JP5850255B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball game machine (pachinko machine) and a spinning machine (slot machine).

  Game consoles such as pachinko machines are equipped with obstacles that change the direction of the fall of the game ball in the game area of the game board, a winning opening, a starting opening, a variable winning opening, etc. where the game ball can win. It is common. When a game ball wins a prize, a privilege is given to the player such as paying out the prize ball (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  Some of these game tables can change the movement of the game ball by providing, for example, a stage in the game area in order to improve the fun of the game as much as possible.

JP 2008-200302 A Japanese Patent No. 4368929

However, the conventional game stand has room for improvement in the sorting unit.

In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having a feature in a sorting unit.

The game stand of the present invention that solves the above-described object is as follows.
A gaming machine with a sorting unit,
The sorting unit is a unit provided with sorting means,
The sorting unit is a unit provided with a first sensor,
The sorting unit is a unit provided with a second sensor,
The game ball that has entered from the entrance of the sorting unit is configured to be guided to the first passage in the sorting unit by the sorting means,
The first passage is a passage located downstream of the distributing means,
A game ball that has entered from the entrance of the sorting unit is configured to be guided to the second passage in the sorting unit by the sorting means,
The second passage is a passage located downstream of the distribution means,
The distribution means is means configured to be able to alternately distribute game balls that have entered from the entrance to the first passage and the second passage at a first frequency,
The distribution means is configured to be able to distribute game balls that have entered from the entrance continuously to one of the first passage and the second passage at a second frequency. And
The first frequency is higher than the second frequency,
The sorting unit is a unit provided with a first opening,
The first opening is an opening between the sorting means and the first sensor;
In some cases, the game ball that has entered the first passage from the entrance is discharged from the first opening to the outside of the sorting unit (hereinafter referred to as “first case”).
When a game ball that has entered the first passage from the entrance passes through the first sensor without being discharged out of the sorting unit from the first opening (hereinafter, “second case”) There is)
There is a case where a game ball outside the sorting unit enters the sorting unit through the first opening and passes through the first sensor (hereinafter referred to as “third case”). ,
The frequency at which the second case occurs is higher than the frequency at which the first case occurs,
The frequency at which the second case occurs is higher than the frequency at which the third case occurs,
The sorting unit is a unit provided with a second opening,
The second opening is an opening between the distributing means and the second sensor,
In some cases, the game ball that has entered the second passage from the entrance is discharged from the second opening to the outside of the sorting unit (hereinafter referred to as “fourth case”).
A game ball that has entered the second passage from the entrance is not discharged out of the sorting unit from the second opening and passes through the second sensor (hereinafter referred to as “fifth case”). There is)
A game ball outside the sorting unit may enter the sorting unit through the second opening and pass through the second sensor (hereinafter referred to as “sixth case”). ,
The frequency at which the fifth case occurs is higher than the frequency at which the fourth case occurs,
The frequency at which the fifth case occurs is higher than the frequency at which the sixth case occurs,
It is characterized by that.

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game machine having a feature in the distribution unit.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board 200 from the front side (player side). It is a perspective view of the stage 844 shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the distribution member 900 shown in FIG. (A) is the figure which looked at the stage 844 shown in FIG. 4 from the front, (b) is AA sectional drawing of the stage 844 shown to (a). It is the figure which showed a mode that the distribution member 900 rotated. It is a figure which shows a comparative example. It is a figure which shows a 1st modification. It is a figure which shows a 1st comparative example. It is a figure which shows the 2nd comparative example. It is a figure which shows a 1st modification. It is a figure which shows the example distributed successfully to the 1st channel | path 8441 and the 2nd channel | path 8442 alternately. It is a figure which shows the example which is distributed to the same channel | path continuously. It is a figure which shows the other example continuously distributed to the same channel | path. It is a figure which shows the decorative design display apparatus 208 in the case of having been distributed to the same passage continuously. It is a figure which shows step by step the decorative design display apparatus 208 in the other case which has been distributed to the same passage continuously. It is a figure which shows the 2nd modification of the stage shown in FIG. It is the figure which showed a mode that the game ball was correctly distributed to the 1st channel | path 8441 and the 2nd channel | path 8442 by the stage 844 shown in FIG. 18 from the front stepwise. It is a figure for demonstrating prevention of reverse rotation of the distribution member 900. FIG. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board 200 of 2nd Embodiment from the front. It is a figure which shows the example of a change around the stage 844 in the game board 200 shown in FIG. It is a perspective view of the stage 844 shown in FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the stage 844 shown in FIG. It is the figure which showed how to enter the game ball which wins the stage winning area 8440. It is a modification of the stage 844 shown in FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the stage 844 shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the other modification etc. of the stage 844 which is a distribution means. It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board 200 from the front side (player side). The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) shows an example of a special symbol stop symbol, (b) shows an example of a decorative symbol, and (c) shows an example of an ordinary stop symbol. It is. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) is a figure which shows the high probability table for success / failure determination, (b) is a figure which shows the low probability table for success / failure determination, (c) is a figure which shows the table for special figure 1 determination, d) is a diagram showing a special figure 2 determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the special figure 1 change time determination table, (b) is a figure which shows the character which appears in reach A, (c) is a figure which shows the character which appears in reach B. It is a figure which shows the special figure 2 fluctuation | variation time determination table. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400, and (c) is the first sub-control unit 400. 5 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process of the control unit 400. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process regarding special figure 2 among special figure prefetch processes. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process regarding Special Figure 1 among special figure prefetch processes. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the sub side prefetch notice execution process at the time of start winning. It is a figure which shows the reservation change notice lottery table memorize | stored in ROM406 of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the sub side notice execution process at the time of a change start. FIG. 32 is a perspective view showing the stage 244 shown in FIG. 31 from the front side. It is a perspective view which shows the stage shown in FIG. 45 from a back side. (A) is the figure which looked at the stage 244 attached to the game board 200 from the side, (b) is a front view of the AA cross section shown to (a), (c) is A FIG. It is the front view of the AA cross section shown to Fig.47 (a), and is a figure which showed a mode that the game ball B flowed down the 1st channel | path 2442 by a dotted line. It is the figure which showed the distribution member 70 typically from the upper part. FIG. 32 is a partially enlarged view of the vicinity of a second small stage in the BB cross section shown in FIG. 31. The figure which shows the display screen of the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 when it wins alternately in the 1st special figure starting port 230 and the special figure 2 special figure fixed starting port 233 by left-handing in a non-electric support state (normal state). It is. It is a figure which shows the continuation of the example shown in FIG. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a continuation of the example shown in FIG. 52. It is a figure which shows the modification of the 1st channel | path 2442 and the 2nd channel | path 2443 in the stage 244. FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a modification of the second small stage 2445 in the stage 244. (A) is a figure which shows the modification of the 1st small stage 2442 in the stage 244, (b) is a figure which shows the modification which changed the magnitude | size of the 2nd special figure fixed starting port 233. (A) is a perspective view which shows the modification of the distribution member 70, (b) is a front view of the distribution member 70 shown to (a), (c) is C shown to (b). It is the figure which showed a mode that the distribution member 70 rotated in the -C cross section. It is the figure which showed the mode that the distribution member 70 of the modification shown in FIG. 57 rotated looked from the front (front side) in steps.

Hereinafter, a gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine 100 (including a sealed type) or a spinning machine such as a slot machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the enclosed type here means an enclosed type gaming machine or the like that circulates and uses game balls enclosed in the gaming machine.
[Embodiment 1]
<Overall configuration>
First, 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).

  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 (player side).

  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.

  The main body 104 is a door member that is provided inside the outer frame 102, has a locking function, 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 store clerk at the store (amusement store) in which the pachinko machine 100 is installed can open and close the main body 104 and is provided with a main body opening sensor 1041 for detecting that the main body 104 is opened.

  The front frame door 106 has a locking function and is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 via a hinge portion 112 so as to be openable and closable. Is a door member having an opening 116. The store clerk of the amusement store can also open and close the front frame door 106, and a front frame door sensor 1061 for detecting that the front frame door 106 is opened is also provided. 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 which the game area 124 is provided is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Hereinafter, the front side of the game board 200 may refer to the game area 124. In the present embodiment, an LED having a light source is also referred to as a lamp.

  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 locking function and be openable and closable. The door 108 with the ball storage tray is opened by pressing an opening lever 1081 that can be operated with the front frame door 106 opened. Further, a door sensor with ball storage tray 1082 for detecting that the door with ball storage tray 108 is opened is also provided. 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. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player The ball launching handle 134 that is launched into the game area 124 of the game, the chance button 136 that changes the production mode of the various production devices 206 (see FIG. 2) by the player's operation, and the chance button 136 A chance button lamp 138 for emitting the chance button 136, a ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and a player's balance of the card unit A return operation button 142 for giving a return instruction, and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying a player's balance and card unit status are provided. Further, the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with a lower pan full tank detection sensor (not shown) for detecting that the lower pan 128 is filled with game balls.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. . While the ball launching handle 134 is continuously being fired by the player, the launching device 110 sends the game ball to the game area 124 of the game board every time a predetermined firing period (for example, 0.6 seconds) elapses. Fire towards.

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface (front side), 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. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening 116 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104. In FIG. 1, the specific configuration of the game area 124 is not shown, and the specific configuration is shown in FIG.

  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 payout device 152 is detachable and is connected to the downstream end of the tank rail 154 when mounted at a predetermined position.

  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. In other words, the payout device 152 is a kind of a ball feeding device that applies a driving force to a game ball and conveys the game ball.

  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 a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 is provided with a predetermined grant. Based on the establishment of the condition, the player is given (paid out) with an amount of game value (game ball) corresponding to the grant condition.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 (see FIG. 4) that performs overall game control processing, and processing information generated by the main control section 300 are displayed. Based on the processing information generated by the first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 (see FIG. 4) that performs control processing related to the production, and the first sub-control unit 400. The second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the second sub-control unit 500 (see FIG. 4) that performs control processing related to effects, and the payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to game ball payout ( 4) and a payout board case 192 for storing a payout board 190 having an error release switch 168 for releasing an error by the operation of a game clerk, and A launch board case 176 that houses a launch board 174 that constitutes a launch control unit 630 (see FIG. 4) that performs control processing, and a power management unit 660 (see FIG. 4) that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines are configured. A power supply board case 184 that houses a power supply board 182 that includes a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by an operation of a game store clerk and a RAM clear switch 180 that is operated when the power is turned on and outputs a RAM clear signal to the main control unit 300; In addition, a CR interface unit 186 for transmitting and receiving signals between the payout control unit 600 and the card unit is provided.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front.

  The game board 200 shown in FIG. 3 is a so-called right-handed machine game board. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are provided, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined. In a generally known right-handed game board, by changing the strength of launching a game ball by a player's operation, a normal start port, a special figure 2 start port, a special figure 1 start port, Can be divided into Specifically, in a generally known right-handed machine, the game area 124 is provided with a game nail 238 and the like, so that the first area (the game area) The game ball rolling in the left area) is configured so that it is difficult or impossible to enter the special figure 2 start opening, and conversely, the second area (the right area in the game area) provided with the special figure 2 start opening. ) Is configured so that it is difficult or impossible to enter the starting opening of FIG. However, in the gaming board 200 shown in FIG. 3, a stage 844 is arranged, and the stage 844 is not provided with a stage winning area 8441, a special figure 1 starting area 231 and a pair of blade members. A start area 233 is provided. In this gaming board 200, a game ball that has entered the stage winning area 8441 has a high probability of being guided to one of the starting areas of the special figure 1 starting area 231 and the special figure 2 starting area 233. The stage winning area 8441 It is an irregular prize to enter the special figure 1 start area 231 and the special figure 2 start area 233 without entering. The stage winning area 8440 is provided at the center in the left-right direction on the front side (player side) of the game board 200, and corresponds to an example of an enterable area. Further, the special figure 1 start area 231 is provided below the stage winning area 8441 on the left side of the front view, and the special figure 2 start area 233 is provided below the stage winning area 8441 on the right side of the front view. Yes. Further, a general-purpose start opening 208, which will be described later in detail, is also provided in the right region. Therefore, the game ball rolling in the first area (the left area in the game area) can be expected to win the stage winning area 8441, and as an irregular case, it can be expected to win the special figure 1 starting area 231. In addition, the game ball rolling in the second area (the right area in the game area) can expect to win the normal opening 228 and the stage winning area 8441. Can be expected to win directly.

  The location of the stage winning area 8440 is not limited to the central portion in the left-right direction on the front side (player side) of the game board 200, and may be provided on the left side of the front side (player side) of the game board 200. It may be provided on the right side. Also, the special figure 1 start area 231 is provided below the stage winning area 8441 on the right side of the front view, and the special figure 2 starting area 233 is provided below the stage winning area 8441 on the left side of the front view. Also good. Further, the present invention is not limited to the right-handed machine of the game board 200 shown in FIG. 3, but includes the above-mentioned generally known right-handed machine and, further, a widely-used general game board. It can also be applied to pachinko machines.

  In the game area 124, an effect device 206 is arranged from the upper right to the center portion and further below the center portion. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 from the upper right to the central portion, and around the display device 210, the special figure display device 212, the special figure display device 214, and the like. A special figure holding lamp 216, a special figure 1 holding lamp 218, a special figure 2 holding lamp 220, and a high-probability middle lamp 222 are provided.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is an image display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the pachinko machine 100 according to this embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is configured 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 7 segment LEDs in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment. The special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214 are display devices for displaying a special figure. In the pachinko machine 100 according to this embodiment, the special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214 are configured by 7-segment LEDs. The general symbol display device 210 and the special symbol display device 212 correspond to an example of the first symbol variation display means, and the special symbol 2 display device 214 corresponds to an example of the second symbol variation display means. The decorative symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 is a symbol representing the symbol displayed on the special symbol 1 display device 212 and the special symbol 2 display device 214 in an enhanced form.

  The display area of the ordinary figure display device 210, the special figure 1 display device 212, and the special figure 2 display device 214 (notification means) (here, the size of 7 segments is equivalent) and the decorative design display device 208 (symbol display means) The display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is larger than the display area (here, the size of the display screen is equivalent). Further, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the general-purpose display device 210, the special-figure 1 display device 212, and the special-figure 2 display device 214 cannot display moving images, whereas the decorative symbol display device 208 can display a moving image.

  The general-purpose hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of predetermined first variable games (detailed general-purpose variable games to be described later) that are reserved. In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the general-purpose variable is changed. It is possible to hold a game up to a predetermined number (for example, two). The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of predetermined second variable games (detailed special figure variable games to be described later in detail) that are being held. In the pachinko machine 100, it is possible to hold a special figure variation game up to a predetermined number (for example, four, a total of eight for special figure 1 and special figure 2). The term “hold” as used herein means to suspend the start of various determination processes (such as success / failure determination processes) based on start-up information described later.

  The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp (notification means) for performing notification indicating the current symbol control state. This high-probability lamp 222 is configured so as to give a notification indicating the current symbol control state from the time the power is turned on until the start of the big hit game, and thereafter does not notify the current symbol control state. Yes. In the symbol control state, when the power is turned on again, the symbol control state immediately before the power is turned off is restored.

  In addition, a general prize opening 226, a normal start opening 228, and a variable prize opening 234 are arranged around the rendering device 206.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200, and when a predetermined ball detecting sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (general) When the winning opening 226 is won), the payout device 152 shown in FIG. 2 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 shown in FIG. 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. Note that the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the game board 200 and then discharged to the game island side. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present 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”. The “ball” is generically called a “ball (game ball)”.

  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 through a predetermined area of the game area 124. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a game is started. One is arranged on the right side of the board 200. The usual start port 228 is a start port that is expected to enter by making a right stroke. 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 pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is provided on the right side of the game board 200, and is a winning opening that is expected to enter by hitting right. The variable winning opening 234 includes a winning opening and a door member 2341 that can be opened and closed by a solenoid. The winning opening may be referred to as a big winning opening, and the variable winning opening 234 may be referred to as an attacker. The variable winning opening 234 is kept closed until a jackpot game to be described later is started, and when the jackpot game is started, the state change is repeated between the open state and the closed state. That is, the variable winning opening 234 includes a predetermined first opening / closing state (here, the closed state) and a second opening / closing state (here, the opening state) in which the winning of the game ball is easier than the first opening / closing state. Is a variable winning means that can change the open / closed state from one to the other. When the special figure variable game is won and the special figure 1 display device 212 or the special figure 2 display device 214 stops and displays the big hit symbol, the door member 2341 Opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. It should be noted that the closed state at the variable winning opening 234 does not necessarily need to be completely closed, and may be in a state where it is impossible or difficult to enter a game grade even if it is slightly opened. 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 has entered the variable prize opening 234 is guided to the back side of the game board 200 and then discharged to the game island side.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the above-described stage 844 is provided as one of the effect devices 206 below the decorative symbol display device 208. Although details of the stage 844 will be described later, the stage 844 is provided with a stage winning area 8441, a first passage 8441, and a second passage 8442. As described above, the stage winning area 8440 is provided in the center portion in the left-right direction of the game board 200. This stage winning area 8441 is an area opened upward. The first passage 8441 is formed of a transparent member, and is provided on the front side of the game board 200 and on the left side in front of the stage winning area 8441. The second passage 8442 is also formed in the shape of a transparent member, and this second passage 8442 is provided on the front side of the game board 20 and on the right side in front of the stage winning area 8441. . From the player, a game ball flowing down the first passage 8441 and a game ball flowing down the second passage 8442 can be seen.

  The left first passage 8441 is a passage having a quadrangular cross section, and assuming that the stage winning area 8441 is the upstream side (hereinafter the same), the first opening 8441a is provided on the downstream side of the left side surface and the left side surface. Is provided, and a special FIG. 1 starting region 231 is provided further downstream than the first opening 8441a.

  The second passage 8442 on the right side is also a passage having a quadrangular section, and a second opening 8442a is provided on the downstream side of the left side surface and the left side surface of the second passage 8442, and the second opening 8442a is provided. A special figure 2 starting region 233 is provided further downstream than the opening 8442a.

  Both the first opening 8441a and the second opening 8442a are horizontal holes that open in the horizontal direction, and have a size that allows a game ball to pass physically. The game ball that has entered the stage winning area 8441 may jump out of the first opening 8441a and be released to the outside of the stage 844 before reaching the special figure 1 starting area 231. In addition, the game ball that has entered the stage winning area 8441 may jump out of the second opening 8442a and be released to the outside of the stage 844 before reaching the special figure 2 starting area 233. On the other hand, the game ball that has flowed down without entering the stage winning area 8441 has its flow direction changed by the game nail 238 provided in the vicinity of the first opening 8441a, and jumps into the first opening 8441a. In rare cases, the starting area 231 is reached (regular prize). Similarly, the game ball that has flowed down without entering the stage winning area 8441 is changed in the flow direction by the game nail 238 provided in the vicinity of the second opening 8442a, and jumps into the second opening 8442a. 2 rarely reaches the start area 233 (regular prize). In the present embodiment, the game ball that flows down the game area is won in the stage winning area 8441 that is open upward than the first opening 8441a and the second opening 8442a that are open in the left-right direction. It is structured easily. That is, when a game ball wins any of the first opening 8441a, the second opening 8442a, and the stage winning area 8441, it is easily detected by a ball detection sensor described later (in a certainty or with high probability). As a relative number, the number of winning game balls from the stage winning area 8441 increases. The position where the first opening 8441a is provided and the position where the second opening 8442a is provided correspond to an example of a predetermined position. The first passage 8441 corresponds to a special route that makes it easy for the passed sphere to reach the special figure 1 starting area 231, and the second passage 8442 is used to reach the special figure 2 starting area 233. It corresponds to a special route that makes it easier. The special sphere 1 starting area 231 is provided with a first sphere detection sensor (not shown). When the first sphere detection sensor detects a game ball, the payout device 152 shown in FIG. The number of balls (for example, three) is discharged to the upper plate 126 as a prize ball, and the special figure variable game by the special figure 1 display device 212 is started. Note that the ball that has reached the special figure 1 start area 231 is discharged to the game island side. In addition, the special ball 2 starting area 233 is provided with a second ball detection sensor (not shown), and when the second ball detection sensor detects a game ball, the payout device 152 shown in FIG. 2 is driven. A predetermined number (for example, three) of balls are discharged as prize balls to the upper plate 126, and a special figure variable game by the special figure 2 display device 214 is started. In addition, the ball that entered the special figure 2 starting area 233 is also discharged to the game island side.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and start openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won any prize opening or starting port to the back side of the game board 200 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  The sphere accommodated in the upper plate 126 is supplied to the firing position of the firing rail. In this pachinko machine 100, the launch motor is driven with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the player's ball launch handle 134, and the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 146 and the launcher 148 into the game area 124. Launch. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 flows down the game area 124 while changing the direction of travel by the batting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or The first opening 8441a, the second opening 8442a and the stage winning area 8441 are won, or the winning opening 240 is reached without winning any of the winning openings or the like, or only through the normal start opening 228. .

