JP5070457B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachinko machine”) or a spinning-type gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachislot machine”).

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine has been known in which a display means is provided on a game board and a decorative symbol sequence including decorative symbols such as numbers and symbols is displayed. In this type of gaming machine, when a game ball wins at the start opening, a plurality of decorative symbol sequences fluctuate on the display means, and the variation is stopped at a predetermined stop symbol based on the lottery result. . That is, the presence / absence of an advantageous gaming state (for example, a big hit) is displayed by a combination of decorative symbols that stop on the active line.

  By the way, a center frame composed of a frame-like decorative body is incorporated in the approximate center of the game board, and the display on the display means is visually recognized through an opening window in the center frame. That is, the center frame is fitted into an assembly hole penetrating in the center of the game board, and is disposed so as to protrude from the front side and the rear side of the game board. On the side, the display screen is mounted facing the opening window of the center frame. (First prior art: see Patent Document 1).

On the other hand, for example, in two types of game machines called "honey", an open / close winning device that opens and closes a winning opening, and a distribution that distributes game balls won in the winning opening to either a big hit entrance or a lost entrance. A movable accessory comprising the device is disposed in the center of the game area, and further provided with a starting port that serves as an opportunity to expand the movable piece of the open / close prize device. In other words, the game ball is inserted into the start opening to open the movable piece of the open / close prize-winning device, and the game ball is entered into the movable accessory, and the game is played in either the big hit reception port or the lose reception port inside the accessory. The ball is distributed, and when the game ball enters the jackpot receiving port, an advantageous game state advantageous to the player is generated. (Second prior art)
JP-A-2005-13703

  However, in the case where the center frame is arranged on the game board as in the first prior art, the substantial game area is narrowed, and for example, the rolling of a game ball or the like can reduce the fun inherent in the game machine by half. There was concern.

  In addition, as in the case of the second prior art, when the movable piece of the open / close winning device is opened to allow the game ball to enter the movable accessory, the behavior of the game ball can be enjoyed to some extent in the movable accessory. However, all of the gaming machines are configured to flow downward in the guide path from the game ball winning in the bonus game until reaching the sorting device. The ball rolls vigorously, making it difficult to clearly see the behavior of the game ball.

  In addition, since the distance of the guide passage is relatively short, it will reach the sorting device immediately after winning a prize, and gradually increase the joy of winning a game ball at the winning opening and the expectation for the sorting apparatus. It was difficult. That is, the effect as a production device could not be fully exhibited.

  Therefore, in view of the above situation, the present invention can guide the game medium to a predetermined position without reducing the visibility to the game processing and the like, and suppress the decrease in interest due to monotonous behavior. It is an object to provide a possible gaming machine.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming board having a gaming area on a front surface, a frame-shaped decorative frame disposed in the gaming area, and an upper portion of the decorative frame, wherein a gaming medium in the gaming area is provided. A winning opening that allows winning, a specific game area that is formed at the lower rear of the decorative frame and that is used for game processing using a game medium, and a specific ball that allows a game medium on the specific game area to enter An entrance state detection means for detecting that a game medium has entered the specific entrance, and an advantageous game state advantageous to the player is generated based on detection of the game medium by the entrance state detection means An advantageous game state generating means for causing the game medium, which is disposed along the inner peripheral surface of the decoration frame and which has won the winning opening, to roll in any one of the left and right directions when viewed from the player side. Then, towards the specific game area And one side induction passage capable of guiding, the disposed along the inner peripheral surface of the decorative frame, and the one direction in the horizontal direction to look at the game medium prize to the winning hole from the player's side Rolls in the opposite direction, and then guides the other side guide passage that can be guided toward the specific game area, and the game medium that has won the prize opening to the one side guide passage and the other side guide. comprising a distribute distribution device in a passage, a, of the one-side guide channel and the other side induction passage, the one of the guide channel, to act on game medium rolling the induction passage the provided a delay member for delaying than game media the recreation medium rolls the other guide channel the arrival time until arriving at the specific game region, in the specific game region, prior SL one either side introducing passage and the other side induction passage Regardless of whether the game medium is guided or not, game processing means for processing the guided game media in common is provided, and the game processing means operates so that its operation mode changes with time. The game medium guided from the one-side guide path operates with the passage of time so that the probability of entering the specific entrance is higher than the game medium guided from the other-side guide path. The arrival timing of the game medium to the game processing means whose aspect changes is configured to be different between the one-side guide path and the other-side guide path due to a delay by the delay member, and further, according to the game processing means During the processing of the game medium guided from the other side guide passage, when another game medium that has won a prize opening is distributed to the one side guide path by the distribution device, In order to prevent the distributed game media from being discharged without being processed by the game processing means, the one by the game processing standby means until the processing of the game media guided from the other side guide passage is completed. It is characterized by comprising game processing standby means for waiting for processing of game media distributed to the side guide passage .
The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that, in the invention according to claim 1, the one- side guide passage and the other- side guide passage are made of passage members that allow a passing game medium to be visually recognized.
A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein the specific game area is developed on a substantially horizontal plane and guided by the one- side guide passage or the other- side guide passage. It has the rolling surface which rolls.

Means 1: “A game board having a game area on the front side;
A frame-shaped decorative frame disposed in the game area;
A prize opening formed on an upper part of the decoration frame and allowing a game medium in the game area to be awarded;
A specific game area that is formed at the lower rear of the decorative frame and in which a game process using a game medium is performed;
A specific entrance that allows entry of game media on the specific game area;
Entry state detection means for detecting that a game medium has entered the specific entrance,
Advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous game state advantageous to the player based on the detection of the game medium by the entry state detection means;
The game medium that is arranged along the inner peripheral surface of the decoration frame and that has won the prize opening is rolled in any one of the left and right directions as viewed from the player side, and then the specific game area. A one- side guide passage that can be guided toward
Rolled along the inner peripheral surface of the decorative frame and rolled in the direction opposite to the one of the left and right directions as viewed from the player side of the game medium won in the winning opening, The other side guide passage that can be guided toward a specific game area;
A distribution device that distributes the game medium won in the winning opening into the one- side guide passage and the other- side guide passage;
With
Among the one-side guide channel and the other side induction passage, the one of the guide channel, by acting on the game medium rolling the induction passage, the recreation medium reaches the specific game region A delay member that delays the arrival time until the game medium rolling in the other guide passage is provided ,
Wherein the specific game region, whether derived from any of the previous SL one side introducing passage and the other side guide channel, the game processing unit is provided for processing common to a game media induced, the recreation processing The means operates so that the operation mode changes with the passage of time,
The operation mode as the time elapses so that the game medium guided from the one-side guide path has a higher probability of entering the specific entrance than the game medium guided from the other-side guide path. The arrival timing of the game medium to the game processing means that changes is configured to be different between the one-side guide passage and the other-side guide passage due to the delay by the delay member,
further,
During the processing of the game medium guided from the other side guide passage by the game processing means, when another game medium won in the winning opening is distributed to the one side guide path by the distribution device, In order to avoid that the game media distributed to the side guide passage are discharged without being processed by the game processing means, the game processing wait until the processing of the game media guided from the other side guide passage is completed. And a game processing standby means for waiting for the processing of the game media distributed to the one-side guide path by the means . "
Here, examples of the “decoration frame” include a center frame disposed approximately at the center of the game area. Further, the “winning opening” may be always opened, or may be controlled to be opened and closed by a movable piece or the like. In addition, the delay time in the “delay member” is preferably a time until the game medium guided to the specific game area through the other guide path is discharged from the specific game area. In this case, the end time (release of the stop) may be determined by detecting the elapsed time with a timer, and a sensor (or a specific game area) that detects whether or not the game medium is discharged from the specific game area. The end may be determined by detecting the state with a sensor that detects whether or not the game medium is rolling. The delay member may be delayed by stopping the game medium in the guide passage, or may be delayed by decelerating rolling in the guide passage.

  According to the structure of the means 1, a prize opening is formed at the upper part of the decoration frame, and a right guide passage and a left guide passage arranged along the inner peripheral surface are formed inside the decoration frame. In the meantime, a distribution device for distributing the game media won in the winning opening is provided. For this reason, when a game medium wins a winning opening, the game medium is distributed to one of the right guide path and the left guide path by the distribution device. Then, the game media distributed to the right guide path rolls in the right direction along the inner peripheral surface of the decoration frame, and is then guided toward the specific game area. On the other hand, the game media distributed to the left guide passage roll in the left direction along the inner peripheral surface of the decoration frame, and are then guided toward the specific game area.

  In this way, the winning game medium is distributed to the two passages in the upper part of the decoration frame, and the distributed game medium is rolled along the inner peripheral surface of the decoration frame. It is possible to guide the game medium to a predetermined site without obstructing the decorations, accessories or display means in the club. In particular, since the winning game medium is distributed and guided in the left-right direction at the top of the decoration frame, a sufficiently long passage can be secured, and the game medium can flow down naturally in any of the passages. . In addition, since the distributed game media roll in opposite directions along the inner peripheral surface of the decorative frame, it is possible to clearly recognize which path has been distributed, and thus attention to the distribution device. Can be increased.

  Further, the game media distributed to the right guide passage and the left guide passage are guided to the specific game area, and a predetermined game process is performed. Here, since the specific game area is formed at the lower rear side of the decoration frame, the player can visually recognize the opening through the opening of the decoration frame, and it is possible to further enhance the fun of the effect in the opening. In addition, the behavior of the game medium can be enjoyed without obstructing the ornament, the accessory, the display means or the like disposed in the central portion of the ornament frame.

  When the game medium is guided to the specific game area by the right guide path or the left guide path, the game medium rolls on the specific game area and can enter the specific entrance. When it is detected that the player has entered the specific entrance, an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player occurs. For this reason, whether or not an advantageous gaming state is generated is assigned depending on the positional relationship between the rolling direction of the game medium and the specific entrance, and attention is paid to the whereabouts of the game medium.

  Furthermore, a delay member is provided in one of the right guide passage and the left guide passage, and the game medium is specified by acting on the game medium rolling in the guide passage. The arrival time to reach the game area is delayed. For this reason, even when game media are supplied to the two guide paths substantially simultaneously, the timings of reaching the specific game area through the respective guide paths can be made different from each other. Therefore, even when one specific game area is shared, game media guided by the respective guide paths are not mixed. In other words, in the specific game area, it is possible to individually perform game processing corresponding to each guide path.

Means 2: “A game board having a game area on the front side;
A launcher that launches a game ball to the game area in response to an operation of an operation handle;
An obstacle nail disposed in the game area and changing a rolling direction of the game ball;
A frame-shaped decorative frame disposed in the game area;
A prize opening formed on the top of the decorative frame and allowing a game ball in the game area to be awarded;
A specific game area formed at the lower rear of the decorative frame and in which a game process using a game ball is performed;
A specific entrance that allows a game ball on the specific game area to enter;
Entry state detection means for detecting that a game sphere has entered the specific entrance,
Advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous game state advantageous to a player based on detection of a game ball by the ball entry state detection means;
It is arranged along the inner peripheral surface of the decoration frame, and it is possible to roll the game ball that has won the prize opening in the right direction when viewed from the player side, and then guide it toward the specific game area. Right side guideway,
Arranged along the inner peripheral surface of the decorative frame, it is possible to roll the game ball that has won the winning opening in the left direction when viewed from the player side, and then guide it toward the specific game area A left-hand side guideway,
A distribution device that distributes the game balls won in the winning opening into the right guidance passage and the left guidance passage;
Until the game ball reaches the specific game area by acting on a game ball that is provided in one of the right guide passage and the left guide passage and rolls in the guide passage. A delay member that delays the arrival time of the game ball that rolls in the other guide passage, and a winning state detection means that detects that the game ball has won the winning opening,
And a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls based on at least the detection of game balls by the winning state detection means ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 2, when a game ball is launched from the launching device in response to the operation of the operation handle, the game ball is guided to a game area in which an obstacle member, a winning opening, a decoration frame, and the like are incorporated. . When the winning state detecting means detects that the game balls in the game area have won the winning opening, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the payout device.

  By the way, when a game ball wins a winning opening, the game ball is distributed to one of the right guide passage and the left guide passage by the sorting device. Then, the game balls distributed to the right guide passage are guided in the right direction along the inner peripheral surface of the decoration frame, while the game balls distributed to the left guide passage are along the inner peripheral surface of the decoration frame. Guided to the left. For this reason, it is possible to guide the game ball to a predetermined site without obstructing the ornament, the accessory, or the display means arranged in the ornament frame.

  In addition, the game balls distributed to the right guide path and the left guide path are guided to the specific game area, and a predetermined game process is performed. That is, when guided to the specific game area, the game ball rolls on the specific game area and can enter the specific entrance. When it is detected that the player has entered the specific entrance, an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player occurs.

  Furthermore, since either one of the right guide passage and the left guide passage is provided with a delay member, even if the game balls are supplied to the two guide passages substantially simultaneously, The timing of reaching the specific game area through the guide paths can be made different from each other. Therefore, even when one specific game area is shared, it is possible to individually perform game processing corresponding to each guide path.

  Means 3: In the constitution of means 1 or means 2, "the right side guiding path and the left side guiding path are composed of a path member that allows a passing game medium to be visually recognized".

  Here, “to make it possible to visually recognize the passing game media” may be configured so that the behavior of the game media can be visually recognized, and is configured by a light transmissive member such as a transparent member or a translucent member. Alternatively, the passage may be formed in a bowl shape. Moreover, it is good also as visual recognition with respect to all the crossing guide members, and good also as visual recognition partially.

  According to the configuration of the means 3, since the right guide passage and the left guide passage are constituted by passage members capable of visually recognizing the passing game medium, the behavior of the game medium in each guide passage, that is, the decoration frame The behavior of the game media that rolls along the inner peripheral surface can be clearly recognized. Therefore, it becomes possible to make the behavior of the game media stand out and pay attention to the whereabouts of the game media.

  Means 4: In any one of the means 1 to means 3, “the right guiding passage and the left guiding passage are passages having different expected values for the advantageous gaming state”.

  According to the configuration of the means 4, the expected value for the advantageous gaming state is higher in the case of being distributed to one of the guide paths than in the case of the other guide path. For this reason, it becomes possible to draw attention to which path the game medium is distributed. That is, the interest in the sorting device is increased, and when the user is assigned to the guide passage having a high expected value, the sense of expectation can be gradually increased, and the subsequent development can be excited.

Means 5: In any one configuration of Means 1 to 4, “an opening formed in the game board and surrounded by the decoration frame;
A display means disposed behind the opening and capable of effect display based on the gaming state;
The specific game area is arranged below the display means ”.

  According to the structure of the means 5, the display means is disposed behind the opening surrounded by the decoration frame, and the effect display can be visually recognized through the opening. In addition, since the specific game area is arranged below the display means, it is possible to visually recognize the effect by the image and the effect by the behavior of the game medium without blocking the effect display on the display means. In particular, if these effects are executed in association with each other, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the effects.

  Means 6: In any one of the means 1 to means 5, “the length of the passage until the game medium that has won the prize opening reaches the specific game area through the right guide passage, and the prize opening The length of the path through which the game medium won in the game passes through the left guide path and reaches the specific game area is substantially the same.

  According to the configuration of the means 6, the distance to reach the specific game area is almost equal regardless of whether the game is distributed to the right guide path or the left guide path. Can be entertained, and the impression that it is distributed at an equal ratio to the left and right can be given.

  Means 7: In any one of the constitutions of Means 1 to 6, “the game medium guided through the right guide passage is guided through the left guide passage and the left guide passage. The outflow port through which the game medium flows out to the specific game area is formed at a position close to each other. "

  According to the configuration of the means 7, the game media distributed to the different guide paths that are opposite to each other flow out from the positions close to each other to the specific game area. For this reason, it becomes possible to supply with respect to a specific game area on the same conditions, ie, the suitable state which can obtain the most effect.

