timing.
Then, the MPU 62 executes a jackpot occurrence lottery (win/win lottery) based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a win/loss table in which the values of random numbers that win the big hit are stored.
As shown in FIG. 8, among the values of the big hit random number counter C1, the value of the random number that wins the big hit is stored in the hit/miss table storage area 63a (see FIG. 6) of the ROM 63 provided as the hit/miss information group storage means. It is stored as (a win/loss information group).

Here, the pachinko machine 10 has two winning/missing lottery modes, a low-probability mode (low probability state) in which it is difficult to win a big hit and a high-probability mode (high probability state) in which it is easy to win a big hit. .. Further, the win/loss table is a win/loss table (low probability win/loss information group) for the low probability mode shown in FIG. 8A and a win/loss table (high probability win/loss information for the high probability mode) shown in FIG. 8B. Group) and.
The MPU 62 executes a jackpot occurrence lottery by comparing these win/loss tables with the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b.

These win/loss tables have a plurality of jackpot occurrence results (win/win results) of “big hit”, “special miss result”, and “normal miss result”.
Specifically, in the gaming state in which the win/loss table for low probability mode is referred to in the lottery for the jackpot occurrence, as shown in FIG. 8A, there are two random number values for the "jackpot win". Is.
On the other hand, in the gaming state where the win/loss table for the high-probability mode is referred to in the lottery for the big hit occurrence, as shown in FIG. 8B, the random number value for the “big hit” is 21 Is. Here, the value of the random number that is a big hit win stored in the win/loss table for the low probability mode is included in the value of the random number that is a "big win win" stored in the win/loss table for the high probability mode.

It should be noted that the value and the number of random numbers stored in each win/loss table are arbitrary, and the high-probability mode has only to have a higher probability of being a “big hit” than the low-probability mode. In addition, the value of the random number that becomes the “big win” stored in the high probability mode win/loss table does not include the value of the random number that becomes the “big win” stored in the low probability mode win/loss table. Alternatively, it may include a part of the value of the random number that is “big hit” stored in the win/loss table for the low probability mode.

In addition, in each winning/unwinning lottery mode, except for the value of the random number which is “big hit”, the big hit is not won and the result is a win.
Here, as described above, the pachinko machine 10 has two types of disconnection results, that is, "special disconnection result (small hit result)" and "normal disconnection result". All of these deviation results are common in that they do not trigger the transition to the win/loss lottery mode or the support mode. However, the "special disengagement result" is a trigger to shift to the open/close execution mode, whereas the "normal disengagement result" is not a trigger to transition to the open/close execution mode.

Next, the jackpot type counter C2 will be described. The jackpot type counter C2 is, for example, a loop counter that loops within the range of 0 to 29 by adding 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, and after returning to 0 after reaching the maximum value 29. ..
The jackpot type counter C2 is regularly updated, and the updated value is stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b of the RAM 64 via the lottery counter buffer at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 36 or the lower working opening 37. Stored in. Specifically, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 36, and the game ball wins the lower working opening 37. It is stored in the second result display holding area Rb of the RAM 64 at a timing.
Then, based on the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b, when the jackpot occurs, the MPU 62 executes a lottery (sorting lottery) of the jackpot type.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a distribution table in which the values of random numbers related to the distribution destinations of the jackpot type are stored.
As shown in FIG. 9, the value of the random number related to the sorting destination of the jackpot type is stored in the sorting table (sorting table) in the sorting table storage area 63b (see FIG. 6) of the ROM 63 provided as the sorting information group storage unit. It is stored as a minute information group). The distribution table includes a first distribution table (first distribution information group) shown in FIG. 9A and a second distribution table (second distribution information group) shown in FIG. 9B. ing.
The MPU 62 executes a jackpot type lottery by comparing these distribution tables with the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b.

The first allocation table is for the value of the jackpot type counter C2 shifted from the first result display holding area Ra to the execution area AE, that is, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 based on the winning on the upper operation port 36. It is a table that is referred to when performing a lottery for jackpot types.
As shown in FIG. 9A, the first distribution table includes “low probability result (special distribution result corresponding to low probability)”, “implicit small round high accuracy result (latent high probability result corresponding to small round). )”, “explicit small round high-precision result (high probability result corresponding to small round)”, and “most favorable result (special distribution result corresponding to high probability)” as the distribution destinations. Specifically, in the first allocation table, among the values “0 to 29” of the big hit type counter C2, “0 to 9” are allocated to “low accuracy result” and “10 to 14” are “implicitly small. The results are distributed to "high accuracy result of round", "15 to 19" are allocated to "high accuracy result of explicit small round", and "20 to 29" are allocated to "most advantageous result".

The second distribution table is for the value of the jackpot type counter C2 shifted from the second result display holding area Rb to the execution area AE, that is, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 based on the winning of the lower working opening 37. It is a table that is referred to when performing a lottery for jackpot types.
As shown in FIG. 9B, the second distribution table has two distribution results of “low probability result” and “most favorable result” as distribution destinations. Specifically, in the second distribution table, among the values “0 to 29” of the jackpot type counter C2, “0 to 9” are distributed to “low accuracy result” and “10 to 29” is defined as “most advantageous result”. ".

Each distribution result has a difference in at least one of the following conditions (1) to (3).
(1) Winning/losing lottery mode after completion of the opening/closing execution mode (2) Support mode after completion of the opening/closing execution mode (3) Mode of opening/closing control of the variable winning device 38 in the opening/closing execution mode

First, the difference between the winning/winning lottery modes of (1) will be described.
The “low probability result” is a distribution result in which the win/loss lot mode is set to the low-probability mode after the end of the open/close execution mode, regardless of the win/loss lottery mode before the end of the open/close execution mode. This low-probability mode continues at least until the "big win" is reached in the winning/discarding lottery.
"Unspecified small round high accuracy result", "Explicit small round high accuracy result", and "most advantageous result" have a high probability that the win/loss lottery mode is high after the opening/closing execution mode regardless of the win/loss lottery mode before the end of the opening/closing execution mode. It is the distribution result set to the mode. This high-probability mode continues at least until the “big hit” is achieved in the winning/discarding lottery.

Next, the difference in the support mode of (2) will be described.
The “low probability result” is a distribution result in which the support mode is set to the high-frequency support mode after the opening/closing execution mode ends, regardless of the support mode before the opening/closing execution mode ends. The high frequency support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode when the number of game times reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times).

The “unspecified small round high-precision result” is a distribution result in which the support mode before the end of the opening/closing execution mode is maintained as it is. Here, when the support mode before the end of the opening/closing execution mode is the high-frequency support mode, the high-frequency support mode continues at least until the “big hit” in the win/loss lottery.
“Explicit small round high-precision result” and “most favorable result” are distribution results in which the support mode is set to the high-frequency support mode after the end of the opening/closing execution mode regardless of the support mode before the end of the opening/closing execution mode. This high-frequency support mode continues at least until the "big win" is reached in the win/loss lottery.

It should be noted that the difference in the manner of opening/closing control of the variable winning device 38 in the opening/closing execution mode (3) will be described in detail later.

Next, the reach random number counter C3 will be described. The reach random number counter C3 is, for example, a loop counter that loops within a range of 0 to 238 by adding 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, reaching the maximum value 238, and then returning to 0. ..
The reach random number counter C3 is regularly updated, and the updated value is stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b of the RAM 64 via the lottery counter buffer at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 36 or the lower working opening 37. Stored in. Specifically, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the first result display reserve area Ra of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 36, and the game ball wins the lower working opening 37. It is stored in the second result display holding area Rb of the RAM 64 at a timing.
Then, the MPU 62 carries out a lottery (reach generation lottery) as to whether or not the reach display is generated based on the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b.

The reach display is an expected effect that occurs when the result is "normally out of stock" without being "big hit" in the win/loss lottery.
Specifically, the MPU 62 determines the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the reach table and the reserved ball storage area 64b when the "normal win result" is obtained without the "big hit" in the win/loss lottery. By comparing with, a lottery is executed to determine whether or not the reach display should be generated, and when the reach display is generated in this lottery, the reach display is generated. The reach table is a table that stores the value of a random number related to the occurrence of the reach display, and is stored in the reach table storage area (not shown) of the ROM 63.

Here, in the win/loss lottery, when the result is “big hit” and is distributed to the “most advantageous result” in the distribution lottery, the symbol display device 51 shows the same odd number or the same even number as the stop result. The combination of the symbols having the numbers is stopped and displayed on the activated line L. Further, in the win/no win lottery, when the result is “big hit” and is distributed to the “low probability result” in the sorting lottery, the symbol display device 51, as a stop result, is a combination of symbols having the same even number. Is stopped and displayed on the activated line L. Furthermore, in the win/loss lottery, it becomes a "big win prize", and in the sorting lottery, when it is distributed to "unspecified small round high accuracy result" or "explicit small round high accuracy result", or in the winning/winning lottery it becomes "big hit prize" In the case where the result is “Special Outcome Result” without becoming, the symbol display device 51 is not a combination of symbols having the same number as the stop result, but is selected in the case where the result is “Normal Outcome Result” in the win/loss lottery. A combination of special symbols having different numbers that are not displayed is stopped and displayed on the activated line L.

The reach display is when the combination of symbols having the same number is finally stopped and displayed ("big hit" in the win/loss lottery, and is distributed to the "most advantageous result" or "low probability result" in the sorting lottery. In the case of), regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. In addition, the reach display is when the special symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed (in the winning/winning lottery, it becomes a “big hit”, and in the sorting lottery, “unspecified small round high accuracy result” or “explicit small round high” If the result is distributed to the “probability result”, or if the result is a “special failure result” without being a “big hit” in the win/loss lottery, it does not occur regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3.

In the reach display mode, some of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 (for example, the symbol column Z1 and the symbol column Z3) are placed on the activated line L. By stopping the display, the same symbol combination is displayed to suggest the stop result, and in that state, the remaining symbol rows (for example, the symbol row Z2) are variably displayed.
Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 becomes a “big hit” in the winning/winning lottery after the variable display is started on the symbol display device 51 by generating the reach display and before the predetermined stop result is displayed. It is possible to make the player expect that the result may have been distributed to the “low probability result” or the “most advantageous result” in the distribution lottery.

Note that the reach display mode is not limited to this, and a part of the symbol rows is stopped and displayed while the remaining symbol rows are variably displayed and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background. Alternatively, each symbol row may be reduced or displayed, and a predetermined character or the like may be displayed as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen G.

Here, the pachinko machine 10 has an expected effect as a kind of variable display of the symbol display device 51. The expected effect is to make the player expect that the “big hit” has been won in the win/loss lottery before the predetermined stop result is displayed after the variable display is started on the symbol display device 51. Say production. Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 has two types of expected effects, which are the reach display and the notice display described above.

The advance notice will not be a “big win” in the win/win lottery if the “big win” is won in the win/win lottery or if the “special failure result” is not given in the win/win lottery This is an expected performance that makes it easier to generate an effect than in the case of the "normal disengagement result". Instead of facilitating the production of the effects, the notice display may facilitate the selection of the effects having a low appearance rate, or may combine these.
It should be noted that the lottery as to whether or not to generate the reach display was executed by the main control device 60, whereas the lottery or not as to whether to generate the advance notice display is executed by the voice emission control device 90. ..

The form of the notice display is such that all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 among the plurality of symbol columns Z1 to Z3 displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 are variably displayed, or some symbol columns (for example, , A symbol string Z1) is stopped and displayed on the activated line L, and a plurality of symbol strings (for example, symbol strings Z2 and Z3) are variably displayed, a predetermined character or the like is displayed on the display screen G as a moving image. indicate. This notice display is generated both when the reach display is generated and when the reach display is not generated, but it is set to be more likely to occur when the reach display is generated than when the reach display is not generated. Has been done.
The notice display is not limited to this. For example, the background may be changed and displayed, or the form of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 may be changed and displayed.

Finally, the fluctuation type counter CS will be described. The variation type counter CS is, for example, a loop counter that loops within a range of 0 to 198 by adding 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, reaching the maximum value 198, and then returning to 0. ..
The variation type counter CS is updated at least once every time a normal process described below is executed, and is stored in the lottery counter buffer each time the update is performed.
Then, the MPU 62 determines the symbol display continuation time on the main display unit 45 and the symbol display continuation time on the symbol display device 51 based on the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the lottery counter buffer. The display durations will be described later in detail.

<Various processing executed by main controller 60>
The MPU 62 of the main control device 60 executes a timer interrupt process and a normal process for advancing a game, and a main process which is activated when the power is turned on. Hereinafter, the timer interrupt process, the normal process, and the main process will be described in order.
The MPU 62 executes timer interrupt processing, normal processing, and main processing, as well as NMI interrupt processing activated by input of a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal), but description of this processing is omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flowchart of timer interrupt processing.
In the timer interrupt processing, the MPU 62 periodically executes steps S101 to S105 (for example, in a 2 msec cycle), as shown in FIG.

In step S101, the MPU 62 executes a reading process of the plurality of detection sensors 50a to 50g. In this reading process, the MPU 62 reads the states of the plurality of detection sensors 50a to 50g, determines the states, and stores the states in the RAM 64 as winning detection information. When the MPU 62 determines that the detection sensors 50a to 50e corresponding to various winning openings detect the winning of the game ball, the MPU 62 sets the prize ball command for instructing the payout of the prize ball. The command is transmitted to the payout control device 70. For example, when the MPU 62 determines that the detection sensor 50b corresponding to the upper left operation port 361 detects the winning of a game ball, the payout controller 70 issues a prize ball command for instructing three prize balls. When it is determined that the detection sensor 50c corresponding to the upper right operation port 362 detects the winning of the game ball, the payout controller 70 is provided with a prize ball command for instructing five prize balls. Send. Further, when the MPU 62 determines that the detection sensor 50e corresponding to the variable winning device 38 detects the winning of the game ball, the prize ball command for instructing 15 prize balls as the specific unit number. To the payout control device 70.
The payout control device 70 performs payout control for causing the payout device 71 to perform payout of prize balls, based on the prize ball command transmitted from the MPU 62.

In step S102, the MPU 62 updates the random number initial value counter CINI. Specifically, as described above, the MPU 62 updates the previous value of the random number initial value counter CINI by adding 1 and stores the updated value in the lottery counter buffer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 64. To do. If the maximum value is reached when 1 is added to the previous value of the random number initial value counter CINI, the MPU 62 resets the value of the random number initial value counter CINI to 0 and clears it.

In step S103, the MPU 62 updates the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4. Specifically, as described above, the MPU 62 adds 1 to each of the previous values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4, and updates the values. The subsequent value is stored in the lottery counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 64. Note that the MPU 62 resets the values of the counters C1 to C4 to 0 and clears them when the maximum values are reached when adding 1 to the previous values of the counters C1 to C4.

In step S104, the MPU 62 executes a through winning process. In the winning process for this through, when the MPU 62 determines that the detection sensor 50g corresponding to each through gate 41 detects the winning of the game ball, the electric auditors release counter C4 updated in step S103. The value of is stored in the electric power holding area 64c. In addition, the MPU 62 sets a command for turning on the third holding lamp unit 55, and transmits the set command to the sound emission control device 90.
The sound emission control device 90 turns on the third hold lamp unit 55 based on the command transmitted from the MPU 62. Further, as described above, the maximum number of reserved game balls that have won the through gate 41 is four, and the third reserved lamp section 55 lights up by a number corresponding to the reserved number.

In step S105, the MPU 62 executes a winning process for the operating port.
The winning process for the working opening will be described in detail below.

<Winning process for working port>
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flow chart of the winning process for the operating port.
In the winning process for the operating port, the MPU 62 executes steps S201 to S208 as shown in FIG.

In step S201, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won (start winning) in the upper left operation port 361 by determining whether or not the detection sensor 50b corresponding to the upper left operation port 361 has detected the winning of the game ball. To do.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S201 that the game ball has won in the upper left operation opening 361, in step S202 the hold number stored in the first result display holding area Ra is grasped and held. The number is set as a first start pending storage number RaN in a predetermined storage area in the first result display holding area Ra. After that, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S206 and the subsequent steps.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S201 that the game ball has not won in the upper left operation opening 361, the detection sensor 50c corresponding to the upper right operation opening 362 wins the game ball in step S203. By determining whether or not is detected, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize (start prize) in the upper right operation port 362.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S203 that the game ball has won in the upper right operation opening 362, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S202 and subsequent steps described above.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S203 that the game ball has not won in the upper right operation port 362, the detection sensor 50d corresponding to the lower operation port 37 determines that the game ball has won in step S204. By determining whether or not is detected, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize (start prize) in the lower working port 37.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S204 that the game ball has not won in the lower working opening 37, it ends the winning processing for the working opening.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S204 that the game ball has won in the lower working opening 37, in step S205 the reserved number stored in the second result display retaining area Rb is set. Ascertained, the reserved number is set as a second starting reserved memory number RbN in a predetermined storage area in the second result display retaining area Rb. After that, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S206 and the subsequent steps.

After executing the processing of step S202 or step S205, the MPU 62 determines in step S206 that the number N (RaN or RbN) of starting pending memories set in step S202 or step S205 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). Determine whether there is.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S206 that the number N of startup pending memories is not less than the upper limit value, the MPU 62 ends the winning process for the operating port. If the MPU 62 determines in step S206 that the number N of startup pending storages is less than the upper limit value, it updates the value of the number N of startup pending storages by adding 1 in step S207.

In step S208, the MPU 62 sets a combination of the respective values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 of the timer interruption process among the empty storage areas of the result display section holding area. The first storage area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the number N of startup suspension memories updated in step S207 is stored as suspension information.

For example, when the first startup pending storage number RaN is set in step S202, the MPU 62 determines each of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 of the timer interrupt process. The set of values is stored as the holding information in the first storage area of the free storage areas of the first result display holding area Ra, that is, the storage area corresponding to the first startup holding storage number RaN updated in step S207. For example, when the MPU 62 sets “3” in the first startup hold storage number RaN in step S202, the MPU 62 sets the storage area corresponding to “4” of the first startup hold storage number RaN updated in step S207. The reservation information is stored in a certain fourth area Ra4.

Further, for example, when the second start pending storage number RbN is set in step S205, the MPU 62 updates the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 of the timer interrupt process. Each set of values is stored in the first result storage area of the second result display section hold area Rb as the hold information in the first storage area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the second start hold storage number RbN updated in step S207. To do. For example, when the MPU 62 sets "3" in the second startup hold storage number RbN in step S205, the MPU 62 sets the storage area corresponding to "4" of the second startup hold storage number RbN updated in step S207. The reservation information is stored in a certain fourth area Rb4.

Further, in step S208, the MPU 62 sets a command for turning on the first holding lamp section 53 or the second holding lamp section 54, and transmits the set command to the sound emission control device 90. After that, the MPU 62 ends the winning process for the operating port.
The sound emission control device 90 turns on the first holding lamp unit 53 or the second holding lamp unit 54 based on the command transmitted from the MPU 62. Further, as described above, the maximum number of reserved game balls that have won in the upper operating port 36 or the lower operating port 37 is four, and the first retaining lamp unit 53 or the second retaining lamp unit 54 retains this retaining number. Lights up to the number corresponding to.

<Normal processing>
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a flowchart of normal processing.
The MPU 62 executes a main process, which will be described later, which is activated when the power is turned on, and then executes a normal process which is a main process for advancing a game. In this normal processing, the MPU 62 executes steps S301 to S313 as shown in FIG. Specifically, the MPU 62 periodically executes steps S301 to S308 at a cycle of 4 msec, repeatedly executes steps S307 to S310 when a remaining time occurs, and executes steps S311 and subsequent steps in accordance with the determination result of step S307. Execute.

In step S301, the MPU 62 executes an external output process for transmitting the command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process to each control device (audio emission control device 90 etc.) on the sub side. In this external output process, for example, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the prize ball command is set, and when it is determined that the prize ball command is set, the MPU 62 sends the prize ball command to the payout control device 70. Send. In addition, for example, the MPU 62 determines whether or not a command for production such as a command corresponding to the effect for game play or a command corresponding to the effect for opening/closing execution mode is set, and the command for effect is determined. When it is determined that the effect is set, the command for the effect is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90.

In step S302, the MPU 62 updates the fluctuation type counter CS. Specifically, as described above, the MPU 62 adds 1 to the previous value of the variation type counter CS and updates it, and stores the updated value in the lottery counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 64. .. Note that the MPU 62 resets the value of the fluctuation type counter CS to 0 and clears it when the maximum value is reached when 1 is added to the previous value of the fluctuation type counter CS.

In step S303, the MPU 62 executes a game number control process for advancing the game number. In the game time control process, the MPU 62 executes win/loss lottery and distribution lottery, determines the information relating to the symbol finally stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 51, and finally stops and displays the symbol on the main display unit 45. The determination of information related to is executed.
In step S304, the MPU 62 executes a game state transition process for shifting the game state. In the game state transition process, the MPU 62 executes the process of transitioning to each game state such as the open/close execution mode, the high probability mode, and the high frequency support mode.
The game number control process of step S303 and the game state transition process of step S304 will be described in detail later.

In step S<b>305, the MPU 62 executes the electric role supporting process for executing the drive control of the electric accessory 37 a provided in the lower operation port 37. In the electric role support process, the MPU 62 executes the electric role open lottery based on the value of the electric role open counter C4 stored in the electric power holding area 64c of the RAM 64, and the electric role open lottery is executed. When winning, the opening/closing process of the electric accessory 37a is executed. Further, the MPU 62 executes the display control of the accessory display unit 46 so as to display the result of the electric accessory open lottery.

In step S306, the MPU 62 executes a game ball launch control process. In the game ball launch control process, the MPU 62 causes the power/launch control device 80 to launch a launch ball based on the player rotating the launch handle 27. Specifically, the power supply/launch control device 80 causes the game ball launching mechanism 81 to launch a game ball by exciting a solenoid of the game ball launching mechanism 81 at a predetermined cycle (0.6 sec in this embodiment). .. The solenoid is excited so as to emit a game ball with a firing intensity according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 27. Further, the power supply/launch control device 80 supplies a drive signal to the solenoid of the game ball launching mechanism 81 to launch a game ball when a predetermined launch condition is satisfied.

In step S307, the MPU 62 determines whether the power failure flag is set in the power failure flag storage area (not shown) of the RAM 64. This power failure flag is set in the RAM 64 when a power failure signal is input from the power failure monitoring board 65 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 62. The power failure monitoring board 65 outputs this power failure signal when it is confirmed that a power failure has occurred. It should be noted that this power failure flag is cleared at the next execution of the main processing.

Here, the pachinko machine 10 sets various flags by substituting 1 into a predetermined area of the RAM 64 or the like, and clears various flags by substituting 0. The same applies to the following description. For example, the pachinko machine 10 sets the power failure flag by substituting 1 into the power failure flag storage area of the RAM 64, and clears the power failure flag by substituting 0 into the power failure flag storage area of the RAM 64.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S307 that the power failure flag is set, the MPU 62 executes the process at the time of power interruption after step S311 without executing the process after step S308. Specifically, in step S311, the MPU 62 prohibits the occurrence of timer interrupt processing. In step S312, the MPU 62 calculates and stores the RAM determination value (checksum of RAM64). In step S313, the MPU 62 prohibits access to the RAM 64. After that, the MPU 62 continues the infinite loop until the power is completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S307 that the power failure flag is not set, in step S308, it is determined whether or not it is time to execute the next normal processing, that is, the current normal processing is performed. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S308 that the timing for executing the next normal process has not come, that is, when the remaining time has occurred, in step S309, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated, and then in step S310. At, the change type counter CS is updated. The MPU 62 repeats steps S307 to S310 until it determines in step S308 that it is time to execute the next normal process.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S308 that it is time to execute the next normal process, that is, when the remaining time has not occurred, the MPU 62 executes step S301 again to execute the next process. Start normal processing.

<Main processing>
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the main process.
In the main process, the MPU 62 executes steps S401 to S412 as shown in FIG.
In step S401, the MPU 62 executes a start-up process when the power is turned on. In this start-up process, the MPU 62 waits for a predetermined time (for example, about 500 msec) after the power is turned on in order to wait for the control board of the sub light emitting control device 90 or the like to become operable. Wait until.

In step S402, the MPU 62 determines whether the permission prohibition period of 1 sec has elapsed. When the MPU 62 determines in step S402 that 1 sec has not elapsed, the MPU 62 repeatedly executes the process of step S402. If the MPU 62 determines in step S402 that 1 sec has elapsed, the MPU 62 executes the processes of step S403 and the subsequent steps.

Here, the MPU 62 determines whether or not 1 sec has elapsed by counting the number of executions of the process of step S402. For example, when the interval at which the process of step S402 is repeatedly executed is 0.1 msec, the MPU 62 counts the number of executions of the process of step S402 and determines that 1 sec has elapsed when the count reaches 10,000. The configuration for measuring the permission prohibition period is arbitrary, and for example, the permission prohibition period may be measured using a real-time clock.

In step S403, the MPU 62 permits access to the RAM 64.
In step S404, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the RAM erase switch (not shown) provided in the power/fire control device 80 is turned on.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S404 that the RAM erase switch is turned on, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S409 and subsequent steps.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S404 that the RAM erase switch is not turned on, it determines in step S405 whether the power failure flag is set in the power failure flag storage area of the RAM 64. To do.

Then, when the MPU 62 determines in step S405 that the power failure flag is not set, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S409 and subsequent steps.
On the other hand, if the MPU 62 determines in step S405 that the power failure flag is set, it calculates the RAM determination value in step S406.
In step S407, the MPU 62 confirms the validity of the data stored in the RAM 64 by determining whether the RAM determination value calculated in step S406 is normal. Specifically, the MPU 62 compares the RAM determination value calculated in step S406 with the RAM determination value saved in step S312 (processing at the time of power failure) of normal processing, and when these match, , The RAM determination value is determined to be normal, and if they do not match, the RAM determination value is determined to be abnormal.

Then, when the MPU 62 determines in step S407 that the RAM determination value is not normal, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S409 and subsequent steps.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S407 that the RAM determination value is normal, the MPU 62 clears the power failure flag stored in the power failure flag storage area of the RAM 64 in step S408.

The validity of the data stored in the RAM 64 may be determined by a method different from the method of confirming the consistency of the RAM determination value. For example, a keyword is assigned to a predetermined area of the RAM 64 during the power interruption process. The validity of the data stored in the RAM 64 may be confirmed by writing and determining whether or not this keyword is normally written in the main process.

As described above, the MPU 62 determines in step S404 that the RAM erase switch is on, determines in step S405 that the power failure flag is not set, or the RAM determination value in step S407. If it is determined that is not normal, the processing from step S409 is executed.
Specifically, the MPU 62 clears the work area of the RAM 64 in step S409, and initializes the RAM 64 in step S410.

Therefore, for example, the manager of the game arcade can initialize the data stored in the RAM 64 by turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10 while pressing the RAM erase switch at the start of the business of the game arcade. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 initializes the data stored in the RAM 64 when the power failure monitoring board 65 has not confirmed the occurrence of a power failure or when the RAM determination value is abnormal.

After executing the process of step S408 or step S410, the MPU 62 transmits an initial command to the control board of the sub light emitting control device 90 or the like in step S411, and in step S412, the timer interrupt process is generated. Permit and shift to the normal processing described above.
The control board such as the sub light emitting control device 90 recognizes that the communication with the main control board 61 is normally performed by receiving the initial command transmitted in step S411. , Perform self initialization.

<Game time control processing>
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the game number control process.
In the game time control process, the MPU 62 executes steps S501 to S509 as shown in FIG.
In step S501, the MPU 62 determines whether it is in the open/close execution mode. When the MPU 62 determines in step S501 that the open/close execution mode is in effect, it ends the game number control processing without executing the processing of step S502 and thereafter. Therefore, when it is determined that the opening/closing execution mode is in progress, the MPU 62 does not start the game times regardless of whether or not the winning of the game ball to each of the operating ports 36 and 37 is detected.
The MPU 62 determines whether the open/close execution mode is in operation by referring to the open/close execution mode flag stored in the RAM 64. The same applies to each of the following processes. The MPU 62 sets the open/close execution mode flag at the time of transition to the open/close execution mode, and clears the open/close execution mode flag at the end of the open/close execution mode.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S501 that the opening/closing execution mode is not in progress, in step S502, whether or not the main display unit 45 is in the variable display, that is, the game game is in progress. Or not.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S502 that the main display unit 45 is not being displayed in a variable manner, the MPU 62 executes the game times start process of steps S503 to S505.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S502 that the main display portion 45 is being variably displayed, the MPU 62 executes the game time progression processing of steps S506 to S509.

