JP2021007642A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suppressing decline of interest by reducing stress on a player, while suppressing occurrence of game medium jam on a guide path.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a second start winning port 702A provided on the downstream side of a special variable winning ball device 17, and passable by a game medium not passing a special winning port 704A, and a second passage formation part (for example, a front wall part 731A, a rear wall part 721A, bottom wall parts 733A-733C, an upper wall part 734A, an inclined wall part 734B and a standing wall part 734C) for forming two passages 710B for guiding the game medium from the special variable winning ball device 17 to the second start winning port 702A. The guide pass formation part is constituted so that a passage rate of the game medium from the special variable winning ball device 17 to the second start winning port 702A cannot be adjusted, and includes flow straightening means (for example, a projection part 736 and a recessed groove part 737) for straightening flow of the game medium.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

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

In a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, a variable winning device (variable means) capable of changing a game medium into a passable state in which it can pass through the second large winning opening 128 (internal area) and a passable state in which it is difficult to pass. A third starting port 123 (specific area) provided on the downstream side of the variable winning device and through which a game medium that does not pass through the second large winning opening 128 can pass, and a game medium from the variable winning device to the third starting port 123. Some of them are provided with a taxiway forming portion for forming a taxiway 620 (taxiway) to be guided (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2019-30422

The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a configuration in which the winning rate of the third starting port 123 can be adjusted by the nails P9 to P15 provided on the upper side of the third starting port 123, and the third starting port 123 may be adjusted depending on the adjustment. Since it may be difficult to win a prize in the starting port 123, the player is stressed and the interest is reduced. Further, when the introduction path 620 to the third start port 123 is composed of a molded product such as a resin material, there is a possibility that the game medium may be clogged in the introduction path 620, and the game progresses substantially due to the game medium clogging. There was a problem that it stopped and the interest was reduced.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and is a game machine capable of suppressing the occurrence of clogging of the game medium on the taxiway, reducing the stress given to the player, and suppressing the deterioration of the interest. The purpose is to provide.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 is
A gaming machine provided with variable means capable of changing a game medium into a passable state in which it can pass through an internal region and a passable state in which it is difficult to pass through.
A specific area provided on the downstream side of the variable means and through which a game medium that does not pass through the internal area can pass,
A taxiway forming unit that forms a taxiway that guides the game medium from the variable means to the specific region.
With
The taxiway forming portion
The passage rate of the game medium from the variable means to the specific area is configured to be non-adjustable.
It is characterized by being provided with a rectifying means for rectifying the game medium.
According to this feature, the rectifying means suppresses the occurrence of clogging of the game medium in the taxiway, and the passage ratio of the specific area cannot be adjusted, so that the stress given to the player can be reduced and the deterioration of the interest can be suppressed. ..

In addition, the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, or may have a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may have.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of a pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating how of transition of a game state. It is a front view which shows the game board. (A) is a perspective view showing a state in which the winning unit is viewed from diagonally left front, and (B) is a perspective view showing a state in which the winning unit is viewed from diagonally left rear. (A) is a perspective view showing a state in which the base member is viewed from diagonally left front, and (B) is an enlarged perspective view showing a main part of (A). (A) is a perspective view showing a state in which the cover member is viewed from diagonally left rear, and (B) is an enlarged perspective view showing a main part of (A). It is a vertical sectional view which shows the internal structure of a winning unit. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of a game ball in a low accuracy / low base state, and (B) in a big hit game state. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of a game ball in a low probability / high base state and a high probability / high base state, and (B) is a high probability / low base state (small hit RUSH). It is an exploded perspective view which shows the structure of the special variable winning ball device. (A) is a plan view showing the second state of the special variable winning ball device, and (B) is a plan view showing the first state of the special variable winning ball device. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the structure of the variable winning ball device. (A) is a plan view showing the second state of the variable winning ball device, and (B) is a plan view showing the first state of the variable winning ball device. (A) is a vertical sectional view showing the first passage and its surroundings in the winning unit, and (B) is a sectional view taken along the line AA of (A). (A) is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 15 (A), and (B) is an enlarged end view of a main part of (A). (A) is a front view showing a flow mode of a game ball in the first passage, and (B) is a plan view. (A) is an explanatory diagram when the game ball falls to the special winning opening door, (B) is an explanatory diagram when the game ball falls from the special winning opening door, and (C) is an explanatory diagram when the game ball falls from above the special winning opening. It is an explanatory diagram when a door enters directly. (A) is an explanatory diagram when the game ball falls from the special winning door, and (B) and (C) are explanatory views when the game ball falls from the special winning door. (A) is a vertical sectional view showing the second passage and its surroundings in the winning unit, (B) is a DD sectional view of (A), (C) is an EE sectional view of (A), (D). Is the FF sectional view of (A). (A) is a front view showing a flow mode of a game ball in the second passage, (B) is a plan view, (C) is a side view, and (D) is a GG sectional view of FIG. 20 (A). (A) and (B) are explanatory views which show the rectification mode of the game ball in the 2nd passage. (A) is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the winning unit, and (B) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line (A). It is a rear view which shows the wiring state on the back surface of a winning unit. (A) is a vertical sectional view showing an internal structure of a special variable winning ball device as a modification 1, and (B) is an I-I sectional view of (A). It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode at the time of updating the prize ball number display. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode at the time of updating the prize ball number display. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode at the time of updating the prize ball number display. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the update timing at the time of updating the prize ball number display. It is a timing chart which shows other example of the update timing at the time of updating the prize ball number display. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode of 5000OVER display. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode in the case where the prize ball number display is displayed with low transmittance. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the display timing of "+10" display when a lagging ball is detected. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a variable display start waiting process in the modified example 028IW1. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a variable display start setting process in the modified example 028IW1. Na It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode of the total prize ball number notification in the modification 028IW1. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode of the small hit RUSH prize ball number display in the modification 028IW2. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode of the small hit RUSH prize ball number display in the modification 028IW2. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode of the 5000OVER display in the modification 028IW3. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode of the 5000OVER display in the modification 028IW3.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Form 1)
The game machine of Form 1
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game using a gaming medium (for example, a gaming ball P).
It has a displaceable lid member (for example, special winning opening door 704B), and the game medium can pass through an internal region (for example, special winning opening 704A) due to the displacement of the lid member (for example, the first A variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 17) that can be changed between a difficult-to-pass state (for example, a second state) and a difficult-to-pass state (for example, a second state) is provided.
The game medium can be moved from above toward the lid member.
Above the lid member, upper projecting means (for example, upper regulating portions 740F, 740B) that project so as to come into contact with the game medium moving toward the internal region are provided.
Below the lid member, a lower projecting means (for example, lower regulation unit 741B / lower regulation unit 741F) that projects so as to come into contact with the game medium moving toward the internal region is provided (FIG. 17, see FIG. 18)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the upper projecting means and the lower projecting means suppress the momentum of movement of the game medium and suppress the occurrence of rebound, thereby suppressing a decrease in interest.

The gaming machine of Form 1-1 is the gaming machine according to Form 1.
A front wall portion (for example, front wall portion 731A) erected on the front side of the lid member (for example, special winning opening door 704B) and
A rear wall portion (for example, a rear wall portion 721A) erected on the rear side of the lid member and
With
The upper projecting means includes a plurality of first upper projecting means (for example, upper regulating portion 740F) projecting from the front wall portion and a second upper projecting means (for example, upper regulating portion 740B) projecting from the rear wall portion. Has an upper protruding means of
The first upper protruding means and the second upper protruding means are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction (see FIG. 16).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, after the game medium comes into contact with one of the first upper projecting means and the second upper projecting means, it moves forward or backward and easily contacts the other, so that the momentum of movement of the game medium can be increased. It can be suppressed suitably.

The gaming machine of Form 1-2 is the gaming machine according to Form 1-1.
A specific delay means (for example, regulation unit 751 to 756, 761-765) for delaying the movement of the game medium when the game medium moves on the upper surface of the lid member (for example, the special winning opening door 704B) is provided (for example). (See FIGS. 6 and 7)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the residence time of the game medium on the upper surface of the lid member becomes long, so that the entry rate to the internal region can be increased, and a large number of game media can be simultaneously moved to the internal region by opening for a short period of time. Can be entered.

The gaming machine of Form 1-3 is the gaming machine according to Form 1-2.
The specific delay means is a specific projecting means (for example, regulation unit 751-756, 761-765) that projects contactably with a game medium moving on the upper surface of the lid member (for example, the special winning opening door 704B).
The protruding amount of the specific protruding means (for example, protruding dimensions L4, L5) is larger than the protruding amount of the lower protruding means (for example, protruding dimensions L14, L15) (L4> L14, L5> L15, FIG. 16). reference)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the residence time of the game medium on the upper surface of the lid member can be lengthened.

The gaming machine of Form 1-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-3.
A passable state (for example, a first state) and a difficult-to-pass state (for example, a first state) that can pass through a special internal area (for example, a large winning opening 703A) provided on the upstream side of the internal area (for example, the special winning opening 704A). For example, a special variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that can be changed to the second state) is provided.
The game medium that does not pass through the special internal region can be moved toward the variable means (for example, the special variable winning ball device 17) (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball). When all of the devices 6C are controlled to the second state (difficult to enter state), the game ball falling from the upper right side of the winning unit 700 falls into the first passage 710A (on the special winning opening door 704B). (See Fig. 9 (A))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the upper projecting means and the lower projecting means can suitably suppress the momentum of movement of the game medium that has vigorously moved to the variable means without passing through the special internal region.

The gaming machine of Form 1-5 is the gaming machine according to Form 1-4.
A plurality of special detection means (for example, second count switches 24A and 24B) capable of detecting the game medium that has passed through the special internal region (for example, the large winning opening 703A) are provided (see FIG. 17A).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress the retention of the game medium in the special internal region, so that the game medium can be detected in a short period of time. (The winning detection is completed within the small hit period. If the winning detection is delayed and the winning is detected during the variable display period, it may be easy to shift to the illegal winning process.)

The gaming machine of Form 1-6 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-5.
Passable state (for example, first state) capable of passing through a predetermined internal area (for example, first start winning opening 701A) provided on the downstream side of the internal area (for example, special winning opening 704A) and difficult to pass through. A predetermined variable means (for example, a variable winning ball device 6C) that can be changed to a state (for example, a second state),
A game member (for example, an obstacle nail K) provided so as to come into contact with a game medium flowing down the game area (for example, the game area Y), and
With
The separation distance from the variable means to the upper gaming member (for example, the separation dimension L21) is larger than the separation distance from the predetermined variable means to the upper gaming member (for example, the separation dimension L22). (L21> L22, see FIG. 8)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the upper projecting means and the lower projecting means can suitably suppress the momentum of movement of the game medium that has vigorously moved from the upper gaming member to the variable means.

The gaming machine of Form 1-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-6.
The variable means (for example, the special variable winning ball device 17) has a lid member (for example, a special winning opening door) between a passable position corresponding to the passable state and a passable position corresponding to the difficult pass state. It has a solenoid (eg, solenoid 83) with a drive shaft (eg, plunger 83B) that moves the 704B).
The solenoid is provided so as to be movable in a direction (for example, a left-right direction) in which the drive shaft intersects a moving direction (for example, a front-rear direction) of the lid member.
The lid member is connected to the drive shaft, and both sides of the connection portion with the drive shaft (for example, guide shafts 821A and 821C) are guided by guide portions (for example, guide holes 820A and 820C) (FIG. 11. See Fig. 12)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the lid member can be smoothly moved in the direction intersecting the drive shaft while the solenoids are arranged in a space-efficient manner.

The gaming machine of Form 1-8 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-7.
A front wall portion (for example, front wall portion 731A) erected on the front side of the lid member (for example, special winning opening door 704B) and
A rear wall portion (for example, a rear wall portion 721A) erected on the rear side of the lid member and
With
The rear wall portion is provided with a light diffusing portion (for example, a light diffusing portion 790) for concealing a wiring member (for example, wiring members C1 to C7) routed on the rear side of the rear wall portion. (See FIGS. 23 and 24)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in a limited space, the wiring member can be routed on the rear side of the rear wall portion without being concealed by a seal or the like, and deterioration of design can be suppressed. Further, it is possible to improve the space efficiency in the rear wall portion while ensuring the visibility of the game medium in the front wall portion.

The gaming machine of Form 1-9 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-8.
A front wall portion (for example, front wall portion 731A) erected on the front side of the lid member (for example, special winning opening door 704B) and
A rear wall portion (for example, a rear wall portion 721A) erected on the rear side of the lid member and
With
The lower projecting means includes a first lower projecting means (for example, a lower regulating unit 741F) projecting from the front wall portion and a second lower projecting means (for example, a lower regulating unit) projecting from the rear wall portion. Has a plurality of downward projecting means including 741B)
The first lower projecting means and the second lower projecting means are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction (see Modification 1 of FIG. 25).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, after the game medium comes into contact with one of the first lower projecting means and the second lower projecting means, it moves forward or backward and easily contacts the other, so that the movement of the game medium The momentum can be suppressed suitably.

(Form 2)
The game machine of the second form is
A passable state (for example, the first state) in which the game medium (for example, the game ball P) can pass through the internal region (for example, the first start winning opening 701C / special winning opening 704A / large winning opening 703A) and difficult to pass. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) provided with variable means (for example, variable winning ball device 6C / special variable winning ball device 17 / special variable winning ball device 7) that can be changed to a difficult-to-pass state (for example, a second state). 1) and
A specific area (for example, the second starting winning opening 702A) provided on the downstream side of the variable means and through which the game medium that does not pass through the internal area can pass,
Taxiway forming portions (eg, front wall portion 731A, rear wall portion 721A, bottom wall portions 733A to 733C) that form a taxiway (for example, the second passage 710B) for guiding the game medium from the variable means to the specific region. Upper wall part 734A, inclined wall part 734B, standing wall part 734C, etc.)
With
The taxiway forming portion
The passage rate of the game medium from the variable means to the specific area is configured to be non-adjustable (for example, front wall portion 731A, rear wall portion 721A, bottom wall portions 733A to 733C, upper wall portion 734A, inclined wall portion 734B, The second passage forming portion formed of the standing wall portion 734C is not a member whose passage rate of the game ball can be adjusted like the obstacle nail K, but a base member 721 made of a synthetic resin material and a cover member 731 are assembled. Formed integrally by),
A rectifying means for rectifying the game medium (for example, a protruding portion 736 and a concave groove portion 737) is provided (see FIGS. 20 and 21).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the rectifying means suppresses the occurrence of clogging of the game medium in the taxiway, and the passage ratio of the specific area cannot be adjusted, so that the stress given to the player can be reduced and the deterioration of the interest can be suppressed. ..

The gaming machine of Form 2-1 is the gaming machine according to Form 2.
The taxiway (for example, the second passage 710B)
A first taxiway that guides the game medium toward one side (for example, the left side),
A second taxiway that guides the game medium guided by the first taxiway downward and
Including
When the game medium moves from the first taxiway to the second taxiway, the rectifying means moves the game medium guided toward one side forward or backward, and then moves downward (). (See FIG. 22)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the game medium guided toward one side moves downward, even if the subsequent game medium comes into contact with the pressure, the rectifying means shifts the game medium forward or backward. Since the pressure is reduced, clogging of the game medium can be suitably suppressed.

The gaming machine of Form 2-2 is the gaming machine according to Form 2 or Form 2-1.
It is characterized in that, when the game medium passes through the specific area, the same game value as the passed game medium is given.
According to this feature, even if the game medium does not pass through the internal area, the same game value as the game medium that has passed through the specific area is given, so that the stress given to the player can be reduced.

The gaming machine of Form 2-3 is the gaming machine according to Form 2-1 or Form 2-2.
The variable means
A first variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) capable of changing the game medium into a passable state in which the game medium can pass through the first internal region and a passable state in which the game medium is difficult to pass,
A second variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 17) capable of changing the game medium into a passable state in which the game medium can pass through the second internal region and a passable state in which the game medium is difficult to pass,
Including
Different game values are given depending on whether the game medium passes through the first internal region, the second internal region, or the specific region (for example, when the game ball enters the grand prize opening 703A, 15 10 pieces, 10 game balls when the game ball enters the special winning opening 704A, 1 game ball when the game ball enters the 1st starting winning opening 701C or the 2nd starting winning opening 702A Will be)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to pay attention to which region the game medium passes through.

The gaming machine of Form 2-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of Form 2-1 to Form 2-3.
An advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state), a special state that is different from the advantageous state (for example, a small hit game state), and a game value (for example, a prize ball) depending on the special state. Can be controlled to a specific state (for example, small hit RUSH), which is likely to be given.
The variable means
A first variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) capable of changing the game medium into a passable state in which the game medium can pass through the first internal region and a passable state in which the game medium is difficult to pass,
A second variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 17) capable of changing the game medium into a passable state in which the game medium can pass through the second internal region and a passable state in which the game medium is difficult to pass,
Including
The first variable means is made passable in response to being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, after the display result in the first special figure game becomes a "big hit", the game ball passes through the gate. On condition that the player has passed 41, the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous for the player, and the big winning opening 703A is opened in a predetermined mode).
The second variable means is made passable in response to being controlled by the special state (for example, after the display result in the second special figure game is "small hit", the small hit game Controlled by the state, the special winning opening 704A is opened in a predetermined opening mode)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game medium that has not passed through the first internal region or the second internal region is guided to the specific region even in the advantageous state or the specific state, so that the first internal region or the first internal region or the first in each gaming state. 2 It is possible to prevent the game medium that has not passed through the internal region from being wasted.

The gaming machine of Form 2-5 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 2-1 to 2-4.
The variable means, the taxiway forming portion, and the specific region are integrally formed (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7, a special variable winning ball device 17, a variable winning ball device 6C, and a winning ball device 6B). And the first passage forming portion for forming the first passage 710A and the second passage forming portion for forming the second passage 710B are configured as an integrated unit).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the game medium from being easily clogged on the taxiway due to an assembly error or the like.

The gaming machine of Form 2-6 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 2-1 to 2-5.
In the vicinity of the upstream side of the specific region (for example, the second start winning opening 702A) in the taxiway forming portion, there are discharge portions (for example, discharge ports 739L, 739R) capable of discharging the game medium moving on the taxiway. Provided,
A guide portion (for example, guide rails 738A and 738B) for guiding the game medium to the specific region is formed at a position corresponding to the discharge portion in the taxiway forming portion (see FIG. 20).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game medium can easily pass through the specific area without being discharged from the discharging unit.

The gaming machine of Form 2-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 2-1 to 2-6.
In the vicinity of the upstream side of the specific region (for example, the second starting winning opening 702A) in the taxiway forming portion, a concave groove portion (for example, concave groove portion 737) capable of guiding the game medium as the rectifying means is the specific region. (See Fig. 20)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the game medium can be stably guided by the concave groove portion, the occurrence of clogging of the game medium can be suitably suppressed.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side is the back (rear) side, and the vertical and horizontal directions when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side. It will be explained as a standard. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a facing surface facing the player playing the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the same components as those in the above embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The game board 2 is formed with a game area Y having a substantially circular shape in front view surrounded by guide rails 2b. A game ball as a game medium is launched from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) and hit into the game area Y. Further, the game machine frame 3 is provided with a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a so as to be rotatable around the left side, and the game area Y can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 50. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area Y can be seen through the glass window 50a.

The game board 2 is formed of a translucent synthetic resin material such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin in a substantially square shape on the front surface, and a plurality of obstacle nails K K on the front surface of the game board (see FIG. 4). It is mainly composed of a board surface plate 200A (see FIG. 4) provided with a guide rail 2b and the like, and a spacer member 200B (see FIG. 4) integrally attached to the back surface side of the board surface plate 200A. The game board 2 may be made of plywood.

The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display that perform variable display (also referred to as a special symbol game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special symbol) as a plurality of types of special identification information at a predetermined position of the game board 2. A device 4B is provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). In addition, the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

Further, on the right side of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, a right-handed display 26 for prompting a right-handed operation of aiming at the right side of the game area Y and performing a firing operation is provided. Has been done. The right-handed display 26 is composed of, for example, LEDs, and is lit and controlled by a game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) mounted on the main board 11 (see FIG. 2).

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area Y on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variable display. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

Further, for example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is held is provided. A display area for displaying an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

Further, a right-handed notification LED 37 for prompting a right-handed operation is provided at the lower right of the image display device 5. The right-handed notification LED 37 is lit and controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 (see FIG. 2).

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A having a first starting winning opening 701A (not shown) is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 701A is guided to the back surface of the game board 2 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A. When a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (1 piece) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

A passing gate 41 is provided on the right side of the image display device 5. The game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21.

Below the passing gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 7 forming a large winning opening 703A (see FIG. 8) is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 becomes a large winning opening 703A by rotating a plate-shaped large winning opening door 703B (see FIG. 8) that is rotatably provided around the lower side of the large winning opening 703A. It is changed into a first state (also called an open state) in which the game ball can win a prize and a second state (also called a closed state) in which the game ball is difficult (or impossible) to win. The special variable winning ball device 7 is a big winning door 703B in a big hit game state that occurs when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The opening control is executed so that the large winning opening door 703B is rotated forward from the second state in which the large winning opening 703A is closed to the first state in which the large winning opening 703A is opened.

Below the special variable winning ball device 7, a special variable winning ball device 17 having a special winning opening 704A (see FIG. 8) for small hits and a variable winning ball having a first starting winning opening 701C (see FIG. 8). A device 6C and a winning ball device 6B forming a second starting winning opening 702A (see FIG. 8) are provided, and as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the right side and the lower left thereof. The variable winning ball device 6C and the winning ball device 6B are arranged on the left and right sides. These special variable winning ball devices 17 and the variable winning ball device 6C extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and are formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows down. By moving the special winning door 704B (see FIG. 8) forward and backward, the special winning door 704A located below the special winning door 704B and the starting winning door 701B located below the special winning door 704B. 1 The starting winning opening 701C is changed into a first state (also referred to as an open state) in which a game ball can be won and a second state (also referred to as a closed state) in which a game ball is difficult (or impossible) to win.

The special variable winning ball device 17 is a special winning opening in a small hit game state that occurs when a predetermined display result (small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The special winning opening door 704B is moved backward from the second state in which the door 704B is moved forward, and the opening control is executed in which the special winning opening 704A, which is the winning area, is set as the first state.

