JP2021126550A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suitably executing a performance using a visual sense and a tactile sense.SOLUTION: A pachinko machine 7100 comprises: storage parts 231 and 241 which store game balls; a main control board which executes a lottery established with a predetermined lottery probability when the execution condition of a jackpot lottery is established; a physical contact part 631 which can be disposed at a predetermined position which a player can come into contact with; and a storage display part 601 which in response to a result of the jackpot lottery, displays a display image including an expression image corresponding to the physical contact part 631, the display image being generated by a sub control board.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 39

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a ball gaming machine.

In conventional pachinko machines, it has been common to entertain players with a game by producing variable displays including display images and sounds through visual and auditory senses (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-345989

In such a conventional gaming machine, there is a problem that it is difficult to provide a player with a new effect and playability different from the conventional one.

Therefore, it is an object of the gaming machine according to the present invention to provide, for example, a gaming machine capable of suitably performing an effect using visual and tactile sensations.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine that plays games using a gaming medium.
Operation means in which operations related to the game are performed by the player,
A storage means for storing the game medium used for the game,
A lottery means for executing a lottery that is established with a predetermined lottery probability when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied, and a lottery means.
A contacted means that can be placed in a predetermined position that the player can come into contact with,
An image generation means that generates a display image including an expression image corresponding to the contacted means according to the lottery result by the lottery means.
It is characterized by including an image display means for displaying a display image generated by the image generation means.

The gaming machine according to the present invention can provide a gaming machine capable of suitably performing an effect using visual and tactile sensations.

Front perspective view of a pachinko machine as an example of a game machine Perspective view showing the pachinko machine in the open state Perspective view showing the pachinko machine in another open state Perspective view showing the pachinko machine in another open state Front view of pachinko machine Front view showing the state where the front block of the pachinko machine is removed Front view of the game board Rear perspective view of pachinko machine Rear view of pachinko machine Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine Flow chart showing an example of main control main processing Flowchart showing an example of main control interrupt processing Front view showing the arrangement of the pachinko machine and the game ball management device (1) Rear view of pachinko machine and game ball management device Schematic diagram showing the periphery of the rear passage in the approach blocking posture Schematic diagram showing the periphery of the rear passage in the approach blocking posture (1) Schematic diagram showing the periphery of the rear passage in the approach blocking posture Schematic diagram showing the periphery of the rear passage in the allowed entry posture Schematic diagram showing the periphery of the rear passage in the allowed entry posture (1) Schematic diagram showing the periphery of the rear passage in the allowed entry posture Front view showing the arrangement of the pachinko machine and the game ball management device (2) Rear view showing the arrangement of the pachinko machine and the game ball management device (1) Schematic diagram showing the periphery of the rear passage in the approach blocking posture (2) Schematic diagram showing the periphery of the rear passage in the approach allowed posture (2) Schematic diagram showing the configuration of the storage section (1) Cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the storage section Schematic diagram showing the configuration of the storage section (2) Schematic diagram showing the configuration of the storage section (3) Rear view showing the arrangement of the pachinko machine and the game ball management device (2) Schematic diagram showing the configuration of the transfer passage Schematic diagram showing the configuration of the storage section and transfer passage Schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the storage display unit (1) Schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the storage display unit and the camera device (2) Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine with a storage display Schematic diagram showing the relationship between the storage display unit and the storage unit (1) Schematic diagram showing auxiliary storage display data Schematic diagram showing the storage display and the actual storage at the time of a big hit Schematic diagram showing the arrangement of physical contact parts (1) Schematic diagram showing the arrangement of physical contact parts (2) Schematic diagram showing representation image data Schematic diagram showing embodied image data Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine (3) Schematic diagram showing the arrangement of physical contact parts (3) Schematic diagram showing the arrangement of vibrating parts Schematic diagram showing the generation of vibration by the vibrating part Schematic diagram showing contact-compatible images (1) Schematic diagram showing contact-compatible images (2) Operation and contact correspondence image for physical contact part Image of movement and contact An example of the image displayed when the lottery is missed An example of the image displayed when the lottery is won Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine (4) Schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the storage display unit and the physical contact unit. Schematic diagram showing operation using the physical contact part Schematic diagram showing operation using the physical contact part and granting of a game ball with benefits Schematic diagram showing the configuration of the launch handle and the addition of a sense of movement Timing chart when a sense of movement is given Flowchart showing sensory control processing

Regarding the embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the pachinko machine 100 as an example of the ball game machine which is a kind of the gaming machine will be described, and then the modified example and other types of gaming machines will be described. First, the structural configuration, the electrical configuration, and various control processes of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in order.

<Structural structure>
First, the configuration of the structural portion of the pachinko machine 100 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9. 1 to 4 are perspective views showing various states of the pachinko machine 100, FIG. 1 shows a closed state of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 2 shows the front block 102 and the intermediate block 103 integrated with the outer frame 101. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the front block 102 is open to the intermediate block 103, and FIG. 4 shows a state in which the rear block 104 is open to the intermediate block 103. Shown. Further, FIG. 5 is a front view of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 6 shows a state in which the front block 102 of the pachinko machine 100 is removed from the state of FIG. In addition, various wirings are omitted in each figure, and a part of the configuration of the game board 400 is omitted in FIGS. 3 and 6.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 101, a front block 102, an intermediate block 103, and a rear block 104, and each of these parts is relatively operated by a predetermined operation. It is configured to be displaceable.

The outer frame 101 has a function as a main body supporting means for supporting the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100. As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 101 is, for example, a substantially four-sided frame body to which the top plate portion 111, the bottom plate portion 112, the left side plate portion 113, and the right side plate portion 114 are assembled, and the pachinko machine 100 is installed. It is fitted into the game machine installation equipment (island equipment) provided in the game hall and is firmly fixed by a fixture (not shown). The outer frame 101 is not an indispensable configuration in the pachinko machine 100, but has the same inner shape as the outer frame 101 or the outer frame 101, and has a main body portion corresponding to the configuration of the pachinko machine 100 excluding the outer frame 101. A support mechanism for supporting the island and a part of the locking mechanism for locking the main body thereof may be provided in the island equipment.

Intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided on one side of the outer frame 101 in the left-right direction (left side plate portion 113 side). The outer frame 101 and the intermediate block 103 are connected (connected) by the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122, and the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100 rotates on one end side (left side) in the left-right direction in the front view of the pachinko machine 100. It is configured to be rotatable forward with the base end side and the other end side (right side) as the rotation tip side.

As shown in FIG. 1, for example, the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided apart from the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the outer frame 101. In each of the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122, for example, the shaft portion provided in the intermediate block 103 is supported from below by the shaft support portion provided in the outer frame 101, and the shaft portion is provided in the shaft hole provided in the shaft support portion. Is configured to be rotatable by being in a state of being inserted. The configuration in which the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100 including the intermediate block 103 can be rotated is not limited to the above configuration, and a shaft hole is provided on the intermediate block 103 side and a shaft portion is formed on the outer frame 101 side. Other configurations may be used.

The intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided with a function of releasing the connection state between the outer frame 101 and the intermediate block 103 by a predetermined removal operation, and the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100 including the intermediate block 103 is attached to the outer frame 101. On the other hand, it is detachably attached. For example, the connection state of the intermediate block 103 to the outer frame 101 is released by performing a predetermined removal operation of opening the intermediate block 103 to the outer frame 101 by a certain amount or more and moving the intermediate block 103 upward by a certain amount. NS. As a result, the main body of the pachinko machine 100 can be removed from the outer frame 101.

The front block 102 is arranged so as to overlap the intermediate block 103 on the front side, and the intermediate block 103 and the front block 102 are connected by the front block support mechanisms 131 and 132 provided on the left side in the front view. The front block support mechanisms 131 and 132 have the same configuration as the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122, support the front block 102 rotatably forward with respect to the intermediate block 103, and remove the front block 102 by a predetermined removal operation. It is configured to be possible.

The rear block 104 is arranged so as to overlap the intermediate block 103 on the rear side, and the intermediate block 103 and the rear block 104 are connected by the rear block support mechanism 136, 137 (see FIG. 8) provided on the left side of the front view. It is connected. The rear block support mechanisms 136 and 137 have the same configurations as the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 and the front block support mechanisms 131 and 132, and support the rear block 104 so as to be rotatable rearward with respect to the intermediate block 103. In addition, it is configured to be detachably supported by a predetermined removal operation.

Further, the pachinko machine 100 includes an intermediate block locking mechanism that regulates the opening and closing of the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101, a front block locking mechanism that regulates the opening and closing of the front block 102 with respect to the intermediate block 103, an intermediate block locking mechanism, and a front. There is a lock operation mechanism that is operated to unlock and lock the block lock mechanism. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the intermediate block 103 is provided with a key cylinder 141 as a lock operation mechanism that is exposed to the front side of the pachinko machine 100 through the opening of the front block 102.

When a clockwise rotation operation is performed using an operation key (not shown) as a predetermined operation on the key cylinder 141, the movable portion 143 of the intermediate block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 operates. As a result, the engagement between the engaged portion 142 provided on the outer frame 101 as a part of the intermediate block locking mechanism and the movable portion 143 is released, and the intermediate block 103 is in an open / closed allowable state with respect to the outer frame 101. Become.

On the other hand, the movable portion 144 of the front block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 operates in response to the counterclockwise rotation operation of the key cylinder 141 by a predetermined operation key. As a result, the engagement between the engaged portion 145 and the movable portion 144 provided in the front block 102 as a part of the front block locking mechanism is released, and the front block 102 is in an open / close allowable state with respect to the intermediate block 103. Become.

Further, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a rear block opening / closing regulating mechanism that regulates the opening / closing of the rear block 104 with respect to the intermediate block 103. After that, the rear block 104 can be switched between a state in which opening and closing is prohibited (opening and closing prohibited state) and a state in which opening and closing is permitted (opening and closing permitted state) with respect to the intermediate block 103 by a predetermined operation by the rear block opening / closing regulation mechanism. It is said that.

As shown in FIG. 4, the rear block opening / closing regulating mechanism is composed of, for example, two opening / closing restricting units 150A and 150B provided in the intermediate block 103 and one opening / closing restricting unit 150C provided in the rear block 104. .. Rotating pieces 151A to 151C capable of rotating operations are provided in these three opening / closing restricting units 150A to 150C. The rotating pieces 151A to 151C change the engagement state with the opening portions arranged so as to overlap each other in the front-rear direction in the closed state of the rear block 104 by the rotation operation, whereby the opening / closing prohibition posture corresponding to the opening / closing prohibition state is changed. And, it is possible to switch between the open / close allowable posture and the open / close allowable posture. When all the rotating pieces 151A to 151C are set to the open / close allowable posture, each of the rotating pieces 151A to 151C can pass through the opening, and the rear block 104 is in the open / close allowable state with respect to the intermediate block 103. As for the open / close prohibition posture and the open / close allowance posture, the open / close prohibition state and the open / close allowance state may be switched by changing at least one of the positions and orientations of the rotating pieces 151A to 151C, and only the rotation is performed at a fixed position. It may be configured to move in a certain direction, or it may be configured to operate by a combination of movement and rotation. Hereinafter, the same applies to the change in posture when the constituent members in each device shift between a plurality of postures.

Of the three rotating pieces 151A to 151C, two rotating pieces 151A and 151B corresponding to a part of them are formed on the rear block 104 in a state where the rear block 104 is prohibited from opening and closing, as shown in FIG. One rotating piece 151C, which is exposed to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 through the opening and corresponds to the remaining portion, is exposed to the front side of the intermediate block 103 as shown in FIG. Therefore, it is not possible to switch all the rotating pieces 151A to 151C to the open / close allowable posture only by operating from one side such as the back side of the pachinko machine 100 or the front side of the intermediate block 103, thereby providing crime prevention. Has been raised.

Further, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a game ball movement regulation mechanism that regulates the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, for example, the game ball movement regulation mechanism is composed of a combination of a flow control piece 161 provided in the intermediate block 103 and a regulation change unit 162 provided in the front block 102. The flow control piece 161 is urged by a coil spring (not shown) toward the front side where the front block 102 is located.

In the state where the front block 102 is closed with respect to the intermediate block 103 (the closed state of the front block 102), the flow control piece 161 is set to a movement allowable state that allows the flow of the game ball. It is pushed toward the rear side of the intermediate block 103 by the changing portion 162. The flow control piece 161 is arranged so as to be displaced to the rear side with respect to a guide passage (not shown) for guiding the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 in the movement allowable state. As a result, in the closed state of the front block 102, the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 is allowed.

On the other hand, in the state where the front block 102 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103 (the front block 102 is open), the pressure of the flow control piece 161 by the regulation changing unit 162 is released, and compared with the closed state of the front block 102. The flow control piece 161 protrudes toward the front block 102, and the movement is prohibited. The flow control piece 161 projects into the guide passage in the movement prohibited state, and prevents the game ball from flowing down to the downstream side. As a result, the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 is prohibited.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the pachinko machine 100, for example, the intermediate block 103 is closed with respect to the outer frame 101 at the lower end portion on the rear side of the intermediate block 103 and on the rotation tip side (left side when viewed from the rear). An open / close detection switch 108 for detecting whether or not the block is set is provided, and as shown in FIG. 3, for example, an intermediate block is provided at the lower end portion on the front side of the intermediate block 103 and on the rotation tip side (right side when viewed from the front). An open / close detection switch 109 for detecting whether or not the front block 102 is closed is provided with respect to the 103.

Next, each configuration of the front block 102, the intermediate block 103, and the rear block 104 will be described in order.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the front block 102 is a substantially rectangular member that forms substantially the entire front surface of the pachinko machine 100 and has a thickness in the front-rear direction, and decorates the front surface portion of the pachinko machine 100. It has a function as a front decoration means. The front block 102 is mainly composed of a base frame 201 made of synthetic resin, and is configured by attaching a plurality of functional parts to the front and rear of the base frame 201. On the front side of the base frame 201, a front decorative body 210 forming the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 surrounds the opening 210A along the outer edge of the opening 210A formed including the central portion of the front block 102 in front view. It is attached as. In the state where the base frame 201 constituting the front block 102 and the front decorative body 210 are combined, the opening 210A is formed through in the front-rear direction over a wide range excluding the outer peripheral portion to which the front decorative body 210 is attached. Through the opening 210A, the intermediate block 103 including the game board 400 located on the rear side of the front block 102 is configured to be visible to the player.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the front block 102 includes a central panel 220 provided on the back side of the base frame 201 so as to close the opening 210A, a main storage mechanism 230 for storing game balls, and a main storage mechanism 230. It includes an auxiliary storage mechanism 240 for storing game balls and a launch operation device 250 operated by a player to launch the game balls stored in the main storage mechanism 230.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the front block 102 has an opening peripheral edge portion 211 surrounding the peripheral edge of the opening 210A and a protrusion forward on the lower side with respect to the opening 210A as a part of the front decorative body 210. The upper protruding portion 217, the lower protruding portion 218 located on the lower side with respect to the upper protruding portion 217 and projecting forward, and the upper protruding portion 217 and the lower protruding portion on the right side of the lower protruding portion 218. A flat portion 219, which is composed of a substantially flat region located behind 218 and in which the launch operating device 250 is arranged, is formed. The main storage mechanism 230 is arranged on the upper protrusion 217, and the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 is arranged on the lower protrusion 218.

The central panel 220 has a function as a cover body that makes it possible to visually recognize the rear side while closing the opening 210A that is formed through the base frame 201 and the front decorative body 210 in the front-rear direction. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, for example, the central panel 220 has a panel frame 221 (see FIG. 3) attached from the rear side of the base frame 201 and a light transmissive fitted to the front side of the panel frame 221. A front plate 222 (see FIG. 1) and a light-transmitting rear plate 223 (see FIG. 3) fitted on the rear side of the panel frame 221 substantially in parallel with the front plate 222 with a predetermined gap. There is.

The main storage mechanism 230 has a function of storing game balls acquired according to the progress of the game and game balls rented from the game field. As shown in FIG. 1, the main storage mechanism 230 includes, for example, a storage unit 231, a ball pulling mechanism (not shown), and a ball pulling operation member 232 for operating the ball pulling mechanism. The storage section 231 includes an inflow port 231A for flowing the game ball from the inside of the pachinko machine 100 into the storage section 231 and an outlet (not shown) for flowing out the game ball from the storage section 231 to the inside of the pachinko machine 100. An outlet (not shown) formed on the upstream side of the outlet is provided. By opening the discharge port, the game ball is discharged from the storage unit 231 to the player side without being taken into the inside of the pachinko machine 100. The ball pulling mechanism has a function of switching the discharge destination of the game ball between the outlet and the discharge port.

The game balls acquired according to the progress of the game and the game balls lent out according to the lending operation to the lending operation device 292 described later flow into the storage unit 231 mainly through the inflow port 231A. Further, the storage unit 231 has an opening formed on the upper side, through which a game ball owned by the player is manually inserted or a game ball rented out at the game hall is supplied.

The game balls that have flowed into the storage unit 231 are sequentially guided to the side where the outlet and the discharge port are formed (upper right side in FIG. 1) while being arranged in a row. When the ball pulling operation (for example, pressing operation) is not performed on the ball pulling operation member 232, the game ball is guided to the launching device 330 (see FIG. 3) described later through the outlet. On the other hand, when the ball pulling operation is performed on the ball pulling operation member 232, the game ball is guided to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 1) through the discharge port.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 has an auxiliary storage unit 241 having an inflow port 241A, 241C (see FIG. 5) and a discharge port 241B (see FIG. 1) of a game ball, and a discharge port 241B. It includes a ball pulling mechanism 243 that opens and closes, and a ball pulling operation member 242 that operates the ball pulling mechanism 243. The game balls and the like acquired according to the progress of the game mainly flow into the main storage mechanism 230, but if the storage unit 231 is full, they flow into the auxiliary storage unit 241 through the inflow port 241A. Further, the game ball flows from the storage unit 231 into the auxiliary storage unit 241 through the inflow port 241C even when the ball removal operation is performed on the ball removal operation member 232.

The bottom surface of the auxiliary storage portion 241 is inclined downward toward the discharge port 241B. When the discharge port 241B is opened by a ball removal operation (for example, pressing operation) on the ball removal operation member 242, all the game balls stored in the auxiliary storage unit 241 can be sequentially released to the outside of the pachinko machine 100. When the discharge port 241B is completely opened by the ball pulling operation on the ball pulling operation member 242, the discharge port 241B remains in the opened state until the returning operation (for example, the pressing operation again) is performed on the ball pulling operation member 242. Be maintained. At the back of the inflow port 241A, a ball overflow switch 249 (see FIG. 10) for detecting whether or not game balls are stored up to a predetermined upper limit is provided in the auxiliary storage unit 241.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the launch operation device 250 includes a pedestal 251 projecting forward from the flat portion 219 of the front decorative body 210, and a rotatable launch handle 252 provided around the pedestal 251. A variable resistor 253 (see FIG. 10) that detects the amount of rotation of the launch handle 252, a contact sensor 254 (see FIG. 10) that detects that the player is in contact with the launch handle 252, and the launch handle 252. It includes a launch stop switch 255 (see FIG. 5) that invalidates the ejection of the game ball accompanying the rotation operation by the operation of the player. When the firing handle 252 is rotated by the player, the game ball is ejected from the launching device 330 (see FIG. 3) toward the game board 400 (see FIG. 3) with a strength corresponding to the amount of the rotation operation. If the contact sensor 254 does not detect contact between the launch handle 252 and the player, or if the launch operation is invalidated by the operation of the launch stop switch 255, the launch handle 252 is rotated. However, the game ball is not ejected from the launching device 330.

Further, a frame light emitting device 271-275 (see FIG. 10) is provided behind the front decorative body 210 in the front block 102. The frame light emitting devices 271-275 are arranged so as to overlap the opening peripheral edge portion 211 of the front decorative body 210 on the back side, and are attached to the base frame 201. As shown in FIG. 5, the opening peripheral edge portion 211 includes an upper central edge portion 211A, an upper left side edge portion 211B and an upper right side edge portion 211C located on both left and right sides with respect to the upper central edge portion 211A, and an upper left side edge portion 211. The left edge portion 211D located on the lower side with respect to the 211B and the right edge portion 211E located on the lower side with respect to the upper right side edge portion 211C are provided as light emitting portions, and the frame emits light corresponding to the respective light emitting portions. Devices 271-275 are installed.

The frame light emitting devices 271-275 include an upper center frame light emitting device 271 corresponding to the upper central edge portion 211A, an upper left frame light emitting device 272 corresponding to the upper left side edge portion 211B, and an upper right frame light emitting device corresponding to the upper right side edge portion 211C. It is composed of a device 273, a left frame light emitting device 274 corresponding to the left edge portion 211D, and a right frame light emitting device 275 (see FIG. 10) corresponding to the right edge portion 211E. Each of the frame light emitting devices 271-275 electrically connects one or a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) as light emitting means, electronic components such as resistors for controlling the LEDs, and these electronic components in an integrated manner. It has a printed circuit board.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the front block 102 is provided with an upper left acoustic output port 211F and an upper right acoustic output port 211G, for example, above the opening peripheral edge portion 211, and these upper left acoustic output ports 211F. The upper left acoustic device 281 and the upper right acoustic device 282 (see FIGS. 3 and 10) are provided corresponding to the upper right acoustic output port 211G and the upper right acoustic output port 211G, respectively. The upper left acoustic device 281 and the upper right acoustic device 282 are attached to the base frame 201 so as to be located behind (rearward) the opening peripheral edge portion 211 of the front decorative body 210. Further, in the front block 102, acoustic devices 283 to 285 different from the upper left acoustic device 281 and the upper right acoustic device 282 are provided on the front side so as to be able to output sound effects (see FIG. 10), and these acoustic devices 283. The description of ~ 285 will be described later.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front block 102 is provided with a game ball lending device 290, for example, on the upper right side portion of the upper protruding portion 217. The game ball lending device 290 includes a frequency display device 291, a lending operation device 292 operated by a player when receiving a lending of a game ball, and a return operation device 293, and is arranged side by side on the pachinko machine 100. It is configured to be able to communicate with the game ball management device 700 (see FIG. 13) such as a card unit, and the player can recognize and operate the information regarding the lending of the game ball from the game field via the game ball management device 700. Has been done.

The frequency display device 291 is a device that is managed by the game ball management device 700 (see FIG. 13) and can display information on the game value (managed amount and number of game balls) possessed by the player. The amount of banknotes inserted into the game ball management device 700 and the unused balance of the inserted banknotes recorded in the value storage medium such as cards and coins used in the game ball management device 700. Display the numerical value corresponding to. The return operation device 293 is used to return a card, coin, or the like as a value storage medium for storing information corresponding to the amount of money input to the game ball management device 700 and the remaining amount of the amount that has not been lent out. A device operated by a player (for example, a push button type device capable of a push operation).

Here, the game ball management device 700 is configured so that the game balls possessed by the player (hereinafter, also referred to as possessed balls) can be thrown in, and the number of possessed balls thrown in by throwing the possessed balls (hereinafter, also referred to as possessed balls). Information corresponding to the number of balls possessed (hereinafter, also referred to as the number of balls possessed) is stored in the value storage medium together with the amount of money possessed by the player. The player can use the game ball management device 700 arranged side by side with the pachinko machine 100 during the game or another game ball management device 700 arranged side by side with the other pachinko machine, and the amount of money stored in the value storage medium. The number of game balls corresponding to the number of possessed balls can be rented by inserting the value storage medium into the game ball management device 700 and operating the game ball renting device 290.

When a value storage medium such as a bill or a card is inserted into the game ball management device 700, a numerical value corresponding to the amount (remaining amount) is displayed on the frequency display device 291. When the lending operation is performed on the lending operation device 292 in the valid state in which the amount is displayed on the frequency display device 291, a predetermined number of game balls are released according to the lending operation to the payout device 540 of the rear block 104 ( (See FIG. 8), and the display of the frequency display device 291 is updated with the rental of the game ball. On the other hand, when the return operation is performed on the return operation device 293 in the valid state, the value storage medium recording the equivalent of the banknote corresponding to the balance and the balance is returned from the game ball management device 700 according to the return operation. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front block 102 is provided with an input operation device 260 capable of performing an input operation different from the firing operation by the player. The input operation device 260 includes, for example, a pressing operation device 261 capable of pushing operation, a rotation operating device 262 capable of rotating operation, and a selection operating device 263 capable of operating in the up, down, left, and right directions. These operating devices 261 to 263 are used for an effect selection operation for selecting an effect to be executed in the pachinko machine 100, a device setting operation for setting the volume and light amount of each device for executing the effect of the pachinko machine 100, or a player. It is possible to execute production setting operations that enable the production of the pachinko machine 100 according to the previous game by inputting information, and these operations can be executed by the player or the manager of the game hall as needed. It is said that. The input operation unit (for example, the annular rotation operation unit in the rotation operation device 262) that the player contacts in the input operation device 260 is rotated, moved up and down, or moved by the input operation unit driving means such as a motor or a solenoid. It is preferable that operations such as vibration can be performed by the control of the pachinko machine 100 (for example, the control of the sub-control board 940 (see FIG. 10)), and either before or after the input operation or during the input operation, or By operating the input portion at a plurality of timings, it is possible to diversify the effects involving the input operation, such as actively encouraging the input operation.

Next, the intermediate block 103 will be described. The intermediate block 103 is a member having a substantially rectangular shape having substantially the same size as the front block 102, and a function of integrating the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100 by attaching the front block 102 and the rear block 104. have. The intermediate block 103 is configured by attaching a plurality of functional parts including the game board 400 to the base frame 301.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the intermediate block 103 includes a base frame 301 having an opening, a game board 400 (see FIG. 3) attached from the front side while covering the opening of the base frame 301, and a base frame. A game board support mechanism that rotatably and detachably supports the game board 400 with respect to 301, a game board fixing mechanism that fixes the position of the game board 400 with respect to the base frame 301, and a game ball on the game board 400. Based on commands from the launching device 330 (see FIG. 3) to eject, the main control device 370 (see FIG. 4) mounted on the back side of the game board 400 to control the game progress in an integrated manner, and the main control device 370. It is equipped with a sub-control device 390 (see FIG. 4) that controls game production and status notification.

As shown in FIG. 3, the base frame 301 includes a guide passage portion 301A in which a guide passage for guiding the game ball released from the payout device 540 (see FIG. 8), which will be described later, to the front block 102 is formed therein. A plurality of wirings (not shown) and an opening 301B in which the signal relay device 311 is located are provided. The opening 301B has a shape that penetrates in the front-rear direction below the game board 400, and a plurality of wirings inserted through the opening 301B are provided in various devices (for example, frame light emitting devices 271-) provided in the front block 102. 275, upper left acoustic device 281 and upper right acoustic device 282) for electrically connecting devices provided on the back side of the intermediate block 103 and the rear block 104 (for example, main control device 370 and sub control device 390). The signal relay device 311 including wiring has a function as a relay board that relays a part of the wiring.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 400 includes a flat plate-shaped base 401 having a through hole through which a game ball such as a discharge port 401A can pass back and forth, and an outer rail that smoothly curves from the lower left to the upper right of the base 401. The 402, the inner rail 403 that smoothly curves from the lower right to the upper left of the base 401, the return ball prevention mechanism 404 attached to the upper left tip of the inner rail 403, and the upper right tip of the outer rail 402. It is provided with a rebound prevention member 405 to be attached. The outer rail 402 guides the game ball launched from the launching device 330, which will be described later, into the game area. The return ball prevention mechanism 404 prevents the game ball once released into the game area from the launch passage 401B formed in the portion where the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403 face each other in parallel to return to the launch passage 401B. The recoil prevention member 405 has a shock absorbing property that prevents a large recoil of the game ball such that the game ball heading to the right side beyond the upper center of the game board 400 returns to the left side via the upper center again. However, it is made of a material such as vibration damping rubber.

As shown in FIG. 3, a return ball passage portion 163 is formed in the lower portion on the back side of the front block 102. There is a gap between the guiding member 335 that guides the game ball from the launching device 330 toward the launching passage 401B and the outer rail 402, and the ball is launched from the launching device 330 but does not exceed the return ball prevention mechanism 404. The game ball returning from the passage 401B is returned from the inflow port 241A (see FIG. 5) to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 5) via the return ball passage portion 163 arranged below the gap.

The game ball that has advanced beyond the return ball prevention mechanism 404 reaches the game area and moves (flows down) while falling in the game area due to its own weight. The game area has a substantially circular outer peripheral shape, and is divided into a shape in which most of the area has a front-rear width slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. The outer peripheral portion of the game area is generally divided by the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403, the front side is divided into a substantially flat shape by the rear plate 223 of the central panel 220, and the rear side is substantially flat by the base 401 of the game board 400. It is divided into. Various structures provided in the game area will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 3, the launching device 330 includes a ball feeding mechanism 331 that sequentially sends out the game balls stored in the main storage mechanism 230 to the firing position, and a ball feeding solenoid 332 that drives the ball feeding mechanism 331 (FIG. 10). (See), the launch mechanism 333 that ejects the game ball arranged at the launch position, the launch solenoid 334 that drives the launch mechanism 333 (see FIG. 10), and the game ball launched from the launch mechanism 333 on the game board 400. It is provided with a guide member 335 that guides the vehicle to the launch passage 401B. As described above, the launch device 330 operates in response to the launch operation on the launch operation device 250, and the drive control of the launch solenoid 334 changes according to the launch operation on the launch operation device 250 to adjust the launch force.

As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 370 includes a main control board 920 (see FIG. 10) and a board case 371 having a split structure for accommodating the main control board 920. The main control board 920 is housed inside a translucent board case 371 that is sealed so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace.

Further, the main control device 370 is rotatably attached to the back side of the game board 400. Specifically, a mounting portion 372 is rotatably connected and fixed to the base 401 of the game board 400 on the back side, and a main control device 370 is mounted on the mounting portion 372. As a result, not only the back side (front side) of the main control device 370, but also the front side (back side) of the main control device 370 by rotating the mounting portion 372, the main control device 370 is attached to the game board 400. It is said that it can be easily confirmed with it attached. The main control device 370 may be connected to the mounting portion 372 so as not to be removed without leaving a trace, and the removal status of the main control device 370 may be easily managed.

The sub-control device 390 includes a sub-control board 940 (see FIG. 10) and a board case 391 having a split structure for accommodating the sub-control board 940. The sub-control board 940 is housed in the translucent board case 391 sealed so as not to be opened without leaving a trace like the main control board 920, and the game board 400 is housed in the sub-control board 940. It is attached to the back side.

Here, various structures arranged in the game area on the game board 400 will be described mainly with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a front view of the game board 400.

As shown in FIG. 7, the game board 400 includes a base 401, a flow change member such as a nail 411 and a windmill 412 that change the flow direction and flow speed of the game ball, and a center arranged substantially in the center of the base 401. The structure 420, the starting device (specifically, the upper middle starting winning device 431A and the lower middle starting winning device 431B) arranged below the central structure 420 and the first special symbol, and the center. A starting device (specifically, a right starting winning device 432) arranged on the lower right side of the structure 420 and a large winning device 433 arranged below the right starting winning device 432. , 434 (specifically, the lower prize winning device 433 and the upper prize winning device 434), the starting device 436 related to the normal symbol arranged on the upper side (upstream side) of the right starting winning device 432, and the game board 400. The combination operating device 435 located on the upper right side and above (upstream side) with respect to the upper and lower large winning devices 433 and 434, and the general winning device 439A arranged on the left and right sides of the lower middle starting winning device 431B. , 439B and.

Further, the game board 400 is provided with a plurality of switches as detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball corresponding to the above-mentioned upper middle start winning device 431A and the like (see FIG. 10), and corresponds to each switch. It is possible to detect the entry of a game ball into a predetermined area. For example, a middle start winning switch (upper middle start winning switch 441A) that detects a game ball that has entered the upper middle start winning device 431A, and a middle starting winning switch (lower) that detects a game ball that has entered the lower middle starting winning device 431B. Side middle start winning switch 441B), right starting winning switch 442 that detects the game ball that has entered the right starting winning device 432, lower grand winning switch 443 that detects the game ball that has entered the lower grand winning device 433, upper grand winning device Upper prize switch 444 that detects the game ball that has entered the 434, the combination operation switch 445 that detects the game ball that has entered the combination activation device 435, the start switch 446 that detects the game ball that has entered the start device 436, and below. Non-specific passage switch 447 that detects a game ball that has entered a non-specific passage (not shown) formed inside the grand prize device 433, and a specific passage (not shown) formed inside the lower prize device 433. The game board 400 is provided with a specific passage switch 448 for detecting the game ball that has entered the game board, and general prize switches 449A and 449B for detecting the game ball that has entered the general prize devices 439A and 439B, respectively.

Further, the game board 400 is provided with various sensors for fraud prevention (see FIG. 10), and it is possible to detect an abnormality generated in the pachinko machine 100. For example, a magnetic sensor 491, a vibration sensor 492, a radio wave sensor 493, and the like are installed on the game board 400.

The entrance portion of the game ball of the central structure 420 and the starting device 436 constitutes an entry port, and the game ball that has entered each entry port is discharged to the game area. Games of each winning device, specifically, the upper middle starting winning device 431A, the lower middle starting winning device 431B, the right starting winning device 432, the lower winning device 433, the upper winning device 434 and the general winning device 439A, 439B. The entrance portion of the ball constitutes a winning opening, and the game ball entering each winning opening is guided to a collection / discharge passage (not shown) formed on the back side of the base 401 through a through hole formed in the base 401. .. Further, the game balls that have not entered each winning device are guided to the collection / discharge passage through the discharge port 401A provided in the most downstream side portion of the game area. The game balls guided to the collection / discharge passage are discharged from the pachinko machine 100 to a game ball circulation device (not shown) provided in the game hall. When a game ball enters any of the winning devices, a predetermined number of game balls according to the type of the winning device are paid out from the payout device 540 (see FIGS. 8 and 9). Each winning device may be configured separately from other winning devices, or a device in which two or more winning devices (for example, an upper middle starting winning device 431A and a lower middle starting winning device 431B) are integrated. The winning device may be configured by the above, and the starting device such as the upper middle starting winning device 431A does not necessarily have to be a winning opening in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when the game balls enter. It may be used as an entrance where the ball is released again into the game area without being paid out.

Each of the upper middle start winning device 431A and the lower middle starting winning device 431B, and the general winning device 439A and the general winning device 439B related to the first special symbol does not change the entry probability of the game ball and enters them. The game ball is guided to the back side of the base 401. Further, the right-starting winning device 432 according to the second special symbol has a mechanism for changing the probability of the game ball entering the inside thereof. It should be noted that the mechanism for changing the approach probability of the game ball does not have to be provided only in the starting device related to the second special symbol, and instead of or in addition to the starting device related to the first special symbol, the general winning device. It may be provided in any one or more of 439A and 439B. Further, the mechanism for changing the approach probability of the game ball may be configured by a driving means such as an electrically driven solenoid, or is represented by a mechanism that operates by the own weight of the game ball that has entered a predetermined area. It may be configured by a mechanically operating mechanism.

