JP4682586B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine, for example, as a representative example of a gaming machine. The pachinko machine, for example, balls won the starting port provided on the game board, when it comes to jackpot state, by winning the spheres special winning port provided on the game board, the player massive Dedama Can be obtained (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP-A-9-700 (page 3-4, FIG. 1)

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
That is, in a conventional pachinko machine, for example, it may be difficult to suitably arrange a configuration such as a winning device .

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a configuration such as a winning device can be arranged at a suitable position .

In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has the following configuration.
That is, the invention described in claim 1
A game board in which a game area into which a game ball is driven is formed on the front side ;
A member disposed on the game board, wherein a first start port and a second start port into which a game ball guided to the game area can enter, and an opening / closing member that expands and contracts the second start port Starting ball entry means having
First detection means and second detection means for detecting game balls that have entered the first start port and the second start port of the start ball entering means;
Lottery means for performing lottery when a game ball is detected by the first detection means or the second detection means;
Variable pitching means which is a member disposed on the game board and is opened based on a result of lottery by the lottery means;
In a gaming machine equipped with
A passage for guiding the game ball that has entered the first start port of the start ball entering means to the side of the start ball entering means on the back side of the game board, wherein the first detecting means is provided. A passage,
A ball discharge member for discharging the game ball guided to the first passage to the lower side of the game board;
A second path for guiding the game ball that has entered the second start port of the start ball entering means to the lower side of the start ball entering means on the back side of the game board;
An inclined surface provided on the upper surface of the variable ball entry means and located immediately below the end of the second passage ;
A passage provided at a side portion of the variable ball entry means and discharging the game ball passing through the second passage and the inclined surface toward the lower side of the game board, wherein the second detection means is provided. A hanging passage,
The ball discharge member is provided with a partition wall that partitions the passage space to become wider toward the downstream between the terminal end of the second passage and the inclined surface of the variable ball entry means. To do.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the configuration of the winning device or the like can be arranged at a suitable position .

  The present specification also discloses an invention relating to the following gaming machines.

(0) In a gaming machine equipped with a gaming board having a gaming area into which a gaming ball is driven,
A ball entry means provided at a predetermined location in the game area of the game board, into which a game ball can enter,
A discharge passage provided on the back side of the game board for discharging the game ball that has entered the ball entry means;
With
The discharge passage includes an inlet portion into which a game ball is inserted and an outlet portion through which the game ball is discharged. The outlet portion has an opening central axis parallel to the opening central axis of the inlet portion and spaced apart from the outlet portion. And a hollow passage portion through which the game ball passes through the inlet portion and the outlet portion in communication with each other,
The hollow passage portion includes, in a side view, an expanded hollow portion that expands the hollow portion toward a plane including the opening of the outlet portion,
The extended hollow portion includes an inclined surface that is inclined so that the game ball flows down toward the outlet portion.
A gaming machine characterized by
According to the invention described in (0) above, the ball entry means provided at a predetermined location in the game area of the game board and capable of entering a game ball, and the ball entry means provided on the back side of the game board A discharge passage that discharges the game ball that has entered the ball, and the discharge passage includes an inlet portion that receives the game ball and an outlet portion that discharges the game ball, and the outlet portion has a central axis of the opening. Is arranged parallel to the opening center axis of the inlet portion and spaced apart from each other, and further includes a hollow passage portion in which the inlet portion and the outlet portion are communicated to allow the game ball to pass therethrough. The portion includes an extended hollow portion that is expanded in a side view toward a plane including the opening of the outlet portion, and the extended hollow portion is an inclined surface that is inclined so that the game ball flows down toward the outlet portion. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the entrance of the discharge passage has an extended hollow portion of the hollow passage portion. It can be made to flow to have. In other words, even if a large number of game balls are continuously input to the discharge passage, the game balls can be caused to flow down using the expanded hollow portion, not just along the curved path. It is possible to make the passage resistance low compared to the passage resistance of the game ball when passing in the input order along the bent path, and the game ball can flow smoothly and bend. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of ball clogging in the discharge passage when many game balls continuously pass through the discharge passage.
(1) In the gaming machine according to (0) ,
The expanded hollow part is expanded in a side view toward a plane including the opening of the outlet part so that the hollow part hangs down from the inlet part to a plane including the opening of the outlet part. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the invention described in (1) above, the expanded hollow portion is formed in a plane including the opening of the outlet portion so that the hollow portion hangs down from the inlet portion to a plane including the opening of the outlet portion in a side view. It has been expanded toward. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the inlet portion of the discharge passage can be caused to flow down from the inlet portion to a plane including the opening of the outlet portion due to the presence of the extended hollow portion of the hollow passage portion. In other words, even if a large number of game balls are continuously input to this discharge passage, the game ball can be caused to flow down in the drooping direction, not just along the bent path. Compared to the passing resistance of the game ball when passing in the order of input along the route, it is possible to make the passage resistance lower, the game ball can flow smoothly, the curved discharge passage It is possible to reduce the occurrence of ball clogging in the discharge passage when many game balls pass continuously through.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to (1),
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the ball entry means is an open / close ball entry means that allows a plurality of game balls to be continuously entered by opening the blade portion.

  According to the invention described in (2) above, the open / close ball entry means can continuously enter a plurality of game balls by opening the blade portion. Accordingly, as the entrance means, an open / close entrance means capable of continuously entering a plurality of game balls is adopted, and even if a large number of game balls are continuously input to the open / close entry means, a bent path The game ball can be caused to flow down by using the expansion hollow part, and the passing resistance of the game ball when passing in the input order along the bent path is not limited to Compared to this, it is possible to reduce the passage resistance, to allow the game ball to flow smoothly, and to prevent clogging of the ball in the discharge passage when many game balls pass continuously through the bent discharge passage. Can be reduced.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (0) or the gaming machine described in (1),
The entrance means includes an opening / closing entrance part that allows continuous entry of a plurality of game balls by opening the blade part, and an entrance part separate from the opening / closing entrance part,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the discharge passage is connected to the opening / closing entrance part or the entrance part.

  According to the invention described in (3) above, the ball entry means includes the opening / closing ball entry portion and a ball entry portion separate from the opening / closing ball entry portion. The opening / closing entrance part enables continuous entry of a plurality of game balls by opening the blade part. The entrance part different from the opening and closing entrance part is a place where game balls can enter. The discharge passage communicates with the opening / closing entrance part or the entrance part. Therefore, as an entrance means, a configuration including an opening / closing entrance part capable of continuously entering a plurality of game balls and an entrance part different from this is adopted. Even if a large number of game balls are input continuously, the game ball can be caused to flow down using the expansion hollow part, not just along the bent path. Compared to the passing resistance of game balls when passing in the order of input along the route, the passing resistance can be lower, the game balls can flow smoothly, and there are many bent discharge passages It is possible to reduce the occurrence of ball clogging in the discharge passage when the game balls pass continuously.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (3),
A variable winning means that can be changed between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter is disposed at a position below the ball entry means in the game area of the game board,
The variable winning means includes a guide passage that guides a game ball that has entered the ball to one end in the width direction when viewed from the front, and discharges the game ball, and an inclined surface of the discharge passage is provided on at least a part of the upper portion of the guide passage. And a drooping passage that communicates with the outlet portion of the discharge passage on the other end side in the width direction.

  According to the invention described in (4) above, the variable winning means is variable between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, and the game area of the game board At a position below the ball entry means. The variable winning means includes a guide passage that guides a game ball that has entered the ball to one end side in the width direction when viewed from the front, and discharges it, and an inclined surface of the discharge passage is provided at least at a part of the upper portion of the guide passage. And a hanging passage communicated with the outlet portion of the discharge passage on the other end side in the width direction. Accordingly, since the inclined surface of the discharge passage is provided above the guide passage that guides the game ball to one end in the front view of the variable winning means and drops and discharges, the discharge passage and the guide passage are arranged vertically. The variable winning means can be made compact in the width direction in plan view.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (4),
The guide path includes first ball detection means for detecting a game ball entering the variable winning means,
The drooping passage is provided with second entrance detection means for detecting entrance of a game ball into the entrance means.

  According to the invention as described in said (5), the 1st entrance detection means provided in the guide channel detects the entrance of the game ball to the variable winning means. The second entrance detection means provided in the hanging passage detects the entrance of the game ball to the entrance means. Therefore, the space of the variable winning means can be used to provide the second entry detecting means for the hanging passage and the entering means, and the entering means can be made compact.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (5),
An identification information fluctuation display means for fluctuating and displaying identification information indicating the presence or absence of occurrence of a special gaming state advantageous to the player;
The second incoming ball detecting means is a trigger for the identification information fluctuation display in the identification information fluctuation display means,
The variable winning means includes a concealing means for hiding the second ball detection means so that the second ball detection means is difficult or impossible to visually recognize from the opened portion of the open state. A gaming machine.

  According to the invention described in (6), the identification information variation display means variably displays the identification information indicating whether or not a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player has occurred. The second entrance detection means triggers the change display of the identification information by the identification information change display means. The concealing means conceals the second ball detection means so that the second ball detection means is difficult or impossible to visually recognize from the opening when the variable winning means is open. Therefore, when the variable winning means is in an open state, it is possible to make it difficult or impossible to visually recognize the second winning detection means from the opening, and it is possible to prevent the position of the second winning detection means from being known. In other words, since the position of the second incoming ball detecting means cannot be specified, it is possible to reduce the fraudulent act that causes the second incoming ball detecting means to malfunction and obtain an illegal profit.