The variable winning ball device 6C directs the starting winning door 701B backward from the second state in which the starting winning door 701B is moved forward when the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20. The opening control is executed so that the first starting winning opening 701C, which is the winning area, is set as the first state.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the special variable winning ball device 17 is provided below the special variable winning ball device 7, the large winning opening 703A is closed by the large winning opening door 703B of the special variable winning ball device 7. If it is, the game ball often wins the large winning opening 703A, and if the large winning opening 703A is not closed, the game ball flows downward without winning the large winning opening 703A and is specially variable. Reach the winning ball device 17.

Further, the special variable winning ball device 17 is slightly larger than the variable winning ball device 6C. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, since the special winning opening door 704B of the special variable winning ball device 17 and the starting winning opening door 701B of the variable winning ball device 6C are formed so as to be slightly inclined from the upper right to the lower left. , The game ball on the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6C is the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6C if the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6C are in the second state. Move from the top right to the bottom left.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, since the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6C are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other in the left-right direction, the variable winning ball device 17 does not win a prize. For the game ball that has fallen on the device 6C, if the start winning opening door 701B of the variable winning ball device 6C is moved backward and the first starting winning opening 701C is in the open state, the game ball becomes the first starting winning opening 701C. The game ball does not flow toward the winning ball device 6B after winning a prize. On the other hand, if the first starting winning opening 701C is not in the open state, the game ball moves on the starting winning opening door 701B of the variable winning ball device 6C and is guided toward the winning ball device 6B, and the second starting winning is won. Almost wins the mouth 702A.

Further, in the present embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6C have a plurality of regulation units that reduce the flow speed of the game ball flowing down on the special winning opening door 704B and the starting winning opening door 701B. Is formed. In the present embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6C are provided with a regulating unit so that the game ball flowing down from the upper right to the lower left is meandered by the movement of the front-back direction component. To change the flow direction of the game ball, and delay the time required for the flow of the game ball compared to the case where there is no regulation part.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the right side and the variable winning ball device 6C is arranged on the left side, but the special winning ball device 17 is specially winning. Starting of the entrance door 704B and the variable winning ball device 6C The winning entrance door 701B is formed so as to gently incline from the upper right to the lower left, and when the special winning entrance door 704B is not retracted, the special variable winning ball device Since the game ball is configured to flow from 17 toward the variable winning ball device 6C, in this sense, the special variable winning ball device 17 is provided on the upstream side, and the variable winning ball device 6C is used. Can be said to be provided on the downstream side.

Further, the variable winning ball device 6C is arranged on the right side and the winning ball device 6B is arranged on the left side, but the starting winning opening door 701B of the variable winning ball device 6C is gently inclined from the upper right to the lower left. When the starting winning ball door 701B is formed and the starting winning opening door 701B is not retracted, the game ball is configured to flow from the variable winning ball device 6C toward the winning ball device 6B. Therefore, in this sense, the variable winning ball device 6B is configured to flow. It can be said that the ball device 6C is provided on the upstream side and the winning ball device 6B is provided on the downstream side.

A first count switch 23 capable of detecting a winning game ball in the large winning opening 703A is provided in the large winning opening 703A. When a game ball is detected by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is open-controlled and the large winning opening 703A is opened, it will be in an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to be closed and the large winning opening 703A is closed, the game ball cannot be passed (entered) through the large winning opening 703A to obtain the winning ball. It will be a disadvantage for the person.

Inside the special winning opening 704A, two second count switches 24A and 24B that can detect the game ball that has won a prize in the special winning opening 704A are provided. When a game ball is detected by any of the second count switches 24A and 24B, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when the special variable winning ball device 17 is in the first state and the game ball enters the special winning opening 704A, the number of winning balls is smaller than that when the game ball enters the large winning opening 703A. For example, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters (passes) through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening 701A, 701C and the second starting winning opening 702A. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 17 is open-controlled to reach the first state, it will be in an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 17 is closed and controlled to be in the second state, the game ball cannot be entered into the special winning opening 704A to obtain the winning ball, which is disadvantageous to the player. ..

In the first starting winning opening 701A of the winning ball device 6A, a first starting opening switch 22A capable of detecting a winning game ball in the first starting winning opening 701A is provided. When a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (1 piece) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

In the first start winning opening 701C of the variable winning ball device 6C, a first starting opening switch 22C capable of detecting a winning game ball in the first starting winning opening 701C is provided. When a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22C, a predetermined number (1 piece) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

In the second start winning opening 702A of the winning ball device 6B, a second starting opening switch 22B capable of detecting a winning game ball in the second starting winning opening 702A is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (1 piece) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a passing gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening 703A), a variable winning ball device 6C (first starting winning opening 701C), and a winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) Since the 702A) and the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning opening 704A) are provided on the right side of the game area Y, in the case of a big hit game, a high base state described later, or a small hit RUSH, The player performs a firing operation (so-called right-handed) aiming at the right side of the game area Y.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a general winning opening 10 is provided, which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2. As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal pattern game.

A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is suspended, by the number of LEDs lit.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the variable display of the normal symbol is executed based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41, the passing gate 41 plays a role as a normal starting area. However, even when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the passage gate 41 also plays a role as an operating region because the game shifts to the jackpot game state based on the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 41. Therefore, the passing gate 41 is configured as a dual-purpose gate that plays the role of both a normal starting region and an operating region.

In addition to the above configuration, a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails K (see FIG. 8) are provided on the surface of the game board 2. At the lowermost part of the game area Y, an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings is provided.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3. A main lamp 9A is provided above the image display device 5 in the game machine frame 3, and frame lamps 9B are provided on the left and right sides of the main lamp 9A so as to surround the game area Y.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (upper position of the image display device 5 in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided. Further, the movable body 32 is provided with a movable body lamp 9D. The movable body lamp 9D, the main lamp 9A and the frame lamp 9B described above may be collectively referred to as a game effect lamp 9. The main lamp 9A, the frame lamp 9B, and the movable body lamp 9D are configured to include LEDs.

At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area Y by the striking ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area Y, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball rented by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be able to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device ( A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) for storing) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A push button 31 is provided at a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area Y so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31 is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a push button 31 is provided as a detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but a detection means other than the push button 31 may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the gaming state is the normal state, it is advantageous for the player to perform a firing operation (so-called left-handed operation) aiming at the left side of the gaming area Y. When the player performs a left-handed operation by rotating the ball striking handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol is displayed. The first special figure game by the device 4A is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the first special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) as a confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "big hit". .. In addition, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing". Even in the first special figure game, the small hit symbol may be stopped and displayed at an extremely low rate, and may be configured to be a "small hit".

After the display result in the first special figure game becomes "big hit", the game is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening 703A formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 703A reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening 703A can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the large winning opening 703A is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening 703A. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening 703A and gaming states (normal state, probability change state (high probability state), high base state, etc.) after the big hit game state are prepared. The jackpot type is set according to. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a probability variation state or a high base state according to the jackpot type.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), the probability variation control is executed in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

In the high-probability / low-base state (small hit RUSH), which will be described later, control that tends to result in a small hit is executed as compared with the normal state. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, since a certain amount of prize balls can be obtained even in the small hit game state, the number of prize balls obtained is smaller than that in the big hit game state, but it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the high base state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shorter than the normal state is executed (time saving state), and it is called "normal figure hit" in the normal figure game. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the first starting winning opening 701C of the variable winning ball device 6C is also executed by improving the probability of becoming the game ball from the normal state. The high base state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the first special symbol) is improved.

The probabilistic state and the high base state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also called a number cut (number cut probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous for the player, a probability variation state, and a high base state, and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit". A state in which the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled in the same manner as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (when a predetermined return process is not executed after the power is turned on, for example, when a system reset is performed). Is.

When the jackpot game is completed and the game state is controlled to the probability change state or the high base state, it is advantageous for the player to perform a firing operation (right-handed operation) aiming at the right side of the game area Y. When the player performs a right-handed strike operation on the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol (a symbol that is out of the normal symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol is "out of the normal symbol". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6C is opened for a predetermined period (the first starting winning opening 701C is opened).

On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 702A formed in the winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In the second special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes "big hit". If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". In addition, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the second special figure game becomes "big hit", the game is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. After the display result in the second special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the small hit game state, the special winning opening 704A formed by the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed).

The game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening 703A) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probabilistic state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like, turning off the light, or the operation of the movable body 32.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol which is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern is in the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", the fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach off") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach off"). In addition, when the display result is "off", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach loss"). The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as "") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "out of reach").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and then the variable display is restarted to make one variable display look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state having the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, an LED control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a game state, a small hit game state, a game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It includes an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 includes various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switches 22A, 22C and second start port switch 22B), count switch (first count switch 23 and second count). The detection signal from the switches 24A, 24B)) (such as a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed or entered and the switch is turned on) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81, the solenoid 82, and the solenoid 83) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the grand prize opening door 703B. It is transmitted to the solenoid 82 of the above and the solenoid 83 for the special winning opening door 704B.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening 703A, the occurrence of the winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing the program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). (Including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to execute the effect based on the detection signal from the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicating the operation content). Sometimes.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further outputs a sound synchronized with the display of the effect image, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 and the right-handed notification LED 37, so that a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) is output. It is supplied to the voice control board 13 or an LED signal (a signal for designating an LED lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied to the LED control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the drive circuit.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

The LED control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9 and the right-handed notification LED 37, and drives the game effect lamp 9 and the right-handed notification LED 37 based on the LED signal, and the LED signal is generated. The game effect lamp 9 and the right-handed notification LED 37 are turned on / off in the designated mode. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the LED.

The sound output, LED lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, LED signal supply, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 may be executed by the effect control CPU 120.

The random number circuit 124 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, LED signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the LED control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(Transition of game state)
Here, the transition of the gaming state in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how to transition the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. First, in the present embodiment, in the low probability / low base state (normal state), the player performs a game ball launch operation (so-called left-handed) aiming at the left side of the game area Y. Therefore, in the normal state, the starting prize is mainly generated in the first starting winning opening 701A (not shown) of the winning ball device 6A, and the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to simultaneously execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in parallel.

The gaming state in the present embodiment includes a low probability / low base state (normal state), a low probability / high base state, a high probability / high base state, and a high probability / low base state. The probability / low base state is a gaming state (small hit RUSH) in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state.

In the present embodiment, the probability that the variable winning ball device 6C becomes the first state by performing the right-handed game is higher in the high base state than in the low base state. Further, the ratio of small hits determined when the first special symbol fluctuates is low, whereas the ratio of small hits determined when the second special symbol fluctuates is high.

Therefore, when a right-handed game is performed in a low probability / high base state or a high probability / high base state, the probability that the variable winning ball device 6C will be in the first state will increase due to a normal figure, and thus a special variable winning ball. The game ball that has flowed down from the device 17 toward the downstream side wins the first start winning opening 701C at a high rate, increasing the probability of the first starting winning, but without winning the first starting winning opening 701C. Since it rarely flows down to the downstream side, the probability that the winning ball device 6B is won and the second starting prize is generated, that is, the probability that a small hit is generated is extremely low.

On the other hand, when a right-handed game is performed in a high probability / low base state, the probability that the variable winning ball device 6C will be in the first state will be low, so that the special variable winning ball device 17 will move downstream. Since the flowing game ball flows down to the downstream side without winning the first starting winning opening 701C, the probability that the winning ball device 6B will win and the second starting winning will occur, that is, the probability that a small hit will occur is extremely high. As the value increases, the variable display time of the second special symbol associated with the second start winning is shortened (for example, 1000 ms). Therefore, in the high probability / low base state, a gaming state (small hit RUSH) in which small hits are more likely to occur in a shorter period of time than in the normal state (low probability / low base state) mainly by performing variable display of the second special symbol. ), Therefore, the gaming state is advantageous for the player.

If the right-handed game is performed in the low probability / low base state, the probability that the variable winning ball device 6C will be in the first state will be low, so that the special variable winning ball device 17 will move downstream. Since the flowing game ball flows down to the downstream side without winning the first starting winning opening 701C, the probability that the winning ball device 6B will be won and the second starting winning will occur is extremely high, but the second starting winning is won. Since the variable display time of the second special symbol becomes longer (for example, 600,000 ms), the frequent occurrence of small hits in a short period of time is suppressed, so that the right-handed game is performed in a low probability / low base state. It will be disadvantageous for the player.

As shown in FIG. 3, when a 10R probability variation jackpot occurs in the low probability / low base state, the probability shifts to the high probability / high base state after the end of the jackpot game, and the high probability / until the next jackpot occurs. High base condition is maintained. In addition, when a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs in a low probability / low base state, it shifts to a high probability / low base state after the end of the jackpot game, and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs. Will be done. In addition, when a 10R normal jackpot occurs in a low probability / low base state, the game shifts to a low probability / high base state after the jackpot game ends, and the next jackpot occurs or the variable display of 100 times ends. Low probability / high base state is maintained until.

After shifting to the high probability / high base state, the low probability / high base state, and the high probability / low base state, in the present embodiment, the player aims at the right side of the game area Y and launches the game ball ( Right-handed). Therefore, after shifting to the high probability / high base state or the low probability / high base state, the start prize is mainly generated in the first start prize opening 701C, and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Further, after the transition to the high probability / low base state, the start winning is mainly generated in the second starting winning opening 702A, and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

As shown in FIG. 3, when a 10R probability variation jackpot occurs in the high probability / high base state, the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs. In addition, when a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / high base state, it shifts to a high probability / low base state after the end of the jackpot game, and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs. Will be done. In addition, when a 10R normal jackpot occurs in the high probability / high base state, it shifts to the low probability / high base state after the end of the jackpot game, and the next jackpot occurs or the variable display of 100 times ends. Low probability / high base state is maintained until.

As shown in FIG. 3, when a 10R probability variation jackpot occurs in a low probability / high base state, the probability shifts to a high probability / high base state after the end of the jackpot game, and the high probability / until the next jackpot occurs. High base condition is maintained. In addition, when a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs in a low probability / high base state, it shifts to a high probability / low base state after the end of the jackpot game, and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs. Will be done. In addition, when a 10R normal jackpot occurs in the low probability / high base state, it shifts to the low probability / high base state after the end of the jackpot game, and the next jackpot occurs or the variable display of 100 times ends. Low probability / high base state is maintained until.

As shown in FIG. 3, when a 10R probability variation jackpot occurs in the high probability / low base state, the probability shifts to the high probability / high base state after the end of the jackpot game, and the high probability / until the next jackpot occurs. High base condition is maintained. Further, when a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs in the high probability / low base state, the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs. In addition, when a 10R normal jackpot occurs in the high probability / low base state, it shifts to the low probability / high base state after the end of the jackpot game, and the next jackpot occurs or the variable display of 100 times ends. Low probability / high base state is maintained until.

In the above-mentioned low probability / low base state, high probability / high base state, and high probability / low base state, the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed has been described, but the second is at a low rate. There is a possibility that the variable display of the special symbol will be executed. Also in this case, the game state of the transition destination accompanying the 10R probability variation jackpot, the 2R probability variation jackpot, and the 10R normal jackpot is the same as described above. Further, in the low probability / high base state, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed has been described, but there is a possibility that the variable display of the first special symbol is executed at a low rate. Also in this case, the game state of the transition destination accompanying the 10R probability variation jackpot, the 2R probability variation jackpot, and the 10R normal jackpot is the same as described above.

(Prize unit 700)
Next, the winning unit 700 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 8. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the game board. 5A and 5B are perspective views showing a state in which the winning unit is viewed diagonally from the front left and FIG. 5B is a state in which the winning unit is viewed diagonally from the rear left. 6A and 6B are perspective views showing a state in which the base member is viewed from diagonally left front, and FIG. 6B is an enlarged perspective view showing a main part of FIG. 6A. 7A and 7B are a perspective view showing a state in which the cover member is viewed from diagonally left rearward, and FIG. 7B is an enlarged perspective view showing a main part of FIG. 7A. FIG. 8 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the winning unit. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side is the back (rear) side, and the vertical and horizontal directions when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side. It will be explained as a standard. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is a facing surface facing the player playing the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 4, a game area Y surrounded by the guide rails 2b is formed on the front surface of the board surface plate 200A of the game board 2. Further, the board surface plate 200A is formed with an opening 2c for allowing the image display device 5 to be seen through from the front. A plurality of obstacle nails K, various winning devices, and structures are provided in the area other than the opening 2c in the game area Y, which is a flow area in which the game ball can flow down.

In the game area Y, the first path of the flow path through which the game ball flows down is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the opening 2c (image display device 5) when viewed from the front, and the game ball flows down. The second route, which is different from the first route, is mainly provided in the area on the right side of the opening 2c (image display device 5) when viewed from the front.

Hitting a game ball into the left area (left game area Y) of the opening 2c in order to allow the game ball to flow down the first path is called left-handed hitting. Hitting a game ball into the right area (right game area Y) of the opening 2c in order to allow the game ball to flow down the second path is called right-handed. Since the first route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area Y, it may be called a left-handed route. Further, the second route may be called a right-handed route because it is a route in which the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area Y. The first route and the second route may be configured by different routes, or may be partially shared routes. The left game area Y and the right game area Y may be separated by, for example, the end face of the image display device 5 or the arrangement of obstacle nails in the game area Y.

In the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the first path is guided mainly through the warp passage, the stage, and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the second path passes through the passing gate 41. After that, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, the variable winning ball device 6C, and the winning ball device 6B are guided so as to pass through.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the winning unit 700 is formed in a substantially inverted L shape in front view, and is provided with a special variable winning ball device 7 provided in the upper right and a special variable provided below the special variable winning ball device 7. The winning ball device 17, the variable winning ball device 6C provided at the lower left of the special variable winning ball device 17, and the winning ball device 6B provided on the left side of the variable winning ball device 6C are configured as an integrated unit. Then, it is attached to the board 200A by a plurality of screws (not shown) so as to be inserted from the front into the hole (not shown) formed in the lower right side of the board 200A of the game board 2.

The winning unit 700 is composed of a plate-shaped base member 721 attached to the board surface plate 200A with screws (not shown), and a cover member 731 arranged on the front surface side of the base member 721. The base member 721 and the cover member 731 are transparent members made of a translucent synthetic resin material.

The base member 721 includes a plate-shaped rear wall portion 721A arranged along the game board surface (front surface) of the board surface plate 200A, and a plurality of wall portions 721B projecting from the back surface of the rear wall portion 721A. The rear wall portion 721A has through holes 725A to 725D for guiding the game balls that have won various winning openings to the back side, through holes 726A that allow the special winning opening door 704B to be inserted, and the starting winning opening door 701B. A through hole 726B, which allows the insertion of the door, is formed. The through hole 725A forms the large winning opening 703A, and the through hole 725D forms the second starting winning opening 702A. Further, the through hole 725B guides the game ball that has passed through the special winning opening 704A to the back side, and the through hole 725C guides the game ball that has passed through the first starting winning opening 701A to the back side.

An LED board 726 provided with a plurality of winning unit LEDs 201 on the front surface is attached to the lower front portion of the rear wall portion 721A. Further, on the front right side of the LED board 726, a display unit 727 in which a right-handed notification LED 37, a first special drawing LED 211, a second special drawing LED 212, a first holding LED 221 and a second holding LED 222 are unitized. Is installed. Further, each solenoid 81 to 83 is attached to the wall portion 721B.

The cover member 731 is projected from the plate-shaped front wall portion 731A arranged along the game board surface (front surface) of the board surface plate 200A and the back surface of the front wall portion 731A to form various walls of the game ball passage. It is composed of a plate-shaped wall portion 731B. The front wall portion 731A is arranged on the front side of the area excluding the large winning opening 703A and its periphery on the front surface of the rear wall portion 721A.

Then, by combining the base member 721 and the cover member 731, the game ball can be guided in the direction along the game board surface between the front wall portion 731A of the cover member 731 and the rear wall portion 721A of the base member 721. A game ball passage as a taxiway and various winning openings where the game ball can win are formed. These game ball passages and various winning openings are arranged in the game area Y.

As shown in FIG. 8, between the rear wall portion 721A and the front wall portion 731A of the winning unit 700, a first passage that guides a game ball that has fallen from the upper right side of the winning unit 700 diagonally downward to the left. 710A and a game ball provided on the downstream side (left side) of the first passage 710A, passing through the first passage 710A (special variable winning ball device 17) and a game ball falling from the upper left side of the winning unit 700 are left. The second passage 710B, which guides the winning ball device 6B diagonally downward and then guides it to the second starting winning opening 702A of the lower winning ball device 6B, and the first passage 710A (left side) provided on the downstream side (left side) of the first passage 710A ( A game ball that has passed through the special variable winning ball device 17) and a game ball that has fallen from the upper left side of the winning unit 700 are guided downward, and then guided diagonally downward to the left and discharged from the outlet 724. It has a third passage 710C. The second passage 710B and the third passage 710C are formed so as to branch from the first passage 710A.

The first passage 710A includes a bottom wall portion formed of the wall portion 731B of the cover member 731, and front and rear standing wall portions formed of the front wall portion 731A of the cover member 731 and the rear wall portion 721A of the base member 721. It is formed in a concave groove shape with an opening at the top. At a position corresponding to the special winning opening door 704B on the bottom wall portion, a special winning opening 704A having a horizontally long rectangular shape in a plan view is formed.

The special variable winning ball device 17 has a first state (passable state) in which the game ball can pass through the special winning opening 704A by retracting the special winning opening door 704B from the first passage 710A to the game board 2 side. Since the special winning opening door 704B protrudes toward the first passage 710A, it becomes difficult for the game ball to pass through the special winning opening 704A, and the game ball can flow down the upper surface of the special winning opening door 704B toward the left side. It can be changed into two states (difficult to pass).

In this way, in the first passage 710A, when the special variable winning ball device 17 is in the second state, the special winning opening door 704B forms a part of the bottom wall, so that the special winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening. The game ball that has fallen from above without passing through the 703A can be guided toward the variable winning ball device 6C on the left side.