  Means 8: In the configuration of any one of Means 1 to 7, “In the specific game area, the right game process for the game medium guided by the right guide path and the game medium guided by the left guide path” The game processing means for performing the left game processing for the game differently from each other is provided.

  According to the configuration of the means 8, the right game process is executed for the game medium guided by the right guide path, and the left game process is executed for the game medium guided by the left guide path. That is, although it is guided to a common specific game area, different game processes are executed in the specific game area on the basis of the path leading to the common specific game area. For this reason, the right guide passage and the left guide passage can be differentiated, and the effect of distributing the two guide passages can be maintained.

  Means 9: The constitution of means 8 is characterized in that “the right game process and the left game process executed by the game processing means are processes having different expected values for the advantageous game state”.

  According to the configuration of the means 9, in the specific game area, two game processes with different expected values for the advantageous game state are performed, so that the occurrence of the advantageous game state and the distribution of the right guide passage and the left guide passage Can be recognized in association with each other. That is, it is possible to easily grasp the advantage in each guide path by making each game process performed in the specific game area visually recognized.

Means 10: In the constitution of means 8 or means 9, “the specific game area is developed on a substantially horizontal plane and rolls the game medium guided by the right guide passage or the left guide passage, A ball striking portion capable of hitting the game medium on the rolling surface in a predetermined direction by being pivotally supported and pivoted on the moving surface, and a ball striking drive unit for driving the ball striking portion Have
When the right game process and the left game process are executed, the game processing means performs control so that the operation modes of the ball hitting units by the ball hitting driving unit are different from each other ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 10, when the game medium is guided to the specific game area by the right guide path or the left guide path, the game medium rolls on the rolling surface, and then, in a predetermined direction by the ball hitting unit. Be hit back. On the other hand, a specific entrance is provided on the rolling surface or on an extension of the rolling surface. When it is detected that the game medium returned by the ball hitting unit has entered the specific entrance, an advantageous game state advantageous to the player is generated. For this reason, whether or not an advantageous gaming state is generated can be assigned according to the positional relationship between the rolling direction of the game medium returned by the ball hitting unit and the specific entrance, and pay attention to the whereabouts of the game medium. It becomes like this. In particular, since a game game is used and a ball game such as a baseball board is played in a specific game area, it is possible to greatly enhance the interest in the game.

  In addition, the right game process and the left game process are controlled so that the operation modes of the ball striking unit are different from each other. It is possible to visually recognize whether or not to roll toward For this reason, the game processing in the specific game area is further complicated, and the fun of the ball game can be realized.

  Means 11: In the constitution of means 10, “the rolling surface is formed in a downward slope toward the player side, and the ball striking portion is disposed in the vicinity of the end of the rolling surface on the player side, The specific entrance is arranged near the rear end of the rolling surface ".

  According to the configuration of the means 11, if the game medium is guided to the rear side of the rolling surface, the game medium guided on the rolling surface is naturally distributed to the player side according to the gradient of the rolling surface. Roll. Since the ball hitting part is arranged near the player's end on the rolling surface, the game medium is hit back by the ball hitting part and faces the specific entrance that is located near the rear end of the rolling surface. Rolling. In this way, game media that rolls from the back side of the rolling surface toward the player side is hit back toward the back side of the rolling surface, so that the player is conscious of being a batter, Can create a sense of realism.

  Means 12: In the constitution of means 11, the game medium that is drilled in the rolling surfaces on both the left and right sides of the ball striking part and cannot be returned in a predetermined direction by the ball striking part is discharged from the rolling surface. It further has a pair of front discharge ports ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 12, the pair of front discharge ports are formed in the rolling surfaces on both the left and right sides of the ball striking portion. The game media can be discharged efficiently. In particular, since the rolling surface is formed in a downward slope toward the player side, for example, even if it is hit back by the ball hitting part and the momentum is weak, it does not reach the specific entrance. The game medium on the surface can be discharged from the front discharge port. That is, it is possible to prevent the game media from stopping on the rolling surface and to prevent a collision between the game media.

  Means 13: In the configuration of means 11 or means 12, “a rear outlet that is formed at the peripheral edge of the rear end of the rolling surface and that does not enter the specific entrance is discharged from the rolling surface. Is further provided. "

  According to the configuration of the means 13, the rear discharge port is provided at the peripheral edge of the rear end of the rolling surface, and the game medium that did not enter the specific entrance, that is, the direction different from the specific entrance The game media hit back to is discharged from the rear discharge port. That is, when it is clear that it reaches the rear edge of the rolling surface and does not enter the specific entrance, it is discharged from the rear outlet of the rear edge, so that the rolling surface This prevents the player from rolling again according to the gradient. Therefore, the game medium on the rolling surface can be quickly discharged, and the troublesomeness caused by the non-advantageous game medium staying for a relatively long time can be eliminated.

  Means 14: In any one configuration of means 10 to means 13, “the game medium which is arranged in a movable state on the rolling surface and is returned by the ball hitting portion enters the specific entrance. It is further characterized by further comprising an obstacle movable member capable of preventing this.

  According to the configuration of the means 14, since the obstacle movable member is arranged in a movable state between the ball hitting portion and the specific entrance on the rolling surface, the game medium faces the specific entrance. Even if it is hit back, if it collides with the obstacle movable member, the rolling direction of the game medium changes and it becomes difficult to enter the specific entrance. For this reason, the player cannot be relieved until the game medium enters the specific entrance, and as a result, the player can keep a close eye on the whereabouts of the game medium.

  Means 15: In any one configuration of Means 10 to 14, “The specific entrance is slidably supported along a predetermined arc centered on a predetermined position, and is supported by a sliding drive source. It is characterized by “reciprocating arc motion”.

  According to the configuration of the means 15, since the specific entrance is movable, even if the rolling direction of the returned game medium is a fixed direction, the game medium is divided into cases where the specific entrance enters and does not enter the specific entrance. . In other words, since there is a possibility of entering the specific entrance regardless of the rolling direction of the game medium, the expectation at the early stage immediately after being hit back by the ball hitting part is lost. It can be avoided. In addition, the game process on the rolling surface is further complicated, and it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the contents of the game, and it is possible to make the game medium even more irritating as to whether or not the game medium enters the specific entrance. Furthermore, since the specific entrance is slid along the arc, the distance until the game ball hit back by the ball hitting portion reaches the specific entrance regardless of the position of the specific entrance. Can be equal.

Means 16: In any one of the constitutions of means 10 to 15, “the game medium guided by the right side guide passage is guided to a position substantially above the center of the rolling surface, and the rolling from the first outlet at the tip. A right guide member to be dropped on the surface;
It further includes a left guide member that guides the game medium guided by the left guide passage to a position substantially above the center of the rolling surface and drops it onto the rolling surface from the second outlet at the tip. And

  According to the configuration of the means 16, since the right side guide member and the left side guide member are provided, the game medium guided along the inner peripheral surface of the decorative frame is moved to a predetermined position on the rolling surface, specifically, It becomes possible to supply the substantially central portion. In particular, since the game medium is dropped on the rolling surface, the momentum of the game medium can be suppressed and the game medium can be slowly rolled on the rolling surface. Therefore, it is possible to fully enjoy the behavior of the game medium.

  Means 17: The constitution of means 16 is characterized in that “the right side guide member and the left side guide member are arranged between the display means and the specific game area and extend in a substantially horizontal direction”. To do.

  According to the structure of the means 17, since the right side guide member and the left side guide member are arranged in the space between the display means and the specific game area, the effect by the image on the display means and the game in the specific game area The game medium can be guided to the specific game area without interrupting the effect by the medium. Further, since the right guide member and the left guide member are formed to extend in a substantially horizontal direction, the length in the height direction of these guide members can be kept relatively short, and the display means and the specific game area Can be placed close to each other.

  Means 18: In the constitution of means 16 or means 17, “in the right side game process and the left side game process, the process having the lower expected value of the advantageous game state causes the game medium to fall on the rolling surface. In this case, the ball hitting portion is reciprocated a predetermined number of times.

  According to the configuration of the means 18, in the process on the side where the expected value of the advantageous gaming state is low, the game medium is supplied to the ball hitting part that is reciprocally rotated (moved). For this reason, the speed and direction in which the game medium is returned is determined by the rotation position of the ball hitting part when the game medium comes into contact with the ball hitting part. In other words, early hitting or hitting delay occurs, and it may be difficult to hit the game medium toward the specific entrance, or the player may miss the game. Therefore, it is possible to keep the expected value of the advantageous gaming state low.

  Means 19: In the structure of means 18, “a game medium that is formed in a path on the side of the right side guide path and the left side guide path where the expected value of the advantageous gaming state is low and rolls in the guide path gets over. A route distribution having a guide wall of a possible height and distributing the game medium into a first route that guides the game medium in a substantially perpendicular direction along the guide wall and a second route that goes straight over the guide wall. It further comprises a part.

  According to the configuration of the means 19, the guide wall is formed in the guide passage on the side where the expected value of the advantageous gaming state is low, and the guide direction can be changed in a substantially perpendicular direction along the guide wall. However, since the height of the guide wall is formed such that the game medium rolling in the guide passage can be climbed over, the guide wall may go straight over the guide wall. In other words, when the momentum of the game medium when reaching the guide wall is relatively weak, it passes through the first route guided by the guide wall, while when the momentum of the game medium is relatively strong, Go over the 2nd route and go straight ahead. In this way, since the route through which the game media passes differs depending on the momentum of the game medium, it is possible to vary the timing of reaching the rolling surface, and hence the timing of contacting the ball hitting portion, and it is returned biased in a certain direction. It is possible to prevent the game from being played and to enhance the fun of game processing.

  Means 20: In any one of the means 16 to 19, in the processing on the side where the expected value of the advantageous gaming state is higher in the right game processing and the left game processing, the game is played on the rolling surface. When the medium is dropped, the ball hitting part is stopped at a predetermined angle, and the ball hitting part temporarily stops the rolling of the game medium, and then the ball hitting part is moved and stopped. A hitting operation for hitting a game medium in a predetermined direction is sequentially performed ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 20, in the processing on the side where the expected value of the advantageous gaming state is high, the game medium is first supplied with the ball hitting part being stopped at a predetermined angle, and the game medium is temporarily stopped by the ball hitting part. Let After that, the ball hitting unit is moved, and the game medium being stopped, that is, the game medium in a stationary state is hit back in a predetermined direction. Therefore, regardless of the timing at which the game medium is supplied, it is possible to hit the game medium in a certain direction, and the game medium can easily enter the specific entrance. That is, it is possible to execute a game process in which an advantageous game state is likely to occur.

  Means 21: In the configuration of any one of Means 1 to 20, "The delay member is formed in a path on the side of the right side guide path and the left side guide path where the expected value of the advantageous gaming state is high. And a stopping member that can be switched between a stopping state in which the game medium rolling in the passage is stopped and a passing state in which the game medium passes through.

  According to the configuration of the means 21, a stopping member capable of temporarily stopping a game medium rolling through the guiding passage is provided in the guiding passage on the side where the expected value of the advantageous gaming state is high. For this reason, even if game media are supplied to the right guide passage and the left guide passage substantially simultaneously, the game media distributed to the guide passage with the higher expected value are not processed until the game processing with the lower expected value is completed. It is not supplied on the rolling surface, but is in a standby state in the guide passage. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game medium from being discharged by a game process having a low expected value, although it has been distributed to the guide path having a higher expected value.

  In addition, when a game medium is supplied to the two guide passages, first, a game process with a low expected value is executed, and then a game process with a high expected value is executed. The feeling of expectation can be maintained until the second half, and the interest in gaming can be enhanced.

  Means 22: In any one configuration of Means 1 to 21, “The distribution device is a seesaw-shaped distribution plate provided at the center of the upper part of the decoration frame and supported so as to be swingable in the left-right direction. Having ".

  According to the structure of the means 22, since the distribution device is provided in the upper center of the decoration frame, even if it is distributed to any of the guide passages, it can be smoothly guided along the inner peripheral surface of the decoration frame. It becomes possible. Further, the lengths of the right guide passage and the left guide passage can be made equal to each other, and the player can be given an impression that the right guide passage and the left guide passage can be equally distributed to the left and right. Moreover, since it distributes by the seesaw-shaped distribution board, it can distribute in the state which applied the force smoothly in the left-right direction. That is, even if the entrance portions of the right guide passage and the left guide passage are horizontal, the game medium can be reliably rolled.

Means 23: In any one of the structures of Means 1 to 22, “A movable piece that opens the winning opening by being displaced from an upright state to an inclined state or a horizontal state by a driving source;
A start port disposed in the game area and capable of entering a game medium;
Entry state detection means for detecting that a game medium has entered the start opening,
Lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery based on the detection of the game medium by the entry state detection means;
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, it further comprises a winning control means for operating the movable piece and allowing the game medium to be awarded to the winning opening ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 23, when a game medium enters the start opening provided in the game area, the game state is detected by the entrance state detection means, and a lottery is performed based on the detection. When the result of the lottery is a predetermined result, the movable piece operates and the winning opening formed at the upper part of the decoration frame is opened. That is, only when the lottery result is a predetermined result, the game medium can be awarded to the winning opening and can be distributed to the right guide passage and the left guide passage. For this reason, as one of a series of processing that develops to an advantageous state in stages, the sorting operation to the two guide paths will be made visible, and the sorting operation can be enjoyed in association with the series of processing. It becomes possible.

Means 24: In any one configuration of Means 1 to 23, “From the board side of the game board, which has the decoration frame, the winning opening, the right side guide passage, the left side guide passage, and a distribution device. A front accessory unit in which the latter half is inserted into the opening of the game board;
A rear accessory unit having the specific game area and having a tip portion inserted into the opening of the game board from the rear of the game board. "

  According to the configuration of the means 24, the decoration frame, the winning award, the right guide passage, the left guide passage, and the distribution device are integrally configured as a front accessory unit, and the front accessory unit is a game board. Is inserted into the opening of the game board from the board surface side, that is, from the player side. On the other hand, the specific game area is incorporated as a rear accessory unit in a state where the front end portion is inserted into the opening of the game board from the rear of the game board. That is, the specific game area is configured by a unit different from the decorative frame, and is configured to be assembled from the back of the game board. For this reason, even if the specific game area is greatly extended rearward from the lower part of the decorative frame, that is, formed on a horizontal plane and greatly protruded from the back side of the game board, it can be mounted in a stable state. In addition, it is possible to reduce the load and moment applied to the attachment portion of the decorative frame fixed to the board surface of the game board, and to reduce warping and breakage of the game board. Further, since the specific game area is assembled without penetrating the opening of the game board, the size of the specific game area can be freely set without being limited to the size of the opening of the game board. Is possible.

  Means 25: In any one configuration of Means 1 to 24, “the gaming machine is a pachinko machine”. A pachinko machine is a gaming machine in which an input medium, which is a medium that a player inputs into the gaming machine, and a game medium, which is a medium used for a substantial game performed by the player, are the same. For example, it is a type of gaming machine in which a game is played using a medium such as a game ball. Specifically, “a launching device that launches a game ball in response to the operation of the operation handle, and appropriate equipment such as a number of obstacle nails, center objects, display means, etc. A game area provided with an appropriate entrance for a game ball such as a mouth, a passage opening, an arrival opening, etc., a rail for guiding the game ball from the launching device to the game area, and a game ball guided to the game area It has a payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls according to the entrance to the entrance and according to the entrance mode of the game balls to a plurality of entrances.