The right-starting winning device 432 according to the second special symbol has a right-entry regulation mechanism 452 and a right-entry regulation mechanism that change the probability of the game ball entering the inside of the right-starting winning device 432 by shifting between the entry-allowed posture and the entry-prohibited posture. It is equipped with a right entry control solenoid 462 (see FIG. 10) that drives 452. The right entry control mechanism 452 includes two movable pieces driven by the right entry control solenoid 462, and when the right entry control mechanism 452 is in the entry prohibition posture, the two movable pieces enter the entrance (winning opening). ) Is narrowed (or closed) so that the game ball cannot enter the right start winning device 432, but when the right entry control mechanism 452 is in the entry allowable posture, two movable pieces are at their tips. The game ball can enter the right-starting winning device 432 by arranging the portions so that the distance between the portions is widened. The right entry regulation mechanism 452 enters right when the game ball that has entered the starting device 436 related to the normal symbol is won by a lottery based on the detection by the start switch 446 (hereinafter, also referred to as "normal symbol lottery"). According to the drive by the regulation solenoid 462, the posture shifts to the approach allowable posture for a predetermined number of times and a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 7, the lower entry prize device 433 includes a lower entry regulation mechanism 453 that regulates the entry of the game ball into the inside by the transition between the entry allowance posture and the entry prohibition posture, and the lower entry regulation mechanism 453. By shifting between the lower entry control solenoid 463 (see FIG. 10) that changes the posture of the mechanism 453 and the non-guided posture and the guided posture, the game ball that has entered the lower prize winning device 433 is placed in the non-specific passage or the specific passage. A distribution mechanism (not shown) for distribution and a switching solenoid 465 (see FIG. 10) for switching the guidance destination of the game ball by changing the posture of the distribution mechanism are provided. When the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 of the lower prize winning device 433 is in the entry prohibition posture, the game ball cannot enter the lower grand prize device 433 because the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 closes the entrance (winning opening). When the lower entry control mechanism 453 is in the entry allowable posture, the lower entry control mechanism 453 opens the entrance so that the game ball can enter the lower prize winning device 433. Further, the game ball that has entered the lower prize winning device 433 is guided to a non-specific passage when the distribution mechanism is in a non-guided posture protruding forward, and is guided in a guided posture in which the distribution mechanism is immersed backward. Will be guided to a specific passage. The specific passage, the non-specific passage, and the distribution mechanism are provided to diversify the transition of the gaming state, and when the game ball enters the specific passage, the player is given an advantageous gaming state as a privilege. ..

As shown in FIG. 7, the upper prize winning device 434 includes an upper entry control mechanism 454 that regulates the entry of the game ball into the inside by the transition between the entry allowance posture and the entry prohibition posture, and the upper entry regulation mechanism 454. An upper entry control solenoid 464 (see FIG. 10) that changes the posture of the mechanism 454 is provided. When the upper entry control mechanism 454 is in the no-entry posture, the game ball cannot enter the upper prize winning device 434 because the upper entry control mechanism 454 closes the entrance (winning opening), but the upper entry control mechanism 454. When is in the admissible posture, the upper entry regulation mechanism 454 opens the entrance so that the game ball can enter the upper prize winning device 434.

In addition, as the approach permissible posture and the entry prohibition posture as a mechanism for changing the entry probability of the game ball into the inside of the right entry regulation mechanism 452 or the like, each mechanism is configured and the winning opening (or ball entry opening) of each device Corresponding to the change in posture of the operating member that switches between the special state in which the game ball can enter and the normal state in which the game ball cannot enter, at least one of the positions and orientations of the operating member differs depending on each posture. All you need is. Further, as a mechanism for changing the approach probability of the game ball such as the right entry regulation mechanism 452, it is not always necessary to set the state in which the game ball cannot enter into the normal state, and the game ball is allowed to enter even in the normal state, which is special. In the state, the posture of the operating member may be changed to a state in which the game ball is easier to enter than in the normal state.

A game ball can enter the lower prize winning device 433 and the upper prize winning device 434 when a big hit lottery is won. Specifically, the game ball that has entered the upper middle start winning device 431A or the lower middle starting winning device 431B according to the first special symbol is detected by the upper middle starting winning switch 441A or the lower middle starting winning switch 441B. When a lottery based on (hereinafter also referred to as "first special symbol lottery") is won, or a game ball that has entered the right-starting winning device 432 related to the second special symbol is detected by the right-starting winning switch 442. When the lottery based on (hereinafter, also referred to as "second special symbol lottery") is won, at least one of the lower entry regulation solenoid 463 and the upper entry regulation solenoid 464 operates. By this operation, at least one of the lower entry control mechanism 453 and the upper approach control mechanism 454 takes an entry allowable posture for a predetermined time for a predetermined number of times. Further, the distribution mechanism shifts to the guided posture according to the operation of the switching solenoid 465 after a predetermined time from the shift to the approach allowed posture of the lower approach restricting mechanism 453, and further switches to the guided posture after a predetermined time from the shift to the guided posture. When the solenoid 465 is stopped, it returns to the non-guided posture.

The combination operating device 435 is a device for setting conditions necessary for the lower prize winning device 433 and the upper prize winning device 434 to start operation. After winning the big hit lottery, either the lower prize winning device 433 or the upper prize winning device 434 starts operating on condition that the game ball of the winning combination operating device 435 passes. Therefore, when the player wins the big hit, the player can start the special game state at the timing intended by the player. It should be noted that it is not always necessary that either the lower prize winning device 433 or the upper prize winning device 434 start the operation on the condition that the game ball of the combination operating device 435 passes, and instead of or instead of that, In addition, either the lower prize winning device 433 or the upper prize winning device 434 may start operating after a predetermined time has elapsed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the game board 400 is integrated with display devices 471 to 473 that display variable display of symbols and lottery results, and display devices 476 to 478 that display the number of times the game is held. A display having a plurality of light emitting units is provided in a lower left portion corresponding to a part of the game board 400. The plurality of light emitting units are divided in advance in a light emitting region corresponding to each device, and the state of each device is displayed according to the light emitting state.

Specifically, on the game board 400, the first special symbol is variablely displayed in accordance with the first special symbol lottery, and the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a stop symbol according to the lottery result. A second special symbol display device 471 related to a special symbol, a second special symbol that is variablely displayed in accordance with the second special symbol lottery, and a second special symbol that is confirmed and displayed as a stop symbol according to the lottery result. A special symbol display device 472 related to a special symbol, a special symbol hold display device 476 that displays the number of times a unit game is held related to a first special symbol, and a special symbol hold that displays the number of times a unit game is held related to a second special symbol. A display device 477 is provided. The right of the unit game related to the first special symbol and the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol are reserved up to four times each. Here, the unit game is a game for one time executed based on one start winning, a winning / failing judgment of a lottery executed based on one starting winning, and a lottery based on the winning / failing judgment. It refers to a series of games including from the start to the end of the variable display until the result is displayed.

When the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times, the game ball that has entered the start winning device 431 is the upper middle start winning switch 441A (see FIG. 10) or the lower middle starting winning switch. Even if it is detected by 441B (see FIG. 10), the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol is not added. Similarly, when the right to the unit game related to the second special symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times, it is assumed that the game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432 is detected by the right start winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10). However, the right to the unit game related to the second special symbol is not added.

Each of the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol is composed of a plurality of light emitting units and is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 10). .. Each of the display of the first special symbol and the display of the second special symbol is represented by a light emitting pattern of a plurality of light emitting units (a combination of light emitting states (lighting, lighting, blinking) including a light emitting color). The special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol determine the number of hold times by the combination of the light emitting states (turning off, lighting, blinking) of the two monochromatic light emitting units. indicate.

Further, the game board 400 relates to a normal symbol display device 473 that displays the normal symbol in a variable manner or displays the normal symbol with a stop symbol according to the lottery result in accordance with the normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol. An ordinary symbol hold display device 478 that displays the number of times the right of the unit game is held is provided. The right to the unit game related to the ordinary symbol is reserved up to 4 times. When the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times, the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is not added even if the game ball that has entered the starting device 436 is detected by the start switch 446.

The ordinary symbol display device 473 is composed of a plurality of light emitting units and is controlled by a main control board 920 (see FIG. 10). An ordinary pattern is represented by a light emitting pattern of a plurality of light emitting parts. In addition, the normal symbol hold display device 478 displays the number of holds by a combination of the light emitting states (off, on, blinking) of the two single-color light emitting units.

Further, on the game board 400, the decorative symbols may be variablely displayed or the decorative symbols may be fixedly displayed in the unit game related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol so as to overlap the rear of the central structure 420. A decorative pattern display device 479 is provided. The variable display and the final display of the decorative symbol are controlled by the sub control board 940, and are synchronized with the variable display and the final display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol by the main control board 920. In the variable display of the decorative symbol, more complicated and diverse effects are executed than in the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It should be noted that the variable display and confirmation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the variable display and final display of the decorative symbol do not necessarily start to change at the timing when they completely match, or stop display as a final display. It is not necessary, and the fluctuation may be started at substantially the same timing while providing a slight time difference at each timing, and the confirmation display may be performed at substantially the same timing.

Further, the game board 400 includes a board surface light emitting device 490 (see FIG. 10) provided on the back side of various structures, and the board surface light emitting device 490 accompanies the progress of the game based on the control by the sub-control board 940. Executes various light emission effects and status notification by light emission.

Here, various gaming states and transitions between gaming states will be described. The normal game state (hereinafter, also abbreviated as "normal game state") is a state in which the fluctuation display time of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol is long (hereinafter, also referred to as "non-time reduction state"). handle.

If a big hit is won in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, the game ball enters the specific passage (internal passage of the lower prize winning device 433) during the special game state that shifts based on the winning. Depending on whether or not, the gaming state that shifts after the special gaming state is different. If the game ball does not enter the specific passage during the special game state, the variation display time of the first special symbol lottery, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol is shorter than the non-time reduction state (hereinafter, "time reduction state"). (Also referred to as "low probability state"), and the winning probability of the big hit in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is the same as the normal gaming state (hereinafter, also referred to as "low probability state"). In the following, it will also be referred to as the "short-time game state"). On the other hand, when the game ball enters the specific passage during the special game state, the time is shortened and the jackpot winning probability in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is higher than in the normal game state. It shifts to a gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as a "probability changing gaming state") which is (hereinafter also referred to as a "high probability state").

The time-saving game state is maintained until the total number of unit games related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times), but then returns to the normal game state. Further, the probabilistic game state is maintained until the total number of unit games related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), but then returns to the normal game state.

It should be noted that the transition between the gaming state and the gaming state does not necessarily have to be the above-described configuration. For example, the high-probability state may be configured to continue until the next big hit is won, or the above-mentioned gaming state may be configured depending on other contents. At least one may be configured, a gaming state different from each of the above-mentioned gaming states may be further included, or the gaming states may be shifted under conditions different from the above-mentioned conditions.

Next, the operations of the main devices of the game board 400 will be described roughly in chronological order. In the main control board 920, winning random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, stop pattern random numbers, and various variable pattern random numbers related to special symbols (common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are generated, and various gaming states are generated. When a game ball that has entered any of the start winning devices 431A and 431B related to the first special symbol is detected by any of the middle start winning switches 441A and 441B (see FIG. 10), the start winning of the first special symbol It becomes. If the right to the unit game related to the first special symbol is not held up to the maximum number of times at the start winning of the first special symbol, the winning random number, the jackpot symbol random number, and the stop pattern random number related to the special symbol are acquired. It is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 920.

The unit game with random numbers acquired based on the start prize of the first special symbol is neither in the special game state nor in the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the unit game related to the first special symbol. If the rights to are not reserved, they are started immediately after the storage of those random numbers. In addition, even if the player is not in the special game state, the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is reserved or the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is reserved. Is started after the unit game related to all the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) held before the current prize is completed, the unit game based on the current start prize is started. If each random number is acquired based on the start prize of the first special symbol during the special game state, the unit game by the random number is all held before the current start prize after the special game state. It starts after the unit game related to the special symbol.

In addition, the unit game using random numbers acquired based on the start prize of the first special symbol is started after the end of all the unit games related to the second special symbol. That is, when each random number is acquired based on the start prize of the second special symbol after the current start prize, the unit game based on the start prize of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. It should be noted that the unit game based on the start prize of the second special symbol does not necessarily have to be executed in preference to the unit game related to the first special symbol, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed in the order of the start prize. It may be a configuration in which the unit superiority control according to the above is executed, or a configuration in which the two special symbols are not alternative and can be changed at the same time.

If a big hit is won in the 1st special symbol lottery based on the start prize of the 1st special symbol, the stop symbol corresponding to the big hit winning of the 1st special symbol lottery based on the acquired big hit symbol random number ( The type of jackpot symbol) is determined. The type of the stop symbol corresponds to the type of the jackpot. A plurality of types of jackpots are set according to the type of gaming state such as the gaming state (whether or not to shift to the probabilistic gaming state) that shifts after the special gaming state, and the jackpot symbol is set for each type. If the jackpot is not won in the first special symbol lottery, a lost symbol different from the jackpot symbol is set as the stop symbol.

After the first special symbol lottery, the first special is based on the current game state, lottery result, stop pattern random number value, various fluctuation pattern random number values, and the number of times the unit game right related to the first special symbol is held. The variation display time of the symbol is determined, and the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is selected. After that, the variable display of the first special symbol on the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol and the variable display (variable effect) of the decorative symbol on the decorative symbol display device 479 are started, and the first special symbol is varied. The variable display according to a constant pattern is continued over the display time, and in the case of the decorative pattern, the variable display according to the variable display is continued over the variable display time. After that, as the variable display time elapses, the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the decorative symbol. The final display of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol is continued for at least a predetermined fixed time.

When the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state after the confirmation display of the first special symbol. In the special gaming state, the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 of the lower prize winning device 433 and the upper entry regulation mechanism 454 of the upper prize winning device 434 are in the approach allowable posture a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order according to the type of jackpot. .. When a predetermined number (for example, 8) of game balls are detected by the grand prize switch 443, 444 during each approach allowable posture in the lower entry control mechanism 453 and the upper entry control mechanism 454, or a predetermined maximum. When the permissible entry time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed, the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 or the upper entry regulation mechanism 454 shifts to the entry prohibition posture. Then, after the elapse of the predetermined entry prohibition time, either the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 or the upper entry regulation mechanism 454 returns to the approach allowable posture again. This entry restriction operation is repeated a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order corresponding to the type of jackpot.

The lower approach regulation mechanism 453 and the upper approach regulation mechanism 454 are configured so that only one of them takes an entry allowable posture during the special gaming state, and after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed from the start of the special gaming state (after the opening period). ), One shifts to the first entry allowed posture. In addition, the special gaming state ends after a predetermined entry prohibition time elapses from the return to the entry prohibition posture in the final round, and after that, a predetermined waiting time elapses (after the ending period). After the end of the special gaming state, as described above, the game shifts to the time-saving gaming state or the probabilistic gaming state.

In various game states, when the game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol is detected by the right start winning switch 442, the starting prize of the second special symbol is obtained. The control of the unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol is executed in the same manner as the control related to the first special symbol described above. That is, if the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol is not held up to the maximum number of times at the start winning of the second special symbol, each random number related to the special symbol is acquired and the unit game based on this starting prize is executed. Will be done. Further, the determination of the stop symbol according to the second special symbol lottery, the selection of the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, the execution of the variation display, the transition control of the game state, etc. are also executed in the same manner as the control related to the first special symbol. Will be done.

In various game states, when a game ball that has entered the start device 436 is detected by the start switch 446, if the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is not held up to the maximum number of times, the winning random number related to the normal symbol is acquired. Then, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 920. At this time, if the unit game related to the normal symbol is not in progress, the unit game related to the acquired normal symbol is started immediately after the storage. On the other hand, during the unit game related to the ordinary symbol, the unit game related to the acquired ordinary symbol is started after the unit game based on the right of the acquired ordinary symbol is completed.

In the unit game related to the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the winning symbol is won based on the value of the winning random number, and if the winning symbol is won, a predetermined winning symbol is set as the stop symbol. On the other hand, if the normal symbol lottery is not won, a predetermined lost symbol is set as the stop symbol. After the normal symbol lottery, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started on the normal symbol display device 473, and in the non-time reduction state, the fluctuation display by a constant pattern is continued for a predetermined variation display time, and the time reduction state is achieved. Continues the variation display according to a constant pattern for a predetermined variation display time shorter than the non-time saving state. With the passage of a predetermined time according to the game state, the stop symbol related to the normal symbol is fixedly displayed for a certain period of time.

When the stop symbol related to the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the right approach restricting mechanism 452 of the right start winning device 432 shifts to the approach allowable posture at least once after the confirmation display of the normal symbol. Specifically, when winning in a non-time saving state (normal gaming state and special gaming state), the right start winning device 432 allows entry for a predetermined maximum entry allowable time (for example, approximately 0.1 seconds). In the case of winning in the time saving state (time saving gaming state and probability variation gaming state) after shifting to the state, the predetermined maximum approach allowable time (for example, about 4.8 seconds) longer than that in the case where the right start winning device 432 is in the non-time saving state. ) Intermittently (for example, divided into three times) to enter the permissible posture. However, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the right start winning switch 442, the right entry regulation mechanism 452 shifts to the entry prohibition posture without waiting for the elapse of the maximum entry allowable time. Further, even if the number of transitions to the approach allowable posture has not reached a predetermined number of times, the operation of the right start winning device 432 in the unit game related to the normal symbol this time is completed.

Next, the playability of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. In order to receive the second special symbol lottery, first, the player must win in the ordinary symbol lottery, and further, the game ball enters the right-starting winning device 432 in the entry-allowed state of the right-starting winning device 432 based on the winning. Must. The winning probability of winning a normal symbol in the normal gaming state is the same as the winning probability in the time-saving gaming state, but the staying time in the entry allowed state of the right-starting winning device 432 based on the winning in the normal gaming state (for example, omitted). Since 0.1 seconds) is set to be extremely short compared to the staying time (for example, approximately 4.8 seconds) in the time-saving state, the opportunity per unit time for receiving the second special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state. Is significantly smaller than the opportunity per unit time to receive the first special symbol lottery. On the contrary, in the time-saving state such as the time-saving game state or the probabilistic game state, the opportunity per unit time for receiving the second special symbol lottery is significantly larger than the opportunity per unit time for receiving the first special symbol lottery. ..

Therefore, the player wins a big hit in the first special symbol lottery, and in the subsequent special game state, the player plays with the aim of shifting to the probabilistic game state by allowing the game ball to enter the specific passage. On the other hand, in the time-saving game state and the probabilistic game state, the game is played with the aim of winning a big hit in the second special symbol lottery before the end of each game state.

Specifically, the game board 400 is provided with a central structure 420 in the central portion of the game area in which the game ball flows down, and a game method (left-handed game) in which the game ball flows down mainly from the left side of the central structure 420. The method) and the game method (right-handed game method) in which the game ball flows down from the right side of the central structure 420 can be selectively performed. In the normal game state, the player plays the game by the left-handed game method, and in the time-saving game state and the probabilistic game state, the player plays the game by the right-handed game method. Further, since the lower prize winning device 433 and the upper prize winning device 434 are arranged on the right side with respect to the central structure 420, the game is performed by the right-handed gaming method even in the special gaming state.

Next, the rear block 104 will be described. 8 and 9 are a rear perspective view and a rear view showing the pachinko machine 100, respectively. In FIG. 8, the outer frame 101 is omitted for ease of understanding.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the rear block 104 is configured by attaching other members and devices to the substrate 501. By connecting the substrate 501 and the intermediate block 103 by the rear block support mechanisms 136 and 137, the rear block 104 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the intermediate block 103.

The rear block 104 continuously rectifies the game ball tank 510 as a ball storage unit for storing the game ball and the game ball on the downstream side of the game ball tank 510 (for example, in one row) and arranges them in one stage. A tank rail 520 as a ball alignment part, a case rail 530 as a ball guiding part for guiding a game ball flowing in from the tank rail 520 on the downstream side of the tank rail 520, and a game ball payout on the downstream side of the case rail 530. A payout device 540 that rents out a game ball, a guide member 550 that guides a game ball that has flowed out of the payout device 540 on the downstream side of the payout device 540 to a guide passage formed on the base 501, and a game ball by the payout device 540. With respect to the payout control device 560 that controls the payout and the rental of the game ball, and the function as a power supply means and the launch operation device 250 that convert the external power into the power of a predetermined voltage required by various devices and output the power. A power supply / launch control device 570 having a function as a launch control means for controlling the ejection of a game ball based on a launch operation in cooperation with the main control board 920, a payout control device 560, and a game ball rental device 290 (see FIG. 1). ) And a relay device 950 that relays a signal between a card unit (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 100.

The substrate 501 is integrally molded with a resin (for example, ABS resin), and includes a base portion 502 corresponding to the front side portion and a protective cover portion 503 located behind the base portion 502. The upper portion of the base portion 502 is formed in a substantially frame shape along the outer shape of the rear block 104, and the lower portion is formed in a substantially flat shape having a thickness in the front-rear direction, and other devices can be attached to the base portion 502. It has a function as a mounted part to be attached.

The protective cover portion 503 is formed in a substantially plate shape having a thickness in the front-rear direction. Further, the protective cover portion 503 does not have a shape that covers the entire back surface of the intermediate block 103, but a part of the back surface of the intermediate block 103 that needs to be frequently inspected and confirmed, such as a part of the main control device 370, is the back surface of the pachinko machine 100. It is set to a size that forms a window for exposure to. On the back surface of the protective cover portion 503, a large number of ventilation holes 503A having a function of improving heat dissipation in the main control device 370 and the sub control device 390 are formed.

The game ball tank 510 is a horizontally long box-shaped container that opens upward, and game balls supplied from a ball circulation device (not shown) of an island facility are sequentially replenished to one end side in the longitudinal direction thereof. An opening (not shown) is formed in the game ball tank 510 on one end side in the longitudinal direction different from the side on which the game ball is supplied. The bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 is gently inclined in the longitudinal direction, and the game ball supplied to the game ball tank 510 moves to the opening side by its own weight. Further, the bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 is inclined in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction (front-back direction) as compared with the longitudinal direction, and guides the game ball to the side where the opening is provided (for example, the front side). .. Further, a metal antistatic plate (not shown) is attached to the bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 so as to overlap the bottom surface of the game ball tank 510, and the antistatic plate is connected to the ground potential in the game ball tank 510 and inside the game ball tank 510. The static electricity of the game ball on the downstream side is removed.

The tank rail 520 is attached to the side where the opening of the game ball tank 510 is formed, and the game ball flows in through the opening of the game ball tank 510. The tank rail 520 has a passage forming member 521 forming a passage of a substantially gutter-shaped game ball having a width through which the game balls pass in a row, and a passage forming member 521 gradually increasing in height as an upper surface of the passage formed by the passage forming member 521. It is provided with a rectifying member 522 having a top surface portion having a lower top surface and gradually rectifying a game ball flowing down the passage from a height that overlaps vertically to a height of one step. The passage formed by the tank rail 520 is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and guides the game ball to the side opposite to the game ball tank 510.

The case rail 530 is vertically elongated so as to be continuous with the lower side of the tank rail 520, and a game ball from the tank rail 520 flows into the case rail 530. The case rail 530 is continuous downward while being curved to the left and right so that the game ball does not flow vigorously. In addition, a ball breakage detection unit 539 for detecting ball breakage is provided in the middle of the ball passage in the case rail 530. The ball-out detection unit 539 has a built-in storage ball switch 591 (see FIG. 10), and the storage ball switch 591 causes ball clogging or the like on the case rail 530 or its upstream side, so that the game ball is placed in the case rail 530. Detects a ball out condition that is not normally replenished.

The payout device 540 includes a delivery mechanism for delivering the game ball, a payout motor 542 (see FIG. 10) as a driving means for driving the delivery mechanism, and a payout counting switch 592 (see FIG. 10). In response to the operation of the payout motor 542 based on the control by the payout control device 560, the game balls stored in the ball passage are discharged to the downstream side. The passage of the released game ball through the ball passage is detected by the payout counting switch 592, whereby the payout control device 560 (payout control board 930) counts the number of payouts of the game ball.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the payout control device 560 and the power supply / emission control device 570 are attached so as to overlap the lower back surface of the base portion 502 of the base 501 so as to be located at the lower back side of the rear block 104. Has been done. The rear block 104 including the payout control device 560 and the power supply / launch control device 570 can be continuously used even when the game board 400 is replaced with another game board due to a model change or the like.

The payout control device 560 includes a payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10) and a board case for accommodating the payout control board 930, and the payout control board 930 does not leave a trace of opening like the main control board 920. It is housed inside a board case that is sealed so that it cannot be opened.

The power supply / launch control device 570 includes a power supply / launch control board 900 (see FIG. 10) and a board case for accommodating the power supply / launch control board 900, and the power supply / launch control board 900 is the same as the main control board 920. It is housed inside a sealed substrate case.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 100. As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko machine 100 includes control circuit devices such as a power supply / emission control board 900, a power supply monitoring board 910, a main control board 920, a payout control board 930, and a sub control board 940. Note that in FIG. 10, a relay circuit device that only relays various signals is omitted. Hereinafter, these main control circuit devices will be described in detail individually.

The power supply / launch control board 900 includes a power supply unit 901 that supplies electric power of a predetermined voltage to each part of the pachinko machine 100 via a power supply path (broken line in the figure), and a launch device according to the operation of the launch operation device 250. It includes a launch control unit 902 that controls the drive of the 330, and a signal relay unit 903 that relays the initialization signal from the initialization switch 907 and the ball overflow signal from the ball overflow switch 249.

The power supply unit 901 takes in external power (for example, AC 24 volts) supplied from the outside, converts it into internal power (for example, DC 24 volts), and generates various electric powers from the internal power. The electric power generated by the power supply unit 901 is the electric power of the driving voltage (for example, 12 volt DC) for driving various devices such as solenoids and various motors, and drives various switches and executes control processing. It includes the power of the control voltage (for example, 5 volt DC) for the operation, the power of the backup voltage for holding the contents of the RAM of the main control board 920, and the like.

The power supply unit 901 supplies various electric powers generated from the internal electric power to the power supply monitoring board 910, the main control board 920, the payout control board 930, the sub control board 940, and the like. Specifically, internal power, drive voltage, control voltage, and backup voltage are supplied to the power supply monitoring board 910. Powers of a drive voltage, a control voltage, and a backup voltage are supplied to the main control board 920, and these powers are supplied via the power supply monitoring unit 911 of the power supply monitoring board 910. Power of a driving voltage and a control voltage is supplied to the payout control board 930. Power of a driving voltage and a control voltage is supplied to the sub-control board 940. Power of a driving voltage and a control voltage is supplied to the emission control unit 902 and the signal relay unit 903.

A power switch 909 is connected to the power supply unit 901, and when the power switch 909 is in the off state, the intake of external power is stopped. By turning off the power switch 909 or disconnecting the power plug (not shown) connected to the power supply unit 901 via the power switch 909 from the external power supply outlet (not shown), the pachinko machine can be used. A state in which the supply of electric power to the inside of the machine 100 is stopped or a state in which the supply of external electric power itself is stopped is collectively referred to as a "power failure state".

The power supply unit 901 is configured to normally output the power of the control voltage for a predetermined period even after the transition to the power failure state. As a result, the main control board 920 can save the state and end the control so that it can return to the current control state.

The launch control unit 902 controls the drive of the ball feed solenoid 332 and the launch solenoid 334 of the launch device 330 in cooperation with the main control board 920. The ball feed solenoid 332 and the launch solenoid 334 are allowed to operate when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, it is detected that the player is touching the launch handle 252 (see FIG. 1) based on the contact sensor signal from the contact sensor 254, and the launch stop switch 255 for stopping the launch is On condition that it is not operated, the launch control unit 902 outputs a launch permission signal in the ON state to the main control board 920. Further, the main control board 920 outputs a launch solenoid control signal and a ball feed solenoid control signal to the launch control unit 902 based on the launch permission signal and the launch abnormality signal. The launch control unit 902 operates the ball feed solenoid 332 based on the ball feed control signal in the on state, and operates the launch solenoid 334 based on the reception of the launch solenoid control signal in the on state and the resistance value of the variable resistor 253. Let me. As a result, the game balls are sequentially launched from the launching device 330 with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor 253 (rotation operation amount of the launching handle 252).

The signal relay unit 903 outputs an on-state initialization signal to the main control board 920 when the initialization switch 907 is pressed. The main control board 920 initializes the stored information stored in the RAM of the main control board 920 in response to the reception of the initialization signal in the ON state. The initialization switch 907 does not necessarily have to be configured to output a signal to the main control board 920 via the signal relay unit 903. For example, the initialization switch 907 is directly mounted on the main control board 920. The initialization switch 907 may be housed in the board case 371, whereby it is possible to suppress an illegal signal input targeting a section in which a signal is transmitted.

Further, the signal relay unit 903 outputs an on-state ball overflow signal to the main control board 920 when the ball overflow switch 249 detects a game ball. In the main control board 920, a low-speed payout signal is output to the payout control board 930 based on the detection of the ball overflow signal in the ON state, and the payout control board 930 that receives the low-speed payout signal is the rotation speed (payout) of the payout motor 542. The payout speed of the game ball from the device 540) is reduced. Further, the main control board 920 outputs a high-speed payout signal to the payout control board 930 based on the detection of the ball overflow signal in the off state, and the payout control board 930 that receives the high-speed payout signal sets the rotation speed of the payout motor 542. Speed up.

The power supply monitoring board 910 transmits power supply and various signals between the power supply monitoring unit 911 that monitors the power supply status from the power supply / emission control board 900 and the power supply / emission control board 900 and the main control board 920. It includes a signal relay unit 912 to be relayed. The power supply monitoring unit 911 also outputs a power failure signal to the main control board 920 in response to the transition to the power failure state, and monitors the DC stable 24 volt voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 901. When the state where the voltage is less than 22 volts continues for a predetermined time, it is determined that the power failure state is established, and the power failure signal in the ON state is output to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 recognizes the transition to the power failure state by receiving the power failure signal in the ON state.

The main control board 920 comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko machine 100. The main control board 920 is equipped with an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU includes a CPU as an arithmetic processing unit (not shown), a ROM (not shown) that stores various control programs and fixed data executed by the CPU, and various data temporarily when the control program is executed. It includes a RAM (not shown) for storing etc. In addition, various circuits such as a timer circuit (not shown), a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), and a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted on the main control board 920. There is. The RAM of the main control board 920 has a configuration in which internal data can be maintained (backed up) by supplying power of the backup voltage from the power supply / emission control board 900 even after the transition to the power failure state.

The payout control board 930 controls the payout operation of the game ball by the payout device 540 according to the instruction from the main control board 920 and the game ball lending operation by the payout device 540 according to the operation of the game ball lending device 290. Similar to the main control board 920, the payout control board 930 includes an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU (not shown), a ROM (not shown), and a RAM (not shown), and a timer circuit. Various circuits such as a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), and a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted. The payout control board 930 is equipped with an input / output port as a connection means for connecting to other devices so that information communication is possible. For example, bidirectional information input / output communication is possible between the main control board 920 and the relay device 950. The open / close detection switch 108, 109, the storage ball switch 591, and the payout counting switch 592 are connected to each other so that only one-way information input communication is possible, and the payout motor 542 is connected to only one-way information. Only output communication is possible. The RAM of the payout control board 930 may have a backup function capable of maintaining internal data for a certain period of time in a power failure state, like the RAM of the main control board 920, or the RAM of the main control board 920. Unlike this, the internal data may not be maintained in a power failure state.

The sub control board 940 controls the operation of various effect devices, various light emitting devices, various sound devices, and the like based on the instructions from the main control board 920. The sub-control board 940 is equipped with an input / output port as a connection means for connecting to other devices so that information can be communicated. For example, the sub-control board 940 is connected to the main control board 920 so that only one-way information input communication is possible. , It is connected to the input operation device 260 so as to be able to perform information communication in both directions, and is connected to the decorative symbol display device 479 or the like so as to be able to perform information output communication only in one direction.

<Various control processes>
Next, various control processes executed by the main control board 920 will be described. The control processing on the main control board 920 is roughly divided into the main processing that is started when the power is restored from a power failure state and the main processing that is periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 ms (milliseconds)) interrupted and executed. It consists of timer interrupt processing.

First, the main process executed by the main control board 920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the main process of the main control board 920 (abbreviated as “main control main process” in FIG. 11).

In the main process of the main control board 920, first, a series of control start processes (program start process S1001 to random number initial setting process S1019) for starting up the main control board 920 and initializing various information are executed only once. After that, the interrupt prohibition process S1020 that prohibits the interrupt, the winning random number initial value counter (a part of the area of the RAM), the jackpot symbol random number initial value counter (a part of the area of the RAM), and the normal symbol related to the special symbol are used. The random number initial value update process S1021 that updates the value of the winning random number initial value counter (a part of the area of the RAM), and the first fluctuation type counter to the fourth fluctuation type for determining the fluctuation time, the fluctuation pattern, and the like. The variable counter update process S1022 for updating the value of the counter (a part of the area of the RAM) and the interrupt permission process S1023 for permitting the interrupt are repeatedly executed. If a timer interrupt request occurs before the interrupt enable process S1023, the timer interrupt process is executed immediately after the interrupt enable process S1023.

In a series of control start processes, a program start process S1001 that sets an initial value in a stack pointer (a part of a RAM area) that controls program execution, an interrupt mode setting process S1002 that sets an interrupt mode, and a payout control board. The start-up standby process S1003, which waits for a predetermined time until the 930, the sub-control board 940, and the like start up, is executed.

After the start-up standby process S1003, the output state determination process S1004 of the initialization signal from the initialization switch 907 of the power supply / emission control board 900, the value determination process S1005 of the power failure information (a part of the RAM), and the storage. The information storage state determination process S1007 is performed, and it is determined whether or not to erase the stored information in the RAM based on these determination results. Here, the stored information is information necessary for returning to the state of the game before the power failure, and corresponds to a part of the area of the RAM that was updated according to the progress of the game before the power failure, and is executed. Examples include the value of the counter related to the unit game in the game, the value of the counter stored by the start winning prize, and the like.

The storage state of the stored information is determined as follows. First, the checksum value for the storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM is calculated (checksum calculation process S1006), and the current checksum value and the power failure monitoring process S1202 (see FIG. 12) are accompanied by the transition to the previous power failure state. ) Is determined whether or not the exclusive OR with the RAM determination value, which is the two's complement of the checksum value calculated in), is “0” (determination process S1007), whereby the current checksum value and the current checksum value are determined. It is determined whether or not the checksum value at the time of transition to the power failure state is the same.

When the initialization signal is in the ON state (S1004: Y), when the power failure information is not a predetermined power failure value indicating that the saved information has been saved and terminated at the time of transition to the power failure state (S1005: N), or saved. When the information is not normally held (S1007: N), the RAM clear process S1008 for erasing the RAM storage information is executed. Hardware that initializes various devices connected to the main control board 920 after it is determined that the stored information is normally held (S1007: Y) or after the RAM clear processing S1008 is executed. The hardware initialization process S1009 is executed.

After the hardware initialization process S1009, the determination process S1010 for determining whether or not the power failure information is the power failure value is executed. When the power failure information is the power failure value (S1010: N), the RAM recovery setting process S1011 that initially sets various information including the recovery of the retained information and the recovery command indicating the completion of the setting are set (return command). Output processing S1012). By the restoration of the holding information in the RAM restoration setting process S1011, the control state of the main control board 920 is restored to the control state immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state.

On the other hand, when the power failure information is not the power failure value (S1010: Y), various information is initialized (RAM initial setting process S1013) without restoring the retained information, and an initialization command indicating the completion of the setting is output. (Initialization command output process S1014).

In the RAM recovery setting process S1011 and the RAM initial setting process S1013, the power failure information is set to a predetermined energization value different from the power failure value, and various error states such as an error detection error immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state are performed. Even if is occurring, all those error states are cleared. Further, either the return command or the initialization command is output from the main control board 920 to both the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940, and the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940 that have received the return command or the initialization command are received. A predetermined initialization process is also executed in each of the above.

After the initial setting of the RAM according to the situation at the time of startup (determination process S1004 to initialization command output process S1014), if the condition device is operating at the time of the previous transition to the power failure state, the special game state is set. Preparations for returning are performed (special game state return preparation process S1015). Specifically, in the special game state return preparation process S1015, the operating state of the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device is determined, and the process corresponding to the game state at the time of the power failure is executed on the sub-control board 940. NS.