First, the game times start process of steps S503 to S505 will be described.
In step S503, the MPU 62 grasps the number of reserves stored in the first result display section reserve area Ra and the number of reserves stored in the second result display section reserve area Rb, and reserves these numbers. It is determined whether the total number CRN of is less than or equal to "0". When the MPU 62 determines in step S503 that the total number CRN is equal to or less than "0", the game number control process ends.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S503 that the total number CRN is not "0" or less, in step S504 the first result display holding area Ra or the second result display holding area Ra. A data setting process for setting the hold information stored in Rb for digesting the game is executed. After that, in step S505, the MPU 62 causes the main display unit 45 and the symbol display device 51 to start the variable display and executes the fluctuation start process for digesting the game time, and ends the game time control process.
Hereinafter, the data setting process of step S504 and the fluctuation start process of step S505 will be described in detail.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the data setting process.
In the data setting process, the MPU 62 executes steps S601 to S611 as shown in FIG.
In step S601, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the second starting pending storage number RbN of the second result display holding area Rb set in step S205 of the winning opening winning process is "0" or less. To do. When the MPU 62 determines in step S601 that the second startup pending storage number RbN is "0" or less, the MPU 62 executes the data setting process for the first result display unit in steps S602 to S606, and proceeds to step S601. When it is determined that the second start pending storage number RbN is not "0" or less, the data setting process for the second result display unit in steps S607 to S611 is executed.

As described above, the data setting process includes the data setting process for the first result display unit that sets the holding information stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit for digesting the game times, and the second result display unit. It has a data setting process for the second result display section for setting the holding information stored in the holding area Rb for use for digesting game times.
If the MPU 62 determines in step S601 that the second startup pending storage number RbN is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 does not perform the data setting process for the first result display unit and does not execute the second result display unit. Data setting process for In other words, when the MPU 62 determines that there is holding information stored in the second result display holding area Rb based on the winning of the game ball to the lower working opening 37, the MPU 62 moves to the upper working opening 36. The holding information stored in the second result display holding area Rb is preferentially played regardless of whether or not there is the holding information stored in the first result display holding area Ra based on the winning of the game ball. Set for digestion once.

First, the data setting process for the first result display unit in steps S602 to S606 will be described.
In step S602, the MPU 62 subtracts 1 from the value of the first startup hold storage number RaN in the first result display holding area Ra and updates the value.
In step S603, the MPU 62 moves the holding information stored in the first area Ra1 of the first result display holding area Ra to the execution area AE.
In step S604, the MPU 62 executes a data shift process of shifting the holding information stored in the storage area of the first result display holding area Ra. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the reservation information stored in each of the areas Ra1 to Ra4 to the first area Ra1 side. Specifically, the MPU 62 shifts the reservation information of the second area Ra2 to the first area Ra1, the reservation information of the third area Ra3 to the second area Ra2, and the reservation information of the fourth area Ra4 to the third area. Shift to area Ra3.

In step S605, the MPU 62 clears the second result display unit flag stored in the RAM 64. This second result display unit flag is a flag for specifying which main display unit 45 of the first result display unit 45a and the second result display unit 45b is to start the variable display when the game number is exhausted. Is. In this step S605, since the MPU 62 has cleared the second result display unit flag, when the game number is exhausted, a variable display is displayed on the first result display unit 45a based on the winning of the game ball into the upper operating port 36. Indicates that it is to be started.

In step S606, the MPU 62 sets a shift time command for recognizing that the holding information shift has been executed, transmits the set shift time command to the voice light emission control device 90, and ends the data setting process. This shift command is a voice emission control device that executes the shift of the hold information for the hold information stored in the first result display holding area Ra based on the winning of the game ball to the upper working opening 36. It contains information for the 90 to recognize.
The voice emission control device 90 changes the lighting state of the first holding lamp section 53 based on the shift command transmitted from the MPU 62. Specifically, the sound emission control device 90 decreases the number of the first holding lamp units 53 that are turned on as the number of holding game balls that have won the upper working opening 36 decreases.

Next, the data setting process for the second result display unit in steps S607 to S611 will be described.
In step S607, the MPU 62 subtracts 1 from the value of the second startup hold storage number RbN of the second result display holding area Rb and updates the value.
In step S608, the MPU 62 moves the holding information stored in the second area Rb1 of the second result display holding area Rb to the execution area AE.
In step S609, the MPU 62 executes a data shift process of shifting the reservation information stored in the storage area of the second result display section reservation area Rb. The data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the reservation information stored in each of the areas Rb1 to Rb4 to the first area Rb1 side. Specifically, the MPU 62 shifts the reservation information of the second area Rb2 to the first area Rb1, the reservation information of the third area Rb3 to the second area Rb2, and the reservation information of the fourth area Rb4 to the third area. Shift to area Rb3.

In step S610, the MPU 62 sets the second result display unit flag in the RAM 64. In this step S610, since the MPU 62 has set the second result display unit flag, the second result display unit 45b is variably displayed on the basis of the winning of the game ball to the lower working port 37 when the game number is exhausted. Indicates that it is to be started.

In step S611, the MPU 62 sets a shift time command for recognizing that the holding information is shifted, transmits the set shift time command to the voice light emission control device 90, and ends the data setting process. This shift command is a voice emission control device that indicates that the holding information is shifted for the holding information stored in the second result display holding area Rb based on the winning of the game ball to the lower working opening 37. It contains information for the 90 to recognize.
The sound emission control device 90 changes the lighting state of the second hold lamp unit 54 based on the shift command transmitted from the MPU 62. Specifically, the sound emission control device 90 decreases the number of the second holding lamp units 54 that are turned on as the number of holding game balls that have won the lower working opening 37 decreases.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the fluctuation start process.
In the fluctuation start process, the MPU 62 executes steps S701 to S718 as shown in FIG.
In step S701, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the winning/winning lottery mode is the high-probability mode.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S701 that the win/loss lottery mode is not the high probability mode, in step S702, the win/loss table for the low probability mode (see FIG. 8A) is read from the win/loss table storage area 63a of the ROM 63. If it is read and it is determined in step S701 that the win/loss selection mode is the high-probability mode, in step S703, the high-probability mode win/loss table (see FIG. 8B) is read from the win/loss table storage area 63a of the ROM 63. read out.

After executing the processing of step S702 or step S703, the MPU 62 executes the hit/miss determination processing in step S704. In this win/loss determination process, the MPU 62 compares the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE with the win/loss table read out in step S702 or step S703 to determine the win/loss result (win/win result). To judge. In addition, as described above, the win/loss result is one of the “big hit prize”, the “special miss result”, and the “normal miss result”. The same is true.

In step S705, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the winning/swapping result determined in step S704 is “big hit”. When the MPU 62 determines in step S705 that the win/no win result is “big hit”, the MPU 62 executes the processes of step S706 and subsequent steps, and when the MPU 62 determines in step S705 that the win/no win result is not “big hit”. , And the processing from step S712 onward.

First, the processing when the MPU 62 determines that the win/no win result is “big hit” in step S705 (the processing after step S706) will be described.
In step S706, the MPU 62 determines whether the second result display unit flag is set in the RAM 64.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S706 that the second result display unit flag is not set in the RAM 64, the variable display is started on the first result display unit 45a based on the winning of the game ball into the upper working opening 36. This means that the first distribution table (see FIG. 9A) is read from the distribution table storage area 63b of the ROM 63 in step S707.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S706 that the second result display unit flag is set in the RAM 64, the second result display unit 45b based on the winning of the game ball into the lower working opening 37. Since the variable display is started, the second distribution table (see FIG. 9B) is read from the distribution table storage area 63b of the ROM 63 in step S708.

After executing the processing of step S707 or step S708, the MPU 62 executes the distribution determination processing in step S709. In this distribution determination process, the MPU 62 compares the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE with the distribution table read in step S707 or step S708 to determine the result of the distribution lottery ( (Sorting result) is determined.

In step S710, the MPU 62 executes a jackpot result stop result setting process. In the stop result setting process for the jackpot result, the MPU 62 determines in step S709 the information related to the pattern finally stopped and displayed on the first result display unit 45a or the second result display unit 45b of the main display unit 45. It is determined according to the distribution result, and the determined information is stored in the RAM 64. Here, the MPU 62 compares the distribution result determined in step S709 with the jackpot result stop result table stored in advance in the ROM 63 to determine the final stop display on the main display unit 45. Determine the relevant information. The stop result table for the jackpot result defines the mode of the pattern to be stopped and displayed on the main display unit 45 for each distribution result.

In step S711, the MPU 62 sets in the RAM 64 a flag according to the distribution result determined in step S709. Specifically, the MPU 62 sets the low-probability result flag when it specifies that the distribution result is the “low-probability result”, and specifies that it is the “implicit small round high-probability result”. In this case, the implicit small round high accuracy result flag is set, and when it is specified that the "explicit small round high accuracy result" is set, the explicit small round high accuracy result flag is set and the "most favorable result" is set. If it is specified, the most advantageous result flag is set. After that, the MPU 62 executes the processing from step S716.
In addition, in each of the following processes, the MPU 62 executes the determination of the distribution result by referring to these flags.

Next, a process (process after step S712) in the case where the MPU 62 determines that the win/no win result is not “big hit” in step S705 will be described.
In step S712, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the win/fail result determined in step S704 is a “special out-of-match result”.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S712 that the winning/disapproving result is the “special out-of-match result”, the MPU 62 executes the processes of step S713 and subsequent steps, and when the MPU 62 determines in step S712 that the winning/disapproving result is not the “special out-of-match result”. For that, the processing from step S715 is executed.

In step S713, the MPU 62 executes the stop result setting process for the special disengagement result. In the stop result setting process for the special disengagement result, the MPU 62 determines the information regarding the design to be finally stopped and displayed on the first result display unit 45a or the second result display unit 45b of the main display unit 45, and the determination thereof. The stored information is stored in the RAM 64. Here, the MPU 62 determines the information relating to the picture to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit 45 by referring to the stop result table for the special disconnection result stored in advance in the ROM 63. The mode of the pattern set in the stop result table for the special disengagement result is different from the mode of the pattern set in the stop result table for the big hit result.
In step S714, the MPU 62 sets the special removal flag in the RAM 64.
In each of the following processes, the MPU 62 refers to the special disconnection flag to determine whether or not the win/fail result is the “special disconnection result”.

On the other hand, in step S715, the MPU 62 executes the stop result setting process for the normal disconnection result. In the stop result setting process for the normal disengagement result, the MPU 62 determines the information related to the picture finally stopped and displayed on the first result display unit 45a or the second result display unit 45b of the main display unit 45, and the determination is made. The stored information is stored in the RAM 64. Here, the MPU 62 determines the information regarding the design to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit 45 by referring to the stop result table for the normal deviation result stored in advance in the ROM 63. The mode of the pattern set in the stop result table for the normal disengagement result is different from the mode of the pattern set in the stop result table for the big hit result and the stop result table for the special disengagement result.

After executing any one of the processes of step S711, step S714, and step S715, the MPU 62 executes the process of setting the display continuation time (display continuation period) in step S716.
In the display continuation time setting process, the MPU 62 acquires the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the variation type counter buffer in the lottery counter buffer of the RAM 64.

Further, in the display continuation time setting process, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the reach display is generated on the symbol display device 51. Specifically, the MPU 62 determines that the distribution result determined in step S709 is the “low probability result” or the “most advantageous result” and the win/fail result determined in step S704 is the “normal outlier result”. At the same time, when the reach generation lottery is won, it is determined that the reach display is generated. The MPU 62 executes the reach generation lottery by comparing the reach table stored in advance in the ROM 63 with the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b.

When the MPU 62 determines that the reach display is generated, the MPU 62 refers to the reach generation display continuation time table stored in the ROM 63 to display the value corresponding to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS acquired from the fluctuation type counter buffer. The duration is determined, and the determined display duration is set in the display duration counter provided in the various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines that the reach display does not occur, the MPU 62 refers to the reach non-occurrence display continuation time table stored in the ROM 63 to obtain the variation type counter acquired from the variation type counter buffer. The display duration time corresponding to the value of CS is determined, and the determined display duration time is set in the display duration counter provided in various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64.

Specifically, the reach non-occurrence display duration table is set so that the display duration is shortened as the number of held items increases. Therefore, the display continuation time when the hold information related to the upper operation port 36 is consumed is set to be shorter as the number of the hold information related to the upper operation port 36 increases. Then, the display duration time when the hold information related to the lower working port 37 is consumed is set to be shorter as the number of holding positions related to the lower working port 37 increases. Further, the reach non-occurrence display continuation time table is set to shorten the display continuation time when the support mode is the high frequency support mode as compared with the case where the support mode is the low frequency support mode. In other words, if the number of holdings is the same, the display duration time in the high frequency support mode is shorter than that in the low frequency support mode.
Further, the display duration determined by referring to the reach occurrence display duration table is different from the display duration determined by referring to the reach non-occurrence display duration table.

Note that the reach non-occurrence display duration table may be set in a relationship opposite to the above-mentioned relationship, such that the display duration time becomes longer as the number of held items increases, and the table may be set depending on the number of held items and the support mode. The configuration may not change. Further, the reach occurrence display continuation time table and the reach non-occurrence display continuation time table may be the same. Furthermore, the display continuation time table may be set individually for each of the win/fail result and the distribution result.

In step S717, the MPU 62 sets the fluctuation start command and the type command. In step S301 of the normal processing, the MPU 62 transmits the fluctuation start command and the type command set in step S717 to the sound emission control device 90.
The voice emission control device 90 executes a predetermined process based on the variation start command and the type command transmitted from the MPU 62. This process will be described in detail later.

The fluctuation start command includes information relating to the display duration time. Further, the fluctuation start command does not include information as to whether or not reach display is generated.
Here, as described above, the display duration determined by referring to the reach occurrence display duration table and the display duration determined by referring to the reach non-occurrence display duration table are mutually Different.
Therefore, even if the fluctuation start command does not include the information indicating whether or not the reach display is generated, the reach display is performed by the sound emission control device 90, which is the sub-side control device, based on the information regarding the display continuation time. It is possible to determine whether or not it occurs. In this sense, it can be said that the fluctuation start command indirectly includes information as to whether or not reach display is generated. The fluctuation start command may directly include information as to whether or not reach display is generated.

The type command includes information related to the result of winning or rejecting. In other words, the type command includes, as information relating to the winning/discarding result, information relating to “big hit”, “special failure result”, and “normal failure result”. Further, the type command includes information related to the distribution result. In other words, the type command, as information related to the distribution result, relates to each of “low accuracy result”, “unspecified small round high accuracy result”, “explicit small round high accuracy result”, and “most favorable result”. Contains information.
In the following description, the winning/discarding result and the distribution result are collectively referred to as a game result. In other words, the type command includes information related to the game result.

In step S718, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the second result display unit flag is set in the RAM 64, and causes the main display unit 45 to start the variable display based on the determination result. After that, the MPU 62 ends the fluctuation start process.
Specifically, when the MPU 62 determines that the second result display unit flag is not set in the RAM 64, the first, based on the winning of the game ball to the upper working opening 36, when the game number is exhausted, Since it indicates that the variable display is started on the result display section 45a, the first result display section 45a is caused to start the variable display.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines that the second result display unit flag is set in the RAM 64, the second MPU 62 receives the second game ball based on the winning of the game ball to the lower operation port 37 when the game number is exhausted. Since it is indicated that the variable display is started on the result display unit 45b, the variable display is started on the second result display unit 45b.

Returning to the explanation of the game time control processing, the game time proceeding processing of steps S506 to S509 will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S502, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the main display unit 45 is in the variable display, and when it is determined that the main display unit 45 is in the variable display, for the game time progression of steps S506 to S509. Execute the process.

In step S506, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the display duration set in step S716 of the fluctuation start process has elapsed. Specifically, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the value set in the display duration counter of the RAM 64 has become "0" or less. The value of the display continuation time counter is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt process is executed.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S506 that the display continuation time has not elapsed, the MPU 62 executes the variable display process in step S507. In this variable display process, the MPU 62 updates the display on the main display unit 45 during variable display. After that, the MPU 62 ends the game number control process.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S506 that the display continuation time has elapsed, in step S508, the variation end process is executed. In this variation ending process, the MPU 62 performs the information (main information stored in the RAM 64 in the process of any one of step S710, step S713, and step S715 of the variation starting process executed when starting the variation display on the main display unit 45 (main The information regarding the design finally stopped and displayed on the display unit 45 is specified. Then, at the end of the game game, the MPU 62 executes the display control of the main display unit 45 so as to display the pattern corresponding to the specified information on the main display unit 45 which is being variably displayed.

Here, the design that is finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit 45 is different for each type of game result. Therefore, the manager of the game hall or the like can confirm the game result by visually checking the main display section 45 at the end of the game game. According to this, for example, the manager of the game hall can easily confirm whether or not a fraudulent act that causes the pachinko machine 10 to perform the same behavior as when the lottery for jackpot occurrence is won. Can be done on a regular basis.
Further, the main display unit 45 has a narrower display area than the display screen G of the symbol display device 51, and the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the main display unit 45 are the symbol columns to be stopped and displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. It is difficult for the player to recognize as compared with Z1 to Z3. Therefore, at the time of the end of the game, the player checks the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 instead of the main display unit 45 to determine whether or not the jackpot has been won. The degree of attention to the screen G can be increased.

In step S509, the MPU 62 sets the fluctuation end command. In step S301 of the normal processing, the MPU 62 transmits the fluctuation end command set in step S509 to the sound emission control device 90. After that, the MPU 62 ends the game number control process.
The voice emission control device 90 executes a process for ending the effect of the game time, based on the variation end command transmitted from the MPU 62. Here, the sound emission control device 90 may be configured to end the effect of the game time independently without the need to receive the variation end command.

<Game state transition processing>
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the game state transition processing.
In the game state transition processing, the MPU 62 executes steps S801 to S814 as shown in FIG.
In step S801, the MPU 62 determines whether it is in the open/close execution mode.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S801 that the open/close execution mode is not being executed, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S802 and thereafter.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S801 that the open/close execution mode is in effect, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S811 and thereafter.

First, the processing when the MPU 62 determines that it is not in the open/close execution mode in step S801 (processing after step S802) will be described.
In step S802, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the variable display on the main display unit 45 has been completed. When the MPU 62 determines in step S802 that the variable display on the main display unit 45 has not ended, it ends the game state transition processing.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S802 that the variable display on the main display unit 45 has ended, in step S803, it is determined whether or not the hit/miss result corresponds to the shift to the open/close execution mode. Determine whether. Specifically, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the winning/swapping result is a “big hit winning” or a “special failure result”.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S803 that the winning/disapproval result corresponds to the shift to the open/close execution mode, the MPU 62 sets the open/close execution mode flag in the RAM 64, and then executes the processing from step S804.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S803 that the win/no win result does not correspond to the shift to the open/close execution mode (when it is determined that the win/no win result is the “normal disengagement result”), the game is played. The state transition process ends.

In step S804, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the hit/miss result is the “special out-of-match result”.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S804 that the winning/disapproval result is the "extra outcome result", the opening/closing counter SOC provided in each counter area 64a of the RAM 64 is set to "2" in step S805. The open/close counter SOC is a counter for the MPU 62 to specify the total number of times of opening/closing the special winning opening 38a of the variable winning device 38 when shifting to the open/close execution mode.

On the other hand, if the MPU 62 determines in step S804 that the winning/discarding result is not the “special out-of-match result”, that is, if the winning/discarding result is “big hit”, the distribution result is determined in step S806. Is a small round high accuracy result (“unspecified small round high accuracy result” or “explicit small round high accuracy result”).

When the MPU 62 determines in step S806 that the distribution result is the small round high-precision result, the MPU 62 sets "2" in the round counter RC provided in the various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64 in step S807. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S806 that the distribution result is not the small round high accuracy result, that is, when the distribution result is the “low accuracy result” or the “most advantageous result”, the step S806 In step S808, "15" is set in the round counter RC. The round counter RC is a counter for the MPU 62 to specify the number of round games when shifting to the open/close execution mode.

Here, the pachinko machine 10 has a plurality of open/close execution modes with different end conditions. Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 has, as an opening/closing execution mode, a round number defining mode that shifts when the win/fail result is "big hit" and the number of opening/closing that shifts when the win/fail result is "special miss result". And a specified mode.

The round number defining mode ends on the condition that a predetermined number of round games have been executed. Here, the number of round games corresponds to the value set in the round counter RC.
The opening/closing number defining mode ends on the condition that the opening/closing of the special winning opening 38a has been performed a predetermined total number of times, or that a predetermined number of game balls have won the big winning opening 38a. Here, the total number of times of opening and closing the special winning opening 38a corresponds to the value set in the opening/closing counter SOC. This open/closed number regulation mode does not end on the condition of the number of times the round game is executed.

The pachinko machine 10 executes the opening and closing of the special winning opening 38a once for each round game. In addition, one round game continues until one of the following two conditions is satisfied. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 sets the open/close door 38b to the open state and then sets the open/close door 38b to the closed state again by satisfying any one of the following two conditions.
(1) A predetermined upper limit duration (upper limit duration) elapses. (2) The total winning number of game balls to the special winning opening 38a reaches a predetermined upper limit number.

After performing the processing of any of step S805, step S807, and step S808, in step S809, the MPU 62 sets a timer counter T provided in various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64 as a waiting time (waiting period) for opening. Set "1000". The value set in the timer counter T is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt processing is executed. Therefore, the waiting time for the opening is 2 seconds. The waiting time for the opening is not limited to this and is arbitrary.

In this way, when the MPU 62 determines in step S803 that the win/fail result corresponds to the shift to the open/close execution mode, the timer counter T sets the waiting time for opening regardless of the type of the game result. set. In other words, the waiting time for the opening is the same regardless of the type of game result.
In addition, the waiting time for the opening is not limited to this, and for example, may be configured to be slightly different according to the type of the game result so that the player recognizes the same. Further, for example, the waiting time for the opening is greatly different depending on whether the game result is a “low certainty result” or a “most advantageous result” or a game result other than these, etc. The configuration may be made to differ greatly depending on the type.

In step S810, the MPU 62 sets the opening command. After that, the MPU 62 ends the game state transition processing. This opening command includes information on the game result that triggered the shift to the open/close execution mode. In step S301 of the normal processing, the MPU 62 transmits the opening command set in step S810 to the sound emission control device 90.
The voice emission control device 90 recognizes the shift to the open/close execution mode based on the opening command transmitted from the MPU 62, and executes a predetermined process. This processing will be described in detail later.

Next, the processing when the MPU 62 determines in step S801 that it is in the open/close execution mode (processing after step S811) will be described.
In step S811, the MPU 62 executes a special winning opening/closing process.

FIG. 18 is a view showing a flowchart of the special winning opening/closing process.
In the special winning opening opening/closing processing, the MPU 62 executes steps S901 to S924, as shown in FIG.
In step S901, the MPU 62 determines whether the special winning opening 38a is open.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S901 that the special winning opening 38a is not open, it executes the processing of step S902 and subsequent steps.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S901 that the special winning opening 38a is open, it executes the processing of step S906 and subsequent steps.

First, the processing when the MPU 62 determines that the special winning opening 38a is not open in step S901 (processing after step S902) will be described.
In step S902, the MPU 62 determines whether the value of the open/close counter SOC is “0” or less and the value of the round counter RC is “0” or less.
When determining that both the value of the opening/closing counter SOC and the value of the round counter RC are “0” or less in step S902, the MPU 62 ends the special winning opening/closing process.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S902 that at least one of the value of the open/close counter SOC and the value of the round counter RC is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 determines in step S903 that the timer counter T It is determined whether the value is "0" or less.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S903 that the value of the timer counter T is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 ends the special winning opening opening/closing process.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S903 that the value of the timer counter T is equal to or less than "0", the MPU 62 executes the special winning opening opening process in step S904.
Hereinafter, the special winning opening opening process of step S904 will be described in detail.

FIG. 19 is a view showing a flowchart of the special winning opening opening process.
In the special winning opening opening process, the MPU 62 executes steps S1001 to S1007 as shown in FIG.
In step S1001, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the win/fail result is the “special out-of-match result”.

If the MPU 62 determines in step S1001 that the winning/disapproval result is the “special out-of-match result”, the MPU 62 sets “8” in the winning counter PC provided in the various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64 in step S1002, and then proceeds to step S1002. In step S1003, the timer counter T is set to "85". As described above, the timer counter T is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt processing is executed. Therefore, the time set in the timer counter T is 0.17 sec.

On the other hand, if the MPU 62 determines in step S1001 that the winning/discarding result is not the “special out-of-match result”, the winning counter PC is set to “8” in step S1004, and the sorting result is calculated in step S1005. Is a small round high accuracy result (“unspecified small round high accuracy result” or “explicit small round high accuracy result”).

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1005 that the distribution result is the small round high-accuracy result, it sets the timer counter T to “85” in step S1003 described above.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1005 that the distribution result is not the small round high-precision result, it sets "15000" to the timer counter T in step S1006. As described above, the timer counter T is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt processing is executed. Therefore, the time set in the timer counter T is 30 seconds.

After executing the processing of step S1003 or step S1006, the MPU 62 executes the opening execution processing of the special winning opening 38a in step S1007. In this opening execution process, the MPU 62 sets the open/close door 38b in the open state by executing the drive control of the variable winning drive unit 38c. After that, the MPU 62 ends the special winning opening opening process.

The value set in the winning counter PC in step S1002 or step S1004 defines the upper limit of the total winning number of game balls to the special winning opening 38a.
The value set in the timer counter T in step S1003 or step S1006 defines the upper limit duration time after the open/close door 38b is set to the open state and then set to the closed state again. Therefore, the MPU 62 sets two types of upper limit durations of different lengths by setting the timer counter T to "85" or "15000" as described above. Specifically, the MPU 62 has a long-time mode in which the upper limit duration is set to 30 sec (long-term mode) and a short-time mode in which the upper limit duration is set to 0.17 sec, which is shorter than that in the long-term mode (short period). Mode) and are set.

Here, the pachinko machine 10 causes the game ball launching mechanism 81 to launch the game ball by exciting the solenoid of the game ball launching mechanism 81 at a cycle of 0.6 sec, as described above. Further, as described above, the MPU 62 sets the upper limit of the total winning number of game balls to the special winning opening 38a by setting "8" in the winning counter PC.
Therefore, the upper limit duration of the long time mode is sufficiently longer than the product of the upper limit of the total winning number of the game balls to the special winning opening 38a and the firing cycle of the game balls, and thus the upper limit of 8 game balls. It is easy to make a prize in the special winning opening 38a.
On the other hand, the upper limit duration of the short time mode is shorter than the product of the upper limit of the total winning number of game balls to the special winning opening 38a and the firing cycle of the game balls (more specifically, the firing of the game balls). Since it is shorter than the cycle), it is difficult to win the game ball into the special winning opening 38a. In addition, depending on the timing, it is possible to win about one game ball into the special winning opening 38a.

Returning to the explanation of the special winning opening/closing processing, the processing of step S905 and subsequent steps will be described with reference to FIG.
After executing the special winning opening opening process of step S904, the MPU 62 sets an opening command in step S905. In addition, in step S301 of the normal processing, the MPU 62 transmits the release command set in step S905 to the sound emission control device 90. After that, the MPU 62 ends the special winning opening/closing process.
The voice emission control device 90 recognizes that the opening/closing door 38b is set to the open state based on the opening command transmitted from the MPU 62, and executes a predetermined process.

Next, the process (process after step S906) when the MPU 62 determines that the special winning opening 38a is open in step S901 will be described.
In step S906, the MPU 62 determines whether the value of the timer counter T is “0” or less. That is, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the upper limit duration set in the timer counter T in step S1003 or step S1006 of the special winning opening opening process has elapsed.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S906 that the value of the timer counter T is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S907 and the subsequent steps.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S906 that the value of the timer counter T is equal to or less than "0", the MPU 62 executes the processes of step S918 and subsequent steps.

First, the processing when the MPU 62 determines that the value of the timer counter T is not "0" or less in step S906 (processing after step S907) will be described.
In step S907, the MPU 62 determines whether or not a prize has been awarded to the special winning opening 38a. It should be noted that the determination as to whether or not the winning in the special winning opening 38a has occurred is executed based on the detection result of the detection sensor 50e corresponding to the special winning opening 38a.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S907 that no winning of the special winning opening 38a has occurred, the MPU 62 ends the special winning opening opening/closing process.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S907 that a prize has been paid to the special winning opening 38a, the MPU 62 updates the value of the prize counter PC by subtracting 1 from the value in step S908.