  The decoration lamps such as the speaker 120 and the frame lamp 122 shown in FIG. 1, the decoration symbol display device 208, and the stage 844 shown in FIG. 3 correspond to the production means. Among these, the decoration symbol display device 208 is an example of the decoration symbol display means. It corresponds to.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the stage 844 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 4, the left front side in the figure is the front side (player side), and the right back side is the rear side.

  A stage 844 shown in FIG. 4 corresponds to an embodiment of the distribution means of the present invention. The stage 844 is entirely made of a transparent member. FIG. 4 shows a stage winning area 8441 that opens upward, a first passage 8441 on the left side in front view, and a second passage 8442 on the right side in front view. Has been. A game ball that has flowed down the game area 124 can enter the stage winning area 8440. The first passage 8441 and the second passage 8442 are branched at a distribution place, and the stage winning area 8440 and the distribution place are connected by a prize passage 8443. A sorting member 900 is disposed at the sorting location. That is, the distribution member 900 is disposed below the stage winning area 8440.

  The distribution member 900 is a rotating body that can distribute the game ball B that has entered from the stage winning area 8440 to one of the first passage 8441 and the second passage 8442. The distribution member 900 is rotatable in a predetermined direction (clockwise in this figure) within the stage 844 (distribution location) around a rotation shaft 901 extending in the left-right direction. That is, the sorting member 900 rotates in the direction of the arrow in the drawing with the momentum of the game ball that has entered from the stage winning area 8440 falling. In other words, the sorting member 900 rotates due to its own weight.

  FIG. 5 is a view showing the sorting member 900 shown in FIG.

  5A is a perspective view of the distribution member 900, FIG. 5B is a side view, FIG. 5C is a plan view, and FIG. 5D is an A-shown in FIG. It is A sectional drawing.

  The sorting member 900 has four sections 911 to 914 that are even in the circumferential direction. Each of the partitions 911 to 914 is partitioned by a partition portion (here, a partition plate 910). That is, the partition plate 910 is provided at every predetermined angle (90 degrees here). Hereinafter, the first section 911, the second section 912, the third section 913, and the fourth section 914 are referred to in the circumferential direction. The first section 911 and the second section 912, the second section 912 and the third section 913, the third section 913 and the fourth section 914, and the fourth section 914 and the first section 911 are adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction. Further, in the first section 911 and the third section 913 that are in a positional relationship facing each other by 180 degrees, a side wall 920 is provided on one end side of the rotating shaft, and the other end side of the rotating shaft is open. Hereinafter, this open end is referred to as an open end. Similarly, in the second section 912 and the fourth section 914 that are in a positional relationship facing each other by 180 degrees, a side wall 920 is provided on the other end side of the rotating shaft, and one end side of the rotating shaft is open. One end of the rotating shaft is the left side when viewed from the front, that is, the first passage 8441 side, and the other end side of the rotating shaft is the right side when viewed from the front, that is, the second passage 8442 side. The side view shown in FIG. 5B is a view when the sorting member 900 is viewed from the second passage 8442 side. In the plan view shown in FIG. 8441 side, and the right side is the second passage 8442 side.

  In addition, as is clear from FIG. 5C, the partition plate 910 is provided with an inclined surface 911 that gradually inclines in the direction of narrowing the section toward the rotating shaft 901, and falls from the stage winning area 8440. The game balls are guided by the inclined surface 911 and temporarily accommodated in any of the sections. However, each of the sections 911 to 914 has a size that can accommodate only one ball. In addition, as is apparent from FIG. 4D, the side wall 920 is provided with an inclined surface 921 that is gradually inclined in the direction of narrowing the section toward the open end, and the game ball is placed on the inclined surface 921. Guided and moved to the open side.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the sorting member 900 is arranged so that both end portions of the rotating shaft 901 are along the peripheral wall of the winning path 8443. If it demonstrates in detail, the clearance gap between the open end of each division 911-914 and the surrounding wall of the winning path 8443 is less than one game ball. For this reason, it does not enter two balls side by side in one section 911-914.

  FIG. 4 also shows a first opening 8441a and a second opening 8442a. As described above, the size of these openings 8441a and 8442a is a size through which a game ball can pass. An example of the first region referred to in the present invention is a region upstream of the first opening 8441a, and an example of the second region is a region upstream of the second opening 8442a.

  Further, a special figure 1 passage 8444 is provided downstream of the first opening 8441a. This special figure 1 passage 8444 is a passage having a quadrangular cross section connected to the portion of the first passage 8441 provided with the first opening 8441a from the lower side, and extends toward the rear side. At the upstream end (front end) of the special figure 1 passage 8444, there is provided a guide rib 8444a for guiding the game ball flowing down to the downstream side (rear side) by changing the direction by 90 degrees. The above-mentioned first sphere detection sensor (not shown) is provided in this special figure 1 passage 8444, and the area where the first sphere detection sensor is provided becomes the special figure 1 start area 231. For example, the first sphere detection sensor may be provided at a substantially intermediate portion of the special figure 1 passage 8444 or at a downstream side (rear side) thereof (the same applies to a second sphere detection sensor described later).

  Similarly, a special figure 2 passage 8445 is provided on the downstream side of the second opening 8442a. The special figure 2 passage 8445 is a passage having a quadrangular section connected to the portion of the second passage 8442 provided with the second opening 8442a from the lower side, and extends toward the rear side. A guide rib 8445a is also provided at the upstream end (front end) of the special figure 2 passage 8445 to guide the game ball flowing down to the downstream side (rear side) by changing the direction by 90 degrees. The above-mentioned second sphere detection sensor (not shown) is provided in this special figure 2 passage 8445, and the area where the second sphere detection sensor is provided becomes the special figure 2 start area 233. For example, the second ball detection sensor detects the game ball as soon as the game ball passes the upstream side (front side) of the special figure 2 passage 8444, that is, the portion of the second passage 8442 where the second opening 8442a is provided. May be provided at a position to detect (the same applies to the first sphere detection sensor described above).

  6A is a view of the stage 844 shown in FIG. 4 as viewed from the front, and FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view of the stage 844 shown in FIG.

  The posture of the sorting member 900 shown in FIG. 6 is a posture in which the first section 911 is located immediately below the stage winning area 8440. In this posture, the open ends of the second sections 912 adjacent in the circumferential direction are connected to the first passage 8441. Further, the third section 913 and the fourth section 914 are in a state where the game ball B is not accepted.

  FIG. 6A shows an irregular winning game ball B1. A game ball B shown in FIG. 6A is a game ball that jumps out of the stage 844, that is, from the game area 124 into the first opening 8441a provided in the first passage 8441. It is guided to the special figure 1 start area 231 through. Further, FIG. 6A also shows that the game ball B2 that has won the stage winning area 8440 has jumped out of the second opening 8442a provided in the second passage 8442.

  As described above, an example of the first region referred to in the present invention is a region on the upstream side of the first opening 8441a, and an example of the second region is a region on the upstream side of the second opening 8442a. is there. Therefore, in this embodiment, the frequency at which the game ball that has entered the first passage 8441 reaches the special figure 1 starting area 233 via the first area is an example of the third frequency according to the present invention. It corresponds to. In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the game ball that has won the stage winning area 8440 jumps out of the first opening 8441a and the second opening 8442a rather than the frequency of irregular winning (corresponding to the fourth frequency). The frequency (100-3rd frequency) which goes is designed so that it may become higher.

  Further, in FIG. 6B, the game balls B3 won from the stage winning area 8440 are distributed to the second passage 8442 by the distribution member 900 and do not jump out of the second opening 8442a. A state of being guided to the start area 233 is indicated by an arrow M.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the state in which the sorting member 900 rotates in a stepwise manner.

  FIG. 7A is a diagram showing the same state as that shown in FIG. 6B, and the first section 911 is located immediately below the stage winning area 8440. The game ball B won from the stage winning area 8440 is received in the first section 911, and the sorting member 900 starts rotating with the momentum of the game ball B. The game ball B received in the first section 911 is brought into a state according to the open end side by the inclined surface 921 of the side wall 920. The first section 911 rotates downward while holding the game ball (see FIG. 5B), and the open end is connected to the second passage 8442 (see FIG. 4C). Then, the game ball B naturally enters the second passage 8442, and the distribution to the second passage 8442 is completed (see FIG. 4D).

  As described above, when the sorting member 900 rotates, one section passes through four ranges. That is, the first range is a range in which the game ball B can enter the compartment, and is a range located directly below the stage winning area 8440 as shown in FIG. The second range that passes after the first range is a range in which the game ball B that has entered in the first range is held in the compartment, and the first compartment 911 passes in FIG. 7B. It is the range. The third range that passes after the second range is a range in which the game balls held in the compartment in the second range are discharged to the first passage 8441 or the second passage 8442, This is a range where the open end is connected to one of the passages 8441 and 8442. The fourth range that passes following the third range is a range in which the game ball cannot enter the compartment, and is a range in which the third compartment 913 and the fourth compartment 914 pass in FIG. 6B. is there. In addition, when it passes through the fourth range, it returns to the first range.

  Subsequently, a modified example of the stage shown in FIG. 4 will be described. Hereinafter, in the description of the modified example, the components having the same names as the names of the components described so far will be described with reference numerals used so far. In addition, matters that overlap with the items described so far may be omitted.

  First, a first modification in which the installation position of the sorting member 900 is increased will be described. In the first modification, the winning path 8443 is omitted, and the sorting member 900 is installed in the vicinity of the stage winning area 8440. That is, the rotation shaft 901 of the sorting member 900 is provided at a position slightly lower than the stage winning area 8440. Therefore, as soon as the game ball enters the stage winning area 8440, the game ball comes into contact with the sorting member 900, and the sorting member 900 rotates with the momentum of the game ball that has entered, and distributes the game ball.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a comparative example, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a first modification.

  In the sorting member 900 ′ of the comparative example shown in FIG. 8, the partition plate 910 ′ has the same thickness from the rotating shaft 901 ′ side toward the tip. In this sorting member 900 ′, as shown in FIG. 8A, the contact direction (see arrow C) of the partition plate contacting the game ball B is perpendicular to the traveling direction of the game ball B (see arrow B). If it is close to, it is difficult to bite the ball. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), if the contact direction (see arrow C) of the partition plate that contacts the game ball B is close to the traveling direction of the game ball B (see arrow B), the ball bites. It becomes easy.

  In the first modified sorting member 900 shown in FIG. 9, the tip of the partition plate 910 is chamfered, and the thickness of the tip is thinner than the thickness on the rotating shaft 901 side. Since the distribution member 900 has few surfaces that can contact the game ball B, the contact direction (see arrow C) of the partition portion that contacts the ball is parallel to the traveling direction of the game ball B (see arrow B). Even if it is close, it is difficult to bite the ball.

  Next, changing the moving direction of the game ball that has entered from the stage winning area 8440 will be described.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a first comparative example.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the first comparative example is an example in which the surface (bottom portion 8440f that receives the game ball) that the game ball that has entered from the stage winning area 8440 comes into contact first is flat. In the first comparative example, the game ball B may stop before passing through the sorting member 900, as shown in FIG. Further, when the game ball B enters continuously, the game ball B may be clogged.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a second comparative example.

  The second comparative example is an example in which the surface (the bottom portion 8440f that receives the game ball) that the game ball that has entered from the stage winning area 8440 first contacts is a gentle slope that becomes a gentle downhill toward the sorting member 900 side. is there. In the second comparative example, the game ball is easier to move in the direction of the sorting member 900 than in the first comparative example. However, there is a possibility that the moving speed of the game ball B becomes slower as the inclination angle of the bottom portion 8440b becomes slower, and when the game ball B enters continuously, there is a possibility that the ball is still clogged. However, if the inclination angle of the bottom portion 8440b is made steep, the moving speed of the game ball B increases, but the game ball B is too vigorous, so the sorting member 900 rotates too much, and the game balls are distributed. May become too random. This point will be described in more detail later.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a first modification.

  In the first modified example, in order to solve the above-described problem, the game ball B that has entered from the stage winning area 8440 is first contacted, that is, between the stage winning area 8440 and the sorting member 231. A first inclined portion (here, rib 8440r) having a large inclination angle is provided, and a second inclined portion (here, inclined) having a relatively small inclination angle on the downstream side (distribution member 900 side) from the rib 8440r. A surface 8440s). Even if the game ball B that has entered from the stage winning area 8440 is excessively vibrated by the rib 8440r, the game ball B is appropriately decelerated on the inclined surface 8440r and contacts the sorting member 900 at an appropriate speed. A combination of the rib 8440r and the inclined surface 8440s corresponds to an example of direction changing means.

  As an example of the direction changing means, only the rib 8440r or only the inclined surface 8440s may be included among the rib 8440r and the inclined surface 8440s.

  Then, the distribution frequency by the distribution member 900 is demonstrated using a 1st modification.

  In the stage 844 shown in FIG. 4, both the first passage 8441 and the second passage 8442 are passages that incline downward from the sorting portion without being inclined in the front-rear direction, and then extend directly below. On the other hand, in the stage 844 of the first modified example, both the first passage 8441 and the second passage 8442 are passages that incline forward and incline downward from the distribution portion and then extend directly below.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the first passage 8441 and the second passage 8442 are successfully distributed alternately. Each of the stages 844 shown in FIGS. 13 to 17 is a view from above, with the lower side in the figure being the front side (player side) and the upper side being the rear side.

  In FIGS. 13A to 13B, the game balls B1 that have entered the second section 912 are distributed to the first passage 8441. The second section 912 has completely moved to the above-mentioned third range, and in the same figure (c), the third section 913 is located in the above-mentioned first range.

  As shown in FIG. 6D, the next game ball B2 enters the third section 913, and the game ball B2 is distributed to the second passage 8442 as shown in FIG. In FIG. 4E, the fourth section 914 is located in the first range described above, and the next game ball (not shown) enters the fourth section 914 and enters the first passage. 8441.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example in which distribution is continuously performed to the same passage.

  14A to 14B, the game balls B1 that have entered the second section 912 are distributed to the first passage 8441. However, the distribution member 900 at this time is insufficiently rotated due to the weak momentum of the game ball B1, and the second section 912 can still accept the game ball that has won the stage winning area 8440. The sorting member 900 has stopped at the correct position. That is, the state shown in FIG. 6C is a state where the second section 912 has not completely passed through the first range.

  For this reason, as shown in the same figure (d), the next game ball B2 also enters the second section 912, and as shown in the same figure (e), the game ball B2 is also distributed to the first passage 8441. It will be.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating another example in which the same passage is continuously distributed.

  In FIG. 15A to FIG. 15B, the game balls B <b> 1 that have entered the second section 912 are distributed to the first passage 8441. However, the distribution member 900 at this time rotates too much because the momentum of the game ball B1 is too strong, and the next third section 913 passes through the first range. As shown in (c), the fourth section 914 has reached the first range.

  Therefore, the next game ball B2 enters the fourth section 914 as shown in FIG. 4D, and the game ball B2 is also distributed to the first passage 8441 as shown in FIG. It will be.

  The stage 844 has the first passage 8441 and the second passage shown in FIG. 13 rather than the frequency (corresponding to the second frequency) in which the game balls are continuously distributed to the same passage shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. The frequency of alternating allocation to the passages 8442 (corresponding to the first frequency) is significantly higher.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 described so far, the frequency at which game balls are continuously distributed to the same passage shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 rather than the frequency of irregular winning (corresponding to the fourth frequency). (Equivalent to the second frequency) is designed to be higher.

  Next, the linkage between the distribution by the stage 844 and the display by the decorative symbol display device 208 will be described.

In the first modification, a special figure 1 hold display area is provided on the left side of the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, and a special figure 2 hold display area is provided on the right side thereof. In the special figure 1 hold display area 2081, a hold icon for the special figure 1 is displayed, and in the special figure 2 hold display area 2082, the hold icon for the special figure 2 is displayed. ,
The hold icon corresponds to one hold. One hold means that the start of one symbol variation display is held, and start information is stored in the RAM of the main control unit. That is, it can be seen that the starting information is stored as a hold. Then, even when the winning number is won in a state where the number of holdings is 0, the starting information is once stored in the RAM, so that it can be seen that the holding is held. Moreover, it can be seen that the determination of success / failure is held, and one hold means that execution of one determination / determination is held.

  The holding condition is a condition that is satisfied when there is a winning in the special figure 1 starting area 231 or the special figure 2 starting area 233 and the number of holdings is less than a predetermined number (not so-called full filling). When the condition is satisfied, the number of holdings increases by one. On the other hand, if the pending digestion condition is a special figure, it is determined whether or not the special figure display device is in the special figure fluctuation display or in the stop display. Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure operation set by turning on the big hit flag is turned on (that is, during the big hit game). Determine whether it is larger. If the number of holdings is 1 or more, the holding digest condition is established, the determination of success or failure is performed, and the symbol variation display of the special figure is started. That is, the reserved digest condition matches the symbol variation start condition when there is a hold (when the number of holds is 1 or more).

  The hold display condition is a condition for increasing the hold icon that is a hold display. In this example, the hold display condition is satisfied when the number of holds increases. That is, in the case of a special figure, this is a condition that is established at the same time as the above holding condition is established at a timing when a winning is made in the special figure 1 start area 231 or the special figure 2 start area 233. In other words, it is a condition that is satisfied when the start of the symbol variation display of the special figure is suspended. However, the hold display condition is, for example, a condition that is satisfied when the start of the special symbol variation display is suspended and the next special symbol variation display is started if the special symbol variation display is in progress. Also good.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the decorative symbol display device 208 step by step when it has been continuously distributed to the same passage.

  In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 16 (a), the decorative symbol variation display is performed, and this variation display continues until FIG. 16 (d). That is, it is in a state where the special figure is changing. In the special figure 1 hold display area 2081 of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 16A, two hold icons of the special figure 1 are displayed, and the special figure 2 hold display area 2082 also has the hold of the special figure 2 shown in FIG. Two icons are displayed.

  The stage 844 shown on the right side of FIG. 6B distributes the game balls B1 won in the stage winning area 8440 to the first passage 8441, and the game balls B1 distributed to the first passage 8441 are the first The special figure 1 starting area 231 is reached without jumping out from the opening 8441a. As a result, one special icon 1 holding icon is added to the special figure 1 holding display area 2081 of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown on the left side of FIG.