(7) In the gaming machine according to (5),
An identification information fluctuation display means for fluctuating and displaying identification information indicating the presence or absence of occurrence of a special gaming state advantageous to the player;
The second incoming ball detecting means detects an incoming ball of the game ball into the open / close incoming ball part,
The second entrance detecting means is different from the second entrance detecting means, and comprises third entrance detecting means for detecting the entrance of the game ball to the entrance portion,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the second incoming detection means and the third incoming detection means serve as a trigger for the identification information fluctuation display in the identification information fluctuation display means.

  According to the invention described in (7), the identification information variation display means variably displays the identification information indicating whether or not a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player has occurred. The second entrance detection means detects the entrance of the game ball into the open / close entrance part of the entrance means, and the third entrance detection means is different from the second entrance detection means. Thus, the entrance of the game ball to the entrance part of the entrance means is detected. The second entry detection means and the third entry detection means serve as a trigger for the variation display of the identification information by the identification information variation display means. Therefore, when the game ball enters the opening / closing entrance part or the entrance part of the entrance means, the variation display of the identification information is performed, and a plurality of game balls are continuously displayed when the opening / closing entrance part is opened. Since there are times when the ball is entered, it has the fun of the game that there are two so-called start ports, and the fun of the game that a plurality of game balls may enter continuously in the open state of the opening and closing ball entering part. Can be provided.

(8) In the gaming machine according to (7),
Lottery means for performing a lottery on the occurrence of a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the detection of the incoming ball in the second incoming ball detecting means or the third incoming ball detecting means;
A high probability state setting means for making the winning probability in the lottery means higher than the normal state, and a high probability state setting means;
In the high probability state set by the high probability state setting means, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an open state control means for opening the blade portion of the opening and closing ball portion for a predetermined period;
The number of winning balls based on the entrance to the second entrance detecting means is set to be larger than the number of winning balls based on the entrance to the third entrance detecting means. Prize ball number setting means,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the invention described in (8), the lottery means determines whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player has occurred based on the detection of the entry by the second entry detection means or the third entry detection means. Make a lottery about. The high probability state setting means sets the winning probability in the lottery means to a high probability state that is higher than the normal state. In the high probability state set by the high probability state setting means, the open state control means opens the blades of the open / close ball-in part for a predetermined period when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The winning ball number setting means is configured so that the number of winning balls based on entering the second entering detecting means is greater than the number of winning balls based on entering the third entering detecting means. Is set. Therefore, in the high probability state, the blade portion of the opening / closing entrance portion is in an open state for a predetermined period, and the number of game balls awarded based on the entrance to the second entrance detection means is passed to the third entrance detection means. Since it is set to be larger than the number of game balls based on the number of balls entered, it is possible to suppress the decrease in game balls in a high probability state, and the number of balls until the special game state occurs in a high probability state It is possible to reduce the fascination of the game due to the game.

(9) In the gaming machine according to (7),
Lottery means for performing a lottery on the occurrence of a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the detection of the incoming ball in the second incoming ball detecting means or the third incoming ball detecting means;
When the lottery means wins, and when a predetermined time-shortening condition is satisfied, a time-saving state in which a variable display effect of the open state lottery is displayed for shortening whether or not the blade portion of the opening / closing ball-opening portion is opened. A short time state setting means for setting a predetermined time period;
An open state lottery means for performing an open state lottery with the blades of the open / close ball-opening portion in an open state;
In the time-shortening state set by the time-shortening state setting means, in the case of winning in the open state lottery means, an open state control means for opening the blade portion of the opening and closing ball entering portion for a predetermined period;
The number of winning balls based on the entrance to the second entrance detecting means is set to be larger than the number of winning balls based on the entrance to the third entrance detecting means. Prize ball number setting means,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the invention described in (9) above, the lottery means determines whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player has occurred based on the detection of the incoming ball by the second incoming ball detecting means or the third incoming ball detecting means. Make a lottery about. The short-time state setting means shortens and displays the variable display effect of the open-state lottery for whether or not to open the wings of the open / close ball-in part when the predetermined short-time condition is satisfied when the lottery means wins. The short state is set for a predetermined period. The open state lottery means performs an open state lottery in which the blade portion of the open / close ball entry portion is in an open state. The open state control means opens the blades of the open / close ball-in part for a predetermined period in the time-short state set by the time-short state setting means in the case of winning by the open-state lottery means. The winning ball number setting means is configured so that the number of winning balls based on entering the second entering detecting means is greater than the number of winning balls based on entering the third entering detecting means. Is set. Therefore, in the short-time state, the blade part of the opening / closing entrance part is in the open state for a predetermined period, and the number of game balls awarded based on the entrance to the second entrance detection means is Since it is set to be larger than the number of winning game balls based on entrance, it is possible to suppress the decrease in game balls in the short-time state, resulting from the decrease in the ball until the occurrence of a special game state in the short-time state It is possible to reduce the fascination of gaming.

(10) In the gaming machine according to (8) or (9),
The lottery means
First random number generating means for generating a first random number group for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state;
A first random number stored in the first random number group generated by the first random number generation means based on the winning detection by the second incoming detection means or the third incoming detection means. Random number storage means;
First determination means for determining whether or not the first random number stored in the first random number storage means is a winning value;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the invention described in the above (10), the first random number generation means generates the first random number group for determining whether or not the special gaming state is set. The first random number storage means stores one first random number in the first random number group generated by the first random number generation means based on the winning detection by the second incoming detection means or the third incoming detection means. Remember. The first determination means determines whether or not the first random number stored in the first random number storage means is a winning value. Therefore, the lottery means can preferably realize the lottery based on the detection by the second incoming ball detection means or the third incoming ball detection means whether or not to shift to the special gaming state.

(11) In the gaming machine according to (4),
A frame attached to the back side of the game board, comprising a back body formed with a groove for allowing a game ball to pass;
The discharge passage is formed by the game board, a groove portion of the back body, and the inclined surface provided in at least a part of the upper portion of the guide passage of the variable winning means. Machine.

  According to the invention described in (11) above, the back body is a frame that is attached to the back side of the game board, and is formed with a groove for allowing the game ball to pass therethrough. The discharge passage is formed by a game board, a groove portion of the back body, and an inclined surface provided in at least a part of the upper portion of the guide passage of the variable winning means. Therefore, the discharge passage can be preferably realized.

(12) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (11),
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (12) above, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine with an expanded gaming area without enlarging the gaming board itself. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. In other words, the identification information (such as symbols) that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time on the condition that a winning (or passing through the operation gate) is required for the operation port. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, variable winning means (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14 are opened with respect to the outer frame 11. However, FIG. 2 shows a state in which the lower plate unit 13 is removed from the inner frame 12 for convenience.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 that is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. ing.

  The opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set so as to extend vertically on the opposite side (left side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1) from the position where the handle (game ball launching handle 18 described later) is installed as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The inner frame 12 can be sufficiently opened to the front side with the opening / closing axis as an axis.

  The configuration of the inner frame 12 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state in which the front frame set 14 is removed from the pachinko machine 10 (however, in FIG. 3, the configuration in the game area on the surface of the game board 30 is shown as blank for convenience).

  The inner frame 12 is roughly divided into a lower tray unit 13 attached to the lowermost portion thereof, and an opening / closing axis on the left and right sides of the inner frame 12 in the upper range of the lower tray unit 13 as an axis. A front frame set 14 that is freely attached, a resin base 20 to be described later, and a game board 30 that is attached to the rear side of the resin base 20 are provided.

  The lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the inner frame 12 with a fastener such as a screw. On the front side of the lower plate unit 13, a lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 17, a game ball launching handle 18, and a sound output port 24 are provided. The lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray is provided at the substantially central portion of the lower tray unit 13, and the game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. The ball removal lever 17 is for removing a game ball in the lower plate 15. By moving the ball removal lever 17 to the left in FIG. 1, a predetermined position on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 is opened, The game balls stored in the dish 15 can be pulled out downward through the opening on the bottom surface of the lower dish 15. The game ball launching handle 18 is disposed so as to protrude to the front side on the right side of the lower plate 15. In accordance with the operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player, the game ball launching device 38 drives the game ball toward a game board 30 described later. The game ball launcher 38 includes a game ball launch handle 18, a set handle, a launch motor, and the like. The sound output port 24 is an output port for outputting sound from a speaker provided in the lower plate unit 13 or on the back surface.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Like the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 has an open / close axis extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It can be opened to the front side with an axial center. Moreover, the front frame set 14 is attached so as to fit into the outer wall (rib) 12b (see FIG. 3) of the inner frame 12. That is, since at least a part of the side surface of the front frame set 14 is attached so as to fit into the outer wall (rib) 12b of the inner frame 12, foreign matter (from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14) Such as a needle or thin plate) can be prevented.