  In addition, there are various types of pachinko machines, and “typical state detection means for detecting the state of entrance to the entrance (typically, game state detection) represented by what is generally called“ digipachi ” Means), a lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery when the entry is detected by the entrance state detecting means, and a special symbol display means for changing the special symbol according to the lottery result of the lottery means and stopping the fluctuation. "In addition, what further includes an effect display means for causing a decorative symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of decorative symbols to change and display characters etc. at a predetermined timing while the special symbols are changing", Generally represented by what is commonly referred to as “Honeymono” “Represented by those having lottery means for performing lottery by distributing game balls in the role”, generally represented by “Alepati” For example, one game is played with a predetermined number of game balls such as 16, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out in accordance with the manner of entering the game balls into a plurality of entrances in one game. can do.

  According to the means 25, in the pachinko machine, any of the operational effects of means 1 to means 24 can be achieved.

  Means 26: In any one of the means 1 to 24, “the gaming machine is a pachislot machine”. A pachislot machine is used to insert a medal, which is a game medium, and after a medal is inserted, a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the operation of a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever), and then a stop This is a slot machine with a stop operation function that performs a substantial game of stopping the fluctuation of the symbol sequence in accordance with the operation of an operation means (for example, a stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the change in the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And, when the combination of symbols at the time of stopping the variation of the symbol row satisfies a specific condition, a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the satisfied condition, or the player can acquire a large amount of medals. In addition, a special advantageous state advantageous to the player is generated.

  According to the means 26, in the pachi-slot machine, any of the operational effects from the means 1 to the means 24 can be achieved.

  Means 27: In any one configuration of Means 1 to 24, “the gaming machine is a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are combined”. Here, “a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused” means that a plurality of (for example, five) game balls are used as one unit of input medium, and after the input medium is input, the starting operation means A symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed in response to an operation of the operation lever (for example, an operation lever), and thereafter, the variation of the symbol string is stopped in response to an operation of a stop operation means (for example, a stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the change in the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And, when the combination of symbols at the time of stopping the variation of the symbol row satisfies a specific condition, a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the satisfied condition, or the player can acquire a large amount of medals. In addition, a special advantageous state advantageous to the player is generated.

  According to the means 27, in the gaming machine formed by fusing the pachinko machine and the pachislot machine, any one of the effects from the means 1 to the means 24 can be achieved.

  At first glance, there is a game medium in a game machine that does not play a substantial game depending on the medium to be inserted, such as a pachislot machine exemplified above or a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused. However, even with such a gaming machine, it can be assumed that a game played using a game ball or other appropriate article is included in the entire game content. Therefore, even such a gaming machine can be a target of a gaming machine in which a game is played using a gaming medium.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to guide the game medium to a predetermined site without blocking the decorations, the accessory, or the display means in the opening surrounded by the decoration frame. In addition, a sufficiently long passage can be secured, and the game medium can flow down naturally in any passage. Furthermore, since the winning game media are distributed and guided in the left-right direction, the path becomes complicated, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to monotonous behavior.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[Overall Configuration of Pachinko Machine] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a main body frame is opened on one side of an outer frame of a pachinko machine and a front frame is opened on one side of the main body frame. Note that FIG. 1 shows a view in which the decorative member in the game area is omitted.
The pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a game board 5, and the like. The outer frame 2 is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame shape by upper, lower, left, and right wooden frame members, and has a lower receiving plate 6 that receives the lower surface of the main body frame 3 at the front lower portion of the outer frame 2. On one side of the front surface of the outer frame 2, the main body frame 3 is attached by a hinge mechanism 7 so as to be opened and closed forward. The outer frame 2 may be formed of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 and 4.
2 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 and the game board 5 of the pachinko machine 1 separated obliquely from the upper right front.
The main body frame 3 is configured by integrally molding the front frame body 11, the game board mounting frame 12, and the mechanism mounting body 13 with a synthetic resin material. The front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a size corresponding to the outer shape excluding the support plate 6 on the front side of the outer frame 2 (see FIG. 1). A main body frame side hinge device 15 is fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the front frame body 11, and a hinge pin and a hinge are connected to the outer frame side hinge device 14 fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the outer frame 2. It is mounted so that it can be opened and closed by a hole. That is, the hinge mechanism 7 is configured by the outer frame side hinge tool 14, the main body frame side hinge tool 15, the hinge pin, and the hinge hole.

  On the front side of the front frame body 11, a speaker box portion 16 is integrally formed in the front lower left area of the front frame body 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, and is formed in the front opening portion of the speaker box portion 16. The speaker mounting plate 17 is mounted so as to close the opening. A speaker 18 is mounted on the speaker mounting plate 17. In addition, in the lower region of the front surface of the front frame 11, a firing rail 19 is attached to the upper half of the front frame 11 in an inclined manner. A lower front plate 30 is mounted on the lower half of the lower area of the front surface of the front frame 11. A lower tray 31 capable of storing game balls is provided at a substantially central portion of the front surface of the lower front plate 30, an operation handle 32 is provided on the right side, and an ashtray 33 is provided on the left side. . The lower plate 31 is provided with a ball discharge lever 34 for discharging the game ball downward.

[Configuration of Front Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 2.
The front frame 4 is mounted on one side of the front surface of the front frame body 11 so as to cover a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 11 to the upper edge of the lower front plate 30 so as to be opened and closed forward by a hinge mechanism 36. Yes. In addition, a substantially circular opening window 38 through which the game area 37 of the game board 5 can be seen through from the front is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4. Further, a window frame 39 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 38 is provided on the rear side of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 50 such as a glass plate or a transparent resin plate is mounted on the window frame 39. . Further, substantially the entire front surface of the front frame 4 is decorated by a front decoration member in which a lamp or the like is provided, and an upper plate 51 is formed at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 4. Specifically, around the opening window 38, a side decoration device 52 is mounted on the left and right sides, an upper plate 51 is mounted on the lower portion, and an acoustic decoration device 53 is mounted on the upper portion. The side decoration device 52 is mainly configured by a side decoration body 54 in which a lamp substrate is disposed and formed of a synthetic resin material. A plurality of slit-like opening holes that are long in the horizontal direction are arranged in the side decoration body 54 in the vertical direction, and a lens 55 corresponding to a light source disposed on the lamp substrate is incorporated in the opening hole. The acoustic illumination device 53 includes a transparent cover body 56, a speaker 57, a speaker cover 58, a reflector body (not shown), and the like, and these constituent members are assembled together to form a unit.

[Configuration of Locking Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 4.
A function of locking the main body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 and a function of locking the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3 on the rear side of the free end side opposite to the hinge mechanism 36 of the front frame body 11 The locking device 70 having both of the above is mounted. That is, in this embodiment, the locking device 70 includes a plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 72 that detachably engage with a closing tool 71 provided on the outer frame 2 to lock the body frame 3 in a closed state, From the front of the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 74 that detachably engage with a closing tool 73 provided on the rear side of the front end of the front frame 4 to lock the front frame 4 in a closed state. And a cylinder lock 75 that is exposed through the front frame 11 and the lower front plate 30 so that the key can be inserted and unlocked. Then, a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 75 and rotated in one direction, so that the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 72 and the closing tool 71 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is unlocked. By rotating in the opposite direction, the engagement between the door locking hook 74 and the closing tool 73 of the front frame 4 is released and the front frame 4 is unlocked.

[Configuration of Game Board Mounting Frame and Game Board] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1, 3, 4, 5, 11, and 12. FIG. 5 shows a general gaming machine, and the characteristic configuration of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described later with reference to another drawing.
3 is an enlarged front view showing the configuration of the game area 37, FIG. 5 is a rear view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine 1, and FIGS. 11 and 12 are perspective views showing the configuration of the game area 37. .
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3 is provided on the rear side of the front frame body 11, and the game board 5 is mounted so as to be attachable / detachable from the front. . The game board 5 is formed in a substantially square plate shape having a size to be fitted from the front of the game board mounting frame 12. A guide rail 78 including an outer rail 76 and an inner rail 77 is provided on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 5, and a game area 37 is defined inside the guide rail 78. A predetermined gap is provided between the launch rail 19 and the guide rail 78, and when the launched game ball returns to the guide rail 78, the game ball is discharged from the gap. It is configured to be guided to the lower plate 31. Further, a front structural member 79 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front surface of the game board 5 in the outer region of the guide rail 78.

  As shown in FIGS. 3, 11, and 12, a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided in the gaming area 37 in a predetermined gauge arrangement, and a windmill ( (Not shown) is provided. An opening 120 (see FIG. 18) is formed at a substantially central position of the game area 37, and a center accessory 91 is disposed so as to surround the opening. The model and game concept of the pachinko machine 1 are characterized. Details of the center accessory 91 will be described later.

  Further, an effect display device 115 for effect display of the lottery result is provided behind the center accessory 91. As the effect display device 115, an appropriate display device capable of displaying image information obtained by combining decorative symbol image information, background image information, character image information, and the like is used. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 115. Here, the effect display device 115 corresponds to the display means of the present invention.

  On the other hand, a pair of normal symbol start ports 127 are arranged below the center role 91 in the game area 37. When a game ball enters the normal symbol start port 127, a normal lottery is performed and a normal symbol is set. Is displayed in a variable manner. Further, a special symbol starting port 96 is provided between the pair of normal symbol starting ports 127, which has a movable piece that is opened for a short time when winning in the normal lottery. It is arranged. When a game ball wins the special symbol starting port 96, a big hit lottery is performed and the special symbol is changed. A specific game method will be described later.

  Further, in the game area 37, an attacker device 98 is disposed at a position further below the start port 96. The attacker device 98 opens and closes the opening / closing member 99 in the front-rear direction with the lower end portion as an axis. Thus, the lower large winning opening 83 is opened and closed.

  Further, two LEDs 86 functioning as a normal symbol display (details will be described later) and two LEDs 87 (holding lamps) indicating the holding state of the normal lottery are provided at the lower left of the center accessory 91. . In addition, a 7-segment LED 84 that functions as a special symbol display (details will be described later) and two LEDs 85 (holding ball lamps) that indicate a lottery hold state are provided on the lower right side of the center accessory 91. Yes. It should be noted that the control of the symbol change display and stop display by turning on / off the LEDs 84 and 86 is performed by the main control board 131 (see FIG. 28).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, at the lower rear side of the game board 5, as a collective bag for receiving the game balls flowing into various winning devices and guiding the game balls to a predetermined position in a portion extending from the center portion to the lower portion. A box mounting base 118 having both the above function and the function as a box mounting portion is provided. The box mounting base 118 is mounted with a sub control board box 130 in which a sub control board 119 such as a sound control board and a lamp control board is housed, and is superposed on the rear side of the sub control board box 130. A main control board box 132 in which the main control board 131 is housed is mounted. Further, in a state where the box mounting base 118, the sub control board box 130 and the main control board box 132 are respectively mounted on the rear side of the game board 5, the game board 5 is moved from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3. The box mounting base 118, the sub control board box 130, and the main control board box 132 are arranged so as not to protrude outward from the outline of the game board 5 so that they can be fitted and installed.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame Mechanism Mounted Body, Ball Tank, and Tank Rail] A description will be given based on FIGS.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the state in which various members are assembled to the main body frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 from obliquely upper right rear, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 alone from obliquely upper right rear.
The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is formed with a tank mounting portion 133, a rail mounting portion 134, a dispensing device mounting portion 135, and the like, and a ball tank 136 is mounted on the tank mounting portion 133. The ball tank 136 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed in a box shape opening upward so that a large number of game balls supplied from the island facility can be stored. The storage state of the game balls in the ball tank 136 is visible through the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In addition, a discharge port 138 for discharging a game ball is formed at the rear corner of the bottom plate portion 137 of the ball tank 136, and the bottom plate portion 137 is formed on an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the discharge port 138. .

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is integrally formed with a rail mounting portion 134 so as to approach the tank mounting portion 133 downward, and the rail component 139 is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 so that the tank rail 150 is configured. That is, in this embodiment, the rail mounting portion 134 is formed in a state in which the upper lateral portion of the main body frame 3 is recessed by a predetermined depth, and the back side wall of the recess is used as the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150. An inclined rail shelf 155 is formed along the lower edge of the concave portion so as to incline downward from one end (left end toward FIG. 9) to the other end (right end toward FIG. 9). An upward surface extending in the lateral direction of the rail shelf 155 is a rail receiving portion 158.

  The rail constituting member 139 that is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 and constitutes the tank rail 150 includes a rear wall portion 152 that forms a rail passage between the rail mounting portion 134 and the front wall portion 151, and an inclined lower plate And a partition wall (both not shown) that project along the center in the front-rear direction of the upper surface of the lower plate part and divide the rail passage into front and rear rows (in this embodiment, front and rear rows). It is formed in preparation. The rail constituting member 139 is attached to the rail attaching portion 134 by an appropriate attachment means, thereby forming a tank rail 150 having a plurality of front and rear rows of rail passages. Then, after the game balls discharged from the discharge port 138 of the ball tank 136 (dropped by its own weight) are received at one end of the rail passages in the front and rear rows of the tank rail 150, the game balls are moved along the rail passage by their own weight. And rolling toward the other end of the rail passage. Further, in this embodiment, the rail component member 139 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, whereby the flow state of the game balls in the rail passage is visually recognized through the rear wall portion 152 of the rail component member 139. It is possible.

  The front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150 (rail mounting portion 134) has a first space portion to avoid interference with the upper end portion of the rear portion of the equipment (for example, the center accessory 91) protruding rearward of the game board 5. It is provided in a separated state. In this embodiment, the rear end of the rail shelf 155 serving as the rear end portion of the main body frame 3 and the rear wall portion of the tank rail 150 are substantially flush with the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In other words, the tank rail 150 is arranged behind the rear surface of the game board 5 so that the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136 is substantially flush with the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136. Accordingly, a first space portion for avoiding interference with the rear portion of the center accessory 91 is provided between the rear side of the game board 5 and the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150.

  Above the tank rail 150, a rectifying body 156 for aligning the game balls flowing in the rail passage without overlapping each other is mounted on the upper portion thereof so as to be swingable about the shaft 157. The rectifier 156 is provided with a weight from the center to the bottom.

[Configurations of Dispensing Device Mounting Unit and Ball Dispensing Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 8 and 9.
A vertically long paying device mounting portion 135 corresponding to a ball paying device (ball paying unit) 170 described below is formed in the vertical direction of one side of the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3. The dispensing device mounting portion 135 is formed in a concave shape having an opening on the rear side. In addition, an opening 173 through which a payout motor 172 (see FIG. 4) of the ball payout device 170 can project is formed at a predetermined position on a back wall portion (not shown) having a stepped shape of the payout device mounting portion 135. Yes.

  In a state where the ball paying device 170 is mounted in the recess of the paying device mounting portion 135, a second space portion is provided between the game board 5 and the first space portion, which is at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. . Thus, the rail passage and the ball passage are arranged at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. Further, the rear end of the body frame 3, that is, the rear end of the peripheral wall portion of the dispensing device mounting portion 135, the rear end of the rail shelf 155, the rear surfaces of the ball tank 136, the tank rail 150, and the ball dispensing device 170 are substantially the same surface. ing.

  The ball payout device 170 has a vertically long box shape that is substantially the same size as the recess of the payout device mounting portion 135, and is unitized by mounting various parts related to payout. The ball payout device 170 is fitted from the rear opening of the concave portion of the payout device mounting portion 135 and is mounted by appropriate mounting means (for example, mounting means such as an elastic clip, a locking claw, and a screw). It has become.