Further, below the special winning opening 704A, a winning ball guiding passage 711A for guiding the game ball passing through the special winning opening 704A to the second count switches 24A and 24B is formed by the wall portion 731B of the cover member 731. .. The second count switches 24A and 24B are arranged side by side along the first passage 710A, so that the game ball that has passed mainly upstream of the special winning opening 704A extending in the left-right direction is the second count switch. Since the game balls detected at 24A and mainly passing through the downstream part of the special winning opening 704A are detected by the second count switch 24B, they pass through the special winning opening 704A all at once and are guided by the winning ball guiding passage 711A. The plurality of game balls that have been played can be detected in a short time by the plurality of second count switches 24A and 24B. Therefore, the waiting time for detecting the winning ball by the second count switches 24A and 24B after changing the special variable winning ball device 17 from the first state to the second state is shortened, and the winning ball is detected within the small hit game period. Is possible to complete, so that it is possible to suppress the transition to the illegal winning process due to the detection of winning after the small hit game state ends and the variable display is started.

Further, on the facing surfaces of the front wall portion 731A and the rear wall portion 721A in the first passage 710A, a plurality of regulating portions as delay means for delaying the movement of the game ball when the game ball passes through the passage portion are provided. It is formed. The regulation section will be described later.

The second passage 710B is provided at a lower left position of the first passage 710A, and has a bottom wall portion formed of the wall portion 731B of the cover member 731, a front wall portion 731A of the cover member 731, and a rear wall portion of the base member 721. It is formed in the shape of a concave groove that opens upward by the front and rear standing wall portions made of 721A. At a position corresponding to the start winning opening door 701B on the bottom wall portion, a first starting winning opening 701A having a horizontally long rectangular shape in a plan view is formed.

The variable winning ball device 6C has a first state (passable state) in which the game ball can pass through the first starting winning ball 701A by retracting the starting winning ball door 701B from the second passage 710B to the game board 2 side. As the first start winning opening 701A projects toward the first passage 710A, it becomes difficult for the game ball to pass through the first starting winning opening 701A, and the game ball flows down the upper surface of the starting winning opening door 701B toward the left side. It can be changed to a second state (difficult to pass state) that is possible. Further, below the first starting winning opening 701A, a winning ball guiding passage 711B for guiding the game ball passing through the first starting winning opening 701A to the first starting opening switch 22C is formed by the wall portion 731B of the cover member 731. Has been done.

As described above, in the second passage 710B, when the variable winning ball device 6C is in the second state, the starting winning opening door 701B forms a part of the bottom wall, so that the special winning opening 704A of the special variable winning ball device 17 It is possible to guide the game ball that has flowed down without passing through to the second starting winning opening 702A of the winning ball device 6B on the left side.

(Flow of the game ball in each game state)
Next, the flow of the game ball in each game state in the winning unit 700 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. 9A and 9B are explanatory views showing the flow of a game ball in a low accuracy / low base state and in a big hit game state in FIG. 9A. 10A and 10B are explanatory views showing the flow of a game ball in a low probability / high base state and a high probability / high base state, and FIG. 10B is a high probability / low base state (small hit RUSH).

The game ball flowing down the second path by the right-handed game in the high base state enters the winning unit 700 after passing near the passing gate 41. As shown in FIG. 9A, the game ball flowing down the second path can flow down not only from the upper right side of the winning unit 700 but also from the upper left side by the obstacle nail K, but the vicinity of the passing gate 41 is high. It falls to the upstream side of the first passage 710A.

In the low probability / low base state (normal state), when the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6C are all controlled in the second state (difficult to enter state), a prize is won. The game ball falling from the upper right side of the unit 700 falls into the first passage 710A (on the special winning opening door 704B), and then flows down the first passage 710A to the left. Next, the game ball that has entered the second passage 710B from the first passage 710A is guided to the left side, then falls downward and passes through the second starting winning opening 702A. Some of the game balls are discharged from the discharge ports 739L and 739R, which will be described later, to the outside of the second passage 710B. Further, the game ball that has entered the third passage 710C from the first passage 710A is guided below the winning ball guidance passage 711B, and then flows out from the outflow port 724.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the big hit game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the first state (enterable state), and the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6C are the first. When controlled to two states (difficult to enter), the game ball falling from the upper right side is guided by the large winning opening door 703B while falling into the first passage 710A (on the special winning opening door 704B). Enter the big winning opening 703A. Some of the game balls fall into the first passage 710A (on the special winning door 704B).

Further, as shown in FIG. 10A, the variable winning ball device 6C is controlled to the first state (accessible state) in the low probability / high base state or the high probability / high base state, and the special variable winning ball device When both 7 and the special variable winning ball device 17 are controlled to the second state (difficult to enter state), the game ball falling from the upper right side is placed in the first passage 710A (on the special winning opening door 704B). After falling, it flows down the first passage 710A to the left. Next, the game ball that has entered the second passage 710B from the first passage 710A enters the first starting winning opening 701A while being guided to the left side. The game ball that has entered the third passage 710C from the first passage 710A is guided below the winning ball guidance passage 711B, and then flows out from the outflow port 724.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, in the high probability / low base state (small hit RUSH), the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to the first state (enterable state), and the special variable winning ball device 7 When both the variable winning ball device 6C and the variable winning ball device 6C are controlled to the second state (difficult to enter state), the game ball falling from the upper right side passes through the special winning opening 704A and is passed through the winning ball guiding passage 711A. 2 It is guided to the count switches 24A and 24B. In addition, when the special winning opening 704A falls on the special winning opening door 704B when the special winning opening 704A is closed, and the special winning opening 704A opens while flowing down on the special winning opening door 704B to the left, the special winning opening 704A is opened. After passing through 704A, it is guided to the second count switches 24A and 24B by the winning ball guiding passage 711A.

(Special variable winning ball device 17)
Next, the special variable winning ball device 17 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the special variable winning ball device. 12A and 12B are a plan view showing a second state of the special variable winning ball device, and FIG. 12B is a plan view showing the first state of the special variable winning ball device.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the special variable winning ball device 17 includes a mounting member 801 attached to the back surface of the base member 721 with a screw (not shown), a solenoid 83 assembled to the back surface of the mounting member 801 and the solenoid 83. A slide base 802 arranged above the mounting member 801 and the solenoid 83, a special winning opening door 704B arranged on the upper surface side of the slide base 802, and a connecting member 803 connecting the special winning opening door 704B and the solenoid 83. The mounting member 801 is mounted so that the special winning opening door 704B faces the through hole 726A from the back side of the base member 721.

The solenoid 83 includes a main body 83A, a plunger 83B provided so as to be able to move forward and backward with respect to the main body 83A, a compression spring 83C capable of urging the plunger 83B in the extension direction, and a connecting member fixed to the tip of the plunger 83B. It has 83D and is mounted on the back surface of the mounting member 801 so that the plunger 83B as a drive shaft faces in the left-right direction. At the left end of the connecting member 83D, a recessed portion 83E that opens forward is formed.

On the upper surface of the slide base 802, protrusions 810A to 810E facing in the front-rear direction that can be slidably contacted with the special winning opening door 704B are projected, and guide holes 820A to 820C facing in the front-rear direction are on the left side, center, and right side. Is formed in.

Further, a columnar rotating shaft 823 facing in the vertical direction is projected at a position near the right side of the ridge 810B at the rear portion of the lower surface of the slide base 802, and the slide base 802 is located at the lower end of the rotating shaft 823. It is inserted into the bearing hole 831 of the connecting member 803 arranged between the solenoid 83 and the connecting member 83D of the solenoid 83. Therefore, the connecting member 803 is rotatable about the rotation shaft 823.

A columnar connecting shaft 832 facing in the vertical direction hangs down in front of the bearing hole 831 of the connecting member 803, and the connecting shaft 832 is inserted into the connected portion 83E of the connecting member 83D. Further, on the right side of the bearing hole 831, a long hole 833 facing in the left-right direction is formed.

Cylindrical guide shafts 821A to 821C are projected at positions corresponding to the guide holes 820A to 820C in the rear part of the lower surface of the special winning opening door 704B, and the front-rear direction is provided near the left side of the guide shaft 821. The ridges 822 facing are projected, and when the special winning opening door 704B is placed above the ridges 810A to 810E of the slide base 802, the guide shafts 821A to 821C are inserted into the guide holes 820A to 820C, respectively. , Convex 822 is inserted between the ridges 810C and 810D. Therefore, the special winning opening door 704B moves in the front-rear direction by the guide shafts 821A to 821C inserted into the guide holes 820A to 820C and the ridges 822 inserted between the pair of left and right ridges 810C and 810D. You will be guided as possible.

Further, the lower end of the guide shaft 821B inserted into the central guide hole 820B from above is inserted into the elongated hole 833 of the connecting member 803 from above. As a result, the special winning opening door 704B and the solenoid 83 are connected via the connecting member 803.

In the special variable winning ball device 17 configured in this way, in the second state shown in FIG. 12A, the solenoid 83 is turned off, and the plunger 83B protrudes from the main body 83A due to the urging force of the compression spring 83C. The elongated hole 833 of the connecting member 803 is located in front of the rotation shaft 823 by being in the protruding state. Therefore, the guide shaft 821B at the center of the special winning opening door 704B is located near the front end of the guide hole 820B of the slide base 802, so that the special winning opening door 704B projects forward with respect to the slide base 802. Therefore, the special winning opening door 704B is located at a closed position so as to project toward the first passage 710A and close the special winning opening 704A.

On the other hand, in the first state shown in FIG. 12B, the solenoid 83 is turned on, and the plunger 83B is in a contracted state in which the plunger 83B contracts toward the main body 83A against the urging force of the compression spring 83C. The shaft 832 moves to the right, the connecting member 803 rotates, and the elongated hole 833 moves to the rear of the rotation shaft 823. Therefore, since the guide shaft 821B at the center of the special winning opening door 704B moves to the rear end side of the guide hole 820B of the slide base 802, the special winning opening door 704B retracts to the slide base 802 side. Therefore, the special winning opening door 704B is located at an open position where the special winning opening door 704B is retracted to the game board 2 side to open the special winning opening 704A.

In this way, in the special variable winning ball device 17, the solenoid 83 as a driving source for driving the special winning opening door 704B is orthogonal to the front-rear direction in which the plunger 83B as the driving shaft is the moving direction of the special winning opening door 704B. Since the solenoid 83 is provided so as to be movable in the left-right direction, the solenoid 83 is arranged so that the plunger 83B faces the front-rear direction and follows the back surface of the rear wall portion 721A without protruding significantly toward the back surface side of the winning unit 700. Since it can be arranged in such a manner, the space on the back side thereof can be effectively used as an installation space for a production device or the like.

Further, a guide shaft 821B projecting at a substantially central position in the left-right direction of the special winning door 704B having a horizontally long rectangular shape in a plan view is connected (connected) to the connecting member 83D of the solenoid 83 via the connecting member 803. As a result, the power of the solenoid 83 can be stably transmitted to the special winning door 704B, which has a left-right dimension longer than the front-rear dimension, and the special winning door 704B has three locations on the left, center, and right sides. Is guided in the front-rear direction by the guide shafts 821A to 821C and the guide holes 820A to 820C, so that the movement of the special winning opening door 704B in the front-rear direction can be smoothly guided.

(Variable winning ball device 6C)
Next, the variable winning ball device 6C will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the variable winning ball device. 14A and 14B are a plan view showing a second state of the variable winning ball device, and FIG. 14B is a plan view showing the first state of the variable winning ball device.

As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the variable winning ball device 6C is mounted with a mounting member 901 attached to the back surface of the base member 721 by a screw (not shown), a solenoid 81 assembled to the back surface of the mounting member 901, and mounting. A slide base 902 arranged above the member 901 and the solenoid 81, a starting winning opening door 701B arranged on the upper surface side of the slide base 902, and a connecting member 903 connecting the starting winning opening door 701B and the solenoid 81. The mounting member 901 is mounted so that the starting winning door 701B faces the through hole 726B from the back side of the base member 721.

The solenoid 81 includes a main body 81A, a plunger 81B provided so as to be able to move forward and backward with respect to the main body 81A, a compression spring 81C capable of urging the plunger 81B in the extension direction, and a connecting member fixed to the tip of the plunger 81B. It has 81D and is mounted on the back surface of the mounting member 901 so that the plunger 81B as a drive shaft faces in the left-right direction. At the left end of the connecting member 81D, a recessed portion 81E that opens rearward is formed.

On the upper surface of the slide base 902, protrusions 910A to 910C facing the front-rear direction that can be slidably contacted with the start winning opening door 701B are projected, and a guide hole 920 facing the front-rear direction is formed in the center.

Further, a columnar rotating shaft 923 facing in the vertical direction is projected at a position near the right side of the protrusion 910C at the rear portion of the lower surface of the slide base 902, and the slide base 902 is provided at the lower end of the rotating shaft 923. It is inserted into the bearing hole 931 of the connecting member 903 arranged between the solenoid 81 and the connecting member 81D of the solenoid 81. Therefore, the connecting member 903 is rotatable about the rotation shaft 923.

A columnar connecting shaft 932 facing in the vertical direction is hung behind the bearing hole 931 of the connecting member 903, and the connecting shaft 932 is inserted into the connected portion 81E of the connecting member 81D. Further, a long hole 933 facing in the left-right direction is formed on the right side of the bearing hole 931.

A columnar guide shaft 921 is projected at a position corresponding to the guide hole 920 at the rear part of the lower surface of the start winning door 701B, and a ridge 922A facing the front-rear direction is provided on the front left and right sides of the guide shaft 921. , 922B are projected, and when the start winning door 701B is arranged above the protrusions 910A to 910C of the slide base 902, the guide shaft 921 is inserted into the guide hole 920, and the protrusions 922A are paired left and right. It is inserted between the ridges 910A and 910B, and the ridge 922B is arranged on the left side of the ridge 910C. Therefore, the start winning opening door 701B is movably guided in the front-rear direction by the guide shaft 921 inserted into the guide hole 920 and the ridges 922A and 922B guided by the ridges 910A to 910C.

Further, the lower end of the guide shaft 921 inserted into the central guide hole 920 from above is inserted into the elongated hole 933 of the connecting member 903 from above. As a result, the start winning door 701B and the solenoid 81 are connected via the connecting member 903.

In the variable winning ball device 6C configured in this way, in the second state shown in FIG. 14A, the solenoid 81 is turned off, and the plunger 81B protrudes from the main body 81A due to the urging force of the compression spring 81C. By being in the protruding state, the elongated hole 933 of the connecting member 903 is located in front of the rotation shaft 923. Therefore, the central guide shaft 921 of the starting winning opening door 701B is located near the front end of the guide hole 920 of the slide base 902, so that the starting winning opening door 701B projects forward with respect to the slide base 902. Therefore, the start winning opening door 701B is located at a closed position so as to project toward the second passage 710B and close the first starting winning opening 701A.

On the other hand, in the first state shown in FIG. 14B, the solenoid 81 is turned on, and the plunger 81B is in a contracted state in which the plunger 81B contracts toward the main body 81A against the urging force of the compression spring 81C. The shaft 932 moves to the right, the connecting member 903 rotates, and the elongated hole 933 moves rearward from the rotation shaft 923. Therefore, since the guide shaft 921 at the center of the start winning door 701B moves to the rear end side of the guide hole 920 of the slide base 902, the starting winning door 701B retracts to the slide base 902 side. Therefore, the starting winning opening door 701B is located at an open position where the starting winning opening door 701B is retracted to the game board 2 side to open the first starting winning opening 701A.

In this way, in the variable winning ball device 6C, the solenoid 81 as the drive source for driving the starting winning opening door 701B is orthogonal to the front-rear direction in which the plunger 81B as the driving shaft is the moving direction of the starting winning opening door 701B. Since the solenoid 81 is provided so as to be movable in the direction, the solenoid 81 is arranged so that the plunger 81B faces in the front-rear direction so as to follow the back surface of the rear wall portion 721A without protruding significantly toward the back surface side of the winning unit 700. Since it can be arranged in, the space on the back side thereof can be effectively used as an installation space for a production device or the like.

Further, a guide shaft 921 projecting from a substantially central position in the left-right direction of the horizontally long rectangular starting winning opening door 701B in a plan view is connected (connected) to the connecting member 81D of the solenoid 81 via the connecting member 903. As a result, the power of the solenoid 81 can be stably transmitted to the starting winning door 701B having a left-right dimension longer than the front-rear dimension, and the starting winning door 701B can be moved back and forth by the guide shaft 921 and the guide hole 920. Since it is guided in the direction, the movement of the start winning door 701B in the front-rear direction can be smoothly guided.

(1st passage 710A)
Next, the first passage 710A will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, and FIGS. 15 to 19. 15A and 15B are a vertical sectional view showing the first passage and its periphery in the winning unit, and FIG. 15B is an AA sectional view of FIG. 15A. 16A is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 15A, and FIG. 16B is an enlarged end view of a main part of FIG. 15A. 17A and 17B are a front view showing a flow mode of a game ball in the first passage, and FIG. 17B is a plan view. In FIG. 18, (A) is an explanatory diagram when the game ball falls on the special winning opening door, (B) is an explanatory diagram when the game ball falls from the special winning opening door, and (C) is an explanatory diagram of the special winning opening. It is explanatory drawing when a game ball directly enters from above. 19A is an explanatory diagram when the game ball falls from the special winning opening door, and FIGS. 19B and 19C are explanatory views when the game ball falls from the special winning opening door.

As shown in FIGS. 6, 15 and 16, on the front surface of the rear wall portion 721A, the upper position of the special winning opening door 704B corresponding to the first passage 710A is the upper regulation protruding toward the passage side (front side). The portion 740B is extended in the left-right direction. Further, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 15, at the upper position of the special winning opening door 704B corresponding to the first passage 710A on the front surface of the front wall portion 731A, the upper side restriction protruding toward the passage side (rear side). The portion 740F is extended in the left-right direction.

Specifically, the upper regulating portion 740B on the rear side has a substantially triangular shape in the side view, and is inclined downward from a position slightly upstream of the special winning opening door 704B to the downstream end of the special winning opening door 704B. The distance dimension L1 from the upper surface of the special winning opening door 704B to the upper regulation portion 740B is longer than the diameter 2R of the game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as the game ball P) (L1>). 2R). Further, the upper regulation portion 740F on the front side has a substantially triangular shape in the side view, and is inclined downward from a position slightly upstream of the special winning door 704B to a position slightly in front of the downstream end of the special winning door 704B. It is extended to do.

Further, the separation dimension L2 from the upper surface of the special winning opening door 704B to the upper regulation portion 740F is longer than the diameter 2R of the game ball and longer than the separation dimension L1 (L2> L1>. 2R). That is, the front and rear upper regulating portions 740F and 740B are arranged parallel to the special winning opening door 704B at a position where they do not come into contact with the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the special winning opening door 704B above the first passage 710A. The upper regulating portion 740F is arranged at intervals in the vertical direction so that the upper regulating portion 740F is located above the upper regulating portion 740B.

On the other hand, at the lower position of the special winning opening door 704B corresponding to the winning ball guiding passage 711A on the front surface of the rear wall portion 721A, the lower regulating portion 741B protruding toward the passage side (front side) extends in the left-right direction. It is set up. Specifically, the lower regulation portion 741B is extended so as to incline downward from a position slightly downstream of the special winning opening door 704B to a position in front of the downstream end of the special winning opening door 704B. The separation dimension L3 from the upper surface of the special winning opening door 704B to the lower regulation portion 741B is shorter than the diameter 2R of the game ball (L3 <2R).

Further, the wall portion 731B forming the winning ball guiding passage 711A has a bottom between the bottom wall portion 732A on the upstream side of the second count switches 24A and 24B, the bottom wall portion 732B on the downstream side, and the second count switches 24A and 24B. It has a wall portion 732C, and the separation dimension from the special winning opening door 704B (special winning opening 704A) to the bottom wall portion 732A on the upstream side is shorter than the separation dimension to the bottom wall portion 732B on the downstream side. That is, when the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 704A falls to the bottom wall portion 732A, it bounces back to the special winning opening 704A, hindering the closing operation of the special winning opening door 704B and the entry of the following ball into the special winning opening 704A. Or, there is a high possibility that the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 704A will return to the outside of the special winning opening 704A. Further, if the game ball that has vigorously entered the special winning opening 704A falls directly onto the second count switches 24A and 24B, the second count switches 24A and 24B may be damaged. Therefore, the lower regulation portion 741B is arranged parallel to the special winning opening door 704B at least at a position corresponding to the upper side of the bottom wall portion 732A on the upstream side and the second count switches 24A and 24B.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, the protrusion dimension L14 from the back surface of the front wall portion 731A of the upper regulation portion 740F and the protrusion dimension L15 from the front surface of the rear wall portion 721A of the upper regulation portion 740B are substantially the same size. (L14 = L15). Further, the distance L7 between the upper regulation portion 740F and the upper regulation portion 740B in the front-rear horizontal direction is shorter than the diameter 2R of the game ball P (L7 <2R), but the upper regulation portion 740F and the upper regulation portion 740F and the upper regulation portion are regulated. Since the game balls are arranged at different positions in the vertical direction from the portion 740B, the game ball can pass downward, but when passing, the upper regulating portion 740F and the upper regulating portion 740B are substantially in contact with each other. It has become.

In this way, the front and rear upper regulating portions 740F and 740B are vertically arranged between the special variable winning ball device 7 and the special variable winning ball device 17 above the special winning opening 704A, and the first passage from above. When the game ball falling toward the 710A alternately contacts the front and rear upper regulation portions 740F and 740B, the game ball is caused to flow down so as to meander (so-called zigzag operation) with the movement of the front-rear direction component. , The flow speed of the game ball is reduced. As a result, it is prevented that the game ball vigorously falls on the upper surface of the special winning door 704B and the special winning door 704B is damaged.

Further, since the lower regulation portion 741B is arranged below the special winning opening 704A, the game ball that passes through the special winning opening 704A and falls along the rear wall portion 721A comes into contact with the game. The game ball is caused to flow down so that the ball is guided forward, and the flow speed of the game ball is reduced. As a result, when the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 704A falls to the bottom wall portions 732A to 732C, it bounces back to the special winning opening 704A, and the special winning opening door 704B is closed and the following ball enters the special winning opening 704A. The game ball that has entered the special winning opening 704A returns to the outside of the special winning opening 704A, or the game ball vigorously falls on the wall of the winning ball guidance passage 711A or the second count switches 24A and 24B. As a result, damage to the wall portion of the winning ball guiding passage 711A and the second count switches 24A and 24B is suppressed.