  On the other hand, an upper plate 19 as a receiving tray for game balls is integrally provided below the front frame set 14 (above the lower plate 15). Here, the upper plate 19 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device 38 while aligning them in a line. In the conventional pachinko machine, a front decorative frame that can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame is provided below the front frame set, and the upper decorative frame is provided on the front decorative frame. The upper plate 19 is provided directly to the front frame set 14 and is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 20 having a rectangular outer shape, and a substantially circular window hole 21 is formed at the center of the resin base 20. A game board 30 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the resin base 20. The game board 30 is made of a rectangular plywood, and is attached in a state in which the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the resin base 20 (inner frame 12). Accordingly, a substantially central portion of the front surface portion of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 21 of the resin base 20. Further, two glasses 137 (see FIG. 2) are attached to the window hole 21 at a predetermined interval in the front-rear direction.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 30. The game board 30 includes a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, a first starting port 33a, a second starting port 33b (for example, an operation chucker), a second symbol starting port 34 (for example, a through gate), and a variable display device. A unit 35 and the like are provided. These general winning port 31, variable winning device 32, first and second starting ports 33a and 33b (for example, operation chucker), second symbol starting port 34 (for example, through gate), variable display unit 35, etc. The game board 30 is disposed in each through hole formed by router processing, and is attached from the front side of the game board 30 with a wood screw or the like. A game ball enters the aforementioned general winning port 31, variable winning device 32, and first and second start ports 33a, 33b, and the detected balls are detected switches (winning port switch 221, count switch 223, first switch). 1 operating port switch 224a, etc.), and based on the output of this detection switch, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (or lower plate 15). In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and game balls that have not entered the various winning devices etc. are guided through the out port 36 to a ball discharge path (not shown). It has become. A number of nails are planted on the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (acts) such as the windmill 37 are arranged.

  The variable display device unit 35 includes a first symbol display device 42 that variably displays a first symbol (for example, a special symbol) as identification information with a winning at the first starting port 33a or the second starting port 33b as a trigger. And a second symbol display device 41 for variably displaying a second symbol (for example, a normal symbol) with the passage of the second symbol start port 34 as a trigger. As described above, the first symbol display device 42 displays the first symbol variably with the winning at the first starting port 33a as a trigger, and the identification information even when the winning at the second starting port 33b is triggered. Is displayed in a variable manner. That is, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes two start ports (first and second start ports 33a and 33b). The two start ports (first and second start ports 33a and 33b) are provided in the first symbol start port unit 33.

  The second symbol display device 41 includes a second symbol display unit 43 and a holding lamp 44. Each time a game ball passes through the second symbol start port 34, for example, a display symbol (ordinary symbol) by the display unit 43 is displayed. ) Fluctuates and the second start port 33b is activated (opened) for a predetermined time when the fluctuation display stops at a predetermined symbol. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the second symbol start port 34 is held up to four times, and the number of times of holding is displayed in a hold lamp 44. The display unit 43 may be configured to be variably displayed by a part of the first symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) in addition to the configuration to be variably displayed by switching lighting of a plurality of lamps. . Similarly, the hold lamp 44 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 42. The second symbol display device 41 described above corresponds to the normal identification information fluctuation display means in the present invention.

  The first symbol display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 45 described later. The first symbol display device 42 displays, for example, three symbol rows of left, middle and right. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are variably displayed on the first symbol display device 42 so as to be scrolled for each symbol row. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) is provided with a large 9.5 inch size liquid crystal display, for example. The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 so as to surround the first symbol display device 42. The first symbol display device 42 described above corresponds to the identification information variation display means in the present invention, and the display control device 45 described above corresponds to the display control means in the present invention.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and is repeatedly operated in an open state in which a game ball is easy to win and a normal closed state in the event of a big win. ing. More specifically, when a game ball wins the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the first symbol display device 42, and the determined symbol after the stop is a specific symbol set in advance. A special gaming state is generated on the condition that the combination is made. The large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is in a predetermined open state, so that the game ball is likely to win a prize (a big hit state). Specifically, the passage of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings is regarded as one round, and the big winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the first start port 33 a or the second start port 33 b is held up to a maximum of four times, and the hold number is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 46. Note that the hold lamp 46 may be configured so as to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 42.

  Further, the game board 30 is provided with a rail unit 50 for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 38 to the upper part of the game board 30, and is launched in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18. The played game balls are guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is formed of a ring-shaped resin molded product (for example, a molded product added with fluororesin), and has an inner rail 51 and an outer rail 52 that are integrally formed in an inner and outer double. .

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 51 (upper left portion in FIG. 4). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide path between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper part of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide path again. Yes. Further, a return rubber 54 is attached to the outer rail 52 at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 4: a portion corresponding to the tip portion of the outer rail 52). Therefore, the game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is bounced back. On the inner surface of the outer rail 52, there is a sliding plate 55 as a long metal strip made of stainless steel to make the flight of the game ball smoother, that is, to reduce the frictional resistance of the game ball. It is attached.

  A convex portion 57 is formed at the entrance of the ball guide passage between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 so as to close a part of the ball guide passage. The convex portion 57 is provided in a substantially vertical direction from the inner rail 51 to the lower end portion of the rail unit 50, and a foul ball that does not reach the game area and flows backward in the ball guide passage is used as a foul ball passage 63 (see FIG. 3). Play a role in guiding. The lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are spaces for sticking stickers (S1, S2 in FIG. 4) and plates such as stamps (for example, serial numbers are described). In order to secure this adhering space, notches 58 and 59 are formed in the flange 56. By sticking a seal such as a certificate (S1, S2 in FIG. 4) to the lower right corner or the lower left corner of the game board 30, the game board 30 and the certificate can be uniquely defined.

  Next, the game area will be described. The game area is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape by the inner peripheral portion (inner and outer rails) of the rail unit 50. In particular, in this embodiment, the game area partitioned on the board surface of the game board 30 is far more than conventional. It is greatly configured. In the present embodiment, the distance between the uppermost point of the outer rail 52 and the lower part of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and is from the extreme left position of the outer rail 52 to the extreme right position of the inner rail 51. The distance is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail 51 to the extreme right position of the inner rail 51 is 418 mm.

  Note that the second symbol start openings 34 located on both sides of the variable display device unit 35 have a guide mechanism that allows the game balls that have passed through the second symbol start openings 34 to be moved toward the center. . Thereby, even when the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, the game ball can be guided toward the center first start port 33a or the second start port 33b or the variable winning device 32. As a result, expansion of the game area suppresses a decrease in interest due to difficulty in winning the game ball. Furthermore, by extending the game area in the left-right direction, the windmill 37, the second design start port 34, a plurality of nails (guide nails for guiding the game ball to the center), and other various objects can be used. The behavior of the game ball in the game area on the left and right sides of the variable display device unit 35 can be made more interesting. In addition, since the game area is also expanded in the vertical direction, a windmill 37, a second design start port 34, a plurality of nails and other accessories can be arranged in various ways. The behavior of the game ball in the direction can be made even more interesting.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 3, in the resin base 20, below the window hole 21 (game board 30), a launch rail 61 for guiding the game ball immediately after being launched from the game ball launcher 38 is attached. ing. The firing rail 61 is fixedly attached to the resin base 20 via a metal plate 62 behind the firing rail 61, and is configured to extend linearly at a predetermined firing angle (launch angle). Accordingly, the game ball that is launched in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 is first launched obliquely upward along the launch rail 61, and thereafter, into the predetermined game area through the ball guide path of the rail unit 50 as described above. Guided.

  In the case of this pachinko machine 10, the game area is greatly expanded as compared to the conventional case, and under such a configuration, the curvature of the guide rail has to be reduced, and thus a device for stabilizing the launch ball is required. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, the launch position of the game ball is lowered and the inclination angle (launch angle) of the launch rail 61 is made somewhat larger than that of the existing one (that is, the launch rail 61 is raised) to further launch. The length of the rail 61 is made longer than the existing one so as to ensure a sufficiently long ball guiding distance. Thereby, the game ball launched from the game ball launcher 38 can be guided to the guide rail in a more stable state. Particularly in this case, the launch rail 61 is formed so as to extend from the launch position of the game ball launcher 38 to a position beyond the center position (out port 36) of the game area.

  Further, there is a gap of a predetermined interval between the firing rail 61 and the rail unit 50 (guidance rail), and a foul ball passage 63 is formed below the gap. Therefore, if the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 38 does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns to the inside of the guide rail as a foul ball, the foul ball passes through the foul ball passage 63 to the lower plate. 15 is discharged. Incidentally, in the case of the present embodiment, the length of the firing rail 61 is about 240 mm, and the length of the gap at the tip of the firing rail (the length on the extension line of the firing rail 61) is about 40 mm.

  When the foul spheres flow backward in the guide rail, most of them flow along the outer rail 52 and drop downward when reaching the lower end of the outer rail 52. However, some foul spheres fall inside the guide rail. There is also a thing that jumps to the inner rail 51 side. At this time, the splashed foul ball hits the convex portion 57 at the entrance of the ball guide passage and is guided to the foul ball passage 63. Thereby, all of the foul balls are surely guided to the foul ball passage 63. This suppresses interference between the foul ball and the next game ball to be launched.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, game balls are supplied to the game ball launcher 38 one by one from the ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side (the ball outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 19). . At this time, since the launch position of the game ball is lowered in the present embodiment, the drop from the exit of the ball on the front frame set 14 side to the launch position becomes large, but in the vicinity of the base end portion of the launch rail 61, its right side and Guide members 65 and 66 were installed on the front side. Thereby, the game ball supplied from the ball exit on the front frame set 14 side is always set at a predetermined launch position, and a stable launch operation can be realized. Further, the game ball launching device 38 is provided with a ball striking ball, and a game ball is launched with the rotation of the ball striking center around the shaft portion. Therefore, while aiming to reduce the weight of the hitting ball by changing the material to light metal such as aluminum and reducing the size of the shaft, the head portion of the hitting ball (on the side opposite to the shaft) is secured to ensure sufficient firing force. A weight is provided at the end. Thereby, sufficient and stable launch of the game ball can be realized. By providing the weight portion of the hitting ball projecting upward, it is possible to easily pick or hit the hitting ball, and it is easy to adjust the hitting strength of the hitting tip.