  The stage 844 shown on the right side of FIG. 5C distributes the game balls B2 winning in the stage winning area 8440 to the second passage 8442, and the game balls B2 distributed to the second passage 8442 The special figure 2 starting area 233 is reached without jumping out from the opening 8442a. As a result, in the special figure 2 hold display area 2082 of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown on the left side of FIG.

  In the stage 844 shown on the right side of FIG. 4D, the game balls B3 won in the stage winning area 8440 are again distributed to the second passage 8442, and the game balls B3 distributed to the second passage 8442 are The special figure 2 starting region 233 is reached without jumping out from the opening 8442a. As a result, another hold icon of the special figure 2 is added to the special figure 2 hold display area 2082 of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown on the left side of FIG. It has become.

  As described above, when the items are continuously distributed to the same passage, the hold icons are displayed in a different order from the case of being alternately distributed, and the hold is consumed in a different order. Therefore, not only the decorative symbol display device 208 but also the trajectory of the game ball in the stage 877 may be noticed.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing step by step the decorative symbol display device 208 in another case that has been continuously distributed to the same passage.

  Also in the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 17 (a), the decorative symbol variation display is performed, and this variation display is also continued until FIG. 17 (e). That is, it is in a state where the special figure is changing. In the special figure 1 hold display area 2081 of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 17A, two hold icons of the special figure 1 are displayed, and the special figure 2 hold display area 2082 also has the hold of the special figure 2 shown in FIG. Two icons are displayed.

  The stage 844 shown on the right side of FIG. 6B distributes the game balls B1 won in the stage winning area 8440 to the first passage 8441, and the game balls B1 distributed to the first passage 8441 are the first The special figure 1 starting area 231 is reached without jumping out from the opening 8441a. As a result, one special icon 1 holding icon is added to the special figure 1 holding display area 2081 of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown on the left side of FIG.

  The stage 844 shown on the right side of FIG. 6C distributes the game balls B2 won in the stage winning area 8440 to the first passage 8441 again, and the game balls B2 distributed to the first passage 8441 are the first The special figure 1 starting area 231 is reached without jumping out from the opening 8441a. As a result, another hold icon of special figure 2 is added to the special figure 1 hold display area 2081 of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown on the left side of FIG. It has become.

  The stage 844 shown on the right side of the figure (d) distributes the game balls B3 won in the stage winning area 8440 to the first passage 8441, and the game balls B3 distributed to the first passage 8441 are The special figure 1 starting area 231 is reached without jumping out from one opening 8441a. As a result, another hold icon of the special figure 1 is added to the special figure 1 hold display area 2081 of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown on the left side of FIG.

  The stage 844 shown on the right side of FIG. 5 (e) distributes the game balls B4 won in the stage winning area 8440 to the first passage 8441, and the game balls B4 distributed to the first passage 8441 are the first The special figure 1 starting area 231 is reached without jumping out from the opening 8441a. However, the special figure 1 hold is not held because it is full, and there is no change in the special figure 1 hold display area 2081 of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown on the left side of FIG. In this case, the player can feel uncomfortable, and attention can be paid not only to the decorative symbol display device 208 but also to the trajectory of the game ball in the stage 844.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a second modification of the stage shown in FIG.

  Also in FIG. 18, the left front side of the figure is the front side (player side), and the right back side is the rear side.

  The stage 844 shown in FIG. 18 also has a stage winning area 8440, a sorting member 900, a first path 8441, and a second path 8442. However, there is only one first opening 8441a facing left, and there is only one second opening 8442a facing right. Therefore, although the risk of game balls entering from the stage winning area 8440 jumping out of the first opening 8441a and the second opening 8442a is reduced, it is the same as the gaming board 200 provided with the stage 844 shown in FIG. With the board configuration, the probability of an irregular winning will also decrease.

  Note that one first opening provided in the first passage may be provided to the right, and one second opening provided in the second passage may be provided to the left. Good.

  Also, there is no special figure 1 passage 8444 or special figure 2 passage 8445, and a game ball that has passed through a portion of the first passage 8441 provided with the first opening 8441a, or a second opening 8442a of the second passage 8442. The game ball that has passed through the portion provided with is discharged immediately below. The above-mentioned first sphere detection sensor is provided at the downstream end of the first passage 8441, and this downstream end corresponds to the special figure 1 starting region 231. Similarly, the second sphere detection sensor described above is provided at the downstream end of the second passage 8442, and this downstream end corresponds to the special drawing 2 starting region 233.

  Further, the sorting member 900 shown in FIG. 18 has the same structure as the sorting member shown in FIG. However, the sorting member 900 in this modification rotates in a direction opposite to the direction of rotation of the sorting member shown in FIG. Further, the sorting member 900 shown in FIG. 18 is disposed on the front side, and the distance between the front wall 844f and the sorting member 900 in the sorting portion of the stage 844 is narrowed. This is a device for preventing the reverse rotation of the sorting member 900, as will be described later.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing, from the front, the state in which the game balls are successfully distributed alternately to the first passage 8441 and the second passage 8442 by the stage 844 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 19A, the game ball B1 enters a certain section (here, the first section 911) of the distribution member 900, and the distribution member 900 starts to rotate by the momentum of the game ball B1, As shown in FIG. 5B, when the game balls B1 are distributed to the second passage 8442, there is a second winning in the stage winning area 8440 at almost the same position. The distribution member 900 once stops rotating when the game ball B1 is distributed to the second passage 8442. In this modified example, since the rotation is reverse to that in the example shown in FIG. 7, the first section 911, the fourth section 914, the third section 913, and the second section 912 pass through the first range. Accordingly, the second game ball B2 enters the fourth section 914, and this time, the sorting member 900 starts to rotate again with the momentum of the game ball B2, and the game ball B2 is rotated as shown in FIG. It is distributed to the first passage 8441. As shown in FIG. 5C, the game ball B1 that has previously won the stage winning area 8440 is guided to the special figure 2 starting area 233 without jumping out from the second opening 8442a.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining prevention of reverse rotation of the sorting member 900.

  In FIG. 20, the left side of the figure is the front side (player side), and the right side is the rear side. Moreover, the same figure (a)-the figure (c) becomes arrangement | positioning of the distribution member 900 in this modification, and the figure (d)-the figure (f) are comparative examples.

  20A to 20C, the sorting member 900 is closer to the front side. That is, the rotating shaft 901 is closer to the front side. The clearance S between the front wall 844f and the distribution member 900 in the distribution portion of the stage 844 is a clearance smaller than the diameter of the game ball B. As shown in FIG. 20A, the game ball B1 that has won the stage winning area 8440 and has fallen cannot enter the fourth section 914 without entering the gap S, and enters the first section 911. However, with the momentum of the game ball B1, the sorting member 900 starts to rotate clockwise in this figure.

  In FIG. 20B, there is a winning of the second game ball B2, and the player enters the fourth section 914, the sorting member 900 continues to rotate clockwise, and the game ball B1 is shown in FIG. To the second passage 8442.

  On the other hand, in FIGS. 20 (d) to 20 (f) of the comparative example, the sorting member 900 is disposed substantially at the center in the front-rear direction. The gap S1 between the front wall 844f and the sorting member 900 in the sorting portion of the stage 844 is a gap larger than the diameter of the game ball B1, and the gap S2 between the rear wall 844e and the sorting member 900 is also a game. The gap is not less than the diameter of the sphere B1. Then, the game ball B1 can enter the fourth section 914 or enter the first section 911. In FIG. 20 (d), the game ball B1 happens to enter the fourth section 914, and the sorting member 900 starts to rotate counterclockwise in this figure due to the momentum of the game ball B1.

  Then, the second game ball B2 in FIG. 20 (e) enters the first section 911, the sorting member 900 continues to rotate counterclockwise, and the game ball B1 is shown in FIG. 20 (f). However, it continues to rotate counterclockwise until the continuous winning in the stage winning area 8440 stops and the sorting member 900 temporarily stops rotating. In addition, even if the distribution member 900 once stops the rotation, it is unclear which direction will rotate next.

  As described above, in this modification, the reverse rotation prevention function of the sorting member reverse 900 is working. As a result, it is possible to prevent the sorting member 900 from rotating to the same region continuously at a high frequency by performing reverse rotation.

  Subsequently, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Also in the following description, components having the same names as those of the components described so far will be described with reference numerals used so far. In addition, matters that overlap with the items described so far may be omitted.

  FIG. 21 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 according to the second embodiment as viewed from the front.

  In the second embodiment, the stage 844 is different from the first embodiment. In the stage 844 of the second embodiment, the stage winning area 8440 is provided on the front side (player side) of the game board 200, but the first passage 8441 and the second passage 8442 are on the back side of the game board 200. Is provided. Therefore, the first opening 8441a and the second opening 8442a are not connected to the game area 124 but are opened on the back side of the game board 200. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the frequency of irregular winning is zero. On the other hand, the game ball that has won the stage winning area 8440 may jump out of the first opening 8441a or the second opening 8442a on the back side of the gaming board 200. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the first opening 8441a and the second opening 8442a correspond to an out port.

  The game board 200 shown in FIG. 21 is composed of a transparent substrate as a whole. That is, the game board 200 shown in FIG. 21 is a transparent game board. A game board in which only necessary portions are partially made transparent without making the whole transparent may be used. The stage 844 is also formed of a transparent member.

  From the player, the first passage 8441 and the second passage 8442 provided on the back side of the gaming board 200 can be seen through the transparent gaming board 200. In FIG. 21, a state in which the first passage 8441 and the second passage 8442 are visible through the transparent game board 200 is indicated by a one-dot chain line. In addition, the player can also see the game ball that has entered the stage winning area 8440 flowing down the first passage 8441 or the second passage 8442 on the back side of the game board 200. Further, the player passes through the first opening 8441a and the second opening 8442a provided on the back side of the gaming board 200 through the transparent gaming board 200, or passes through the first opening 8441a and the second opening. A game ball that has jumped out of the second opening 8442a can also be seen.

  In the gaming board 200 shown in FIG. 21, on the back side of the gaming board 200, a single outlet opening 8450 communicates with the first opening 8441a and the second opening 8442a to form one outlet. In the vicinity of the first opening 8441a and the second opening 8442a, the fact that the game ball does not win after passing through the out-out passage 8450, such as “out”, prevents the player from being confused. Note that the first opening 8441a and the second opening 8442a may be independent of each other without communicating.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a modification example around the stage 844 in the gaming board 200 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 22A is a diagram illustrating an example in which a portion through which a game ball does not pass is made a non-transparent color.

  In FIG. 22A, the white portion is the stage 844, which is a path for the game ball. Thus, it is sufficient that at least the path of the game ball is transparent. In other words, it is only necessary to visually recognize that the game ball is passing.

  FIG. 22B is a diagram showing an example in which a part of the game ball passes is colored (semi-transparent or non-transparent).

  In FIG. 22B, a part of the passage is covered with a family crest. The part of the passage mentioned here may be a range in which the colored part covering the passing game ball is smaller than the diameter or radius of the game ball. Further, if the passing game ball is visible, a fine decoration may be drawn on a part of the passage. Furthermore, a part of another member may overlap the passage as long as the passing game ball is visible. In any case, the game ball can be visually recognized in order to maintain the fairness of the game.

  23 is a perspective view of the stage 844 shown in FIG. 21, and FIG. 24 is a longitudinal sectional view of the stage 844 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 23, the left front side of the figure is the front side (player side), and the right back side is the rear side. In FIG. 24, the left side is the front side (player side), and the right side is the rear side.

  In the stage 844 of the second embodiment, among the walls that define the stage winning area 8440, the rear wall 8440a is higher than the other walls. Further, the winning path 8443 is omitted, and the sorting member 900 is installed in the vicinity of the stage winning area 8440. That is, the rotation shaft 901 of the sorting member 900 is provided at a position slightly lower than the stage winning area 8440.

  Further, as described above, the stage 844 shown in FIG. 23 has a first opening 8441a (not shown) that opens on the back side of the game board 200 and serves as an out opening, and a second opening 8442a. In FIG. 23, the outlet passage 8450 shown in FIG. 21 is not shown. Further, FIG. 23 does not show the special figure 1 passage 8444 or the special figure 2 passage 8445 shown in FIG. 4, but an opening 8441b is provided in the rear wall of the downstream end of the first passage 8441. This is the special figure 1 start area 231 provided with the first sphere detection sensor. Similarly, an opening 8442b is also provided in the rear wall of the downstream end of the second passage 8442, and this point becomes the special figure 2 starting region 233 provided with the second sphere detection sensor (see also FIG. 24).

  As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the stage 844 employs the configuration of the first modification shown in FIG. That is, a first inclined portion (here, rib 8440r) having a relatively large inclination angle is provided at a portion where a game ball that has entered from the stage winning area 8440 comes into contact first, and is further downstream (vibrated) than the rib 8440r. A second inclined portion (in this case, an inclined surface 8440s) having a relatively small inclination angle is provided on the minute member 900 side.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24, the stage 844 adopts the configuration of the first modification shown in FIG. That is, in the sorting member 900, the tip portion of the partition plate 910 is chamfered, and the thickness of the tip portion is thinner than the thickness on the rotating shaft 901 side.

  FIG. 25 is a view showing how to enter a game ball to win the stage winning area 8440. In FIG. 8 (a) on the left side of FIG. 8 and FIG. 8 (b) on the right side of FIG. 8, time elapses in the order of the upper diagram, the middle diagram, and the lower diagram.

  In FIG. 25A shown on the left side of FIG. 25, the game ball B1 enters the stage winning area 8440 without hitting the rear wall 8440a that is raised by one step. In the second embodiment, since the sorting member 900 is installed in the vicinity of the stage winning area 8440, the game ball B1 comes into contact with the sorting member 900 as soon as it enters the stage winning area 8440, and the sorting member 900 900 rotates with the momentum of the game ball B1 that has entered, and distributes the game ball B1.

  On the other hand, in the same figure (b) shown on the right side of FIG. 25, the game ball B2 hits the rear wall 8440a which is raised one step, rebounds, and enters the stage winning area 8440. Even in this case, the game ball B2 contacts the sorting member 900, and the sorting member 900 rotates with the momentum of the game ball B2 that has entered, and sorts the game ball B2.

  26 is a modification of the stage 844 shown in FIG. 23, and FIG. 27 is a longitudinal sectional view of the stage 844 shown in FIG.

  The stage 844 shown in FIGS. 26 and 27 is different from the stage described so far in that the first passage 8441 and the second passage 8442 are installed in the thickness of the game board 200. . By doing so, the first passage 8441 and the second passage 8442 are not bent and become vertical passages, and the game ball B passes through the distribution location as shown by the arrows in FIG. The probability of falling straight down and going from the openings 8441b and 8442b on the rear wall of the downstream end to the special figure starting area where the ball detection sensor is provided increases. That is, the probability of jumping out from the first opening 8441a and the second opening 8442a is reduced.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating another modification of the stage 844 that is a distribution unit.

  FIG. 28A shows the stage 844 shown in FIG. In any of the several stages 844 described so far, the first passage 8441 and the second passage 8442 are arranged so as to be symmetrical as shown in FIG. That is, it is a left / right object (line symmetry) or a substantially right / left object (line symmetry) with a center line (vertical center line) L passing through the center in the left / right direction as an axis. However, the first passage 8441 and the second passage 8442 may be asymmetrical.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28B, notches 8441c and 8442c may be provided instead of the openings. That is, the first passage 8441 and the second passage 8442 are completely divided, the divided upstream end portion 8441u opens downward, and the divided downstream end portion 8441l is upward. It may be opened toward the top. Even when referred to as an opening in the following description, it may be a notch as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 28C, the first passage 8441 and the second passage 8442 may each be provided with a plurality of openings. Further, an opening (first opening 8441a) provided on one (for example, the outside, here, the left side) wall portion of the first passage 8441 (second passage 8442) is a second passage 8442 (first passage 8442). May be provided on the wall on the same side of the passage 8441). In FIG. 8C, two openings 8441a are provided on the left wall of the first passage 8441, and two openings 8442a are also provided on the left wall of the second passage 8442.

  A plurality of openings provided in the first passage 8441 (second passage 8442) may be provided in different wall portions of the second passage 8442 (first passage 8441). For example, in the same figure (d), two openings 8441a are provided in the left wall of the first passage 8441, and two openings 8441b are also provided in the right wall of the second passage 8442. One opening 8441a is provided on the right wall of the second passage, and one opening 8441b is also provided on the left wall of the second passage 8442. That is, the number of openings provided in one wall portion of the first passage 8441 matches the number of openings provided in the other wall portion of the second passage 8442. Further, according to the example of FIG. 4D, in the first passage 8441, the number of openings (here 2) provided in one (for example, the left side) wall portion and the other (for example, the right side) The number of openings provided in the wall portion (here, 1) is different. In addition, as shown to the figure (d), when several opening is provided in the 1st channel | path (2nd channel | path), the opening may be provided in the adjacent wall part, and the wall part which faces each other May be provided.

  Further, the number of openings (first opening 8441a) in the first passage 8441 and the number of openings (second opening 8442a) in the second passage 8442 may be the same, but FIG. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 5E, the number of openings (here, 2) provided in one (for example, the left side) wall portion of the first passage 8441 and the other of the second passage 8442 (for example, , The right side) the number of openings (here 2) provided in the wall does not match. Furthermore, the position of the opening may be bilaterally symmetric in the same passage, but may be asymmetrical as shown in FIG. In addition, the openings may be provided at the same height position in different passages, but may be provided at different height positions as shown in FIG. reference). That is, the opening magazines do not have to be arranged on the horizontal line in different passages.

In the above description, “a game board provided with a game area,
An entrance (for example, a stage winning area 8440) provided in the game board and into which a game ball can enter.
) Provided with a distribution means (for example, stage 844),
A first start prize area (for example, special figure 1 start area 231) and a second start prize area (for example, special figure 2 start area 233) provided in the distribution means and into which game balls can flow from the entrance. When,
A game machine equipped with
The distribution means includes
A first passage for guiding the game ball to the first start winning area;
A second passage for guiding the game ball to the second start winning area;
A sorting member capable of sorting game balls that have entered from the entrance into either the first passage or the second passage;
At least an opening provided in the first passage (for example, the first opening 8441a);
With
The distributing member may distribute game balls in the first mode and distribute game balls in the second mode.
Said 1st aspect is an aspect (for example, aspect shown in FIG. 13) which distributes alternately to said 1st channel | path and said 2nd channel | path,
Said 2nd aspect is an aspect (for example, the aspect shown in FIG.14 and FIG.15) which distributes a game ball continuously to either one path | route of said 1st channel | path or said 2nd channel | path,
The distribution member is configured such that the first frequency of distributing the game balls in the first mode is higher than the second frequency of distributing the game balls in the second mode.
A fourth frequency at which game balls are discharged from the opening through the first passage rather than a third frequency at which the game ball enters the opening without passing through the first passage. Configured to be higher,
A game stand characterized by that. Was explained.

  According to this game stand, the interest of the game can be improved. In some cases, game balls that are continuously distributed to the same area can be regarded as game balls that have entered from the opening, and the entertainment of the game can be further improved.

  In addition, even when the game ball has entered either one of the first start winning area and the second start winning area, it may be provided with a symbol display means capable of variably displaying symbols. Good.

  In addition, at least one of the game board and the allocating means may allow the game ball to pass through the first passage rather than the case where the game ball enters from the opening without passing through the first passage. Thus, it may be configured such that there are more cases of discharging from the opening.

  Furthermore, the opening may be connected to the game area.

