JP5778851B1 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a game stand having a feature in a ball passage. A game machine having a plurality of ball paths, wherein at least one of the plurality of ball paths is a first ball path, and at least one of the plurality of ball paths is at least one of the plurality of ball paths. , A second ball passage, the second ball passage is a different ball passage from the first ball passage, and the game ball that has passed through the first ball passage is the second ball passage. The first ball path is a ball path that can be attached from the front side of the game board, and at least a part of the second ball path is the first ball path. It is characterized by being provided at a position where it can be seen from the front side of the game board in a state where the ball passage is removed. [Selection] FIG. 30

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a pachinko machine, a slot machine, and an enclosed game machine.

  In recent game machines, games tend to be diverse (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  With the diversity of games, the number of various parts may increase or increase, but there is a limit to the installation area of the parts, and there is room for improvement, particularly in the ball passage.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game table having a feature in a ball passage.

According to the present invention,
Multiple ball passages ,
A plurality of game ball detecting means;
Winning means,
General prize opening,
A game machine equipped with
Wherein at one of the plurality of spheres passage is a first ball passage,
One of the plurality of ball passages and another of the first ball passages is a second ball passage,
The first ball passage is a ball passage through which a game ball that has entered the winning means (hereinafter referred to as “first game ball”) passes.
The second ball passage is a ball passage through which a game ball (hereinafter referred to as “second game ball”) that has entered the general winning opening passes.
Wherein the first game balls second game ball is a case flow possible configuration,
The first ball passage is a ball passage provided with one of the plurality of game ball detection means (hereinafter referred to as “first game ball detection means”),
The second ball passage is provided with one of the plurality of game ball detection means different from the first game ball detection means (hereinafter referred to as “second game ball detection means”). A ball passage,
The first game ball is detected by the first game ball detection means before joining the second game ball,
The second game ball is detected by the second game ball detection means before joining the first game ball,
The first ball path is a ball path that can be attached from the front side of the game board,
At least a part of the second ball passage is provided at a position where the first ball passage is visible from the front side of the game board in a state where the first ball passage is removed.
There is provided a game stand characterized by this.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand characterized by the ball path can be provided.

The external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine of an embodiment from the front side (player side). The external view which looked at the pachinko machine of FIG. 1 from the back side. The front view which looked at the game board from the front. The circuit block diagram of a control part. (A) and are the figures which showed an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure, (b) and (c) the figure which showed an example of the decoration symbol, (d) the figure which showed an example of the usual stop display symbol . The flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. The flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU of the first sub-control unit, (b) is a flowchart of strobe interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit, and (c) is a timer variable update interrupt of the first sub-control unit. The process flowchart, (d) is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub-control unit. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU of the second sub-control unit, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit, and (c) is a timer interrupt of the second sub-control unit. The flowchart of a process. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the example of lottery data. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the example of lottery data, (d) And (e) is a figure which shows the example of a setting of opening / closing conditions. The figure which shows the example of lottery data. (A) And (b) is a figure showing an example of lottery data. The figure which shows the progress example of a game. FIG. FIG. (A) is a front view of a rendering device, (b) is a rear view of the rendering device. FIG. FIG. FIG. FIG. (A)-(e) is operation | movement explanatory drawing of an effect production apparatus. (A)-(d) is operation | movement explanatory drawing of an effect production apparatus. (A) is a disassembled perspective view of a ball entry unit, (b) is a perspective view of a ball entry unit. (A) is a partial exploded perspective view of a ball entry unit, (b) and (c) are explanatory views of an opening / closing member. (A) is a front view of a ball entry unit, (b) and (c) are AA-line sectional views of Drawing 26 (a). (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing of the clearance gap in a closed state. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing of a contact part. (A) is explanatory drawing of ball | bowl biting, (b) and (c) are explanatory drawings of a convex part. (A) is explanatory drawing of the attachment structure of a pitching unit, (b) is a rear view in the state which removed the pitching unit, (c) is explanatory drawing of a rib. FIG. (A) And (b) is a disassembled perspective view of a production | presentation apparatus, (c) is explanatory drawing of a flexible harness. (A)-(f) is operation | movement explanatory drawing of an effect production apparatus. (A) is operation | movement explanatory drawing of a production | presentation apparatus, (b) is explanatory drawing of a flexible harness, (c) is explanatory drawing of a flexible harness and a board | substrate. (A) is explanatory drawing of a flexible harness and a guide structure, (b)-(e) is a figure which shows the example of a shape of an inlet_port | entrance and an exit. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing of the example of guidance structure of a flexible harness. Explanatory drawing of the arrangement structure of a vibration sensor. (A) is a perspective view of a rail member, (b) is CC sectional view taken on the line of FIG. (A) And (b) is a rear view and a front view of the dispensing device 152 and the ball passage unit 153. (A) is a right side view of the ball passage unit 153, and (b) is a sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. 40 (a). (A) is a rear view of the ball passage unit 153, and (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line EE of FIG. 41 (a). (A) is a rear view of the ball passage unit 153, and (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line EE of FIG. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing of the path | route of a game ball. (A) is a disassembled perspective view of an effect device, (b) is explanatory drawing of the arrangement structure of a light emitting element. FIG. FIG. (A) And (b) is operation | movement explanatory drawing of a movable unit, (c) And (d) is a rear view of an effect production apparatus. (A)-(e) is operation | movement explanatory drawing of a movable unit. The perspective view of the slot machine of embodiment. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing of an information display button unit.

<Overall configuration>
The overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). In the pachinko machine 100, a part having transparency may be used, and in each figure, the part behind the part having transparency may be indicated by a solid line. As a result, the shape line May appear interlaced.

  As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface. In FIG. 1, the game board 200 is not shown.

  The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop. Arrows d1 to d3 indicate directions in a state in which the pachinko machine 100 is fixed at the installation location. The arrow d1 indicates the depth direction of the pachinko machine 100 (sometimes referred to as the front-rear direction), the front side may be referred to as the front or the front, and the back side may be referred to as the back or the rear. The arrow d2 indicates the width direction of the pachinko machine 100 (sometimes referred to as the left-right direction), and the left hand may be referred to as the left and the right hand may be referred to as the right in front view. The arrow d3 indicates the height direction of the pachinko machine 100 (sometimes referred to as the vertical direction), and the higher one may be referred to as up and the lower one may be referred to as down.

  The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. A game board 200 described later is attached to the space 114. In addition, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided. In addition, a vibration sensor SR2 is provided at the upper left portion of the main body 104. When excessive vibration occurs in the pachinko machine 100 (for example, when it is strongly struck), the vibration is detected. When detected by the vibration sensor SR2, an error process (for example, notification by an image or sound, a game stop that makes it impossible to continue the game, etc.) can be performed. The vibration sensor SR2 may be another fraud detection sensor such as a magnetic sensor.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inner side of the front frame door 106 can be opened and closed. Is a door member having an opening 116. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening 116, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A space in the depth direction of the game area is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. The main body 104 is provided with a front frame door opening sensor SR1, and the front frame door opening sensor SR1 detects the opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened.

  The front frame door 106 may be provided with an effect device, and the effect device and the vibration sensor SR2 may be adjacent to each other. The effect device for the front frame door 106 may be a button-type effect device that moves the transparent plate member 118, and the player may be able to operate the button-type effect device. In this case, when the detection result of the vibration sensor SR2 has a strength exceeding the normal button operation, error processing (for example, notification by sound or image) may be performed.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. The lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126 (most of which is hidden behind the effect device 108a in FIG. 1) and the upper plate 126 that is stored by the player's operation. A ball removal button 130 for discharging the game ball to the lower plate 128, and a ball discharge lever 132 for discharging the game ball stored in the lower plate 128 to the game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by the operation of the player, The ball launch handle 134 that launches the game ball guided to the launch device 110 by the player's operation to the game area 124 of the game board 200, and the effect of the various effect devices are changed by the player's operation. An effect button 136 for enabling the effect, an effect button lamp 138 for emitting the effect button 136, and a ball lending operation button (not shown) for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the amusement store ), A return operation button (not shown) for giving an instruction to return the player's balance to the card unit, a ball rental display unit (not shown) for displaying the player's balance and the card unit status, and an effect device 1 and a setting button 108b for accepting setting operations such as music setting and game-specific mode setting. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is full is provided.

  For example, the effect button 136 can be moved up and down by providing a drive mechanism therein. When raised, the amount of projection of the production button 136 may increase and the player may be prompted to operate, and when lowered, the player may be placed in a state where it is difficult to operate by being flush with the surroundings. There is a case. In addition, the effect button 136 may be switchable between a state where the button operation is possible and a state where the button operation is impossible (becomes hard so that the button cannot be pressed), and can be vibrated. It may be.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray also includes a turbo button 134 a adjacent to the firing handle 134. By operating the turbo button 134a while performing the launch operation on the launch handle 134, the launch intensity of the game ball can be increased. The player does not operate the turbo button 134a during normal (left-handed) operation, and operates the turbo button 134a during right-handed operation, so that the player can perform left-handed and right-handed operations without changing the operation amount for the firing handle 134 one by one. Can be switched.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launcher (not shown) that rotates when the ball launcher handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launcher that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launcher. (Not shown).

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side.

  The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is positioned below the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a ball passing through the formed communication hole and dropping to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside.

  The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the dispensing control unit 600. The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through the ball passage unit 153 and reaches the upper plate 126 or the like disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 is configured in this manner. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the drawing, a main board case 158 that houses a main board 156 that constitutes a main control unit 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and a sub board case 162 are arranged. The sub-board case 162 includes processing information generated by the first sub-board 160 and the first sub-control section 400 that constitute the first sub-control section 400 that performs control processing related to effects based on the processing information generated by the main control section 300. 2nd sub-board 164 which constitutes the 2nd sub-control part 500 which performs control processing about production based on this is stored.

  The payout board case 172 constitutes a payout control unit 600 that performs control processing relating to payout of game balls, and houses a payout board 170 that includes an error release switch 168 that releases an error by an operation of a game store clerk. The launch board case 176 houses a launch board 174 that constitutes a launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of a game ball.

  A power supply board case is disposed on the front side (the back side when viewed in FIG. 2) of the payout board case 172. The power board case constitutes a power control unit 660 for supplying power to various electric gaming machines, and a power switch for turning on / off the power by an operation of a game store clerk and an RWM clear signal by being operated when the power is turned on. A power supply board 182 including an RWM clear switch that outputs to 300 is accommodated.

  The CR interface unit 186 transmits and receives signals between the payout control unit 600 and the card unit.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104 described with reference to FIG. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening 116 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  Various structures can be adopted as the structure for attaching the game board 200 to the main body 104. For example, the left side part 200a in the front view of the game board 200 is inserted on the left side (in the hinge part 112 side) of the main body 104, It is possible to adopt a structure in which the game board 200 is rotated around the rotation center while the right side portion 200b of the game board 200 is pressed against the main body 104 and set, and the workability can be improved with such a structure. There is a case.

  The game board 200 is a unit in which various components are attached to a plate-like main body 201. The main body 201 is formed of, for example, a resin, and the surface (front surface) forms a decorative surface on which the character of the pachinko machine 100 is displayed. For example, the decorative surface may be formed by attaching a sheet on which a character of the pachinko machine 100 is printed. A vibration sensor SR3 is disposed on the lower right side of the main body 201. When detected by the vibration sensor SR3, an error process (for example, notification by an image or sound, a game stop that makes it impossible to continue the game, etc.) can be performed. The vibration sensor SR3 may be another fraud detection sensor such as a magnetic sensor.

  In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined. A part of the outer rail 202 is formed by a rail member 209 that is detachable from the main body 104. Of the game area 124, the area between the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 forms a guide area 201 a for guiding the launched game ball.

  An area other than the game area 124 of the game board 200 may be referred to as a non-game area. The game area 124 and the non-game area can be distinguished using the outer rail 202 as a boundary. Further, at least the area inside the area through which the game ball passes with the launch intensity of the game ball maximized can be called the game area 124. The game area 124 may include an area through which a game ball does not pass due to the presence of an effect device or the like in the game area 124. The game area 124 may be referred to as a flow-down area when the game ball flows down during the game, and the non-game area may be referred to as a non-flow-down area at a point where the game ball does not flow down during the game except for maintenance and accidents. The entire game area 124 can be called a flow-down area, but an area where a game ball does not flow down due to the presence of a production device or the like may be called a non-flow-down area.

  A decorative symbol display device 208 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 124. Below the game area 124, a normal symbol display device 210, a first special symbol display device 212, a second special symbol display device 214, a normal symbol hold lamp 216, a first special symbol hold lamp 218, Is arranged. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d, and the left symbol display area 208a and the middle symbol display area 208b. The right symbol display area 208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are display devices for displaying special figures, and in the present embodiment, are constituted by 7 segment LEDs.

  The general figure hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general figure variable games (details will be described later), and in this embodiment, the general figure variable game is reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, four). It is possible to do. The first special figure hold lamp 218 is a lamp for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held (details will be described later). In the present embodiment, a predetermined number of special figure variable games (for example, four) is displayed. It is possible to hold until. In the case of the present embodiment, the second special symbol variation game is not reserved, so the second special symbol hold lamp is not provided. However, when the reserved memory is used, the second special symbol variable game is adjacent to the second special symbol display device 214. A second special symbol holding lamp may be arranged.

  In addition, as a gaming state, when it is possible to set a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur, a high-probability medium lamp may be provided. This lamp is used to indicate that the gaming state is a high-probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high-probability state. It may be turned on when turning on and turned off when changing from a high probability state to a low probability state.

  Around the decorative symbol display device 208, a predetermined ball entrance, for example, a general winning opening 226, a general drawing starting port 228, a first special drawing starting port 230, and a second special drawing starting port 232, are variable. A prize opening 234 is provided.

  When a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning opening 226 (when the general winning opening 226 has been won), the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, ten) of the payout device 152 is driven. The balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player may be referred to as a “lending ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the right side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 230 is arranged at the lower center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, a payout device 152, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball for the upper plate 126. The special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 212 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In the case of the present embodiment, in the arrangement of the first special figure starting port 230, when the player hits the right, it is difficult to enter the game ball into the first special figure starting port 230.

  The second special figure starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu), and in the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 232 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 230. The second special figure starting port 232 includes a wing member 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the wing member 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When 210 hits and stops and displays the symbol, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variation game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In the case of the present embodiment, it is difficult to enter a game ball into the general starting port 228 when left-handed due to the arrangement of the general starting port 228 (by a game nail not shown). . Accordingly, during left-handed, in principle, there is no win in the usual variable game, and therefore, in principle, the blade member 232a does not open or close. On the other hand, when the player hits the right side, a game ball can be expected to enter the normal start port 228, so that the wing member 232a may be opened and closed by winning the normal variable game.

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a big winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is arranged on the lower right side of the game board 200. This variable winning opening 234 includes a door member 234a that can be opened and closed. When the door member 234a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special figure display device stops the big hit symbol when the special figure variable game is won. When displayed, the door member 234a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable winning opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  In the present embodiment, the variable winning opening 234, the general winning opening 226, and other winning openings to be described later are integrally formed in the winning unit U1, and can be detachably attached to the main body 201 of the game board 200. The entrance unit U1 is further provided with opening / closing mechanisms SH1 and SH2 for opening and closing the ball passage and a V region RV. A game ball that has passed through the opening and closing mechanisms SH1 and SH2 can enter the V region RV.

  Further, in the game area 124, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called windmills and game nails are arranged, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, any winning opening or starting opening is provided. In addition, an out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the amusement island side.

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, The outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher to launch into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 flows downward while changing the direction of travel by the batting direction changing member 236, the game nail, or the like, and wins a prize opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening ( The first special figure starting port 230 and the second special figure starting port 232) are awarded to the out port 240 without winning any prize opening or starting port, or just passing through the normal drawing starting port 228. To reach.

  In addition, the effect device 2 is arranged at the upper part of the game area 124, the effect device 3 is arranged at the lower part, and the effect device 4 is arranged at the left side and the right side, respectively. An effect device 5 to be described later is arranged behind each effect device 4. In the present embodiment, these are supported by the main body 104.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 The payout control unit 600 that mainly controls the game ball payout, the launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of the game ball, and the power supply control unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100 are configured. Yes.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency, and WDT 314 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing are mounted. . Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 302 also includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316 is received (this circuit has 2 And a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor for detecting a game ball passing through each start port, a winning port, a variable winning port, or a gaming ball entering a V region RV , Various sensors 320 including a front frame door opening sensor SR1, an inner frame opening sensor, a lower pan full sensor, a vibration sensor SR2, a vibration sensor SR3, and a magnetic sensor (for example, disposed in the entrance unit U1). A sensor circuit 322 for receiving a signal output from the counter circuit 318 and outputting a result of comparison with a reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302; Drive control 324 for performing display control of a fixed symbol display device such as the first special symbol display device 212 or the second special symbol display device 214, and display control of a predetermined symbol display device such as the universal symbol display device 210. A drive circuit 326 for performing the display, a drive circuit 330 for performing display control of various status display units 328 (for example, the general map hold lamp 216, the first special figure hold lamp 218, etc.), and a predetermined movable member, for example, 2 A drive circuit 334 for controlling various solenoids 332 for opening and closing the opening and closing effect SH1 and SH2 provided in the blade member 232a of the special drawing start port 232, the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and the ball entry unit U1 is connected. ing.

  When the ball detection sensor 320 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 318. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 318 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the second special figure starting port 232 has won a ball, the counter circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232.

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 336. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. With this configuration, the first control unit 300 Communication with the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404 and ROM 406 for storing control programs and various effects data, RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and for measuring time, frequency, etc. The counter timer 412 is mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and an amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 (for example, an effect button lamp 138), an effect button 136, A sensor circuit 428 that outputs a detection signal from the button detection sensor 426 such as the setting button 108b to the basic circuit 402, and image data stored in the ROM 406 is read based on a signal from the CPU 404, and the work area of the VRAM 436 is used. A VDP 434 (video display processor) that generates a display image and displays the image on the decorative symbol display device 208 is connected.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 512 is installed. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock, and controls a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, and an image display A ROM 506 storing data and the like is provided.

  The basic circuit 502 includes a drive circuit 516 for controlling the driving of the various effect devices 224, a movable body sensor 424 for detecting the current position of the movable body included in the various effect devices 224, and an effect movable body sensor 424. Sensor circuit 518 for outputting the detection signal of the game board to the basic circuit 502, a game board lamp drive circuit 530 for controlling the game board lamp 532, and a game table frame for controlling the game table frame lamp 542 And a serial communication control circuit 520 that performs lighting control by serial communication between the game board lamp drive circuit 530 and the game board frame lamp drive circuit 540. The various effect devices 224 include, for example, effect devices 1 to 5.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply control unit>
Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power supply control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a prize ball or a rental ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604 It is detected whether or not the payout has been completed, and communication with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 is performed via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Based on the control signal instructing the launch intensity according to the amount and the operation of the turbo button 134a, the launch motor 632 for driving the launcher 146 and the launcher 148 is controlled, and the ball is supplied from the upper plate 126 to the launcher 110. The ball feeder 634 is controlled.

  The power control unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power supply control unit 660 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although a predetermined voltage is supplied to 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

<Type of design>
Next, using FIGS. 5A to 5D, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described. Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure.

  The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the ball has entered the second special figure start port 232 The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor has detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 displays “fluctuation display of special figure 2” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Do.

  These “variable display of special figure 1” and “variable display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of a symbol variable display. Then, when the variation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1, and the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 When elapses, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special symbol 2.

  Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until the stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display, hereinafter, a series of processes from the start of the “variable display of the special figure 1 or 2” until the stop symbol form of the special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The display is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times. FIG. 5A shows ten types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” as the stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display. In FIG. 5A, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, whether or not a big hit in the special figure variable game is determined by lottery of hardware random numbers.

  “Special Figure A” is a 15-round (15R) jackpot symbol, and after the 15-round jackpot game is over, the game shifts to a shorter time state. The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. For example, the fluctuation time of the usual figure variable game and the fluctuation time of the special figure variable game are shortened. Moreover, the open time in one opening of a pair of blade member 232a of the 2nd special starting port 232 becomes long, and many pairs of blade members 232a are easy to open. For this reason, the short-time state may be referred to as an electric support state, and the non-short-time state may be referred to as a non-electric support state.

  In “Special Figure A” in FIG. 5A, “(15R support big hit)” is a special figure that wins the 15 round big hit game, and after the 15 round big hit game ends. This means that the gaming state of becomes an electric support state.

  “Special figure B” is a real 10-round (10R) jackpot symbol, and after the 15-round jackpot game is over, it shifts to the electric support state. The actual 10 rounds means 15 rounds of big hit game, but by reducing the opening time of the variable winning opening 234 in the final 5 rounds, it means that it is substantially 10 rounds of big win game. In “Special Figure B” in FIG. 5 (a), “(10R support big hit)” is a special figure that wins a 10-round jackpot game, and a 10-round big hit game. This means that the gaming state after ending is in the electric support state.

  “Special figure C” is a real 0-round (0R) jackpot symbol, and after the 15-round jackpot game is over, the game shifts to the electric support state. The actual 0 round means a 15-round big hit game, but by reducing the opening time of the variable winning opening 234, it means that the game is substantially a 0 round big hit game. In "Special Figure C" of FIG. 5 (a), "(Sudden support big hit)" is a special figure for winning a big round game of 0 rounds. This means that the gaming state after ending is in the electric support state.

  “Special figure D” is a real 10-round (10R) jackpot symbol, and does not enter the electric support state after the 15-round jackpot game ends. The actual 10 rounds are as described above. In “Special Figure D” in FIG. 5 (a), “(10R big hit)” is a special figure for winning 10 rounds of big hit game with no electric support status. I mean.

  The “special figure E” is a lost figure, and is a special figure in which the big hit game is not started.

  “Special figure F” is a 15-round (15R) direct hit design, and after 15 rounds of big hit game, it shifts to a short time state. The player is given the same benefits as when winning “Special Figure A”.

  In the present embodiment, the game configuration has no big hit (special big hit) that increases the probability of winning a big hit, but a game configuration with a special big hit may be used. If you win a special jackpot, the probability of winning the jackpot in the next special figure variation game increases (special figure high probability state).

  "Special figure G", "Special figure H" and "Special figure I" are small hits symbols (15RV symbols). When winning "Special Figure G", "Special Figure H" and "Special Figure I", it will be easier to enter the V region RV than when not winning, and entering the V region RV (hereinafter referred to as V winning). In some cases), the game shifts to a 15R jackpot game. When “Special Figure G” and “Special Figure H” are won, after the 15R jackpot game is over, the game shifts to the electric support state. In “Special Figure G” and “Special Figure H” in FIG. 5B, “(15R support small hit)” indicates that 15 rounds of big hit game and electric support status are based on V winnings. It means that it is a special figure to win. When “Special Figure I” is won, the game does not enter the electric support state after the 15R jackpot game ends. In “Special Figure I” of FIG. 5B, “(15R small hit)” is described as a special figure for winning 15 rounds of big hit game with no power support condition on condition of winning V. It means that.

  In addition, the number of types of the small hit symbol of the special figure 2 may be larger than that of the big hit symbol of the special figure 1. In some cases, it becomes difficult to understand the type of jackpot in the case of winning V, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, symbols other than those illustrated in FIGS. 5A and 5B may be prepared.

  FIG. 5 (c) shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. In the case of the present embodiment, the combination of decorative symbols corresponds to the special figure 1, but may also correspond to the special figure 2.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is provided on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has won the first special figure start port 230, that is, the ball has entered the first special figure start port 230. In the left symbol display area 208a, middle symbol display area 208b, and right symbol display area 208c, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “ “Decoration display variation display” is performed to switch the display in the order of “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →.

  When notifying the jackpot of special figure A, special figure B or special figure D, a combination of symbols (for example, “decoration 1−1”) in which three decorative symbols other than the ornament 3 and the ornament 7 are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. “Decoration 1-decoration 1”, “decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2”, etc.)

  Further, when notifying only of the special figure A is a big hit, a combination of three decorative patterns of the decoration 3 or the decoration 7 (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7—decoration 7” ”) Is stopped.

  When notifying only the special figure C of the big hit, the combination of three kinds of decorative symbols (here, “decoration 1-decoration 2-decoration 3” and “decoration 1-decoration 3-decoration 5”) is stopped and displayed.

  FIG.5 (d) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary maps, “general diagram A” which is a winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that a sphere has passed through the general-purpose start opening 228, the normal symbol display device 210 repeats all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 5D, the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input performs reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step SA01, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, to the WDT 314 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value.

  In step SA03, the counter value of WDT 314 is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted.

  In step SA05, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 by the voltage monitoring circuit 338 is a predetermined value (in this embodiment). 9v), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. If the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step SA03. If the low voltage signal is off (if the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step returns. Proceed to SA07. Even if the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step SA03, and step SA05 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step SA07, initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312 and a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, A process of outputting a clear signal from the output port to the first sub control unit 400, a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step SA09, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before the power interruption (before the power interruption), and the state before the power interruption is not restored (when the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is set to the initial state). ) Proceeds to an initialization process (step SA13).

  Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of an amusement store operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicates that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step SA13 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state.

  On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step SA13 to set the basic circuit 302 to an initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal).

  If the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (if the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step SA11 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step SA13 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, when the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step SA13.

  In step SA11, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off.

  That is, the processing is restarted from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step SA15) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt processing (described later) immediately before the power interruption. A RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step SA11, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power interruption, and is transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 in step SB33 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, which will be described later.

  In step SA13, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step SA13) of the main control unit 300 has been performed. Like the power recovery command, the normal return command is the first command in step SB33 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300. 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step SA15, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the ordinary figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the ordinary figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating each random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a normal timer random number value is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. The initial value generation random number counter is also updated in step SB07 described later.

  The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step SA15 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, a main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step SB01, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step SB03, the WDT is periodically updated (so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interrupt occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step SB05, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, detection signals from various sensors 320 including the above-described front frame door open sensor SR1, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors via the input port of the I / O 310. Is input and monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each sensor 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  In step SB05, the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times.

  For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interruption process is started, in the above-described step SB05, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal.

  The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In this step SB05, information on presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the variable winning port 234, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. It is determined that there has been a passing of the ball, entering the V region RV, and the like. In other words, it is determined that there has been a prize or a V prize in these prize-winning ports 226 and 234 or the start-up holes 230, 232 or 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226.

  Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step SB07 and step SB09, a basic random number initial value update process and a basic random number update process are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step SA15 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Two random number counters for generating the special figure 1 random value and the special figure 2 random value are updated.

  For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set.

  For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it.

  Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of FIG. 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value of FIG. 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

  In step SB11, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  In step SB13, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step SB15, winning prize counter updating processing is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step SB17, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step SB03.

  When a winning is made at the first special figure starting port 230 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is stored in the special counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 1 random value as a special figure 1 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area.

  When a prize is received at the second special figure starting port 232 and when the fluctuation of the special figure 2 is not being displayed, a value is acquired as a special figure 2 winning random number value from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318 and the special figure. A value is acquired as a special figure 2 random number value from a random number counter for generating two random number values and stored in a corresponding random value storage area.

  If there is a win at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is obtained as a normal figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value. Store in the corresponding random value storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

  In step SB19, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step SB21, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the normal state update process in the middle of the normal symbol display (the above-described general symbol display symbol update timer value is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs a usual fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation game).

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing at which the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the hit symbol is displayed. The normal symbol display device 210 is controlled so that the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is turned on / off, and when the hit flag is off, the normal symbol display device 210 is configured to be in the off symbol display mode. 7 segment LED on / off drive control is performed.

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 determines the symbol of either the winning symbol (general symbol A shown in FIG. 5 (d)) or the off symbol (general symbol B shown in FIG. 5 (d)). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), A signal for holding the blade member 232a in an open state is set to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 for a predetermined opening period while setting the normal operation in the setting region. In addition to outputting, information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  In the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the blade member has a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the opening / closing drive solenoid 332, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the off-normal flag is on, the normal state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing at which the normal stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0) In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step SB23.

  In step SB23, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special map start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is not in operation), and the pending general map variable game is not held. When the number is 1 or more, it is decided whether to win or not to win the result of the variable figure game by random lottery based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area. When the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag.

  FIG. 11B shows an example of the usual lottery data, and in particular shows an example of the usual / bad decision table. In the example shown in the figure, the range of random numbers used for the normal / no-go determination is 0 to 65535. When the random number is 0 to 65534, it is determined to be a hit, and when the random number is 65535, it is determined to be lost. That is, the probability of winning is approximately 100%. This table is used in both the electric support state and the non-electric support state.

  FIG. 11C shows an example of ordinary drawing lottery data, in particular, a table for determining symbols of ordinary drawing. If the result of the normal figure is a win, the stop normal figure becomes the normal figure A (100%), and if lost, the normal figure B becomes the normal figure B (100%).

  FIG. 11 (d) shows an example of information for setting the time or the like for opening the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 when the normal figure A is won. In the non-electric support state, if the winning figure A is won, the blade member 232a is opened and closed when 0.03 seconds have elapsed or when 6 balls have been won in the second special figure starting port 232. When the player A is elected to the normal figure A in the electric support state, the blade member 232a is opened and closed when 5.8 seconds elapse or six balls are won in the second special figure starting port 232. Therefore, the electric support state is more advantageous to the player.

  Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308.

  FIG. 13 (b) shows an example of a typical change time determination table. In the example shown in the figure, the range of random numbers used for determining whether or not the normal time is changed is 0 to 65535. In the case of winning the general map A and in the non-electric support state, if the random number is 0 to 29999, the variation time is determined to be 25000 ms, and if it is 30000 to 65535, the variation time is determined to be 30000 ms. In addition, the frequency of winning the usual figure A in the non-electric support state is low. In that sense, it is “rare”. This is due to the playability of the present embodiment. Although left-handed is recommended in the non-electric support state, it is basically not in the flow-down area of the game ball when the normal start port 228 is left-handed. The design does not change the figure.

  That is, in the present embodiment, as described above, it is difficult to enter the game ball into the first special figure starting port 230 when it is hit right, and when it is hit left, It is difficult for a game ball to enter the starting port 228 in the figure. While left-handed, in principle, there is no win in the usual game, and therefore, the blade member 232a does not open or close in principle. On the other hand, when the player hits the right side, a game ball can be expected to enter the normal start port 228, so that the wing member 232a may be opened and closed by winning the normal variable game.

  From the above, in the non-electric support state, left-handed is often advantageous to the player, and as a result, the frequency of winning the general chart A in the non-electric support state is low.

  In the case of the electrification support in the normal map A, when the random number is 0 to 65535, the fluctuation time is determined to be 15000 ms. That is, the variation time is 100%, 15000 ms. This fluctuation time is 50% or 60% of the fluctuation time of the non-electric support state, and the fluctuation time is shortened.

  In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  Returning to FIG. 7, special figure state update processing is performed for each of special figures 1 and 2. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with flags such as a 15R big hit flag, 10R big hit flag, sudden big hit flag, common probability fluctuation flag, small hit flag, lose flag, and the like. In response, stop display of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed.

  FIG. 10A shows an example of the success / failure determination table shown in FIG. Note that, as already described, the present embodiment does not assume a game in which the winning probability of the special figure varies. In the example shown in the figure, the range of random numbers used for determining whether or not the big hit is shown in FIG. 1 is 0 to 65535. When the random number is 337 to 65535, it is determined to be lost.

  FIG. 10B shows an example of the direct hit big hit determination table in FIG. Note that, as already described, the present embodiment does not assume a game in which the winning probability of the special figure varies. In the example shown in the figure, the range of random numbers used to determine whether or not to hit a direct hit jackpot in FIG. When the random number is 337 to 65535, it is determined that the loss has occurred. The winning probability for a direct hit jackpot is assumed to be the same as the jackpot probability in Special Figure 1.

  FIG. 10C shows an example of the small hit / fail determination table of FIG. The hit determination of the small hit in the special figure 2 is performed when it is determined that the hit is determined by the hit determination of the direct hit big hit. In the example shown in the figure, the range of random numbers used for determining whether or not to hit a small hit in FIG. 2 is 0 to 65535. When the random number is 0 to 65535, the small hit is determined. That is, in the case of this embodiment, 100% small hits are won.

  FIG. 10 (d) shows an example of the symbol determination table shown in FIG. When the result of the big hit is a big hit, the symbol of the special figure 1 is determined for any one of the special figures A to D. The range of random numbers used for symbol determination is 0 to 99. When the random number is 0 to 3, it is determined as special figure A, when the random number is 4 to 39, it is determined as special figure B, and the random number is 40 to 40. In the case of 49, it is determined as special figure C, and in the case where the random number is 50 to 99, it is determined as special figure D. When one of the special figures A to D is won, the big hit game is started and the variable winning opening 234 (sometimes called the attacker 1) is opened and closed. If the success / failure result of the jackpot is lost, it is determined as a special figure E.

  If you win the big hit in the non-electric support state, if you win the special figure A ~ special figure C, it will shift to the electric support state after the big hit, so the probability of shifting from the non-electric support state to the electric support state after the big hit is 50% Become.

  FIG. 11A shows an example of the symbol determination table in FIG. If the hit result of the direct hit big win is a win, the symbol of the special figure 2 is determined as the special figure F, and if the win / fail result of the small hit is a win, the special figure is shown as any one of the special figures G to I. Two symbols are determined.

  The range of random numbers used for symbol determination for small hits is 0 to 99. When the random numbers are 0 to 34, the special figure G is determined. When the random numbers are 35 to 69, the special figure G is determined. Is determined to be special figure I.

  When the special figure F is won, the big hit game is started and the variable winning opening 234 (Attacker 1) is opened and closed. When the special figure G to the special figure I are won, the small hit game is started and the opening / closing mechanism SH2 (may be called the attacker 2) is opened. When the opening / closing mechanism SH2 is opened and closed, the opening / closing mechanism SH1 is always opened for a certain time (for example, 0.3 seconds) and closed. As a result, there is a case where V is won.

  In addition, considering the power support continuation rate when winning the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, it becomes about 70%.

  FIG. 11E shows the opening / closing conditions of the variable winning opening 234 (attacker 1) and the opening / closing mechanism SH2 (attacker 2). When the special figure A or special figure F is won, in the jackpot game, the variable prize opening 234 is closed when 25 seconds have elapsed after the opening or when 9 balls are won in the variable prize opening 234, and this is repeated 15 rounds. When the special figure B or the special figure D is won, in the jackpot game, the variable prize opening 234 is closed when 25 seconds elapses after opening or when nine balls are won in the variable prize opening 234, and this is repeated 10 rounds. Furthermore, when 0.3 seconds elapses after opening or 6 balls are won in the variable prize opening 234, the ball is closed, and this is repeated 5 rounds. In the final five rounds, the opening time of the variable prize opening 234 is extremely short, so a prize cannot be expected.

  In the case of winning the special figure C, in the jackpot game, the variable winning opening 234 is closed when 0.3 seconds elapses after opening or when 15 balls are won in the variable winning opening 234, and this is repeated 15 rounds. Since the opening time of the variable prize opening 234 is extremely short in all rounds, no prize can be expected.

  When the special drawings G to I are elected, in the electric support state, the opening / closing mechanism SH2 is closed when 1.5 seconds have elapsed after opening or when 9 balls are won in the opening / closing mechanism SH2, and this is performed for one round. When the opening / closing mechanism SH2 is closed after being opened, the opening / closing mechanism SH1 is opened and closed as described above. When the special drawings G to I are won, in the non-electric support state, the opening / closing mechanism SH2 is closed when 0.3 seconds have elapsed after opening or when nine balls are won in the opening / closing mechanism SH2, and this is performed for one round. When the opening / closing mechanism SH2 is closed after being opened, the opening / closing mechanism SH1 is opened and closed as described above.

  In the non-electric support state, since the opening time of the opening / closing mechanism SH2 is extremely short, a V prize cannot be expected. On the other hand, in the electric support state, the opening / closing mechanism SH2 is not open for a long time but is 1.5 seconds.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the special figure 1 variation time determination table. In the example of the figure, the range of random numbers used for determining whether or not the special figure 1 fluctuation time is correct is 0 to 65535.

  When the special figure A, special figure B or special figure D is won and the non-electric support state is set, when the random number is 0 to 1000, the variation time is determined to be 15000 ms. At this time, the effect mode on the decorative symbol display device 208 is set per normal reach.

  When the random number is 1001 to 20000, the variation time is determined to be 45000 ms. At this time, the effect mode on the decorative symbol display device 208 is set per super reach A. Per-reach A can have a higher expectation for big hits than per normal reach.

  When the random number is 20001 to 65535, the variation time is determined to be 65000 ms. At this time, the effect mode on the decorative symbol display device 208 is set per super reach B. The reach per super reach B can be a reach with a higher expectation for the big hit than the normal reach.

  When the special figure A, the special figure B or the special figure D is won and the electric support state is set, when the random number is 0 to 1000, the variation time is determined to be 1500 ms. At this time, the effect pattern on the decorative symbol display device 208 is suddenly set to V display without any decorative symbol variation display. In addition, the frequency of winning special figure A, special figure B or special figure D in the electric support state is low, and in that sense, it is “rare”. This is also due to the playability of the present embodiment. As already described, it is more advantageous to aim at the second special figure starting port 232 by right-handed at the time of electric support, so there is not much chance of winning the first special figure starting port 230. If there is, there is a case where the player dares to make an unfavorable left-hand strike, or when the reserved memory of FIG. 1 remains when the player shifts to the electric support state. In addition, when a new winning is made to the first special figure starting port 230 in the electric support state, the decorative symbol display device 208 and a voice prompting to make a right turn are executed. Further, in the present embodiment, during the period from the big hit game to the electric support state, that is, during the period in which the right hit is recommended, the decorative symbol display device 208 notifies the player of the right hit. on the other hand. In the case of transition from the electric support state to the non-electric support state, the decorative symbol display device 208 and a notification that prompts the user to make a left strike are executed only during a part of the period when the transition is made.

  When the special figure E is won and the non-electric support state is set, and the number of reserved memories is 4, when the random number is 0 to 59999, the variation time is determined to be 15000 ms. At this time, the effect mode on the decorative symbol display device 208 is set to shortened loss (loss that has a short variation time).

  When the random number is 60000-63999, the variation time is determined to be 15000 ms. At this time, the effect form on the decorative symbol display device 208 is set to normal reach lose.

  When the random number is 64000 to 64999, the variation time is determined to be 45000 ms. At this time, the effect form on the decorative symbol display device 208 is set to Super Reach A Loss.

  When the random number is 65000 to 65535, the variation time is determined to be 65000 ms. At this time, the effect on the decorative symbol display device 208 is set to Super Reach B Loss.

  When the special figure E is won and it is in a non-electric support state and the number of reserved memories is 3, when the random number is 0 to 49999, the variation time is determined to be 10000 ms. At this time, the effect mode on the decorative symbol display device 208 is set to lose.

  When the random number is 50,000 to 63999, the variation time is determined to be 15000 ms. At this time, the effect form on the decorative symbol display device 208 is set to normal reach lose.

  When the random number is 64000 to 64999, the variation time is determined to be 45000 ms. At this time, the effect form on the decorative symbol display device 208 is set to Super Reach A Loss.

  When the random number is 65000 to 65535, the variation time is determined to be 65000 ms. At this time, the effect on the decorative symbol display device 208 is set to Super Reach B Loss.

  In the case where the special figure E is won and the electric support state is set, when the random number is 0 to 1000, the variation time is determined to be 1500 ms. At this time, the effect pattern on the decorative symbol display device 208 does not display the decorative symbol fluctuating. In addition, the frequency of winning the special figure E in the electric support state is low, and in that sense, “rare”. This is also because, as already described, it is advantageous to aim at the second special figure starting port 232 by right-handed at the time of electric support, so there is not much chance of winning the first special figure starting port 230.

  FIG. 13A shows an example of the special figure 2 variation time determination table. In the example shown in the figure, the range of random numbers used for determining whether or not the special figure 2 fluctuation time is correct is 0 to 65535.

  In the case of winning the special figure F and being in the electric support state, if the random number is 0 to 65535, the fluctuation time is determined to be 150,000 ms. That is, 100% and the variation time are determined to be 15000 ms. The effect mode on the decorative symbol display device 208 is suddenly set to V display without any decorative symbol variation display. That is, SH2 and SH1 are actually big hits that are not released, and the game ball does not win the V region RV, but has an effect that makes it appear as if it has won the V prize.

  In the case of winning the special figure F and in the non-electric support state, if the random number is 0 to 65535, the fluctuation time is determined to be 45000 ms. That is, 100% and the variation time are determined to be 45000 ms. The effect mode on the decorative symbol display device 208 is set per normal reach. Note that the frequency of winning the special figure F in the non-electric support state is low, and in that sense, “rare”. As already described, since it is more advantageous to aim at the first special figure starting port 230 by left-handed at the time of non-electric support, there is not much chance of winning the second special figure starting port 232. If there is a case, the player dares to make a right-handed win and wins the usual figure, and the second special figure starting port 232 opens and wins.

  When the special figure G, special figure H or special figure I is elected and is in the electric support state, when the random number is 20001 to 65535, the variation time is determined to be 15000 ms. At this time, the effect pattern on the decorative symbol display device 208 is that there is no decorative symbol variation display, and only a small hit notification by sound is made.

  When the special figure G, the special figure H or the special figure I is elected and is in the non-electric support state, when the random number is 0 to 1000, the variation time is determined to be 60000 ms. When the random number is 1001 to 59999, the variation time is determined to be 80000 ms. When the random number is 60,000 to 63999, the fluctuation time is determined to be 100,000 ms. When the random number is 64000 to 64999, the variation time is determined to be 120,000 ms. When the random number is 65000 to 65535, the fluctuation time is determined to be 140000 ms. In any case, the effect pattern on the decorative symbol display device 208 has no decorative symbol variation display, and only a small hit notification by sound.

  Note that the frequency of winning the special figure G, special figure H, or special figure I in the non-electric support state is low, and in that sense, “rare”. This is also due to the playability of the present embodiment. As will be described repeatedly, it is more advantageous to aim at the first special figure starting port 230 by left-handed at the time of non-electric support.

In addition, since the success / failure result of Special Figure 2 is almost a small hit, the following technique is adopted as a technique for reducing the occurrence of the V winning due to the right strike during non-electric support.
○ Increase the fluctuation time of regular maps during non-electric support. In some cases, time efficiency can be reduced and the willingness to hit right can be reduced.
○ Even if it is elected as usual, the opening time of the second special figure starting port 232 is shortened to 0.03 seconds to make it difficult to win the second special figure starting port 232.
○ Since the variation time of Special Figure 2 is long and mixed, it may be difficult for the player to understand the opening timing of the attacker 2.
○ The small hitting time of Attacker 2 is set short when non-electric support.
○ Even if the attacker 2 wins, the opening / closing mechanism SH1 exists, and the V winner is not always obtained.

  Returning to FIG. 7, in the special figure state update process, first, a special figure state update process (special figure 2 state update process) for special figure 2 is performed (step SB25). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).

  In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step SB33) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the special figure 2 variable display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the stop corresponding to the on / off of the flag The 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the display mode is set, and a setting indicating that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress is made in the setting area of the RAM 308.

  By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs fixed display of any one of the special symbols F to I. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. Further, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, the time reduction flag is turned off. . Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state).

  Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step SB33) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the 15R big hit flag and the common figure probability fluctuation flag are turned on. If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the small hit flag is turned on.

  When the big hit flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the setting of the RAM 308 is set. In order to set a special figure 2 in operation in the area and wait for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that a big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. The information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step SB33) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Alternatively, the door member 234a is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 until a winning of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable prize opening 234. In addition to outputting a signal to be held at the same time, information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step SB33) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 234a in a closed state is output to a solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and a closing period is stored in a storage area of a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information indicating. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step SB33) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, in the special figure 2 state update process which is started at the timing when the opening / closing control of the door member 234a is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds in the present embodiment), the predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, decoration The effect standby period is shown in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image informing the player that the big hit by the symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information.

  Also, if the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the big hit game, the time reduction number 100 is set in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308, and the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 308 is set. Turn on. If the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the time reduction number is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. At this time, when the short flag is set to ON, the power support state is set.

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step SB33) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium.

  If the small hit flag is on, the opening / closing mechanisms SH1 and SH2 are opened. Thereafter, when the V winning is established, the 15R big hit flag is turned on, and the above processing is performed.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of place, the lose flag is turned on. When the lost flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step SB27.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step SB27). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Among the processes performed in the special figure 1 state update process, the process in the case of winning the 15R support big hit is basically the same as the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process described above. Hereinafter, different parts will be briefly described.

  When the 10R support big hit is won, the 10R big hit flag and the usual probability variation flag are set to ON, and the opening time of the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 is shortened in 11R to 15R by turning on the 10R big hit flag. When a big win is suddenly won, the sudden big hit flag and the normal probability fluctuation flag are set to ON, and the opening time of the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 is shortened in all rounds by suddenly turning on the big hit flag. When the 10R jackpot is won, the 10R jackpot flag is set on and the usual probability fluctuation flag is not set on. For Special Figure 1, there is no case of winning a small win.

  When the special figure state update process in step SB25 and step SB27 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, the special figure related lottery process (special figure 2 related lottery process) for special figure 2 is performed first (step SB29), and then the special figure related lottery process for special figure 1 (special figure 1 related lottery process) (Step SB31).

  Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. In addition, the first sub control unit 400 notifies the result of the big hit determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208.

  In step SB33, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (In this embodiment, command types such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command are specified. Possible information), bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes information indicating the values of various big hit flags and small hit flags, the timer number selected in the special drawing related lottery process, etc. If it is a case, it includes the values of various jackpot flags and small win flags, and if it is a prize effect command and an end effect start command, it includes a special figure probability variation flag value, etc. In this case, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the number of big hit rounds, etc. are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, winning of the variable winning port 234 Includes presence or absence.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the values of various big hit flags and small hit flags stored in the RAM 308 as command data, the timer numbers selected in the special figure 1 related lottery process and the special figure 2 related lottery process, Information indicating the number of first special figure variable games that are on hold is set.

  In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the values of various big hit flags, small hit flags, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the above-described winning effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the first pending Information indicating the number of special figure variable games is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, the various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the first pending Information indicating the number of special figure variable games is set.

  In the above-described large winning opening release setting transmission process, information indicating the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308, the number of first special figure variable games that are held, etc. is set in the command data. In the above-described winning prize closing setting transmission process, information indicating the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308, the number of first special figure variable games that are held, etc. is set in the command data. In step SB33, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step SB35, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step SB37, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step SB05 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the bottom pan full error is monitored. When the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error. Set.

  Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the normal symbol display device 210 and the first special symbol display via the display circuits 324, 326 and 330. Display data to be output to the device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step SB19) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step SB39, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step SB43. When the low voltage signal is off (power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step SB41.

  In step SB41, a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step SB01 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to.

  On the other hand, in step SB43, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
The process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of the strobe interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer variable update interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step SC01 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in SC01. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step SC03, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step SC05.

  In step SC05, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step SC07, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300. In step SC09, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in SC07, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 406, and the effect data is updated when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step SC11, when pressing of the effect button 136 is detected, processing for changing the effect data updated in step SC09 to effect data in response to the pressing of the effect button 136 is performed. In step SC13, if there is a command to VDP 434 in the effect data read in SC09, this command is output to VDP 434 (details will be described later). In step SC15, when there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in SC09, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step SC <b> 17, if there is a command to various lamps 418 in the effect data read in SC <b> 09, this command is output to the drive circuit 420. In step SC <b> 19, when there is a command related to driving the movable body included in the rendering devices 1 to 5 in the rendering data read in SC <b> 09, this command is output to the drive circuit 432. In step SC21, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in SC09, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to SC03.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step SD01 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step SE01 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step SC03 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step SC03, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step SE03 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, a control command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 set in step SC19, an effect random number value is updated, and the like.

  Next, the image control process in step SC13 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step SF01, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 436 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step SF03, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step SF05. Otherwise, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step SF05, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step SF01, the CPU 404 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes and image sizes of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

  In step SF07, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

  In step SF09, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the image drawing end is input. If the generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step SF11. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input. In step SF11, a scene display counter which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
The process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step SG01 of FIG. When power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in SG01. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step SG03, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step SG05.

  In step SG05, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step SG07, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. In step SG09, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in SG07, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 506, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step SG 11, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520. In step SG13, when there is a command from the first sub control unit 400 to the movable body included in the rendering devices 1 to 5, this command is output to the drive circuit 516, and the process returns to SG03.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step SH01 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step SI01 of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step SG03 in the second sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step SG03, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step SI03 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.

<Examples of game progress>
A progress example of the game will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1, a game is started in a non-electric support state. In the non-electric support state, it is assumed that the player makes a left strike. When the first special figure starting port 230 is won, the variable game (variable display) of special figure 1 is started in step S2. Such a game is repeated until a big win is won.

  When a big win is won, a big win game is played in step S3. When a big hit occurs in the special figure A to the special figure C, the electric support state is started in step S4 after the big hit game ends. When a big hit occurs in the special figure D, after the big hit game ends, the non-electric support state is entered.