  In addition, the code | symbol 67 in FIG. 3 is the discharge port connected to the upper plate 19, and a game ball is discharged to the upper plate 19 through this discharge port 67. FIG. The discharge port 67 is provided with an openable / closable shutter 68 that is displaced between a substantially horizontal state and a substantially vertical state with a substantially horizontal rotation axis as an axis. When the front frame set 14 is released from the inner frame 12 (the state shown in FIG. 3), the shutter 68 is changed from a substantially horizontal state to a substantially vertical state by an urging force of a spring or the like. The discharge port 67 is closed. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by a ball passage rod 69 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14 to be in a substantially horizontal state. The game ball discharged toward the direction passes through the ball passage ridge 69 and is discharged to the upper plate 19 without any leakage. Therefore, in this pachinko machine 10 in which the front decorative frame is omitted and the upper plate 19 is directly provided to the front frame set 14, the game balls inside the payout passage and the like are outside the pachinko machine 10 when the front frame set 14 is opened. Inconveniences such as spilling out can be prevented.

  The resin base 20 is provided with a substantially rectangular small window 71 at the lower right portion of the window hole 21. Therefore, a sticker such as a stamp (S1 in FIG. 4) stretched at the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be seen through the small window 71. Further, a sticker or the like can be attached from the small window 71.

  As shown in FIG. 3, support brackets 81 and 82 are attached to the left end portion of the inner frame 12 as a support mechanism for the front frame set 14. The upper support fitting 81 is provided with a support hole 83 having a notch on the front side of the figure, and the lower support fitting 82 is provided with a protruding shaft 84 protruding in the vertical direction.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a front frame set open detection switch 90 that detects that the front frame set 14 is opened with respect to the inner frame 12 is provided above the inner frame 12. When the front frame set 14 is opened, it is output from the front frame set open detection switch 90 to the computer for the hall (in the pachinko parlor).

  The front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. For example, at the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 containing a light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically, and at the center of the annular illumination portion 102 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10, Similarly, a central illumination unit 103 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, the central illumination unit 103 functions as a jackpot lamp, and lights and blinks when the jackpot is informed that the jackpot is being hit. Further, the upper plate 19 is also provided around the upper plate 19 with an upper plate illumination unit 104 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED. In addition, on the left and right sides of the central illumination unit 103, there are provided a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during the payout of a prize ball and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs. Further, a small window 107 made of a transparent resin is provided so as to be adjacent to the lower end portion of the annular illumination portion 102 so that a part of the inner frame 12 surface, the game board 30 surface, or the like can be visually recognized. Since the predetermined portion of the small window 107 is flat, the certificate paper or the like attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be suitably read from the flat portion of the small window 107 by a machine.

  In addition, a ball lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. When the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated with a bill or a card inserted in a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, a game ball is lent according to the operation. Done. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays remaining amount information such as a card. It should be noted that the ball rental operation unit 120 is not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine can be achieved.

  In addition, on the back surface of the game board 30, a winning detection mechanism for detecting the passage of game balls such as various winning holes is provided. Specifically, a prize opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general prize opening 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and the variable prize winning device 32 has a second corresponding to the count switch 223 and the second start opening 34. Operating port switch 224b. The count switch 223 is a switch for counting winning balls. A first operation port switch 224a is provided at a position corresponding to the first start port 33a, and a gate switch (not shown) is provided at a position corresponding to the second symbol start port 34. The first operating port switch 224a and the second operating port switch 224b described above correspond to the winning detection means in the present invention.

  The prize opening switch 221 and the gate switch (not shown) are connected to a board relay board (not shown) through electrical wiring (not shown), and this board relay board (not shown) is connected to a main board (main controller 261) described later. It is connected. Further, the count switch 223 is connected to a special winning opening relay board (not shown), and this special winning opening relay board (not shown) is also connected to the main board. On the other hand, the first operating port switch 224a is directly connected to the main board without going through the relay board.

  The variable prize winning device 32 is provided with a big prize opening solenoid for opening the big prize opening 32a, and a solenoid 154 for opening the electric accessory at the second start opening 33b (see FIG. 13 described later). Is provided.

  The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into a main board (main control board) to be described later, and a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) according to the winning situation is paid out from the main board. Sent to the control board. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board. In such a case, a conventional method (so-called evidence ball method) in which game balls won in various winning openings are once collected in a winning ball processing device and paid out after the winning ball processing device confirms the presence of winning balls one by one in order. Unlike the above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the winning of a game ball is electrically detected for each winning opening and the payout is immediately made (that is, the winning ball processing apparatus is abolished in the pachinko machine 10). is doing). Therefore, even if there are a lot of game balls to be paid out, the payout can be carried out quickly. However, the conventional “evidence ball system” may be applied to the present invention.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 261, a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a display control device 45, a power supply device 313, and the like. In the following, these devices will be described in detail individually.

  The main control device 261 includes a CPU 501 that controls the main control, a ROM 502 that stores a game program, a RAM 503 that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, an input / output port 505 that communicates with various devices, and various lotteries. The main board includes a random number generator used, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, and the like.

  The voice lamp control device 262 is a voice lamp including, for example, a CPU that controls voice and lamp display in accordance with instructions from the main control device 261 (main board) or the display control device 45, and other ROM, RAM, various ports, and the like. A control board is provided.

  The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 are provided with a control board including a CPU 511 that forms the center of control, a ROM 512, a RAM 513, various ports, and the like as is well known. The payout of prize balls and rental balls is controlled by the substrate. Further, the launch motor (not shown) is controlled by the launch control board of the launch controller 312 in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player. The power board of the power unit 313 requires predetermined control devices and the like. Is generated and output.

  The power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch (not shown). This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, it maintains the state at the time of a power failure, and can be restored to the state at the time of a power failure when returning from a power failure (power recovery) It has become. Therefore, if the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, when the hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is retained. If you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, turn on the power while pressing the RAM erase switch. To do.

  The main control device 261 of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic device. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 has a configuration in which data can be retained (backed up) by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. In addition to the memory and area for this purpose, a backup area 503a is provided.

  In the backup area 503a, when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. (Similar) is an area for storing stack pointers, values of registers, I / O, and the like. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by NMI interrupt processing. Conversely, restoration of each value written to the backup area 503a is performed when power is turned on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, and so on). It is executed in electric processing. The N501 terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 is configured to receive a power failure signal S1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, when a power failure occurs due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Due to the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 is connected to a RAM erasing switch circuit 643, a payout control device 311, a display control device 45, and other switch groups (not shown).

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

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 is configured to hold (backup) data by supplying a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 described above. The RAM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  The backup area 513a has a stack pointer, each register at the time of power off, each register, so that the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned off. This is an area for storing values such as I / O. The writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt processing, and conversely, the restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the power recovery processing when the power is turned on.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 incorporating the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 through a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main control device 261, a firing control device 312, a payout motor 358a, and the like are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of a game ball by a launch motor (not shown), and the launch motor is permitted to drive when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, it is detected by a sensor signal that a firing permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, that the player is touching the game ball launch handle 18, and the launch is stopped. On the condition that the firing stop switch is not operated, the firing motor is driven, and the game ball is fired with the strength corresponding to the operation amount of the game ball launch handle 18.

  The display control device 45 controls the first symbol variation display on the first symbol display device 42 and the second symbol variation display on the second symbol display device 41. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, two output ports 528 and 529, and a bus. Lines 530 and 531 are provided. The output of the main controller 261 is connected to the input of the input port 527, and the CPU 521, ROM 522, work RAM 523, and image controller 526 are connected to the output of the input port 527 and one output port is connected via the bus line 530. 528 is connected. The output of the output port 528 is connected to the second symbol display device 41 (display unit 43) and the sound lamp control device 262. Further, an output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531, and a first symbol display device 42 which is a liquid crystal display device is connected to an output of the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the display of the first symbol display device 42 and the second symbol display device 41 based on the display command transmitted from the main control device 261. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data, and the work RAM 523 temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. It is a memory for.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the first symbol display device 42, and the display contents of the first symbol display device 42 are changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the first symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and also reads display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing. It is displayed on the symbol display device 42.

  The power supply device 313 is connected to a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erasure switch (not shown). A RAM erase switch circuit 543. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As an outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC 24 volt power supply supplied from the outside, and supplies a + 12V power supply for driving various switches, motors, etc., a + 5V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. The + 12V power source, the + 5V power source, and the backup power source are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. Note that operation power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal S1 to each NMl terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the voltage of AC 5 volts in the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when the time when this voltage has become less than 5 volts exceeds, for example, 20 milliseconds. The power failure signal S1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal S1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the power failure process.