Further, “the distribution member is configured such that the second frequency is higher than the third frequency.
A game stand characterized by that. Was also explained.

In addition, “the third frequency is configured to be zero,
A gaming machine (for example, the pachinko machine 100 according to the second embodiment). ”Was also explained.

  According to this game table, it is possible to focus attention on the movement of the game ball and to concentrate on the game.

Further, “the distribution member is a rotating body (for example, the distribution member 900) that rotates due to the weight of the game ball that has entered from the entrance (for example, the stage winning area 8440),
The rotating body has a plurality of sections that can hold one game ball (for example, the first section 911).
To fourth section 914),
By rotating the rotating body, the section passes through a first range, a second range, a third range, and a fourth range in order,
The first range is a range in which a game ball can enter the compartment (for example, a range located directly below the stage winning area 8440 as shown in FIG. 7A).
The second range is a range in which the game balls that have entered in the first range are held in the section (for example, a range in which the first section 911 passes in FIG. 7B),
The third range is a range in which the game balls held in the compartment in the second range are discharged to the first passage or the second passage (for example, one of the open ends is the open end). Range to be connected to the passages 8441 and 8442),
The fourth range is a range in which a game ball cannot enter the compartment (for example, a range in which the third compartment 913 and the fourth compartment 914 pass in FIG. 6B).
A game stand characterized by that. Was also explained.

  According to this game table, there are cases where it is possible to perform smooth distribution with a small number of members.

Furthermore, “the distribution means has direction changing means (for example, a combination of the rib 8440r and the inclined surface 8440s shown in FIGS. 12 and 23) that changes the moving direction of the game ball that has entered from the entrance. And
The direction changing means is disposed between the inlet and the distributing member.
A game stand characterized by that. Was also explained.

  In the description so far, the game ball B that has entered from the stage winning area 8440 can directly pass through the sorting member 900, but the sorting member 900 is provided in the direction of gravity (the direction in which the game ball flows down). It rotates by its own weight. By doing so, there is no need to use other members or to control the rotation of the sorting member 900, so there are cases where the game balls can be smoothly distributed with a small number of members.

  In any of the stages 844 described so far, the game balls are arranged so as to pass under the sorting member 900. In many cases, the moving direction of the game ball that has entered from the stage winning area 8440 comes into contact with a predetermined surface (slope or rib), and in many cases, the direction tends to be horizontal. When the distribution member 900 is provided in a predetermined passage through which the game ball whose movement direction has changed in this way, the game ball is provided so as to pass below the distribution member 900.

  Further, when other members (for example, an electric chew, a prize winning gate, a gate, etc.) are provided near the stage 844 in the game area 124, the path from the sorting member 900 to the ball detection sensor is located behind the game board. It can also be provided, and the arrangement position of another member can also be ensured by carrying out like this. On the other hand, when no other member is provided near the stage 844 in the game area 124, the path from the sorting member 900 to the ball detection sensor can be provided in front of the surface of the game board. The board surface of the game board 200 and the wall surface of the passage of the stage 877 can be provided so as to be substantially on the same straight line. By doing this, it becomes easier for the player to check the game ball, and the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  In addition, the configuration for preventing the ball clogging has been described above. However, in the path from entering the stage winning area 8440 to passing through the distributing member 900, the path passes through the distributing member 900 after entering the stage winning area 8440. It is preferable to make the path to be a slope so that the traveling direction is at a low position. It is also preferable to incline the rib that the game ball that has entered the stage winning area 8440 comes into contact with first, and a combination of the rib 8440r and the inclined surface 8440s shown in FIG.

  In addition, as for ball clogging in the partition plate 910 of the sorting member 900, it is preferable to reduce the surface where the partition plate 910 can contact the game ball.

  The destination of the stage 844 may be a start port (special map, general map (gate)), a winning port, or the like, both of which are of the same type (the special maps described so far) are different. It may be of a type (special map and ordinary map, or starting port and winning port).

Further, in the above description, “distribution means (for example, stage 700) provided with an entrance through which a game ball can enter;
A first start area in which a game ball can enter (for example, special figure 1 start area 231);
A second start winning area (for example, special figure 2 start area 233) into which a game ball can enter;
A game machine equipped with
The distribution means includes at least a distribution unit (for example, a distribution member 900), a first passage (for example, a first passage 8441), and a second passage (for example, a second passage 8442). And
The first passage moves the game ball to a first region (for example, a region in the first passage 8441 that is downstream from the stage winning region 8440 and upstream from the first opening 8441a). At least inducible,
The second passage moves the game ball to a second region (for example, a region in the second passage 8442 that is downstream from the stage winning region 8440 and upstream from the second opening 8442a). At least inducible,
The distribution unit is capable of distributing at least one of the first and second passages of a game ball that has entered from the entrance,
The distribution unit is at least capable of distributing game balls in the first aspect,
The distribution unit is at least capable of distributing game balls in the second mode,
Said 1st aspect is a distribution aspect (for example, aspect shown in FIG. 13) which distributes a game ball alternately to said 1st and 2nd channel | path,
The second aspect is a distribution aspect (for example, an aspect shown in FIGS. 14 and 15) in which game balls are continuously distributed to the first or second passage.
The distribution unit is capable of at least distributing game balls according to the first distribution mode at a first frequency,
The distribution unit is capable of at least distributing game balls according to the second distribution mode at a second frequency,
The first frequency is higher than the second frequency,
The game ball that has entered the first passage reaches the first starting area at a third frequency via the first area (for example, without jumping out from the first opening 8441a). )
The game balls that have not entered the first passage are configured to reach the first starting area at a fourth frequency (for example, to win an irregular prize),
The third frequency is higher than the fourth frequency;
The first starting area is an area provided at a position closer to the first area than the second area;
The second starting area is an area provided at a position closer to the second area than the first area,
The frequency at which the game ball reaching the first area reaches the first start area is higher than the frequency at which the game ball does not reach the first start area (for example, the frequency of jumping out from the first opening 8441a). ,
The frequency at which the game ball that has reached the second area reaches the second start area is higher than the frequency at which the game ball does not reach the second start area (for example, the frequency of jumping out from the second opening 8442a). ,
A game stand characterized by that. ”Was also explained.

In other words, “distribution means provided with an entrance through which a game ball can enter,
A first start area where game balls can enter,
A second start winning area where game balls can enter,
A game machine equipped with
The distribution means is provided with at least a distribution part, a first passage, and a second passage,
The first passage is at least capable of guiding the game ball to the first area,
The second passage is at least capable of guiding the game ball to the second area,
The distribution unit is capable of distributing at least one of the first and second passages of a game ball that has entered from the entrance,
The distribution unit is at least capable of distributing game balls in the first aspect,
The distribution unit is at least capable of distributing game balls in the second mode,
The first aspect is a distribution aspect in which game balls are alternately distributed to the first and second passages,
The second aspect is a distribution aspect in which game balls are continuously distributed to the first or second passage,
The distribution unit is capable of at least distributing game balls according to the first distribution mode at a first frequency,
The distribution unit is capable of at least distributing game balls according to the second distribution mode at a second frequency,
The first frequency is higher than the second frequency,
The game ball that has entered the first passage is configured to reach the first region at a third frequency,
The game balls that have not entered the first passage are configured to reach the first area at a fourth frequency,
The third frequency is higher than the fourth frequency;
The first starting area is an area provided at a position closer to the first area than the second area;
The second starting area is an area provided at a position closer to the second area than the first area,
The first start area is an area provided at a position where a game ball that has passed through the first area can enter at least;
The second starting area is an area provided at a position where a game ball that has passed through the second area can enter at least.
A game stand characterized by that. Was explained.

  The first start area may be an area provided at a position where a game ball that has not passed through the first area can enter. The second starting area may be an area provided at a position where a game ball that has not passed through the second area can enter.

  The first start area may be provided at a position where a game ball that has passed through the first area can enter an area other than the first start area (game area, second area, etc.). Good. The second start area may be provided at a position where a game ball that has passed through the second area can enter an area other than the second start area (game area, first area).

The movement of the game ball by the distribution means is divided into the following patterns.
(1) First passage (second passage) → first region (second region) → first start region (second crude copper region)
(2) First passage (second passage) → first region (second region) → outside of distribution means The pattern of (2) above is a pattern that does not reach the starting region after all.
(3) Outside distribution means → first start area (second start area)
The pattern (3) is a so-called irregular winning pattern.
(4) Outside the distribution means → (via the first area (second area) and the first start area (second start area)) → outside the distribution means Pattern (4) above Is a pattern that goes out of the sorting means as it is even if it enters the sorting means from the outside.
(5) Outside the distribution means → (via between the first area (second area) and the first start area (second start area)) → outside the distribution device → (second area (Passed between (first area) and second start area (first start area)) → second start area (first start area)
The game balls that have entered the second passage are configured to reach the second region at the fifth frequency, and the game balls that have not entered the second passage are the sixth It may be configured to reach the second region at a frequency.

  Here, the fifth frequency may be higher than the sixth frequency. The third frequency may be substantially the same frequency as the fifth frequency. The third frequency may be higher than the fifth frequency. The third frequency may be lower than the fifth frequency. The fourth frequency may be substantially the same frequency as the sixth frequency. The fourth frequency may be higher than the sixth frequency. The fourth frequency may be lower than the sixth frequency.

  The first frequency may be the same frequency as the second frequency. The first frequency may be lower than the second frequency. The third frequency may be the same frequency as the fourth frequency. The third frequency may be lower than the fourth frequency.

  The first frequency may be higher than the third frequency. The first frequency may be substantially the same frequency as the third frequency. The first frequency may be lower than the third frequency. The first frequency may be higher than the fourth frequency. The first frequency may be substantially the same frequency as the fourth frequency. The first frequency may be lower than the fourth frequency. The first frequency may be higher than the fifth frequency. The first frequency may be substantially the same frequency as the fifth frequency. The first frequency may be lower than the fifth frequency. The first frequency may be higher than the sixth frequency. The first frequency may be substantially the same frequency as the sixth frequency. The first frequency may be lower than the sixth frequency. The second frequency may be higher than the third frequency. The second frequency may be substantially the same frequency as the third frequency. The second frequency may be lower than the third frequency. The second frequency may be substantially the same frequency as the fourth frequency. The second frequency may be lower than the fourth frequency. The second frequency may be higher than the fifth frequency. The second frequency may be substantially the same frequency as the fifth frequency. The second frequency may be lower than the fifth frequency. The second frequency may be higher than the sixth frequency. The second frequency may be substantially the same frequency as the sixth frequency. The second frequency may be lower than the sixth frequency.

Further, “the distribution means is configured such that the second frequency is higher than the fourth frequency.
A game stand characterized by that. ”Was also explained.

  The fourth frequency may be configured not to be zero. The sixth frequency may be configured to be zero. The sixth frequency may be configured not to be zero.

In addition, “the fourth frequency is configured to be zero,
A game stand characterized by that. ”Was also explained.

  The game ball that has passed through the first area may be configured to enter at least the first starting area.

In addition, “the frequency at which the game ball that has reached the first area does not reach the first start area is greater than zero,
A game stand characterized by that. ”Was also explained.

  The game ball that has passed through the second area may be configured not to enter the second starting area. The game ball that has passed through the second area may be configured to enter at least the second starting area.

In addition, “the distribution unit is a rotating body that rotates due to the weight of the game ball that has entered from the entrance,
A game stand characterized by that. ”Was also explained.

Furthermore, “the rotating body has a plurality of sections capable of holding a single game ball,
By rotating the rotating body, the section passes through a first range, a second range, a third range, and a fourth range in order,
The first range is an area where a game ball can enter the compartment,
The second is an area for holding the game ball that has entered in the first range in the section,
The third range is an area for discharging the game ball held in the compartment in the second range to the first passage or the second passage,
The fourth range is an area where the game ball cannot enter the compartment,
A game stand characterized by that. ”Was also explained.
In the above description,
A game machine with a sorting unit [eg, stage 844],
The sorting unit is a unit provided with sorting means [for example, a sorting member 900],
The sorting unit is a unit provided with a first sensor [for example, a first sphere detection sensor],
The sorting unit is a unit provided with a second sensor [for example, a second sphere detection sensor],
A game ball that has entered from the entrance of the sorting unit [for example, the stage winning area 8440] can be guided to the first path [for example, the first path 8441] of the sorting unit by the sorting means. And
The first passage is a passage located downstream of the distributing means,
A game ball that has entered from the entrance of the sorting unit is configured to be guided to a second passage [for example, the second passage 8442] in the sorting unit by the sorting means.
The second passage is a passage located downstream of the distribution means,
The distribution means is configured to be able to distribute game balls that have entered from the entrance to the first passage and the second passage alternately at a first frequency [for example, distribution shown in FIG. 13]. Means,
The distribution means distributes the game balls that have entered from the entrance continuously to one of the first passage and the second passage at a second frequency [for example, FIG. [Distribution shown in FIG. 15]
The first frequency is higher than the second frequency,
The sorting unit is a unit provided with a first opening [for example, a first opening 8441a],
The first opening is an opening between the sorting means and the first sensor;
In some cases, the game ball that has entered the first passage from the entrance is discharged from the first opening to the outside of the sorting unit (hereinafter referred to as “first case”).
When a game ball that has entered the first passage from the entrance passes through the first sensor without being discharged out of the sorting unit from the first opening (hereinafter, “second case”) )
A game ball outside the sorting unit enters the sorting unit through the first opening [for example, irregular winning] and passes the first sensor (hereinafter referred to as “third” (For example, the case represented by the dotted arrow shown on the left side of FIG. 6A),
The frequency at which the second case occurs is higher than the frequency at which the first case occurs,
The frequency at which the second case occurs is higher than the frequency at which the third case occurs,
The distribution unit is a unit provided with a second opening [for example, the second opening 8442a],
The second opening is an opening between the distributing means and the second sensor,
When the game ball that has entered the second passage from the entrance is discharged out of the sorting unit from the second opening (hereinafter referred to as “fourth case”) [for example, FIG. a) represented by a dotted arrow on the right side]
A game ball that has entered the second passage from the entrance is not discharged out of the sorting unit from the second opening and passes through the second sensor (hereinafter referred to as “fifth case”). [For example, when represented by an arrow M shown in FIG. 6B]
When a game ball outside the sorting unit enters [e.g., irregular winning] into the sorting unit from the second opening and passes through the second sensor (hereinafter, “sixth” Case "), and
The frequency at which the fifth case occurs is higher than the frequency at which the fourth case occurs,
The frequency at which the fifth case occurs is higher than the frequency at which the sixth case occurs,
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Explained.
Also,
“The distribution unit is a unit provided with decoration means [for example, the family crest shown in FIG.
The decoration means is means for covering a part of the first passage,
The decoration means is means for covering a part of the second passage.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Explained.
Also,
“Main control means [eg, main control unit 300];
A first start area [e.g., Fig. 1 start area 231];
A second start area [e.g. Special Figure 1 start area 233];
With
The main control means determines whether or not the start information [e.g., special figure 1 winning random value or special figure 2 winning random value] is satisfied when the success / failure determination condition is satisfied [e.g. when the number of holdings is 1 or more]. A means for executing a determination [for example, a determination of success / failure using the table of FIG. 36A or FIG.
The first start area is a start area provided with the first sensor,
The main control means, on a condition that the first sensor has detected a game ball, is the start information (hereinafter referred to as “first start information”) in the first start area [for example, Special figure 1 winning random value]
The second start area is a start area provided with the second sensor,
The main control means, based on the condition that the second sensor has detected a game ball, is the start information (hereinafter referred to as “second start information”) in the second start area [for example, Special figure 2 winning random value]
The main control means is means for executing a jackpot symbol lottery when the result of the determination is a jackpot,
The main control means uses a first jackpot symbol lottery [for example, using the table of FIG. 36 (c) as the jackpot symbol lottery when the result of the success / failure determination for the first start information is the jackpot symbol. Is a means to execute the determination of whether or not
The main control means uses a second jackpot symbol lottery [for example, using the table of FIG. 36 (d) as the jackpot symbol lottery when the result of the success / failure determination for the second start information is the jackpot symbol. Is a means to execute the determination of whether or not
The main control means determines a big hit (hereinafter referred to as “first big hit”) [for example, 15R big hit] consisting of a first number [for example, 15] rounds according to the result of the big hit symbol lottery. A means capable of performing control to start,
The main control means, depending on the result of the jackpot symbol lottery, is a jackpot consisting of a second number [for example, 2] less than the first number (hereinafter referred to as “second jackpot”). ) Is a means capable of executing control to start [for example, 2R big hit]
The probability that the first jackpot symbol is selected by the second jackpot symbol lottery [for example, 100%] is the probability that the first jackpot symbol is selected by the first jackpot symbol lottery [for example, 70%]. Higher than,
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Explained.
Also,
“The distribution unit is a unit provided in a game area [eg, game area 124].
The game ball discharged from the first opening to the outside of the sorting unit is configured to flow down the game area,
The game ball discharged from the second opening to the outside of the sorting unit is configured to flow down the game area.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Explained.
Also,
The distribution unit is a unit provided with direction changing means [for example, a combination of the rib 8440r and the inclined surface 8440s shown in FIGS.
The direction changing means is means for changing the moving direction of a game ball that has entered from the entrance,
The direction changing means is a means disposed between the inlet and the distributing means.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Explained.

  Subsequently, although there is a description overlapping with the above, a gaming table (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine or a spinning game machine such as a slot machine) to which the present invention can be applied will be described in detail. Also in the following description, components having the same names as those of the components described so far may be denoted by reference symbols used so far.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 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).

  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 (player side).

  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.

  The main body 104 is a door member that is provided inside the outer frame 102, has a locking function, 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 store clerk at the store (amusement store) in which the pachinko machine 100 is installed can open and close the main body 104 and is provided with a main body opening sensor 1041 for detecting that the main body 104 is opened.

  The front frame door 106 has a locking function and is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 via a hinge portion 112 so as to be openable and closable. Is a door member having an opening 116. The store clerk of the amusement store can also open and close the front frame door 106, and a front frame door sensor 1061 for detecting that the front frame door 106 is opened is also provided. 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 which the game area 124 is provided is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Hereinafter, the front side of the game board 200 may refer to the game area 124. In addition, what uses LED as a light source is also called a lamp.

  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 locking function and be openable and closable. The door 108 with the ball storage tray is opened by pressing an opening lever 1081 that can be operated with the front frame door 106 opened. Further, a door sensor with ball storage tray 1082 for detecting that the door with ball storage tray 108 is opened is also provided. 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. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player A ball launching handle 134 for launching into the game area 124, a chance button 136 for changing the performance mode of various performance devices 206 (see FIG. 30) by the player's operation, and a chance button 136. The chance button lamp 138 for emitting the chance button 136, the ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to the card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and the balance of the player with respect to the card unit A return operation button 142 for giving a return instruction and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying the player's balance and the state of the card unit. In addition, the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 29 is provided with a lower pan full tank detection sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower pan 128 is filled with game balls.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. . While the ball launching handle 134 is continuously being fired by the player, the launching device 110 sends the game ball to the game area 124 of the game board every time a predetermined firing period (for example, 0.6 seconds) elapses. Fire towards.

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface (front side), 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. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening 116 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104. In FIG. 29, the specific configuration of the game area 124 is not shown, and the specific configuration is shown in FIG.

  FIG. 30 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 29 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 payout device 152 is detachable and is connected to the downstream end of the tank rail 154 when mounted at a predetermined position.

  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. In other words, the payout device 152 is a kind of a ball feeding device that applies a driving force to a game ball and conveys the game ball.