  The electric support state ends when a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 times) have been consumed. It is assumed that the player makes a right turn in the electric support state. When the ball passes through the usual map starting port 228, the usual variation game (variable display) is started in S5. In the case where the normal game is a winning game, the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 is opened and it becomes easy to win. When winning, the variable game (variable display) of special figure 2 is started. When the special figure F is won, a big hit occurs and the big hit game of S3 is started. If any of the special figures G to I is won, the game is a small hit and the process proceeds to S7. In S7, the opening / closing mechanism SH2 (attacker 2) is opened and closed. Subsequently, the opening / closing mechanism SH1 is opened and closed. As a result, when winning V, a big hit occurs and the big win game of S3 is started. If the V is not won, when the ball passes through the usual drawing start port 228, the usual variation game (variation display) is started in S5, and the game proceeds in the same flow. In the present embodiment, if the player is right-handed in the electric support state, it is configured so that the big hit by the V winning can be obtained almost certainly before the 100-time special game is completed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the big win is won in the special drawings A to C, the game shifts to the electric support state, so that the big win in the special figure 2 variable game is expected. In the special figure 2 variable game, when the special figure F is won, a big hit is generated, so it is expected that a plurality of big hits will occur in a short period of time. Even if the special figure F is not won in the special figure 2 variable game, the big win due to the V prize is expected, so it is expected that a plurality of big hits will occur in a short period of time.

<Director 3>
The rendering device 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 15 to 17. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the movable body 3A included in the rendering device 3, FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the drive mechanism 3B included in the rendering device 3, FIG. 17A is a front view of the rendering device 3, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a rear view of the rendering device 3.

  The rendering device 3 includes a movable body 3A and a drive device 3B, and is supported by the drive device 3B being attached to the main body 104. The driving device 3B is a lifting mechanism that moves the movable body 3A up and down. 3 and 17 (b) show a state where the movable body 3A is lowered, and FIG. 17 (a) shows a state where the movable body 3A is raised.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the movable body 3A represents the peripheral portion of the face of the Tono-sama character. When the movable body 3A is lowered as shown in FIG. 3, the upper part of the face of the movable body 3A is visible in front view, but the lower side is difficult to see, but is movable as shown in FIG. 17 (a). In the state in which the body 3A is raised, the entire face of the movable body 3A that has been hidden becomes visible in a front view, and the production effect may be improved.

  The movable body 3A includes a support member 31 and a cover member 32. The support member 31 is a portion that forms the skeleton of the movable body 3A, and supports various components. The cover member 32 is arranged so as to cover the front side of the support member 31 and constitutes a design of the peripheral portion of the face of the character-like character.

  The movable body 3A itself includes a movable part. The movable body 3A includes a pair of eyebrow members 32a corresponding to the eyebrows of the Tono-like character, a pair of eyeball members 32b corresponding to the eyeballs, and a pair of eyelid members 32c corresponding to the eyelids. The pair of eyebrow members 32a is a movable member that is rotatably attached to the cover member 32 with the inter-brow side as a rotation center, and is rotated by a drive mechanism including a pair of motors M31. The pair of eyeball members 32b are movable members that are rotated by a drive mechanism including motors M32 and M33 so that the line-of-sight direction can be changed left and right and up and down. The pair of eyelid members 32c are movable members that open and close the pair of eyeball members 32b by a driving mechanism including a pair of motors M34. Due to the movement of these movable members, the movable body 3A expresses various facial expressions, and there are cases where the production effect can be improved.

  The drive mechanism 3B is a mechanism that moves in parallel up and down while supporting the movable body 3A. Note that the moving form of the movable body 3A may be rotation, movement in the horizontal direction, or the like in addition to elevation.

  The drive mechanism 3B includes a support member 33 and a support plate 34 fixed to the front side of the support member 33, and various components are assembled using the support member 33 and the support plate 34 as a skeleton.

  The support member 33 is a U-shaped member integrally including a left side portion 33a, a right side portion 33b, and a bottom portion 33c. The bottom portion 33c is formed with openings 33d and 33e spaced apart in the left-right direction. Yes. In the case of the present embodiment, the periphery of the opening 33e is a closed hole, and the opening 33d is a notch. The support plate 34 is fixed to the support member 33 so as to block the front surface of the support member 33, and an opening 34a is formed in the lower part thereof. In the case of this embodiment, the opening 34a is a notch.

  The opening 33d and the opening 34a form a ball hole H1, and the opening 33e forms a ball hole H2. Although the ball does not enter the rendering device 3 during the game, the ball may enter the rendering device 3 during maintenance or an accidental event. Since the rendering device 3 is a movable mechanism including the movable body 3A, operation failure may occur when a ball is present inside. By providing the ball removal holes H <b> 1 and H <b> 2, even if a ball enters the production device 3, it may be naturally discharged out of the production device 3. In particular, since the ball removal holes H1 and H2 are formed apart from each other in the left and right directions, the balls may be discharged more reliably without being influenced by the position of the balls in the rendering device 3. The bottom 33c of the support member 33 is formed with an inclined portion 33f that communicates with the ball hole H1. The inclined portion 33f is an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the ball hole H1, and may improve the discharge performance of the ball. Although not shown, the bottom 33c of the support member 33 is formed with a similar inclined portion that communicates with the ball extraction hole H2.

  The drive mechanism 3B includes a slide mechanism that allows the movable body 31A to slide up and down. A rail RL is fixed to the support member 33 and the support plate 34 via a metal fitting 35a inside the left side 33a of the support member 33, and a rail RR is arranged inside the right side 33b of the support member 33 via a metal fitting 35b. Are fixed to the support member 33 and the support plate 34. The rail RL and the rail RR are rail members extending in the vertical direction. A slider SL is fixed to the support member 31 of the movable body 3A via a metal fitting 31b. The slider SL engages with the rail RL and slides up and down by the guide of the rail RL. A slider SR is fixed to the support member 31 of the movable body 3A via a metal fitting 31c. The slider SR engages with the rail RR and slides up and down by the guide of the rail RR.

  With these configurations, the movable body 31A is supported by the support member 33 so as to be slidable up and down. The combination of the rail RL and the slider SL is such that the normal direction of the virtual slide surface is oriented in the d2 direction, and the combination of the rail RR and the slider SR is such that the normal direction of the virtual slide surface is oriented in the d1 direction. These are assembled. That is, the virtual slide surfaces are not parallel but are orthogonal to each other. With such a configuration, the movable body 3A may be movable in the vertical direction (d3 direction) while increasing the support rigidity in the d1 direction and the d2 direction, and the pachinko machine 100 may be hit or shaken. Even in this case, it may be possible to prevent the production device 3 from occurring.

  The drive mechanism 3B moves up and down the movable body 3A using the motor M35 as a drive source. The motor M35 is fixed to the back side of the support member 38, and the support member 38 is fixed to the support plate 34. Links 36 and 37 are supported on the support member 38 so as to be rotatable about different axes. The link 36 has an opening 36a into which a rotation shaft is inserted at one end, and an engagement portion 36b that engages with an engagement member 31a fixed to the lower portion of the support member 31 of the movable body 3A at the other end. Yes. The engaging portion 36b is a pin, and the engaging member 31a has a long hole through which this pin is inserted. An elongated hole 36 c is formed in the middle portion of the link 36.

  The link 37 is a toothed arm member having an opening portion 37a into which a rotation shaft is inserted and having a series of tooth portions 37 on an outer peripheral portion around the opening portion 37a. The tooth portion 37 meshes with a pinion gear M35a attached to the output shaft of the motor M35, and the driving force of the motor M35 is transmitted to the link 37. An engaging portion 37 c is provided at the end of the link 37. In the case of this embodiment, the engaging portion 37c is a pin inserted into the elongated hole 36c. By the engagement, the link 36 is rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the link 37. The movable body 3A moves up and down in conjunction with the movement.

<Director 4>
The rendering device 4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of the left rendering device 4. The effect device 4 on the right side has a symmetrical structure with the effect device 4 on the left side, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  The rendering device 4 is a lighting device, and includes light guide members 41 to 43, cover members 46a to 46c, a reflection member 44, and an LED substrate 45. The light guide members 41 to 43 are plate-like members, and a minute pattern P that reflects light is engraved on the surface thereof. The light guide members 41 to 43 are stacked at a slight interval in the depth direction, and cover members 46a to 46c are disposed on the front side, and a reflection member 44 is disposed on the rear side.

  The cover members 46a to 46c are arranged so as to cover a part of the left end portion of the laminated body of the light guide members 41 to 43. The reflection member 44 is a plate-like member that reflects light.

  The LED substrate 45 is disposed on the left side of the laminated body of the light guide members 41 to 43, and a plurality of LEDs individually corresponding to the light guide members 41 to 43 are mounted thereon.

  The light of the LED for the light guide member 41 enters the light guide member 41 from the left side surface 41a of the light guide member 41, propagates while repeating reflection in the light guide member 41, is reflected by the pattern P, and exits to the front side. . Therefore, when the LED for the light guide member 41 emits light, the pattern P of the light guide member 41 appears to emit light more strongly.

  Similarly, the light of the LED for the light guide member 42 enters the light guide member 43 from the left side surface 42a of the light guide member 42, propagates while repeating reflection in the light guide member 42, is reflected by the pattern P, and is reflected on the front side. To exit. Therefore, when the LED for the light guide member 42 emits light, the pattern P of the light guide member 42 appears to emit light more strongly.

  Similarly, the light of the LED for the light guide member 43 enters the light guide member 43 from the left side surface 43a of the light guide member 43, propagates while repeating reflection in the light guide member 43, is reflected by the pattern P, and is reflected on the front side. To exit. Therefore, when the LED for the light guide member 43 emits light, the pattern P of the light guide member 43 appears to emit light more strongly.

  Each pattern P of the light guide members 41 to 43 has a different design, and in the case of the present embodiment, a pattern with a firework as a motif is used. When light from the LED is incident on the light guide member in the order of the light guide member 43 → the light guide member 42 → the light guide member 41, the fireworks appear to spread.

By arranging the LED substrate 45 on the side of the light guide members 41 to 43 in this way, the presence of the LED substrate 45 may not be noticeable in a front view, and when viewed from the player, there is no light source. Since the members 41 to 43 appear to shine, there may be an unexpected effect. In addition, the space around the periphery of the main body 104 may be effectively utilized. Further, the light guide members 41 to 43 are stacked in the depth direction, so that the light guide members that emit light are switched from the same place in front view. Since the pattern appears to emerge, there are cases where a more surprising performance can be performed.

<Director 5>
The rendering device 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. The rendering device 5 is disposed behind the left and right rendering devices 4, respectively. 19-23 is explanatory drawing of the production | presentation apparatus 5 on the left side. The effect device 5 on the right side has a symmetrical structure with the effect device 5 on the left side, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  The stage device 5 is a movable mechanism in which a plurality of movable bodies having a wing as a motif are developed in conjunction with each other. First, an outline thereof will be described. FIG. 22A is a front view of the rendering device 5 before deployment. In this state, the rendering device 5 is located behind the rendering device 4 and is difficult to visually recognize as a whole when viewed from the front. The right side of the rendering device 5 is visible from an obliquely visible position. FIG. 22A is a front view of the rendering device 5 before deployment. In this state, the rendering device 5 is located behind the rendering device 4 and is difficult to visually recognize as a whole when viewed from the front. The right side of the rendering device 5 is visible from an obliquely visible position. FIG. 23C is a front view of the rendering device 5 after deployment. In this state, the movable body with the wings as a motif is generally visible.

  Details of the rendering device 5 will be described. FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view of the rendering device 5 and mainly shows the structure of the movable unit 50. 20 and 21 are exploded perspective views of the rendering device 5 and mainly show a drive mechanism that moves the movable unit 50. 22 and 23 are explanatory diagrams of the operation of the rendering device 5, and sequentially show the movable modes of the movable unit 50. FIG.

  The rendering device 5 includes a movable unit 50 and a support member 53, and the movable unit 50 is rotatably supported by the support member 53. The rendering device 5 is attached to the main body 104 by a support member 53.

  The movable unit 50 includes a plurality of movable bodies 52 </ b> A to 52 </ b> C and a support unit 51. The movable bodies 52A to 52C are arranged in the d1 direction so that the movable body 52A is located at the foremost part, the movable body 52C is located at the rearmost part, and the movable body 52B is located in the middle.

  Each of the movable bodies 52A to 52C is a laminated body in which a decorative body 52a having a wing design, an LED substrate 52b, and a back plate 52c are stacked, and a wiring harness 52d is connected to the LED substrate 52b. Yes. The decorative body 52a has a light-transmitting portion at least partially, and is configured such that the decorative body 52a emits light by light emission of the LED mounted on the LED substrate 52b.

  Each of the movable bodies 52A to 52C is formed with an opening 52ah through which the shaft 56c is inserted, and is rotatable about the shaft 56c as a common rotation center axis. Engaging portions 52e are respectively formed on the movable bodies 52B and 52C. The engaging part 52e is formed on the upper part of the decorative body 52a adjacent to the opening part 52ah, and protrudes to the front side. The engaging portion 52e of the movable body 52B is provided so as to be engageable with the back portion of the movable body 52A. When the amount of rotation of the movable body 52A around the shaft 56c reaches a certain amount, the engaging portion 52e is engaged with the back portion of the movable body 52A. Accordingly, the movable body 52B also rotates around the shaft 56c. The engaging portion 52e of the movable body 52C is provided so as to be able to engage with the back portion of the movable body 52B, and engages with the back portion of the movable body 52B when the rotation amount of the movable body 52B around the shaft 56c reaches a certain amount. Accordingly, the movable body 52C also rotates around the shaft 56c.

  The support unit 51 includes a stacked body in which a support member 51a, an LED substrate 51b, and a decorative body 51d are stacked. This laminated body is located in the back part of several movable body 52A-52C. The decorative body 51d has a wing design, and at least part of the decorative body 51d is formed with a translucent portion, and the decorative body 51d emits light by the light emission of the LED mounted on the LED substrate 51b. Yes.

  The support unit 51 includes a side member 51c constituting the right side and an upper member 54 constituting the upper part, and these are fixed to the support member 51a. The side member 51c is located on the right side of the plurality of movable bodies 52A to 52C.

  Openings 51ah and 54a through which the shaft 56c is inserted are formed in the support member 51a and the upper member 54, and the support unit 51 rotatably supports the movable bodies 52A to 52C via the shaft 56c.

  The support unit 51 is rotatably supported by the support member 53 via a shaft support member 53a. That is, the movable unit 50 is supported by the shaft support member 53a so as to be rotatable about the rotation axis in the d1 direction, and the plurality of movable bodies 52A to 52C are supported by the support unit 51 in the d1 direction by the shaft 56c. It is supported so as to be individually rotatable around a rotation axis.

  The entire movable unit 50 is rotated by a drive mechanism including a motor M52. The motor M52 is attached to the lower part of the back surface of the support member 51a, and transmits the driving force to the movable unit 50 through a gear mechanism.

  The movable body 52A is rotated by a drive mechanism including a motor M51. In the case of this embodiment, this drive mechanism is configured to rotate the movable body 52A by winding a wire W such as a thread or a wire. The motor M51 is attached to the upper front portion of the support member 51a, and the driving force of the motor M51 is transmitted to a pulley 55c provided on the upper rear surface of the support member 51a via a gear mechanism. One end of the wire W is fixed to the pulley 55c, and the wire W can be wound up by rotation thereof. The wire W extends from the lower part of the support member 51a to the middle while being wound around a plurality of rollers, and the other end is fixed to a pulley 55a provided in the front middle of the support member 51a.

  The pulley 55a is provided with a pinion gear coaxially, and the pinion gear meshes with the gear 55b. The gear 55b meshes with a series of teeth provided at one end of the lever member 56a. A shaft 56c is inserted into one end of the lever member 56a, the lever member 56a is rotatable around the shaft 56c, and a series of teeth that mesh with the gear 55b are formed concentrically with the shaft 56c. One end of a pin 56b is fixed to the other end of the lever member 56a. The other end of the pin 56b is fixed to the back portion of the decorative body 52a of the movable body 52A. With the above configuration, the lever member 56a is rotated by the winding and rewinding operations of the wire W by driving the motor M51, and thereby the movable body 52A is rotated around the shaft 56c.

  The unfolding operation of the effect device 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22A, 22B, and 22D are front views, and FIGS. 22C and 22E are movable units 50 in the states of FIGS. 22B and 22D, respectively. FIG. 23 (a) and 23 (c) are front views, and FIGS. 23 (b) and 23 (d) are rear views of the movable unit 50 in the states of FIGS. 23 (a) and 23 (c), respectively. In these drawings, some components may not be shown for the purpose of making the operation easy to understand.

  FIG. 22A shows a state before deployment. By driving the motor M52 in this state, the entire movable unit 50 is rotated in the clockwise direction in FIG. 22B. At this time, as can be understood from FIG. 22C, the movable bodies 52A to 52C and the decorative body 51d overlap each other in the d1 direction.

  The motor M51 is driven from the state of FIG. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 22 (d), the movable body 52A starts to rotate clockwise around the shaft 56c in FIG. At the initial stage of the rotation of the movable body 52A, the movable bodies 52B and 52C do not rotate as can be understood from FIG.

  When the rotation amount of the movable body 52A reaches a certain amount, the engaging portion 52e of the movable body 52B is engaged with the back portion of the movable body 52A. Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B, the movable body 52B also starts to rotate clockwise around the shaft 56c in FIG.

  Further, when the rotation amount of the movable body 52A reaches a certain amount, the engaging portion 52e of the movable body 52C is engaged with the back portion of the movable body 52B. Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 23C and 23D, the movable body 52C also rotates clockwise around the shaft 56c in FIG.

  In this manner, the movable bodies 52B and 52C are rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the movable body 52A, so that the developed state shown in FIG.

  By performing the unfolding operation of the effect device 5, when viewed from the player, the blades hidden behind the effect device 4 appear to open suddenly, and the effect of the effect may be enhanced.

<Entering unit U1>
The entrance unit U1 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the outline of the ball entry unit U1 will be described with reference to FIG. The winning unit U1 is a unit that allows a game ball that has flowed down the game area 124 (flowing area) to enter, and is a unit that integrally includes a plurality of winning holes or winning areas. Specifically, the winning unit U1 includes a variable winning opening 234 (attacker 1), a general winning opening 226, a winning opening (attacker 2) configured by an opening / closing mechanism SH2, a V area RV, and a winning ball area RH. ing.

  The variable winning opening 234 is a pivot type winning opening that is opened and closed by the rotation of the door member 234a. The opening / closing mechanism SH2 is a shutter-type winning opening that is opened / closed by the parallel movement of the opening / closing member 62, and opens / closes the passage RT1 of the game ball. The passage RT1 is a passage inclined downward in the d2 direction. In the present embodiment, the passage RT1 is a passage on the right side and the left side is low, and the game ball that has entered the passage RT1 rolls to the left with its own weight. When the opening / closing member 62 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the passage RT1, and in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the passage RT1, and the game has the upper surface (upper surface) of the opening / closing member 62 as the bottom surface. The ball passes through the ball passage RT0 and flows out of the ball entry unit U1.

  The opening / closing mechanism SH1 is a shutter-type mechanism that is opened / closed by the parallel movement of the opening / closing member 63, and opens / closes the passage RT2 of the game ball. The passage RT2 is a passage in the d3 direction, and is a passage through which only game balls that have passed through the passage RT1 can pass. The game ball that has entered the passage RT2 enters the V region RV with its own weight. As described above, when a game ball enters the V region RV, a V win is generated and a big win is generated.

  When the opening / closing member 63 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the passage RT2, and when it is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the passage RT2, and the upper surface (upper surface) of the opening / closing member 63 is the bottom surface. The ball passes through the ball passage, enters the game ball passage RT3, and enters the prize ball area RH. The passage RT3 is also a passage through which only game balls that have passed through the passage RT1 can pass. When a game ball enters the prize ball area RH, there is a prize ball, but there is no V prize.

  FIG. 24A is an exploded perspective view of the incoming ball unit U1, and FIG. 24B is a perspective view of the incoming ball unit U1 (a view seen from above through the decorative member 61). FIG. 25A is a partial perspective view of the inside of the ball entering unit U1, and FIGS. 25B and 25C are a plan view and a left side view of the tip side portion of the opening / closing member 63. FIG. 26B and 26C are cross-sectional views taken along line AA in FIG. 26A, and FIG. 26B shows a case where both the opening and closing members 62 and 63 are in the open state. ) Shows a case where the opening and closing members 62 and 63 are both closed. FIGS. 27A and 27B are comparative views of the gaps in the closed state of the opening and closing members 62 and 63. FIG. 28A and 28B are explanatory views of the contact portion 65. FIG. FIGS. 29A to 29C show the ball engagement and the prevention structure when the opening / closing member 62 is closed.

  The ball entry unit U <b> 1 includes a support member 60 and a decoration member 61. The support member 60 forms a skeleton of the ball entry unit U1, and each component is assembled to the support member 60, and forms a side wall portion and a bottom wall portion on the back side of the passages RT0 to RT3. The decorative member 61 is a member that closes the front side of the ball entry unit U1, and is made of a transparent member so that the movement of the ball can be visually recognized, for example. The decorative member 61 includes a decorative surface 61A that forms the front surface thereof and a back surface 61B that forms the back surface thereof. The decorative surface 61A is decorated with a picture of the character of the pachinko machine 100 and the like. In the case of this embodiment, the back surface 61B of the decorative member 61 constitutes the side wall portion on the front side of the passages RT0 to RT3. The rear surface 61B includes a wall portion 61a that constitutes a front side wall portion of the passage RT1, and a wall portion 61b that constitutes a front side wall portion of the passage RT2. Thus, there are cases where the number of parts can be reduced by configuring the wall portions of the plurality of passages with the common decorative member 61, and the decorative member 61 is not only configured to exhibit the decorative effect, but also the wall forming member. Can be used as

  The door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 is rotated by a driving mechanism including a driving source 234b. In the case of this embodiment, the drive source 234b is an electromagnetic solenoid and is disposed on the back side of the support member 60. The placement unit U1 is reduced in size by being arranged in an empty space on the back side.

  The opening / closing member 62 is a plate-like member capable of moving back and forth in the d1 direction with respect to the wall portion 61a, and is driven by a driving mechanism including a driving source (SOL2 in FIG. 30). In the case of the present embodiment, the drive source is an electromagnetic solenoid and is disposed on the back side of the support member 60. The placement unit U1 is reduced in size by being arranged in an empty space on the back side.

  The opening / closing member 62 is set to a posture in which the right side is slightly higher than the horizontal posture, and is a posture that promotes rolling of the game ball from the right to the left. The opening / closing member 62 is a member that opens and closes a part of the opening of the bottom wall portion of the passage RT1 formed by the support member 60. In the opened state, the opening can be opened to guide the game ball to the passage RT1. In the closed state, the opening is closed to prevent the game ball from entering the passage RT1. When the opening / closing member 62 is in the closed state, the upper side (upper surface) thereof constitutes the bottom wall portion of the passage RT1. That is, the opening / closing member 62 also functions as a passage wall forming member.

  The opening / closing member 63 is a plate-like member capable of moving back and forth in the d1 direction with respect to the wall 61b, and is driven by a driving mechanism including a driving source SOL1. In the case of this embodiment, the drive source SOL1 is an electromagnetic solenoid and is disposed on the back side of the support member 60. The placement unit U1 is reduced in size by being arranged in an empty space on the back side.

  The opening / closing member 63 is in a posture that is slightly higher on the right side than the horizontal posture, and is in a posture that promotes rolling of the game ball from right to left. The open / close member 63 can guide the game ball to the passage RT2 in the open state, and closes the passage RT2 to block the entry of the game ball into the passage RT2 and can guide the game ball to the passage RT3 in the closed state. To do. That is, in the closed state, the opening / closing member 63 forms the bottom wall portion of the passage for guiding the game ball to the passage RT3 on the upper side (upper surface), and also functions as a passage wall forming member.

  A ball detection sensor 64A is disposed in the passage RT1. The ball detection sensor 64A is a sensor that detects a game ball passing through the passage RT1, and in the case of the present embodiment, is a sensor having an opening through which the game ball can pass. The ball detection sensor 64 </ b> A is located on the downstream side of the opening / closing member 62 and on the upstream side of the opening / closing member 63 when viewed in the flow direction of the game ball.

  When the opening / closing member 63 is in the closed state, the game ball detected by the ball detection sensor 64A passes through the upper side of the opening / closing member 63 and is guided to the passage RT3. Here, since the internal space of the ball entering unit U1 is small, there may be a case where a backflow of the game ball may occur, and it may be necessary to prevent this. In the present embodiment, the distance L1 from the end of the ball detection sensor 63A to the start of the closed opening / closing member 63 in the flow direction of the game ball is set to be smaller than one game ball.

  For this reason, it may be possible to prevent the ball of the game ball from occurring between the start end of the opening / closing member 63 and the end of the ball detection sensor 64A, and the game ball may flow backward to the ball detection sensor 63A due to the ball engagement. It may be possible to prevent the passage of one game ball from being detected twice. The distance L1 is preferably 3/4 or less of the diameter of the game ball, and more preferably 1/2 or less. In recent years, the proportion of the decorative symbol display device and the movable body in the game area has increased, and it has become difficult to secure a space for the winning device. For this reason, it is necessary to set the distance L1, but this is not the case when the installation space for the winning device is sufficiently secured.

