JP2024019561A - gaming machine - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a gaming machine that can improve interest. [Solution] A pachinko machine 10 includes a first ball entry unit that includes a ball entry section into which a game ball that moves in a game area in which a game ball fired by a launcher is guided, and a second ball entry unit. The first ball entering means includes a guiding means that can change the state between a guiding state in which the game ball moving on the side of the ball entering part is guided to the ball entering part and a non-guiding state in which the game ball is not guided. We are prepared. Further, an opening interlocking means is provided which mechanically interlocks with the game ball that has entered the second ball entering means and brings the guiding means in the unguided state into the guiding state. Furthermore, there is a second guide path in which a passing game ball may enter the second ball entering means, and a second unguided path in which there is no possibility that a passing game ball enters the second ball entering means. is provided, and a predetermined number of distribution means is provided which alternately repeats guiding the game ball to the second guide passage a first predetermined number of times and guiding the game ball to the second unguided passage a second predetermined number of times. It is provided. [Selection diagram] Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko machine, for example, has been known as a type of gaming machine. A pachinko machine is configured to play a game using game balls, and includes a game area in which the game balls can move, and the game balls fired by a firing means are guided to the game area.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine is equipped with a specific ball entry means having a specific area into which a game ball moving in the gaming area can enter, and the game ball that enters the specific area enters the special ball entry means within the same area. There is also a game in which a game state advantageous to the player occurs when the ball is hit (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 11-197312

By the way, gaming machines are constantly being required to incorporate new configurations to improve new interests.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems and the like, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can increase interest.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes:
a game area where game balls fired by the firing means are guided;
comprising a first ball entry means having a ball entry section into which a game ball moving in the gaming area can enter, and a second ball entry means,
A configuration in which an advantageous state advantageous to the player is provided based on the entry of the game ball into the first ball entry means,
The first ball entering means changes state between a guiding state in which the game ball moving on the side of the ball entering part of the first ball entering means is guided to the ball entering part and a non-guiding state in which the game ball is not guided. Equipped with possible guidance means,
comprising an opening interlocking means that mechanically interlocks with the game ball that has entered the second ball entering means to bring the guiding means in the unguided state into the guiding state;
a second guide path through which a passing game ball may enter the second ball entry means;
a second unguided path in which there is no possibility that a passing game ball will enter the second ball entry means;
The state is changeable between a passing state in which the game ball is guided to the second guide passage and a non-passing state in which the game ball is guided to the second unguided passage, and the game ball is guided through the second guide a first specified number of times. The present invention is characterized in that it includes a predetermined number of distributing means that alternately repeats guiding the game ball to the passage and guiding the game ball to the second unguided passage a second predetermined number of times.

Note that the gaming machine may be a pachinko machine.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve interest.

It is a front view showing a pachinko machine of a first embodiment. It is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view showing the state where an inner frame and a front frame are opened. It is a front view showing the structure of an inner frame, a game board, etc. FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the configuration of a pachinko machine. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame, back pack unit, etc. are opened. It is a block diagram showing the main electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of various counters used for game control. FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the first starting winning device, etc., with the blade member in the closed position. It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the 1st starting prize winning device etc. with a feather member in a closed position. FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the first starting winning device, etc., with the blade member in the open position. It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the 1st start-up winning device etc. with a feather member in an open position. FIG. 3 is a schematic front view for explaining the operation of the blade member. It is a front view showing a guide part. It is a flowchart figure which shows central unit sphere detection processing. It is a flowchart figure which shows central unit sphere detection processing. It is a flowchart figure which shows error detection processing. It is a flowchart figure which shows the 1st ball entry process. It is a flowchart figure which shows blade confirmation processing. It is a front schematic diagram which shows the central unit of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic front view showing the internal structure of the prescribed number of times allocating device. It is a front schematic diagram which shows a display board.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, one embodiment of a pachinko game machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a "pachinko machine") will be described in detail based on the drawings. As shown in FIG. 3 etc., the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that constitutes the outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 11 as a game board mounting frame is provided on one side of the outer frame 11. A frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable. In addition, in FIG. 3, for convenience, game members (game nails, accessories, etc.) arranged on the game board 30 surface, the glass unit 137 attached to the front frame 14, etc. are omitted.

As shown in FIG. 6 etc., the outer frame 11 includes an upper frame component 11a and a lower frame component 11b made of wooden boards, and a left frame component 11c and a right frame component 11d made of extruded aluminum alloy. The frame components 11a to 11d are assembled into a rectangular frame shape as a whole using removable fasteners such as screws.

An upper hinge 81 and a lower hinge 82 are attached to the upper and lower ends of the left frame component 11c, respectively (see FIG. 1). The upper and lower parts of the inner frame 12 are rotatably supported by the upper hinge 81 and the lower hinge 82, so that the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed. The inner frame 12 and the like are housed in a space formed inside the outer frame 11.

Further, an extending wall portion 83 that protrudes toward the inner side of the outer frame 11 from near the rear end in the width direction is formed in the right side frame forming portion 11d. The extending wall portion 83 covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 (see FIG. 6) provided on the back side of the right side of the inner frame 12 from the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 5). In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, a pair of upper and lower receiving portions 84 and 85 are provided on the front side of the extending wall portion 83 to which the locking member of the locking device 600 is locked. Further, on the lower receiving portion 85, a pressing portion 86 that comes into contact with an inner frame open detection switch 92, which will be described later, is provided to protrude toward the inner side of the outer frame 11.

Further, a curtain plate decoration 87 made of resin is attached to the lower side frame forming portion 11b. A rib 88 projecting upward is integrally formed at the back of the upper surface of the curtain plate decoration 87. This makes it difficult to form a gap with the inner frame 12.

As shown in FIG. 3, the opening/closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set vertically on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the inner frame 12 can be opened forward with this opening/closing axis as the axis. It has become. The inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 38 having a rectangular outer shape, and a substantially elliptical window hole 39 is formed in the center of the resin base 38 .

Further, a front frame 14 is attached to the front side of the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Like the inner frame 12, the front frame 14 can be opened forward about an opening/closing axis set vertically on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Note that the front frame 14 may be directly supported by the outer frame 11 so as to be openable, not via the inner frame 12. In this embodiment, the inner frame 12 (and outer frame 11) corresponds to the gaming machine main body, and the front frame 14 corresponds to the door member.

The front frame 14 has a rectangular outer shape like the inner frame 12, and covers almost the entire front side of the inner frame 12 in the closed state. A substantially elliptical window portion 101 is formed in the center of the front frame 14 . Thereby, the game board 30 mounted on the rear surface of the inner frame 12 can be visually recognized from the outside (in front of the Pachinko machine 10) through the window 101 of the front frame 14 and the window hole 39 of the inner frame 12. The detailed configuration of the game board 30 will be described later.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a lower tray 15 is provided on the front side of the front frame 14 at the center of its lower part, and game balls paid out from the lower payout outlet 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. It has become. Further, on the front side of the lower tray 15, a ball removal lever 25 for ejecting game balls from inside the lower tray 15 is provided.

A game ball firing handle (hereinafter referred to as "handle 18") is provided on the right side of the lower tray 15 and serves as a firing operation means that protrudes toward the front side. The handle 18 is provided with a rotary operation body 18a as a rotatable operation part, and a touch sensor as a touch detection means capable of detecting a human touch on the handle 18 at a position not shown. A sensor and a variable resistor are provided as operating amount detection means for detecting the operating amount of the operating portion of the handle 18. Then, when the handle 18 is rotated clockwise, a game ball is fired by a firing device 60, which will be described in detail later, with a force corresponding to the amount of rotation operation. Further, the handle 18 is provided with a stop lever 18b as a firing stop operation means that can be pressed and operated with the thumb of the right hand holding the handle 18. When the stop lever 18b is pressed, the firing device 60 is prohibited from firing the game ball even if the handle 18 is held. Therefore, it is possible to rotate the handle 18 while prohibiting the shooting of game balls, or to temporarily stop shooting the game balls while gripping the handle 18.

As shown in FIG. 2, an upper tray 19 is provided above the lower tray 15 and is capable of storing game balls paid out from the upper payout port 17. Further, the upper tray 19 guides the game balls stored in the upper tray 19 (once) toward a firing device 60, which will be described in detail later, while arranging them in a line. Note that when the upper tray 19 is full of game balls, the game balls to be paid out are guided to the lower tray 15 via a lower tray communication path 71 and a lower payout outlet 16, which will be described later.

A lending switch 121, a return switch 122, a ball removal button 123, and a balance display section 124 are provided on the upper surface of the upper tray 19 (on the right side of the storage section). In a game hall or the like, when the lending switch 121 is operated with a game card with a balance inserted into the CR unit placed on the (left) side of the pachinko machine 10, the The rental balls are then supplied to the upper tray 19. On the other hand, the return switch 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the CR unit. Further, the balance display section 124 displays the balance of the card inserted in the CR unit.

Further, the ball removal button 123 is configured to be able to protrude and retract from the upper surface of the upper plate 19, and is always urged toward the side protruding from the upper surface of the upper plate 19 by a biasing means (not shown). When the ball removal button 123 is pressed, the space between the upper tray 19 and the lower tray 15 is opened, and the game balls stored in the upper tray 19 are guided to the lower tray 15. .

In addition, on the upper surface of the upper tray 19 (in front of the storage section), a production button 125 and a cross button 126 are provided as production operation means. The production button 125 has a built-in LED, and by pressing the production button 125 or the cross button 126, a corresponding production is performed on a decorative pattern display device 42, etc., which will be described later, or the content of the production is changed. do.

Furthermore, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the front surface of the front frame 14. These light emitting means play the role of increasing the performance effect during the game by changing and controlling the light emitting mode according to changes in the game state and the like. For example, on the periphery of the window section 101, an annular illumination section 102 containing a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided. Furthermore, error display lamps 104 are provided on both sides of the annular illumination section 102, which are turned on when a predetermined error occurs. Note that a large number of fine through holes are formed in the annular illumination section 102 above each error display lamp 104 in correspondence with the speaker SP (see FIG. 3) provided on the back surface of the front frame 14.

A glass unit 137 is attached to the back side of the front frame 14. The glass unit 137 does not have a conventional pair of front and rear rectangular glass plates that are attached separately as a front and rear pair, but has a round shape as a whole and is attached as an assembly.

Next, the inner frame 12 will be explained with reference to FIG. 4. As described above, the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12 on the rear side of the window hole 39 in a state in which it is in contact with the back side of the resin base 38. Therefore, a substantially central portion of the front surface of the game board 30 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 39.

In addition, at the lower front of the inner frame 12 (resin base 38), that is, at a position below the window hole 39, there is a firing device 60 as a firing means, and a firing device 60 for guiding the game ball immediately after being fired by the firing device 60. A rail 61 is attached. In this embodiment, a solenoid type firing device is adopted as the firing device 60. Further, above the firing device 60, there is a ball feeding device that guides the game balls guided from the upper tray 19 one ball at a time to the firing position of the firing device 60 by driving a built-in driving means (for example, a solenoid). 63 are provided.

Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be explained with reference to FIG. 4. The game board 30 includes a general winning device 31, a variable winning device 32 as an advantageous ball entering means, a first starting winning device 33a as a first ball entering means, a second starting winning device 33b, and a through hole as a guidance trigger means. A gate 34, a central unit 401, etc. are provided. The game ball fired by the firing device 60 is guided to the area (game area) between the front surface of the game board 30 and the rear surface of the glass unit 137. Various winning openings such as the general winning device 31, the variable winning device 32, and the starting winning devices 33a and 33b are configured so that game balls moving in the gaming area can enter (win), and these various winning holes When a ball enters the ball, it is detected by the corresponding detection switch, and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper tray 19 or the lower tray 15. The various winning devices and the central unit 401 are arranged in through holes formed in the game board 30, and are attached with screws or the like.

In this embodiment, if there is a win in the starting winning device 33a, 33b, there will be three prizes, if there is a winning in the general winning device 31, ten prizes, and if there is a winning in the variable winning device 32, there will be three prizes. It is configured such that 15 game balls are paid out. Furthermore, even if a game ball passes through the through gate 34, where the game ball only passes through and does not enter (the ball is not ejected to the back side of the game board 30), the game ball is not paid out. . Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, the general prize winning device 31 and the through gate 34 are configured so that game balls moving in the game area can always enter or pass through them. On the other hand, the first start-up winning device 33a is configured so that only game balls that have passed through the central unit 401 can enter, and the second start-up winning device 33b and variable winning device 32 are configured to allow entry of game balls. The ball is configured to change state between a closed state and a closed state in which a ball cannot enter.

In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36 corresponding to the lowest part of the gaming area, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports such as the general winning device 31 are placed through this out port 36. and is discharged outside the gaming area. In addition, a large number of game nails are planted on the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various game members (accessories) such as a windmill are arranged. . The game board 30 of this embodiment is made of transparent resin such as acrylic resin or polycarbonate. Furthermore, the game board 30 is decorated by printing directly on the front or rear surface of the game board 30, or by placing decorative objects behind the game board 30. .

Now, a central unit 401 is arranged approximately in the center of the gaming area. The central unit 401 includes a housing 402 that forms (divides) a first specific area 403 into which game balls moving (flowing down) in the game area can enter. A ball entrance opening 404 is provided on the upper left side of the housing 402, which serves as an entrance through which a game ball moving in the game area enters the first specific area 403. The ball entrance opening 404 is always in a state where game balls can enter, but it is configured to be relatively narrow, and for example, when 2 to 4 game balls are fired out of 250 game balls aimed at the ball entrance opening 404. The configuration of the game board 30 (arrangement of game nails) is such that the ball enters at a certain level.

In addition, in FIG. 4, for convenience, illustrations of passages (a first unguided passage 406 and a second unguided passage 431 to be described later) for discharging game balls to the outside of the gaming area in the central unit 401 are omitted as appropriate. . Furthermore, the ease with which a game ball enters the first specific area 403 can be changed as appropriate for each model.

The basic gameplay of this embodiment is to make the game ball that has passed through the first specific area 403 enter the first starting winning device 33a installed below the central unit 401. It is. When a game ball enters the first starting winning device 33a, a winning lottery is held with a probability of 10/10, and if a winning lottery is won, the variable winning device 32 is opened and a jackpot is created as an advantageous state. The condition is set to occur.

By the way, all of the game balls that enter the first specific area 403 do not enter the first starting winning device 33a, but the first specific area 403 is such that the passing game balls enter the first starting winning device 33a. It is provided with a first guide path 405 where there is a possibility that the ball will hit, and a first unguide path 406 where there is no possibility that the passing game ball will enter the first starting winning device 33a. In addition, all the game balls that have entered the first specific area 403 through the ball entry opening 404 are guided to the first specific area 403, and the game balls are transferred to the first guide path 405 at a specific rate. and a first unguided path 406, and the game balls that have passed through the first distribution device 407 and have passed through the first guide path 405 are guided, and the game balls are sorted at a specific rate. A second sorting device 408 that sorts the balls into the first guide path 405 and the first unguided path 406, and the game balls that have passed through the second sorting device 408 and via the first guide path 405 are guided, and A third sorting device 409 that distributes the game balls into the first guide path 405 and the first unguided path 406 at a specific ratio, and the game balls that pass through the first distribution device 407 and go through the first unguided path 406. A fourth sorting device 410 is provided that guides the game balls and sorts the game balls into a second guide path 430 and a second unguided path 431, which will be described later, in a specific ratio.

In this embodiment, only game balls that have passed through the third sorting device 409 can enter the first starting winning device 33a. Therefore, in this embodiment, the first sorting device 407, the second sorting device 408, and the third sorting device 409 constitute a first sorting means. In addition, in this embodiment, when a game ball is guided to the fourth distribution device 410 side in the first distribution device 407, the configuration is such that there is no possibility that the game ball enters the first starting winning device 33a. Therefore, the passage from the first sorting device 407 to the fourth sorting device 410 and the passage after that are also the first unguided passage 406. On the other hand, for example, in the case where there is a path for guiding game balls from the fourth sorting device 410 to the third sorting device 409, there is a path from the first sorting device 407 to the fourth sorting device 410, and The passage from the fourth sorting device 410 to the third sorting device 409 also serves as the first guide passage 405. Also, for convenience, in FIG. 4, illustration of the first unguided path 406 through which game balls are guided outside the gaming area in the first sorting device 407 and the second sorting device 408 is omitted. ing.

Further, the first sorting device 407, the second sorting device 408, the third sorting device 409, and the fourth sorting device 410 of this embodiment have a substantially round plate shape, and the game balls pass through (fall) one by one. Three possible circular holes are provided at equal positions near the center. Then, the game balls guided by the sorting devices 407 to 410 are designed to fall into one of the three holes after turning several times in the area on the outside of the holes. Note that where each hole of each sorting device 407 to 410 communicates will be described later.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the game area (hereinafter referred to as "second specific area 411") where the first starting prize winning device 33a is installed below the central unit 401 has the game area that has passed through the third sorting device 409. It is configured such that only the ball can enter, and on the left and right sides of the first starting prize winning device 33a, there is an area located on the left side of the central unit 401 in the gaming area (hereinafter referred to as "left side area"), And, a partition wall part 412 (in this example, a plurality of (consisting of game nails arranged vertically and consecutively).

In addition, the first starting winning device 33a of the present embodiment is provided with a first ball entering section 414 into which a game ball moving in the second specific area 411 can enter, and on both left and right sides of the first ball entering section 414. A pair of left and right blade members 415 are provided as guide means (guide portions). The blade member 415 has a tongue shape and is configured to be rotatable around a rotating shaft extending in the front-rear direction, and has a closed position (unguided state) extending upward from the rotating shaft and a closed position (non-guided state) extending upward from the rotating shaft. It is configured to be movable between an open position (guiding state) and an attitude tilted to the side opposite to the first ball entry part 414. By setting the blade member 415 to the open position, the first starting prize winning device 33a is opened so that the game ball moving on the side of the first ball entering part 414 is guided to the first ball entering part 414 by the blade member 415. It has come to be considered a state. On the other hand, with the blade member 415 in the closed position, the first starting winning device 33a prevents the game ball from entering the first ball entering section 414, which moves on the side of the first ball entering section 414. The closed position is regulated. However, even when the blade member 415 is in the closed position, the distance between the pair of blade members 415 is slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball is connected to the first starting winning device 33a ( It is possible to enter the ball into the first ball entry section 414).

Further, in the second specific area 411, there is a third sorting center discharge passage 417 that guides the game balls between a pair of blade members 415 in the closed position, and a first input passageway 417 that guides the game balls between the blade members 415 in the open position. A third distribution side discharge passage 418 is provided as a conditional first guide passage for guiding to a position guided to the ball portion 414 side. Although details will be described later, the game balls that have passed through the third distribution device 409 are guided (reached) to a third distribution center discharge passage 417 or a third distribution side discharge passage 418. When the game ball is guided (passed) by the third distribution center discharge passage 417, regardless of whether the blade member 415 is in the open position or the closed position, the game ball is guided by the first starting winning device 33a. Enter the ball.

On the other hand, when the game ball is guided (passed) by the third distribution side discharge passage 418 and the blade member 415 is in the closed position, the game ball does not enter the first starting winning device 33a; When the blade member 415 is in the open position, the game ball is guided by the blade member 415 and enters the first starting winning device 33a (first ball entry section 414). In other words, the third distribution side discharge passage 418 is set as the first guide passage 405 when the blade member 415 is in the open position, and is set as the first non-guide passage 406 when the blade member 415 is in the closed position. This is the first guide passage 405. In the present embodiment, the third distribution center discharge passage 417 corresponds to a specific passage position, and the third distribution side discharge passage 418 corresponds to a conditionally specified passage position.

In this embodiment, one of the three holes provided in the first distribution device 407 is connected to the second distribution device 408, and a constant guide hole portion 421 (continuous guide hole portion) that guides game balls to the second distribution device 408 Another one is a first discharge hole part 422 that discharges game balls to the outside of the gaming area, and the remaining one is connected to a fourth sorting device 410 and guides game balls to the fourth sorting device 410. This is the auxiliary hole portion 423.

Among the three holes provided in the second distribution device 408, one is a constant guide hole portion 421 (continuous guide portion) that communicates with the third distribution device 409 and guides the game ball to the third distribution device 409, The remaining two holes are second discharge holes 424 that discharge the game balls to the outside of the game area.

Among the three holes provided in the third sorting device 409, one communicates with the third sorting center discharge passage 417, and even if the blade member 415 is in the closed position, the game balls can be input to the first starting winning device 33a. The remaining two are continuous guide holes 421 (continuous guide parts) that allow the game ball to enter the first starting winning device 33a when the blade member 415 is in the open position. It is a conditional guide hole portion 425 (conditional guide portion) that allows the game ball to enter the game ball and does not allow the game ball to enter the first startup prize device 33a when the first startup prize device 33a is in the closed position. . In this embodiment, the third distribution device 409 constitutes a guide change distribution means.

In addition, in the second specific area 411, game balls guided to the constant guide hole section 421 of the third sorting device 409 are guided to the third sorting side discharge passage 418, or are guided to the conditional guide hole section 425. In order to prevent game balls from being guided to the third distribution center discharge passage 417, a partition wall portion is provided as a partitioning means for partitioning between the third distribution center discharge passage 417 and the third distribution side discharge passage 418. 426 are provided. In particular, in this embodiment, a game ball moving in the third distribution center discharge passage 417 may come off the third distribution center discharge passage 417, or a game ball moving in the third distribution side discharge passage 418 may be removed from the third distribution center discharge passage 417. Partition walls 426 are provided on both sides of each of the third distribution center discharge passage 417 and the third distribution side discharge passage 418 so as to prevent the discharge passage 418 from coming off.

Further, the central unit 401 of the present embodiment includes a second type non-electric accessory operating port 427 as a second ball entry means into which a game ball moving in the first specific area 403 can enter. In this embodiment, only game balls that have passed through the fourth sorting device 410 can enter the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427. In other words, one of the three holes provided in the fourth sorting device 410 communicates with the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427, and allows the game ball to enter the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427. This is the fourth guide hole portion 428, and the remaining two holes are the fourth discharge hole portion 429 that discharges the game ball to the outside of the game area.

In this embodiment, the fourth sorting device 410 and the first sorting device 407 constitute a second sorting means. In addition, the first specific area 403 includes a second guide path 430 where passing game balls may enter the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427, and a second guide passage 430 where passing game balls may enter the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427. A second unguided passage 431 is provided in which there is no possibility of the ball entering the object operation port 427. In other words, the path from the ball entry opening 404 of the first specific area 403 to the first sorting device 407 is the second guide path 430 that also serves as the first guide path 405, and the path from the ball entry opening 404 of the first specific area 403 to the first sorting device 407 is the second guide path 430 that also serves as the first guiding path 405, and the first sorting device 407 (auxiliary hole portion 423) ~ Regarding the passage to the fourth sorting device 410 and the passage leading to the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427 where the game ball entering the fourth guide hole portion 428 of the fourth sorting device 410 is guided. is also the second guide passage 430, and the other passages in the first specific area 403 (the passage through which the game balls entering the fourth discharge hole section 429 of the fourth distribution device 410 are guided, and the passage in the first distribution device 407) The second unguided path 431 is the path through which game balls that have entered the guide hole portion 421 and the first discharge hole portion 422 are always guided. For convenience, FIG. 4 omits illustration of the second unguided path 431 through which the game balls that are to be guided outside the gaming area in the fourth sorting device 410 are guided.

Furthermore, in the first starting winning device 33a of the present embodiment, the blade member 415 is not electrically opened and closed, but is mechanically interlocked with the game ball that enters the second type non-electric accessory operating port 427. It is set to the open position and is set to the closed position by mechanically interlocking with the game ball that enters the first starting winning device 33a (so-called second type non-electric accessory).

As shown in FIG. 9, when the blade member 415 of the first starting winning device 33a is in the closed position, the blade member 415 has a guide side extending substantially vertically (as viewed from the front) and an upper end of the guide side. an outer upper side that slopes downward from the outer side toward the outside of the first starting winning device 33a; and an outer lower side that slopes downward from the lower end of the outer upper side toward the inner side of the first starting winning device 33a. It includes a blade part 433 (of a substantially triangular shape that bulges outward of the first starting winning device 33a) and a base part 434 connected to the lower end of the blade part 433. Note that the root portion 434 of this embodiment has a side portion that is flush with the guide side portion of the blade portion 433 and a side portion that is flush with the outer lower side portion of the blade portion 433.

A pair of front and rear first shaft portions 435 and a second shaft portion 436 are provided at the lower part of the blade portion 433 and approximately at the vertical center of the root portion 434, respectively. In this example, centering on the first shaft portion 435, the tip side of the blade member 414 (the side of the blade portion 433) is heavier than the base side of the blade member 414 (the root portion 434).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14, of the first starting prize winning device 33a, a substantially plate-shaped base plate portion (not shown) that is fixed in a state in which its surface is in contact with the front surface of the game board 30; A cover part 438 (see FIG. 4) that covers the front of the base part 434 of the blade member 415 has a katakana "I" shape corresponding to the right blade member 415 in the pair of blade members 415 when viewed from the front. A hole-shaped or groove-shaped guide portion 439 formed in a shape (the upper side at the time of T is downward to the left) is provided, and corresponds to the left wing member 415 of the pair of wing members 415 when viewed from the front. A guide portion 439 is provided which has a shape obtained by horizontally inverting the guide portion 439 corresponding to the right wing member 415.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 13 (solid lines), when the blade member 415 is in the closed position, the first shaft portion 435 and the second shaft portion 436 of the blade member 415 are relative to the guide portion 439. They can be stored vertically. At this time, the lower surface side of the second shaft section 436, the left and right side surfaces of the first shaft section 435, and the second shaft section 436 come into contact with and are supported by the guide section 439, respectively, so that the blade member 415 is in the closed position. The posture is maintained.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13 (two-dot chain line), when the blade member 415 is in the open position, the first shaft portion 435 and the second shaft portion 436 of the blade member 415 are They are housed so as to be lined up diagonally left and right with respect to the guide part 439 (first shaft part 435 is on the upper and outer side). At this time, the lower surface sides of the first shaft portion 435 and the second shaft portion 436, and the inner side of the first start winning device 33a of the second shaft portion 436 are respectively in contact with and supported by the guide portion 439, The open position of the blade member 415 is maintained.

In this embodiment, the part sandwiched between the pair of blade members 415 and whose front side is covered by the cover part 438 is the first ball entry part 414, and the game ball that enters the first ball entry part 414 is The winning balls are discharged to the outside of the gaming area via the winning ball discharge section 440 provided on the base plate portion of the first starting winning device 33a.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9, 10, etc., the present invention includes a substantially flat lower plate portion and a pair of side plate portions that extend upwardly from both sides of the lower plate portion and are inclined outwardly. A push-up member 441 that is relatively arranged so that the upper surface side of each side plate portion and the root portion 434 of each blade member 415 are vertically opposed to each other, a position directly below the push-up member 441, and a second type non-motorized accessory The lever member 443 is provided so as to extend back and forth to the interlocking passage 442 through which the game ball entering the operating port 427 is guided and passes, and has a shaft portion at an intermediate position.

When a game ball enters the second type non-electric accessory operating port 427 while the blade member 415 is in the closed position, the game ball passes through the interlocking passage 442 and hits the rear upper surface of the lever member 443. to fall. As a result, as shown in FIG. 12, instead of the rear part of the lever member 443 descending, the front part of the lever member 443 rises, and the push-up member 441 is lifted by the front part of the lever member 443. When the push-up member 441 is lifted, each blade member 415 is pressed upward by the inner surface of the pair of inclined left and right side plates of the push-up member 441, and the first shaft portion 435 and the second shaft portion 436 of the blade member 415 are Guided by the guide portion 439, the pair of blade members 415 is rotated upwardly and outwardly opened. Further, when the lower surface side of the first shaft part 435 comes into contact with the lower edge of the guide part 439, the blade member 415, whose center of gravity is closer to the tip end than the first shaft part 435, moves outward around the first shaft part 435. When it is tilted and the front part of the lever member 443 and the push-up member 441 are lowered and the push-up member 441 does not push up the blade member 415, the first shaft part 435 comes into sliding contact with the lower edge of the guide part 439. At the same time, while the second shaft part 436 is in approximately sliding contact with the upper edge of the guide part 439, the lower edge of the second shaft part 436 and the center side edge of the first starting prize winning device 33a are in contact with the guide part 439. The blade member 415 is displaced toward the center of the first starting prize winning device 33a until it comes into contact with and is supported, and the blade member 415 is in the open position. Note that when the game ball that has fallen to the rear of the lever member 443 is ejected from the upper position of the lever member 443, the push-up member 441 and the front part of the lever member 443 descend and return to the reference position. ing.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the game ball is guided toward the first ball entry section 414 by the blade member 415 in the state where the blade member 415 is in the open position, the game ball is guided to the base of the pair of blade members 415. 434, and due to the weight of the game ball, the second shaft part 436 provided at the base part 434 of the pair of blade members 415 is pushed outward of the first starting winning device 33a. is displaced. By displacing the second shaft portion 436 to the outside of the first starting winning device 33a, the lower surface side of the second shaft portion 436 is not supported by the guide portion 439, and the second shaft portion 436 moves along the guide portion 439. At the same time, the first shaft portion 435 is also displaced downward while being displaced inward of the first starting winning device 33a along the guide portion 439. As described above, the pair of blade members 415 are rotated to close inward while being displaced downward, and are brought to the closed position. In this embodiment, the game ball is not guided to the winning ball ejecting part 440 provided on the base plate part of the first starting winning device 33a until the posture of the pair of blade members 415 is displaced from the open position to the closed position side. It becomes.

In addition, in this embodiment, the inner bottom surface of the push-up member 441 is configured to guide the game ball that has entered the first starting winning device 33a (first ball entering section 414) to the winning ball discharging section 440. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a protrusion that protrudes inward from the root portion 434 of the blade member 415 is provided, and the game ball is guided to the winning ball discharge portion 440 by the protrusion of the pair of blade member 415. Further, in this embodiment, the push-up member 441 and the lever member 443 constitute an opening interlocking means. Further, the root portion 434 of the blade member 415 constitutes a closing interlocking means.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first starting winning device 33a includes a first starting winning device 33a that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting winning device 33a (first ball entering section 414, and eventually winning ball ejecting section 440). A starting winning switch (referred to as "first ball entering detection switch 224a" in this example) is provided as a ball detecting means. When a game ball is detected by the first ball entry detection switch 224a, a lottery is held to determine whether or not to generate a jackpot state, and a variable display is performed on a special display device 43a, which will be described later. It becomes. If the jackpot state is won in the lottery, the jackpot state will be given.