  In addition, even after the time when the alternating current 5 volts monitored by the power supply unit 541 becomes less than 5 volts exceeds 20 milliseconds, the power supply unit 541 has a sufficient time for execution of the power failure process. The control system is configured to maintain the output of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, at a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 receives a switch signal of a RAM erase switch (not shown), and clears backup data in the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch. is there. When the RAM erase switch is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal S2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on with the RAM erase switch pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the respective RAMs 503 and 613 are cleared in the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. .

  By the way, in the first symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 42, as shown in FIG. 6, three symbol rows U, M, and D of upper, middle, and lower are set. For each D, three symbols (the first symbol: for example, a special symbol) of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are variably displayed in the horizontal direction. In the present embodiment, a series of symbols is composed of a main symbol SZ made of a picture such as a marine life and a sub-design FZ made of a shell-shaped picture, each of which is given a number from “0” to “9”. The main symbols SZ are displayed in ascending numerical order, and the sub symbols FZ are arranged between the main symbols SZ to form a series of symbol rows U, M, and D. The main symbol SZ and the sub symbol FZ are variably displayed from right to left with periodicity.

  In such a case, in the upper symbol row U and the middle symbol row M, the series of symbols is displayed in ascending order (that is, in the order of increasing the number of the main symbol SZ), and in the lower symbol row D, the series of symbols is in descending order (that is, , In order of decreasing the number of the main symbol SZ). Then, based on the winnings at the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b, a series of symbols U, M, and D are started to be displayed, and the upper symbol row U → the lower symbol row D → the middle The variable display stops in the order of the symbol row M, and at the time of the stop, five effective lines on the first symbol display raid 42, that is, the left line L1, the middle line L2, the right line L3, the right rising line L4, and the left rising line L5. If the main symbol SZ is aligned with a jackpot symbol combination (in this embodiment, the same main symbol SZ combination), a specific game video (special game video) is displayed as a jackpot.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 performs lottery (big hit lottery) of the first symbol display device 42, setting of symbol display, and the like using various counter information in the game. Specifically, 7, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery of the first symbol display device 42, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot symbol of the first symbol display device 42, and the first Reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when the symbol display device 42 fluctuates and changes, random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of the jackpot random number counter C1, and variation pattern selection of the first symbol display device 42 Fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 to be used, and left, middle and right outlier symbols used for setting the left, middle and right outlier symbols Printer CL, CM, has decided to use a CR. Each counter described above is constituted by a program executed by the CPU 501.

  Among these, the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS1 and CS2 each have a loop in which “1” is added to the previous value (hereinafter referred to as “update”) and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value. It is a counter. Further, the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are configured such that register values are added using an R register (refresh register) in the CPU 501, and as a result, numerical values change randomly. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. The RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area including one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). Each of these areas has a first start port 33a. The values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are stored in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game balls to the second start port 33b.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is, for example, sequentially incremented by “1” within a range of “0” to “676” and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value (that is, “676”). It has become. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 676), and is updated once for each timer interruption and updated repeatedly within the remaining time of normal processing. . The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the stored balls are stored in the RAM 503 at the timing when the game balls win the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b. Stored in the area. The number of random number values that are jackpots is set at low probability and high probability, and the number of random number values that are jackpots at low probability is 2, and the value is “337,673”. There are 10 random numbers that are big hits at high probability, and the values are “67, 131, 199, 289, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661”. High probability means a state where the jackpot is won by a predetermined probability variation pattern and the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as added value, so-called “probability”, and normal time (low probability) is This is the time when it is not in a certain state.

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines a symbol at the time of fluctuation stop of the first symbol display device 42 in the case of a jackpot. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 42 has five effective lines, Since nine specific symbols (main symbols) are set, 45 counter values (0 to 44) are basically prepared. That is, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 44, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 44) and then returns to 0. The jackpot symbol counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and the stored ball is stored in the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b. Stored in the area.

  Further, the reach random number counter C3 is configured to increment one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the reach random number counter C3 causes the final stop symbol after the occurrence of reach to stop by shifting the last stop symbol by one before and after the reach symbol, and the final stop symbol after the occurrence of reach also reaches the reach symbol. “Reach other than front / rear off” that stops other than before and “completely out” that does not generate reach, for example, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to front / rear reach, and C3 = 2-21 It corresponds to reach other than front / rear detachment, and C3 = 22 to 238 corresponds to complete detachment. Note that the reach drawing may be set individually according to the state of the lottery probability of the first symbol display device 42, the number of suspended balls at the start of change, and the like. The reach random number counter C3 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the stored balls are stored in the RAM 503 at the timing when the game balls win the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b. Stored in the area.

  Further, one of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is incremented by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. For example, the other variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 240, for example, and reaches the maximum value (that is, 240) and then returns to 0. In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, and CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”. The first variation type counter CS1 determines the reach type of the first symbol, such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and other rough symbol variation modes, and the second variation type counter CS2 determines the final stop symbol ( In the present embodiment, a more detailed symbol variation mode such as an elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the middle symbol) stops is determined. Therefore, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 and CS2. It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1, or to determine the symbol variation mode similarly by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

  The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer values of CS1 and CS2 are acquired when the first symbol display device 42 determines the variation pattern at the start of variation of the first symbol.

  The left, middle, and right out symbol counters CL, CM, and CR indicate that the first symbol in the left column, the first symbol in the middle column, and the first symbol in the right column when the jackpot lottery of the first symbol display device 42 is lost. This is for determining the stop symbol (disconnected symbol). In each column, any one of the 20 first symbols including the main symbol and the sub symbol is displayed, so 20 (0 to 19) each. Counter values are provided. The left, upper, middle and lower symbols are determined by the out symbol counter CL, the upper, middle and lower symbols are determined by the out symbol counter CM, and the right symbol column is determined by the out symbol counter CR. The top, middle and bottom symbols are determined.

  In the present embodiment, the values of the counters CL, CM, and CR are randomly updated by using the value of the R register built in the CPU 501. That is, when each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated, the lower 3 bits of the R register are added to the previous value, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value, 20 is subtracted to determine the current value. Is done. Each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated within the normal processing so that the update times do not overlap, and the combination of these outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR is the reach of the RAM 503 front / rear out symbol buffer, reach other than front / rear out It is stored in either the symbol buffer or the completely off symbol buffer. Then, when determining the variation pattern at the start of variation of the first symbol, the buffer value of any one of the front and rear outreach symbol buffer, the reach symbol buffer other than front and rear outlier and the completely out symbol symbol buffer is acquired according to the value of the reach random number counter C3. The

  The size and range of each counter is only an example and can be arbitrarily changed. However, it is desirable that the big hit random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case.

  Although not shown, the second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display device 41. The second symbol random number counter C4 is configured, for example, as a loop counter that increments one by one within a range of 0 to 250 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The second symbol random number counter C4 is periodically updated (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and is acquired when the game ball passes through the second start port 34 on either the left or right side. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”.

  Next, the structure of the further characteristic part of the pachinko machine 10 of a present Example is demonstrated using FIGS. 8-9. FIG. 8 is a rear view of the game board 30, and FIG. 9 is a schematic exploded view of the game board 30.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a collective board 130 is attached to the back side of the game board 30 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, on the front side of the game board 30, there are a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, and a first symbol starting port unit 33 (first starting port 33a, second starting port 33b). It is arranged. The game balls won in the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, and the first symbol start port unit 33 (the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b) are the respective holes of the game board 30. It is guided toward the collective board 130 on the back side of the game board 30 by diving (not shown). The collective board 130 passes the game balls won in the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, and the first symbol starting opening unit 33 (first starting opening 33a, second starting opening 33b) to the respective paths. The grooves 132 are configured to collect and discharge. The assembly board 130 is a transparent member made of, for example, a resin molded product.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, a passage groove 132 is formed at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 31 of the collective board 130, and a winning opening switch 221 is arranged at a predetermined position of the passage groove 132. It is installed. In other words, the game ball won in the general winning opening 31 is discharged through the passage groove portion 132 corresponding to the general winning opening 31, and the passing of the game ball is detected by the winning opening switch 221. That is, winning detection of the game ball won in the general winning opening 31 is performed by the winning opening switch 221.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a passage groove portion 134 is formed at a location corresponding to the first start port 33 a of the collecting board 130, and the first operation port switch 224 a is formed at a predetermined location of the passage groove portion 134. Is arranged. That is, the game ball won in the first start port 33a of the first symbol start port unit 33 is discharged through the passage groove portion 134, and the first operation port switch 224a is used to The winning detection of the game ball won in the starting opening 33a is performed.

  The collective board 130 guides the game balls won in the second start opening 33b of the first symbol start opening unit 33 to an upper surface 32b (see FIG. 17) described later of the variable winning apparatus 32, which will be described later. A discharge passage groove 136 (see FIGS. 14 and 15) is provided. In other words, the game ball that has won the second start port 33b of the first symbol start port unit 33 is, as shown in FIG. 15 described later, a variable winning device through the discharge passage groove 136 formed in the collective board 130. As shown in FIG. 17, which will be described later, the upper surface 32b of the upper surface 32b is guided down the inclined surface 32c, which will be described later, to the hanging passage 32d. The game balls are discharged to 130 and collected under the collective board 130 to be discharged.

  The game balls that have won the big prize opening 32a of the variable prize winning device 32 are discharged to the collective board 130 through the guide passage 32e inside the variable prize winning device 32, and are collected below the collective board 130 to be played. The ball is discharged.