In step S909, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter PC is “0” or less.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S909 that the value of the payout counter PC is not "0" or less, it ends the special winning opening/closing process.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S909 that the value of the winning counter PC is equal to or less than "0", the MPU 62 executes the closing execution process in step S910. In the closing execution process, the MPU 62 sets the open/close door 38b in the closed state by executing the drive control of the variable winning award driving unit 38c.

In step S911, the MPU 62 sets a close command. In step S301 of the normal processing, the MPU 62 transmits the closing command set in step S911 to the sound emission control device 90.
The voice emission control device 90 recognizes that the opening/closing door 38b is set to the closed state based on the closing command transmitted from the MPU 62, and executes a predetermined process.

In step S912, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the hit/miss result is the “special out-of-match result”.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S912 that the winning/disapproval result is the “special out-of-match result”, the MPU 62 executes the processes of step S923 and subsequent steps, which will be described later.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S912 that the winning/disapproval result is not the "special out-of-match result", the MPU 62 executes the processes of step S913 and subsequent steps.
In step S913, the MPU 62 subtracts 1 from the value of the round counter RC to update it, and in step S914, determines whether the value of the round counter RC is “0” or less.
If the MPU 62 determines in step S914 that the value of the round counter RC is not "0" or less, it sets "500" to the value of the timer counter T in step S915. After that, the MPU 62 ends the special winning opening/closing process.

Here, the value set in the timer counter T in step S915 is the opening waiting time after the open/close door 38b is set to the open state and then set to the closed state again until the open/close door 38b is set to the open state again. It defines the time. In the present embodiment, the release waiting time is 1 sec. The opening waiting time is the same regardless of the type of opening/closing execution mode and the progress status.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S914 that the value of the round counter RC is equal to or less than "0", the MPU 62 executes the process of step S916 and subsequent steps.
In step S916, the MPU 62 sets “2000” in the timer counter T as the ending waiting time (waiting period). As described above, the value set in the timer counter T is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt processing is executed. Therefore, the waiting time for ending is 4 seconds. The waiting time for ending is not limited to this and is arbitrary.

The waiting time for ending is the same regardless of the type of game result, as is the waiting time for opening. That is, the waiting time for this ending is the same regardless of the type of opening/closing execution mode.
The waiting time for ending is not limited to this, and may be configured to be slightly different depending on the type of game result, for example, to the extent that the player recognizes the same. Also, for example, the waiting time for the ending is greatly different depending on whether it is a "low certainty result" or a "most advantageous result" game result and a game result other than these, etc. The configuration may be made to differ greatly depending on the type.

In step S917, the MPU 62 sets the ending command. In step S301 of the normal processing, the MPU 62 transmits the ending command set in step S917 to the sound emission control device 90. After that, the MPU 62 ends the special winning opening/closing process.
The sound emission control device 90 recognizes the end of the open/close execution mode based on the ending command transmitted from the MPU 62, and executes a predetermined process.

Next, the processing (processing after step S918) when the value of the timer counter T is determined to be “0” or less by the MPU 62 in step S906 will be described.
In step S918, the MPU 62 executes the closing execution process as in step S910 described above.
In step S919, the MPU 62 sets the close command as in step S911 described above.

In step S920, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the winning/failing result is the “special out-of-match result”.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S920 that the winning/discarding result is not the “special out-of-match result”, that is, when the winning/discarding result is “big hit”, it executes the processes of step S921 and subsequent steps.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S920 that the win/fail result is the “special out-of-match result”, the MPU 62 executes the processes of step S923 and subsequent steps.

First, the processing when the MPU 62 determines in step S920 that the winning/disapproval result is not the “special deviation result” (processing after step S921) will be described.
In step S921, the MPU 62 subtracts 1 from the value of the round counter RC and updates it.

In step S922, the MPU 62 determines whether the value of the round counter RC is “0” or less.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S922 that the value of the round counter RC is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S915 and subsequent steps described above.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S922 that the value of the round counter RC is equal to or less than "0", the MPU 62 executes the above-described processing from S916.

Next, a description will be given of the process (the process after step S923) when the MPU 62 determines in step S912 or step S920 that the win/fail result is the “special out-of-match result”.
In step S923, the MPU 62 updates the value of the open/close counter SOC by subtracting 1 from it.

In step S924, the MPU 62 determines whether the value of the open/close counter SOC is “0” or less.
If the MPU 62 determines in step S924 that the value of the open/close counter SOC is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S915 and subsequent steps described above.
Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S924 that the value of the open/close counter SOC is equal to or less than "0", the MPU 62 executes the above-described processing from S916.

Returning to the description of the game state transition processing, the processing of step S812 and thereafter will be described with reference to FIG.
After executing the special winning opening/closing processing of step S811, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the value of the opening/closing counter SOC is "0" or less and the value of the round counter RC is "0" or less in step S812. judge.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S812 that at least one of the value of the open/close counter SOC and the value of the round counter RC is not "0" or less, the game state transition processing ends.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S812 that both the value of the open/close counter SOC and the value of the round counter RC are "0" or less, the value of the timer counter T is "0" in step S813. It is determined whether or not it is "0" or less.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S813 that the value of the timer counter T is not "0" or less, it ends the game state transition processing.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S813 that the value of the timer counter T is equal to or less than "0", the MPU 62 clears the open/close execution mode flag stored in the RAM 64 in step S814, and then The transition process at the end of the open/close execution mode is executed. After that, the MPU 62 ends the game state transition processing.
Hereinafter, the transition process at the end of the open/close execution mode will be described in detail.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a flow chart of the shift processing at the end of the open/close execution mode.
In the transition process at the end of the open/close execution mode, the MPU 62 executes steps S1101 to S1112 as shown in FIG.
In step S1101, the MPU 62 determines whether the distribution result is the “most advantageous result” or the “explicit small round high-precision result”.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1101 that the distribution result is the “most advantageous result” or the “explicit small round high-accuracy result”, the MPU 62 executes the processing from step S1102.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1101 that the distribution result is not the “most advantageous result” or the “explicit small round high-accuracy result”, the MPU 62 executes the processing from step S1105.

First, the processing (processing after step S1102) when the distribution result is determined by the MPU 62 to be the “most advantageous result” or the “explicit small round high accuracy result” in step S1101 will be described.
In step S1102, the MPU 62 sets the high frequency support flag in the RAM 64. The MPU 62 maintains the high-frequency support flag if it is already set in the RAM 64. As a result, the MPU 62 sets the support mode to the high frequency support mode.

In step S1103, the MPU 62 clears the number-of-times limitation flag stored in the RAM 64.
Here, if the high frequency support flag is set in the RAM 64 and the number of times limit flag is not set, the high frequency support mode continues at least until the "big hit" is achieved in the win/loss lottery.

In step S1104, the MPU 62 sets the high probability mode flag in the RAM 64. If the high probability mode flag is already set in the RAM 64, the MPU 62 maintains it. As a result, the MPU 62 sets the win/loss lottery mode to the high-probability mode. This high-probability mode continues at least until the "big hit" is achieved in the winning/discarding lottery. After that, the MPU 62 ends the transition process at the end of the open/close execution mode.

In addition, when ending the transition process at the time of ending the opening/closing execution mode, the MPU 62 sets the flags (low probability result flag, implicit small round high accuracy result flag, explicit small round high) set in the RAM 64 according to the distribution result. The certainty result flag, the most advantageous result flag) and the special disengagement flag are cleared. In step S701 of the fluctuation start process described above, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the high-probability mode flag is set in the RAM 64, thereby determining whether or not the winning/winning lottery mode is the high-probability mode. There is.

Next, the processing (processing after step S1105) in the case where the MPU 62 determines in step S1101 that the distribution result is not the “most advantageous result” or the “explicit small round high accuracy result” will be described.
In step S1105, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the distribution result is the “implicit small round high accuracy result”.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1105 that the distribution result is the “implicit small round high accuracy result”, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S1106 and subsequent steps.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1105 that the distribution result is not the “implicit small round high accuracy result”, the MPU 62 executes the processing from step S1108.

First, the processing (processing after step S1106) in the case where the MPU 62 determines that the distribution result is the “implicit small round high accuracy result” in step S1105 will be described.
In step S1106, the MPU 62 determines whether the high frequency support flag is set in the RAM 64.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1106 that the high frequency support flag is set in the RAM 64, the MPU 62 executes the processes in step S1103 and subsequent steps described above.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1106 that the high frequency support flag is not set in the RAM 64, it sets the high probability mode flag in the RAM 64 in step S1107. If the high probability mode flag is already set in the RAM 64, the MPU 62 maintains it. As a result, the MPU 62 sets the win/loss lottery mode to the high-probability mode. This high-probability mode continues at least until the “big hit” is achieved in the winning/discarding lottery. After that, the MPU 62 ends the transition process at the end of the open/close execution mode.

Next, in step S1105, a process (a process after step S1108) in the case where the MPU 62 determines that the distribution result is not the “implicit small round high accuracy result” will be described.
In step S1108, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the distribution result is the “low probability result”.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1108 that the distribution result is not the “low probability result” (when it is determined that the winning/disapproving result is the “special deviation result”), it ends the transition process at the end of the opening/closing execution mode. To do.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1108 that the distribution result is the “low probability result”, the MPU 62 executes the processes of step S1109 and subsequent steps.

In step S1109, the MPU 62 clears the high probability mode flag. Thereby, the MPU 62 sets the win/loss lottery mode to the low probability mode. This low-probability mode continues at least until a “big hit” is achieved in the win/loss lottery and the sorting result is other than the “low probability result”.

In step S1110, the MPU 62 sets the high frequency support flag in the RAM 64. The MPU 62 maintains the high-frequency support flag if it is already set in the RAM 64. As a result, the MPU 62 sets the support mode to the high frequency support mode.
In step S1111, the MPU 62 sets "100" to the value of the game number counter provided in the various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64.
In step S1112, the MPU 62 sets the count limit flag in the RAM 64. The MPU 62 maintains the number-of-times limitation flag if it has already been set in the RAM 64. After that, the MPU 62 ends the transition process at the end of the open/close execution mode.

Here, in the high-frequency support mode, when the high-frequency support flag is set in the RAM 64 and the number-of-times limit flag is set, 100 games, which is the end reference number set in the game number counter, are played. Continue until times are exhausted. The MPU 62 clears the high-frequency support flag and the number-of-times limit flag when 100 game times have been exhausted. As a result, the MPU 62 sets the support mode to the low frequency support mode.
Although the MPU 62 executes these processes as the power combination support process in step S305 of the normal process, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In this way, when the win/win lottery results in a “big hit” and the distribution result in the distribution lottery is “most advantageous result” or “explicit small round high-precision result”, the gaming state is the current one. After completion of the opening/closing execution mode (that is, the number-of-rounds defining mode) regardless of the game state, the high-probability mode is entered and the high-frequency support mode is entered. The high-probability mode and the high-frequency support mode continue at least until the “big hit” is achieved in the winning/discarding lottery.

In addition, when the current support mode is the high frequency support mode, when the win/win lottery results in "big hit" and the distribution result in the distribution lottery becomes "unspecified small round high-precision result", The game state shifts to the high-probability mode and the high-frequency support mode after the end of the opening/closing execution mode (that is, the round number defining mode). The high-probability mode and the high-frequency support mode continue at least until the “big hit” is achieved in the winning/discarding lottery.

On the other hand, when the current support mode is the low-frequency support mode, when the win/win lottery results in “big hit” and the distribution result in the distribution lottery becomes “unspecified small round high accuracy result” In the game state, after the opening/closing execution mode (that is, the number-of-rounds defining mode) ends, the game state shifts to the high probability mode and the low frequency support mode. The high-probability mode and the low-frequency support mode continue at least until the “big hit” is achieved in the winning/discarding lottery.

In addition, when the jackpot win in the win/loss lottery and the distribution result in the distribution lottery becomes “low probability result”, the gaming state is the open/close execution mode (that is, regardless of the current gaming state). After the round number specification mode) is completed, the mode is switched to the low probability mode and the high frequency support mode. The low-probability mode continues at least until a “big hit” win in the win/loss lottery, and the high-frequency support mode does not become a “big hit win” in the win/win lottery, but is low when 100 game times are exhausted. Transition to frequency support mode.

Further, when the "big hit" is not obtained in the winning/winning lottery, that is, when the winning/winning result is "special failure result" or "normal failure result" in the winning/winning lottery, the gaming state is not shifted.

<Electrical configuration of the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100>
FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the sound emission control device and the display control device.
As shown in FIG. 21, the sound emission control device 90 includes a sound emission control board 91, an MPU 92 mounted on the sound emission control board 91, and a ROM 93 and a RAM 94 that constitute the MPU 92. Here, the MPU 92 is an element in which a ROM, a RAM 94, a CPU, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input/output circuit, and the like are combined into a chip.

The ROM 93 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data, and is a non-volatile storage means that does not require external power supply for holding the stored information.
The RAM 94 is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 93 is executed, and is a volatile storage unit that requires external power supply to hold the stored information. Is.

The MPU 92 has an input port and an output port. The input port of the MPU 92 is connected to the main controller 60 as described above. The output port of the MPU 92 is connected to the various lamp units 23, 53 to 55, the speaker unit 24, and the display control device 100.
The MPU 92 executes drive control of the various lamp units 23, 53 to 55 and the speaker unit 24 based on the command transmitted from the main control device 60.
Further, the MPU 92 transmits the command resulting from the analysis of these commands to the display control device 100. The sound emission control device 90 is electrically connected to the display control device 100 via connector units (connection units) in which connectors are provided at both ends of the signal line.

The display control device 100 includes a display control board 101, an MPU 102, a program ROM 103 and a work RAM 104 constituting the MPU 102, a video display processor (VDP) 105, a character ROM 106, and a video RAM 107. Here, the MPU 102 is an element in which a program ROM 103, a work RAM 104, a CPU, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input/output circuit, and the like are combined into a chip. The MPU 102, VDP 105, character ROM 106, and video RAM 107 are mounted on the display control board 101.

The MPU 102 analyzes the command transmitted from the voice emission control device 90, and performs a predetermined arithmetic process based on the command to control the VDP 105. Specifically, the MPU 102 executes control of the VDP 105 by generating a command for the VDP 105.

The program ROM 103 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data, and is a non-volatile storage means that does not require external power supply when holding stored information.
The work RAM 104 is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like during execution of the control program stored in the program ROM 103, and is volatile that requires external power supply to hold the stored information. It is a storage means.

The VDP 105 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display driver incorporated in the symbol display device 51. Since the VDP 105 is formed as an IC chip, it is also called a "drawing chip", and the substance thereof should be called a microcomputer chip having a firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 105 reads out image data from the character ROM 106 based on the content of the command generated by the MPU 102 and stores the image data in the video RAM 107, thereby executing display control of the symbol display device 51.

The character ROM 106 functions as an image data library for storing character data such as a design displayed on the design display device 51. The character ROM 106 holds bit map format image data of various designs, a color palette table to be referred to when determining an expression color at each dot of the bit map image, and the like.
The video RAM 107 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 51, and the display contents of the symbol display device 51 are changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 107.

<Regarding effect determination processing executed by the voice emission control device 90>
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect determination process.
The MPU 92 of the sound emission control device 90 executes effect determination processing in order to execute an effect for game play, an effect for opening/closing execution mode, and the like. In this effect determination process, the MPU 92 regularly executes steps S1201 to S1213 (for example, in a 2 msec cycle), as shown in FIG.

In step S1201, the MPU 92 determines whether the fluctuation start command and the type command transmitted from the MPU 62 are received.
When the MPU 92 determines in step S1201 that each command has not been received, the MPU 92 executes the processing of step S1209 and subsequent steps.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that each command is received in step S1201, the game result is "most advantageous result" or "low probability" based on the content of the type command in step S1202. It is determined whether or not the result.

When determining that the game result is the "most advantageous result" or the "low probability result" in step S1202, the MPU 92 executes the symbol determination process corresponding to the type of the game result in step S1203. In this symbol determination processing, when the MPU 92 determines that the game result is the “most advantageous result”, the same odd number or the same even number is finally displayed as the stop result on the activated line L. When the information relating to the combination of symbols having numbers is determined and it is determined that the game result is the “low probability result”, the same even number is finally displayed as the stop result on the activated line L. Information concerning a combination of symbols to be possessed is determined. The odd and even numbers are randomly determined by lottery or the like.

On the other hand, if the MPU 92 determines in step S1202 that the game result is not the "most advantageous result" or "low probability result", then in step S1204, the game result is "based on the content of the type command". It is determined whether or not the result is “normally out-of-range result”.
When the MPU 92 determines in step S1204 that the game result is not the "normal out-of-range result", that is, the game result is the "special out-of-range result", "unspecified small round high-accuracy result", and "explicit small round high-accuracy result". In either case, in step S1205, common symbol determination processing is executed. In this common symbol determination process, the MPU 92 determines information relating to a special symbol combination as a stop result to be finally stopped and displayed on the activated line L. Specifically, the MPU 92 is not a combination of symbols having the same number, but a combination of special symbols having different numbers that are not selected in the case of a "normal failure result" in the win/loss lottery (for example, "3.4.1") is decided. The combination of the special symbols is the same regardless of the type of game result.

On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1204 that the game result is the "normal out-of-court result", in step S1206, it executes a symbol determination process for normal out-of-court. In this symbol removal process for normal removal, the MPU 92 determines whether or not reach display is generated based on the content of the variation start command.

When the MPU 92 determines that the reach display is generated, the MPU 92 determines the information regarding the combination of the symbols of the reach display as the stop result to be finally stopped and displayed on the activated line L. The combination of the symbols for reach display is randomly determined by lottery or the like.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the reach display does not occur, the MPU 92 displays information regarding a symbol combination different from the above-described symbol combination as the stop result to be finally stopped and displayed on the activated line L. decide. Specifically, the MPU 92 randomly determines a symbol having a combination different from any of the symbol combination having the same number, the special symbol combination, and the reach symbol combination by lottery or the like.

After executing any one of the processes of step S1203, step S1205, and step S1206, the MPU 92 executes the effect pattern determination process in step S1207. In the effect pattern determination process, the MPU 92 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the variation start command and the type command by referring to the effect table stored in advance in the ROM 93. Specifically, the MPU 92 selects the effect duration (effect duration) and the effect content as effect patterns. Further, the MPU 92 executes the light emission control of the display lamp unit 23 and the voice control of the speaker unit 24 based on the selected effect pattern. In addition, in step S1207, the MPU 92 also executes a lottery as to whether or not to generate a notice display.

In step S1208, the MPU 92 receives a stop result command including information related to the stop result determined in any of steps S1203, S1205, and S1206, and a pattern command including the effect pattern selected in step S1207. Is transmitted to the display control device 100.

Based on the stop result command and the pattern command transmitted from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 reads from the program ROM 103 a data table for executing the effect for game play on the symbol display device 51. Then, the MPU 102 outputs a command to the VDP 105 based on this data table each time a predetermined image update timing (for example, 20 msec cycle) is reached. As a result, the symbol display device 51 executes the game reproduction effect based on the effect pattern selected by the MPU 92 of the sound emission control device 90, and finally sets the stop result determined by the MPU 92 on the effective line L. Stop the display.

After executing the process of step S1208, or when determining that the variation command and the type command have not been received in step S1201, the MPU 92 executes the processes of step S1209 and subsequent steps.
In step S1209, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the opening command has been received.

When the MPU 92 determines in step S1209 that the opening command has not been received, the MPU 92 executes the processing from step S1213.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the opening command is received in step S1209, the MPU 92 determines the type of game result based on the content of the opening command in step S1210.

In step S1211, the MPU 92 executes the effect determination process for the opening/closing execution mode corresponding to the type of game result determined in step S1210. In the effect determination process for the open/close execution mode, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1210 that the game result is the “special miss result” or the “implicit small round high-precision result”, the MPU 92 uses the open/close execution mode. The production A is selected as the production. Further, when the game result is determined to be the “explicit small round high accuracy result”, the MPU 92 selects the effect B as the effect for the opening/closing execution mode. In addition, when the MPU 92 determines that the game result is the “most advantageous result”, the MPU 92 selects the effect C or the effect D as the effect for the opening/closing execution mode. Further, when the MPU 92 determines that the game result is the “low probability result”, the MPU 92 selects the effect D as the effect for the opening/closing execution mode.
The durations of the effects A and B correspond to the times when the special winning opening 38a is opened and closed twice in the short-time mode in the opening/closing execution mode. Further, the durations of the effects C and D correspond to the times when the special winning opening 38a is opened and closed 15 times in a long time mode in the opening/closing execution mode.

Furthermore, in step S1211, the MPU 92 executes the light emission control of the display lamp unit 23 and the voice control of the speaker unit 24 based on the selection result of the effects A to D.

In step S1212, the MPU 92 transmits an open/close execution mode command including information related to the effect for open/close execution mode selected in step S1211 to the display control device 100.
The MPU 102 of the display control device 100 reads, from the program ROM 103, a data table for executing the effect for the opening/closing execution mode on the symbol display device 51, based on the opening/closing execution mode command transmitted from the MPU 92. Then, the MPU 102 outputs a command to the VDP 105 based on this data table each time a predetermined image update timing (for example, 20 msec cycle) is reached. Thereby, the symbol display device 51 executes the effect for the opening/closing execution mode selected by the MPU 92 of the sound emission control device 90.

After executing the processing of step S1212, or when determining that the opening command has not been received in step S1209, the MPU 92 executes the processing of step S1213 and subsequent steps.
In step S1213, the MPU 92 executes other processing. In other processing, the MPU 92 executes processing for advancing the effect for the open/close execution mode based on, for example, the opening command, the closing command, and the ending command transmitted from the MPU 62. After that, the MPU 92 ends the effect determination process.

<Relationship between game result and game status>
The relationship between the game result and the game state based on the execution of various processes will be described below.
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a relationship between a game result and a game state and the like. Specifically, FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the relationship between the game results excluding the “normal disengagement result” and the game state and the like, in which the game results are arranged in the column direction and the game states and the like are arranged in the row direction.
As shown in FIG. 23, the pachinko machine 10, as a game result excluding the “normal out-of-range result”, the win/loss results of “big hit” and “special out-of-range result”, “unspecified small round high-accuracy result”, “explicit” The small round high accuracy result”, the “most favorable result”, and the “low accuracy result” are distributed.

Here, as shown in the second column of FIG. 23, the “special miss result” is a game result selected when the “big hit” is not obtained in the winning/winning lottery (symbol x in the drawing). In addition, the distribution result is a game result selected when the “big hit” is achieved in the win/loss lottery (symbol ◯ in the figure).
Hereinafter, the relationship between the game result excluding the "normal disengagement result" and the game state will be described. In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 sets the relationship between the game result and the game state etc. as follows, but the combination of the game result and the game state etc., the content of the game result, and The contents such as the game state are arbitrary.

In the "special disengagement result", the opening/closing execution mode shifts to the opening/closing number defining mode instead of the round number defining mode, and the special winning opening 38a is opened/closed twice in a short time mode. Further, in the "special miss result", the win/loss lottery mode does not shift.
In the "unspecified small round high-precision result", the opening/closing execution mode shifts to a round number defining mode in which a round game is played with the upper limit of two times, and the opening/closing of the special winning opening 38a is executed twice in a short time mode. To be done. Further, in the “non-explicit small round high accuracy result”, the winning/winning lottery mode is shifted to the high probability mode.
As described above, the "special deviation result" and the "unspecified small round high-precision result" are different in the types of the opening/closing execution modes, but common in that the special winning opening 38a is opened/closed twice in a short time mode. doing.

Further, in the "special disengagement result" and the "unspecified small round high accuracy result", the stop result is a combination of special symbols, and the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is the effect A. Furthermore, the support mode does not shift in the "extra outlier result" and the "unspecified small round high accuracy result". Further, in the game time after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the symbol display device 51 does not display an image clearly indicating the high probability mode on the display screen G.

Therefore, the player does not know whether the game result is the "special miss result" or the "implicit small round high-precision result" by confirming the stop result and the effect for the opening/closing execution mode. Can not. In other words, the symbol display device 51, in the game times after the opening/closing execution mode ends, wins/wins lottery, even if the “non-explicit small round high-probability result” is entered in the sorting lottery and the high probability mode is entered. The mode is disguised as if it has not changed.
Therefore, the player can play the game while enjoying the prediction of whether or not the winning/winning lottery mode has shifted to the high probability mode.

In the "explicit small round high accuracy result", the opening/closing execution mode shifts to a round number defining mode in which a round game is played with the upper limit number of times being two times, and opening/closing of the special winning opening 38a is executed twice in a short time mode. It Further, in the “explicit small round high accuracy result”, the win/loss lot mode is shifted to the high probability mode. Further, in the "explicit small round high accuracy result", the stop result is a combination of special symbols, and the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is the effect B. Further, in the "explicit small round high accuracy result", the support mode shifts to the high frequency support mode. Further, in the game time after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the symbol display device 51 displays an image clearly indicating the high probability mode on the display screen G.
Therefore, the player can confirm that the game result is the “explicit small round high-accuracy result” by confirming the stop result and the effect for the opening/closing execution mode.

In the "most advantageous result" and the "low probability result", the opening/closing execution mode shifts to the round number defining mode in which a round game is played with 15 times as the upper limit number of times, and the opening/closing of the special winning opening 38a is performed in a long time mode by 15 times. Is executed once.
Here, in the "most advantageous result", the stop result is a combination of symbols having the same odd number or the same even number, and the winning/winning lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode for the opening/closing execution mode. The effect is the effect C or effect D. Specifically, when the stop result is a combination of symbols having the same odd number, the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is effect C, and the combination of symbols having the same even number as the stop result. In this case, the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is effect D.
Further, in the "low probability result", the stop result is a combination of symbols having the same even number, the winning/winning lottery mode is shifted to the low probability mode, and the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is the effect D. Become. Further, in the "most advantageous result" and the "low probability result", the support mode shifts to the high frequency support mode.

Therefore, if the stop result is a combination of symbols having the same odd number, the player can understand that the game result is the “most advantageous result”. However, when the stop result is a combination of symbols having the same even number, the player confirms the stop result and the effect for the opening/closing execution mode, and the game result is the “most advantageous result”. It is not possible to know which is the “low probability result” and the “low probability result”.

Then, in the game time after the end of the opening/closing execution mode, if the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is finally the effect D, the symbol display device 51 displays an image clearly indicating the high probability mode on the display screen G. do not do.

Specifically, the symbol display device 51 does not display an image clearly indicating the high-probability mode on the display screen G, and in the high-frequency support mode, the game number is the ending reference number of times (specifically, 100 times). When the number of times is reached, an image for notifying the shift to the low frequency support mode is displayed on the display screen G. In other words, even in the case where the "most advantageous result" is obtained in the sorting lottery, the symbol display device 51 finally produces the effect for the opening/closing execution mode in the game time after the opening/closing execution mode ends. If so, the disguise is performed as if the game result was a "low probability result".

When the distribution result is the "most advantageous result", the symbol display device 51 is in the high-probability mode after the 100 game times have been exhausted without being a "big hit" in the win/loss lottery. An image clearly indicating that is displayed on the display screen G. In other words, the symbol display device 51 cancels the camouflage performed as if the game result was a “low probability result”.

According to this embodiment as described above, the following actions and effects can be achieved.
(1) Since the game ball that has entered the upper working opening 36 is distributed by the nail 44b, it will enter either the upper left working opening 361 or the upper right working opening 362. The behavior of the pachinko machine 10 when a game ball enters can be diversified. Further, the upper right operation port 362 gives higher value to the player when entering the game ball, and the upper left operation port 361 has a higher value than the value given to the player at the right operation port 362 when entering the game ball. Since a low value is added, the player pays attention to the whereabouts of the game ball. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can improve the player's attention to the game.

(2) Since the upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 362 execute the same internal lottery when entering the game ball, the pachinko machine 10 executes the internal lottery triggered by the ball entering the upper operation port 36. can do.
(3) Since the pachinko machine 10 can clarify the difference in value between the upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 362 by the difference in the number of game balls paid out when entering the game ball, the upper operation port 36 The configuration of can be simplified.