In addition, the second type non-electric accessory actuation opening 427 includes a second ball entry detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second type non-electric accessory operation opening 427, and a second ball entry detection means as an interlocking ball detection means. A second ball detection switch 446 is provided.

Further, in the central unit 401 (first specific area 403), a first guide passage 405 from the ball entry opening 404 of the central unit 401 to the first distribution device 407 is provided, and a ball entering the first distribution device 407 is provided with a first guide path 405. A first sorting ball entering detection switch 448 that detects game balls and a first guiding path 405 from the constant guide hole portion 421 of the first sorting device 407 to the second sorting device 408 are provided, and a ball entering the second sorting device 408 is provided. A second sorting ball entering detection switch 449 that detects a ball that has been played, and a second sorting ball entry detection switch 449 provided in the first guide passage 405 from the constant guide hole portion 421 of the second sorting device 408 to the third sorting device 409, and a third sorting device 409 The third sorting ball entering detection switch 450 detects the entered game balls, and the auxiliary hole 423 of the first sorting device 407 to the second guide path 430 (first unguided path 406) of the fourth sorting device 410. A fourth sorting ball entering detection switch 451 is provided for detecting game balls that have entered the fourth sorting device 410.

In addition, the central unit 401 includes a first sorting discharge detection switch 452 that detects game balls guided from the first discharge hole portion 422 of the first sorting device 407 to the first unguided path 406 leading to the outside of the gaming area. , a second sorting discharge detection switch 453 that detects game balls guided from the second discharge hole portion 424 of the second sorting device 408 to the first unguided passage 406 leading to the outside of the gaming area, and a third sorting center discharge passage 417. A third sorting center discharge detection switch 454 is provided in the third sorting side discharge passage 418 and detects game balls guided by the constant guide hole portion 421 of the third sorting device 409. A third distribution side discharge detection switch 455 that detects the game ball guided by the conditional guide hole section 425, and a second unguided path leading from the fourth discharge hole section 429 of the fourth distribution device 410 to the outside of the gaming area. A fourth sorting and ejection detection switch 456 is provided to detect the guided game ball.

Note that the first ball entry detection switch 224a corresponds to the first ball entry detection means, and the second ball entry detection switch 446 corresponds to the second ball entry detection means. Further, the first distributed ball entering detection switch 448, the second distributed ball entering detection switch 449, and the third distributed ball entering detection switch 450 correspond to the first guide detection means. Further, the first distributed ball entering detection switch 448 and the fourth distributed ball entering detection switch 451 correspond to the second guide detection means. In addition, in this embodiment, since all the game balls that have entered the first specific area 403 are guided to the first sorting device 407, the first system that detects all the game balls that have entered the first specific area 403 is The one sorting ball entering detection switch constitutes specific area ball entering detection means.

Further, the second distribution incoming ball detection switch 449, the third distribution incoming ball detection switch 450, the third distribution center discharge detection switch 454, and the third distribution side discharge detection switch 455 when the blade member 415 is in the open position. This corresponds to the first guidance detection means. Furthermore, the first distribution discharge detection switch 452, the fourth distribution incoming ball detection switch 451, the second distribution discharge detection switch 453, and the third distribution side discharge detection switch 455 when the blade member 415 is in the closed position are the first This corresponds to an unguided detection means. The fourth sorting ball entering detection switch 451 corresponds to the second guide detection means. In addition, the second sorting ball entering detection switch 449, the first sorting and ejecting detection switch 452, and the fourth sorting and ejecting detecting switch 456 correspond to a second unguided ball detecting means. Further, a first sorting discharge detection switch 452, a second sorting discharge detection switch 453, a third sorting side discharge detection switch 455 when the blade member 415 is in the closed position, and a fourth sorting discharge detection switch 456 are discharge detection means. corresponds to Furthermore, passage detection means is constituted by various ball entry detection switches and various discharge detection switches provided in the central unit 401.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the game ball that entered the second type non-electric accessory operating opening 427 corresponds to the interlocking path 442 in which the game ball that entered the second type non-electric accessory operating opening 427 is guided. The ball reaches the lever member 443 that interlocks the blade member 415 of the first starting prize winning device 33a, enters the interlocking permission state that interlocks the lever member 443, and enters the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427. An interlocking state changing device 461 is provided as interlocking state changing means for changing the state of the game ball to an interlocking restricted state without passing through the lever member 443.

As shown in FIG. 10, the interlocking state changing device 461 closes the horizontal hole 462 formed in the side wall of the interlocking passage 442, and sets the permissible position where the game ball is allowed to pass through the interlocking passage 442 and the inside of the interlocking passage 442. The switching section 463 is provided with a switching section 463 that protrudes to open the horizontal hole section 462 and can be displaced between a restriction position that closes the interlocking passage 442, and a switching solenoid 464 that displaces the switching section 463. In the switching part 463, the surface on the upstream side of the interlocking passage 442 is inclined toward the distal end side of the interlocking passage 442, and the game ball that comes into contact with the switching part 463 in the restriction position is levered. The game balls are guided to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the horizontal hole 462 without reaching the member 443 (in the case of a configuration in which the game balls are circulated and used only inside the pachinko machine 10, the game balls to be launched are etc., where they are stored until they are used).

The switching solenoid 464 of this embodiment is placed in the permissive position when it is in an energized state, and placed in the restricted position when it is in a de-energized state (the plunger is displaced toward the interlocking passage 442 side by the action of the spring). . Therefore, at least when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, the switching solenoid 464 is de-energized and displaced to the regulation position, and the interlocking state changing device 461 is placed in the interlocking regulation state.

In addition, in this embodiment, an open position detection sensor 465 is provided as a guide state grasping means that can detect that the first starting winning device 33a is in the open state (that the blade member 415 is in the open position). (See Figures 4 and 14). In this embodiment, a detection piece part (not shown) as an accompanying member connected to the first shaft part 435 of the blade member 415 is provided on the rear surface side of the base plate part of the first starting prize winning device 33a. When the 1-start prize winning device 33a is in the open state, the detection piece of the right wing member 415 is detected by the open position detection sensor 465.

A second starting winning device 33b is arranged in the right side area of the gaming area. The second starting winning device 33b includes a pair of rotatably displaceable blade members adjacent to both left and right sides of the ball entry part (starting winning opening) of the second starting winning device 33b into which game balls can enter. It is equipped with 37. In this embodiment, when the blade member 37 is in the closed position extending vertically, the game is played between the tip of the blade member 37 and the game nail provided above the second starting winning device 33b. There is no room for the ball to pass through, and the second starting winning device 33b is in a closed state in which it is impossible for the game ball to enter. On the other hand, by displacing the blade member 37 to the open position where it opens outward, a gap through which the game ball passes is secured between the blade member 37 and the game nail, and the second starting winning device 33b allows the game ball to enter. When the ball is allowed, the game ball moving on the side of the second starting prize winning device 33b by the blade member 37 is guided to the starting prize opening of the second starting prize winning device 33b to be in an open state. The second starting winning device 33b of this embodiment is configured to be electrically opened and closed by a solenoid (not shown).

A variable winning device 32 is provided at a lower position of the second starting winning device 33b. The variable winning device 32 includes a grand prize opening leading to the rear of the game board 30, a shutter for opening and closing the grand prize opening, a grand prize opening solenoid for operating the shutter, and a game ball that enters the grand prize opening. The variable winning device 32 (big winning hole) is switched between a closed state and an open state by driving and controlling the big winning hole solenoid and opening and closing the shutter.

The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which game balls cannot be entered, and in the event of a jackpot, it is in an open state in which game balls can be won. The big winning shutter of the variable winning device 32 of this embodiment is rotatably supported along the lower edge of the big winning opening, so that the variable winning device 32 can be closed. In this state, the big winning shutter extends up and down to close the big winning opening, and the game ball can pass in front of the big winning shutter. On the other hand, when the variable winning device 32 is in the open state, the big winning shutter rotates forward and extends back and forth (the top surface is slightly downwardly inclined toward the rear), and the game ball that flows down in front of the big winning opening is received by the back (top) of the grand prize shutter and guided to the grand prize opening.

In addition, in the jackpot state (and time reduction mode), the game ball is fired aiming at the right side area of the game area, whereas the normal game where the game ball enters the first specific area 403 of the central unit 401 In this state, since the ball entry opening 404 of the central unit 401 is provided on the upper left side of the central unit 401 as described above, the game ball is fired aiming at the left side area of the game area.

A through gate 34 is arranged above the second starting winning device 33b. The through gate 34 is configured to allow game balls flowing down the game area to pass through one ball at a time. As will be described in detail later, the through gate 34 includes a through gate switch 225 that can detect game balls passing through the through gate 34.

When a game ball is detected by the through gate switch 225, a ball entry support lottery is held to determine whether or not to open the second starting winning device 33b, and the normal symbol display device 41 displays the ball entering the game ball. A variable display is performed to show the result of the support lottery. If the player wins in the entry support lottery, the second starting winning device 33b is kept open for a specified time after the variable display ends.

In addition, in this embodiment, the blade member 37 of the second starting prize winning device 33b is opened relatively frequently, and the “high winning ball state” in which it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting winning device 33c, and the high winning ball state is established. There is a "low ball entry state" in which the time period during which the blade member 37 is opened is shorter than in the ball state. Hereinafter, the low ball entry state will be referred to as the "normal mode", and the high ball entry state will be referred to as the "time reduction mode". In addition, we provide a "low probability state" in which you win the jackpot with a predetermined probability in the win/fail lottery, and a "high probability state" in which you win the jackpot with a higher probability than the low probability state in the win/fail lottery, as well as a high probability state. It is also possible to provide a "probability variable mode" which is a high probability state and a low probability state (if there is a high probability state and a low probability state, A state that is a probability state and a low ball entry state may be set as a "normal mode", and a state that is a low probability state and a high ball entry state may be set as a "time reduction mode").

Note that the high ball entry state includes, for example, (1) a state in which the fluctuating display time on the normal symbol display device 41 is shorter than the low ball entry state, and (2) a state in which the state is triggered by one winning of the ball entry support lottery. A state in which the opening time in which the second start winning device 33b is in the open state is longer than that in the low ball entry state (the second start winning device 33b is opened for a single time by increasing the opening time, or the second start winning device 33b is in the open state for a specified time) (3) A state in which the specified number of game balls that can be entered per opening of the second starting winning device 33b is larger than in the low ball entry state, ( 4) Setting the probability of winning the ball entry support lottery to be higher than in the low ball entry state. The high ball entry state in this embodiment employs the configurations (1), (2), and (4) above. Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and any one of configurations (1) to (4) or any combination of configurations (1) to (4) may be adopted as the "high ball entry state". . This makes it easier for game balls to win frequently in the second starting prize winning device 33b, increasing the number of times that the winning lottery is executed, and creating a state in which the player has a good number of balls, which suppresses a decrease in the number of balls held by the player. .

The fluctuation time of the normal symbol display device 41 of this embodiment is 10 minutes, 9 minutes, or 8 minutes in a low ball entry state, and 1 second in a high ball entry state. The opening time of the second starting prize winning device 33b is 0.2 seconds in the low ball entry state, and 3 seconds in the high ball entry state. The probability of winning the ball entry support lottery is 1/20 in a low ball entry state, and 1/2 in a high ball entry state.

In addition, the jackpot types of this embodiment include a 15-round electric support jackpot (hereinafter referred to as "15RS") and a 15-round normal jackpot (hereinafter referred to as "15RN"). "15RS" and "15RN" mean that the variable winning device 32 is opened for 30 seconds, or that 10 game balls enter the variable winning device 32 after the variable winning device 32 is released, in one round. After this is repeated 15 times, the jackpot state ends.

In addition, after the jackpot state of "15RS" ends, the game shifts to the "time reduction mode", and after the jackpot state of "15RN" ends, it shifts to the "normal mode". Furthermore, in this embodiment, the normal mode and the time reduction mode are continued until a jackpot state occurs (an upper limit may be set for the number of variable displays on the special display devices 43a and 43b for the time reduction mode). ). Furthermore, in the present embodiment, if you obtain the right to a jackpot state in the normal mode (you win a lottery), you will always receive "15 RS". However, there is an upper limit on the number of consecutive jackpots (the number of times the time reduction mode is applied after the jackpot), and in this embodiment, the number of times the jackpot occurs twice in a row (the time reduction mode is applied after the jackpot is reached) is set as an upper limit. When this occurs, the system shifts to normal mode (the next jackpot after "15RS" will be "15RN").

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, adjacent to the upper right of the approximately elliptical gaming area, there is a display for teaching the result of the winning/losing lottery that is held in response to the entry of a game ball into the first starting prize winning device 33a. A first special display device 43a serves as a special display means in which a variable display is performed, and a variable display is performed to teach the result of a winning/losing lottery that is triggered by the entry of a game ball into the second starting prize winning device 33b. A second special display device 43b as a special display means, and a normal symbol as a normal display means in which a variable display is performed for teaching the result of the ball entry support lottery conducted based on the passage of the game ball to the through gate 34. A display device 41 is provided so as to be visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10. In this embodiment, the first special display device 43a, the second special display device 43b, and the normal symbol display device 41 are directly display-controlled by a main control device 261 as a main control means described later.

The first special display device 43a is composed of four LEDs (first special symbol lamps). Then, when a game ball enters the first starting winning device 33a, a switching display (variable display) of the first special symbol lamp is performed on the first special display device 43a. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning device 33a will also be referred to as the "first variable display."

The second special display device 43b is composed of four LEDs (second special lamps). Then, the second special display device 43b is configured to display a switching display (fluctuating display) of the second special symbol lamp, triggered by the entry of a game ball into the second starting winning device 33b. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning device 33b will also be referred to as a "second variable display."

Further, after the variable display is performed on the first special display device 43a and the second special display device 43b for a predetermined period of time, the variable display is stopped based on the result of the lottery. In other words, the lighting mode when the fluctuating display stops (combination of lit special figure lamps) is associated with various results of the winning/failure lottery, and the lighting mode when the fluctuating display stops determines whether the winning/failure lottery is successful or not. The result of the lottery, that is, a "big win" or a "miss" is clearly displayed.

Furthermore, in the first special display device 43a and the second special display device 43b, the type of jackpot, that is, whether it is "15RS" or "15RN" is also taught depending on the lighting mode to be stopped (stopping mode). be done. In addition, there are not one but a plurality of stopping modes of the first special display device 43a and the second special display device 43b, which respectively teach various jackpot types and misses, and one of them is selected and stopped and displayed. Ru.

In the present embodiment, a winning lottery is held when a game ball enters the first starting winning device 33a, and a winning lottery is held when a gaming ball enters the second starting winning device 33b. In either case, there is a 10/10 probability of winning a jackpot, and the type of jackpot to be won is determined depending on the gaming state (gaming mode), but it may be configured so that there is a chance that the jackpot will not be won in the lottery. However, it may be configured such that a jackpot is always awarded without performing a lottery. Also, for example, by operating the inside or rear side of the pachinko machine 10 (inner frame 12), you can select and set the probability of winning the lottery from 1/10, 1/12, and 1/14. It may be possible to have a configuration where it is possible, or it may be configured such that in a low probability state, the winning probability is 1/24, and in a high probability state, the winning probability is 1/10. Furthermore, regarding the type of jackpot, one may be selected from among a plurality of types by lottery.

Further, the stop display on the first special display device 43a and the second special display device 43b is configured to be maintained for a specified time, and the next variable display can be started after the specified time has elapsed (after the variable interval). has been done. Furthermore, after the stop display on the first special display device 43a or the second special display device 43b, if the next variable display is not performed even after a specified period of time has elapsed, the first special display device 43a or the second special display device 43b The special display device 43b is configured to be switched from a lighting mode indicating the result of the winning lottery to a lighting mode indicating a standby state in which no variable display is performed. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which the lighting mode indicating the result of the lottery is maintained as it is.

In addition, when a game ball enters the starting winning device 33a, 33b during the variable display on the special display devices 43a, 43b, the variable display corresponding to the entered ball is configured to be able to be stored and stored, and the variable display It is also possible to provide a first suspension display device and a second suspension display device as suspension display means for indicating that the storage is suspended. For example, each of the first variable display and the second variable display is configured to be able to be stored on hold for up to four times (the number of times that can be stored on hold can be changed for each model), and the first and second holding display devices are each It is composed of two LEDs (first hold lamp, second hold lamp), and when the first variable display is held for one time, the first hold lamp on the left side (inner peripheral side of the gaming area) lights up. , when the first fluctuation display is held for two times, the first hold lamps on the left and right turn on, and when the first fluctuation display is held for three times, the first hold lamp on the left side flashes. At the same time, when the first hold lamp on the right side is lit and the first variable display is held for four times, the first hold lamps on the left and right may be configured to blink. In the configuration in which the variable display of the special display devices 43a, 43b can be held and stored, if a new game ball enters the starting prize winning device 33a, 33b during the jackpot state, the variable display for that amount is also held and stored in the first pending state. The display device and the second hold display device are directly display-controlled by a main control device 261 as a main control means, which will be described later.

The normal symbol display device 41 is composed of two LEDs (common symbol lamps). In the normal symbol display device 41, the normal symbol lamp on the right side (on the outer periphery of the gaming area) is displayed blinking (variably displayed) when the game ball passes through the through gate 34, for example. There is. Further, after the variable display is performed on the normal symbol display device 41 for a predetermined period of time, the variable display is stopped based on the result of the ball entry support lottery. In other words, the lighting mode when the fluctuating display stops (combination of lit standard lamps) is associated with various results of the entrance support lottery, and the lighting mode when the fluctuating display stops , the results of the entrance support lottery will be displayed definitively. For example, lighting up both the left and right regular map lamps indicates "winning", and lighting only the left regular map lamp indicates "losing".

In addition, when a game ball passes through the through gate 34 during a variable display on the normal symbol display device 41, the variable display corresponding to the passing can be stored on hold, and the variable display is stored on hold. It is also possible to provide a normal hold display device to indicate the status. For example, the variable display of the normal symbol display device 41 performed based on the passage of the game ball to the through gate 34 can be held and stored up to four times (the number of times that can be held and stored can be changed for each model), and the normal holding is possible. The display device is composed of two LEDs (normal hold lamps), and when the variable display of the normal symbol display device 41 is held for one time, the normal hold lamp on the left side (inner peripheral side of the gaming area) lights up. However, if 2 times are on hold, the normal hold lamps on the left and right will light up, and if 3 times are on hold, the normal hold lamp on the left will flash, and the normal hold lamp on the right will light up. If four times are on hold, the left and right normal hold lamps may be configured to blink. In the configuration in which the variable display of the normal symbol display device 41 can be held and stored, if a game ball newly passes through the through gate 34 during the jackpot state, the variable display for that amount is also held, and the normal pending display device will be explained later. The display is directly controlled by the main control device 261 as the main control means.

At the bottom of the left side area, a general prize winning device 31 is arranged along the periphery of the gaming area. The general prize winning device 31 protrudes forward from the front surface of the game board 30, and has a prize opening opening above it through which a game ball can be won at any time.

Furthermore, a rail 50 is attached to the game board 30, which is composed of an inner rail component 51 and an outer rail component 52, and guides the game ball fired from the firing device 60 to the upper part of the game board 30. As a result, the game ball fired as the handle 18 is rotated is guided into the game area formed between the game board 30 and the glass unit 137 through the launch rail 61 and the rail 50.

A return ball prevention member 53 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail component 51 (upper left in FIG. 4). This prevents the game ball from returning to the rail 50 once guided from the rail 50 to the gaming area. Furthermore, a return rubber 54 is attached to approximately the tip portion (upper right corner in FIG. 4) of the outer rail component 52. The game ball fired with more than a predetermined force will hit the return rubber 54 and be returned to the substantially center side of the game board 30, for example.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the outer rail component 52 is discontinued at the upper right corner of the game board 30, and the inner rail component 51 is discontinued at the lower right corner of the game board 30. Therefore, the game area is defined by the rail 50 and the inner peripheral surface of the window hole 39 of the resin base 38. However, since the game ball launched by the launch device 60 may flow backward through the rail 50 until it passes the return ball prevention member 53, the parallel parts of the inner and outer rail components 51 and 52 are excluded from the play area. It will be destroyed.

As shown in FIG. 3, a ball passage unit 70 is provided on the back side of the front frame 14 below the window portion 101. The ball passage unit 70 includes a lower plate communication passage 71 that connects from a dispensing mechanism section 352 to the lower dispensing port 16 of the lower tray 15, which will be described later, and an upper plate communication passage 73 that connects from the dispensing mechanism section 352 to the upper tray 19. .

Furthermore, a firing ball passage 74 is provided that communicates between the upper tray 19 and the ball feeding device 63 and guides game balls stored in the upper tray 19 to the ball feeding device 63. Note that a communication hole (not shown) communicating with the lower plate communication passage 71 is formed in the ball launch passage 74 (the downstream part of the upper plate 19 is also possible), and an upper plate shutter (not shown) is formed to open and close the communication hole. ) is provided. The upper plate shutter is normally biased toward a closed position that closes the communication hole by a biasing means (not shown). Further, the upper plate shutter is configured to work in conjunction with the ball removal button 123, and to be displaced to the open position where the communication hole is opened when the ball removal button 123 is pressed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, there is a gap at a predetermined interval between the firing rail 61 provided on the front side of the inner frame 12 and the rail 50 (outer rail component 52), and a ball passage in the front frame 14 is provided. The unit 70 is formed with a foul ball passage 72 that guides game balls that have fallen from the gap to the lower tray 15. As a result, if a game ball fired from the firing device 60 does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns as a foul ball on the rail 50, the foul ball passes through the foul ball passage 72 to the lower tray 15. It is discharged.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the lower tray 15 is formed with a discharge port 15a through which the game balls stored in the lower tray 15 can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. A lower plate shutter 15b that is opened and closed is provided. The lower plate shutter 15b is normally urged toward a closed position that closes the discharge port 15a by an unillustrated urging means. Further, the lower tray shutter 15b is configured to interlock with the ball removal lever 25 (for example, connected or integrally formed), and when the ball removal lever 25 is pressed (toward the left), is configured to be displaced to an open position in which the discharge port 15a is opened.

In addition, the lower tray 15 is equipped with a holding means (not shown) that can hold the lower tray shutter 15b in the open position, so that the discharge port 15a can be kept in the open state even if the player does not continue to press the ball removal lever 25. can be maintained. As the holding means, for example, by pressing the ball removal lever 25 fully toward the open position side, the ball removal lever 25 and a predetermined portion on the lower plate shutter 15b side are locked, and the locked state is An example of such a structure is that the locked state is released by pressing the ball removal lever 25 fully toward the open position again.

Further, the reference numeral 67 in FIGS. 3 and 4 is a payout passage for guiding game balls put out by a payout mechanism section 352 to be described later to the front of the inner frame 12, and an upper plate communication passage 73 (upper plate 19). It is divided into a passage leading to the lower plate communication passage 71 (lower plate 15) and a passage leading to the lower plate communication passage 71 (lower plate 15). A shutter 68 is provided below the dispensing passage 67, and when the front frame 14 is open, the shutter 68 protrudes forward due to the biasing force of a spring or the like and almost closes the exit of the dispensing passage 67. There is. Furthermore, when the front frame 14 is closed, the shutter 68 can be pushed open by the rear end of the lower plate communication path 71 on the entrance side. Note that the inlets (ball inflow portions) of the lower plate communication passage 71 and the upper plate communication passage 73 are adjacent to each other, and when the front frame 14 is in the closed state, the respective inlets and the dispensing passage 67 are separated by a predetermined distance, so that both A game ball can pass through the gap between the two. Therefore, when the upper tray 19 and the upper tray communication path 73 are full of game balls, the game balls that are paid out flow to the lower tray communication path 71 side (overflowing to the entrance side of the lower tray communication path 71), It passes through the passage 71 and is delivered to the lower tray 15.

In addition, the ball passage unit 70 is provided with a full detection switch (not shown) that detects game balls located in the lower tray communication passage 71. Due to the presence of the full detection switch, it is possible to know that the lower tray 15 is full of game balls (that the lower tray 15 is full of game balls and the game balls are retained in the lower tray communication path 71). be able to. In this embodiment, based on the fact that a game ball is continuously detected for a predetermined period of time by the fullness detection switch, an error notification is issued that teaches that the lower tray 15 is full using display on the decorative pattern display device 42, audio, etc. control is performed. Incidentally, when the accumulation of game balls in the lower tray communication path 71 is eliminated and the game balls are no longer detected by the full detection switch (when they are no longer detected for a predetermined period of time), the error notification state is canceled.

Next, the back configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 5, 6, and the like. On the back of the pachinko machine 10, various control boards are arranged vertically and horizontally, with some of them stacked one on top of the other, and a game ball supply device (dispensing mechanism) that supplies game balls. A protective cover made of resin is attached. The dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin part is generally sometimes referred to as a back pack, so this unit will be referred to as a "back pack unit 203" here.

First, the back structure of the game board 30 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 6, on the back side of the central unit 401 (see FIG. 4) disposed corresponding to the through hole in the center of the game board 30, there is a resin frame cover 213 that covers the central unit 401 from behind. It is provided so as to protrude from the rear. Further, on the back side of the frame cover 213, a sub-control device 262 is housed in a board box 262a made of transparent resin and is detachably attached. Note that an LED control board and the like that drive the LEDs and the like built into the central unit 401 are disposed inside the frame cover 213.

A back frame set 215 is attached to the game board 30 below the frame cover 213 so as to cover the general winning device 31, the variable winning device 32, the starting winning devices 33a, 33b, etc. from behind. The back frame set 215 includes a ball collection mechanism (not shown) for collecting game balls that have won in various winning holes. The game balls collected by this ball collection mechanism are guided to a discharge passage section 217, which will be described later, and are discharged to the outside of the Pachinko machine 10 from a discharge chute of the discharge passage section 217.

Further, in this embodiment, the back frame set 215 functions as a mounting base for the main controller 261. More specifically, the board box 263 in which the main controller 261 is mounted is rotatably supported on the back frame set 215, and can be opened rearward.

The main controller 261 is housed in a board box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box 263 includes a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base, and the box base and the box cover are connected by a sealing member. The substrate boxes 263 connected by the sealing member cannot be opened unless a predetermined mark is left behind. Thereby, it is possible to easily discover that the board box 263 has been illegally opened.

In addition, the game board 30 is provided with ball entry detection switches corresponding to various winning holes such as the general winning device 31, which detect game balls that have entered the various winning holes. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a general winning switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general winning device 31, and a count switch 223 is provided in the variable winning device 32. Further, the first starting winning device 33a and the second starting winning device 33b are provided with a first ball entry detection switch 224a and a second starting winning switch 224b. Furthermore, a through gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the through gate 34.

Although not shown, the back frame set 215 is provided with a first panel relay board that is electrically connected to the general winning switch 221, the count switch 223, and the through gate switch 225 via a cable connector. There is. This first board relay board relays between the general winning switch 221 and the like and the main control device 261, and is electrically connected to the main control device 261 via a cable connector. On the other hand, the first starting winning switch 224a and the second starting winning switch 224b are directly connected to the main control device 261 via a connector cable without going through a relay board.

The detection results detected by the various ball entry detection switches are taken into the main controller 261. Then, the main control device 261 transmits a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) according to the winning status each time to the payout control device 311, and based on the output signal from the payout control device 311, a predetermined number of game balls are sent to the payout control device 311. is paid out (except when detected by the through gate switch 225).

In addition, although not shown, on the back side of the game board 30, there is a solenoid for the big winning hole that opens the big winning hole of the variable winning device 32, a solenoid that opens and closes the blade member 37 of the second starting winning device 33b, etc. is provided. Furthermore, the back frame set 215 is also provided with a second panel relay board (not shown) that relays these solenoids and motors to the main control device 261.

Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 5, the back pack unit 203 integrates a resin-molded back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism section 352. Further, the back pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable on the left side (the right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame 12, and can be opened rearward about an opening/closing axis extending along the vertical direction. ing. In addition, an external terminal board 240 is provided at the upper left (upper right in FIG. 5) of the back pack unit 203.

The external terminal board 240 is for relaying the transmission of various information to a hall computer in a game hall, and is provided with a plurality of external connection terminals. For convenience, no reference numerals are given, but for example, terminals for outputting information regarding the current gaming state (jackpot state, variable probability mode, etc.), front frame 14 and inner frame 12 detected by open detection switches 91 and 92, which will be described later. A terminal for outputting information regarding the release of the ball, a terminal for outputting information regarding various error states such as a ball entry error, a lower tray full error, a tank ball error, and a payout error, a prize ball paid out from the payout control device 311 A terminal etc. for outputting information regarding the number is provided.

The back pack 351 is integrally molded from, for example, ABS resin, and includes a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes toward the rear of the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed, and only the lower surface is open, and has a size sufficient to cover at least the frame cover 213. However, in this embodiment, the protective cover part 354 is configured to cover the upper and right parts (the left part in FIG. 5) of the board box 263 as well. As a result, when the back pack unit 203 is in the closed state, the sealing member provided on the right side of the board box 263 and the terminal section (board side connector) provided along the upper edge of the main controller 261 are covered. It happens.

The dispensing mechanism section 352 is arranged so as to bypass the protective cover section 354. That is, a tank 355 that opens upward is provided above the protective cover part 354, and this tank 355 is sequentially replenished with game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. Below the tank 355, a tank rail 356 having, for example, two horizontal rows of ball passages and gently sloping toward the downstream side is connected, and on the downstream side of the tank rail 356, a case rail 357 is connected vertically. has been done. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream part of the case rail 357, and pays out the required number of game balls as appropriate using a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor. The game balls put out by the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper tray 19 and the like.

Further, the payout mechanism section 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 that relays a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and a power switch board 382 that takes in main power from the outside. There is. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, AC 24V main power via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by switching the power switch 382a.