  A ball detection sensor 64B is disposed in the passage RT2. The ball detection sensor 64B is a sensor that detects a game ball passing through the passage RT2, and in the case of the present embodiment, the ball detection sensor 64B is a sensor having an opening through which the game ball can pass. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 64B, it is determined that there is a V prize.

  A ball detection sensor 64C is disposed in the passage RT3. The ball detection sensor 64C is a sensor that detects a game ball that passes through the passage RT3. In the present embodiment, the ball detection sensor 64C has an opening through which the game ball can pass. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 64C, the award of the prize ball is determined. A more advantageous state is given to the player when the game ball is guided to the path RT2 than when the game ball is guided to the path RT3.

  Only game balls that have passed through the passage RT1 pass through the passages RT2 and RT3. Therefore, the number of game balls detected by the ball detection sensor 64B and the ball detection sensor 64C matches the number of game balls detected by the ball detection sensor 64A. If they do not match, there is a possibility of failure or misconduct, so error handling can be performed. As described above, the sphere detection sensors 64A to 64C may be used as confirmation sensors for the number of passing spheres. In the case where the number of passing spheres is not confirmed, the sphere detection sensor 64A can be omitted.

  With reference to FIG.26 (b) and (c), the aspect of the open state of the opening-and-closing members 62 and 63 and a closed state is demonstrated. FIG. 26B shows an open state of the opening / closing members 62 and 63. In the case of the present embodiment, it is assumed that the opening / closing member 63 is opened after the opening / closing member 62 is closed, but there may be a period in which both are opened simultaneously.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (b), when the open / close member 62 is in the open state, the open / close member 62 is spaced from the wall portion 61a and is located behind the front surface of the support member 60, and the passage RT1 is a game. The ball is open for passage. When the opening / closing member 63 is in the open state, the opening / closing member 62 is spaced apart from the wall portion 61b and is located behind the front surface of the support member 60, and the passage RT2 is opened so that a game ball can pass therethrough.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (c), when the opening / closing member 62 is in the closed state, the opening / closing member 62 is in contact with the wall 61a at the leading end in the advancing direction, and the passage RT1 is closed so that the game ball cannot be closed. Has been. Since the V region RV and the prize ball region RH are reserved on the downstream side of the opening / closing member 62 in the flow direction of the sphere, it is highly important to prevent the entry of unauthorized equipment and the like into the passage RT1. Intrusion of an unauthorized instrument or the like may be prevented by bringing the tip of the opening / closing member 62 into contact with the wall 61a.

  When the opening / closing member 63 is in the closed state, the opening / closing member 62 protrudes toward the wall portion 61b, but the distal end portion thereof in the advancing direction is separated from the wall portion 61b, and a gap W1 is formed therebetween. ing. The gap W1 is a gap through which the game ball does not pass through the passage RT2, and thus the passage RT2 is closed so that the game ball cannot pass therethrough.

  The opening / closing member 63 is disposed at an important part that affects the establishment of the V prize, and it is preferable to avoid the ball engagement here as much as possible. Even in the closed state, the formation of the gap W1 may prevent the ball from being caught between the opening / closing member 63 and the wall portion 61b. That is, when the opening / closing member 63 transitions from the open state to the closed state, even if the game ball is located between the opening / closing member 63 and the wall portion 61b, the degree of pinching is reduced and the game ball is moved to the game ball. In some cases, it may be possible to prevent clogging of the balls due to the biting of the balls. The gap W1 is preferably ¼ or more of the diameter of the game ball, may be ½ or more, and is preferably ¾ or less.

  The gap W1 does not need to be a uniform gap in the flow direction of the sphere, and the maximum gap may be a gap where the game ball does not pass through the passage RT2. Therefore, the front end portion of the opening / closing member 63 and the wall portion 61b may partially abut and the gap may not be partially present. Further, the gap is not limited to the end portion of the opening / closing member 63 and the wall portion 61b, and may be formed around the opening / closing member 63 depending on the configuration of the passage.

  In the example of FIG. 26B, the opening / closing member 62 is configured not to form a gap in the closed state, but a configuration in which a gap is formed can also be employed. FIG. 27A shows an example thereof, and shows the closed states of the opening / closing member 62 and the opening / closing member 63. As for the opening / closing member 63, a gap W1 is formed between the tip portion and the wall portion 61b, as in the example of FIG. As for the opening / closing member 62, a gap W2 is formed between the distal end portion and the wall portion 61a so that the game ball does not pass through the passage RT1. By forming the gap W2, it may be possible to prevent ball engagement between the opening / closing member 62 and the wall portion 61a.

  In the example of FIG. 27A, the relationship between the gap W1 and the gap W2 is W1> W2. Since the opening / closing member 62 is located outside the opening / closing member 63, an unauthorized person may be easily accessible. Therefore, there is a case where the biting of the ball can be prevented while preventing the fraud by making the gap W2 relatively small. Since the opening / closing member 63 is on the inside, it may be difficult for an unauthorized person to access. Therefore, there is a case where the ball biting can be more reliably prevented by relatively increasing the gap W1.

  The relationship between the gap W1 and the gap W2 may be W1 <W2. FIG. 27B shows an example. This configuration example can be used, for example, when the opening / closing member 63 is more easily accessed by unauthorized persons than the opening / closing member 62.

  The gap W2 does not need to be a uniform gap in the flow direction of the sphere, and the maximum gap may be a gap where the game ball does not pass through the passage RT1. Therefore, the front end portion of the opening / closing member 62 and the wall portion 61b may partially abut and the gap may not be partially present. Further, the gap is not limited to the end portion of the opening / closing member 62 and the wall portion 61a, and may be formed around the opening / closing member 62 depending on the configuration of the passage.

  Next, another function of the opening / closing member 63 for preventing the ball biting will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 (b) and 25 (c). FIG. 25B is a plan view of the front end portion side of the opening / closing member 63, and FIG. 25C is a view of the opening / closing member 63 viewed from the left side (a view viewed from the downstream side in the game ball flow direction). .

  The shape of the open / close member 63 on the front end portion side is substantially square in plan view, and has an upper surface 63a, a right side surface 63b, a left side surface 63c, and a front end surface 63d, and between the front end surface 63d and the left side surface 63c. An inclined surface 63e is provided. When viewed in the direction of the game ball flow, the right side surface 63b is the upstream side surface and the left side surface 63c is the downstream side surface. The upper surface 63a forms a bottom wall portion of the passage that guides the game ball to the passage RT in the closed state.

  The tip surface 63d has an inclination that the thickness of the opening / closing member 63 becomes thinner as it goes toward the tip in the opening / closing direction. In other words, the tip of the opening / closing member 63 is tapered. This may prevent the occurrence of ball biting by reducing the contact area when it comes into contact with the game ball. Since the line end face 63d is an inclined surface with the front side up and the rear side down in the d1 direction, the game ball can be guided downward (to the V region RV side) when it is about to bite the ball. May be prevented.

  The inclined surface 63e is inclined so that the gap W1 is widened toward the downstream side in the flow direction of the game ball (sometimes referred to as an enlarged inclination), and the thickness increases toward the end as in the tip surface 63d. It has a sloping slope. By having an enlarged inclination, when the ball is about to be bitten on the downstream side of the opening / closing member 63, the game ball can be guided downstream (to the prize ball area RH side) without flowing backward to the upstream side. In some cases, the occurrence of ball biting can be prevented.

  Next, the configuration of the contact portion 65 for preventing the biting of the ball will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 (b), 28 (a), and 28 (b). As shown in FIG. 24 (b), the contact portion 65 is disposed between the passage RT2 and the passage RT3, and prevents the ball from being caught when the opening / closing member 63 changes from the open state to the closed state. The configuration is intended to be distributed to the passage RT2 or the passage RT3. FIG. 28A and FIG. 28B are schematic views of the opening / closing member 63 and the contact portion 65 as viewed from the upper front side.

  When the opening / closing member 63 changes from the open state to the closed state, that is, when the opening / closing member 63 approaches toward the wall portion 61b, ball engagement is likely to occur. The contact part 65 may be able to prevent the occurrence of the ball biting in such a situation. As shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b), the contact portion 65 has a right side surface 65a and a left side surface 65b inclined at the upper end, and a mountain shape in which these are connected at the top portion 65c. I am doing. The top portion 65c may be pointed or spherical in order to reduce the contact area with the game ball. Note that the right side surface 65a is on the upstream side and the left side surface 65b is on the downstream side when viewed in the flow direction of the game balls. The right side 65a is steeper than the left side 65b.

  A boundary 63f between the tip surface 63d and the inclined surface 63e of the opening / closing member 63 is located at a position shifted in the left-right direction (the direction in which the game ball flows) with respect to the top 65c. In this embodiment, the boundary 63f is located on the top 65c. Located upstream.

  FIG. 28A shows a state where the game ball is in contact with the inclined surface 63e when the opening and closing member 63 approaches toward the wall portion 61b. In this case, the game ball is sandwiched between the inclined surface 63e and the top portion 65c and becomes unstable, and is pushed to the left side (downstream side) by the inclined surface 63e. ).

  FIG. 28B shows a state where the game ball is in contact with the tip surface 63d when the opening / closing member 63 approaches toward the wall portion 61b. In this case, the game ball is sandwiched between the end face 63d and the top portion 65c, becomes unstable, and is pushed downward by the tip face 63d, and is guided to the lower right (that is, the passage RT2) by the guidance of the right face 65b. There is a case. Since the right side surface 65b has a steep slope, it may be possible to promote the downward movement of the game ball without flowing back.

  Thus, the contact portion 65 may be able to more reliably guide the game ball to the V region RV or the prize ball region RH while preventing the ball from being bitten.

  Next, the configuration of the wall 61a for preventing the biting of the sphere will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 (a) to 29 (c). 29A to 29C are longitudinal sectional views taken along a cutting line passing through the opening / closing member 62. FIG. FIG. 29 (a) schematically shows a state where the ball biting occurs. If the game ball is sandwiched between the tip of the opening / closing member 62 and the wall portion 61a as shown in FIG.

  In order to prevent this, a convex portion 61c is formed on the wall portion 61a as shown in FIGS. 29 (b) and 29 (c). The convex part 62c protrudes from the wall part 61a to the opening / closing member 62 side. The convex portion 61c is located above the tip of the opening / closing member 62, and is in a position where the tip of the opening / closing member 62 can come into contact with the game ball while being in contact with the game ball.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 29B, when the game ball is sandwiched between the front end portion of the opening / closing member 62 and the wall portion 61a, the convex portion 61c comes into contact with the game ball from above. As a result, the game ball is likely to drop into the passage RT1 due to the downward force, and the occurrence of the biting of the ball may be prevented.

<Course structure for entry unit U1>
The path structure of the game ball relating to the incoming ball unit U1 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the winning unit U1 is provided with the variable winning opening 234 (Attacker 1), the opening / closing mechanism SH2 (Attacker 2), and the general winning opening 226, and the game balls that have won them are returned to the gaming area 124. Without being guided to the back side of the game board 200 and discharged to the game island side, a path for game balls is required.

  FIG. 30A is an explanatory diagram of the mounting structure of the ball entry unit U1. The entrance unit U1 can be detachably attached from the front side of the game board 200. In the case of this embodiment, the mounting structure of the entrance unit U1 is such that the screws N are inserted into holes provided at a plurality of positions on the peripheral portion of the support member 60 and screws N are screwed into the main body 201 of the game board 200. It is a fixed structure.

  FIG. 30B is a rear view of the lower right portion of the game board 200 in a state in which the entering unit U1 is removed. In the figure, the structure related to the path of the game ball is shaded for the purpose of facilitating visual understanding.

  An opening 205 penetrating the main body 201 is formed in the main body 201, and the incoming ball unit U1 is attached to the main body 201 so as to close the opening, and when the incoming ball unit U1 is removed, the opening 205 is opened. Will be exposed. In the case of the present embodiment, the opening 205 is a single opening. However, since the passage member 206 passes behind the opening 205, the opening 205 appears to be divided into upper and lower parts when viewed from the back side. . In FIG. 30B, two reference numerals indicating the opening 205 are attached, but these are continuous single openings.

  A passage member 66 is provided on the back surface of the incoming ball unit U1. The passage member 66 is a member that forms a passage RT4 through which a game ball that has entered the variable prize opening 234 can pass. In the present embodiment, the passage member 66 is a transparent member. The game ball that has entered the variable winning opening 234 passes through the passage RT4 and is discharged out of the passage RT4 from an outlet 66a formed at the end of the passage member 66. The outlet 66a opens downward, and the game ball falls downward from the outlet 66a and is discharged.

  The passage RT4 can be provided on the main body 201 side of the game board 200, but by being provided on the ball entry unit U1 side, it can be attached and detached from the front side of the game board 200 together with the ball entry unit U1. For this reason, it may be possible to perform maintenance or the like of the passage RT4 by removing the entry unit U1. Further, since there is no passage RT4 on the main body 201 side, there are cases where the area on the rear side of the passage RT4 can be effectively utilized.

  A ball detection sensor 64D is disposed at a position in the middle of the passage RT4. The ball detection sensor 64D is a sensor that detects a game ball passing through the passage RT4, that is, detects a game ball that has entered the variable winning opening 234. When the entry unit U1 is removed, game balls staying in the passage RT4 may spill out, so these are game balls that have already been detected by the ball detection sensor 64D, and thus entered the variable prize opening 234. In some cases, it is possible to detect the game ball without omission so that the player is not disadvantaged.

  An exit RT2a of the passage RT2 and an exit RT3a of the passage RT3 are disposed at the lower back of the entrance unit U1. The exits RT2a and 3a are opened downward, and the game balls that have passed through the V region RV and the prize ball region RH fall downward from the exit RT2a or the exit 3a and are discharged.

  A magnetic sensor SR4 is arranged on the upper right portion of the back surface of the ball entering unit U1. When magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor SR4, error processing (for example, notification by an image or sound, a game stop that disables the continuation of the game, etc.) can be performed. The magnetic sensor SR4 may be another fraud detection sensor such as a vibration sensor.

  The magnetic sensor SR4 is locked by a low head screw TN. The low head screw TN is screwed onto the back surface of the support member 60 of the entrance unit U1, and the magnetic sensor SR4 is locked so as to be sandwiched between the head periphery of the low head screw TN and the back surface of the support member 60. In the case of this embodiment, since the path (RT11) of the game ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is provided on the main body 201 side of the game board 300, the vacant space is utilized to arrange the magnetic sensor SR4. Yes. Since the magnetic sensor SR4 is also detachable from the main body 201 together with the ball entering unit U1, its maintenance and the like may be facilitated.

  A passage member 206 is disposed on the back surface of the main body 201. The passage member 206 is a member that integrally forms the passages RT11 and RT12 of the game ball, and is a transparent member in the present embodiment. The passage member 206 is configured to be detachable by screws from the rear side of the main body 201, and the passage member 206 may be maintained from the rear side of the game board 200 in some cases.

  The passage RT11 is a passage for discharging the game balls that have entered the general winning opening 226. The passage RT12 is a passage for discharging game balls discharged from the passage RT4.

  Since the passage member 206 is disposed so as to straddle the opening 205, when the ball entry unit U1 is removed, at least a part of the passage RT11 and the passage RT12 can be visually recognized from the front side of the game board 200. For this reason, the hall clerk may easily check the passage RT11 and the passage RT12. The passage RT11 and the passage RT12 may be configured such that the entirety of the passage RT11 and the passage RT12 can be visually recognized when the ball entry unit U1 is removed, or a portion of the passage RT11 and the passage RT12 may be configured to be visible. Further, in the present embodiment, by providing the opening 205, the passage RT11 and the like can be visually recognized from the front side, but any configuration may be used as long as the passage RT11 and the like can be visually recognized from the front side.

  The passage member 206 includes two inlets 206a and 206b, one outlet 206d, and a merging portion 206c where the passage RT11 and the passage RT12 merge. Conceptually, the range of the passage RT11 may be from the inlet 206a to the outlet 206d, or from the inlet 206a to the junction 206c. Similarly, the range of the passage RT12 may be from the inlet 206b to the outlet 206d, or from the inlet 206b to the junction 206c. Conceptually, the passage RT11 and the passage RT12 may be separated from the junction 206c to the outlet 206d.

  In the state in which the winning unit U1 is attached, the entrance 206a is aligned with the general winning opening 226, and the game ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is discharged from the inlet 206a through the passage RT11 and the outlet 206d. A ball detection sensor 208 is disposed in the middle of the passage RT11. The ball detection sensor 208 is a sensor that detects a game ball that passes through the passage RT11. That is, the ball detection sensor 208 detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 226.

  In a state where the ball entering unit U1 is attached, the entrance 206b is aligned with the exit 66a of the passage RT4, and the game balls that have entered the variable winning opening 234 pass through the passage RT4 and the passage RT3 in this order, and then generally enter the joining portion 206c. It is configured to be able to merge with a game ball that has entered the winning opening 226.

  The alignment between the entrance 206a and the general winning opening 226 and the alignment between the entrance 206b and the exit 66a may be connected to each other, may be in contact with each other, or may be separated from each other. When separated, the distance may be less than the diameter of the game ball so that the game ball does not spill. In addition, the alignment may be a configuration in which the spherical passages are continuously connected, the passage shape may be linear at the alignment portion, or a configuration that does not meander.

  Since the outlet 66a is located above the inlet 206b, the game balls that have passed through the passage RT4 can merge from a position above the passage RT11. This may make it easier for the game balls in the passage RT4 to merge with the game balls in the passage RT11 through the passage RT12 due to their own weight, and it is difficult for the game balls to stay in the passage RT4 when the entry unit U1 is removed. There is a case.

  In the present embodiment, since the game ball that has entered the variable winning opening 234 and the game ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 can be merged, the number of ball paths unique to the winning opening can be reduced. There is. In addition, in the ball path before joining, it is only necessary that the game ball entering the corresponding winning a prize opening or the like can pass through, and therefore, one ball path may not be enlarged as a whole.

  Note that the game balls to be joined are not limited to the game balls that have entered the variable prize opening 234 and the game balls that have entered the general prize opening 226. For example, the structure which joins another ball path with respect to the ball path connected with the out port may be sufficient. In some cases, the ball detection sensor may not be provided in the ball passage communicating with the out port.

  The ball detection sensor 64D for determining the winning to the variable winning opening 234 and the ball detecting sensor 208 for determining the winning to the general winning opening 226 are both upstream in the flow direction of the game ball from the junction 206c. Since it is located, the game ball may be detected before joining, and it may be possible to prevent the winning target from being erroneously determined.

  As a configuration in which the game ball that has entered the variable winning port 234 and the game ball that has entered the general winning port 226 can be merged, a configuration in which the outlet 66a is aligned with the merging portion 206c without providing the passage RT12 can be employed. However, by providing the passage RT12, there are cases where the game balls from the passage RT4 can be stored in the passage RT12. That is, when there is no passage RT12, the boundary between the passage RT4 and the passage RT11 becomes a joining portion, and when the entry unit U1 is removed, the game balls in the joining portion 206c are likely to spill, but the presence of the passage RT12 exists. As a result, the joining portion 206c is formed with a certain capacity on the side of the passage member 206, so that the game ball may not easily spill.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the cross-sectional area of the passage is made larger than the other portions between the junction 206c and the outlet 206d. Since game balls may be concentrated between the junction 206c and the outlet 206d as compared with other portions, the game balls may be allowed to pass smoothly by increasing the cross-sectional area of the passage. The cross-sectional area of the passage can be increased by increasing the width of the passage, for example. The width of the passage may be a width in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the passage. If there is a large difference in the number of game balls passing between the passage RT11 and the passage RT4 and the passage RT12, these cross-sectional areas may be different. The area may be the same.

  In the case of this embodiment, a rib protruding from the inner wall of the passage RT11 is formed. FIG. 30C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. In the example of the figure, the rib 206e protrudes inward from the two inner walls of the four inner walls. In some cases, the rib 206e can guide the passage of the game ball, stabilize the posture of the game ball, or smooth the passage of the game ball. In the present embodiment, the rib 206e is formed only in the upstream section of the passage RT11 in the flow direction of the game ball. However, the rib 206e may be provided in all sections, and ribs are also provided in the passage RT4 and the passage RT12. Also good.

  In the lower part of the main body 201 of the game board 200, ball receiving portions 207a and 207b are formed. The ball receiving portions 207 a and 207 b are concave portions having inclined surfaces that guide the game balls to the rear side of the game board 200. The game balls discharged from the exit RT2a of the passage RT2 and the exit RT3a of the passage RT3 fall from the side of the ball receiving portion 207a and are discharged to the rear side of the game board 200. A game ball that has passed through the V region RV and the prize ball region RH does not pass through the passage RT4, the passage RT11, and the passage RT12. A configuration in which game balls that have passed through the V region RV and the prize ball region RH can also be used, but the V prize is an important prize that gives the player a big hit, so it does not merge with another ball passage. The game balls are discharged independently. As a result, it may be possible to reduce inconveniences relating to game characteristics.

  In the ball receiving portion 207a, the game ball discharged from the ball hole H2 falls, and the game ball is discharged to the rear side of the game board 200. In the ball receiving portion 207b, the game ball discharged from the ball hole H1 falls, and the game ball is discharged to the rear side of the game board 200.

<Director 2>
The rendering device 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. The rendering device 2 is a movable mechanism in which a movable body is deformed. First, an outline thereof will be described. 33 (a) to 33 (f) and FIG. 34 (a) are operation explanatory views of the rendering device 2. FIG. FIG. 33A is a front view of the rendering device 2 in the initial state. FIG. 34A is a front view of the effect device 2 after deformation, and the effect device 5 is also illustrated. That is, the final form of the effect device 2 constitutes an appearance combined with the effect device 5. In addition, said FIG. 3 has shown the case where the production apparatus 2 exists in an initial state.

  Referring to FIG. 33 (a), the rendering device 2 includes a movable unit 2A and a mounting unit 2B to which the movable unit 2A is attached. The rendering unit 2 is attached to the main body 104 by a mounting member 25 provided in the mounting unit 2B. The movable unit 2A is supported by the mounting member 25. A unit other than the movable unit 2 </ b> A may be further attached to the attachment member 25.

  The movable unit 2A includes a movable body 20. The movable body 20 is a variable effect body whose form is deformed. In the state shown in FIG. 34 (a), the pair of decorative bodies 21a and the pair of 21c of the movable body 20 are visible to the player. The pair of decorative bodies 21a and the pair of decorative bodies 21c show a family crest design as a whole.

  The production device 2 can lower the movable body 20 as shown in FIG. The rendering device 2 can translate (move up and down) the movable body 20 between the position shown in FIG. 33B and the position in the initial state. When lowered to the position shown in FIG. 33 (b), the movable body 20 is positioned on the front side of the decorative symbol display device 208. Thereby, a player's attention may be able to be gathered with respect to the movable body 20, and when a more effective presentation can be performed by the effect image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 and the deformation of the movable body 20. There is.

  The production device 2 can deform the movable body 20 as shown in FIGS. 33 (c) to 34 (a). The stage of FIG.33 (c) and (d) has shown the aspect which a pair of decoration body 21a rotated 180 degree | times to the left-right direction outer side, and a pair of decoration body 21a inverts upside down. The pair of decorative bodies 21c are located behind the pair of decorative bodies 21a.

  33 (e) and (f), the lower part of the movable body 20 rotates around the vertical axis so that the front and back are reversed, and the pair of decorative bodies 21a are located on the rear side, A pair of the decorative body 21b and the decorative body 21C that are positioned are exposed to the front side, and further, the upper side of the movable body 20 is the front side of the decorative body 21D that is oriented upward by 90 degrees around the horizontal axis. The exposed mode is shown. This completes the deformation of the movable body 20.

  At this time, the design of the hawk can be made to appear as shown in FIG. In this way, the rendering device 2 can be transformed from the state in which the design of the family crest appears to the form in which the design of the hawk appears together with the rendering device 5.

  Details of the rendering device 2 will be described. 31, 32, and 32 (b) are exploded perspective views of the rendering device 2. These drawings show exploded perspective views of the rendering device 2 in the initial arrangement relationship.

  First, a description will be given with reference to FIG. The movable body 20 includes an upper support member 20A and a lower support member 20B, which are connected via a shaft 20c in the d3 direction, and the support member 20B is about the shaft 20c with respect to the support member 20A. It can be rotated in the range of 180 degrees. By this rotation, the front and back are reversed by the lower rotation shown in FIGS. 33 (d) to 33 (f).

  The support member 20B is configured by laminating a transparent member 20a on the front side and a transparent member 20b on the rear side in the d1 direction, and a substrate 28c and a motor M21 are disposed between the member 20a and the member 20b. The The board 28c is a control board for the motor M21, and can be rendered by emitting light by mounting LEDs or the like. The ends of the flexible harnesses FH3 and FH4 are connected to the substrate 28c.