  Here, the first symbol start port unit 33 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 10 is an external perspective view of the first symbol start port unit 33, FIG. 11 is a front view of the first symbol start port unit 33, and FIG. 12 is the first symbol start port unit shown in FIG. FIG. 13A is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 33, and FIG. 13A is a view showing an open state of the blade portion 150 of the second start port 33b, and FIG. 13B is a blade of the second start port 33b. It is a figure which shows the closed state of the part 150. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the first symbol start opening unit 33 is provided with a game ball that is provided at a predetermined position in the game area of the game board 30. A port 33a and a second start port 33b are provided. As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the second starting port 33 b is provided with a wing part 150 that can be freely opened and closed, and by continuously opening the wing part 150, a plurality of game balls can be continuously entered. It is possible. The blade 150 is in an open state when the above-described second symbol variation display lottery is won (when “O” is displayed on the second symbol display device 41).

  FIG. 10 illustrates the first symbol start port unit 33 in which the blade portion 150 is closed, and FIG. 11 illustrates the first symbol start port unit 33 in which the blade portion 150 is open. ing. As shown in FIG. 13, the second start port 33 b includes a blade portion 150 that is pivotally supported by a rotation axis J <b> 1 provided at a predetermined position of the starting end portion, and a movable piece 152 that is movable forward and backward on the front side. One end of the solenoid 154 (driving source) for the blade 150 provided and one end of the movable piece 152 is attached, and the other end of the protruding rod 156 provided at a position eccentric from the rotational axis J1 of the blade 150 And a link mechanism portion 158 for converting the forward / backward movement of the movable piece 152 into the opening / closing operation of the blade portion 150 and transmitting it.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, in a state where the movable piece 152 of the solenoid 154 for the blade portion 150 is retracted, the projecting rod 156 of the blade portion 150 is pushed up along the rotation axis J1 by the link mechanism portion 158. It will be in the state. Specifically, the right wing portion 150 in front view shows that the protruding rod 156 of the wing portion 150 is rotated around the rotation axis J1 by the link mechanism portion 158 when the movable piece 152 of the wing portion solenoid 154 is retracted. (The clockwise direction) is pushed up, the tip end portion of the blade portion 150 moves clockwise around the starting end portion as a rotation axis, and the blade portion 150 is opened. Conversely, in the state where the movable piece 152 of the solenoid 154 for the blade portion is retracted, the left blade portion 150 causes the projecting rod 156 of the blade portion 150 to move around the rotation axis J1 (counterclockwise) by the link mechanism portion 158. ), The tip end portion of the blade portion 150 moves counterclockwise around the starting end portion as a rotation axis, and the blade portion 150 is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, in a state where the movable piece 152 of the solenoid 154 for the blade portion has advanced, the projecting rod 156 of the blade portion 150 is pushed down along the rotation axis J1 by the link mechanism portion 158. It becomes a state. Specifically, in the state where the movable piece 152 of the solenoid 154 for the wing portion has advanced, the right wing portion 150 in the front view causes the protruding rod 156 of the wing portion 150 to move around the rotation axis J1 by the link mechanism portion 158. (The counterclockwise direction) is pushed down, the tip portion of the blade portion 150 moves counterclockwise around the starting end portion as a rotation axis, and the blade portion 150 is closed. Conversely, in the state in which the movable piece 152 of the solenoid 154 for the blade portion has advanced, the left blade portion 150 causes the protruding rod 156 of the blade portion 150 to rotate around the rotation axis J1 (clockwise) by the link mechanism portion 158. , The tip end portion of the blade portion 150 moves clockwise with the starting end portion as the rotation axis J1, and the blade portion 150 is closed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when the blade portion 150 of the second start port 33b is closed, a game ball cannot enter the second start port 33b. A game ball can enter the second start port 33b with the blade 150 open.

  The second start port 33b is provided with a guide passage portion 160 for guiding the game ball through a route indicated by an arrow in FIG. In the present embodiment, the guide passage portion 160 is configured to direct the game ball that has passed through the space between the two blade portions 150 in the direction toward the back of the first symbol start port unit 33. is there. That is, as shown in FIG. 11, the game ball enters the second starting port 33b in a state where the blade part 150 is opened, that is, the game ball passes through the space between the two blade parts 150, and FIG. The game ball is guided to pass in the direction toward the back of the first symbol start port unit 33 along the path indicated by the arrow, and dropped from the guide passage portion 160.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 12, the first start port 33 a disposed in the vicinity immediately above the second start port 33 b has a predetermined distance (for example, the back of the first design start port unit 33). And a guide passage portion 162 that discharges to the right side when viewed from the front. Therefore, the guide passage portion 162 of the first start port 33a and the guide passage portion 160 of the second start port 33b are present separately and independently in the first symbol start port unit 33.

  The guide passage portion 162 of the first start port 33a is communicated with the first start port passage groove portion 134 of the collecting board 130, and the guide passage portion 160 of the second start port 33b is connected to the discharge passage of the collecting plate 130. It communicates with the groove 136. That is, the game ball from the guide passage portion 162 of the first start port 33a is output to the passage groove portion 134 for the first start port of the assembly board 130, and from the guide passage portion 160 of the second start port 33b. The game balls are output to the discharge passage groove 136 of the collective board 130.

  Here, the configuration of the collective panel 130 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 14 is an external perspective view of the collective board 130, FIG. 15A is a front view of the collective board 130, FIG. 15B is a partially enlarged view of the collective board 130, and FIG. It is a back view of the board 130. FIG.

  First, the passage groove portion 134 for the first start port of the collective board 130 that receives the game balls from the guide passage portion 162 of the first start port 33a has a passage shape as shown in FIGS. A first working port switch 224 a that passes through the passage groove 134 is provided at a predetermined position in the middle of the passage groove 134. The game balls guided through the passage groove 134 for the first start port of the collective board 130 are collected below the collective board 130 and discharged.

  Next, the discharge passage groove 136 of the collecting board 130 that receives the game balls from the guide passage 160 of the second start port 33b has the following configuration. The discharge passage groove portion 136 includes an inlet portion 170 into which a game ball is inserted and an outlet portion 172 that discharges the game ball. As shown in FIG. 13 (b), the outlet 172 has an opening center axis J 2 that is parallel to and spaced from the opening center axis J 3 of the inlet portion 170. Further, the discharge passage groove portion 136 includes a hollow passage portion 174 through which the game ball passes through the inlet portion 170 and the outlet portion 172 communicating with each other.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (b), the hollow passage portion 174 includes an extended hollow portion 176 in which the hollow portion is expanded toward a plane including the opening of the outlet portion 172 in a side view. The extended hollow portion 176 includes an inclined surface 32 c that is inclined so that the game ball flows down toward the outlet portion 172. The inclined surface 32c corresponds to the inclined surface 32c of the upper surface 32b of the variable winning device 32 described later. Specifically, the expanded hollow portion 176 expands toward the plane including the opening of the outlet portion 172 so that the hollow portion hangs down from the inlet portion 170 to the plane including the opening of the outlet portion 172 in a side view. It is a thing.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, the width of the inlet portion 170 is, for example, about two game balls in the side view, and the width of the outlet portion 172 is about one game ball in the side view. Yes. Specifically, the outlet portion 172 has a width that allows one game ball to enter with a margin in a side view. The length including the exit portion 172 and an inclined surface 32c of the variable winning device 32, which will be described later, is about 3.5 game balls. The height from the entrance part 170 to the exit part 172 is, for example, about two game balls. The diameter of the game ball is about 1.1 cm.

  The expanded hollow portion 176 includes a curved surface portion 178 that directs the game ball to a hanging passage 32d of the variable prize winning device 32, which will be described later, in a side view. By causing the game ball to be along the curved surface portion 178, it can be smoothly guided to the inclined surface 32c of the upper surface 32b of the variable winning device 32, which will be described later, and can be directed to the hanging passage 32d of the variable winning device 32.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 9, the variable winning device 32 is disposed immediately below the first symbol start opening unit 33, and the game balls through the discharge passage groove 136 of the collective board 130 are variable as described later. The winning device 32 is guided by the inclined surface 32c of the upper surface 32b.

  In the present embodiment, the discharge passage 180 is formed by the game board 30, the discharge passage groove 136 of the collective board 130, and the inclined surface 32 c provided in at least a part of the upper portion of the guide passage 32 e of the variable winning device 32. ing. That is, the discharge passage 180 corresponds to a passage in a space surrounded by the game board 30, the discharge passage groove portion 136 of the collective board 130, and the inclined surface 32 c of the variable winning device 32.

  Here, the structure of the variable winning device 32 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 17 is an external perspective view of the variable prize winning device 32 in a state in which the big prize opening 32a is closed, and FIG. FIG. 19 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the variable winning device 32 showing a state where the player has entered the big winning opening 32a.