After the special game state return preparation process S1015, it is determined whether the time saving state or the non-time saving state is set by determining whether or not the time saving state flag is set (determination process S1016), and the time saving state is set. In the case (S1016: Y), the time saving command is output (time saving command output process S1017). On the other hand, in the non-time saving state (S1016: N), the non-time saving command is output (non-time saving command output process S1018). After that, the value of the winning random number counter (a part of the area of the RAM) related to the special symbol is initialized (random number initialization process S1019).

Next, the timer interrupt processing executed by the main control board 920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process (abbreviated as “main control interrupt process” in the figure) executed by the main control board 920.

In the timer interrupt process of the main control board 920, first, the interrupt start process S1201 for starting the timer interrupt is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value is set in the interrupt control register. As a result, interrupts other than this timer interrupt are prohibited. After that, the power failure monitoring process S1202 to the external information output process S1221 related to substantial control such as game progress control of the pachinko machine 100 and monitoring of various sensors are sequentially executed. However, when the game progress is stopped based on the detection of various frauds (S1207: Y), the control signal output process S1208 to the external information output process S1221 are not executed. Finally, the interrupt enable process S1222 that permits the next timer interrupt is executed, and the current timer interrupt process ends. Hereinafter, various main processes will be described individually.

In the power failure monitoring process S1202, the value of the power failure information (a part of the RAM) is updated based on the output state of the power failure signal output from the power supply monitoring unit 911 of the power supply monitoring board 910. Specifically, the output state of the power failure signal is confirmed three times, and when the on state is detected three times, the power failure state is determined. If it is not determined in this determination that there is a power failure, the power failure information is maintained at the energized value.

On the other hand, when it is determined in the power failure monitoring process S1202 that the power is in a power failure state, the following process is executed. First, the value of the power failure information is changed from the energization value set in the RAM return setting process S1011 or the RAM initial setting process S1013 (see FIG. 11) to a predetermined power failure value. Further, a checksum value for a storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM is calculated, and the 2's complement of the checksum value is set as the RAM determination value. As a result, the pachinko machine 100 enters an infinite loop that does not substantially control the progress of the game, monitoring of various sensors, etc., and the state of the RAM after the RAM determination value is set is maintained based on the backup power. NS. Since the output state of the power failure signal is confirmed three times, each process of the timer interrupt is executed twice after the reception of the power failure signal is detected for the first time.

In the random number update process S1203, the winning random number counter related to the special symbol, the jackpot symbol random number counter, the stop pattern selection counter, and the winning random number counter related to the normal symbol are updated. Specifically, when the value of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol is different from the specified maximum value (for example, "576"), the value is changed to a value "1" larger than the current value, and the special symbol is changed. When the value of the winning random number counter related to is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). However, if the changed value is the same as the circular initial value for the winning random number counter related to the special symbol, the value of the winning random number counter for the special symbol is the same as the winning random number initial value counter for the special symbol. Is set to the value of, and the circular initial value is also set to the same value as the winning random number initial value counter.

The jackpot symbol random number counter, the stop pattern selection counter, and the winning random number counter related to the normal symbol are also updated in the same manner as in the case of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol. However, as the update range defined by the specified maximum value and specified minimum value of each counter, a value unique to each counter is set, and multiple counters are configured to be updated asynchronously, and the circulation initial value of each counter is set. Refers to the initial value counter unique to each counter. For example, the winning random number counter related to the special symbol and the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol have the same value range, and the jackpot symbol random number counter and the jackpot symbol random number initial value counter have the same value range. The range of values is the same for the winning random number counter related to the normal symbol and the winning random number initial value counter related to the normal symbol.

In the random number initial value update process S1204, the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol, the big hit symbol random number initial value counter, and the winning random number initial value counter related to the normal symbol are updated. Specifically, when the value of the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol is different from the specified maximum value (for example, "576"), the value is changed to a value "1" larger than the current value, which is special. When the value of the winning random number initial value counter related to the symbol is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). Regarding the symbol random number initial value counter related to the special symbol and the winning random number initial value counter related to the normal symbol, the winning random number initial value related to the special symbol is also provided except that the specified maximum value and the specified minimum value are values unique to those counters. It is updated in the same way as for the value counter.

In the fluctuation counter update process S1205, the values of the first fluctuation type counter to the fourth fluctuation type counter for determining the fluctuation time, the fluctuation pattern, and the like are updated. Specifically, when the value of the first fluctuation type counter is different from the specified maximum value (for example, "187"), the value is changed to a value "1" larger than the current value, and the first fluctuation If the value of the type counter is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). The second fluctuation type counter to the fourth fluctuation type counter are also updated in the same manner as in the case of the first fluctuation type counter, except that the specified maximum value and the specified minimum value are unique to those counters. Will be done.

The winning random number counters, jackpot symbol random number counters, stop pattern selection counters, and variable type counters related to the special symbol and the ordinary symbol do not necessarily have the above-mentioned configurations, and at least a part of the above counters has other configurations. For example, it may be configured to update from a constant initial value without using the initial value counter, or it may be configured by a random number generation IC without using a program and the value may be referred to as needed. ..

In the game stop determination process S1206, when the fraud detection information is a fraud detection value, it is updated to the game stop value and various information for stopping the game progress is set. On the other hand, if the fraud detection information is not a fraud detection value or is already a game stop value, the game stop determination process S1206 ends without executing each process for stopping the game progress. The fraud detection information is set to a fraud detection value when the occurrence of various frauds is detected in the fraud detection process S1211. Further, in the determination process S1207, it is determined whether or not the game is stopped depending on whether or not the fraud detection information is the game stop value.

In the control signal output process S1208, the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol, the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, and the ordinary symbol are related based on the control data stored in the output buffer. A signal for controlling various notification devices such as a normal symbol display device 473 is output. Further, based on the control data stored in the output buffer, various actuators such as a ball feed solenoid 332, a firing solenoid 334, a right approach restricting solenoid 462, a lower approach restricting solenoid 463, an upper approach restricting solenoid 464, and a switching solenoid 465 are used. The control signal is output.

In the switch reading process S1209, the middle start winning switch 441A, 441B, the right starting winning switch 442, the lower winning winning switch 443, the upper winning winning switch 444, the combined operation switch 445, the starting switch 446, the non-specific passage switch 447, the specific The signal states from each of the passage switch 448 and the general winning switches 449A and 449B are read, and changes in the detection state of the game ball by various switches are detected.

Specifically, in the switch read process S1209, the signal states from the various switches are read into the input buffer (a part of the area of the RAM) twice at predetermined time intervals, and the signals from the various switches are read. The signal state read for the first time (hereinafter abbreviated as "first signal state") and the signal state read for the second time (hereinafter abbreviated as "second signal state"). , Changes in the detection status of various switches are detected based on the detection status detected by the previous timer interrupt (hereinafter abbreviated as "previous detection status"). Then, for each switch, when the previous detection state is the off state, when the first signal state is the on state and the second signal state is the on state, it is determined that the switch is in the on state transition. Then, the detection flag (a part of the area of RAM) according to the type of the switch is set. As described in the power failure monitoring process S1202, even if the power supply is stopped, each process of the timer interrupt is executed twice, so that the various switches are turned on immediately after the power supply is stopped. Even when started, the detection flags of various switches can be set accurately.

In the timer update process S1210, various timers (predetermined areas of RAM) used for variable display of special symbols and normal symbols, control of each game state, fraud monitoring, and the like are updated.

In the fraud detection process S1211, fraudulent acts such as forcibly entering a game ball into various winning devices or forcibly operating various winning devices are detected. Specifically, the right-starting winning device 432, the lower winning device 433, and the upper winning device 434 are moved to the forced entry allowable posture, and the game ball is guided to the specific passage of the lower winning device 433 by vibration. , Right-starting winning device 432 by radio waves, inducing forced malfunction of lower-ranking winning device 433 and upper-ranking winning device 434, guiding game balls to various winning devices by magnetic adsorption, upper middle-starting winning device 431A, There is a high possibility that fraudulent acts such as guiding the game ball to the lower middle start winning device 431B, the right starting winning device 432, the lower grand winning device 433, and the upper grand winning device 434 at an abnormal timing have been performed. Detect the occurrence.

In the winning detection response process S1212, control based on the detection of the game ball by various switches provided on the game board 400 is executed. Specifically, when the middle start winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the upper middle start winning switch 441A (see FIG. 10) and the lower middle starting winning switch 441B (see FIG. 10). The middle start winning counter (predetermined area of RAM) and the first payout counter (predetermined area of RAM) are updated. Further, when the right start winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the right starting winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10), the first payout counter is updated. Further, when the lower prize winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the lower prize switch 443 (see FIG. 10), or when the upper prize switch 444 (see FIG. 10) detects the game ball. When the upper prize winning switch detection flag is set based on the above, the grand prize counter (a predetermined area of the RAM) and the second payout counter (a predetermined area of the RAM) are updated.

In the launch control process S1213, the launch-related information for controlling the launch of the game ball by the launch device 330 is updated. Specifically, the operation flag of the ball feed solenoid 332 that drives the ball feed mechanism 331 and the operation flag of the launch solenoid 334 that drives the launch mechanism 333 are updated.

In the input signal monitoring process S1214, the intermediate block with respect to the outer frame 101 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) is based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 108 (see FIG. 10) via the payout control board 930. Whether or not 103 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) is closed is detected. Further, based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 109 via the payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10), the front block 102 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) with respect to the intermediate block 103 (see FIGS. 2 and 3). 3) is detected whether or not it is closed.

In the payout state monitoring process S1215, the information indicating the payout control state output from the payout control board 930 is monitored, and various payout state commands according to the payout control state are set as necessary. The sub-control board 940 that has received the payout state command causes the decorative symbol display device 479, the upper left acoustic device 281, the upper right acoustic device 282, and the like to execute notification according to the type of the payout state command.

In the payout signal output process S1216, various prize ball commands are set based on the values of the first payout counter and the second payout counter, and are output to the payout control board 930, if necessary. The first payout counter and the second payout counter are updated according to the setting of the prize ball command. For example, the first payout counter is added by 1 each time a game ball corresponding to one winning is detected, and is subtracted by 1 each time a winning ball command based on the winning is set. In the payout control board 930, every time the control for paying out the number (for example, 3) of the game balls corresponding to the winning is executed (specifically, shortly before the payout is completed), the main control board 920 is awarded. In the situation where the ball command is requested and the prize balls are continuously paid out, a further prize ball command is output from the main control board 920. The second payout counter is a counter that is updated in response to a prize (for example, 13 pieces) having a different number of prize balls from the first payout counter, and a prize ball command based on the value of the second payout counter is issued on the payout control board. When the 930 receives the game, the payout control board 930 executes a control for paying out a number of game balls corresponding to the prize ball command.

In the special symbol-related process S1217, the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol and the control of the unit game related to the first special symbol are executed. Specifically, in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol is executed. Further, in the control of the unit game related to the first special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol is executed, and when the big hit is won in the first special symbol lottery, the lower prize winning device The operation control of 433 and the upper prize winning device 434 is further executed.

Further, in the special symbol-related process S1217, the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol and the control of the unit game related to the second special symbol are executed. Specifically, in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol is executed. Further, in the control of the unit game related to the second special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol is executed, and when the big hit is won in the second special symbol lottery, the lower prize winning device The operation control of 433 and the upper prize winning device 434 is further executed.

In the normal symbol-related process S1218, the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol and the control of the unit game related to the normal symbol are executed. Specifically, in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol, the operation control of the normal symbol hold display device 478 is executed. Further, in the control of the unit game related to the normal symbol, the operation control of the normal symbol display device 473 related to the normal symbol is executed, and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the operation control of the right start winning device 432 is further executed. ..

In the display control process S1219, the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol, the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, the special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol, and the special symbol related process S1217. Based on various information updated to control the operation of the special symbol hold display device 477 and the like related to the second special symbol, output data for specifically operating those devices is synthesized. The synthesized output data is output to each device in the control signal output process S1208 based on the next timer interrupt.

In the motor control process S1220, operation control of various motors is executed. In the external information output process S1221, output data to be output to an external device such as a data display device (not shown) or a management device (not shown) electrically connected to the pachinko machine 100 is set.

<Structure of payout route for game balls (1)>
Next, the configuration relating to the payout route of the game ball will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and later. FIG. 13 is a front view of the pachinko machine 100 and the game ball management device 700 as viewed from the front side (front side). Next to (left side) the pachinko machine 100, a game ball management device 700 that manages the balls possessed by a player who plays a game with the pachinko machine 100 is installed.

The game ball management device 700 includes a management information display unit 701 capable of displaying the number of possessed balls and the possessed amount of the player, a game ball lending operation using the possessed ball and the possessed amount, an operation of taking out the value storage medium, and the like. Management device operation unit 702 capable of inserting banknotes, banknote insertion unit 703 for inserting banknotes, storage medium insertion unit 704 for inserting value storage media such as cards and coins capable of recording information, and game ball management device 700. It is provided with a front ball throwing unit 705 and a front passage member 706 for throwing the game ball to be thrown from the front side, and a rear ball throwing section 707 for throwing the game ball managed by the game ball management device 700 from the rear side. There is.

The front passage member 706 is a member constituting the front passage as a transfer passage for transferring the game ball paid out from the pachinko machine 100 to the game ball management device 700. The front passage member 706 is installed so that the upstream end is located under the lower auxiliary storage 241 of the two storage units 231 and 241 provided in the pachinko machine 100. Further, the front passage member 706 is rotatably attached to the left front side with the left side of the front view as the center of rotation, and is pushed by the front block 102 when opening and closing the front block 102 and the intermediate block 103 of the pachinko machine 100. It rotates synchronously.

The upstream portion of the front passage opens upward below the discharge port 241B (see FIG. 1) of the auxiliary storage portion 241. Further, the front passage is inclined downward to the left side in the front view so that the game ball advances toward the game ball management device 700, and is connected to the front ball throwing portion 705 of the game ball management device 700 at the downstream end. Has been done. The game ball stored in the auxiliary storage unit 241 can be transferred to the game ball management device 700 via the front passage by operating the ball removal operation member 242 (see FIG. 1) by the player.

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 100, a rear passage member constituting a rear passage 580 as a transfer passage for transferring the game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 100 to the game ball management device 700 is provided. There is. Whether or not the game ball can enter the rear passage 580 can be selected by operating the back side of the pachinko machine 100 by the manager of the game hall. The manager of the game hall can select whether or not to enable the function of transferring the game ball to the game ball management device 700 via the rear passage 580, and details of the configuration related to the rear passage 580. Will be described later.

Next, the configuration relating to the payout route of the game ball paid out from the pachinko machine 100 will be further described with reference to FIG. 14 and the like. FIG. 14 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 100 and the game ball management device 700 as viewed from the rear side (rear side), schematically showing the main configurations regarding the payout route of the game balls, and some configurations are omitted. ing. Further, FIG. 14A shows a state (front side transfer state) in which the game ball is transferred from the front side of the pachinko machine 100 to the game ball management device 700 via the auxiliary storage unit 241 and the front side passage. (B) shows a state (rear side transfer state) in which the game ball can be transferred to the game ball management device 700 on the rear side of the pachinko machine 100 without passing through the auxiliary storage unit 241. Further, in FIG. 14, a thin line with an arrow illustrates a part and a direction of a path through which the game ball can flow down and travel.

First, with reference to FIG. 14A, a configuration relating to a payout route of the game ball in the front-side transfer state will be described.

The pachinko machine 100 is supplied with game balls from the equipment of the game hall to the game ball tank 510. The game ball supplied to the game ball tank 510 enters the payout device 540 through the tank rail 520 and the case rail 530. The payout device 540 causes the game balls to flow down one by one under the control of the payout control device 560 (see FIG. 10). For example, the payout device 540 advances the game balls one by one to the downstream side in response to the rotational movement. It has a ball feed member (not shown). The game ball is output one by one by the rotation operation of the ball feeding member, advances to the downstream side, passes through the payout counting switch 592 (see FIG. 10), and then reaches the ball guiding portion 551 of the guiding member 550. enter in. On the downstream side of the ball guiding portion 551, two guiding passages 552 and 553 bifurcated are provided as a part of the ball guiding portion 551.

The game ball that has entered the ball guidance unit 551 is guided so as to preferentially enter the main guidance passage 552 on one side (left side when viewed from the rear). When the main side guidance passage 552 is filled with the game ball and the game ball becomes inaccessible, the game ball is guided to the auxiliary side guidance passage 553 which is the guidance passage on the other side (right side when viewed from the rear). NS.

The main guide passage 552 is provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 100 when viewed from the rear and away from the game ball management device 700, and is connected to the storage unit 231 of the main storage mechanism 230. An inflow port 231A of the main storage mechanism 230 is provided on the downstream side of the main storage mechanism 552, and the game ball that has entered the main guide passage 552 is guided to the storage portion 231 of the main storage mechanism 230.

The auxiliary side guidance passage 553 is provided on the right side of the pachinko machine 100 when viewed from the rear and close to the game ball management device 700, and is connected to the auxiliary storage unit 241 of the auxiliary storage mechanism 240. An inflow port 241A of the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 is provided on the downstream side of the auxiliary side guidance passage 553, and the game ball that has entered the auxiliary side guidance passage 553 is guided to the auxiliary storage portion 241 of the auxiliary storage mechanism 240.

The game ball paid out by the payout device 540 flows down via the ball guide portion 551, preferentially flowing down the main guide passage 552 connected to the main storage mechanism 230 among the two guide passages 552 and 553. It is guided to the storage section 231 of the main storage mechanism 230. When the main guide passage 552 connected to the main storage mechanism 230 is full, the game ball flows down the auxiliary guide passage 553 connected to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240. When the game balls are fully stored until the height of the auxiliary side guide passage 553 connected to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 is reached, the payout of the game balls is temporarily stopped and the tank is full. When canceled, the payout will be resumed again.

FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram schematically showing the periphery of the branch portion between the auxiliary side guide passage 553 and the rear side passage 580 in a state where the approach switching member 581 in the front side transfer state is in the approach blocking posture. In FIG. 15, a thin line with an arrow illustrates a part and a direction of a path through which the game ball can flow down and travel.

The rear passage 580 is provided so as to be continuous with a slight downward inclination from the horizontal direction from the branch portion from the auxiliary side guidance passage 553, and the downstream portion thereof is on the right side of the pachinko machine 100 when viewed from the rear side (when viewed from the front side). The left side) is continuous up to a position overlapping the back side of the game ball management device 700. The outlet 580B at the downstream end of the rear passage 580 is connected to the rear ball throwing portion 707 of the game ball management device 700, and the game ball via the rear passage 580 enters the game ball management device 700 from the back side. It is possible. An approach switching member 581 is provided near the entrance 580A in the rear passage 580.

The approach switching member 581 is provided at a branch portion between the auxiliary side guide passage 553 and the rear side passage 580. The upstream end of the rear passage 580 is connected to the middle part of the auxiliary guide passage 553, and the approach switching member 581 takes an approach blocking posture corresponding to the front transfer state. The entrance leading to the side passage 580 is closed so that the game ball cannot enter the rear passage 580. As a result, in the front transfer state, the game ball passing through the auxiliary side guidance passage 553 cannot enter the rear side passage 580, and the game ball reaching the branch portion is connected to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240. It flows down along the passage 553 and is guided to the auxiliary storage section 241 of the auxiliary storage mechanism 240.

Here, the rear passage member forming the rear passage 580 is rotatably supported by a shaft 580C provided on the back side portion of the outer frame 101, and the rear passage member is supported by the outer frame 101 and integrated. Has been done. When the rear passage member is rotated by the shaft 580C so as to be vertically long (the state of the outer line 580X shown by the chain line in FIG. 15), the rear passage member has a rectangular shape of the outer frame 101 in the rear view of the pachinko machine 100. It is configured to fit within the outer shape. This prevents the pachinko machine 100 from being damaged due to contact with the peripheral portion when the pachinko machine 100 is installed in the amusement park.

Here, in an installed state in which a part of the rear passage member forming the rear passage 580 is expandable and contractable, and the inlet 580A of the rear passage 580 can be continuously connected to the auxiliary guide passage 553, the guide member 550 is installed. Even if the rear block 104 including the rear block 104 rotates with respect to the outer frame 101, it is preferable to configure the rear passage 580 and the auxiliary guide passage 553 to maintain a continuous state. Alternatively, when the rear block 104 rotates with respect to the outer frame 101 in the installed state, the approach switching member 581 closes the entrance 580A of the rear passage 580 in conjunction with the rotation operation. Another lid member for closing the passage continuous to the rear passage 580 in the auxiliary guide passage 553 is provided, and the entrance 580A of the rear passage 580 and the exit portion to the rear passage 580 in the auxiliary guide passage 553 are separated. It may be configured to be closed to.

A ball detection member 559 that can detect the presence of a game ball by being pressed by the game ball is provided on the upstream side of the auxiliary side guidance passage 553 and on the upstream side of the branch portion to the rear side passage 580. There is. The ball detection member 559 is a member for detecting a full tank state in which the game ball is filled until it reaches a predetermined upper limit height position with respect to the auxiliary side guide passage 553, and the state of the ball detection member 559 is It is detected by the ball overflow switch 249 (see FIG. 10), and it is possible to detect whether or not the game ball is stored up to the upper limit of the lower storage unit with the auxiliary storage unit 241 as the downstream end.

FIG. 16 is a diagram schematically showing an approach switching member 581 in an approach blocking posture together with an auxiliary side guide passage 553 and a rear side passage 580, and FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an approach switching member 581 in an approach blocking posture. Is a view showing a state in which is visually recognized from the back side and the left side of the pachinko machine 100.

The approach switching member 581 can be operated by an approach blocking portion 582, a rotating shaft portion 583 provided below the approach blocking portion 582 and allowing the approach blocking portion 582 to rotate, and a game hall manager. It has a switching operation unit 584 as an operation unit. The rotation shaft portion 583 of the approach switching member 581 is rotatably supported by the rear passage member, and the approach blocking portion 582 is configured to be rotatable (displaceable) by the rotation shaft portion 583, and the arrangement position. By changing the above, an approach blocking posture for blocking the entry of the game ball into the rear passage 580 and an approach allowing posture for allowing the game ball to enter the rear passage 580 are taken.

The rotation shaft portion 583 is a portion that constitutes a part of a mechanism for making the approach switching member 581 rotatable. The rotation shaft portion 583 is connected to the switching operation portion 584, and the approach blocking portion 582 can be rotated and displaced in a position substantially parallel to the vertical direction or the horizontal direction in response to the rotation operation of the switching operation portion 584. can.

The approach switching member 581 takes an approach blocking posture by being positioned in the vertical direction, and takes an approach allowable posture by being positioned substantially in parallel. The posture change of the approach switching member 581 can be performed by rotating the approach blocking unit 582 by operating the switching operation unit 584. The approach switching member 581 holds (maintains) the entry blocking portion 582 at a predetermined position substantially parallel to the vertical direction or the horizontal direction when the entry blocking portion 582 is operated at a position substantially parallel to the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. A holding mechanism (not shown) is provided. In addition, "substantially parallel" may be within a range of ± 10 ° from parallel, and includes "parallel".

As shown in FIG. 16, the approach switching member 581 takes an approach blocking posture by arranging the approach blocking portion 582 in a direction substantially parallel to the vertical direction, and is a communication portion between the main side guidance passage 552 and the rear side passage 580. The game ball is blocked from passing through, and the game ball is blocked from entering the rear passage 580. When the approach switching member 581 is in the approach blocking posture, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 15, the guide member 550 is used to deliver the game ball when the main guide passage 552 is full. Will enter the auxiliary side guidance passage 553 and proceed to the downstream side, and will be guided to the auxiliary storage portion 241 through the inflow port 241A.

Next, with reference to FIG. 14B and FIGS. 18 to 20, a configuration relating to a payout route of the game ball in the rearward transfer state will be described.

In the pachinko machine 100, a rear passage 580 is provided by branching in a lateral direction different from the side where the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 is provided from the middle of the auxiliary guidance passage 553, and a game ball enters the rear passage 580. Whether or not it is controlled by the position of the approach switching member 581. The rear passage 580 schematically shows only the outer shape of the passage and the state where the inside of the passage can be visually recognized from the back side for easy understanding in some drawings. In FIGS. 2, 4, 8 and 9, the rear passage member and the approach switching member 581 are omitted.

FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram schematically showing the periphery of the branch portion between the auxiliary side guide passage 553 and the rear side passage 580 in a state where the approach switching member 581 is in the approach blocking posture. In FIG. 18, a thin line with an arrow illustrates a part and a direction of a path through which the game ball can flow down and travel. FIG. 19 is a diagram schematically showing an approach switching member 581 in an approach-allowed posture together with an auxiliary side guide passage 553 and a rear-side passage 580, and FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an approach switching member 581 in an approach-allowable posture. Is a view showing a state in which is visually recognized from the back side and the left side of the pachinko machine 100.

As shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, the approach switching member 581 takes an approach allowable posture corresponding to the rear side transfer state, and the approach blocking portion is such that the auxiliary side guide passage 553 and the rear side passage 580 are continuous. The 582 is tilted to the side where the auxiliary side guide passage 553 is provided (left side when viewed from the rear). The approach switching member 581 in the approach allowable posture is arranged so as to be substantially parallel to the rear passage 580 (direction substantially parallel to the horizontal direction) and slightly inclined downward to the right side in the rear view, and assists. The communication ball between the side guide passage 553 and the rear passage 580 is opened so that the game ball can pass through, and the game ball is allowed to enter the rear passage 580 from the auxiliary side guide passage 553. Further, the approach switching member 581 in the approach allowable posture closes the opening on the passage side continuous to the downstream side of the auxiliary side guide passage 553, and the game ball passing through the auxiliary side guide passage 553 is moved to the rear side passage 580. To induce.

As shown in FIG. 14B, when the approach switching member 581 is in the approach allowable posture, the game ball overflows from the main side guidance passage 552 and enters the auxiliary side guidance passage 553, and the game ball is reared by the approach switching member 581. It is guided to the side of the side passage 580 and enters the game ball management device 700.

The game balls that have entered the game ball management device 700 are managed by the game ball management device 700, and the number of entries is counted by, for example, a measurement counter (not shown) provided in the game ball management device 700. It is added to the number of balls possessed by the player. The addition of the number of possessed balls is stored in the value storage medium in the game ball management device 700, and the display content of the management information display unit 701 is updated. Further, the game ball advanced in the game ball management device 700 is discharged to the game ball circulation device (not shown) provided on the game hall side via the ball outlet (not shown) of the game ball management device 700. Will be done.

Here, the pachinko machine 100n is provided with an entry-free detection function for detecting a state in which the game ball cannot enter the rear passage 580. When the game ball cannot advance to the side of the game ball management device 700 and the rear passage 580 is filled with the game ball, the game ball continues to the side of the auxiliary side guidance passage 553. .. A ball detection member 559 is provided on the upstream side of the branch portion between the auxiliary side guide passage 553 and the rear side passage 580, and when the game ball is filled to the height position of the ball detection member 559, the ball detection member 559 is used to rearward the ball. A full tank state of the side passage 580 is detected. As a result, the pachinko machine 100 can detect a situation in which the game ball cannot enter the rear aisle 580, and can control such as stopping the payout of the game ball in response to the full tank state of the rear aisle 580. It has become. In addition to the ball detection member 559, the rear passage 580 is provided with a detection member and a sensor for detecting the full state, and the full state can be detected at a position different from the auxiliary side guidance passage 553. The pachinko machine 100 may be configured to perform control such as stopping the payout of the game ball in response to the full tank state.

The approach switching member 581 is exposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 100, is configured to be inoperable by the player, and can be operated by the manager of the game hall. For example, when the manager of the amusement park directly operates the back side of the pachinko machine 100, the direct switching work for the approach switching member 581 is executed. As a result, the manager of the game hall needs it according to the specifications of the game ball management device 700 installed in the game hall, according to the model of the pachinko machine 100, or according to the taste of the game hall. It is possible to freely select and switch between the approach blocking posture and the approach allowing posture.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 100, the auxiliary storage unit 241 for storing the game balls paid out from the payout device 540 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 and the game balls stored in the auxiliary storage unit 241 are stored on the front side of the pachinko machine. The discharge port 241B of the auxiliary storage section 241 to be taken out of the gaming machine, the auxiliary side guide passage 553 located between the payout device 540 and the auxiliary storage section 241 and the payout device 540 provided separately from the auxiliary side guide passage 553. The rear passage 580 that takes out the game balls discharged from the pachinko machine 100 to the outside of the game machine on the back side of the pachinko machine 100 different from the discharge port of the auxiliary storage unit 241 and the game balls discharged from the payout device 540 are on the rear side. It is provided with an approach switching member 581 capable of switching whether or not to enter the passage 580. Therefore, using the discharge port 241B of the auxiliary storage unit 241, the game ball can be transferred to the ball box or the game ball management device 700 managed by the player himself via the front side of the pachinko machine 100, as in the conventional case. Further, it is possible to transfer the game ball to the game ball management device 700 via the back side of the pachinko machine 100 by using the rear side passage 580.

That is, since some of the game balls can be transferred to the game ball management device 700 without passing through the storage units 231 and 241 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100, the player can transfer the game balls possessed by the player. It can be easily managed without providing an opportunity to touch it. Therefore, the work of overflowing the game balls from the storage units 231 and 241 and transferring them to the ball box can be reduced, and the game balls can be transferred to the game ball management device 700 via a position far from the player. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the sound of the game balls to pass through and the sound of contact between the game balls to reach the player, and it is possible to improve the convenience of the player.

<Structure that suppresses the passing sound and contact sound of the game ball>
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, a configuration for reducing the passing sound of the game balls and the contact sound between the game balls in the pachinko machine 100 will be further described. The pachinko machine 100 is provided with an acoustic device 283 at a position overlapping the front side of the rear passage 580 in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 100. The sound device 283 is provided in front of the rear passage 580, and by providing the sound device 283, it is difficult for the passing sound and contact sound of the game ball from the rear passage 580 to be output to the front side, and the sound device is provided. The sound of 283 is configured to be easily reachable to the player. In addition to the sound output unit that outputs sound, the sound device 283 is provided with a sound detection unit such as a microphone that detects sound from the rear side, and sounds of opposite phase that cancel the sound detected by the sound detection unit. May be output from the sound output unit of the sound device 283. For example, the sub-control board 940 detects the sound detected by the sound detection unit of the sound device 283, and the sound of the opposite phase is also detected by the sound device 283. It may be output from the sound output unit. As a result, the passing sound and the contact sound of the game ball can be further canceled, and the sound set as the effect of the pachinko machine 100 can be easily reached by the player.

A sound device 284 having the same configuration as the sound device 283 is also provided on the opposite side of the left and right objects with respect to the sound device 283 provided on the left side of the front view. The sound device 284 makes it difficult for the player to reach the sound of the game ball traveling so as to enter the game ball management device 700 from the rear passage 580 in the adjacent pachinko machine 100 arranged on the right side of the pachinko machine 100. Yes, this also makes it easier for the player to reach the sound set as the effect of the pachinko machine 100.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 100, the rear passage 580 as a transfer passage through which the game ball passes between the outlet of the rear passage 580 and the payout device 540 is formed by the passage forming member, and the rear passage 580 is formed. A sound device 283 that outputs sound effects such as the effect of the pachinko machine 100 is provided on the front side with respect to a part of the pachinko machine 100. Therefore, in the process of taking the game ball out of the pachinko machine 100, the sound output by the sound device 283 is prioritized over the passing sound and contact sound of the game ball passing through the rear passage 580 to reach the player. It is possible to make it easier for the player to hear the sound effect such as the effect set in the pachinko machine 100. Further, the acoustic devices 281 to 285 include a highly rigid metal member and a housing (enclosure) for reverberating sound, and a part of these members is located in front of the rear passage 580 to cause the rear passage 580. It is possible to reduce the strength with which the sound generated in the above reaches the player side.

Further, the acoustic device 285 is also provided at a position overlapping the front side of the discharge port 241B (see FIG. 1) in which the game ball is discharged downward from the auxiliary storage unit 241 of the auxiliary storage mechanism 240. Since the auxiliary storage unit 241 is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 100, the passing sound and contact sound of the game ball are likely to be output at a position close to the player, and the auxiliary storage unit 241 is located on the front side with respect to the position where this sound is likely to be generated. By providing the acoustic devices 285 so as to overlap each other, it is possible to make it easier for the sound from the acoustic devices 285 to reach the player. In particular, it is effective in a situation where the ball pulling operation member 242 is operated and the game ball is discharged, and the collision sound when the game ball enters the front passage of the front passage member 706 and under the auxiliary storage portion 241. Regarding the sound of the game ball entering the ball box when the resin ball box is placed, the sound of the game ball is made difficult to reach the player by arranging the sound device 285 between the player and the collision portion. be able to. It is preferable that the sound device 285 is also provided with a sound detection unit, and the sound of the opposite phase that cancels the sound detected by the sound detection unit is output from the sound output unit of the sound device 285.

The audio devices 283 to 285 do not necessarily have to be provided at positions overlapping the rear passage 580 and the front side of the discharge port 241B, and may be arranged at offset positions. In this case, it is preferable that the pachinko machine 100 is arranged closer to the center in the left-right direction and the up-down direction in the front view of the pachinko machine 100 with respect to the rear passage 580 and the discharge port 241B. It is preferable that the sound generated by the acoustic devices 283 to 285 can be easily reached by the player in a situation where the face of the pachinko machine 100 is arranged near the center in the left-right direction and the up-down direction in the front view of the pachinko machine 100.

Further, the sound detection unit such as a microphone that detects the sound from the rear side with respect to at least one of the acoustic devices 283 to 285 has directivity and is located on the rear side and is located on the rear side passage 580 or released. The sound on the side where the outlet 241B is provided is provided so as to be easier to input than in other directions such as the front side, and is emitted from the rear passage 580 or the discharge port 241B side detected by the sound detection unit of the sound devices 283 to 285. It is preferable to output the sound having a phase opposite to the sound from the sound output unit of the sound devices 283 to 285. As a result, it is possible to further cancel sounds other than the sound effects such as the passing sound and the contact sound of the game ball, and make it easier for the player to receive the sound effects such as the effects set as the effects of the pachinko machine 100.

<Structure of payout route for game balls (2)>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22, for an example provided with a payout route having a configuration different from that of the above embodiment, a reference numeral of 1000 is added to a portion having a configuration different from that of the above-mentioned pachinko machine 100. The same reference numerals are given to the parts having the same configuration, and the description thereof will be omitted. FIG. 21 is a front view showing the arrangement of the two pachinko machines 1100 and the game ball management device 700 as viewed from the front side, and FIG. 22 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1100 and the game ball management device 700 as viewed from the rear side. It is a rear view which shows the state. Here, in FIGS. 21 and 22, for ease of understanding, only the main configurations of the pachinko machine 1100 and the game ball management device 700 are schematically shown.

In the above-mentioned pachinko machine 100, the configuration in which the game ball management device 700 is provided with a transfer path capable of transferring the game balls without passing through the front side of the pachinko machine 100 has been described. However, the pachinko machine 1100 of the present embodiment has been described. Then, the other pachinko machine 1100 also has a transfer route capable of transferring the game ball. In a state where a plurality of pachinko machines 1100 are installed side by side, the ball guiding unit 551 provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and the ball guiding unit 551 of the pachinko machine 1100 installed next to the ball guiding unit 551 are each pachinko machine. The two rear passages 1590A and 1590B provided in the 1100 are connected to each other so that the game balls can be transferred in both directions. Further, the pachinko machine 1100 is provided with a rear passage 1580 that allows the game ball to be transferred to the game ball management device 700.