  The rotation units 21A and 21B are rotated by a drive mechanism using the motor M21 as a drive source. The rotation units 21A and 21B are units in which the decorative body 21a, the decorative body 21c, and the decorative body 21b are stacked in the d1 direction, and are rotatably supported by the support member 20B. By driving the motor M21, the rotation units 21A and 21B rotate in directions opposite to each other around the axis in the d1 direction. By this rotation, the upside down operation and the like of the pair of decorative bodies 21a shown in FIGS. 33 (c) to 33 (d) are realized.

  A decorative body 21C is fixed to the back surface of the member 20b. In the initial state, the decorative body 21C is directed rearward, but when the front / back reversing operation is performed by rotating the lower portion shown in FIGS. 33 (d) to 33 (f), the decorative body 21C appears on the front surface. Then, it is exposed as shown in FIG.

  A slide rail 22a is fixed to the support member 20A via a metal fitting 20d. The slide rail 22a can be expanded and contracted in the d3 direction, one rail member is fixed to the metal fitting 20d, and the other rail member is engaged with the rail member 22b to form a two-stage slide rail. Yes. The rail member 22b is fixed to the attachment member 25 via a metal fitting 22c. Therefore, the movable body 20 can be moved in the d3 direction with respect to the mounting member 25 by the two-stage slide rail constituted by the slide rail 22a and the rail member 22b, and as a result, FIGS. The movable body 20 can be moved up and down as shown in b).

  A drive mechanism for raising and lowering the movable body 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32 (b). The movable body 20 is moved up and down by a drive mechanism using a motor M22 disposed on the back of the support member 25 as a drive source. At the back of the support member 25, there is provided a rotation member 26a that is rotatably attached to the support member 25 via a shaft 26c in the d1 direction, and the driving force of the motor M22 is a transmission mechanism at the back of the support member 25. Is transmitted to the rotating member 26a, and the rotating member 26a is rotated. The rotating member 26 a has a shaft 26 b fixed at a position separated from the shaft 26 c, and the shaft 26 b passes through an arc-shaped long hole 25 b formed in the supporting member 25 and projects to the front side of the supporting member 25.

  The movable unit 2A includes an arm member 24 connected to the shaft 26b and an arm member 23 rotated by the arm member 24. The arm member 24 includes a connecting portion that is rotatably connected to the arm member 24 on the one end portion 24a side, and a connecting portion that is rotatably connected to the mounting member 25 on the other end portion 24b side. . The shaft 26b is connected to an intermediate portion 24c between the one end 24a and the other end 24b, and the driving force starting from the motor M22 is transmitted to the arm member 24 via the rotating member 26a and the shaft 26b. The arm member 24 is rotated about the other end 24b side as a rotation center.

  The arm member 23 includes a main body 23a and a guide space forming member 23b. The guide space forming member 23B forms a guide portion 23f described later. A pair of roller members 26e is attached to the one end portion 23a side of the arm member 23 via a shaft 26d. The pair of roller members 26e form a roller that rolls in a long hole 25a formed in the mounting member 25 and extending in the d2 direction, and the one end 23a side of the arm member 23 can be rotated with respect to the mounting member 25. In addition, the rotation center can be displaced in the d2 direction. The other end 23 b side of the arm member 23 is rotatably connected to the metal fitting 20 d through a shaft 29. A connecting portion on the one end portion 24a side of the arm member 24 is rotatably connected to an intermediate portion 23c between the one end portion 23a and the other end portion 23b.

  With the above configuration, the driving force of the motor M22 is transmitted to the arm member 23 via the arm member 24, and the arm member 23 is interlocked with the rotation of the arm member 24, with the one end 23a side as the rotation center. Rotating while moving the rotation center in the d2 direction, thereby displacing the other end 23b only in the d3 direction, and moving the movable body 20 up and down.

  The structure of the upper part of the movable body 20 is demonstrated with reference to Fig.32 (a). A decorative body 21D is provided on the support member 20A so as to be rotatable around an axis in the d2 direction within a range of 90 degrees. The support member 20A is provided with substrates 28A and 28B and a drive mechanism using the motor M22 as a drive source. The drive mechanism rotates the support member 20B about the shaft 20c relative to the support member 20A and rotates the decorative body 21D in conjunction with the rotation. The board 28B is a control board of the motor M22, but may be a board that mounts an LED or the like and produces an effect by light emission. The substrate 28A is a substrate that mounts an LED or the like and produces an effect by light emission, but may be a control substrate such as a motor. The board 28A and the board 28B are connected to the board 28c via the flexible harnesses FH3 and FH4 so that effects can be performed synchronously by transmitting or receiving signals between the boards.

  With reference to FIG. 32B, the attachment unit 2 </ b> B includes a substrate 27. The substrate 27 is fixed to the back side of the mounting member 27. In the present embodiment, the board 27 is a relay board that relays between the second sub-control unit 500 and the boards 28A and 28B, and is also a control board of the motor M22.

  The board 27 and the board 28A are connected via a flexible harness FH1, and the board 27 and the board 28B are connected via a flexible harness FH2. The flexible harnesses FH1 to FH4 have, for example, the structure shown in FIG.

  The flexible harness FH in which the middle shown in FIG. 32C is omitted is a flexible belt-like flat cable, and a plurality of wirings WR extending in the length direction d11 (sometimes referred to as the longitudinal direction) have a width. It is arranged in parallel to a direction (sometimes referred to as a short direction) d12 and supported by a film-like base material, and a plurality of wirings WR are insulated. The plurality of wirings WR include, for example, a GND line, a power supply line, a signal line for control signals, a signal line for sensor signals, and the like.

  The arrangement of the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 (b), 34 (b), and (c). FIG. 34 (b) is a perspective view showing the arrangement of the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2. FIG. 34 (c) is an explanatory diagram of a connection portion between the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 and the substrates 28A and 28B.

  Explaining from the board 27 side as a starting point, the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 are drawn from the back side of the mounting member 25 through the through holes 25c provided in the mounting member 25 to the front side of the board mounting member 25, and the flexible harness FH1. The end portion FH1b of the flexible harness FH2 is connected to the substrate 28A, and the end portion FH2b of the flexible harness FH2 is connected to the substrate 28B.

  The substrate 28A and the substrate 28B are arranged in an L shape as shown in FIG. 34 (c). The substrate 28A has its normal direction (thickness direction) oriented in the d1 direction, and the substrate 28B has its normal direction. (Thickness direction) is oriented in the d3 direction.

  Of the opposite surfaces US and LS of the substrate 28B, the end portion FH2b of the flexible harness FH2 is connected to the surface US side, and the end portion FH2b of the flexible harness FH2 passes through the surface LS side. Since the flexible harness FH2 is connected to the surface US, this surface may be a wiring pattern surface and the surface LS may be a surface without a wiring pattern. Since the movable body 20 is movable, the flexible harness FH1 and the board 28B may come into contact with each other to generate friction, and the wiring pattern may have undulations, and thus the wiring pattern and the flexible harness FH1 may be damaged with each other. There is. Therefore, when the flexible harness FH1 passes through the surface LS without the wiring pattern, the friction between the two may be reduced, and the flexible harness FH1 may be prevented from being damaged. Similarly, since the flexible harness FH1 does not pass through the surface US where the wiring pattern is provided, there is a case where the two do not come into contact with each other and the wiring pattern can be protected.

  Since the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 are connected to the substrates 28A and 28B in the movable body 20, it is necessary that the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 do not get entangled corresponding to the movement of the movable body 20. Further, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the movable body 20 may be located on the front side of the decorative symbol display device 208, and is configured to easily attract the player's attention, and the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 are not conspicuous. Often better.

  The flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 are made into one flexible harness, branched near the boards 28A and 28B, the board 27 and the board 28A are connected by one flexible harness, and the boards 28A and 28B are separated from each other. A configuration of connecting with a flexible harness can also be employed. However, if the number of flexible harnesses is reduced, the number of wirings WR increases, so that the width increases in the d12 direction, which may be noticeable.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, two flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 are used, and the width of each flexible harness in the d12 direction is made narrower (thinned). Thereby, the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 may not be conspicuous. In particular, since the two flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 are stacked in the thickness direction, the two flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 may not be conspicuous, and may not be easily entangled with each other.

  In addition, when the two flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 are arranged so as to overlap each other, there is a possibility that an error may occur in which the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 are connected to each other while the pachinko machine 100 is assembled. In particular, the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 tend to be longer due to the length of play in consideration of the movement of the movable body 20, and may be connected to either of the boards 28A and 28B. May occur easily.

  Therefore, the numbers of the wirings WR of the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 may be different from each other. By paying attention to the number of wirings WR, the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 may be easily distinguished. In addition, since the number of wirings WR is different, the width in the d12 direction may be different, and the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 may be easily distinguished depending on the width.

  When the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 are positioned on the front side of the mounting member 25, except for the inside of the movable body 20, the sections are generally P1 and P2 in FIG. In the section P2, a guide unit is provided in the movable unit 2A to guide the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2. The portion where the guide portion is provided may be anywhere, but in the present embodiment, the arm member 23 is provided with the guide portion 23f. In the case of this embodiment, the guide part 23f is a cylindrical space formed between the main body 23a and the guide space forming member 23b. By guiding the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 with the guide portion 23f, it may be possible to prevent them from becoming entangled, and may be made inconspicuous due to the presence of the arm member 23. Further, there are cases where it is difficult to stand out by guiding the two flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 with the same portion (guide portion 23f), and even when the movable portion 20 is operated, the two flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 may not be easily entangled. is there.

  The section P1 is a section from the through hole 25c to the arm member 23, and the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 are introduced into the arm member 24 while being guided by the guide shaft 25d erected on the front side of the mounting member 25. It is preferable that the player can visually recognize the section P1 (see, for example, FIGS. 33A and 33B), and the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 are not conspicuous even in the section P1.

  In the case of this embodiment, in the part BD immediately after coming out of the through hole 25c, the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 are folded and the extending direction is switched by 90 degrees, and the short direction d12 of the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 is the d1 direction. It is configured to be parallel. Also in the guide portion 23f (section P2), the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 are guided so that the short direction d12 thereof is parallel to the d1 direction. Therefore, in the section P1 between the portion BD and the guide portion 23f, the short direction d12 of the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 is parallel to the d1 direction.

  For this reason, in the majority of the section P1 visible to the player, the player's line-of-sight direction and the short-side direction d12 may be parallel to each other, and when viewed from the player, the surfaces of the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 In some cases, only the side edges are visible, and the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 can be made inconspicuous. In the section P2, the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 may not be conspicuous due to the presence of the arm member 23. Furthermore, in this section P2, the short direction d12 of the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 is parallel to the d1 direction. Further, the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 may be made inconspicuous.

  Even when the movable body 20 moves, since the moving direction of the movable body 20 and the moving direction of the arm member 23 are directions intersecting the short-side directions d12 and d1 (in this case, orthogonal), the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 Is displaced in a direction intersecting the short direction d12 (here, d2 and d3 directions), the short direction d12 is maintained parallel to the d1 direction, and the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 may not be conspicuous. There are cases where it is possible. Note that the range in which the short direction d12 of the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 is parallel to the d1 direction is preferably the entire range visible to the player, but even if it is a partial range visible to the player, An inconspicuous effect may be obtained.

  FIG. 35 (a) is a diagram schematically showing the arrangement of the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2. The guide portion 23f of the arm member 23 is an internal space extending in the longitudinal direction of the arm member 23, and is formed from the inlet 23d to the outlet 23e. The inlet 23d and the outlet 23e are names when the board 27 is regarded as the starting point of the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2, and when the board 28A and the board 28B are regarded as the starting points, the inlet 23d is the outlet, and the outlet 23e is the outlet 23e. It can be called an entrance, and can be appropriately called depending on how to take a reference.

  The flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 are guided and supported by the guide portion 23f between the inlet 23d and the outlet 23e. In the present embodiment, these are guided in the longitudinal direction of the arm member 23. Since the arm member 23 and the movable body 20 are displaced synchronously, it may be easy to avoid interference between the movable portion and the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 by guiding the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 with the arm member 23.

  In this embodiment, the cross-sectional shapes of the inlet 23d, the outlet 23e, and the guide portion 23f are closed, as shown in FIG. 35B. However, if the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 can be guided, For example, as shown in FIG. 35 (c) and FIG. 35 (d), it may be a C-shape or a U-shape with a part cut away, and as shown in FIG. The flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 may be sandwiched between the bar-shaped members Bar or a hook-shaped member.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36A, the guide portion 23f includes a wall portion 23g that separates the two flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 from the other portions of the arm member 23. As shown in FIG. 36 (b), a wall portion 23h that partitions the flexible harness FH1 and the flexible FH2 individually may be provided.

  The guide part 23f does not need to be a closed space over the whole, and as shown in FIG. 36C, the wall part 23g may partially have an opening. Further, the guide portion 23f does not have to be a tunnel-like space through which the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 are inserted, and a plurality of openings are arranged in the longitudinal direction as shown in FIG. The wall portion of the guide portion 23f may be formed on the plurality of openings, and the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 may be passed through the plurality of openings in a zigzag manner. In the case of the configuration of FIG. 36D, the support force of the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 may be improved, and the play length of the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 may be prevented from changing over time. . This may prevent entanglement of the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2.

  Returning to FIG. 35 (a), the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 have the end portions FH1a and FH2a connected to the positions 27a and 27b on the substrate 27, respectively, and the length of the flexible harness FH1 from the position 27a to the entrance 23d. The length is shorter than the length of the flexible harness FH2 from the position 27b to the entrance 23d. In other words, the position 27a is closer to the inlet 23d than the position 27b.

  On the other hand, the end portions FH1b and FH2b of the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 are connected to the position 28Aa on the board 28A and the position 28Ba on the board 28B, respectively, and the length of the flexible harness FH1 from the position 28Aa to the outlet 23e. Is longer than the length of the flexible harness FH2 from the position 28Ba to the outlet 23e. In other words, the position 28Aa is farther from the entrance 23d than the position 28Ba position 27b.

  The length of the flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 can be adjusted to the same level due to the relationship between the lengths of the lengths, so that the play of the two flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 should be equal to the movement of the movable unit 2A. May be possible. If the play is about the same, it may be possible to prevent the two flexible harnesses FH1 and FH2 from overlapping each other, and the appearance may be improved.

<Arrangement structure of vibration sensor SR3>
The arrangement structure of the vibration sensor SR3 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram of the arrangement structure of the vibration sensor SR3, and is a front view of the lower part of the game board 200. 38A is a perspective view of the rail member 209, and FIG. 38B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG.

  A through hole 201 b is formed in the main body 201 in the non-game area in the lower right portion of the game board 200. The through-hole 201b is a hole that penetrates the main body 201 in the thickness direction (d1 direction). In this embodiment, the cross-sectional shape is a rounded square, but other shapes such as a circle and an ellipse may be used. .

  The vibration sensor SR3 is provided in the through hole 201b so as to be accommodated in the through hole 201b. The vibration sensor SR3 is supported by the attachment member TG1, and the attachment member TG1 is fixed to the back surface of the main body 201 with a screw. A connector CN1 of the harness is connected to the vibration sensor SR3, and a signal indicating the detection result of the vibration sensor SR3 can be transmitted to the control unit.

  In the lower right part of the game board 200, the above-mentioned winning unit U1 is provided, and there are a variable winning port 234, a general winning port 236, a V region RV, etc., so that an impact by an unauthorized person is made. There is a relatively high risk of being granted. By arranging the vibration sensor SR3 in this part, unauthorized vibration can be detected and fraud can be prevented, and the detection reliability may be improved.

  When the vibration sensor SR2 on the main body 104 side and the vibration sensor SR3 detect vibrations simultaneously, either error processing (for example, error processing of the vibration sensor SR3) may be prioritized, or both error processings may be performed. (For example, error notification) may be executed simultaneously. The same applies when the detection of the magnetic sensor SR4 and the detection of the vibration sensor SR2 or SR3 are performed simultaneously. For example, the game is stopped by the detection of the magnetic sensor SR4, and the error is notified by the detection of the vibration sensor SR2 or SR4. Good. Alternatively, for example, notification of an important error that can be canceled by an operation of the RAM clear switch or an error cancel switch may be given top priority.

  By arranging the vibration sensor SR3 in the lower right part of the game board 200, it may be possible to reduce false detection of vibration that is not unauthorized. For example, the cause of erroneous detection may be vibration that occurs when a game ball flows down. However, since the vibration sensor SR3 is in a non-game area and is relatively far from the position where the game ball flows down, May be reduced. In particular, when the out port 240 is in the center of the game board 200 and the discharge port for the winning ball is located in the center of the back of the game board 200, false detection of the vibration sensor SR3 caused by the game ball can be reduced. There is a case. When the new stand is installed, vibration is generated in the entire pachinko machine 100. However, since the vibration sensor SR3 can operate after the game board 200 is connected to the main body 104, vibration due to installation may not be erroneously detected. In addition, it is conceivable to erroneously detect vibration associated with the opening and closing of the front frame door 106, but by controlling the detection period of the vibration sensor SR3 (for example, detecting only before and after the V winning timing), the erroneous detection is reduced. It may be possible.

  The front side of the through hole 201b is covered with a lid portion 209A. The lid portion 209A covers the entire through-hole 201b, but may cover a part thereof. The vibration sensor SR3 is a sensor that detects vibration, and is a sensor that performs detection related to error notification, and thus may be attacked by an unauthorized person. By covering at least a part of the front side of the through-hole 201b with the lid portion 209A, the vibration sensor SR3 may be prevented from being removed from the front side, and the vibration sensor SR3 may be protected from attacks by unauthorized persons. Although it is conceivable that the through-hole 201b is a bottomed hole, the through-hole 201b may be easier to process, and may be processed together when various holes are processed in the main body 201. . Note that the rear side of the through hole 201b may be covered with another lid portion. In some cases, an attack on the vibration sensor SR3 from the rear side can be prevented.

  In the case of this embodiment, the lid portion 209 </ b> A is a plate-like portion formed integrally with the rail member 209. By using the rail member 209 as a lid for the through hole 201b, the number of parts can be reduced. Moreover, the rail member 209 is a member fixed to the main body 201 with a screw or the like, and may not be easily removed by an unauthorized person or the like, and thus may prevent the lid portion 209A from being illegally removed. The rail member 209 includes a substrate housing portion 209c adjacent to the lid portion 209A. The board accommodating portion 209c accommodates a board on which the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the like are mounted.

  The lid portion 209A may be a separate member from the rail member 209 or may be separated from the game board 200. For example, a part of the transparent plate member 118 of the front frame door 106 may be the lid portion 209A, or a member that functions as the lid portion 209A may be attached to the front frame door 106.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the lid portion 209A is transparent and the rear vibration sensor SR3 and the through hole 201b are visible, but the lid portion 209A is opaque and the rear vibration sensor SR3 and the through hole 201b are not visible. But you can.

  In the present embodiment, the lid 209A includes a display area 209b. In FIG. 37, the display area 209b is shaded so that the range of the display area 209b is visually easy to understand. However, the display area 209b is a virtual area and does not actually have shading. Of course, the display area 209b may be configured to be visually distinguishable, such as coloring a shaded portion. Also in the present embodiment, a linear rib 209a is formed around a part of the periphery of the display area 209b so that the range can be understood to some extent. Even when the lid portion 209A does not exist, the glass arranged in the front frame may have the same effect as the lid portion 209A.

  Various information is displayed in the display area 209b, and printing or sticking of a sticker to the display area 209b can be selected as an information display body. The seal may be, for example, a certificate, and when the seal is attached, the rib 209a may be a clue and the seal may be easily attached. The contents of the display may be a display related to a model such as a specification, a model name, a QR code (registered trademark) related to manufacturing, a warning, a part of a method for attaching and detaching a game board, and the like.

  The display area 209b covers the area in front of the through hole 201b. The display area 209b may make it difficult to see the vibration sensor SR3, and an unauthorized person may not notice the position of the vibration sensor SR3. The display area 209b may cover the entire front part of the through hole 201b, but in this embodiment, it is a part so that the part below the through hole 201b can be seen. For this reason, the connector CN1 and the like are visible, and an inspector such as a hall clerk may perform simple visual confirmation.

  As a display related to the vibration sensor SR3, a display PR1 is displayed in the guide area 201a of the game area 124. The display PR1 is displayed by characters on the decorative surface of the main body 201, and is a display (mounted with a fraud sensor) that suggests that the vibration sensors SR2 and SR3 and the magnetic sensor SR4 are provided.

  Such a display PR1 may make it difficult for the player to know where the fraud sensor is actually placed while the player notifies the fraudster of the presence of the fraud sensor such as the vibration sensors SR2 and SR3 and the magnetic sensor SR4. There are cases where it is possible. In the present embodiment, the vibration sensor SR2 is located on the upper left side of the pachinko machine 100, and the vibration sensor SR3 and the magnetic sensor SR4 are located on the lower right side. Since the display PR1 is located on the lower left side and is located away from these sensors, the actual sensor arrangement may be difficult to understand. In particular, it may be vertically or horizontally with respect to the sensor. Since the display PR1 is located at the opposite position, the actual sensor arrangement may be further difficult to understand.

  Although it is possible to display the display PR1 in a non-game area (for example, PR1 ′), there are cases where a player or an unauthorized person can be surely seen in the game area 124, and the guide area 201a is particularly conspicuous. There is. In consideration of the production of the game board 200, it may be advantageous to display the display PR1 in the guide area 201a. In general, in the game board 200, drilling and the like are sequentially performed on the main body 201 on which a celluloid sheet or the like constituting a decorative surface has already been constructed. The guide area 201a is a part through which a game ball passes and is not usually provided when drilling is performed. Therefore, there is a case where there is a low risk that the display PR1 disappears in error during drilling, and the display PR1 may be displayed more reliably.

  In the present embodiment, a display PR2 is also displayed in the vicinity of the display PR1. The display PR2 is displayed on the decorative surface of the main body 201 with characters in the guide area 201a of the game area 124, and is a display that alerts the player. Here, “Please do not stare at the flashing light with strong light” is displayed, which is a display that urges the player to pay attention to the health. By making the display PR2 adjacent to the display PR1, the player may be able to confirm the display PR2.

<Structure of the ball passage unit 153>
The configuration of the ball passage unit 153 will be described with reference to FIGS. As already described, the ball passage unit 153 forms a passage for a game ball for supplying the game ball paid out from the payout device 152 to the upper plate 126 or the like. 39A and 39B are a rear view and a front view of the payout device 152 and the ball path unit 153, respectively. The ball passage unit 153 of the present embodiment is configured with a transparent member so that the game ball passing through the inside can be easily seen, and the configuration on the back side can be seen. 39 (a) and 39 (b) show the spherical passage unit 153 as seen when it is transparent. For this reason, the shape line which shows an internal structure is shown as the continuous line including the structure of a back side. 40 to 43 basically show the spherical passage unit 153 in a view when it is not transparent.

  As shown in FIGS. 39A and 39B, the payout device 152 includes a payout motor 152b, a sprocket 152c, a gear train 152d, and a payout sensor 152d inside a cylindrical case extending vertically. The payout motor 152b, the sprocket 152c, and the payout sensor 152d are arranged on the back side of the payout device 152, and the gear train 152d is arranged on the front side. The driving force of the payout motor 152b is transmitted to the sprocket 152c through the gear train 152d and rotates the sprocket 152c.

  The game ball that has passed through the tank rail 154 described above enters the passage 152 a and is temporarily retained in the payout device 152. By driving the payout motor 152b and rotating the sprocket 152c by a predetermined angle, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent to the ball path unit 153 one by one.

  In the present embodiment, the payout motor 152b employs a stepping motor. As shown in FIG. 39 (b), the sprocket 152c is rotated via a plurality of gears from a gear directly connected to the payout motor 152b. In the present embodiment, the gear on the payout motor 152b side rotates 7.5 degrees per step and makes one round in 48 steps. The sprocket 152c is provided with three concave portions at equal intervals (one payout is completed by rotating 120 degrees). The gear on the sprocket 152c side rotates 3.33 degrees per step, and the payout of one game ball is completed in 36 steps. Further, it is preferable that the recess of the sprocket 152c is stopped at a predetermined position (initial position) during a period when the game ball is not paid out. The predetermined position is a position where the game ball in the recess of the sprocket 152c is not paid out due to the weight of the game ball when the sprocket 152c is stopped, and one of the three recesses. Thus, the concave portion in the 12 o'clock direction is controlled to stop at a position where the central position of the concave portion is shifted in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the sprocket 152c by two steps (6.66 degrees) from 12 o'clock. It should be noted that the payout device 152 in this embodiment interrupts the payout operation when the inner frame or the front frame is opened during the payout operation. The payout device 152 in this embodiment does not include an index sensor for confirming the initial position of the sprocket 152c. Therefore, when the performance of the motor, the size of the gear, or the like is changed, the sprocket 152c may not exist at an appropriate position at the end of the game ball payout. That is, when the design change of the payout device 152 is performed, a control for correcting the position of the sprocket 152c (for example, correcting the position by a predetermined number of steps) may be performed.