  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 a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 is provided with a predetermined grant. Based on the establishment of the condition, the player is given (paid out) with an amount of game value (game ball) corresponding to the grant condition.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, the main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 (see FIG. 32) that performs the overall control processing of the game, and the processing information generated by the main control section 300 are displayed. Based on the processing information generated by the first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 (see FIG. 32) that performs control processing related to the production, and the first sub-control unit 400. The second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the second sub-control section 500 (see FIG. 32) that performs control processing related to the effects, and the pay-out control section 600 that performs control processing related to the game ball pay-out. 32) and a payout board case 172 for housing a payout board 170 having an error release switch 168 for releasing an error by the operation of a game store clerk, A launch board case 176 that houses a launch board 174 that constitutes a launch control unit 630 (see FIG. 32) that performs control processing relating to the above, and a power management unit 660 (see FIG. 32) that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines are constructed. In addition, a power supply board case 184 that houses a power supply board 182 that includes a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game shop clerk and a RAM clear switch 180 that outputs a RAM clear signal to the main control unit 300 when operated. , And a CR interface unit 186 for transmitting and receiving signals between the payout control unit 600 and the card unit.

  FIG. 31 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front.

  A game board 200 shown in FIG. 31 is a so-called right-handed machine. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are provided, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined. In the game board of a generally known right-handed machine, the strength of launching a game ball is changed by the player's operation, so that the normal start port, the second special view start port, and the first special view start Can be divided into mouth. Specifically, in a generally known right-handed machine, a first area (game area) that is a route to enter the first special figure starting port by arranging a game nail 238 or the like with respect to the game area 124. The game ball that rolls in the left region in FIG. 2 is configured so that it is difficult or impossible to enter the second special figure start port, and vice versa. The game ball that rolls in the right region in FIG. 2 is configured so that it is difficult or impossible to enter the first special figure starting port. However, in the gaming board 200 shown in FIG. 31, a first special figure starting port 230, a so-called electric tulip type second special figure variable starting port 232 provided with a pair of blade members 2321, and a pair The second special figure fixed start port 233 not provided with the blade member 2321 is prepared, and the game ball rolling in the first region (the left region in the game region) is the first special figure start port 230 and A game ball that can be expected to win the second special figure fixed start opening 233 and rolls in the second area (the right area in the game area) mainly includes the normal figure start opening 228 and the second special figure variable start opening 232. As an irregular case, you can expect to win the second special figure fixed start port 233. Note that the present invention is not limited to the right-handed machine of the game board 200 shown in FIG. 31, but includes the above-described generally known right-handed machine and, moreover, a widely used game board. It can also be applied to pachinko machines.

  Further, the game board 200 shown in FIG. 31 is composed of a transparent substrate as a whole. That is, the game board 200 shown in FIG. 31 is a transparent game board. A game board in which only necessary portions are partially made transparent without making the whole transparent may be used.

  In the game area 124, an effect device 206 is arranged from the upper right to the center portion and further below the center portion. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 from the upper right corner to the center portion, and around it, a general-purpose display device 210, a first special figure display device 212, and a second special figure display device. 214, ordinary figure holding lamp 216, first special figure holding lamp 218, second special figure holding lamp 220, and high accuracy medium lamp 222 are provided.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is an image display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects, and is configured 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. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are display devices for displaying special figures, and are configured by 7-segment LEDs. The general symbol display device 210 and the first special symbol display device 212 correspond to an example of the first symbol variation display means, and the second special symbol display device 214 corresponds to an example of the second symbol variation display means. The decorative symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 is a symbol that represents the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 or the second special symbol display device 214 in an enhanced form.

  Display area (in this case, corresponding to the size of 7 segments) and decorative symbol display device 208 (symbol display device) of the general symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, and the second special symbol display device 214 (notification means) ) Display area (here, the size of the display screen is equivalent), the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is larger. In addition, the general symbol display device 210, the first special figure display device 212, and the second special figure display device 214 cannot display a moving image, whereas the decorative symbol display device 208 can display a moving image. It is.

  The general figure hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of predetermined first variable games (detailed general figure variable games to be described later) that are on hold. ) Can be held until. The first special figure hold lamp 218 and the second special figure hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of predetermined second variable games (the special figure variable game to be described later in detail) being held. It is possible to hold up to a predetermined number of variable games (for example, four, eight for the first special figure and the second special figure). The term “hold” as used herein means to suspend the start of various determination processes (such as success / failure determination processes) based on start-up information described later.

  The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp (notification means) for performing notification indicating the current symbol control state. This high-probability lamp 222 is configured so as to give a notification indicating the current symbol control state from the time the power is turned on until the start of the big hit game, and thereafter does not notify the current symbol control state. Yes. In the symbol control state, when the power is turned on again, the symbol control state immediately before the power is turned off is restored.

  In addition, a general prize opening 226, a normal figure starting opening 228, a second special figure variable starting opening 232, and a variable winning opening 234 are arranged around the rendering device 206.

  A plurality of general winning ports 226 are arranged on the game board 200, and when a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning port 226 (when winning the general winning port 226). 30 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls as prize balls to the upper plate 126 shown in FIG. 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. Note that the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the game board 200 and then discharged to the game island side. In some cases, the ball to be paid out to the player as a consideration for winning a prize is called “Prize Ball” and the ball lent to the player is called “Lending Ball”, and “Prize Ball” and “Lending Ball” are collectively called “ball ( 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, and is arranged on the right side of the game board 200. Has been established. The usual start port 228 is a start port that is expected to enter by making a right stroke. 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.

  Only one second special figure variable starting port 232 is arranged at the center lower side. The second special figure variable starting port 232 is a starting port that is expected to enter the ball by making a right hit. The second special figure variable start port 232 includes a pair of blade members 2321 that can be opened and closed by a solenoid, and corresponds to variable start means, and is generally called an electric tulip (electric tu). The pair of blade members 2321 is a member that changes the difficulty level of winning a prize to the opening of the second special figure variable start port 232. That is, if the pair of blade members 2321 is closed, it is impossible to enter the opening of the second special figure variable starting port 232, and the mode in which the pair of blade members 2321 is closed is an open / close mode in which winning is difficult. On the other hand, when the universal figure change game is won and the universal figure display device 210 stops and displays the symbol, the pair of blade members 2321 opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. It is possible to enter a sphere into the opening (easy winning state), and an open state in which the pair of blade members 2321 are open is an easy winning state. In other words, the second special figure variable start port 232 has an entrance (advancing entrance of the game ball) having a small size (corresponding to the first size) and a large size (corresponding to the second size). A variable start area in which the ease of entry of a game ball, which changes from either size to the other size, is equivalent to an example of a second start area. The size of the large size is larger than the size of the entrance of the first special figure starting port 230. In the state where the pair of blade members 2321 are opened, out of the game balls that have entered the game area 124, the second special feature that is the variable start area is more than the game ball that has entered the first special figure start opening 230 that is the fixed start area. There are more game balls entering the variable start opening 232 in the figure. On the other hand, the size of the small size is smaller than the size of the entrance of the first special figure starting port 230 or smaller than the size of the entrance of the first special diagram starting port 230. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure variable starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as a prize ball. At the same time, the special figure changing game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure variable start port 232 is guided to the back side of the game board 200 and then discharged to the game island side.

  Only one variable winning opening 234 is provided on the right side of the game board 200, and is a winning opening that is expected to enter by hitting right. The variable winning opening 234 includes a winning opening and a door member 2341 that can be opened and closed by a solenoid. The winning opening may be referred to as a big winning opening, and the variable winning opening 234 may be referred to as an attacker. The variable winning opening 234 is kept closed until a jackpot game to be described later is started, and when the jackpot game is started, the state change is repeated between the open state and the closed state. That is, the variable winning opening 234 includes a predetermined first opening / closing state (here, the closed state) and a second opening / closing state (here, the opening state) in which the winning of the game ball is easier than the first opening / closing state. Is a variable winning means that can change the open / closed state from one to the other, and when the special figure variable game is won and the first special figure display device 212 or the second special figure display device 214 stops and displays the jackpot symbol The member 2341 opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. It should be noted that the closed state at the variable winning opening 234 does not necessarily need to be completely closed, and may be in a state where it is impossible or difficult to enter a game grade even if it is slightly opened. 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 has entered the variable prize opening 234 is guided to the back side of the game board 200 and then discharged to the game island side.

  In addition, a stage 244 is provided as one of the effect devices 206 below the decorative symbol display device 208. Although details of the stage 244 will be described later, the stage 244 is provided with a stage winning area 2441, a first passage 2442, and a second passage 2443. The stage winning area 2441 is provided at the center in the left-right direction on the front side (player side) of the game board 200, and corresponds to an example of an enterable area. The first passage 2442 is provided on the back side of the game board 20 and on the left side in front of the stage winning area 2441. The second passage 2443 is provided on the back side of the gaming board 20 and includes the stage winning area. It is provided on the right side of the front view from 2441. The player can see the first passage 2442 and the second passage 2443 provided on the back side of the game board 200 through the transparent game board 200. In FIG. 31, a state in which the first passage 2442 and the second passage 2443 can be seen through the transparent game board 200 is indicated by a one-dot chain line. Furthermore, since these members (2441 to 2443) are all formed of a transparent member, the game ball that has entered the stage winning area 2441 is moved to the first passage 2442 or the second passage on the back side of the game board 200. The player can also watch the flow down 2443.

  A first guide passage (not shown) is connected to the downstream end of the first passage 2442, and a second guide passage (not shown) is connected to the downstream end of the second passage 2443. Has been. Both the first guide path and the second guide path are paths connecting the back side and the front side of the game board 200. The game ball that has flowed down the first passage 2442 is once guided to the front side (game area) of the game board 200 by the first guide passage, and the game ball that has flowed down the second passage 2443 is the second guide. It is once guided to the front side (game area) of the game board 200 by the passage.

  A first small stage 2444 that protrudes toward the player is provided at the downstream end of the first guide passage (the front side end of the game board 200), and at the downstream end (the front side end of the game board 200) of the second guide path. Also, a second small stage 2445 protruding to the player side is provided. These small stages (2444, 2445) are also transparent members, and openings are provided in the left and right side walls. Each of these openings is a horizontal hole that opens in the horizontal direction, and has a size that allows a game ball to physically pass therethrough. The game balls guided to the front side of the game board 200 by the first guide path jump out of the left and right openings of the first small stage 2444, and the game balls that have entered the stage winning area 2441 are released to the outside of the stage 244. There is a case. Similarly, the game balls guided to the front side of the game board 200 by the second guide passage jump out of the left and right openings of the second small stage 2445, and the game balls that have entered the stage winning area 2441 are also There is a case where it is discharged outside the stage 244. On the other hand, the game ball that has flowed down without entering the stage winning area 2441 is changed in the flow direction by the game nail 238 provided in the vicinity of the opening, and the left and right openings of the first small stage 2444 or the first Rarely, it jumps into the left and right openings of the second stage 2445. The left and right openings of the first small stage 2444 correspond to the first special figure starting port 230, and the left and right openings of the second small stage 2445 correspond to the second special figure fixed starting port 233. The game ball flowing down the game area wins in the stage winning area 2441 opened upward rather than the first special figure starting opening 230 and the second special figure fixed starting opening 233 opened in the left-right direction. It is structured easily. That is, when a game ball wins any one of the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure fixed starting port 233, and the stage winning area 2441, a ball detection sensor to be described later (definitely or with high probability). However, as a relative number, the number of winning game balls from the stage winning area 2441 increases. The position where the first special figure starting port 230 is provided and the position where the second special figure fixed starting port 233 is provided correspond to an example of a predetermined position. Even if it is the 1st special figure starting port 230 or the 2nd special figure fixed starting port 233, it is a fixed starting area | region where the magnitude | size of the entrance which a game ball approachs does not change. The first passage 2442 corresponds to a special route that makes it easier for the passed ball to enter the first special figure starting port 230, and the second passage 2443 is the second special figure fixed starting port. This corresponds to a special route that makes it easier to enter 233. When a first ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, the payout device 152 shown in FIG. 30 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls Are discharged to the upper plate 126 as a prize ball, and 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 game board 200 and then discharged to the game island side. In addition, when a second ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the second special figure fixed start port 233, the payout device 152 shown in FIG. 30 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) is detected. ) Are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls, and the special figure changing game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. Note that the ball that has entered the second special figure fixed start port 233 is also guided to the back side of the game board 200 and then discharged to the game island side.

  In the following description, the second special figure variable start port 232 and the second special figure fixed start port 233 may be collectively referred to as a second special figure start port.

  According to the arrangement of the general figure starting port 228, the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure variable starting port 232, the second special figure fixed starting port 233, and the variable winning opening 234 described above, the big hit game is being played. , And when the player enters the electric support state after the big hit game is over, the right strike is the most advantageous way for the player, and when the player is in the non-electric support state after the big hit game, the left strike is It is often the most advantageous way to hit.

  Note that only one variable winning opening 234 may be provided below the center of the game board 200. According to this aspect, the player is encouraged to make a left strike during the big hit game and to make a right strike when the game has shifted to the electric support state after the big hit game is over.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and start openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won any prize opening or starting port to the back side of the game board 200 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  The sphere accommodated in the upper plate 126 is supplied to the firing position of the firing rail. In this pachinko machine 100, the launch motor is driven with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the player's ball launch handle 134, and the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 146 and the launcher 148 into the game area 124. Launch. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 flows down the game area 124 while changing the direction of travel by the batting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or Win the start opening (the first special figure start opening 230, the second special figure variable start opening 232, the second special figure fixed start opening 233), without winning any of the winning openings or start openings, The outlet port 240 is reached only by passing through the starting port 228 in the figure.

  The decoration lamps such as the speaker 120 and the frame lamp 122 shown in FIG. 29, the decoration symbol display device 208, and the stage 244 shown in FIG. 31 correspond to the production means. Among these, the decoration symbol display device 208 is an example of the decoration symbol display means. It corresponds to.

<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 payout of game balls, the launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of game balls, and the power supply management unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. Yes. The main control unit 300, the first sub-control unit 400, and the second sub-control unit 500 are composed of different circuit boards, but these three control units (300, 400, 500) are a common circuit. The first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 may be made of a common circuit board different from the circuit board of the main control unit 300. Good. Therefore, each of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 can be regarded as predetermined control means (for example, main control means, first sub control means, second sub control means). One of the three control units (300, 400, 500) can be regarded as a predetermined control means, or one of the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 is combined. A thing can also be regarded as a predetermined control means (sub-control means).

<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 316b as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 302 also includes a random value generation circuit 318 for deriving a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes three random value generation circuits). Lower plate for detecting that the main body opening sensor 1041, front frame door sensor 1061, ball storage door sensor 1082 and lower plate 128 shown in FIG. 29 are filled with game balls. Receives signals output from various sensors 320 including a full tank detection sensor, a ball detection sensor provided inside each start opening, winning opening and variable winning opening, and disturbs the result of amplification and comparison with reference voltage. A sensor circuit 322 for outputting to the numerical value generation circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a driving circuit for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214. 324, a drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general map display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general map hold lamp 216, a first special figure hold lamp 218, a second special figure hold lamp 220, A drive circuit 330 for controlling the display of the high accuracy lamp 222 and the like, and a drive circuit 334 for controlling various solenoids 332 for opening and closing the second special figure variable start port 232 and the variable prize winning port 234 are connected. doing.

  The main control unit 300 is a game control means for performing game control, and includes a determination / non-permission determination means, a start information prefetching means, and a pre-determination means, which will be described later. The first special figure hold lamp 218 and the second special figure hold The driving (lighting and extinguishing operation) of the lamp 220 is controlled.

  The random value generation circuit 318 generates a random value used in the basic circuit 302. Random number generation in the random value generation circuit 318 can be broadly divided into two types of methods: counter mode and random number mode. In the counter mode, a numerical value that is counted up (down) at a predetermined time interval is acquired, and the numerical value is derived as a random number. There are two more methods in the random number mode. The first method in the random number mode performs an operation using a predetermined function (for example, a modulus function) using a seed of random numbers, and derives the operation result as a random number. In the second method, a numerical value is read from a random number table in which numerical values in the range of 0 to 65535 are randomly arranged, and the read numerical value is derived as a random number. The random value generation circuit 318 acquires an irregular value using white noise superimposed on a signal input from the various sensors 320 to the sensor circuit 322. The random value generation circuit 318 uses the acquired value as an initial value of a counter that counts up (down) in the counter mode, uses it as a seed of random numbers, or determines a read start position of the random number table. .

  When the sphere detection sensor among the various sensors 320 detects that the sphere has won the first special figure starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 sends a signal indicating that the sphere has been detected to a random value generation circuit. Output to 318. The random value generation circuit 318 that has received this signal latches the value at that timing of the random value generation circuit corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230, and the latched value is incorporated in the random value generation circuit 318. It is stored in a random value storage register corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230. Similarly, when the random value generation circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the second special figure starting port, the value at the timing of the random value generation circuit corresponding to the second special figure starting port is the same. , And the latched value is stored in a random value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port, which is incorporated in the random value generation circuit 318. Further, when the random number generation circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the universal start port 228, the random value generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the random value generation circuit corresponding to the general start port 228. Then, the latched value is stored in a random value storage register corresponding to the normal start port 228 built in the random value generation circuit 318.

  Further, as the ball detection sensor referred to in this specification, specifically, the general winning opening 226, the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure variable starting port 232, the second special figure fixed starting port 233, the variable A sensor that detects a sphere that has won a predetermined winning opening, such as a winning opening 234, or a sensor that detects a sphere that passes through the normal start opening 228 can be given.

  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 of the machine 100 (for example, information indicating the control state) is output.

  Further, 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 management 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), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302. The low voltage signal is an electric system abnormality signal indicating that there is an abnormality in the electric system for operating the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300, and the voltage monitoring circuit 338 corresponds to an example of an electric system abnormality signal output unit.

  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 CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of game control means.

  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 A RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time, the number of times, and the like are 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 basic circuit 402 is connected to a ROM 406 for storing control programs and various effects data. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  The basic circuit 402 detects a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418, and pressing of the chance button 136 shown in FIG. A chance button detection sensor 426 is connected. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted in the game board 200 shown in FIG. 31, the production movable body is also provided in the game board. The basic circuit 402 includes a drive circuit 422 for performing drive control of the effect movable body 224, an effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224, the effect movable body sensor 424, and the above-described chance button. A sensor circuit 428 that outputs a detection signal from the detection sensor 426 to the basic circuit 402 is connected.

  Further, a second sub-control unit 500 for controlling the decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 208 is connected to the first sub-control unit 400.

  The sub-control unit that combines the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 receives a command signal from the main control unit 300 that is a game control unit, and based on the received command signal, the decorative symbol display device The effect means such as 208 is controlled.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply management unit>
Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power management 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 shown in FIG. 30 mainly based on signals such as commands transmitted from the main control unit 300, and awards based on control signals output from the payout sensor 604. While detecting whether or not the payout of the ball or the rental ball has been completed, 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, and an operation of the ball launch handle 134 by the player, which is output from a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134. Based on the control signal instructing the launch intensity according to the amount, the launcher 146 and the launcher motor 632 for driving the launcher 148 shown in FIG. The device 634 is controlled.