(4) In the pachinko machine 10, when the nail 44b is set so as to distribute a large number of game balls to the upper right operation port 362, the case where the nail 44b is set so as to distribute a large number of game balls to the upper left operation port 361 In comparison, it is possible to increase the value given to the player when the game ball enters the upper working port 36. Further, in the pachinko machine 10, when the nail 44b is set so as to distribute many game balls to the upper left operation port 361, compared with the case where the nail 44b is set to be distributed to many game balls at the upper right operation port 362. Then, it is possible to reduce the value given to the player when the game ball enters the upper working opening 36. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 sets the ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper left working opening 361 and entering the ratio and the ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper right working opening 362 and entering the ball with the nail 44b. It is possible to increase or decrease the value given to the player at the time of entering the game ball into the upper operation port 36 and adjust the value.

(5) The nail 44b is configured to be able to set the first state and the second state, so that the game balls are distributed to the upper left working opening 361 and entered, and the nail 44b is played in the upper right working opening 362. It is possible to simultaneously set the proportion of balls to be distributed and entered. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present invention, the configuration of the sorting means can be simplified.
(6) Since the upper working opening 36 includes the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A, the game ball entering the upper working opening 36 is guided to the nail 44b by the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can surely distribute the game ball that has entered the upper working opening 36 to either the upper left working opening 361 or the upper right working opening 362 and enter the ball.

(7) Since the inner wall of the side wall portion 363A and the inner wall of the side wall portion 364A are formed in an uneven surface shape, when the game ball passes between the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A, the inner wall and the side wall of the side wall portion 363A. The concave and convex portions formed on the inner wall of the portion 364A come into contact with the concave and convex portions, and the flow direction thereof changes variously. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can give a change in the downflow direction of the game ball when guiding the game ball entering the upper working opening 36 to the nail 44b by the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A. It is possible to further improve the player's attention to the game.

(8) Since the upper working port 36 includes the curved wall portion 363B and the curved wall portion 364B, the game ball sorted by the nail 44b is reliably guided to either the upper left working port 361 or the upper right working port 362. It Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can surely distribute the game ball that has entered the upper working opening 36 to either the upper left working opening 361 or the upper right working opening 362 and enter the ball.
(9) The curved wall portion 363B and the curved wall portion 364B are formed as individual members and are attached to the game board 31 so as to be symmetrical with the nail 44b interposed therebetween. 364B can be made into the member of the same shape, and by extension, the manufacturing cost of the upper operation port 36 can be reduced.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and modifications, improvements, etc. within the scope of achieving the object of the present invention are included in the present invention.
For example, in the present embodiment, the upper working opening 36 includes the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A, and the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A are distributed to guide the game ball that has entered the upper working opening 36 to the nail 44b. It was functioning as a guide. On the other hand, the distribution guide unit may have a configuration different from the configuration including the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A. In short, the distribution guide unit may have any configuration as long as it can guide the game balls entering the ball entering means to the distributing means. This point is the same in the other embodiments.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing another aspect of the distribution guide unit.
As shown in FIG. 24, the upper working opening 36X has an upper left working opening 361 provided in the left opening and an upper right working opening 362 provided in the right opening. Further, the upper working port 36X is planted above the upper left working port 361 and the upper right working port 362, and is also planted at intervals wider than one gaming ball along the left-right direction. The nails 44a and six nails 44x which are planted below the two nails 44a and which are planted in two rows at intervals wider than the spacing between the two nails 44a in the left-right direction. , One nail 44b implanted between the upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 362, an upper left operation port unit 363X attached to the left side of the nail 44b, and an upper right operation attached to the right side of the nail 44b. And a mouth unit 364X.

The left upper working port unit 363X is located below the left three nails 44x among the six nails 44x, and bulges downward from the lower side of the left three nails 44x toward the nail 44b. Curved and extended.
The upper right operation port unit 364X is located below the three nails 44x on the right side of the six nails 44x, and bulges in the lower right direction from below the three nails 44x on the right side to the nail 44b. It is curved and extends.
Here, the upper left working opening unit 363X and the upper right working opening unit 364X are attached to the game board 31 so as to be symmetrical with the nail 44b interposed therebetween. In other words, the upper left operating port unit 363X and the upper right operating port unit 364X are formed as individual members, respectively, and are attached to the game board 31 so as to be symmetrical with the nail 44b interposed therebetween.

The game ball, which has passed through between the two nails 44a and entered the upper working opening 36X, passes through between the six nails 44x and falls toward the nail 44b. In other words, the distance between the six nails 44x in the left-right direction is set to be wider than that of one game ball.
Therefore, in this modification, the left three nails 44x among the six nails 44x function as side wall portions that linearly extend along the flow direction of the game ball flowing down the game area. Further, the right three nails 44x among the six nails 44x function as a side wall portion that linearly extends along the flow-down direction of the game ball flowing down the game area. Then, each side wall portion is formed by disposing a plurality of nails 44x, and is disposed so as to be wider than one gaming ball along a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the self. Therefore, the six nails 44x function as a distribution guide unit that guides the game ball that has entered the upper working opening 36X to the nail 44b.

Here, the game ball comes into contact with the six nails 44x when passing between the six nails 44x, and the flow direction thereof changes variously.
Therefore, six nails 44x are set by setting the six nails 44x so that the game ball that passes through between the two nails 44a and enters the upper working opening 36X easily passes through the right side of the nail 44b. 44x can increase the ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper right operation port 362 to enter the ball and decrease the ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 to enter the ball.
Also, by setting the six nails 44x so that the game ball that has passed between the two nails 44a and entered the upper working opening 36X can easily pass on the left side of the nails 44b, the six nails 44x are set. 44x can increase the ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper left operation port 361 to enter the ball and lowering the ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper right operation port 362 to enter the ball.
In other words, the six nails 44x are configured to be able to set the ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 and entering the ball, and the ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper right operation port 362 and entering the ball. ..

Then, the nail 44b functions as a distribution unit that distributes the game ball to either the upper left operation port 361 or the upper right operation port 362 to enter the game ball.
Specifically, the game ball that has passed the left side of the nail 44b falls toward the upper left operating port 361 and is guided to the upper left operating port unit 363X to enter the upper left operating port 361. In addition, the game ball that has passed the right side of the nail 44b falls toward the upper right operation port 362 and is guided to the upper right operation port unit 364X to enter the upper right operation port 362. In other words, in this modified example, the upper left working opening unit 363X functions as a low-value guide unit that guides the game balls distributed to the upper left working opening 361 by the nail 44b to the upper left working opening 361, and the upper right working opening unit. The 364X functions as a high-value guide unit that guides the game ball distributed to the upper right operation port 362 by the nail 44b to the upper right operation port 362.

According to this, since the six nails 44x have two side wall portions, the game ball entering the upper working opening 36X passes between the side wall portions and is guided to the nail 44b. .. Since each side wall portion is formed by disposing a plurality of nails 44x, the game ball contacts the plurality of nails 44x forming each side wall portion when passing between the side wall portions, The downflow direction changes variously. Therefore, according to this modified example, the pachinko machine 10 imparts a change in the flow direction of the game ball when guiding the game ball entering the upper working opening 36X to the nail 44b with the six nails 44x. Therefore, the player's attention to the game can be further improved.

Further, according to the present modification, the pachinko machine 10 sets the six nails 44x and the nails 44b independently of each other, thereby distributing the game balls to the upper left working opening 361 and entering the balls, It is possible to set a rate at which the game balls are distributed to the upper right operation port 362 and entered. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 sets only the nail 44b to set the ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper left working opening 361 and entering it, and the ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper right working opening 362 and entering it. Compared to the case, it is possible to give various changes to the flow direction of the game ball that has entered the upper working port 36X.
In this modification, the pachinko machine 10 sets the six nails 44x to distribute the game balls to the upper left operation port 361 and to enter the game balls to the upper right operation port 362. Since it is possible to set the ratio of the balls to be balled, it is not necessary to have the nail 44b.

Further, for example, in the present embodiment, the upper working port 36 includes the curved wall portion 363B and the curved wall portion 364B, and the curved wall portion 363B and the curved wall portion 364B are formed as individual members, respectively, and the nail 44b is provided. It was attached to the game board 31 so as to be symmetric with respect to. On the other hand, the curved wall portion 363B and the curved wall portion 364B do not have to be formed as separate members. This point is the same in the other embodiments.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing another aspect of the upper working port.
As shown in FIG. 25, the upper working port 36Y has an upper left working port 361 provided in the left opening and an upper right working port 362 provided in the right opening. In addition, the upper working port 36 is planted above the upper left working port 361 and the upper right working port 362, and is also planted along the left-right direction at a distance wider than one gaming ball. The nail 44a, one nail 44b which is implanted between the upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 362, the upper left operation port unit 363 attached to the left side of the nail 44b, and the right side of the nail 44b. It has an upper right operation port unit 364 and a connecting portion 365 that connects the upper left operation port unit 363 and the upper right operation port unit 364.

The upper left operation port unit 363 is located below the left nail 44a of the nails 44a and extends linearly along the up-down direction, and a left lower direction from the lower end of the side wall portion 363A to the nail 44b. And a curved wall portion 363B that extends so as to bulge out.
The upper right operation port unit 364 is located below the right nail 44a of the nails 44a, extends linearly in the vertical direction, and the lower right portion extends from the lower end of the side wall portion 364A to the nail 44b. And a curved wall portion 364B that extends so as to bulge in the direction.
The connecting portion 365 connects the end portion of the curved wall portion 363B on the nail 44b side and the end portion of the curved wall portion 364B on the nail 44b side. The nail 44b is attached to the connecting portion 365. In other words, the upper left operating port unit 363, the upper right operating port unit 364, the connecting portion 365, and the nail 44b are formed as an integral member and attached to the game board 31.

FIG. 26 is a view showing a cross section of the upper working port. Specifically, FIG. 26 is a view showing a cross section of the connecting portion 365 and the nail 44b, and is a view of the CC cross section of FIG. 25 from the upper right operation port unit 364 side.
The connection portion 365 is formed in a rectangular plate shape as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26. Further, its thickness (height seen from the game board 31) is set lower than the heights of the upper left operation port unit 363 and the upper right operation port unit 364. Further, the connecting portion 365 has a hole having a circular cross section, which is formed in the central portion thereof and has an inner diameter slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the nail 44b. Then, the nail 44b is attached to the connecting portion 365 by being inserted into the hole.

According to this, since the curved wall portion 363B and the curved wall portion 364B are attached to the game board 31 together with the nail 44b, the upper left operation port unit 363, the upper right operation port unit 364, the connecting portion 365, and the nail 44b are easily attached. be able to. Therefore, according to this modification, the upper working port 36Y can be easily attached to the game board 31.

Further, for example, in the present embodiment, the upper right working opening 362 executes an internal lottery when entering a game ball, and the upper left working opening 361 carries out an internal lottery similar to the internal drawing executed at the upper right working opening 362. It was executed when entering the game ball. On the other hand, the low-value entrance section and the high-value entrance section need not execute the internal lottery when entering the game ball. This also applies to the third and fourth embodiments described later.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing another aspect of the upper working port.
In the present embodiment, the upper working port 36 has the upper left working port 361 and the upper right working port 362.
On the other hand, in this modification, the upper working port 36Z has an upper left working port 361, an upper right working port 362, and an upper working port gate 36Z1, as shown in FIG. The upper right operation port 362 is different in that an internal lottery is not executed when entering a game ball.

Specifically, the upper working opening 36Z has an upper left working opening 361 provided in the left opening and an upper right working opening 362 provided in the right opening. Further, the upper working port 36Z is planted above the upper left working port 361 and the upper right working port 362, and is also planted along the left-right direction at a distance wider than one gaming ball. The nail 44a, one nail 44b which is planted between the upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 362, the upper left operation port unit 363 attached to the left side of the nail 44b, and the right side of the nail 44b. It has an upper right working port unit 364. Further, the upper working port 36Z has an upper working port gate 36Z1 provided below the two nails 44a.

The upper working opening gate 36Z1 passes through between the side wall portion 363A of the upper left working opening unit 363 and the side wall portion 364A of the upper right working opening unit 364, and detects the game ball falling toward the nail 44b. 28) (see FIG. 28). In other words, the upper working opening gate 36Z1 detects a ball entering the upper working opening 36Z. Here, the detection sensor 50z is arranged on the back side of the game board 31. Therefore, in the present modification, the upper working opening gate 36Z1 functions as a ball entrance detection unit that detects a ball entering the ball entrance means. Note that the pachinko machine 10 does not execute the payout of prize balls when a ball enters the upper operation opening gate 36Z1, unlike when a ball enters various prize holes.

FIG. 28 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine according to this modification.
As shown in FIG. 28, the input port of the MPU 62 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 65 provided in the main controller 60 and the plurality of detection sensors 50a to 50g, 50z.
The detection sensors 50a to 50g, 50z are the general winning opening 35, the upper left working opening 361, the upper right working opening 362, the lower working opening 37, and various winning openings of the variable winning device 38, the out opening 39, the through gates 41, and the like. , One-to-one correspondence with the upper operation gate 36Z1. Based on the detection results of the detection sensors 50a to 50g, 50z, the MPU 62 performs a prize determination (ball determination) on the various winning openings, the outlet 39, each through gate 41, and the upper working opening gate 36Z1. There is. The MPU 62 executes the internal lottery based on the winning determination to the upper operation port gate 36Z1 or the lower operation port 37.

Further, in the present modified example, main controller 60 executes a process different from that of the present embodiment. Specifically, in this modified example, the timer interrupt process and the winning process for the operating port are different from those of the present embodiment. The contents of each process in this modification will be described below in order.

<Timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a flowchart of timer interrupt processing.
In the timer interrupt process, the MPU 62 executes steps S101Z to S105 periodically (for example, in a 2 msec cycle), as in this embodiment. In this modification, the MPU 62 executes the reading process of step S101Z and then executes the other steps as in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG.

In step S101Z, the MPU 62 executes the reading process of the plurality of detection sensors 50a to 50g, 50z. In this reading process, the MPU 62 reads the states of the plurality of detection sensors 50a to 50g, 50z, determines the states, and stores the states in the RAM 64 as winning detection information. When the MPU 62 determines that the detection sensors 50a to 50e corresponding to various winning openings detect the winning of the game ball, the MPU 62 sets the prize ball command for instructing the payout of the prize ball. The command is transmitted to the payout control device 70. For example, when the MPU 62 determines that the detection sensor 50b corresponding to the upper left operation port 361 detects the winning of a game ball, the payout controller 70 issues a prize ball command for instructing three prize balls. When it is determined that the detection sensor 50c corresponding to the upper right operation port 362 detects the winning of a game ball, the prize control device 70 is provided with a prize ball command for instructing three prize balls. Send. Further, when the MPU 62 determines that the detection sensor 50e corresponding to the variable winning device 38 detects the winning of the game ball, the prize ball command for instructing 15 prize balls as the specific unit number. To the payout control device 70.
The payout control device 70 performs payout control for causing the payout device 71 to perform payout of prize balls, based on the prize ball command transmitted from the MPU 62.

<Winning process for working port>
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the winning process for the operating port.
In the winning process for the operating port, the MPU 62 executes steps S201Z to S208, which is substantially the same as the present embodiment. In this modification, as shown in FIG. 30, the MPU 62 executes step S201Z instead of steps S201 and S202 of this embodiment, and executes the other steps in the same manner as this embodiment.

In step S201Z, by determining whether or not the detection sensor 50z corresponding to the upper working opening gate 36Z1 detects the winning of the game ball, it is determined whether the gaming ball has won (starting winning) in the upper working opening 36Z. judge.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S201Z that the game ball has won the upper working opening 36Z, in step S202, the MPU 62 ascertains the number of reserves stored in the first result display reserve area Ra, and reserves it. The number is set as a first start pending storage number RaN in a predetermined storage area in the first result display holding area Ra. After that, the MPU 62 executes the processing from step S206 onward, as in the present embodiment.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S201Z that the game ball has not won in the upper working opening 36Z, the detection sensor 50d corresponding to the lower working opening 37 wins the game ball in step S204. By determining whether or not is detected, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize (start prize) in the lower working port 37.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S204 that the game ball has not won in the lower working opening 37, it ends the winning processing for the working opening.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S204 that the game ball has won in the lower working opening 37, in step S205 the reserved number stored in the second result display retaining area Rb is set. Ascertained, the reserved number is set as a second starting reserved memory number RbN in a predetermined storage area in the second result display retaining area Rb. After that, the MPU 62 executes the processing from step S206 onward, as in the present embodiment.

Thus, in the present modification, the upper working gate 36Z1 executes an internal lottery when entering a game ball, so the pachinko machine 10 executes an internal lottery triggered by the entrance into the upper working port 36Z. can do. Further, the same internal lottery can be executed regardless of the distribution destination (the upper left operation opening 361 or the upper right operation opening 362) of the game balls entering the upper operation opening 36Z. Therefore, according to this modification, the structure of the ball entrance means can be simplified.

[Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the following description, the parts that have already been described are given the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 31 is an enlarged view of the upper operation port according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
In the first embodiment, the game board 31 includes the upper operating port 36, and the upper operating port 36 has the upper left operating port 361 and the upper right operating port 362.
On the other hand, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, the game board 31 includes an upper operating port 36A, and the upper operating port 36A has an upper left operating port 361 and an upper right operating port 366. The pachinko machine 10 is different in that it executes an internal lottery different from the internal lottery triggered by the winning of the upper left working opening 361 based on the winning of the upper right working opening 366.

Specifically, the upper working opening 36A has an upper left working opening 361 provided in the left opening and an upper right working opening 366 provided in the right opening. Further, the upper working port 36A is planted above the upper left working port 361 and the upper right working port 366, and is also planted at intervals wider than one gaming ball along the left-right direction. The nail 44a, one nail 44b that is planted between the upper left operating port 361 and the upper right operating port 366, the upper left operating port unit 363 attached to the left side of the nail 44b, and the right side of the nail 44b. It has an upper right working port unit 364.

The upper left operation port unit 363 is located below the left nail 44a of the nails 44a and extends linearly along the up-down direction, and a left lower direction from the lower end of the side wall portion 363A to the nail 44b. And a curved wall portion 363B that extends so as to bulge out.
The upper right operation port unit 364 is located below the right nail 44a of the nails 44a, extends linearly in the vertical direction, and the lower right portion extends from the lower end of the side wall portion 364A to the nail 44b. And a curved wall portion 364B that extends so as to bulge in the direction.

Here, the upper left working opening unit 363 and the upper right working opening unit 364 are attached to the game board 31 so as to be symmetrical with the nail 44b interposed therebetween. In other words, the curved wall portion 363B and the curved wall portion 364B are formed as individual members, respectively, and are attached to the game board 31 so as to be bilaterally symmetrical with the nail 44b interposed therebetween.
In the present embodiment, the curved wall portion 363B and the curved wall portion 364B are attached to the game board 31 so as to be symmetrical with the nail 44b interposed therebetween, but are attached to the game board 31 so as to be symmetrical. It does not have to be.

The game ball that has passed through between the two nails 44a and entered the upper working opening 36A passes between the side wall portion 363A of the upper left working opening unit 363 and the side wall portion 364A of the upper right working opening unit 364. It falls toward the nail 44b. In other words, the lateral distance between the side wall portion 363A of the upper left operation port unit 363 and the side wall portion 364A of the upper right operation port unit 364 is set to be wider than one game ball.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A function as a distribution guide portion that guides the game ball that has entered the upper working opening 36A to the nail 44b, and the flow direction of the game ball that flows down the game area. It extends along a straight line along with, and is arranged so as to be wider than one game ball along a direction orthogonal to its own extending direction.

Here, the inner wall of the side wall portion 363A and the inner wall of the side wall portion 364A are formed in an uneven surface shape. According to this, when the game sphere passes between the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A, it comes into contact with the inner wall of the side wall portion 363A and the unevenness formed on the inner wall of the side wall portion 364A, and its flowing direction changes variously. ..
In addition, in the present embodiment, the inner wall of the side wall portion 363A and the inner wall of the side wall portion 364A are formed in a concavo-convex surface shape, but they may not be formed in a concavo-convex surface shape. It may be formed in other shapes such as.

FIG. 32 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine.
In the first embodiment, the upper right operation port 362 includes the detection sensor 50c that detects the entry of a game ball.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the upper right operation port 366 is different in that the detection sensor 50h for detecting the entry of the game ball is provided. The detection sensor 50h is arranged on the back side of the game board 31.

The pachinko machine 10 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls based on the detection result of the detection sensor 50h. The detection sensor 50h may be of any type as long as it can individually detect the winning of a game ball, and for example, an electromagnetic induction type proximity sensor or the like can be adopted.
Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 pays out three prize balls when a ball enters the upper right operation port 366, as in the case where a ball enters the upper left operation port 361. .. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the upper right operation port 366 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (3 pieces) at the time of entering the game ball, and the upper left operation port 361 delivers the predetermined number of game balls at the upper right operation port 366. The same number of game balls (3) are paid out when entering the game balls.

Here, the pachinko machine 10 executes an internal lottery different from the internal lottery triggered by the winning of the upper left working opening 361 based on the winning of the upper right working opening 366. The internal lottery triggered by winning the prize in the upper right operation opening 366 will be described in detail later. In other words, in the present embodiment, there is no difference in value between the upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 366 due to the difference in the number of game balls paid out when the game balls enter.

In the present embodiment, the main control device 60 executes a process different from that of the first embodiment. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the timer interrupt process and the winning process for the operating port are different from those in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the contents of each process in this embodiment will be described in order.

<Timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a flowchart of timer interrupt processing.
In the timer interrupt process, the MPU 62 executes steps S101A to S105 on a regular basis (for example, in a 2 msec cycle), as in the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, the MPU 62 executes the reading process of step S101A and then executes the other steps in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

In step S101A, the MPU 62 executes a reading process of the plurality of detection sensors 50a, 50b, 50d to 50h. In this reading process, the MPU 62 reads the states of the plurality of detection sensors 50a, 50b, 50d to 50h, determines the states, and stores them in the RAM 64 as winning detection information. When the MPU 62 determines that the detection sensors 50a, 50b, 50d, 50e, 50h corresponding to the various winning openings detect the winning of the game ball, the MPU 62 issues a prize ball command for issuing a prize ball payout instruction. The payout control device 70 is set and the set command is transmitted to the payout control device 70. For example, when the MPU 62 determines that the detection sensor 50b corresponding to the upper left operation port 361 detects the winning of a game ball, the payout controller 70 issues a prize ball command for instructing three prize balls. When it is determined that the detection sensor 50h corresponding to the upper right operation port 366 detects the winning of the game ball, the payout controller 70 is provided with a prize ball command for instructing three prize balls. Send. Further, when the MPU 62 determines that the detection sensor 50e corresponding to the variable winning device 38 detects the winning of the game ball, the prize ball command for instructing 15 prize balls as the specific unit number. To the payout control device 70.
The payout control device 70 performs payout control for causing the payout device 71 to perform payout of prize balls, based on the prize ball command transmitted from the MPU 62.

<Winning process for working port>
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the winning process for the operating port.
In the winning process for the working opening, the MPU 62 executes steps S201 to S208, which is substantially the same as in the first embodiment. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34, the MPU 62 executes step S203A instead of step S203 of the first embodiment, and executes other steps in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

In step S201, whether or not the detection sensor 50b corresponding to the upper left working opening 361 has detected the winning of the game ball determines whether or not the gaming ball has won (start winning) in the upper left working opening 361. To do. When the MPU 62 determines in step S201 that the game ball has won in the upper left operation opening 361, in step S202, the MPU 62 grasps the number of holdings stored in the first result display holding area Ra and holds it. The number is set as a first start pending storage number RaN in a predetermined storage area in the first result display holding area Ra. After that, the MPU 62 executes the processing from step S206 onward, as in the first embodiment.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S201 that the game ball has not won in the upper left operation opening 361, in step S203A, the detection sensor 50h corresponding to the upper right operation opening 366 wins the game ball. By determining whether or not is detected, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize (start prize) in the upper right operation port 366.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S203A that the game ball has won in the upper right operation opening 366, in step S205 the hold number stored in the second result display holding area Rb is grasped, and the holding is held. The number is set as a second starting reserved memory number RbN in a predetermined memory area in the second result display reserved area Rb. After that, the MPU 62 executes the processing from step S206 onward, as in the first embodiment.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S203A that the game ball has not won in the upper right operation port 366, in step S204 the detection sensor 50d corresponding to the lower operation port 37 wins the game ball. By determining whether or not is detected, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize (start prize) in the lower working port 37.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S204 that the game ball has not won in the lower working opening 37, it ends the winning processing for the working opening. In addition, when the MPU 62 determines in step S204 that the game ball has won in the lower working opening 37, the MPU 62 executes the processing in step S205 and subsequent steps described above.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S203A that the game ball has won in the upper right operation port 366, in step S205, it grasps the number of reserves stored in the second result display reserve area Rb, Since the reserved number is set as a second starting reserved memory number RbN in a predetermined memory area in the second result display retaining area Rb, the winning of the game ball to the upper working opening 36A is a first result retaining retention. The total of the four storage areas of the area Ra and the four storage areas of the second result display holding area Rb are held up to a maximum of eight.

In this way, the pachinko machine 10 executes an internal lottery different from the internal lottery triggered by the winning of the upper left working opening 361, based on the winning of the upper right working opening 366. Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 executes an internal lottery similar to the internal lottery triggered by the winning of the lower working opening 37 based on the winning of the upper right working opening 366.
Here, as described above, the first distribution table that is referred to when the jackpot type counter C2 based on the winning in the upper left operating port 361 is selected and the upper right operating port 366 is referred to. Comparing the value of the jackpot type counter C2 based on the prize with the second distribution table that is referred to when performing the lottery of the type of jackpot, the second distribution table is more game than the first distribution table. Give high value to the person. Specifically, in the second distribution table, the distribution result is likely to be the “most advantageous result”, and the player is given a higher value than the value given to the player in the first distribution table.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the upper right operation port 366 executes the internal lottery at the time of entering the game ball, and pays out the game ball of the predetermined number of game balls (3 pieces), thereby giving a high value to the player. It functions as a high-value entrance portion to be given. Specifically, the upper right operation opening 366 gives a high value to the player by executing an internal lottery having a predetermined degree of expectation when the game ball is entered.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the upper left operation opening 361 executes an internal lottery for giving a value lower than the value provided in the internal lottery triggered by the winning of the winning in the upper right operation opening 366 when entering the game ball. At the same time, by paying out a predetermined number of game balls (3), it functions as a low-value entry ball unit that gives the player a value lower than the value provided at the upper right operation port 366. Specifically, the upper left operation opening 361 executes an internal lottery having an expectation degree lower than that of the internal lottery triggered by the entrance to the upper right operation opening 366 at the time of entering the game ball, thereby performing the game. The person is given a lower value than the value given at the upper right operation port 366.
Here, the degree of expectation of the result of the internal lottery refers to the expected value of the number of game balls to be paid out in the case of being a "big hit" in the win/loss lottery.

In other words, the upper right operation port 366 executes the internal lottery by referring to the second distribution table when entering the game ball, and the upper left operation port 361 is set to the second distribution table when entering the game ball. The internal lottery is executed by referring to the first allocation table that gives a value lower than the value given by the above.
In the present embodiment, the upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 366 have the same number (3) of game balls to be paid out when the game balls enter. On the other hand, the high-value ball entering section and the low-value ball entering section may differ in the number of game balls to be paid out when entering the game ball. In short, the high-value entrance section carries out an internal lottery when entering the game ball, and gives a high value to the player, and the low-value entrance section triggers the entry into the high-value entrance section. By giving the player a value lower than the value given by the internal lottery, the player is given a value lower than the value given by the high-value entry part do it.

Further, in the present embodiment, the upper right operation port 366 and the lower operation port 37 perform the same internal lottery when entering a game ball, and the number of game balls to be paid out is the same (3). On the other hand, the upper right operation port 366 and the lower operation port 37 may be different in the number of game balls to be paid out when entering the game balls. According to this, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with the two operation ports 366 and 37 for executing the internal lottery by referring to the second distribution table, so that the pachinko machine 10 has a fixed number of game balls shot in the game area. The number of executions of the internal lottery (internal lottery based on the second distribution table) and the payout of the game balls to the fixed number of game balls shot in the game area can be independently adjusted.