  Although not shown, the ball dispensing device 170 is formed by dividing the ball passages having inflow ports respectively communicating with the outlets of the rail passages in the tank rail 150 into a plurality of front and rear rows (for example, front and rear rows). Also, the downstream portions of the front and rear rows of ball passages formed in the interior are bifurcated to form front and rear rows of prize balls, a ball rental ball passage and a ball removal ball passage. In addition, a payout member (not shown) made of a rotating body for distributing and paying out game balls to any of the passages is rotated in the forward and reverse directions at a branch portion between the winning ball and the ball passage for lending and the ball passage for ball removal. It is arranged to be possible.

[Equipment on the lower rear side of the main body frame] A description will be given based on Figs.
On the rear side of the front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3, one side (left side in FIG. 5) of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11 located below the game board mounting frame 12 is below the launch rail 19. A launching device unit 194 in which a launching hammer (not shown) for launching a game ball sent to the launching position of the tilted end, a launching motor 192 for operating the launching hammer, etc. are assembled to the mounting substrate 193 and unitized. Is installed. In addition, a power supply board box 196 that houses a power supply board 195 is mounted at a substantially central portion of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11, and the dispensing control board 197 is placed in a state of being superimposed on the rear side of the power supply board box 196. A payout control board box 198 is mounted. The payout control board 197 includes a RAM for storing the number of game balls to be paid out, and transmits a control signal for paying out game balls in accordance with a payout signal transmitted from the main control board 131 to a relay circuit board (not shown). Thus, the operation of the payout motor 172 is controlled.

[Configuration of Rear Cover Body] A description will be given based on FIGS. 5 and 6.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine 1 from the upper right rear. FIG. 6 shows a general gaming machine, and the characteristic configuration of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described later with reference to another drawing.
The rear end portions of the display device control board box 117 (see FIG. 11) and the main control board box 132 arranged on the rear surface of the game board 5 protrude toward the window opening portion opened in the center portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. . And between the side wall part which comprises one side wall of the window opening part of the mechanism mounting body 13, and the one side wall of the dispensing device mounting part 135 which comprises the other side wall, a substantially square box shape is formed by an opaque synthetic resin material. The formed rear cover body 210 is detachably mounted by a cover hinge mechanism 211.

  The rear cover body 210 is configured integrally with a substantially rectangular rear wall portion 212 and a peripheral wall portion 213 that protrudes forward from the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 212. Of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the wall portion 213 a on one side is attached and detached from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 formed at a total of three locations above and below the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. A hinge body 216 having a hinge pin 215 that can be fitted downward is integrally formed. Further, of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the other wall portion 213b has a locking claw that can be elastically engaged with a locking hole formed in one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. An elastic closing body 217 is integrally formed.

  That is, in the rear cover body 210, the hinge pins 215 of the upper and lower and intermediate hinge bodies 216 are fitted from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 on the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. In this state, the rear cover body 210 is rotated toward the other side of the mechanism mounting body 13 around the hinge pin 215, and the elastic closing body 217 is inserted into the locking hole on one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. The rear cover body 210 is held in a closed state on the rear side of the mechanism mounting body 13 by being elastically engaged. The rear cover body 210 covers the entire display device control board box 117 on the rear surface of the game board 5 and the main control board box 132 from the substantially middle portion to the upper end thereof. As a result, the board connector (mainly the board connector for connecting to the display apparatus control board 116) of the main control board 131 exposed at the upper part of the main control board box 132 is hidden from view from behind.

  Further, a portion from the substantially middle portion to the lower end of the main control board box 132 is exposed without being covered by the rear cover body 210. The inspection connector 218 disposed on the main control board 131 is exposed below the main control board box 132, and the inspection connector on the main control board 131 is closed with the rear cover body 210 closed. A board inspection device (not shown) can be connected to the connector 218 for inspection.

  A large number of heat radiation holes 230, 231, 232, and 233 are provided in the rear cover body 210, and internal heat is released from these many heat radiation holes 230, 231, 232, and 233. . In this embodiment, the rear cover body 210 is provided with a large number of slit-like heat radiation holes 230 extending from the peripheral wall portion 213 to the rear wall portion 212, and from the substantially middle height position of the rear wall portion 212 to the upper portion. A large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 231 are provided therethrough, and a large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 232 and a predetermined number of horizontally elongated rectangular heat radiation holes 233 pass through the lower portion of the rear wall 212. It is installed.

  Further, the horizontally long rectangular heat radiation holes 233 have a size corresponding to the size and arrangement position of a plurality of parallel seal portions 235 sealed by the seal screws (sealing members) of the main control board box 132. It penetrates the position. As a result, even when the opaque rear cover body 210 is closed, the plurality of parallel sealing portions 235 of the main control board box 132 are exposed so as to be visible at the portion of the heat radiation hole 233. For this reason, even when the rear cover body 210 is closed, the sealing state of the sealing portion 235 of the main control board box 132 can be easily visually confirmed. Further, since the opaque synthetic resin material can be easily used as a synthetic resin material that is recycled compared to the transparent synthetic resin material, the rear cover body 210 can be manufactured at low cost.

  Of the peripheral wall part 213 of the rear cover body 210, a predetermined position (two places on the left and right in this embodiment) of the upper side wall part 213C is substantially C-shaped to hold a power cord (not shown) in an appropriately folded state. An elastically deformable cord holder 237 extends toward the rear wall surface of the upper tank rail 150 (the rear wall surface of the rail component 139). A knob for removing the power cord by elastically deforming the cord holder 237 is formed at the tip of the cord holder 237.

  One end of the power cord is detachably connected to the board connector 239 of the distribution board 238, and the power plug at the other end is inserted into a power outlet. As described above, the cord holder 237 is integrally formed on the rear cover body 210 to hold the power cord, so that the power cord hangs and gets caught by foreign objects when the pachinko machine is transported and stored. Problems can be prevented.

[Configuration of Sphere Derivative for Lower Dish, etc. at Rear Lower Part of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rear cover 210 and various control boards are removed from the perspective view of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 7 shows a general gaming machine, and a characteristic configuration of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described later with reference to FIG.
A lower dish ball derivative 253 is attached to the other side portion (hinge portion) of the rear lower region of the main body frame 3 in the recessed portion of the rear step portion of the speaker box portion 16. The lower tray ball derivative 253 is used when the game balls paid out to the upper plate 51 through the upper plate connection path (not shown) from the award and rental ball passages of the ball dispensing device 170 are full. The game ball on the upper plate communication path is for guiding the game ball to the lower plate 31.

  In this embodiment, a board box 254 that houses the interface board 252 is mounted on the outer surface of the rear wall of the lower dish ball derivative 253. The interface board 252 is interposed between the ball lending machine installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1 and the payout control board 197, and transmits / receives a signal related to ball lending between the ball lending machine and the payout control board 197. Electrical connection is possible.

[Center character] A description will be given based on FIGS. 11 to 18.
11 is a perspective view showing the game area 37 from the diagonally upper right front, FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the game area 37 from the diagonally upper left front, and FIG. 13 is a central longitudinal sectional view of the pachinko machine 1, FIG. FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing the mounting state of the rear accessory unit, FIG. 15 is a front view showing the center accessory 91, and FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing the center accessory 91 from the diagonally upper right front, FIG. FIG. 18 is a sectional view showing a central longitudinal section of the center accessory 91, and FIG. 18 is an exploded view showing a state before the front accessory unit 122 and the rear accessory unit 126 of the center accessory 91 are assembled to the game board 5. It is a perspective view.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the center accessory 91 has a frame-like appearance and is arranged in the center of the game area 37. Although the size of the center accessory 91 is not particularly limited, in this example, it is constructed as a relatively large accessory that occupies about 1/2 of the entire game area 37.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the center accessory 91 is roughly divided into a front accessory unit 122 disposed on the front side and a rear accessory unit 126 disposed on the rear side. The front-side accessory unit 122 is inserted into the opening 120 from the board surface 5a side of the game board 5, and at least a front surface portion is arranged in a state of protruding from the game board 5 to the player side (front). 121. On the other hand, the rear side accessory unit 126 has a specific game area 125 that can be viewed through the window 124 of the decorative frame 121, and is configured to be assembled from the back side of the game board 5. The front accessory unit 122 is directly attached to the board surface 5a of the game board 5 with an attaching screw (not shown). On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the rear accessory unit 126 is assembled to the bottom surface of the display means attaching member 128 attached to the back surface of the game board 5. The display means mounting member 128 is a box-like member provided to support the effect display device 115, and an opening (not shown) for allowing the effect display device 115 to be visually recognized is formed. A positioning portion 385 (see FIG. 18) for aligning the relative position of the rear accessory unit 126 with respect to the front accessory unit 122 is provided at a contact portion between the front accessory unit 122 and the rear accessory unit 126. The assembly error between the front accessory unit 122 and the rear accessory unit 126 can be eliminated despite the fact that they are separately assembled as respective units.

[Concrete Configuration of Front Side Unit] A description will be given based on FIGS. 15, 16, 19 to 21. FIG.
19 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the mechanical part of the front side accessory unit 122 is separated from the upper right front, FIG. 20 is a front view showing the passage forming member 228 in the center accessory 91, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the left passage forming member 229 in 91 from the upper right front. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 16, the decorative frame 121 of the front accessory unit 122 is arranged in the foreground and has a frame-shaped front decorative frame portion 162 having decorativeness and a control board disposed behind the front decorative frame portion 162. The board mounting member 163 for accommodating the mechanism and the like, and the upper mechanism mounting member 164 disposed only on the upper rear side for mounting various mechanism portions and the like. The board attachment member 163 also functions as passage forming members 228 and 229 described later, and is formed from a light transmissive member (for example, a transparent member).

  As shown in FIG. 15, an upper protruding portion 168 that protrudes upward is provided at the upper center of the front decorative frame portion 162. Side large winning openings 144 are provided, and can be opened and closed by a movable piece 145. The drawing shows a state in which the upper side big prize opening 144 is closed by the movable piece 145, and in this state, the upper side big prize opening 144 cannot be awarded a game ball. The game ball that has opened the movable piece 145 and won the upper side large winning opening 144 is sent to the sorting device 148 by the winning guide section 149 so as to be distributed to either the right guide passage 146 or the left guide passage 147. It has become.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, a drive mechanism portion 169 for driving the movable piece 145 is attached to the upper mechanism attachment member 164, and the pair of movable pieces 145 are moved to a vertical position by the drive mechanism portion 169. It rotates between the (closed state) and the inclined position (open position). The drive mechanism unit 169 includes a pair of support members 182 disposed on the back side of the upper mechanism attachment member 164 and a pair of plungers (not shown) that are attached to the support member 182 and project downward. The solenoid 183 is composed of a movable transmission member 184 that connects the tip of the plunger and the rotating shaft 186 of the movable piece 145 and converts the reciprocating linear motion of the plunger into the rotating motion of the rotating shaft 186. That is, when the plunger is immersed by energization of the solenoid 183, the rotation shaft 186 rotates via the movable transmission member 184, and the pair of movable pieces 145 are displaced to the inclined positions. When the energization of the solenoid 183 is stopped, the plunger is protruded by the elastic force of the spring, and the pair of movable pieces 145 are displaced to the vertical position. A flat lid 185 that covers these mechanisms is disposed behind the solenoid 183 and the movable transmission member 184.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15, the winning guide section 149 has a substantially U-shape when viewed from the front, and both ends (upper left and right ends) communicate with the respective upper side large winning openings 144, Is formed with an outlet (not shown) through which the game ball flows out toward the sorting device 148 disposed at the rear. In addition, a winning opening sensor 330 (see FIG. 28) is provided at the upper end portion of the winning guide section 149, and detects that a game ball has won the upper side large winning opening 144. Here, the winning opening sensor 330 corresponds to the winning state detecting means of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the allocating device 148 receives a decorative body 201 made of a girl character and supporting the leg 202 in a swingable manner, and a game ball that has flowed out from the winning guide 149, and a leg portion. 202 and a distribution plate 203 that swings like a seesaw. Further, the distribution plate 203 is supported by a support shaft 204, and when the solenoid 205 is operated, a right-down state (a state in which the game ball is guided to the right guide passage 146) and a left-down state (a state in which the game ball is guided to the left side). The state of guiding to the passage 147).

  As shown in FIGS. 15 and 20, the right guide passage 146 is disposed along the inner peripheral surface of the decoration frame 121, and the right direction when viewed from the player side of the game ball won in the upper side large winning opening 144. The passage forming member 228 is formed integrally with the substrate mounting member 163. The right guiding passage 146 guides the game balls distributed by the sorting device 148 in a substantially horizontal direction in a right horizontal portion 220 and guides the game balls in a step-like (step-like) manner on the downstream side of the right horizontal portion 220. A right staircase portion 221 that rolls along the surface, and then a right drooping portion 222 that allows the game ball to flow straight down. It comes to leak. In particular, the right staircase portion 221 has a passage extending rearward from the right horizontal portion 220 and the right hanging portion 222. Specifically, the configuration is such that the game ball about to roll to the right side is once guided backward by the guide wall 224 standing in the right stepped portion 221 and then swung clockwise to return to the front position. Has been. That is, it is formed like a spiral staircase. However, the height of the guide wall 224 is formed such that the game ball rolling in the right side staircase portion 221 can get over. For this reason, when the momentum of the game ball when reaching the guide wall 224 is relatively weak, the game ball passes through the first route (spiral route) guided by the guide wall 224. When the momentum is relatively strong, the vehicle travels through the second route that goes straight over the guide wall 224. That is, the guide wall 224 functions as a route distribution unit 225 that makes different routes that pass by the momentum of the game ball. The route distribution unit 225 can vary the timing of flowing out from the outlet 243.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 15, 20, and 21, the left guide passage 147 is disposed along the inner peripheral surface of the decorative frame 121, and the player receives the game ball that has won the upper side big winning opening 144. This is a passage that can be guided leftward when viewed from the side. The upstream portion of the left guide passage 147 is formed integrally with the right guide passage 146, and the downstream portion is formed of another passage forming member 229. That is, the game ball flowing out from the outlet 241a formed in the upstream passage forming member 228 is sent to the inlet 242a formed in the downstream passage forming member 229. Further, the left guide passage 147 includes a left horizontal portion 240 that guides the game balls distributed by the sorting device 148 in a substantially horizontal direction, and a game ball on the downstream side of the left horizontal portion 240 along the step-like guide surface. A left staircase portion 241 to be rolled, a left hanging portion 242 that causes the gaming ball to flow straight downward, and an inner guiding portion 243 that causes the gaming ball to roll inward on the downstream side of the left hanging portion 242. The game ball flows out from an outlet 244 formed at the tip of the inner guiding portion 243. In particular, as shown in FIG. 21, the inner guiding portion 243 is provided with a retaining member 245 capable of retaining a game ball that passes through the inner guiding portion 243 toward the outlet 244. The stopping member 245 is provided at a curved corner portion of the inner guiding portion 243, and protrudes into the inner guiding portion 243 to stop the game ball and is retracted from the inner guiding portion 243. It is supported so as to be displaceable between a passing position (indicated by a two-dot chain line) through which the game ball passes. Further, below the inner guiding portion 243, a holding drive mechanism 338 (see FIG. 28) that moves the stopping member 245 between the stopping position and the passing position is disposed. Here, the retaining member 245 corresponds to the delay member of the present invention.