One rear passage 1590A is a passage for transferring a game ball to another pachinko machine 1100, and among a plurality of pachinko machines 1100 arranged side by side, the pachinko machine 1100 on the left side of the front view (right side of the rear view) to the right side of the front view (rear view). It is provided so that the game ball can be transferred to the pachinko machine 1100 (on the left side). The rear passage 1590A is slightly inclined downward toward the right side in the front view (left side in the rear view), and is branched from the main guidance passage 552 provided by branching on the downstream side of the ball guidance portion 551. An approach switching member 1591A is provided near the branch portion thereof.

The other rear passage 1590B is a passage through which a game ball flows into its own pachinko machine 1100, and among a plurality of pachinko machines 1100 lined up, the pachinko machine 1100 on the right side of the front view (left side of the rear view) to the left side of the front view (rear side). It is provided so that the game ball can be transferred to the pachinko machine 1100 (on the right side of the view). The rear passage 1590B is slightly inclined downward toward the left side in the front view (right side in the rear view), and is branched from the main guidance passage 552 provided by branching on the downstream side of the ball guidance portion 551. An approach switching member 1591B is provided near the branch portion thereof.

23 and 24 are schematic lines schematically showing the periphery of the branch portion between the main side guide passage 552 and the rear side passage 1590A in a state where the approach switching member 1591A takes the approach blocking posture and the approach blocking posture, respectively. It is a figure. The two approach switching members 1591A and 1591B have the same configuration, and only one approach switching member 1591A will be described, and the other approach switching member 1591B will be omitted.

The approach switching member 1591A has a plate-shaped approach blocking portion arranged in a direction substantially parallel to the vertical direction, so that the game ball passes through the communication portion between the main side guide passage 552 and the upstream portion of the rear side passage 1590A. It takes an impossibly blocked entry blocking posture and blocks the entry of the game ball into the rear passage 1590A. As shown in FIG. 23, when the approach switching member 1591A is in the approach blocking posture, when there are many game balls stored in the storage unit 231 and the game balls are stored up to the upper limit in the main guidance passage 552, the game is played. The sphere is stored up to the upper side from the height position where the approach switching member 1591A is provided. Further, when the game ball is stored up to the upper end of the main guide passage 552, the subsequent game ball cannot enter the main guide passage 552 and is guided to the auxiliary guide passage 553. That is, when the storage section 231 continuous from the main guide passage 552 is full, the game ball is supplied to the auxiliary storage section 241.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24, in the approach switching member 1591A, the plate-shaped entry blocking portion is tilted toward the direction side (rear side) where the rear passage 1590A is located, with respect to the side where the rear passage 1590A is provided. By arranging them in a substantially parallel direction (a direction in which the vehicle is substantially parallel to the horizontal direction and slightly inclines downward to the rear side), an approach-allowed posture is taken. As a result, the communication portion between the main side guidance passage 552 and the rear side passage 1590A is opened so that the game ball can pass through, and the game ball is allowed to enter the rear side passage 1590A. At this time, since the entrance portion of the rear passage 1590A is provided below the upper end of the main guidance passage 552, as shown in FIG. 24, the game ball is stored in the main guidance passage 552 and the rear side. When the upper end portion of the game ball stored at the height position of the entrance portion of the passage 1590A is reached, the subsequent game ball enters the rear passage 1590A due to the inclination of the entry blocking portion of the entry switching member 1591A. It flows down to the rear side and enters the main side guidance passage 552 of the adjacent pachinko machine 1100 via the exit portion of the rear side passage 1590A.

Further, an approach switching member 1592A is provided at the exit portion of the rear passage 1590A. The approach switching member 1592A has a configuration in which, like the above-mentioned approach switching member 1591A, the plate-shaped approach blocking portion rotates to take an approach blocking posture and an approach allowing posture. Only when the approach switching member 1592A executes a permission operation for permitting the pachinko machine 1100 to enter the game ball into the adjacent pachinko machine 1100, the exit portion of the rear passage 1590A is the adjacent pachinko machine 1100. The game ball is opened so as to allow the game ball to enter the entrance of the game ball provided in the main guide passage 552, that is, the game ball can pass through. If the permission operation is not executed, the exit portion of the rear passage 1590A is blocked by the approach switching member 1592A so that the game ball cannot pass through.

The adjacent pachinko machine 1100 allows an approach blocking posture that prevents the game ball from entering the main guidance passage 552 and allowing the game ball to enter the main guidance passage 552 at a position where the approach switching member 1592A is provided. An approach switching member (not shown) that takes an approach-allowable posture is provided, and the approach switching member is provided so as to interlock with the approach switching member 1592A provided in the rear passage 1590A. A condition has been established in which the exit portion of the rear passage 1590A is connected to the main guidance passage 552, and the adjacent pachinko machine 1100 executes a permission operation for permitting the game ball to enter its own pachinko machine 1100. Only in the case, the approach switching member takes an approach permitting posture to allow the game ball to enter the main guidance passage 552, and if any of the conditions is not satisfied, the approach switching member takes an approach blocking posture. Prevents the game ball from entering the main guidance passage 552.

As a result, in the situation where the game ball is stored in the main side guidance passage 552 of its own pachinko machine 1100, it is stored at the height position where the approach switching member 1592A is provided at the exit portion of the rear side passage 1590A. Even if the upstream portion of the game ball reaches the state, the game ball enters the rear passage 1590A from the downstream side through the communication portion with the exit portion of the rear passage 1590A in the main guidance passage 552. Can be avoided.

As shown in FIG. 21, a switching operation unit 1588 for switching the postures of the approach switching members 1591A, 1592A, 1591B, and 1592B is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 1100. Further, an interlocking mechanism (not shown) including a motor or the like as a power source for switching the approach blocking posture or the approach allowable posture of the approach switching members 1581A and 1581B according to the operation of the switching operation unit 1588 is electrically operated with the switching operation unit 1588. It is connected to the. For example, a button operation on the right side for operating the approach switching members 1591A and 1592A for sending a game ball to the pachinko machine 1100 on the right side and a pachinko machine 1100 on the left side by a switch capable of pressing two left and right sides side by side. It is possible to operate the left button to operate the approach switching members 1591B and 1592B for sending the game ball to.

By operating the switching operation unit 1588, the player can freely select the left and right pachinko machines 1100 as the destination to which the game ball is paid out according to the situation of the game. In the state where the approach switching member 1581A is in the approach allowable posture, the pachinko machine 1100 blinks the switching operation unit 1588, and the game ball paid out is displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 479. It is provided with a configuration for notifying that a game ball is being supplied to another pachinko machine 1100 by displaying information during transfer setting corresponding to the transfer setting to the pachinko machine 1100 for alerting. Is preferable.

As shown in FIG. 22, the pachinko machine 1100 is provided with two ball detection members 1559A and 1559B. One ball detection member 1559A is provided at the upper end of the auxiliary side guidance passage 553 like the above-mentioned ball detection member 559, and is predetermined in the auxiliary side guidance passage 553 after the game ball overflows into the main side guidance passage 552. When the game balls are stored up to the upper limit, it is detected by the ball detection member 559 that the game balls are supplied up to the upper limit of the auxiliary side guidance passage 553.

The other ball detection member 1559B is provided at the upper end of the main guide passage 552, and when the game ball is stored up to a predetermined upper limit of the main guide passage 552, the ball detection member 1559B causes the game ball to move. It is detected that the supply is up to the upper limit of the main guide passage 552. In the pachinko machine 1100, in a situation where the switching operation unit 1588 is operated to transfer the game ball to another pachinko machine 1100, the payout control board 930 is the main side of the two ball detection members 1559A and 1559B. The ball detection member 1559B provided in the guidance passage 552 controls the payout of the game balls on the condition that the game balls are not stored up to the upper limit of the main guidance passage 552. When it is detected by the ball detection member 1559B that the game balls are stored up to the upper limit of the main guide passage 552, the payout control board 930 controls the payout motor 542 to stop the payout of the game balls. As a result, in a situation where the main side guidance passage 552 is overflowing with game balls, the game balls can be stored in the pachinko machine 1100 without entering the auxiliary side guidance passage 553. Therefore, when the player wants to transfer the game ball to another pachinko machine 1100, it is less necessary to manually transfer the game ball paid out to the auxiliary storage unit 241 to the other pachinko machine 1100. It is possible to easily transfer the game ball to the pachinko machine 1100.

Further, the rear passages 1590A and 1590B for supplying the game balls to the other pachinko machines 1100 are provided so as to branch from the main guidance passage 552, and are provided on the rear side for transferring the game balls to the game ball management device 700. The passage 1580 is provided as a branch from the auxiliary side guide passage 553. Since the paid-out game balls are supplied in preference to the main side guidance passage 552 over the auxiliary side guidance passage 553, it is set to transfer the game balls to both the other pachinko machine 1100 and the game ball management device 700. In that case, the game ball can be preferentially transferred to another pachinko machine 1100. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the situation in which the player suffers a disadvantage due to a shortage of game balls in the other pachinko machine 1100, and it is more suitable when a plurality of players play a game side by side in the plurality of pachinko machines 1100. The game can be advanced. Of the other pachinko machines 1100 and the game ball management device 700, for example, the game is played in the rear passage branching from the main guidance passage 552 so that the game ball is preferentially supplied to the game ball management device 700. The ball management device 700 may be connected, and another pachinko machine 1100 may be connected to the rear passage provided by branching from the auxiliary guidance passage 553.

Here, as shown in FIG. 21, acoustic devices 283 and 284 are provided on the front side of the two rear passages 1590A and 1590B so as to overlap each other, and sound effects such as effects output from the acoustic devices 283 and 284 are produced. It is easier to reach the player. Further, the rear passage members forming the two rear passages 1590A and 1590B are rotatably supported by the shafts 1593A and 1593B provided on the back side portion of the outer frame 101 and integrated with the outer frame 101. .. When the rear passage member is rotated vertically by the shafts 1593A and 1593B, the rear passage member is configured to be stored within the rectangular outer shape of the outer frame 101 when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 100. Therefore, when the pachinko machine 100 is installed in the amusement park, the rear passage member does not come into contact with the peripheral portion and break. In an installed state in which a part of the rear passage members forming the two rear passages 1590A and 1590B can be expanded and contracted, and the rear passages 1590A and 1590B can be continuously connected to the main guidance passage 552, the guidance members. Even if the rear block 104 including the 550 rotates with respect to the outer frame 101, it is preferable that the rear passages 1590A and 1590B and the main guidance passage 552 are maintained in a continuous state. Alternatively, in an installation state in which the rear passages 1590A and 1590B can be continuously connected to the main guidance passage 552, when the rear block 104 including the guidance member 550 rotates with respect to the outer frame 101, the approach switching members 1591A and 1592A , 1591B, 1592B may be configured to close the entrance and exit of the rear passages 1590A and 1590B, and close the continuous passage to the rear passages 1590A and 1590B in the main guide passage 552.

In this way, the pachinko machine 1100 is provided with rear passages 1590A and 1590B that allow the game ball to be transferred to another pachinko machine 1100, and by operating the switching operation unit 1588, the player wins a big hit. At such times, the game balls can be distributed to friends and family members who are playing the game on the adjacent pachinko machine 1100 with a simple operation without touching the game balls. Further, since the game ball can be supplied to the adjacent pachinko machine 1100 without the game ball passing through the front side of the pachinko machine 1100, the space on the front side of the pachinko machine 1100 can be easily utilized by the player. It is not necessary to install an extra ball box or cup-shaped ball container on the player's side, and the space for the player's mobile phone and drinks should be expanded to make the pachinko machine 1100 easier to play. Can be done.

<Structure of storage>
Next, the configuration of the main storage mechanism 230 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in more detail. The pachinko machine 100 is provided with a specific passage switch 448 (see FIG. 10) that detects a game ball that has entered a specific passage formed inside the lower prize winning device 433 (see FIG. 7), and wins a big hit. If it happens that there is no game ball in the storage section 231 of the pachinko machine 100 and there is no game ball in the auxiliary storage section 241 when the lower prize winning device 433 is opened, the game ball is placed in the specific passage within the opening operation time. If you cannot enter or win a lottery such as opening the lower prize-winning device 433 for a short time, you will not be able to win a part of the predetermined number of game balls that can be won by the winning. There is a risk of inconvenience such as Therefore, in the pachinko machine 100, as the storage unit 231, the normal storage area 235 in which the game balls flow down to the side of the outlet 231B where the launching device 330 is provided, and the number of game balls paid out to the storage unit 231 is a certain amount or more. Although the game balls are stored in the case of such a situation, an auxiliary storage area 236 is provided so that the game balls do not flow down to the launching device 330 side even if the number of game balls in the storage unit 231 decreases according to the launching operation of the game balls. There is.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25, the game ball supplied from the inflow port 231A enters the storage unit 231 and the game ball is stored. In the storage unit 231, the game ball preferentially flows down to the normal storage area 235 out of the normal storage area 235 and the auxiliary storage area 236. The bottom surface of the normal storage area 235 has a slight downward slope (about 0.5 to 5 °), and is continuous from the inflow port 231A to the outflow port 231B continuous to the launcher 330 side, and is a game ball. Flow (advance) the game ball from the left side to the right side. As a result, when the game ball is paid out in a certain amount or less, the game ball flows down only in the normal storage area 235 of the storage unit 231 and the game ball does not enter the auxiliary storage area 236.

The auxiliary storage area 236 is provided so as to be adjacent to a part of the normal storage area 235, and is formed on the front side of the normal storage area 235 in the storage unit 231. The area of the auxiliary storage area 236 is preferably about 5 to 50%, more preferably about 10 to 25% of the bottom area of the storage unit 231 and the number of game balls to be stored is in the range of 5 to 50. It is preferably inside, and it is preferably within the range of 10 to 30 pieces.

FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the shape of the storage portion 231 cut along the line XX'of FIG. 25. As shown in FIG. 26, the boundary 236A between the normal storage area 235 and the auxiliary storage area 236 is formed by a continuous peak-shaped top portion protruding upward, and the height thereof is a constant amount of the game ball. Until the storage is stored in the storage unit 231, the game ball is set to such an extent that the game ball cannot enter the auxiliary storage area 236. For example, in the front-rear direction, the boundary 236A is formed by a top portion protruding upward by about 0.5 to 5 mm from the lowest position of the storage portion 231. The boundary 236A is formed as a mountain-shaped slope with the boundary portion between the normal storage area 235 and the auxiliary storage area 236 as the apex, as shown as separate shapes in FIGS. 26 (A) and 26 (B). It may be formed by a protrusion that partially protrudes upward. Alternatively, as another shape of the boundary A, as shown in FIG. 26 (C), a normal storage area 235 and an auxiliary storage area 236 are provided by inclining downward to the back side (right side of FIG. 26 (C)). The boundary 236A may be configured by a step configured so that the side of the normal storage area 235 is one step higher.

When the number of game balls stored in the storage unit 231 is small, the game balls are usually guided to the storage area 235. On the other hand, when the number of game balls stored in the storage unit 231 increases, the game balls get over the boundary 236A and are stored in the auxiliary storage area 236. When the game ball is launched by the launching device 330 during the game, the game ball normally stored in the storage area 235 advances to the right according to the firing operation, but the game ball in the auxiliary storage area 236 is assisted by the boundary 236A. It will remain inside the storage area 236. The height of the boundary 236A is set so low that when the player pushes the game ball by hand so as to advance the game ball to the back side, the player can overcome the boundary 236A and guide the game ball to the normal storage area 235, and is partially set. When the boundary 236A is formed by such a protruding portion, it is preferably set to be lower than the radius of the game ball and set to a height of one-third or less of the diameter of the game ball. Once a large number of game balls are acquired, the player can leave the game balls in the auxiliary storage area 236 without being aware of them, even if the game balls in the normal storage area 235 are exhausted. It becomes possible to play a game using the game ball of the auxiliary storage area 236 when necessary.

As described above, the storage unit 231 is located on the upstream side of the outlet 231B and is a region in which the game balls paid out by the payout device 540 are stored, and the stored game balls are stored in the launching device 330. A normal storage area 235 that advances to the side of the outflow port 231B according to the operation is provided, and further, the game ball enters when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the normal storage area 235 by the payout device 540. In the area, at least a part of the game balls do not advance even if the launching device 330 operates, and the auxiliary storage area 236 capable of transferring the game balls to the normal storage area 235 by a predetermined pressing operation by the player It is provided.

Therefore, a part of the game ball stays in the auxiliary storage area 236, and a game ball that is not automatically launched by the launching means can be secured in the auxiliary storage area 236. Therefore, even if the player is late in noticing that the game ball is exhausted in the normal storage area 235, the game can be promptly continued by using the game ball in the auxiliary storage area 236. Further, since the game ball in the auxiliary storage area 236 can be transferred to the normal storage area 235 by a pressing operation on the game ball by the player, it is easy to transfer the game ball from the auxiliary storage area 236 to the normal storage area 235. It can be speeded up and the convenience of the player can be improved.

Note that FIGS. 27 and 28 show the normal storage area 1235 and the auxiliary storage area 1236 in a form different from the arrangement of the normal storage area 235 and the auxiliary storage area 236 described above. As shown in FIG. 27, the auxiliary storage area 1236 is provided behind the storage unit 1231 of the main storage mechanism 1230, and the normal storage area 1235 is continuous on the front side close to the player, and a certain amount or more of game balls. The game balls are stored not only in the normal storage area 1235 but also in the auxiliary storage area 1236. As shown in FIG. 28, when the number of game balls gradually decreases, the game balls remain in the auxiliary storage area 1236. Since the auxiliary storage area 1236 is provided on the rear side of the normal storage area 1235 away from the player, the presence or absence of the game ball in the auxiliary storage area 1236 can be determined by the storage unit 1231 when viewed from the front side where the player is located. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the existence of the game ball in the auxiliary storage area 1236 because it is less likely to be hidden behind the wall portion constituting the above. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from moving after finishing the game while leaving the game ball in the auxiliary storage area 1236.

Here, as the boundary 1236A in the auxiliary storage area 1236, the boundary 1236A may be formed in a stepped shape surrounding the left side and the front side of the auxiliary storage area 236, and the boundary 1236A without a step may be formed on the outlet 231B side (right side). good. As a result, when the player pushes the game ball to the right by hand, the game ball can be quickly moved to the launching device 330 side without crossing the step, so that the game ball is normally stored more easily and suitably. It is preferable to be able to guide to the region 1235.

Next, other embodiments different from the above-described embodiment will be further described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 31.

FIG. 29 is a rear view showing the arrangement of the pachinko machine 2100 and the game ball management device 700, which are different from those in the above embodiment. The pachinko machine 2100 is different from the above-mentioned pachinko machine 1100 in the configuration of the passage for connecting the game balls so as to be transferable.

In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the adjacent pachinko machines 1100 are connected so that the game balls can be transferred by the rear passages 1590A and 1590B branching from the main guidance passage 552, but not necessarily after the main guidance passage 552. It is not necessary to branch the side passages 1590A and 1590B. As shown in FIG. 29, for adjacent pachinko machines 2100, even if the rear side passages 2590A and 2590B are branched from the auxiliary side guidance passage 553 so that the game ball can enter the main side guidance passage 552 of the adjacent pachinko machine 2100. good. Also in this case, similarly to the pachinko machine 1100 described above, it is preferable that the entrance and exit of the rear passages 2590A and 2590B can be opened and closed by the approach switching members 2591A, 2592A, 2591B and 2592B.

FIG. 30 shows a front view and a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine 3100 in which an outlet portion capable of discharging the game ball paid out by the payout device 540 is provided at a position different from that of the above embodiment. It is a figure which showed the part. The pachinko machine 3100 has a different configuration of a passage (transfer passage) for transferring the game ball to the game ball management device than the above-mentioned pachinko machine 100. In addition, in FIG. 30, the path of the game ball passing through the transfer passage is schematically shown by a thin line with an arrow, and the release passage member 3101B and the guide member when the ball is moved to another position by the alternate long and short dash line. 550 and the rear passage 3580 are schematically shown.

In the above embodiment, the discharge port 241B of the auxiliary storage section 241 is provided as the first outlet section, and the rear passages 580, 1580, 1590A are provided as the second outlet section on the back side of the pachinko machines 100 and 1100. , The configuration in which the outlet of 1590B is provided has been described. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the second outlet portion is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 3100.

The outer frame 3101 is configured in a frame shape that forms an internal space that penetrates in the front-rear direction. With respect to the outer frame 3101, a combination of the front block 3102 and the intermediate block 103 and the rear block 104 including the payout device 540 (see FIG. 2) is configured to be integrally openable to the front side as an opening / closing member.

As shown in FIG. 30, the outer frame 3101 is provided with a guide passage 3101A for a game ball inside the outer frame 101 in the above embodiment, and the guide passage 3101A is vertically long and constitutes the left side of the outer frame 3101. It is formed inside the frame portion 3101C of the above. In the auxiliary side guide passage 553 of the guide member 550 in the above embodiment, the inlet 3580A of the rear side passage 3580 is communicably continuous, and the upstream end of the guide passage 3101A communicates with the rear side passage 3580. As a result, the auxiliary side guide passage 553 and the guide passage 3101A are continuous. Then, as in the above embodiment, the approach switching member (not shown) is operated by the manager of the game hall or the player to bring the game ball into the front transfer state in which the game ball is allowed to flow down to the auxiliary storage unit 241. It is configured so that the management device 3700 can be selectively operated to set the rear transfer state in which the game ball is allowed to flow down through the rear passage 3580.

Further, the front block 3102 has a shape in which a part corresponding to the height at which the main storage mechanism 230 and the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 are provided, which is the left end portion in the front view with respect to the front block 102 in the above embodiment, is cut off. The frame portion 3101C on the left side of the outer frame 3101 is exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 3100.

When the game ball is guided by the rear passage 3580 to the left end of the pachinko machine 3100, the game ball is transferred to the front side of the pachinko machine 3100 via the guidance passage 3101A provided in the outer frame 3101. The game ball transferred to the front side of the pachinko machine 3100 can be transferred to the game ball management device 3700 by the release passage member 3101B provided as a part of the outer frame 3101. The game ball management device 3700 is provided with a ball throwing portion 3705 having an opening formed upward so that the passage communicates with the outlet portion of the game ball provided in the discharge passage member 3101B in the vertical direction, and is outside the rear passage 3580. The game ball can be transferred from the pachinko machine 3100 to the game ball management device 3700 via the guide passage 3101A of the frame 3101 and the internal passage of the release passage member 3101B.

Further, as shown in FIG. 30B, the discharge passage member 3101B is provided by the shaft support portion 3101D so as to be rotatable left and right on the front side of the pachinko machine 3100 around the vertical direction, and the tip side is on the left side. When it is pointed, it is continuous with the ball throwing section 3705 of the game ball management device 3700. On the other hand, when the tip side of the release passage member 3101B is directed to the right side, the outlet portion of the release passage member 3101B opens toward the auxiliary storage portion 241 and the game ball that has entered the rear passage 3580 is the auxiliary storage portion 241. (The state of the discharge passage member 3101X in FIGS. 30 (A) and 30 (B)). As a result, even in the rear-side guidance state in which the game ball is guided to the rear-side passage 3580, the player wants to hand the game ball to another player using the ball box, or the like, the auxiliary storage mechanism 240. By letting the game ball flow down to the auxiliary storage unit 241 and discharging the game ball from the discharge port 241B of the auxiliary storage unit 241, a required amount of the game ball can be handed over to another player.

As described above, the outer frame 3101 is provided with the guidance passage 3101A forming a part of the transfer passage for transferring the game ball together with the rear passage 3580 to the game ball management device 3700. Therefore, at least a part of the game balls paid out from the payout device 540 can be transferred to the game ball management device 3700 via a part of the transfer passage formed by the outer frame 3101. Since the outer frame 3101 is provided on the outermost side of the pachinko machine 3100 in the left-right direction, it is possible to make it difficult for the passing sound and contact sound of the game ball passing through a part of the transfer passage to reach the player, and the pachinko machine 3100 It is possible to make it easier for the player to hear the sound effect such as the set effect. Further, the outer frame 3101 functions as a support for attaching the pachinko machine 3100 to the amusement park while supporting an openable / closable portion including the payout device 540, and is made of a material having high rigidity and strength. A portion of the transfer passage formed by the outer frame 3101 can be made difficult to be tampered with or modified. Therefore, it is possible to suppress fraudulent acts such as the game ball possessed by the player being stolen by another person (criminal).

Next, with reference to FIG. 31, a pachinko machine 4100 provided with a normal storage area 4235 and auxiliary storage areas 4236A1 and 4236A2, which are different from the above-described embodiment, will be described. The pachinko machine 4100 makes it possible to transfer the configuration of the storage unit 4231 of the main storage mechanism 4230 and the game balls stored in the storage unit 4231 to the game ball management device 3700 with respect to the above-mentioned pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. The composition of the transfer passage is different. In addition, in FIG. 31, the path of the game ball passing through the transfer passage is schematically shown by a thin line with an arrow, and a part of the game ball stored in the storage unit 4231 is schematically shown by a alternate long and short dash line. ing.

FIG. 31 (A) is a view showing a state in which the storage portion 4231 of the main storage mechanism 4230 of the pachinko machine 4100 is viewed in a plan view.

In the storage section 4231 of the main storage mechanism 4230, the normal storage area 4235 in which the game balls flow down to the outlet 231B side where the launching device 330 is provided, and the number of game balls paid out to the storage section 4231 are equal to or more than a certain amount. In this case, the game balls are stored, but an auxiliary storage area 4236 is provided so that the game balls do not flow down to the launching device 330 side even if the game balls in the storage unit 4231 decrease according to the launching operation of the game balls. .. The normal storage area 4235 and the auxiliary storage area 4236 can be transferred by the boundary 4236A only to the side of the auxiliary storage area 4236 by paying out the game ball by the payout device 540.

The auxiliary storage area 4236 is formed in a shape in which game balls stand by in a predetermined number (“5” in this embodiment) in a predetermined number (“5” in this embodiment) in total. A predetermined number of game balls (“25” in this embodiment) are stored as standby balls. Each row of the auxiliary storage area 4236 is provided with undulations so that the game balls are arranged side by side in each row. For example, a peak protruding upward between the rows and continuing along the direction of each row. Game balls are arranged side by side in each row by the shaped ridge portion 4236B.

Further, the auxiliary storage area 4236 is set to, for example, "5" so that the number of standby balls (hereinafter, also referred to as the number of standby balls) can be easily grasped. The number of rows in the auxiliary storage area 4236 and the number of waiting balls in each row are multiples of "3" (for example, "3" or "6") or "5" so that the player can easily grasp the number of waiting balls. It is preferable to set it to a multiple of "" (for example, "5" or "10").

FIG. 31 (B) schematically shows the shape of the storage portion 4231 cut in the YY'cross section of FIG. 31 (A). The bottom surface of the auxiliary storage area 4236 is inclined toward the front side where the player is located, and the lower standby area 4236C1 where the frontmost game ball is located is a ball support member configured to operate so that the bottom surface can be opened and closed. It is blocked by 4236D. On the rear side (right side of FIG. 31B) with respect to the game ball supported by the ball support member 4236D in the standby area 4236C1, a standby area 4236C2 in which four game balls are continuous as a standby ball is provided and stands by. In the area 4236C2, five game balls are arranged side by side in each row.

In each row of the auxiliary storage area 4236 composed of the standby areas 4236C1 and 4236C2, the boundary 4236A is provided so as to form a top projecting upward on the rear side of the bottom surface where the five game balls come into contact with each other. .. The game ball located on the rear side of the auxiliary storage area 4236 can flow down to the launching device 330 side by being supported by the bottom surface of the normal storage area 4235.

The ball support member 4236D is integrated with the discharge operation unit 4236E provided near the auxiliary storage area 4236 in a plan view. When the player moves the discharge operation unit 4236E in a predetermined direction (for example, diagonally to the right and rearward), the standby area 4236C1 forming a part of the bottom surface of the auxiliary storage area 4236 is opened, and the ball support member is opened. The game ball supported on the lower side by the 4236D flows downward. The number of game balls flowing downward by this movement operation matches the number of standby balls in the auxiliary storage area 4236, and when the game balls are arranged as standby balls in the entire area, the game balls of "25" are moved downward. It can be made to flow down.

The wall surface 4231A of the storage unit 231 that supports the game ball on the front side of the game ball that was supported on the lower side by the ball support member 4236D is formed lower than the diameter of the game ball and is located on the side closer to the player. The upper part of the wall surface is configured to protrude upward from the wall surface 4231A. Therefore, the player's finger YB easily comes into contact with the standby ball, and the game ball whose lower side is supported by the ball support member 4236D is easily transferred from the auxiliary storage area 4236 to the normal storage area 4235.

Further, the height at which the wall surface 4231A and the game ball whose lower side is supported by the ball support member 4236D come into contact with each other is set higher than the center of gravity position TG of the game ball. Therefore, even if a plurality of game balls are connected to the rear in each row of the auxiliary storage area 4236, the game balls are pushed toward the front side and move (for example, the standby balls get over the wall surface 4231A). It is possible to easily store a preset number of standby balls in the auxiliary storage area 4236.

Each row of the auxiliary storage area 4236 is continuous to the diagonally rear right side and faces the downstream side of the normal storage area 4235. Therefore, the player can quickly guide the game ball to the launching device 330 side by pressing the standby ball in the auxiliary storage area 4236 against the normal storage area 4235. The direction on the downstream side of the normal storage area 4235 is preferably set within about 45 degrees, and is set within about 30 degrees with respect to the direction in which the game balls stand by side by side in the auxiliary storage area 4236. Is preferable.

FIG. 31C is a diagram showing a part of the pachinko machine 4100 in a front view. The pachinko machine 4100 is configured so that the standby balls stored in the auxiliary storage area 4236 of the storage unit 4231 can be transferred to the game ball management device 3700 by the release passage member 3101B provided as a part of the outer frame 3101.

A transfer passage 4232 is continuous below the standby area 4236C1 of the auxiliary storage area 4236 of the storage unit 4231, and an internal passage of the discharge passage member 3101B is continuous below the transfer passage 4232. Therefore, the standby ball stored in the auxiliary storage area 4236 can be transferred to the game ball management device 3700 via the release passage member 3101B provided as a part of the outer frame 3101. Therefore, in a state where the game balls are arranged as standby balls in the entire area of the auxiliary storage area 4236, the game balls of "25" can be made to flow downward and a certain number of game balls can be transferred to the game ball management device 3700. can.

Here, in the auxiliary storage area 4236, a fixed number of game balls are stored as standby balls in each of a plurality of rows. Therefore, the player can easily transfer a finer number of game balls to the game ball management device 3700 by selecting the area in which the standby balls are arranged from the auxiliary storage area 4236. For example, when it is desired to transfer 10 game balls to the game ball management device 3700, the player transfers the game balls to the normal storage area 4235 for 3 rows out of all 5 rows of the auxiliary storage area 4236. After 10 game balls are arranged as standby balls in the two rows of the auxiliary storage area 4236, the discharge operation unit 4236E may be operated. The number of waiting balls in one of the rows may be reduced, so that even if the number of waiting balls is not a multiple of the number of waiting balls that can be waited in each row, such as eight game balls, the number of waiting balls can be easily counted. It can be transferred to the management device 3700.

As described above, the storage unit 4231 is an area in which the game balls paid out by the payout device 540 provided on the upstream side of the outflow port 231B are stored, and the stored game balls are stored in the launching device 330. A normal storage area 4235 that advances to the side of the outflow port 231B according to the operation is provided, and further, an area in which the game ball does not advance and stops even if the launching device 330 operates, with respect to the game ball by the player. The game balls can be transferred to the normal storage area 4235 by the pressing operation, and an auxiliary storage area 4236 as a countable storage area in which a predetermined number of game balls are arranged side by side and can be counted is provided. Since the number of game balls parked in the auxiliary storage area 4236 is stored side by side for each fixed number as a unit number, the player can easily count the number of waiting balls, and the player needs it. It is possible to easily take out a few minutes of a game ball from the game machine. Further, since the game ball in the auxiliary storage area 4236 can be transferred to the normal storage area 4235 by the player pressing the game ball, the transfer of the game ball from the auxiliary storage area 4236 to the normal storage area 4235 is easy and easy. It can be speeded up and the convenience of the player can be improved.

Here, similarly to the acoustic devices 283 to 285, the acoustic devices 4286 are provided on the front side of the transfer passage 4232 so as to overlap with each other, so that the sound effects such as the effects output from the acoustic devices 4286 can easily reach the player. It has become. The acoustic device 4286 does not necessarily have to be arranged at a position overlapping the transfer passage 4232 on the front side, and may be arranged at a position shifted from the transfer passage 4232, but in the front view of the pachinko machine 4100 in the left-right direction and the up-down direction. It is preferably arranged on the side closer to the center. Further, the sound detected by the sound detection unit of the sound device 4286 is provided so that the sound detection unit such as a microphone for detecting the sound from the back side is provided on the sound device 4286 and the sound of the opposite phase is output together with the sound effect. Is detected by the sub-control board 940, and it is preferable that the sound having the opposite phase is also output from the sound output unit of the sound device 4286.

<Configuration of storage display>
Next, the configuration of the pachinko machine 5100 having the storage display unit 601 will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 to 37. FIG. 32 is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the storage display unit 601 and is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the storage display unit 601 and the camera devices 611 and 612 of FIG. 33. Here, in FIGS. 32 and 33, each configuration of the pachinko machine 5100 other than the storage display unit 601 is schematically shown.

The storage display unit 601 is installed in place of the pressing operation device 261 (see FIGS. 1 and 5), and is arranged so as to cover the main storage mechanism 230 from the viewpoint of the player. The storage display unit 601 does not necessarily have to be installed in place of the pressing operation device 261, and the pressing operation device 261 and the storage display unit 601 may be installed together in the pachinko machine, and these may be installed in the left-right direction or in the front-rear direction. They may be arranged side by side in the direction or arranged at different heights.

In pachinko machines, each model of each game machine manufacturer is installed in a preset space in the game hall, so the space is limited, and if you try to set a large game area, the player will perform various operations accordingly. The area for installing the functional parts of the pachinko machine (main storage mechanism 230, auxiliary storage mechanism 240, launch operation device 250) is narrowed. For example, if another display device or operation device is provided so as to overlap the upper part of the main storage mechanism 230 for storing the game ball, the display device or operation device can be enlarged, while the player can use the main storage mechanism. Problems such as the inside of the 230 becoming invisible, the invisible area becoming wide, and the remaining number of game balls possessed (rented) by the player becoming difficult to check occur. Due to such a problem, it has been difficult to increase the size of a new display device, operation device, or the like.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 5100 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the storage display unit 601 is arranged so as to cover the main storage mechanism 230 when viewed from the player, and the camera device 611 mainly serves the storage display unit 601. By photographing the storage mechanism 230 and displaying the status of the main storage mechanism 230 on the storage display unit 601 so as to cover the problem that the player cannot see the main storage mechanism 230 due to the arrangement of the storage display unit 601. There is.

As shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, in the pachinko machine 5100, the flat plate-shaped storage display unit 601 is provided with the storage unit 231 so as to be inclined diagonally downward from the upper portion of the storage unit 231 of the main storage mechanism 230 toward the front direction. It is placed overlapping with. Specifically, the storage display unit 601 is arranged diagonally upward to the front where the player (specifically, the player's viewpoint or head) is located with respect to the storage unit 231.

The storage display unit 601 is composed of a thin plate-shaped display device such as a liquid crystal display device, and a display surface is located on a flat portion facing upward, and this display surface is composed of a touch panel to enable a player's input device. It has become.

The length of the storage display unit 601 in the left-right direction is formed to be smaller than the length of the storage unit 231 in the left-right direction. An area that does not overlap with 601 is set. In this non-overlapping area, the opening portion of the storage portion 231 is opened upward and exposed, and the player can directly insert and remove the game ball from this opening portion or rent it out from the game ball management device on the game hall side. It is possible to transfer the game ball from the game ball management device to the pachinko machine 5100 by inserting the passage exit portion of the game ball.