Specifically, for example, the number of game balls paid out when the game ball enters the upper right operation port 366 is 5, and the number of game balls paid out when the game ball enters the lower operation port 37 is 3. In the case of individual pieces, it is easy for the game balls to enter the upper right operation port 366, and it is difficult for the game balls to enter the lower operation port 37, so that the inside of a certain number of game balls launched in the game area The expected value of the number of prize balls can be increased without changing the number of times the lottery is executed.
Further, for example, in this case, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the upper right operation port 366 and the game ball easily enters the lower operation port 37, so that a certain number of game balls are launched into the game area. It is possible to reduce the expected value of the number of prize balls without changing the number of times of performing the internal lottery for.

Then, the nail 44b functions as a distribution unit that distributes the game ball to either the upper left operation port 361 or the upper right operation port 366 and enters the ball.
Specifically, the game ball that has passed the left side of the nail 44b falls toward the upper left operation port 361, and is guided to the curved wall portion 363B of the upper left operation port unit 363 to enter the upper left operation port 361. Will be done. In addition, the game ball that has passed the right side of the nail 44b falls toward the upper right operation port 366, and is guided by the curved wall portion 364B of the upper right operation port unit 364 to enter the upper right operation port 366. Become.

Therefore, by setting the nail 44b so that the game ball that has fallen toward the nail 44b can easily pass the right side of the nail 44b, the nail 44b distributes the game ball to the upper right operation port 366 and enters the ball. It is possible to lower the ratio of the game balls distributed to the upper left operation port 361 and entering the balls while increasing the value (first state).
Further, by setting the nail 44b so that the game ball falling toward the nail 44b can easily pass on the left side of the nail 44b, the nail 44b distributes the game ball to the upper left working opening 361 and enters the ball. It is possible to lower the ratio of the game balls distributed to the upper right operation port 366 and entering the balls while increasing the value (second state).
In other words, the nail 44b is configured to be able to set the first state and the second state, so that the game ball is distributed to the upper left operation port 361 and entered, and the game ball is operated to the upper right. It is configured such that the proportion of the ball distributed to the mouth 366 and entering the ball can be set at the same time.
The game hall manager can easily set the nail 44b by rotating the front door frame 13 forward to open it.

In the present embodiment, the allocating means divides the game ball into the upper left working opening 361 by one nail 44b and enters the ball, and the ratio of the game ball into the upper right working opening 366 and enters the ball. It was configured to be settable at the same time. On the other hand, the distribution means can separately set a ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 by a plurality of elements and entering the game ball and a ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper right operation port 366 and entering the game ball. May be configured.
Specifically, for example, the distribution unit uses two nails instead of the nail 44b to distribute the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 and enter the ball, and the game ball to the upper right operation port 366. It may be configured such that the rate of distributing and entering the ball can be set separately. According to this, by setting one nail, it is possible to set the ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 and entering the ball, and by setting the other nail, the game ball is moved to the upper right operation port. It is possible to set the ratio of distributing to 366 and entering.
However, in such a configuration, when the ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper left operation port 361 and entering the ball and the ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper right operation port 366 and entering the ball are both low, two balls are set. The spacing between the nails will be wider. In such a case, the game ball rides on the two nails and does not enter either the upper left operation port 361 or the upper right operation port 366. It is preferable that it is possible to simultaneously set the ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 by one nail 44b and entering the ratio, and the ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper right operation port 366 and entering the same.

Further, in the present embodiment, the nail 44b is configured to be able to set a ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 and entering it, and a ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper right operation port 366 and entering it. However, these ratios may not be settable. For example, an accessory or the like whose ratio cannot be set may be used as the allocating means instead of the nail 44b. In short, if the distribution means can distribute the game ball that has passed through the two nails 44a and entered the upper working opening 36 to either the upper left working opening 361 or the upper right working opening 366, Good.

Here, when the nail 44b is set to the first state, the nail 44b distributes the game ball to the upper right operation port 366 to increase the ratio of entering and also distributes the game ball to the upper left operation port 361. Since the rate of entering the ball can be reduced, the result of the internal lottery based on the game ball that has passed between the two nails 44a is likely to be the "most advantageous result", which is advantageous to the player. In other words, by setting the nail 44b to the first state, the pachinko machine 10 can increase the expectation of the result of the internal lottery.

Further, as described above, when the nail 44b is set to the second state, the nail 44b distributes the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 to increase the ratio of entering the ball, and the game ball to the upper right operation port. Since it is possible to reduce the proportion of balls to be distributed to 366 and enter the ball, the result of the internal lottery based on the game ball that has passed between the two nails 44a is unlikely to be the "most advantageous result", which is disadvantageous to the player. In other words, by setting the nail 44b to the second state, the pachinko machine 10 can reduce the expectation of the result of the internal lottery.

In other words, the nail 44b is configured to be able to set the first state and the second state, so that the game ball is distributed to the upper left operation port 361 and entered, and the game ball is operated to the upper right. Since it is configured such that the proportion of the balls distributed to the mouth 366 and entering the ball can be set at the same time, the degree of expectation of the result of the internal lottery based on the game ball that has passed between the two nails 44a can be increased or decreased.
Here, by setting the state of the inclination, the nail 44b does not have a ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 and entering it, and a ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper right operation port 366 and entering it. Since it can be set in stages, the expectation of the result of the internal lottery based on the game ball that has passed between the two nails 44a can also be set infinitely.

By the way, the conventional game machine is provided with one upper working port, and this upper working port is planted above it and at a distance wider than one gaming ball along the left-right direction. Had two nails that were cut. Then, the game ball that passed between the two nails entered the upper working opening as it was. Since the gaming machine pays out a predetermined number of gaming balls by entering the gaming balls into the upper working opening, and also executes an internal lottery such as a jackpot lottery, the gaming balls entered into the upper working opening. The behavior of the gaming machine at that time had become monotonous.
Specifically, by setting the interval between the two nails so that the game ball can easily enter the upper working opening, the internal lottery for a fixed number of game balls shot in the game area is performed. The number of executions increases and the payout of game balls increases. On the other hand, by setting the distance between the two nails so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the upper working opening, the inside of the number of a certain number of game balls shot in the game area The number of times the lottery is executed is reduced and the payout of gaming balls is reduced.

However, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, the nail 44b is configured to be able to set the first state and the second state, so that the game ball is distributed to the upper left operation port 361. Since it is configured such that the ratio of entering the game ball and the ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper right operation port 366 and entering the game ball at the same time can be set, the internal lottery based on the game ball that has passed between the two nails 44a. The degree of expectation of the result can be increased or decreased.

According to this, for example, by setting the interval between the two nails 44a, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the upper working opening 36A, and the internal lottery for a fixed number of game balls launched into the game area is performed. When the number of executions is increased, the nail 44b is set to the first state to increase the expectation of the result of the internal lottery, or the nail 44b is set to the second state and the expectation of the result of the internal lottery. Can be reduced.
In addition, for example, by setting the interval between the two nails 44a, the number of executions of the internal lottery for a fixed number of game balls that have been shot in the game area so that the game balls do not easily enter the upper working opening 36A. When it is decreased, the nail 44b is set to the first state to increase the expectation of the result of the internal lottery, or the nail 44b is set to the second state to decrease the expectation of the result of the internal lottery. You can

In other words, the pachinko machine 10 independently sets the number of executions of the internal lottery for a certain number of game balls shot in the game area and the expectation of the result of the internal lottery for a certain number of game balls shot in the game area. It is configured to be adjustable.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the upper working opening 36A is planted above the upper left working opening 361 and the upper right working opening 366, and along the left-right direction with a spacing wider than one gaming ball. Although the two nails 44a are provided, the two nails 44a may not be provided. In this case, the game ball enters between the side wall portion 363A of the upper left operation port unit 363 and the side wall portion 364A of the upper right operation port unit 364, passes between them, and falls toward the nail 44b. Will be done.

According to this embodiment as described above, the following actions and effects can be achieved.
(1) The game ball that has entered the upper working port 36A will be inserted into either the upper left working port 361 or the upper right working port 366 by being sorted by the nail 44b, so that the upper working port 36A The internal lottery of the pachinko machine 10 when a game ball enters can be diversified. Further, the upper right operation port 366 gives a higher value to the player when entering the game ball, and the upper left operation port 361 has a higher value than the value given to the player at the upper right operation port 366 when entering the game ball. Since a low value is added, the player pays attention to the whereabouts of the game ball. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can improve the player's attention to the game.

(2) Since the pachinko machine 10 can clarify the difference in value between the upper left operation opening 361 and the upper right operation opening 366 by the difference in the degree of expectation of the internal lottery executed when entering the game ball, the upper operation The configuration of the mouth 36A can be simplified.
(3) Since the pachinko machine 10 has no difference in the value of the upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 366 due to the difference in the number of game balls paid out when entering the game ball, it is executed when entering the game ball. Only the difference in the value of the upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 366 due to the difference in the internal lottery can be set. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present invention, the player can easily grasp the difference in value between the upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 366.

(4) In the pachinko machine 10, when the nail 44b is set so as to distribute a large number of game balls to the upper right operation port 366, the case where the nail 44b is set so as to distribute a large number of game balls to the upper left operation port 361 In comparison, it is possible to increase the value given to the player when the game ball enters the upper working opening 36A. Further, in the pachinko machine 10, when the nail 44b is set to distribute a large number of game balls to the upper left operation port 361, compared with the case where the nail 44b is set to distribute a large number of game balls to the upper right operation port 366. Then, it is possible to reduce the value given to the player when the game ball enters the upper operation port 36A. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 sets, by the nail 44b, the ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper left working opening 361 and entering the ratio, and the ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper right working opening 366 and entering the ball. It is possible to increase or decrease the value given to the player at the time of entering the game ball into the upper operation port 36A and adjust the value.

(5) The nail 44b is configured to be able to set the first state and the second state, so that the game balls are distributed to the upper left working opening 361 and entered, and the nail is played in the upper right working opening 366. It is possible to simultaneously set the proportion of balls to be distributed and entered. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present invention, the structure of the nail 44b can be simplified.
(6) Since the upper working opening 36A includes the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A, the game ball entering the upper working opening 36A is guided to the nail 44b by the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can reliably distribute and enter the game ball that has entered the upper working opening 36A into either the upper left working opening 361 or the upper right working opening 366.

(7) Since the inner wall of the side wall portion 363A and the inner wall of the side wall portion 364A are formed in an uneven surface shape, when the game ball passes between the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A, the inner wall and the side wall of the side wall portion 363A. The concave and convex portions formed on the inner wall of the portion 364A come into contact with the concave and convex portions, and the flow direction thereof changes variously. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can give a change in the downflow direction of the game ball when guiding the game ball that has entered the upper working opening 36A to the nail 44b by the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A, so that the game can be changed. It is possible to further improve the player's attention to the game.

(8) Since the upper operating port 36A includes the curved wall portion 363B and the curved wall portion 364B, the game ball distributed by the nail 44b is reliably guided to either the upper left operating port 361 or the upper right operating port 366. It Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can reliably distribute and enter the game ball that has entered the upper working opening 36A into either the upper left working opening 361 or the upper right working opening 366.
(9) The curved wall portion 363B and the curved wall portion 364B are formed as individual members and are attached to the game board 31 so as to be symmetrical with the nail 44b interposed therebetween. 364B can be a member having the same shape, and thus the manufacturing cost of the upper working port 36A can be reduced.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and modifications, improvements, etc. within the scope of achieving the object of the present invention are included in the present invention.
For example, in the present embodiment, the upper right operation port 366 executes an internal lottery when the game ball is entered by referring to the second distribution table, and the upper left operation port 361 is assigned by the second distribution table. The internal lottery is executed when the game ball is entered by referring to the first distribution table that gives a value lower than the value that is given. On the other hand, the upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 366 may have a different configuration. In short, the high-value entrance section gives a high value to the player by executing an internal lottery with a predetermined degree of expectation upon entering the game ball, and the low-value entrance section refers to the high-value entrance section. By performing an internal lottery with an expectation lower than the expectation of the internal lottery triggered by the entry into the game ball at the time of entering the game ball, the value more than the value given by the high value entry part to the player You should give a low value.

For example, the upper right operation port 366 executes an internal lottery when entering a game ball by referring to the high probability mode win/loss table, and the upper left operation port 361 is given in the high probability mode win/loss table. The internal lottery may be executed at the time of entering the game ball by referring to the win/loss table for the low probability mode that gives a value lower than the value.
Further, for example, the upper right operation port 366 executes an internal lottery when entering a game ball, and opens and closes when the internal lottery is won (for example, when the distribution result is the “most advantageous result”). When a round game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) in the execution mode, the upper left operation opening 361 executes an internal lottery when entering a game ball, and when this internal lottery is won (for example, distribution In the opening/closing execution mode in which the result is the "most advantageous result", the round game is executed a number of times (for example, 12 times) smaller than the predetermined number of round games executed in the upper right operation port 366. Good.

Further, in the present embodiment, the upper right operation port 366 gives a high value to the player by executing an internal lottery having a predetermined degree of expectation at the time of entering the game ball, and the upper left operation port 361 operates the upper right operation. By executing an internal lottery with a lower degree of expectation than the expectation of an internal lottery triggered by the entry into the mouth 366 at the time of entering the game ball, the value given to the player at the upper right operation mouth 366 Also gave low value. On the other hand, for example, the high-value entrance section gives a high value to the player by giving useful information to the player when entering the game ball, and the low-value entrance section gives a high value to the game ball. By not giving useful information to the player when entering the game, or by giving less useful information than the information provided by the high-value entering club, the player is provided with the high-value entering club. Value may be lower than the value that is given. In short, the high-value entrance section gives a high value to the player when entering the game ball, and the low-value entrance section is given to the player at the high-value entrance section when entering the game ball. It suffices to be able to give a value lower than the value.

Specifically, for example, the upper right operation port 366, until the distribution result is the "most advantageous result" or "low probability result" until the opening and closing execution mode transitioned to 100 game times In the period, the internal lottery of whether to notify the player whether the distribution result is the "most advantageous result" or "low probability result" when entering the game ball is separate from the winning and rejecting lottery and the distribution lottery. It may be configured to execute and execute the disguise when the internal lottery is won.
In addition, for example, the upper right operation port 366 is distributed when the game ball is entered after the end of the opening/closing execution mode that has been transitioned to when the game result is the “special miss result” or the “implicit small round high accuracy result”. An internal lottery for whether or not to notify the player whether the result is a "special miss result" or "unspecified small round high-precision result" is executed separately from the win/loss lot and the distribution lottery, and this internal lottery is carried out. It may be configured to cancel the camouflage when the player wins.

According to this, the upper right operation port 366 gives a high value to the player when entering the game ball, and the upper left operation port 361 is given to the player at the right operation port 366 when entering the game ball. Since a value lower than the value is given, the player pays attention to the whereabouts of the game ball. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can improve the player's attention to the game.

[Third Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the following description, the parts that have already been described are given the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 35 is an enlarged view of the upper operation port according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
In the said 1st Embodiment, the game board 31 is equipped with the upper working opening 36, and this upper working opening 36 has one nail 44b planted between the upper left working opening 361 and the upper right working opening 362. Was there.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the game board 31 is provided with an upper working opening 36B as shown in FIG. 35, and this upper working opening 36B is planted between the upper left working opening 361 and the upper right working opening 362. It is different in that it has one nail 44b formed and a windmill unit 48 attached to this nail 44b.

Specifically, the upper working opening 36B has an upper left working opening 361 provided in the left opening and an upper right working opening 362 provided in the right opening. Also, the upper working port 36B is planted above the upper left working port 361 and the upper right working port 362, and is also planted along the left-right direction at a distance wider than that for one game ball. The nail 44a, one nail 44b that is implanted between the upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 362, the upper left operation port unit 367 attached to the left side of the nail 44b, and the right side of the nail 44b. It has an upper right working port unit 368 and a wind turbine unit 48 attached to the nail 44b.

The left upper working port unit 367 is located below the left nail 44a of the nails 44a, and extends along the up-down direction in a straight line side wall portion 367A. And a curved wall portion 367B that extends so as to bulge out.
The right upper working port unit 368 is located below the right nail 44a of the nails 44a, extends linearly along the vertical direction, and the lower right portion extends from the lower end of the sidewall 368A to the nail 44b. And a curved wall portion 368B that extends so as to bulge in the direction.

Here, the upper left working opening unit 367 and the upper right working opening unit 368 are attached to the game board 31 so as to be bilaterally symmetrical with the nail 44b interposed therebetween. In other words, the curved wall portion 367B and the curved wall portion 368B are formed as separate members, respectively, and are attached to the game board 31 so as to be symmetrical with the nail 44b interposed therebetween.
In the present embodiment, the curved wall portion 367B and the curved wall portion 368B are attached to the game board 31 so as to be symmetrical with the nail 44b interposed therebetween, but are attached to the game board 31 so as to be symmetrical. It does not have to be.

Further, in the present embodiment, the shapes of the curved wall portion 367B and the curved wall portion 368B are different from the shapes of the curved wall portion 363B and the curved wall portion 364B in the first embodiment. Specifically, the end portion of the curved wall portion 367B on the nail 44b side is located on the left side of the end portion of the curved wall portion 363B of the first embodiment on the nail 44b side so as not to come into contact with the wind turbine unit 48. There is. The end of the curved wall portion 368B on the nail 44b side is located on the right side of the end of the curved wall portion 364B in the first embodiment on the nail 44b side so as not to contact the wind turbine unit 48.

The game ball that has passed between the two nails 44a and entered the upper working opening 36B passes between the side wall portion 367A of the upper left working opening unit 367 and the side wall portion 368A of the upper right working opening unit 368, It falls toward the nail 44b. In other words, the lateral distance between the side wall portion 367A of the upper left operation port unit 367 and the side wall portion 368A of the upper right operation port unit 368 is set to be wider than one gaming ball.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the side wall portion 367A and the side wall portion 368A function as a distribution guide portion that guides the game ball that has entered the upper working opening 36B to the nail 44b, and the flow direction of the game ball that flows down the game area. It extends along a straight line along with, and is arranged so as to be wider than one game ball along a direction orthogonal to its own extending direction.

Here, the inner wall of the side wall portion 367A and the inner wall of the side wall portion 368A are formed in an uneven surface shape. According to this, when the game sphere passes between the side wall portion 367A and the side wall portion 368A, it comes into contact with the inner wall of the side wall portion 367A and the unevenness formed on the inner wall of the side wall portion 368A, and its flow direction changes variously. ..
In addition, in the present embodiment, the inner wall of the side wall portion 367A and the inner wall of the side wall portion 368A are formed in a concavo-convex surface shape, but they may not be formed in a concavo-convex surface shape. It may be formed in other shapes such as.

FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a cross section of the wind turbine unit. Specifically, FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an AA cross section of FIG. 35.
As shown in FIG. 36, the wind turbine unit 48 is attached to the game board 31 by being fitted into the opening formed in the game board 31 from the back surface side of the game board 31. The wind turbine unit 48 includes a hollow cylindrical base portion 481, a cylindrical rotation shaft 482, and a ratchet portion 483 that is attached so as to be interposed between the base portion 481 and the rotation shaft 482. The rotation shaft 482 is attached to the nail 44b. It is configured to be rotatably attached to the base portion 481.

The base portion 481 is formed along the peripheral edge on the back surface side, and is in contact with the back surface of the game board 31, a flange portion 481A, a through hole 481B having a circular cross section formed at the center position on the front surface side, and a back surface side. It has a cylindrical nail fixing portion 481C which is formed at the center position and which fixes the nail 44b.
The flange portion 481A abuts on the back surface of the game board 31, thereby defining the position of the base portion 481 in the front-rear direction. As a result, the front surface of the base portion 481 and the front surface of the game board 31 are flush with each other. The base portion 481 is attached to the game board 31 by fixing the flange portion 481A to the back surface of the game board 31 via a screw or an adhesive.

The through hole 481B is a portion into which the rotating shaft 482 is inserted inside the base portion 481. Therefore, the inner diameter of the through hole 481B is larger than the outer diameter of the rotary shaft 482 so as not to hinder the rotation of the rotary shaft 482.
The nail fixing portion 481C is a portion that fixes the nail 44b. The nail fixing portion 481C is formed in a cylindrical shape having an inner diameter slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the nail 44b. Therefore, by inserting and fixing the nail 44b into the nail fixing portion 481C, it is possible to prevent the nail 44b from falling and tilting.

The rotating shaft 482 includes a cylindrical main body portion 482A, three ball receiving portions 482B (see FIG. 35) formed on the outer peripheral surface of the main body portion 482A, and a disc portion formed on the front end surface of the main body portion 482A. It has 482C (refer to Drawing 35) and gear part 482D formed in the end by the side of the back of main part 482A.
The main body portion 482A is attached to the base portion 481 by inserting the nail 44b inside and then inserting and fixing the nail 44b inside the nail fixing portion 481C. Since the main body 482A is formed in a cylindrical shape having an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the nail 44b, it is rotatable with respect to the nail 44b.

The ball receiving portion 482B is three flat plate-shaped portions formed on the outer peripheral surface of the main body portion 482A. These ball receiving portions 482B extend along the radial direction of the main body portion 482A and are formed at equal intervals (120 degree intervals).
The disc portion 482C is a disc-shaped portion formed on the front end surface of the main body portion 482A. The disc portion 482C is made of a translucent synthetic resin in a disc shape. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the ball receiving portion 482B through the disc portion 482C (see FIG. 35).
In addition, in the present embodiment, the ball receiving portion 482B and the disc portion 482C are formed separately from the main body portion 482A, but they may be formed integrally. According to this, the strength of the ball receiving portion 482B can be improved.

FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a cross section of the gear part and a ratchet part. Specifically, FIG. 37 is a cross-sectional view of the gear portion 482D cut along the plane orthogonal to the central axis of the gear portion 482D and seen from the front side.
As shown in FIG. 37, the gear portion 482D is formed in a ratchet shape having a root diameter of the same diameter as the diameter of the main body portion 482A.

As shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, the ratchet portion 483 supports the ratchet pawl 483A that meshes with the gear portion 482D, and the ratchet pawl 483A so as to be rotatable about an axis parallel to the central axis of the gear portion 482D. It has a rotation support portion 483B fixed to the base portion 481.
The rotation support portion 483B has a spring (not shown) inside and biases the ratchet pawl 483A toward the center of the gear portion 482D.

Here, as shown in FIG. 36, the gear portion 482D is formed at a predetermined distance from the rear end surface of the main body portion 482A. Specifically, the distance from the rear end surface of the main body portion 482A to the gear portion 482D is larger than the thickness of the ratchet pawl 483A (the axial thickness of the gear portion 482D). Further, the distance between the rear end surface of the main body portion 482A and the nail fixing portion 481C of the base portion 481 is sufficiently wider than the thickness of the ratchet pawl 483A. Furthermore, the distance between the ball receiving portion 482B and the front surface of the base portion 481 is sufficiently wider than the thickness of the ratchet pawl 483A.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 36, the rotary shaft 482 can be brought into a state where the gear portion 482D and the ratchet pawl 483A are not meshed with each other by pulling out toward the front surface side of the game board 31.
The ratchet pawl 483A only slides on the peripheral surface of the main body 482A when the ratchet pawl 483A is not meshed with the gear 482D. Can rotate (free rotation state).

In this way, the wind turbine unit 48 functions as a rotation distribution unit that distributes the game balls to either the upper left operation port 361 or the upper right operation port 362 by distributing the game balls in a direction that follows the rotation direction of the game balls. ..
Specifically, since the ball receiving portion 482B is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the main body portion 482A of the rotating shaft 482, the side wall portion 367A of the upper left operation port unit 367 and the side wall portion 368A of the upper right operation port unit 368 are formed. When receiving the game ball that has fallen toward the nail 44b through the gap, the game ball is pushed by the game ball to rotate the rotary shaft 482 clockwise or counterclockwise when viewed from the front side. And

Then, the game ball that rotates the wind turbine unit 48 clockwise falls toward the upper right operation port 362 and is guided to the curved wall portion 368B of the upper right operation port unit 368 to enter the upper right operation port 362. Will be done. In addition, the game ball that rotates the wind turbine unit 48 counterclockwise falls toward the upper left operating port 361 and is guided to the curved wall portion 367B of the upper left operating port unit 367, thereby entering the upper left operating port 361. It will be a ball.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the curved wall portion 367B functions as a low-value guide portion that guides the game balls distributed to the upper left operation opening 361 in the wind turbine unit 48 to the upper left operation opening 361, and the curved wall portion 364B, The wind turbine unit 48 functions as a high-value guide unit that guides the game balls distributed to the upper right operation port 362 to the upper right operation port 362.

FIG. 38 is a view showing a cross section of the wind turbine unit in a state where the rotary shaft is pushed toward the back side of the game board.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 38, the rotation shaft 482 can be brought into a state in which the gear portion 482D and the ratchet pawl 483A are meshed with each other by being pushed toward the rear surface side of the game board 31.
When the ratchet pawl 483A meshes with the gear portion 482D, when it tries to rotate the rotary shaft 482 counterclockwise as viewed from the front side, the ratchet pawl 483A gets over the teeth of the gear portion 482D. , Can rotate counterclockwise. However, when the ratchet pawl 483A meshes with the gear portion 482D, it cannot move over the teeth of the gear portion 482D when trying to rotate the rotary shaft 482 clockwise when viewed from the front side. The 482 cannot rotate clockwise. In other words, in the state where the gear portion 482D and the ratchet pawl 483A are meshed with each other, the rotation shaft 482 can rotate only counterclockwise when viewed from the front side (regulated rotation state).

Therefore, the wind turbine unit 48 includes the ratchet mechanism (the rotating shaft 482 and the ratchet portion 483), and in the restricted rotation state, the ratchet mechanism distributes the game balls to the upper left operation port 361 in one direction in which the ratio is high. Rotate only in the direction.
In the present embodiment, in the restricted rotation state, the wind turbine unit 48 rotates only in one direction in which the ratchet mechanism distributes the game balls to the upper left operation port 361 and enters the balls at a higher rate. On the other hand, the wind turbine unit 48 may be rotated only in one direction in which the ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper left operation port 361 by another mechanism is high.

In this way, the wind turbine unit 48 can increase the rate of distributing the game balls to the upper left operation port 361 and enter the ball, and lower the rate of distributing the game balls to the upper right operation port 362 and enter the ball.
Specifically, since the ball receiving portion 482B is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the main body portion 482A of the rotating shaft 482, the side wall portion 367A of the upper left operation port unit 367 and the side wall portion 368A of the upper right operation port unit 368 are formed. When receiving the game ball that has fallen toward the nail 44b through the space, by pushing the game ball, the main body 482A will be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise when viewed from the front side. And Then, the game ball that rotates the wind turbine unit 48 clockwise enters the upper right operation port 362, and the game ball that rotates it counterclockwise enters the upper left operation port 361. However, since the rotation shaft 482 can rotate only counterclockwise when viewed from the front side in the regulated rotation state, the side wall portion 367A of the upper left operation port unit 367 and the side wall portion 368A of the upper right operation port unit 368 are formed. The game ball that has fallen toward the nail 44b through the gap easily enters the upper left operation port 361 and is less likely to enter the upper right operation port 362.

Therefore, by setting the wind turbine unit 48 in the free rotation state (first rotation state), the proportion of game balls to be distributed to the upper right operation port 362 and to enter the ball is increased, and the game ball is set to the upper left operation port 361. It is possible to reduce the proportion of balls distributed and entered.
Further, the wind turbine unit 48 is set to the restricted rotation state (second rotation state) to increase the ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper left operation port 361 and entering the balls, and to set the game ball to the upper right operation port 362. It is possible to reduce the proportion of balls distributed and entered.

In other words, the wind turbine unit 48 switches the free rotation state and the regulated rotation state to set them, thereby distributing the game balls to the upper left operation port 361 and entering the balls, and the game balls to the upper right operation port 362. It is configured to be able to set the distribution ratio and the rate of entering the ball.
The game hall manager can easily set the wind turbine unit 48 by rotating the front door frame 13 forward to open it.

In the present embodiment, the wind turbine unit 48 is configured to be able to set the ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper left operation port 361 and entering the ball, and the ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper right operation port 362 and entering the ball. However, these ratios may not be set. For example, the wind turbine unit 48 may be configured only in a free rotation state or only in a restricted rotation state. In short, the rotation distribution means distributes the game ball, which passes through between the two nails 44a and enters the upper operation port 36, in a direction following the direction of its own rotation, thereby operating the upper left operation port 361 or the upper right operation. It suffices if it can be distributed to any one of the mouths 362 to enter the ball.