  Further, the left guide passage 147 is provided with a guide passage sensor 318 (see FIG. 28) that detects that a game ball has passed, so that a game process corresponding to the left guide passage 147 can be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the decorative frame 121 is provided with a decorative net-like decorative portion 260 on the left and right side portions, and the upper portion of the decorative frame 121 opens upward to play a game ball in the game area 37. A entrance 261 that allows entry is formed. In addition, an arc-shaped stage 262 is provided at the lower part of the decoration frame 121, and the game ball that has entered the entrance 261 passes through a passage (not shown) formed inside the decoration frame 121. It is sent to the left and right ends of the stage 262. That is, the game ball that has entered the entrance 261 is repeatedly rolled in the left-right direction along the shape of the stage 262, and then flows out from the outflow portion 263 at the center of the stage 262 to the game area 37. Note that the start port 96 described above is disposed below the outflow portion 263, so that the game balls that have flowed out of the outflow portion 263 can easily enter the start port 96. A slit-like window having a width smaller than the diameter of the game ball is formed on the front surface of the stage 262 other than the outflow portion 263 so that the behavior of the game ball rolling on the stage 262 can be visually recognized. However, the game ball is prevented from being discharged from a portion other than the outflow portion 263, that is, deviating from the stage 262. Moreover, according to this, even if the game ball rolling in the game area 37 rebounds, entry into the stage 262 is prevented.

  At both the left and right ends of the lower part of the decorative frame 121, a passage 264 that allows a game ball to enter from the side of the decorative frame 121 and guides the entered game ball to the windmill 265 side is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 17, a flange-like intrusion prevention wall 267 that protrudes toward the player side (specifically, the tip protrudes to a position close to the transparent plate 50) is formed on the lower inner peripheral surface of the decorative frame 121. Even when a game ball that is provided and rolls in the game area 37, in particular, a game ball B that passes through the game area 37 below the entry prevention wall 267 bounces back toward the interior of the decoration frame 121, the decoration frame 121. It is configured not to enter into a specific game area 125 (details will be described later) formed inside. For this reason, it becomes possible to avoid the effect in the specific game area 125 being disturbed by other game balls. In addition, the game balls used in the specific game area 125 are not discharged from the front of the specific game area 125 to the game area 37, and are positioned in the game area 37 formed on the front surface of the game board 5 and in the decoration frame 121. The specific game area 125 to be played is clearly defined. Therefore, the behavior of the game ball in the specific game area 125 is given a special characteristic, and it is possible to entertain the player with a unique performance.

  Further, since the entry prevention wall 267 is formed on an extension line of the specific game area 125, the depth of the specific game area 125 can be shown widely, and the entry prevention wall 267 can be used as a part of the specific game area 125. become. Therefore, it becomes possible to roll the game ball more vigorously, and it is possible to enhance the fun with respect to the behavior of the game ball. Note that the upper surface of the entry prevention wall 267 is formed with a slight downward slope toward the rear, and prevents the game ball from stopping on the entry prevention wall 267.

[Specific Configuration of Rear Side Object Unit] A description will be given based on FIGS. 15 and 22 to 27.
FIG. 22 is a plan view showing the configuration of the rear accessory unit 126 and guide members (described later), FIG. 23 is a perspective view showing the rear accessory unit 126 from the upper right front, and FIG. 24 is the rear accessory. 25 is a sectional view showing a central longitudinal section of the object unit 126, FIG. 25 is a perspective view showing the rear side accessory unit 126 turned upside down and viewed from the upper right front, and FIG. 26 shows each configuration of the entrance driving unit 287. FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view showing the separated state from the upper right front, and FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the main part of the entrance driving unit 287.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 and 23, the rear accessory unit 126 includes a specific game area 125 in which a predetermined game process is executed using a game ball guided by the right guide passage 146 or the left guide passage 147, and A rear standing wall portion 281 erected from the rear end of the specific game area 125, and a mounting hole 282a for extending the rear accessory unit 126 to the display means mounting member 128 extending from the rear standing wall portion 281 in the left-right direction. And a mounting extension 282 having a structure (shown in FIG. 22).

  As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the specific game area 125 is formed on a substantially horizontal plane and has a fan-like shape in plan view, and is a game ball guided by the right guide passage 146 or the left guide passage 147. Rolling surface 280 for rolling the ball, and a ball striking portion capable of hitting a game ball on the rolling surface 280 in a predetermined direction by being pivotally supported on the rolling surface 280 and rotating. 283, a specific entrance 284 that allows a game ball returned by the ball hitting unit 283 to enter, and a game ball returned by the ball hitting unit 283 that is slidably supported on the rolling surface 280. Two sets of obstacle movable members 285 that prevent entry into the specific entrance 284 are provided. Note that a V winning sensor 331 (see FIG. 28) for detecting that a game ball has entered is provided at the specific entrance 284, and it is detected that a game ball has entered the specific entrance 284. Then, an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player is generated. For this reason, whether or not an advantageous gaming state is generated can be distributed according to the positional relationship between the rolling direction of the game ball returned by the ball hitting unit 283 and the specific entrance 284, and the whereabouts of the game ball can be determined. Get attention. In particular, a game ball is used and a ball game such as a baseball board is played in the specific game area 125, so that it is possible to greatly enhance the interest in the game. Here, the V winning sensor 331 corresponds to a ball entry state detecting means of the present invention.

  More specifically, the rolling surface 280 is formed in a downward slope toward the player side, a ball striking portion 283 is disposed in the vicinity of the end of the rolling surface 280 on the player side, A specific entrance 284 is disposed in the vicinity of the rear end, that is, in front of the rear vertical wall 281. For this reason, the game ball guided on the rolling surface 280 naturally rolls to the player side according to the gradient of the rolling surface 280, and then is hit back by the ball striking portion 283, toward the specific entrance 284. It is possible to roll. In this way, the game ball that rolls from the back side of the rolling surface 280 toward the player side is hit back toward the back side of the rolling surface 280, so that the player is conscious of being a batter, It becomes possible to bring out a sense of reality in the ball field. In particular, a baseball ground pattern is drawn on the rolling surface 280 to promote a sense of reality.

  The ball hitting portion 283 includes a bat portion 289 simulating the shape of a bat and a shaft portion 300 that rotatably supports the bat portion 289, and is provided on the bottom surface of the specific game area 125. It is driven by a drive unit 286 (see FIG. 25). As shown in FIG. 25, the ball striking drive unit 286 includes a solenoid 301 that supports a plunger (not shown) so that it can protrude and retract, and a coil spring (not shown) that urges the plunger to be in a protruding state when the solenoid 301 is not energized. And a link portion 304 that transmits the reciprocating linear motion of the plunger to the shaft portion 300 of the ball striking portion 283 to reciprocate the shaft portion 300 within a predetermined range. That is, when the solenoid 301 is not energized, the plunger is in the protruding position by the biasing force of the coil spring, and the tip of the butt portion 289 is maintained obliquely forward, that is, the state before swinging (see FIG. 23). When the solenoid 301 is energized, the plunger enters an immersive state against the biasing force of the coil spring, and the tip of the butt portion 289 faces obliquely rearward, that is, after swinging out (see FIG. 22). It is displaced to. That is, by energizing the solenoid 301, the bat 289 can be rotated counterclockwise, and the game ball can be hit back toward the rear of the rolling surface 280.

  In the vicinity of the shaft portion 300 of the ball striking portion 283, a stopper portion 305 for projecting upward is provided to limit the rotation range of the bat portion 289, particularly the position before swinging out the bat portion 289. In addition, a stopping portion 306 is formed behind the stopper portion 305. The stopping portion 306 is capable of temporarily stopping the game ball that has reached the bat portion 289 by rolling on the rolling surface 280 in cooperation with the bat portion 289. ing. The retaining portion 306 is formed of a triangular member protruding upward from the rolling surface 280, and by forming a V-shaped ball receiving portion with the bat portion 289 located in a state after swinging, Allows the game ball to stop.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the specific entrance 284 is formed between a pair of wall portions 325 and supported so as to be slidable along an arc centered on a predetermined position. It is configured to reciprocate in a circular arc by a ball entrance driving unit 287 (see FIG. 25). That is, the pair of wall portions 325 and the specific entrance 284 are accommodated in a space between the rear peripheral edge of the specific game area 125 formed in an arc shape and the arc-shaped back standing wall portion 281. It is supported in a slidable state above. Then, since the reciprocating motion is performed so that the position of the specific entrance 284 always changes, even when the rolling direction of the returned game ball is a fixed direction, it does not enter when entering the specific entrance 284. Sorted into cases. In other words, since there is a possibility of entering the specific entrance 284 regardless of the rolling direction of the game ball, the expectation at the early stage immediately after being returned by the ball hitting unit 283 It is possible to avoid disappearance. Further, the game process on the rolling surface 280 is further complicated, and it is possible to prevent the game content from being bored, and to make the game ball enter the specific entrance 284 more or less. it can. Here, the entrance driving unit 287 corresponds to the sliding drive source of the present invention.

  A specific configuration of the entrance driving unit 287 will be described with reference to FIGS. The entrance driving unit 287 includes a motor 348 that generates a rotational force, a round bar-shaped rotary shaft 349 that is rotatably supported, and a rotary shaft 349 that is externally fitted to the rotary shaft 349 in a non-rotatable state. Slide member 363 that is displaced in the axial direction along with rotation, first transmission mechanism 361 that transmits rotational motion by motor 348 to rotational shaft portion 349 and rotates rotational shaft portion 349, and reciprocating linear motion of slide member 363. The second transmission mechanism 364 is configured to transmit to the specific entrance 284 and reciprocate the specific entrance 284 on an arc. In particular, as shown in FIG. 27, a spiral groove 366 is continuously formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft portion 349, and a pair of engaging claw portions formed on the inner peripheral surface of the slide member 363. 362 is fitted in the groove 366. For this reason, when the motor 348 is driven, the rotational motion generated by the motor 348 is transmitted to the rotation shaft portion 349 via the first transmission mechanism 361 and rotates the rotation shaft portion 349. When the rotation shaft portion 349 rotates, a propulsive force acts on the engagement claw portion 362, and the slide member 363 is displaced in the axial direction. That is, when the motor 348 repeats normal rotation and reverse rotation at regular intervals, the slide member 363 reciprocates linearly in the axial direction. Further, since the second transmission mechanism 364 is connected to the slide member 363, the reciprocating linear motion of the slide member 363 is transmitted to the specific entrance 284 via the second transmission mechanism 364, and the specific entrance 284 is obtained. Is moved back and forth in a circular arc.

  Thus, in order to cause the slide member 363 to reciprocate linearly in the axial direction by the cooperation of the spiral groove 366 formed in the rotation shaft portion 349 and the engagement claw portion 362 fitted in the groove 366, The backlash of the slide member 363 and the specific entrance 284 is reduced, and the reciprocating motion can be performed in a stable state. In addition, the specific entrance 284 can be smoothly and slowly displaced, the behavior of the specific entrance 284 can be visually recognized, and the positional relationship between the game ball and the specific entrance 284 can be easily noticed. It becomes possible.

  In particular, since a pair of engaging claw portions 362 disposed at a predetermined interval are fitted into a spiral groove portion 366 formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft portion 349, the engagement per portion is reduced. A load (propulsive force) applied to the joint claw portion 362 is reduced, and breakage of the engagement claw portion 362 can be prevented. Further, since the slide member 363 is supported at a plurality of locations with respect to the rotation shaft portion 349, it is possible to further suppress the backlash of the slide member 363.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 26, both ends of the rotating shaft portion 349 are rotatably supported by a support member 360 having support pieces on both sides, and the first transmission mechanism 361 is connected to one end portion side. For this reason, it becomes possible to displace the slide member 363 over most of the rotating shaft portion 349. In other words, if the spiral groove 366 is formed in substantially the entire rotation shaft portion 349, the slide member 363 can be slid relatively large.

  The support member 360 is provided with a rotation prevention rod 365 supported in parallel with the rotation shaft portion 349. The rotation prevention rod 365 penetrates the slide member 363, thereby rotating the slide member 363. Is preventing. That is, even if the rotation shaft portion 349 rotates, the rotation of the slide member 363 can be prevented, and a propulsive force can be applied to the slide member 363.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24, the second transmission mechanism 364 includes a first connecting piece 369 extending from the outer surface of the slide member 363 and an outer surface of the specific entrance 284, and at least a part thereof is The second connecting piece 380 overlapped with the one connecting piece 369, the connecting shaft portion 382 projecting from the second connecting piece 380 toward the first connecting piece 369, and the first connecting piece 369 are drilled and connected. A shaft portion 382 is inserted and a long hole portion 381 extending in the extending direction is provided. For this reason, of the movements in the slide member 363 and the first connecting piece 369, all the axial components of the rotating shaft portion 349 are transmitted to the second connecting piece 380 and the specific entrance 284, but the first connecting piece 369. The extension direction component (component in the direction perpendicular to the axial direction) is delayed in transmission by the play of the connecting shaft portion 382 with respect to the long hole portion 381. For this reason, if the specific entrance 284 is supported so as to be slidable along the arc, the specific entrance 284 and the second connection piece 380 move in the axial direction of the slide member 363 and the first connection piece 369. On the other hand, it slides in the axial direction while changing the distance from the slide member 363 (distance in the extending direction). That is, the specific entrance 284 can be slid in an arc shape so as to draw a parabola.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23, the obstacle movable member 285 slidably supported on the rolling surface 280 corresponds to a baseball defense, and the game ball returned by the ball hitting unit 283 is specified. It is arranged so that it is difficult to enter the entrance 284. However, the range in which the obstacle movable member 285 slides is limited, and when the game ball is hit back straight by the ball hitting portion 283, it does not collide with the obstacle movable member 285. In particular, a guide groove portion 308 extending in the front-rear direction is formed in the center of the rolling surface 280 to the vicinity of the bat portion 289, and the game ball returned by the ball hitting portion 283 enters the guide groove portion 308. Sometimes, it is possible to strike back straight back along the guide groove 308 without being blocked by the obstacle movable member 285. Note that the tip portion (narrow portion) of the guide groove 308 is formed shallower than the other portions, so that even if it can be once inserted into the guide groove 308, the force that causes it to roll obliquely backward. When is acting, it may deviate from the guide groove 308. In addition, a support portion 320 is provided below the obstacle movable member 285 so as to pass through an arc-shaped long hole 309 formed in the rolling surface 280, and is slid by the obstacle driving portion 288 (see FIG. 25). It comes to move. The obstacle drive unit 288 includes a motor 321 and a transmission mechanism 322 that transmits the rotational force of the motor 321 to the support unit 320 of the obstacle movable member 285.

  As described above, the obstacle movable member 285 is arranged in a movable state between the ball hitting portion 283 and the specific entrance 284 on the rolling surface 280, so that the game ball faces the specific entrance 284. Even if it is hit back, if it collides with the obstacle movable member 285, the rolling direction of the game ball changes and it becomes difficult to enter the specific entrance 284. For this reason, the player cannot be relieved until the game ball enters the specific entrance 284, and as a result, the player can keep a close eye on the whereabouts of the game ball.

  By the way, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, game balls that cannot be hit back in a predetermined direction by the ball striking portion 283 are discharged from the rolling surface 280 to the rolling surfaces 280 on both the left and right sides of the ball striking portion 283. A pair of front discharge ports 307 are formed. For this reason, when it is not possible to hit back by the ball hitting unit 283, that is, when the ball is swung, the game ball can be discharged efficiently. In particular, since the rolling surface 280 is formed in a downward slope toward the player side, for example, when it does not reach the specific entrance 284 due to weak momentum despite being returned by the ball hitting unit 283, or Even when the obstacle movable member 285 collides and is bounced back, the game ball on the rolling surface 280 can be discharged from the front discharge port 307. In other words, it is possible to prevent the game balls from stopping on the rolling surface 280, and to prevent a collision between the game balls.