As shown in FIG. 33, a camera device 611 is installed on the back side (bottom side or lower side) of the storage display unit 601. Similarly, the camera device 612 is also installed on the back side (bottom side or lower side) of the storage unit 231. As described above, the storage unit 231 is covered by the storage display unit 601 from the viewpoint of the player, and it becomes difficult for the player to visually recognize the storage unit 231 in the portion overlapping the storage display unit 601. There is. Further, since the storage display unit 601 is provided adjacent to a part of the storage unit 231, the captured image is interrupted, and it is difficult to capture the same field of view as the player with one camera device. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 5100, the storage units 231 and 241 are photographed by the two camera devices 611 and 612, and the images that the player would originally see without the storage display unit 601 are combined and displayed on the storage display unit 601. do.

Here, when a game ball is placed on the storage display unit 601 in at least a part around the storage display unit 601, guidance for guiding the game ball to at least one of the storage units 231 and 241 A guide path may be provided as a means. Further, the upper end portion of the storage display unit 601 is configured to enter the lower side of the game area and is arranged close to the decorative symbol display device 479, straddling the decorative symbol display device 479 and the storage display unit 601. A continuous image may be displayed, or a variable display of a symbol may be executed by the image.

FIG. 34 shows an electrical configuration diagram of the pachinko machine 5100 having the storage display unit 601. Here, in FIG. 34, only the main configuration relating to the storage display unit 601 is additionally shown with respect to the electrical configuration diagram shown in FIG. 10, and some configurations corresponding to the above-described embodiments are shown. Is omitted.

In the pachinko machine 5100, the sub-control board 940 controls the camera devices 611 and 612 and the storage display unit 601. The sub-control board 940 is connected to a camera device 611,612 for photographing the storage units 231 and 241 and a storage display unit 601 capable of displaying the storage units 231 and 241 as images. Further, the sub-control board 940 includes an image data storage unit 941 and a display data generation unit 942, and is composed of an image data storage unit 941 leaf and a part of the ROM of the sub-control board 940. It is composed of a program stored in a part of the ROM by the sub-control board 940 and a control process of the CPU.

Here, the sub-control board 940 does not necessarily have to be configured to control the camera devices 611 and 612 and the storage display unit 601, and is capable of communicating with the sub-control board 940 and is a control unit including a CPU, ROM, and RAM. Is provided in the storage display unit 601 and the storage display unit 601 controls at least one of the camera devices 611 and 612 and the storage display unit 601. The other control units control the camera devices 611 and 612 and the storage display unit 601. You may control it.

The photographed data photographed by the camera devices 611 and 612 are supplied to the display data generation unit 942 of the sub-control board 940. The display data generation unit 942 superimposes the image data and the shooting data stored in the image data storage unit 941 in advance to generate the stored display data.

The display data generation unit 942 supplies the storage display data to the storage display unit 601. At this time, the display data generation unit 942 processes (rotates, translates, enlarges / reduces) the photographed data photographed by the camera devices 611 and 612 and combines them so that the player can see the data without the storage display unit 601. The visual recognition image data processed into an image close to the state of the storage units 231 and 241 is generated, and a predetermined virtual image is added to the visual recognition assumed image data to generate the storage display data.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 35, the storage display unit 601 has the storage display data as if the player is visually recognizing the storage units 231 and 241 from above, and the images are taken by the camera devices 611 and 612. A switching button 602, which is a virtual image that is not included in the shooting data, is displayed. The switching button 602 is displayed so as to overlap a part of the pachinko machine 5100, and the player can operate the frame portion of the storage unit 241 on which the switching button 602 is displayed so that an input operation can be performed. It may be configured. For example, the camera device 612 detects the movement of the player's finger by inserting the hand under the storage display unit 601 and arranging the player's hand at a position overlapping the display position of the switching button 602. , It may be detected that the changeover button 602 has been operated by the player.

FIG. 35 shows a state in which the player inserts his / her hand under the storage display unit 601, and the hand inserted by the player is also displayed as an image on the storage display unit 601. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the image of the storage display unit 601 as if the storage display unit 601 does not exist. Hereinafter, in order to facilitate understanding, the storage units displayed on the storage display unit 601 are suffixed with an X, and the storage units 231X and 241X are added to the actual storage units 231 and 241 as necessary. As, it is described separately.

The storage display unit 601 has a touch panel type configuration in which the player can perform an input operation. When the player comes into contact with the changeover button 602, which is a virtual image, the storage display unit 601 supplies an operation signal indicating that the changeover button 602 has been operated to the sub-control board 940. When the sub-control board 940 recognizes that the switching button 602 has been operated by the player, the sub-control board 940 superimposes a virtual image on the shooting data taken by the camera device 612 to generate auxiliary storage display data. As a result, as shown in FIG. 36, the storage display unit 601 displays the auxiliary storage unit 241 of the auxiliary storage mechanism 240. As a result, the player can easily confirm the state of the auxiliary storage unit 241 which has been difficult to visually recognize in the past. The player can display the original storage display data (FIG. 35) by operating the switching button 602 again.

Further, the storage display unit 601 superimposes and displays a specific virtual image according to the lottery result. As the virtual image, for example, an anthropomorphic animal or plant, a deformed person, a so-called character is superimposed and displayed, or an image of a game ball is superimposed and displayed.

For example, if the lottery result is a big hit, the big prize device 434 is opened at the same time as the announcement of the winning result, and the game ball wins the big prize device 434. However, there is a time lag between the time when the winning result is displayed and the time when the game ball is paid out as a privilege for the game ball which has won the grand prize device 434, and until the game ball is stored in the storage units 231 and 241 after winning. It takes time, which may reduce the joy of the player.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 5100, when the jackpot is won, the storage display data as if the game balls were stored is generated by superimposing the image of the game balls on the storage units 231X and 241X during the execution of the winning fluctuation display. That is, in the pachinko machine 5100, by superimposing a virtual image of the game ball, the sub-control board 940 acts as a medium amount variation effect means for making the game ball appear to be increased.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37, the display data generation unit 942 generates visual recognition assumed image data by combining the shooting data taken by the camera devices 611 and 612, and also generates an image with respect to the visual recognition assumed image data. The stored display data is generated by superimposing the character images 603A and 603B and the images of the game balls stored in the data storage unit 941. As a result, the game balls have not been paid out yet, and the number of game balls existing in the actual storage units 231 and 241 at this time is very small (see FIG. 37 (B)), but the game balls are stored. On the display unit 601 the character images 603A and 603B (see FIG. 37 (A)) carry the game balls and add the game balls to the storage units 231X and 241X to display the game balls in the storage units 231X and 241X. The storage display data indicating the increase is displayed. The superimposed image of the game ball is synchronized with the opening of the large prize device 434 corresponding to the start of the special game state (after a period of time when a certain amount of game ball is paid out, for example, one round is completed. (When a certain amount or more of game balls are present in the storage unit 231 according to the timing or the shooting data, for example, when the game balls are present in the entire range of the display screen of the storage display unit 601) It is not displayed and is an image of the actual game ball. As a result, the storage display data faithfully reproduced by the actual storage units 231 and 241 is displayed on the storage display unit 601 again.

In this way, the storage display unit 601 is provided so as to cover the storage units 231 and 241 as seen from the player, and the image that the player would originally be able to see without the storage display unit 601 (storage unit 2311). The image of 241) is displayed on the storage display unit 601 after superimposing a virtual image. As a result, it is possible to superimpose a new image while allowing the player to visually recognize the storage units 231 and 241 and increase the enjoyment of the player for the game.

Further, in the pachinko machine, if a large game area is set, or if a launch operation device 250, storage units 231 and 241 and the like necessary for the game are provided, an effect device for giving the player enjoyment (for example, , The area where the input operation device 260) is provided is narrowed.

On the other hand, the pachinko machine 5100 plays a game using a game ball as a game medium, and is used for a game and a launch operation device 250 as an operation means for performing an operation related to the game by the player. The storage units 231 and 241 of the main storage mechanism 230 and the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 as storage means for storing the game medium, the camera devices 611 and 612 as the photographing means for photographing the storage units 231 and 241 and the camera devices 611 and 612. The storage unit 231X as a virtual storage display image using a captured image including a game ball stored in the storage units 231 and 241 and an image of the game ball as a preset virtual image. , The sub-control board 940 as a storage image generation means for generating storage display data indicating that the number of game balls in 241X has increased, and the storage display data are provided at a position covering at least a part of the storage units 231 and 241. It is provided with a storage display unit 601 as a storage image display means for displaying.

Therefore, the storage display unit 601 can display the game ball stored in the storage units 231 and 241 located behind the storage unit 231 and 241 to the player by the virtual storage display image, and the virtual image. Since the image of the game ball can also be displayed, the limitation on the arrangement of the storage units 231 and 241 and the storage display unit 601 capable of displaying the image can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with playability by an effect device that produces an effect in which the amount of game balls possessed by the player fluctuates by using a virtual storage display image as a new way of enjoying the pachinko machine 5100. That is, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine 5100 in which an effect device using a game ball used for a game can be suitably arranged.

Further, the configuration of the storage units 231 and 241 is different in shape and size depending on the manufacturer and model, and there is a possibility that there is still room for improvement in the configuration of the storage units 231 and 241.

On the other hand, the pachinko machine 5100 has a launch operation device 250 as an operation means for performing operations related to the game by the player, a main storage mechanism 230 as a storage means for storing the game medium used for the game, and an auxiliary storage mechanism. The storage units 231 and 241 of 240, the main control board 920 as a lottery means for executing a lottery that is established with a predetermined lottery probability when the execution condition of the big hit lottery as a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied, and the lottery of the big hit lottery. It is provided with a sub-control board 940 and a storage display unit 601 as a medium amount fluctuation effect means capable of executing a medium amount variation effect that produces a different number of game balls stored in the storage unit 231 according to the result. ..

Therefore, by executing the medium amount fluctuation effect according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery, the player can experience the fluctuation of the number of game balls stored in the storage unit 231, and the storage unit 231 simply Not only the function as a functional component but also the function as a production device can be added. Therefore, it is possible to set the storage unit 231 having the individuality peculiar to the model and the manufacturer in the gaming machine having only a limited space.

In addition, according to a specific condition such as a reach state in which a part of a plurality of symbols is stopped and a part of the symbols corresponding to the big hit is stopped and displayed, the storage display unit 601 is pressed by the pressing operation device 261 (FIGS. 1 and 1). It is also possible to display a switch image representing a switch imitating (see 5) and have the switch image replace the pressing operation device 261, or the player may operate the display position of the switch image as an input operation. ..

<Structure of physical contact part>
Next, the configuration of the pachinko machine 6100 having the physical contact portion 621 will be described. The pachinko machine 6100 is different from the pachinko machine 5100 having the storage display unit 601 described above in that it has a physical contact unit 621. The physical contact portion 621 is configured to be dispositionable between the main storage mechanism 230 and the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 when viewed from the player. The pachinko machine 6100 does not need to have the storage display unit 601 and the physical contact unit 621 installed together, and may include the physical contact unit 621 without the storage display unit 601. At least one of the storage display unit 601 and the physical contact unit 621 may be installed at different locations, or may be installed at two or more locations.

In conventional pachinko machines, it is common for players to enjoy the game through sight and hearing, and devices that can be input-operated by effect buttons and vibration generators and devices that act on the sense of touch are also provided. .. However, if the player can be entertained by combining both the sense of sight and the sense of touch, there is a possibility that the player can be further entertained.

As shown in FIG. 38 (A), in the pachinko machine 6100, the camera device 612X is arranged below the storage unit 231. Further, a movable physical contact portion 621 is provided between the storage portions 231 and 241 in the vertical direction.

As shown in FIG. 38 (B), the physical contact portion 621 has a main body portion 621A formed by imitating a plurality of game balls and a main body portion 621A provided on one side (front side) and on the opposite side (front side). The back surface side) is provided with a bottom surface portion 621Aa formed in a flat shape. In a normal state, the back surface side of the bottom surface portion 621Aa is exposed between the storage portions 231 and 241 of the pachinko machine 6100 to form the front surface (a part of the front surface) of the pachinko machine 6100. That is, the physical contact portion 621 is normally stored and arranged at a position where contact from the player is impossible, and the main body portion 621A is located on the rear side of the pachinko machine 6100 with respect to the bottom surface portion 621Aa. Therefore, it is stored in the storage chamber 623 inside the main body of the pachinko machine 6100.

Further, the physical contact portion 621 has a rotating portion 621B that supports the main body portion 621A so as to be rotatable, and a support portion 621C that connects the front surface of the pachinko machine 6100 and the upper side of the physical contact portion 621. The physical contact portion 621 is arranged so that the player can come into contact with the main body portion 621A from the storage arrangement by the rotational operation of the main body portion 621A in the rotating portion 621B. Specifically, the physical contact portion 621 rotates approximately 90 degrees forward about the lower portion of the bottom surface portion 621Aa in the storage arrangement, and when the main body portion 621A rotates, the main body portion 621A moves to the front surface of the pachinko machine 6100. The support portion 621C that protrudes to the side and is bent at the time of storage can be extended to maintain the main body portion 621A in a state of being substantially horizontal, that is, a state in which the main body portion 621A is located above the bottom surface portion 621Aa. As a result, the physical contact portion 621 is arranged so as to cover the upper side of the auxiliary storage portion 241 so that it can be contacted.

Switching between the storage arrangement and the contactable arrangement is performed by the sub-control board 940 controlling the actuator 621Ca which is connected to the sub-control board 940 and installed at the bent portion of the support portion 621C. For example, when a big hit is won as a result of a lottery and a transition to a special game state is made, the sub-control board 940 drives an actuator 621Ca to support a support portion during a fluctuation display in which the player stops with a stop symbol indicating the winning of the big hit. The 621C is extended to shift the physical contact portion 621 from the storage arrangement to the contactable arrangement. At this time, in the shooting data taken by the camera device 612X, an image in which the game balls are piled up is displayed in the auxiliary storage unit 241. Further, when the player inserts his / her hand between the storage portions 231 and 241 he / she touches the physical contact portion 621, and the player's hand and the heaping game balls by the physical contact portion 621 are displayed. By visually recognizing, it is possible to combine the visual sense and the tactile sense, and to enjoy the feeling as if the game balls are piled up in the auxiliary storage unit 241 by the visual sense and the tactile sense.

Then, when the transition to the special gaming state occurs, the sub-control board 940 drives the actuator 621Ca to bend the support portion 621C and stores the main body portion 621A inside the pachinko machine 6100 to form a storage arrangement, which is provided in the actuator 621Ca. The position of the main body 621A is fixed by a stop / maintaining mechanism (for example, a mechanism that holds the body at a fixed position by magnetic force).

In this way, by using the physical contact portion 631 which is a real object to make the game ball appear to have increased, the physical contact portion 631 can be touched by the player, and the physical contact portion 631 can still be paid out during the game. It is possible to give the player a new pleasure that a large amount of unplayed game balls can be touched in a pseudo manner by the physical contact portion 631. Further, by arranging the physical contact portion 621, which is an actual object, above the auxiliary storage portion 241 according to the lottery result, an image appearing as if the number of game balls has increased is displayed on the storage display unit 601. At the same time, by actually touching the physical contact portion 621 to the player, it is possible to provide a tactile sensation similar to that of a large amount of game balls, and the player feels an increase in the game balls both visually and tactilely. be able to.

Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the pachinko machine 7100 provided with the physical contact portion 631 as another embodiment different from the above embodiment will be described. FIG. 39 is a schematic view showing the pachinko machine 7100 and the physical contact portion 631. The pachinko machine 7100 has a different structure of the physical contact portion 631 from the above-mentioned pachinko machine 6100. The physical contact portion 631 is different from the physical contact portion 621 that imitates a game ball in that it has a shape that imitates a human hand. The pachinko machine 7100 may also include the physical contact portion 621 that imitates the game ball described above, and the player can make contact with two or more physical contact portions at the same location. One of the physical contact portions selected by the control of the control means such as the sub control board 940 may protrude to the front side, or at least one of the physical contact portions 621 and 631 is installed in another place. Therefore, two or more physical contact portions may be provided at two or more locations.

The surface of the physical contact portion 631 is made of a soft material such as silicon resin so that the touch feel is close to that of a human hand. The physical contact portion 631 is fixed to the moving mechanism 632, and the moving base 632A slides along the rail 632B and moves horizontally in the front-rear direction, so that the physical contact portion 631 is stored inside the pachinko machine 7100 in the storage arrangement. It is housed in the chamber 633, and the physical contact portion 631 is arranged between the storage portions 231 and 241 in a contactable arrangement. The physical contact portion 631 is composed of a finger and a palm portion that are supposed to be touched by the player, and does not have a wrist portion that is not supposed to be touched by the player.

Here, if the captured data captured by the camera device 612 is used as it is in the contactable arrangement, the physical contact portion 631 lacking the wrist portion is photographed as the auxiliary storage display data displayed on the storage display unit 601. An image that looks like an object is displayed. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 7100, with respect to the shooting data taken by the camera device 612, a virtual image 631X that is stored in the image data storage unit 941 in advance and represents a hand including the wrist part and "hold the hand". Auxiliary storage display data is generated by superimposing a character image that prompts the player to contact the physical contact portion 631 saying "Ne!".

As a result, an image in which a human hand is placed on the auxiliary storage unit 241 as shown in FIG. 40 is displayed on the storage display unit 601. In other words, the appearance of the main body corresponding to the entity itself of the physical contact portion 631 is not directly displayed on the storage display unit 601. Therefore, as the substance of the physical contact portion 631, elements other than the tactile sensation (tactile sensation such as shape and softness) (color and shape of the part where contact does not occur, etc.) are inexpensively omitted by omitting imitation of a human hand. While being manufacturable, it can display images that resemble the hands of various people such as men, women, whites, blacks, children, and the elderly when viewed from the player's perspective.

For example, this contactable arrangement is executed in a part of the case where a part of a plurality of symbols is stopped and a part of the symbols corresponding to the big hit is stopped and displayed during the variable display, and the game is played. The person is urged to hold the hand (physical contact 631) in the reach state. For example, when the jackpot lottery is won, the physical contact unit 631 advances to the storage display unit 601 and the player comes into contact with the storage display unit 601 before the variation display ends and the lottery result is displayed or at the same time as the variation display ends. Image 646 showing the physical contact part 631 approaching to an easy position is displayed, images of famous athletes and idols are displayed, and "I'm glad to see you too" by voice and text images. Comments from athletes such as are output. On the other hand, if the lottery result is wrong, the player is encouraged to hold the hand (physical contact portion 631) in the reach state, but the physical contact portion 631 is located on the rear side without advancing and is stored. The physical contact unit 631 is not displayed on the display unit 601. The player recognizes that he / she has not won the big hit lottery because he / she cannot shake hands with the physical contact unit 631 on the storage display unit 601.

Alternatively, before the announcement of the lottery result, the physical contact portion 631 displays an image stored in the box, and as the announcement of the lottery result, the owner of the physical contact portion 631 (hand) that shook hands is clarified. An embodied image embodying the physical contact portion 631 may be displayed, thereby performing an effect of urging a handshake. In this case, if the jackpot lottery is won, famous athletes, heroes, idols, etc. are displayed together with the image of the hand suitable for that person, while if the jackpot lottery is not won, the general public or Display the villain with an image of the hand corresponding to that person. Even in this case, not only the game ball is paid out as a big hit privilege, but also the player is provided with a production that combines visual and tactile sensations as if shaking hands with a famous athlete or idol. It is possible to increase the joy of the player at the time of a big hit and make the game even more enjoyable.

Also, it is generally said that the human sense of touch is very vague and is visually pulled. For example, when a cylinder is shown to be tilted while touching a vertically standing cylinder, the touching cylinder is felt to be tilted. It is also possible to utilize this phenomenon in the physical contact portion.

For example, in a state where the physical contact portion 621 (see FIG. 37) of the pachinko machine 6100 is arranged so that it can be contacted, the character image "Touch the lower plate!" Is displayed on the storage display unit 601. When the player puts his / her hand above the auxiliary storage portion 241, it comes into contact with the physical contact portion 621 having a shape in which the spherical shapes overlap. When the lottery result is a big hit, an image based on the shooting data taken by the camera device 612X is displayed on the storage display unit 601 and the auxiliary storage unit 241 is made to visually recognize the image in which the game balls are piled up. be able to. On the other hand, if the lottery result is incorrect, an image of the grape is displayed, and the player can be made to recognize that the grape was touching.

In this way, the physical contact portions 621 and 631 are positioned in a contactable arrangement, and after being touched by the player, the embodied images of the physical contact portions 621 and 631 according to the lottery result are displayed to display the common physics. The contact portions 621 and 631 can be used to give the player the feeling of touching a plurality of types of objects.

Further, the pachinko machine 6100 has a storage unit 231 and 241 for storing game balls, and a main control board 920 that executes a lottery that is established with a predetermined lottery probability when the execution condition of the big hit lottery as a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied. And the physical contact unit 621 controlled by the sub-control board 940 so that the amount of game balls stored in the storage unit 241 is different depending on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. I have. Therefore, by executing the medium amount fluctuation effect according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery, the player can experience the fluctuation of the number of game balls stored in the storage unit 241, and the storage unit 241 simply Not only the function as a functional component but also the function as a production device can be added. Therefore, it is possible to set the storage unit 241 having the individuality peculiar to the model and the manufacturer in the gaming machine having only a limited space.

Further, the pachinko machine 7100 has a storage unit 231 and 241 for storing game balls, and a main control board 920 that executes a lottery that is established with a predetermined lottery probability when the execution condition of the big hit lottery as a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied. And, a physical contact portion 631 as a contacted means that can be arranged at a predetermined position where the player can come into contact, and a display image including an expression image corresponding to the physical contact portion 631 according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery are generated. It includes a sub-control board 940 as an image generation means to be used, and a storage display unit 601 as an image display means for displaying a display image generated by the sub-control board 940. Therefore, the representation image displayed on the storage display unit 601 and the physical contact portion 631 can provide the player with the shape of the physical contact portion 631 touched by the player in a form in which another impression is added by the representation image. can. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably performing an effect using the sense of sight and the sense of touch.

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Next, the pachinko machine 7100 having a function of imparting a sense of movement will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 to 51. FIG. 42 shows the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 7100. In the pachinko machine 7100, the player operates a physical contact unit 641 having a movement sensation imparting unit 645 that imparts a movement sensation that is moving or is about to move in one direction without moving a substantial position. It is provided with a storage display unit 651 having a vibrating unit 653 that vibrates in response to the above. The configuration for imparting a sense of movement of the pachinko machine 7100 may be applied in combination with other configurations in each embodiment.

In conventional pachinko machines, it has been common to entertain players with their games through sight and hearing. However, there is a problem that it is difficult to make a gaming machine with a model-specific or manufacturer-specific individuality only by the conventional production, and it is difficult to provide a player with a new production and game performance different from the conventional one. be. Therefore, if it is possible to entertain the player by further imparting a sense of movement by using the sense of touch, there is a possibility that the player can further entertain the game.

FIG. 43 (A) is a schematic diagram schematically showing an arrangement including the positional relationship between the physical contact portion 641 and the player when the pachinko machine 7100 is viewed from the left side, and FIG. 43 (B) is a diagram. It shows a state in which the peripheral portion of the physical contact portion 641 in 43 (A) is enlarged. Further, FIG. 43 (A) shows a state in which the physical contact portion 641 is located on the rear side, and FIG. 43 (B) shows a state in which the physical contact portion 641 is located on the front side.

As shown in FIG. 43 (A), in the pachinko machine 7100, the camera device 612X is arranged below the storage unit 231 as in the pachinko machine 6100 described above. Further, a movable physical contact portion 641 is provided between the storage portions 231 and 241 in the vertical direction.

The physical contact portion 641 is formed in a box shape in which 641A is provided on the front side, and is supported by a rod-shaped shaft portion that is continuous in the front-rear direction so that the physical contact portion 641 can move in the front-rear direction, for example, in the front-rear direction. The shaft portion to be supported is provided so as to be movable back and forth by the amount corresponding to the length of the shaft portion. In the physical contact portion 641, the weight of the physical contact portion 641 itself is supported by the shaft portion, so that the player can perform the physical contact portion 641 in the non-operating state in which the movement sensation imparting portion 645 provided inside is not operating. Is configured to be movable in the front-back direction within a certain range with little force. The physical contact portion 641 is installed under the storage portion 231 of the pachinko machine 7100 via the moving mechanism 642, and is configured to be movable within a certain range by the moving mechanism 642.

The moving mechanism 642 includes a movable support portion 642A that movably supports the physical contact portion 641 in the front-rear direction, and an operation mechanism 642B that moves the physical contact portion 641 including the movable support portion 642A in the front-rear direction. I have. The operation mechanism 642B includes an actuator (for example, a motor) whose operation is controlled by the control of the sub-control board 940, whereby the physical contact portion 641 including the movable support portion 642A is arranged on the rear side and pachinko. The accommodation state (state of FIG. 42 (A)) housed in the back side of the machine 7100 and the position where the player protrudes forward from the housed state and overlaps the lower side of the storage unit 231, and the player enters the physical contact unit 641. It is configured to be movable between operating states that are easy to contact.

Here, the physical contact portion 641 may be movable in a predetermined direction. In this case, the physical contact portion 641 is movably supported in a polygonal line shape, not limited to the case where the physical contact portion 641 is movably supported in a linear direction. It may be supported so as to include a curved line or an arc. Further, the movable direction does not have to be limited to a predetermined one direction, and the physical contact portion 641 is connected to the main body portion (for example, the lower side of the storage portion 231) of the pachinko machine 7100 by a bendable wiring cable. Within a predetermined range corresponding to the length range of the wiring cable, it may be attached so as to be freely movable in the height direction, the front-back and left-right directions, and the communication unit capable of wireless communication is provided in the pachinko machine 7100. The main body portion (for example, the sub-control board 940) and the physical contact portion 641 may be provided inside the physical contact portion 641 so that the physical contact portion 641 can be moved by wireless communication within a certain range. By storing the effect control program corresponding to the pachinko machine 7100 in a mobile communication terminal such as a smartphone, the player's mobile communication terminal may be controlled by the pachinko machine 7100 and used instead of the physical contact unit 641. ..

As shown in FIG. 43 (B), actuators 645A and 645B constituting the movement sensation imparting portion 645 are provided in the vicinity of the end portion of the physical contact portion 641 in the front-rear direction. These actuators 645A and 645B are installed in a storage space formed inside a resin case forming the outer shape of the physical contact portion 641. For example, in the case in this storage space, the two actuators 645A and 645B are separated from each other. It is fixedly provided at the designated position.

The two actuators 645A and 645B are configured by the same mechanism, and each of the two actuators 645A and 645B is installed so as to be able to generate a specific asymmetric vibration pattern by generating vibrations having different frequencies in different directions. Has been done. As this asymmetric vibration pattern, for example, asymmetric vibration in which vibration is strongly transmitted to one of one direction and the opposite direction along the direction in which the two actuators 645A and 645B are arranged apart from each other. The pattern is generated by the control of the sub-control board 940. The actuators 645A and 645B may be any one of them, but by arranging the two actuators at both ends separated from each other along the movable direction of the physical contact portion 641, the physical contact portion 641 It is preferable that the movement sensation generated in the vehicle can be transmitted to the player in a well-balanced manner.

As a mechanism for generating this vibration, for example, in each of the actuators 645A and 645B, the weight is supported by a mechanism capable of moving in a preset direction of 1 and in the opposite direction, and the weight is 1. The two actuators 645A and 645B are controlled by the sub-control board 940 so that there is a difference in magnitude between the speed (acceleration) when moving in the direction and the speed (acceleration) when moving in the opposite direction. NS. That is, while a large acceleration for a short time is generated in the direction of 1, a small acceleration for a long time is generated in the opposite direction as compared with the direction of 1, or the maximum in the direction opposite to the direction of 1. An asymmetric vibration pattern is generated by periodically repeating this operation by generating acceleration higher than the opposite direction in one direction with different velocities.

As a result, when the player grips the physical contact portion 641 in which the movement sensation imparting portion 645 is housed, the vibration is strongly transmitted. The power will be transmitted strongly. As a result, even if the physical contact portion 641 does not move in the specific direction, or even if the physical contact portion 641 moves slightly, the player can feel the illusion that the physical contact portion 641 moves significantly in the specific direction. can. The movable operation of the moving sensation imparting unit 645 is controlled by the sub-control board 940 in combination with the display control of the image displayed on the storage display unit 651.

Further, as shown in FIG. 42, the pachinko machine 7100 is provided with a storage display unit 651 including an operation unit 652 and a vibration unit 653. The storage display unit 651 is configured in the same manner as the storage display unit 601 according to the above embodiment, and is electrically connected to the sub-control board 940. Control is done.

FIG. 44 is a schematic diagram schematically showing the arrangement of the vibrating unit in a state where the storage display unit 651 is visually recognized from the display surface side. As shown in FIG. 44, the storage display unit 651 has a touch panel type operation unit 652. The operation unit 652 is configured to be able to detect a player's contact operation with respect to a substantially rectangular operable range over the entire displayable range of the storage display unit 651.

When the player touches a specific portion on the surface (operation unit 652) of the storage display unit 651, an operation signal indicating that the player has operated is supplied from the operation unit 652 to the sub-control board 940. Further, a plurality of vibrating units 653 are installed on the lower side (back side when viewed from the player) of the operation unit 652. FIG. 44 illustrates a state in which a plurality of vibrating portions 653 are provided apart from each other in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and a total of 25 vibrating portions 653 are arranged in 5 columns × 5 rows. A plurality of them are installed side by side vertically and horizontally over the entire displayable range of 651. The display screen of the storage display unit 651 is installed so as to be slightly movable upward or downward as a direction perpendicular to the display surface, and this movement may be a partial movement due to a partial deformation. Alternatively, the entire display surface may be movable. When the vibrating unit 653 operates while the player is in contact with the display surface, the display screen of the storage display unit 651 slightly moves upward due to the vibration of the vibrating unit 653, and the player vibrates the vibrating unit 653. It is configured so that you can feel.

FIG. 45 is a schematic diagram illustrating the generation of vibration by the vibration unit 653, and shows the display content of the storage display unit 651 in a situation where vibration is generated and the manual operation of the player. As shown in FIG. 45, the storage display unit 651 has an image of three drawers viewed from the front as an example of a plurality of types of contact objects representing the physical contact unit 641 which is not directly visible to the player playing the game. It is displayed. When the player visually recognizes this display, selects the drawer of "2" as the selection target, and touches the corresponding part of the storage display unit 651, the drive control unit 944 of the sub-control board 940 moves to the corresponding part or the corresponding part. The vibrating unit 653 arranged at the position closest to the location is vibrated for a short time (for example, 0.1 seconds). As a result, in the storage display unit 651, although the position of the surface of the storage display unit 651 has hardly changed (moved), whether the "drawer of 2" selected by the player is dented. It is possible to give the player the feeling of operating a physical button.

Here, the vibration of the vibrating unit 653 is often set to a time shorter than 0.2 seconds, preferably shorter than 0.1 seconds, and preferably shorter than 0.05 seconds. Further, it is often controlled by moving along a direction perpendicular to the display surface a small number of times. It is preferably 5 times or less, and preferably 2 times or less. Further, in the case of controlling the vibration by moving upward or downward two or more times, the control may include a control in which the amount of movement gradually increases. Further, the vibrating portion 653 may generate a vibration pattern having the same vibration intensity in the direction perpendicular to the display surface (that is, the back side and the front side of the pressing operation surface), but the physical contact portion 641 may generate a vibration pattern. It is preferable to have a configuration that generates an asymmetric vibration pattern similar to the movement sensation imparting unit 645, whereby when the operation unit 652 is pressed, it is dented toward the back side or toward the front side along the direction of the pressing operation. The reaction force can be felt large.

After the operation of selecting the contact target by the player, as shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, the storage display unit 651 contains the auxiliary storage image data including the image 641X of the physical contact unit 641 as the selected “2 drawers”. Is displayed. The image 641X of the physical contact portion 641 displayed at this time may be a real-time image actually taken by the camera device 612X, or may be a fake image prepared in advance. When the fake image is displayed as the physical contact portion 641, the image 641X of the physical contact portion 641 as the fake image is replaced and displayed at the position of the physical contact portion 641 in the image taken by the camera device 612X. In the image 641X of the physical contact portion 641, even if the physical contact portion 641 has a simple outer shape or color, the image 641X may have a color different from the true color, or the outer shape may have a pattern or undulations. Is displayed. This makes it possible to express various types of contact objects at low cost, or to express contact objects with high-quality decorations such as gold and silver added to the surface, creating an effect of contacting various contact objects. It can be entertained by the limited physical contact 641.

Further, on the storage display unit 651, a character image prompting contact with the physical contact unit 641 such as "Let's open the drawer of 2!" Is displayed in addition to the image 641X of the physical contact unit 641. As shown in FIG. 47, when the player inserts a hand between the storage unit 231 and the auxiliary storage unit 241, the image of the player's hand taken by the camera device 612X is displayed as a part of the auxiliary storage image data. Will be done.

As shown in FIG. 48, when the player comes into contact with the physical contact portion 641, the situation in which the player's actual hand is in contact with the image 641X of the physical contact portion 641 is stored as auxiliary storage image data in the storage display unit 651. Is displayed in.

Here, for example, the setting of the movement sensation given to the player when the drawer is touched is different as a part of the production, such as suggesting the lottery result depending on the operation result of the drawer when the drawer is touched. .. In the initial position, the physical contact portion 641 has the innermost side of the movement range in the front-rear direction as the initial position, and the drawer is arranged so as to be movable on the front side. 940 is controlled and set.

In the case of the setting that the drawer does not open even if it is touched, when the player touches the physical contact portion 641 and 641A, the physical contact portion 641 exerts a force as if it moves to the back side opposite to the pulling direction. , It is generated by the movement sensation imparting unit 645 under the control of the sub-control board 940. Even if the player operates the physical contact unit 641 so as to pull it forward, the display of the storage display unit 651 shows that the image 641X of the physical contact unit 641 is larger than the actual movement and is temporarily on the front side (pachinko). After moving to the front side of the machine 7100), it is displayed in a state of returning to the original position. That is, the movement sensation imparting unit 645 operates so as to generate a movement sensation on the back side opposite to the operation direction, and the player feels that the drawer cannot be opened even if the drawer is pulled, that is, the drawer cannot be opened. become.

On the other hand, in the case of the setting of opening when the drawer is touched, as shown in FIG. 49 (A), when the player touches the physical contact portion 641 and touches 641A, when the physical contact portion 641 pulls forward. The physical contact portion 641 moves slightly toward the front side. At this time, the movement sensation imparting unit 645 operates so as to generate a movement sensation in the front side direction, and imparts a movement sensation as if the physical contact portion 641 moved in the front direction, and also imparts a movement sensation as if the physical contact portion 641 moved in the front direction, and FIG. 49 (B). As shown in the above, the storage display unit 651 displays a contact-corresponding image including the image 641X of the physical contact unit 641 in which the physical contact unit 641 has moved in the forward direction more than the actual amount of movement. As a result, even though the physical contact portion 641 has not actually moved significantly, when the physical contact portion 641 (drawer) is pulled, the player feels that the physical contact portion 641 has moved significantly in the forward direction, that is, the drawer has opened. can.

As an effect using the physical contact portion 641, for example, the sub control board 940 is variablely displayed according to the lottery result related to the special symbol on the main control board 920, and a part of the plurality of symbols is stopped to make a big hit. A part of the symbol corresponding to the above is shifted to the reach state in which the display is stopped, and the display data generation unit 942 displays an image (see FIG. 45) for selecting the physical contact unit 641. Then, when the lottery result is "missing", the drawer does not open, and when the lottery result is "winning", the drawer opens. ..