  The power management unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a direct current, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and supplies the predetermined voltage to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub-control unit 500. The main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the launch control unit 630 are supplied with a predetermined voltage from the payout control unit 600. The power management unit 660 also stores a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined component (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). A predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply management unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the predetermined voltage is supplied from the payout control unit 600 to the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the launch control unit 630. It may be supplied, or a predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

  In an island facility provided in a game machine installation store, a 100V AC power source is stepped down to a voltage of 24V, and a 24V AC current is supplied to the pachinko machine 100. The 24 V AC current is converted into a 12 V DC voltage by the power management unit 660 of the main control unit 300. Although not shown in FIG. 32, the main control unit 300 is also provided with a voltage conversion circuit. The 12 V DC current is further stepped down to a predetermined voltage (here, 5 V) by the voltage conversion circuit, and the predetermined voltage (5 V ) Is supplied to the CPU 304 provided in the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300. The direct current converted to a voltage of 12 V by the power management unit 660 is also supplied to the voltage monitoring circuit 338 and the start signal output circuit 340 of the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 outputs a low voltage signal to the I / O port 310 of the basic circuit 302 when the voltage value of the 12V supply current falls below a predetermined value (9v in this example). Therefore, the voltage monitoring circuit 338 monitors the voltage value of the power line connecting the power management unit 660 and the voltage monitoring circuit 338 and through which a DC current of 12V flows. This power line is an example of a predetermined power line. It corresponds to. Note that a low voltage signal may be directly input to the CPU 304. The power management unit 660 also outputs the input 24V AC current as it is, or converts it into a 36V DC current and outputs it. Furthermore, the current of the operating voltage (here, 5V) may be supplied to the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 via a circuit different from the voltage conversion circuit.

  The activation signal output circuit 340 outputs an activation signal when the voltage value of the direct current supplied from the power management unit 660 by turning on the power reaches a voltage value at which the CPU 304 can operate. Further, when the WDT 314 times out, a reset signal is output from the WDT 314 to the CPU 304. When the WDT 3141 times out, there is a case where the CPU 304 cannot perform the originally designed operation due to a runaway state due to a program mistake or a voltage drop caused by a lightning strike or an illegal act. Note that a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in the WDT 3141 as an initial value. The activation signal from the activation signal output circuit 340 and the reset signal from the WDT 3141 are input to the CPU 304 through a common signal line, but may be input through dedicated lines. The activation signal output from the activation signal output circuit 340 and the reset signal output from the WDT 314 described here correspond to an example of a predetermined activation signal.

  In the case of a momentary power loss when the power supply is cut off and immediately restored, that is, when the power supply switch 178 is automatically restored without being turned on, a stop voltage signal is output and the WDT 3141 times out, and the main control unit 300 performs reset processing. Is executed. In this reset process, it is first determined whether or not the reset operation to be executed is a system reset operation. There are two reset operations executed by the basic circuit 302: a system reset operation and a user reset operation. Here, when the system reset operation is executed, the values of the core of the CPU 304 and the built-in register are initialized. Subsequently, a security check process is executed. In the security check process, recalculation is performed to determine whether the authentication code calculated based on the user program is correct. If the authentication code is correct, the extension process is executed. The extension time in the extension process may be a fixed time, or may be a time obtained by adding a randomly selected random time to the fixed time. When the extension process ends, a main process of the main control unit 300 described later is executed, and game control is started. On the other hand, when executing the user reset operation, the values of the core of the CPU 304 and the built-in register are initialized. However, the value of the register that controls the random number generation circuit 318 is maintained in the state before the reset. Thereafter, main processing of the main control unit 300 described later is executed, and game control is started.

<Type of design>
Next, using FIGS. 33A to 33C, 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.33 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect (1st symbol aspect) of a special figure. The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first ball detection sensor, which is a ball detection sensor, detects that a ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, while the second special figure fixed start is started. The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second ball detection sensor, which is a ball detection sensor, detects that a ball has entered the mouth 233, and the ball has entered the second special figure variable start opening 232 On the condition that this is detected by the third ball detection sensor which is a ball detection sensor, the special figure 2 variable game is started. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 repeats the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment “variable display of special figure 1” (special figure). 1). When the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 repeats the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment “variable display of special figure 2” ( (Design variation display of special figure 2). 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. Hereinafter, a series of displays from the start of the “variable display of the special figure 1 or 2” to the stop display of the special symbol form of the special figure 1 or 2 may be referred to as a special figure fluctuation display. This special figure variation display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 33 (a) shows ten types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation display. In FIG. 33 (a), 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.

  Six types of jackpot symbols ("Special Figure A" to "Special Figure F") are prepared as stop patterns of special figures. “Special Figure A” is a 15 round (R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure C” is a 2R special jackpot symbol, which is called sudden change. When these symbols (special drawings A and C) are stopped and displayed, the control state thereafter becomes a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. “Special Figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure D” is a 2R jackpot symbol, which is called a sudden reduction. When the special figure B or the special figure D is stopped and displayed, the control state becomes a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and “Special figure F” is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal. When the special figure E is stopped and displayed, the control state thereafter becomes a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. When the special figure F is stopped and displayed, the control state thereafter becomes the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state.

  The round here means the number of chances that a predetermined amount of game value (predetermined number of balls) can be obtained. This represents the number of operations of the variable prize opening 234 shown in FIG. 31. The 15th round means that one or more opening / closing operations of the variable prize opening 234 are performed once (one operation), and this operation is performed 15 times. Means to continue. That is, one operation corresponds to an example of a specific change in which the open / close state changes from the first open / close state (here, the closed state) to the second open / close state (here, the open state). During the big hit game, the specific change is performed a plurality of constant times (15 times in the case of 15 rounds). Each round has a predetermined round end condition (for example, the entry of a game ball of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls), acquisition of a predetermined amount of game value (predetermined number of balls), elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the round, etc. 1 or more) is completed. As will be described later, whether or not a big hit in the special figure variable game is determined by lottery of hardware random numbers, and whether or not a special big hit is determined by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the big hit and the special big hit or the short time big hit is the difference in the probability of winning the big hit (special big hit or short time big hit) or low (big hit) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. During the big hit game, the special figure low probability state is entered. If the special figure A, special figure C, and special figure E are won, the special figure high probability state is maintained until the next big hit after the big hit game ends. Is done. On the other hand, when the special figure B, special figure D, and special figure F are won, the special figure low probability state remains even after the big hit game ends. The special figure low probability state corresponds to an example of a first probability control state. In addition, a special figure high probability state after the jackpot game is finished is sometimes referred to as a special figure probability change. Is an example of a second stochastic control state. This special figure high probability state may be referred to as a probability variation state. In the present specification, the term “control state” will be used to describe the state inside the gaming machine (pachinko machine 100). The term “control state” includes the concept of a so-called gaming state. The transition of the probability control state is performed by the main control unit 300, and the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a probability control state transition unit.

  In addition, if the special drawings A to D are won, all of them shift to a state with electric support (electric support) (hereinafter referred to as an electric support state) after the big hit game ends. The electric support state is a predetermined state in which the player's advantage is higher than the non-electric support state by shortening the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. Say. This power support state is one of the control states prepared in the pachinko machine 100, and may be referred to as a time-short state. That is, the electric support state (time-short state) is started on condition that the big hit game ends. Strictly speaking, the “electric support state” is a state related to a general plan, and the “short-time state” is a state related to a special figure or a state related to a general figure and a special figure. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is also provided with a time reduction flag. When the time reduction flag is set to ON, it is in the electric support state and is usually in a high probability state. In the normal figure high probability state, compared to the normal figure low probability state, it becomes easier to win the common figure variable game (general figure certain change). For example, the winning probability of the usual figure floating game is 1/101 in the usual figure low probability state (non-electric support state), but increases to 99/101 in the usual figure high probability state (electric support state). In addition, in the electric support state, the fluctuation time of the general figure change game is shorter than that in the non-electric support state (the general figure change short). For example, in the non-electric support state, the fluctuation time of the usual game of 10 seconds is reduced to 1.2 seconds in the electric support state. Further, in the electric support state, compared to the non-electric support state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 2321 of the second special figure variable start port 232 tends to be long (extension of the electric chew opening period). For example, in the non-electric support state, the electric chew release period of 0.3 seconds is extended to 1.7 seconds in the electric support state. Furthermore, the pair of blade members 2321 are more likely to open in the electric support state than in the non-electric support state (increase the number of times the electric chew is released). For example, a pair of blade members 2321 that can be opened only once in the non-electric support state per opening to the normal start port 228 is opened three times in the electric support state (for example, 3 to open for 1.7 seconds) Repeatedly, the closing time between opening is 1.6 seconds). The probability of entering the second special figure variable start port 232 increases by extending the electric chew release period or increasing the electric chute release frequency. Note that the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game. Therefore, the non-electric support state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the power is supported during the big hit game, a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the second special figure variable start port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls enter during the big hit game. In order to solve this, there is a problem that the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases. It should be noted that in the electric support state (short-time state), the universal figure change, the universal figure change, the electric chew release period extension, and the electric chew release frequency increase are all performed, but at least one of these is performed. If it is, the player's advantage is high, and the electric support state (short time state) may be set. Alternatively, if either one of the extension of the electric chew release period or the increase in the number of times of electric chew release is performed, the probability of entering the second special figure variable start opening 232 is increased, and the electric support state (short-time state) is also achieved. Good. In the non-electric support state, the game ball is less likely to enter the second special figure variable start port 232 than in the electric support state. As described above, in the second special figure variable start port 232, the size of the entrance into which the game ball enters changes from one of the small size and the large size to the other size. The entrance of the second special figure variable start port 232 is larger in the electric support state over a longer period than in the non-electric support state. When the special figure A and the special figure C are stopped and displayed, the electric support state (ordinary figure high probability state) is maintained until the next big hit game is started after the subsequent big hit game is completed. When the special figure D is stopped and displayed, the electric support state is maintained while the special figure variable game is executed 100 times after the subsequent big hit game is finished. State). On the other hand, if a big hit without special support (special figure E, special figure F) is won, it does not shift to the electric support state after the big hit game ends. In the non-electric support state, the entrance of the second special figure variable start port 232 is kept small. On the other hand, as described above, in the electric support state, the entrance of the second special figure variable starting port 232 is large, and the entry rate of game balls is increased. That is, in the non-electric support state, the game ball enters the second special figure variable start port 232, which is the variable start area, at the first approach rate, whereas in the electric support state, the game ball has the second special figure. The vehicle enters the variable start port 232 at a second approach rate that is higher than the first approach rate. Therefore, the non-electric support state corresponds to an example of the first approach rate control state, and the electric support state corresponds to an example of the second approach rate control state.

  Even if non-electric support is made and a right hand strike is made to aim for winning a game ball at the second special figure variable start port 232, the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game (10 seconds), the normal figure low probability state ( 1/101), because the configuration of the opening time (0.3 seconds) in one opening of the pair of blade members 2321 of the second special figure variable start port 232 is difficult to win, left during non-electric support The hitting is set as an advantageous hitting method for the player.

  Furthermore, in addition to the big hit symbol, two types of stop symbols are prepared as small hit symbols. The special figure G shown in FIG. 33 (a) is the first small hit symbol, and the special figure H is the second small hit symbol. In the small hit game, the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234 is operated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times), and the door member 2341 maintains the open state for a maximum of 1.5 seconds per operation. In opening the door member 2341 at the small hit, for example, when a game ball enters a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) in the first opening, or a predetermined amount of game value (a predetermined number of balls) is acquired. As a result, the second and subsequent releases are not performed. During the small hit game, it shifts to the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit is a role in which the control state does not change before and after the small hit game, and after the small hit game is finished, the control state returns to the control state before the start of the small hit game.

  In the big hit game and the small hit game, the door member 2341 of the variable winning opening 234 is opened or closed one or more times, and the player's advantage is relatively high.

  There are also two types of lost designs. The special figure I shown in FIG. 33 (a) is the first lost symbol, and the special figure J is the second lost symbol. When the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the door member 2341 of the variable winning opening 234 is not opened and closed, and the player's advantage is relatively low. In addition, a losing symbol (for example, a third losing symbol or the like) other than “special symbol I” and “special symbol J” may be further prepared, and the losing symbol includes a plurality of types of symbols.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 100, the second advantage hit control state (big hit control state and small hit control state) where the player's advantage is high, and the advantage is lower than the second advantage. A loss control state having the first advantage is prepared, and the pachinko machine 100 takes one of the control states of the hit control state (second control state) and the loss control state (first control state). . The transition of the control state is also performed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300, and the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a control state transition unit. That is, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 causes the special game state to give a big hit game state advantageous to the player after the first special figure display device 212 or the second special figure display device 214 stops and displays the big hit symbol form. This also corresponds to an example of the providing means. In the small hit control state, although the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234 opens and closes, it is almost impossible to expect a ball to enter the variable prize opening 234. It can also be regarded as a control state (first control state).

  In the pachinko machine 100, symbols other than the “special symbol A” are prepared as the jackpot symbol 1, and the same applies to other symbols such as the jackpot symbol 2.

  The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are notifying means for informing the determination result (lottery result), and the pattern mode ( This corresponds to an example of symbol display means for performing symbol variation display for stopping and displaying the special symbols A to J).

  FIG. 33 (b) shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration designs, “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 230 or the second special figure starting port 230, that is, the ball has entered the first special figure starting port 230; The second ball detection sensor detects that the ball has entered the special figure fixed start port 233, or the third ball detection sensor detects that the ball has entered the second special figure variable start port 232 As a condition, “Decoration 1” → “Decoration 2” → “Decoration 3” → ... “Decoration display change” is performed to switch the display in the order of “decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →. That is, the decorative symbol display device 208 variably displays the decorative symbols separately from the first special symbol display device 212 and the second special symbol display device 214. And the stop symbol aspect (2nd symbol aspect) which is a combination of a decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. When notifying “Special Figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot, or “Special Figure C”, which is a 2R special jackpot, three “odd” decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. The combination 2 ”(for example,“ decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3 ”,“ decoration 5—decoration 5—decoration 5 ”, etc.) is stopped and displayed. When notifying “Special Figure B” which is a 15R jackpot, “decoration pattern combination 1” (for example, “decoration 2—decoration 2— “Decoration 2”, “decoration 4—decoration 4—decoration 4”, etc.) are stopped. In the case of notifying “special drawing E” that is a hidden probability change, “special drawing F” that is suddenly normal, “special drawing G” and “special drawing H” that are small hits, the symbol display area 208a. ˜208c, “decoration pattern combination 3” such as “decoration 1—decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed, and “special drawing C” that is suddenly probable or “special drawing D” that is suddenly shortened is notified. In this case, “decorative symbol combination 4” such as “decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5” is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. Further, when notifying “special drawing I” and “special drawing J” that are lost, decorative symbols other than “decorative symbol combination 1” to “decorative symbol combination 4” are displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. The combination (for example, loose eye) is stopped and displayed. Hereinafter, in the decorative symbol display device 208, a series of displays from the start of this “decorative symbol variable display” until the stop symbol mode of the decorative symbol (for example, “decorative symbol combination 2”) is stopped are displayed. Sometimes referred to as symbol change stop display.

  It should be noted that the stop symbol mode (see FIG. 33A) of the special symbols 1 and 2 and the stop of one decorative symbol displayed in each of the left and right symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208. The decorative pattern (see FIG. 10B) is larger in the design (see FIG. 10B).

  FIG. 33 (c) shows an example of the usual stop symbol mode (second symbol mode). There are two types of stop-display modes for ordinary maps: “general diagram A”, which is a winning symbol, and “common diagram B”, which is a lost symbol. Based on the fact that the gate sensor, which is a sphere detection sensor, detects that the sphere has passed through the general start port 228, the general display display device 210 illuminates all seven segments and the central one segment. Repeat the lighting and perform “variable display of ordinary figure” (ordinary figure fluctuation game). Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, one of the symbols “general symbol A” which is a winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 33 (c), 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.

  In the following, a series of displays from the start of the “variable display of the usual figure” to the stop display of the stop pattern form of the usual figure may be referred to as a usual figure change stop display. The universal symbol display device 210 corresponds to an example of auxiliary symbol notification means.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 32 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  In the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 32, there are special jackpot special figure 1 random number counters, small jackpot special figure 1 random number counters, lost special figure 1 random number counters, and counters of these counters for special figure 2. Is provided. The RAM 308 is also provided with a random number counter for generating the special figure fluctuation time first determination random number value and the special figure fluctuation time second determination random value. Further, in the RAM 308, the number of holdings of special figure 1, special figure 1 winning random value, special figure 1 random value for big hit, special figure 1 random value for small hit, special figure 1 random value for lose, special figure 1 success / failure The determination result, the special figure 1 determination result, the special figure 1 variation time, and the retention number, random value, and result for special figure 2 are stored. In addition, the RAM 308 has separate storage units that are divided into the maximum number of areas (four in this example) that can hold the start of the determination (lottery), separately for the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. Yes. As will be described later, the special-purpose 1 winning random number value, the big hit special figure 1 random value, the small hit special figure 1 random value, the lost special figure 1 random value, and the special figure, as will be described later, One random number value for determining one variation time is set as one set, and the five random number values are stored for each area in a winning order (holding order).

  As described above, the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 32 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 resets by a reset interrupt and executes a main control unit main process shown in FIG. 34 according to a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step S101, 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. Note that a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in the WDT 314 as an initial value.

  In step S103, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared and time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted.

  In step S105, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies to the main control unit 300 via the second sub control unit 500 by the power supply control unit 660. Is less than a predetermined value (9v), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step is performed. The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107, 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 S109, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before power interruption (before power interruption), and the state before 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 S113).

  Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of a game shop operates the RAM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board 182 shown in FIG. 30 (indicating that there has been an operation). If the RAM clear signal is ON (RAM clear is necessary), the process goes to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. move on. 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 S113 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). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 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 S113 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 S113.

  In step S111, 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 resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (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. 32 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, 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-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

  In step S113, 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 S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and in the same way as the power recovery command, in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115, 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, 4 for generating the initial values of the normal winning random number counter, the big hit special figure random value counter, the small hit special figure random value counter, and the lose special figure random value counter, respectively. Three initial value generation random number counters and three random number counters for generating the normal timer random number value, the special figure 1 variation time determination random value, and the special figure 2 variation time determination random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as normal timer random numbers is 0 to 20, 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 21, 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 main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 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 shown in FIG. 32 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (once every 4 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 S201, a timer interrupt start process 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 S203, the WDT 314 is periodically (main control unit timer allocation) so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). Restart once every approximately 2 ms).

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 shown in FIG. 32 including various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of detection signals, and various kinds of data are stored in the RAM 308. The data is stored in a signal state storage area provided for each sensor 320. 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.

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned 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 interrupt process is activated, in step S205 described above, 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 consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, if the detection signal is stored twice consecutively after the absence of the detection signal, it is determined that there has been a prize. In the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 32, winning determination pattern information (information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal) is stored. In this step S205, the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each ball detection sensor indicates predetermined winning determination pattern information (no previous detection signal, previous detection signal present, current detection signal present). Information)), it is possible to enter the general winning opening 226, the variable winning opening 234, the first special figure starting opening 230, the second special figure variable starting opening 232, the second special figure fixed starting opening 233, It is determined that the starting port 228 has passed. In other words, it is determined that there has been a winning at these winning ports 234, 230 and these starting ports 230, 232, 233, 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. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (information indicating that there is a detection signal before, 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 S207 and step S209, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing 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 S115 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Special-purpose timer random number, special jackpot special figure 1 random value, small bonus special figure 1 random value, lost special figure 1 random value, special figure 1 variation time determining random value, big hit special figure 2 random value, small hit The random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value, the special figure 2 random value for losing, and the random value for determining the special figure 2 variation time is 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 addition, although the counter for acquiring the random number value related to the special figure 1 and the counter for acquiring the random number value related to the special figure 2 are separately provided, the same counter may be used.