Further, in the free rotation state, the wind turbine unit 48 is in a direction in which the ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper right operation port 362 is higher and the ratio of distributing the game balls in the upper left operation port 361 is higher. In the restricted rotation state, it rotates in only one direction in which the ratio of distributing game balls to the upper left actuation opening 361 is high.

In the present embodiment, the wind turbine unit 48 is configured to rotate only in one direction in a direction in which the proportion of game balls distributed to the upper left operation port 361 increases in the restricted rotation state. On the other hand, for example, in the restricted rotation state, for example, the wind turbine unit 48 distributes the game balls to the upper right operation port 362 in a direction in which the proportion of the game balls is distributed and enters the upper left operation port 361. It may be configured to rotate bidirectionally with the direction in which the ratio increases and to prevent rotation in the direction in which the ratio for distributing the game balls into the upper right operation port 362 and entering the ball increases. In short, the rotation distribution means rotates so that the ratio of distributing the game balls to the high-value ball entering part is high and the ratio of distributing the game balls to the low-value ball part is low. In the first rotation state, the proportion of the game balls distributed to the high-value entrance portion is reduced, and the proportion of the game balls allocated to the low-value entry portion is increased to increase the proportion. It suffices that it can be set by switching between the two rotation states.

In this way, when the wind turbine unit 48 is set to the free rotation state, the wind turbine unit 48 distributes the game ball to the upper right operation port 362 and increases the ratio of entering the game ball, and the game ball to the upper left operation port 361. Since it is possible to reduce the proportion of balls to be distributed and entered, the number of prize balls based on the game balls that have passed between the two nails 44a increases.
Further, when the wind turbine unit 48 is set to the restricted rotation state, the wind turbine unit 48 distributes the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 to increase the ratio of entering the ball, and distributes the game ball to the upper right operation port 362. Since the rate of entering the ball can be lowered, the number of prize balls based on the game ball that has passed between the two nails 44a decreases.

Specifically, for example, the wind turbine unit 48 is set in a freely rotating state, and out of the six game balls that have passed between the two nails 44a, three game balls are sorted into the upper right operation port 362 and inserted. In the case where the three game balls are distributed to the upper left operation port 361 and the balls are entered together with the balls, the expected value of the number of prize balls based on the game balls passing between the two nails 44a is about 4 Become individual.
In addition, for example, the wind turbine unit 48 is set to the restricted rotation state, and out of the six game balls that have passed between the two nails 44a, the six game balls are distributed to the upper left operation port 361 and entered. , When 0 game balls are distributed to the upper right operation port 362 to enter the balls, the expected value of the number of prize balls based on the game balls passing between the two nails 44a is about 3. .. In addition, when the wind turbine unit 48 is set to the restricted rotation state, the wind turbine unit 48 can significantly reduce the ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper right operation port 362 and entering the ball, but depending on the movement of the game ball. The game ball may enter the upper right operation port 362.

In other words, the wind turbine unit 48 switches between the free rotation state and the regulated rotation state to set the game balls to the upper left operation port 361 by distributing the game balls to the upper left operation port 361 and the game balls to the upper right operation port 362. Since it is configured such that the proportion of the balls to be distributed and entered can be set, it is possible to increase or decrease the expected value of the number of prize balls based on the game balls that have passed between the two nails 44a.

By the way, the conventional game machine is provided with one upper working port, and this upper working port is planted above it and at a distance wider than one gaming ball along the left-right direction. Had two nails that were cut. Then, the game ball that passed between the two nails entered the upper working opening as it was. Since the gaming machine pays out a predetermined number of gaming balls by entering the gaming balls into the upper working opening, and also executes an internal lottery such as a jackpot lottery, the gaming balls entered into the upper working opening. The behavior of the gaming machine at that time had become monotonous.
Specifically, by setting the interval between the two nails so that the game ball can easily enter the upper working opening, the internal lottery for a fixed number of game balls shot in the game area is performed. The number of executions increases and the payout of game balls increases. On the other hand, by setting the distance between the two nails so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the upper working opening, the inside of the number of a certain number of game balls shot in the game area The number of times the lottery is executed is reduced and the payout of gaming balls is reduced.

However, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, the wind turbine unit 48 switches between the free rotation state and the regulated rotation state to set the game balls to the upper left operation port 361 and enter the balls. Since it is configured to be able to set the ratio to be made and the ratio to distribute the game balls to the upper right operation port 362 and enter the balls, the expected value of the number of prize balls based on the game balls passing between the two nails 44a is set. Can be increased or decreased.

According to this, for example, by setting the interval between the two nails 44a, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the upper working opening 36B, and the internal lottery for a fixed number of game balls launched into the game area is performed. When the number of executions is increased, the wind turbine unit 48 is set to the free rotation state to increase the expected value of the prize balls, or the wind turbine unit 48 is set to the restricted rotation state to decrease the expected value of the prize balls. It can be done.
Also, for example, by setting the interval between the two nails 44a, the number of executions of the internal lottery for a certain number of game balls that are shot in the game area so that the game balls do not easily enter the upper working opening 36B. When it is decreased, the wind turbine unit 48 is set to the free rotation state to increase the expected value of the number of prize balls, or the wind turbine unit 48 is set to the restricted rotation state to decrease the expected value of the number of prize balls. be able to.

In other words, the pachinko machine 10 independently adjusts the number of executions of the internal lottery for the fixed number of game balls shot in the game area and the payout of the game balls for the fixed number of game balls shot in the game area. It is configured to be possible.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the upper working port 36B is planted above the upper left working port 361 and the upper right working port 362, and is planted along the left-right direction at a distance wider than one gaming ball. Although the two nails 44a are provided, the two nails 44a may not be provided. In this case, the game ball enters between the side wall portion 367A of the upper left operation port unit 367 and the side wall portion 368A of the upper right operation port unit 368, passes between them, and drops toward the nail 44b. Will be done.

Further, as described above, the conventional gaming machine sets the interval between the two nails so that the number of executions of the internal lottery and the payout of the gaming ball for a certain number of gaming balls shot in the gaming area are performed. It is not possible to set them independently, so when setting them independently, in addition to setting the interval between the two nails, for example, a general winning a prize provided at a place different from the upper working opening Other settings must be made, such as setting the rate at which the game ball enters the mouth. In other words, the conventional gaming machine can set the number of executions of the internal lottery and the payout of the game ball for a certain number of game balls launched in the game area independently by setting only one winning opening. Since it can not be done, setting these was troublesome.
On the other hand, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment sets an interval between the two nails 44a and a state of the wind turbine unit 48, thereby performing an internal lottery for a certain number of game balls shot in the game area. The number of executions and the payout of game balls can be set independently. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, by setting only one winning opening (upper working opening 36B), the number of executions of the internal lottery for a certain number of game balls launched in the game area and the number of game balls. Since the payout can be set independently, these settings can be facilitated.

According to this embodiment as described above, the following actions and effects can be achieved.
(1) The game balls that have entered the upper working port 36B are distributed by the wind turbine unit 48 and enter the upper left working port 361 or the upper right working port 362. It is possible to diversify the internal lottery of the pachinko machine 10 when a game ball enters. In addition, the wind turbine unit 48 distributes the game balls that have entered the upper working port 36B in a direction that follows the direction of its own rotation, and thus distributes the game balls to either the upper left working port 361 or the upper right working port 362 to enter the ball. The player pays attention to the rotation direction of the wind turbine unit 48. Further, the upper right operation port 362 gives a higher value to the player when entering the game ball, and the upper left operation port 361 has a higher value than the value given to the player at the right operation port 362 when entering the game ball. Since a low value is added, the player pays attention to the whereabouts of the game ball. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can improve the player's attention to the game.

(2) The upper left working opening 361 and the upper right working opening 362 execute the same internal lottery when entering the game ball, so the pachinko machine 10 executes the internal lottery triggered by entering the upper working opening 36B. can do.
(3) Since the pachinko machine 10 can clarify the difference in value between the upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 362 by the difference in the number of game balls paid out when entering the game ball, the upper operation port 36B The configuration of can be simplified.

(4) In the pachinko machine 10, when the wind turbine unit 48 is set to distribute many game balls to the upper right operation port 362, the wind turbine unit 48 is set to distribute many game balls to the upper left operation port 361. Compared with the case, it is possible to increase the value given to the player when the game ball enters the upper operation port 36B. Further, in the pachinko machine 10, when the wind turbine unit 48 is set to distribute a large number of game balls to the upper left operation port 361, when the wind turbine unit 48 is set to distribute a large number of game balls to the upper right operation port 362. Compared with, it is possible to reduce the value given to the player when the game ball enters the upper operation port 36B. In other words, the gaming machine sets, in the wind turbine unit 48, a ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper right operation port 362 and entering the ball, and a ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper left operation port 361 and entering the ball. The value given to the player when the game ball enters the upper operation port 36B can be increased or decreased and adjusted.

(5) The wind turbine unit 48 switches between the freely rotating state and the regulated rotating state to set the proportion of game balls to the upper right working opening 362 to be distributed and the game ball to the upper left working opening 361. It is possible to set the rate at which the player will enter the ball. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present invention, the configuration of the wind turbine unit 48 can be simplified.
(6) In the second rotation state, the wind turbine unit 48 rotates only in one direction in which the ratio of distributing and entering game balls into the upper left operation port 361 increases, so the configuration of the wind turbine unit 48 is simplified. can do.
(7) In the second rotation state, the wind turbine unit 48 can be prevented from rotating in the direction in which the ratio of the game balls distributed to the upper right operation port 362 by the ratchet mechanism is increased, so that the wind turbine unit 48 does not rotate. The configuration of 48 can be simplified.

(8) Since the upper working port 36B includes the side wall portion 367A and the side wall portion 368A, the game ball that has entered the upper working port 36B is guided to the wind turbine unit 48 by the side wall portion 367A and the side wall portion 368A. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can surely distribute the game ball that has entered the upper working opening 36B to either the upper left working opening 361 or the upper right working opening 362 and enter the ball.

(9) Since the inner wall of the side wall portion 367A and the inner wall of the side wall portion 368A are formed in an uneven surface shape, when the game ball passes between the side wall portion 367A and the side wall portion 368A, the inner wall and the side wall of the side wall portion 367A. It contacts the unevenness formed on the inner wall of the portion 368A, and the downward direction of the unevenness changes in various ways. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can give a change in the downflow direction of the game ball when guiding the game ball entering the upper working opening 36B to the wind turbine unit 48 by the side wall portion 367A and the side wall portion 368A, It is possible to further improve the player's attention to the game.

(10) Since the upper working port 36B includes the curved wall portion 367B and the curved wall portion 368B, the game balls distributed by the wind turbine unit 48 are reliably guided to either the upper left operating port 361 or the upper right operating port 362. To be done. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can surely distribute the game ball that has entered the upper working opening 36B to either the upper left working opening 361 or the upper right working opening 362 and enter the ball.
(11) Since the curved wall portion 367B and the curved wall portion 368B are formed as individual members and are attached to the game board 31 so as to be symmetrical with the wind turbine unit 48 interposed therebetween, the curved wall portion 367B and the curved wall portion 367B. The portion 368B can be formed as a member having the same shape, which in turn can reduce the manufacturing cost of the upper working port 36B.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the following description, the parts that have already been described are given the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 39 is an enlarged view of the upper operation port according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
In the first embodiment, the game board 31 is provided with the upper working port 36, and the upper working port 36 has the upper left working port unit 363 and the upper right working port unit 364.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the game board 31 is provided with an upper working port 36C as shown in FIG. 39, and the upper working port 36C includes an upper left working port unit 363, an upper right working port unit 364. The difference is that the upper left operation port unit 363 and the upper right operation port unit 364 are connected to each other with a connecting portion 365C.

Specifically, the upper working port 36C has an upper left working port 361 provided in the left opening and an upper right working port 362 provided in the right opening. Further, the upper working port 36C is planted above the upper left working port 361 and the upper right working port 362, and is also planted along the left-right direction at a distance wider than one gaming ball. The nail 44a, one nail 44b which is planted between the upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 362, the upper left operation port unit 363 attached to the left side of the nail 44b, and the right side of the nail 44b. It has an upper right operation port unit 364, and a connecting portion 365C connecting the upper left operation port unit 363 and the upper right operation port unit 364.

The upper left operation port unit 363 is located below the left nail 44a of the nails 44a and extends linearly along the up-down direction, and a left lower direction from the lower end of the side wall portion 363A to the nail 44b. And a curved wall portion 363B that extends so as to bulge out.
The upper right operation port unit 364 is located below the right nail 44a of the nails 44a, extends linearly in the vertical direction, and the lower right portion extends from the lower end of the side wall portion 364A to the nail 44b. And a curved wall portion 364B that extends so as to bulge in the direction.

The game ball that has passed through between the two nails 44a and entered the upper working opening 36 passes between the side wall portion 363A of the upper left working opening unit 363 and the side wall portion 364A of the upper right working opening unit 364. It falls toward the nail 44b. In other words, the lateral distance between the side wall portion 363A of the upper left operation port unit 363 and the side wall portion 364A of the upper right operation port unit 364 is set to be wider than one game ball.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A function as a distribution guide portion that guides the game ball that has entered the upper working opening 36 to the nail 44b, and the flow direction of the game ball that flows down the game area. Is linearly extended along with, and is arranged so as to be wider than one game ball along a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the player.

Here, the inner wall of the side wall portion 363A and the inner wall of the side wall portion 364A are formed in an uneven surface shape. According to this, when the game sphere passes between the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A, it comes into contact with the inner wall of the side wall portion 363A and the unevenness formed on the inner wall of the side wall portion 364A, and its flowing direction changes variously. ..
In addition, in the present embodiment, the inner wall of the side wall portion 363A and the inner wall of the side wall portion 364A are formed in a concavo-convex surface shape, but they may not be formed in a concavo-convex surface shape. It may be formed in other shapes such as.

Then, the nail 44b distributes the game ball to either the upper left operation port 361 or the upper right operation port 362 and enters the game ball, and sets the distribution state of the game ball to distribute the game ball to the upper left operation port 361. Functions as a distribution setting means for setting a ratio of entering a game ball and a ratio of distributing a game ball to the upper right operation port 362 and entering the game ball.
Specifically, the game ball that has passed the left side of the nail 44b falls toward the upper left operation port 361, and is guided to the curved wall portion 363B of the upper left operation port unit 363 to enter the upper left operation port 361. Will be done. In addition, the game ball that has passed the right side of the nail 44b falls toward the upper right operation port 362, and is guided to the curved wall portion 364B of the upper right operation port unit 364 to enter the upper right operation port 362. Become.

Therefore, by setting the nail 44b so that the game ball that has fallen toward the nail 44b can easily pass on the right side of the nail 44b, the nail 44b distributes the game ball to the upper right working port 362 and enters the ball. It is possible to lower the rate of distributing the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 and entering the ball while increasing the value of (1st state).
In addition, by setting the nail 44b so that the game ball that has dropped toward the nail 44b can easily pass the left side of the nail 44b, the nail 44b distributes the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 and enters the ball. It is possible to lower the rate of distributing the game balls to the upper right operation port 362 and entering the balls (second state).
In other words, the nail 44b is configured to be able to set the first state and the second state, so that the game ball is distributed to the upper left operation port 361 and entered, and the game ball is operated to the upper right. It is configured such that the proportion of the ball distributed to the mouth 362 and entering the ball can be set at the same time.
The game hall manager can easily set the nail 44b by rotating the front door frame 13 forward to open it.

In the present embodiment, the distribution setting means divides the game ball into the upper left working opening 361 by one nail 44b and enters the ball, and the ratio of distributing the game ball into the upper right working opening 362 and enters the ball. Were configured to be set at the same time. On the other hand, the distribution setting means separately sets the ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 by a plurality of elements and entering the game ball, and the ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper right operation port 362 and entering the game ball. It may be configured to be possible.
Specifically, for example, the distribution setting means uses two nails in place of the nail 44b to distribute the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 and enter the ball, and the game ball to the upper right operation port. It may be configured such that the rate of distributing to 362 and entering the ball can be set separately. According to this, by setting one nail, it is possible to set the ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper left operating port 361 and entering the ball, and by setting the other nail, the game ball is moved to the upper right operating port. It is possible to set the ratio of distribution to 362 and entering.
However, in such a configuration, when the ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper left operation port 361 and entering the ball and the ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper right operation port 362 and entering the ball are both low, two balls are set. The spacing between the nails will be wider. In such a case, the game ball rides on the two nails and does not enter either the upper left operation port 361 or the upper right operation port 362, so the distribution setting means. Is preferably configured such that a ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper left operation port 361 by one nail 44b and entering it and a ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper right operation port 362 and entering it at the same time can be set. ..

The connecting portion 365C connects the end portion of the curved wall portion 363B on the nail 44b side and the end portion of the curved wall portion 364B on the nail 44b side. In other words, the upper left operating port unit 363, the upper right operating port unit 364, and the connecting portion 365C are formed as an integral member made of synthetic resin that does not have a light-transmitting property, and are attached to the game board 31. There is.
In the present embodiment, the curved wall portion 363B and the curved wall portion 364B are attached to the game board 31 together with the connection portion 365C, but the curved wall portion 363B and the curved wall portion 364B are different from the connection portion 365C. It may be a member.

FIG. 40 is a view showing a cross section of the upper working port. Specifically, FIG. 40 is a view showing a cross section of the connection portion 365C and the nail 44b, and is a view of the AA cross section of FIG. 39 seen from the upper right operation port unit 364 side.
The connecting portion 365C is formed in a rectangular plate shape as shown in FIGS. 39 and 40. Further, its thickness (height seen from the game board 31) is set lower than the heights of the upper left operation port unit 363 and the upper right operation port unit 364. Further, the connecting portion 365C has a hole 365C1 having a circular cross section, which is formed in the central portion thereof and has an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the nail head of the nail 44b. The nail 44b is attached to the game board 31 through the hole 365C1.
Therefore, the upper left working opening unit 363, the upper right working opening unit 364, and the connecting portion 365C can be removed from the game board 31 with the nail 44b attached to the game board 31.

FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a state in which the upper left working opening unit, the upper right working opening unit, and the connecting portion are removed from the game board.
As shown in FIG. 41, the game board 31 has a scale portion 31C displayed in the area covered with the connection portion 365C.
The scale portion 31C includes an annular scale portion 31C1 which is displayed in an annular shape centered on the attachment position of the nail 44b, an arc-shaped arc scale portion 31C2 which is displayed on the upper right side of the annular scale portion 31C1, and an annular shape. It is provided with an arc-shaped arc scale portion 31C3 displayed on the upper left side of the scale portion 31C1.
Note that the nail 44b is not shown in FIG. 41 for the sake of explanation.

The annular scale portion 31C1 is an annular mark that imitates the outer diameter of the nail head of the nail 44b. The manager of the game arcade or the like sets the position of the nail head of the nail 44b in accordance with the ring scale portion 31C1 to distribute the game ball to the upper left operation opening 361 and enter the ball, and the upper right operation of the game ball. It is possible to set the same proportion as the proportion of distribution to the mouth 362 and entering the ball. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the position of the nail head of the nail 44b is set in accordance with the ring scale portion 31C1, the expected value of the number of prize balls based on the game ball that has passed between the two nails 44a is There will be four.

The arc scale portion 31C2 has two scales, a "-1" scale displayed on the nail 44b side and a "-2" scale displayed on the lower end side of the side wall portion 364A. Each scale shows the relationship between the position of the nail head of the nail 44b and the expected value of the number of prize balls based on the game balls that have passed between the two nails 44a.
Specifically, by setting the position of the nail head of the nail 44b in accordance with the "-1" or "-2" scale of the arc scale portion 31C2, the nail 44b distributes the game ball to the upper left operation port 361. It is possible to increase the ratio of entering the game ball and lower the ratio of distributing the game ball to the upper right operation port 362 and entering the game ball. In the present embodiment, when the position of the nail head of the nail 44b is set according to "-1" of the arc scale portion 31C2, the expectation of the number of prize balls based on the game ball that has passed between the two nails 44a. The value becomes 3.8, and when the position of the nail head of the nail 44b is set in accordance with "-2" of the arc scale portion 31C2, the prize based on the game ball that has passed between the two nails 44a. The expected number of balls is 3.6.

The arc scale portion 31C3 has two scales, a "+1" scale displayed on the nail 44b side and a "+2" scale displayed on the lower end side of the side wall portion 363A. Each scale shows the relationship between the position of the nail head of the nail 44b and the expected value of the number of prize balls based on the game balls that have passed between the two nails 44a.
Specifically, by setting the position of the nail head of the nail 44b in accordance with the "+1" or "+2" scale of the arc scale portion 31C3, the nail 44b sorts the game ball into the upper left working opening 361 and inserts it. It is possible to lower the ratio of spheres and increase the ratio of game balls to the upper right operation port 362 for distribution. In the present embodiment, when the position of the nail head of the nail 44b is set according to "+1" of the arc scale portion 31C3, the expected value of the number of prize balls based on the game ball that has passed between the two nails 44a. Is 4.2, and if the position of the nail head of the nail 44b is set in accordance with the "+2" of the arc scale portion 31C3, the number of prize balls based on the game ball that has passed between the two nails 44a. Has an expected value of 4.4.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the scale portion 31C is provided on the game board 31, and functions as a target suggesting means for suggesting a target for setting the distribution state of the game balls with the nails 44b, and the upper working opening 36C is provided. It suggests the expected number of prize balls based on the entered game balls.
The connecting portion 365C is detachably provided on the game board 31, and is attached to the game board 31 to shield the scale portion 31C, and is removed from the game board 31 to expose the scale portion 31C as a shield means. Function.

According to this embodiment as described above, the following actions and effects can be achieved.
(1) Since the connecting portion 365C is attached to the game board 31, the scale portion 31C is shielded, so that the setting of the distribution state of the game balls can be made invisible to the player. Further, since the connecting portion 365C is removed from the game board 31, the scale portion 31C is exposed, so that the manager of the game hall or the like can easily set the distribution state of the game balls by looking at the scale portion 31C. You can

(2) Since the game ball that has entered the upper working port 36C will enter the upper left working port 361 or the upper right working port 362 by being sorted by the nail 44b, the upper working port 36C The behavior of the pachinko machine 10 when a game ball enters can be diversified. Further, the upper right operation port 362 gives a higher value to the player when entering the game ball, and the upper left operation port 361 has a higher value than the value given to the player at the upper right operation port 362 when entering the game ball. Since a low value is added, the player pays attention to the whereabouts of the game ball. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can improve the player's attention to the game.

(3) In the pachinko machine 10, when the nail 44b is set so as to distribute many game balls to the upper right operation port 362, and when the nail 44b is set to distribute many game balls to the upper left operation port 361. In comparison, it is possible to increase the value given to the player when the game ball enters the upper working port 36. Further, in the pachinko machine 10, when the nail 44b is set so as to distribute many game balls to the upper left operation port 361, compared with the case where the nail 44b is set to be distributed to many game balls at the upper right operation port 362. Then, it is possible to reduce the value given to the player when the game ball enters the upper working opening 36. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 sets the ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper left working opening 361 and entering the ratio and the ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper right working opening 362 and entering the ball with the nail 44b. It is possible to increase or decrease the value given to the player when the game ball enters the upper operation port 36C and adjust the value.

(4) By setting the distribution state of the game balls, the nail 44b distributes the game balls to the upper left operation port 361 by entering them and the ratio of distributing the game balls to the upper right operation port 362 and entering them. Since they are set, these proportions can be clearly suggested on the scale portion 31C.
(5) The nail 44b is configured to be able to set the first state and the second state, so that the game balls are distributed to the upper left working opening 361 and entered, and the nail 44b is played in the upper right working opening 362. It is possible to simultaneously set the proportion of balls to be distributed and entered. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present invention, the configuration of the distribution setting means can be simplified.

(6) The upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 362 execute the same internal lottery when entering the game ball, so the pachinko machine 10 executes the internal lottery triggered by entering the upper operation port 36. can do.
(7) Since the pachinko machine 10 can clarify the difference in value between the upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 362 by the difference in the number of game balls paid out when entering the game ball, the upper operation port 36C The configuration of can be simplified.
(8) Since the scale portion 31C suggests the expected value of the number of prize balls based on the game balls entered in the upper working opening 36C, the manager of the game hall or the like can see the scale portion 31C to see the upper working opening. It is possible to easily adjust the expected value of the number of prize balls based on the game balls entered in 36C.

(9) Since the upper working opening 36C includes the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A, the game ball entering the upper working opening 36C is guided to the nail 44b by the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can surely distribute the game balls that have entered the upper working opening 36C to either the upper left working opening 361 or the upper right working opening 362 to enter the game balls.

(10) Since the inner wall of the side wall portion 363A and the inner wall of the side wall portion 364A are formed in an uneven surface shape, when the game ball passes between the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A, the inner wall and the side wall of the side wall portion 363A. The concave and convex portions formed on the inner wall of the portion 364A come into contact with the concave and convex portions, and the flow direction thereof changes variously. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can impart a change in the flow direction of the game ball when guiding the game ball entering the upper working opening 36C to the nail 44b by the side wall portion 363A and the side wall portion 364A, so that the game ball can flow downward. It is possible to further improve the player's attention to the game.

(11) Since the upper working port 36C includes the curved wall portion 363B and the curved wall portion 364B, the game ball distributed by the nail 44b is reliably guided to either the upper left operating port 361 or the upper right operating port 362. It Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can surely distribute the game balls that have entered the upper working opening 36C to either the upper left working opening 361 or the upper right working opening 362 to enter the game balls.
(12) Since the connecting portion 365C connects the curved wall portion 363B and the curved wall portion 364B, it can be easily attached to the game board 31 together with the curved wall portion 363B and the curved wall portion 364B.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and modifications, improvements, etc. within the scope of achieving the object of the present invention are included in the present invention.
For example, in the present embodiment, the scale portion 31C includes the annular scale portion 31C1, the circular arc scale portion 31C2, and the circular arc scale portion 31C3, but other configurations may be used. For example, the goal suggesting means may suggest a goal for setting the distribution state of the game balls by the distribution setting means by using a pattern or a color. Further, in the present embodiment, the scale portion 31C suggests the expected value of the number of prize balls based on the game balls entered in the upper working opening 36C, but for example, a certain number of game balls shot in the game area. Other goals may be suggested, such as the number of internal lottery runs for In short, the goal suggesting means may suggest the goal for setting the distribution state of the game balls by the distribution setting means.

Further, in the present embodiment, the connecting portion 365C is formed in a rectangular plate shape. However, as long as it has a shape and a size that can shield the scale portion 31C, it may have any shape and size. It may be. In short, it is sufficient that the shielding means is detachably provided on the game board and can be attached to the game board to shield the target suggesting means.

Further, in the present embodiment, the nail 44b sets the distribution state of the game balls to distribute the game balls to the upper left working opening 361 and to enter the balls, and distributes the game balls to the upper right working opening 362 to enter the ball. Although the ratio to be set is set, other configurations may be used. For example, the distribution setting means may set only the ratio of distributing the game balls to one winning opening and entering the balls (whether or not to distribute the game balls to one winning opening). Further, for example, the distribution setting means may be an accessory or the like provided in the game area. In short, the distribution setting means may be provided in the game area and set the distribution state of the game balls flowing down the game area.

[Modifications of Embodiments]
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and modifications, improvements, etc. within a range in which the object of the present invention can be achieved are included in the present invention.
(1) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 executes the opening and closing of the special winning opening 38a once for each round game. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 10 may execute opening and closing of the special winning opening 38a a plurality of times for one round game.
(2) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 has a predetermined upper limit duration (upper limit duration) elapse after the open/close door 38b is set to the open state, or a game to the special winning opening 38a. When the total winning number of balls reaches the predetermined upper limit number, the opening/closing door 38b is set to the closed state again. On the other hand, for example, the upper limit number may be changed according to the upper limit duration time, and the condition for setting the opening/closing door 38b to the closed state again is arbitrary.

(3) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 sets the opening/closing door 38b to the open state, and then the total winning number of game balls to the special winning opening 38a reaches a predetermined upper limit number of eight. As a result, the opening/closing door 38b is set to the closed state again. On the other hand, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may set the upper limit number to any number other than eight. Further, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may be set with different upper limit numbers depending on the distribution result. Further, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may be set with different upper limit numbers for each round in one open/close execution mode.