When the operation signal is supplied from the storage display unit 651 due to the player selecting the drawer, the display data generation unit 942 of the sub-control board 940 generates a contact-corresponding image according to the lottery result, and the storage display unit Supply to 651. Further, the drive control unit 944 drives the moving mechanism 642 (see FIGS. 42 and 43 (A)) and moves the physical contact unit 641 in the forward direction so that the player can easily operate the physical contact unit 641. Position it in a contactable arrangement.

When the lottery result is "missing", the sub-control board 940 detects the presence of the player's hand from the stored image data and detects that the player has touched the handle 641A which is a part of the physical contact portion 641. , The drive control unit 944 is controlled, and the movement sensation imparting unit 645 is operated so as to generate a movement sensation such as moving the physical contact unit 641 to the back side. Count the time of contact. Upon recognizing that the predetermined contact time has elapsed, the sub-control board 940 superimposes, for example, a character image of "sorry! Missing!" And displays it on the stored image data, as shown in FIG. As a result, in addition to the movement sensation given by the movement sensation imparting unit 645, the player visually recognizes that the physical contact unit 641 has moved, so that the physical contact unit 641 moves to the back side. It gives the feeling of trying, and also gives the illusion that the physical contact portion 641 has actually moved significantly.

On the other hand, when the lottery result is "hit", the sub-control board 940 detects the presence of the player's hand from the shooting data taken by the camera device 612X, and the handle in which the player is a part of the physical contact portion 641. When it detects that it has come into contact with 641A, it controls the drive control unit 944 and operates the movement sensation imparting unit 645. As a result, as shown in FIG. 49A, the player is given a feeling that the physical contact portion 641 moves toward the player side (forward direction) with respect to the player's hand. At this time, as shown in FIG. 49 (B), the display data generation unit 942 generates an image obtained by cutting out the outline of the player's hand, and moves the image of the player's hand to the player side (forward direction). A contact-corresponding image to be displayed so as to be shifted by a larger amount than the actual movement amount is generated, and is displayed on the storage display unit 651 as the contact-corresponding image. As a result, in addition to the movement sensation given by the movement sensation imparting unit 645, the player visually recognizes that the physical contact unit 641 has moved, so that the physical contact unit 641 moves to the front side. It gives the feeling of trying, and also gives the illusion that the physical contact portion 641 has actually moved significantly.

The contact-corresponding image at this time is preferably generated by superimposing the image of the player's hand and the open drawer on the image in which the player's hand is not photographed, which is stored in advance. As a result, it is possible to generate a realistic contact-compatible image without distorting the image of the non-moving portion (auxiliary storage unit 241X).

As shown in FIG. 51, when the display data generation unit 942 recognizes that the player has come into contact with the physical contact unit 641 (force is applied to the physical contact unit 641) for a predetermined time, the display data generation unit 942 receives a "big hit!" As described above, the storage display unit 651 is displayed with an image congratulating that a large number of supplementary prizes (coins in the figure) have overflowed from the drawer and won the prize, while notifying that the lottery result is "winning".

In this way, in the pachinko machine 7100, the physical contact unit 641 is arranged in a place where the player cannot see it, and at the same time as the movement sensation imparting unit 645 operates, the physical contact unit 641 moves to the storage display unit 651. Is displayed by the display data generation unit 942. By visually recognizing this contact-corresponding image by the player, it is possible to increase the sense of movement with respect to the physical contact portion 641 that the player has come into contact with. Therefore, even if the movable range of the physical contact portion 641 is limited, the player is strongly given the illusion that the physical contact portion 641 is moving significantly, and the player can play the game by utilizing the sense of movement. It can be even more entertaining.

The movement sensation corresponding to the lottery result by the movement sensation imparting unit was illustrated in the case where the direction in which the movement sensation is generated is different, but the force in which the movement sensation is generated is different, that is, the speed at which the vibration is generated. For example, when the player touches the handle 641A which is a part of the physical contact portion 641, the movement sensation imparting portion 645 is operated to move the physical contact portion 641 to the back side. A sense of movement is generated, and the sense of movement is likely to occur greatly in the case of winning, so that many gold coins are contained in the drawer during the variable display so that the weight can be felt, and in the case of non-winning. May make it easier to select a production with fewer gold coins in the withdrawal or no gold coins than in the case of winning.

<Direction by giving a sense of movement (2)>
Next, the configuration of the pachinko machine 8100 having the physical contact portion 671 will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 to 55. FIG. 52 shows the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 8100. The pachinko machine 8100 includes a physical contact unit 671 that is arranged at a position visible to the player and can be moved by the player, and a storage display unit 661 having a detection unit 665 that detects contact by the physical contact unit 671. In addition, the configuration of the launch operation device 750 and the configuration of the launch control board 960 are different from those of the pachinko machine according to the above-described embodiment. The physical contact unit 671 and the storage display unit 661 omit the description of the configuration common to the physical contact unit 641 and the storage display unit 651 according to the above-described embodiment, and explain only the different parts. Regarding the launch control board 960, the configuration common to the launch operation device 250 and the launch control board 900 according to the above-described embodiment will be omitted, and only different parts will be described. It should be noted that the configuration in which the physical contact unit 671 and the storage display unit 661 enable the effect of imparting a movement sensation, the configuration of the launch operation device 750, and the configuration in which the launch control board 960 optimizes the launch operation by imparting a movement sensation. Only one of the configurations may be added to the pachinko machine or the conventional pachinko machine according to each of the above embodiments.

First, a configuration in which the physical contact unit 671 and the storage display unit 661 make it possible to perform an effect by imparting a sense of movement will be mainly described. As shown in FIG. 53, unlike the pachinko machine 7100, the physical contact portion 671 in the pachinko machine 8100 is arranged at a position visible to the player. Further, the physical contact portion 671 is fixed to the pachinko machine 8100 in a state where it can be moved via the fixing device 672 by a thin cable 672A that also serves as a communication line. This is a measure for ensuring communication between the physical contact portion 671 and the sub-control board 940 and for preventing the player from accidentally bringing back or losing the physical contact portion 671. In the following figures, the cable 672A is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 54, the physical contact portion 671 has a thin rod-shaped outer shape having a diameter of about 10 mm that is easy for a player to hold, and has a length of, for example, about 10 cm. The tip of the physical contact portion 671 is tapered like a pen, and a movement sensation imparting portion 675 (see FIG. 52) is arranged inside the physical contact portion 671. As shown in FIG. 53, the storage display unit 661 has an operation unit 662 that detects that the player's finger has come into contact with the surface thereof, and a detection unit 665 that detects that the movement sensation imparting unit 675 has come into contact with the surface of the storage display unit 661. Have. The operation unit 662 and the detection unit 665 may be shared using the same contact sensor, or may have a separate configuration in which a plurality of sensors are separately provided. For example, by determining the magnitude of the current value, it is possible to configure the operation unit 662 and the detection unit 665 using the same electrodes. In this case, the physical contact portion 671 is designed so that an electric current can flow more easily than the human body. On the other hand, for example, by installing a magnet at the tip of the physical contact portion 671 and detecting the magnetic force by the detection unit 665, the operation unit 662 and the detection unit 665 can be configured separately.

As shown in FIG. 54 (A), the pachinko machine 8100 is provided with camera devices 611,612X configured in the same manner as in the above embodiment, and stored image data based on the shooting data taken by the camera devices 611,612X. Is displayed on the storage display unit 661. In the situation where the stored image data is displayed on the storage display unit 661, the player can perform an operation of contacting the displayed game ball via the physical contact unit 671. For example, when the tip of the physical contact portion 671 is brought into contact with the image of the game ball, an image of the game ball is set so that the image is different from that of other game balls. , Realizes the production as if the hit ball is hidden.

When the player contacts the tip of the physical contact portion 671 with the game ball one by one and the physical contact portion 671 contacts the hit ball, the movement sensation imparting portion 675 of the physical contact portion 671 moves in the longitudinal direction of the physical contact portion 671. Generates a feeling of movement toward the lower tip (downward) along the. At this time, the storage display unit 661 displays a guide frame 666 as an index for guiding the game ball. When the player moves the physical contact portion 671 so as to slide on the surface of the storage display unit 661, the hit ball and the interlocking game ball linked to the hit ball move the physical contact portion 671 as if the game ball sticks to the magnet. It follows the physical contact portion 671 in conjunction with. The number of the interlocking game balls is determined according to the type of hit, and when the number of interlocking game balls is large, a large movement feeling is given, and when the number of interlocking game balls is small, a small movement feeling is given.

By adding a sense of movement and combining the image, the player can obtain the illusion that the interlocking game ball is actually hung and carried. Then, as shown in FIG. 55 (A), when the player brings the interlocking game ball into the inside of the guide frame 666, as shown in FIG. 55 (B), the addition of the sense of movement is stopped and the guide frame is stopped. The number of game balls brought into 666 is displayed in the privilege game ball display column 667, and a character image showing the timing until the privilege game ball starts to be launched, such as "Start with 2 more balls!" Is displayed. After that, the number of game balls displayed in the privilege game ball display column 667 decreases one by one according to the launch operation of the game ball, and within a certain period after the privilege game ball is started to be launched (for example, from the start of launch). When 6 seconds have passed after the end of firing, one of the general winning openings (for example, general winning devices 439A and 439B) or the winning opening related to the symbol lottery (for example, starting winning devices 431A and 431B) is won. , It is a lucky chance that the privilege image can be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 and the storage display unit 661. This privilege image is a "big chance" when the execution condition of the unit game corresponding to the winning related to the special symbol is satisfied in the unit game in which the start prize has already occurred and the fluctuation is displayed or the fluctuation starts. The privilege image such as "" is displayed with a high probability, and if the condition is not satisfied, the privilege image may not be displayed or may be controlled to be displayed with a low probability, and the number of privilege game balls varies. When the execution condition of the unit game corresponding to the winning of the special symbol is satisfied in the unit game waiting for the start, it may be easier to set more than the case where the execution condition is not satisfied. Further, when the player separates the physical contact portion 671 from the storage display unit 661 while carrying the interlocking game ball, the game ball is also separated from the physical contact portion 671 and returns to the normal display of the stored image data. It may be.

The sub-control board 940 displays the storage of the physical contact unit 671 in a state where the storage image data representing the real-time image of the storage unit 231 (an image that would be visible to the player without the storage display unit 661) is displayed. When a detection signal indicating that contact with the unit 661 is detected is supplied from the detection unit 665, a game ball is cut out from the stored image data, and one or a plurality of "hit balls" are determined by lottery. The sub-control board 940 monitors the detection signal of the detection unit 665, and when it recognizes that the physical contact unit 671 has touched the position where the hit ball is displayed, the sub-control board 940 controls the drive control unit 944 to give the movement sensation unit 675. Make it work. Then, the sub-control board 940 stores the stored image data in which the game balls and the guide frame 666 are superimposed so as to move the number of interlocking game balls determined according to the lottery result according to the contact position of the physical contact portion 671. It is displayed on the display unit 661.

Then, when the sub-control board 940 recognizes that the tip of the physical contact portion 671 has moved to a predetermined position in the guide frame 666, the operation of the movement sensation imparting portion 675 is stopped and the real-time image of the storage portion 231 is displayed. The bonus game ball display field 667 representing the same number of bonus game balls as the linked game balls is superimposed and displayed on the stored image data to be represented. Then, when the sub-control board 940 recognizes that the game ball has won a prize from the first time the game ball corresponding to the privilege game ball is launched to the end of the launch and before a predetermined time elapses from the end of the launch, the privilege game ball wins the prize. The privilege image for what has been done is displayed on the storage display unit 661 or the decorative symbol display device 479.

In this way, in the pachinko machine 8100, the detection unit 665 detects the operation information corresponding to the input operation by the physical contact unit 671, and the image of carrying the interlocking game ball by operating the physical contact unit 671 is displayed on the storage display unit 661. At that time, the movement sensation imparting unit 675 makes the player feel that the physical contact unit 671 is moving downward or is about to move, and the operation of the physical contact unit 671 is performed by the detection unit 665. When the player's input operation corresponding to the operation information input through is executed, the privilege image is displayed as the grant of a predetermined privilege. Therefore, since the physical contact unit 671 can be used as an input device, a predetermined privilege is added by using the physical contact unit 671 in addition to the game played by using the game ball in the game area. It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of executing the acquired game and giving the player new enjoyment.

The image of the game ball displayed on the storage display unit 661 is displayed so as to move according to the movement of the physical contact unit 671, and the movement sensation imparting unit 675 indicates the weight of the game ball downward. By giving the player a sense of movement, it is possible to entertain the player by giving the player the illusion that he / she is actually carrying (hanging) the interlocking game ball. Further, by displaying the privilege image according to the winning of the privilege game ball corresponding to the moved interlocking game ball, the operation like a game using the physical contact portion 671 in the storage display unit 661 and the image are combined. It is possible to provide a new way to enjoy the game.

<Structure of launch operation device using movement sensation>
Next, the configuration of the launch operation device 750 using the movement sensation provided in the pachinko machine 8100 (see FIG. 52) will be described with reference to FIGS. 56 to 58.

As a conventional launch operation device, a rotary type device is widely used. In this rotary launch operation device, an elastic member such as a spring is incorporated so that the handle returns to the initial position when the player releases the handle. However, in order to operate the launch operation device having such a configuration, it is necessary for the player to stop the handle by constantly applying a force against the elastic member to perform the game, which tires the player's hand. There is a risk of damage or failure due to the fact that it is forcibly fixed by sandwiching a foreign object. On the other hand, if the elastic force is not applied by the elastic member, the feeling that the player is operating the handle is poor, and the feeling that the player is playing the game independently is diminished, or fine adjustment is made. It could be difficult.

The pachinko machine 8100 of the present embodiment includes a launch operation device 750 that uses a movement sensation, and the control that generates this movement sensation gives the player the feeling that the player is playing the game independently. It is possible to realize a pachinko machine that makes it difficult for the hands to get tired and makes it easy to make fine adjustments to the firing operation.

As shown in FIG. 56, the launch operation device 750 according to the present embodiment is rotatably supported by the pedestal 751 and the pedestal 751 as in the launch operation device 250 (see FIGS. 1 and 5) described above. It is equipped with a movable launch handle 752 and a launch stop switch 757. Further, as shown in FIG. 52, the launch operation device 750 includes a variable resistor 253 and a contact sensor 254, and the variable resistor 253 detects the rotation operation amount of the launch handle 752. When the launching handle 752 is rotated by the player, the contact sensor 254 detects the contact of the launching handle 752 of the player, and the strength corresponding to the amount of rotation of the launching handle 752 is increased from the launching device 330 (see FIG. 3). The game ball is ejected toward the game board 400 (see FIG. 3).

As shown in FIG. 56, the firing handle 752 has an annular handle body 756, a finger hook portion 753, and a movement sensation imparting portion 755. The launch handle 752 can be freely rotated clockwise and counterclockwise with reference to the rotation center RO as the rotation center axis along the front-rear direction in the front view (state shown in FIG. 56) of the pachinko machine 8100. It is rotatably supported by the pedestal 751 and is easily rotatably supported in both directions by adding only substantially the same frictional resistance in both directions without applying the elastic force of the conventional elastic member. Has been done.

The finger hook portion 753 is formed in a shape in which a plurality of finger hook portions 753 project outward from the annular handle body 756, and the handle body 756 and the plurality of finger hook portions 753 are integrally molded with resin.

A part of the front side of the pedestal 751 is arranged so as to overlap the front side of a part of the launch handle 752 near the rotation center RO so as to cover a part of the front side, and constitutes a front part of the launch operation device 750. Specifically, it constitutes a cap portion that restricts the movement of the launch handle 752 to the front side. With respect to the cap portion of the pedestal 751, the finger hook portion 753 projects outward when viewed from the front side. Therefore, the launching handle 752 can be easily rotated by the player holding the launching operation device 750 so that the palm of the hand comes into contact with the cap portion and hooking the finger on the finger hook portion 753.

The operation unit of the launch stop switch 757 is set to have a different size from the launch stop switch 255 described above, and is formed longer than the finger hook portion 753 in the circumferential direction in which the launch handle 752 rotates in front view. It is formed to have a length that always protrudes from at least one side in the circumferential direction with respect to the portion 753. Further, the operation unit of the launch stop switch 757 is arranged so as to project outwardly away from the rotation center of the launch handle 752 at a plurality of locations, and the finger hook portion 753 rotates the launch handle 752 at a distance thereof. The interval is set to be different from an integral multiple of the angle separated from the center. As this interval, in the situation where one firing stop switch 757 is positioned so as to overlap the back side most with respect to one of the finger hooking portions 753, the operating portion of the other firing stop switch 757 is positioned between the two finger hooking portions 753. It is preferable that the center of the operation portion of the launch stop switch 757 in the rotating circumferential direction of the launch handle 752 is located substantially in the center between the two finger hook portions 753. Is. As a result, the launch handle 752 is rotatably configured, and the operation unit of the launch stop switch 757 can be easily operated no matter where the rotation operation is executed as the initial position.

Further, the operation units of the two launch stop switches 757 are both provided so as to project to the left side corresponding to the center side in the left-right direction of the pachinko machine 8100 when viewed from the front side. For this reason, the player can operate by selecting the operation unit of the launch stop switch 757 on the side that is easy to operate with the thumb of the right hand, and the launch is stopped separately by the left-handed and right-handed game methods. The operation unit of the switch 757 can be selected, further facilitating the firing stop operation.

The movement sensation imparting portion 755 is integrally attached to the launch handle 752 so as to overlap the back side of the cap portion of the pedestal 751, and is configured to be rotatable together with the launch handle 752. As described above, the movement sensation imparting unit 755 is configured to generate a movement sensation in the counterclockwise direction under the control of the launch control unit 963, and is arranged at the position shown in FIG. 56 (A). Is generated at a plurality of locations in a counterclockwise direction as one direction (the direction of the arrow attached to the position overlapping the movement sensation imparting portion 755 in FIG. 56 (A)) corresponding to the movement sensation in the circumferential direction. , A sense of movement in the counterclockwise direction is configured to be generated on the launch handle 752. The movement sensation generated in the launch handle 752 is transmitted to the player as a sensation that the launch handle 752 is moving in the counterclockwise direction, and the player is in the same direction as the elastic force generated by the conventional elastic member. The sense of movement is transmitted to the hand of the player, and the player can feel the same operation feeling as before during the firing operation.

The firing handle 752 is rotated by the rotation operation of the player, and does not return even if the player releases his hand, and its position does not change. The movement sensation imparting portion 755 is fixed to the launch handle 752, and the movement sensation imparting portion 755 rotates together with the launch handle 752. The movement sensation imparting portion 755 is provided at a position separated from the rotation center RO of the launch handle 752 in a direction in which the launch handle 752 is rotatable in the circumferential direction to generate a movement sensation. The movement sensation imparting portion 755 may be provided at one or two or more locations. Further, the movement sensation imparting unit 755 may generate a movement sensation not only in one direction in the counterclockwise direction but also in the clockwise direction.

The launch control unit 963 gives the launch control device 750 a large sense of movement when the player is changing the position of the launch handle 752, and a small movement when the player is not changing the position of the launch handle. It is controlled so as to give a sensation or not to generate a sensation of movement.

Specifically, the launch control unit 963 (see FIG. 52) of the launch control board 960 is composed of an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer, and is composed of a CPU (not shown) as an arithmetic processing device and a CPU. It includes a ROM (not shown) that stores various control programs and fixed data to be executed, and a RAM (not shown) that temporarily stores various data and the like when the control program is executed. As a sensory control process, the launch control unit 963 monitors a change in the current value in the variable resistor 253 representing the rotation angle of the launch handle 752, that is, the rotational acceleration, and when the rotational acceleration is not zero, that is, the player uses the launch handle 752. When the position of is changed, the voltage value applied to the movement sensation imparting unit 755 is increased to increase the movement sensation. As a result, the player can obtain an operation feeling that is the same as that of the general launch handle 252, and can operate the launch operation device 750 without a sense of discomfort.

On the other hand, when the rotational acceleration is zero, that is, when the time during which the player has not changed the position of the firing handle 752 has elapsed for a certain period of time or more (for example, 20 seconds or more), the firing control unit 963 (see FIG. 52). Gradually reduces the voltage value applied to the movement sensation imparting unit 755 to gradually reduce the movement sensation. As a result, the player feels only a small movement sensation when the launch operation device 750 is not changed, so that he / she can relax and loosen the hand holding the launch handle 752, and by feeling the small movement sensation himself / herself. You can be aware that you are playing a game by operating.

For example, as shown in FIG. 57, at time t1, when the player starts the rotation operation of the launch handle 752, the launch control unit 755 sets the movement sensation imparting unit 755 so that the movement sensation increases at a predetermined increase speed. Make it work. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 56 (B), the launch handle 752 is set along the clockwise direction (the direction of the arrow S in FIG. 56 (B)) so that the player can strongly launch the game ball. When the rotation operation is performed, the movement sensation imparting portion 755 vibrates so that a larger movement sensation is generated in the counterclockwise direction (direction of arrow K in FIG. 56B) as the rotation operation amount increases.

At time t2, when the movement sensation reaches the maximum sensation value, which is the maximum value, the launch control unit 963 continues to apply the maximum value voltage to the movement sensation imparting unit 755. Therefore, unlike the elastic force of a conventional elastic member, the larger the amount of rotation operation, the larger the reaction force does not increase, and the player can easily limit the force required for the firing operation. You can perform a launch operation. The movement sensation imparting unit 755 may generate a larger movement sensation as the rotation operation amount increases, or may generate a movement sensation corresponding to the rotation operation amount from the initial position. good.

At time t3, when the rotational acceleration becomes zero, the launch control unit 963 counts the zero time after the rotational acceleration becomes zero. At time t4, when the launch control unit 963 recognizes that the zero time exceeds the predetermined rotation stop threshold value, the movement sensation is imparted so as to impart the movement sensation with the adjustment reduction sensation value that reduces the movement sensation at a predetermined reduction speed. The unit 755 is controlled. At time t5, when the launch control unit 963 recognizes that the movement sensation has reached the maintenance sensation value because the zero time exceeds the maintenance threshold value, the movement sensation is maintained at the maintenance sensation value. The maintenance sensation value does not necessarily have to be a value that generates a movement sensation, and may be set to zero that does not generate a movement sensation at all.

At time t6, when the rotational acceleration is detected due to the change in the rotation angle, the launch control unit 963 operates the movement sensation imparting unit 755 so that the movement sensation increases at a predetermined increase speed. At time t7, when the movement sensation reaches the maximum sensation value, which is the maximum value, the launch control unit 963 continues to apply the maximum value voltage to the movement sensation imparting unit 755.

From time t7 to time t8, the launch control unit 963 continues counting for zero hours, and when rotational acceleration is detected, resets the zero time counter to zero. At time t9, when the launch control unit 963 recognizes that the zero time exceeds the predetermined rotation stop threshold value, the movement sensation is imparted so as to impart the movement sensation with the adjustment decrease sensation value that reduces the movement sensation at a predetermined decrease speed. The unit 755 is controlled. At time t10, when the launch control unit 963 recognizes that the movement sensation has reached the maintenance sensation value because the zero time exceeds the maintenance threshold value, the movement sensation is maintained at the maintenance sensation value.

As described above, once the firing handle 752 is rotated, its position does not return to its original position, and when the contact sensor 254 detects that the player's hand has been released, a certain period of time (for example, 2 minutes) is given. When a reset condition such as elapse is satisfied, the operation amount of the rotation angle is reset and the firing handle 752 needs to be adjusted from the initial position.

Next, the sensory control process executed by the launch control unit 963 of the launch control board 960 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 58. It should be noted that this sensory control process is executed periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 ms (milliseconds)) as a part of the main process in the launch control unit 963.

When the sensory control process is started in step S100, the process proceeds to step S101, and it is determined whether or not the player is in contact with the contact sensor 254 (see FIG. 52) of the launch operation device 750. When the player is not in contact with the player, it is not necessary to give the sensation of movement, so that the sensation control process ends. If it is determined in step S101 that the player is in contact, the process proceeds to step S102. In step S102, it is determined whether or not a rotational acceleration representing a change in the rotational angle is detected. If the rotational acceleration is not detected, the process proceeds to step S103, and the rotational counter that counts the zero time after the rotational acceleration becomes zero is "+1". In step S104, it is determined whether or not the value of the rotation counter exceeds the rotation stop threshold value, and if it exceeds, the rotation acceleration is zero for a certain period of time, and the player adjusts the rotation angle of the launch operation device 750. Recognizing that there is no such thing, the process proceeds to step S105. In step S105, it is determined whether or not the value of the rotation counter exceeds the maintenance threshold value, and if it exceeds, the movement sensation has decreased to the maintenance sensation value, so the process proceeds to step S106. In step S106, the movement sensation is given by the maintenance sensation value. On the other hand, when a negative result is obtained in step S105, the movement sensation is higher than the maintenance sensation value, so that the movement sensation is adjusted by the adjustment sensation value according to the value of the rotation counter so as to reduce the movement sensation at a predetermined deceleration speed. Granted. Further, when the value of the rotation counter is equal to or less than the rotation stop threshold value in step S104, it is recognized that the time during which the rotation acceleration is zero is short and the player is adjusting the rotation angle of the launch operation device 750, and step S108. Move to. In step S108, the movement sensation is given at the maximum sensation value. Further, when the rotational acceleration is detected in step S102, the player adjusts the rotational angle of the launch operation device 750, so that the process proceeds to step S110. In step S110, the movement sensation is given at the maximum sensation value. In step S111, the value of the rotation counter remains "0" or is reset to "0".

In this way, the launch operation device 750 of the pachinko machine 8100 gives the player who operates the launch handle 752 a sense of movement in which the launch force is reduced in the counter-rotation direction without moving the actual position. Since it is provided with a movement sensation imparting unit 755 that makes the player feel, the position of the operating means is held at a fixed position so that the position of the operating means will not be displaced even if the player loosens his / her hand after positioning while facilitating the operation of the displacement operating unit. It can be facilitated, and a feeling of operation suitable for the player can be given by giving a feeling of movement.

It should be noted that, as the control of the movement sensation imparting unit 755 by the launch control unit 963 of the power supply / launch control board 960, in a predetermined direction (for example, a direction in which the launch force becomes smaller) when a predetermined generation condition is satisfied. The player may be given a sense of movement that occurs intermittently (for example, five vibrations of 0.1 seconds at intervals of 0.2 seconds). During a certain period of time when the player starts the firing operation, a continuous sense of movement is given in a certain direction. A function that can be easily recognized, prompts the player to execute an action corresponding to the occurrence condition, and informs the player that an operation different from the firing operation is required. , It can be added in a form that can be easily transmitted to the player at low cost by using the movement sensation imparting means that generates a sensation that facilitates the firing operation.

For example, the predetermined generation condition is when the number of game balls stored in the storage unit 231 of the main storage mechanism 230 for storing the game medium used for the game is less than or equal to the predetermined amount (10 remaining). It may be the case that the condition for firing the game ball is satisfied, or the case where the game ball is not fired in the game area even if the condition for launching the game ball is satisfied. It is possible to encourage the operation of replenishing the game ball as soon as possible.

Further, the predetermined generation condition may at least include a situation in which the displacement operation by the player is not detected for a certain period of time or longer, or may include at least a situation in which the maintenance sensation value is reached.

Further, the predetermined occurrence condition may be a condition in which a predetermined operation that causes the player to suffer a disadvantage is executed. For example, when the player is playing the game by the right-handed game method in the normal game state, the player A sense of movement may be imparted to guide the direction of the game, and in this case, a sense of movement toward a predetermined direction matching the direction of strengthening or weakening the firing operation that requires guidance. It is preferable to generate. In this case, not only when the guidance of the launch operation is required, but also when the number of game balls stored in the storage unit 231 is less than a predetermined amount, the player is given a sense of movement by satisfying other conditions. When communicating the game situation to, at least so that the movement sensation is transmitted differently, such as the movement sensation generation time, the magnitude of the movement sensation, the vibration time, and the number of vibrations when the movement sensation is generated intermittently. It may be generated under different conditions, and in the situation, the storage display unit 661 as a display unit provided under the pachinko machine 8100 near the launch operation device 750 needs to be operated by characters. The situation may be displayed.

Further, the predetermined generation condition may match the period during opening at the winning opening that slides in the front-rear direction and is in the open state, or one passage in a game ball provided with a passage that overlaps in the front-rear direction. The entry of the game ball into the predetermined passage may satisfy the predetermined generation condition, whereby the situation that is difficult to confirm visually from the front side can be communicated to the player in an easy-to-understand manner through the sense of touch.

Further, the predetermined generation condition may be configured to be generated in response to the lottery result for the start winning prize. For example, a part of the reach state is set as the predetermined generation condition, and the player is hit by a big hit. It may be communicated to the decorative symbol display device 479 that the situation is likely to occur and that the situation is remarkable.

Further, as a predetermined generation condition, a plurality of generation conditions may be set, a plurality of movement sensation generation control may be selectable, and the player may be able to select a combination of the generation condition and the movement sensation, for example. A predetermined generation condition and the type of movement sensation may be selected and operated by an input operation to the storage display unit 661.

The present invention is not limited to each of the above embodiments, and a part of the configuration described in each of the above embodiments may be applied as a configuration of another embodiment, or as described below. It may be modified and carried out. In this case, each configuration described below may be applied to each of the above embodiments, or a plurality of configurations described below may be combined and applied to each of the above embodiments.

(1) In the above embodiment, it is detected that the player's hand has come into contact with the physical contact portion 641 by cutting out from the image or contacting the handle 641A, and when the detection is detected, a moving image in which the drawer opens is stored and displayed. However, the display is not limited to this, for example, a stress sensor is attached to the handle 641A, a value corresponding to the force with which the player pulls the handle 641A is detected, and a movement feeling is performed with a size corresponding to this value. Is added, and a moving image in which the drawer opens at a corresponding speed can be displayed on the storage display unit 651. In this case, the physical contact portion 641 is also used as an input means for detecting the pulling force of the player.

In the above embodiment, the drawer is switched between opening and not opening according to the lottery result. For example, the drawer can be opened every time, and a plurality of types of images according to the lottery result are stored and displayed. It may be displayed in. In addition, the effect of opening the drawer may be executed at a timing different from the display of the lottery result, and the opening speed and weight of the drawer may be changed according to the lottery result to change the magnitude of the sense of movement. You can also make the player feel. For example, at the time of hitting, the drawer is heavy because many treasures are packed in the drawer, and it opens slowly and gives a small sense of movement. Can be given.

In the above embodiment, the storage display unit 651 has a vibration unit 653 so that when the player comes into contact with the designated area of the storage display unit 651, a short vibration is given. For example, the physical contact unit 671 (FIG. 54). When contacting the storage display unit 661 using (see), the physical contact unit 671 may be vibrated. In this case, it is as if the storage display unit 661 was pressed by vibrating only one of the two actuators constituting the movement sensation imparting unit 675, for example, the actuator installed closer to the storage display unit 661. The illusion can be given to the player.

In the above embodiment, the detection unit 665 is provided on the storage display unit 661 side, but the player's input operation may be detected by the movement of the physical contact unit 671. For example, an acceleration sensor can be installed in the physical contact unit 671 to give a privilege according to the amount of movement, the storage display unit 661 displays that the ball is jumping, and an input operation of hitting the ball with a bat is performed to perform a bat. The reaction force when the ball comes into contact with the ball may be generated by the movement sensation imparting unit, or when the billiard table is displayed on the storage display unit 661 and the ball displayed on the table is attached by the physical contact unit 671. The reaction force of the ball may be generated by the movement sensation imparting unit, or the physical contact portion 671 may be generated like an arrow and the weight may be generated by the movement sensation imparting unit to play a game imitating a throwing competition.

In the above embodiment, the physical contact portion 671 is connected by the cable 672A having a communication function, but for example, it may be communicated with the sub-control board 940 by wireless communication.

In the above embodiment, the sense of movement is used for the rotary launch operation device 750, but the same can be applied to, for example, a slide type launch operation device. In this case, the absolute position of the sliding lever represents the rotation angle, and when the player starts the game, the lever is once set to the initial position (for example, the left end), and then the game is started.

In the above embodiment, the launch operating device 750 does not use an elastic member and is prevented from returning to the initial position. For example, a moving mechanism and a driving means for arranging the launch handle 752 of the launch operating device 750 in the initial position. Even if the launch operation device 750 returns to the default initial position on condition that the power is turned on or the reset button that can be selected is pressed by operating the storage display unit 661. good.

In the above embodiment, the movement sensation in the launch operation device 750 is similar to that of the conventional launch handle, as the amount of rotation operation from the initial position increases, the launch handle 752 moves in the direction opposite to the rotation operation direction. It is set to rotate, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when the amount of rotation operation increases by a certain amount or more, the direction of the movement sensation may be controlled by the launch control unit 963 so as to be in the opposite direction. For example, in a firing operation in which the amount of rotation operation from the initial position is small (for example, a firing operation in the left-handed game method), a sense of movement in the counterclockwise direction is given to the player, and the amount of rotation operation from the initial position exceeds a certain level. In a large firing operation (for example, a firing operation in a right-handed game technique), the player may be given a sense of movement in the clockwise direction.

In the above embodiment, the movement sensation in the launch operation device 750 has been illustrated for the case where it occurs in the launch handle 752, but instead of or in addition to this, the movement sensation is imparted to the operation unit of the launch stop switch 757. A unit is provided along the stop operation direction, and the player who is in contact with the launch stop switch 757 is stopped on the assumption that a predetermined generation condition is satisfied, such as when the number of times a unit game is held is the upper limit. Controls that generate a sense of movement may be performed to convey a situation that requires operation.

In the above embodiment, it is preferable to display the symbol being displayed in the variable display on the decorative symbol display device 479 on the storage display unit 601, 651, 661, and a big hit with a combination of a plurality of symbols (for example, a combination of three identical symbols). When a symbol is configured, at least one of the reach symbol that constitutes the jackpot symbol except for the symbol that stops last or the symbol that becomes a jackpot if it stops at the end is stored in the storage display unit 601,651,661 in the situation. It is preferable to display in.

For example, the storage display unit 651 (see FIG. 51) displays a symbol being displayed in a variable manner on the decorative symbol display device 479, and is a big hit when the lottery result is finally stopped only when the lottery result is "hit" in the reach state. The symbol constituting the above may be included in the drawer, and the drawer may be moved to the front side so that the symbol contained therein is pulled out by the player.

Further, for example, the storage display unit 661 (see FIG. 54) displays the symbol being displayed in the variable display on the decorative symbol display device 479, and is composed of numbers only when the lottery result is "hit" in the reach state. The same number of game balls as the number corresponding to the big hit symbol may be attached as the interlocking game balls to suggest the occurrence of the big hit to the player.

In the above embodiment, the physical contact portion 621 that imitates a game ball is provided, but the configuration of the physical contact portion is not limited to the above configuration. Provide a groove that does not represent the meaning of. When the lottery result is announced, the last one mahjong tile is displayed on the storage display unit 601. As a result, the player can feel as if he was touching the last piece of mahjong tile. In addition to mahjong tiles, the same applies to shogi pieces.

Although not particularly mentioned in the above embodiment, the physical contact portions 621 and 631 are provided with a contact sensor for detecting the contact of the player to detect the presence or absence of the contact of the player, and the contact of the player is confirmed. In this case, an image corresponding to the contact operation with the physical contact units 621 and 631 may be displayed on the storage display unit 601 or the decorative symbol display device 479, such as displaying the result of the big hit lottery in synchronization. As a result, the player can improve the accuracy of the contact operation to the position where the camera devices 611 and 612 cannot be photographed and the recognition of the contact operation among the physical contact units 621 and 631, and use the physical contact units 621 and 631. Can be fully entertained.