  In step S211, 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 S213, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update processing, 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 S215, winning prize counter update processing is performed. In this winning opening counter update process, when winning holes 234, 230 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 S217, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, if there is a winning at the first special figure starting port 230 and the number of the special figure 1 variable games on hold is less than a predetermined number (for example, 4), predetermined starting information To get. That is, if the number of holdings is less than a predetermined number, special figure 1 winning random number value, big hit special figure 1 random value, small hit special figure 1 random value, lost special figure 1 random value, and special figure 1 variation time Get random number for decision. The special figure 1 winning random value acquired here is a value obtained by processing a hardware random number (a value of hardware random number + a value of R register + 1). On the other hand, the big hit special figure 1 random value, the small special figure 1 random value, the lost special figure 1 random value, and the special figure 1 variation time determining random value are derived from a software random number counter provided in the RAM 308. The value obtained by processing the software random number (the value of the software random number + the value of the R register + 1). The combination of the random value generation circuit 318 shown in FIG. 32, the software random number counter provided in the RAM 308, and the main control unit 300 that performs random number processing generates and derives start information. This corresponds to an example of (first start information deriving means, second start information deriving means). The various random number values (starting information) acquired here are stored as a set of starting information in a vacant area corresponding to the winning order (holding order) of the holding storage unit of FIG. The The reserved storage unit of FIG. 1 stores the start information acquired when a game ball enters the first special figure start port 230 (first start area) up to a predetermined first upper limit number (here, four). This corresponds to the first start information storage means that can be stored. At this time, various random values (starting information) may be temporarily stored in a temporary area provided in the RAM 308, and the value stored in the temporary area may be stored in the holding storage unit of FIG. The first start-up information storage means may be used, or the reserved storage section and the temporary area shown in FIG. 1 may be used as the first start-up information storage means. Further, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 adds 1 to the value of the number of holdings in FIG. 1 stored in the RAM 308, and the number of holdings in FIG. Therefore, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a holding unit. As for special figure 2, each random value which is starting information is acquired similarly to special figure 1, and the acquired random number value is similarly stored as a set of starting information in the reserved storage unit of special figure 2 provided in RAM 308. In addition, 1 is added to the value of the number of holdings in FIG. 2 stored in the RAM 308. The reserved storage unit of the special figure 2 can store the start information acquired when the game ball enters the second special figure start port (second start area) up to a predetermined second upper limit number (here, four). This corresponds to a second starting information storage means. At this time, various random values (starting information) may be temporarily stored in a temporary area provided in the RAM 308, and the value stored in the temporary area may be stored in the holding storage unit of FIG. 2 may be used as the second start-up information storage unit, or the reserved storage unit and the temporary area shown in FIG.

  The pachinko machine 100 is a winning order variation machine. That is, the special figure variable game (special figure of the special figure) in the order of winning the first special figure start opening 230 and the second special figure start opening (the second special figure variable start opening 232 or the second special figure fixed start opening 233). Symbol variation display) is performed. In the winning acceptance process, start information is stored so that the order of winning can be understood between special figure 1 and special figure 2.

  In addition, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the general map starting port 228 and the number of the general map variable games held is less than a predetermined number (for example, 4), the general map winning selection at that timing is performed. The value of the random number counter for generating a numerical value is acquired as a general-purpose winning random number value as start information, and stored in a random number value storage area provided in the RAM 308 different from that for the special figure. In this winning acceptance process, the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure variable starting port 232, the second special figure fixed starting port 233, the universal drawing starting port 228, or the variable winning a prize are detected by a predetermined ball detection sensor. The transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 when the winning of the mouth 234 (the winning ball) is detected includes the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port, the general figure starting port 228, and The winning acceptance information indicating the presence / absence of winning (winning) in the variable winning opening 234 is set.

  Whether the start information of the special figure or the start information of the usual figure, if the number of holdings is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the start information is not acquired and the process proceeds to step S219.

  In step S219, a payout request number transmission process is performed. The output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 shown in FIG. 32 are composed of 1 byte, strobe information in bit 7 (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 the conversion processing is indicated.

  In step S221, 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 display the lost 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 confirms either the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 33 (c)) or the lost symbol (the common symbol B shown in FIG. 33 (c)). 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 as will be described later. 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), The normal operation is set in the setting area, and the blade member 2321 is opened to the opening / closing drive solenoid (332) of the blade member 2321 of the second special figure variable start port 232 for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). A signal for maintaining the state is output, and information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that performs the opening control of the pair of blade members 2321 in this way corresponds to an example of a variable start region control unit that performs variable start region control. On the other hand, if it is in the non-electric support state, in the setting area of the RAM 308, the normal operation is not set, and the solenoid for opening / closing driving of the blade member 2321 of the second special figure variable start port 232 (332) No signal is output. By doing so, the blade member 2321 remains closed. Note that a signal for maintaining the blade member 2321 in the closed state may be output without fail.

  In the case of the electric support state, in the process starting 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 predetermined closing period (for example, 0.1 second), a signal for holding the blade member 2321 in a closed state is output to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 2321, and the valve is closed in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set information indicating the period.

  In the case of the electric support state, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (the timing when the value of the blade closing time management timer changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area, set “Normal” inactive. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is a loss, the usual figure loss flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure loss flag is on, even in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the above-described predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed 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 operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  Subsequently, in the step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is executed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special map variable start port 232 is not performed (the normal map state is inactive), and the general map variable game is held. If the number of is 1 or more, whether or not 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 described above A hit determination to be determined is performed, and in the case of winning, a hit flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. 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. 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.

  Subsequently, special figure prefetching processing (step S224) is executed. This special figure prefetch process will be described later.

  Next, special figure state update processing is performed (step S225). As described above, the pachinko machine 100 is a winning order variation machine. Hereinafter, without distinguishing between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, it is simply the special figure, without distinguishing the first special symbol display device 212 and the second special symbol display device 214, the special figure display device, and the first special figure starting port. 230 and the second special figure starting port may be simply referred to as a special figure starting port without being distinguished from each other.

  In the special figure state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed according to the special figure state. For example, in the special figure state update process during the special figure fluctuation display (the value of the special figure display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns on and off the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure display device I do. By performing this control, special figure fluctuation display (special figure fluctuation display) is performed by the special figure display device.

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the general command rotation start setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area described above, and the process ends.

  In addition, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, first small hit flag, second small hit flag, first lose flag, second lose flag, probability change flag, and short time flag. Is prepared. In the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the special figure variation display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the special figure display symbol update timer changes from 1 to 0), the special figure determination result in the special figure-related lottery process described later ( On / off drive control of the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure display device is performed based on the special figure stop symbol form), and a setting indicating that the special figure stop display is in progress is made in the setting area of the RAM 308. By performing this control, the special figure display device is able to obtain a 15R special jackpot symbol (Special Figure A), a 15R big jackpot symbol (Special Figure B), a 2R special jackpot symbol (Special Figure C), and a sudden short-time symbol (Special Figure D). , Hidden probability variation (Special Figure E), Sudden Normal Design (Special Figure F), First Small Hit Pattern (Special Figure G), Second Small Hit Pattern (Special Figure H), First Loss Pattern (Special Figure I) , And the second losing symbol (special symbol J). Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a special figure 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 special figure that has been confirmed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure variable game is notified to the player. Further, when a value is set in the electric support number storage unit provided in the RAM 308, if the value is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the shortest number of times, and the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0. In this case, if the special figure probability is not changing, the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is turned off during the big hit game or the small hit game. That is, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 shifts to the non-electric support state (first entry rate control state) when the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state (second control state).

  In addition, a predetermined transmission information indicating that a general command rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in a command setting transmission process (step S233) to be described later is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and a pattern for stopping the variable display is displayed. Special figure identification information indicating whether it is special figure 2 or special figure 1 is additionally stored in RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the process ends.

  Also, if the result of the special figure variation game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the setting area of the RAM 308 RAM 308 is set to wait for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for informing 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 standby time management timer provided in FIG. Further, 5H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the transmission information storage area described above in order to execute the general command winning effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  Also, in the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the special figure standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds or The door member 2341 is held in the open state by the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234 until the winning of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected in the variable prize opening 234. A signal indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 7H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening release setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  In the special figure 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) is variable. A signal for holding the door member 2341 in a closed state is output to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 2341 of the prize opening 234, and a closing period is set in the storage area of the door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information to show. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure state update process in which the opening / closing control of the door member is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds) and is started at the end timing, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a decorative symbol display device Information indicating the effect standby period is set 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 for notifying the player that the jackpot by 208 is to be ended is displayed. To do.

  As described above, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 starts the hit control state advantageous to the player after the special figure display device stops and displays the symbol mode corresponding to the winning / failing determination result. This corresponds to an example of game control means. Further, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of variable winning control means for performing change control of the open / closed state of the door member 2341 of the variable winning opening 234 during the big hit gaming state. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores an opening / closing pattern of the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234, and the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 responds to the determination of whether or not the special figure variable game is successful from the ROM 306. Get the open / close pattern.

  Further, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 sets the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 308 to be on simultaneously with the end of the big hit game, based on the stop symbol form represented by the special figure determination result. That is, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 sets both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag to ON when the special figure determination result is “special figure A” or “special figure C” in the special figure lottery process described later. . When the special figure determination result is “special figure E”, only the probability variation flag is set to ON among the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag. Furthermore, when the special figure determination result is “special figure B” or “special figure D”, only the short time flag is set to ON among the probability variation flag and the short time flag, and the electric support number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is set. Set power support 100 times. When the probability variation flag is set to ON, it is in a special figure high probability state (during probability fluctuation), and is a state in which the probability of winning a big hit after the big hit game is high (a special figure high probability state). On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is not set to ON (set to OFF), it is a special figure low probability state. Therefore, the setting state of the probability variation flag affects the result of the determination of success / failure (special drawing lottery). In addition, when the time reduction flag is set to ON, it is in an electric support state, the electric chew is easy to open (for example, easy to hit), the opening time based on one hit is long, and the number of times of opening based on one hit is large. The variable starting area control is performed so as to be advantageous to the player. On the contrary, if the time reduction flag is set to OFF, it is in a non-electric support state, and the variable start area control is performed so as to be disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, the setting state of the time reduction flag also affects the variable start area control. Therefore, information indicating the setting state of the probability variation flag and / or the time reduction flag corresponds to an example of game control information, and the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of game control information determination means.

  Furthermore, 6H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command end effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  Further, in the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (the timing when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special area is not in operation in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set. Furthermore, if the result of the special figure variation game is a loss, the loss flag is turned on. When this loss flag is on, the special figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0) is also stored in the RAM 308. Set special figure inactive in the setting area. In the special figure state update process when the special figure is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next process.

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 is completed, a special figure related lottery process (step S229) is performed. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that executes the special figure related lottery process corresponds to an example of the determination unit. As described above, since the pachinko machine 100 is a winning order variation machine, the special drawing related lottery process is also performed in the winning order to the special drawing starting port.

  In the special figure-related lottery process, determination of whether or not the lottery is executed (lottery), determination of a special figure to be stopped, and determination of a variation time are performed. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that executes the special figure related lottery process corresponds to an example of the determination unit. In the special drawing related lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. In this determination, first, it is determined whether or not a predetermined success / failure determination prohibition condition is not satisfied. That is, it is determined whether or not the special figure display device is in the special figure fluctuation display or the stop display, and if any display is in progress, the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process. If it is not displayed, it is determined whether it is set during special figure operation or special figure non-operation. If it is set during special figure operation, the process returns to the main controller timer interrupt process. If it is set during non-operation of the special figure, it means that the failure determination prohibition condition has not been established, and this time, it is determined whether or not the predetermined failure determination condition is satisfied. The determination as to whether or not the game is appropriate is determined by referring to the special figure holding storage unit provided in the RAM 308 to determine whether or not the number of special figure variable games held is larger than zero. If the hold number is 0, the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process. On the other hand, if the number of holdings is 1 or more, a predetermined success / failure determination condition is established, and one set of start information stored in the past from the special figure holding storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is stored. Random number values (Special figure winning random number value, Big hit special figure random number value, Small hit special figure random number value, Loss special figure random value, and Special figure variation time determination random value) The starting information (a set of random values) that is still stored is transferred from the currently stored area to the adjacent area. That is, if the start information stored in the past in combination with the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is extracted from the special figure holding storage unit and the starting information is stored in the special figure holding storage unit, the Nth oldest start information is stored. Is set as the N-1st oldest starting information in the special figure storage unit. Also, 1 is subtracted from the pending number stored in the RAM 308. Random values for one set from the special figure holding storage part of the RAM 308 (special figure winning random number value, special bonus random number value for big hits, special random number value for small hits, special figure random number for lose, and special figure variable time determination The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that performs processing for extracting (random number value) corresponds to an example of start information acquisition means.

  FIG. 36A is a diagram showing a high / bad determination table, and FIG. 36B is a low probability table for determination. These tables are stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  When the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 retrieves the start information from the holding storage unit of the RAM 308, the CPU 304 refers to the probability variation flag. The numerical value range is 0 to 65535), and the special figure success / failure determination result is “big hit”, “small hit” or “ "Lose" is derived. On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is off, it is in a special figure low probability state, so based on which random number range in the high probability table for success / failure determination shown in FIG. Special figure 2 “Big hit”, “Small hit” or “Lose” is derived as the result of the determination. Deriving “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lack” corresponds to determination of success / failure.

  Next, the symbol of special figure 1 or special figure 2 is determined based on the result of special figure determination.

  FIG. 36C is a diagram showing the special figure 1 determination table. This table is also stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. In the special figure 1 determination table, a random number range corresponding to the stop symbol mode of the special figure 1 (see FIG. 33A) is defined for each success / failure determination result.

  The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300, if the special figure 1 determination result is a big hit, the special figure 1 random number value for big hit (taken out of one set of random values previously obtained from the reserved storage unit of the RAM 308. The obtained numerical range is 0 to 99), and it is determined which random number range of the jackpot the result of determination of the success / failure in the special figure 1 determination table shown in FIG. "Special Figure A" to "Special Figure F" are determined. Also, if the special figure 1 success / failure determination result is a small hit, the special figure 1 random number for small hits (a numerical value range that can be taken is out of a set of random values previously obtained from the storage unit of the RAM 308. 0-99) determines which random number range of the small hits the result of determination of the success / failure in the special figure 1 determination table shown in FIG. Determine "G" or "Special Figure H". Furthermore, if the special figure 1 determination result is a loss, the special figure 1 random value for a loss (a possible numerical range is 0 to 0) out of one set of random values previously obtained from the holding storage unit of the RAM 308. 99) determines which random number range out of the losing determination results in the special figure 1 determination table shown in FIG. 10C, and the special figure 1 determination result is “special figure I”. Alternatively, “special drawing J” is determined. The special figure 1 decision result decided here is information representing the symbol form of special figure 1 to be stopped and displayed by the first special figure display device 212.

  FIG. 36 (d) is a diagram showing a special figure 2 determination table. This table is also stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. In the special figure 2 determination table, a random number range corresponding to the stop symbol mode of the special figure 2 (see FIG. 33A) is defined for each success / failure determination result. For Special Figure 2, no small hits are prepared, and no 2R big hits are prepared. That is, among the special symbol stop symbol modes shown in FIG. 33 (a), the 15R special jackpot symbol (special symbol A), the 15R jackpot symbol (special symbol B), the first loss symbol (special symbol I), and the second Only the lost pattern (Special Figure J) is available. Therefore, it is more advantageous for a player to win a big hit with Special Figure 2 than a big hit with Special Figure 1 (the number of rounds is large). As described above, in the pachinko machine 100, when the big hit is made, there is a difference in added value between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. Special figures 1 and 2 when winning a big hit, although the number of appearances is almost the same, the effects and game characteristics during the big hit game (for example, a premium effect that does not appear unless a big hit is given in special figure 2), etc. A difference may be provided. However, the probability that the jackpot with probability variation is determined in the special chart 1 determination table shown in FIG. 36C is 66% (special chart A: 50% + special chart C: 8% + special chart E: 8%) The probability that the jackpot with probability variation is determined in the special figure 2 determination table shown in FIG. 36 (d) is also 66% (Special Figure A: 66%). Are the same. In this case, the winning order changes, and during non-electric support, the left-handed operation causes the special figure 1 variable game and the special figure 2 variable game to be performed alternately (except for an irregular win). Is a game characteristic in which a special figure 2 variable game is mainly executed by a right-handed operation. Therefore, the game characteristic that it is easy to obtain an advantageous jackpot during the electric support is not different from a general special figure 2 priority change machine.

  The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300, if the special figure 2 determination result is a big hit, the special figure 2 random number value for big hit (taken out of one set of random values previously acquired from the reserved storage unit of the RAM 308. The numerical value range obtained is 0 to 99), and it is determined which random number range of the jackpot the result of determination in the special figure 2 determination table shown in FIG. "Special Figure A" or "Special Figure B" is determined. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 win / fail judgment is a loss, the special figure 2 random value for the loss (a numerical value range that can be taken is 0 to 0) among the random values for one set previously acquired from the holding storage unit of the RAM 308. 99) determines which random number range out of the losing judgment results in the special figure 2 determination table shown in FIG. Alternatively, “special drawing J” is determined. The determination result of the special figure 2 determined here is information representing the symbol form of “special figure 2” to be stopped and displayed by the second special figure display device 214.

  Subsequently, the symbol variation time (special symbol variation time) in the symbol variation display of the special diagram 1 or the special diagram 2 is determined based on the special symbol determination result. For the determination of the fluctuation time here, a special figure fluctuation time determination random value (a possible numerical range is 0 to 65535) of one set of random values previously acquired from the reserved storage unit of the RAM 308 is used. .

  FIG. 37A is a diagram showing the special figure 1 variation time determination table. This table is also stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. This special figure 1 variation time determination table is composed of tables 1 to 4, and table 1 is a table used when the special figure 1 determination result is a jackpot symbol (special figures A and B) of 15R. Yes, Table 2 is a table used when the special figure 1 determination result is a 2R big hit symbol (Special Drawings C to F) or a small hit symbol (Special Drawings G, H). This is a table used when the special figure 1 determination result is a lost symbol (special figure I, J).

  Each of the tables 1 to 4 defines a correspondence relationship between the variation time and the random number selection range of the random value for determining the special diagram 1 variation time. In addition, in each table shown in FIG. 37 (a), the name of the variation pattern representing the effect mode in the decorative symbol display device 208 corresponding to each variation time is also shown for reference. The variation time of the special figure and the effect form of the decorative symbol display device 208 are associated one-to-one. The main control unit 300 may determine the effect mode of the decorative symbol display device 208 corresponding to the variation time of the special figure, but transmits information representing the variation time determined here to the first sub-control unit 400. Then, the first sub control unit 400 determines an effect mode in the decorative symbol display device 208 corresponding to the variation time. Here, ten types of variation patterns are prepared. These fluctuation patterns include a fluctuation pattern with a reach effect and a change pattern without a reach effect. Here, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B are prepared as reach effects. In normal reach, generally, two symbol display areas (for example, the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c shown in FIG. 31) are displayed in a stopped manner, and the remaining one symbol display area (for example, the middle symbol display area 208b) is displayed. If the symbol display area that is variably displayed (reach state), that is, if the symbol display area that is variably displayed stops displaying a specific symbol (the symbol that is equal to the symbol display area that is stopped), the predetermined jackpot symbol This is a state where the combination (“decorative symbol combination 1” or “decorative symbol combination 2” shown in FIG. 33B) is stopped and displayed.

  Super reach A and super reach B are a type of reach in which the production effect is improved by adding a special variation display to normal reach and a specific character appears.