As shown in FIGS. 6, 15 and 16, a plurality of regulating portions 751 to 756 play games in the first passage 710A between the upper regulating portion 740B on the front surface of the rear wall portion 721A and the special winning opening door 704B. It is formed at predetermined intervals in the flow direction of the sphere. Further, between the upper regulation portion 740F on the back surface of the front wall portion 731A and the special winning opening door 704B, a plurality of regulation portions 716 to 765 are provided at predetermined intervals in the flow direction of the game ball in the first passage 710A. It is formed. It should be noted that each regulation unit 716 to 765 is arranged between each regulation unit 751 to 756 on the rear side. That is, on the front surface of the rear wall portion 721A of the first passage 710A and the back surface of the front wall portion 731A, the game ball alternately contacts the front and rear regulation portions 751-756 and the regulation portions 716-765, and the first passage 710A Is arranged so that it can pass through.

As shown in FIGS. 6 (B) and 16 (B), the restricting portions 751 to 756 project from the front surface of the rear wall portion 721A toward the passage side (front side), respectively, and are downward from the upper regulating portion 740B. It extends in a rib shape over the special winning door 704B. Specifically, the protrusion TA having a protrusion dimension L15 from the front surface of the rear wall portion 721A of the upper regulation portion 740B and a protrusion dimension L5 longer than the protrusion dimension L16 from the front surface of the rear wall portion 721A of the lower regulation portion 741B. (L5> L15, L5> L16), and the protrusion TB formed between the protrusion TA and the upper regulation portion 740B and having a protrusion dimension L5B shorter than the protrusion dimension L15 (L5B <L15). The protruding portion TA is made capable of contacting a game ball falling into the first passage 710A and a game ball flowing down the first passage 710A.

As described above, the plurality of vertically facing restricting portions 751 to 756 provided at positions where they can contact the game ball flowing down the first passage 710A are provided at positions where they cannot contact the game ball flowing down the first passage 710A. Since the upper regulation portion 740B facing the left-right direction and the upper regulation portion 740B are integrated via the protruding portion TA, the strength of the upper regulation portion 740B and the regulation portions 751 to 756 is increased, so that damage due to contact with the game ball is suitable. The strength of the upper regulating portion 740B is less likely to decrease even if the upper regulating portion 740B is made longer in the left-right direction corresponding to the special winning opening door 704B. Further, since the rear wall portion 721A constituting the side wall of the first passage 710A is reinforced by the rib-shaped upper regulating portion 740B and the regulating portions 751 to 756 integrated with each other, the rear wall portion 721A falls onto the special winning opening door 704B. It is possible to suitably suppress damage or the like caused by contact with the bounced game ball.

As shown in FIGS. 7B and 16B, the regulating portions 716 to 765 project from the back surface of the front wall portion 731A toward the passage side (rear side), respectively. Specifically, the upper regulating portion 740F has a protruding dimension L4 that is longer than the protruding dimension L14 from the back surface of the front wall portion 731A (L4> L14), and a game ball falling into the first passage 710A. It is possible to contact the upper part of the game ball flowing down the first passage 710A.

Further, the vertical dimension of the regulating portions 716 to 765 is shorter than the vertical dimension of the protruding portion TA of the regulating portions 751-756, and the special winning opening door 704B is set from each regulating portion 716 to 765 on the back surface of the front wall portion 731A. There is an area where there is no regulation part. By doing so, when the special variable winning ball device 17 changes to the second state, the game ball is sandwiched between the special winning opening door 704B protruding to the aisle side and the regulating portions 751 to 756. It is possible to prevent the closing of the ball from being hindered or the contact resistance of the game ball from the front and rear regulating portions 751 to 756, 761 to 765 in the first passage 710A to become too large to cause ball clogging or the like.

The front and rear regulation units 751 to 756 and the regulation units 761-765 are arranged so as to be offset from the front and rear facing positions in the flow direction of the game ball. That is, the game balls are arranged so as to be able to pass through the first passage 710A while alternately contacting the front and rear regulation units 751 to 756 and the regulation units 716 to 765. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the game ball flowing down the first passage 710A toward the left is the regulation unit 751,761,752,762,753,763,754,764,755. By alternately contacting the front and back in the order of, 765, 756, the ball flows down in a meandering manner (so-called zigzag operation) with the movement of the front-back direction component, so that the game ball flows down linearly toward the left side. Therefore, the flow speed (movement speed) of the game ball is reduced.

That is, the front and rear regulation units 751 to 756 and the regulation units 716 to 765 are the time required for the game ball to flow down the first passage 710A, that is, the game when the game ball passes over the upper surface of the special winning opening 704A. It constitutes a specific delay means for delaying the movement of the sphere. In addition, when playing a right-handed game, a maximum of 3 to 4 game balls can flow down on the special winning opening door 704B, so when the special winning opening 704A is opened, a plurality of these balls can flow down. Game balls can enter all at once. It should be noted that the game balls that flow down while alternately contacting the regulation units 751 to 756 and the regulation units 716 to 765 in the first passage 710A do not come into contact with the upper regulation units 740F and 740B, so that the flow time is longer than necessary. It is suppressed that the ball is clogged or the ball is clogged.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the game ball falls from the upper side of the first passage 710A toward the front wall portion 731A, it is first guided toward the rear lower part by contacting the upper regulation portion 740F. Then, by contacting the upper regulating portion 740B, the vehicle is guided toward the front and lower directions, and after contacting the front wall portion 731F, it falls onto the first passage 710A. In this way, the game ball falling toward the first passage 710A alternately contacts the upper regulation portions 740F and 740B in the front-rear direction so as to meander (so-called zigzag operation) with the movement of the components in the front-rear direction. Since the ball flows down, the falling speed (moving speed) of the game ball is reduced as compared with the case where the game ball falls linearly downward, so that the special variable winning ball device 17 is second. In this state, damage to the special winning opening door 704B due to the impact of the game ball falling on the special winning opening door 704B is suppressed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the special variable winning ball device 17 changes from the second state to the first state, the game ball near the rear wall portion 721A on the special winning opening door 704B falls. If this happens, it may be guided toward the front and lower sides by contacting the lower regulation portion 741B, and may pass through the second count switches 24A and 24B after contacting the front wall portion 731F. In this way, the game ball falling from the special winning opening 704A flows down diagonally with the movement of the forward component when it comes into contact with the lower regulation portion 741B, so that the game ball falls linearly downward. Since the falling speed (moving speed) of the game ball is reduced as compared with the case, the second count switch 24A is caused by the impact of contact when the game ball passes through the second count switches 24A and 24B. , 24B is prevented from being damaged.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18C, when the special variable winning ball device 17 is in the first state and the game ball falls from above toward the first passage 710A, the game ball first falls on the upper regulating portion 740F. By contacting, it is guided toward the rear lower part, then by contacting the upper regulating part 740B, it is guided toward the front lower part, after contacting the front wall part 731F, by contacting the upper regulating part 740B, it is guided forward. It may be guided downward and pass through the second count switches 24A and 24B after coming into contact with the front wall portion 731F. In this way, the game ball that falls from above the first passage 710A and enters the special winning opening 704A alternately contacts the upper regulation portions 740F and 740B and the lower regulation portion 741B in the front-rear direction. Since it flows down in a meandering manner (so-called zigzag movement) with the movement of the components, the falling speed (moving speed) of the game ball is reduced as compared with the case where the game ball falls linearly downward. Therefore, the special variable winning ball device 17 is in the first state, and the second count switches 24A and 24B may be damaged due to the impact of contact when the game ball passes through the second count switches 24A and 24B. It is suppressed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19, when a plurality of game balls on the special winning opening door 704B fall due to the change of the special variable winning ball device 17 from the second state to the first state, the upper regulating unit 740B It is guided toward the front and lower sides by contacting the front wall portion 731F, and after contacting the front wall portion 731F, it may fall onto the bottom wall portions 732A to 732C. In this way, the game ball falling from the special winning opening 704A flows down diagonally with the movement of the forward component when it comes into contact with the lower regulation portion 741B, so that when the game ball falls linearly downward. Since the falling speed (moving speed) of the game ball is reduced as compared with the above, the game ball that bounces upward with the momentum of falling on the bottom wall portions 732A to 732C flows out of the special winning opening 704A. However, it is suppressed that the winning is hindered by contacting the subsequent game ball, or that the special winning opening door 704B is closed and the winning is not achieved when the special winning opening 704A flows out. Further, it is possible to prevent the bottom wall portions 732A to 732C from being damaged by the impact when the game ball falls on the bottom wall portions 732A to 732C.

As shown in FIG. 8, since the special variable winning ball device 7 is provided above the special variable winning ball device 17, the distance from the obstacle nail K on the upper right of the winning unit 700 to the special winning opening 704A is provided. The dimension L21 is longer than the separation dimension L22 from the obstacle nail K on the upper left side of the winning unit 700 to the first starting winning opening 701C (L21> L22). That is, since a region having no obstacle such as an obstacle nail K is provided above the special variable winning ball device 17, when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the second state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is provided. Since the game ball that has passed through the obstacle nail K above the obstacle 7 directly falls onto the first passage 710A without touching the obstacle nail K, the impact when it falls on the special winning opening door 704B becomes large. .. On the other hand, when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state, it passes through the obstacle nail K above the special variable winning ball device 7 and directly enters the special winning opening 704A without touching the obstacle nail K. When the game ball falls on the second count switches 24A and 24B and the bottom wall portions 732A to 732C, it bounces upward and is returned to the outside of the special winning opening 704A, or the second count switches 24A and 24B and the bottom wall portion. The impact when dropped on 732A to 732C becomes large.

Therefore, by providing the upper regulating portions 740F and 740B above the special winning opening 704A and the lower regulating portions 741B below the special winning opening 704A so as to be in contact with the game ball, the ball falls so as to pass through the special winning opening 704A. Since the flow speed of the incoming game ball can be suitably reduced, the special winning doors 704B, the second count switches 24A and 24B, and the bottom wall portions 732A to 732C are damaged, and the winning of the following ball is hindered by the bounce. It can be suitably suppressed.

Further, since the separation dimension from the special winning opening 704A to the second count switches 24A and 24B can be shortened, the winning ball can be detected in a short time, and the special winning opening 704A to the bottom wall portions 732A to 732C can be detected. Since the separation dimension can be shortened, the vertical dimension of the winning unit 700 can be shortened as much as possible, so that the image display device 5 can be enlarged and the arrangement space for the LED substrate 726 and the like can be secured.

(2nd passage 710B)
Next, the second passage 710B will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 22. 20A and 20B are vertical cross-sectional views showing the second passage and its periphery in the winning unit, (B) is a DD cross-sectional view of (A), and (C) is an EE cross-sectional view of (A). , (D) are FF sectional views of (A). 21A is a front view showing a flow mode of a game ball in the second passage, FIG. 21B is a plan view, FIG. 21C is a side view, and FIG. 21D is a GG cross section of FIG. 20A. It is a figure. 22A and 22B are explanatory views showing a rectification mode of the game ball in the second passage.

As shown in FIG. 20, the bottom wall portion of the second passage 710B formed by the wall portion 731B of the cover member 731 is a bottom wall portion 733A arranged on the upstream side of the starting winning opening door 701B of the variable winning ball device 6C. The variable winning ball device 6C has a bottom wall portion 733B arranged on the downstream side of the starting winning opening door 701B and a bottom wall portion 733C arranged on the lower left side of the bottom wall portion 733B. In the state, the start winning door 701B constitutes the bottom wall portion between the bottom wall portion 733A and the bottom wall portion 733B. Of these, the bottom wall portions 733A and 733B and the start winning door 701B are inclined downward toward the left side so that the game ball can be guided toward the left side, and the bottom wall portion 733C is directed toward the rear side. By inclining downward, it is possible to guide the game ball toward the rear side.

At the lower position of the first starting winning opening 701C corresponding to the winning ball guiding passage 711B on the front surface of the rear wall portion 721A, a lower regulating portion 741B protruding toward the passage side (front side) extends in the left-right direction. Has been done. Specifically, the lower regulation unit 741B is extended so as to be inclined downward toward the left side so as to be substantially parallel to the starting winning opening door 701B at a position below the starting winning opening door 701B.

When the game ball that enters the first start winning opening 701C and falls along the rear wall portion 721A comes into contact with the lower regulation portion 741B (see FIG. 21 (D)), the flow speed of the game ball is reduced. It has become. As a result, when the game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening 701C falls on the bottom wall portion 733D, it bounces upward, closing the starting winning opening door 701B and entering the following ball into the first starting winning opening 701C. The game ball that has been hindered or entered the first start winning opening 701C may return to the outside of the first starting winning opening 701C, or the game ball may vigorously fall onto the bottom wall portion 733D and the bottom wall portion 733D Damage is suppressed.

The starting winning opening door 701B has a shorter left and right dimension than the special winning opening door 704B, and mainly allows one game ball to enter the first starting winning opening 701C. Further, the game ball that has entered the winning ball guiding passage 711B enters the through hole 725C after being guided to the left by the bottom wall portion 733D, and passes through the first starting port switch 22C.

Above the bottom wall portion 733B, the upper wall portion 734A is arranged so as to be substantially parallel to the bottom wall portion 733B. The vertical separation dimension L10 between the bottom wall portion 733B and the upper wall portion 734A is longer than the diameter 2R of the game ball and shorter than twice the diameter 2R (2R). <L10 <2R × 2). Further, on the left side of the upper wall portion 734A, an inclined wall portion 734B inclined diagonally downward to the left is formed, and a standing wall portion 734C hanging downward from the inclined wall portion 734B is formed, and a bottom wall portion 733B is formed. A drop hole 735 is formed between the vertical wall portion 734C and the standing wall portion 734C so that the game ball can fall.

A protrusion 736 that protrudes forward is formed at a position corresponding to the drop hole 735 on the front surface of the rear wall portion 721A. The protruding portion 736 has a plate shape, and the front end edge is formed in an arc shape along the peripheral surface of the game ball. Further, on the back surface of the front wall portion 731A, a concave groove portion 737 having an arc shape along the peripheral surface of the game ball in a cross-sectional view extends from an upper position of the drop hole 735 to a lower bottom wall portion 733C. Therefore, the game ball that has fallen into the drop hole 735 passes between the protruding portion 736 and the concave groove portion 737.

Further, a discharge port 739L through which a game ball can pass is formed between the left edge of the bottom wall portion 733C and the standing wall portion 734C, and between the right edge of the bottom wall portion 733C and the bottom wall portion 733B. A discharge port 739R through which the game ball can pass is formed, and the game ball that has fallen into the drop hole 735 can be discharged from the side discharge ports 739L and 739R. The discharged game ball is directly discharged to the outside of the winning unit 700.

On the upper surface of the bottom wall portion 733C, two plate-shaped guide rails 738A and 738B extend from the lower part of the back surface of the recessed groove portion 737 to the through hole 725D (second start winning opening 702A). Since the upper ends of the guide rails 738A and 738B are formed in a curved shape that inclines downward, the ratio of the game balls that have fallen into the drop hole 735 is higher than that of discharging the game balls from the discharge ports 739L and 739R (for example,). Approximately 99% or more), it is possible to guide toward the second starting winning opening 702A on the rear side.

As shown in FIG. 21, a game ball that has entered the second passage 710B from the first passage 710A and has passed the upper surface of the starting winning opening door 701B toward the left side when the variable winning ball device 6C is in the second state. Each one enters the inflow port formed by the bottom wall portion 733B, the upper wall portion 734A, the front wall portion 731A, and the rear wall portion 721A, and flows down on the bottom wall portion 733B toward the left side. The game ball that has passed through the lower end of the bottom wall portion 733B comes into contact with the inclined wall portion 734B and the standing wall portion 734C and is guided downward to fall into the drop hole 735. At this time, even when the game ball is closer to the rear wall portion 721A, it is guided forward by the protruding portion 736 and falls from between the protruding portion 736 and the concave groove portion 737.

Therefore, the game ball that has passed between the protruding portion 736 and the concave groove portion 737 is guided downward by the concave groove portion 737 formed in the front wall portion 731A, and then toward the rear at the lower portion of the concave groove portion 737. Since the player is guided in a state where the lower two points of the game ball are in contact with the guide rails 738A and 738B while reliably entering the pair of left and right guide rails 738A and 738B that are extended, the left and right discharge ports 739L and 739R are the first. It is stably guided to the second starting winning opening 702A at a higher rate than falling out of the two passages 710B.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), in the second passage 710B, the game ball P1 that has passed through the first guide path capable of guiding the game ball to the left falls into the drop hole 735 and is the game ball. When entering the second guide path that can be guided downward, the protrusion 736 guides the ball forward and then falls downward, as shown in FIG. 22B, for example. Even if the succeeding ball P2 comes into contact with the succeeding ball P2 before the game ball P1 falls into the drop hole 735 and the ball pressure of the succeeding ball P2 or the succeeding game ball is applied to the game ball P1, the game ball P1 remains in the succeeding ball P2. The ball pressure from the succeeding ball P2 is reduced by being in a position shifted forward and downward. Therefore, the ball pressure from the succeeding ball P2 causes the game ball P1 to be sandwiched between the inclined wall portion 734B or the standing wall portion 734C and the succeeding ball P2 to cause ball biting, and the second passage 710B causes retention or ball clogging. Is preferably suppressed.

As described above, the second passage 710B is formed by the front wall portion 731A, the rear wall portion 721A, the bottom wall portions 733A to 733C, the upper wall portion 734A, the inclined wall portion 734B, and the standing wall portion 734C as the second passage forming portion. There is. The second passage forming portion is integrally formed by assembling a base member 721 made of a synthetic resin material and a cover member 731, instead of a member whose passage rate of the game ball can be adjusted like the obstacle nail K. Since it is a passage, the passing rate of the game ball from the special variable winning ball device 17 to the second starting winning opening 702A is basically non-adjustable.

Further, in the second passage 710B, particularly downstream from the right end of the upper wall portion 734A, the front wall portion 731A, the rear wall portion 721A, the bottom wall portions 733B, 733C, the upper wall portion 734A, the inclined wall portion 734B, and the standing wall portion 734C. As a result, the front and rear, left and right, and top and bottom are formed into a tubular passage surrounded by the wall portion, and the game balls can be guided one by one toward the second starting winning opening 702A.

Further, the second passage 710B has a first taxiway that guides the game ball toward the first direction (left) and a second taxiway that guides the game ball guided by the first taxiway at right angles to the first direction. The first taxiway, which includes a second taxiway that guides the ball in the direction (downward), is the first taxiway that is guided in the first direction when the game ball moves from the first taxiway to the second taxiway. It has a rectifying means including a protruding portion 736 and a concave groove portion 737 for moving in a third direction (forward) different from the direction and the second direction and then moving in the second direction (downward).

By doing so, when the game ball guided in the first direction (left) falls from the drop hole 735 in the second direction (downward), the following ball P2 comes into contact and a ball pressure is applied. However, since the ball pressure of the succeeding ball P2 is reduced by being displaced in the third direction (forward) by the protruding portion 736 and the concave groove portion 737, retention and ball clogging can be suitably suppressed.

Therefore, the passage ratio of the second starting winning opening 702A cannot be adjusted while suppressing the occurrence of retention and ball clogging in the second passage 710B by the rectifying means including the protruding portion 736 and the concave groove portion 737, so that the first passage 710A Since the game ball that has passed through the above can be stably and smoothly guided to the second starting winning opening 702A by the second passage 710B, the stress given to the player can be reduced and the deterioration of the interest can be suppressed. ..

(Light diffuser)
Next, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the portions corresponding to the first passage 710A and the second passage 710B on the back surface of the rear wall portion 721A of the winning unit 700 (see the regions indicated by halftone dots in FIGS. 23 and 24). ) Is formed in an uneven shape, and a light diffusing portion 790 is formed.

The LED substrate 726 is arranged substantially parallel to the front wall portion 731A and the rear wall portion 721A at a position below the first passage 710A and the second passage 710B between the front wall portion 731A and the rear wall portion 721A. A plurality of winning unit LEDs 201 are provided on the front surface thereof. The LED 201 for a plurality of winning units is an angle LED capable of emitting light of seven colors and irradiating light along the front surface of the LED substrate 726, and is formed by a part of the wall portion 731B of the cover member 731. The winning ball guiding passage forming portion forming the winning ball guiding passages 711A and 711B to be formed is provided so as to be able to irradiate from below. Further, a concave-convex light diffusing portion 791 is also formed in the winning ball guiding passage forming portion which is a part of the wall portion 731B.

Therefore, when the winning unit LED 201 emits light, the light from the winning unit LED 201 enters the winning ball guiding passage forming portion which is the wall portion 731B and is diffused by the light diffusing portion 791, whereby the winning ball guiding passage 711A, The wall portion of the 711B emits light, and the light incident on the rear wall portion 721A from the wall portion 731B is reflected and diffused forward by the light diffusing portion 790 and then emitted forward. The passage 710A and the second passage 710B, the special winning opening 704A, and the first starting winning opening 701A can be made to emit light.

Further, when the winning unit LED 201 is arranged on the back side of the rear wall portion 721A so that light can be irradiated from the rear to the front, the wiring members C1 to C7, which will be described later, may be an obstacle. , The space below the passage formed between the front wall portion 731A and the rear wall portion 721A is used to provide the first passage 710A and the second passage 710B in the game area Y formed on the front side of the game board 2. Therefore, since the LED 201 for the winning unit can be provided, it is possible to preferably realize the light emission effect while improving the space efficiency.

As shown in FIG. 24, a wiring member C1 for electrically connecting the LED substrate 726 and the effect control substrate 12 is wired from the lower side to the upper side on the back surface side of the rear wall portion 721A. Further, the wiring member C2 for electrically connecting the solenoid 81 and the effect control board 12, the wiring member C3 for electrically connecting the solenoid 82 and the effect control board 12, the solenoid 83 and the effect control board 12 Wiring member C4 for electrically connecting the wiring member C4, the second start port switch 22B and the effect control board 12, and the wiring member C5 for electrically connecting the first count switch 23 and the effect control board 12. Wiring member C6 for connecting to, second count switches 24A, 24B, and wiring member C7 for electrically connecting the effect control board 12 are wired on the back side of the light diffusing unit 790 and the LED board 726. Since the wiring members C1 to C7 are gathered in the member C1 and converged by the binding member B at a plurality of places, a unit in which a plurality of winning openings are arranged can be realized, and the wiring space can be concentrated.