  Further, at both the left and right ends of the sliding range of the specific ball entrance 284, rear discharge ports 328 for discharging game balls that do not enter the specific ball entrance 284 from the rolling surface 280 are formed. In other words, the game ball hit back in a direction different from the specific entrance 284 is discharged from the rear outlet 328. For this reason, when it reaches the rear end peripheral portion of the rolling surface 280 and it becomes clear that the specific entrance 284 is not entered, the rolling surface 280 is discharged by discharging from the rear exit 328. It is possible to avoid rolling to the player side again according to the gradient. Therefore, the game ball on the rolling surface 280 can be quickly discharged, and the troublesomeness caused by the game ball having no advantage staying for a relatively long time can be eliminated.

  In addition, outside the pair of wall portions 325 provided on both sides of the specific entrance 284, the game balls that have not entered the specific entrance 284 are directed outward (in the direction of the rear exit 328). A movable discharge portion 326 that is rolled is formed. The upper surface of the movable discharge portion 326 is an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the rear discharge port 328 side, and slides together with the specific entrance port 284. A fixed discharge groove 327 having a downward slope toward the rear discharge port 328 is formed on the floor surface that receives the specific entrance 284 and the movable discharge portion 326, and further, in the fixed discharge groove 327. Is provided with a specific discharge port (not shown) for discharging the game ball that has entered the specific ball opening 284. The specific discharge port is a long hole extending along the fixed discharge groove 327 and is formed so as to match the specific ball entrance 284 over the sliding range of the specific ball entrance 284.

  In addition, a roof portion 329 that covers the upper side of the rear discharge port 328 is formed at the upper end of the rear vertical wall portion 281. In addition, on the lower surface of the roof portion 329, there are provided a plurality of light emitting portions 340 that are arranged above the movable range of the specific entrance 284 and emit light downward. Further, behind the movable discharge portion 326 (that is, below the light emitting portion 340), there is a movable reflecting portion 341 that slides with the specific entrance 284 and reflects the light emitted from the light emitting portion 340 to the player side. Is provided. For this reason, the decorativeness in the vicinity of the specific entrance 284 is enhanced, and the presence of the specific entrance 284 can be made to stand out. In particular, since the movable reflecting portion 341 slides in an arc shape together with the specific entrance 284, it can be emphasized that the specific entrance 284 is moving. It should be noted that the movable range of the specific entrance 284 includes an expected large area (in the vicinity of the guide groove 308) with a relatively high expectation value for entering the game ball and an expected small area (from the guide groove 308) with a relatively low expectation value In this example, the light emission colors of the light emitting units 340 corresponding to the respective regions are different from each other. For this reason, it is possible to sharpen the expectation based on the position of the specific entrance 284, and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game. In particular, since the light emission colors of the light emitting units 340 are different from each other corresponding to each region, it is possible to clearly distinguish the expected large region and the expected small region.

[Configuration of Guiding Member, etc.] A description will be given based on FIGS. 11, 12, and 22. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 22, inside the decoration frame 121, the game ball guided by the right guide passage 146 is received by the inflow port 402 and guided to the upper part of the approximate center portion of the specific game area 125, so The right guide member 401 dropped from the outlet 403 onto the rolling surface 280 and the game ball guided by the left guide passage 147 are received by the inflow port 405 and guided to the upper part of the specific game area 125 to the upper part of the specific game area 125. A left guide member 404 that drops onto the rolling surface 280 from the outlet 406 is disposed. For this reason, it is possible to supply the game ball guided along the inner peripheral surface of the decorative frame 121 to a predetermined position on the rolling surface 280, specifically, to the rear center portion. In particular, since the game ball is dropped on the rolling surface 280, the momentum of the game ball can be suppressed and the game ball can be slowly rolled on the rolling surface 280. Therefore, it is possible to fully enjoy the behavior of the game ball. Further, the outlet 403 of the right guide member 401 and the outlet 406 of the left guide member 404 are located above the guide groove 308, and the game balls dropped from the respective outlets 403 and 406 are guided by the guide groove 308. , And rolls straight toward the butt portion 289.

  In addition, the outlet 403 of the right guide member 401 and the outlet 406 of the left guide member 404 are formed at positions close to each other, and the game balls distributed to the separate guide passages 146 and 147 are opposite to each other. It flows out on the rolling surface 280 from a close position. For this reason, it becomes possible to supply to the rolling surface 280 under the same conditions, that is, in a suitable state in which the most effect can be obtained.

  The right guide member 401 and the left guide member 404 are formed of a light-transmitting member and have a bowl-like shape with an open upper surface. Each guide member 401, 404 is disposed between the effect display device 115 and the specific game area 125, and extends in a substantially horizontal direction. In particular, since the right decorative movable body 420 and the left decorative movable body 421 are disposed on the left and right sides of the specific game area 125, the guide members 401 and 404 have an arc shape so as to bypass them. The arc-shaped portion 407 that is curved and extends rearward, and the linear-shaped portion 408 that extends straight inward slightly behind the central portion of the specific game area 125 are configured. Therefore, it is possible to guide the game ball to the specific game area 125 without blocking the effect by the image on the effect display device 115 and the effect by the game ball in the specific game area 125. Further, the length in the height direction of the right guide member 401 and the left guide member 404 can be suppressed to be relatively short, and the effect display device 115 and the specific game area 125 can be arranged close to each other.

  The right guide member 401 and the left guide member 404 are attached to the front surface of the display means attachment member 128 (see FIG. 13) that supports the effect display device 115. That is, the front side accessory unit 122 and the rear side accessory unit 126 are fixed to other members different from each other. For this reason, the depth dimension of the front side accessory unit 122 and the height of the rear side accessory unit 126 can be suppressed relatively short. As shown in FIG. 3, a mirror-finished display frame 400 is attached to the front surface of the display means attachment member 128, and the display frame 400 further includes an electric power that emits light based on the gaming state. A decoration portion 424 is provided.

  Further, the passage combining the right guide passage 146 and the right guide member 401 and the passage combining the left guide passage 147 and the left guide member 404 are substantially equal in length. Even when the game balls are distributed, it is possible to sufficiently enjoy the behavior of the game balls, and it is possible to give an impression that the game balls are distributed at an equal ratio.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 13, a right decorative movable body 420 and a left decorative movable body 421 that are movable based on the gaming state are provided on the left and right sides of the rear accessory unit 126, It can be visually recognized through the window portion 124 of the frame 121. These decorative movable bodies 420 and 421 are rotatably supported in a state where they are placed on a base (not shown), and are rotated by driving means (not shown).

[About game processing]
Next, game contents, particularly game processing in the specific game area 125 will be described.
When a game ball enters the start opening 96 disposed in the game area 37, the start opening sensor 317 detects the game ball, and a lottery is performed based on the detection. When the result of the lottery is a predetermined result (per small value (details will be described later)), the movable piece 145 operates to open the upper side big prize opening 144 formed at the upper part of the decoration frame 121. . That is, only when the lottery result is per small value, it is possible to win the game ball in the upper side large winning opening 144 and distribute it to either the right guide passage 146 or the left guide passage 147.

  The game balls distributed to the right guide passage 146 and the left guide passage 147 are all guided to the specific game area 125, but when guided by the right guide passage 146 and when guided by the left guide passage 147. The game processes executed in the specific game area 125 are set to be different from each other. For this reason, the right guide passage 146 and the left guide passage 147 can be differentiated, and the effect of distributing the two guide passages 146 and 147 can be maintained. In particular, in this example, the left game process corresponding to the left guide path 147 is set to have a higher expected value for the advantageous game state than the right game process corresponding to the right guide path 146.

  Specifically, in the right game process, when a game ball is dropped on the rolling surface 280, the ball hitting portion 283 is reciprocated a predetermined number of times. Therefore, the speed and direction in which the game ball is returned is determined by the rotational position of the ball hitting part 283 when the game ball comes into contact with the ball hitting part 283. That is, early hitting or hitting delay occurs, and it may be difficult to hit the game ball straight or it may be missed.

  On the other hand, in the left game process, when the game ball falls on the rolling surface 280, the ball hitting portion 283 is first stopped at a predetermined angle (the swung angle), and the game ball is played by the ball hitting portion 283 and the stop portion 306. A stopping operation is performed to temporarily stop rolling. Thereafter, the ball hitting portion 283 is moved, and a hitting operation is performed to hit the parked game ball straight. That is, the game ball in a stationary state is hit back straight. Therefore, regardless of the timing at which the game ball is supplied, it is possible to hit the game ball in a certain direction so as not to contact the obstacle movable member 285, and thus it is easy for the game ball to enter the specific entrance 284. It becomes.

  When it is detected that the game ball returned by the ball hitting unit 283 has entered the specific entrance 284, an advantageous game state advantageous to the player is generated. For this reason, whether or not an advantageous gaming state is generated can be distributed according to the positional relationship between the rolling direction of the game ball returned by the ball hitting unit 283 and the specific entrance 284, and the whereabouts of the game ball can be determined. Come to pay attention. In particular, since the specific entrance 284 is movable on an arc, even when the returned game ball rolls in a certain direction, the game is divided into cases where the specific entrance 284 enters and does not enter the specific entrance 284. In other words, since there is a possibility of entering the specific entrance 284 regardless of the rolling direction of the game ball, the expectation at the early stage immediately after being returned by the ball hitting unit 283 Disappearance can be avoided.

  When the game ball is guided by the left guide passage 147, it is first determined whether or not the game ball is rolling on the rolling surface 280. That is, it is determined whether or not the game ball won in the upper side large winning opening 144 is discharged from the front outlet 307 or the rear outlet 328. When it is determined that the game ball is rolling on the rolling surface 280, the stopping member 245 is maintained in a stopped state until the rolling game ball is discharged from the rolling surface 280. That is, when a game process with a low expected value is being performed on the rolling surface 280, another game ball wins the upper side large winning opening 144 and is distributed to the left guide passage 147 side with a high expected value. In this case, the game ball guided by the left guide passage 147 is not supplied onto the rolling surface 280 until the game process having a low expected value is completed, and is set in a standby state in the left guide passage 147. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being discharged due to a game process with a low expected value despite being distributed to the left guide passage 147 on the side with a higher expected value.

  In this example, it is shown that the game ball won in the upper side big winning opening 144 is detected from the front outlet 307 or the rear outlet 328. A timer for detecting the elapsed time since the game ball has won may be provided, and based on the elapsed time, it may be estimated that the game ball has been discharged from the front outlet 307 or the rear outlet 328. Further, the determination may be made based on the elapsed time after the upper side large winning opening 144 is opened, regardless of whether or not the upper side large winning opening 144 has been won. In this case, the stopping member 245 is operated every time regardless of whether or not the upper side large winning opening 144 is won.

[Functional Configuration of Main Substrate and Peripheral Substrate] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 28 is a block diagram schematically showing the control configuration.
The control of the pachinko machine 1 is broadly divided into a group of the main board 310 and a group of the peripheral boards 311, and among these, the group of the main board 310 plays game operations (winning detection, winning judgment, special symbol display, awards, etc.). Sphere payout etc.), and a group of peripheral boards 311 controls production operations (light emitting decoration, sound output, liquid crystal display, etc.).

  The main board 310 includes a main control board 131 and a payout control board 197. The main control board 131 includes a CPU 314 as a central processing unit, a ROM 315 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 316 as a readable / writable memory. The CPU 314 controls various games performed in the pachinko machine 1 by executing a control program stored in the ROM 315, and creates a command signal to be output to the peripheral board 311 and the payout control board 197. The RAM 316 temporarily stores various data generated in various processes executed by the main control board 131 and information such as input signals. Detection signals from the start port sensor 317, the guide passage sensor 318, the count sensor 319, the winning port sensor 330, the V winning sensor 331, the discharge sensor 313, and the like are input to the main control board 131. On the other hand, the main control board 131 includes a special symbol display 332, a normal symbol display 333, a prize opening opening / closing mechanism 335, a sorting device driving mechanism 336, a holding driving mechanism 338, an attacker driving mechanism 339, a ball hitting driving unit 286, Driving signals are output to the entrance driving unit 287, the obstacle driving unit 288, and the like. The payout control board 197 includes a CPU 351 as a central processing unit, a ROM 352 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 353 as a readable / writable memory. The payout control board 197 processes the command signal input from the main control board 131 and outputs a drive signal to the ball payout device 170. Thereby, the ball payout device 170 pays out the game ball according to the drive signal.

  Here, the start port sensor 317 connected to the input port of the main control board 131 is a ball entry state detection means for detecting that a game ball has entered the start port 96. The guide passage sensor 318 is used to determine whether or not the game ball is guided by the left guide passage 147 and is disposed in the left guide passage 147. In addition, the count sensor 319 counts the number of game balls that have entered the lower side large winning opening 83, and the winning hole sensor 330 detects that a game ball has won the upper side large winning opening 144. The V winning sensor 331 detects that the game ball returned by the ball hitting unit 283 has won the specific ball entrance 284, and the discharge sensor 313 has the game ball received by the specific ball entrance 284. It is detected that the ball has entered (discharged) the front discharge port 307 or the rear discharge port 328 without entering the ball. On the other hand, the special symbol display 332 connected to the output port of the main control board 131 is composed of the LED 84, and the normal symbol display 333 is composed of the LED 86. The prize winning opening / closing mechanism 335 opens the movable piece 145, and the sorting device drive mechanism 336 swings the sorting plate 203 of the sorting device 148. In addition, the holding drive mechanism 338 moves the stopping member 245, and the attacker drive mechanism 339 opens and closes the lower large winning opening 83. Further, the ball hitting drive unit 286 rotates the ball hitting unit 283, the ball entrance driving unit 287 slides the specific ball entrance 284, and the obstacle driving unit 288 is an obstacle movable member 285. Is to move. Here, the main control board 131 functions as game processing means and rolling state determination means of the present invention. Further, the large winning opening / closing mechanism 335 corresponds to the winning control means of the present invention, the holding drive mechanism 338 corresponds to the stopping control means of the present invention, and the first start port sensor 317 serves as the ball entry state detecting means of the present invention. Equivalent to.

  Bidirectional communication is performed between the main control board 131 and the payout control board 197 via respective input / output interfaces. For example, when the main control board 131 transmits a prize ball command, payout control is performed in response thereto. An ACK signal is returned from the board 197 to the main control board 131.

  On the other hand, the peripheral substrate 311 includes, for example, a plurality of electrical control boards 356 and 357, a waveform control board 358, a lifting mechanism drive board 397, a decorative body drive mechanism 398, and the like in addition to the sub-integrated board 355. Between the main control board 131 and the sub-integrated board 355, communication in only one direction is performed between the input / output interface and the input interface, and the main control board 131 and the sub-integrated board 355 communicate with each other. The command is sent, but not the other way around.

  The sub-integrated board 355 also includes electronic components such as the CPU 374, ROM 375, RAM 376, etc., and a predetermined effect control program can be executed by these electronic components. Bi-directional communication is performed between the sub-integrated board 355 and the other illumination control boards 356 and 357 and the waveform control board 358 with the respective input / output interfaces. The first illumination control board 356 is mainly connected with a holding ball lamp 111, a decoration lamp 394 including the side decoration device 52, and a light emitting unit 340 provided in the rear accessory unit 126. When the lighting signal such as the holding ball lamp 111 and the decoration lamp 394 is transmitted from the sub-integrated board 355 to the lighting control board 356, the lighting control board 356 receives this and the lighting control board 356 receives the lamps 111, 394 and the light emission. Processing for lighting the unit 340 is performed. An effect lamp 395 is connected to the second illumination control board 357 together with the effect display device 115. For example, when a display command for the effect display device 115 is transmitted from the sub-integrated substrate 355 to the illumination control board 357, the illumination control board 357 performs processing for actually operating the effect display device 115.