A lower frame set 251 is provided below the back pack unit 203 (board box 263), which is pivotally supported on the left side (right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame 12 and can be opened rearward. As shown in FIG. 6, a discharge passage section 217 is formed in the lower frame set 251, into which the game balls collected by the above-mentioned ball collection mechanism flow. A discharge chute (not shown) for discharging to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 is formed. That is, the game balls that have entered each winning hole of the general winning device 31 etc. are collected via the ball collection mechanism of the back frame set 215, and are further discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute of the discharge passage section 217. Note that the out port 36 similarly communicates with the discharge passage section 217, and game balls that have not won in any of the winning ports are also discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 via the discharge chute. In this embodiment, the back pack unit 203 and the bottom frame set 251 are configured as separate bodies and can be opened and closed independently, but the back pack unit 203 and the bottom frame set 251 are formed integrally. It may also be a thing.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, a power supply/launch control device 310, a payout control device 311, and a CR unit connection board 314 are removably attached to the back side of the lower frame set 251 in a stacked state. It is being The power supply/launch control device 310 includes a launch control circuit 312 and a power supply circuit 313, and is housed in a board box 313a and fixed to the back side of the lower frame set 251.

Moreover, the payout control device 311 is accommodated in the board box 311a and fixed to the back side of the board box 313a (power supply/firing control device 310). The board box 311a in which the payout control device 311 is housed is provided with a sealing member, similar to the board box 263 in which the main control device 261 described above is housed, so that traces of the board box 311a being opened remain. There is.

In addition, the CR unit connection board 314 is housed in a board box 314a and fixed to the back side of the board box 313a (power supply/launch control device 310). Note that each of the board boxes 311a, 313a, and 314a is made of a transparent resin material or the like, and the inside thereof is visible.

Further, the payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321 that projects outward from the board box 311a. For example, when the state recovery switch 321 is pressed when a dispensing error occurs, such as a ball jam in the dispensing motor, the dispensing motor is rotated in forward and reverse directions to eliminate the ball jam (return to normal state).

Furthermore, the power supply circuit 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323 that protrudes outward from the board box 313a. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, which allows it to maintain the state at the time of power outage even in the event of a power outage, and to return to the state at the time of power outage when recovering from the power outage (power restoration). can. Therefore, if you turn off the power in the normal procedure (for example, when the game hall is closed), the state before the power cut off will be retained in memory, so if you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, hold down the RAM erase switch 323 and turn on the power. Insert.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a locking device 600 is provided on the back side of the right side of the inner frame 12. The locking device 600 includes a cylinder lock 700 (see FIG. 1, etc.) exposed on the front side of the front frame 14, and by inserting a key into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 700 and rotating it in one direction, the inner frame is locked. 12 can be unlocked, and the front frame 14 can be unlocked by rotating the other side. In this embodiment, the inner frame 12 is locked with respect to the outer frame 11, and the front frame 14 is locked with respect to the inner frame 12.

As described above, the right side frame component 11d of the outer frame 11 is formed with an extending wall portion 83 that covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 from the back side of the inner frame 12 (FIG. reference). This makes it difficult to enter a wire or the like from the back side of the outer frame 11 and operate the locking device 600 using the wire or the like. As a result, it is possible to improve defense performance. Further, the extending wall portion 83 is configured to cover the right end portion (the left end portion in FIG. 5) of the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 from the back side, and when the inner frame 12 is in the closed state, The back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 cannot be opened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a front frame open detection switch 91 for detecting opening of the front frame 14 is provided at the lower right side of the front side of the inner frame 12 (on the right side of the firing device 60). As shown, an inner frame open detection switch 92 for detecting opening of the inner frame 12 is provided at the lower right portion of the back side of the inner frame 12 (lower left in FIG. 5). The front frame open detection switch 91 and the inner frame open detection switch 92 are each equipped with a detection section that is retractable from the switch body, and the front frame open detection switch 91 is provided so that the detection section faces forward. The inner frame open detection switch 92 is provided so that the detection part faces rearward. When the detection section protrudes from the switch body, an on signal is output to the main controller 261, and when the detection section is pressed toward the switch body and recessed into the switch body, an off signal is output. It is configured to output to the main controller 261. In other words, when the front frame 14 is closed, the front frame open detection switch 91 has a detection part pressed by the back surface of the front frame 14 and is turned off, and when the front frame 14 is opened, the detection part returns to the protruding state and is turned on. Become. Similarly, when the inner frame 12 is closed, the inner frame open detection switch 92 is pressed by a pressing section 86 formed integrally with the receiving section 85 of the outer frame 11 to turn off, and when the inner frame 12 is opened, the detection section is turned off. The part returns to the protruding state and turns on.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be explained. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The main control device 261 as the main control means is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs and fixed value data to be executed by the CPU 501, and a RAM 503 that is a memory that temporarily stores various data etc. when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 502. It also has various built-in circuits such as interrupt circuits, timer circuits, and data transmission/reception circuits. However, the CPU, ROM, and RAM may not be integrated into one chip, but may be integrated into chips for each function.

The RAM 503 includes a stack area where the contents of the internal registers of the CPU 501 and the return address of the control program executed by the CPU 501 are stored, and a work area where the values of various flags, counters, I/O, etc. are stored. ) and a backup area 503a.

In addition, the RAM 503 is configured to be able to retain (back up) data by being supplied with backup voltage from the power supply circuit 313 even after the power to the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and is stored in the stack area, work area, and backup area 503a. All data that is stored is backed up.

The backup area 503a is used when the power is cut off (including when a power outage occurs) in order to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power cut off when the power is turned on again when the power is cut off due to a power outage or the like. This is an area that stores the stack pointer (similar), the values of each register, I/O, etc. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed by the main process when the power is turned off, and conversely, each value written to the backup area 503a is restored by the main process when the power is turned on (including when the power is turned on after a power outage is resolved; the same applies hereinafter). It is executed in The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 is configured to receive a power outage signal SK1 output from a power outage monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, when the power is cut off due to a power outage or the like. Upon occurrence, power outage processing (NMI interrupt processing) is immediately executed.

Note that it is not necessary to back up the data stored in all areas, as long as the data stored in at least the stack area and the backup area 503a is backed up. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which data stored in the stack area and backup area 503a is backed up, but data stored in the work area is not backed up.

An input/output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 containing the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 composed of an address bus, a data bus, and the like. The input/output port 505 is connected to a RAM erase switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a sub-control device 262, first and second special display devices 43a, 43b, a normal symbol display device 41, etc., which will be described later. With this configuration, the above-described special display devices 43a, 43b and normal symbol display device 41 are directly controlled by the main control device 261.

In addition, although illustrations of various relay boards etc. are omitted for convenience, the input/output port 505 includes a general winning switch 221, a count switch 223, a first ball entry detection switch 224a, a second starting winning switch 224b, and a through gate switch 225. , various detection switches of the central unit 401, various detection switches such as the open position detection sensor 465, various boards such as the power supply/launch control device 310, payout control device 311, sub-control device 262, variable winning device 32, etc. Various electrical components such as a solenoid for opening and closing the second starting winning device 33b (blade member 37) are connected. That is, the main control device 261 is provided with a plurality of terminal sections (board side connectors) for connecting connectors of various cable connectors, and these terminal sections constitute the input/output port 505.

The sub-control device 262 (sub-control board) as a sub-control means includes a CPU 551 which is an arithmetic unit, a ROM 552 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 551 and fixed value data, and a control program stored in the ROM 552. It is equipped with a RAM 553, which is a memory that temporarily stores various data, etc. when executing the program, an input/output port 554, and a bus line 555, as well as various other circuits (not shown) such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission/reception circuit, etc. It is equipped with The RAM 553 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 551 executes various programs.

The CPU 551, ROM 552, and RAM 553 are connected to the input/output port 554 via a bus line 555, and the display control device 45 is also connected thereto. Further, the input/output port 554 is connected to a speaker SP, a production button 125, a cross button 126, an annular illumination section 102, an error display lamp 104, and the like.

The CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 executes effects such as lamps and sounds based on command signals transmitted from the main control device 261, for example. As described above, in this embodiment, the first and second special display devices 43a and 43b controlled by the main control device 261 teach that the jackpot has been won, and the sub-control device 262 In the illumination device and the audio output device (speaker SP) controlled by the player, an effect is performed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbols on the special display devices 43a and 43b.

Further, the payout control device 311 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 358. The CPU 511, which is an arithmetic device, includes a ROM 512 that stores control programs executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, etc., and a RAM 513 used as a work memory or the like.

The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261, has a stack area in which the contents of the internal register of the CPU 511 and the return address of the control program executed by the CPU 511 are stored, various flags and counters, It includes a work area (work area) in which I/O values and the like are stored, and a backup area 513a.

The RAM 513 is configured to be able to retain (back up) data by being supplied with backup voltage from the power supply circuit 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and all of the data stored in the stack area, work area, and backup area 513a data is now backed up. Note that it is not necessary to back up the data stored in all areas as long as the data stored in at least the stack area and the backup area 513a is backed up. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which data stored in the stack area and backup area 513a is backed up, but data stored in the work area is not backed up.

The backup area 513a stores the stack pointer at power-off, each register, This is an area for storing I/O values, etc. Writing to this backup area 513a is executed by the main process when the power is turned off, and restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed during the main process when the power is turned on. Note that, similar to the CPU 501 of the main controller 261, the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 is also configured to receive a power outage signal SK1 from the power outage monitoring circuit 542 when the power is cut off due to an occurrence of a power outage, etc. When input to the CPU 511, NMI interrupt processing is immediately executed as processing during a power outage.

In the work area, a payout permission flag is set to allow the payout control device 311 to pay out prize balls, a command reception flag is set when a command transmitted from the main control device 261 is received, and a command reception flag is set to allow the payout control device 311 to pay out prize balls. A command buffer is provided in which commands sent from the computer are stored.

The payout permission flag is a flag that sets permission to pay out the prize ball, and is turned on when a specific command to permit the payout of the prize ball is transmitted from the main control device 261 and the specific command is received, and is set to the initial setting. It is turned off when processing or when returning to the state before the power was shut off. In this embodiment, the specific commands include a payout initialization command that instructs the initial processing of the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311, a prize ball command that instructs the payout of prize balls, and a command that instructs the main control device 261 to restore power. There are three payout return commands that are sent in this case.

The command reception flag is a flag that confirms whether or not the payout control device 311 has received a command. It is turned on when any command is received, and similarly to the payout permission flag, it is used for initial setting processing or power cutoff. It is turned off when the previous return is made, and it is turned off when the received command is judged in the command judgment process.

The command buffer is composed of a ring buffer that temporarily stores commands sent from the main control device 261. The ring buffer has a predetermined storage area, and commands are stored with regularity from the beginning to the end of the storage area, and when commands are stored in all storage areas, the commands are stored at the beginning of the storage area. The return command is configured to be updated. Therefore, when a command is stored or read, the storage pointer and read pointer in the command buffer are updated, and the command is stored and read based on each pointer.

An input/output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 containing the ROM 512 and RAM 513 via a bus line 514 consisting of an address bus and a data bus. The input/output port 515 is connected to a RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main control device 261, a power source/firing control device 310 (firing control circuit 312), a payout device 358, a CR unit connection board 314, and the like.

The CR unit connection board 314 connects the ball rental operation section (rent switch 121 and return switch 122) on the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the CR unit (card reader unit, ball It is electrically connected to the CR unit control device of the rental unit) and the payout control device 311, respectively.

Although the lending switch 121, the return switch 122, and the balance display section 124 are installed in the pachinko machine 10, they are substantially included in the CR unit because they are configured for the operation of lending game balls by the CR unit. It is something that can be done. Furthermore, although the CR unit connection board 314 is installed in the pachinko machine 10, it is connected between the CR unit control device, the lending switch 121, the return switch 122, and the balance display section 124, and between the CR unit control device Since it is electrically connected to the payout control device 311, it is substantially included in the CR unit.

Information regarding the ball lending operation by the player to the ball lending operation section or the button provided on the main body of the CR unit is input to the CR unit control device, and the recording medium (game If the balance of gaming value is stored in a card that is a value medium), the balance of the card is subtracted, and a lending request signal for the number of game balls corresponding to the subtraction is output to the payout control device 311. . Note that the recording medium of the CR unit is not limited to a card type, but may be a coin type or a stick type.

Further, the payout control device 311 periodically sends a CR unit connection signal indicating that the CR unit connection board 314 and the CR unit are electrically connected to the firing control circuit 312 of the power source/firing control device 310. (For example, every 2 msec).

The firing control circuit 312 of the power supply/launch control device 310 allows or prohibits the firing device 60 from firing game balls. The handle 18 , the dispensing control device 311 , and the main control device 261 are electrically connected to the ejection control circuit 312 . The firing control circuit 312 also receives a dial position signal from a variable resistor indicating the rotational operation amount (rotation angle) of the handle 18 (rotary operation body 18a) from the handle 18, and a dial position signal from a variable resistor that indicates the amount of rotation operation (rotation angle) of the handle 18 (rotary operation body 18a). The player is configured to be able to input a touch signal from a touch sensor indicating that the player is not operating the stop lever 18b, and a firing switch signal indicating that the player is not operating the stop lever 18b. Furthermore, the firing control circuit 312 is configured to be able to input a CR unit connection signal from the payout control device 311 indicating that the CR unit connection board 314 and the CR unit are electrically connected.

Then, the firing control circuit 312 outputs a firing state signal to the main controller 261 on the condition that the touch signal, the firing switch signal, and the CR unit connection signal are input. On condition that the status signal is input, a firing permission signal and a ball sending signal are output to the firing control circuit 312. The main controller 261 is configured to output a firing permission signal at intervals of 0.6 seconds while the firing status signal is being input.

Further, the firing control circuit 312 is configured to drive the ball feeding device 63 and send the game ball to the firing position when a ball sending signal is input. In addition, a preparation ball detection sensor is provided in the ball sending device 63 and is capable of detecting whether or not a game ball is present at the shooting position, and the preparation ball detection sensor detects that a game ball is already present at the shooting position. In this state, the ball sending device 63 may be configured not to be driven (even if a ball sending signal is received, the game ball is not sent to the firing position).

Further, the firing control circuit 312 drives the firing device 60 (firing solenoid) on the condition that the touch signal, firing switch signal, CR unit connection signal, (dial position signal), and firing permission signal are input. It is configured to allow Thereby, the game ball set at the firing position is launched by the firing device 60 with a strength based on the dial position signal.

Further, the power supply circuit 313 includes a power supply unit 541 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power cutoff due to a power failure, etc., and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 that is connected to the RAM erase switch 323. It is equipped with

The power supply section 541 supplies necessary operating power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311, etc. through a power path (not shown). In summary, the power supply section 541 takes in AC 24 volt power supplied from the outside and generates +12 V power for driving various switches and motors, +5 V power for logic, backup power for RAM backup, etc. These +12V power supply, +5V power supply, and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 261, payout control device 311, and the like. Note that operating power is supplied to various switches, motors, etc. via a control device to which these are connected.

The power outage monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit that outputs a power outage signal SK1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the dispensing control device 311 when the power is cut off due to an occurrence of a power outage or the like. The power outage monitoring circuit 542 monitors a stable DC voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power outage (power cutoff) has occurred when this voltage becomes less than 22 volts. A power outage signal SK1 is output to the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311. By outputting this power outage signal SK1, the main controller 261 and the dispensing control device 311 recognize the occurrence of a power outage and execute a power outage process (NMI interrupt process).

Note that even after the stable DC voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts, the power supply unit 541 normally outputs 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, for a sufficient period of time to execute the power outage process. Configured to maintain the value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power outage process.

The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit that takes in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clears the backup data of the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 according to the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs the RAM erase signal SK2 to the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on with the RAM erase switch 323 being pressed (including turning on the power after a power outage is resolved), the data in each of the RAMs 503 and 513 is cleared in the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311. Ru.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be explained. In this embodiment, the CPU 501 provided in the main control device 261 as the main control means performs a lottery using various counter information during the game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, there is a win/fail random number counter C1 as a win/fail random number generation means used for a win/fail lottery to determine whether or not to generate a jackpot state, and a type used to determine the jackpot type (type lottery). A determination counter C2, a fluctuation selection counter C3 used to determine the type of fluctuation display (such as fluctuation time) of the special display devices 43a and 43b, and an initial value random number counter CINI used to set the initial value of the win/fail random number counter C1; A normal symbol random number counter C4 used for the entry support lottery to determine whether or not to open the second starting winning device 33b, and a common symbol used to determine the type of variable display (fluctuating time) of the normal symbol display device 41. A variable selection counter C5 is used.

The counters C1, C2, C3, CINI, C4, and C5 are loop counters in which 1 is added to the previous value each time they are updated, and after reaching the upper limit value, the counters return to 0, which is the lower limit value. Each counter is updated regularly, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 (except for the random number initial value counter CINI).

In addition, when the variable display of the special display devices 43a, 43b and the normal symbol display device 41 is configured to be able to be stored on hold, the RAM 503 stores the values of the win/fail random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the variable selection counter C3. A special fluctuation holding area as a holding storage means in which is stored, and a normal fluctuation holding area in which the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is stored are provided. Furthermore, when the variable display of the normal symbol display device 41 can be stored on hold four times, the normal fluctuation holding area includes four holding areas (first holding area to fourth holding area) and one execution area, In each holding area of the normal fluctuation holding area, the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is stored in chronological order according to the passing history of the game ball to the through gate 34.

In addition, when the first fluctuation display and the second fluctuation display can be stored for four times each, the special fluctuation holding area consists of eight holding areas (holding 1st to holding area 8) and one execution area. It is equipped with In each holding area of the special fluctuation holding area, according to the winning history of game balls to the first starting winning device 33a (first winning opening 332 and second winning opening 333) and the second starting winning device 33b, The values of the win/fail random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the variation selection counter C3 are stored in time series.

Then, at the start of the fluctuation display, processing is performed to shift the data (fluctuation information) stored in the special fluctuation holding area. This data shift process is a process that sequentially shifts the data stored in the first holding area to the eighth holding area of the special fluctuation holding area to the execution area side. The data in each holding area is shifted in the following order: area→first holding area, third holding area→second holding area, fourth holding area→third holding area. Then, a variable display is set based on the variation information stored in the execution area of the special variation holding area, and the set variable display is started. In addition, in each holding area and execution area, a first fluctuation flag indicating whether the stored fluctuation information corresponds to the first fluctuation display or the second fluctuation display, and A second fluctuation flag is provided, and in the data shift process, the settings of the first fluctuation flag and the second fluctuation flag are also shifted.

To explain each counter in detail, the win/fail random number counter C1 is sequentially incremented by 1 within the range of 0 to 9, for example, and after reaching the upper limit value as the closing value (that is, 9), the lower limit value as the opening value is 0. It is configured to return to . Normally, when the win/fail random number counter C1 completes one round, the value of the initial value random number counter CINI at that time is read as the next initial value of the win/fail random number counter C1. Note that the initial value random number counter CINI is a loop counter (value=0 to 9) similar to the win/fail random number counter C1, and is updated once for each timer interrupt and repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing. On the other hand, the win/fail random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt in this embodiment), and the value of the win/fail random number counter C1 is stored in the win/fail random number counter buffer. Then, at the timing when the game ball wins the first start winning device 33a or the second start winning device 33b, the value of the win/fail random number counter C1 stored in the win/fail random number counter buffer is stored in the special fluctuation area.

In addition, the special variable area of this embodiment is based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning device 33a and the second starting winning device 33b, and the setting of a winning/failure lottery and the changing display of the special display devices 43a, 43b, etc. This is a storage area (such as an execution area of the special fluctuation holding area when a fluctuation display is held and stored) for storing counter values and the like that are referred to when performing various controls. When the variable display on the special display devices 43a, 43b is finished, the stored information in the special variable area is erased or overwritten is allowed.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the number of values of the win/fail random number counter C1 that results in a jackpot is 10, and the values are "0 to 9". In other words, when the game ball enters the starting prize winning devices 33a and 33b, there is a 100% probability of winning in the lottery.

The type determination counter C2 is configured such that it is incremented by 1 in sequence within the range of 0 to 4, for example, and returns to 0, which is the lower limit, after reaching the upper limit (that is, 4). Further, the ROM 502 is provided with a first type determination table and a second type determination table that are referred to when determining which jackpot type the value of the type determination counter C2 corresponds to. When a jackpot is won in the lottery, the first type determination table is referred to in the normal mode, and the second type determination table is referred to in the time saving mode. When the first type determination table is referred to, “15RS” is selected when the value of the type determination counter C2 is “0 to 4”. When the second type determination table is referred to, “15RN” is selected when the value of the type determination counter C2 is “0 to 4”.

Note that the type determination counter C2 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt in this embodiment), and the value of the type determination counter C2 is stored in the type determination counter buffer. Then, at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting winning device 33a or the second starting winning device 33b, the value of the type determining counter C2 stored in the type determining counter buffer is stored in the special fluctuation area of the RAM 503.

Incidentally, it is also possible to omit the type determination counter C2 and the processing related thereto, and simply set the jackpot in the normal mode to "15RS" and the jackpot in the time saving mode to "15RN". good.

The variable selection counter C3 is configured to increment sequentially by 1 within the range of 0 to 19, for example, and after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 19), returns to 0, which is the lower limit value. In this embodiment, the variation selection counter C3 determines the variation time of the variable display of the special display devices 43a, 43b and the content of the performance associated with the variable display. The ROM 502 is provided with a first fluctuation determination table and a second fluctuation determination table that are referred to when determining which fluctuation type the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 corresponds to. If you win a jackpot in the lottery, check the number of fluctuation counters that count how many times the special display devices 43a and 43b have displayed fluctuations after the end of the previous jackpot state, and if it is one time, The first fluctuation determination table is referred to, and in other cases, the second fluctuation determination table is referred to. When the first variation determination table is referred to, the first special jackpot teaching performance (relatively long and relatively flashy) is selected if the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 is "0 to 19". It looks like this. When the second fluctuation determination table is referred to, the normal jackpot teaching performance is selected when the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 is "0 to 16", and when the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 is "17 to 19" Then, a second special jackpot teaching performance (shorter and less flashy than the first special jackpot teaching performance, but flashier and longer than the normal jackpot teaching performance) is selected. In addition, when adopting a configuration in which the winning probability of the winning lottery can be changed by a specific operation (by someone involved in the game hall, etc.), a fluctuation determination table is prepared for each winning probability, and the proportion of selected effects is changed. It may be configured so that this occurs.

Note that the variation selection counter C3 is updated periodically (once per timer interrupt in this embodiment), and the value of the variation selection counter C3 is stored in the variation selection counter buffer. Then, at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting prize winning device 33a or the second starting winning device 33b, the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 stored in the fluctuation selection counter buffer is stored in the special fluctuation area of the RAM 503.

Further, the normal symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is sequentially incremented by 1 within the range of 0 to 99, for example, and returns to 0, which is the lower limit, after reaching the upper limit (that is, 99). The normal symbol random number counter C4 is updated regularly (once per timer interrupt in this embodiment), and the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is acquired when the game ball passes through either the right or left through gate 34. The number of random number values for winning in the low ball entry state is 5, and the range is "0 to 4". On the other hand, the number of random number values for winning in the high ball input state is 50, and the range is "0 to 49". In other words, in the present embodiment, the ROM 502 contains a low-ball entry support determination table that is referenced in the ball-entry support lottery in the low-ball entry state, and a high-ball entry support determination table that is referenced in the ball entry support lottery in the high-ball entry state. A ball support determination table is also available.

The normal symbol random number counter C4 is updated regularly, and the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is stored in the normal symbol random number counter buffer. Then, at the timing when the game ball passes through the through gate 34, the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 stored in the normal symbol random number counter buffer is stored in the special fluctuation area of the RAM 503.

Further, the common figure variation selection counter C5 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented by 1 in sequence within the range of 0 to 29, for example, and returns to 0, which is the lower limit, after reaching the upper limit (ie, 29). The variable selection counter C5 is updated regularly (once per timer interrupt in this embodiment), and the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is acquired when the game ball passes through either the left or right through gate 34. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol display device 41 is determined by the normal symbol variation selection counter C5. The ROM 502 is provided with a first general pattern fluctuation determination table and a second general pattern fluctuation determination table that are referred to when determining which fluctuation type the value of the general pattern fluctuation selection counter C5 corresponds to. ing.

When winning in the entry support lottery, the first normal pattern fluctuation determination table is referred to in the normal mode, and the second general pattern fluctuation determination table is referred to in the time reduction mode. When the first general pattern variation determination table is referred to, a variation time of 10 minutes is selected when the value of the general pattern variation selection counter C5 is "0 to 15", and 9 minutes is selected when the value is "16 to 24". The variable time of minutes is selected, and in the case of "25 to 29", the variable time of 8 minutes is selected. When the second general pattern variation determination table is referred to, if the value of the normal pattern variation selection counter C5 is "0 to 29", a variation time of 1 second is selected.

The ordinary figure variation selection counter C5 is updated regularly, and the value of the ordinary figure variation selection counter C5 is stored in the ordinary figure variation selection counter buffer. Then, at the timing when the game ball passes through the through gate 34, the value of the normal pattern variation selection counter C5 stored in the normal pattern variation selection counter buffer is stored in the special variation area of the RAM 503.

As described above, in this embodiment, the ball entry opening 404 of the central unit 401 is provided in the left side area of the gaming area, and the through gate 34 is provided in the right area of the gaming area. For this reason, in the normal mode of play in which a game ball enters the central unit 401 and the game ball enters the first starting winning device 33a, the game ball basically does not pass through the through gate 34, and therefore, In the normal mode, it is possible to virtually eliminate a situation where the second starting winning device 33b is opened and a game ball enters there, causing a jackpot state (in the normal mode of this example, the through gate 33b Even if a game ball is passed through, there is a probability of 1/20 that the second starting winning device 33b may open for only 0.2 seconds, once every 8 to 10 minutes. (It is very disadvantageous for the player to launch the game ball into the area.) Note that the size, range, type (number), etc. of each counter used for the above-mentioned lottery and determination are merely examples and can be changed arbitrarily.

Next, among the control processes executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261, the control processes related to the central unit 401 and the first starting winning device 33a will be described with reference to flowcharts. Note that the following processing is activated periodically (eg, every 2 msec).

First, the central unit ball detection process for detecting game balls that have entered the central unit 401 and the first starting winning device 33a will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. In step S101, it is determined whether or not the first ball entry detection switch 224a of the first starting prize winning device 33a has been detected. If an affirmative determination is made in step S101, in step S102, the first ball entry detection switch 224a is detected (the game ball has entered the first starting winning device 33a). Set the ball detection flag on. After step S102, the process moves to step S111, which will be described later.

Moreover, when a negative determination is made in step S101, it is determined in step S103 whether or not the second ball entry detection switch 446 of the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427 is detected. If a negative determination is made in step S103, the process moves to step S111, which will be described later.

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S103, in step S104, it is determined that the second ball entry detection switch 446 has detected (a game ball has entered the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427). ) is set to ON.

Subsequently, in step S105, the value of the remaining ball counter that counts the number of game balls existing in the central unit 401 (first specific area 403), and the value of the remaining ball counter that counts the number of game balls existing in the fourth distribution device 410 are determined. It is determined whether the values of the four distributed ball entry counters are all "1" or more.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S105, in step S106, the game ball is detected by the second ball entry detection switch 446 until the blade member 415 of the first starting winning device 33a is set to the open position. A second ball entry monitoring timer is set to keep track of the time (for example, set to a value equivalent to 3 seconds). Furthermore, in step S107, "1" is subtracted from the values of the remaining ball counter and the fourth distributed ball counter. Thereafter, the process moves to step S111, which will be described later.

Further, if a negative determination is made in step S105, that is, a state in which it is determined that no game balls exist in the first specific area 403, or a state in which it is determined that no game balls exist in the fourth distribution device 410. In step S108, if it is determined that the game ball has entered the second type non-electric accessory actuating port 427, the game ball enters the second type non-electric accessory actuating port 427 through an illegal route. Turn on the route abnormality flag indicating that there is a suspicion that the ball may have been thrown.

In the subsequent step S109, the error display lamp 104 is turned on, other illumination parts such as the annular illumination part 102 are set to corresponding modes, and an error information signal is sent to the hall computer of the game hall via the external terminal board 240. The error processing is performed by outputting and interrupting the game (while maintaining the stored information (no new storage), and preventing the game from proceeding). In particular, in the error processing of this embodiment, the switching solenoid 464 of the interlocking state changing device 461 is set to a de-energized state. As a result, the switching part 463 of the interlocking state changing device 461 protrudes into the interlocking passage 442, making it impossible to pass through the interlocking passage 442, while preventing the game ball that has moved through the interlocking passage 442 from reaching the lever member 443. Instead, it is discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10.

Note that the configuration for canceling the error state (state where the game is interrupted) includes, for example, turning the power of the pachinko machine 10 off and on, operating the RAM erase switch 323, or turning off the power while operating the RAM erase switch 323. Settings can be made as appropriate for each model, such as providing a dedicated operation section for turning off/on or canceling an error state on the rear side of the inner frame 12, etc.

After step S109, this process (central unit ball detection process) is ended. Note that an error notification section (which may be configured with a plurality of lamps or a 7-segment display device) that can notify the type of error that has occurred may be provided on the rear side of the inner frame 12. good.

Further, after step S102 or step S107, or if a negative determination is made in step S103, it is determined in step S110 whether or not the first distributed ball entering detection switch 448 has been detected. If an affirmative determination is made in step S110, in step S111, the values of the first sorting incoming ball counter that counts the number of game balls existing in the first sorting device 407 and the remaining ball counter are each incremented by 1. do. As described above, in this embodiment, a game ball that enters the central unit 401 (first specific area 403) is always detected by the first sorting ball entering detection switch 448 and guided to the first sorting device 407. The Rukoto.

After step S111, or if a negative determination is made in step S110, it is determined in step S112 whether or not the second sorting ball entering detection switch 449 has been detected. If an affirmative determination is made in step S112, "1" is added to the value of the second sorting ball counter that counts the number of game balls existing in the second sorting device 408 in step S113. Furthermore, in step S114, "1" is subtracted from the value of the first distributed ball entry counter.

After step S114, or if a negative determination is made in step S112, it is determined in step S115 whether or not the third distributed ball entering detection switch 450 has been detected. If an affirmative determination is made in step S115, "1" is added to the value of the third sorting incoming ball counter that counts the number of game balls existing in the third sorting device 409 in step S116. Furthermore, in step S117, "1" is subtracted from the value of the second distributed ball entry counter.