  The payout sensor 152d is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket 152c, and the game ball does not pass either a high signal or a low signal when the game ball is passing. At that time, either the high signal or the low signal is output to the payout controller 600. Thereby, for example, the number of game balls paid out is counted.

  The payout device 152 includes a ball removal operation unit 152e. When the ball removal operation unit 152e is operated, the game balls retained on the upstream side of the sprocket 152c can be removed. That is, the payout device 152 has an outlet communicating with the payout sensor 152d and an outlet for ball removal at the lower end.

  The ball passage unit 153 is a hollow body that extends vertically, and its upper end is connected to the lower end of the dispensing device 152. The ball passage unit 153 is a unit that integrally includes a plurality of ball passages through which game balls discharged from the payout device 152 can pass. There are cases where the number of parts can be reduced by integrating a plurality of passages into a unit, and assembly may be facilitated.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the ball passage unit 153 includes payout passages 7 and 8 and a ball removal passage 9 as ball passages for game balls. The payout passage 8 is a passage branched from the middle of the payout passage 7. At the upper end of the ball passage unit 153, an inlet 7a of the payout passage 7 is formed. This inlet 7a faces the outlet leading to the payout sensor 152d out of the outlet of the payout device 152, and the game ball flows down from the outlet Enters. At the upper end of the ball passage unit 153, an inlet 9a of the ball removal passage 9 is formed. This inlet 9a faces the outlet for ball removal out of the outlet of the dispensing device 152 and flows down from the outlet. A game ball enters.

  The payout passage 7 is a ball passage capable of discharging game balls to the upper plate 126 and has an outlet 8 b communicating with the upper plate 126. The payout passage 8 is a passage through which the game ball can be discharged to the lower plate 128, and has an outlet 8 b that communicates with the lower plate 128. The outlet 9b of the bulb passage 9 and the outlet 7b and outlet 8b are arranged side by side in the d2 direction. Since the outlet 7b is located in the middle, it may be difficult to cheat the payout passage 7 from the outside.

  The configuration of the ball passage unit 153 will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 to 42 in addition to FIG. 40 (a) is a right side view of the ball passage unit 153, and FIG. 40 (b) is a sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. 40 (a). 41 (a) is a rear view of the ball passage unit 153, and FIG. 41 (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE of FIG. 41 (a). 42 (a) is a rear view of the ball passage unit 153, and FIG. 42 (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE of FIG. 42 (a).

  As shown in FIG. 40B, the payout passage 7 has a branch portion BR, and the payout passage 8 extends downward with the branch portion BR as an inlet 8a.

  The payout passage 7 includes an upstream sphere passage 7A located upstream of the branch portion BR in the flow direction of the game balls, and a downstream sphere passage 7B located downstream.

  The upstream spherical passage 7 </ b> A has an inlet 7 a and includes a meandering portion 71. By including the meandering portion 71, the flow-down speed of the game ball paid out from the pay-out device 152 may be reduced to prevent the game ball from rampaging. In some cases, the amount of game balls stored in the upstream ball passage 7A can be increased.

  A lower portion of the meandering portion 71 is an inclined portion 71a that is linearly inclined. The inclined portion 71a is inclined downward in the right direction so that the game ball is guided to the inlet 7c of the downstream-side ball passage 7B. The game ball decelerated at the meandering portion 71 is slightly accelerated at the inclined portion 71a, falls over the separation portion BR and the inlet 8a, and enters the inlet 7c as indicated by an arrow d31. In some cases, it is possible to prevent the game balls from being clogged by making the payout passage 7 interrupted at the branch part BR in the separation part BR and configured so that the game balls jump over the separation part BR.

  When the payout of game balls increases, the upper plate 126 becomes full, and the downstream ball passage 7B is also filled with game balls. Then, the game ball jumping out of the inclined portion 71a cannot enter the entrance 7c, and enters the entrance 8a as shown by an arrow d32. Thus, the game ball starts to flow down into the payout passage 8 and the game ball is discharged to the lower plate 128.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (b), the dispensing passage 8 includes an upstream meandering portion 81 and a downstream inclined passage 82. By providing the meandering portion 81, the number of game balls stored in the payout passage 8 may be increased. The inclined passage 82 is a passage inclined downward from the rear side of the outlet 8b toward the outlet 8b, and in some cases, the game ball can be discharged to the lower plate 128 with this inclination.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (b), the downstream side spherical passage 7 </ b> C of the payout passage 7 includes an inclined passage 74. The inclined passage 74 is a passage that is inclined downward from the rear of the outlet 7b toward the outlet 7b, and in some cases, the game ball can be discharged to the upper plate 126 vigorously by this inclination.

  Here, the capacity | capacitance of the upper plate 126 may become small, such as when providing several production | presentation apparatuses in the door 108 with a ball storage tray. If the capacity of the upper plate 126 is small, the upper plate 126 is likely to fill up early, and the game ball easily flows down to the lower plate 128. The frequency at which the player performs the operation of throwing the game ball from the lower plate 128 to the upper plate 126 increases, which may give the player a sense of complexity.

  As already described, the game ball flows down from the branch portion BR through the payout passage 8 to the lower plate 128. The capacity of the upper plate 126 can be substantially increased by increasing the storage capacity of the game ball in the downstream-side ball passage 7C downstream of the branch portion BR.

  In the case of this embodiment, the branch part BR is located upstream of the inclined passage 74 in the flow direction of the game ball. That is, the inclined passage 74 can be used for storing game balls for discharging the upper plate 126. The inclined passage 74 can store more game balls at a lower height than in the case of a vertical passage. In the case of the present embodiment, the inclined passage 74 has an inclination closer to the horizontal than the vertical, so that more game balls can be stored at a lower height.

  As the height from the inclined passage 74 to the lower limit BRL of the branch portion BR (FIG. 40B) is higher, the storage capacity of the game ball for discharging the upper plate 126 may be increased. As schematically shown in (b), if at least the height h1 is one game ball, the inclined passage 74 may be used as a storage space for the game ball for discharging the upper plate 126. If the height h1 is 0.5 of the game balls, there is a high possibility of entering the payout passage 8 at the branch portion BR depending on the momentum of the falling game balls. Thus, a game ball may be guided to the lower plate 128.

  In the case of this embodiment, the downstream side spherical passage 7 </ b> C further includes a meandering portion 72. By providing the meandering portion 72, the number of game balls stored in the downstream ball passage 7C may be further increased. In addition, when the game balls are collected by the meandering portion 72, the pressure at which the game balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 may be reduced compared to the vertical passage.

  For the purpose of substantially increasing the capacity of the upper plate 126, the payout passage 7 is more likely to increase the storage capacity of the game ball than the payout passage 8. In the case of the present embodiment, the number of turns of the meandering portion 72 (here, 5) is set to be greater than the number of turns of the meandering portion 81 (here, 3). Thereby, the meandering part 72 may be able to increase the storage amount of the game ball, and the meandering part 81 is caused to function as a meandering part for killing momentum appropriately while discharging the game ball to the lower plate 128 quickly. There are cases where it is possible.

  In addition, the meandering portion 72 and the meandering portion 81 both have a meandering shape in the vertical and front-rear directions and are provided side by side in the d2 direction. In addition, the meandering portion 72 has the same position on the back side as the meandering portion 81, but the front side includes a portion 72b from which the meandering portion 72 protrudes to the front side. Therefore, the storage capacity of the game ball can be increased.

  When the meandering portion 72 is provided, the flow of game balls may be deteriorated. In the case of the present embodiment, a vertical drop portion 73 is provided between the meandering portion 72 and the inclined passage 74 so that the game ball can drop vertically. In addition, since the meandering portion 72 has a meandering shape in the vertical direction, the game ball can be dropped vertically even at a 180-degree bent portion 72a even though the game ball is a short distance. There is a case where the flow of the game ball can be improved by vertically dropping the game ball in the vertical drop portions 73 and 72a. The vertical drop part 73 may also be used as a storage space for game balls.

  If the height h1 is too high, game balls may be unnecessarily stored or space may be wasted. Therefore, the number of game balls that can be stored in the downstream-side ball passage 7C may be, for example, about the number of game balls (for example, 125) that are lent out by one ball lending. Alternatively, it may be about 2/3 to half of the number of game balls that can be stored in the lower plate 128.

  In the present embodiment, the payout passage 8 is arranged side by side with the downstream spherical passage 7C of the payout passage 7 in the d2 direction, and the meandering portion 72 meanders in the vertical direction and the front-rear direction. In some cases, the payout passage 7 and the payout passage 8 can be arranged in a compact manner, and when the storage of game balls is reduced, the direction of the meandering portion 72 and the direction of the inclined passage 74 coincide with each other. In some cases, the possibility of waking up can be reduced. In addition, while the meandering portion 72 protrudes forward, the back side does not project either the meandering portion 72 or the meandering portion 81, so the position on the rear side may be easily determined. May be easier.

  The ball removal passage 9 is on the front side with respect to the upstream side ball passage 7A, the branch portion BR, and the payout passage 8, and passes downward on the left side of the portion 72b of the meandering portion 72, and rightward at the downstream end portion. And is configured to pass through the lower side of the meandering portion 72 and reach the outlet 9b. This is because the empty space is effectively utilized by making the ball passage 9 around the portion 72b of the meandering portion 72, and the ball passage unit 153 may be made compact.

<Director 1>
The rendering device 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 44 to 48. First, the outline of the rendering device 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 47 (a) and 47 (b) and FIG. 48. The rendering device 1 is a rendering device having a variable display function for mechanically switching the display, and is provided on the door 108 with a ball storage tray. In addition, the attachment site | part of the production | presentation apparatus 1 is not restricted to the door 108 with a ball storage tray, The game board 200 grade | etc., May be sufficient.

  The rendering device 1 has a cylindrical shape as a whole in appearance, and its axial direction is arranged in an obliquely upward right direction.

  The rendering device 1 includes a decoration unit 10 that forms the exterior thereof, a movable unit 12 is disposed inside the decoration unit 10, and a movable unit 11 is disposed inside the movable unit 12. The decoration unit 10 includes a window region 10b that allows the inside to be visually recognized from the outside, and the player can visually recognize the inner movable unit 12 and the movable unit 11 through the window region 10b.

  In the case of this embodiment, the movable unit 12 is an arc shutter mechanism in which a pair of shutters 12A and 12B open and close in an arc shape, and is in a closed state shown in FIG. 47A and an open state shown in FIG. Changes.

  In the closed state shown in FIG. 47 (a), the movable unit 11 inside thereof is difficult to visually recognize from the outside. In the open state shown in FIG. 47 (b), the movable unit 11 is visually recognized from the outside as shown in FIG. It becomes possible. The movable unit 12 is arranged so that the openings of the pair of shutters 12A and 12B in the opened state are positioned behind the window region 10b. In the opened state shown in FIG. It becomes visible from outside through the region 10b. Since the timing for performing variable display can be limited by opening and closing the pair of shutters 12A and 12B, it may be possible to add clarity to the game.

  The movable unit 11 includes a plurality of decorative bodies, and is a variable display mechanism that performs variable display for switching the decorative bodies visible to the player by mechanically switching the positions of the decorative bodies. In the case of this embodiment, the movable unit 11 is a structure which switches the position of a decoration body by rotation.

  48 (a) and 48 (b) show how the movable unit 11 rotates. FIG. 48A shows a state in which the decorative body 11a of the decorative unit 11A is located in the display area. When the movable unit 12 is in the open state, the decorative body 11a shown in FIG. 48C can be visually recognized from the outside through the window region 10b. FIG. 48B shows a state where the movable unit 11 is rotated by a predetermined angle (90 degrees in this case) from the state of FIG. 48A, and the decorative body 11a of the decorative unit 11B is positioned in the display area. Yes. When the movable unit 12 is in the open state, the decorative body 11a shown in FIG. 48 (d) is visible from the outside through the window region 10b. The appearance of the movable unit 11 and the movable unit 12 in this state is shown in FIG. The appearance is as shown in (b).

  Thus, the display can be switched by rotating the movable unit 11 between the position shown in FIG. 48A and the position shown in FIG. At the time of switching the display, the operation of the movable unit 11 may be a unidirectional rotational movement, but in this embodiment, the movement to the movable unit 11 is less likely to be entangled than the case of the rotational movement because it is a two-way reciprocating movement. This is advantageous in that it is difficult to twist.

  Details of the rendering device 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 48. FIG. 44A is an exploded perspective view of the rendering device 1 and mainly shows the structure of the decoration unit 10.

  The decoration unit 10 is disposed so as to surround the outer periphery of the movable unit 12. In the case of this embodiment, the rendering device 1 is disposed so as to be exposed to the outside of the pachinko machine 100, and is disposed at a position where the player can contact. In addition to decorating the rendering device 1, the decoration unit 10 may be able to protect the inner movable unit 11 and the movable unit 12 that are movable mechanisms from the outside.

  The decorative unit 10 includes a semi-cylindrical outer shell portion 10a positioned on the front side, an outer shell portion 10c positioned on the upper side, a support member 10f positioned on the rear side and attached to the door 108 with a ball storage tray, And a disc-shaped lid member 10d disposed at the right end of the apparatus 1, and constitutes a cylindrical hollow body as a whole.

  The outer shell portion 10a and the outer shell portion 10c are notched to form a window region 10b. The outer shell portion 10a and the outer shell portion 10c define the window region 10b. In the case of the present embodiment, the window region 10b is closed with a transparent member 10e so that the interior of the decoration unit 10 is substantially a closed space and the inside is visible through the transparent member 10e. The portions other than the transparent member 10e may be transparent, but when the mechanism portions of the movable unit 11 and the movable unit 12 are visible, the appearance may be inferior, and the portions other than the transparent member 10e are opaque or have low transparency. It consists of members. Thereby, it may be possible to hide the internal structure of the rendering device 1.

  FIG. 46 is an exploded perspective view of the rendering device 1 and mainly shows the structures of the movable unit 11 and the movable unit 12.

  The movable unit 11 includes decoration units 11A and 11B and a support member 11C that supports them. The support member 11 c is a cylindrical member into which the shaft 13 is inserted, and is provided so as to be rotatable around the shaft 13.

  The decoration unit 11B is a laminated body in which a decoration body 11a, a frame body 11c, and a substrate 11b are laminated in the radial direction of the shaft 13 in this order. The frame 11c is located between the decorative body 11a and the substrate 11b and supports them. The decorative body 11a is located on the front side, and its surface constitutes a decorative surface for performing variable display around the axis 13. This decorative surface has an arc shape centered on the shaft 13. Since the decorative surface has an arc shape, a more three-dimensional variable display may be possible. Characters, figures, patterns, and the like can be applied to the decorative surface, and in the case of this embodiment, the display shown in FIG. 47D is performed.

  A plurality of light emitting elements 11d are disposed on the substrate 11b. In the present embodiment, the light emitting element 11d is an LED. The board | substrate 11b is provided in the back side of the decoration body 11a toward the decoration body 11a, and illuminates the decoration body 11a from the back. The decorative body 11a is made of a light-transmitting member, and the decorative body 11a may appear to emit light by causing the light emitting element 11d to emit light. When the entire decorative body 11a is shown to emit light substantially uniformly, the plurality of light emitting elements 11d can be arranged on the substrate 11b with a relatively uniform density (for example, in a matrix) on a plane.

  The decoration unit 11A is a laminated body in which a decoration body 11a, a substrate 11b, and a frame body 11c are laminated in the radial direction of the shaft 13 in this order. The decorative body 11a is a laminate of a plurality of decorative members 11a1 to 11a4. The frame 11c supports the decorative body 11a, the substrate 11b, and the laminated body. The decorative body 11a is located on the front side, and its surface constitutes a decorative surface for performing variable display around the axis 13. This decorative surface has an arc shape centered on the shaft 13. Since the decorative surface has an arc shape, a more three-dimensional variable display may be possible. Characters, figures, patterns, and the like can be applied to the decorative surface. In the case of this embodiment, the display shown in FIG. 47C is performed. In the case of the present embodiment, the decorative body 11a of the decorative unit 11A includes three 7-segment display portions, and information display using numbers, symbols, and the like can be performed by these 7-segment display portions.

  A plurality of light emitting elements 11d are disposed on the substrate 11b (in FIG. 46, they are hidden behind the substrate 11b and cannot be seen). In the present embodiment, the light emitting element 11d is an LED. The board | substrate 11b is provided toward the back side decoration body 11a of the decoration body 11a, and illuminates the decoration body 11a from back. The plurality of decorative members 11a1 to 11a4 are made of a light-transmitting member, and the decorative body 11a may appear to emit light by causing the light emitting element 11d to emit light.

  As already described, in the case of the present embodiment, the decorative body 11a of the decorative unit 11A includes three 7-segment display units, and at least the light-emitting elements 11d corresponding to each segment can emit light individually. Has been placed. Therefore, the number of light emitting elements of the decoration unit 11A is larger than the number of light emitting elements of the decoration unit 11B. Instead of the 7-segment display unit, a dot pattern type information display device in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in a matrix may be used. In this case, an animation or the like can be displayed in addition to numbers and symbols. Depending on the configuration of the decorative body 11a, the number of light emitting elements 11d mounted on the substrate 11b may be one.

  The arrangement structure of the decoration unit 11A and the decoration unit 11B in the support member 11C will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 and 48A and 48B. In the case of the present embodiment, the decoration unit 11A and the decoration unit 11 are arranged at adjacent positions. By arranging them at adjacent positions, variable display is possible with a small amount of rotation. In addition, since the light emitting directions of the respective light emitting elements 11d are different, it may be possible to prevent light from leaking to the decorative body 11a that does not correspond. For example, when the light emitting element 11d of the decoration unit 11A is caused to emit light, it may be possible to prevent the decoration body 11a of the decoration unit 11B from being shining and conspicuous.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the decoration unit 11A and the decoration unit 11B are arranged so as to intersect with each other, and in particular, the decoration bodies 11a and the substrate 11b intersect each other at 90 degrees to form an L-shaped arrangement. Yes. For this reason, the decoration unit 11 located in the display area can be switched as shown in FIGS. 48A and 48B by rotating the support member 11C about the axis 13 by 90 degrees. The intersection angle is not limited to 90 degrees, and may be 60 degrees or 120 degrees. Alternatively, the angle may be in the range of 60 degrees to 120 degrees.

  Of the movable unit 11, the space where the decoration unit 11 </ b> A and the decoration unit 11 </ b> B are not arranged can be used as an arrangement space for a drive mechanism or the like. This arrangement space may be made invisible from the outside by the decoration unit 10.

  Referring to FIG. 46, movable unit 12 includes a pair of shutters 12A and 12B. In the case of this embodiment, the movable unit 12 is an arc shutter mechanism that shifts between an open state and a closed state when the pair of shutters 12A and 12B rotate in opposite directions. In addition, although the structure which moves in parallel, without rotating a shutter may be sufficient, the structure where it rotates can make arrangement | positioning space small. Further, although one shutter may be provided, since the movement amount increases when opening and closing, a configuration in which a pair of shutters are provided is advantageous in this respect.

  The shutters 12A and 12B are laminated bodies in which a main body 12a, a light guide member 12b, and a decorative body 12d are laminated in the radial direction of the shaft 13 in this order. The main body 12 a is a member that is rotatably supported by the shaft 13, and a series of tooth portions 12 a to which driving force is transmitted are formed in a part of the main body 12 a in the circumferential direction of the shaft 13.

  The decorative body 12d is located at the outermost part, and the surface thereof forms an arc-shaped decorative surface with the axis 13 as the center. The decorative body 12d has a transmission part (opening or transparent part) through which light from the light guide member 12b is transmitted.

  A substrate 12c is disposed on one side 12b 'of the light guide member 12b. A plurality of light emitting elements are arranged on the substrate 12 c in parallel with the axial direction of the shaft 13. One side of the light guide member 12b on which the substrate 12c is disposed is one side in the shutter opening / closing direction in this embodiment, but may be one side in the axial direction of the shaft 13.

  FIG. 44A is an explanatory diagram of an arrangement mode of the substrate 12c. As shown in the figure, the light emitting element 12b ′ (for example, LED) mounted on the substrate 12c is disposed so as to face the end face of the one side 12b ′, and the light is emitted from the light emitting element 12b ′ by one side 12b. It can enter into the light guide member 12b from 'and propagate in the light guide member 12b to cause the light guide member 12b to emit light. A configuration in which the light emitting element 12b ′ is disposed on the back surface of the light guide member 12b can also be adopted, but the shutter is configured by arranging the light emitting element 12b ′ on the side of the light guide member 12b as in the present embodiment. In some cases, the thickness of 12A and 12B can be reduced, and as a result, the outer shape of the movable unit 11 can be made larger, and the decorative body 11a can be made larger to produce a powerful effect.

  By providing the light emitting element 12b ', for example, when the pair of shutters 12A and 12B are closed, the light emitting element 12b' can emit light and the pair of shutters 12A and 12B can be illuminated. Such an effect may be performed when the pair of shutters 12A and 12B are in the open state. The drive control of the light emitting element 12b 'may be performed synchronously or asynchronously with the pair of shutters 12A and 12B.

  Next, the drive mechanism of the movable units 11 and 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. 45, 47 (c) and 47 (d). FIG. 45 shows an exploded perspective view of the rendering device 1, and particularly shows the drive mechanisms of the movable units 11 and 12. 47 (c) and 47 (d) are views of the rendering device 1 as viewed from the back side, and mainly show a drive mechanism portion that cannot be seen from the outside when the rendering device 1 is attached to the pachinko machine 1. FIG.

  The movable unit 11 is rotated by a drive mechanism using the motor M11 as a drive source, and the movable unit 12 is rotated by a drive mechanism using the motor M12 as a drive source. The motors M11 and M12 are supported by a support frame composed of metal frames 14A to 14C. The shaft 13 is rotatably supported by a support frame via bearings 15A and 15B, and a support member 11C through which the shaft 13 is inserted is rotatably supported. The main bodies 12a of the shutters 12A and 12B are fitted on the outer circumferences of the bearings 15A and 15B and are rotatably supported.

  In addition, when it is set as the structure which only fits bearing 15A, 15B in a support frame, it is preferable to take the fall prevention measure. As a drop-off prevention measure, for example, the harnesses for the motors M11 and M12 or various boards may be used around the bearings 15A and 15B to prevent the harness from coming off.

  A gear is fixed to the end of the support member 11C, and the driving force of the motor M11 is transmitted to the movable unit 11 via the gear train, thereby rotating the support member 11C. By supporting both the decoration units 11A and 11B with the support member 11C, the variable display of the movable unit 11 can be performed with one motor M11. This is advantageous in terms of cost and simplification of the structure, but it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the decoration units 11A and 11B are individually provided with drive sources and individually movable.

  A gear 16A is attached to the output shaft of the motor M12, and the gear 16A meshes with the gear 16B. These gears 16A and 16B are rotatably supported by a support frame. One of the gears 16A and 16B meshes with a tooth portion 12a of one shutter of the shutters 12A and 12B, and the other of the gears 16A and 16B meshes with a tooth portion 12a of the other shutter of the shutters 12A and 12B. Since the gears 16A and 16B rotate in directions opposite to each other, when the motor M12 is driven, the shutters 12A and 12B can be rotated in directions opposite to each other, and one motor M12 opens and closes the pair of shutters 12A and 12B. Is possible.

  The light emission effect by the decoration units 11A and 11B will be described. Since the decoration units 11A and 11B include the light emitting element 11d, a light emission effect by driving the light emitting element 11d is possible. The light emission effect can be performed by, for example, blinking, turning on, turning off the light emitting element 11d. Further, for each of the decoration units 11A and 11B, a light emission effect using all the light emitting elements 11d on the substrate 11b is possible, and a light emission effect using a part of the light emitting elements 11d is also possible. Light emission effects with different drive timings are also possible.

  FIG. 48A illustrates a case where the decoration unit 11A is positioned in the display area and a light emission effect is performed. The light emitting element 11d of the decoration unit 11A is driven behind the decoration body 11a, and at least a part of the decoration body 11a emits light. The light emitting element 11d of the decoration unit 11B is not driven, and the light emission effect by the light emitting element 11d of the decoration unit 11B is not performed.

  FIG. 48B illustrates a case where the decoration unit 11B is positioned in the display area and a light emission effect is performed. The light emitting element 11d of the decoration unit 11B is driven behind the decoration body 11a, and at least a part of the decoration body 11a emits light. The light emitting element 11d of the decoration unit 11A is not driven, and the light emission effect by the light emitting element 11d of the decoration unit 11A is not performed.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the light emitting element 11d is arrange | positioned for every decoration body 11a, the suitable light emission effect is attained for each decoration body 11a, and various variable displays may be performed. In particular, it is possible to arrange the light emitting elements 11d suitable for the decorative bodies 11a, and it may be easy to perform a light emission effect unique to the decorative bodies 11a. The pair of shutters 12A and 12B may be opened not only after switching the decorative units 11A and 11B to be positioned in the display area but also in the open state so that the player can visually recognize the movable unit 11 being moved. Since the decorative body 11a moves on the arc, there is a case where the interest can be improved by a three-dimensional effect.