  The waveform control board 358 executes processing for generating and transmitting / receiving waveform signals such as inaudible ultrasonic waves as well as audible sound waves as acoustic outputs. For example, when an acoustic output command is transmitted from the sub-integrated board 355 to the waveform control board 358, the waveform control board 358 receives this and performs processing for driving the speakers 18 and 57 described above. In addition, an ultrasonic transmission / reception device 396 is connected to the waveform control board 358, and the ultrasonic transmission / reception device 396 enables ultrasonic communication between a plurality of units. Normally, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 are installed side by side in the island facility of the hall, but the pachinko machines 1 equipped with the ultrasonic transmission / reception device 396 can communicate with each other ultrasonically. By using this communication function, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 can synchronize the effect operation or exchange game information between specific stands.

  Note that the illumination control boards 356 and 357 and the waveform control board 358 also have CPUs 374, 377, and 390 as central processing units, ROMs 375, 378, and 391 as read-only memories, and RAMs 376 and 379 as read / write memories, respectively. 392.

  The right movable body drive substrate 397 drives a motor 489 for rotating the right decorative movable body 420, and the left movable body drive substrate 398 is a motor for rotating the left decorative movable body 421. 303 is driven. The right movable body drive board 397 and the left movable body drive board 398 cause the motors 489 and 303 to rotate forward and backward based on the gaming state.

  Next, an example of control processing executed by the main control board 131 (particularly the CPU 314) will be described.

[Special Symbol Start Winning Process] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 29 shows a special symbol start winning process routine.
In this special symbol start winning process, it is determined whether or not there is a start winning in the start port 96 during the game (step S1). Specifically, when a detection signal is input from the start port sensor 317 corresponding to the start port 96, it is determined that there is a start prize at the start port 96. On the other hand, if no detection signal is input, the start prize is received. It is judged that there is no.

  If it is determined that there is a start prize (YES in step S1), it is next determined whether the number of start reservations is less than the maximum “4” (step S2). At this time, if the number of start suspension has already reached “4” (NO), the special symbol start winning process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the number of start suspensions is less than “4” (YES), a suspension storage process is performed (step S3). In the hold storage process, for example, “1” is added to the hold number counter secured in the RAM 316, and the number of lighting of the hold ball lamp 85 is increased by one.

  In the hold storage process, a random value is acquired together. The random number values obtained at this time include, for example, a jackpot determining random number, a special symbol random number, a variable variation random number (variable variation counter for special symbol), an effect display pattern random number, and the like. Among these, the big hit determination random number is a random number for determining whether the big hit or the small value. The next special symbol random number is used when the big hit determination random number is determined to be a big hit or a small value per unit. Specifically, a display pattern (four (4)) that is stopped and displayed by the special symbol display 332 is used. Is a random number for specifying a combination pattern of lighting states of two LEDs 84. The variable variation random number (variable variation counter for special symbol) is a random number for varying the variation time of the special symbol by the special symbol display 332. The effect display pattern random number is a random number for specifying a variable display pattern of effect display displayed on the effect display device 115. When the above random number values are acquired and stored in, for example, the RAM 316, the suspension storage process is finished and the present routine is returned.

[Game Operation Processing] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 30 shows a routine of a game operation process associated with a special symbol start winning.
In this game operation process, it is first determined whether or not there is a special symbol start-up hold (step S101). Specifically, when the value of the hold number counter is not 0, it is determined that there is a start hold (YES), and then it is determined whether or not the special symbol (lighted state) in the special symbol display 332 is an unchanged state. (Step S102). At this time, if the variable symbol display has not yet started on the special symbol display 332 (YES), the hold shift process is executed next (step S103).

  In the hold shift process, the value of the hold number counter is decremented by “1”, and the process of shifting the contents of each random number value stored in the hold storage area of the RAM 316 is performed. Subsequent to this, a big hit determination process is executed (step S104), and it is determined whether or not the big hit or small value is based on the big hit determination random number.

  Thereafter, a special symbol variation setting process is executed (step S105). Here, the variation time of the special symbol and the display pattern when the variation is stopped are set. That is, based on the lottery result, the special design random number, and the variable variation random number, the variation time and the display pattern are set, and the control information command is generated and transmitted from the main control board 131 to the sub integrated board 355. Done. The sub-integrated board 355 controls the control information of the main control board 131 based on the received control information command (starting winning / holding presence / absence, special symbol variation / stopped image information, hit determination result, effect image variation pattern, etc.) To control a predetermined performance operation.

  Thereafter, if the result of the lottery is a big hit (YES in step S106), a big hit process is executed (step S107). If the result of the lottery is not big hit (NO in step S106) but low value (YES in step S108), small value winning processing is executed (step S109). In the small value processing, the big prize opening process is executed. That is, the pair of movable pieces 145 are set to the open position (inclined position) for a certain period of time, so that the game ball can be won through the upper side large winning opening 144. Although the probability of success or failure is not particularly limited, in this example, the probability of being a big hit is set to 1 / 153.5, and the probability of being a small value is set to 1 / 1.03. . That is, in most cases, the distribution is set so as to be per small value.

  It should be noted that in the game operation process, if the value of the hold number counter is 0 and it is determined that there is no special symbol start hold (NO in step S101), or if the special symbol is changing (NO in step S102). ) Finishes the game operation process without executing the hold shift process. If the result of the lottery is out (NO in step S108), the game operation process is terminated without executing the winning process.

[Regarding the winning item V winning process] The explanation will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 31 shows a routine of the accessory V winning process.
In this prize V winning process, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the specific entrance 284 in the specific game area 125 of the rear side accessory unit 126 (step S301). Specifically, when a detection signal is input from the V winning sensor 331 provided at the specific entrance 284, it is determined that there is an entrance to the specific entrance 284, while the detection signal is input. If a game ball is detected by the discharge sensor 313, it is determined that there is no ball entering the specific ball slot 284.

  If it is determined that the player has entered the specific entrance 284 (YES in step S301), a big hit process similar to step S107 is executed (step S302).

[About jackpot processing] It demonstrates based on FIG.
FIG. 32 shows the contents of the jackpot process.
When the condition device operates internally and the big hit process is executed, first, a predetermined round counter is initialized (step S401). This round counter is secured in the RAM 316, for example, and the value of the round counter is reset with this initialization. The round counter is for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game, and when the value reaches the set maximum number of times, the big hit process ends.

  After the round counter is initialized, “0” is set in a predetermined winning ball counter (step S402), and then the lower large winning opening 83 (attacker device 98) is opened (step S403). . Then, in the next step S404, it is determined whether or not the opening period of the lower side large winning opening 83 is within a set maximum period (for example, 30 seconds) (step S404). If the opening period is within the set maximum period (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10 (step S405). At this time, if the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10 (YES), it is determined whether or not the detection signal of the count sensor 319 corresponding to the lower large winning opening 83 is ON (step S406). When the count sensor 319 is turned ON by winning a prize at the lower side large winning opening 83 (YES), “1” is added to the winning ball counter in the next step S407, and the determination in step S404 is performed again. Alternatively, if there is no winning at the lower side large winning opening 83 at step S406 and the count sensor 319 is not ON (NO), the determination at step S404 is performed without adding the winning ball number counter.

  In the case of a big hit, one round is completed when either the set maximum period of 30 seconds elapses or the winning ball reaches 10 counts. If either of these two conditions is satisfied, the determination in step S404 or step S405 is negative (NO), so the lower big prize opening 83 is closed (step S408) to end the round. Then, in the next step S409, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter has reached the set number of continuations. In this example, the number of rounds to be set is varied based on the process of generating a big hit. For example, when a big hit occurs in the process of step S106, the round is set to either 16 rounds or 2 rounds by lottery. On the other hand, if a big hit has occurred in the process of step S302 (that is, a big hit based on the entrance to the specific entrance 284), the lottery will select either 16 rounds, 7 rounds, or 3 rounds. It is set up.

  If the value of the round counter has not reached the set maximum number of continuations (NO in step S409), then “1” is added to the value of the round counter (step S410) and the winning ball counter is reset to “0”. (Step S402).

  The above processing corresponds to the processing of the first round during the big hit. Thereafter, when the round operation is repeated and it is determined that the value of the round counter has reached the set maximum continuation count (YES in step S409), the big hit process is terminated.

[Details of Effect Display in Effect Display Device] A description will be given based on FIG. 33 or FIG.
33A shows the contents of the control process in the sub-integrated board 355, and FIG. 33B shows the contents of the control process in the electrical decoration control board 357. FIG. 34 shows a functional configuration in the effect display control.

  By the way, the processing described so far is purely related to the control of the game operation by the main control board 131, but when the sub-integrated board 355 receives the control information command from the main control board 131, various processes are performed based on this. An effect process can be executed.

  More specifically, as described above, the main control board 131 acquires the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol random number, the variable variation random number, the effect display pattern random number, and the like in the hold storage process (S3). Based on random numbers, information about presence / absence of big hit or small value (win / fail command) and information about type of effect display pattern, that is, information about change time of special symbol (change display pattern command) is set as change start command Are transmitted from the main control board 131 to the sub-integrated board 355.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 34, the main control board 131 stores in advance a big hit determination table 451, a big hit symbol table 452, a hit varying time variable table 453, and a deviation varying time variable table 454. Based on these tables 451 to 454, whether or not the lottery is selected, the stop symbol on the special symbol display 332, and the variation time are determined. More specifically, the jackpot determination table 451 shows the relationship between the jackpot determination random value and the success or failure of the jackpot. The jackpot symbol table 452 shows the relationship between the jackpot symbol random number value and the stop symbol in the special symbol indicator 332. The jackpot symbol random number value is divided into a plurality of groups and four ranges. The LED 84 is associated with the lighting state. The hit variation time variable table 453 and the off-time variation time variation table 454 show the relationship between the variable variation random value and the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol display 332. Note that, in the hit fluctuation time variable table 453 and the off-time fluctuation time variable table 454, the fluctuation time at the big hit time is set to be longer than the fluctuation time at the small value hit time or the loss time.

  The main control board 131 has a jackpot determination random number extraction means 456 for extracting a jackpot determination random number from a random counter (not shown) when a winning at the start port 82 is detected by the start port sensor 317; A jackpot symbol random number extracting means 457 for extracting a jackpot symbol random number is provided. In addition, a random time random number extracting means 458 for extracting a random time for variable time based on a random number for determination and a random number for jackpot symbol is provided. Also, when the big hit determination random number is extracted by the big hit determination random number extraction means 456, the success / failure determination means 470 for determining whether the big hit or the small value is won using the big hit determination table 451, and the big hit symbol random number extraction means 457 When the random number for the big hit symbol is extracted by the above, a stop symbol determining means 471 for determining a stop symbol in the special symbol display 332 using the big hit symbol table 452 is provided. Further, when the fluctuation time random number extraction means 458 extracts the fluctuation time random number, and the success / failure determination means 470 determines that it is a big hit or a small value, the special time variation variable table 453 is used. When the variation time of the symbol is determined, and when the random time for variation time is extracted and determined to be out of place by the determination unit 470, the variation time of the special symbol is determined using the variation time table 454 for out-of-variation. Fluctuating time determining means 472 is provided for determining. Here, the success / failure determination means 470 corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention.

  The main control board 131 also starts the special symbol change in the special symbol display unit 332, and after the lapse of the variation time determined by the variation time determination unit 472, the stop symbol determined by the stop symbol determination unit 471. When the special symbol variation control means 473 for stopping the change at step 470 and the success / failure determining means 470 determine that the big hit is made, after the special symbol fluctuation stop, the gaming state advantageous to the player (that is, the big hit processing of FIG. 32) is determined. First advantageous gaming state generating means 475 to be generated is provided. The command transmission means 438 includes a control command including a success / failure command related to the presence / absence of the big hit determined by the success / failure determination means 470 and a change display command corresponding to the change mode (time) of the special symbol before the start of the change of the special symbol. Also send out.

  Further, when it is determined that the main control board 131 is per unit of small value by the success / failure determination means 470, after the special symbol fluctuation is stopped, the large winning opening / closing mechanism 335 is controlled to operate the movable piece 145, A large winning opening control means 474 is provided for opening the upper large winning opening 144 for a certain period of time.

  Note that the game balls won in the upper large winning opening 144 by the opening operation of the movable piece 145 are distributed to one of the right guide passage 146 and the left guide passage 147 by the sorting device 148. The game balls distributed to the right guide passage 146 are guided in the right direction along the inner peripheral surface of the decoration frame 121, and the game balls distributed to the left guide passage 147 are applied to the inner peripheral surface of the decoration frame 121. Along the left direction. Further, the game ball guided by the right guide passage 146 passes through the right guide member 401, and the game ball guided by the left guide passage 147 passes through the left guide member 404 and rolls in the specific game area 125. Guided to 280. Then, the game ball rolls on the rolling surface 280 toward the player side and is hit back by the ball hitting unit 283. That is, it becomes possible to enter the game ball into the specific entrance 284. The main control board 131 is provided with second advantageous game state generating means 478. When the V winning sensor 331 detects that a game ball has entered the specific game area 125, the second advantageous game state is generated. Let The second advantageous gaming state may be a gaming state different from the first advantageous gaming state, that is, a gaming state having a different advantage, but in this example, a gaming state that is substantially the same as the first advantageous gaming state, that is, A big hit gaming state is generated. Thus, even if the result of the lottery determination by the winning / decision determining means 470 is per small value, there is a possibility that a big win will occur if a game ball wins the upper side big winning opening 144. In particular, when the game ball is guided to the specific game area 125 through the left guide member 404, the game ball is temporarily stopped on the rolling surface 280 and is hit back in that state, so there is a high possibility that a big hit will occur. Become. Here, the second advantageous gaming state generating means 478 corresponds to the advantageous gaming state generating means of the present invention.

  In addition, the main control board 131 is provided with a game state determination means 476 so that it is determined whether or not it is in a specific game state.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 33, when sub-integrated board 355 receives a special symbol change start command from main control board 131 (YES in step S501), the effect display device is based on these received change start commands. The special symbol variation mode at 115 is set (step S502). Specifically, the variable display pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern command is set, and the final stop symbol in the decorative symbol sequence is determined based on the success / failure command. In addition, the sub-integrated board 355 has random number generation means (not shown), acquires a random number, and adds an effect mode of hitting notice according to the acquired random number. Further, in the sub integrated substrate 355, these determined variation modes are set as variation start commands for the illumination control substrates 356 and 357 and the waveform control substrate 358 (step S503). Specifically, a variable display pattern command, a final stop symbol command, an effect pattern command, and the like are set. Then, the set change start commands are transmitted to the control boards 356, 357, and 358 (step S504). Thereby, on these control boards 356, 357, and 358, it is possible to perform an effect display according to the lottery result, or to generate a sound or the like in accordance with the effect display.

  In particular, when the illumination control board 358 receives a change start command from the sub-integrated board 355 (YES in step S601), the change mode in the effect display device 115 is set (step S602) based on the change start command. Thereafter, the effect display device 115 is controlled (step S603). Specifically, the variable display pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern command is set, and the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol sequence is set based on the final stop symbol command. Further, an effect corresponding to the effect pattern command is determined, and a more specific effect mode is added. That is, the electrical decoration control board 357 has a random number generation means (random counter), and can add a more specific effect form to each variation pattern in the effect display device 115. . As described above, in this example, the selection process of the variation pattern is shared by the main control board 131, the sub-integrated board 355, and the illumination control board 357, and thus, in the main control board 131 and the sub-integrated board 355. In addition to reducing the processing burden, the fluctuation pattern is complicated, and the entertainment interest is improved.

  Note that, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 33, only the reception process of the change start command related to the control of the effect is described among the command reception processes in the sub integrated board 355 and the illumination control board 357. That is, here, processing for a command at power-on or a command at the time of abnormality is omitted.