In this way, even when the wiring members C1 to C7 are wired on the back side of the rear wall portion 721A made of the transmissive member, the wiring members C1 to C7 are wired along the back side of the uneven light diffusing portion 790. As a result, the light diffusing portion 790 impairs the visibility from the front, which makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the wiring member C1 through the rear wall portion 721A. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the design. it can.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (A), the winning unit 700 is attached with an LED substrate 726 having a plurality of winning unit LEDs 201 for causing the first passage 710A and the second passage 710B to emit light. By simply attaching the winning unit 700 to the game board 2, the LED 201 for the winning unit for these effects can also be provided on the game board 2. Further, since the display unit 727 having a display unit is attached to the winning unit 700, the display unit 727 that can display various information different from the passage is also included by simply attaching the winning unit 700 to the game board 2. Can be provided on the game board 2.

(Action / effect)
As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment,
It has a displaceable special winning opening door 704B, and when the lid member is displaced, the game medium can pass through the internal region (for example, the special winning opening 704A) and is in a passable state (for example, the first state) and difficult to pass. A variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 17) that can be changed to a difficult-to-pass state (for example, a second state) is provided.
The game medium can be moved from above toward the lid member.
Above the lid member, upper projecting means (for example, upper regulating portions 740F, 740B) that project so as to come into contact with the game medium moving toward the internal region are provided.
Below the lid member, a lower projecting means (for example, lower regulation unit 741B / lower regulation unit 741F) that projects so as to come into contact with the game medium moving toward the internal region is provided (FIG. 17, see FIG. 18)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the upper projecting means and the lower projecting means suppress the momentum of movement of the game medium and suppress the occurrence of rebound, thereby suppressing a decrease in interest.
Specifically, for example, when the right-handed game is performed in a low probability / low base state (small hit RUSH), when the special variable winning ball device 17 is in the second state, the special winning opening door 704B of the first passage 710A Three to four game balls are flowing down above. In this state, the game ball that falls from above the winning unit 700 toward the special winning opening 704A falls onto the special winning opening door 704B, but the momentum is suppressed by contacting the upper regulation parts 740F and 740B on the way. Therefore, damage to the special winning door 704B is prevented.

Further, if the special winning opening door 704B is evacuated while 3 to 4 game balls are flowing down on the special winning opening door 704B, the game balls on the special winning opening door 704B will fall into the special winning opening 704A. However, since the momentum is suppressed by contacting the lower regulation portion 741B, it is possible to suppress a large rebound when the door falls to the bottom wall portions 732A to 732C.

The gaming machine of Form 1-1 is the gaming machine according to Form 1.
A front wall portion (for example, front wall portion 731A) erected on the front side of the lid member (for example, special winning opening door 704B) and
A rear wall portion (for example, a rear wall portion 721A) erected on the rear side of the lid member and
With
The upper projecting means includes a plurality of first upper projecting means (for example, upper regulating portion 740F) projecting from the front wall portion and a second upper projecting means (for example, upper regulating portion 740B) projecting from the rear wall portion. Has an upper protruding means of
The first upper protruding means and the second upper protruding means are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction (see FIG. 16).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, after the game medium comes into contact with one of the first upper projecting means and the second upper projecting means, it moves forward or backward and easily contacts the other, so that the momentum of movement of the game medium can be increased. It can be suppressed suitably.

The gaming machine of Form 1-2 is the gaming machine according to Form 1-1.
A specific delay means (for example, regulation unit 751 to 756, 761-765) for delaying the movement of the game medium when the game medium moves on the upper surface of the lid member (for example, the special winning opening door 704B) is provided (for example). (See FIGS. 6 and 7)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the residence time of the game medium on the upper surface of the lid member becomes long, so that the entry rate to the internal region can be increased, and a large number of game media can be simultaneously moved to the internal region by opening for a short period of time. Can be entered.

The gaming machine of Form 1-3 is the gaming machine according to Form 1-2.
The specific delay means is a specific projecting means (for example, regulation unit 751-756, 761-765) that projects contactably with a game medium moving on the upper surface of the lid member (for example, the special winning opening door 704B).
The protruding amount of the specific protruding means (for example, protruding dimensions L4, L5) is larger than the protruding amount of the lower protruding means (for example, protruding dimensions L14, L15) (L4> L14, L5> L15, FIG. 16). reference)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the residence time of the game medium on the upper surface of the lid member can be lengthened.

The gaming machine of Form 1-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-3.
A passable state (for example, a first state) and a difficult-to-pass state (for example, a first state) that can pass through a special internal area (for example, a large winning opening 703A) provided on the upstream side of the internal area (for example, the special winning opening 704A). For example, a special variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that can be changed to the second state) is provided.
The game medium that does not pass through the special internal region can be moved toward the variable means (for example, the special variable winning ball device 17) (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball). When all of the devices 6C are controlled to the second state (difficult to enter state), the game ball falling from the upper right side of the winning unit 700 falls into the first passage 710A (on the special winning opening door 704B). (See Fig. 9 (A))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the upper projecting means and the lower projecting means can suitably suppress the momentum of movement of the game medium that has vigorously moved to the variable means without passing through the special internal region.

The gaming machine of Form 1-5 is the gaming machine according to Form 1-4.
A plurality of special detection means (for example, second count switches 24A and 24B) capable of detecting the game medium that has passed through the special internal region (for example, the large winning opening 703A) are provided (see FIG. 17A).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress the retention of the game medium in the special internal region, so that the game medium can be detected in a short period of time.

The gaming machine of Form 1-6 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-5.
Passable state (for example, first state) capable of passing through a predetermined internal area (for example, first start winning opening 701A) provided on the downstream side of the internal area (for example, special winning opening 704A) and difficult to pass through. A predetermined variable means (for example, a variable winning ball device 6C) that can be changed to a state (for example, a second state),
A game member (for example, an obstacle nail K) provided so as to come into contact with a game medium flowing down the game area (for example, the game area Y), and
With
The separation distance from the variable means to the upper gaming member (for example, the separation dimension L21) is larger than the separation distance from the predetermined variable means to the upper gaming member (for example, the separation dimension L22). (L21> L22, see FIG. 8)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the upper projecting means and the lower projecting means can suitably suppress the momentum of movement of the game medium that has vigorously moved from the upper gaming member to the variable means.

The gaming machine of Form 1-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-6.
The variable means (for example, the special variable winning ball device 17) has a lid member (for example, a special winning opening door) between a passable position corresponding to the passable state and a passable position corresponding to the difficult pass state. It has a solenoid (eg, solenoid 83) with a drive shaft (eg, plunger 83B) that moves the 704B).
The solenoid is provided so as to be movable in a direction (for example, a left-right direction) in which the drive shaft intersects a moving direction (for example, a front-rear direction) of the lid member.
The lid member is connected to the drive shaft, and both sides of the connection portion with the drive shaft (for example, guide shafts 821A and 821C) are guided by guide portions (for example, guide holes 820A and 820C) (FIG. 11. See Fig. 12)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the lid member can be smoothly moved in the direction intersecting the drive shaft while the solenoids are arranged in a space-efficient manner.

The gaming machine of Form 1-8 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-7.
A front wall portion (for example, front wall portion 731A) erected on the front side of the lid member (for example, special winning opening door 704B) and
A rear wall portion (for example, a rear wall portion 721A) erected on the rear side of the lid member and
With
The rear wall portion is provided with a light diffusing portion (for example, a light diffusing portion 790) for concealing a wiring member (for example, wiring members C1 to C7) routed on the rear side of the rear wall portion. (See FIGS. 23 and 24)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in a limited space, the wiring member can be routed on the rear side of the rear wall portion without being concealed by a seal or the like, and deterioration of design can be suppressed. Further, it is possible to improve the space efficiency in the rear wall portion while ensuring the visibility of the game medium in the front wall portion.

The gaming machine of Form 1-9 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-8.
A front wall portion (for example, front wall portion 731A) erected on the front side of the lid member (for example, special winning opening door 704B) and
A rear wall portion (for example, a rear wall portion 721A) erected on the rear side of the lid member and
With
The lower projecting means includes a first lower projecting means (for example, a lower regulating unit 741F) projecting from the front wall portion and a second lower projecting means (for example, a lower regulating unit) projecting from the rear wall portion. Has a plurality of downward projecting means including 741B)
The first lower projecting means and the second lower projecting means are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction (see Modification 1 of FIG. 25).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, after the game medium comes into contact with one of the first lower projecting means and the second lower projecting means, it moves forward or backward and easily contacts the other, so that the movement of the game medium The momentum can be suppressed suitably.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the second form is
A passable state (for example, the first state) in which the game medium (for example, the game ball P) can pass through the internal region (for example, the first start winning opening 701C / special winning opening 704A / large winning opening 703A) and difficult to pass. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) provided with variable means (for example, variable winning ball device 6C / special variable winning ball device 17 / special variable winning ball device 7) that can be changed to a difficult-to-pass state (for example, a second state). 1) and
A specific area (for example, the second starting winning opening 702A) provided on the downstream side of the variable means and through which the game medium that does not pass through the internal area can pass,
Taxiway forming portions (eg, front wall portion 731A, rear wall portion 721A, bottom wall portions 733A to 733C) that form a taxiway (for example, the second passage 710B) for guiding the game medium from the variable means to the specific region. Upper wall part 734A, inclined wall part 734B, standing wall part 734C, etc.)
With
The taxiway forming portion
The passage rate of the game medium from the variable means to the specific area is configured to be non-adjustable (for example, front wall portion 731A, rear wall portion 721A, bottom wall portions 733A to 733C, upper wall portion 734A, inclined wall portion 734B, The second passage forming portion formed of the standing wall portion 734C is not a member whose passage rate of the game ball can be adjusted like the obstacle nail K, but a base member 721 made of a synthetic resin material and a cover member 731 are assembled. Formed integrally by),
A rectifying means for rectifying the game medium (for example, a protruding portion 736 and a concave groove portion 737) is provided (see FIGS. 20 and 21).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the rectifying means suppresses the occurrence of clogging of the game medium in the taxiway, and the passage ratio of the specific area cannot be adjusted, so that the stress given to the player can be reduced and the deterioration of the interest can be suppressed. ..

Specifically, for example, when a right-handed game is performed in a high probability / low base state (small hit RUSH), when the special variable winning ball device 17 is in the second state, the game ball in the first passage 710A wins a special prize. It passes over the door 704B and enters the second passage 710B. In the low probability / low base state, the variable winning ball device 6C is also often in the second state, so that the game ball often wins the second starting winning opening 702A after passing over the starting winning opening door 701B. In this way, even if the game ball does not win the variable winning ball device 6C, the game ball is preferably guided to the second starting winning opening 702A by the second passage 710B whose passage rate cannot be adjusted. By not entering the winning opening, it is possible to prevent the player from being stressed.

The second starting winning opening 702A is located at a position away from the downstream side of the special variable winning ball device 17, and the game ball that has passed through the special variable winning ball device 17 is guided to the left side by the second passage 710B. After that, it is provided in the non-variable winning ball device 6B which is arranged at a position where it can pass by being guided downward.

That is, in the small hit game state, the game ball wins in the second start winning opening 702A, the variable display of the second special symbol is started, and the display result becomes a small hit, so that the special variable winning ball device 17 Is in the first state, that is, the second starting winning opening 702A and the special variable winning ball device 17 are related, but the second starting winning opening 702A is below the downstream side of the special variable winning ball device 17. In addition, since it is arranged at a position away from the special variable winning ball device 17 and is less noticeable to the player, for example, the player can use the second starting winning opening 702A in a low probability / low base state (normal state). It is possible to suppress aiming and hitting right.

On the other hand, if the second starting winning opening 702A is arranged at a position away from the special variable winning ball device 17, the game ball that has passed through the special variable winning ball device 17 may not be guided to the second starting winning opening 702A, or the second passage. There is a risk that stagnation or ball clogging may occur in the middle of 710B, and the probability of occurrence of a small hit associated with the second start winning in a high probability / low base state (small hit RUSH) may be significantly reduced. As described above, since the passing rate of the game ball in the second passage 710B is configured to be non-adjustable, the game ball that has passed through the special variable winning ball device 17 is suitably used as the second starting winning opening 702A in the second passage 710B. Can be guided.

The gaming machine of Form 2-1 is the gaming machine according to Form 2.
The taxiway (for example, the second passage 710B)
A first taxiway that guides the game medium toward one side (for example, the left side),
A second taxiway that guides the game medium guided by the first taxiway downward and
Including
When the game medium moves from the first taxiway to the second taxiway, the rectifying means moves the game medium guided toward one side forward or backward, and then moves downward (). (See FIG. 22)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the game medium guided toward one side moves downward, even if the subsequent game medium comes into contact with the pressure, the rectifying means shifts the game medium forward or backward. Since the pressure is reduced, clogging of the game medium can be suitably suppressed.

The gaming machine of Form 2-2 is the gaming machine according to Form 2 or Form 2-1.
When the game medium passes through the specific area (for example, the second start winning opening 702A), the same game value as the passed game medium is given (for example, one in the second starting winning opening 702A). When a game ball enters, one game ball is paid out as a prize ball)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the game medium does not pass through the internal area, the same game value as the game medium that has passed through the specific area is given, so that the stress given to the player can be reduced.

The gaming machine of Form 2-3 is the gaming machine according to Form 2-1 or Form 2-2.
The variable means
A first variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) capable of changing the game medium into a passable state in which the game medium can pass through the first internal region and a passable state in which the game medium is difficult to pass,
A second variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 17) capable of changing the game medium into a passable state in which the game medium can pass through the second internal region and a passable state in which the game medium is difficult to pass,
Including
Different game values are given depending on whether the game medium passes through the first internal region, the second internal region, or the specific region (for example, when the game ball enters the grand prize opening 703A, 15 10 pieces, 10 game balls when the game ball enters the special winning opening 704A, 1 game ball when the game ball enters the 1st starting winning opening 701C or the 2nd starting winning opening 702A Will be)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to pay attention to which region the game medium passes through.

The gaming machine of Form 2-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of Form 2-1 to Form 2-3.
An advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state), a special state that is different from the advantageous state (for example, a small hit game state), and a game value (for example, a prize ball) depending on the special state. Can be controlled to a specific state (for example, small hit RUSH), which is likely to be given.
The variable means
A first variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) capable of changing the game medium into a passable state in which the game medium can pass through the first internal region and a passable state in which the game medium is difficult to pass,
A second variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 17) capable of changing the game medium into a passable state in which the game medium can pass through the second internal region and a passable state in which the game medium is difficult to pass,
Including
The first variable means is made passable in response to being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, after the display result in the first special figure game becomes a "big hit", the game ball passes through the gate. On condition that the player has passed 41, the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous for the player, and the big winning opening 703A is opened in a predetermined mode).
The second variable means is made passable in response to being controlled by the special state (for example, after the display result in the second special figure game is "small hit", the small hit game Controlled by the state, the special winning opening 704A is opened in a predetermined opening mode)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game medium that has not passed through the first internal region or the second internal region is guided to the specific region even in the advantageous state or the specific state, so that the first internal region or the first internal region or the first in each gaming state. 2 It is possible to prevent the game medium that has not passed through the internal region from being wasted.

The gaming machine of Form 2-5 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 2-1 to 2-4.
The variable means, the taxiway forming portion, and the specific region are integrally formed (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7, a special variable winning ball device 17, a variable winning ball device 6C, and a winning ball device 6B). And the first passage forming portion for forming the first passage 710A and the second passage forming portion for forming the second passage 710B are configured as an integrated unit).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the game medium from being easily clogged on the taxiway due to an assembly error or the like.
Specifically, not only the special variable winning ball device 17 and the winning ball device 6B, but also the second passage 710B between the special variable winning ball device 17 and the winning ball device 6B is integrally formed, so that the second passage 710B is integrally formed. It is possible to preferably prevent a step or the like due to an assembly error from occurring in the middle of the passage 710B and hindering the flow of the game ball.

The gaming machine of Form 2-6 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 2-1 to 2-5.
In the vicinity of the upstream side of the specific region (for example, the second start winning opening 702A) in the taxiway forming portion, there are discharge portions (for example, discharge ports 739L, 739R) capable of discharging the game medium moving on the taxiway. Provided,
A guide portion (for example, guide rails 738A and 738B) for guiding the game medium to the specific region is formed at a position corresponding to the discharge portion in the taxiway forming portion (see FIG. 20).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game medium can easily pass through the specific area without being discharged from the discharging unit.

The gaming machine of Form 2-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 2-1 to 2-6.
In the vicinity of the upstream side of the specific region (for example, the second starting winning opening 702A) in the taxiway forming portion, a concave groove portion (for example, concave groove portion 737) capable of guiding the game medium as the rectifying means is the specific region. (See Fig. 20)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the game medium can be stably guided by the concave groove portion, the occurrence of clogging of the game medium can be suitably suppressed.

(Modification example 1)
Next, a modification 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 25 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the special variable winning ball device as the first modification, and FIG. 25B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II of (A).

In the above-described embodiment, the winning ball guiding passage 711A inside the special winning opening 704A is provided on the passage side only at the lower position of the special winning ball guiding passage 704B corresponding to the winning ball guiding passage 711A on the front surface of the rear wall portion 721A. Although the embodiment in which the lower regulation portion 741B protruding toward the (front side) is extended in the left-right direction is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a prize is won on the back surface of the front wall portion 731A. At a position below the special winning opening door 704B corresponding to the ball guidance passage 711A, a lower regulation portion 741F projecting toward the passage side (front side) may be extended in the left-right direction.

By doing so, the front and rear lower regulating portions 741F and 741B are arranged vertically below the special winning opening 704A, so that the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 704A is placed on the front and rear lower regulating portions 741F, By alternately contacting the 741B, the game ball is caused to flow down so as to meander (so-called zigzag operation) with the movement of the components in the front-rear direction, and the flow-down speed of the game ball is reduced. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game ball from falling vigorously on the bottom wall portions 732A to 732C and being damaged.

(Explanation of deformation and application)
In the above-described embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 17 is applied as a variable means capable of changing the game medium into a passable state in which the game medium can pass through the internal region and a passable state in which the game medium is difficult to pass by the displacement of the lid member. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and other variable winning ball devices such as the special variable winning ball device 7 and the variable winning ball device 6C can be applied.