  Since the decoration unit 11A has a 7-segment display section, it is possible to perform variable display of numbers, symbols, etc. by the 7-segment display section separately from the variable display by the decoration body 11a itself. It can also function as a notification of a gaming state such as.

  You may give the notice which differs in reliability, such as big hit, by the variable display of decoration unit 11A and 11B. For example, a display in which the decoration unit 11B is positioned in the display area and a light emission effect are performed as a relatively low-reliability notice, and a display in which the decoration unit 11B is positioned in the display area as a relatively low-reliability notice. A light emission effect may be performed. In the case of reach, the decoration unit 11B may be positioned in the display area, and variable display by the 7-segment display unit may be performed.

  In the example of FIGS. 48A and 48B, during the light emission effect by the light emitting element 11d of the decoration unit 11A, the light emission effect by the light emitting element 11d of the decoration unit 11B is not performed, and by the light emitting element 11d of the decoration unit 11B. During the light emitting effect, the light emitting effect by the light emitting element 11d of the decoration unit 11A is not performed, and each light emitting element 11d is dedicated to the corresponding decorative body 11a, but is not supported by the light emitting element 11d of one decoration unit. It is also possible to use for the light emission effect of the decoration body 11a of the other decoration unit. FIG. 48 (e) shows an example.

  In the example of FIG. 48 (e), the decoration unit 11A is positioned in the display area, and the light emission effect is performed by the light emitting element 11d of the decoration unit 11A and the light emitting element 11d of the decoration unit 11B. In this case, for example, the light emitting element 11d of the decoration unit 11A is a variable display light emission effect by the 7-segment display unit, and the light emitting element 11d of the decoration unit 11B is also a light emission effect that improves the luminance of the decoration body 11a of the decoration unit 11A. Good.

  Contrary to the example of FIG. 48 (e), the decoration unit 11B may be positioned in the display area, and the light emitting effect may be performed by the light emitting element 11d of the decoration unit 11A and the light emitting element 11d of the decoration unit 11B. The light emitting element 11d of the unit 11A is dedicated to the decoration unit 11A. When the decoration unit 11B is positioned in the display area, the light emitting effect may be performed only by the light emitting element 11d of the decoration unit 11B. In some cases, the decoration unit 11A and the decoration unit 11B can give a special feeling to the light emission effect of the decoration unit 11A by differentiating the light emission effect.

<Application to other game machines>
In addition to pachinko machines, the present invention can also be applied to game machines such as slot machines and enclosed game machines. Hereinafter, an example of the slot machine to which the present invention can be applied will be described with reference to FIGS. 49 and 50. FIG. FIG. 49 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 1000 as viewed from the front side (player side).

  A slot machine 1000 shown in FIG. 49 includes a main body 1001 and a front door 1002 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 1001 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 1001. Inside the center of the main body 1001 (not shown in FIG. 49), three reels (left reel 1010, middle reel 1011, right reel 1012) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored. It is configured to rotate inside. These reels 1010 to 1012 are rotationally driven by a driving means such as a stepping motor.

  In this embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 1010 to 1012 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame material. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 1010 to 1012 are displayed approximately three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 1013 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating each of the reels 1010 to 1012, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 1010 to 1012 functions as a display unit that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display means. In the present embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 1000, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  Reel backlights (not shown) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 1013 are arranged on the rear surfaces of the respective reels 1010 to 1012. It is desirable that the reel backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be irradiated evenly. In the slot machine 1000, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 1010 to 1012. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of this optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 1010 to 1012 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 1020 is a lamp indicating a winning line 1014 that is valid. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are 5 winning lines 1014. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line is valid, and when two medals are betted, the upper horizontal winning line and the lower horizontal winning line are added. If three are valid and three medals are bet, five lines including a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line are valid as winning lines. The number of winning lines 1014 is not limited to five. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, the right Five lines, the down line and the upper right line, may be valid as the winning lines. Hereinafter, a valid winning line may be referred to as a valid line.

  The notification lamp 1023 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later, or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 1024 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 1022 informs the player that the current game is replayable (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay that is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 1028 is an effect lamp.

  The medal insertion buttons 1030 to 1032 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 1000. In this embodiment, every time the medal insertion button 1030 is pressed, a maximum of three are inserted one by one, two are inserted when the medal insertion button 1031 is pressed, and 3 when the medal insertion button 1032 is pressed. A sheet is inserted. Hereinafter, the medal insertion button 1032 is also referred to as a MAX medal insertion button. The game medal insertion lamp 1029 turns on the lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that a game start operation is possible. The lamp 1021 is turned on.

  The medal slot 1041 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by using the medal insertion buttons 1030 to 1032, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion port 1041. It is. The stored number display 1025 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 1000. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display unit 1027 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. In the present embodiment, the stored number display device 1025, the game information display device 1026, and the payout number display device 1027 are configured by a 7 segment (SEG) display.

  The start lever 1035 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 1010 to 1012. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 1041 or the medal insertion buttons 1030 to 1032 are operated and the start lever 1035 is operated, the reels 1010 to 1012 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 1035 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 1036 is provided with stop buttons 1037 to 1039. The stop buttons 1037 to 1039 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 1010 to 1012 that have started rotating by the operation of the start lever 1035, and are associated with the reels 1010 to 1012. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 1037 to 1039 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Also, the reel that is the target of the first stop operation is referred to as the first stop reel, the reel that is the target of the second stop operation is the second stop reel, and the reel that is the target of the third stop operation is the third stop reel. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each of the stop buttons 1037 to 1039. When the stop buttons 1037 to 1039 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 1033 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is clogged. The payment button 1034 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 1000 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 1055. Door key hole 1040 is a hole into which a key for unlocking front door 1002 of slot machine 1000 is inserted. The medal payout exit 1055 is a payout exit for paying out medals.

  On the right side of the medal insertion button 1032, a chance button 1100 is provided. The chance button 1100 can perform operations related to the operations of the reels 1010 to 1012, or can perform operations related to the display of the liquid crystal display device 1057. Further, the chance button 1100 can take a plurality of states similarly to the pachinko machine 100 according to the above embodiment, and the state may be changed during the operation valid period of the chance button 1100.

  The information display button unit 1050 is provided with an information display button 1046. The information display button 1046 is an operation button for calling a user menu (for example, a menu for setting individual player's game history information), and includes a plurality of buttons.

  Under the stop button unit 1036, a title panel 1062 for displaying a model name and pasting various kinds of certificate stamps is provided. A title panel lamp 1064 is a lamp for lighting the title panel 1062. At the lower part of the title panel 1062, a medal payout opening 1055 and a medal tray 1061 are provided.

  The sound hole 1081 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 1000 to the outside. Side lamps 1044 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 1002 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 1060 is disposed above the front door 1002, and a sound hole 1043 is provided above the effect device 1060. The effect device 1060 includes a shutter (shielding device) 1063 including two right shutters 1063a and a left shutter 1063b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 1057 (not shown) disposed on the back side of the shutter 1063. When the right shutter 1063a and the left shutter 1063b are opened outward in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 1057, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 1057 (not shown) is displayed in front of the slot machine 1000 (game). The structure appears on the person side).

  In addition, even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, it should just be comprised so that various effect images and various game information can be displayed, for example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

<Information display button>
FIG. 50A is an external perspective view of the information display button 1046, and FIG. 50B is a top view of the information display button 1046. As illustrated in FIG. 49, the information display button 1046 includes a plurality of buttons on a substantially rectangular plane of the information display button unit 1050. That is, the information display button 1046 is a general term for a plurality of buttons provided in the information display button unit 1050. Specifically, the information display button unit 1050 includes a determination (call) button 1046O provided in the approximate center of the information display button unit 1050, and a determination ( (Call) button 1046O, an upper selection button 1046U, a lower selection button 1046D, a left selection button 1046L, a right selection button 1046R, which are spaced apart on the left side, and a cancel button, which is spaced on the right side of the enter (call) button 1046O. Button 1046C.

<Summary of Embodiment>
A1. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
Movable means (e.g. 2A);
Mounting means (for example, 2B) to which the movable means is attached at least;
A game machine equipped with
The attachment means is a means provided with a first substrate (e.g. 27),
The movable means is a means provided with a second substrate (e.g., 28A),
The second substrate is a substrate connected to the first substrate by at least a first flexible harness (for example, FH1),
The movable means is means provided with guide means (for example, 23f) for guiding the first flexible harness,
The guide means is a means provided with an inlet (for example, 23d) of the first flexible harness,
The guide means is means provided with an outlet (for example, 23e) of the first flexible harness,
The guide means is means for guiding the first flexible harness between the inlet and the outlet.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, there may be a case where it is possible to provide a game machine having a feature in the movable means. Moreover, it may be possible to prevent the first flexible harness from being entangled by the operation of the movable means. In some cases, the first flexible harness may not be shown to the player more than necessary.

A2. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first flexible harness is a harness provided with a plurality of wires (for example, WR),
The plurality of wires are wires arranged in a short direction (for example, d12) of the first flexible harness,
The guiding means is means for guiding the first flexible harness so that the lateral direction is a front-back direction of the game table (for example, d1).
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, the player's line-of-sight direction and the first flexible harness may be parallel, and the first flexible harness may not be conspicuous.

A3. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first flexible harness is configured such that the transversal direction is the front-rear direction of the game table in at least a part (for example, P1) of a portion not guided by the guide means,
The first flexible harness is at a position where at least a part (for example, P1) is visible from the player by the movement of the movable means,
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, the player's line-of-sight direction and the first flexible harness may be parallel, and the first flexible harness may not be conspicuous.

A4. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The movable means is a means provided with a third substrate (e.g., 28B),
The third substrate is a substrate connected to the first substrate by at least a second flexible harness (for example, FH2),
The guiding means is means for guiding the second flexible harness between the inlet and the outlet.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, by increasing the number of flexible harnesses, the number of wires of one flexible harness may be reduced, and as a result, the flexible harness may be thin, and as a result, It may be difficult. Moreover, it may be hard to stand out by guiding two flexible harnesses in the same part. Moreover, even if the movable means performs a complicated operation, the two flexible harnesses may not be easily entangled.

A5. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first substrate is a substrate capable of connecting the first flexible harness at a first position (for example, 27a),
The second substrate is a substrate that can connect the first flexible harness at a second position (e.g., 28 Aa),
The first substrate is a substrate that can connect the second flexible harness at a third position (for example, 27b),
The third substrate is a substrate that can connect the second flexible harness at a fourth position (for example, 28Ba),
The length of the first flexible harness from the first position to the entrance is shorter than the length of the second flexible harness from the third position to the entrance,
The length of the first flexible harness from the second position to the outlet is longer than the length of the second flexible harness from the fourth position to the outlet.
It is characterized by that.

According to this configuration, since the lengths of the two flexible harnesses can be adjusted to the same level, there are cases where the play of the two flexible harnesses can be given to the same extent in accordance with the operation of the movable means. Note that the entrance and the exit may be reversed depending on how to take the reference.

A6. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first flexible harness is a harness having a first number of wires,
The second flexible harness is a harness having a second number of wires,
The second number is a number different from the first number.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, it may be possible to prevent erroneous connection between the two flexible harnesses.

A7. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The third substrate is a substrate having a first surface and a second surface (for example, LS) opposite to the first surface (for example, US),
The second flexible harness is a harness connectable to the third substrate on the first surface side,
The first flexible harness is a harness that passes through the second surface.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, the first surface may be prevented from being damaged by the friction between the first flexible harness and the first surface of the third substrate by the operation of the movable means.

  The first surface may be a surface on which a wiring pattern is formed. In some cases, the wiring pattern can be protected and the first flexible harness can be prevented from being damaged by the wiring pattern. Further, the second surface may be a surface on which a wiring pattern is formed.

A8. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
Providing effect display means (for example, 208) capable of performing effect display,
At least a part of the movable means (for example, 20) is located on the front side of the effect display means by movement,
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, there is a case where the flexible harness can be made inconspicuous in a part that is easily attracted by the player.

A9. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
It is characterized by that.

A10. The game table of the above embodiment is
The game table is a slot machine (for example, 1000).
It is characterized by that.

  A11. The first flexible harness may be arranged so as to overlap the second flexible harness in the vertical direction. The first flexible harness and the second flexible harness may be folded back in the middle and the upper and lower arrangements may be reversed. The first substrate may be a relay substrate. The first flexible harness may include a wiring line related to the LED. This LED may perform a light emission effect. The second flexible harness may include wiring related to the LED. This LED may perform a light emission effect. The movable means is means including at least a first movable part (for example, 20) and a second movable part (for example, 23), and the second movable part includes the first movable part and the attachment means. And the guide means may be provided. The second movable part may rotate at least, and the first movable part may not rotate. Apart from the guide means, the attachment means may also include guide means for guiding the harness. The guiding means may be a means for guiding three or more flexible harnesses. The first flexible harness and the second flexible harness may be a harness connected to any one of the second substrate and the third substrate. Moreover, each edge part by the side of said 1st board | substrate of said 1st flexible harness and said 2nd flexible harness may be connected to the board | substrate different from said 1st board | substrate. A combination of substrates to be connected is arbitrary. The third substrate may be a control substrate. Not only the configuration in which only the first substrate or the second substrate is interposed between the third substrate and the electronic component such as an LED mounted on the first substrate or the second substrate, The configuration may be such that another one or a plurality of substrates are relayed. The flexible harness may include an LED wiring and a wiring other than the LED, or may include only a wiring other than the LED. For example, the flexible harness may include a wiring that transmits a signal such as a control signal related to a movable operation, or a signal such as a detection signal of a sensor related to fraud such as a position detection of the movable means or a vibration sensor. Wiring may be included. The first board may be arranged on the rear side of the mounting means in the front-rear direction of the game table, or may be arranged on the front side. In the case where the first substrate is disposed on the front side, the first substrate may be difficult to visually recognize by the movable unit, another movable unit, or a decoration unit. The guiding means may be a means for guiding the first harness so that the lateral direction is the left-right direction of the game table. In this case, for example, in some cases, the first harness is passed behind the movable means in the front-rear direction of the game table, so that it may be less noticeable to the player. The play (slack) of the harness may be formed only on the side between the outlet from the second substrate or the third substrate, or may be formed only on the first substrate side from the inlet. You may form with both. Any of these may be selected depending on the strength of guidance of the harness between the entrance and the exit. The inlet and the outlet may be closed at the periphery, or may be a notch that is partially open. In the case of a notch, it may be a hook part such as a hook. The movable means may be a movable means on the frame side of the pachinko machine or a movable means on the game board side. The movable means may be a movable means of a slot machine.

B1. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
A game board (e.g., 200) having a flow area where game balls can flow down;
A ball entry means (for example, U1) capable of entering a game ball that has flowed down the flow area,
A game machine equipped with
The entrance means is a means provided with a first opening and closing means (for example, 63),
The first opening / closing means is a means capable of at least opening and closing a first passage (e.g., RT2) of a game ball,
The first opening / closing means has a gap (hereinafter referred to as “first gap”) (for example, W1) when the first opening / closing means is in a closed state so that a game ball passes through the first passage. It is a means to become a gap that does not,
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, there may be a case where it is possible to provide a game table having a feature in the ball entry means. When the first opening / closing means is in a closed state, a gap through which the game ball does not pass is formed. Therefore, the ball of the game ball by the first opening / closing means is reduced by reducing the pressure on the game ball through the gap. In some cases, biting can be prevented, and clogging due to ball biting can be prevented.

  The first opening / closing means may be able to maintain an open state or may be able to maintain a closed state in addition to opening and closing the first passage. The first opening / closing means may be a shutter type or a rotary type. As the shutter type, for example, the opening / closing means may be moved in parallel, and as the rotation type, for example, the opening / closing means may be rotated.

  The gap may be partially formed. That is, when the first opening / closing means is in the closed state, the first passage may have a gap at least in part and the remaining part may be closed. Even in this case, there is a case where the pressure on the game ball can be reduced by the gap to prevent the biting of the ball.

B2. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The ball entry means is a means provided with a second opening / closing means (for example 62),
The second opening and closing means is a means capable of at least opening and closing a second passage (for example, RT1) of the game ball,
The first passage is a passage through which a game ball that has passed through the second passage can pass,
The second opening / closing means has a gap (hereinafter referred to as “second gap”) (for example, W2) when the second opening / closing means is in a closed state so that a game ball passes through the second passage. Is a means to become a gap,
The first gap is a gap larger than the second gap (for example, W1> W2),
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, the second opening / closing means is an opening / closing means that allows a game ball that has flowed down the flow area outside the first opening / closing means to pass through, and is easily accessible to an unauthorized person. There is a case. For this reason, it may be difficult to make an illegal prize due to the small gap. On the other hand, the first opening / closing means is located inside the ball entry means as compared to the second opening / closing means, so that it is difficult for an unauthorized person to access. In some cases, ball biting can be prevented by reducing the pressure through the gap.

  When the second opening / closing means is in a closed state, there may be a case where it is possible to prevent ball engagement by the second opening / closing means due to a gap. The gap may be a partial gap.

  The second opening / closing means may be a shutter type or a rotary type. As the shutter type, for example, the opening / closing means may be moved in parallel, and as the rotation type, for example, the opening / closing means may be rotated. The first opening / closing means and the second opening / closing means may both be a shutter type, or both may be a rotary type, one may be a shutter type and the other may be a shutter type.

  The second opening / closing means may be a means without a gap when the second opening / closing means is in a closed state. In some cases, illegal winning can be prevented more reliably.

  The second opening / closing means is an opening / closing member that moves forward and backward with respect to the wall portion of the second passage, and is a means for contacting an end portion of the opening / closing member with the wall portion when the second opening / closing means is in a closed state. Also good. The entire end portion of the opening / closing member may be in contact with the wall portion so that there is no gap between them. Alternatively, the contact portion may be partially in contact with the gap. A certain configuration).

B3. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first opening / closing means is a shutter-type opening / closing means,
The ball entry means is a means capable of guiding a game ball to a first area (e.g., RV) when the first opening / closing means is in an open state,
The ball entry means is a means capable of guiding the game ball to a second area (e.g., RH) different from the first area when the first opening / closing means is in a closed state,
When the game ball is guided to the first area, a state (for example, a big hit) that is more advantageous to the player than the case where the game ball is guided to the second area is given,
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, the second opening / closing means is an important opening / closing means related to an advantageous state, and it may be possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by the ball biting.

B4. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The second passage is a passage that slopes downward in the left-right direction of the game table,
The ball entry means is a means including first detection means (for example, 64A) capable of detecting a game ball passing through the second passage,
When the first opening / closing means is in a closed state, the game ball detected by the first detection means passes through the upper side of the first opening / closing means and is guided to the second region. Yes,
The distance from the end of the first detection means to the start of the first opening / closing means (e.g. L1) in the flow direction of the game ball is a distance smaller than one game ball,
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, the inside of the ball entry means often has a small space. However, by preventing the second opening / closing means from engaging the ball, the game ball flows backward and the position of the first detection means May be prevented from reaching again. Further, according to this configuration, the upper side of the first opening / closing means may function as the bottom of the ball passage, and the opening / closing means and the passage constituting means may be used in combination.

  Note that a detecting means (for example, 64B) that can detect the game ball guided to the first area and can give an advantageous state to the player may be provided. Further, a detection means (for example, 64C) capable of detecting the game ball guided to the second area may be provided.

B5. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The entrance means is a means provided with a first decoration means (for example 61),
The first decorative means is means for constituting at least a part of the wall portion of the first passage (hereinafter referred to as “first wall portion”) (for example, 61b),
The first decorative means is means for constituting at least a part of the wall portion of the second passage (hereinafter referred to as “second wall portion”) (for example, 61a),
The first opening / closing means is a means capable of moving back and forth with respect to the first wall portion,
The second opening / closing means is a means capable of moving back and forth with respect to the second wall portion.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this structure, the wall part of said 1st channel | path and the wall part of said 2nd channel | path may be comprised with a common member, and a number of parts may be able to be reduced.

  The first decoration means may be a front decoration member positioned on the rear side of the transparent plate member of the front frame door. Moreover, you may comprise said 1st wall part and said 2nd wall part by a separate member, respectively.

B6. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first opening / closing means is a means having a first slope (for example, 63d) that becomes thinner as the thickness of the first opening / closing means approaches the tip in the opening / closing direction,
The first opening / closing means is a means having a second inclination (for example, 63e) that inclines so that the first gap widens toward the downstream side in the flow direction of the game ball.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, there is a case where it is possible to more reliably prevent the ball biting by the first inclination and the second inclination, and the game to the first area or the second area by the second inclination. In some cases, the ball can be guided more reliably.

B7. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
When the game ball is in contact with the end of the first opening / closing means with the first opening / closing means changing from an open state to a closed state, Means with a contactable part (e.g. 65),
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, it may be possible to more reliably guide the game ball to the first area or the second area by the contact portion. The contact portion may be disposed between the first passage and the third passage.

B8. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The second opening / closing means is a shutter-type opening / closing means that moves forward and backward with respect to the wall portion of the second passage,
The wall portion of the second passage is a means in which a convex portion (for example, 61c) is formed at a position that is above the tip in the opening and closing direction of the second opening and closing means,
The convex portion is in a position where it can come into contact with the game ball in a state where the tip of the second opening / closing means is in contact with the game ball.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, there is a case where the ball biting by the second opening / closing means can be prevented.

B9. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
It is characterized by that.

  B10. The winning means may include another winning means (for example, 234). The other winning means may be a rotary type. As for the shape of the contact portion, the end of the contact portion may be spherical. The first area may be a winning area of a V chance machine that determines a probability variation state when a game ball enters. The ball entry means includes second detection means (for example, 64B) capable of detecting a game ball entering the first area, and third detection means capable of detecting a game ball entering the third area. (For example, 64C). In this case, the first detection means (for example, 64A) may not be provided, and the same effect as in the case where the first detection means is provided can be obtained by using only the second detection means and the third detection means. There are cases where it is possible. In other words, the winning ball only needs to be detected by any one of the detecting means, and further, when the gaming ball is detected by the second detecting means, an advantageous gaming state can be given. Can do. The above embodiment may be applied to a feather (two types of winning devices). The opening / closing means may be an opening / closing member, and the gap may be formed between a tip of the opening / closing member and a wall portion, or may be formed at a portion other than the tip of the opening / closing member. It may be a thing. For example, it may be formed around the opening / closing member, and for example, a gap may be provided in a direction orthogonal to the operation direction of the opening / closing member. The above embodiment may be applied to a slot machine effect device that uses a game ball.

C1. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
A gaming board (e.g., 200) having a gaming area (e.g., 124) and a non-gaming area;
A detection means (e.g., SR3) capable of performing detection related to error notification;
A game machine equipped with
The gaming area is an area configured to include an area where game balls flow down,
The non-game area is an area that does not include an area where game balls flow down,
The game board is provided with a through hole (for example, 201b) in the non-game area,
The detection means is a means provided in the through hole,
Lid means (for example, 209A) capable of covering at least a part of the front side of the through hole,
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, there may be a case where it is possible to provide a game table having a feature in the game board. In addition, the lid member may prevent the detection means from being removed from the front side. The lid means may be a means attached to the game board or may be a means separated from the game board. The means separated from the game board may be, for example, a transparent plate member of the front frame door or a means attached to the front frame door.

C2. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The game board has a decorative surface on the surface,
The game board has a character display (hereinafter referred to as “first display”) (for example, PR1) on the decorative surface.
The first display is a display that at least suggests that the detection means is provided in the gaming table,
The first display is a display displayed in the gaming area (for example, 201a),
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, it may be possible to make it difficult to understand where the detection means is actually arranged while notifying a player or an unauthorized person of the presence of the detection means. The position of the first display is preferably a place where a player or an unauthorized person can be surely seen. The first display may be a display that is displayed in a guidance area where the launched game ball can be guided. The guide region may be a region including at least a region between the inner rail and the outer rail, or may be a region along the outer rail. The first display may be a display displayed by a member attached to the front frame. The first display may be a display displayed by display means. The first display is configured to be displayed on the display means during a demonstration of the display means, at a timing when it is likely to be lost (for example, a period before a V winning), or before and after timing including a prepaid card removal notification. There may be. The gaming table may include second detection means (for example, SR2), and the first display may be a display that at least suggests that the second detection means is provided.

C1 '. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The following other configurations can also be adopted. That is,
A gaming board (e.g. 200) comprising a gaming area (e.g. 124) and a non-gaming area;
A detection means (e.g., SR3) capable of performing detection related to error notification;
A game machine equipped with
The game board has a decorative surface on the surface,
The game board has a character display (hereinafter referred to as “first display”) (for example, PR1 ′) on the decorative surface,
The first display at least suggests that the game table is provided with the detection means;
The detection means is a means provided in a lower right part of the game board,
The first display is a display displayed in the non-game area other than a lower right portion of the game board.

  According to this configuration, it may be possible to make it difficult to understand where the detection means is actually arranged while notifying a player or an unauthorized person of the presence of the detection means.