(4) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 is opened and closed by setting the opening/closing door 38b to the open state and then reaching the predetermined upper limit number of the total winning numbers of game balls into the special winning opening 38a. The door 38b was set to the closed state again. On the other hand, for example, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with an end trigger opening for setting the opening/closing door 38b to the closed state when the game ball enters, and this end is reached when a predetermined time elapses. It may be configured to allow a ball to enter the opportunity opening.
(5) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 sets the open/close door 38b to the open state, and then the open/close door 38b is closed again after the predetermined upper limit duration (upper limit duration) elapses. Was set to. On the other hand, for example, in the pachinko machine 10, after the open/close door 38b is set to the open state, the open/close door 38b is opened by a predetermined time period from when the winning at the special winning opening 38a occurs. The closed state may be set again.

(6) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 sets the open/close door 38b in the open state and then sets the open/close door 38b in the closed state again. On the other hand, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may shift to the next round game without setting the open/close door 38b again after setting the open/close door 38b in the open state.
(7) In each of the above-described embodiments, the upper limit duration of the short time mode is set shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. On the other hand, for example, the upper limit duration of the short-time mode is a time equal to or longer than the game cycle of the game ball, and is n times (n=1, 2, or 3) less than the game cycle of the game ball. The time may be set.

(8) In each of the above embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 has two types of opening/closing execution modes. Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 has an open/close execution mode in which a round game is executed twice with an upper limit duration of a short time mode, and an open/close execution mode in which a round game is executed 15 times with an upper limit duration of a long time mode. Had. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 10 may have an opening/closing execution mode different from the above regarding the mode of the upper limit duration time and the number of times the round game is executed. Further, the pachinko machine 10 changes the degree of opening of the opening/closing door 38b such as half-open or full-open by changing the mode of the upper limit duration, instead of the configuration of setting a plurality of types of opening/closing execution modes. The configuration may be such that a plurality of types of open/close execution modes are set. Furthermore, the aspect of the upper limit duration may be set so that the player sees the same aspect, but the exact upper limit duration is different.

(9) In each of the above-described embodiments, the game result and the effect for the opening/closing execution mode are set in advance so as to have a one-to-one correspondence. On the other hand, for example, the effect for the opening/closing execution mode may be randomly selected and set from a plurality of kinds of effects without being associated with the game result, and selected by a lottery or the like from the plurality of kinds of effects. The selection rate may be set differently depending on the game result.

(10) In each of the above-described embodiments, the MPU 92 is effective when the game result is one of the “special miss result”, the “unspecified small round high-accuracy result”, and the “explicit small round high-accuracy result”. Information regarding a special symbol combination is determined as the stop result to be finally stopped and displayed on the line L, and the special symbol combination is the same regardless of the type of the game result. On the other hand, the MPU 92 may randomly determine the information related to the stop result, and make it difficult for the player to know which game result.

(11) In each of the above-described embodiments, the MPU 62 uses the jackpot random number counter C1 in the lottery for the jackpot occurrence, and uses the jackpot type counter C2 in the lottery for the jackpot type when the jackpot occurs. On the other hand, when the big hit occurs, the MPU 62 may use the big hit random number counter C1 for the lottery of the kind of the big hit. In this case, the jackpot type counter C2 may not be provided in the various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64.

(12) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 has two types of deviation results, a “special deviation result” and a “normal deviation result”, and the MPU 62 stores the value of the random number that wins the jackpot. The jackpot occurrence lottery is executed by comparing the hit/miss table with the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b. In other words, the MPU 62 uses the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 to execute the lottery related to the “special miss result”. On the other hand, the MPU 62 uses a new counter different from the jackpot random number counter C1 provided in the various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64 in order to execute the lottery related to the "special out-of-match result", and thus The lottery relating to the “result” may be executed.

(13) In each of the above-described embodiments, in the gaming state in which the win/loss table for low probability mode is referred to in the lottery for jackpot occurrence, the value of the random number that is the “special miss result” is two, and the jackpot occurrence occurs. In the game state in which the winning/probability table for the high-probability mode is referred to in the lottery, the number of the random number that is the “special miss result” was one. In other words, the probability of being a "special failure result" was set to be higher in the low-probability mode than in the high-probability mode. On the other hand, the probability of being a "special failure result" may be set to be lower in the low-probability mode than in the high-probability mode, and set to be the same in the low-probability mode and the high-probability mode. It may have been done. In addition, the probability of being a “special deviation result” may be set to 0 in at least one of the low-probability mode and the high-probability mode.

(14) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 creates a gaming state that is advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous gaming state by setting the win/loss lottery mode and the support mode. By setting the state, a gaming state advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous gaming state may be created. For example, the pachinko machine 10 may create a gaming state that is advantageous for the player and a disadvantageous gaming state by changing the number of game times for continuing the high-frequency support mode after the end of the opening/closing execution mode. Further, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may create a gaming state advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous gaming state depending on whether or not to shift to the high frequency support mode after the end of the opening/closing execution mode. Furthermore, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may create a gaming state that is advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous gaming state by changing the number of game times for continuing the high-probability mode after the end of the opening/closing execution mode. ..

(15) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 stores the hold information related to the upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 362 in the first result display holding area Ra, and the lower operation port 37 and the upper right operation port 366. By storing the hold information related to the second result display section hold area Rb, the hold information related to the upper left operation opening 361 and the upper right operation opening 362 and the hold information related to the lower operation opening 37 and the upper right operation opening 366 are stored. It was stored separately. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 10 may store the hold information related to the upper left operation opening 361 and the upper right operation opening 362 together with the hold information related to the lower operation opening 37 and the upper right operation opening 366.
(16) In each of the above-described embodiments, the MPU 62 gives priority to the hold information related to the lower working port 37 and the upper right working port 366 regardless of whether there is the hold information related to the upper left working port 361 and the upper right working port 362. It was set for digesting the game times. On the other hand, the MPU 62 uses the reservation information related to the upper left operation port 361 and the upper right operation port 362 and the reservation information related to the lower operation port 37 and the upper right operation port 366 to digest the game times in the winning order of the respective reservation information. May be set for.

(17) In each of the above embodiments, the main control device 60 transmits a command to the sound emission control device 90, and the sound emission control device 90 transmits a command resulting from analysis of the command to the display control device 100. The display control device 100 is controlled by the following. On the other hand, the main control device 60 transmits a command to the display control device 100, and the display control device 100 transmits the command resulting from the analysis of the command to the voice emission control device 90, thereby performing the voice emission control. Control of the device 90 may be performed. The command transmitted from the main control device 60 to the sound emission control device 90 and the command transmitted from the sound emission control device 90 to the display control device 100 are not limited to the commands described in each of the above embodiments, and are arbitrary. ..
(18) In each of the above embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 includes the main control device 60, the sound emission control device 90, and the display control device 100 as separate control devices. On the other hand, for example, the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 may be provided as the same control device, and at least one control device of the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 is mainly used. It may be provided as the same control device as the control device 60.

(19) In each of the above-described embodiments, the symbol display device 51 determines the symbols in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 based on the winning of the upper working port 36, 36A to 36C, 36X to 36Z or the lower working port 37. By starting the variable display of the symbols by periodically scrolling in the direction, the effect for the game use is executed on the display screen G. On the other hand, the effect for playing the game is not limited to the effect described in each of the above-described embodiments, and is arbitrary. For example, the pachinko machine 10 may execute the effect for game play by operating a movable decorative member provided on the game board 31. Further, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may execute the effect for game play by causing the light emitting means provided on the game board 31 to emit light. Furthermore, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may execute the effect for game play by operating the symbol display device 51 in combination with the decorative member and the light emitting means.

(20) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 executes an internal lottery (win/win lottery and distribution lottery) based on winning in the upper working port 36, 36A to 36C, 36X to 36Z or the lower working port 37. Then, after that, the main display unit 45 and the symbol display device 51 perform variable display, and as a result of the stop of the variable display, winning on the upper working port 36, 36A to 36C, 36X to 36Z or the lower working port 37. The result of the internal lottery based on the above was displayed. On the other hand, for example, the main display unit 45 and the symbol display device 51 start the variable display before executing the internal lottery, and as a result of stopping the variable display, the internal lottery performed after the variable display is started. The result of may be displayed. In this case, after the variable display is started and before the variable display is stopped, the internal lottery may be executed and the stop result and the like may be set.

(21) In each of the above-described embodiments, the symbol display device 51 determines the symbols in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 based on the winning of the upper working port 36, 36A to 36C, 36X to 36Z or the lower working port 37. By starting the variable display of the symbols by periodically scrolling in the direction, the effect for the game use is executed on the display screen G. On the other hand, the symbol display device 51 may execute the game use effect on the display screen G by displaying a symbol (a symbol) that clearly shows the result of the internal lottery.

For example, the symbol display device 51 has a predetermined area in at least one of an area narrower than the area for displaying the symbols in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 and a peripheral area of the area for displaying the symbols in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. When setting and stopping the variable display of the symbols in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3, a symbol clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery may be displayed in this predetermined area. The symbols to be displayed in this predetermined area may or may not be variably displayed during variable display of the symbols in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3.

Here, the pattern displayed in the predetermined area may be a character, a color, or a pattern that is difficult for the player to identify, or a combination thereof. Further, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to identify by adopting characters or colors or patterns that are difficult for the player to identify, and patterns that are similar to each other, or combinations thereof, even if they are not. According to this, the manager of the game hall, for example, looks at the symbol display device 51 without looking at the main display portion 45 at the end of the game time, and is the same as in the case of winning the jackpot occurrence lottery. It is possible to simply confirm whether or not a fraudulent act that causes the pachinko machine 10 to perform the above behavior is being performed.

(22) In each of the above embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 is configured to operate independently, but may be configured to transmit and receive information by interlocking with an external device such as a mobile phone. .. For example, the game machine is configured so that the player can output an optical code by operating a button or the like provided on the game machine, and the information of the optical code is provided on a camera provided on a mobile phone or the like. The gaming machine may be configured so that the information of the gaming machine can be transmitted to the web server by capturing and reading the image at, and accessing the website. In addition, the game machine is configured to receive the information of the web server by inputting the password issued by the player accessing the website to the game machine by operating the buttons etc. provided on the game machine. You may.

(23) In each of the above embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 has been described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. On the other hand, the gaming machine of the present invention may be another type of pachinko machine different from the pachinko machine 10, for example, the gaming machine of the present invention, when a game ball enters a specific area, It may be a pachinko machine that opens the electric accessory a predetermined number of times, or a pachinko machine that generates a jackpot right when a game ball enters a specific area. Further, the game machine of the present invention may be an arrangement ball machine or another type of game machine such as a sparrow ball.

[Invention Group Extracted from Each Embodiment]
The features of the invention group extracted from each of the embodiments will be described below. In addition, among the features of the present invention group, the corresponding configurations in the respective embodiments are shown in parentheses, but the features of the present invention group are not limited to the respective embodiments, and the features of the present invention group Modifications, improvements, etc. within a range where the object can be achieved, and combinations of the respective features are included in the features of the present invention group.

<Feature A group>
Features A1.
A launching means (launching handle 27) for launching a game ball toward a game area formed on the game board, and a ball-in means (upper) provided in the game area for entering a game ball flowing down the game area (upper). A gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) having an operating port 36),
The ball entering means,
A high-value entry part (upper right operation port 362) that gives a high value to the player when entering a game ball,
A low-value entrance portion (upper left operation port 361) for giving a value lower than the value provided by the high-value entrance portion upon entering a game ball;
A gaming machine provided with a distribution means (nail 44b) for distributing a game ball that has entered the ball entering means to either the high value ball entering portion or the low value ball entering portion. ..

According to the characteristic A1 of the group of the present invention, the game balls entering the ball entering means are distributed by the distributing means to enter either the high value entering portion or the low value entering portion. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the behavior of the gaming machine when the game ball enters the ball entering means. In addition, the high-value entrance section gives a high value to the player when entering the game ball, and the low-value entrance section is provided to the player at the high-value entrance section when entering the game ball. Since a value lower than the value is given, the player pays attention to the whereabouts of the game ball. Therefore, according to the characteristic A1 of the present invention group, the gaming machine can improve the player's attention to the game.

Feature A2.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A1 of the present invention group,
The high-value entry section executes an internal lottery when entering a game ball,
The gaming machine, wherein the low-value entry section executes an internal lottery similar to the internal lottery executed in the high-value entry section when entering a game ball.

According to the feature A2 of the present invention group, since the high value ball entering section and the low value ball entering section perform the same internal lottery when entering the game ball, the gaming machine enters the ball into the ball entering means. Internal lottery triggered by the opportunity can be executed.

Features A3.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A1 of the present invention group,
The ball entrance means includes a ball entrance detection unit that detects an entrance into the ball entrance means,
The game machine characterized in that the ball detection unit executes an internal lottery when a game ball enters.

According to the feature A3 of the present invention group, the entry detecting unit executes an internal lottery when entering a game ball, so that the gaming machine executes an internal lottery triggered by the entry into the entering means. You can
Further, the gaming machine can execute the same internal lottery regardless of the distribution destination (high-valued ball entering section or low-valued ball entering section) of the game balls that have entered the ball entering means. Therefore, according to the feature A3 of the present invention group, the configuration of the ball entrance means can be simplified.

Features A4.
In the gaming machine described in any of the features A1 to A3 of the present invention group,
The high-value entering ball unit gives a high value to the player by paying out a predetermined number of game balls when entering the game balls,
The low-value entrance portion pays out to the player the high-value entrance balls by paying out a smaller number of game balls than the predetermined number of game balls paid out at the high-value entrance ball portion when entering the game balls. A gaming machine characterized by giving a value lower than the value given by the department.

According to the feature A4 of the present invention group, the gaming machine clarifies the difference in value between the high-value and low-value ball entering sections by the difference in the number of game balls paid out when entering the game ball. Therefore, the structure of the ball entering means can be simplified.

Features A5.
In the gaming machine described in any of the features A1 to A4 of the present invention group,
The distribution means is configured to be able to set a ratio of distributing the game balls to the high-value entering part and entering the game ball, and a ratio of distributing the game balls to the low-value entering part and entering the game ball. A gaming machine characterized by.

According to the feature A5 of the present invention group, the gaming machine distributes a large number of game balls to the low-value entering ball unit when the distribution means is set to distribute a large number of game balls to the high-value entering ball unit. As compared with the case where the distribution means is set as described above, it is possible to increase the value given to the player when the game ball enters the ball entering means. Further, in the gaming machine, when the distribution means is set so as to distribute many game balls to the low-value entry ball portion, the distribution means is set to distribute many game balls to the high-value entry ball portion. Compared with the case, it is possible to reduce the value given to the player when the game ball enters the ball entering means. In other words, the gaming machine should set the proportion by which the game balls are distributed to the high-value entrance portion and be entered, and the proportion by which the game balls are allocated to the low-value entry portion and entered. Thus, it is possible to increase or decrease the value given to the player when the game ball enters the ball entering means.

Features A6.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A5 of the present invention group,
A first state in which the distribution unit has a high rate of distributing the game balls to the high-value entering section and entering the balls, and a low rate of distributing the game balls to the low-value entering section and entering the balls. It is possible to set a second state in which the ratio of distributing the game balls to the high-value entering part is low and the ratio of distributing the game balls to the low-value entering part is high. A gaming machine characterized by being configured in.

According to the feature A6 of the present invention group, the allocating means is configured to be able to set the first state and the second state, so that the game spheres are distributed to the high-value entrance portion to be entered. It is possible to simultaneously set the ratio and the ratio of distributing the game balls to the low-value entering part and entering the same. Therefore, according to the feature A6 of the present invention group, the configuration of the distribution unit can be simplified.

Features A7.
In the gaming machine described in any of the features A1 to A6 of the present invention group,
The above-mentioned ball entering means is provided with a distribution guide portion (side wall parts 363A, 364A) for guiding the game balls entering the ball entering means to the above-mentioned distribution means.

According to the feature A7 of the present invention group, since the ball entrance means includes the distribution guide part, the game ball entering the ball entrance means is guided to the distribution means by the distribution guide part. Therefore, according to the feature A7 of the present invention group, the gaming machine can surely distribute the game balls entering the ball entering means to either the high-value entering part or the low-value entering part to enter the game. it can.

Feature A8.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A7 of the present invention group,
The sorting guide section,
The game balls that flow down in the game area extend linearly along the flow direction, and are arranged so as to be wider than one game ball along a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the game ball. Has two side walls (side walls 363A and 364A),
An inner wall of each of the side wall portions is formed into a concave-convex surface shape.

According to the characteristic A8 of the present invention group, since the distribution guide part has two side wall parts, the game ball entering the ball entering means passes between the side wall parts and the distributing means. Will be guided to. And, since the inner wall of each side wall portion is formed in a concave-convex surface shape, when the game sphere passes between the side wall portions, it comes into contact with the unevenness formed on the inner wall of each side wall portion, and the flow direction is It changes in various ways. Therefore, according to the characteristic A8 of the present invention group, the gaming machine imparts a change in the downflow direction of the game ball when guiding the game ball entering the ball entering means to the distributing means by the distribution guide portion. Therefore, the player's attention to the game can be further improved.

Feature A9.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A7 of the present invention group,
The sorting guide section,
The game balls that flow down in the game area extend linearly along the flow direction, and are arranged so as to be wider than one game ball along a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the game ball. Has two side walls (nails 44x),
A game machine characterized in that each of the side wall portions is formed by disposing a plurality of nails.

According to the feature A9 of the present invention group, since the distribution guide part has two side wall parts, the game ball entering the ball entering means passes between the side wall parts, and the distributing means. Will be guided to. Since each side wall portion is formed by arranging a plurality of nails, the game ball contacts the plurality of nails forming each side wall portion when passing between the side wall portions, and the downflow thereof. The direction changes variously. Therefore, according to the feature A9 of the group of the present invention, the gaming machine imparts a change in the downflow direction of the game ball when the game ball entering the ball entering means is guided to the distributing means by the distribution guide portion. Therefore, the player's attention to the game can be further improved.

In addition, since each side wall is formed by disposing a plurality of nails, for example, by setting a plurality of nails, the game balls that have entered the ball entering means have a high value by the allocating means. It is possible to distribute to the ball entrance part so that it is easier to enter, and by setting multiple nails, the game ball entered into the ball entrance means is distributed to the low value ball entrance part by the distribution means. It is also possible to make it easier to enter the ball. In other words, by setting a plurality of nails, each side wall portion distributes the game balls to the high-value entrance portion and distributes the game balls to the low-value entrance area and distributes them. And can be set.

Feature A10.
In the gaming machine described in any of the features A1 to A9 of the present invention group,
The ball entering means,
A high-value guide section (curved wall section 364B) for guiding the game balls distributed to the high-value entrance section by the distributing means to the high-value entrance section,
A gaming machine comprising: a low-value guide section (curved wall section 363B) for guiding the game balls distributed to the low-value entrance section by the distribution means to the low-value entrance section.

According to the characteristic A10 of the present invention group, since the ball entry means includes the high value guide part and the low value guide part, the game balls distributed by the distribution means are the high value ball enter part and the low value ball enter. Be sure to be guided to one of the departments. Therefore, according to the feature A10 of the present invention group, the gaming machine can surely distribute the game balls entering the ball entering means to the high-value entering part or the low-value entering part to enter the game. it can.

Feature A11.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A10 of the present invention group,
The high-value guide section and the low-value guide section are formed as individual members, respectively, and are attached to the game board so as to be symmetrical with respect to the distribution means.

According to the feature A11 of the present invention group, the high-value guide portion and the low-value guide portion are formed as individual members, respectively, and are attached to the game board so as to be symmetrical with the sorting means interposed therebetween, The value guide part and the low value guide part can be formed as members having the same shape, and thus the manufacturing cost of the ball entrance means can be reduced.

Feature A12.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A10 of the present invention group,
The ball entering means is provided with a connecting portion (connecting portion 365) for connecting the high-value guiding section and the low-value guiding section together with the sorting means attached,
The high-value guide unit and the low-value guide unit are attached to the game board together with the sorting means.

According to the feature A12 of the present invention group, since the high-value guide portion and the low-value guide portion are attached to the game board together with the sorting means, the ball entering means can be easily attached to the game board.

According to the feature A group of the present invention, the behavior of the gaming machine when the game ball enters the ball entering means can be diversified, and the player's attention to the game can be improved. Therefore, the following problems can be solved.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine including a display device that variably displays a plurality of patterns is known. This gaming machine is provided with various winning openings such as a general winning opening, an operating opening, and a variable winning device provided in a game area, and a predetermined number of playing balls are provided by entering the gaming balls into these various winning openings. It is paid out (prize ball). In addition, the game machine executes an internal lottery such as a jackpot lottery and starts the variable display of a pattern by the game ball entering the operation opening (ball entering means). For example, when the gaming machine wins the jackpot lottery, the gaming machine finally stops and displays a specific pattern combination on the display device, and shifts the gaming state to a specific control state that is advantageous to the player. In this specific control state, the gaming machine pays out a large amount of game balls by, for example, moving the variable winning device to a state where the game balls can enter.

However, such a gaming machine pays out a predetermined number of game balls by entering the game balls into the ball entering means, and also performs an internal lottery such as a jackpot lottery, so that the game entering the ball entering means. There is a problem that the behavior of the gaming machine when the ball enters becomes monotonous, and the attention of the player is lowered.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1.
A launching means (launching handle 27) for launching a game ball toward a game area formed on the game board, and a ball-in means (upper) provided in the game area for entering a game ball flowing down the game area (upper). A gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) having an operating port 36A),
The ball entering means,
An internal lottery is executed at the time of entering a game ball, and a high-value entrance part (upper right operation port 366) that gives a high value to the player,
By performing an internal lottery that gives a value lower than the value given in the internal lottery triggered by the entrance to the high-value entry part at the time of entering the game ball, A low-value entrance portion (upper left operation port 361) that gives a value lower than that given by the ball portion,
A gaming machine provided with a distribution means (nail 44b) for distributing a game ball that has entered the ball entering means to either the high value ball entering portion or the low value ball entering portion. ..

According to the feature B1 of the present invention group, the game balls entering the ball entering means are distributed by the distributing means to enter either the high value ball entering portion or the low value ball entering portion. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the internal lottery of the gaming machine when the game ball enters the ball entering means. In addition, the high-value entrance section gives a high value to the player when entering the game ball, and the low-value entrance section is provided to the player at the high-value entrance section when entering the game ball. Since a value lower than the value is given, the player pays attention to the whereabouts of the game ball. Therefore, according to the feature B1 of the present invention group, the gaming machine can improve the player's attention to the game.

Feature B2.
In the gaming machine described in the feature B1 of the present invention group,
The high-value entry section gives a high value to a player by executing an internal lottery with a predetermined expectation when entering a game ball,
The low-value entry section carries out an internal lottery having a lower expectation than the expectation of an internal lottery triggered by the entry into the high-value entry section at the time of entering a game ball, whereby the player A gaming machine characterized in that a value lower than the value given by the high-value entrance portion is given to.

According to the feature B2 of the present invention group, the gaming machine clearly determines the difference in value between the high-value entry portion and the low-value entry portion by the difference in the degree of expectation of the internal lottery executed when entering the game ball. Therefore, the structure of the ball entering means can be simplified.

Feature B3.
In the gaming machine described in the feature B1 of the present invention group,
The high-value entry unit gives a high value to the player by giving useful information to the player when entering the game ball,
The low-value entrance portion does not give useful information to the player when entering a game ball, or by giving less useful information than the information provided at the high-value entrance portion, A gaming machine that gives a person a value lower than the value given by the high-value entrance portion.

According to the feature B3 of the present invention group, the high-value entrance portion gives high value to the player by giving useful information to the player when entering the game ball, and the low-value entrance portion is , By not giving useful information to the player when entering the game ball, or by giving less useful information than the information provided by the high value entering part, The player pays attention to the whereabouts of the game ball, because a value lower than that given by the player is added. Therefore, the gaming machine can improve the player's attention to the game.

Feature B4.
In the gaming machine described in any of the features B1 to B3 of the present invention group,
The high-value ball entering section pays out a predetermined number of game balls when entering the game balls,
A game machine characterized in that the low-value entering ball unit pays out the same number of game balls as the predetermined number of game balls paid out in the high-value entering ball unit when entering the game ball.

According to the feature B4 of the present invention group, since there is no difference in the value of the high-value entrance portion and the low-value entrance portion due to the difference in the number of game balls paid out when entering the game balls, It is possible to use only the difference in value between the high-value entrance portion and the low-value entrance portion due to the difference in the internal lottery executed when entering the game ball. Therefore, according to the feature B4 of the present invention group, the player can easily grasp the difference in value between the high-value entrance portion and the low-value entrance portion.

Feature B5.
In the gaming machine described in any of the features B1 to B4 of the present invention group,
The distribution means is configured to be able to set a ratio of distributing the game balls to the high-value entering part and entering the game ball, and a ratio of distributing the game balls to the low-value entering part and entering the game ball. A gaming machine characterized by.

According to the feature B5 of the present invention group, the gaming machine distributes a large number of game balls to the low-value entering ball unit when the distribution means is set to distribute a large number of game balls to the high-value entering ball unit. As compared with the case where the distribution means is set as described above, it is possible to increase the value given to the player when the game ball enters the ball entering means. Further, in the gaming machine, when the distribution means is set so as to distribute many game balls to the low-value entering ball portion, the distribution means is set to distribute many game balls to the high-value entering ball portion. Compared with the case, it is possible to reduce the value given to the player when the game ball enters the ball entering means. In other words, the gaming machine sets, with the allocating means, the ratio of distributing the game balls to the high-value entering part and distributing the game balls to the low-value entering part. Thus, it is possible to increase or decrease the value given to the player when the game ball enters the ball entering means.

Feature B6.
In the gaming machine described in the feature B5 of the present invention group,
A first state in which the distribution unit has a high rate of distributing the game balls to the high-value entering section and entering the balls, and a low rate of distributing the game balls to the low-value entering section and entering the balls. It is possible to set a second state in which the ratio of distributing the game balls to the high-value entering part is low and the ratio of distributing the game balls to the low-value entering part is high. A gaming machine characterized by being configured in.

According to the feature B6 of the present invention group, the allocating means is configured to be able to set the first state and the second state, thereby allocating the game balls to the high-value entering part and allowing the game balls to enter. It is possible to simultaneously set the ratio and the ratio of distributing the game balls to the low-value entering part and entering the same. Therefore, according to the feature B6 of the present invention group, the configuration of the distribution unit can be simplified.

Feature B7.
In the gaming machine described in any of the features B1 to B6 of the present invention group,
The above-mentioned ball entering means is provided with a distribution guide portion (side wall parts 363A, 364A) for guiding the game balls entering the ball entering means to the above-mentioned distribution means.

According to the feature B7 of the present invention group, since the ball entering means is provided with the distribution guide part, the game ball entered in the ball entering means is guided to the distribution means by the distribution guide part. Therefore, according to the feature B7 of the present invention group, the gaming machine can surely distribute the game balls entering the ball entering means to the high-value entering part or the low-value entering part to enter the game. it can.

Feature B8.
In the gaming machine described in the feature B7 of the present invention group,
The sorting guide section,
The game balls that flow down in the game area extend linearly along the flow direction, and are arranged so as to be wider than one game ball along a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the game ball. Has two side walls (side walls 363A and 364A),
An inner wall of each of the side wall portions is formed into a concave-convex surface shape.

According to the feature B8 of the present invention group, since the distribution guide part has two side wall parts, the game ball entering the ball entering means passes between the side wall parts and the distributing means. Be guided to. Then, since the inner wall of each side wall portion is formed in a concave-convex surface shape, the game sphere comes into contact with the concave-convex portion formed on the inner wall of each side wall portion when passing between the side wall portions, and its flowing direction is It changes in various ways. Therefore, according to the feature B8 of the present invention group, the gaming machine imparts a change in the downflow direction of the game ball when guiding the game ball entering the ball entering means to the distributing means by the distribution guide portion. Therefore, the player's attention to the game can be further improved.

Feature B9.
In the gaming machine described in the feature B7 of the present invention group,
The sorting guide section,
The game balls that flow down in the game area extend linearly along the flow direction, and are arranged so as to be wider than one game ball along a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the game ball. Has two side walls,
A game machine characterized in that each of the side wall portions is formed by disposing a plurality of nails.