Further, in the above embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 17 is in the first state (passable state) when the special winning opening door 704B as a lid member retracts from the passage to the game board 2 side, and is placed on the passage side. Although a mode in which a second state (difficult to pass) is obtained by protruding is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lid member is in a passable state by protruding toward the passage, and the game is played from the passage. It may be difficult to pass by retracting to the board 2 side. In this case, it is possible to prevent damage due to an impact when the game ball falls on the special winning opening door 704B in the passable state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the upper projecting means protruding so as to be in contact with the game medium moving toward the internal region, the upper restricting portion 740F (first upper projecting means) projecting from the front wall portion 731A and the upper restricting means. Although the embodiment including the upper regulating portion 740B (second upper protruding means) protruding from the rear wall portion 721A at a position lower than the portion 740F has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper regulating portion 740B It may be arranged above the upper regulation unit 740F, or the upper regulation units 740F and 740B are at the same height position in the vertical direction, that is, the falling game ball is simultaneously placed on both upper regulation units 740F and 740B. It may be provided so as to be contactable.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the upper regulating portion 740F (first upper protruding means) and the rear wall portion protruding from the front wall portion 731A are the upper protruding means protruding so as to be in contact with the game medium moving toward the internal region. Although the embodiment including the upper regulating portion 740B (second upper regulating means) protruding from the 721A has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the upper regulating portions 740F and 740B is provided. At least one of the front wall portion 731A and the rear wall portion 721A may be provided with two or more upper projecting means.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an projecting lower projecting means capable of contacting the game medium moving toward the internal region, a mode in which the lower regulating unit 741B projecting from the rear wall portion 721A is applied has been illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and as described in the first modification, a lower regulation portion 741F protruding from the front wall portion 731A may be provided. The lower regulation unit 741B may be arranged above the lower regulation unit 741F, or the lower regulation units 741F and 741B are at the same height position in the vertical direction, that is, the falling game balls are both. It may be provided so as to be able to contact the lower regulation portions 741F and 741B at the same time.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an projecting lower projecting means capable of contacting the game medium moving toward the internal region, a mode in which the lower regulating unit 741B projecting from the rear wall portion 721A is applied has been illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and two or more lower projecting means may be provided on at least one of the front wall portion 731A and the rear wall portion 721A.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the upper regulation portions 740F and 740B as the upper protrusion means and the lower regulation portions 741F and 741B as the lower protrusion means are left and right so as to be substantially parallel to the special winning opening door 704B. Although the form formed by the convex portion extending in the direction is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the flow speed of the game ball can be reduced by coming into contact with the falling game ball. The protruding shape and the length in the left-right direction are not limited to the above-mentioned form, and can be deformed in various ways. Specifically, for example, the upper projecting means and the lower projecting means have a plurality of projecting portions toward the flow direction of the game ball passing through the first passage 710, such as the regulating portions 751 to 756, 761-765. It may be provided.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the upper regulating portions 740F and 740B as the upper protruding means are provided at positions where they cannot contact or are difficult to contact the game ball flowing down on the special winning opening door 704B toward the left side. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention may be provided at a position where it can come into contact with a game ball flowing down on the special winning opening door 704B toward the left side.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the upper protruding means (upper regulating portion 740F, 740B), the lower protruding means (lower regulating portion 741B), and the lid member (special winning opening) correspond to the special variable winning ball device 17. An example is illustrated in which a regulation unit 751 to 756, 761-765 is provided as a specific delay means for delaying the movement of the game ball when the game ball moves on the upper surface of the door 704B). The specific delay means is not necessarily provided in accordance with the upper protruding means and the lower protruding means.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the front wall portion 731A and the rear wall portion 721A of the first passage 710A are used as specific delay means for delaying the movement of the game ball when the game ball passes through the special variable winning ball device 17. Although the embodiment in which the regulation unit 751-756, 761-765 is applied so as to be in contact with the game ball is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball is a variable winning ball device. If it is possible to delay the movement of the game ball when passing through, for example, a concave or convex shape formed on the upper surface of the special winning opening door 704B or the bottom wall on the upstream side of the special winning opening door 704B. A delay means consisting of a shaped guide surface, an inclined surface capable of guiding the game ball in the front-rear direction, a step on which the game ball can ride, a delay means provided on the upper wall of the first passage 710A, or the like. It may be a regulating means or the like provided so that the first passage 710A can be moved in and out at regular intervals.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 7 is provided above (upstream side) of the special variable winning ball device 17 as the variable means, and is variable to the left (downstream side) of the special variable winning ball device 17. Although the embodiment in which the winning ball device 6C is provided is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable winning ball device and the above-mentioned variable winning ball device are provided on the upstream side and the downstream side of the special variable winning ball device 17 as a variable means. May be provided with different variable winning ball devices.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a special variable winning ball as a variable means capable of changing the game ball into a passable state (first state) in which the game ball can pass through the internal region and a passable state (second state) in which the game ball is difficult to pass. An example is illustrated in which a second starting winning opening 702A is provided as a specific area through which a game ball that does not pass through the special winning opening 704A can pass on the downstream side of the device 17, but the present invention is not limited thereto. If the specific area is different from the internal area, it may be another starting winning opening such as the first starting winning opening 701A, or another winning opening (for example, the general winning opening 10 or the like). Further, it may be an area that does not involve a prize, such as a passing gate 41 or an operating port.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the taxiway forming portion is configured such that the passing rate of the game ball from the special variable winning ball device 17 as the variable means to the second starting winning opening 702A as the specific region cannot be adjusted. An embodiment in which a second passage forming portion composed of a wall portion 731A, a rear wall portion 721A, a bottom wall portion 733A to 733C, an upper wall portion 734A, an inclined wall portion 734B, a standing wall portion 734C, etc. is applied has been illustrated. Is not limited to this, and is limited to the above-mentioned form as long as it is composed of a member whose passage rate of the game ball can be adjusted, that is, a member which is difficult to deform, such as an obstacle nail K. It is not something that is done, and it can be transformed in various ways. Further, the guidance path of the game ball in the second passage 710B can be changed in various ways.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as a rectifying means for rectifying the game ball, when the game ball moves from the first guide path to the second guide path, the game ball guided in the first direction is first. Although the embodiment in which the protruding portion 736 and the concave groove portion 737 for moving in the third direction (forward) different from the one direction and the second direction and then moving in the second direction (downward) is applied, the present invention has been exemplified. The rectifying means for rectifying the game ball is not limited to this, as long as it is a means for guiding the movement of the game ball so that the flow speed of the game ball does not significantly decrease or stay. Often, for example, a member formed in a part of a passage forming portion (wall portion) forming a game ball passage, a contact member that is separate from the passage forming portion and is provided so as to be in contact with the game ball, and the like. It may be.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the second passage 710B is formed so as to be able to guide the game balls one by one to the second starting winning opening 702A as a specific region, but the present invention is limited thereto. The game balls may be formed so as to be guided in a plurality of rows.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the second starting winning opening 702A as a specific region is provided on the downstream side (diagonally downward to the left) of the special variable winning ball device 17 has been exemplified, but the present invention is limited to this. If it is a downstream side of the special variable winning ball device 17, that is, a region where a game ball that has passed through the special variable winning ball device 17 as a variable means can flow down, even below the special variable winning ball device 17. It may be a position diagonally downward to the right, or it may be changed in various ways. Further, although the variable winning ball device 6C is provided between the special variable winning ball device 17 and the second starting winning opening 702A, the variable winning ball device 6C may not be provided.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the second starting winning opening 702A as a specific region is provided on the downstream side of the special variable winning ball device 17 as the variable means is illustrated, but the present invention is limited thereto. However, as the variable means, the variable winning ball device 6C or the special variable winning ball device 7 may be targeted.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the winning unit 700 is for forming the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, the variable winning ball device 6C, the winning ball device 6B, and the first passage 710A. Although the embodiment in which the first passage forming portion and the second passage forming portion for forming the second passage 710B are integrated as a unit is illustrated, the present invention is not limited thereto. If at least the special variable winning ball device 17, the second passage forming portion for forming the second passage 710B, and the winning ball device 6B are integrally formed, another winning ball device or passage is formed. The section and the like may be provided separately from the winning unit 700.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state by being controlled to the jackpot gaming state is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot gaming state is not limited to this. The special variable winning ball device 17 may be in the first state by being controlled by. Further, in this case, in the case where the jackpot type can be controlled to a plurality of types of jackpots including the first jackpot and the second jackpot having more rounds than the first jackpot, a special variable winning ball is controlled when the first jackpot is controlled. When the device 17 is in the first state and is controlled by the second big hit, the special variable winning ball device 7 may be in the first state. Alternatively, the special variable winning ball device 7 may be in the first state when controlled by the first big hit, and the special variable winning ball device 17 may be in the first state when controlled by the second big hit.

(Explanation of feature section 028IW)
Next, a mode for carrying out the game machine in the feature unit 028IW according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 26-1 to 26-15. In the pachinko gaming machine 028IW1 in the feature unit 028IW, although not shown in detail, a special variable winning ball device 7 forming a large winning opening is provided below the passing gate 41. The special variable winning ball device 7 extends in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and moves the plate-shaped bottom member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows in the front-rear direction to move the bottom surface. The large winning opening located below the member is changed into an open state (also referred to as an open state) in which the game ball can win a prize and a closed state (also referred to as a closed state) in which the game ball cannot win a prize. The special variable winning ball device 7 moves the bottom member forward in the jackpot game state that occurs when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward toward the rear, and the opening control is executed so that the large winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened.

Below the special variable winning ball device 7, a special variable winning ball device 17 forming a special winning opening for small hits and a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning opening are provided, and on the left side. A special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged, and a variable winning ball device 6B is arranged adjacent to the right side thereof. The special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and have a plate-shaped bottom member formed as the bottom surface of a flow path through which the game ball flows in the front-rear direction. By moving forward and backward, the game ball can be won in the special winning opening and the second starting winning opening located below the bottom member (also called the open state) and the game ball cannot be won in the closed state (closed state). Change to). The special variable winning ball device 17 has a bottom member in a small hit game state that occurs when a predetermined display result (small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state of being moved forward toward the front, and the opening control is executed to open the special winning opening which is the winning area. Further, the variable winning ball device 6B moves the bottom member backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward toward the front when the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20. The opening control for opening the second starting winning opening, which is the winning area, is executed.

In this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed so as to have the same structure. Further, since the special variable winning ball device 7 is formed in such a manner that the bottom surface member is slightly inclined from the upper left to the lower right, the game ball that has fallen on the special variable winning ball device 7 is a special variable winning ball device 7. If is in the closed state, it moves on the special variable winning ball device 7 from the upper left to the lower right, and falls on the variable winning ball device 6B below it.

Further, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 17 is slightly larger than the variable winning ball device 6B. Further, since the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed so that the bottom surface member is slightly inclined from the upper right to the lower left, the game on the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B. If the special variable winning ball device 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B is in the closed state, the ball moves on the special variable winning ball device 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B from the upper right to the lower left. Further, since the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are arranged adjacent to each other, the game ball that has fallen on the variable winning ball device 6B without winning the special variable winning ball device 7 can be removed. If the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B is moved backward and the second starting winning opening is in the open state, the game ball wins the second starting winning opening, and the special variable winning ball device 17 is played. The sphere does not flow. On the other hand, if the second starting winning opening is not in the open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B and is guided toward the special variable winning ball device 17. At this time, if the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 17 is moved backward and the special winning opening is in the open state, the game ball wins the special winning opening. Further, if the special winning opening is not open, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 17 and falls toward the out opening as it is.

Further, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed with a plurality of regulatory pieces for reducing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down on the bottom surface member. There is. In this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are provided with a restricting piece, so that the game flows down from the upper left to the lower right or from the upper right to the lower left. The flow direction of the game ball is changed so that the ball meanders with the movement of the front-back component, and the time required for the flow is delayed as compared with the case without the regulation piece.

In this example, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side and the variable winning ball device 6B is arranged on the right side. However, the bottom members of the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are arranged. It is formed so as to gently incline from the upper right to the lower left, and when the bottom member is not retracted and is in the closed state, the game is played from the variable winning ball device 6B toward the special variable winning ball device 17. In this sense, it can be said that the variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the upstream side and the special variable winning ball device 17 is provided on the downstream side because the ball is configured to flow.

Next, the gaming state in the feature unit 028IW will be described. First, the gaming state in the feature unit 028IW includes a normal state (low probability / non-KT state) and a KT state (so-called small hit time) in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. Further, there are two types of KT states, a first KT state and a second KT state, and in this feature unit 028IW, the gaming state is set to a low probability state and a non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state: normal state). When it is controlled, when it is controlled to the first KT state (low probability / first KT state) with low probability, and when it is controlled to the first KT state (high probability / first KT state) with high probability. , High probability and may be controlled to the second KT state (high probability / second KT state).

In the first KT state of the KT state, as will be described later, a small hit is likely to occur and the special variable winning ball device 17 is likely to be in the open state, but the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is extremely long, and the small hit Even if the above occurs, there are very few cases where the game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side (for example, about one ball for every 100 fluctuations). Specifically, in the first KT state, it is controlled so that a small hit is likely to occur and is controlled to a high base state so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B becomes long. Further, in the second KT state of the KT state, as will be described later, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is short, and when a small hit occurs, the game ball is moved to the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side. Easy to win. Specifically, in the second KT state, it is controlled so that a small hit is likely to occur and is controlled to a low base state so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is shortened.

In addition, the KT state is a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state). Specifically, in this feature unit 028IW, the probability that the variable winning ball device 6B will be in the open state is higher in the KT state than in the normal state. When the first special symbol fluctuates, the proportion determined as a small hit is low, whereas when the second special symbol fluctuates, the proportion determined as a small hit is high (however, it will be described later). (Except in the case of forced loss), the KT state is set to a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. As a result, in the KT state, small hits are frequently generated by mainly changing the second special symbol, which is advantageous to the player.

The configuration for setting the KT state to a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state is not limited to this. For example, even in the KT state, the probability that the variable winning ball device 6B will be in the open state is the same as in the normal state (for example, 10% or 100%), but when the second special symbol changes. By configuring the fluctuation time of the selected fluctuation pattern to be shorter in the KT state than in the normal state, the ratio of the number of fluctuations to a certain time is higher in the KT state than in the normal state, and the KT state is set to the normal state. It may be in a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur.

Further, the feature unit 028IW is configured so that the time required from the game ball passing through the passing gate 41 to reaching the variable winning ball device 6B is 0.6 seconds or more. Specifically, it is adjusted by the installation position of the passing gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B, and the nail group forming the flow path of the game ball. As will be described in detail later, the feature unit 028IW has a configuration in which the variable winning ball device 6B can be controlled to the open state based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41, and the game ball passes in the first KT state described later. The time from passing through the gate 41 until the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is 0.5 seconds, and the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B after passing through the passing gate 41. Since it is shorter than 0.6 seconds, which is the time required for the game to be played, when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state when one game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in the first KT state, the one The game ball can be directly entered into the variable winning ball device 6B.

(Transition of game state)
Here, the transition of the gaming state in the feature unit 028IW will be described. In this feature unit 028IW, in the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)), the player performs a game ball launch operation (left-handed) aiming at the left side of the game area. Therefore, in the normal state, the starting prize is mainly generated in the first starting winning opening, and the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed. Further, since the variation display of the first special symbol is mainly executed, when a big hit occurs in a low probability / low base state, a 10R probability variable big hit, a 6R probability variable big hit, or a 6R normal big hit mainly occurs.

When a 10R probability variation jackpot occurs in a low probability / low base state, it shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) after the end of the jackpot game, and a high probability until the next jackpot occurs. / Low base state is maintained. In addition, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs in a low probability / low base state, it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the end of the jackpot game, and until the next jackpot occurs. High probability / high base state is maintained. In addition, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs in a low probability / low base state, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the end of the jackpot game, and whether the next jackpot occurs. The low probability / high base state is maintained until the 50th variation display is completed.

After shifting to the KT state (high probability / high base state, low probability / high base state, high probability / low base state), in this feature unit 028IW, the player aims at the right side of the game area. And perform the firing operation (right-handed) of the game ball. Therefore, in the KT state, the starting prize is mainly generated in the second starting winning opening, and the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Further, since the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, when a big hit occurs in the KT state, a 10R probability variation jackpot, a 6R probability variation jackpot, a 2R probability variation jackpot, or a 2R normal jackpot occurs mainly.

If a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) is set after the jackpot game ends. The transition is made and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. In addition, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. In addition, in this feature unit 028IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of becoming a 6R probability variation jackpot is 50% in total, so once the high probability / high base state is reached, it is 50%. The high probability / high base state will loop at a rate. In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the 50 fluctuation display is completed.

If a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) is set after the jackpot game ends. The transition is made and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. In addition, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs in a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the 50 fluctuation display is completed. In addition, in this feature unit 028IW, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of becoming a 2R normal jackpot is 35%, so once the low probability / high base state is reached, the ratio is 35%. The low probability / high base state will loop. If a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot occurs and the low probability / high base state is reached, and then 50 fluctuation displays are completed without the next jackpot occurring, the low probability / low base state is reached. It shifts to the state (normal state (non-KT state)).

If a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) is set after the jackpot game ends. The transition is made and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. In this feature unit 028IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of becoming a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot is 15 when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Since it is%, once the high probability / low base state is reached, the high probability / low base state loops at a rate of 15%. In addition, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the 50 fluctuation display is completed.

In addition, although the case where the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)), the variation display of the second special symbol can be executed at a low rate. There can also be sex. In this case, when a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high until the next jackpot occurs or the fluctuation display of 50 times is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Further, although the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the variation display of the first special symbol may be executed at a low rate. There can also be. In this case, when a 10R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). In addition, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high until the next jackpot occurs or the fluctuation display of 50 times is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Further, although the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), the variation display of the first special symbol may be executed at a low rate. There can also be. In this case, when a 10R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). In addition, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high until the next jackpot occurs or the fluctuation display of 50 times is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Further, although the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), the variation display of the first special symbol may be executed at a low rate. There can also be. In this case, when a 10R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). In addition, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high until the next jackpot occurs or the fluctuation display of 50 times is completed. The base state will be maintained.

(Main processing of production control)
Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. The effect control CPU 120 executes the system small symbol process process in the effect control main process (step 028IWS707). In this example, by executing the system small symbol process process of step 028IWS707, the image display device 5 synchronizes with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in addition to the variable display of the decorative symbol. The variable display of the system small symbols on the left, middle, and right is executed.

In this example, in the second KT state (during small hit RUSH), the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed with low transmittance (except when the stop symbol is confirmed and displayed). By executing step 028IWS707, the variation display of the system small symbol is executed with high transparency even in the second KT state, and it is easy to visually recognize.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the second KT middle prize ball number display process for updating the prize ball number display displayed on the image display device 5 during the second KT state (step 028IWS708).

(2nd KT middle prize ball number display processing)
In the second KT middle prize ball number display process (step 028IWS708), the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the prize ball number display updating flag indicating that the prize ball number display is being updated is set. (Step 028IWS501). If the prize ball number display updating flag is not set (N in step 028IWS501), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value of the special prize number counter is 0 (step 028IWS502). If the value of the special prize number counter is 0 (Y in step 028IWS502), the second KT middle prize ball number display process is terminated as it is.

If the value of the special winning number counter is not 0 (N in step 028IWS502), that is, if there are still unreflected prize balls in the special winning opening that occurred during the second KT state , The effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the small hit game is in progress (step 028IWS503). Whether or not the small hit game is in progress indicates, for example, that the value of the effect control process flag used in the effect control process process indicates the small hit medium effect process (step S174) or the small hit end effect process (step S175). It can be determined by confirming whether or not it is a value. If the small hit game is in progress (Y in step 028IWS503), the second KT middle prize ball number display process is terminated as it is.

Unless the small hit game is in progress (N in step 028IWS503), the effect control CPU 120 increases the cumulative number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number display by 10 at a predetermined update speed in the image display device 5. Control to start the production (step 028IWS504). In this example, by executing the increase effect, the prize balls take a predetermined time (5 seconds in this example) by "10" corresponding to the number of prize balls corresponding to one prize in the special prize opening. An effect display is performed in which the cumulative number of prize balls indicated by the number display increases. In this example, when the first increase effect is started after the small hit game is completed, the number of prize balls displayed on the image display device 5 is enlarged from the normal display size, and the prize balls are displayed in the enlarged display size. The number display is updated. Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the prize ball number display updating flag (step 028IWS505).

If the flag for updating the number of prize balls is set (Y in step 028IWS501), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the increase effect has been completed (step 028IWS506). Whether or not the increase effect is finished is determined by, for example, whether or not the control signal for starting the increase effect is output to the VDP in step 028IWS504 and then the control signal indicating the end of the increase effect is input from the VDP. Can be determined by checking.

If the increase effect is completed, the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined weight process (step 028IWS507). In this example, by executing step 028IWS507, the next increase effect can be executed after at least a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed after the increase effect is completed. ..

Next, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the special winning number counter (step 028IWS508), and confirms whether or not the value of the special winning number counter after the subtraction is 0 (step 028IWS509). If the value of the special winning number counter is not 0 (N in step 028IWS509), that is, if there are still unreflected prize balls in the special winning opening that occurred during the second KT state. The effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start an increase effect for increasing the cumulative number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number display by 10 at a predetermined update speed (step 028IWS510). That is, since some of the prizes to the special prize opening generated during the second KT state are not yet reflected in the prize ball number display, the next increase effect is started.

On the other hand, if the value of the special prize number counter is 0 (Y in step 028IWS509), that is, if all the prizes to the special prize opening generated during the second KT state are reflected in the prize ball number display, it is for effect control. The CPU 120 resets the prize ball number display updating flag (step 028IWS511), and ends the second KT middle prize ball number display process. When all the prizes in the special winning opening have been reflected in the prize ball number display and the final increase effect is completed, the display size of the prize ball number display displayed on the image display device 5 is returned to the normal size.

(Display layer)
Next, a setting example of the display layer of the image displayed on the image display device 5 will be described. In this example, five layers 1 to 5 are set as display layers. In this example, an error image is displayed on the layer 1, a system small symbol is displayed on the layer 2, various notice effect images and 5000 OVER display are displayed on the layer 3, and a decorative symbol is displayed on the layer 4. , The number of prize balls is displayed on the layer 5.

In addition, priorities are set for each of layers 1 to 5, and the priority of layer 1 is the highest at "1" and the priority of layer 5 is the lowest at "5". Therefore, in this example, the error image is displayed with the highest priority, the system small symbol is displayed with priority, then various notice effect images and the 5000 OVER display are displayed with priority, and then. The decorative pattern is displayed with priority, and the number of prize balls is displayed with the lowest priority.

(Display example of prize ball number display)
Next, a display mode when updating the prize ball number display will be described. 26-1 to 26-3 are explanatory views for explaining a display mode when updating the prize ball number display. In the example shown in FIGS. 26-1 to 26-3, it is assumed that the gaming state is the second KT state (small hit RUSH). Further, in FIGS. 26-1 to 26-3, the display screens transition in the order of (A), (B), (C), ....

In the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 26-1 (A), the image display device 5 displays the variable display of the decorative symbol 028IW001 with low transmittance, and the prize ball number display 028IW002 is displayed. It is displayed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 26-1 (A), the display area partially overlaps between the variable display of the decorative symbol 028IW001 and the prize ball number display 028IW002. In this example, the variable display of the decorative symbol 028IW001 is displayed on the display layer having a higher priority than the prize ball number display 028IW002, but in the second KT state, the variable display of the decorative symbol 028IW001 is displayed with low transparency. Therefore, the visibility of the prize ball number display 028IW002 is higher.

Next, at the timing of the fluctuation stop, as shown in FIG. 26-1 (B), the stop symbol of the decorative symbol 028IW001 is confirmed and displayed on the image display device 5. In the example shown in FIG. 26-1 (B), the case where the small hit symbol (in this example, the combination of the symbols of "135") is confirmed and displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol 028IW001 is shown. In this example, as shown in FIG. 26-1 (B), when the stop symbol of the decorative symbol 028IW001 is confirmed and displayed, the transparency of the decorative symbol 028IW001 is returned to the normal transparency, and the decorative symbol 028IW001 is stopped. The visibility of the design is improved. In this example, the variable display of the decorative symbol 028IW001 is displayed on the display layer having a higher priority than the prize ball number display 028IW002. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 26-1 (B), the stop symbol of the decorative symbol 028IW001 is displayed. With respect to the overlapping portion of the prize ball number display 028IW002 and the prize ball number display 028IW002, the display of the prize ball number display 028IW002 is difficult to see because it is hidden by the decorative symbol 028IW001 having a high priority.

As shown in FIGS. 26-1 (A) and 26-1 (B), in this example, the variable display of the system small symbol 028IW010 is visually recognized at the upper left end of the display screen of the image display device 5 regardless of the gaming state. It is displayed as possible, and when it is time to stop the fluctuation, the stop symbol of the system small symbol 028IW010 is visually confirmed and displayed. Therefore, in this example, even when the decorative symbol 028IW001 is displayed with low transmittance and is difficult to see during the second KT state, the progress of the game can be recognized by looking at the system small symbol 028IW010.

Next, when the small hit game is started, as shown in FIG. 26-1 (C), the transparency of the decorative symbol 028IW001 is returned to the low transparency again, and the prize ball number display 028IW002 is in a state of higher visibility. Become. Further, when a prize is generated in the special winning opening during the small hit game, as shown in FIG. 26-1 (C), the image display device 5 displays "+10" display 028IW003 for each winning in the special winning opening. Will be done. As shown in FIG. 26-1 (C), in this example, when a prize is entered in the special winning opening during the small hit game, the “+10” display 028IW003 is immediately displayed. The prize ball number display 028IW002 is not updated until the end of.