Note that the remaining ball counter and the first to fourth distributed incoming ball counters of this embodiment are configured so that they can take negative values as well.

After step S117, or if a negative determination is made in step S115, it is determined in step S118 whether or not the fourth sorting ball entering detection switch 451 has been detected. If an affirmative determination is made in step S118, "1" is added to the value of the fourth distributed ball entry counter in step S119. Furthermore, in step S120, "1" is subtracted from the value of the first distributed ball entry counter.

After step S120, or if a negative determination is made in step S118, in step S121, it is determined whether or not the first distribution discharge detection switch 452 has been detected. If an affirmative determination is made in step S121, "1" is subtracted from the values of the remaining ball counter and the first distributed ball counter, respectively, in step S122.

After step S122, or if a negative determination is made in step S121, it is determined in step S123 whether or not the second sorting discharge detection switch 453 has been detected. If an affirmative determination is made in step S123, "1" is subtracted from the values of the remaining ball counter and the second distributed ball counter, respectively, in step S124.

After step S124, or if a negative determination is made in step S123, it is determined in step S125 whether or not the third distribution center discharge detection switch 454 has been detected. If an affirmative determination is made in step S125, "1" is subtracted from the values of the remaining ball counter and the third distributed ball counter, respectively, in step S126.

In the subsequent step S127, a third center discharge flag indicating that the third distribution center discharge detection switch 454 has been detected is set to ON. Furthermore, in step S128, the time from when the game ball is detected by the third distribution center discharge detection switch 454 (or the third distribution side discharge detection switch 455) until the game ball is detected by the first ball entry detection switch 224a is determined. A first ball entry monitoring timer is set to keep track of (for example, set to a value equivalent to 1 second).

After step S128, or if a negative determination is made in step S125, it is determined in step S129 whether or not the third distribution side discharge detection switch 455 has been detected. If an affirmative determination is made in step S129, "1" is subtracted from the values of the remaining ball counter and the third distributed ball counter, respectively, in step S130.

In the subsequent step S131, a third side discharge flag indicating that the third sorting side discharge detection switch 455 has been detected is set to ON. Furthermore, in step S132, a first ball entry monitoring timer is set (for example, a value corresponding to 1.5 seconds is set).

After step S132, or if a negative determination is made in step S129, it is determined in step S133 whether or not the fourth sorting discharge detection switch 456 has been detected. If an affirmative determination is made in step S133, "1" is subtracted from the values of the remaining ball counter and the fourth distributed ball counter, respectively, in step S134.

After step S134, or if a negative determination is made in step S133, the process ends. Note that the function of counting the game balls in the first specific area 403 using the remaining ball counter and various detection switches corresponds to the remaining ball grasping means. Further, the function of counting the game balls of the fourth distribution device 410 using the fourth distribution incoming ball counter and various detection switches corresponds to the second corresponding remaining ball grasping means.

Next, error detection processing for detecting fraudulent activity will be described with reference to FIG. 17. First, in step S201, it is determined whether or not vibration of the pachinko machine 10 is detected based on detection information from a vibration detection sensor (not shown) that serves as vibration detection means attached to the rear side of the game board 30.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S201, it is determined in step S202 whether or not the value of the remaining ball counter is "1" or more. If an affirmative determination is made in step S202, that is, if vibrations occur in the pachinko machine 10 in a situation where game balls are present in the first specific area 403, the player shakes the pachinko machine 10 in step S203. 1. A vibration error flag indicating that there is a suspicion that an attempt to influence a game ball moving in a specific area 403 has been performed is set on.

After that, in step S204, error processing is performed, and then the present processing ends. Incidentally, the error processing is basically a common process, and similar to the error processing in step S109 of the central unit ball detection processing described above, error notification in the pachinko machine 10, interruption of the game, and notification to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 are performed. Perform error notification.

Further, if a negative determination is made in step S202, that is, if vibration is detected but no game ball exists in the first specific area 403, or if a negative determination is made in step S201, the game Based on detection information from magnetic detection sensors (not shown) as magnetic detection means provided at multiple locations on the board 30 (including the central unit 401), it is determined whether or not magnetism is detected.

Incidentally, if a negative determination is made in step S202, for example, a person related to the game hall opens or closes the front frame 14 or the inner frame 12, or a player sits on a chair installed in front of the pachinko machine 10. Since there is a possibility that the player may have come into contact with the pachinko machine 10 when standing up, etc., error processing is not performed.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S205, it is determined in step S206 that there is a suspicion that the player has attempted to influence the game ball moving in the first specific area 403 using a magnet or the like. Set the magnetic error flag on to indicate the error. After step S206, error handling in step S204 is performed, and then the process ends.

If a negative determination is made in step S205, it is determined in step S207 whether or not a door open flag indicating that the front frame 14 or the inner frame 12 is opened is set to on. Note that the door open flag is set when either the front frame 14 or the inner frame 12 is set to an open state based on the detection information of the front frame open detection switch 91 and the inner frame open detection switch 92. It is now set to on.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S207, the door open flag is set to OFF in step S208. Furthermore, in step S209, it is determined whether the blade member 415 is in the closed position based on the detection information of the open position detection sensor. If an affirmative determination is made in step S209, a blade monitoring flag is turned on in step S210 indicating that the blade member 415 is to be monitored while at least one of the front frame 14 and the inner frame 12 is open. Set.

After step S210, or if a negative determination is made in step S207 or step S209, a door close flag indicating that both the front frame 14 and the inner frame 12 are closed is set in step S211. Determine whether it is set to on. Note that the door close flag is turned on when both the front frame 14 and the inner frame 12 are in the closed state based on the detection information of the front frame open detection switch 91 and the inner frame open detection switch 92. It is now considered a setting.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S211, the door close flag is set to OFF in step S212. Furthermore, in step S213, it is determined whether the blade monitoring flag is set to on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S213, it is determined in step S214 whether the blade member 415 is in the open position.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S214, it is determined in step S215 that there is a suspicion that the blade member 415 has been improperly placed in the open position while at least one of the front frame 14 and the inner frame 12 is open. Turn on the door open error flag shown. After that, in step S204, error processing is performed, and then the present processing ends.

If a negative determination is made in step S211, step S213, or step S214, it is determined in step S216 whether or not the values of the remaining ball counter and the first to fourth distributed ball counters are negative values. Discern.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S216, in step S217, there is a suspicion that a game ball has been illegally inserted into the first specific area 403, and the first ball entry detection switch 224a of the first starting winning device 33a In addition, a multi-ball error monitoring flag is set on, which indicates that the second ball entry detection switch 446 of the second type non-electric accessory actuating port 427 is in a state where there is a high possibility of false detection. Subsequently, in step S218, a multi-ball error monitoring timer that measures the time since the multi-ball error monitoring flag is set to on is set (for example, a value corresponding to 60 seconds is set). In addition, when setting the multi-ball error monitoring timer, the area where game balls exist (distribution devices 407 to 410) is grasped, and the time corresponding to the most upstream area among the areas where game balls exist (for example, the first distribution The configuration may be such that a value corresponding to 60 seconds for the device 407 and 20 seconds for the third distribution device 409 is set.

After step S218, or if a negative determination is made in step S216, it is determined in step S219 whether the multi-ball error monitoring flag is set on. If a negative determination is made in step S219, the process is immediately terminated.

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S219, it is determined in step S220 whether the first ball entering detection flag or the second ball entering detection flag is set to ON. If an affirmative determination is made in step S220, in step S221, a multi-ball error flag indicating that there is a suspicion that the first ball entering detection switch 224a or the second ball entering detection switch 446 has made an incorrect detection is set. Set on. After that, error processing is performed in step S204, and then this processing is ended.

Further, if a negative determination is made in step S220, "1" is subtracted from the multi-ball error monitoring timer in step S222. In the following step S223, it is determined whether the value of the multi-ball error monitoring timer is "0". If a negative determination is made in step S223, the process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the determination in step S223 is affirmative, the multi-ball error monitoring flag is set to OFF in step S224, and then the process ends.

Incidentally, if the determination in step S216 is affirmative, a configuration may be adopted in which the multi-ball error flag is set to ON and error processing is performed. When adopting this configuration, the multi-ball error monitoring flag and the multi-ball error monitoring flag may be set to ON. The timer and processing such as step S219 are omitted.

Next, the first ball entry process performed based on the game ball entering the first start winning device 33a will be described with reference to FIG. 18. First, in step S301, it is determined whether the first ball entry detection flag is set to on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S301, it is determined in step S302 whether or not the value of the first ball entry monitoring timer is greater than "0". If an affirmative determination is made in step S302, that is, one second has not yet passed since the third distribution center discharge detection switch 454 was detected, or the third distribution side discharge detection switch 455 has not been detected. If 1.5 seconds have not yet elapsed since then, in step S303, the values of the win/fail random number counter C1, type determination counter C2, and fluctuation selection counter C3 are stored in the special fluctuation area.

In the following step S304, a validity determination process is performed. That is, based on the value of the win/fail random number counter C1, a win/fail lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate a jackpot state. In this embodiment, when a lottery is held, a winner is guaranteed. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when a winner is won in the win/fail lottery, a type lottery is performed to determine the jackpot type based on the value of the type determination counter C2. In this embodiment, "15RS" is selected when a jackpot is achieved in the normal mode, and "15RN" is selected when a jackpot is achieved in the time saving mode. In addition, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern (variation time) of the special display devices 43a, 43b is selected in the success/failure determination process based on the value of the variation selection counter C3.

In the following step S305, the first ball entry detection flag is set to OFF. Furthermore, in step S306, the first ball entry monitoring timer is reset (for example, the value is set to "0"), and in step S307, the third center discharge flag and the third side discharge flag are turned off, and then This process ends.

Further, if a negative determination is made in step S302, that is, although the first ball entry detection switch 224a was detected, one second or more has already passed since the third distribution center discharge detection switch 454 was detected. Or, if 1.5 seconds or more has already passed since the detection by the third distribution side discharge detection switch 455, or if the third distribution center discharge detection switch 454 and the third distribution If the detection itself of the side discharge detection switch 455 is not performed (the first ball entry monitoring timer is not set), in step S308, the first ball entry detection switch 224a is caused to perform an unauthorized detection. Set the time error flag on to indicate that there is a suspicion. Thereafter, error processing is performed in step S309, and then the present processing is ended.

Further, if a negative determination is made in step S301, it is determined in step S310 whether at least one of the third center discharge flag and the third side discharge flag is set to ON. If a negative determination is made in step S310, the process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S310, the first ball entry monitoring timer is subtracted by "1" in step S311.

In the following step S312, it is determined whether the value of the first ball entry monitoring timer is "0". If a negative determination is made in step S312, the process ends immediately. On the other hand, if the determination in step S312 is affirmative, the third center discharge flag and the third side discharge flag are set to OFF in step S313, and then the process ends.

Next, a blade confirmation process for monitoring the blade member 415 of the first starting winning device 33a will be described with reference to FIG. 19. First, in step S401, it is determined whether a blade member open flag indicating that the blade member 415 is in the open position is set to on. If a negative determination is made in step S401, it is determined in step S402 whether the blade member 415 is in the open position based on the detection information of the open position detection sensor 465.

If the determination in step S402 is affirmative, the blade member release flag is set to ON in step S403. In the following step S404, it is determined whether the value of the second ball entry monitoring timer is greater than "0". If an affirmative determination is made in step S404, that is, if 3 seconds have not yet passed since the game ball was detected by the second ball entry detection switch 446, the second ball entry detection flag is turned off in step S405. Set. Furthermore, in step S406, the second ball entry monitoring timer is reset (for example, the value is set to "0").

Subsequently, in this embodiment, in step S407, the switching solenoid 464 of the interlocking state changing device 461 is brought into a de-energized state. As a result, even if a game ball enters the second type non-electric accessory operating port 427, the game ball will not reach the lever member 443, and the blade member 415 of the first starting winning device 33a will be in the open position. It will be in a state where it will not be done. After that, this process ends.

Further, if a negative determination is made in step S404, that is, if the blade member 415 is in the open position, but three seconds or more have already passed since the second ball entry detection switch 446 was detected, or If the detection itself of the second ball entry detection switch 446 is not performed (the second ball entry monitoring timer is not set), in step S408, the blade member 415 is illegally moved to the open position. Turn on the linked error flag indicating that there is a suspicion. Thereafter, error processing is performed in step S409, and then the present processing is ended.

Further, if a negative determination is made in step S402, it is determined in step S410 whether or not the second ball entry detection flag is set to on. If a negative determination is made in step S410, the process is directly ended. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S410, "1" is subtracted from the value of the second ball entry monitoring timer in step S411.

In the following step S412, it is determined whether the value of the second ball entry monitoring timer is "0". If an affirmative determination is made in step S412, that is, it is confirmed that the ball has entered the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427 based on the detection information of the second ball entry detection switch 446 (the second ball entry detection flag is on). However, if 3 seconds or more elapse without the blade member 415 being in the open position, in step S413, the ball is clogged between the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427 and the interlocking passage 442, or the second type A ball passing error flag indicating that there is a suspicion that incorrect detection of the ball entering detection switch 446 has occurred is set on. Thereafter, error processing is performed in step S414, and then the present processing is ended.

Further, if a negative determination is made in step S412, in step S415, the value of the second ball entry monitoring timer is set to the timing when 0.1 seconds have passed since the detection of the second ball entry detection switch 446. It is determined whether the value is a corresponding value (for example, "1449" indicating that the remaining time is 2.9 seconds). If a negative determination is made in step S415, the process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the determination in step S415 is affirmative, the switching solenoid 464 of the interlocking state changing device 461 is set to the excited state in step S416. As a result, the game ball that enters the second type non-electric accessory operating port 427 and passes through the interlocking passage 442 reaches the lever member 443 and displaces the lever member 443, and the lever member 443 and the push-up The blade member 415 in the closed position can be displaced to the open position via the member 441. After step S416, this process ends.

Note that, as described above, when error processing is performed, the switching solenoid 464 is brought into a de-energized state. In this embodiment, when the error processing is canceled, the switching solenoid 464 remains in the de-energized state. Furthermore, as described above, the switching solenoid 464 is returned to the de-energized state when the blade member 415 is brought to the open position within the specified time. The switching solenoid 464 is configured to be energized only between 0.1 seconds and 3 seconds at the most after the detection switch 446 detects the detection switch 446 .

Further, if an affirmative determination is made in step S401, it is determined in step S417 whether the blade member 415 is in the open position based on the detection information of the open position detection sensor 465. If an affirmative determination is made in step S417, the process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S417, the blade member release flag is turned off in step S418, and then the process ends.

Further, although the flowchart is not shown, in this embodiment, in the initial setting process performed when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 10, the first starting winning device 33a is activated based on the detection information of the open position detection sensor 465. It is determined whether the blade member 415 is in the open position. Therefore, if the blade member 415 is in the closed position, the initial setting process will continue as is, while if the blade member 415 is in the open position, the blade member 415 will be in the open position when the power is turned on. Sets the startup error flag on to indicate that the error has occurred, and handles the error.

As detailed above, in the first embodiment, the game ball that enters the first specific area 403 of the central unit 401 passes through the first distribution device 407, the second distribution device 408, and the third distribution device 409. The first starting winning device 33a, which allows the ball to enter, is brought to the open position in conjunction with the game ball that enters the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427, and the first starting winning device 33a allows the ball to enter the ball. It is provided with a blade member 415 which is brought into the closed position in conjunction with the game ball that enters the ball. When the blade member 415 is in the closed position, only when a game ball enters the constant guide hole 421, which is one of the three holes provided in the third sorting device 409, A game ball enters the first starting winning device 33a. On the other hand, when the blade member 415 is in the open position, out of the three holes provided in the third sorting device 409, not only when a game ball enters the guide hole 421 at all times, but also when the remaining balls enter the guide hole 421. Even when a game ball enters the two conditional guide holes 425, the game ball enters the first starting winning device 33a.

Therefore, by setting the blade member 415 of the first starting winning device 33a to the open position, it is possible to increase the probability of the game ball entering the first starting winning device 33a. Therefore, by letting the game ball enter the first specific area 403 next time, there is a great chance of letting the game ball enter the first starting winning device 33a. In other words, the player has a great chance of winning a jackpot, or in other words, a state where the probability of a jackpot is increased (a so-called probability fluctuating state), and the player's desire to play can be greatly increased. As a result, more intonation can be added to the game, making it more interesting.

In addition, in this embodiment, since the blade member 415 of the first starting winning device 33a is in the open position in conjunction with the game ball that enters the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427, the game ball They wish for the ball to enter the first starting winning device 33a, and even if there is no possibility of the game ball entering the first starting winning device 33a, they wish for the ball to enter the second type non-electric accessory operating port 427. In this way, the player can enjoy the behavior of the game ball in the first specific area 403 for a longer period of time. Therefore, it is possible to increase the time period during which the player can enjoy the behavior of the game balls, and to suppress fatigue.

Furthermore, by providing the first to fourth sorting devices 407 to 410 in the first specific area 403, the movement path of the game ball in the first specific area 403 is limited to some extent (the behavior of the game ball can be controlled by the player). In addition, it is possible to concentrate on the points that show the behavior of the game ball while ensuring random elements. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the behavior of the game ball in the first specific area 403 with sharpness, and to further increase interest in the behavior of the game ball.

In addition, in the third sorting device 409 as the guide change sorting means, when the blade member 415 of the first starting prize winning device 33a is in the open position, the game ball that has reached the third sorting device 409 is always in the guide hole. Not only when guided by the section 421 but also when guided by the conditional guide hole section 425, the game ball can be guided (entered) into the first starting winning device 33a. Therefore, the value of setting the blade member 415 in the open position can be increased, and the above-mentioned effect of increasing the desire to play with the blade member 415 in the open position can be further achieved. Note that the third sorting device 409 of this embodiment is only provided with a constant guide hole section 421 and a conditional guide hole section 425. Therefore, the value of the blade member 415 of the first start-up winning device 33a being in the open position can be further increased, and since the blade member 415 can be in the open position, the effect of increasing the desire to play can be more clearly achieved. be done.

Further, when the game ball enters the auxiliary hole 423 of the first sorting device 407 and is guided to the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427 side, the game ball is guided to the fourth sorting device 410. It looks like this. The fourth sorting device 410 includes a fourth guide hole portion 428 that guides the game ball to the second type non-electric accessory actuation opening 427 (allows the ball to enter), and a fourth guide hole portion 428 that guides the game ball to the second type non-electric accessory actuation opening 427, and a fourth guide hole portion 428 that guides the game ball to the second type non-electric accessory actuation opening 427. A fourth discharge hole portion 429 is provided for discharging the fluid to the outside of the game area without causing the fluid to reach the outside of the game area. Therefore, if a game ball enters the auxiliary hole portion 423 in the first sorting device 407, a simple game in which the game ball always enters the second type non-electric accessory actuation port is avoided. Therefore, it is possible to further diversify the behavior of the game ball in the first specific area 403.

In addition, a detection switch is provided to detect game balls entering and discharging from the first to fourth sorting devices 407 to 410, and detecting game balls entering and discharging from the first to fourth sorting devices 407 to 410. It is possible to keep track of the number of game balls. Therefore, it is possible to reliably manage the game balls in the first specific area 403, and prevent game balls from entering the first specific area 403 by mistake, such as wires or radio waves, which may cause the first ball entry detection switch 224a to be tampered with. It is possible to deter fraudulent acts such as having detection performed. Although not mentioned in the above embodiment, the state of the illumination of the sorting devices 407 to 410 where game balls are present may be changed, or the blade member 415 may be opened based on the detection of the second ball entry detection switch 446. (If the blade member 415 is already in the open position, the performance/teaching will not be performed) corresponding to the movement of the ball. Based on the detection, it is possible to perform presentations and instructions corresponding to the start of the jackpot state.

In addition, in the normal game state in which the game ball is aimed at entering the first specific area 403 of the central unit 401, the game ball is launched into the left side area of the game area, whereas in the jackpot state (and time reduction mode) In this case, the game balls are launched into the right side area of the game area where the variable winning device 32 (and the through gate 34 and the second start winning device 33b) are provided. For this reason, for example, in a jackpot state, it is possible to prevent a game ball from entering the first specific area 403 of the central unit 401, and by extension, the first starting winning device 33a, from occurring in vain.

Furthermore, there is a third distribution center discharge passage 417 through which game balls that have entered the constant guide hole portion 421 of the third distribution device 409 are guided, and a game ball that has entered the conditional guide hole portion 425 of the third distribution device 409. A partition wall portion 426 is provided to partition the discharge passageway from the third distribution side discharge passageway 418 in which the discharge passageway is guided. Therefore, even if the first starting prize winning device 33a (wing member 415) does not have a complicated and relatively large structure, when the wing member 415 is in the closed position, the game ball is released from the third distribution side discharge passage 418. While preventing the ball from entering the first starting winning device 33a, when the blade member 415 is in the open position, the game balls that have passed through the third sorting side discharge passage 418 are reliably entered into the first starting winning device 33a. It can be made into a ball.

In addition, in this embodiment, an interlocking state changing device 461 is provided that switches the destination of the interlocking path 442 to which the game ball that has entered the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427 is guided. 461 to the interlocking regulation state (by setting the switching part 463 of the interlocking state changing device 461 to the regulation position protruding into the interlocking passage 442), the game ball is allowed to enter the second type non-electric accessory operating opening 427. Even in this case, the blade member 415 in the closed position is never brought into the open position. Therefore, for example, when there is a possibility that fraud has been committed or when no game is being played, the interlocking state changing device 461 is set to the interlocking regulation state, thereby causing fraud such as illegally setting the blade member 415 to the open position. behavior can be restrained. As a result, the security performance of the first starting winning device 33a including the blade member 415 can be improved.

In this embodiment, the interlocking state changing device 461 can change the state to the interlocking permission state when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is on, and enters the interlocking restriction state when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is off. In other words, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is off, it is difficult to electrically detect fraud using various sensors, etc., and it is difficult to notice fraud, but the interlocking state changing device 461 is in the interlocking regulation state For example, in a situation where the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off outside business hours of the game hall, a game ball may be inserted into the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427 to set the blade member 415 to the open position. It is possible to prevent actions such as leaving the room unattended.

In addition, the blade member 415 of the first starting winning device 33a is mechanically interlocked with the game ball moving in the interlocking passage 442 via the push-up member 441 and the lever member 443, so that it can be displaced to the open position. It has become. Therefore, even if the power is on and illegal monitoring is performed using various sensors, if a game ball enters the second type non-electric accessory operating port 427, the lever member 443 and The push-up member 441 moves the blade member 415 from the closed position to the open position in conjunction with the game ball.

In this regard, if the interlocking state changing device 461 is set to the interlocking regulating state, the interlocking between the game ball that has entered the second type non-electric accessory operating port 427, the lever member 443, and the push-up member 441 is prevented. can do. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, even when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the second ball entry detection switch 446 detects the period in which the interlocking permission state is set, instead of setting the interlocking permission state for the entire period. The period is from 0.1 seconds to 3 seconds after the event. Therefore, even if the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, by minimizing the period during which the interlocking state changing device 461 is in the interlocking permission state, the blade member 415 in the closed position can be incorrectly changed to the guiding state. Misconduct (such as inserting something other than a game ball into the second type non-electric accessory operating port 427, or allowing a game ball to flow into the interlocking passage 442 from the middle in a structure that allows the game ball to flow into the passage from the middle, etc.) ) is even more effective.

In addition, in this embodiment, if vibration is detected or magnetism is detected while a game ball is present in the first specific area 403, the blade member 415 is set to the open position when the power is turned on. If the blade member 415 is in the closed position when the front frame 14 or the inner frame 12 is opened, and the blade member 415 is in the open position when the front frame 14 or the inner frame 12 is closed, the first specific area 403 If the first ball entering detection switch 224a or the second ball entering detection switch 446 is detected in a situation where there should be no game ball (the value of the remaining ball counter is "0" or less), the third distribution is performed. If the first ball entry detection switch 224a is detected after 1 second has elapsed from the detection of the center ejection detection switch, or after 1.5 seconds have elapsed from the detection of the third sorting side ejection detection switch, the second ball entry detection switch 224a is detected. If the blade member 415 is set to the open position after 3 seconds have elapsed after the ball detection switch 446 is detected, the game is interrupted, a corresponding notification is made, and the interlocking state changing device 461 is set to the interlocking regulation state. Error handling is now performed. Therefore, the effect of preventing fraudulent activity in which the blade member 415 in the closed position is illegally changed to the open position is further achieved.

Furthermore, by performing the above-mentioned vibration detection, the person concerned at the game hall where the pachinko machine 10 is installed can perform maintenance on the inside and back side of the pachinko machine 10 with the power turned on, and then return it to its original state. Impact when returning the machine (such as closing the front frame 14 or inner frame 12), or unintentional collision with the pachinko machine 10 when a player sits on or stands up from a chair provided in front of the pachinko machine 10. It is possible to prevent the action of intentionally vibrating the pachinko machine 10 and manipulating the behavior of the game balls in the first specific area 403 while excluding the impact caused when the pachinko machine 10 is moved. By performing the above-described magnetic detection, it is possible to prevent an attempt to manipulate the behavior of the game ball in the first specific area 403 using a magnet. By detecting when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the blade member 415 is incorrectly placed in the open position when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and the game continues even after the power is turned on. In addition, it is possible to prevent the game hall from forgetting to put the blade member 415 in the closed position at the end of the previous day's business hours and starting the next day's business hours as is.

By detecting before and after the front frame 14 and the inner frame 12 are opened, it is possible to know that the front frame 14 and the inner frame 12 are in the open state and the blade member 415 is illegally set to the open position, and the game can be continued as is. can be prevented from being restarted. By checking for an abnormality regarding the number of game balls in the first specific area 403, the existence of game balls that have been illegally entered into the first starting winning device 33a or the second type non-electric accessory operating port 427 can be ascertained. This can prevent the game from being continued. By checking whether or not the detection by the first ball entry detection switch 224a is performed within a specified time after the game balls are discharged from the third distribution device 409, the first specific area 403 (third distribution It is possible to know that a game ball has entered the first starting winning device 33a without going through the device 409), and it is possible to prevent the game from being continued as it is. By checking whether the blade member 415 is in the open position within a specified time from the detection of the second ball entry detection switch 446, the game ball enters the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427. It is possible to grasp that the blade member 415 may have been changed to the open position in a flow different from the normal flow in which the blade member 415 from the closed position is changed to the open position, and the game continues as it is. This can be prevented.

In addition, a situation where it cannot be confirmed that the game ball has passed through the first distribution device 407 and the fourth distribution device 410 (the value of the remaining ball counter and the fourth distribution ball counter is “0”) Error processing is also performed when the second ball entry detection switch 446 is detected in the following cases. In this way, by checking the route of the game ball detected by the second ball entry detection switch 446, the game ball that has entered the first specific area 403 is correctly routed to the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427. It is possible to determine whether the ball has entered the ball or not. Therefore, the effect of increasing the security of the first starting winning device 33a including the blade member 415 is more reliably achieved.

Furthermore, the interlocking state changing device 461 has a configuration in which, in the interlocking restriction state, the switching portion 463 is made to protrude into the interlocking passage 442, preventing the game ball from reaching the lever member 443, and guiding the game ball out of the game area. It has become. For this reason, for example, in a case where the switching part 463 in the regulation position comes into contact with the lever member 443 and is configured to prevent displacement of the lever member 443, a situation where the switching part 463 or the lever member 443 is damaged can be avoided. While avoiding this, it is possible to create a state in which the game ball that enters the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427 and the lever member 443 (as a result, the blade member 415) do not interlock.

Further, in this embodiment, an open position detection sensor 465 is provided that can detect that the blade member 415 is in the open position. As a result, even in a configuration in which the blade member 415 mechanically interlocks with the game ball that has entered the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427 via the push-up member 441 and the lever member 443, the blade member 415 is in the open position. Therefore, the state of the blade member 415 can be monitored, and it is possible to grasp whether the blade member 415 has been improperly placed in the open position, or to clearly inform the player that the blade member 415 has been placed in the open position. It becomes possible to do so. As a result, it is possible to improve crime prevention and performance. Basically, if the power of the pachinko machine 10 is on, it is possible to directly detect the blade member 415 to determine whether or not the blade member 415 is in the open position. This is more accurate than determining the state (orientation) of the blade member 415, such as knowing that it should be in the open position because the member 415 has been moved under control. The state of the member 415 can be reliably grasped. Therefore, it is possible to deal with fraudulent acts such as setting the blade member 415 to the open position when the power is turned off, or forcing the blade member 415 to the open position although there is no electrical processing to set the blade member 415 to the open position. can.

Further, in the open position detection sensor 465, a detection piece (not shown) connected to the first shaft part 435 of the right wing member 415 is set to an open corresponding position (positioned when the wing member 415 is in the open position). The sensor is configured to detect the detection piece when the detection element is detected. For this reason, for example, based on the detection of the first ball entry detection switch 224a and the second ball entry detection switch 446 that detect the game ball that has entered the first starting winning device 33a and the second type non-electric accessory operating port 427. Since the blade member 415 is directly checked, the condition of the blade member 415 can be grasped more reliably and accurately compared to the case where the condition of the blade member 415 is to be ascertained (estimated). Further, by using the open position detection sensor 465 in combination with each detection switch of the central unit 401 as described above, more strict measures against fraud can be taken.

Although the blade members 415 are provided as a pair, since the pair of blade members 415 are displaced in synchronization with each other, the open position detection sensor 465 detects the pair of blade members 415 by checking the operation of the right blade member 415. It can be seen that the blade member 415 is in the open position.

Further, the third sorting device 409 of this embodiment always guides the game ball to the first starting winning device 33a regardless of whether the blade member 415 of the first starting winning device 33a is in the open position or the closed position. When the guide hole portion 421 and the blade member 415 are in the closed position, the game ball is guided to the outside of the gaming area without entering the first starting winning device 33a, and when the blade member 415 is in the open position, A conditional guide hole portion 425 that guides the player to the first start winning device 33a is provided. Therefore, depending on whether the blade member 415 is in the open position or the closed position, the guide destination of the game ball in the conditional guide hole portion 425 of the third distribution device 409 changes. In other words, it is possible to provide novel gameplay in which the path of the game ball desired by the player in the first specific area 403 (third distribution device 409) changes depending on the state of the blade member 415. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the gameplay, increase the intonation of the gameplay (suppress fatigue), and as a result, improve interest.