  The outlet portion 172 of the discharge passage groove 136 of the collective disc 130 shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 is in a positional relationship facing the inclined surface 32 c of the upper surface 32 b of the variable winning device 32. That is, as shown in FIG. 17, the game balls through the discharge passage groove 136 of the collective board 130 are guided to the inclined surface 32c of the upper surface 32b of the variable prize winning device 32 described later. In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, the game ball that has flowed down on the surface of the game board 30 may flow down on the front side of the variable winning device 32. That is, if the special winning opening 32a is closed (closed state), the game ball may flow down on the special winning opening 32a. If the special winning opening 32a is open (open state), As shown in FIG. 19, a game ball may enter into the special winning opening 32a. The inclined surface 32c has a downward angle of 5 degrees, for example.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 9, the variable winning device 32 is disposed below the first symbol start opening unit 33 in the game area of the game board 30, and is in an open state in which a game ball can enter. This is provided with a large winning opening 32a that can be changed to a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the variable winning device 32 includes a guide passage 32 e that guides a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 32 a to one end in the width direction when viewed from the front, and drops and discharges it. In addition, an inclined surface 32c of the discharge passage 180 (an inclined surface 32c positioned below the discharge passage groove portion 136 of the collecting board 130) is provided on at least a part of the upper portion of the guide passage 32e, and discharged to the other end in the width direction. A hanging passage 32d that communicates with the outlet 172 of the passage groove 136 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the guide passage 32 e includes a count switch 223 that detects a game ball entering the variable prize device 32. As shown in FIG. 18, the hanging passage 32d includes a second operation port switch 224b that detects the entry of a game ball into the second start port 33b.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the variable winning device 32 has the second operating port switch 224b so that the second operating port switch 224b is difficult to see from the opening portion where the big winning port 32a is open. A concealing part 190 is provided. The concealing portion 190 has a visible transparency by processing a wall surface such as a hanging passage 32d corresponding to a member positioned between the large winning opening 32a and the second operation port switch 224b which are in an open state. It is supposed to have hindered. In addition, as the concealing portion 190, it is possible to color the member located between the large winning opening 32a and the second operation port switch 224b that are in an open state, thereby preventing visual transparency. It may be possible to ensure that uneven processing and coloring of the surface are not visible.

  The above-mentioned second start opening 33b corresponds to the ball entry means and the opening / closing ball entry means in the present invention, and the above-mentioned first start opening 33a corresponds to the ball entry section in the present invention. 32 corresponds to the variable winning means in the present invention, the count switch 223 described above corresponds to the first ball detecting means in the present invention, and the second operating port switch 224b described above corresponds to the second ball detecting means in the present invention. The first symbol display device 42 described above corresponds to the identification information fluctuation display means in the present invention, the concealing unit 190 described above corresponds to the concealing means in the present invention, and the first operating port switch 224a described above is included. It corresponds to the third entrance detecting means in the present invention, the above-described collecting board 130 corresponds to the back body in the present invention, and the above-described discharge passage groove portion 136 corresponds to the groove portion in the present invention.

  Here, the control configuration of the main part of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a block diagram illustrating a control configuration of a main part of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment variably displays a first symbol (identification information) indicating whether or not a special gaming state (for example, a big hit state) advantageous to the player has occurred. The display device 42, the second operating port switch 224b for detecting the entrance of the game ball into the second starting port 33b, and the second operating port switch 224b are different from each other, and the first starting port A first operation port switch 224a for detecting the entry of a game ball into the port 33a. The first operation port switch 224a and the second operation port switch 224b serve as a trigger for the first symbol display on the first symbol display device 42.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 includes a lottery unit 420 for performing a lottery as to whether or not a big hit state has occurred based on detection of a ball at the first operating port switch 224a and the second operating port switch 224b. An open state lottery for performing an open state lottery in which a high probability state setting unit 430 that makes the winning probability in the unit 420 higher than the normal state and an open state of the blade portion 150 of the second start port 33b is set. When the predetermined condition is satisfied in the high probability state set by the unit 440 and the high probability state setting unit 430 (for example, when the open state lottery in the open state lottery unit 440 is won), the second start port 33b The open state control unit 450 that keeps the blade unit 150 open for a predetermined period of time and the number of game balls award (for example, four) based on the ball entering the second operation port switch 224b are indicated by the first operation port switch 224a. To And a prize balls number setting unit 460 is set to be larger than the prize balls number of game balls based on a sphere (for example, three).

  As shown in FIG. 20, the lottery unit 420 includes a first random number generator 400 that generates a first random number group for determining whether or not a special gaming state (a big hit state) is entered, and a second operation port switch. A first random number storage unit 402 for storing one first random number in the first random number group generated by the first random number generation unit 400 based on the winning detection at 224b or the first operating port switch 224a; A first determination unit 404 for determining whether or not the first random number stored in the first random number storage unit 402 is a winning value.

  The open state lottery unit 440 performs the above-described second symbol variation display lottery. If the second symbol variation display on the second symbol display device 41 is “O”, the winning symbol is selected. Yes, the case of “x” is a loss.

  The lottery unit 420 described above corresponds to the lottery means in the present invention, the open state lottery unit 440 described above corresponds to the open state lottery unit in the present invention, and the high probability state setting unit 430 described above corresponds to the high probability in the present invention. The open state control unit 450 corresponds to the state setting unit, the open state control unit 450 corresponds to the open state control unit in the present invention, and the above-mentioned prize ball number setting unit 460 corresponds to the prize ball number setting unit in the present invention.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the second start port 33b provided at a predetermined position in the game area of the game board 30 and into which a game ball can enter, and the back surface of the game board 30. And a discharge passage 180 that discharges the game ball that has entered the second start port 33b, and the discharge passage 180 discharges the game ball. The outlet portion 172 has an opening center axis J2 that is parallel to and spaced from the opening center axis J3 of the inlet portion 170. Further, the inlet portion 170 and the outlet portion 172 are provided. And a hollow passage portion 174 through which a game ball passes. The hollow passage portion 174 is an expanded hollow portion that is expanded in a side view toward a plane including the opening of the outlet portion 172. 176, and this expanded hollow portion 176 Since the inclined surface 32 c is inclined so as to allow the game ball to flow down toward the outlet portion 172, the game ball entered into the inlet portion 170 of the discharge passage 180 has the expanded hollow portion 176 of the hollow passage portion 174. Can be used to flow down. In other words, even if a large number of game balls are continuously input to the discharge passage 180, the game balls are not simply moved along the bent path, but the game balls are caused to flow down using the expanded hollow portion 176. It is possible to make the passing resistance lower than the passing resistance of the game ball when passing in the input order along the bent path, the game ball can flow smoothly, The occurrence of clogging of the balls in the discharge passage 180 when many game balls continuously pass through the formed discharge passage 180 can be reduced.

  Further, such a discharge passage 180 is provided, that is, a game ball from the second start port 33b of the first symbol start port unit 33 is guided to the second operation port switch 224b of the variable winning device 32. Since the discharge passage 180 is provided, the occurrence of ball clogging in the discharge passage 180 can be reduced, and as shown in FIG. 4, the first design including the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b. The start opening unit 33 can be provided in the vicinity immediately above the variable winning device 32 (for example, a distance of 1 cm apart), and in the game area of the game board 30 by increasing the size of the first symbol display device 42 Even if the area occupied by the first symbol display device 42 increases, the first symbol start port unit 33 and the variable winning device 32 can be appropriately disposed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a predetermined number of nails 192 can be provided between the first symbol start opening unit 33 and the variable winning device 32. In FIG. A nail 192 can be provided, and by adjusting the nail 192, it is possible to adjust the pitch of the game ball to the variable winning device 32, and the fun of the game ball can be exhibited. In addition, the nail 192 serves as a cushion, and there is an effect that damage caused by the falling game ball directly colliding with the variable winning device 32 can be reduced.

  Further, the extended hollow portion 176 is extended in a side view toward a plane including the opening of the outlet portion 172 so that the hollow portion hangs down from the inlet portion 170 to a plane including the opening of the outlet portion 172. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the inlet 170 of the discharge passage 180 flows down from the inlet 170 to a plane including the opening of the outlet 172 due to the presence of the expanded hollow 176 of the hollow passage 174. Can be made. In other words, even if a large number of game balls are continuously input to the discharge passage 180, the game ball can be caused to flow down in the drooping direction, not just along the bent path. Compared to the passing resistance of game balls when passing through the bent path in the order of input, the passing resistance can be lower, the game balls can flow smoothly, and the bent discharge The occurrence of clogging of the balls in the discharge passage 180 when many game balls continuously pass through the passage 180 can be reduced.

  In addition, since the second start port 33b allows a plurality of game balls to enter continuously by opening the blade portion 150, a large number of game balls can be inserted into the second start port 33b. Is continuously input, the game ball can be caused to flow down using the expanded hollow portion 176, not only along the bent path, but along the bent path. Compared to the passing resistance of the game balls when passing in the order of input, the passing resistance can be made lower, the game balls can flow smoothly, and the bent discharge passage 180 can be passed through many game balls. The occurrence of clogging of the balls in the discharge passage 180 when continuously passing through can be reduced.

  Further, the first symbol start opening unit 33 has a second start opening 33b in which a plurality of game balls can be continuously entered by opening the blade portion 150, and the second start opening 33b. Since the discharge passage 180 is connected to the second start port 33b, a lot of game balls are continuously input to the second start port 33b. Even if it is made, the game ball can be caused to flow down using the expanded hollow portion 176 instead of just being placed along the bent route, and passed in the input order along the bent route. The passing resistance of the game ball can be lower than the passing resistance of the game ball, so that the game ball can flow smoothly, and many game balls pass through the bent discharge passage 180 continuously. Sphere clogging in the discharge passage 180 when going It is possible to reduce the occurrence. Moreover, it is possible to enjoy the entrance of the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b.