Next, when the small hit game is completed, as shown in FIG. 26-1 (D), all the "+10" display 028IW003 displayed on the image display device 5 are erased. Further, as shown in FIG. 26-1 (D), the prize ball number display is enlarged and displayed 028IW004, and the updated display of the prize ball number display 028IW004 expanded at a predetermined update speed is started (see step 028IWS504). In this example, in order to increase and display "10" corresponding to the number of prize balls corresponding to one winning in the special winning opening, the number of prize balls is displayed 028IW004 over a predetermined time (5 seconds in this example). Is updated and displayed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 26-2 (E), even if the stop symbol of the decorative symbol 028IW001 (the off symbol in this example) is confirmed and displayed, even before the lapse of a predetermined time (5 seconds in this example). For example, the prize ball number display 028IW004 is continuously updated, and as shown in FIG. 26-2 (F), when a predetermined time (5 seconds in this example) elapses, the prize ball number display 028IW004 is shown. It is displayed with the cumulative number of numbers increased by "10". In this example, when the update for one prize is completed, as shown in FIG. 26-2 (F), the cumulative number of prize balls is once increased by "10" and the stop display is displayed (see step 028IWS507). ), As shown in FIG. 26-2 (G), the next update of the prize ball number display 028IW004 is started after a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed (see step 028IWS510).

Then, similarly, as shown in FIGS. 26-2 (H), 26-3 (I), and 26-3 (J), the stop symbol (in this example, the off symbol) of the decorative symbol 028IW001 is determined. Even if it is displayed or the next small hit occurs, the prize ball number display 028IW004 is continuously updated before the lapse of the predetermined time (5 seconds in this example), and is shown in FIG. 26-3 (K). As shown, when a predetermined time (5 seconds in this example) has elapsed, the cumulative number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number display 028IW004 is displayed in a state of being increased by "10". Although the description is omitted in FIG. 26-3 (K), the number of prize balls displayed 028IW004 for the last prize (the second prize in this example) that occurred during the previous small hit game has been updated. When finished, the display size of the prize ball number display shall once return to the normal size.

Further, as shown in FIG. 26-3 (K), when a prize is generated in the special winning opening even during a new small hit game, as shown in FIG. 26-3 (K), in the image display device 5, "+10" display 028IW003 is displayed for each winning in the special winning opening. As shown in FIG. 26-3 (K), even when a prize is entered in the special winning opening during a new small hit game, the "+10" display 028IW003 is immediately displayed. The prize ball number display 028IW002 is not updated until the game is completed.

Then, when the new small hit game is completed, as shown in FIG. 26-3 (L), all the "+10" display 028IW003 displayed on the image display device 5 are erased, and the number of prize balls is again increased. The display is enlarged and displayed 028IW004, and the updated display of the prize ball number display 028IW004 expanded at a predetermined update speed is started (see step 028IWS504).

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 26-1 to 26-3, the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right is used regardless of whether the small hit symbol is confirmed or the missed symbol is confirmed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. Is shown in the case where is displayed in a line in the horizontal direction, but is not limited to such a mode. For example, when the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, the decorative symbols on the left, middle, and right are arranged so as to be confirmed in a row in the horizontal direction, and when the out-of-order symbol is confirmed and displayed. May be configured so that the decorative symbols on the left, middle, and right are displayed with a slight vertical shift.

(Update timing of prize ball number display)
Next, the update timing when updating the prize ball number display will be described. FIG. 26-4 is a timing chart showing an example of the update timing when updating the prize ball number display. In this example, as shown in FIG. 26-4, the second fluctuation pattern # 30 and the second fluctuation pattern # 33 are likely to be selected when the fluctuation display that causes a deviation or a small hit is executed during the second KT state. In the image display device 5, the variation display of the decorative symbol having a variation time of 3 seconds is likely to be executed.

In the example shown in FIG. 26-4, a case where a small hit occurs in the variation display of the first decorative symbol and the game shifts to the small hit game is shown. In this example, when the small hit game is executed, after a fanfare period of 0.5 seconds, the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to be in an open state for 1.5 seconds, and then for 0.5 seconds. An ending period is provided, and as shown in FIG. 26-4, the total period of the small hit game is 2.5 seconds. In the example shown in FIG. 26-4, a case where two winnings to the special winning opening occur during the first small hit game is shown. In this case, as shown in FIG. 26-4, the display of "+10" is immediately started during the small hit game each time a prize is generated. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 26-4, the prize ball number display is not updated until the small hit game is completed.

Next, when the first small hit game is completed, as shown in FIG. 26-4, all the "+10" displays displayed on the image display device 5 are erased. In addition, when the first small hit game is completed, as shown in Fig. 26-4, the number of prize balls displayed corresponding to the winning to the special winning opening that occurred during the first small hit game is updated. It is started (see step 028IWS504). In this case, as shown in FIG. 26-4, the prize ball number display is updated over 5 seconds for each prize in the special prize opening.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 26-4, when a small hit occurs again in the variable display of the third decorative symbol after the end of the first small hit game, and the game shifts to the second small hit game. It is shown. Then, the case where the update of the prize ball number display for all the winnings generated during the first small hit game ends during the second small hit game is shown.

Further, as shown in FIG. 26-4, even if a prize is entered in the special winning opening during the second small hit game, "+10" is displayed during the second small hit game. Second, the "+10" display continues until the second small hit game is completed. On the other hand, as shown in Fig. 26-4, the number of prize balls for winning the special winning opening that occurred during the second small hit game is until the end of the second small hit game. The display is not updated. Then, as shown in FIG. 26-4, when the second small hit game is completed, the number of prize balls displayed corresponding to the winning to the special winning opening generated during the second small hit game is updated. It is started (see step 028IWS504).

In the example shown in FIG. 26-4, the update of the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning of the special winning opening generated during the first small hit game ends in the middle of the second small hit game. Although the case is shown, for example, when more prize balls are generated during the first small hit game, or when the next small hit is generated immediately after the end of the first small hit game. In some cases, the update of the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning of the special winning opening generated during the first small hit game may not be completed by the end of the second small hit game. FIG. 26-5 is a timing chart showing another example of the update timing when updating the prize ball number display.

In the example shown in FIG. 26-5, three prizes are generated in the special winning opening in the first small hit game, and the first small hit game is in progress until the second small hit game is completed. It is shown that the update of the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning to the special winning opening that occurred in is not completed. In the example shown in FIG. 26-5, two prizes are generated in the special winning opening even in the second small hit game, but even after the second small hit game is completed, 1 is still generated. Since the number of prize balls displayed has been updated corresponding to the winning of the special winning opening that occurred during the second small hit game, the special winning opening that occurred during the second small hit game has been updated. It is not possible to start updating the prize ball number display corresponding to the winning. In this case, as shown in FIG. 26-5, after the second small hit game is completed, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning to the special winning opening generated during the first small hit game. After the update of the display is completed, the update of the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning to the special winning opening generated during the second small hit game is started.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 26-4 and 26-5, the "+10" display displayed during the small hit game is all erased at the end of the small hit game. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, all "+10" displays may be configured to be uniformly displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), and may be configured to be displayed over the next variable display after the end of the small hit game.

(Display example of 5000OVER display)
Next, the display mode of the 5000 OVER display will be described. FIG. 26-6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a display mode of the 5000 OVER display. In FIG. 26-6, the display screens transition in the order of (A), (B), (C) .... In the example shown in FIG. 26-6 (A), the update of one prize in the special winning opening is completed during the second KT state, and the cumulative number of prize balls shown in the prize ball number display 028IW004 is "4995". The state of becoming is shown. Then, since there is a prize that has not yet been reflected in the prize ball number display 028IW004, as shown in FIG. 26-6 (B), the update of the prize ball number display 028IW004 for the next prize is started. In this case, the value of the prize ball counter is already 5000 or more, only not being reflected in the prize ball number display 028IW004.

Next, as shown in FIG. 26-6 (C), the stop symbol of the decorative symbol 028IW001 (in this example, the outlier symbol) is confirmed and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 26-6 (D), a new decorative symbol 028IW001 is displayed. Fluctuation display of is started. In this case, the cumulative number of prize balls shown in the prize ball number display 028IW004 has not yet reached 5000, but based on the fact that the value of the prize ball counter has already exceeded 5000 when the variable display is started. , As shown in FIG. 26-6 (D), the 5000 OVER display 028IW005 is displayed on the image display device 5.

(Display example in which the prize ball number display is displayed with low transmittance)
Next, a display mode when the prize ball number display is displayed with low transmittance will be described. FIG. 26-7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a display mode when the prize ball number display is displayed with low transparency. In FIG. 26-7, the display screens transition in the order of (A), (B), (C) .... As shown in FIG. 26-7 (A), the stop symbol of the decorative symbol 028IW001 (in this example, the outlier symbol) is confirmed and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 26-7 (B), the variation of the new decorative symbol 028IW001. It is assumed that the display has started. Here, in this example, it is assumed that the second fluctuation patterns # 31, # 34, and # 35 including the battle effect are selected as the fluctuation patterns.

In this example, when the second fluctuation pattern # 31, # 34, # 35 is selected, the fluctuation display with a long fluctuation time of 2 minutes is executed, and after reaching the reach during the fluctuation display of the decorative pattern, the battle effect is produced. The production that develops into is executed. Further, since the fluctuation time is as long as 2 minutes, in this example, the time is set so that the update of the prize ball number display is almost completed by the time when the reach is established.

As shown in FIG. 26-7 (C), the last update of the prize ball number display 028IW004 is completed during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and after that, the reach is established after the prize ball number display returns to the normal display size. When the timing comes, as shown in FIG. 26-7 (D), the prize ball number display is switched to the low transmittance display 028IW006.

(Example when a delayed ball is detected)
In this example, when a prize is detected in the special winning opening during the small hit game, "+10" is displayed immediately, but when the prize is won immediately before the special variable winning ball device 17 is closed, the prize is displayed. At the timing when the winning game ball is detected by the second count switch 24, the small hit game may have already ended and the ball may be delayed. FIG. 26-8 is a timing chart showing an example of the display timing of “+10” display when a delayed ball is detected.

In the example shown in FIG. 26-8, the case where three prizes are generated in the special winning opening is shown during the first small hit game. In the example shown in FIG. 26-8, "+10" is displayed based on the fact that the first and second prizes are detected by the second count switch 24 during the small hit game, and the small hit game is displayed. The display of "+10" is continued until the end. On the other hand, the third winning occurs immediately before the special variable winning ball device 17 is closed, and as shown in FIG. 43, when it is detected by the second count switch 24, the small hit game has already been completed ( That is, it is a delayed ball). In this case, since the small hit game is not already in progress when detected by the second count switch 24, the “+10” display is not displayed as shown in FIG. 26-8.

In addition, it is conceivable that the winning to the special winning opening generated during the small hit game is only one delayed ball, but in such a case, "+10" is displayed during the small hit game. Without this, only the update display of the prize ball number display is started after the delayed ball is detected after the small hit game is completed.

(Modification Example 028IW1)
In this feature unit 028IW, when the variable display that becomes a big hit is executed during the second KT state, the prize ball number display is temporarily deleted, and the number of prize balls acquired during the second KT state (small hit RUSH) It may be configured to execute the total prize ball number notification which notifies the total number. Hereinafter, a modified example 028IW1 that executes the total prize ball number notification will be described.

In the modified example 028IW1, in addition to the prize ball number counter, a second KT middle prize ball number counter for counting the cumulative number of prize balls acquired only in the second KT state is provided, and a large prize opening prize designation command is provided. And the special winning opening winning designation command is received, and the second KT middle prize ball counter is also added. Then, the second KT middle prize ball number counter is reset based on the occurrence of a jackpot and a jackpot other than the 10R probability variation jackpot and the 2R probability variation jackpot (that is, a jackpot that does not shift to the second KT state).

FIG. 26-9 is a flowchart showing the variable display start waiting process in the modified example 028IW1.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the second KT state flag is set (step 028IWS923). If the second KT state flag is set (that is, during the second KT state), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display started this time is a big hit (step 028IWS924). ). In addition. Whether or not it is a jackpot fluctuation can be determined, for example, by checking the display result specification command stored in the display result specification command storage area. If the jackpot fluctuates, the effect control CPU 120 erases the prize ball number display displayed on the image display device 5 (step 028IWS925). In this case, the prize ball number display is deleted even while the prize ball number display is being updated.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start displaying the small hit RUSH end display that notifies the end of the second KT state (small hit RUSH) (step 028IWS926). That is, if a big hit occurs during the second KT state, the game state may change after the big hit game ends (although the second KT state may be reached again), and the second KT state may end. Therefore, control is performed to display the small hit RUSH end display and notify the end of the second KT state. The description of the processing after step 028IW927 will be omitted.

FIG. 26-10 is a flowchart showing the effect processing during variable display in the modified example 028IW1. After executing the processes of steps 028IWS8101 to S8105, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the small hit RUSH end display is being displayed (step 028IWS8131). If the small hit RUSH end display is not being displayed, the process proceeds to step 028IWS8135. If the small hit RUSH end display is being displayed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the display timing of the total prize ball number notification (step 028IWS8132). If it is not the display timing of the total prize ball number notification, the process proceeds to step 028IWS8135.

When the display timing of the total prize ball number notification is reached, the effect control CPU 120 controls to erase the small hit RUSH end display displayed on the image display device 5 (step 028IWS8133). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 displays a total prize ball number notification that notifies the total number of prize balls acquired during the second KT state (during the small hit RUSH) based on the value of the second KT middle prize ball number counter. Control to start (step 028IWS8134). Then, the process proceeds to step 028IWS8135.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the total prize ball number notification is being displayed (step 028IWS8135). If the total prize ball number notification is not being displayed, the process proceeds to step 028IWS8106. If the total prize ball number notification is being displayed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the reach generation timing has been reached (step 028IWS8136). If it is not the reach generation timing, the process proceeds to step 028IWS8106. When the reach generation timing is reached, the effect control CPU 120 controls to erase the total prize ball number notification displayed on the image display device 5 (step 028IWS8137). The description of the processing after step 028IWS8106 will be omitted.

FIG. 26-11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a display mode of the total prize ball number notification in the modified example 028IW1. In addition, in FIG. 26-11, the display screen changes in the order of (A), (B), (C) .... As shown in FIG. 26-11 (A), it is assumed that the stop symbol (in this example, the out-of-order symbol) of the decorative symbol 028IW001 is confirmed and displayed, and the jackpot fluctuation is started as the variation display of the new decorative symbol 028IW001. In this case, as shown in FIG. 26-11 (B), the prize ball number display 028IW004 is erased in the image display device 5, and the display of the small hit RUSH end display is started (see step 028IWS926). In the example shown in FIG. 26-11 (B), a predetermined character image 028IW007 is displayed as the small hit RUSH end display, and a character display 028IW008 such as "small hit RUSH end!" Is displayed. ing.

In the example shown in FIG. 26-11 (A), the prize ball number display 028IW004 is in the middle of the update display, but in this example, when the jackpot fluctuation is started, the prize ball number display 028IW004 is being updated. Even so, the prize ball number display 028IW004 is deleted.

Next, at the start timing of the total prize ball number notification, as shown in FIG. 26-11 (C), the small hit RUSH end display is erased in the image display device 5, and the display of the total prize ball number notification is started. (See 028IWS8134). In the example shown in FIG. 26-11 (C), the total number of prize balls acquired during the most recent second KT state is 1885 (the value of the second KT middle prize ball counter is 1885), and the total prize is A case where a character display 028IW009 such as "RUSH TOTAL 1885PT" is displayed as a ball number notification is shown. After that, when the reach is established, the total prize ball number notification is deleted in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 26-11 (D) (see steps 028IWS8136 and S8137).

(Modification example 028IW2)
In this feature unit 028IW, in addition to the prize ball number display, the small hit RUSH prize ball number display indicating the total number of prize balls acquired during the second KT state (during the small hit RUSH) may be displayed. Good. Hereinafter, a modified example 028IW2 for displaying the small hit RUSH prize ball number display will be described.

In the modified example 028IW2, as in the modified example 028IW1, in addition to the prize ball counter, a second KT middle prize ball counter for counting the cumulative number of prize balls acquired only during the second KT state is provided. , The second KT middle prize ball count counter shall also be added based on the reception of the large prize opening prize designation command and the special winning opening prize designation command. Then, the second KT middle prize ball number counter is reset based on the occurrence of a jackpot and a jackpot other than the 10R probability variation jackpot and the 2R probability variation jackpot (that is, a jackpot that does not shift to the second KT state).

26-12 and 26-13 are explanatory views for explaining the display mode of the small hit RUSH prize ball number display in the modified example 028IW2. In the example shown in FIG. 26-12 (A), two prizes are generated in the special winning opening during the small hit game, and the image display device 5 displays "+10" display 028IW003 for each winning in the special winning opening. (See step 028IWS668). Further, as shown in FIG. 26-12 (A), in the modified example 028IW2, in the image display device 5, in addition to the prize ball number display 028IW002, the number of prize balls acquired during the second KT state (during the small hit RUSH). The small hit RUSH prize ball number display 028IW011 indicating the total number of balls is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 26-12 (A), when a prize is entered in the special winning opening during the small hit game, "+10" display 028IW003 is immediately displayed, but until the small hit game is completed. The prize ball number display 028IW002 and the small hit RUSH prize ball number display 028IW011 are not updated.

Then, when the small hit game is completed, as shown in FIG. 26-12 (B), all the “+10” display 028IW003 displayed on the image display device 5 are erased (see step 028IWS958). Further, as shown in FIG. 26-12 (B), the prize ball number display is enlarged and displayed 028IW004, and the updated display of the prize ball number display 028IW004 expanded at a predetermined update speed is started (see step 028IWS504). In the example shown in FIG. 26-12 (B), a predetermined time (5 seconds in this example) is used to increase and display "10" corresponding to the number of prize balls corresponding to the first prize in the special prize opening. The prize ball number display 028IW004 is updated and displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 26-12 (B), in order to increase and display "20" corresponding to the number of prize balls for two prizes to the special winning opening generated during the small hit game, the small hit RUSH The update display of the prize ball number display 028IW011 is started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 26-12 (C), the small hit RUSH prize ball number display 028IW011 starts to be displayed from "0960 PT" to "0980 PT" corresponding to two prizes at once. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 26-12 (C), the prize ball number display 028IW004 is stopped and displayed in a state where the cumulative number of prize balls is once increased by "10" in response to the first prize (C). (See step 028IWS507), as shown in FIG. 26-12 (D), the next update of the prize ball number display 028IW004 is started after a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed (see step 028IWS510). .. Then, when the predetermined time (5 seconds in this example) elapses, as shown in FIG. 26-13 (E), the number of prize balls corresponding to the second prize is also reflected, and the number of prize balls is further accumulated. The stop display is displayed when the number is increased by "10" (see step 028IWS507).

In the modified example 028IW2 shown in FIGS. 26-12 and 26-13, a big hit occurs during the second KT state (small hit RUSH), and after the big hit game ends, the second KT state (small hit RUSH) is reached again. In this case, the small hit RUSH prize ball number display 028IW011 may be reset once, and in the next second KT state (small hit RUSH), it may be started from the state of "0000PT", or the previous second KT state (small hit RUSH). The small hit RUSH prize ball number display 028IW011 may be displayed in a state where the prize ball number acquired in is inherited.

(Modification Example 028IW3)
As shown in FIG. 26-6, the feature unit 028IW shows a case where the 5000 OVER display is displayed based on the fact that the value of the prize ball counter exceeds 5000 regardless of the prize ball number display 028IW004. , Not limited to such aspects. On the contrary, regardless of the value of the prize ball counter, the 5000 OVER display may be displayed based on the cumulative number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number display 028IW004 exceeds 5000. Hereinafter, a modified example 028IW3 for displaying the 5000 OVER display based on the cumulative number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number display 028IW004 exceeds 5000 will be described.

26-14 and 26-15 are explanatory views for explaining the display mode of the 5000 OVER display in the modified example 028IW3. In addition, in FIGS. 26-14 and 26-15, the display screens transition in the order of (A), (B), (C) .... In the modified example 028IW3, the display modes shown in FIGS. 26-14 (A) to (C) are the same as those shown in FIGS. 26-6 (A) to (C).

Then, as shown in FIG. 26-14 (D), the variation display of the new decorative symbol 028IW001 is started. In this case, the value of the prize ball counter has already exceeded 5000, but the cumulative number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number display 028IW004 has not yet reached 5000. Therefore, in the modified example 028IW3, the 5000 OVER display is not started as shown in FIG. 26-14 (D). After that, as shown in FIG. 26-15 (E), when the update of the prize ball number display 028IW004 is completed and the cumulative number of prize balls shown in the prize ball number display 028IW004 exceeds 5000, the image is displayed. The 5000 OVER display 028IW021 is displayed on the device 5.

As described above, according to the feature unit 028IW, an advantageous value (for example, a prize ball) can be given based on the occurrence of a specific event (for example, the occurrence of a prize in a special winning opening). Further, it is possible to display a predetermined display (for example, "+10" display 028IW003) corresponding to the advantageous value based on the occurrence of a specific event, and a total display corresponding to the total advantageous value (for example, prize ball number display 028IW002). 004) can be displayed. In addition, in the first period in which a specific event can occur (for example, the period during the small hit game), a predetermined display is displayed based on the occurrence of the specific event, and the second period (for example, the length is different from the first period). , The period after the end of the small hit game), the total display is updated based on the occurrence of a specific event. Also, the second period is longer than the first period (see FIGS. 26-4 and 26-5). In addition, when a plurality of specific events occur, a predetermined display is displayed in an manner corresponding to the plurality of specific events in the first period (for example, FIGS. 26-1 (C), 26-3 (K), FIG. As shown in 26-4 and FIG. 26-5, "+10" display 028IW003 is displayed for each prize), and the total display is updated in response to a plurality of specific events in the second period (for example, FIG. 26-1). -As shown in FIG. 26-5, the prize ball number display 028IW004 is updated over a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) for each prize. Therefore, while emphasizing that a plurality of specific events have occurred in the first period, the total display is updated in the second period longer than the first period, so that the total display can also be emphasized. Therefore, it is possible to emphasize the total display while emphasizing that a plurality of specific events have occurred, and it is possible to improve the interest.