(Second embodiment)
Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 20 and the like, focusing on the characteristic parts. In the specific area 802 of the central unit 801 of this embodiment, there is a first sorting device 803 that guides game balls that have entered the first specific area 802, and a first sorting device 803 that guides game balls that have passed through the first sorting device 803. A second sorting device 804, a third sorting device 805 to which game balls that have passed through the second sorting device 804 are guided, a fourth sorting device 806 to which game balls that have passed through the third sorting device 805 are guided; A fifth sorting device 807 through which game balls passing through the first sorting device 803 are guided, a first starting winning device 808, and a second type non-electric accessory operating port 810 are provided.

The first starting winning device 808 of this embodiment is provided with a blade member 809 only on the left side, and no blade member 809 is provided on the right side. In addition, the blade member 809 is moved to the open position in conjunction with the game ball that enters the second type non-electric accessory operating port 810, and is moved to the closed position in conjunction with the game ball that enters the first starting winning device 808. It is said that Incidentally, when a game ball enters the first starting prize winning device 808, a jackpot state occurs through a winning lottery, as in the first embodiment.

The first sorting device 803 is provided with four holes, including one constant guide hole 811 that guides the game balls to the second sorting device 804, and one constant guide hole 811 that guides the game balls to the fifth sorting device 807 side. It is composed of one auxiliary hole section 812 that guides the game ball to the outside of the game area, and two first discharge hole sections 813 that discharge the game ball to the outside of the game area.

The second sorting device 804 is provided with three holes, including one constant guide hole portion 811 that guides the game balls to the third sorting device 805, and one constant guide hole portion 811 that guides the game balls to the fourth sorting device 806. It is composed of one bypass hole section 814 for guiding and one second discharge hole section 815 for discharging the game ball to the outside of the game area. Although not shown, the passage for game balls that connects the bypass hole 814 of the second sorting device 804 and the fourth sorting device 806 corresponds to the bypass passage.

The third sorting device 805 is provided with three holes, which include one constant guide hole portion 811 that guides the game balls to the fourth sorting device 806, and a blade member of the first starting winning device 808. One conditional guide hole that discharges the game ball to the outside of the game area when the blade member 809 is in the closed position, and allows the game ball to enter the first starting winning device 808 when the blade member 809 is in the open position. part 816, and one third discharge hole part 817 for discharging game balls to the outside of the game area.

The fourth sorting device 806 is provided with three holes, and the holes can be used both when the blade member 809 of the first starting winning device 808 is in the open position and when it is in the closed position. It is composed of one constant guide hole section 811 that allows game balls to enter the first starting prize winning device 808, and two fourth discharge hole sections 818 that discharge game balls to the outside of the gaming area.

Further, the third sorting device 805 and the fourth sorting device 806 each have a built-in structure that surrounds the conditional guide hole portion 816 of the third sorting device 805 and the constant guide hole portion 811 of the fourth sorting device 806, respectively. A winning hole teaching light emitting section 819 is provided which is brought into a light emitting state by a light emitting means (three-color LED). In other words, if the game ball always enters the guide hole portion 811 of the fourth sorting device 806, the ball will definitely enter the first starting winning device 808 and a jackpot state will occur. In this embodiment, the winning hole teaching light emitting section 819 of the fourth sorting device 806 always emits white light.

On the other hand, if the game ball enters the conditional guide hole 816 of the third sorting device 805 when the blade member 809 is in the open position, the blade member 809 with the game ball in the open position , the ball enters the first starting winning device 808. On the other hand, even if the game ball enters the conditional guide hole portion 816 of the third sorting device 805 when the blade member 809 is in the closed position, the game ball enters the first starting winning device 808. The ball is ejected outside the game area without entering the ball. In this embodiment, when the blade member 809 is in the open position, the winning hole teaching light emitting unit 819 of the third sorting device 805 emits red light, and when the blade member 809 is in the closed position, the winning hole teaching light emitting unit 819 of the third sorting device 805 emits red light. The winning hole teaching light emitting section 819 of the 3 sorting device 805 is in a non-emitting state.

Now, in this embodiment, a prescribed number of times allocating device 821 as a prescribed number of times allocating means is provided in the passage connecting the first allotting device 803 and the fifth allotting device 807. As shown in FIG. 21, the predetermined number of distribution device 821 includes an entrance passage section 822 where game balls that have passed through the first distribution device 803 are guided, and a distribution area 823 where game balls that have passed through the entrance passage section 822 are guided. A feeding member 824 that is installed in and rotates in the counterclockwise direction in FIG. , and an out hole 826 that is provided in connection with the lower left rear of the distribution area 823 and discharges the entered game ball to the outside of the game area.

The feeding member 824 includes a shaft portion 827 extending in the front-rear direction, and four feeding plate portions 828 extending in the centrifugal direction from the shaft portion 827 and provided at equal positions. Three of the four feed plate portions 828 have distal end portions curved clockwise. The remaining one of the four feed plate portions 828 extends linearly in the centrifugal direction of the shaft portion 827 when viewed from the front, and is connected to the feed plate portion 828 and the adjacent feed plate portion 828 in the clockwise direction. The area between the feed plate portion 828 located at A closing plate portion 831 is provided to connect the rear edges of the plate portions 828.

Furthermore, a stopper 833 that prevents displacement of the feed member 824 in the counterclockwise direction, a release switch 834 that is provided in the inlet passage section 822 and that releases the function of the stopper 833, and a lock switch that returns the stopper 833 to a functional state. 835, and a positioning portion 836 that restricts clockwise displacement (reverse movement) of the feed member 824.

The stopper 833 is provided at a position slightly to the left below the shaft portion 827 of the feed member 824 so as to be able to move forward and backward with respect to the distribution area 823, and comes into contact with the counterclockwise side surface of the feed plate portion 828. configured to be possible. When the counterclockwise side surface of the predetermined feed plate portion 828 and the stopper 833 are in contact with or in close proximity to each other, the exit of the inlet passage portion 822, the safe feed area 829, and the three out feed areas 830, and the game ball ejected from the exit of the inlet passage section 822 flows into the safe feed area 829 and one of the three out feed areas 830. .

Then, when the game ball enters the entrance passage section 822, the release switch 834 provided near the exit of the entrance passage section 822 is operated by the game ball, and the stopper 833 is retracted to the outside of the distribution area 823. There is. This allows rotational displacement of the feed member 824 in the counterclockwise direction.

When the game ball is accommodated in the safe feed area 829 or out feed area 830 of the feed member 824, the weight of the game ball causes the feed member 824 to rotate counterclockwise. During the rotational displacement of the feed member 824, a lock switch 835 is operated by a predetermined feed plate portion 828, so that the stopper 833 protrudes into the distribution area 823. As a result, when a predetermined feed plate portion 828 comes into contact with the stopper 833, further rotational displacement of the feed member 824 in the counterclockwise direction is restricted. Note that the stopper 833 may be configured to mechanically interlock with the release switch 834 and the lock switch 835, or the release switch 834 and the lock switch 835 may be configured by a sensor, and the stopper 833 may be configured to mechanically interlock with the release switch 834 and the lock switch 835. 833 may be configured to appear and disappear by electrical control.

Further, the positioning part 836 is provided so as to be able to move forward and backward with respect to the distribution area 823, and has a substantially triangular plate shape whose forward protrusion length gradually increases in the counterclockwise direction. It is maintained in an outstanding condition. Then, at a stage slightly before the predetermined feed plate part 828 comes into contact with the stopper 833, another feed plate part 828 moves the positioning part 836 against the spring of the positioning part 836 to the outside of the distribution area 823 (rearward). ) and passes in front of the positioning part 836 as if pushing it out. When the other feed plate portion 828 passes in front of the positioning portion 836, the predetermined feed plate portion 828 comes into contact with the stopper 833, and the positioning portion 836 returns to the state protruding into the distribution area 823. As a result, even if the feed member 824 attempts to rotate clockwise, the clockwise surface of the feed plate portion 828 and the positioning protrusion 836 come into contact with each other, preventing further displacement in the clockwise direction. It is becoming regulated.

Furthermore, when the game ball that has passed through the entrance passage 822 is accommodated in the safe feed area 829 of the feed member 824, the weight of the game ball causes the feed member 824 to rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise ( (by the action of the stopper 833 or the like), and the safe feed area 829 and the safe hole 825 match (communicate). As a result, the game ball accommodated in the safe feed area 829 enters the safe hole 825. Note that the game ball accommodated in the safe sending area 829 is prevented from entering the out hole 826 by a closing plate part 831 provided in the safe sending area 829.

On the other hand, when the game ball that has passed through the entrance passage 822 is accommodated in the out-feed area 830 of the feed member 824, the weight of the game ball causes the feed member 824 to rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise. Then, the out feed region 830 and the out hole 826 are brought into alignment (communicated). As a result, the game ball accommodated in the out feed area 830 enters the out hole 826 while being restricted from moving toward the safe hole 825 side by the curved shape of the tip of the feed plate part 828.

In this embodiment, as described above, one safe feeding area 829 and three out feeding areas 830 are provided in the feeding member 824, and each time one game ball enters the predetermined number of distribution device 821, , the feed member 824 is rotated by 90 degrees, and the safe feed area 829 and the out feed area 830 that match the safe hole 825 or the out hole 826 are sequentially changed. In other words, the predetermined number of distribution device 821 is configured to alternately repeat guiding the game ball to the fifth distribution device 807 only once and ejecting the game ball to the outside of the game area three times. The configuration is such that every four game balls that enter the predetermined number of distribution device 821, one is guided to the fifth distribution device 807. In this embodiment, the state in which the safe feeding region 829 of the feeding member 824 is in communication with the inlet passage section 822 corresponds to the passing state, and the state in which the out-feeding region 830 of the feeding member 824 is in communication with the inlet passage section 822 corresponds to the passing state. This state corresponds to a disconnected state.

Further, on the front side of the feeding member 824, a display plate 837 as a number-of-times interlocking means as shown in FIG. 22 is provided. The display board 837 is composed of a transparent plate-like body with numbers written on the front side. In this embodiment, the character "0" is written on the display board 837 that partially closes the front part of the safe feed area 829, and the out feed area 830 is located next to the safe feed area 829 in the counterclockwise direction. The character "1" is written on the display board 837 that closes off a part of the front of the out-feed area 830 located next to the safe-feed area 829 in the clockwise direction. The character "3" is written for 837, and the character "2" is written for the display plate 837 that closes off a portion of the front of the remaining out-feeding area 830. In this embodiment, a lamp (not shown) that can irradiate light is provided to a portion of the distribution area 823 adjacent to the entrance passage section 822, and a lamp (not shown) that can irradiate light is provided to a portion of the distribution area 823 that is adjacent to the entrance passage section 822. The numbers in the area communicating with the inlet passage section 822 are easier to visually recognize than the numbers in other areas.

The fifth sorting device 807 is provided with two holes, including one fifth guide hole 838 that allows the game ball to enter the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 810, and and a fifth return hole portion 839 that guides the liquid to the third sorting device 805.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, by setting the blade member 809 of the first starting winning device 808 to the open position, the game ball is transferred to the first starting winning device 808. The probability of the ball entering the ball can be increased, and there is a great chance for the game ball to enter the first starting winning device 808. In other words, there is a great chance to obtain a jackpot, in other words, a state where the probability of a jackpot is increased (a so-called probability fluctuating state), and the player's desire to play can be greatly increased. As a result, more intonation can be added to the game, making it more interesting.

By the way, in order to set the blade member 809 to the open position, it is necessary to enter the game ball into the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 810. In order to do so, it is necessary to guide the game ball to the fifth distribution device 807 side by the distribution device 821 a specified number of times in a passing state (a state in which the safe feeding area 829 of the feeding member 824 is in communication with the entrance passage portion 822). Here, the predetermined number of distribution device 821 is configured to alternately repeat a state in which the game balls are guided to the fifth distribution device 807 only once and a state in which the game balls are discharged to the outside of the game area only three times. Therefore, if the predetermined number of distribution device 821 discharges the game ball outside the gaming area only three times, the predetermined number of distribution device 821 can guide the game ball to the fifth distribution device 807 next time. can.

Therefore, by setting the predetermined number of distribution device 821 to the passing state, it is possible to increase the probability of the game ball entering the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 810, and the game ball can be placed in the second type non-electric accessory operation opening 810. This provides a great chance for the ball to enter the non-electric accessory actuation port 810. In other words, it is a great opportunity to set the blade member 809 of the first starting winning device 808 to the open position, and the player's desire to play can be greatly increased. As a result, more intonation can be added to the game, making it more interesting.

Further, the predetermined number of distribution device 821 is configured to discharge the entered game ball out of the gaming area three times, and then guide the next entered game ball to the fifth distribution device 807. For this reason, there is a traffic state in which there is a possibility that a game ball may be allowed to enter the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 810, and a non-traffic state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 810. In addition to switching to the closed state, depending on the number of times remaining until the state is set to pass, for example, a state in which there are still multiple times remaining and a state in which there is only one time remaining (preparation state). , it is possible to differentiate the degree of expectation for the game ball to enter the second type non-electric accessory operating port 810. As a result, more intonation can be added to the game, making it more interesting.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the game balls are guided to the fifth sorting device 807 by the specified number of times sorting device 821, and the fifth sorting device 807 transfers the game balls to the second type non-electric accessory operating port 810 or , and are guided to the third sorting device 805. Therefore, without increasing the probability of game balls entering the second type non-electric accessory operating port 810, a situation where game balls are constantly discharged to the outside of the game area in the prescribed number of times distribution device 821 is prevented. At the same time, even if a game ball enters the prescribed number of times distributing device 821 in a state where the blade member 809 is already in the open position, it is possible to avoid a situation where the game ball is completely wasted. 3 sorting device 805). Therefore, by providing the predetermined number of times allocating device 821, the effect of improving interest is further achieved.

In addition, in the predetermined number of times distributing device 821, on the front side of the sending member 824, the safe feeding area 829 of the sending member 824 communicates with the entrance passage section 822. A display board 837 is provided that changes the visual recognition mode according to the remaining number of times the ball enters the ball (second specified number of times). For this reason, it is possible to easily grasp how many more game balls must be entered into the predetermined number of distribution device 821 to guide the game balls to the fifth distribution device 807. Therefore, it is possible to solve the situation where it is difficult to understand when the game ball is guided to the fifth distribution device 807 even if the prescribed number of distribution device 821 is directly viewed, and the game ball is guided to the fifth distribution device 807. You can play the game with the goal of being guided as a familiar goal, or change the progress of the game according to the remaining number of times until the game ball is guided to the fifth sorting device 807, etc. It can be used reliably as a guideline for game strategy.

Further, the second type non-electric accessory actuating opening 810 is configured such that a ball can enter only when guided to the fifth sorting device 807 by the specified number of times sorting device 821. Therefore, the existence value of the specified number of times allocating device 821 can be increased, and it is possible to make players more interested in the state of the specified number of times allotting device 821, the behavior of the game ball related to the specified number of times allotting device, etc. Therefore, in a state where the safe feeding area 829 of the feeding member 824 is communicating with the entrance passage section 822, or in a state where only one more game ball is entered into the distributing device 821 a specified number of times, etc. It is possible to improve the player's desire to play.

Furthermore, in the specific area 802, there is a route for game balls that can enter the first starting winning device 808 without passing through the specified number of distribution device 821. Therefore, for example, even though the blade member 809 is already in the open position, the game ball that enters the specific area 802 is always guided to the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 810 side every prescribed number of times. It is possible to avoid such situations.

In addition, a winning hole teaching light emitting section 819 is provided around the conditional guide hole section 816 of the third sorting device 805, and the blade member 809 of the first starting winning device 808 is in the closed position, and the conditional guide hole section 816 Even if a game ball enters the part 816, if it is in a state where it is ejected outside the game area, the corresponding hole selection teaching light emitting part 819 is set to a non-emitting state, while the blade member 809 is opened. position, and when a game ball enters the conditional guide hole portion 816, the game ball is picked up by the blade member 809 and enters the first starting winning device 808, the corresponding selection hole The teaching light emitting section 819 is brought into a red light emitting state. For this reason, the conditional guide hole portion 816 is highlighted to teach and suggest that the conditional guide hole portion 816 whose guiding destination changes depending on the situation is in a state to guide the game ball to the first starting winning device 808. , emphasis, etc. Therefore, the player will be glad that the guided game ball is guided to the conditional guide hole portion 816 where the guided game ball is guided to the first starting winning device 808 by the blade member 809 in the open position. It is possible to prevent situations such as missing the moment.

Further, in this embodiment, a conditional guide hole portion 816 is provided in the third sorting device 805 provided upstream of the specific area 802 than the fourth sorting device 806 . In other words, when the blade member 809 of the first starting winning device 808 is in the closed position, the game ball that has reached the third sorting device 805 is always placed in the fourth sorting hole 811 of the third sorting device 805. Only when the ball reaches the device 806 and further enters the constant guide hole portion 811 of the fourth sorting device 806, the ball enters the first starting winning device 808. On the other hand, when the blade member 809 is in the open position, if the game ball enters the conditional guide hole 816 of the third sorting device 805, the fourth sorting device 806 is skipped and the first starting It is configured to allow game balls to enter the winning device 808, and there is a chance to directly enter the game ball into the first starting winning device 808 in the third sorting device 805, which is not the most downstream sorting device in the specific area 802. will arrive. As a result, it is possible to change the balance between the degree of expectation of a ball entering the first starting winning device 808 and the degree of expectation of a ball entering the third distribution device 805 between the plurality of distribution devices, and the state of the blade member 809. The changes can greatly change the gameplay. In this embodiment, when the blade member 809 is in the open position, the expected degree of ball landing in the third distribution device 805 is higher than the expected degree of ball landing in the fourth distribution device 806 (the expected degree of ball landing in the fourth distribution device 806). Two of the three holes are losers, while one of the three holes in the third distribution device 805 is a win to the first starting winning device 808 and one is a win to the fourth distribution device 806. (one is out). Therefore, the effects of diversifying the gameplay and improving interest become more pronounced.

Further, the second distribution device 804 includes a bypass hole portion 814 that guides the entered game balls to the fourth distribution device 806 without passing through the third distribution device 805. Therefore, the effects of diversifying the gameplay and improving interest become more pronounced. In particular, as described above, in this embodiment, since the conditional guide hole portion 816 is provided in the third sorting device 805 where the game ball that enters the bypass hole portion 814 does not reach, the blade member 809 is closed. When the ball is in the open position, it would be nice if the game ball enters the bypass hole 814 of the second distribution device 804 and is carried to the fourth distribution device 806, but when the blade member 809 is in the open position When a game ball enters the bypass hole 814 of the second sorting device 804, the game ball does not reach the third sorting device 805, so you cannot enjoy it. can be changed significantly. Therefore, it is possible to provide more depth to the game, and to improve interest.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the content described in the embodiment described above, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

(a; 1st start winning device)
(a-1; Interlocking partner of the blade member) In the above embodiment, the blade member 415 of the first starting winning device 33a closes in conjunction with the game ball that enters the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427. The configuration is such that the game ball enters the first start-up winning device 33a and changes from the open position to the closed position in conjunction with the game ball that enters the first start-up winning device 33a. The opening position may be changed from the closed position in conjunction with the game ball entered into the first starting winning device 33a, and the opening position may be changed to the closed position in conjunction with the game ball that enters the first starting winning device 33a.

In addition, in the case of a configuration in which the blade member 415 is set to the open position in conjunction with the game ball entering the first starting winning device 33a in the closed state, the next winning state will be started soon after the end of the jackpot state. It is a chance to generate a jackpot state (acquire a jackpot state consecutively), and for example, if a relatively large amount of gaming value can be acquired due to a jackpot state, a relatively large increase in gaming value can be expected. I can do it. Therefore, the expectation for the player when a jackpot situation occurs can be greatly increased, and the player can also enjoy a special sense of exhilaration when playing a game in which the blade member 415 is in the open position.

In addition, regarding the configuration of the "guiding means" that can guide the game ball moving on the side of the first ball entering part 414 of the first starting winning device 33a to the first ball entering part 414, the "wing member 415" is particularly concerned. The guide means is not limited to this, and for example, a shutter that can be retracted from the game board 30 into the game area may be used as the guide means, or a game ball moving on the side of the first ball entry section 414 may be moved to the side of the first ball entry section 414. A guide part that can be guided to the guide part, and a switch that is provided above the guide part and can change the state between a state that allows the game ball to fall to the guide part and a state that prevents the game ball from falling to the guide part. It is good also as a structure provided with the part. Furthermore, "the side of the first ball entry section 414" refers to the area adjacent to the first ball entry section 414, and depending on the configuration of the guide means, it can mean not only the left and right sides but also the front region. There may be cases.

Although the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427 is provided in the first specific area 403, it is outside the first specific area 403 (because there is a possibility that the game ball that has flowed in will reach the first starting winning device 33a). It may also be provided in an area where there is no other area. Furthermore, in the second embodiment, when the game ball enters the auxiliary hole 812 in the first distribution device 803 four times in the specific area 802, the game ball reaches the fifth distribution device 807, and 1/2 (the fifth sorting device 807 may be omitted) reaches the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 810 with a probability of The sorting device 821 may be provided outside the specific area 802. However, it is desirable to have a configuration in which, by launching a game ball aiming at the first starting prize winning device 808, the game ball also enters the prescribed number of times distribution device 821 as a secondary effect.

It should be noted that the game ball that enters the second type non-electric accessory operating port 427 is configured to interlock with the wing member 415 of the first starting winning device 33a. Sorting means that can guide game balls that have entered the operating port 427 to the lever member 443 side and to a side different from the lever member 443 (may guide them to an outlet from the game area, It is also possible to provide another first starting winning device to guide the game balls alternately or randomly.
(a-2; The blade member is electrically operated) In addition, in the above embodiment, the first starting winning device 33a is connected to the first starting winning device 33a and the game ball that enters the second type non-electric accessory operating port 427. Although it is configured to be opened and closed mechanically in conjunction with each other, it is opened and closed electrically (a solenoid, a motor, etc. is provided as a drive means for opening and closing the blade member 415, and it is driven by a control means such as the main controller 261). It may also be configured such that the means is driven and controlled.

For example, instead of the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427 of the above embodiment, a second guide trigger means that allows a game ball moving in the first specific area 403 to enter (or may be configured to allow the ball to pass through) is provided. A ball entering device, and a second ball entering device detection switch as guidance trigger detection means capable of detecting a game ball entering the second ball entering device, and based on detection by the second ball entering device detection switch, The main control device 261 serving as the guidance determining means, the guidance waiting time determining means, and the guidance time determining means performs a ball entering support lottery to determine whether or not the blade member 415 of the first starting prize winning device 33a is set to the open position. , the waiting time until the blade member 415 is set to the open position in the case of winning the ball entry support lottery (when a normal variable display means is provided to display the result of the ball entry support lottery, and the ball entry support lottery is held) It may be configured such that a variable display is normally performed for a predetermined period of time in the variable display means, and the blade member 415 is placed in the open position when the variable display stops and the result of the ball entry support lottery is displayed. , in that case, the time of the variable display corresponds to the waiting time), and the guidance time during which the blade member 415 is in the open position are determined, and after the waiting time has elapsed, the blade member 415 is moved to the open position for the guidance time. It is also possible to have a configuration in which this is done.

Furthermore, a guidance presentation means constituted by a display means such as a liquid crystal display device, a movable accessory, etc. is provided, and is configured to be able to derive a presentation indicating whether or not the blade member 415 is in the open position during the waiting time. You may. In this case, the performance can be further enhanced in relation to the behavior of the game ball in the first specific area 403. Note that the second ball entry device as the guide trigger means may be provided outside the first specific area 403.

Further, for example, a semi-transparent cover (a prism plate or a light guide plate may be used) may be provided in front of the blade member 415 of the first starting winning device 33a, or a lamp may be provided to irradiate light toward the cover. , the visibility of the wing member 415 may be lowered to further increase interest in the guidance presentation means. In addition, a performance operation means that can be operated by the player (the performance button 125 of the above embodiment may be used, or instead of or in addition to the performance button 125, a predetermined operation by the player can be detected) A production operation means that uses buttons, levers, sensors, etc. as appropriate) may be provided, and a production that uses the production operation means as a production using the guidance production means (for example, the content of the production changes depending on whether or not the production operation means is operated. It may also be configured such that it is possible to derive the next performance (transition to the next performance triggered by the operation of the performance operation means).

In addition, a through gate 34 as a guiding trigger means through which a game ball moving in the gaming area can enter or pass through, and a through gate switch 225 as a guiding trigger detecting means for detecting a game ball that has passed through the through gate 34. Based on the detection of the through gate switch 225, the guidance determining means (such as a lottery function of the main controller 261) performs a ball entry support lottery as a guidance lottery to determine whether or not the blade member 415 should be placed in the open position. , it may be determined that the blade member 415 is placed in the open position when the ball entry support lottery is won. Further, the through gate 34 may be provided outside the first specific area 403 and the second specific area 411 in the gaming area, or may be provided in the first specific area 403 and the second specific area 411.

Furthermore, regarding the winning hole teaching light emitting section 819 provided around the conditional guide hole section 816 of the third sorting device 805 of the second embodiment, the blade member 809 of the first starting winning device 808 is electrically driven; If an upper limit is set for the opening time (for example, 6 seconds at maximum), the blade member is The guide determining means (main controller 261) is provided to determine that the blade member 809 is to be placed in the open position, and when the guiding determining means has determined that the blade member 809 is to be placed in the open position, the first specified time (for example, 30 Seconds: Even if a game ball newly enters the specific area 802, it is desirable to set the time to a time when the game ball has a possibility of reaching the first starting prize winning device 808) After a second specified time (for example, , 6 seconds), the blade member 809 is in the open position, and the game ball guided to the conditional guide hole portion 816 reaches the blade member 809 in the open position (if there is no trouble); (When the game ball guided to the conditional guide hole portion 816 reaches the blade member 809, there is a possibility that the blade member 809 is in the open position and a possibility that it is in the closed position. The visual recognition mode of the winning hole teaching light emitting section 819 may be configured to change depending on the state in which the game ball guided to the conditional guide hole section 816 reaches the blade member 809 in the closed position. For example, if the time it takes for the game ball to move from the conditional guide section to the guide means is approximately 2.5 seconds, and the time remaining until the guide means closes is 3 seconds or more, the three-color LED lights up. It may be configured such that the mode changing means emits blue light, the guiding mode changing means emits yellow light when the time is less than 3 seconds to 2.5 seconds or more, and it is turned off when the time is less than 2.5 seconds. Note that the blade member 809 can be opened multiple times based on one winning of the ball entry support lottery.

In addition, the blade member 809 of the first starting prize winning device 808 is electric, and after a ball entry support lottery is held to determine whether or not the blade member 809 should be in the open state, based on the result of the ball entry support lottery. If an interval is provided before the blade member 809 is placed in the open state (when the variable display of the normal symbol display device 41 is performed), it is determined whether the blade member 809 is placed in the open position during this time (standby time). It is also possible to provide a guidance presentation means (a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, a movable accessory, etc.) capable of deriving such a presentation. In this case, it is possible to make the game even more exciting with effects related to the behavior of the game balls in the specific area 802.

(a-3; Behavior when a game ball enters the first starting winning device) In the above embodiment, when a gaming ball enters the first starting winning device 33a, a lottery is held, and the 100% However, in the lottery, there are cases where you win and cases where you don't win (for example, you win with 1/3, you win with 65535/65536). etc.), or there is no lottery, and when a game ball enters the first starting winning device 33a, the right to generate a jackpot state is obtained (or the right to generate a jackpot state is obtained). (The movable guide means that guides the game ball to a special winning device that gives you the right to generate (continue) a jackpot state by entering the game ball moves after a certain period of time) It may be configured as follows.

Note that the structure of the gaming area other than the central unit 401 is not particularly limited, and the through gate 34 and the second starting winning device 33b may be omitted, and the time saving mode may be omitted.

(a-4; Covering means) In the first embodiment, the front side of the blade member 415 as a guide means of the first starting winning device 33a is covered (regardless of whether the blade member 415 is in the open position or the closed position). A front cover may be provided as a covering means. In this case, there is no need to enter the game ball into the second type non-electric accessory operating port 427, and force is directly applied to the blade member 415 in the closed position (by hooking a finger, wire, etc.). It is possible to prevent acts such as illegally setting the cover to the open position. Therefore, in cooperation with the interlocking state changing device 461 that can prevent the passage of game balls in the interlocking path, it is possible to more reliably prevent acts such as illegally changing the blade member 415 from the closed position to the open position. .

Note that the front cover may be configured by expanding the cover portion 438 of the above embodiment. Further, the front cover may be configured to reduce the visibility of the gaming area behind the glass unit 137 to the extent that the blade member 415 is visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10. When this configuration is adopted, the existence value of the guidance state teaching means of the second embodiment is further enhanced, and also when performing a presentation as to whether or not the blade member 415 is opened, interest in such presentation will be increased. can be further increased.

(a-5; Structure 1 of the blade member) In the first embodiment, the blade member 415 in the closed position cannot be displaced to the open position simply by applying force to the open position side (in the left-right direction). (displaced upward to the open position), but is not particularly limited to this configuration. However, in order to enhance the crime prevention effect of preventing the blade member 415 in the closed position from being illegally displaced to the open position, it is desirable to adopt a configuration in which the blade member 415 is not easily displaced to the open position. For example, the pair of blade members 415 in the closed position is configured to be allowed to be displaced toward the open position by simultaneously or almost simultaneously being displaced to the open position (the lower side of the pair of blade members 415 is in the open position). (For example, fitting portions may be provided that are brought into a substantially fitted state when the two parts are brought into contact with each other, and it is impossible to make them fit unless they are moved to the open position almost simultaneously.)

(a-6; Structure 2 of the blade member) In the above embodiment, the opening linkage that links the blade member 415 of the first starting winning device 33a and the game ball that has entered the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427 The means (push-up member 441 and lever member 443) is configured to be movable between a reference position and an actuation position for displacing the blade member 415 in the closed position to the open position, and is a type 2 non-electric accessory. In conjunction with the game ball that enters the operating port 427, the blade member 415 is displaced from the reference position to the operating position, and after the blade member 415 is in the open position, it is configured to automatically return to the reference position. The configuration is such that the postures of the push-up member 441 and the lever member 443 are maintained in the operating position until a game ball enters the winning device 33a and the blade member 415 in the open position is returned to the closed position. You can.