  Although detailed description is omitted, the effect image displayed on the effect display device 115 of the present example includes a decorative pattern that is variably displayed with periodicity, and a plurality of images that are determined in advance during the variation of the decorative pattern. Step effects and the like that can be developed and displayed in stages according to the order are included.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the winning game balls are distributed to the two passages in the upper part of the decoration frame 121, and the distributed game balls are rolled along the inner peripheral surface of the decoration frame 121. Therefore, the game ball can be guided to a predetermined part without blocking the decoration in the opening 120 surrounded by the decoration frame 121, the specific game area 125, the effect display device 115, or the like. . In particular, the game balls won at the top of the decoration frame 121 are guided by being distributed in the left-right direction, so that a sufficiently long passage can be secured and the game balls can flow down naturally in any of the passages. it can. Further, since the distributed game balls roll in opposite directions along the inner peripheral surface of the decorative frame 121, it is possible to clearly recognize which path has been distributed to the distribution device 148. Can raise the attention.

  In particular, since the right guide passage 146 and the left guide passage 147 are made of a light-transmitting member, the behavior of the game balls in the respective guide passages 146 and 147, that is, on the inner peripheral surface of the decoration frame 121 The behavior of the game ball rolling along can be clearly seen. Therefore, it becomes possible to make the behavior of the game medium stand out and pay attention to the whereabouts of the game ball.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the expected value for the advantageous gaming state is higher in the case of being distributed to the left guide passage 147 than in the case of the right guide passage 146. For this reason, it becomes possible to pay attention to which passage the game balls are distributed to. That is, the interest in the sorting device 148 is increased, and when the user is assigned to the left guide passage 147 having a high expectation value, the sense of expectation can be gradually increased and the subsequent development can be excited.

  In addition, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the effect display device 115 is disposed behind the window part 124 surrounded by the decoration frame 121, and the effect display can be made visible through the window part 124. Become. At this time, since the specific game area 125 is inserted below the effect display device 115, the effect by the image and the effect by the behavior of the game ball are made visible at the same time without blocking the effect display on the effect display device 115. be able to. In addition, it is possible to slide the specific entrance 284 greatly in the left-right direction by making good use of the space below the effect display device 115.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the right game process is executed for the game ball guided by the right guide path 146 and the left game process for the game ball guided by the left guide path 147. Therefore, the right guide passage 146 and the left guide passage 147 can be differentiated, and the effect of distributing the two guide passages can be maintained. In particular, since two game processes with different expected values for the advantageous gaming state are performed, it is possible to recognize the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state and the distribution of the right guidance passage 146 and the left guidance passage 147 in association with each other. Become. That is, by visually recognizing each game process performed in the specific game area 125, it is possible to easily grasp the advantage in each guide path.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, whether or not an advantageous gaming state is generated is assigned depending on the rolling direction of the game ball hit back by the ball hitting unit 283 and the positional relationship between the specific entrance 284. Thus, the whereabouts of the game ball can be noticed. In particular, a game ball is used and a ball game such as a baseball board is played in the specific game area 125, so that it is possible to greatly enhance the interest in the game. In addition, the right game process and the left game process are controlled so that the operation modes of the ball striking unit 283 are different from each other, so that the game ball can be specifically input while associating the operation of the ball striking unit 283 with the whereabouts of the game ball. It can be noted whether or not it rolls toward the ball outlet 284. For this reason, the game processing in the specific game area 125 is further complicated, and the fun of the ball game can be realized. In addition, since the game ball that rolls from the back side of the rolling surface 280 toward the player side is hit back toward the back side of the rolling surface 280, the player is conscious of being a batter, Can create a sense of realism.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, since the pair of front discharge ports 307 are formed on the rolling surfaces 280 on both the left and right sides of the ball striking portion 283, the ball striking portion 283 cannot hit back. In this case, the game ball can be discharged efficiently. In particular, since the rolling surface 280 is formed in a downward slope toward the player side, the game ball on the rolling surface 280 can be discharged even when it does not reach the specific entrance 284, Collisions between balls can be prevented in advance. Further, when the ball is hit in a direction different from the specific entrance 284, it is possible to avoid rolling again to the player side according to the gradient of the rolling surface 280 by discharging from the rear discharge port 328. Therefore, the game ball on the rolling surface 280 can be quickly discharged, and the troublesomeness caused by the game ball having no advantage staying for a relatively long time can be eliminated.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the obstacle movable member 285 is disposed between the ball hitting portion 283 and the specific entrance 284 on the rolling surface 280, so that the game ball enters the specific entrance. Even when the ball is hit back toward the ball opening 284, when it collides with the obstacle movable member 285, the rolling direction of the game ball changes, and it becomes difficult to enter the specific ball opening 284. For this reason, the player cannot be relieved until the game ball enters the specific entrance 284, and as a result, the player can keep a close eye on the whereabouts of the game ball.

  In addition, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the specific entrance 284 is movable, so even when the returned game ball rolls in a certain direction, the specific entrance 284 and the entrance Sorted to when not. In other words, since there is a possibility of entering the specific entrance 284 regardless of the rolling direction of the game ball, the expectation at the early stage immediately after being returned by the ball hitting unit 283 Disappearance can be avoided. Further, the game process on the rolling surface 280 is further complicated, and it is possible to prevent the game content from being bored, and to make the game ball enter the specific entrance 284 more or less. it can.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, since the right guide member 401 and the left guide member 404 are provided, the game ball guided along the inner peripheral surface of the decorative frame 121 is placed on the rolling surface 280. It is possible to supply to a predetermined position. In particular, since the right guide member 401 and the left guide member 404 are arranged in the space between the effect display device 115 and the specific game area 125, the image display on the effect display device 115 and the specific game area 125 It is possible to guide the game ball to the specific game area 125 without interrupting the effect by the game ball. Further, since the right guide member 401 and the left guide member 404 are formed so as to extend in a substantially horizontal direction, the length in the height direction of these guide members 401 and 402 can be suppressed to be relatively short. The display device 115 and the specific game area 125 can be arranged close to each other.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, in the process where the expected value of the advantageous game state is low, the game ball is supplied to the ball hitting unit 283 that is reciprocatingly rotated. The speed and direction in which the game ball is hit back is determined by the rotational position of the ball hitting portion 283 when it comes into contact with the H.283. Therefore, it is possible to vary the direction in which the game balls are hit back and keep the expected value of the advantageous gaming state low. In addition, a guide wall 224 is formed in the right guide passage 146, and the route through which the game balls pass is made different depending on the momentum of the game balls, so the timing of reaching the rolling surface 280, and hence the ball hitting It is possible to vary the timing of contact with the portion 283, and it is possible to suppress a backlash that is biased in a certain direction, and it is possible to increase the fun of game processing.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the left guide passage 147 is provided with the stopping member 245 as a delay member to delay the arrival time until the game ball reaches the specific game area 125. The game balls guided by the respective guide passages 146 and 147 are not mixed on the specific game area 125. That is, it is possible to individually perform game processing according to the respective guide paths 146 and 147. In particular, in the process on the side where the expected value of the advantageous game state is high, the game ball is temporarily stopped by the ball hitting unit 283 and then returned in a predetermined direction, so that the game ball is irrespective of the timing at which the game ball is supplied. Can be hit back in a certain direction, and it is possible to make it easy for a game ball to enter the specific entrance 284. That is, it is possible to execute a game process in which an advantageous game state is likely to occur. In addition, the game balls distributed to the left guide passage 147 on the side with the higher expected value are kept in the left guide passage 147 until the game process with the lower expected value is completed. It is possible to prevent the game ball from being discharged due to a game process having a low expected value, although it is distributed to the left side guide passage 147 on the side. In particular, the game process with a low expected value is executed first, and then the game process with a high expected value is executed, so that the willingness to the game can be gradually increased and the expectation can be maintained until the second half. You can enhance your interests.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, only when the lottery result is per small value, the game balls are won in the upper side large winning opening 144 and distributed to the right guide passage 146 and the left guide passage 147. Therefore, as one of a series of processing that develops to an advantageous state in stages, the sorting operation to the two guide paths is made visible, and the sorting operation is related to the series of processing. It is possible to entertain.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the specific game area 125 is configured by a unit different from the decoration frame 121 and can be assembled from the back of the game board 5. Can be mounted in a stable state, even if it is greatly extended rearward from the lower portion of the decorative frame 121, and is added to the mounting portion of the decorative frame 121 fixed to the board surface 5a of the game board 5 The load and moment can be reduced, and warping and breakage of the game board 5 can be reduced. Moreover, since the specific game area 125 is assembled without penetrating the opening 120 of the game board 5, the size of the specific game area 125, the ball hitting drive unit 286, the entrance driving unit 287, and the obstacle driving The size of the driving unit such as the unit 288 can be freely set without being limited by the size of the opening 120 of the game board 5. In other words, in determining the size of the opening 120, it is not necessary to consider the size of the specific game area 125 and the drive unit, so the opening 120 can be reduced in size, and thus the game board 5 It is possible to increase the ratio of the game area 37 and to further enjoy the behavior of the game ball.

  The present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various improvements can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.

  That is, in the above embodiment, the game ball is guided to the specific game area 125 via the right guide member 401 and the left guide member 404. However, the specific game is directly performed by the right guide passage 146 and the left guide passage 147. You may make it guide | emit to the area | region 125. FIG.

  In the specific game area 125 of the above embodiment, a game ball is rolled on the rolling surface 280 and a game process such as a baseball board is performed, but the process performed in the specific game area 125 is described. The present invention is not particularly limited, and for example, the whereabouts of the game balls may be distributed by a rotary sorter having a specific entry area and a plurality of normal entry areas.

  In the above embodiment, the effect display device 115 is visible through the window 124 of the decorative frame 121. However, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that does not include the effect display device.

  In the above-described embodiment, a pair of upper-side special winning openings 144 are disposed on the top of the decorative frame 121 so as to face each other. However, only one upper-side special winning opening 144 may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the stopping member 245 for stopping the game ball in the left guide passage 147 is used as the delay member, that is, the delay is achieved by stopping the game ball. For example, the bottom surface of the left guide passage 147 is shown. The rolling of the game ball may be decelerated by forming it with an uneven member or a frictional resistance increasing member. Even in this way, the arrival time until reaching the specific game area 125 can be delayed as compared with the game ball rolling on the right guide passage 146.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but the gaming machine other than the pachinko machine, for example, a pachislot machine, a gaming machine in which the pachinko machine and the pachislot machine are combined, etc. The invention can be applied.

It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the main body frame was opened by the one side of the outer frame of a pachinko machine, and the front frame was opened by the one side of the main body frame. It is a front view which shows the whole front side of a pachinko machine. It is an enlarged front view which shows a game area | region. It is a perspective view which isolate | separates the main body frame and game board of a pachinko machine, and shows from diagonally upper right front. It is a rear view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine from upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the back cover, various control boards, etc. from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which various members were assembled | attached to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows a main-body frame simple substance from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the game board with which various control board boxes were mounted | worn from lower right back. It is a perspective view which shows a game area | region from the upper right front. It is a perspective view which shows a game area from the upper left front. It is sectional drawing which shows the center longitudinal cross-section of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment state of the rear side accessory unit in a pachinko machine from upper left back. It is a front view which shows a center character. It is a perspective view which shows a center accessory from the upper right front. It is sectional drawing which shows the center longitudinal cross-section in a center accessory. It is a perspective view which shows the state before assembling the front side accessory unit and rear side accessory unit of a center accessory from the upper right front. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which isolate | separated the mechanism part in a front side accessory unit from the upper right front. It is a front view which shows the channel | path formation member in a center accessory. It is a perspective view which shows the left channel | path formation member in a center accessory from the upper right front. It is a top view which shows the structure of a rear side accessory unit and a guide member. It is a perspective view which shows a rear side accessory unit from the upper right front. It is sectional drawing which shows the center longitudinal cross-section of a rear side accessory unit. It is a perspective view which flips the mechanism part in a back side accessory unit upside down, and shows from the upper right front. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which isolate | separated each structure of the entrance opening drive part from the upper right front. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure of the principal part in a entrance opening drive part. It is a block diagram which shows a control structure roughly. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a special symbol start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a game operation | movement process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a prize V winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a big hit process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the control process in a sub integrated board | substrate, and the content of the control process in an electrical decoration control board. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure regarding the effect display control of a special symbol.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
5 game board 37 game area 115 effect display device (display means)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 120 Opening part 121 Decoration frame 122 Front side accessory unit 124 Window part 125 Specific game area 126 Rear side accessory unit 131 Main control board (game processing means, rolling state determination means)
144 Top side big prize opening (winning entrance)
145 Movable piece 146 Right side guide passage 147 Left side guide passage 148 Sorting device 170 Ball payout device (payout device)
203 Distribution board 224 Guide wall 225 Route distribution part 245 Stopping member (delay member)
280 Rolling surface 283 Ball hitting part 284 Specific entrance hole 285 Obstacle movable member 286 Ball hitting drive part 287 Entrance entrance driving part (sliding drive source)
288 Obstacle drive unit 306 Stopping unit 307 Front side discharge port 317 Start port sensor (entrance state detection means)
328 Rear discharge port 330 Winning port sensor (winning state detection means)
331 V winning sensor (entrance state detection means)
335 Large prize opening opening / closing mechanism (winning control means)
338 Holding drive mechanism (stop control means)
470 Win / fail decision means (lottery means)
478 Second advantageous game state generating means (advantageous game state generating means)

Claims (3)

A game board having a game area on the front;
A frame-shaped decorative frame disposed in the game area;
A prize opening formed on an upper part of the decoration frame and allowing a game medium in the game area to be awarded;
A specific game area that is formed at the lower rear of the decorative frame and in which a game process using a game medium is performed;
A specific entrance that allows entry of game media on the specific game area;
Entry state detection means for detecting that a game medium has entered the specific entrance,
Advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous game state advantageous to the player based on the detection of the game medium by the entry state detection means;
The game medium that is arranged along the inner peripheral surface of the decoration frame and that has won the prize opening is rolled in any one of the left and right directions as viewed from the player side, and then the specific game area. A one- side guide passage that can be guided toward
Rolled along the inner peripheral surface of the decorative frame and rolled in the direction opposite to the one of the left and right directions as viewed from the player side of the game medium won in the winning opening, The other side guide passage that can be guided toward a specific game area;
A distribution device that distributes the game medium won in the winning opening into the one- side guide passage and the other- side guide passage;
With
Among the one-side guide channel and the other side induction passage, the one of the guide channel, by acting on the game medium rolling the induction passage, the recreation medium reaches the specific game region A delay member that delays the arrival time until the game medium rolling in the other guide passage is provided ,
Wherein the specific game region, whether derived from any of the previous SL one side introducing passage and the other side guide channel, the game processing unit is provided for processing common to a game media induced, the recreation processing The means operates so that the operation mode changes with the passage of time,
The operation mode as the time elapses so that the game medium guided from the one-side guide path has a higher probability of entering the specific entrance than the game medium guided from the other-side guide path. The arrival timing of the game medium to the game processing means that changes is configured to be different between the one-side guide passage and the other-side guide passage due to the delay by the delay member,
further,
During the processing of the game medium guided from the other side guide passage by the game processing means, when another game medium won in the winning opening is distributed to the one side guide path by the distribution device, In order to avoid that the game media distributed to the side guide passage are discharged without being processed by the game processing means, the game processing wait until the processing of the game media guided from the other side guide passage is completed. There is provided a game processing standby means for waiting for processing of game media distributed to the one-side guide path by means.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the one- side guide passage and the other- side guide passage include a passage member that allows a passing game medium to be visually recognized. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific game area has a rolling surface that is developed on a substantially horizontal plane and rolls a game medium guided by the one- side guide passage or the other- side guide passage.

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