In the above embodiment, the character images 603A and 603B are displayed as virtual images, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various objects such as real or virtual people, animals, and robots may be displayed.

In the above embodiment, two camera devices 611 and 612 are provided, but at least one may be provided, and three or more camera devices may be installed. Further, although the captured data captured by the two camera devices 611 and 612 are combined as the stored display data, any of the data may be used as it is.

In the above embodiment, the storage display data and the auxiliary storage display data are switched by operating the switching button 602. For example, one is displayed larger and the other is displayed smaller by using a thumbnail image, or the screen is divided into two. You may display both at the same time.

In the above embodiment, the physical contact portions 621 and 631 are housed in the storage chambers 623 and 633 in the pachinko machine, respectively, but they do not necessarily have to be housed in the pachinko machine. For example, the physical contact portion 621 is provided outside the pachinko machine as it is, and may be folded along the outer wall of the pachinko machine during the storage arrangement, or the front side of the physical contact portions 621 and 631 may be folded in the storage arrangement. A wall member (lid member) to cover may be provided. Further, although the physical contact portions 621 and 631 are provided between the storage portions 231,241, they can be provided, for example, under or beside the auxiliary storage portion 241 or above the storage portion 231.

In the above embodiment, the physical contact portion 621 is configured to be movable, but it may be a fixed type. For example, a fixed physical contact portion may be stored in a box-shaped storage space having a lid member that can be opened and closed, and the storage arrangement and the contactable arrangement may be switched by opening and closing the lid member. This box-shaped storage space may be provided on the back side of the lid member along the front surface of the pachinko machine, or may be provided so as to project to the outside of the pachinko machine, such as the front side of the pachinko machine or the upper side of the storage portion. The wall member and the lid member constituting the above may be provided.

In the above embodiment, the representation image data and the embodied image data are displayed on the storage display unit 601 but the storage display unit 601 is not always necessary. For example, the expression image data or the embodied image data may be displayed on the decorative pattern display device 479.

In the above embodiment, the storage units 231 and 241 are photographed by the two camera devices 611 and 612, and the images that the player would originally see without the storage display unit 601 are combined and displayed on the storage display unit 601. However, the state of the storage units 231 and 241 may be displayed so as to be more easily visible than the image that the player would originally see without the storage display unit 601. For example, the upper storage unit 231 may be displayed. Also for the area that cannot be seen in the lower storage section 241 (for example, the inner area corresponding to the rear side of the gaming machine and the downstream area in the upper storage section where the game ball is taken into the game machine). It may be displayed on the storage display unit 601.

In the above embodiment, when the switching button 602 is operated, the auxiliary storage unit 241 of the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 is displayed on the storage display unit 601 in a state where the player can easily see it. It may have a function. For example, a driving means such as a solenoid is added to the ball removing mechanism 243 for discharging the game ball from the auxiliary storage unit 241 of the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 so that the ball removing operation can be electrically executed by the input operation of the player, and the ball is removed. The switching button 602 may be provided with a function as an operating unit of the operating member 242. In this case, the ball pulling operation member 242 may be displayed as an image on the storage display unit 601 so that the player may move the ball pulling operation member 242. In this case, the ball pulling operation member 242 is an entity. As a structure capable of moving, it is preferable to provide the pachinko machine 5100 with an actual feeling of operation because it can provide the player with an actual feeling of operation.

Further, in this case, it is detected whether or not the game balls are stored in any of the storage units 231 and 241 in a certain amount or more, and the ball removal operation is performed in the state where the game balls are stored in a certain amount or more. When the member 242 is operated, whether the game ball is actually discharged or not discharged and left in the game machine is set as a part of the effect of suggesting the result of the big hit lottery to the player. You may. For example, as one of the effects when a big hit is won, an image prompting the storage display unit 601 to operate the ball removal operation member 242 during the variable display (for example, a mode in which the switching button 602 is different from the normal one (for example, For example, if the image) displayed in blinking red or the like) is displayed and the ball removal operation member 242 is operated and the jackpot is won, the ball removal is executed and the game of the storage unit 241 is performed. The amount of balls stored may be reduced to maintain the state in which the ball is being removed, and the ball may not be removed unless the jackpot is won. For the player, the operation required when a large amount of game balls are paid out in the special game state after winning the big hit is executed in advance, and a new game property that can recognize the result of the big hit winning is provided depending on the success or failure. Can be provided. In this ball removal effect, when the switching button 602 on the display screen is operated, the image on which the ball removal is executed is displayed on the display image of the storage display unit 601. The configuration may be such that the ball removal is not actually executed.

Further, at least a part of the physical contact portions 621 and 631 is configured to have a state changing portion that changes a state including at least one of shape, hardness, and temperature, and the state changes according to a predetermined lottery result. The state of the unit may be different, and in this case, an image corresponding to the state of the state changing unit may be displayed on the storage display unit 601. For example, the electrorheological fluid is housed inside and surrounded by a soft surface covering portion so that the hardness of the hand of the physical contact portion 631 changes, and the energized state of the electrorheological fluid is changed to change the hand. The hardness of the fluid may change.

(2) In the above embodiment, the pachinko machines 100, 1100, 2100, 3100, and 4100 have the auxiliary storage section 241 but may not have the auxiliary storage section 241. Even in this case, by providing the auxiliary storage area 236, 1236, 4236 in the storage unit 231, 1231, 4231, the spare game ball can be left in the storage unit 231, 1231, 4231. It is possible to play games using the game balls of the auxiliary storage areas 236, 1236, 4236 when necessary. Further, there is no outlet portion of the auxiliary storage portion 241 and no downstream portion of the auxiliary side guide passage 554 continuous with the auxiliary storage portion 241 is provided, and the game ball is provided only on the side passing through the rear side passages 580, 1580, and 3580. May be provided with an outlet portion that allows the machine to go out of the gaming machine. Since the auxiliary storage unit 241 is provided at the lower part of the pachinko machines 100 and 1100, it may be difficult to monitor because of the shadow of the player. Security performance can be improved.

In the above embodiment, the case where the game ball flows down is switched by selecting either the downstream side of the auxiliary side guide passage 553 or the rear side passages 580 or 1580 by the approach switching member 581. It is not always necessary to enter 100% on one side and not enter the other side at all, and the approach switching member 581 is used so that the game ball flows down to both sides, such as half or 5 to 1. A distribution mechanism for distributing the direction of the game balls at regular intervals may be provided in the rear passages 580 and 1580 before the game balls have advanced, and some of the game balls may be returned to the auxiliary side guidance passage 553. The flow-down ratio of the game ball may be adjustable by making the opening width of the rear passage 580 selectable. Regarding the configuration for changing the flow-down ratio of the game ball by the approach switching member in the other embodiment, it is not always necessary to allow the game ball to flow down to either one, and the game ball may flow down to both.

In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the adjacent pachinko machines 1100 and 2100 are connected by the rear passages 1590A, 1590B, 2590A and 2590B branching from the guidance passages 552 and 553 so that the game balls can be transferred has been described, but it is not always the case. It is not necessary to connect the pachinko machines 1100 adjacent to each other on the left and right and the rear passage to each other. In addition, the game ball may be connected so as to be transferable in the rear passage.

In the above embodiment, the pachinko machines 100, 1100, 2100, 3100, 4100 that connect the game balls to the adjacent game ball management devices 700, 3700 and the adjacent pachinko machines 1100, 2100 so as to be transferable. Although the configuration of the above has been described, the transferability is not limited to the game ball, and instead of or in addition to this, the information of the game machine may be transferable, for example, the occurrence of a prize, etc. Information on winning game balls (information corresponding to the winning probability and the ratio of the number of launched balls to the number of winning balls), information on lottery of gaming machines such as the occurrence of big hits and the state of the game, detection of cheating and game dependents Information regarding the occurrence of abnormalities such as the use of the gaming machine may be transferred to another gaming device or gaming machine. In this case, it is not always necessary to provide the gaming machine with a connection line capable of information communication, and the payout device 540 is paid out, such as the transfer timing of the game ball to be transferred via the rear passage and the time interval for transferring the game ball. A control for information output is provided as a control, a detection sensor for detecting the game ball is provided at the entrance portion where the game ball is transferred to the gaming device or the game machine on the other side, and information is output based on the detection result of the detection sensor. It may be communicable.

In the above embodiment, the rear passages 580, 1580, etc. The configuration in which the 1590A, 1590B, 2591A, and 2591B branch is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the rear passages 580, 1580, 1590A, 1590B, 2591A, and 2591B may be branched at an angle of about 30 °. It suffices that the game ball can be guided in a direction different from the continuous direction of the guidance passages 552 and 553.

In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the game ball lending device 290 is provided in the game machine such as the pachinko machine 100 has been described, but the game ball lending device 290 does not necessarily have to be provided in the game machine, and the game ball management device 700 The management device operation unit 702 may be operated to perform a game ball lending operation corresponding to the game value possessed by the player and a value storage medium return operation.

In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the approach switching member 581 operates by switching between the approach blocking posture and the approach allowing posture by manual operation with respect to the switching operation unit 584 has been described, but with respect to the operation switch and the operation switch. The approach switching member 581 may be electrically operated by providing a drive source such as a motor driven by the operation of the above. In this case, an operation switch is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 to provide an approach switching member. The operation of 581 may be set by the manager of the game hall, or an operation switch may be provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so that the player can control whether or not the game ball can enter the rear passage 580. Alternatively, a first operation switch for the player is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 100, a second operation switch for the manager of the game hall is provided on the back side, and the first operation switch is provided by the second operation switch. The operation switch may be enabled or disabled, and this allows the player to switch whether or not the game ball can enter the rear aisle 580 only when the game hall management device corresponds to the rear aisle 580. It is preferable that it can be.

The configurations of the approach switching members 581, 1581, 1591A, 1591B, 2591A, and 2591B are not limited to the above configurations, and prevent and allow the entry of the game ball into the rear passages 580, 1580, 1590A, 1590B, 2590A, and 2590B. As long as it can be switched, other configurations may be used, and for example, the posture may be switched by sliding movement.

In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the rear passage members forming the rear passages 580, 1580, 1590A, 1590B, 2590A, 2590B, and 3580 are provided in the pachinko machine 100 has been described, but the pachinko machines 100, 1100, 2100, and 3100 are not necessarily provided. , 4100 need not be provided with a rear passage member. The rear passage member may be provided in the game ball management device 700, and the pachinko machine 100 may be provided with a ball outlet on the back side of the pachinko machine 100 for allowing the game ball to enter the rear passage 580 from the auxiliary side guidance passage 553. .. In this case, the approach switching member 581 is provided in the guide member 550 of the pachinko machine 100 to prevent the ball from being output from the ball outlet and to prevent the game ball from entering the rear passage 580 from the ball exit. It is preferable to be able to switch between the permissible approach posture and the permissible posture.

The pachinko machines 100, 1100, and 2100 do not necessarily have to be configured to allow the game ball to enter the game ball management device 700 from a plurality of ball throwing portions provided in the front and rear, and only from one side of the front or the rear. It may be configured to allow a game ball to enter.

In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the game balls paid out by the payout device 540 are stored in the auxiliary storage area 4236 has been described, but the game balls are paid out by the payout device 540 and the amount is equal to or more than a predetermined amount in the normal storage area 4235. Even in such a case, the game ball does not enter (is not stored) in the auxiliary storage area 4236, and the player may manually store the game ball in the auxiliary storage area 4236. Even in this case, the auxiliary storage area 4236 is provided next to the normal storage area 4235, and the player presses the game ball to cross the boundary separating the normal storage area 4235 and the auxiliary storage area 4236. It is preferable that the game ball can be transferred from the storage area 4235 to the auxiliary storage area 4236.

In the above embodiment, the case where the standby ball stored in the auxiliary storage area 4236 can enter the transfer passage 4232 without contacting the game ball has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the standby ball is stored in the auxiliary storage area 4236. The waiting ball may be configured such that the player contacts the game ball and manually enters the game ball into the transfer passage.

In the above embodiment, the standby ball stored in the auxiliary storage area 4236 has been described in the case where the player manually transfers the game ball to the normal storage area 4235, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game for a predetermined operation unit is not limited to this. The game ball may be transferred from the auxiliary storage area 4236 to the normal storage area 4235 by the operation of a person without contacting the standby ball. For example, the bottom surface of the auxiliary storage area 4236 is configured to be movable so as to rise or the inclination angle is changed, and an operation unit operated by the player to operate the bottom surface is provided integrally with the bottom surface. Alternatively, a switch capable of a pressing operation for controlling the operation of the drive source such as a motor that operates the bottom surface of the auxiliary storage area 4236 and the drive source is provided, and the player can operate the switch from the auxiliary storage area 4236. The game ball may be transferable to the normal storage area 4235.

(3) The present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, once a big hit is made, the pachinko machine may be implemented so that the expected big hit value can be increased until the big hit state occurs a plurality of times (for example, two times or three times) including the big hit. Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, the pachinko machine may be put into a special gaming state on the condition that the ball wins a prize in a predetermined area. Further, it may be carried out on an enclosed pachinko machine in which balls circulate. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, it may be implemented as various gaming machines such as an arrange ball type pachinko machine and a sparrow ball. Further, the pachinko machine is not limited to the pachinko machine, and the game may be carried out on a game machine that uses a medal other than a game ball as a game medium. It may be applied to a gaming machine such as a parrot as a rotating body type gaming machine using a gaming ball as a gaming medium.

<Invention extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described while showing problems, effects, and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in each of the above embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like. In addition, the meanings and examples of terms described in each feature may be applied as meanings and examples of terms described in other features described in the same wording.

<Feature 10>
It is a gaming machine (pachinko machine 100, 1100, 2100, 3100, 4100) that plays a game using a gaming medium.
A payout device (payout device 540) that pays out the game medium, and
A storage unit (storage unit 231,241) that stores the game medium paid out from the payout device on the front side of the game machine so that the player can take it out and operate it.
A first outlet (outlet 241B of the auxiliary storage 241) for taking out the gaming medium stored in the storage to the outside of the gaming machine, and
A first payout passage (auxiliary side guide passage 553) provided between the payout device and the storage unit for discharging the game medium from the payout device to the storage unit.
A second exit portion (rear passages 580, 1580) provided separately from the first payout passage to take out the game medium paid out from the payout device to the outside of the game machine at a position different from that of the first outlet portion. And the outlet of the discharge passage member 3101B),
An approach switching means (entrance switching members 581, 1581, 1591A, 1591B, ball support member 4236D) capable of switching whether or not the gaming medium paid out from the payout device enters the second exit portion is provided. A gaming machine characterized by being equipped.

In conventional gaming machines, the gaming balls paid out as a privilege according to the prize or the gaming balls lent out according to the deposit amount are installed in the vicinity of the player in addition to the ball plate provided in the gaming machine. It was common to pass the ball outlet of the ball dish to a ball box or the like and store it. Further, there is also known a gaming device configured to store information corresponding to the amount of money possessed by the player and the number of game balls in a value storage medium such as an IC card (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-224362). See publication).

In these conventional gaming machines, there may still be room for improvement in the configuration for managing the gaming medium possessed by the player.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 10, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably managing the gaming ball possessed by the player. That is, the first exit portion can be used to transfer the game ball to the ball box or the game device managed by the player himself, as in the conventional case, and the second exit portion can be used to further transfer the game ball to another gaming machine. And the game ball can be suitably transferred to the game device.

The gaming machine according to feature 10 is an approach ratio switching unit (entry blocking unit 582) that prevents the game ball from entering the second exit portion, and a shaft portion that makes the approach ratio switching unit rotatable. A rotating shaft portion (rotating shaft portion 583) that enables switching between an approach blocking posture that prevents the game ball from entering the second exit portion and an approach permitting posture that allows the gaming ball to enter, and an approach blocking posture. It may be provided with a switching operation unit (switching operation unit 584) for switching between the and the allowed entry posture.

Further, the rate of entry of the game medium changed by the approach rate changing means may include a rate of 100% entry to one side and no entry to the other side, or a game of half, 5 to 1, etc. It may include the rate at which the medium flows down.

Further, in the description of taking out the game medium according to the feature 10, the game medium may be taken out from a storage unit or a passage where the game machine can support the game medium, and the game machine cannot support the game medium. You may put out a game medium.

Further, the second exit portion described in feature 10 may be located at a position different from that of the first outlet portion, and the gaming medium may be ejected in a direction different from that of the first exit portion in the gaming machine, or the first exit portion. May eject the gaming ball on the front side of the gaming machine, and the second exit portion may eject the gaming ball at a position different from that on the front side of the gaming machine.

<Feature 11>
In the gaming machine according to feature 10,
The first payout passage is
The downstream side constitutes the inflow port (inflow port 231A) of the game ball in the storage portion.
The second exit portion is
It is provided in the middle of the first payout passage and is provided on the side branched on the upstream side from the inflow port, and when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the first payout passage, the game balls are taken out of the game machine. A gaming machine characterized by being said to be.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 11, the game is played only when the second outlet portion is provided on the upstream side of the inflow port and the storage portion is full and the game balls are stored on the upstream side of the inflow port. The ball can be made to enter the side of the second exit portion. As a result, the gaming machine during the game can maintain the state in which the storage portion is filled with the gaming balls, and only the more paid out gaming balls can be released to the second exit portion. It is possible to appropriately manage the game balls while speeding up the payout of the game balls.

<Feature 12>
In the gaming machine according to feature 10 or feature 11,
The second exit portion is
The number of game balls that can be rented to the player is stored in the value storage medium, and the game balls are lent to the game device (game ball management device 700) that can be rented according to the operation of the player. Transportably connected and
The gaming device is configured so that the number of gaming balls transferred through the second outlet can be added to the rentable number and stored in the storage medium. Game machine.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 12, the gaming ball can be transferred to the gaming device through the second exit portion and can be added to the rentable number without passing through the first exit portion. It is possible to have a configuration that produces an effect by not passing through the first exit portion. For example, by providing the first exit portion at a position close to the player, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience that the sound effect of the effect becomes difficult to hear due to the contact sound between the passing game balls.

<Feature 13>
In the gaming machine according to any one of feature 10 to feature 12,
The second exit portion is a gaming machine characterized in that the gaming ball is put out into a passage through which the gaming ball flows down to a storage portion in another gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 13, it is possible to transfer or lend or borrow a gaming ball to or from another gaming machine played by a friend, family, or the like, and it is possible to improve the convenience of the player.

<Feature 14>
In the gaming machine according to any one of the features 10 to 13.
The approach ratio changing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the player can perform an operation of changing the ratio of the game ball entering the second exit portion.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 14, the player can select the exit portion from which the gaming ball comes out at a free timing, and the convenience of the player can be improved.

<Feature 15>
In the gaming machine according to any one of feature 13 to feature 14,
The first payout passage is provided with a connecting portion capable of connecting a passage through which a game ball exiting from a second exit portion provided in another gaming machine can enter.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 15, since the second exit portion of another gaming machine can be connected, it is possible to supply the gaming balls in both directions between the connected gaming machines. , The convenience can be further enhanced.

<Feature 16>
In the gaming machine according to any one of the features 11 to 15.
The second exit portion is provided at a plurality of locations, and is characterized in that the gaming ball can be put out into a passage through which the gaming ball flows down to a storage portion in the plurality of gaming machines.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 16, convenience can be further enhanced, such as enabling bidirectional supply of gaming balls between a plurality of gaming machines.

<Feature 17>
In the gaming machine according to any one of the features 10 to 16.
The first payout passage is branched into two passages and is continuous with the first storage portion and the second storage portion, respectively.
The second exit portion is a gaming machine characterized in that the second exit portion is provided so as to branch off from the first payout passage on the downstream side of the branch portion branched into the two passages in the first payout passage.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 17, since the game ball flows to the second outlet portion on the downstream side of the branch portion branched into the two passages, one of the first storage portion and the second storage portion. It is possible to further improve convenience, such as making it possible to change the ratio of the game medium entering the second exit portion so that the game ball does not flow to the side.

<Feature 20>
The game area (the area where the game ball flows down) that the player can see, and
Launch operation means (launch operation device 250) in which the launch operation is performed by the player, and
A launching means (launching device 330) that launches a game ball into the gaming area by the player's operation on the launching operating means.
A payout device (payout device 540) that pays out game balls,
A storage means (main storage mechanism 230) for storing game balls that are paid out by the payout device and used for the game, and
A delivery unit (outlet 231B) for sending the game ball stored in the storage means to the launch means side is provided.
The storage means (storage unit 2311, 1231, 4231) is an area in which the game balls paid out by the payout device are stored located on the upstream side of the delivery unit, and the stored game balls. Is provided with a normal storage area (normal storage area 235, 1235, 4235) that advances toward the delivery unit in response to the operation of the launching means.
Further, it is an area in which the game balls enter when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the normal storage area by the payout device, and at least a part of the game balls does not advance even if the launching means operates. A gaming machine characterized in that a pachinko / pachinko machine is provided with a stagnant storage area (auxiliary storage area 236, 1236, 4236) capable of transferring a game ball to the normal storage area by a predetermined pressing operation by the player.

In conventional gaming machines, the gaming balls paid out as a privilege according to the prize or the gaming balls lent out according to the deposit amount are installed in the vicinity of the player in addition to the ball plate provided in the gaming machine. It was common to pass the ball outlet of the ball dish to a ball box or the like and store it. Further, there is also known a gaming device configured to store information corresponding to the amount of money possessed by the player and the number of game balls in a value storage medium such as an IC card (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-224362). See publication).

In these conventional gaming machines, there may still be room for improvement in the configuration for managing the gaming medium possessed by the player.

Further, in a conventional gaming machine, a gaming ball paid out as a privilege according to a prize or a gaming ball lent out according to the deposit amount is stored in a storage means (so-called upper plate) installed near the player's hand. It is stored. Auxiliary auxiliary storage means (so-called lower plate) is provided below the storage means (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-22160). The player can make up for the shortage of the game balls of the storage means by replenishing the storage means with the game balls stored in the auxiliary storage means.

However, in the conventional gaming machine, the auxiliary storage means is located at a position away from the storage means, and the operation of supplementing the game ball may be troublesome.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 20, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably managing the gaming ball possessed by the player. That is, a part of the game ball stays in the stagnant storage area, and a game ball that is not automatically launched by the launching means can be secured in the stagnant storage area. Therefore, even if the player is late in noticing that the game ball is exhausted in the normal storage area, the game can be promptly continued by using the game ball in the stationary storage area. Further, since the game ball in the stationary storage area can be transferred to the normal storage area by a predetermined pressing operation by the player, the transfer of the game ball from the stationary storage area to the normal storage area can be simplified and speeded up, and the player can easily and quickly transfer the game ball to the normal storage area. Convenience can be improved.

<Feature 21>
In the gaming machine according to feature 20,
A gaming machine characterized in that a ridge portion projecting upward is provided at a height lower than the radius of a gaming ball at at least a part of a boundary between the normal storage area and the stationary storage area.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 21, a boundary is formed by a ridge portion, and the gaming ball can be easily transferred from the stationary storage area to the normal storage area by a pressing operation on the game ball by the player. Can be done.

<Feature 22>
In the gaming machine according to feature 21,
A gaming machine characterized in that a part of the boundary is located on the side where the delivery port is provided.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 22, if the gaming ball is pushed toward the side where the feeding port is provided as a part of the boundary, the gaming ball is supplied to the launching means via the feeding port in a short time. can do. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to launch the game ball accurately and surely in a situation where the player wants to launch the game ball in a hurry, and it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player suffers an unexpected disadvantage.

<Feature 23>
In the gaming machine according to any one of the features 20 to 22
The normal storage area and the stationary storage area are provided side by side on the front side of the gaming machine where the player is located and on the rear side of the gaming machine.
A game characterized in that, in the normal storage area and the stationary storage area, a bottom surface portion is provided with a top portion whose boundary protrudes upward so that the game balls are separated and stationary, and which is inclined downward and backward. Machine.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 23, since the normal storage area and the stagnant storage area are clearly separated by the inclination of the bottom surface portion, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the game ball stored in the stagnant storage area. can.

<Feature 24>
In the gaming machine according to any one of feature 20 to feature 23,
The pachinko / pachislot machine is characterized in that the stagnant storage area is provided on the front side of the game machine in which the player is located with respect to the normal storage area.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 24, the normal storage area can be easily visually recognized by the player, the player can easily check the remaining amount of the game ball in the normal storage area, and the stationary storage area can be used by the player. Since it is provided at a close position, it is possible for the player to manually press the waiting ball stored in the stationary storage area to easily transfer it to the normal storage area.

<Feature 25>
In the gaming machine according to any one of the features 20 to 24,
A gaming machine characterized in that the stationary storage area is provided on the rear side of the gaming machine away from the player with respect to the normal storage area.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 25, since the stagnant storage area is easily visible, the player can easily visually recognize the situation where the game ball remains in the stagnant storage area, and the game ball can be placed in the stagnant storage area. It is possible to prevent the player from moving by ending the game while leaving it.

<Feature 26>
In the gaming machine according to any one of feature 20 to feature 25,
A gaming machine characterized in that the stationary storage area is set to a size that occupies a bottom area of 5 to 50% of the bottom area of the storage means.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 26, an appropriate amount of gaming balls can be secured in the stagnant storage area.

<Feature 30>
A payout device (payout device 540) that pays out the game medium, and
Outlet portions (outlet ports 241B of auxiliary storage unit 241, rear passages 580, 1580, and outlets of discharge passage member 3101B) for taking out the game medium discharged from the payout device to the outside of the game machine.
A passage forming member for forming a transfer passage through which the game medium passes between the outlet portion and the payout device is provided.
A gaming machine (pachinko machines 3100, 4100) in which an opening / closing member capable of opening / closing on the front side is supported by an outer frame member formed in a frame shape forming an internal space penetrating in the front-rear direction.
The payout device is provided on the opening / closing member.
A gaming machine characterized in that the outer frame member constitutes a part of the passage forming member to form a part of the transfer passage (guidance passage 3101A).

In conventional gaming machines, the gaming balls paid out as a privilege according to the prize or the gaming balls lent out according to the deposit amount are installed in the vicinity of the player in addition to the ball plate provided in the gaming machine. It was common to pass the ball outlet of the ball dish to a ball box or the like and store it. Further, there is also known a gaming device configured to store information corresponding to the amount of money possessed by the player and the number of game balls in a value storage medium such as an IC card (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-224362). See publication).

In these conventional gaming machines, there may still be room for improvement in the configuration for managing the gaming medium possessed by the player.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 30, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably managing the gaming ball possessed by the player. That is, since the payout device is provided on the opening / closing member and the outer frame member constitutes a part of the passage forming member to form a part of the transfer passage, at least a part of the game balls paid out from the payout device is It is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine via a part of the transfer passage formed by the outer frame member. Since the outer frame member is provided on the outermost side in the left-right direction of the gaming machine, it is possible to make it difficult for the passing sound and contact sound of the gaming medium passing through a part of the transfer passage to reach the player, and it is set in the gaming machine. It is possible to make it easier for the player to hear the sound effects such as the effect. Further, the outer frame member functions as a support for attaching the game machine to the game hall while supporting the opening / closing member including the payout device, and is made of a material having high rigidity and strength. Some of the transfer passages that are formed can be made less likely to be tampered with or modified. Therefore, it is possible to suppress fraudulent acts such as the game ball possessed by the player being stolen by another person (criminal).

<Feature 31>
The gaming machine according to feature 30.
The opening / closing member has a shape that overlaps the front side with respect to a part of the outer frame member, and has a shape that exposes a vertically long frame component portion provided on one side in the left-right direction of the outer frame member to the front side of the gaming machine. Being done
A gaming machine characterized in that a passage capable of transferring a game ball is formed on the front side of the gaming machine after flowing downward as a part of the transfer passage in the frame component portion.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 31, since the gaming ball can be put out to the front side of the gaming machine via the outermost side in the left-right direction of the gaming machine, the player can play sound effects such as effects set in the gaming machine. It is possible to manage the game ball on the front side of the game machine for the player as in the conventional case, while making the structure easy to hear.

<Feature 40>
It is a gaming machine (pachinko machine 100, 1100, 2100, 3100, 4100) that plays a game using a gaming medium.
A payout device (payout device 540) that pays out the game medium, and
With the outlets (rear passages 580, 1590A, 1590B, the exit of the game ball via the inlet 3580A, and the discharge port 241B of the auxiliary storage portion 241) that take out the game medium paid out from the payout device to the outside of the game machine. ,
A passage forming member forming a transfer passage through which the game medium passes between the outlet portion and the payout device, and a passage forming member.
A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided on the front side with respect to a part of the transfer passage and is provided with sound output means (sound devices 283 to 285, 4286) for outputting a predetermined sound.

In conventional gaming machines, the gaming balls paid out as a privilege according to the prize or the gaming balls lent out according to the deposit amount are installed in the vicinity of the player in addition to the ball plate provided in the gaming machine. It was common to pass the ball outlet of the ball dish to a ball box or the like and store it. Further, there is also known a gaming device configured to store information corresponding to the amount of money possessed by the player and the number of game balls in a value storage medium such as an IC card (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-224362). See publication).

In these conventional gaming machines, there may still be room for improvement in the configuration for managing the gaming medium possessed by the player.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 40, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably managing a gaming ball possessed by a player. That is, since the sound output means is provided on the front side with respect to a part of the transfer passage, the sound is heard from the passing sound and the contact sound of the game medium passing through the transfer passage in the process of taking the game medium out of the game machine. The sound output by the output means can be given priority to reach the player, and the sound effect such as the effect set in the gaming machine can be easily heard by the player. Further, the sound output means includes a highly rigid metal member and a housing (enclosure) for reverberating sound, and these members are located in front of the transfer passage, so that they are generated in the transfer passage on the rear side. The strength with which the sound reaches the player side can be reduced.

<Feature 41>
The gaming machine according to feature 40.
A sound detecting means provided on the front side with respect to a part of the transfer passage and detecting a sound generated on the side where a part of the transfer passage is provided is provided.
Based on the sound detected by the sound detecting means, the sound output means includes a sound including a sound (a sound having an opposite phase that cancels the detected sound) that reduces the output of the sound to the front side of the gaming machine. A gaming machine characterized by outputting to the front side.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 41, the degree to which the sound generated in a part of the transfer passage is output to the front side of the game machine by the sound detection unit can be reduced, so that the game ball passes through the transfer passage. The sound and the contact sound can be easily canceled, and the sound effect set in the gaming machine can be easily reached by the player.

<Feature 50>
The game area (the area where the game ball flows down) that the player can see, and
Launch operation means (launch operation device 250) in which the launch operation is performed by the player, and
A launching means (launching device 330) that launches a game ball into the gaming area by the player's operation on the launching operating means.
A payout device (payout device 540) that pays out game balls,
A storage means (main storage mechanism 4230) for storing game balls that are paid out by the payout device and used for the game, and
A delivery unit (outlet 231B) for sending the game ball stored in the storage means to the launch means side is provided.
The storage means is an area where game balls paid out by the payout device are stored on the upstream side of the delivery unit, and the stored game balls respond to the operation of the launch means. A normal storage area (normal storage area 4235) that advances to the side of the delivery unit is provided.
Further, it is an area in which the game balls do not advance and stop even if the launching means operates, and the game balls can be transferred to the normal storage area by a predetermined pressing operation by the player, and a predetermined number of games can be played. A gaming machine characterized in that a countable storage area (auxiliary storage area 4236) in which balls are arranged side by side and can be counted is provided.

In conventional gaming machines, the gaming balls paid out as a privilege according to the prize or the gaming balls lent out according to the deposit amount are installed in the vicinity of the player in addition to the ball plate provided in the gaming machine. It was common to pass the ball outlet of the ball dish to a ball box or the like and store it. Further, there is also known a gaming device configured to store information corresponding to the amount of money possessed by the player and the number of game balls in a value storage medium such as an IC card (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-224362). See publication).

In these conventional gaming machines, there may still be room for improvement in the configuration for managing the gaming medium possessed by the player.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 50, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably managing a gaming ball possessed by a player. That is, since the player can count the number of game balls parked in the countable storage area, it is possible for the player to easily take out the required number of game balls from the game machine. Further, since the game ball in the countable storage area can be transferred to the normal storage area by a predetermined pressing operation by the player, the transfer of the game ball from the countable storage area to the normal storage area can be simplified and speeded up. It is possible to improve the convenience of the player.

<Feature 51>
The gaming machine according to feature 50.
A payout device (payout device 540) that pays out the game medium, and
A storage unit (auxiliary storage unit 241) that stores the game medium paid out from the payout device on the front side of the game machine so that the player can take it out and operate it.
A first outlet (outlet 241B of the auxiliary storage 241) for taking out the gaming medium stored in the storage to the outside of the gaming machine, and
A first payout passage (auxiliary side guide passage 553) provided between the payout device and the storage unit for discharging the game medium from the payout device to the storage unit.
A second outlet portion (transfer passage 4232 and release passage member 3101B) for taking out the game ball stored in the countable storage area to the outside of the game machine at a position different from the first outlet portion by a predetermined discharge operation by the player. A gaming machine characterized by having an internal passageway).

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 51, the gaming ball can be transferred to the ball box or the gaming device managed by the player himself / herself by using the first exit portion, and further, the second exit portion is used. It is possible to suitably transfer as many game balls as the player wants to transfer to another gaming machine or gaming device using the outlet portion.

<Feature 60>
A gaming machine that plays games using a gaming medium.
An operating means (launching operation device 250) in which operations related to the game are performed by the player, and
Storage means for storing the game medium used for the game (storage units 231 and 241 of the main storage mechanism 230 and the auxiliary storage mechanism 240)
A photographing means (camera device 611, 612, 612X) for photographing the storage means, and
Storage that generates a virtual storage display image using a captured image that is an image captured by the photographing means and includes a game medium stored in the storage means and a preset virtual image (image of a game ball). Image generation means (sub-control board 940) and
A gaming machine (pachinko machine 5100, 6100, 7100) provided at a position covering at least a part of the storage means and provided with a storage image display means (storage display unit 601) for displaying the virtual storage display image. ).

The conventional gaming machine is provided with, for example, a game area in which the game ball flows down, a launch operation device for the player to perform a launch operation, a storage unit for storing the game ball, and the like under the game area. Is common (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-345989).

In a conventional gaming machine, if a large gaming area is set, a launch operation device necessary for a game, or a storage unit is provided, the area for providing an effect device for giving the player enjoyment is narrowed, and these devices are provided. There may still be room for improvement in the composition of.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 60, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which a production device using a gaming medium used for a game can be suitably arranged. That is, the stored image display means can display the game medium stored in the storage means located behind the storage means, which cannot be visually recognized, to the player by the virtual storage display image, and also display the virtual image. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the limitation on the arrangement of the storage means and the storage image display means capable of displaying an image. Therefore, for example, it is possible to provide the player with the playability of the effect device using the virtual storage display image as a new way of enjoying the game machine.

The stored image display means according to feature 60 does not necessarily have to be provided at a position that covers at least a part of the storage means, and the stored image display means is provided at a position that does not cover at least a part or all of the storage means. Even in this case, the degree of freedom in the arrangement position of the storage means can be increased, and the storage means and the storage image display means can be suitably arranged as a gaming machine. Further, the stored image display means may be provided at a position interposed between the player's viewpoint and the storage means.

Further, the gaming machine according to the feature 60 is provided with a payout device (payout device 540) for paying out the game balls, and the storage means may be used to store the game balls paid out by the payout device and used for the game. good.

<Feature 61>
The gaming machine according to feature 60.
The virtual image is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a character set in the gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 61, a character set in the gaming machine and easily familiar to the player is made to appear in the stored image display means together with the gaming medium paid out to the player, and the game acquired by the player. Depending on the number of media, the player can be entertained through the production.