  In addition, a variable winning device 32 that changes between an open state in which game balls can enter and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter is provided below the first symbol start opening unit 33 in the game area of the game board 30. The variable prize-winning device 32 is provided at a position, and includes a guide passage 32e that guides the game ball that has entered the ball to one end side in the width direction when viewed from the front, and discharges it, and at least part of the upper portion of the guide passage 32e. Is provided with an inclined surface 32c of the discharge passage 180 and a hanging passage 32d communicating with the outlet portion 172 of the discharge passage 180 on the other end side in the width direction. Since the inclined surface 32c of the discharge passage 180 is provided on the upper portion of the guide passage 32e that guides the game ball and drops and discharges, a configuration in which the discharge passage 180 and the guide passage 32e are arranged in the vertical direction can be realized. Variable winning device 32 is flat In can be made compact in the width direction.

  The guide passage 32e includes a count switch 223 that detects the entry of a game ball into the variable winning device 32, and the hanging passage 32d detects a second entry of the game ball into the second start port 33b. Therefore, the second operating port switch 224b for the hanging passage 32d and the second starting port 33b can be provided by using the space of the variable winning device 32, and the second operating port switch 224b is provided. The starting port 33b can be made compact. It can also be said that the first pattern starter unit 33 can be made compact.

  The first symbol display device 42 that variably displays a first symbol (identification information) indicating whether or not a special gaming state (for example, a big hit state) advantageous to the player is generated, and the second operation port switch 224b includes The first symbol display device 42 is a trigger for the variable display of the first symbol, and the variable winning device 32 makes it difficult to visually recognize the second operation port switch 224b from the opened portion thereof. Since the concealing unit 190 that hides the second operating port switch 224b is provided as described above, the second operating port is opened from the opening portion of the large winning port 32a when the variable winning device 32 is opened. The switch 224b can be made difficult to see, and the position of the second operating port switch 224b can be made unknown. In other words, since the position of the second operating port switch 224b cannot be specified, it is possible to reduce an illegal act of trying to obtain an illegal profit by operating the second operating port switch 224b erroneously.

  In addition, the first symbol display device 42 for variably displaying the first symbol is provided, and the second operation port switch 224b detects the entry of the game ball into the second start port 33b having the blade portion 150. The second operating port switch 224b is different from the second operating port switch 224b, and includes a first operating port switch 224a that detects the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 33a. Since the switch 224b and the first operating port switch 224a serve as a trigger for the first symbol variation display on the first symbol display device 42, the second starting port 33b of the first symbol starting port unit 33 is used. When the game ball enters the first start port 33a, the first symbol variation display is performed, and a plurality of game balls enter continuously when the second start port 33b is opened. There are two so-called starting ports Can provide a fun of the game, pachinko machines provided with the fun of the game that may be a plurality of game balls are continuously entering spheres in the open state of the second start hole 33b (the game machines) that.

  In addition, a lottery unit 420 for performing a lottery on the occurrence of a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the detection of the incoming ball at the second operating port switch 224b or the first operating port switch 224a, and the lottery The high probability state setting unit 430 that sets the winning probability in the unit 420 to a high probability state that is higher than the normal state, and the high probability state that is set by the high probability state setting unit 430 is the first when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The opening state control unit 450 that opens the blade portion 150 of the second start port 33b for a predetermined period of time, and the number of game balls based on entering the second operation port switch 224b is determined by the first operation port switch. And a prize ball number setting unit 460 that is set so as to be larger than the number of game balls awarded based on the entry to 224a. In a high probability state, the blade part of the second start port 33b 150 The number of game balls awarded based on the entrance to the second operating port switch 224b is in an open state for a fixed period, and the number of game balls awarded based on the entrance to the first operating port switch 224a Since it is set so as to increase, it is possible to suppress a decrease in game balls in a high probability state, and it is possible to reduce a decrease in fun of the game due to a decrease in ball until the occurrence of a special game state in a high probability state.

  In addition, the frame body is attached to the back side of the game board 30 and includes a collective board 130 having grooves for allowing game balls to pass therethrough, and the discharge passage 180 is provided for discharging the game board 30 and the collective board 130. Since the channel groove 136 and the inclined surface 32c provided on at least a part of the upper portion of the guide channel 32e of the variable winning device 32 are formed, the discharge channel 180 can be suitably realized.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be modified as follows.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the discharge passage 180 includes the game board 30, the discharge passage groove 136 of the collective board 130, and the guide passage 32 e of the variable winning device 32 as shown in FIGS. 9, 14, and 17. It is formed with the inclined surface 32c provided in at least a part of the upper part of the head.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko machine includes the lottery unit 420, the open state lottery unit 440, the high probability state setting unit 430, the open state control unit 450, and the prize ball number setting unit 460. As shown in FIG. 4, instead of the high probability state setting unit 430, after winning in the lottery unit 420 and when a predetermined time-shortening condition is satisfied, the blade unit 150 of the second start port 33b is opened. A short-time state setting unit 470 for setting a short-time state for shortening and displaying the variable display effect of the open state lottery for a predetermined period, and the open state control unit 450 is set by the short-time state setting unit 470 When the open state lottery in the open state lottery unit 440 is won in the short-time state, the blade portion 150 of the second start port 33b may be kept open for a predetermined period. Note that the above-described time-short state setting unit 470 corresponds to the time-short state setting means in the present invention. In addition, the time-shortening condition is satisfied when a value of a counter (for example, a time-shortening determining counter) obtained when starting winning is different from the big hit random number counter C1 is a win value, or when the big win symbol counter C2 is a predetermined value. And so on.

  In such a configuration, in the time-saving state, the blade portion 150 of the second start port 33b is kept open for a predetermined period, and the prize ball of the game ball based on the ball entering the second operation port switch 224b Since the number is set to be larger than the number of game balls awarded based on the entrance to the first operating port switch 224a, it is possible to suppress the decrease of the game balls in the short time state, and in the short time state It is possible to reduce a decrease in the fun of the game due to the loss of the ball until the occurrence of the special game state (for example, the big hit state).

  (3) The present invention may be implemented in various (for example, first type, third type, etc.) gaming machines, or may be implemented in a pachinko machine of a different type from the above embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after a jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special gaming state on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Moreover, you may implement as a pachinko machine which will be in a special game state when a ball enters a predetermined winning opening. Further, in addition to pachinko machines, various game machines such as an arrangement ball type pachinko machine, a sparrow ball, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated may be used.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a variable display means for displaying a fixed symbol after displaying a variable symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols is provided, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. What is not provided. In this case, after inserting a predetermined amount of game balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or the predetermined amount With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of balls are paid out.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine of the example of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine of the state which open | released the inner frame and the front frame set. It is a front view which shows the inner frame etc. in the state which open | released the front frame set. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of a 1st symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control. It is a back view of a game board. It is a schematic exploded view of a game board. It is an external appearance perspective view of the 1st pattern start opening unit. It is a front view of the start opening unit for 1st patterns. It is the sectional view on the AA line of the 1st pattern starter unit shown in FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the open state of the blade | wing part of a 2nd start port, (b) is a figure which shows the closed state of the blade | wing part of a 2nd start port. It is an external appearance perspective view of a collection board. (A) is a front view of the collective disc, and (b) is a partially enlarged view of the collective disc. It is a back view of an assembly board. It is an external appearance perspective view of the variable prize-winning device in a state where the big prize opening is closed. It is a partially cutaway perspective view of the variable winning device with the big winning opening opened. It is a partially cutaway perspective view of the variable winning device showing a state of entering a big winning opening. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the principal part of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the principal part of the pachinko machine of a modification.

30 ... Game board 32 ... Variable winning device (variable winning means)
32c ... Inclined surface 32d ... Drooping passage 32e ... Guide passage 33a ... First starting port (entrance part)
33b ... second starting port (ball entry means, opening and closing ball entry means)
150 ... vane part 170 ... inlet part 172 ... outlet part 174 ... hollow passage part 176 ... expansion hollow part 180 ... discharge passage

Claims (2)

A game board in which a game area into which a game ball is driven is formed on the front side ;
A member disposed on the game board, wherein a first start port and a second start port into which a game ball guided to the game area can enter, and an opening / closing member that expands and contracts the second start port Starting ball entry means having
First detection means and second detection means for detecting game balls that have entered the first start port and the second start port of the start ball entering means;
Lottery means for performing lottery when a game ball is detected by the first detection means or the second detection means;
Variable pitching means which is a member disposed on the game board and is opened based on a result of lottery by the lottery means;
In a gaming machine equipped with
A passage for guiding the game ball that has entered the first start port of the start ball entering means to the side of the start ball entering means on the back side of the game board, wherein the first detecting means is provided. A passage,
A ball discharge member for discharging the game ball guided to the first passage to the lower side of the game board;
A second path for guiding the game ball that has entered the second start port of the start ball entering means to the lower side of the start ball entering means on the back side of the game board;
An inclined surface provided on the upper surface of the variable ball entry means and located immediately below the end of the second passage ;
A passage provided at a side portion of the variable ball entry means and discharging the game ball passing through the second passage and the inclined surface toward the lower side of the game board, wherein the second detection means is provided. A hanging passage,
The ball discharge member is provided with a partition wall that partitions the passage space to become wider toward the downstream between the terminal end of the second passage and the inclined surface of the variable ball entry means. To play. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A gaming machine comprising a shielding portion having an uneven wall surface that obstructs the visibility of the second detection means from the front of the variable ball entry means in an open state.

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