Note that the configuration of the opening interlocking means is not particularly limited, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the embodiment described above, the lower ends of the pair of blade members 415 may be configured to be interlocked (connected) with each other. More specifically, for example, among a hinge member in which a pair of plate-shaped bodies are rotatably connected to each other, one plate-shaped body is connected to the lower side of one of the blade members 415 so as to be rotatably displaced. , the other plate-like body may be connected to the lower side of the other blade member 415 so as to be rotatably displaceable. In this case, the pair of blade members 415 can always be displaced synchronously, and it is possible to prevent a situation in which only one of the blade members 415 is in the open position. In addition, when a shutter that can appear and retract from the game board 30 into the game area in front of the game board 30 is used as a guide means that can guide the game ball to the first ball entry part 414 of the first starting winning device 33a, instead of the blade member 415. In this case, a plurality of shutters may be connected to each other so that they cannot be displaced relative to each other.

Further, it is provided with an operation detection means (sensor) that detects the push-up member 441 or the lever member 443 that is in the actuation position, and when it is determined by the open position detection sensor 465 that the blade member 415 is in the open position. If there is no detection information from the operation detection means, control corresponding to the error state may be performed. In this case, without interlocking the push-up member 441 and the lever member 443, it is possible to know that the blade member 415 has been placed in the open position by directly applying force to the blade member 415, thereby improving crime prevention. .

In addition, although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, a stopper that restricts the displacement of the lever member 443 by more than a specified amount when the game ball moving in the interlocking path 442 collides with the lever member 443, and the lever member 443 are provided. A support portion may be provided to support the device at the reference position. In addition, by interposing a cushioning material (such as a rubber sheet) at the collision site of the lever member 443 with the game ball, damage to the lever member 443 can be suppressed while the mechanical energy of the game ball (potential energy due to height difference) It is also possible to configure the structure so that the energy based on ) is also possible. Although the lever member 443 and the push-up member 441 are assumed to be made of a resin material like the blade member 415, a metal wire or the like may be embedded therein to increase the strength.

(a-7; Open position detection sensor) In the above embodiment, a detection piece (not shown) connected to the first shaft portion 435 of the right wing member 415 is provided, and when the wing member 415 is in the open position, Although the configuration is such that it can be determined that the blade member 415 is in the open position by detecting the detection piece portion with the open position detection sensor 465, the present invention is not particularly limited to such a configuration. For example, an accompanying member that is separate from the blade member 415 but interlocks with the guide means is provided, and the open position detection sensor 465 detects the associated member in the open corresponding position when the blade member 415 is in the open position. It may be configured to detect. Further, for example, the blade member 415 itself in the open position may be detected by the open position detection sensor 465. Further, for example, by enabling the open position detection sensor 465 to detect the blade member 415 in the closed position and confirming that the open position detection sensor 465 does not detect the blade member 415, the blade member 415 is in the open position. It may be configured so that it understands that

Note that it is desirable that the blade member 415 be constructed so that it can be recognized that it is in the half-open position. That is, in addition to the open position detection sensor 465 as the guidance detection means, a closed position detection sensor may be provided as the non-guidance detection means for detecting (the detection piece of) the blade member 415 in the closed position. That is, the blade member 415 is in a half-open state that is not detected by the open position detection sensor 465, and the pachinko machine 10 determines that the blade member 415 is closed (in a state where it is normal to be closed, ), on the other hand, the game ball entering the conditional guide hole 425 of the third sorting device 409 once pushes out the blade member 415 during the first start. It is possible to grasp the occurrence of a situation where there is a possibility that a ball will enter the winning device 33a. In addition, when it is determined that the blade member 415 is half open, it may be determined as an error state, or it is determined whether the blade member 415 is in the open or closed state, which is normal, and the blade member 415 is placed at a predetermined position on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. When the blade member 415 is opened, the game ball parked therein is allowed to flow into the interlocking passage 442, and when the blade member 415 is closed, a specific passage is provided on the back side of the game board 30 in the above embodiment. It is also possible to provide a mechanism for interlocking and closing the feather member 415 to the game balls moving in the specific passage, and then allow the game balls to flow into the specific passage.

Further, for example, a plurality of blade passage detection sensors for detecting forward passage of the blade member 415 may be provided between a position corresponding to the blade member 415 in the open position and a position corresponding to the blade member 415 in the closed position. The position of the blade member 415 may be determined based on the fact that the blade member 415 is detected by a plurality of blade passage detection sensors and then disappears, and the order of detection by the plurality of blade passage detection sensors.

In addition, while the blade member 415 is in the open state, it may be configured to continue outputting a signal corresponding to the blade member 415 being in the open state to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 (hall computer), etc. It may be configured such that a signal corresponding to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 can be output when the blade member 415 is in the open state and when the blade member 415 is in the closed state. In addition, in a state in which the blade member 415 is not supposed to be in the open position (a state in which the ball does not enter the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427 after the ball enters the first starting winning device 33a), the blade member 415 In an error state such as when the member 415 is in the open position, or in a situation where fraudulent activity is suspected, error handling is performed and the game is interrupted, and the game is resumed only after the game hall personnel confirm that there are no abnormalities related to the game. It is desirable to have a configuration that allows restarting.

(b; Other structures of the central unit)
(b-1; Correlation between the visibility of each area in the first specific area and the presence or absence of game balls in that area) Although not specifically mentioned in the first embodiment, the remaining ball counter, the first distribution input Based on the values of the ball counter, the second distributed ball counter, the third distributed ball counter, and the fourth distributed ball counter, the first distribution device 407, the second distribution device 408, the third distribution device 409, and , the visual recognition mode of the fourth sorting device 410 may be configured to be changeable. For example, when the value of the remaining ball counter is "0", the visual recognition mode of the first distribution device 407, second distribution device 408, third distribution device 409, and fourth distribution device 410 is set to ``pattern 1'' (for example, The brightness is relatively dark)", and the value is "1", which corresponds to the first distributed ball counter, the second distributed ball counter, the third distributed ball counter, and the fourth distributed ball counter. The visual recognition mode of the sorting device 407, second sorting device 408, third sorting device 409, and fourth sorting device 410 is set to "pattern 2 (for example, the brightness is relatively bright)", and the value is "2 or more". A first sorting device 407, a second sorting device 408, a third sorting device 409, corresponding to a first sorting incoming ball counter, a second sorting incoming ball counter, a third sorting incoming ball counter, and a fourth sorting incoming ball counter, Further, the visual recognition mode of the fourth sorting device 410 may be set to "pattern 3 (for example, the emitted light color changes)".

In this case, it is possible to improve performance. Note that the content of the change in the visual recognition mode is not particularly limited; for example, a configuration in which the light emitting mode of a light emitting means provided corresponding to each sorting device 407 to 410 changes, or Examples include cases in which the visibility of movable accessories provided in the central unit 401 changes, and cases where a transmissive display device is provided in front of the central unit 401, and the visibility of the display section of such a display device changes. . Note that the configuration that changes the visual recognition mode of the sorting devices 407 to 410 based on the information on the presence of game balls in the first specific area 403 (detection information of various detection switches) corresponds to the sorting visual mode changing means.

(b-2; Utilization of each detection switch of the central unit 401) The method of using the detection information of each detection switch of the central unit 401 is not particularly limited, and can be changed as appropriate for each model. Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, it may be possible to derive a corresponding sound effect or a production based on a change in a dedicated visual recognition mode based on the detection of the detection switch. Furthermore, it is also possible to vary the derived effects depending on the combination of detection information. For example, when the first ball entry detection switch 224a is detected, there is a case where there is detection information of the third distribution center discharge detection switch 454, and a case where there is detection information of the third distribution side discharge detection switch 455. , the presentation that teaches that a jackpot state will occur may be different, or an ejection record flag may be provided to indicate that each ejection detection switch has been activated, and when all ejection record flags are set to on, the effect may be different. When the 1-ball detection switch 224a is activated, the performance during the jackpot state may be configured to be different from that in other cases.

(b-3; Entrance of central unit) In the above embodiment, the entrance (ball entry opening 404) to the first specific area 403 of the central unit 401 is provided at one location, but it may be provided at multiple locations. Good too. For example, in the first embodiment, the central unit 401 directs game balls to the first entrance, which is guided to a route that increases the rate of arrival of game balls to the third sorting device 409, and the game ball to the second type non-electric accessory operating port 427. It may also be configured such that it includes a second entrance that guides the player to a route that increases the ball's entry rate, so that the player can make different shots. In this case, it becomes possible for the player to select which entrance to aim for, thereby expanding the gameplay. In addition, there is a possibility that the game ball that enters the first entrance enters the second type non-electric accessory operating port 427, or the game ball that enters the second entrance enters the first starting winning device 33a. It may be configured so that there is a possibility that the ball will ball.

Further, an opening/closing member may be provided at the entrance of the first specific area 403 to be opened when a predetermined lottery is won. For example, a first starting winning device that does not have a blade member in a position where a game ball moving in the left side area of the gaming area can enter (opens and closes at 318/319 in a lottery based on the ball entering the first starting winning device) (winning a small winning state in which the member is in an open state) is provided, and in conjunction with a game ball that enters the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427 at the position of the first starting winning device 33a of the above embodiment. A special winning device equipped with a feather member that is in the open position is provided, and a 16-round jackpot condition is awarded based on the ball entering the special winning device (continues from the second round), and the probability changes after the jackpot condition ends. mode, and if you win in the lottery in the variable probability mode where you win at 1/32 based on the ball entering the second starting winning device in the right side area, you will be given a 16 round jackpot state and the jackpot state will end. It may be configured to shift to normal mode later.

(b-4) Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the internal structure of the central unit 401, such as the number, arrangement, and connection of sorting devices, is not particularly limited, and can be changed as appropriate for each model. However, the interior of the central unit 401 is also configured so that the behavior of the game ball until it is ejected from the game area can be visually recognized by the player. For example, in the above embodiment, each sorting device is configured not to be displaced, but (at least in a state where the game balls are present in the first specific area 403), a plurality of holes (the constant guide hole portion 421, the discharge hole portion etc.) may be configured to operate at a constant speed and in a constant pattern, or in a predetermined sorting device, a movable part that can change the direction of movement of the game ball may be configured to operate at a constant speed and in a constant pattern. It may be configured to operate in rhythm.

(c; Mechanism for interlocking with the blade member and mechanism for switching the interlocking state) A configuration for interlocking the game ball moving in the interlocking path 442 and the blade member 415, and a game ball that enters the first starting winning device 33a. The structure for interlocking the ball and the blade member 415 is not particularly limited, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the configuration of the interlocking state changing device 461 is not particularly limited, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the interlocking state changing device 461 may restrict the displacement of the lever member 443 or the push-up member 441 in the reference position in the interlocking restriction state. In this case, by setting the interlocking state changing device 461 to the interlocking restriction state, the lever member 443 or the push-up member 441 is held at the reference position, so the blade member 415 is opened using the lever member 443 and the push-up member 441. It becomes impossible to set the position. Therefore, for example, when there is a possibility of fraud being committed or when no game is being played, the interlocking state changing device 461 is set to the interlocking regulation state, thereby causing fraud such as illegally setting the blade member 415 to the open position. behavior can be restrained. In addition, in order to prevent acts such as illegally manipulating the interlocking configuration to cause the blade member 415 to open position, or forcibly changing the interlocking state changing device 461 from the interlocking restriction state to the interlocking permitting state, the interlocking state changing device 461 It is also possible to provide an interlocking cover member that covers the.

Furthermore, an illegal ball storage means may be provided in which game balls that are prevented from reaching the lever member 443 by the interlocking state changing device 461 in the interlocking restricted state are guided and stored. In this case, traces of illegal ball entry can be left behind, which can be utilized for crime prevention measures and responses after the illegal entry is discovered. Furthermore, the illegal ball storage means is configured so that the stored game balls can be visually recognized from the outside, and also has a predetermined trace (a caulking mechanism may be provided or a detection switch that can detect the stored game balls). It is also possible that the stored game balls cannot be removed unless the detection information of the detection switch is stored in the pachinko machine 10, outputted to the outside of the pachinko machine 10, etc.). good. In addition, the illegal ball storage means stores a plurality of game balls one by one so that the order in which they are stored can be known (there are multiple storage parts, and some of the game balls stored in the storage parts are stored in a subsequent game. (becomes part of the ball's path).

(d; Error state setting) In the above embodiment, the trigger for performing error processing that interrupts the game, issues a corresponding notification, and sets the interlocking state changing device 461 to the interlocking regulation state is not particularly limited, and the It can be changed every time. For example (in the case of a design in which about 1 out of 50 balls enters the first specific area 403), the first sorting ball entering detection switch 448 detects a first specified number (for example, 10) or more of game balls per minute. In this case, error processing may be executed when the first distributed ball detection switch 448 detects a second prescribed number (for example, five) or more of game balls within 5 seconds. In this case, it is possible to grasp that there is a possibility that an illegal operation of entering the game ball into the first specific area 403 is being performed, and confirmation work etc. can be performed.

Further, the content of error processing is not particularly limited, and can be changed as appropriate for each model, and furthermore, the content of error processing may be configured to differ depending on the content of the error.

(e; Guidance state teaching means) In the above embodiment, an open display (guidance corresponding mode) that is provided so as to be visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 and indicates that the blade member 415 is in the open position, and an open display (guidance compatible mode) that indicates that the blade member 415 is in the closed position. It is also possible to provide an open/close display member as a guidance state teaching means that can be switched to a closed display (non-guidance mode) indicating that the guide is in position. The specific configuration of the open/close display member is not particularly limited. For example, when the open position detection sensor 465 detects that the blade member 415 is in the open position, a corresponding solenoid is activated. This is considered to be an open display. By providing the opening/closing display member in this manner, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the user does not notice that the blade member 415 is in the open position.

Further, it is desirable that the opening/closing display member is provided as close to the ball entry opening 404 of the central unit 401 as possible; for example, the opening/closing display member corresponds to the upstream side of the first specific area 403 than the first sorting device 407. It may also be provided at a location where That is, in this embodiment, the first starting winning device 33a (wing member 415), the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427, and the ball entry opening 404 are provided relatively apart from each other. For this reason, if you are distracted by the game ball aiming to enter the ball entry opening 404 or the behavior of the game ball in the first sorting device 407, the game ball will appear in the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427. Even if a ball enters the ball and the blade member 415 is set to the open position, the player does not notice this (especially when multiple distribution devices are provided, the player pays close attention to the behavior of the game balls in the distribution device). It is also conceivable that the possibility of missing the entry of a game ball into the second type non-electric accessory actuating port 427 increases).

In this regard, by providing the opening/closing display member corresponding to the upstream side of the first specific area 403 as much as possible, even if the player visually recognizes the first sorting device 407 etc. on the upstream side of the first specific area 403, Changes in the appearance of the opening/closing display member can be made sufficiently visible to the player. This makes it easier to notice that the blade member 415 is in the open position. Therefore, you can fully enjoy a relatively exciting game that is conscious of the fact that the blade member 415 is in the open position, and you can stop the game without noticing that the blade member 415 is in the open position. It is possible to prevent such situations from occurring.

Note that it is desirable that the open/close display of the open/close display member be in a manner that makes it easy to imagine that the blade member 415 is in the open position (such as switching between "open" and "close"). Further, a means for teaching that the open display member and the blade member 415 are related may be provided. For example, a plurality of light emitting means may be provided between the opening/closing display member and the blade member 415, and the plurality of light emitting means may be configured to blink sequentially in conjunction with the opening/closing display member being set to the open display. Further, it may be used as an opening/closing display member that imitates the shape of the wing member 415. Furthermore, an opening/closing display member may be provided near the ball entry opening 404. In this case, it is possible to play a game by shooting a game ball aiming at the ball entrance opening 404 while keeping in mind that the blade member 415 is in the open position.

(f; Addition of interlocking)
(f-1; Guidance state teaching means) Guide state teaching means capable of switching between a guidance corresponding mode indicating that the blade member 415 is in the open position and a non-guiding corresponding mode indicating that the blade member 415 is in the closed position (For example, a movable accessory whose characters visible to the player are switched between "open" and "closed") and the lever member 443 (and by extension, the blade member 415) are linked. The opening additional interlocking means contacts and interlocks with the subsequent game ball and sets the guidance state teaching means to the guidance corresponding mode, and the first starting winning device 33a with the blade member 415 in the open position interlocks with the game ball that enters the ball. , the guidance state teaching means may be provided with a closing additional interlocking means for making the guidance state corresponding to the non-guidance mode (an "open" mark is provided on the surface of the upper end of the shaft which can be rotated about an axis extending in the vertical direction). A signboard section with the word "Closed" written on the back side is provided, and the lower end of the shaft has an open path through which game balls are guided via an interlocking path, and a ball enters the first starting winning device 33a. A switching extrusion valve that can be retracted and retracted is provided between the closed passageway where the game ball is guided, and the switching extrusion valve is pressed by the game ball passing through the open passage, and the shaft and the signboard part are rotated. When the game ball passes through the closed path, the switching push-out valve is pressed, and the shaft and the signboard rotate, so that the word "Closed" becomes visible. ).

In this case, in correspondence with the blade members 415 being in the open position and the closed position, the mode of the guidance state teaching means is changed mechanically using game balls discharged outside the pachinko machine 10. can be switched to Therefore, the state of the blade member 415 can be taught reliably and without electrical control.

In addition, it is also possible to provide a decorative movable member that interlocks with the game ball that enters the second type non-electric accessory operating port 427. However, it is desirable that the interlocking mechanism for the decorative movable member be provided downstream of the lever member 443 so that the interlocking mechanism with the lever member 443 of the game ball moving through the interlocking path 442 does not affect the interlocking mechanism.

(f-2; The second starting winning device is a second type non-electric accessory) In the first embodiment, the second starting winning device 33b is not an electric type, and the game ball that enters the first starting winning device 33a It may be configured as a non-electric accessory that is opened in conjunction with the game ball that enters the second starting winning device 33b and closed in conjunction with the game ball that enters the second starting winning device 33b. In this case, the variable display of the special display devices 43a, 43b is configured to be able to be stored for one time, and a jackpot state is started when the ball enters the first starting winning device 33a, and the second starting winning device 33b is in an open state. When the game ball enters the second starting winning device 33b that is in the open state, the variable display on the special display device 43b is held and stored for only one time, and the second starting winning device 33b is in the closed state. After the jackpot state ends, a variable display is performed on the special display device 43b that has been stored on hold (same as the above embodiment, you will win the lottery with a 100% probability), and after the fluctuation stops, the jackpot state starts. It will be done. In this case, the jackpot state can be generated twice without the need for a configuration in which the time reduction mode is provided after the jackpot state based on the ball entering the first starting winning device 33a.

(f-3; Blade member also in the second type non-electric accessory actuation port) In the first embodiment, the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427 is also provided with an opening/closing member similar to the first starting prize device 33a. The blade member of the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427 is set to the open position in conjunction with a game ball that enters a predetermined actuation port (for example, the first starting winning device 33a). It's okay. In this case, states can be provided in which the ease with which game balls enter the second type non-electric accessory operating port 427 is different, for example, in conjunction with the game balls entering the first starting winning device 33a. , the blade member of the second type non-electric accessory actuating port 427 is in the open position, and in the state where the blade member is in the open position, the fourth discharge hole part 429 of the fourth sorting device 410 (one side may be used, The game ball that enters the ball also enters the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 427 (it may be configured that the ball always enters, or it may be configured that there are cases where the ball enters and cases where the ball does not enter). It may be configured as follows. In this case, after a game ball enters the first starting winning device 33a and a jackpot state occurs once, the second type non-electric accessory 427 is brought into an open state and the first starting winning device 33a is brought into an open state. This will lead to a situation where the expectation level for the next jackpot is high.

(g; Guidance destination of specified number of times distribution device) In the second embodiment, the game ball is guided to the fifth distribution device 807 by the specified number of times distribution device 821 in the traffic state, but the fifth distribution device 807 may be omitted, and the structure may be such that it is guided to the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 810. Further, in the fifth sorting device 807, there may be sorting that discharges game balls outside the gaming area, or in the third sorting device 805 (a path where there is a possibility of balls entering the first starting winning device 808). There may be no sorting to guide the game balls. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the game ball cannot reach the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 810 unless it passes through the predetermined number of distribution device 821, but (with a relatively low probability) The game ball may be configured to be able to enter the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 810 without passing through the number distribution device 821. Further, in the above embodiment, the predetermined number of distribution device 821 alternately repeats the state of guiding the game ball to the fifth distribution device 807 only once and the state of discharging the game ball to the outside of the game area only three times. However, there is no particular limitation on the rate at which the game balls are guided; for example, there is a state where the game balls are guided to the fifth sorting device 807 only twice, and a state where the game balls are guided to the fifth sorting device 807 only six times. It is also possible to alternately repeat the state of discharging to the outside of the area.

In addition, for example, there may be three or more guide destinations for the game balls of the predetermined number of times allocating device 821. For example, if the number of times the game ball is guided is a predetermined number of times (4 times, 0 times remaining), the game ball is guided to the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 810, and the number of times remaining until the predetermined number of times is 3, and If there is only one play remaining, the game ball may be ejected outside the gaming area, and if there are two plays remaining, the game ball may be guided to a newly prepared general prize opening.

(h; Remaining number of times grasping means) In the second embodiment, a phase grasping device (sensor, etc.) capable of grasping the current rotational phase of the feeding member 824 of the prescribed number of times distributing device 821 and a safe feeding area 829 of the feeding member 824 are provided. and a phase difference grasping function (memory area, arithmetic function, etc.) that can grasp the difference between the reference phase of the feeding member 824, which communicates with the inlet passage section 822, and the current phase. At the same time, a display device capable of displaying predetermined information is provided, and a state in which the safe feeding area 829 of the feeding member 824 and the entrance passage section 822 are in communication (the prescribed number of game balls are distributed by the fifth distribution device 807 by the distribution device 821) The display device may be configured to display information on how many more times the game ball should enter the distribution device 821 a prescribed number of times before the game ball is guided to the state in which it is guided. In this case, various controls can be performed according to the remaining number of times until the game ball is guided to the fifth allocating device 807, and game guidance such as explaining the status of the specified number of times allocating device 821, etc. Can perform. Therefore, the game can proceed more smoothly.

Further, the configuration for teaching the remaining number of times until the prescribed number of times distribution device 821 guides the game ball to the fifth distribution device 807 is not particularly limited, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, a three-color LED is provided as the number-of-times interlocking means, and the first prescribed number of times the prescribed number of distribution device 821 guides the game balls to the fifth distribution device 807, and the first prescribed number of times that the prescribed number of distribution device 821 discharges the game balls to the outside of the gaming area. When the second specified number of times to perform is set to two, the light will emit blue light if the second specified number of times is two times remaining, the red light will be emitted if there is one second specified number of times remaining, and the second specified number of times remaining will emit red light. If it flashes in yellow when the number of first specified times is 0 (two times remaining) and blinks in white when there is one time left in the first specified number of times, the mode (state/position of the specified number of times distribution device 821) - Direction, position, etc.) change each time the game ball is guided, which makes it easier for the player to notice, and the performance can be improved. Therefore, effects such as adding tone to the game and increasing the desire to play can be achieved more reliably. In addition, in the case of a configuration in which the game ball that has entered the prescribed number of times distribution device 821 is guided to the fifth distribution device 807 multiple times in succession, the game ball that has entered the prescribed number of times distribution device 821 is guided to the fifth distribution device 807. It is also possible to provide a first remaining number of times teaching means for teaching the remaining number of times to be guided. In this case, it is possible to easily understand how many more specified times the distribution device 821 can guide the game ball to the fifth distribution device 807, and the situation where the game ends without taking advantage of the opportunity can be avoided. Can be suppressed.

(i; Change in aspect of prescribed number of times distributing device) In the second embodiment, in the prescribed number of times distributing device 821 or in the vicinity thereof, the blade member 809 of the first starting prize winning device 808 is in the open position; A state interlocking means may be provided that changes the visual recognition mode of the prescribed number of times distributing device 821 depending on whether it is in the closed position or not. In other words, after the blade member 809 is set to the open position, there is no change in the blade member 809 even if a game ball is entered into the second type non-electric accessory operating port 810. By making the visual recognition mode as inconspicuous as possible (for example, by dimming the lighting), it is possible to prevent attention from being drawn to the movement of the game ball toward the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 810 ( When the game ball is guided by the fifth sorting device 807 to the third sorting device 805, the corresponding performance may be performed in a relatively flashy manner). In other words, it is made easier to recognize that even if the ball enters the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 810, there is no effect of setting the blade member 809 to the open position, and the second type non-electric accessory actuation port 810 It is possible to make it difficult for the player to witness situations that are not very desirable for the player, such as when the player hits the ball twice. On the other hand, when the blade member 809 is in the closed position, the prescribed number of times allocating device 821 is made relatively conspicuous, increasing the attention to the prescribed number of times allocating device 821, and improving the gameplay related to the specified number of times allotting device 821. You can be sure that you will enjoy it.

(j) Although not specifically mentioned in the second embodiment, means for changing the visual recognition mode of each of the distribution devices 803 to 807 (such as a light emitting device, a movable accessory, a display device, etc.); The sorting devices 803 to 807 may also include sorting ball entering detection means (such as the sorting ball entering detection switches 448 to 451 of the first embodiment) capable of detecting game balls entering the ball. In that case, the appearance of the sorting devices 803 to 807 where game balls are present (and the sorting devices 803 to 807 that can be guided next) are highlighted, and the appearance of the sorting devices 803 to 807 where game balls are not present is made to be subtle. It is possible to assist the visual recognition of the player who visually follows the behavior of the game ball in the specific area 802, and to improve the performance.

(k; Game Board) In the above embodiment, the game board 30 is made of transparent resin, but it may be made of an opaque material or partially made of transparent resin. However, when the game ball is once moved to the rear side of the game board 30 and then returned to the front side of the game board 30, the entire route along the way is configured to be visible.

(l) In the above embodiment, data is exchanged between the pachinko machine 10 and a server operated by a gaming machine manufacturer, etc. (so-called mobile linked gaming) via a communication mobile terminal owned by the player. It may be configured so that it can be performed. Furthermore, when ending a mobile-linked game, a two-dimensional code containing the current game information is displayed on the liquid crystal display device, the player reads the two-dimensional code with a mobile communication terminal, and the player uses the mobile communication terminal to connect to the server. In a configuration in which the gaming information is transmitted to the server by accessing it, the pachinko machine 10 has a variation counter that counts the number of variations in the special display devices 43a and 43b, and a jackpot counter that counts the number of occurrences of various jackpot states. etc., and the two-dimensional code displayed on the liquid crystal display device at the end of the mobile linked game may be configured to include information indicating the values of the various counters. Furthermore, information on the total number of game balls fired, the type of performance derived and its number of times, the number of times the player operated the performance button 125 during the button performance, etc. are also included in the two-dimensional code. Good too. In this case, the gaming machine manufacturer can grasp the gaming situation. Note that the value of the counter may be erased by being converted into a two-dimensional code, and other values may be stored (even if the power is turned off).

(m) In the above embodiment, the jackpot probability, the number of jackpot types, the opening/closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 for various jackpot types, etc. are not particularly limited and can be set appropriately for each model. Further, a state (“probability mode”) that is a high probability state and a low ball entry state may be provided. Furthermore, the jackpot state in which the probability mode is given is not a jackpot in which an increase in game balls is expected (so-called "jackpot with balls in play"), but a short opening time of the variable winning device 32 and a small number of jackpot rounds. , it may be a jackpot in which no increase in game balls is expected (so-called "jackpot without balls"). For example, one round may be one in which the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.4 seconds, and the jackpot state may end after this is repeated twice. In addition, the variable winning device 32 may provide a small winning state (a winning state with a predetermined probability if a jackpot state does not occur) that opens and closes in the same pattern as the jackpot state in which the probability mode is given. good. In this case, since it becomes difficult to understand that the probability mode is assigned, it is possible to perform an effect that suggests whether or not the probability mode is assigned.

(n) In the above embodiment, the number of variable prize winning devices 32 is one, but two may be provided. Further, the arrangement and number of the first starting winning device 33a, second starting winning device 33b, through gate 34, variable winning device 32, etc. are not particularly limited, and can be appropriately arranged for each model.

(o) The present invention may be implemented as a pachinko machine of a different type from the above embodiment. For example, the movable means ( an opening/closing member), a specific ball entry means and a non-specific ball entry means into which a game ball that enters a specific area can enter, and a game ball that enters the specific ball entry means is detected. a specific ball entry detection means (condition fulfillment detection means), a special starting means provided outside the specific area and into which a game ball moving in the gaming area can enter, and a special starting means detecting the game ball entering the game ball. and a main control means that controls the opening and closing of the variable ball entry means. A predetermined number of game values (game balls) are given to the player regardless of which ball enters the ball, and the main control means activates the variable ball entry means for the first time based on the detection by the special start detection means. A small winning state in which the variable winning means is held open once or multiple times, or the variable winning means is held open for a second time longer than the first time, or the variable winning means that is in the open state receives a specified number of balls. One round is until the game ball enters the ball, and this is repeated a specified number of times to determine whether or not to generate a jackpot state, and if a small win is won in the jackpot lottery, a small win state is generated. The present invention may be applied to a gaming machine that generates a jackpot state when a jackpot is won in a win/fail lottery, and when a specific ball entering detection means detects a small win state. When adopting this configuration, the guiding means may guide the game ball to the specific ball entering means.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game ball is paid out as a game value to the upper tray 19 and the lower tray 15 into which the player can put and take out the game ball. The game balls that are launched and guided to the game area are circulated and used inside the pachinko machine (alternatively, a device for cleaning the game balls may be interposed), and the player It may also be configured such that the game balls cannot be taken out (from the front side). In other words, while the configuration related to the tank 355 that is replenished with game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall is unnecessary, the game balls ejected from the game area can be delivered to the firing device 60 (ball feeding device 63). (mechanism for storing game balls, and a mechanism for sending game balls from the storage part to the firing device 60; it may also serve as the storage part, it may basically send game balls only by height difference, or it may be an electric (The game balls may be sent by a feeding device), and a configuration is provided for discharging and filling game balls from the Pachinko machine for maintenance and movement of the game balls and the Pachinko machine. In addition, in the mechanism that allows the game balls ejected from the game area to reach the firing device 60 (ball feeding device 63), the game balls are placed in a position where the game balls can be seen by the player, like the upper tray 19 of the above embodiment. (corresponding number of balls) are provided, and the game balls on the upper tray 19 are configured so that the player cannot touch them (they are covered with a transparent plate-like body, etc.). Good too.