<Feature 62>
The gaming machine according to any one of the feature 60 or the feature 61.
It has a lottery means (main control board 920) that executes a lottery that is established with a predetermined lottery probability when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied.
The virtual image is a gaming machine characterized in that it is composed of an image using the lottery result.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 62, since the virtual image is composed of an image using the lottery result, the operation can be changed according to the lottery result, and the player is entertained according to the lottery result. Or, the joy can be increased, and the player can enjoy the game even more.

<Feature 63>
The gaming machine according to any one of feature 60 to feature 63.
The storage means has a main storage means for paying out the game ball and an auxiliary storage means (auxiliary storage mechanism 240) provided below the main storage means.
The photographing means is a gaming machine characterized in that at least the auxiliary storage means is photographed.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 61, since the main storage means is located on the upper side, at least a part of the auxiliary storage means is easily covered, and the auxiliary storage means that is difficult to see can be photographed and displayed by the storage image display means. Therefore, it is possible for the player to easily visually recognize the status of the auxiliary storage means.

In the gaming machine according to feature 63, the photographing means includes a means for photographing the main storage means (camera device 611) and a means for photographing the auxiliary storage means (camera device 612), and displays a stored image. The means may be configured to be able to display a virtual storage display image using a captured image including a game medium stored in the main storage means and the auxiliary storage means. As a result, in a gaming machine having a configuration in which a plurality of storage means are provided, the storage image display means can perform an effect corresponding to the number of game media paid out to the player.

Further, the storage image display means may be configured to be capable of displaying a virtual storage display image including captured images taken by both the main storage means and the auxiliary storage means, whereby the main storage means and the auxiliary storage means and the auxiliary storage means. The player can easily recognize both situations with the means through one image. In this case, one of the main storage means and the auxiliary storage means may be displayed in a reduced size as compared with the other, and the player can select one of the reduced sizes. You may.

<Feature 64>
The gaming machine according to feature 63.
The image generation means
It is a virtual stored display image including a game medium stored in the back side of the stored image display means when viewed from a predetermined player's viewpoint position, and is visually recognized from the player side with respect to a directional view taken by the photographing means. A gaming machine characterized by correcting an image and generating it.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 64, it is possible to correct the difference in the image caused by the difference between the installation location of the shooting means and the position of the player's eyes, and to assume and display the image that the player will be able to see. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the stored image of the game medium without discomfort.

<Feature 70>
A gaming machine that plays games using a gaming medium.
An operating means (launching operation device 250) in which operations related to the game are performed by the player, and
Storage means for storing the game medium used for the game (storage units 231 and 241 of the main storage mechanism 230 and the auxiliary storage mechanism 240)
A lottery means (main control board 920) that executes a lottery that is established with a predetermined lottery probability when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied, and
A medium amount variation effect means (sub-control board 940, storage display unit 601) capable of executing a predetermined medium amount variation effect that produces a different quantity of game media stored in the storage means according to the lottery result. A gaming machine (pachinko machines 5100, 6100) including a physical contact portion 621).

In a conventional pachinko machine, for example, when a big hit is won, the big hit is notified by the result of a variable display, the big prize device is opened, the game ball wins the big prize device, and a large amount of game balls are stored. Those that are paid out to the department are known (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-345989).

However, in the conventional gaming machine, the number of gaming balls stored in the storage unit does not increase unless the gaming ball wins a prize in the winning device or the player does not lend the gaming ball. The number of game balls gradually decreases, and only a large amount of game balls are temporarily paid out to the storage section after the big hit is won. For this reason, the storage unit is necessary for the player to pay attention when the storage unit becomes empty, approaches the sky, or becomes full (full) or full. It was just a functional component that was only operated. That is, the configuration of the storage unit differs depending on the manufacturer and model, and there is a possibility that there is still room for improvement in the configuration of the storage unit.

In addition, there is a time lag between the time when the player recognizes the result of winning the lottery and the time when the game ball is won in the winning device and the game ball is paid out. For example, after winning a big hit, it takes time for the game balls to be stored in a ball plate or the like as a storage means, so that the time required may reduce the player's sense of joy. There was sex.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 70, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of adding a function as an effect device to the storage unit. That is, by executing the medium amount fluctuation effect according to the lottery result, the player can experience the fluctuation of the quantity of the game medium stored in the storage unit, and the storage unit merely functions as a functional component. Instead, it is possible to add a function as a production device, and it is possible to set a storage unit having a personality peculiar to a model or a manufacturer in a gaming machine having only a limited space.

For example, the player can experience the increase in the number of game media in advance by executing the effect of increasing the game medium as the medium amount fluctuation effect according to the lottery result. As a result, even if it takes a long time from winning the lottery to providing the game medium to the player, the player can enjoy the game. Therefore, it is possible to realize an effect that makes one feel like acquiring a large amount of game media without excessively increasing the gambling so that a large amount of game media is paid out in a short time.

<Feature 71>
The gaming machine according to feature 70.
A photographing means (camera device 611) for photographing the storage means, and
A storage image display means (storage display unit 601) capable of displaying a photographed image including a game medium stored in the storage means, which is an image captured by the photographing means, is provided.
The medium amount fluctuation effect means
As an image to be displayed on the stored image display means, an image generation means (display data generation unit) that generates an increased display image including a larger number of gaming media than the number stored in the storage means according to the lottery result by the lottery means. A gaming machine characterized by being 942).

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 71, by using the storage image display means, the number of game media possessed by the player is displayed in an easy-to-recognize manner based on the captured image taken by the storage means at normal times. , An increased display image can be displayed when a specific lottery result is obtained, and it is possible to suggest to the player in advance a game medium that the player will acquire after a certain period of time has passed. Therefore, it is possible to execute a new display effect utilizing the stored image display means even in the normal game state before winning the lottery.

<Feature 72>
The gaming machine according to feature 71.
The image generation means
A game characterized in that an image generated by adding an image of a virtual game medium to an image of a game medium stored in the storage means taken by the shooting means is displayed as the augmented display image. Machine.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 72, since the image of the virtual gaming medium is added to the captured image showing the current state of the storage means, the actual image is compared with the case of displaying the prepared image. It is possible to perform an effect as if the game medium was increased by the image including the game medium which is an image including the situation and can be touched by the player. For example, when a player tries to touch a game medium, an increased display image can be generated including the player's hand and the game medium that comes into contact with the hand, so that an effect including a tactile sensation can be realized. can do.

<Feature 73>
The gaming machine according to the feature 71 or 72.
The image generation means
A gaming machine characterized in that an image using a preset virtual gaming medium is displayed as the augmented display image when the gaming medium is not stored in the storage means.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 73, even in a situation where the gaming medium is not stored in the storage means, it is possible to execute the effect of the augmented display image using the image prepared in advance.

<Feature 74>
The gaming machine according to any one of the features 70 to 73.
The medium amount fluctuation effect means
According to the lottery result, a decorative body (physical contact portion 621) which is a decorative body including a three-dimensional shape imitating a game medium and capable of displacement operation is positioned on the storage portion, and the amount of the medium is increased. A gaming machine characterized by performing a variable effect.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 74, since the decorative portion that actually exists is used, the player can touch and confirm the state in which the gaming medium has increased, and the enjoyment of the production in the game can be enjoyed by using the sense of touch. Can be increased.

<Feature 75>
The gaming machine according to any one of the features 70 to 74.
The storage means includes a main storage means and an auxiliary storage means provided below the main storage means.
The medium amount fluctuation effect means
A gaming machine characterized in that a decorative body including a three-dimensional shape imitating a gaming medium is positioned on the auxiliary storage means to execute the medium amount variation effect according to the lottery result.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 75, since the auxiliary storage means arranged at a position where the main storage means is provided and is likely to be a blind spot is used to perform an effect using an actually existing decorative body, the effect is performed. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to visually recognize that the decorative body is not a true game medium. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the enjoyment of the production in which the player touches and confirms the state in which the game medium has increased.

<Feature 76>
The gaming machine according to feature 74 or 75.
A movable mechanism (support portion 621C) that displaces the decorative body and
A storage unit (storage chamber 623) that is provided within the operating range in which the decorative body is displaced by the movable mechanism and that accommodates the decorative body invisible from the player side when the medium amount fluctuation effect is not executed. A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 76, the decorative body is housed in a housing portion that is normally invisible to the player, and the player can visually recognize the decorative body only in a situation where the medium amount fluctuation effect is executed. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the appearance of the decorative body and to entertain the player with the medium amount fluctuation effect as a rare item.

<Feature 80>
A gaming machine that plays games using a gaming medium.
An operating means (launching operation device 250) in which operations related to the game are performed by the player, and
Storage means for storing the game medium used for the game (storage units 231 and 241 of the main storage mechanism 230 and the auxiliary storage mechanism 240)
A lottery means (main control board 920) that executes a lottery that is established with a predetermined lottery probability when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied, and
A contacted means (physical contact portion 631) that can be arranged at a predetermined position where the player can come into contact with the player.
An image generation means (sub-control board 940, display data generation unit 942) that generates a display image including an expression image corresponding to the contacted means according to the lottery result by the lottery means.
A gaming machine (pachinko machine 7100) including an image display means (storage display unit 601) for displaying a display image generated by the image generation means.

In conventional pachinko machines, it has been common to entertain players with a game by producing variable displays including display images and sounds through visual and auditory senses (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-345989).

However, there is a problem that it is difficult to make a gaming machine with a model-specific or manufacturer-specific individuality only by the conventional production, and it is difficult to provide a player with a new production and game performance different from the conventional one. there were.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 80, the player is given a different impression by the expression image of the shape of the contacted means touched by the player by the expression image displayed on the image display means and the contacted means. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably performing an effect using visual and tactile sensations.

<Feature 81>
In the gaming machine according to feature 80,
The contacted means is configured to be displaceable and can be displaced.
In the standby state (storage arrangement), the player is placed in a position where contact is impossible or difficult to contact,
A game characterized in that when a predetermined appearance condition corresponding to the lottery result is satisfied, the player is displaced from the standby state to the appearance state (contactable arrangement) and is arranged at a position where the player can contact. Machine.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 81, since the player can be brought into contact with the contacted means only when the appearance condition is satisfied, the player's expectation for satisfying the appearance condition can be increased. , The player can further enjoy the game using the contacted means.

<Feature 82>
In the gaming machine according to feature 80 or feature 81,
The contacted means is
A gaming machine characterized in that, in the standby state, it is accommodated in an accommodating portion (storage chamber 633) which cannot be seen from the player side.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 82, since the player cannot visually recognize the contacted means in the standby state, the rarity of the contacted means is increased, and the player can enjoy the appearance of the contacted means itself. Can be made to.

<Feature 83>
In the gaming machine according to any one of feature 80 to feature 82,
It has a photographing means (camera device 611) for photographing the contacted means, and has a photographing means (camera device 611).
The contacted means is arranged so as to be invisible from a predetermined viewpoint position of a player who plays a game, at least in part, even in the appearance state.
The image generating means generates a captured image that is an image captured by the photographing means and includes at least a part of the contacted means.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the image display means is configured to be able to display an image including at least a part of the contacted means generated by the image generation means.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 83, the contacted means can be expressed by processing the photographed image by changing the color or the like while reproducing the movement of the contacted means as it is, and the contacted means can be expressed more than the actual contacted means. By displaying an image in an elaborate form, it is possible to express a higher definition than the substance while maintaining the tactile sensation and the reality of the movement of the contacted means with which the player comes into contact.

<Feature 84>
In the gaming machine according to any one of feature 80 to feature 83,
The image generation means generates a display image including the expression image based on the information of the image stored in the storage means in advance.
The image display means is a gaming machine characterized in that a display image generated by the image generation means is displayed based on the information of the image stored in the storage means.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 84, a free image can be used regardless of the captured image, and for example, the specific shape of the contacted means is expressed with a small number of pixels so that the specific shape cannot be specified. An entity such as displaying only a shape and displaying an image that does not specify what the form of the contacted means that has appeared among the forms set in a plurality of shapes, or displaying a plurality of types of images alternately. A free form that is not bound by the form of the contacted means appearing as is can be displayed as a display image, and the expression of the contacted means can be given a degree of freedom.

<Feature 85>
In the gaming machine according to any one of the features 80 to 84,
The image generation means generates a display image including at least one of a plurality of embodied images that embody the contacted means.
The image display means
A gaming machine characterized by displaying a display image including the embodied image according to the lottery result of the lottery means at the same time as displaying the lottery result of the lottery means or after displaying the lottery result.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 85, the player can display the embodied image according to the lottery result from the plurality of embodied images even though the same contacted means is touched. The touched means will be retrofitted into a plurality of objects, and the enjoyment of having the player touch the touched means can be increased.

<Feature 86>
In the gaming machine according to any one of the features 80 to 85,
The storage means includes a main storage means and an auxiliary storage means provided below the main storage means.
A gaming machine characterized in that the contacted means is provided between the main storage means and the auxiliary storage means, which are below the main storage means and correspond to the upper side of the auxiliary storage means.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 86, since there is a contacted means between the storage means and the auxiliary storage means, the contacted means is arranged at a position where the player can easily touch and the player cannot easily see. It is possible to emphasize the impact on the player by displaying the expression image or the embodied image.

<Feature 87>
In the gaming machine according to any one of the features 80 to 86,
The image display means
It is provided so as to cover at least a part of the storage means from the viewpoint of the player, and the expression image data is displayed according to the lottery result by the lottery means, while the expression image data is not displayed. A gaming machine characterized by displaying storage display data based on captured data obtained by photographing a storage means.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 87, the physical contact means can be covered by the storage display means, and the expression image data can be displayed in the direction in which the physical contact means exists as seen from the player. Can enhance the reality of.

<Feature 88>
In the gaming machine according to any one of the features 80 to 87,
The physical contact means is
Of the expression source objects that are the source of physical representation, only the contact area that is supposed to be contacted by the player is represented.
The image generation means
A gaming machine characterized in that, as the expression image data, at least a part of a non-contact area that is not expected to be contacted by the player among the expression source objects is added to the contact area to be expressed.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 88, since the non-contact area is displayed in the expressed image data, it is not necessary to give a sense of discomfort to the player, and it is not necessary to form a physical contact means for the non-contact area. The configuration of the contact means can be simplified.

<Feature 90>
An operating means (launching operation device 250) in which operations related to the game are performed by the player, and
Storage means for storing the game medium used for the game (storage units 231 and 241 of the main storage mechanism 230 and the auxiliary storage mechanism 240)
A physical contact means (physical contact portion 641) that can be arranged at a predetermined position where the player can physically contact,
A movement sensation imparting means (movement sensation imparting unit 645) that causes a player who has come into contact with the physical contact means to feel a movement sensation that is moving or is about to move in a predetermined direction.
An image generation means (display data generation unit 942) that generates a display image including a contact-corresponding image corresponding to the physical contact means, and
A gaming machine including an image display means (storage display unit 651) for displaying the display image.

In conventional pachinko machines, it has been common to entertain players with a game by producing variable displays including display images and sounds through visual and auditory senses (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-345989).

In such a conventional gaming machine, there may still be room for improvement in the configuration of the device that gives the player new enjoyment. For example, there is a problem that it is difficult to make a gaming machine with a model-specific or manufacturer-specific individuality only by the conventional production, and it is difficult to provide a player with a new production and game performance different from the conventional one. there were.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 90, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of giving the player new enjoyment. That is, by allowing the player to visually recognize the contact-corresponding image through the display image displayed by the image display means, it is possible to increase the sense of movement to the physical contact means with which the player has come into contact, and the player can utilize the sense of movement. You can enjoy the game even more.

The movement sensation imparting means in the gaming machine according to the feature 90 may be a movement sensation imparting means that makes the user feel the movement sensation that is moving or is about to move in a predetermined direction without moving the position. Or, instead of this, it may be a moving sensation imparting means that makes the user feel a force to move in a predetermined direction without moving the position.

Further, the predetermined direction in which the moving sensation is felt by the moving sensation imparting means may be a linear direction or a rotating direction.

Further, the movement sensation imparting means may be a means for giving a movement sensation by vibrations that generate accelerations having different magnitudes in one direction and the other direction along a predetermined direction. As a result, it is possible to give the player a small sensation that is different from the sensation that the player feels due to the reaction force of the elastic member with respect to the conventional effect button. It is possible to provide a gaming machine in which even a player can easily play a game and the magnitude of the sensation can be easily adjusted.

<Feature 91>
In the gaming machine according to feature 90,
A photographing means (camera device 611) for photographing the storage means is provided.
The image generation means
An image captured by the photographing means, which is a display image including a game medium stored in the storage means, is generated.
The image display means
The means is provided so as to cover at least a part of the storage means when viewed from a predetermined position where the player's head is located, and is a means for displaying a display image including the game medium stored in the storage means. Gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 91, at least a part of the storage means that cannot be directly seen due to the provision of the image display means is supplemented by the display image displayed on the image display means, and at the same time, a virtual object. Since virtual images such as these can be displayed at the same time, a new way of enjoying the gaming machine can be realized.

<Feature 92>
In the gaming machine according to feature 90 or feature 91,
The physical contact means is
It is provided below the game area and
The image generation means
A gaming machine characterized by generating a display image including an expression image expressing the physical contact means.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 92, the physical contact means is provided at a position that is difficult for the player to see, and the image of the physical contact means is represented as an expression image by the image display means, so that the physical contact means is a real thing. It is possible to make the illusion of something different, or to make the color or pattern look different from the real thing.

<Feature 93>
In the gaming machine according to any one of feature 90 to feature 92,
The image generation means
A gaming machine characterized in that the physical contact means generates an image moved in the one direction.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 93, by displaying an image in which the physical contact means moves in the same direction as the movement sensation, it is possible to give the player the illusion that the physical contact means has really moved. ..

<Feature 94>
In the gaming machine according to any one of the features 90 to 93,
A lottery means (main control board 920) for executing a lottery that is established with a predetermined lottery probability when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied is provided.
The image generation means
A gaming machine characterized in that a contact-corresponding image is generated according to a lottery result by the lottery means.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 91, since the contact-corresponding image is generated according to the lottery result, the player can entertain the contact-corresponding image according to the lottery result while using the sense of movement.

<Feature 95>
In the gaming machine according to feature 94,
The movement sensation imparting means is
A gaming machine characterized in that whether or not to give a sense of movement is changed according to the lottery result.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 95, a sense of movement can be given or not depending on the lottery result, so that the feeling of excitement until the announcement of the lottery result can be increased, the enjoyment at the time of winning can be increased, or not. It is possible to reduce the feeling of disappointment at the time of winning.

<Feature 96>
In the gaming machine according to feature 94 or 95,
The physical contact means is
A gaming machine characterized in that it is arranged at a predetermined position where players can physically come into contact with each other according to the lottery result.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 96, since the physical contact means can be arranged at a predetermined position only when necessary, the physical contact means does not interfere with the game in a normal time when the physical contact means is not used.

<Feature A0>
An operating means (launching operation device 250) in which operations related to the game are performed by the player, and
Storage means for storing the game medium used for the game (storage units 231 and 241 of the main storage mechanism 230 and the auxiliary storage mechanism 240)
A physical contact means (physical contact portion 671) that can be arranged at a predetermined position where the player can physically contact,
A movement sensation imparting means (movement sensation imparting unit 675) that causes a player who has come into contact with the physical contact means to feel a movement sensation that is moving, is about to move, or is about to move in a predetermined direction. When,
A detection means (detection unit 665) capable of detecting operation information input by a player by an operation using the physical contact means, and
A gaming machine including a privilege giving means (sub-control board 940) that grants a predetermined privilege when a player's input operation corresponding to the operation information detected by the detecting means is executed.

In conventional pachinko machines, it is common to entertain players with a variable display including display images and sounds through visual and auditory senses (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-345989). ..

In such a conventional gaming machine, there may still be room for improvement in the configuration of the device that gives the player new enjoyment.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature A0, the physical contact means can be used as an input device, and a sense of movement is added by using the physical contact means separately from the game played by using the game medium in the game area. It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a game that obtains a predetermined privilege and giving a new enjoyment to the player.

The movement sensation imparting means in the gaming machine according to the feature A0 may be a movement sensation imparting means that makes the user feel the movement sensation that is moving or is about to move in a predetermined direction without moving the position. Or, instead of this, it may be a moving sensation imparting means that makes the user feel a force to move in a predetermined direction without moving the position.

Further, the movement sensation imparting means may be a means for giving a movement sensation by vibrations that generate accelerations having different magnitudes in one direction and the other direction along a predetermined direction. As a result, it is possible to give the player a small sensation that is different from the sensation that the player feels due to the reaction force of the elastic member with respect to the conventional effect button. It is possible to provide a gaming machine in which even a player can easily play a game and the magnitude of the sensation can be easily adjusted.

Further, the predetermined direction in which the moving sensation is felt by the moving sensation imparting means may be a linear direction or a rotating direction.

In addition, the privilege given by the privilege giving means may be a privilege as a game value to which a game value is substantially added to the player, such as a prize ball that can be used in the game, and a special image is displayed. It may be a privilege set separately from the game value, such as displaying or increasing the effects that can be executed in the variable display.

<Feature A1>
In the gaming machine described in feature A0,
Equipped with an image display means (storage display unit 661) for displaying an image.
The detection means
A gaming machine characterized in that it detects that the physical contact means has come into contact with or is close to the image display means.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature A1, since processing by combining the image display means and the physical contact means is possible, the operation by the physical contact means can be expressed as an image, and the input operation of the player can be performed. The feeling of operation can be enhanced.

In the gaming machine according to the feature A1, the detecting means may have a means for detecting a state in which the physical contact means is arranged at a predetermined position with respect to the image displaying means, and the detecting means may have a means for detecting the image display means. It may have a means for detecting the movement of the physical contact means of the above.

<Feature A2>
In the gaming machine according to the feature A0 or A1,
A photographing means (camera device 611) for photographing the storage means is provided.
The image display means
The means is provided so as to cover at least a part of the storage means when viewed from a predetermined position where the player's head is located, and is a means for displaying a display image including the game medium stored in the storage means. Gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature A2, the hidden storage means is photographed by the photographing means so that the player can visually recognize the status of the storage means, and the storage means is arranged at a position that is easy for the player to see and operate. It is possible to perform an input operation using the physical contact means for the storage display means.

<Feature A3>
In the gaming machine according to feature A2 or feature A3
The image display means
A gaming machine characterized in that a movement-corresponding image corresponding to a movement sensation given to a player by the movement sensation imparting means is displayed.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature A3, for example, it is possible to give the player a sense of movement while changing the image according to the movement of the physical contact means, so that the illusion of the sense of movement can be increased. can.

<Feature A4>
In the gaming machine according to any one of feature A to feature A3,
The privilege granting means
It is characterized in that the game medium with a privilege on which a predetermined privilege image is displayed when entering a predetermined winning opening is subjected to an effect of being able to be operated by an input operation of a player to give the predetermined privilege. Gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature A4, in addition to the normal game, the privilege image is displayed according to whether or not the gaming medium with the privilege is awarded, so that the enjoyment of the player can be increased.

<Feature A5>
In the gaming machine according to any one of feature A to feature A4,
The detection means is a gaming machine characterized by having a strain sensor capable of measuring a strain amount according to a force applied to the physical contact means.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature A6, since the force applied by the player can be recognized by the strain sensor, evaluation and benefits can be given according to the force, and the range of the game can be expanded. can.

<Feature A6>
In the gaming machine according to any one of feature A to feature A5,
The detecting means is a gaming machine characterized by having an acceleration sensor for measuring the movement of the physical contact means.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature A6, since the speed of the movement of the player can be recognized, it is possible to evaluate and give a privilege according to the speed of the movement of the player, and the range of the game is widened. be able to.

<Feature A7>
In the gaming machine according to any one of feature A to feature A6,
The movement sensation imparting means is
A gaming machine characterized in that the movement sensation is increased or decreased according to the magnitude of an input operation by a player.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature A8, since the movement sensation can be changed according to the size of the input operation of the player, the size of the input operation of the player, the size of the remaining input operation required, etc. Can be expressed as the size of the sense of movement, and the range of games can be expanded.

In the gaming machine described in feature A7, the magnitude of the input operation may be the magnitude of the operation amount, the magnitude of the operation force, or a combination thereof.

<Feature B0>
An operating means (launching operation device 250) in which operations related to the game are performed by the player, and
Storage means for storing the game medium used for the game (storage units 231 and 241 of the main storage mechanism 230 and the auxiliary storage mechanism 240)
An image display means for displaying an image (storage display unit 651) and
A detection means (operation unit 652) capable of detecting the operation information input by the player to the image display means, and
A vibrating means (vibration unit 653) that is provided so that the player can come into contact with the player and gives the player vibration in a predetermined direction.
In response to the detection of the operation information input by the player by the detection means, the vibration means is provided so as to give the player a vibration for a short time (a time shorter than 0.2 seconds, a moment, or an extremely short time). A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with a vibration control unit (sub-control board 940) for controlling.

In conventional pachinko machines, it is common to entertain players with a variable display including display images and sounds through visual and auditory senses (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-345989). ..

In such a conventional gaming machine, there may still be room for improvement in the configuration of the device that gives the player a sense.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature B0, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a player a suitable sense. The vibration can notify the player that the operation input has been made, and the short-time vibration gives the player the illusion that the operated part has physically moved, and has the player operated the physical button? It is possible to give the player a feeling like.

In the gaming machine described in feature B1, the vibration by the vibrating means may be the vibration caused by one movement operation in a predetermined direction, and the vibrating means is an input operation to the image display means. The vibration may be given to the player with the direction along the direction of the above as a predetermined direction.

<Feature B1>
In the gaming machine described in feature B0,
The vibrating means is a gaming machine characterized in that the image displaying means has means for vibrating an image display surface on which an image is displayed.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature B1, the player can vibrate the image display means arranged at a position where the player can easily reach the image display means for input operation by the player. It is easy to set an opportunity to experience the vibration by the vibration means, and the player can be further entertained.

<Feature B2>
In the gaming machine according to feature B0 or feature B1,
The image display means
A means for displaying a display image including a game medium stored in the storage means, which is provided so as to cover at least a part of the storage means when viewed from a predetermined position where the player's head is located. A gaming machine characterized in that it is a means for displaying a display image including an operation input area for a player to input operation information among the means.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature B2, the operation input area (button) is displayed as an image, and then the operation input area is vibrated to give the player the illusion that the button is pressed more strongly. It is possible to make it easier to check the game medium stored in the storage means.

<Feature B3>
In the gaming machine described in any of feature B0 to feature B2,
The vibration control unit
When the input operation of the player satisfies a specific condition, the vibration is different from the case where the condition is not satisfied, and the vibration pattern in which at least one of the frequency and the vibration time of the vibration in the vibration means is changed. A gaming machine characterized in that the vibration means is controlled so as to give vibration to a player.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature B3, by using a plurality of types of vibration patterns, it is possible to sensuously convey the difference in the operation content to the player when the operation content is different. For example, when the button images of "YES" and "NO" are displayed, the player can confirm that there is no operation error by changing the vibration pattern between "YES" and "NO".

<Feature B4>
In the gaming machines described in feature B0 to feature B3,
The vibrating means
It is a physical contact means that can be placed in a predetermined position where the player can physically contact.
The detection means
A gaming machine characterized in that operation information input by a player can be detected by using the physical contact means.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature B4, the input operation can be performed by using the physical contact means instead of the player's own hand. For example, the input operation is facilitated or the shape is related to the game. It is possible to further enjoy the game by enabling the input operation by the physical contact means and strengthening the relationship between the game and the input operation.

<Feature B5>
In the gaming machines described in feature B0 to feature B4,
The detection means
A gaming machine characterized in that operation information input by a player can be detected by detecting a state in which the physical contact means is in contact with or close to a display image of a gaming medium stored in the storage means.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature B5, it is possible to easily understand whether or not there is an operation in relation to the stored image processing means.

<Feature B6>
In the gaming machines described in feature B0 to feature B5,
The physical contact means is
It is a means (actuator) capable of generating multiple types of vibrations that generate vibrations at different frequencies in the forward direction and the opposite direction along a predetermined direction.
The vibration means is a gaming machine characterized in that a part of the plurality of types of vibrations is selectively generated.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature B7, the above-mentioned movement sensation imparting means and the vibration means can be shared by one physical contact means, so that the configuration can be simplified.

<Feature C0>
An operation means (launch operation device 750) in which operations related to the game are performed by the player, and
A launching device for launching a game medium into the gaming area in response to an operation on the operating means is provided.
The operating means
A displacement operation unit (launch handle 752) that displaces when the player performs a displacement operation and holds the displaced position, and
A displacement information output unit (variable resistor 253) that can movably support the displacement operation unit and output information (or a signal) according to the displacement amount of the displacement operation unit.
A contact detection means (contact sensor 254) that detects the contact of the player, and
The player who operates the displacement operation unit is made to feel that the displacement operation unit is moving along the displacement direction and is moving in a predetermined direction in which the firing force is small, or is about to move. Movement sensation imparting means (movement sensation imparting unit 755) and
A gaming machine including a sensory control unit (launch control unit 963) that controls the movement sensation imparting means.

A rotary type device is widely used as a launch operation device in a conventional ball game machine. In this rotary launch operation device, an elastic member such as a spring is incorporated so that the handle returns to the initial position when the player releases the handle (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-345989). See publication).

In such a gaming machine, there may still be room for improvement in the configuration of the operation unit operated by the player when playing a game.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature C0, it is possible to provide a gaming machine provided with an operating means suitable for the player. That is, it is possible to easily hold the displacement operation unit at a fixed position so that the position of the operation means is not displaced even if the player loosens his / her hand after positioning while facilitating the operation of the displacement operation unit. By imparting a sense of movement, it is possible to impart a sense of operation suitable to the player.

<Feature C1>
In the gaming machine described in feature C0,
The sensory control unit
A gaming machine characterized in that the movement sensation imparting means is operated to impart a movement sensation only when a player's contact is detected by the contact means.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature C1, the movement sensation is given only when the player is playing a game, and the situation where the displacement operation unit moves when the player is not operating is avoided. be able to.

<Feature C2>
In the gaming machine according to the feature C0 or C1,
The displacement operation unit is configured so that it can be rotated in the forward direction and the reverse direction.
The movement sensation imparting means does not change the absolute position of the displacement operation unit, but changes the strength that makes the player feel the movement sensation in a predetermined direction depending on the presence or absence of the displacement operation of the displacement operation unit. A gaming machine featuring.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature C2, since the movement sensation changes even if the player holds the displacement operation unit at a constant position, the displacement operation unit can be easily operated to perform a game involving a firing operation. It can be made even less tiring.

<Feature C3>
In the gaming machine according to feature C1 or feature C2
The displacement operation unit is provided with a plurality of finger hooking portions of the same size as finger hooking portions (finger hooking portions 753) for hanging the player's fingers over the entire circumference at predetermined intervals. A gaming machine featuring.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature C3, even if the position of the displacement operation unit is displaced, the same operation can be performed by hooking a finger on another finger hook portion, so that the displacement operation unit is purposely returned to the initial position. The function can be omitted, and the operating means can be configured at low cost.

<Feature C4>
Features In the gaming machines described in C0 to C3,
The movement sensation imparting means is a gaming machine characterized in that the player is made to feel a movement sensation in one direction opposite to the movement direction when an operation of increasing the firing force of the launching means is performed.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature C4, it is possible to facilitate fine adjustment of the firing force of the launching means by utilizing the sense of movement.

<Feature C5>
In the gaming machine according to any one of feature C1 to feature C4,
The sensory control unit
In a predetermined displacement operation state in which the player displaces the displacement operation unit, the movement sensation imparting means is provided so as to impart a greater movement sensation than in a predetermined displacement stop state in which the player does not displace the displacement operation unit. A gaming machine characterized by being controlled.

According to the game machine described in the feature C5, in a predetermined displacement operation state in which the displacement operation unit is displaced, the movement sensation is used instead of the reaction force in the normal game machine to give the player a sense of discomfort. In a predetermined displacement stop state in which the displacement operation unit is not displaced, the sense of movement can be reduced to facilitate the position holding of the displacement operation unit, and the player can be relaxed.

<Feature C6>
In the gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 to C5,
The sensory control unit
The movement is monitored so as to monitor the displacement acceleration (rotational acceleration) of the displacement operation unit and give a maximum (or maximum temporary maximum time) movement sensation in a predetermined displacement acceleration state in which the displacement acceleration occurs. A gaming machine characterized by controlling a sensation-imparting means.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature C6, when the player starts the displacement of the displacement operation unit, the maximum movement sensation can be quickly given, and the reaction force different from the reaction force of the normal gaming machine can be given. It is possible to realize a launch operation having excellent operability using the above.

<Feature C7>
In the gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 to C6,
The sensory control unit
A gaming machine characterized in that the displacement acceleration (rotational acceleration) of the displacement operation unit is monitored, and the movement sensation imparting means is controlled so that the movement sensation gradually decreases when the displacement acceleration is not detected for a predetermined time. ..

According to the gaming machine described in feature C7
When the player has not displaced the displacement operation unit for a predetermined time, the player can be relaxed by gradually reducing the sensation of movement.

<Feature C8>
Features In the gaming machines described in C1 to C7,
The sensation control unit is characterized in that it controls the movement sensation imparting means so as to impart the movement sensation intermittently generated in a predetermined direction to the player when a predetermined generation condition is satisfied. Game machine.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature C8, it is possible to easily make the player recognize the situation in which the predetermined occurrence condition is satisfied while continuing the firing operation, and execute the action corresponding to the occurrence condition. Can be encouraged to the player.

In the gaming machine described in feature C8, the predetermined generation condition is that the number of gaming media stored in the storage means for storing the gaming medium used for the game is equal to or less than a predetermined amount, and the gaming ball is launched. In this case, it is possible to urge the player to perform an operation of replenishing additional gaming balls as soon as possible.

In addition, during a certain period when the player starts the firing operation, a continuous movement sensation is given in a certain direction, and a predetermined generation condition is satisfied in a situation where the displacement operation by the player is not detected for a certain period or more. In some cases, it is preferable to intermittently give a sense of movement in the fixed direction or the opposite direction, and the firing operation is a function of transmitting to the player that an operation different from the firing operation is required. It can be added in a form that can be easily transmitted to the player at low cost by using a movement sensation imparting means that generates a sensation of facilitation.

In addition, at least one feature described in features 10 to C8 may be applied in combination with any other or a plurality of other features. The basic configuration of a gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied is shown below.

Pachinko machine: A launching operation means operated by a player, a game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the launching operating means, a passage portion for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a passage portion. A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in the gaming area and gives a privilege to the player when the gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each of the gaming parts.

Rotating machine such as a slot machine: The rotation of the orbiting body is started based on the operation of the starting operation means, the rotation of the orbiting body is stopped based on the operation of the stopping operation means, and the player according to the pattern after the stop. A gaming machine that gives special benefits to pachinko machines.

As described above, the present invention is suitable for gaming machines such as ball gaming machines.

100, 1100, 2100, 3100, 4100, 5100, 6100, 7100, 8100: Pachinko machine, 230: Main storage mechanism, 231,241: Storage unit, 240: Auxiliary storage mechanism, 400: Game board, 601,651,661 : Storage display, 603A, 603B: Character image, 611, 612, 612X: Camera device, 621, 631, 641, 671: Physical contact, 623, 633: Storage room, 645, 675: Movement sensation, 653 : Vibration unit, 665: Detection unit, 920: Main control board, 940: Sub control board, 963: Launch control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that plays games using a gaming medium.
Operation means in which operations related to the game are performed by the player,
A storage means for storing the game medium used for the game,
A lottery means for executing a lottery that is established with a predetermined lottery probability when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied, and a lottery means.
A contacted means that can be placed in a predetermined position that the player can come into contact with,
An image generation means that generates a display image including an expression image corresponding to the contacted means according to the lottery result by the lottery means.
A gaming machine including an image display means for displaying a display image generated by the image generation means.

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