The "first period" is a period in which a specific event can occur, and specifically, a period in which a prize can occur in a specific winning opening such as during a small hit game. Further, the "second period" is a period in which the total display (for example, the display of the number of prize balls) can be updated, and specifically, is a period after the end of the small hit game. However, in this example, the next small hit may occur before the update of all prize ball number displays is completed, so the concept that the "second period" may include other "first period". Is.

Further, in this example, the case where the "first period" is during the small hit game period is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, a predetermined fixed period (for example, 3 seconds) from winning the first special winning opening during the small hit game period may be set as the “first period”. Further, for example, the period of the small hit game period excluding the fanfare period may be defined as the “first period”.

Further, in this example, as a predetermined display, when a "+10" display is displayed for each prize in the special winning opening during the small hit game (hence, if there are multiple prizes, a plurality of "+10" displays are displayed. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, if the first prize is generated during the small hit game, "+10" is displayed, if the second prize is generated, the display is updated to "+20", and if the third prize is generated, "+30" is displayed. It may be configured to update one predetermined display for each winning, such as updating the display. As such, various modes can be considered as a mode of "displaying a predetermined display in a mode corresponding to a plurality of specific events".

Further, in this example, the case where the "+10" display is displayed corresponding to the winning of the special winning opening only in the second KT state is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, it is possible to display "+10" display in response to winning in the special winning opening even in the 1st KT state, or special winning even in the normal state (low probability / low base state). The "+10" display may be configured to be displayable in response to the winning of the mouth.

Further, in this example, the prize ball number display is updated over a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) only in the second KT state, and the prize ball number display is immediately updated in a state other than the second KT state. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the prize ball number display may be updated over a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) even during the first KT state.

Further, a configuration for displaying a predetermined display or a configuration for updating the total display shown in this example may be applied to the slot machine. When applied to slot machines, for example, the number of remaining games of ART is displayed during ART (assist replay time), and the number of additional games of ART is displayed as "+ 10G" during the special zone period after the interruption of ART. It may be configured so that the number of additions is added to the remaining number of games over a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) when the ART is restarted after the end of the addition special zone period.

Further, according to the present feature unit 028IW, the second period may further include the first period (for example, as shown in FIG. 26-5, the special that occurred during the first small hit game. The update of the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning in the winning opening may not be completed by the end of the second small hit game). In addition, when a new specific event occurs in the first period of the second period, the total display is updated in response to the new specific event after the end of the first period in which the new specific event occurs. (For example, as shown in FIG. 26-5, after the second small hit game is completed, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning of the special winning opening generated during the first small hit game is displayed. After the update of is completed, the update of the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning to the special winning opening that occurred during the second small hit game will be started). Therefore, even if a new specific event occurs during the second period, the total display can be emphasized, and the interest can be improved.

Further, according to the feature unit 028IW, when a plurality of specific events occur, the total display is updated according to the number of times corresponding to the number of occurrences of the specific event (for example, as shown in FIGS. 26-1 to 26-5). When the update for one prize is completed, the prize ball number display 028IW004 is temporarily stopped and displayed with the cumulative number of prize balls increased by "10", and a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed. After that, the update of the next prize ball number display 028IW004 will start). Therefore, the total display can be emphasized so that the number of occurrences of a specific event can be recognized.

In this example, when the update of the prize ball number display for one prize is completed, the prize ball number display corresponding to the next prize is updated after waiting for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the prize ball number display may be updated by collecting the prizes to the plurality of special prize openings that have occurred. In this case, for example, if two prizes are awarded to the special prize openings, the prize ball number display may be updated in response to the prizes to the two special prize openings at once. ..

Further, according to the feature unit 028IW, the first total display (for example, the prize ball number display 028IW002,004) and the second total display (for example, the small hit RUSH prize ball number display 028IW011 shown in FIG. 26-12) are displayed. It can be displayed. In addition, when a plurality of specific events occur, the first total display is updated according to the number of times corresponding to the number of occurrences of the specific event (for example, as shown in FIG. 26-12, when the update for one prize is completed. , The prize ball number display 028IW004 is temporarily stopped and displayed with the cumulative number of prize balls increased by "10", and after a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed, the next prize ball number display 028IW004 is updated. Is started), and the second total display is updated collectively regardless of the number of occurrences of a specific event (for example, as shown in Fig. 26-12, in response to winning two special prize openings at once. Small hit RUSH prize ball number display 028IW011 is updated). Therefore, while the first total display can be emphasized so that the number of occurrences of a specific event can be recognized, the second total display can be quickly updated.

Further, according to the feature unit 028IW, a counting means (for example, a prize ball number counter) for counting the total advantageous value is provided, and a special effect (for example, when the total advantageous value reaches a predetermined value) is provided. For example, 5000 OVER display 028IW021) can be executed. In this case, regardless of the counting value of the counting means, the special effect is executed based on the fact that the total of the advantageous values indicated by the total display reaches a predetermined value (for example, FIGS. 26-14 and 26-15 are shown). As described above, regardless of the value of the prize ball counter, the 5000 OVER display 028IW021 is displayed based on the cumulative number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number display 028IW004 exceeds 5000). Therefore, it is possible to notify that the total of the advantageous values has reached a predetermined value regardless of the count value of the counting means.

Further, according to the feature unit 028IW, a counting means (for example, a prize ball number counter) for counting the total advantageous value is provided, and a special effect (for example, when the total advantageous value reaches a predetermined value) is provided. For example, 5000 OVER display 028IW005) can be executed. In this case, regardless of the total display, the special effect is executed based on the fact that the counting value of the counting means reaches a predetermined value (for example, as shown in FIG. 26-6, regardless of the prize ball number display 028IW004. , 5000 OVER display 028IW005 is displayed based on the fact that the value of the prize ball counter has already exceeded 5000). Therefore, regardless of the total display, it is possible to notify that the total of the advantageous values has reached a predetermined value.

Further, according to the feature unit 028IW, the display mode of the total display is changed during the period when the advantageous value does not increase (for example, as shown in FIG. 26-7 (D), the reach is established timing. Then, it can be switched to the prize ball number display 028IW006 of the low transparency display). Therefore, the total display can be displayed in an appropriate display mode depending on the situation.

In this example, the “period during which the advantageous value does not increase” is the period after the reach establishment timing, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, when a predetermined period elapses after the variable display is uniformly started, it may be determined that it is a "period in which the advantageous value does not increase" and the display may be switched to the prize ball number display of the low transmittance display. .. Any method may be used as long as it is determined by some method that the update of all the prize ball number display is supposed to be completed, and the prize ball number display is switched to the low transparency display.

Further, in this example, the case of switching to the low-transparency display of the number of prize balls at the time when the reach is established is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, when the reach is established, the display color of the prize ball number display may be gray, and the visibility of the prize ball number display may be reduced in some way.

Further, according to the feature unit 028IW, when the total display is updated, the total display is enlarged and displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 26-1 (D), the prize ball number display is changed from the prize ball number display 028IW002. It is enlarged and displayed on 028IW004, and the update display of the prize ball number display 028IW004 is started). Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize the update status of the total display.

Further, according to the present feature unit 028IW, it is possible to control an advantageous state advantageous for the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and a special state different from the advantageous state and advantageous for the player (for example, small). It is possible to control the hit game state). In addition, it is possible to control a special state (for example, a high probability / second KT state) that is more frequently controlled to a special state than a non-special state (for example, a low probability / low base state). Therefore, in a game machine configured to be controllable to a special state, which is frequently controlled to a special state, it is possible to emphasize the total display while emphasizing that a plurality of specific events have occurred, which improves the interest. Can be done.

Further, according to the feature unit 028IW, an advantageous value (for example, a prize ball) can be given based on the occurrence of a specific event (for example, the occurrence of a prize in a special winning opening). Further, it is possible to display a predetermined display (for example, "+10" display 028IW003) corresponding to the advantageous value based on the occurrence of a specific event, and a total display corresponding to the total advantageous value (for example, prize ball number display 028IW002). 004) can be displayed. In addition, in the first period in which a specific event can occur (for example, the period during the small hit game), a predetermined display is displayed based on the occurrence of the specific event, and the second period (for example, the length is different from the first period). , The period after the end of the small hit game), the total display is updated based on the occurrence of a specific event. In addition, it is possible to control a special state (for example, high probability / second KT state) that is easily controlled in the first period. Further, when a predetermined condition corresponding to the end of the special state is satisfied (for example, the start of the jackpot fluctuation), a notification effect for notifying the cumulative value of the advantageous value given in the special state (for example, FIG. 26-11 (C)). The total prize ball number notification shown in)) can be executed, and the cumulative value counting means (for example, the second KT middle prize ball number counter) for counting the cumulative value of the advantageous value given in the special state is provided. In addition, the total display can be displayed in the special state (for example, as shown in FIG. 26-11 (A), the prize ball number display 028IW004 is displayed during the second KT state), and the predetermined condition is satisfied in the second period. At that time, regardless of the display status of the total display, the notification effect is executed based on the count value of the cumulative value counting means (for example, as shown in FIG. 26-11, the prize ball number display 028IW004 is being updated. However, the prize ball number display 028IW004 is deleted and the total prize ball number notification is displayed). Therefore, the cumulative value of the advantageous value given in the special state is counted independently of the total display, and the notification effect is executed based on the counted value, so that the control burden when executing the notification effect is reduced. be able to.

In this example, assuming that the predetermined condition is satisfied at the start of the big hit fluctuation, the case where the small hit RUSH end display is displayed and then the total prize ball number notification is displayed is shown, but it is limited to such a mode. Absent. For example, the notification effect (for example, total prize ball number notification) may be executed assuming that a predetermined condition is satisfied at the time of transition to the jackpot game state or at the transition of the game state after the jackpot game is completed.

Further, according to the feature unit 028IW, an advantageous value (for example, a prize ball) can be given based on the occurrence of a specific event (for example, the occurrence of a prize in a special winning opening). Further, it is possible to display a predetermined display (for example, "+10" display 028IW003) corresponding to the advantageous value based on the occurrence of a specific event, and a total display corresponding to the total advantageous value (for example, prize ball number display 028IW002). 004) can be displayed. In addition, in the first period in which a specific event can occur (for example, the period during the small hit game), a predetermined display is displayed based on the occurrence of the specific event, and the second period (for example, the length is different from the first period). , The period after the end of the small hit game), the total display is updated based on the occurrence of a specific event. Also, the second period is longer than the first period (see FIGS. 26-4 and 26-5). Further, when a new specific event occurs during the update of the total display after the lapse of the first period, the predetermined display is not displayed based on the occurrence of the new specific event (for example, FIG. 26-8). In the case of a delayed ball, the "+10" display is not displayed), and the total display is updated based on the occurrence of the new specific event (for example, as shown in FIG. 26-8, the prize is won. The prize ball number display 028IW004 is updated every time for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds)). Therefore, while suppressing the increase in the control burden, the new specific event that occurred after the lapse of the first period is reflected in the total display, so that if a new specific event occurs after the lapse of the first period, the decline in interest is suppressed. be able to.

In this example, "when a new specific event occurs after the lapse of the first period and while updating the total display" specifically means that a prize is won immediately before the special variable winning ball device 17 is closed. In such a case, at the timing when the winning game ball is detected by the second count switch 24, the small hit game has already ended and the update of the prize ball number display has started, resulting in a delayed ball.

Further, according to the feature unit 028IW, an advantageous value (for example, a prize ball) can be given based on the occurrence of a specific event (for example, the occurrence of a prize in a special winning opening). Further, it is possible to display a predetermined display (for example, "+10" display 028IW003) corresponding to the advantageous value based on the occurrence of a specific event, and a total display corresponding to the total advantageous value (for example, prize ball number display 028IW002). 004) can be displayed. In addition, in the first period in which a specific event can occur (for example, the period during the small hit game), a predetermined display is displayed based on the occurrence of the specific event, and the second period (for example, the length is different from the first period). , The period after the end of the small hit game), the total display is updated based on the occurrence of a specific event. Further, at least a part of the display area of the total display overlaps with at least a part of the variable display area of the identification information (for example, as shown in FIGS. 26-1 to 26-3, the decoration The display area partially overlaps between the variable display of the symbol 028IW001 and the prize ball number display 028IW002,004). Further, during the variable display period of the identification information, the total display is displayed with higher visibility than the identification information (for example, as shown in FIG. 26-1 (A), the variation display of the decorative symbol 028IW001 is low in the second KT state. Since it is displayed with transparency, the prize ball number display 028IW002 has higher visibility), and during the display period of the variable display result of the identification information, the total display is displayed with lower visibility than the identification information ( For example, as shown in FIG. 26-1 (B), when the stop symbol of the decorative symbol 028IW001 is confirmed and displayed, the transparency of the decorative symbol 028IW001 is returned to the normal transmittance, and the variable display of the decorative symbol 028IW001 is displayed. Since this is displayed on the display layer having a higher priority than the prize ball number display 028IW002, the display of the prize ball number display 028IW002 is difficult to see because it is hidden by the decorative symbol 028IW001 having a higher priority). Therefore, during the variable display period of the identification information, it is possible to secure the visibility of the variable display result of the identification information while emphasizing the total display, and when the display area of the total display and the variable display area of the identification information overlap. Appropriate display control can be performed.

In addition, when a symbol that does not include numbers (for example, a character symbol) is displayed in a variable manner instead of the decorative symbol that includes numbers as shown in this example, the "+10" display or the number of prize balls shown in this example is displayed. You may apply the configuration which performs the update display of. In this case, since the symbol does not include a number, the visibility does not deteriorate so much even if it partially overlaps with the "+10" display or the prize ball number display.

(Invention of Feature 281IW)
As described above, the feature portion 281IW includes the inventions shown below. That is, conventionally, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-166815, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, a predetermined display may be displayed based on the occurrence of a specific event, or a specific event may be displayed. Some are configured to update the total display based on the occurrence of. For example, in Patent Document 1, when a small hit game is started and a game ball wins in the second big winning opening, an image of the number of prize balls of "+10" is displayed and an effect at the time of winning is executed. It has been proposed that the additional effect of is performed and the number of payout images is updated during the period. In this type of gaming machine, the degree of emphasis when a plurality of specific events occur consecutively within a short period of time is insufficient, and there is room for improvement. Therefore, in the game machine by the feature unit 281IW, for the purpose of providing a game machine which can emphasize the total display while emphasizing the occurrence of a plurality of specific events and can improve the interest. ,
(Means 1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game, and giving an advantageous value (for example, a prize ball) based on the occurrence of a specific event (for example, the occurrence of a prize in a special winning opening). It is possible to display a means (for example, a microcomputer for payout control) and a predetermined display (for example, "+10" display 028IW003) corresponding to the advantageous value based on the occurrence of a specific event, and the total corresponding to the total advantageous value. A display control means capable of displaying a display (for example, a prize ball number display 028IW002,004) (for example, a portion for executing steps 028IWS708 and S668 in the effect control CPU 120) is provided, and the display control means causes a specific event. In a possible first period (for example, a period during a small hit game), a predetermined display is displayed based on the occurrence of a specific event, and a second period (for example, after the small hit game is completed) having a length different from that of the first period. The total display is updated based on the occurrence of a specific event, the second period is longer than the first period (see FIGS. 26-4 and 26-5), and the display control means is used for a plurality of specific events. When the above occurs, a predetermined display is displayed in a mode corresponding to a plurality of specific events in the first period (for example, FIGS. 26-1 (C), 26-3 (K), 26-4 and 26. As shown in -5, "+10" display 028IW003 is displayed for each prize), and the total display is updated in response to a plurality of specific events in the second period (for example, in FIGS. 26-1 to 26-5). As shown, the prize ball number display 028IW004 is updated over a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) for each prize. According to such a configuration, the total display can be emphasized because the total display is updated in the second period, which is longer than the first period, while emphasizing that a plurality of specific events have occurred in the first period. Therefore, it is possible to emphasize the total display while emphasizing that a plurality of specific events have occurred, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the second period may further include the first period (for example, as shown in FIG. 26-5, a special winning opening generated during the first small hit game. The update of the prize ball number display corresponding to the winning of the prize may not be completed by the end of the second small hit game), the display control means is a new specific event in the first period of the second period. When the new specific event occurs, after the end of the first period in which the new specific event occurs, the total display is updated in response to the new specific event (for example, two as shown in FIG. 26-5). After finishing the small hit game of the eyes, after the update of the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning to the special winning opening that occurred during the first small hit game is completed, the second small hit game The update of the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning of the special winning opening generated inside may be started). According to such a configuration, even if a new specific event occurs during the second period, the total display can be emphasized, and the interest can be improved.

(Means 3) In means 1 or means 2, when a plurality of specific events occur, the display control means updates the total display according to the number of times corresponding to the number of occurrences of the specific event (for example, FIGS. 26-1 to 26-1). As shown in 26-5, when the update for one prize is completed, the prize ball number display 028IW004 is temporarily stopped and displayed with the cumulative number of prize balls increased by "10", and is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 0. After 5 seconds), the next update of the prize ball number display 028IW004 is started). According to such a configuration, the total display can be emphasized so that the number of occurrences of a specific event can be recognized.

(Means 4) In any one of means 1 to means 3, the display control means has a first total display (for example, prize ball number display 028IW002,004) and a second total display (for example, shown in FIG. 26-12). It is possible to display the small hit RUSH prize ball number display 028IW011), and when a plurality of specific events occur, the first total display is updated according to the number of times corresponding to the number of occurrences of the specific event (for example, FIG. 26-12). As shown in the above, when the update for one prize is completed, the prize ball number display 028IW004 is temporarily stopped and displayed with the cumulative number of prize balls increased by "10" for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). (The update of the next prize ball number display 028IW004 is started), and the second total display is updated collectively regardless of the number of occurrences of a specific event (for example, as shown in FIG. 26-12, at once). The small hit RUSH prize ball number display 028IW011 is updated in response to the winning of two special winning openings). According to such a configuration, the first total display can be emphasized so that the number of occurrences of a specific event can be recognized, while the second total display can be quickly updated.

(Means 5) In any of means 1 to means 4, a counting means for counting the total of advantageous values (for example, a prize ball counter) and corresponding to the total of advantageous values reaching a predetermined value. The special effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the special effect (for example, 5000 OVER display 028IW021) is provided, and the special effect executing means displays the total regardless of the counting value of the counting means. A special effect is performed based on the total of the indicated advantageous values reaching a predetermined value (for example, as shown in FIGS. 26-14 and 26-15, the prize is awarded regardless of the value of the prize ball counter. The 5000 OVER display 028IW021 may be displayed based on the cumulative number of prize balls indicated by the ball number display 028IW004 exceeding 5000). According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify that the total of the advantageous values has reached a predetermined value regardless of the counting value of the counting means.

(Means 6) In any of means 1 to means 4, a counting means for counting the total of advantageous values (for example, a prize ball counter) and corresponding to the fact that the total of advantageous values reaches a predetermined value. A special effect executing means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing a special effect (for example, 5000 OVER display 028IW005) is provided, and the special effect executing means has a counting value of the counting means regardless of the total display. A special effect is executed based on the fact that the predetermined value is reached (for example, as shown in FIG. 26-6, the value of the prize ball counter has already exceeded 5000 regardless of the prize ball number display 028IW004. Originally, the 5000 OVER display 028IW005 may be displayed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify that the total of advantageous values has reached a predetermined value regardless of the total display.

(Means 7) In any of the means 1 to the means 6, the display control means changes the display mode of the total display during a period in which the advantageous value does not increase (for example, as shown in FIG. 26-7 (D)). In addition, it may be switched to the prize ball number display 028IW006 of the low transmittance display based on the reach establishment timing). According to such a configuration, the total display can be displayed in an appropriate display mode depending on the situation.

(Means 8) In any of means 1 to 7, when the display control means updates the total display, the total display is enlarged and displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 26-1 (D)). , The prize ball number display 028IW002 is enlarged and displayed from the prize ball number display 028IW004, and the update display of the prize ball number display 028IW004 is started). According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the update status of the total display.

(Means 9) In any one of means 1 to means 8, an advantageous state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) capable of controlling an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player, and A special state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small hit game state) that is different from the advantageous state and is advantageous for the player, and a non-special state (for example, for example). A special state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) capable of controlling a special state (for example, a high probability / second KT state) that is more frequently controlled to a special state than a low probability / low base state). It may be configured to include. According to such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize the total display while emphasizing that a plurality of specific events have occurred in a game machine configured to be controllable to a special state, which is frequently controlled to a special state. , Can improve the interest.

As described above, the display of the number of prize balls in the second KT state (small hit RUSH) described in the feature unit 028IW can also be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment. Specifically, instead of the second KT state (small hit RUSH) of the feature unit 028IW, it may be possible to execute in the high probability / low base state (small hit RUSH) described in the above embodiment.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention may be changed or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. include.

In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko game machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game ball having a predetermined number of balls is inside the game machine. The number of rented balls that are circulated and lent out in response to the player's request for rent and the number of prize balls given in response to winning are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed gaming machine that is stored. In these enclosed game machines, points and points are given to the player instead of the game ball, and the points and points given are given to the game value.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine, but for example, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving the variable display result to the variable display device capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified by each, and according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to slot machines that can generate prizes.

The game machine capable of playing a game may be at least one that plays a game, and is not limited to a pachinko game machine or a slot machine, but may be a general game machine.

1 Pachinko game machine 6B Winning ball device 6C Variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 17 Special variable winning ball device 700 Winning unit 701C 1st starting winning opening 702A 2nd starting winning opening 704B Special winning opening door 704A Special winning opening 710A 1st passage 710B 2nd passage 740F, 740B Upper regulation part 741F, 741B Lower regulation part 751-756 Regulation part 716-765 Regulation part

Claims (1)

A gaming machine provided with variable means capable of changing a game medium into a passable state in which it can pass through an internal region and a passable state in which it is difficult to pass through.
A specific area provided on the downstream side of the variable means and through which a game medium that does not pass through the internal area can pass,
A taxiway forming unit that forms a taxiway that guides the game medium from the variable means to the specific region.
With
The taxiway forming portion
The passage rate of the game medium from the variable means to the specific area is configured to be non-adjustable.
A game machine characterized by being provided with a rectifying means for rectifying a game medium.

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