C3. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The game board is displayed by characters on the decorative surface, and is different from the first display (hereinafter referred to as “second display”) (for example, PR2),
The second display is a display for calling attention to the player,
The second display is a display displayed in the vicinity of the first display.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, in some cases, the alert can be confirmed by the second display as well as the notification by the first display. The second display may be a display displayed next to the first display, or may be the same area as the first display (for example, a guidance area 201a). Further, the first display and the second display may be displayed on the passing path of the game ball, and there is no nail between these displays. The second display may be performed by display means. At least one of the first display and the second display may be performed by display means.

C4. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The lid means is a means having a display area (for example, 209b) for displaying information,
The display area is an area that covers at least a part of an area in front of the through hole.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, an unauthorized person or the like may not be aware of the position of the detection unit due to blindfolding by the display area. The display area may be a surface that is at least partially partitioned by a peripheral rib (for example, 209a) (or by a step from the periphery). In some cases, a sticker or the like is easily put on the display area. In the display area, a display relating to a model such as a specification, a name of the model, a QR code relating to manufacturing, a warning, a part of a method for attaching / detaching the game board, and the like may be displayed. Since the through hole is located in the non-game area and the player's attention may not be gathered, the display area may be displayed as meaningless even if shown to the player. The lid means may be provided with information display means (for example, 210, 212, 214, 216, 218). The information display means may be provided on a surface (for example, the front surface) included in the lid means. The surface may be a surface covering at least a part of a region in front of the through hole. The information display means may be a special figure substrate (for example, 212, 214). The lid means may cover the entire front side of the through hole or a part thereof. When covering a part, an inspector such as a hall clerk may be able to see a part of the detection means, and the part not covered by the lid means is a position that can be seen when the front frame door is opened. There may be.

C5. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The game area is an area formed by rail means (for example, 209) provided in the non-game area,
The lid means is the rail means;
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, the rail means may be used as a means for covering the through hole.

C6. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The game ball has at least a winning means (for example, 226, 234, SH2) that can be won,
The winning means is means provided at least in a lower right part of the game area,
The detection means is a means provided in a lower right part of the non-game area.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, there is a case where the detection can be performed around the site where fraud is likely to be performed, and the certainty of detection may be improved.

C7. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The game board is attached to a frame (e.g. 104),
A detection means (for example, SR2) different from the detection means is attached to the frame,
The another detection means is a means capable of executing detection related to error notification.
It is characterized by that.

C8. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The detection means is means for detecting vibrations.
It is characterized by that.

C9. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The detection means is means for detecting magnetism.
It is characterized by that.

C10. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
When the detection is performed by the detection means, the game cannot be continued.
It is characterized by that.

C11. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
It is characterized by that.

  C12. A back cover means may be provided on the back side of the through hole while avoiding the wiring portion. The back side lid means may be a back member on which a substrate or the like is disposed. The area in which the first detection means is provided may be an area that is difficult to see from the front by the front frame during a game, and is an area that can be confirmed by a hall clerk when the front frame door is opened. Also good. The game ball discharge passage may be a passage capable of guiding the game ball to the center.

D1. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
Multiple ball passages (e.g. RT4, RT11, RT12)
A game machine equipped with
At least one of the plurality of ball passages is a first ball passage (e.g., RT4)
And
At least one of the plurality of ball passages is a second ball passage (for example, RT11)
And
The second ball path is a ball path different from the first ball path,
The game ball that has passed through the first ball passage can merge with the game ball that is passing through the second ball passage (for example, 206c),
The first ball path is a ball path that can be attached from the front side of the game board,
At least a part of the second ball passage is provided at a position where the first ball passage is visible from the front side of the game board with the first ball passage removed (for example, FIG. 30).
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, there may be a case where a game table having a feature in the ball passage can be provided. In some cases, the second ball passage can be confirmed by removing the first passage, and the hall clerk can easily confirm the ball passage. In some cases, the area behind the area to which the first ball passage is attached can be used effectively. In addition, one ball passage may not be enlarged.

  The entire second ball path may be provided at a position where the second ball path is visible from the front side of the game board in a state where the first ball path is removed.

D2. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
At least one of the plurality of ball passages is a third ball passage (e.g., RT12),
The third ball passage is a ball passage different from the first ball passage,
The inlet (e.g., 206b) of the third spherical passage is configured to align with the outlet (e.g., 66a) of the first spherical passage;
The third sphere passage is a sphere passage configured integrally with the second sphere passage (for example, 206),
The game ball that has passed through the first ball path can merge with the game ball that is passing through the second ball path after passing through the third ball path (for example, 206c),
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, when the third ball passage is not provided, it becomes easy to spill game balls at the merged portion of the passage when the first ball passage is removed. Due to the presence of the ball path, there is a case where the game ball is not easily spilled because the merged portion of the ball path is on one side.

  The third sphere passage and the second sphere passage may merge. In the alignment between the inlet and the outlet, the inlet and the outlet may be connected, may be in contact with each other, or may be separated from each other. When separated, the distance may be less than the diameter of the game ball so that the game ball does not spill. The alignment between the inlet and the outlet may be a configuration in which the spherical passages are continuously connected, and the shape of the passage may be linear at the alignment portion, or may be a configuration that does not meander.

D3. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The second ball path is a ball path that is removable from the rear side of the game board.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this structure, the maintenance of the second ball passage may be possible from the rear side of the game board.

D4. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The game ball that has passed through the first ball passage can merge with the game ball that is passing through the second ball passage from a position that is above the second ball passage (for example, FIG. 30).
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, since there is a case where the front side and the rear side of the game board are easily removed from the front side with respect to the attachment / detachment of the ball passage, In the configuration in which the second ball passage is joined from above, the game ball may not easily stay in the first ball passage when the first ball passage is removed.

D5. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first ball passage is a ball passage provided in a ball entry means (for example, U1),
The ball entry means is a means provided with a first winning means (for example, 234),
The first ball passage is a ball passage through which a game ball that has entered the first winning means (hereinafter referred to as “first game ball”) can pass,
The second ball passage is a ball passage through which a game ball (hereinafter referred to as “second game ball”) that has entered a general winning opening (for example, 226) can pass,
The first ball passage is a ball passage provided with first game ball detecting means (for example, 64D),
The second ball passage is a ball passage provided with second game ball detection means (e.g., 208),
The first game ball can be detected by the first game ball detection means before joining the second game ball,
The second game ball can be detected by the second game ball detection means before joining the first game ball.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, it may be possible to prevent a situation in which a game ball is not detected when the first ball passage is attached or detached.

  The second ball path may be a ball path communicating with the out port, and in this case, the second game ball detecting means may not be provided. The first game ball detecting means may be arranged in the third ball passage.

D6. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The ball entry means is a means provided with a second winning means (for example, SH2),
When the game ball that has entered the second winning means passes through the first region (for example, RV), it is a configuration that can be given a gaming state advantageous to the player,
When the game ball that has entered the second winning means does not pass through the first area, the advantageous gaming state is not given to the player,
The game ball that has entered the second winning means is configured not to pass through the first ball path,
The game ball that has entered the second winning means is configured not to pass through the second ball passage,
The game ball that has entered the second winning means is configured not to pass through the third ball passage.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, the winning means includes a plurality of winning means, and the second winning means is an important winning means regarding whether or not to give a game state advantageous to the player. In some cases, it is possible to reduce inconveniences related to game characteristics by discharging the game balls independently without merging with another ball passage.

  The game ball that has entered the second winning means may be merged with any one of the first ball path, the second ball path, and the third ball path. The ball passage can be made compact. Moreover, the position where it joins can also be designed suitably. For example, it may be a position downstream from the merge point where the third ball path and the second ball path merge, may be the merge point, or upstream from the merge point. It may be.

D7. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
It is characterized by that.

D8. The second ball passage may be wider than the first ball passage. It becomes easy for game balls to join. Conversely, the second ball passage may be narrower than the first ball passage, or the same width. The width may be a width in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the spherical passage. The merging point of the third sphere passage and the second sphere passage may be configured to have a wider width than the merging point. A rib protruding from the inner wall of the first ball passage may be formed in at least a part of the first ball passage. A rib protruding from the inner wall of the second spherical passage may be formed in at least a part of the second spherical passage. Each said rib may be provided in all the sections. Each said rib may be provided in the area of the downstream of the detection position of a game ball. Each of the ribs may extend in the longitudinal direction of the spherical passage. The first winning means may be a rotary door and the second winning means may be a retractable shutter, but the door or shutter can be arbitrarily designed. However, when a plurality of winning means are provided in the vertical direction, if the upper winning means (for example, 234) is a shutter type, it is difficult to be guided to the winning area of the lower winning means (for example, SH2), so a shutter is used. In this case, the lower side is preferable.
D9. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
Multiple ball passages (e.g. RT4, RT11, RT12),
A plurality of game ball detection means (for example, 64D, 208),
Winning means (for example, 234),
General prize opening (for example, 226),
A game machine equipped with
One of the plurality of ball passages is a first ball passage (for example, RT4),
One of the plurality of ball passages and the other one of the first ball passages is a second ball passage (for example, RT11),
The first ball passage is a ball passage through which a game ball that has entered the winning means (hereinafter referred to as “first game ball”) passes.
The second ball passage is a ball passage through which a game ball (hereinafter referred to as “second game ball”) that has entered the general winning opening passes.
The first game ball and the second game ball are configured to be merged (for example, 206c),
The first ball passage is a ball passage provided with one of the plurality of game ball detection means (hereinafter referred to as “first game ball detection means”, for example, 64D),
The second ball passage is provided in one of the plurality of game ball detection means different from the first game ball detection means (hereinafter referred to as “second game ball detection means”, for example, 208). Ball passage,
The first game ball is detected by the first game ball detection means before joining the second game ball,
The second game ball is detected by the second game ball detection means before joining the first game ball,
The first ball path is a ball path that can be attached from the front side of the game board,
At least a part of the second ball passage is provided at a position where the first ball passage is visible from the front side of the game board with the first ball passage removed (for example, FIG. 30).
It is characterized by that .
D10. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
A pachinko machine,
It is characterized by that .
D11. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The winning means (for example, 234) is a means that can be attached from the front side of the game board,
The first ball path is a ball path that is detachable from the front side of the game board integrally with the winning means,
The at least part of the second ball passage is provided at a position where it can be seen from the front side of the game board in a state where the winning means is removed,
It is characterized by that .
D12. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The game board is a game board having an opening (for example, 205),
The winning means is means attached to the game board so as to close the opening.
It is characterized by that .
D13. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The winning means is a variable winning opening (for example, 234),
It is characterized by that .
D14. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first spherical passage is a spherical passage formed by a transparent passage member.
It is characterized by that .

E1. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
A game machine having movable means (for example, 11) capable of executing variable display by a plurality of decorative bodies (for example, 11a of 11A, 11a of 11B),
The movable means includes a first light emitting means (e.g., 11d of 11A),
The movable means includes a second light emitting means (for example, 11d of 11B),
At least one of the plurality of decorative bodies is a first decorative body (for example, 11a of 11A),
At least one of the plurality of decorative bodies is a second decorative body (for example, 11a of 11B),
The second decorative body is a decorative body different from the first decorative body,
The first decorative body is a decorative body capable of performing a light emission effect by the first light emitting means,
The second decorative body is a decorative body capable of performing a light emission effect by the second light emitting means,
The second decorative body is a decorative body in which the light emission effect by the first light emitting means is not executed,
The second light emitting means is a light emitting means different from the first light emitting means.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, there may be a case where it is possible to provide a game machine having a feature in the movable means. Further, there are cases where various variable displays can be performed by providing a light emitting means for each decorative body.

  The first decorative body is a decorative body constituting one or a plurality of 7-segment displays, and is a decorative body capable of performing variable display different from the variable display by the light emission effect. Also good. There are cases where the production can be made more diverse. For example, there are cases where it can be used for effects in accordance with symbol variation display, blessing of jackpot (777 display or rainbow light emission), timer function display, and the like. The plurality of decorative bodies may be three or more decorative bodies. Any at least two decorative bodies may correspond to the first and second decorative bodies.

E2. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The change from the first state to the second state by the movable means is possible change by moving the movable means in the first direction,
The change from the second state to the first state by the movable means is possible change by moving the movable means in the second direction,
The second direction is a direction different from the first direction,
The first state (for example, FIG. 48 (a)) is a state in which the first decorative body is located in the display area of the variable display,
The second state (for example, FIG. 48 (b)) is a state in which the second decorative body is located in the display area of the variable display.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, there are cases where various variable displays can be performed by moving the movable means.

E3. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The movable means is means capable of rotating around an axis (for example, around 13),
The first decorative body is a decorative body provided with a decorative surface (for example, 11a1 of 11A) for performing the variable display around the axis,
The second decorative body is a decorative body provided with a decorative surface (for example, 11a of 11B) for performing the variable display around the axis.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, there is a case where interest can be improved by a stereoscopic effect by the movable means. The movable means may be a means for performing a parallel movement operation instead of a rotation operation, and the movable means may be a means for performing a movement operation along a rail. Can be adopted as appropriate.

E4. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first light emitting means is a light emitting means provided on a first substrate (e.g. 11A 11b),
The second light emitting means is a light emitting means provided on a second substrate (for example, 11b 11b),
The second substrate is a substrate different from the first substrate,
The first substrate is a substrate provided corresponding to the first decorative body,
The second substrate is a substrate provided corresponding to the second decorative body,
It is characterized by that.

According to this configuration, it may be possible to arrange the light emitting means in accordance with the decorative body for each substrate. The second light emitting means may be used for the light emission effect of the first decorative body. E5. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The second decorative body is a decorative body provided at a position adjacent to the first decorative body (for example, FIG. 46, FIG. 48 (a) (b)),
The first substrate is a substrate provided on the back side of the first decorative body,
The second substrate is a substrate provided on the back side of the second decorative body,
The first substrate is a substrate in which the first light emitting means is provided toward the first decorative body,
The second substrate is a substrate in which the second light emitting means is provided toward the second decorative body,
The first substrate and the second substrate are arranged so that the directions of the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means are different (for example, FIG. 46, FIG. 48 (a) (b)),
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, there is a case where interest can be improved by a stereoscopic effect by the movable means. In addition, each decorative body may be made larger. The first substrate and the second substrate may be arranged in a 90-degree orientation (L-shape), or arranged in a direction other than the 90-degree orientation (for example, 60 degrees, 120 degrees, etc.). May be. The combination of the first substrate and the first decorative body and the combination of the second substrate and the second decorative body may be arranged in an orientation of 90 degrees (L-shaped), 90 degrees It may be arranged in a direction other than the direction (for example, 60 degrees, 120 degrees, etc.). The movable means may be one in which a decorative body is disposed on at least two faces (preferably each face) of a triangular prism-shaped trihedron, and at least two faces (preferably three faces or more, particularly each face) of a hexagonal prism-shaped hexahedron. ) May be arranged with a decorative body. The substrate may be arranged substantially parallel to the corresponding decorative body.

E6. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
A movable means different from the movable means (hereinafter referred to as “second movable means”) (for example, 12),
The second movable means is a movable means constituted by a shutter (for example, 12A, 12B),
The second movable unit is a movable unit that makes the display area of the variable display visible when the shutter is in an open state.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, the timing for performing variable display can be limited by opening and closing the shutter, so that there are cases where the game can be sharpened.

  When the shutter is in a closed state, a light emission effect may be possible on the surface of the shutter. The shutter may be a single shutter, a pair of shutters, or three or more shutters.

E7. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
A decorative means (for example, 10) is provided on the outer periphery of the second movable means,
The decoration means is a means having a region visible from the outside (hereinafter referred to as “first region”) (for example, 10b),
The display area of the variable display is an area that is visible from the first area.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, the presence of the decoration means may protect the second movable means while preventing the internal structure of the second movable means from being shown.

  The movable body may have two decorative bodies, the first decorative body and the second decorative body. The area other than the decorative body of the movable means may be an arrangement space for a drive mechanism or the like, and this arrangement space may be hidden by the decoration means. By performing the variable display of the movable means by the reciprocating motion of the movable means, the wiring connected to the substrate may not be twisted easily.

E8. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The movable means is a means movable by one drive means (for example, M11).
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, there is a case where the structure can be simplified as compared with a configuration in which a plurality of driving units are provided.

E9. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first decorative body is a decorative body capable of performing a light emission effect by the second light emitting means (for example, FIG. 48 (e)),
The second decorative body is a decorative body capable of performing a light emission effect only by the second light emitting means.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, the second light emitting means can be used for light emission effects of the first decorative body and the second decorative body.

  A third light emitting means may be provided. The third light emitting means may be, for example, one used for light emission other than the first decorative body and the second decorative body (for example, a light emitting element of a frame lamp or other effect device), You may utilize a 3rd light emission means for the light emission effect of said 1st decoration body. There is a case where a special feeling can be given to the light emission effect of the first decorative body.

E10. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first decorative body is a decorative body capable of executing the light emission effect only by the first light emitting means,
The second decorative body is a decorative body capable of performing a light emission effect only by the second light emitting means.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, each light emitting means can be dedicated to each decorative body, and the structure can be simplified.

E11. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first light emitting means is a means including one or more LEDs.
It is characterized by that.

E12. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The second light emitting means is a means including one or more LEDs.
It is characterized by that.

E13. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The number of the first light emitting means is larger than the number of the second light emitting means,
I will do it.

  According to this configuration, the effect of the light emission effect may be made different between the first decorative body and the second decorative body.

E14. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
It is characterized by that.

  E15. The movable means including a plurality of decorative bodies may be a movable means attached to a front frame door or a door with a ball storage tray, or may be a movable means attached to a game board. When attached to the game board side, it is protected by a front frame door or the like, but when attached to a front frame door or a door with a ball storage tray, the decoration means may exhibit a protective function. The second movable means may be an arc shutter means. By placing light from the side of the arc shutter means (for example, from one end side in the shutter rotation axis direction or one end side in the opening / closing direction), the first decorative body and the second decorative body positioned on the back side There are cases where the distance can be shortened, and there are cases where the decorative body can be enlarged.

F1. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
Payout means capable of paying out game balls (for example, 152)
When,
A plurality of ball passages (e.g., 7-9) through which game balls discharged from the payout means can pass;
A game machine equipped with
At least one of the plurality of ball passages is a first ball passage (e.g., 7),
At least one of the plurality of ball passages is a second ball passage (e.g., 8),
The second spherical passage is a spherical passage branched from the first spherical passage at a branch portion (e.g., BR),
The first ball passage is a ball passage capable of discharging a game ball to an upper plate (for example, 126) from an outlet (for example, 7b) of the first ball passage,
The second ball passage is a ball passage capable of discharging a game ball to the lower plate (for example, 128) from the outlet (for example, 8b) of the second ball passage,
The game balls stored between the branch portion from the exit of the first ball passage can be discharged to the upper plate,
The first spherical passage is a spherical passage having an inclined passage (e.g., 74) inclined from the rear of the outlet of the first spherical passage toward the outlet of the first spherical passage;
The branch portion is located upstream of the inclined passage in the flow direction of the sphere,
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, there may be a case where it is possible to provide a game machine having a feature in the ball passage. In some cases, the storage amount of the game ball guided to the upper dish side can be increased by the ball passage. Further, the inclined passage may be able to vigorously discharge the game ball to the upper plate, and this portion may also be secured as a storage amount on the upper plate discharge side.

F2. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first ball passage is a ball passage provided with a vertical drop portion (e.g. 72a, 73) from which a game ball can drop vertically,
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, there are cases where the flow of game balls can be made smooth.

F3. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first spherical passage is a spherical passage including a meandering portion (hereinafter referred to as “first meandering portion”) (for example, 72) located between the branch portion and the exit of the first spherical passage. is there,
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, the amount of storage on the upper plate discharge side may be increased by the meandering portion. When the game balls are collected by the meandering portion, the pressure at which the game balls are discharged to the upper plate may be reduced. In addition, the said 1st spherical channel | path can also employ | adopt the structure which does not have a meandering part.

F4. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The second ball path is a ball path arranged side by side with the first ball path in the left-right direction of the game table,
The first meandering portion meanders in the front-rear direction of the game table;
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, when the storage of game balls is reduced, the direction of the first meandering portion and the direction of the inclined passage match, and therefore the possibility of causing a ball clogging can be reduced. There is. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the first meandering portion meanders in the left-right direction of the game table.

F5. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The second ball passage is a ball passage including a meandering portion (hereinafter referred to as “second meandering portion”) (for example, 81) meandering in the front-rear direction of the game table,
The number of bends of the ball passage in the first meandering portion is greater than the number of bends of the ball passage in the second meandering portion.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, the first meandering part may be able to increase the storage amount of the game ball, and the second meandering part may be moderately momentum while quickly discharging the game ball to the lower plate. In some cases, it can function as a meandering part for killing. The number of bends of the ball passage in the first meandering portion may be smaller than the number of bends of the ball passage in the second meandering portion. In some cases, the number of game balls stored on the lower tray discharge side can be increased, and rapid discharge can be promoted while increasing the amount of game balls stored on the upper tray discharge side. Further, the number of bends of the spherical passage in the first meandering portion may be the same as the number of bends of the spherical passage in the second meandering portion.

F6. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first meandering portion is a meandering portion including a portion (e.g., 72b) that protrudes to the front side of the game table from the second meandering portion.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, the first meandering part may be able to increase the storage amount of game balls. Moreover, since it protrudes to the front side, the position on the rear side may be easily determined.

F7. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first sphere passage is a sphere passage including an upstream sphere passage located upstream in the flow direction of the sphere with respect to the branch portion;
The first sphere passage is a sphere passage including a downstream sphere passage located downstream in the flow direction of the sphere from the branch portion,
The upstream sphere passage is a sphere passage including a meandering portion (e.g. 71),
The game ball that has passed through the upstream ball passage is capable of jumping over the entrance (e.g., 8a) of the second ball passage in the branch portion and entering the downstream ball passage.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, there is a case where there is a high risk that the game ball is clogged when the direction of meandering is changed in a state where the ball passage is continuous.

F8. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
It is characterized by that.

  F9. At least one of the plurality of ball passages may be a ball passage, and the ball passage may include a portion that passes through the front side of the first ball passage in the front-rear direction of the game table. Good. The first ball passage may be easily visible from the back side. The ball extraction passage may be a passage including a portion that is lateral to the first meandering portion and passes through the front side of the second meandering portion. There may be a case where the area that is the difference between the portion where the first ball passage protrudes forward and the portion where the second ball passage protrudes forward can be effectively used, and the size can be reduced. You may have a ball path unit (for example, 153) provided with said 1st ball path, the 2nd ball path, and a ball removal path. The number of parts may be reduced. The outlets of the first ball passage, the second ball passage, and the ball removal passage may be arranged in the left-right direction of the game table. In this case, in the gaming machine, the exit of the ball passage, the exit of the second ball passage, and the exit of the first ball passage may be arranged in order from the outside in the left-right direction. In some cases, the relationship between the outlet and the passage is easy to understand, and since the first ball passage is located on the inside, it may be difficult to take out illegal game balls from the outside. The first ball passage may be a passage through which a game ball paid out from the payout means first passes.

  G. Each form and each example mentioned above can be combined suitably.

Claims (6)

Multiple ball passages ,
A plurality of game ball detecting means;
Winning means,
General prize opening,
A game machine equipped with
Wherein at one of the plurality of spheres passage is a first ball passage,
One of the plurality of ball passages and another of the first ball passages is a second ball passage,
The first ball passage is a ball passage through which a game ball that has entered the winning means (hereinafter referred to as “first game ball”) passes.
The second ball passage is a ball passage through which a game ball (hereinafter referred to as “second game ball”) that has entered the general winning opening passes.
Wherein the first game balls second game ball is a case flow possible configuration,
The first ball passage is a ball passage provided with one of the plurality of game ball detection means (hereinafter referred to as “first game ball detection means”),
The second ball passage is provided with one of the plurality of game ball detection means different from the first game ball detection means (hereinafter referred to as “second game ball detection means”). A ball passage,
The first game ball is detected by the first game ball detection means before joining the second game ball,
The second game ball is detected by the second game ball detection means before joining the first game ball,
The first ball path is a ball path that can be attached from the front side of the game board,
At least a part of the second ball passage is provided at a position where the first ball passage is visible from the front side of the game board in a state where the first ball passage is removed.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 ,
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The winning means is means that can be attached from the front side of the game board,
The first ball path is a ball path that is detachable from the front side of the game board integrally with the winning means,
The at least part of the second ball passage is provided at a position where it can be seen from the front side of the game board in a state where the winning means is removed,
A game stand characterized by that . It is a game stand of any one of Claim 1 thru | or 3, Comprising:
The game board is a game board having an opening,
The winning means is means attached to the game board so as to close the opening.
A game stand characterized by that . The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The winning means is a variable winning opening,
A game stand characterized by that . It is a game stand of any one of Claims 1 thru | or 5, Comprising:
The first spherical passage is a spherical passage formed by a transparent passage member.
A game stand characterized by that .

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