According to the feature B9 of the present invention group, since the distribution guide portion has two side wall portions, the game ball that has entered the ball entering means passes between the side wall portions and the distribution means. Will be guided to. Since each side wall portion is formed by arranging a plurality of nails, the game ball contacts the plurality of nails forming each side wall portion when passing between the side wall portions, and the downflow thereof. The direction changes variously. Therefore, according to the feature B9 of the present invention group, the gaming machine imparts a change in the downward direction of the game ball when guiding the game ball entering the ball entering means to the distributing means by the distribution guide portion. Therefore, the player's attention to the game can be further improved.

In addition, since each side wall is formed by disposing a plurality of nails, for example, by setting a plurality of nails, the game balls that have entered the ball entering means have a high value by the allocating means. It is possible to distribute to the ball entrance part so that it is easier to enter, and by setting multiple nails, the game ball entered into the ball entrance means is distributed to the low value ball entrance part by the distribution means. It is also possible to make it easier to enter the ball. In other words, by setting a plurality of nails, each side wall portion distributes the game balls to the high-value entrance portion and distributes the game balls to the low-value entrance area and distributes them. And can be set.

Feature B10.
In the gaming machine described in any of the features B1 to B9 of the present invention group,
The ball entering means,
A high-value guide section (curved wall section 364B) for guiding the game balls distributed to the high-value entrance section by the distributing means to the high-value entrance section,
A gaming machine comprising: a low-value guide section (curved wall section 363B) for guiding the game balls distributed to the low-value entrance section by the distribution means to the low-value entrance section.

According to the feature B10 of the present invention group, since the ball entry means includes the high-value guide section and the low-value guide section, the game balls distributed by the distribution section are the high-value ball entry section and the low-value ball entry. Be sure to be guided to one of the departments. Therefore, according to the feature B10 of the present invention group, the gaming machine can surely distribute the game balls entering the ball entering means to the high-value entering part or the low-value entering part to enter the game. it can.

Feature B11.
In the gaming machine described in the feature B10 of the present invention group,
The high-value guide section and the low-value guide section are formed as individual members, respectively, and are attached to the game board so as to be symmetrical with respect to the distribution means.

According to the feature B11 of the present invention group, the high-value guide portion and the low-value guide portion are formed as individual members, respectively, and are attached to the game board so as to be symmetrical with the sorting means interposed therebetween. The value guide part and the low value guide part can be formed as members having the same shape, and thus the manufacturing cost of the ball entrance means can be reduced.

Feature B12.
In the gaming machine described in the feature B10 of the present invention group,
The ball entering means is provided with a connecting portion to which the sorting means is attached and which connects the high-value guiding section and the low-value guiding section,
The high-value guide unit and the low-value guide unit are attached to the game board together with the sorting means.

According to the feature B12 of the present invention group, since the high-value guide portion and the low-value guide portion are attached to the game board together with the sorting means, the ball entering means can be easily attached to the game board.

According to the feature B group of the present invention, it is possible to diversify the behavior of the gaming machine when the game ball enters the ball entering means, and improve the player's attention to the game. Therefore, the following problems can be solved.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine including a display device that variably displays a plurality of patterns is known. This gaming machine is provided with various winning openings such as a general winning opening, an operating opening, and a variable winning device provided in a game area, and a predetermined number of playing balls are provided by entering the gaming balls into these various winning openings. It is paid out (prize ball). In addition, the game machine executes an internal lottery such as a jackpot lottery and starts the variable display of a pattern by the game ball entering the operation opening (ball entering means). For example, when the gaming machine wins the jackpot lottery, the gaming machine finally stops and displays a specific pattern combination on the display device, and shifts the gaming state to a specific control state that is advantageous to the player. In this specific control state, the gaming machine pays out a large amount of game balls by, for example, moving the variable winning device to a state where the game balls can enter.

However, such a gaming machine pays out a predetermined number of game balls by entering the game balls into the ball entering means, and also performs an internal lottery such as a jackpot lottery, so that the game entering the ball entering means. There is a problem that the internal lottery of the gaming machine when the ball enters becomes monotonous and the attention of the player is lowered.

<Characteristic C group>
Feature C1.
A launching means (launching handle 27) for launching a game ball toward a game area formed on the game board, and a ball-in means (upper) provided in the game area for entering a game ball flowing down the game area (upper). A gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) having an operating port 36B),
The ball entering means,
A high-value entry part (upper right operation port 362) that gives a high value to the player when entering a game ball,
A low-value entrance portion (upper left operation port 361) for giving a value lower than the value provided by the high-value entrance portion upon entering a game ball;
By distributing the game balls that enter the ball entering means in a direction that follows the direction of rotation of the player, the rotary distribution means that distributes the game balls to either the high value ball entering portion or the low value ball entering portion. (Windmill unit 48) and a gaming machine.

According to the feature C1 of the present invention group, the game balls that enter the ball entering means are distributed by the rotation distributing means, so that the game balls enter either the high value entering portion or the low value entering portion. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the internal lottery of the gaming machine when the game ball enters the ball entering means. In addition, the rotation distribution means distributes the game balls entered into the ball entering means in a direction following the direction of the player's own rotation, so that the game balls are distributed to either the high-value entering part or the low-value entering part. Therefore, the player pays attention to the rotation direction of the rotation distribution means. Further, the high-value entrance section gives a high value to the player when entering the game ball, and the low-value entrance section is provided to the player at the high-value entrance section when entering the game ball. Since a value lower than the value is given, the player pays attention to the whereabouts of the game ball. Therefore, according to the feature C1 of the present invention group, the gaming machine can improve the player's attention to the game.

Feature C2.
In the gaming machine described in the feature C1 of the present invention group,
The high-value entry section executes an internal lottery when entering a game ball,
The gaming machine, wherein the low-value entry section executes an internal lottery similar to the internal lottery executed in the high-value entry section when entering a game ball.

According to the feature C2 of the present invention group, since the high value ball entering section and the low value ball entering section perform the same internal lottery when entering the game ball, the gaming machine enters the ball into the ball entering means. Internal lottery triggered by the opportunity can be executed.

Feature C3.
In the gaming machine described in the feature C1 of the present invention group,
The ball entrance means includes a ball entrance detection unit that detects an entrance into the ball entrance means,
The game machine characterized in that the ball detection unit executes an internal lottery when a game ball enters.

According to the feature C3 of the present invention group, the entry detecting unit executes an internal lottery when entering a game ball, so that the gaming machine executes an internal lottery triggered by the entry into the entering means. You can
Further, the gaming machine can execute the same internal lottery regardless of the distribution destination (high-valued ball entering section or low-valued ball entering section) of the game balls that have entered the ball entering means. Therefore, according to the feature C3 of the present invention group, the structure of the ball entrance means can be simplified.

Feature C4.
In the gaming machine described in any of the features C1 to C3 of the present invention group,
The high-value entering ball unit gives a high value to the player by paying out a predetermined number of game balls when entering the game balls,
The low-value entrance portion pays out to the player the high-value entrance balls by paying out a smaller number of game balls than the predetermined number of game balls paid out at the high-value entrance ball portion when entering the game balls. A gaming machine characterized by giving a value lower than the value given by the department.

According to the feature C4 of the present invention group, the gaming machine clarifies the difference in value between the high-value and low-value ball entering sections by the difference in the number of game balls paid out when the game ball is entered. Therefore, the structure of the ball entering means can be simplified.

Feature C5.
In the gaming machine described in any of the features C1 to C4 of the present invention group,
The rotation distribution means is configured to be able to set a ratio of distributing the game balls to the high-value entering part and entering the ball, and a ratio of distributing the game balls to the low-value entering part and entering the ball. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the feature C5 of the present invention group, in the gaming machine, when the rotation distribution means is set so as to distribute a large number of game balls to the high-value entrance balls, a large number of game balls are allocated to the low-value entrance balls. It is possible to increase the value given to the player at the time of entering the game ball into the ball entering means, as compared with the case where the rotation distributing means is set so as to be distributed. Further, in the gaming machine, when the rotation distribution means is set so as to distribute many game balls to the low-value entry ball portion, the rotation distribution means is arranged to distribute many game balls to the high-value entry ball portion. Compared with the case of setting, the value given to the player when the game ball enters the ball entering means can be reduced. In other words, the gaming machine sets, with the rotation distribution means, a ratio of distributing the game balls to the high-value entering part and distributing the game balls, and a ratio of distributing the game balls to the low-value entering part and distributing the balls. As a result, it is possible to increase or decrease the value given to the player when the game ball enters the ball entering means.

Feature C6.
In the gaming machine described in the feature C5 of the present invention group,
The rotation distributing means rotates so that the ratio of distributing the game balls to the high-value entering ball portion and entering the ball is high, and the ratio of distributing the game balls to the low-value entering ball portion and entering the ball is low. The first rotation state (free rotation state) and the ratio of distributing the game balls to the high-value entering ball portion and entering the ball are low, and the ratio of distributing the game ball to the low-value entering ball portion and entering the ball A gaming machine characterized by being configured such that it can be set by switching between a second rotation state (regulated rotation state) in which the rotation is made higher.

According to the feature C6 of the present invention group, the rotation distribution means switches and sets the first rotation state and the second rotation state, thereby distributing the game balls to the high-value entering portion and entering the balls. It is possible to set a ratio to be played and a ratio to distribute the game balls to the low-value entering part and enter the balls. Therefore, according to the feature C6 of the present invention group, it is possible to simplify the configuration of the rotation distribution unit.

Feature C7.
In the gaming machine described in the feature C6 of the present invention group,
In the first rotation state, the rotation distribution means distributes the game balls to the high-value entering ball portion in a direction in which the ratio becomes high, and distributes the game balls to the low-value entering ball portion to enter. It rotates in both directions with respect to the direction in which the ratio of spheres increases, and in the second rotation state, the game spheres are distributed to the low-value sphere and rotate only in one direction in which the ratio of spheres increases. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the feature C7 of the present invention group, in the second rotation state, the rotation distribution means rotates only in one direction in which the ratio of distributing the game balls to the low-value ball entering portion and entering the ball is high. The configuration of the rotation distribution unit can be simplified.

Feature C8.
In the gaming machine described in the feature C7 of the present invention group,
The rotation distribution means includes a ratchet mechanism (a rotation shaft 482 and a ratchet portion 483), and in the second state, the ratio of the game balls distributed to the low-value ball entering portion by the ratchet mechanism is A gaming machine characterized in that it rotates only in one direction of increasing height.

According to the feature C8 of the present invention group, in the second rotation state, the rotation distribution means does not rotate the ratchet mechanism in the direction in which the ratio of the game balls distributed to the high-value ball-storing portion is increased. Therefore, the configuration of the rotation distribution unit can be simplified.

Feature C9.
In the gaming machine described in any of the features C1 to C8 of the present invention group,
The above-mentioned ball entering means is provided with a distribution guide part (side wall parts 367A, 368A) for guiding the game balls entering the ball entering means to the rotational distribution means.

According to the feature C9 of the present invention group, since the ball entrance means is provided with the distribution guide part, the game ball entering the ball entrance means is guided to the rotary distribution means by the distribution guide part. Therefore, according to the feature C9 of the present invention group, the gaming machine can surely distribute the game balls entering the ball entering means to the high-value entering part or the low-value entering part to enter the game. it can.

Feature C10.
In the gaming machine described in the feature C8 of the present invention group,
The sorting guide section,
The game balls that flow down in the game area extend linearly along the flow direction, and are arranged so as to be wider than one game ball along a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the game ball. Has two side walls (side walls 367A and 368A),
An inner wall of each of the side wall portions is formed into a concave-convex surface shape.

According to the feature C10 of the present invention group, since the distribution guide part has two side wall parts, the game sphere that has entered the ball entering means passes between the side wall parts and is distributed by rotation. Guided by means. And, since the inner wall of each side wall portion is formed in a concave-convex surface shape, when the game sphere passes between the side wall portions, it comes into contact with the unevenness formed on the inner wall of each side wall portion, and the flow direction is It changes in various ways. Therefore, according to the feature C10 of the present invention group, the gaming machine imparts a change in the downflow direction of the game ball when guiding the game ball entering the ball entering means to the rotation distributing means by the distribution guide portion. As a result, the player's attention to the game can be further improved.

Feature C11.
In the gaming machine described in the feature C9 of the present invention group,
The sorting guide section,
The game balls that flow down in the game area extend linearly along the flow direction, and are arranged so as to be wider than one game ball along a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the game ball. Has two side walls,
A game machine characterized in that each of the side wall portions is formed by disposing a plurality of nails.

According to the feature C11 of the present invention group, since the distribution guide portion has two side wall portions, the game sphere that has entered the ball entering means passes between the side wall portions and is rotationally distributed. Guided by means. Since each side wall portion is formed by arranging a plurality of nails, the game ball contacts the plurality of nails forming each side wall portion when passing between the side wall portions, and the downflow thereof. The direction changes variously. Therefore, according to the feature C11 of the present invention group, the gaming machine imparts a change in the downflow direction of the game ball when guiding the game ball entering the ball entering means to the rotation distributing means by the distribution guide portion. As a result, the player's attention to the game can be further improved.

Also, since each side wall is formed by disposing a plurality of nails, for example, by setting a plurality of nails, the game balls that have entered the ball entering means can be raised by the rotation distributing means. It is possible to distribute it to the value entry part to make it easier to enter, and by setting multiple nails, the game ball entered into the entry part is transferred to the low value entry part by the rotation distribution part. It is also possible to sort out and make it easier to enter the ball. In other words, by setting a plurality of nails, each side wall portion distributes the game balls to the high-value entrance portion and distributes the game balls to the low-value entrance area and distributes them. And can be set.

Feature C12.
In the gaming machine described in any of the features C1 to C11 of the present invention group,
The ball entering means,
A high-value guide portion (curved wall portion 368B) that guides the game balls distributed to the high-value entrance ball portion by the rotation distributing means to the high-value entrance ball portion,
A gaming machine, comprising: a low-value guide section (curved wall section 367B) for guiding the game balls distributed to the low-value entrance section by the rotation distribution means to the low-value entrance section.

According to the feature C12 of the present invention group, since the ball entry means includes the high-value guide portion and the low-value guide portion, the game balls distributed by the rotation distribution means are the high-value entrance portion and the low-value entrance portion. Be sure to be guided to one of the bulbs. Therefore, according to the feature C12 of the present invention group, the gaming machine can surely distribute the game balls entering the ball entering means to either the high-value entering part or the low-value entering part to enter the game. it can.

Feature C13.
In the gaming machine described in the feature C12 of the present invention group,
The high-value guide unit and the low-value guide unit are formed as individual members, respectively, and are attached to the game board so as to be symmetrical with respect to the rotational distribution means.

According to the feature C13 of the present invention group, the high-value guide portion and the low-value guide portion are formed as individual members, respectively, and are attached to the game board so as to be symmetrical with respect to the rotary distribution means, The high-value guide portion and the low-value guide portion can be formed as members having the same shape, and thus the manufacturing cost of the ball entering means can be reduced.

According to the feature C group of the present invention, the behavior of the gaming machine when the game ball enters the ball entering means can be diversified, and the player's attention to the game can be improved. Therefore, the following problems can be solved.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine including a display device that variably displays a plurality of patterns is known. This gaming machine is provided with various winning openings such as a general winning opening, an operating opening, and a variable winning device provided in a game area, and a predetermined number of playing balls are provided by entering the gaming balls into these various winning openings. It is paid out (prize ball). In addition, the game machine executes an internal lottery such as a jackpot lottery and starts the variable display of a pattern by the game ball entering the operation opening (ball entering means). For example, when the gaming machine wins the jackpot lottery, the gaming machine finally stops and displays a specific pattern combination on the display device, and shifts the gaming state to a specific control state that is advantageous to the player. In this specific control state, the gaming machine pays out a large amount of game balls by, for example, moving the variable winning device to a state where the game balls can enter.

However, such a gaming machine pays out a predetermined number of game balls by entering the game balls into the ball entering means, and also performs an internal lottery such as a jackpot lottery, so that the game entering the ball entering means. There is a problem that the behavior of the gaming machine when the ball enters becomes monotonous, and the attention of the player is lowered.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1.
A launching means (launching handle 27) for launching a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board, and a distribution setting for setting a distribution state of a game ball that is provided in the game area and flows down the game area. A gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) including means (nails 44b),
Target suggesting means (scale portion 31C) provided on the game board and suggesting a target for setting the distribution state of the game balls by the distribution setting means,
Shielding means (connecting portion 365C) which is detachably provided on the game board and which is attached to the game board to shield the target suggesting means and which is removed from the game board to expose the target suggesting means. A gaming machine comprising:

According to the feature D1 of the present invention group, since the shielding means shields the target suggesting means by attaching it to the game board, it is possible to make the setting of the distribution state of the game balls invisible to the player. Further, since the shielding means exposes the target suggesting means by removing it from the game board, the manager of the game hall or the like can easily set the distribution state of the game balls by looking at the target suggesting means. ..

Feature D2.
In the gaming machine described in the feature D1 of the present invention group,
Provided in the game area and provided with a ball entering means (upper working opening 36C) for entering a game ball flowing down in the game area,
The ball entering means,
A high-value entry part (upper right operation port 362) that gives a high value to the player when entering a game ball,
And a low-value entrance portion (upper left operation port 361) for giving a value lower than the value provided by the high-value entrance portion to the player when entering the game ball,
The distribution setting means distributes the game balls entered in the ball entering means to either the high value ball entering portion or the low value ball entering portion and sets the game ball distribution state. Accordingly, the gaming machine is characterized by setting a ratio of allocating game balls to the high-value sphere and distributing the sphere, and a ratio of allocating game balls to the low-value sphere and distributing the game sphere.

According to the feature D2 of the present invention group, the game balls that have entered the ball entering means are distributed by the distribution setting means, and thus enter the high value ball entering section or the low value ball entering section. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the behavior of the gaming machine when the game ball enters the ball entering means. In addition, the high-value entrance section gives a high value to the player when entering the game ball, and the low-value entrance section is provided to the player at the high-value entrance section when entering the game ball. Since a value lower than the value is given, the player pays attention to the whereabouts of the game ball. Therefore, according to the feature D2 of the present invention group, the gaming machine can improve the player's attention to the game.

Then, the gaming machine, when the distribution setting means is set to distribute a large number of game balls to the high-value entering ball section, the distribution setting means is arranged to distribute a large number of game balls to the low-value entering ball section. Compared with the case of setting, it is possible to increase the value given to the player when the game ball enters the ball entering means. Further, in the gaming machine, when the distribution setting means is set so as to distribute a large number of game balls to the low-value entering ball section, the distribution setting means is arranged to distribute a large number of game balls to the high-value entering ball section. Compared with the case of setting, the value given to the player when the game ball enters the ball entering means can be reduced. In other words, the gaming machine sets, with the distribution setting means, a ratio of distributing the game balls to the high-value entering part and distributing the balls, and a ratio of distributing the game balls to the low-value entering part and entering the balls. As a result, it is possible to increase or decrease the value given to the player when the game ball enters the ball entering means.
In addition, the distribution setting means sets the distribution state of the game balls to distribute the game balls to the high-value entrance part and to enter the game balls to the low-value entrance part. Since the ratios are set, these ratios can be clearly suggested by the target suggesting means.

Feature D3.
In the gaming machine described in the feature D2 of the present invention group,
The distribution setting means has a high rate of distributing the game balls to the high-value entering portion to enter the ball, and a low rate of distributing the game balls to the low-value entering portion to enter the first ball. A state and a second state in which the proportion of game balls to be distributed to the high-value entry portion is low and the proportion of game balls to be distributed to the low-value entry portion to be high is set. A gaming machine characterized by being configured to be possible.

According to the feature D3 of the present invention group, the distribution setting means is configured to be able to set the first state and the second state, so that the game balls are distributed to the high-value entrance portion and the balls are entered. It is possible to simultaneously set the ratio of making the game balls and the ratio of distributing the game balls to the low-value entering part. Therefore, according to the feature D3 of the present invention group, the configuration of the distribution setting means can be simplified.

Feature D4.
In the gaming machine described in the feature D2 or the feature D3 of the present invention group,
The high-value entry section executes an internal lottery when entering a game ball,
The gaming machine, wherein the low-value entry section executes an internal lottery similar to the internal lottery executed in the high-value entry section when entering a game ball.

According to the feature D4 of the present invention group, the high-value entry section and the low-value entry section perform the same internal lottery when entering the game ball, so that the gaming machine enters the entry means. The internal lottery triggered by the opportunity can be executed.

Feature D5.
In the gaming machine described in the feature D2 or the feature D3 of the present invention group,
The ball entrance means includes a ball entrance detection unit that detects an entrance into the ball entrance means,
The game machine characterized in that the ball detection unit executes an internal lottery when a game ball enters.

According to the feature D5 of the present invention group, the entry detecting unit executes an internal lottery when entering a game ball, so that the gaming machine executes an internal lottery triggered by the entry into the entering means. You can
Further, the gaming machine can execute the same internal lottery regardless of the distribution destination (high-valued ball entering section or low-valued ball entering section) of the game balls that have entered the ball entering means. Therefore, according to the feature D5 of the present invention group, the configuration of the ball entrance means can be simplified.

Feature D6.
In the gaming machine described in any one of the features D2 to D5 of the present invention group,
The high-value entering ball unit gives a high value to the player by paying out a predetermined number of game balls when entering the game balls,
The low-value entrance portion pays out to the player the high-value entrance balls by paying out a smaller number of game balls than the predetermined number of game balls paid out at the high-value entrance ball portion when entering the game balls. A gaming machine characterized by giving a value lower than the value given by the department.

According to the feature D6 of the present invention group, the gaming machine clarifies the difference in value between the high-value ball entering portion and the low-value ball entering portion by the difference in the number of game balls paid out at the time of entering the game ball. Therefore, the structure of the ball entrance means can be simplified.

Feature D7.
In the gaming machine described in the feature D6 of the present invention group,
The game machine characterized in that the target suggesting means suggests an expected value of the number of prize balls based on the game balls entered in the entering means.

According to the feature D7 of the present invention group, the goal suggesting means suggests the expected value of the number of prize balls based on the game balls entered in the entering means, so that the manager of the game hall or the like sees the goal suggesting means. As a result, it is possible to easily adjust the expected value of the number of prize balls based on the game balls entered in the ball entering means.

Feature D8.
In the gaming machine described in any one of the features D2 to D7 of the present invention group,
The above-mentioned ball entering means is provided with a distribution guide portion (side wall parts 363A, 364A) for guiding the game ball entered into the ball entering means to the distribution setting means.

According to the feature D8 of the present invention group, since the ball entrance means includes the distribution guide part, the game ball entering the ball entrance means is guided to the distribution setting means by the distribution guide part. Therefore, according to the feature D8 of the present invention group, the gaming machine can surely distribute the game balls entering the ball entering means to either the high-value entering part or the low-value entering part to enter the game. it can.

Feature D9.
In the gaming machine described in the feature D8 of the present invention group,
The sorting guide section,
The game balls that flow down in the game area extend linearly along the flow direction, and are arranged so as to be wider than one game ball along a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the game ball. Has two side walls (side walls 363A and 364A),
An inner wall of each of the side wall portions is formed into a concave-convex surface shape.

According to the feature D9 of the present invention group, since the distribution guide part has two side wall parts, the game ball entering the ball entering means passes between the side wall parts to set the distribution. Guided by means. And, since the inner wall of each side wall portion is formed in a concave-convex surface shape, when the game sphere passes between the side wall portions, it comes into contact with the unevenness formed on the inner wall of each side wall portion, and the flow direction is It changes in various ways. Therefore, according to the feature D9 of the present invention group, when the gaming machine guides the game ball entering the ball entering means to the distribution setting means by the distribution guide portion, the game machine imparts a change in the flowing direction of the game ball. As a result, the player's attention to the game can be further improved.

Feature D10.
In the gaming machine described in the feature D8 of the present invention group,
The sorting guide section,
The game balls that flow down in the game area extend linearly along the flow direction, and are arranged so as to be wider than one game ball along a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the game ball. Has two side walls (nails 44x),
A game machine characterized in that each of the side wall portions is formed by disposing a plurality of nails.

According to the feature D10 of the present invention group, since the distribution guide part has two side wall parts, the game sphere entering the ball entering means passes between the side wall parts to set the distribution. Guided by means. Since each side wall portion is formed by arranging a plurality of nails, the game ball contacts the plurality of nails forming each side wall portion when passing between the side wall portions, and the downflow thereof. The direction changes variously. Therefore, according to the feature D10 of the group of the present invention, the gaming machine imparts a change in the downflow direction of the game ball when guiding the game ball entering the ball entering means to the distribution setting means by the distribution guide portion. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the player's attention to the game.

Further, since each side wall portion is formed by disposing a plurality of nails, for example, by setting a plurality of nails, the game balls that have entered the ball entering means can be raised by the distribution setting means. It is possible to distribute it to the value entering ball part so that it can be easily entered, and by setting a plurality of nails, the game ball entering the ball entering means is transferred to the low value entering part by the distribution setting means. It is also possible to sort out and make it easier to enter the ball. In other words, by setting a plurality of nails, each side wall portion distributes the game balls to the high-value entrance portion and distributes the game balls to the low-value entrance area and distributes them. And can be set.

Feature D11.
In the gaming machine described in any one of the features D2 to D10 of the present invention group,
The ball entering means,
A high-value guide section (curved wall section 364B) for guiding the game balls distributed to the high-value entrance section by the allocation setting means, to the high-value entrance section.
A gaming machine comprising: a low-value guide section (curved wall section 363B) for guiding the game balls distributed to the low-value entrance section by the distribution setting means to the low-value entrance section.

According to the feature D11 of the present invention group, since the ball entering means includes the high-value guiding section and the low-value guiding section, the game balls distributed by the distribution setting means are the high-value entering section and the low-value entering section. Be sure to be guided to one of the bulbs. Therefore, according to the feature D11 of the present invention group, the gaming machine can surely distribute the game balls entering the ball entering means to the high-value entering part or the low-value entering part to enter the game balls. it can.

Feature D12.
In the gaming machine described in the feature D11 of the present invention group,
The shielding means connects the high-value guide and the low-value guide,
The high-value guide unit and the low-value guide unit are attached to the game board together with the shielding means.

According to the feature D12 of the present invention group, since the shielding means connects the high-value guide section and the low-value guide section, it can be easily attached to the game board together with the high-value guide section and the low-value guide section.

According to the feature group D of the present invention as described above, the distribution state of the game balls can be easily set, so that the following problems can be solved.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine including a display device that variably displays a plurality of patterns is known. This gaming machine is provided with various winning openings such as a general winning opening, an operating opening, and a variable winning device provided in a game area, and a predetermined number of playing balls are provided by entering the gaming balls into these various winning openings. It is paid out (prize ball). In addition, the game machine executes an internal lottery such as a jackpot lottery and starts the variable display of a pattern by the game ball entering the operation opening (ball entering means). For example, when the gaming machine wins the jackpot lottery, the gaming machine finally stops and displays a specific pattern combination on the display device, and shifts the gaming state to a specific control state that is advantageous to the player. In this specific control state, the gaming machine pays out a large amount of game balls by, for example, moving the variable winning device to a state where the game balls can enter.

In such a gaming machine, the distribution state of the game balls is set by the nails and accessories provided in the gaming area. However, since there is no target for setting the distribution state of the game balls with nails or accessories, the manager of the game hall or the like cannot easily set the distribution state of the game balls. There is.

As described above, the present invention can be suitably used for gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines.

10... Pachinko machine, 27... Launching handle, 35... General winning opening, 36, 36A, 36B, 36C... Upper working opening, 361... Upper left working opening, 362, 366... Upper right working opening, 37... Lower working opening, 38... Variable winning device, 38a... Large winning opening, 38b... Opening/closing door, 38c... Variable winning drive section, 39... Out opening, 42... Main display device, 51... Symbol display device, 60... Main control device, 62... MPU, 90 ... voice emission control device, 92 ... MPU, 100 ... display control device.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising: a launching means for launching a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board; and a ball entering means provided in the game area for entering a game ball flowing down the game area. ,
The ball entering means,
Predetermined value admission means capable of imparting a predetermined value to the player when entering a game ball,
When entering a game ball, a low-value entering means capable of giving a value lower than that which can be given to the player by the predetermined value entering means,
By allocating the game balls entered in the ball entering means in a direction following the direction of rotation of the player, the rotary vibration for distributing and entering either the predetermined value entering means or the low value entering means. Equipped with a dividing means,
A game machine characterized in that the rotation distributing means rotates clockwise or counterclockwise by being pushed by a game ball.

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