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The technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiments will be described below.

Means A. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko machine, for example, has been known as a type of gaming machine. A pachinko machine is configured to play a game using game balls, and includes a game area in which the game balls can move, and the game balls fired by a firing means are guided to the game area.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine is equipped with a specific ball entry means having a specific area into which a game ball moving in the gaming area can enter, and a game ball that enters the specific area enters the special ball entry means within the same area. In some cases, when a ball is hit, a gaming state advantageous to the player occurs (for example, see Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-197312).

By the way, gaming machines are constantly being required to incorporate new configurations to improve new interests.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems and the like, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can increase interest.

Means A-1. a game area where game balls fired by the firing means are guided;
a specific area into which a game ball moving in the game area can enter;
comprising a first ball entry means including a ball entry section into which a game ball moving in the specific area can enter, and a second ball entry means,
A configuration in which an advantageous state advantageous to the player is provided based on the entry of the game ball into the first ball entry means,
The first ball entering means changes state between a guiding state in which the game ball moving on the side of the ball entering part of the first ball entering means is guided to the ball entering part and a non-guiding state in which the game ball is not guided. Equipped with possible guidance means,
An opening interlocking means is provided that mechanically interlocks with the game ball that enters the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means to bring the guiding means in the unguided state into the guiding state. A gaming machine characterized by:

According to means A-1, by setting the guiding means of the first ball entering means in the guiding state, it is possible to increase the probability of the game ball entering the first ball entering means. Therefore, by letting the game ball enter the specific area next time, there is a great chance of letting the game ball enter the first ball entry means. In other words, the player has a great chance of acquiring an advantageous state, in other words, a state where the probability of occurrence of an advantageous state is increased (a state similar to a state where the probability fluctuates), and the player's desire to play can be greatly increased. As a result, more intonation can be added to the game, making it more interesting.

In addition, in the case where the release interlocking means is configured to interlock with the game ball that enters the first ball entering means, the next advantageous condition is generated shortly after the end of the advantageous condition (the advantageous condition is not continued). For example, if a relatively large amount of gaming value can be acquired due to an advantageous situation, a relatively large increase in gaming value can be expected. Therefore, the player's sense of anticipation when an advantageous state occurs can be greatly increased, and the player can enjoy a special feeling of exhilaration when playing a game in which the guiding means is in the guiding state.

The configuration of the "guiding means" is not particularly limited. an opening/closing member that is movable between a guiding position where a game ball can be guided to the ball entry section and a non-guiding position where the game ball is restricted from entering the ball entry section from the side of the ball entry section; ), or it may be configured so that its state can be changed between a state in which it protrudes into the game area and a state in which it retreats from the game area, and the game ball that moves on the side of the ball entry part may be moved to the side of the ball entry part. A guide part that can be guided to the guide part, and a state that can be changed between a state that allows the game ball to fall to the guide part and a state that prevents the game ball from falling to the guide part, and is provided above the guide part. It is also possible to have a configuration including a switching section.

In addition, "the sides of the ball entry part of the first ball entry means" refers to the area adjacent to the ball entry part, and when the guide means is changed from the non-guiding state to the guiding state, the left and right sides are If it is displaced in a direction that includes the front, it will be the left and right sides, and if it is displaced in a direction that includes the front, it will be the front.

Means A-2. Means A characterized in that the opening interlocking means interlocks the game ball that has entered the second ball entering means and the guiding means that is in the unguided state, and brings the guiding means into the guiding state. The gaming machine described in -1.

According to means A-2, even if the game ball wishes to enter the first ball entry means and there is no possibility of the game ball entering the first ball entry means, the game ball may enter the second ball entry means. The player can enjoy the behavior of the game ball in a specific area for a longer period of time, such as wishing for a ball. Therefore, it is possible to increase the time period during which the player can enjoy the behavior of the game balls, and to suppress fatigue.

Means A-3. The first ball entry means is configured to allow the game ball to enter the ball entry portion of the first ball entry means even when the guide means is in the non-guiding state;
The specific area is
a first guide path through which a passing game ball may enter the first ball entry means;
a first unguided path in which there is no possibility that a passing game ball will enter the first ball entry means;
comprising a first distribution means for distributing game balls to the first guide path and the first unguide path in a specific ratio;
The specific area is a conditional first guide that is set as the first guide passage when the guide means is in the guide state, and is set as the first non-guide passage when the guide means is in the non-guide state. Equipped with a passage,
The first allocating means is arranged so that the passing game ball may enter the first ball entering means regardless of whether the guiding means is in the guiding state or the non-guiding state. Means A- characterized in that it comprises a guide change distribution means comprising a constant guide section that guides the game ball to the guide path and a conditional guide section that guides the game ball to the conditional first guide path. 1 or A-2.

According to means A-3, by providing the first allocating means, the movement path of the game balls in the specific area is limited to some extent, and by providing the first allocating means, the movement of the game balls is secured while ensuring the random element. You can concentrate on the points that show the behavior. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the behavior of the game ball in a specific area while adding sharpness to it, and it is possible to further increase interest in the behavior of the game ball.

In addition, in the guide change allocating means, when the guide means is in the guiding state, the game ball that reaches the guide change allocating means is not only guided by the constant guide part, but also guided by the conditional guide part. Even in the case where the ball enters the ball, the game ball can be guided to the first ball entry means side. Therefore, the value of putting the guiding means in the guiding state can be increased, and the above-mentioned effect of increasing the desire to play by putting the guiding means in the guiding state can be further achieved.

In addition, "the game ball which reached the said guidance change distribution means is guided to the said constant guidance part or the said conditional guidance part" may be sufficient as it. In this case, when the guiding means is in the guiding state, the guiding change sorting means does not guide the player to the first unguided path which is unfavorable for the player, and the ball is reliably guided toward the first ball entering means. can move forward. Therefore, the value of having the guiding means in the guiding state can be further enhanced, and the ability to put the guiding means in the guiding state provides a more significant effect of increasing the desire to play. On the other hand, the guide change sorting means includes a detachment guide part that guides the game ball to the first unguided passage (and the second unguided passage) regardless of whether the guiding means is in the guiding state or the unguiding state. It may also be provided. In this case, the player can enjoy the behavior of the game ball in the guide change distribution means to a great extent even when the guide means is in the guiding state.

Means A-4. A part of the first unguided path includes a second guide path through which a passing game ball may enter the second ball entering means, and a second guiding path through which a passing game ball may enter the second ball entering means. The gaming machine according to means A-3, characterized in that there is a second unguided path in which there is no possibility of a ball hitting the ball.

According to means A-4, even if the game ball is guided to the first unguided passage, it may be guided to the second guided passage. Furthermore, a second unguided passage is also prepared in the first unguided passage, and when the game ball does not enter the first ball entrance means, the game ball enters the second ball entrance means. Sex is also avoided. Therefore, it is possible to further diversify the behavior of the game ball in a specific area.

Furthermore, "as an entrance to the specific area, a first entrance guided to the first guide passage and a second entrance guided to the second guide passage of the first unguided passage are provided." It may also be called ``koto''. In this case, it becomes possible for the player to select which entrance to aim for, and the gameplay can be expanded. In addition, the first guide passage also includes a second guide passage (before branching to the second ball entry means side of the first guide passage) and a second unguided passage (the game ball passing through the second ball entry means side). There is an entire path (with no possibility of the ball entering the ball).

Means A-5. comprising a second distribution means for distributing game balls to the second guide path and the second unguide path at a specific ratio;
Corresponding to the second sorting means, a second guide detecting means detects a game ball guided to the second guide path, and a second guide detecting means detects a game ball guided to the second unguide path. The gaming machine according to means A-4, further comprising a detection means.

According to means A-5, it is possible to quickly perform teaching and presentation as to whether or not the game ball has been guided to the second guide path. Furthermore, in a configuration in which it is possible to determine that the guiding means is in the guiding state, it is possible to determine whether or not the state change of the guiding means is due to normal entry of the ball into the second ball entering means. can.

Means A-6. Corresponding to the first sorting means, a first guide detecting means detects a game ball guided to the first guide path, and a first guide detecting means detects a game ball guided to the first unguide path. A detection means is provided,
Based on the detection of the first guidance detection means, the first unguided detection means, the second guidance detection means, and the second unguided detection means, the first distribution means and the second distribution means The gaming machine according to means A-4 or A-5, characterized in that the game machine is equipped with a sorting visual recognition mode changing means that can change the visual recognition mode of the game machine.

According to means A-6, for example, when the guiding means is in a non-guiding state, the distributing means (and subsequent distributing means) in which game balls are present is illuminated, and the second ball entering means and the immediately preceding one are illuminated. The second ball entering means and the second ball sorting means provided in the second guide path of the first non-guidance path are made dark when the guiding means is in the guiding state. It is possible to improve the Further, by providing the first guidance detection means and the first non-guidance detection means, it is possible to teach and produce whether or not the game ball has been guided to the first guide path.

In addition, examples of the "distribution visual recognition mode changing means" include lighting, movable accessories (movable decorations, etc.), a transmissive display device disposed in front of the game area, and the like.

Means A-7. first ball entry detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first ball entry means;
a second ball entry detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second ball entry means;
discharge detection means (the first unguided detection means and the second unguided detection means) for detecting game balls guided to the first unguided passage and the second unguided passage;
A remaining ball grasping means is provided for grasping the number of game balls existing in the specific area based on the detection information of the first ball entry detection means, the second ball entry detection means, and the discharge detection means. The gaming machine according to any one of means A-4 to A-6, characterized in that:

According to means A-7, it is possible to ascertain whether a ball is jammed in a specific area, or to identify fraudulent acts such as illegally entering a game ball into a specific area.

In addition, "the remaining ball grasping means may include a second corresponding remaining ball grasping means for grasping the number of game balls existing in the first unguided path and the second guide path". . In this case, it is possible to identify where in the specific area the fraud may have occurred.

Means A-8. a closing interlocking means that mechanically interlocks with the game ball that has entered the first ball entering means to bring the guiding means in the guiding state into the non-guiding state;
Advantageous state ball entry means that allows a game ball moving in the gaming area (outside of the specific area) to enter when the advantageous state is set;
In the gaming area, at least a part of the range in which the game ball is fired with the aim of entering the advantageous state ball entry means and the range in which the game ball is fired with the aim of entering the specific area overlap. The gaming machine according to any one of means A-1 to A-7, characterized in that:

According to means A-8, in an advantageous state in which the ball can enter the advantageous state ball entry means, there is a waste of the game ball entering the specific area, and furthermore, the first ball entry means (particularly when the ball enters the first ball entry means). In a configuration in which the guiding means of the first ball entering means is brought into the guiding state when the game ball enters the first ball entering means, the guiding state of the guiding means may be in an advantageous state, and in that case, the first ball entering means may be in an advantageous state. If a game ball enters the ball entering means, the guiding means will be in an unguided state, which is a very large disadvantage).

Means A-9. Whether the guiding means is in the guiding state or the non-guiding state, a passing game ball enters the first ball entering means at a specific passing position, and in the guiding state of the guiding means, the game ball passes through. When a ball enters the first ball entering means and the guiding means is in the non-guiding state, a passing game ball partitions the first ball entering means from a conditional specific passing position where the ball cannot enter. The gaming machine according to any one of means A-1 to A-8, characterized in that it is equipped with a partition means.

According to means A-9, even if the first ball entering means does not have a complicated and relatively large structure, when the guiding means is in the non-guiding state, the game ball can enter the first ball from the conditionally specified passing position. When the guiding means is in the guiding state, a game ball passing through a conditionally specific passing position can be surely caused to enter the first ball entering means while preventing the ball from entering the means.

Means B. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko machine, for example, has been known as a type of gaming machine. A pachinko machine is configured to play a game using game balls, and includes a game area in which the game balls can move, and the game balls fired by a firing means are guided to the game area.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine is equipped with a specific ball entry means having a specific area into which a game ball moving in the gaming area can enter, and a game ball that enters the specific area enters the special ball entry means within the same area. In some cases, when a ball is hit, a gaming state advantageous to the player occurs (for example, see Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-197312).

By the way, gaming machines are constantly being required to incorporate new configurations to improve new interests.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems and the like, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can increase interest.

Means B-0. a game area where game balls fired by the firing means are guided;
a specific area into which a game ball moving in the game area can enter;
a first ball entry means capable of changing its state between an open state in which a game ball moving in the specific area can enter or can enter easily, and a closed state in which it is impossible or difficult for a game ball to enter;
comprising the game area or a special area (a prescribed number of times allocating device) into which a game ball moving in the specific area can enter;
A game machine characterized in that the first ball entry means may be brought into the open state by causing a game ball to reach the special area a predetermined number of times or more.

According to the means B-0, the bonus can be brought closer to being granted through the player's operation, such as by allowing the game ball to reach the special area multiple times to obtain the bonus of opening the first ball entry means. It is possible to provide a gaming experience in which the player gradually approaches the granting of benefits. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game with more empathy, such as a higher sense of exhilaration when the player reaches a stage closer to awarding the bonus. In addition, if the number of times the game ball reaches the special area is less than the specified number of times, no benefits will be awarded. It is possible to improve the As a result, it is possible to improve interest.

Means B-1. a game area where game balls fired by the firing means are guided;
comprising a first ball entry means having a ball entry section into which a game ball moving in the gaming area can enter, and a second ball entry means,
A configuration in which an advantageous state advantageous to the player is provided based on the entry of the game ball into the first ball entry means,
The first ball entering means changes state between a guiding state in which the game ball moving on the side of the ball entering part of the first ball entering means is guided to the ball entering part and a non-guiding state in which the game ball is not guided. Equipped with possible guidance means,
comprising an opening interlocking means that mechanically interlocks with the game ball that has entered the second ball entering means to bring the guiding means in the unguided state into the guiding state;
a second guide path through which a passing game ball may enter the second ball entry means;
a second unguided path in which there is no possibility that a passing game ball will enter the second ball entry means;
The state is changeable between a passing state in which the game ball is guided to the second guide passage and a non-passing state in which the game ball is guided to the second unguided passage, and the game ball is guided through the second guide a first specified number of times. A gaming machine characterized by comprising a predetermined number of distributing means that alternately repeats guiding the game ball to the passage and guiding the game ball to the second unguided passage a second predetermined number of times.

According to means B-1, by setting the guiding means of the first ball entering means in the guiding state, the probability of the game ball entering the first ball entering means can be increased, and the game ball This is a great opportunity to let the player enter the ball into the first ball entry method. In other words, the player has a great chance to obtain an advantageous state, in other words, a state where the probability of occurrence of an advantageous state is increased (a state similar to a state where the probability fluctuates), and the player's desire to play can be greatly increased. As a result, more intonation can be added to the game, making it more interesting.

By the way, in order to put the guiding means into the guiding state, it is necessary to let the game ball enter the second ball entering means, and in order to let the game ball enter the second ball entering means, the predetermined number of times distributing means in the passing state is required. Therefore, it is necessary to guide the game ball toward the second guide path. Here, the predetermined number of times distributing means alternately repeats a state in which the game ball is guided to the second guide passage a first predetermined number of times and a state in which the game ball is guided to the second unguided passage a second predetermined number of times. If the game ball is guided to the second unguided passage by the predetermined number of times distributing means for a predetermined number of times, the game ball is guided to the second guide passage by the predetermined number of times distributing means next time. can be done.

Therefore, by setting the predetermined number of distribution means in the passing state, it is possible to increase the probability of the game ball entering the second ball entering means, and the game ball entering the second ball entering means This is a great opportunity to do so. In other words, it is a great opportunity to put the guiding means of the first ball entering means into the guiding state, and it is possible to greatly increase the player's desire to play. As a result, more intonation can be added to the game, making it more interesting.

In addition, it may be arranged that "the second ball entering means can be reached only when the game ball is guided to the first guide path by the prescribed number of times distributing means". In this case, the effect of providing the prescribed number of times allocating means is more reliably achieved.

Means B-2. The gaming machine according to means B-1, wherein the second prescribed number of times is a plurality of times.

According to means B-2, not only is there a switching state between a passing state in which a game ball is allowed to enter the second ball entering means and a non-passing state in which a game ball is not allowed to enter the second ball entering means, but also a state in which a game ball is not allowed to enter the second ball entering means. Regarding the state, depending on the number of times remaining in the second specified number of times, for example, a state in which there are still a plurality of times remaining in the second specified number of times, and a state in which there is only one remaining number of second specified number of times (preparation state), It is possible to differentiate the degree of expectation for entering the game ball into the second ball entry means. As a result, more intonation can be added to the game, making it more interesting.

Incidentally, it may be determined that "the first specified number of times is a plurality of times". Further, for example, the game ball guided to the second guide path by the predetermined number of times allocating means may reach the allocating means that allocates the game ball to the second guide path and the second unguided path. In this case, without increasing the percentage of balls entering the second ball entering means, and while avoiding a configuration in which the ball is always guided to the second unguided path by the predetermined number of times allocating means, the second ball is It is also possible to add interest to the behavior of the game balls after they are distributed to the guide path side.

Means B-3. The gaming machine according to means B-1 or B-2, characterized in that there is a route through which game balls can enter the first ball entry means without passing through the specified number of distribution means.

According to means B-3, for example, even though the guiding means is already in the guiding state, the game ball heading towards the first ball entering means is guided to the stated number of times allocating means every time, and the game ball is guided to the specified number of times. It is possible to avoid a situation in which the ball is guided to the second ball entrance means side every time the ball enters the ball.

Means B-4. The gaming machine according to any one of means B-1 to B-3, characterized in that the gaming machine is provided with a remaining number grasping means capable of grasping the remaining number of times of the first specified number of times and the second specified number of times.

According to the means B-4, various controls can be performed according to the remaining number of times of the first specified number of times and the second specified number of times, and game guidance such as explaining the status of the specified number of times allocating means and the remaining number of times can be performed. You can perform accordingly. Therefore, the game can proceed more smoothly.

Means B-5. The predetermined number of times allocating means, or in the vicinity thereof, is provided with a number of times interlocking means for changing the visual recognition mode according to the remaining number of said second specified number of times (and the remaining number of said first specified number of times). The gaming machine according to any one of means B-1 to B-4.

According to means B-5, for example, by providing a "second remaining number of times teaching means for teaching the remaining number of times of the second prescribed number of times" as the number of times interlocking means, it is possible to determine how many game balls are left to be input into the prescribed number of times distribution means. If the game ball is guided to the second guide path, it can be easily understood. Further, for example, by providing a "first remaining number of times teaching means for teaching the remaining number of times of the first prescribed number of times" as the number of times interlocking means, the number of remaining number of prescribed number of times distributing means can be made to guide the game ball to the second guide path. This makes it easier to understand what is going on. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the situation where the first prescribed number of times and the second prescribed number of times cannot be fully understood even if the means for distributing the prescribed number of times is directly viewed, and it is possible to set the remaining number of the second prescribed number of times to "0". You can definitely use the remaining number of times of the first specified number of times and the second specified number of times as one guideline for game strategy, such as playing the game as a familiar goal or changing the progress of the game according to the remaining number of times of the second specified number of times. can be used by.

Further, for example, if a three-color LED is provided as the number-of-times interlocking means, and the first prescribed number of times and the second prescribed number of times are set to two each, and the second prescribed number of times is two remaining, it emits blue light, and If the 2nd specified number of times is 1 time remaining, it will emit red light, if the 2nd specified number of times is 0 times remaining (the 1st specified number of times is 2 times remaining), it will flash in yellow, and if the 1st specified number of times is 1 time remaining. If it flashes in white, it will be easier for people to notice that the aspect (state, posture, orientation, position, etc.) of the prescribed number of distribution means changes each time the game ball is guided, and the performance will be improved. can be done. Therefore, effects such as adding tone to the game and increasing the desire to play can be achieved more reliably.

Means B-6. A visual recognition mode of the prescribed number of times distributing means in the prescribed number of times distributing means or in the vicinity thereof, when the guiding means is in the guiding state and when the guiding means is in the non-guiding state. The gaming machine according to any one of means B-1 to B-5, characterized in that the gaming machine is provided with a state interlocking means for changing the state.

According to means B-6, after the guiding means is put into the guiding state, even if a game ball is entered into the second ball entering means, there is no change in the guiding means. By making it as inconspicuous as possible (for example, by dimming the lighting), it is possible to make it possible to avoid drawing so much attention to the movement of the game ball toward the second ball entry means. In other words, it can be made easier for players to recognize that even if a ball enters the second ball entry means, there is no action to change the guiding means to the guidance state, and for players who may find that a game ball enters the second ball entry means more than once. It can make it difficult to see situations that are not very desirable. On the other hand, when the guidance means is in a non-guidance state, the prescribed number of times allotment means is made relatively conspicuous to increase the attention to the prescribed number of times allotted means, and to ensure that the user enjoys the gameplay associated with the prescribed number of times allotted means. You can have it done.

Means B-7. The game machine according to any one of means B-1 to B-6, characterized in that the game ball guided to the second guide path by the predetermined number of distribution means always enters the second ball entry means. .

According to means B-7, it is possible to create a situation in which when a game ball is brought to the distribution means for a prescribed number of times, the game ball always enters the second ball entry means and the guidance means is brought into the guidance state. , it is possible to add greater intonation to the game.

Means B-8. The game balls guided to the second guide passage by the predetermined number of distribution means are guided to a second distribution means that distributes the game balls into the second guide passage and the second unguided passage at a specific ratio. The gaming machine according to any one of means B-1 to B-6, characterized in that:

According to means B-8, the number of times the prescribed number of times distribution means is used is increased without significantly changing the probability that a game ball enters the second ball admission means, and the prescribed number of times distribution means guides the game ball to the second unguided passage. It is possible to reduce the proportion of

Means B-9. The game balls guided to the second guide passage by the predetermined number of distribution means are guided to a second distribution means that distributes the game balls into the second guide passage and the first guide passage at a specific ratio. The gaming machine according to any one of means B-1 to B-6, characterized by:

According to the means B-9, the same effects as the above-mentioned means B-8 are achieved. Furthermore, according to the present means, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the game ball enters the distributing means a specified number of times in a state where the guiding means is already in the guiding state, which is a complete waste (first entry (There is a possibility that the ball may enter the ball.) Therefore, by providing the means for allocating the prescribed number of times, the effect of increasing interest is further achieved.

Means B-10. Any of the means B-1 to B-9, characterized in that the second ball entry means is configured to allow the ball to enter only when the ball is guided to the second guide path by the predetermined number of times distribution means. A gaming machine described in Crab.

According to means B-10, the existence value of the prescribed number of times distribution means can be increased, and it is possible to make players more interested in the state of the prescribed number of times distribution means and the behavior of the game ball related to the prescribed number of times distribution means.

In addition, "a specific area is provided in which a game ball moving in the gaming area can enter, and the first ball entering means and the second ball entering means are configured to allow a game ball moving in the specific area to enter." In the specific area, the second guide passage, the second unguided passage (corresponding to means B-3; the first guide passage, the first unguided passage, corresponded to means B-8; the second ``distributing means) and the predetermined number of times distributing means'' may also be provided.

Means C. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko machine, for example, has been known as a type of gaming machine. A pachinko machine is constructed in such a way that games are played using game balls, has a game area in which the game balls can move, and is configured such that game balls fired by a firing means are guided to the game area ( For example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-197312).

Further, the ball entry means provided in the gaming area has a guiding state that allows or facilitates the entry of a game ball into the ball entry means, and a guiding state that makes it impossible or impossible for the game ball to enter the ball entry means. Some are equipped with guidance means that make it difficult. Further, as a ball entering means provided with a guiding means, a guiding means is mechanically interlocked with the game ball entered into the ball entering means or a ball entering means different from the ball entering means and is in an unguided state. There is also a non-electric ball entry means in which the ball is in a guiding state.

By the way, there is a demand for improved security in non-electric ball entry means that includes a guide means.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can improve security.

Means C-1. a game area where game balls fired by the firing means are guided;
comprising a first ball entry means having a ball entry section into which a game ball moving in the gaming area can enter, and a second ball entry means,
A configuration in which an advantageous state advantageous to the player is provided based on the entry of the game ball into the first ball entry means,
The first ball entering means changes state between a guiding state in which the game ball moving on the side of the ball entering part of the first ball entering means is guided to the ball entering part and a non-guiding state in which the game ball is not guided. Equipped with possible guidance means,
comprising an opening interlocking means that mechanically interlocks with the game ball that has entered the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means to bring the guiding means in the unguided state into the guiding state;
an interlocking permission state that allows interlocking of the game ball that has entered the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means and the guiding means via the release interlocking means; and the first ball entering means. means, or an interlocking state changing means capable of changing a state to an interlocking regulation state that regulates interlocking between a game ball that has entered the second ball entering means and the guiding means via the opening interlocking means. A gaming machine characterized by:

According to the means C-1, by setting the interlocking state changing means to the interlocking regulation state, even if the game ball enters the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means, the guiding means in the unguided state will not move. It is never placed in a guidance state. Therefore, for example, by setting the interlocking state changing means to the interlocking restriction state when there is a possibility that fraud has been committed or when no games are being played, fraudulent acts such as illegally changing the guidance means to the guidance state can be avoided. Can be suppressed. As a result, the security of the first ball entry means including the guide means can be improved.

Means C-2. The interlocking state changing means is capable of changing the state to the interlocking permission state when the gaming machine is powered on, and changes to the interlocking restriction state when the gaming machine is powered off. The gaming machine according to means C-1.

According to means C-2, when the power of the gaming machine is off, it is difficult to electrically detect fraud using various sensors, etc., and it is difficult to notice fraud, but the interlocking state changing means By being in the interlocking regulation state, for example, in a situation where the gaming machine is turned off outside business hours of the game hall, the guiding means can be activated by letting the game ball enter the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means. It is possible to prevent actions such as leaving the information in the guidance state.

Means C-3. The gaming machine according to means C-1 or C-2, further comprising a covering means for covering the front side of the guide means.

According to Means C-3, fraud is committed by directly applying force to the guiding means that is in an unguided state (without having to enter the game ball into the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means). It is possible to prevent actions such as placing the device in a guided state. Therefore, in cooperation with the interlocking state changing means that can change the interlocking state to the interlocking restricted state, it is possible to more reliably prevent the act of illegally changing the guiding means from the non-guiding state to the guiding state.

Means C-4. comprising an interlocking ball detecting means for detecting a game ball that enters the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means and before contacting the release interlocking means,
The interlocking state changing means is set to the interlocking permission state during a specific period determined based on the timing of detection by the interlocking ball detecting means, according to any one of means C-1 to C-3. Game machine.

Since the release interlocking means mechanically interlocks with the game ball that enters the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means, the power is on and various sensors etc. are used to monitor illegal activity. However, if a game ball enters the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means, the opening interlocking means interlocks with the game ball and brings the guiding means from the non-guiding state into the guiding state. On the other hand, if the interlocking state changing means is in the interlocking regulating state, it is possible to prevent the game ball that has entered the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means from interlocking with the release interlocking means. can.

In this regard, according to means C-4, instead of setting the entire period as the interlocking permissible state while the gaming machine is powered on, a period (specific period) is determined for the interlocking permissible state. . Therefore, even if the power of the game machine is turned on, by shortening the period during which the interlocking state changing means is in the interlocking permission state as much as possible, it is illegal to illegally change the guiding means from the non-guiding state to the guiding state. The effect of preventing such behavior is further enhanced.

In addition, by setting the interlocking regulation state outside the specific period, the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means may be inserted with something other than a game ball into the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means. With a configuration that allows game balls to flow into the path from the ball entry portion of the means to the release interlocking device from the middle, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as allowing game balls to flow into the path from the middle. Further, the "specific period" may be within a specific time from the detection by the interlocking ball detection means, or may be after the first specific time and within the second specific time from the detection by the interlocking ball detection means.

Means C-5. Equipped with error detection means for detecting error conditions,
The gaming machine according to any one of means C-1 to C-4, characterized in that in a state in which the error detection means detects, the interlocking state changing means sets the interlocking regulation state.

According to the means C-5, the effect of preventing fraudulent acts of illegally changing the guiding means from the non-guiding state to the guiding state is further achieved.

Note that the "error detection means" has a function of monitoring whether the gaming machine is exhibiting normal behavior (or whether it is exhibiting abnormal behavior). In addition, as an "error state", for example,
(1) A vibration detecting means for detecting vibrations of the game machine is provided, and when the vibration detecting means detects the vibration in a state where a game ball is present in the specific area,
(2) comprising a magnetic detection means for detecting magnetism in the vicinity of the gaming area, and when the magnetic detection means detects;
(3) A guide state grasping means capable of grasping that the guide means is in the guide state, and when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the guide means is in the guide state;
(4) In a configuration comprising a gaming machine main body and a door member provided on the front side of the gaming machine main body so as to be openable and closable, the gaming area is provided between the gaming machine main body and the door member, an open state detection means for detecting that the door member is in the open state, and when the door member is in the open state, the guide means is in the guide state (the guide means is in the guide state); The guiding state grasping means capable of grasping that the guiding state is in the guiding state has grasped that the guiding means is in the guiding state, or the ball enters the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means, and the ball enters the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means, If the interlocking ball detection means detects the game ball before it comes into contact with the release interlocking means),
(5) A second guide path through which a passing game ball may enter the second ball entering means, and a second guide path through which a passing game ball may not enter the second ball entering means. a guide path; and a second sorting means for distributing game balls to the second guide passage and the second unguided passage at a specific ratio, and a second sorting means for detecting game balls guided by the second sorting means. Two sorting ball entering detection means are provided, and corresponding to the second sorting means, a second guide detection means detects a game ball guided to the second guide passage, and a second guide detection means for detecting a game ball guided to the second unguided passage. a second unguided detection means for detecting game balls that are guided, and the number of game balls discharged from the second distribution means is greater than the number of game balls guided to the second distribution means. If it is determined that
Alternatively, within a certain time after it is determined that the number of game balls discharged from the second distribution means is greater than the number of game balls guided to the second distribution means, the game balls are transferred to the first ball entering means. When the first ball entering detection means detects the entering game ball, or when the guiding state grasping means capable of grasping that the guiding means is in the guiding state, the ball is in the unguided state. When it is determined that the guide means is in the guide state,
(6) provided with a specific area ball entry detection means for detecting all the game balls that have entered the specific area, and when the detection by the specific area ball entry detection means is performed more than a specified number of times in a specified time;
(7) A first guide path through which a passing game ball may enter the first ball entering means, and a first guide passage through which a passing game ball may not enter the first ball entering means. comprising a guide path and a first sorting means for sorting the game balls into the first guide path and the first unguided path at a specific ratio, and detects a game ball that has entered the first ball entering means. A first ball entry detection means (interlocking ball detection means) is provided, and a first guide detection means for detecting a game ball guided to the first guide path, corresponding to the first sorting means; a first unguided detection means for detecting a game ball guided in a first unguided passage, and the first sorting means for causing the game ball guided in the first guiding passage to enter the first guiding means. If the detection by the first ball entry means is performed outside the ball entry permission period, which is determined based on the timing of detection by the first guidance detection means corresponding to
(8) A second ball entry detection means (interlocking ball detection means) comprising a guide state grasping means capable of grasping that the guide means is in the guidance state, and a second ball entry detection means (interlocking ball detection means) for detecting a game ball that has entered the second ball entry means. ) The guiding means in the non-guiding state is brought into the guiding state outside the state change period determined based on the timing of detection by ). Incidentally, if an error state is detected, the game may be stopped (the firing means is not driven, the game is not shifted to an advantageous state, etc.). Further, when an error state is detected, error notification may be performed (notification in the gaming machine, outputting an error signal to the outside of the gaming machine).

By adopting (1) above, the person concerned at the game hall where the game machine is installed can perform maintenance on the inside and back side of the game machine with the power turned on, and then return it to its original state. Excludes the impact caused when the player returns the game machine (such as closing the door) and the impact that occurs when a player unintentionally bumps into the game machine when sitting on or standing up from a chair provided in front of the game machine. At the same time, it is possible to inhibit the act of intentionally vibrating the game machine to manipulate the behavior of the game balls in a specific area. By employing the above (2), it is possible to suppress the act of attempting to manipulate the behavior of game balls in a specific area using a magnet. By adopting (3) above, when the power of the gaming machine is turned off, the guiding means is illegally placed in the guiding state, and even after the power is turned on, the game continues to be started (guiding means It is desirable to deal with cases in which a specified error condition that can be recovered by turning the power on and off occurs under a situation in which the system is officially in the guidance state, or a power outage occurs, and the method for resolving the error condition is other than turning the power on and off. (It may also be possible to check power outage information), and to prevent players from forgetting to turn off the guidance means at the end of the day's business hours at the game hall and starting business the next day. can do. By employing the above (4), it is possible to understand that the door member is in the open state and the guiding means is illegally placed in the guiding state, and it is possible to prevent the game from being restarted as it is. By adopting the above (5), it is possible to grasp the existence of a game ball that has been illegally entered into the second ball entry means, and it is possible to prevent the game from being continued as it is. By employing the above means (6), it is possible to grasp that there is a possibility that an illegal entry operation of a game ball into a specific area is being performed, and confirmation work etc. can be performed. By adopting (7) above, it is possible to understand that a game ball has entered the first ball entry means illegally without going through the first distribution means, and to prevent the game from continuing. It can be prevented. By adopting the above (8), the guiding means changes to the guiding state in a flow different from the normal flow in which the game ball enters the second ball entering means and the guiding means in the unguiding state is changed to the guiding state. It is possible to understand that there is a possibility that the game has been played, and it is possible to prevent the game from being continued as it is.

Means C-6. comprising an interlocking ball detecting means for detecting a game ball that enters the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means and before contacting the release interlocking means,
comprising a plurality of passage detection means capable of detecting a game ball passing through a predetermined part of the specific area,
The game ball entering the specific area is detected by a plurality of the passing detection means before being detected by the interlocking ball detection means,
comprising passage information storage means for storing detection information of the passage detection means,
The error detection means is characterized in that when the interlocking ball detection means detects, the error state is detected based on the detection information of the passage detection means stored in the passage information storage means. The gaming machine described in Means C-5.

According to means C-6, at the stage when the detection by the interlocking ball detection means is performed, by checking whether detection information of a plurality of specific combinations of passing detection means is stored, It is possible to know whether the entered game ball has entered the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means normally. Therefore, the effect of increasing the security of the first ball entry means provided with the guide means is more reliably achieved.

The "passing information storage means" is configured as a passing information counter corresponding to each passing detecting means, for example, and is incremented by "1" upon detection by the passing detecting means, and a game ball ejected from a specific area is detected. A predetermined plurality of passing information counters related to the case are subtracted by "1", and among the passing information counters related to the case where the detection by the interlocking ball detection means is performed, there exists at least one passing information counter with the number "0". The configuration may be such that an error state occurs if the error occurs.

Means C-7. The interlocking state changing means is characterized in that, in the interlocking regulation state, the game ball that has entered the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means is prevented from reaching the opening interlocking means. The gaming machine according to any one of means C-1 to C-6.

According to means C-7, the game ball that has entered the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means can be prevented from being damaged due to contact between the interlocking state changing means and the opening interlocking means. and the opening interlocking means may be in a state in which they are not interlocked. In addition, it is also possible to provide an interlocking cover member that covers the interlocking state changing means. In this case, it is possible to prevent the action of operating the interlocking state changing means to bring the game ball into a state where it can reach the release interlocking means.

Means C-8. Means C-1 to C characterized by comprising an illegal ball storage means in which game balls that are prevented from reaching the release interlocking means by the interlocking state changing means in the interlocking restriction state are guided and stored. -7. The gaming machine described in any of 7.

According to means C-8, it is possible to leave traces of illegal ball entry, which can be utilized for crime prevention measures and responses after the illegal entry is discovered.

Means C-9. a guidance state teaching means capable of switching between a guidance corresponding mode indicating that the guiding means is in the guiding state and a non-guiding mode indicating that the guiding means is in the non-guiding state;
additional opening interlocking means that contacts and interlocks with the game ball after interlocking the opening interlocking means, and sets the guidance state teaching means to the guidance corresponding mode;
The guiding means is characterized in that the guiding means is provided with closing/additional interlocking means that interlocks with the game ball that enters the first ball entering means in the guiding state and sets the guiding state teaching means to the non-guiding mode. The gaming machine according to any one of means C-1 to C-8.

According to means C-9, in association with the guiding state and the non-guiding state of the guiding means, the mode of the guiding state teaching means is set using game balls ejected to the outside of the gaming machine. It can be switched mechanically. Therefore, the state of the guide means can be taught reliably and without electrical control.

Means D. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko machine, for example, has been known as a type of gaming machine. A pachinko machine is constructed in such a way that games are played using game balls, has a game area in which the game balls can move, and is configured such that game balls fired by a firing means are guided to the game area ( For example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-197312).

Further, the ball entry means provided in the gaming area has a guiding state that allows or facilitates the entry of a game ball into the ball entry means, and a guiding state that makes it impossible or impossible for the game ball to enter the ball entry means. Some are equipped with guidance means that make it difficult. Further, as a ball entering means provided with a guiding means, a guiding means is mechanically interlocked with the game ball entered into the ball entering means or a ball entering means different from the ball entering means and is in an unguided state. There is also a non-electric ball entry means in which the ball is in a guiding state.

By the way, with regard to gaming machines equipped with non-electric ball entry means equipped with guiding means, there is a demand for improved crime prevention and performance.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can improve security and performance.

Means D-1. a game area where game balls fired by the firing means are guided;
comprising a first ball entry means having a ball entry section into which a game ball moving in the gaming area can enter, and a second ball entry means,
A configuration in which an advantageous state advantageous to the player is provided based on the entry of the game ball into the first ball entry means,
The first ball entering means changes state between a guiding state in which the game ball moving on the side of the ball entering part of the first ball entering means is guided to the ball entering part and a non-guiding state in which the game ball is not guided. Equipped with possible guidance means,
an opening interlocking means that mechanically interlocks with the game ball that has entered the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means to bring the guiding means in the unguided state into the guiding state;
a closing interlocking means that mechanically interlocks with the game ball that has entered the first ball entering means to bring the guiding means in the guiding state into the non-guiding state;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: a guiding state grasping means capable of grasping that the guiding means is in the guiding state.

According to means D-1, the guide means mechanically interlocks with the game ball entered into the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means via the opening interlocking means or the closing interlocking means. Also, it is possible to grasp that the guiding means is in the guiding state. Therefore, the state of the guiding means can be monitored, and it is possible to grasp whether the guiding means has been improperly set to the guiding state, or to clearly inform the player that the guiding means has been set to the guiding state. It becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to improve crime prevention and performance. Additionally, basically, if the power of the gaming machine is on, it is possible to directly detect the guiding means and grasp whether or not the guiding means is in the guiding state, for example, controlling the guiding means. This is more accurate than determining the state of the guiding means by saying that it must be in the guiding state because it was moved with be able to. Therefore, it is possible to deal with fraudulent acts such as putting the guiding means in the guiding state when the power is off, or forcibly putting the guiding means in the guiding state although there is no electrical process to put the guiding means in the guiding state.

Means D-2. The guiding state grasping means is an accompanying member that moves between an open corresponding position and a closed corresponding position in conjunction with the guiding means when the guiding means is in the guiding state or the non-guiding state, or , the gaming machine according to means D-1, characterized in that the guiding means is detected.

According to means D-2, for example, the state of the guiding means is attempted to be grasped based on the detection by the ball entering detection means that detects a game ball that has entered the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means (estimated). Since the guide means is directly checked, the condition of the guide means can be grasped more reliably and accurately than in the case where the guide means is checked directly. Further, by using the guidance state grasping means together with the ball entry detection means, more strict measures against fraud can be taken.

Incidentally, the accompanying member may be configured integrally with the guide means (integrally formed or connected such that relative displacement is impossible), or may be configured to be separate from the guide means but interlock with the guide means. You can also use it as Further, the opening interlocking means may or may not be an auxiliary member.

Means D-3. It is provided so as to be visible from the front of the gaming machine, and when the guidance state grasping means recognizes that the guidance means is in the guidance state, the guidance corresponding mode is set; The gaming machine according to means D-1 or D-2, characterized in that the gaming machine is provided with a guiding state teaching means that sets the non-guiding mode when it is determined that the gaming machine is in the guiding state.

According to means D-3, it is possible to prevent a situation where the user does not notice that the guide means is in the guide state.

Means D-4. comprising a specific area into which a game ball moving in the game area can enter;
The first ball entering means and the second ball entering means are configured to allow a game ball moving in the specific area to enter,
The specific area is
a first guide path through which a passing game ball may enter the first ball entry means;
a first unguided path in which there is no possibility that a passing game ball will enter the first ball entry means;
comprising a first distribution means for distributing game balls to the first guide path and the first unguide path in a specific ratio,
The game according to any one of means D-1 to D-3, wherein the guidance state teaching means is provided at a position corresponding to the upstream side of the specific area than the first ball entry means. Machine.

For example, if the first ball entry means (guiding means), the second ball entry means, and the entrance of the specific area are provided relatively apart from each other, a game ball aiming to enter the specific area, If the player is distracted by the behavior of the game ball in the first sorting means, even if the game ball enters the second ball entering means and the guiding means is set to the guiding state, the player will not notice this. (Particularly, for example, when a plurality of first sorting means are provided, it is possible that the player may miss the ball entering the second ball entering means while paying close attention to the behavior of the game ball in the first allocating means. It is also possible that this may lead to an increase in sex.

In this regard, according to means D-4, by providing the guidance state teaching means corresponding to the upstream side of the specific area as much as possible, the player can visually recognize the first sorting means etc. on the upstream side of the specific area. Also, the change in the mode of the guidance state teaching means can be made sufficiently visible to the player's field of vision. This makes it easier to notice that the guide means is in the guide state. Therefore, you can fully enjoy the relatively exhilarating game that is conscious of being in the guidance state, and you can avoid the situation where you stop the game without realizing that the guidance means is in the guidance state. Can be suppressed.

When the guidance state teaching means is installed apart from the guidance means, it is desirable to make it easy to understand what the guidance response mode of the guidance state teaching means means (what it is associated with). For example, a plurality of light emitting means may be provided between the guidance state teaching means and the guiding means, and the plurality of light emitting means may be configured to blink in sequence in conjunction with the guidance state teaching means being set to the open corresponding position. good. Further, an accessory imitating the shape of the guide means may be used as the guide state teaching means. Furthermore, the guidance state teaching means may be provided near the entrance of the specific area. In this case, keeping in mind that the guiding means is in the guiding state, it is possible to play a game in which a game ball is fired aiming at the entrance of a specific area.

Means D-5. Equipped with a notification means for notifying when an error condition is detected,
Means D-1 to D-1 characterized in that the notification means performs notification when the guidance state grasping means recognizes that the guidance means is in the guidance state when the power of the gaming machine is turned on. The gaming machine described in any of D-4.

According to means D-5, the guiding state grasping means allows the state of the guiding means to be confirmed when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, and if the guiding means is in the guiding state, the guiding means is notified and the guidance is performed. You can have them do the work of not knowing the means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a game hall or the like where game machines are installed starts operating with the guidance means in the guidance state.

In addition, corresponding to the above-mentioned means D-3, it may be provided that "the notification by the notification means includes notification by a means different from the guidance state teaching means". In this case, if the above-mentioned notification is simply to set the opening/closing teaching means to the guidance mode, it is possible to prevent the concern that the user will forget to set the guidance means to the non-guidance mode just by visually recognizing the familiar mode. can.

Means D-6. The opening interlocking means is configured to interlock the game ball that has entered the second ball entering means and the guiding means that is in the unguided state, and brings the guiding means into the guiding state,
Notifying means for notifying when an error condition is detected;
and second ball entry detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second ball entry means,
Any one of the means D-1 to D-5, characterized in that the notifying means makes a notification when the guiding means is brought into the guiding state in a state where there is no detection information from the second ball entry detecting means. The gaming machine described in .

According to the means D-6, the second ball entry detection means can teach or perform presentation that a game ball has entered the second ball entry means. Further, it is possible to detect an act of directly applying force to the guiding means to illegally bring the guiding means into the guiding state, and it is possible to improve crime prevention.

In addition, it may be arranged that "the notifying means makes a notification when the guiding means is in the guiding state outside of a specific period determined based on the timing of detection by the second ball entry detecting means".

Means D-7. an interlocking permission state that allows interlocking of the game ball that has entered the first ball entering means or the second ball entering means and the guiding means via the release interlocking means; and the first ball entering means. means, or an interlocking state changing means capable of changing a state to an interlocking regulation state that regulates interlocking between a game ball that has entered the second ball entering means and the guiding means via the opening interlocking means. ,
The release interlocking means is configured to be movable between a reference position and an operating position for displacing the guiding means in the non-guiding state to the guiding state, and the opening interlocking means The guiding means is configured to move from the reference position to the operating position in conjunction with the game ball that has entered the ball entering means to bring the guiding means into the guiding state, and then automatically return to the reference position,
The gaming machine according to any one of means D-1 to D-6, wherein the interlocking state changing means restricts displacement of the opening interlocking means in the reference position in the interlocking restriction state.

According to means D-7, by setting the interlocking state changing means to the interlocking restriction state, the opening interlocking means is held at the reference position, so that it is impossible to change the guiding means to the guiding state using the opening interlocking means. It becomes possible. Therefore, for example, by setting the interlocking state changing means to the interlocking restriction state when there is a possibility that fraud has been committed or when no games are being played, fraudulent acts such as illegally changing the guidance means to the guidance state can be prevented. Can be suppressed.

Means D-8. The release interlocking means is configured to be movable between a reference position and an operating position for displacing the guiding means in the non-guiding state to the guiding state, and the opening interlocking means The guiding means is configured to move from the reference position to the operating position in conjunction with the game ball that has entered the ball entering means to bring the guiding means into the guiding state, and then automatically return to the reference position,
comprising actuation detection means for detecting that the opening interlocking means is in the actuation position;
Means D-1 to D-7, characterized in that when the guiding state of the guiding means is grasped by the guiding state grasping means and there is no detection information from the operation detecting means, control corresponding to the error state is performed. A gaming machine described in any of the above.

According to means D-8, it is possible to recognize that the guide means has been placed in the guide state by directly applying force to the guide means without interlocking the opening interlocking means, thereby improving crime prevention.

Means D-9. The guide means includes a plurality of guide parts that are displaced in synchronization with each other,
The gaming machine according to any one of means D-1 to D-8, wherein the guide state grasping means detects any one of the plurality of guide parts.

According to means D-9, even if the guide means includes a plurality of guide parts, since the plurality of guide parts are all synchronously displaced, the guide state grasping means is configured to displace any one of the guide parts. By checking the operation of the guide section, it can be determined that the guide means is in the guide state.

Means D-10. The gaming machine according to means D-9, wherein the plurality of guide parts are configured to interlock with each other.

According to means D-10, it is possible to always displace the plurality of guide parts in synchronization. Note that the plurality of guide parts may be connected so that they cannot be relatively displaced, or may be connected so that they can be relatively displaced.

Means D-11. The guidance state grasping means includes a guidance detection means for detecting the guidance means in the guidance state, and a non-guidance detection means for detecting the guidance means in the non-guidance state. The gaming machine according to any one of D-1 to D-10.

According to means D-11, it is possible to grasp that the guiding means is in a halfway state, neither a guiding state nor a non-guiding state. Therefore, for example, in a configuration in which only the guidance detection means is provided out of the guidance detection means and the non-guidance detection means, the guidance means is in a halfway state where it is not detected by the guidance detection means, and the guidance means is not required as a gaming machine. In contrast, in the non-guidance state, it is determined that the guidance state is normal (in a state where the non-guidance state is normal, it is determined that the guidance state is normal). It is possible to grasp the occurrence of a situation where there is a possibility of guiding a passing game ball.

In addition, when it is recognized that the guidance means is in a halfway state that is neither a guidance state nor a non-guidance state, it may be set as an error state, or the guidance means is in either a guidance state or a non-guidance state. Determine whether this is normal, and interlock the game ball, which is parked at a predetermined position on the back side of the gaming machine, with the target interlocking means, and change the guiding means to a guiding state or a non-guiding state. It may be configured to do so.

Means E. Conventionally, pachinko machines and the like have been known as a type of gaming machine. A pachinko machine is configured to play a game using game balls, and includes a game area in which the game balls can move, and the game balls fired by a firing means are guided to the game area.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine is equipped with a specific ball entry means having a specific area into which a game ball moving in the gaming area can enter, and the game ball that enters the specific area enters the special ball entry means within the same area. In some cases, when a ball is hit, a gaming state advantageous to the player occurs (for example, see Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-197312).

By the way, gaming machines are constantly being required to incorporate new configurations to improve new interests.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems and the like, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can increase interest.

Means E-1. a game area where game balls fired by the firing means are guided;
a specific area into which a game ball moving in the game area can enter;
and ball entry means comprising a ball entry section into which a game ball moving in the specific area can enter,
A configuration in which an advantageous state advantageous to the player is provided based on the entry of the game ball into the ball entry means,
The ball entry means regulates a guiding state in which a game ball moving on the side of the ball entry portion of the ball entry means can be guided toward the ball entry portion, and entry of the game ball into the ball entry portion. and a guide means that can change the state to an unguided state,
The specific area is
a guide path through which passing game balls may enter the ball entry means;
and an unguided passageway in which there is no possibility that a passing game ball will enter the ball entry means,
At a branching point between the guide path and the unguided path, a distribution means is provided for distributing game balls to the guide path and the unguided path at a specific ratio,
The sorting means includes a constant guiding part that guides the game ball to the guiding path regardless of whether the guiding means is in the guiding state or the non-guiding state, and when the guiding means is in the non-guiding state. The game ball is characterized by being provided with a guide change allocating means comprising a conditional guiding section that guides the game ball to the unguided passage when the guiding means is in the guiding state. Game machine.

According to the means E-1, the guide destination of the game ball of the conditional guide section of the guide change distribution means changes depending on whether the guide means of the ball entering means is in the guide state or the non-guide state. In other words, it is possible to provide novel gameplay in which the path of the game ball desired by the player in the specific area (guidance change distribution means) changes depending on the state of the guide means. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the gameplay, increase the intonation of the gameplay (suppress fatigue), and as a result, improve interest.

The guiding means of the ball entering means may be configured to operate electrically (for example, the period of being in the guiding state is until 6 seconds have elapsed or until 10 game balls have entered), or It may also be configured to operate mechanically in conjunction with, etc.

Means E-2. A state in which the game ball guided by the conditional guide section reaches the guide means in the guided state, and a state in which the game ball guided by the conditional guide section reaches the guide means in the unguided state. The gaming machine according to means E-1, further comprising a guide mode changing means for changing the visual recognition mode of the conditional guide section.

According to means E-2, it is possible to teach, suggest, emphasize, etc. by making the conditional guide part stand out, etc. that the conditional guide part is in a state to guide the game ball to the guide path. . Therefore, the player may miss the happy moment when the game ball is guided to the conditional guiding section where the guided game ball is guided to the ball entering means by the guiding means in the guiding state. It is possible to suppress such situations.

For example, when the conditional guide part is in the shape of a hole and the guide mode changing means is provided so as to surround the conditional guide part and can emit light by a predetermined light emitting means, and the guide means is in the guide state. The guide mode changing means may be configured to emit light (turn off when the guide mode is not set). Further, for example, a guide mode changing means may be provided corresponding to the constant guide section, and configured so that when the guide means is brought into the guiding state, the mode becomes the same as the guide mode changing means of the conditional guide section. Good too.

In addition, if the guiding means is a non-electric guiding means that changes state between a guiding state and a non-guiding state in conjunction with the game ball that enters the ball entering means, "the guiding means is in the guiding state". A guidance state grasping means that can be grasped; and a guidance state changing means that changes the visual recognition state of the conditional guide section depending on whether the guidance means is in the guidance state or the non-guidance state. You can also say "to be there".

On the other hand, if the guiding means is an electric guiding means that changes the state between a guiding state and a non-guiding state, and the period in which the guiding state is set is determined by time, the conditional guiding section The guide determining means determines to put the guiding means into the guiding state, taking into consideration the time it takes for the game ball to reach the first ball entry part, and the guiding determining means sets the guiding means to the guiding state. When it is determined to enter the guiding state, the guiding means is set to the guiding state for a second prescribed time after a first prescribed time, and the game ball guided to the conditional guiding section is configured to a state in which the guiding means reaches the guiding means in the guiding state (if there is no trouble); and a state in which the guiding means is in the guiding state (when the game ball guided by the conditional guiding section reaches the guiding means). and) a state in which the game ball guided by the conditional guiding section reaches the guiding means in the unguiding state, The present invention may include a guidance mode changing means for changing the visual recognition mode of the conditional guide section. For example, if the time it takes for the game ball to move from the conditional guide section to the guide means is approximately 1 second, and the time remaining until the guide means closes is 1.3 seconds or more, the three-color LED will illuminate the guide. It may be configured such that the mode changing means emits blue light, the guiding mode changing means emits yellow light when the time is less than 1.3 seconds to 1 second or more, and it is turned off when the time is less than 1 second.

Means E-3. Sorting visibility mode changing means for changing the visibility mode of the sorting means;
The gaming machine according to means E-1 or E-2, characterized in that it is equipped with a sorting ball entering detection means capable of detecting a game ball entering the sorting means.

According to means E-3, the game in a specific area can be improved by making the sorting means where game balls exist (and the sorting means that can be guided next) stand out, and the sorting means where there are no game balls less visible. It is possible to assist the visual recognition of the player who follows the behavior of the ball with his eyes, and to improve the performance.

Means E-4. A plurality of the sorting means are provided,
The guide change distributing means is configured such that the game ball guided to the conditional guide section reaches a position where it is guided to the ball entry section of the ball entry means by the guide means in the guide state, and the game ball is guided to the ball entry section of the ball entry means. Means E-1 to E-3 characterized in that they are equipped with an upstream guide change distribution means configured such that the game balls guided by the guide change distribution means reach the distribution means different from the guide change distribution means. A gaming machine described in any of the above.

According to means E-4, in the guiding state of the guiding means, there is a chance to directly enter the game ball into the ball entering means in the upstream guidance change sorting means, which is not the most downstream sorting means in the specific area. It happens. As a result, it is possible to change the degree of expectation of a ball entering the ball entering means with respect to the distribution means, and the balance between the expectation degree of the ball entering the ball entering means among the plurality of distribution means, and the game performance can be increased by changing the state of the guiding means. It can be changed. Therefore, the above-mentioned effects of improving interest and the like are further achieved.

In addition, it may be arranged that "the guide change distributing means is not provided downstream of the upstream guide change distributing means in the specific area". In this case, if the guiding means is in the guiding state, the expected degree of ball landing in the upstream guidance change distribution means is higher than the expected degree of ball hitting in the downstream distribution means. Therefore, the effects of diversifying the gameplay and improving interest become more pronounced.

Means E-5. The sorting means includes a first sorting means, a second sorting means guided from the first sorting means via the guide passage, and a second sorting means guided from the second sorting means via the guide passage. 3 sorting means,
Any one of the means E-1 to E-4, characterized in that it is equipped with a bypass passage capable of guiding game balls from the first sorting means to the third sorting means without passing through the second sorting means. The gaming machine described in .

According to means E-5, the effects of diversifying the gameplay and improving interest become more remarkable.

Means E-6. The gaming machine according to means E-5, wherein the second allocating means is the guide change allocating means.

According to means E-6, when the guiding means is in the non-guiding state, it would be nice if the game balls were carried downstream in the bypass passage of the first sorting means, but the guiding means is in the guiding state. In some cases, it is possible to greatly change the gameplay by changing the state of the guide means, such as when the player is not happy about the game balls being carried downstream in the bypass passage of the first sorting means. In particular, when the configuration of the above means E-4 is adopted and the second sorting means is an upstream guide change sorting means, rather than the game ball being guided to the third sorting means in the bypass passage of the first sorting means, Since it is more desirable for the game balls to be guided by the second sorting means, this effect becomes more remarkable.

Means E-7. Guidance determining means for determining to put the guiding means in the guiding state;
Guidance waiting time determining means for determining a waiting time until the guiding means is brought into the guiding state;
and a guidance time determining means for determining a guidance time during which the guidance means is in the guidance state,
When the guidance determining means decides to put the guidance means into the guidance state, after the waiting time has elapsed, the guidance means is brought into the guidance state for the guidance time,
The method according to any one of the means E-1 to E-6, further comprising a guidance effect means capable of deriving an effect indicating whether or not the guidance means is to be put into the guidance state during the waiting time. Game machine.

According to the means E-7, it is possible to further enliven the game with effects related to the behavior of the game balls in the specific area.

Furthermore, the guide trigger means includes a guide trigger means through which a game ball moving in the gaming area can enter or pass, and a guide trigger detecting means detects a game ball that enters or passes through the guide trigger means, and the guide determining means conducts a guidance lottery to determine whether or not to put the guidance means into the guidance state based on the detection by the guidance opportunity detection means, and if the guidance lottery is won, the guidance means is set into the guidance state. It may also be referred to as "to decide." Further, the guide trigger means may be provided outside the specific area in the gaming area, or may be provided in the specific area.

Furthermore, the visibility of the guide means can be reduced by, for example, providing a translucent cover in front of the guide means or providing a lamp that emits light toward the cover, thereby increasing the interest in the guide presentation means. It may be configured to further increase. In addition, a performance operation means that can be operated by the player is provided, and a performance that uses the performance operation means as a performance by the guidance performance means (for example, an operation of the performance operation means in which the content of the performance changes depending on whether or not the performance operation means is operated) It may also be configured such that it is possible to derive the following effect (transferring to the next performance using the event as an opportunity).

It is also possible to implement the technical matters described in the above means A, B, C, D, and E (it is also possible to combine some of the means). It is.

Below, the basic configurations of various gaming machines to which the above-mentioned means are applied are shown.

a. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a pinball gaming machine. As a more detailed example, "an operating means (game ball firing handle) operated by the player, a firing means (such as a firing motor) that flicks and fires the game ball based on the operation of the operating means, and a A pinball game machine that includes a game area where game balls are guided, and ball entry means (general winning device, variable winning device, operating port, etc.) arranged within the game area.

b. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a pinball gaming machine having a gaming area extending substantially vertically. As a more detailed example, "an operating means (game ball firing handle) operated by the player, a firing means (such as a firing motor) that flicks and fires a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, and a A predetermined game area (for example, the game area is composed of a game board surface, etc.) in which the game ball is guided and extends substantially vertically, and each ball entering means (general winning device, A pinball game machine is equipped with a variable prize winning device, an operating port, etc., and is configured such that the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area can be visually recognized.

c. The gaming machine or each pinball gaming machine in each of the above means is a pachinko machine or a gaming machine similar to a pachinko machine.

10... Pachinko machine, 32... Variable winning device, 33a... First starting winning device, 33b... Second starting winning device, 34... Through gate, 42... Decorative pattern display device, 43a... First special display device, 43b... Third 2 special display device, 261...main control device, 262...sub control device.

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a game area where game balls fired by the firing means are guided;
comprising a first ball entry means having a ball entry section into which a game ball moving in the gaming area can enter, and a second ball entry means,
A configuration in which an advantageous state advantageous to the player is provided based on the entry of the game ball into the first ball entry means,
The first ball entering means changes state between a guiding state in which the game ball moving on the side of the ball entering part of the first ball entering means is guided to the ball entering part and a non-guiding state in which the game ball is not guided. Equipped with possible guidance means,
comprising an opening interlocking means that mechanically interlocks with the game ball that has entered the second ball entering means to bring the guiding means in the unguided state into the guiding state;
a second guide path through which a passing game ball may enter the second ball entry means;
a second unguided path in which there is no possibility that a passing game ball will enter the second ball entry means;
The state is changeable between a passing state in which the game ball is guided to the second guide passage and a non-passing state in which the game ball is guided to the second unguided passage, and the game ball is guided through the second guide a first specified number of times. A gaming machine characterized by comprising a predetermined number of distributing means that alternately repeats guiding the game ball to the passage and guiding the game ball to the second unguided passage a second predetermined number of times.

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