  FIG. 37B is a diagram showing a character appearing at reach A, and FIG. 37C is a diagram showing a character appearing at reach B.

  As will be described in detail later, in the reach state, the merchant character shown in FIG. 37 (b) appears in the reach A, and the merchant character shown in FIG.

  In addition, long reach, normal reverse reach, double line reach, and the like are known as super reach, and special reach such as special multi-line reach, full rotation reach, special full rotation reach, and the like are also known. In the present specification, the term “reach” means a variation of the decorative pattern including normal reach, super reach, and special reach. This reach is an effect of notifying the player after the success / failure determination and notifying the result of the success / failure determination that the result of the special determination's success / failure determination (lottery) will be the winning determination result. Thus, whether or not to perform reach is determined after determining whether or not to reach. In the case of no reach, the fluctuation time of the special figure is relatively short, in the super reach, the fluctuation time of the special figure is relatively long, and in the normal reach, the fluctuation time of the special figure is the time between no reach and the super reach.

  When the special figure 1 determination result is special figure A or special figure B (see Table 1), both are 15R jackpot symbols with electric support, and as shown in Table 1, the longest fluctuation time of 65 seconds Is most likely to be selected, and the fluctuating time of 15 seconds is the least likely to be selected. In this case, the decorative symbol display device 208 performs a reach effect.

  If the special figure 1 decision result is a 2R big hit symbol (Special Drawings C to F) or a small hit symbol (Special Drawings G, H) (see Table 2), the fluctuation time is uniformly 12 seconds. To be elected. In this case, the decorative symbol display device 208 temporarily turns off the decorative symbol combination (decorative symbol combination 3, decorative symbol combination 4) that is stopped and displayed after fluctuation without reach, so-called chance all-off. Done.

  When the special figure 1 determination result is a lost symbol (special figures I and J), the table used differs depending on whether or not it is in the electric support state and the number of holds in special figure 1. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 determines the table to be used with reference to the time reduction flag and the number of suspensions in FIG. 1 stored in the RAM 308.

  When the determination result of the special figure 1 is a losing symbol (special figures I and J), the non-electric support state and the holding number of the special figure 1 is 3, the table 3 is used. In this case, in order to expedite digestion of the special figure 1, there is a high probability that a short variation time of 3 seconds is selected, and when the variation time of 3 seconds is selected, the decorative symbol display device 208 performs a reach effect. Instead, a shortened change will be made.

  When special figure 1 decision result is losing design (special figure I, J) and non-electric support state and special figure 1 hold number is 0-2 or electric support state (the hold number is irrelevant) For this, Table 4 is used. As shown in Table 4, a variation time of 8 seconds (unreaching without reach) is selected with a high probability, and a variation time of 10 seconds, 40 seconds, or 60 seconds may be selected with a low probability. . When the variation time of 10 seconds, 40 seconds, or 60 seconds is selected, the decorative symbol display device 208 performs a reach effect.

  The special figure 1 fluctuation time is determined using the special figure 1 fluctuation time determination table described above.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a special figure 2 variation time determination table. This table is also stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. This special figure 2 variation time determination table is composed of tables 5 to 8. Table 5 is a table used when the special figure 2 determination result is a jackpot symbol (special figures A and B) of 15R. The contents are the same as the contents of the table 1 shown in FIG. The table 6 is a table used when the special figure 2 determination result is a lost symbol (special figures I and J), the power support state, and the number of holds in the special figure 2 is 1 to 3. In Table 6, the electric support state is set, and the shortest fluctuation time of 1.5 seconds is uniformly selected in order to expedite the digestion of the special figure 2, and the decorative symbol display device 208 does not perform the reach effect and the super shortening fluctuation occurs Will be done. The table 7 is a table used when the special figure 2 determination result is a lost symbol (special figures I and J), the power support state and the special figure 2 hold number is zero. In the table 7, in order to store the hold of the special figure 2, the fluctuation time of 8 seconds that is somewhat longer is uniformly selected, and the decorative design display device 208 does not perform the reach effect. The table 8 is a table that is used regardless of the number of holdings of the special figure 2 when the special figure 2 determination result is the lost symbol (special figures I and J) and is in the non-electric support state. If there is a winning at the second special figure starting port 232 in the non-electric support state, it becomes a rare case that the normal figure variable game is won under the normal figure low probability state. In Table 8, the fluctuation time of 8 seconds (losing without reach) is selected with a high probability without shortening or extremely shortening the fluctuation time of Fig. 2, and although it is a low probability, 10 seconds, 40 seconds, Alternatively, a 60 second variation time may be selected. When the variation time of 10 seconds, 40 seconds, or 60 seconds is selected, the decorative symbol display device 208 performs a reach effect.

  The special figure 2 fluctuation time is determined using the special figure 2 fluctuation time determination table described above.

  In step S233 performed following the special drawing related lottery process in step S229, a command setting transmission process is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are command Type (for example, basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command, special figure hold increase command, general figure hold Information that can specify a command type such as an increase command), bits 0 to 10 are constituted by 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 special symbol stop symbol, information indicating the control state (information indicating the setting state of the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag), and the special symbol variation time. In the case of a symbol variation stop command, including information indicating information, etc., including information indicating a special symbol stop symbol (special symbol determination result), information indicating a control state, information indicating the current number of holdings, etc. In the case of a winning effect start command and an end effect start command, information indicating the control state is included, and in the case of a winning round designation command, information indicating the control state, the number of winning rounds, and the like 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 general command rotation start setting transmission process described above, information representing the special figure stop symbol (special figure determination result), information representing the control state, and information representing the special figure variation time stored in the RAM 308 as command data. The information indicating the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game that is on hold is set.

  In the general command rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the special figure stop symbol (special figure determination result), information indicating the control state, and the like stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data.

  In the above-described general command winning effect start setting transmission process, the command data includes the effect control information and the control state that are stored in the RAM 308 and are output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period. Information indicating the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game that is held is set. The first sub control unit 400 that has received the winning effect start command transmits a winning effect control command to the second sub control unit 500 based on the winning effect start command. The second sub-control unit 500 that has received the winning effect control command causes the decorative symbol display device 208 to display an image for notifying the player that the big hit game is started for a predetermined opening effect period (for example, 3 seconds), The jackpot game starts.

  In the above-described general command end effect start setting transmission process, the command data includes the effect control information and the control state stored in the RAM 308 and output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period. Information indicating the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game that is held is set. The first sub control unit 400 that has received the end effect start command transmits an end effect control command to the second sub control unit 500 based on the end effect start command. Receiving the end effect control command, the second sub-control unit 500 causes the decorative symbol display device 208 to display an image for informing the player that the big hit is to be ended for a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds). finish.

  In the general command big prize opening release transmission process described above, information indicating the number of winning rounds stored in the RAM 308, the current number of rounds, information indicating the control state, etc. is set in the command data. In the above-described general command big prize opening closing setting transmission process, the command data, the current round number stored in the RAM 308, information indicating the control state, the first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation held. Information indicating the number of games is set.

  In step S215, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure hold increase processing, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308 in the command data of the special figure hold increase command, the control state And information on the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 determined in advance.

  Furthermore, in this step S215, general command usual figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command usual figure hold increase process, information indicating a control state is set in the command data of the general figure hold increase command. In addition, the main control unit 300 also transmits to the first sub-control unit 400 a general map change start command indicating that the normal map display has started (or is) as a general command-related command. In addition, the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 start (do) the common figure change stop command indicating that the change display of the normal figure has stopped (do) or the pair of blade members 2321. An electric chew opening start command indicating that, or an electric chew closing command indicating that the pair of blade members 2321 are closed (to do) may be transmitted.

  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 addition, the first sub-control unit 400 acquires the number of remaining rounds until all the rounds are completed based on the number of rounds included in the command and the current number of rounds.

  In this command setting transmission process, a command is also transmitted to the payout control unit 600 shown in FIG. The output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when turned on) in bit 7, and power-on information in bit 6. (In the case of ON, it indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), the current processing type (0-3) for encryption in bits 4-5, and the encrypted processing in bits 0-3 The number of payout requests is indicated.

  Next, in the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 35, an external output signal setting process (step S235) 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 S237, 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 the above-described step 205 are read, and the presence or absence of a glass frame opening error or a bottom pan full error is monitored. When the lower pan full error is detected, device information indicating whether or not there is a glass frame opening error or lower pan full error is set in the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Also, the solenoids 332 shown in FIG. Display data to be output to the first special figure display device 212, the second special figure 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 S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port of the I / O 310.

  In step S239, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on in order to determine whether or not a power supply interruption (power interruption) has been detected. Then, when the low voltage signal is off (when the power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241. When the low voltage signal is on (when the power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243.

  In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control part main process shown in FIG. Return.

On the other hand, in step S243, 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 processing at power-off such as initialization of an input / output port is performed. Then, 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.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, the initial setting in step S301 is executed. In this initial setting, initial setting of the I / O port 410 shown in FIG. 32, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S303, 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 S305.

  In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307, 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 this command processing, power recovery sub-side flag setting processing and the like are performed, and details will be described later.

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in S307, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated. In this effect control process, a sub-side pre-reading notice execution process at the start winning prize and a sub-side notice process at the time of variation disclosure are also performed. Each of these processes will be described later in detail.

  In step S311, when pressing of the chance button 136 shown in FIG. 29 is detected, processing for changing the effect data updated in step S309 to effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button 136 is performed.

  In step S313, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S315, if there is a command to the drive circuit 420 for the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S317, if there is a command to the drive circuit 422 of the effect movable body 224 (see FIG. 32) in the effect data read out in S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S319, when there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to S303.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. 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 S331 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408, and the command reception interrupt process is terminated.

  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. FIG. 39C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (for example, once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt processing is triggered by this timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle. Run with.

  In step S341 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 S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

In step S343 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, a control command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S319, an effect random number value is updated, and the like. Ends.
<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
The second sub control unit 500 executes control of the decorative symbol display device 208 based on the control command transmitted from the first sub control unit 400. The second sub-control unit 500 is connected to an image control unit that displays an image on the decorative symbol display device 208. This image control unit has a VRAM (video RAM) and a GPU (graphics processing unit). The GPU reads the picture information and the like stored in the ROM of the second sub-control unit 500 based on the signal from the CPU of the second sub-control unit 500, and uses the display area (work area) of the VRAM to display the display image. The generated image is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208.

  More specifically, the CPU of the second sub control unit 500 first issues an image data transfer instruction. Here, first, the designation of the drawing areas of the display area A and the display area B of the VRAM is swapped. 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 sets ROM coordinates (ROM transfer source address), VRAM coordinates (VRAM transfer destination address) and the like in the GPU attribute register based on the position information table and the like, and then images from the ROM to the VRAM. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The GPU transfers the image data from the ROM to the VRAM based on the instruction set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the GPU outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the GPU. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, 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 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM, the CPU stores information on the image data constituting the display image (VRAM coordinate axes, image size, VRAM coordinates). (Arrangement coordinates, etc.) to the GPU. The GPU sets parameters according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register. On the other hand, when the transfer end interrupt signal from the GPU has not been input, it waits for the transfer end interrupt signal to be input.

  Subsequently, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU instructs the GPU to start drawing an image. The GPU starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU.

  When a drawing instruction is performed, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the GPU based on the end of image drawing has been input. If the generation end interrupt signal is not input, the generation end interrupt signal is input. When a generation end interrupt signal is input, the scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1) to finish the process. To do.

<Special figure look-ahead processing>
Next, the special figure prefetching process (step S224) in the main control unit timer interruption process shown in FIG. 35 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing relating to special figure 2 in special figure prefetching processing.

  The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 refers to the time reduction flag in the RAM 308 and determines whether or not power support is in progress (step S224a). When the time reduction flag is in the off state and the non-electric support is in progress, the process proceeds to step S224i of the processing relating to FIG. 1, and when the time reduction flag is in the on state and the electric support is in progress, the process proceeds to step S224b. . In step S224b, it is determined whether or not there has been a prize at the second special figure starting port (the second special figure variable starting port 232 or the second special figure fixed starting port 233). In this determination, the determination is made by determining whether or not the retention in the retention storage unit of the special map 2 of the RAM 308 has increased. That is, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the second special figure starting port that is within the upper limit number (4 in this case) of the reserved storage of special figure 2. If it is determined in step S224b that there has been a winning (increase in the number of holdings in FIG. 2), the process proceeds to step S224c. If it is determined that there has been no winning, the special figure prefetching process is terminated.

  In step S224c, first, a set of start-up information acquired in the previous winning acceptance process (step S217) is pre-read from the reserved storage unit of FIG. 2 provided in the RAM 308. That is, the start information generated based on the winning is prefetched with the winning of the second special figure starting opening. Therefore, the newest starting information is prefetched before the determination of success / failure (special drawing related lottery process) based on the starting information is performed. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that performs this prefetching corresponds to an example of start information prefetching means. In the prefetching here, only the winning portion (holding increment) is prefetched, but all may be prefetched. Note that pre-reading here means that the start information is read first before the validity determination (main lottery), but in the following explanation, the word pre-reading is referred to as the predecessor (result of true / false determination (main lottery)). Sometimes used to mean read.

  In the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, a pre-determination high probability table having the same contents as the content of the success / failure determination high probability table shown in FIG. A low probability table for pre-judgment with the same content is prepared. In step S224c, the probability variation flag is referred to, and either one of the high probability table for pre-determination and the low probability table for pre-determination is selected, and the special information of the pre-read start information is selected using the selected table. FIG. 2 Based on the winning random number value, it is determined in advance whether or not the result of the determination is a big hit determination result (a specific determination result). In other words, with a winning at the second special figure starting opening as a trigger, it is determined in advance whether or not the winning / failing determination result based on the starting information generated based on the winning becomes the big hit determination result. Therefore, this pre-determination is executed before the determination of validity (based on the special figure 2 lottery process) based on the start information, that is, before the symbol variation display based on the start information is started, and this pre-determination is performed. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a prior determination unit, and the result of the preliminary determination here is treated as a special figure 2 determination result.

  If the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit determination result, the process proceeds to step S224e. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit determination result, the process proceeds to step S224g.

  In the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, a special figure 2 preliminary determination table having the same contents as the special figure 2 determination table shown in FIG. Using the special figure 2 pre-determination table, in step S224e, the big hit symbol is pre-determined based on the random number of the big hit special figure 2 in the pre-read start information, and in step S224g, the special figure for loss 2 Based on the random number value, the losing symbol is determined in advance. The pre-determination of the special figure in step S224e and step S224g is also executed before the determination of whether or not it is determined based on the pre-read start information (special figure 2 related lottery process), that is, before the symbol variation display based on the start information is started. Here, the result determined in advance is handled as the result of the special figure 2 prior determination.

  Subsequent to step S224e and step S224g, step S224h is executed. In the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, a special figure 2 variable time prior determination table having the same contents as the special figure 2 variable time determination table shown in FIG. 38 is also prepared. In step S224h, using the special figure 2 fluctuation time prior determination table, the special figure fluctuation time is preliminarily determined based on the special figure 2 fluctuation time determining random value in the pre-read start information. The pre-determination of the variation time in step S224h is also executed before the success / failure determination based on the pre-read start information (special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed, that is, before the symbol variation display based on the start information is started. The result determined in advance in Fig. 2 is treated as the result of prior determination in Fig. 2 fluctuation time. Instead of the variation time, the effect mode (variation pattern) in the decorative symbol display device 208 may be determined in advance. In addition, the production modes may be divided into groups, and for example, only “out of reach / normal reach lose” group or “reach A out of reach / reach B lose” group may be selected. Or, it belongs to the group of reach production of “per normal reach, normal reach lose, per reach A, per reach B, per reach A, per reach B” or “super shortened lose, shortened lose, lose, chance all extinguished” It may be determined in advance whether it belongs to the group without reach.

  When the execution of step S224h is completed, the process related to special figure 2 ends, and the process proceeds to the process related to special figure 1.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing relating to special figure 1 in special figure prefetching processing.

  The process related to special figure 1 (steps S224i to S224o) is the same as the process related to special figure 2 (steps S224b to S224h). Since the process is the same as the added process, a description thereof is omitted here, but in the process related to the special figure 1, one set acquired in the previous winning acceptance process (step S217) from the holding storage unit of the special figure 1 Is prefetched to obtain a special figure 1 failure determination result, a special figure 1 preliminary determination result, and a special figure 1 variation time preliminary determination result.

  Special Figure 1 or 2 pre-determined result (Special Figure Pre-determined result), Special Figure 1 or 2 Pre-determined result (Special figure pre-determined result), and Special Figure 1 or 2 variation time pre-determined result (Special figure variation time prior determination result) is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 308 as prior determination information in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 in the order of the hold in the above-mentioned predetermined upper limit number. The newly stored pre-determined information (special map rejection pre-determined result, special figure pre-determined result, special figure variation time pre-determined result) is pre-determined as special figure 1 or special figure 2 information. It is included in the command data of the increase command and transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400.

  After executing the special figure prefetching process described above, the main control unit 300 executes the special figure related lottery process, and based on the same start information as the prefetched start information targeted in the special figure prefetch process, The determination result, the special figure determination result, and the fluctuation time of the special figure are obtained again.

  Note that the main control unit 300 has obtained the special figure pre-determination result and the special figure variation time pre-determination result, but the main control unit 300 does not obtain these pre-determination results and increases the pre-reading start information to the special figure pending. Even if the first sub-control unit 400 includes the command data of the command and transmits it to the first sub-control unit 400, the first sub-control unit 400 obtains the special figure advance determination result or the special figure variation time prior determination result as necessary. Good.

<Sub-pre-reading notice execution process at start-up prize>
Next, the start winning sub-side pre-reading notice execution process executed in the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 39A will be described in detail.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the flow of the sub-side pre-reading notice execution process at the time of start winning.

  The start-side winning sub-side pre-reading notice execution process shown in FIG. 42 is an effect control process (step S309) in the first sub-control unit main process determined to have received the special figure hold increase command in the command setting process (step S307). ) Is executed. The RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 is also provided with a pre-reading execution flag. First, in step S3091b, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading execution flag is set to ON, and is set to ON. If so, the process proceeds to step S3091h, and if it remains off, the process proceeds to step S3091c.

  As described above, the command data of the special figure hold increase command includes the special figure pre-determined result, the special figure pre-determined result, and the special figure variation time pre-determined result as information on the pre-determined special figure 1 or special figure 2. Is included. In step S3091c, it is determined whether or not the special figure change time prior determination result included in the special figure hold increase command determined to have been received in the previous command setting process (step S307) is a predetermined change time. If it is not the variation time, the process proceeds to step S3091h, and if it is the predetermined variation time, the process proceeds to step S3091d. The special figure variation time prior determination result included in the special figure hold increase command is divided into special figure 1 and special figure 2 as the preliminary determination information in the preliminary determination result storage area prepared in the RAM 408, and the above predetermined upper limit number. Are stored only in the pending order.

  FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a pending change notice lottery table stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400.

  The predetermined variation time here is the variation time defined in the table shown in FIG. 43, and the variation time (10 seconds, 40 seconds, 60 seconds) at which the reach effect is performed in the decorative symbol display device 208. 15 seconds, 45 seconds, 65 seconds). Note that this table also shows an effect mode in the decorative symbol display device 208.

  A special figure 1 hold display area is prepared on the left side of the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, and a special figure 2 hold display area is prepared on the right side thereof. In the special figure 1 hold display area, a hold display corresponding to one set of start information stored in the hold storage section of the special figure 1 is displayed in the order in which the start information is stored in the hold storage section of the special figure 1 (winnings). In order) from the oldest to the left. In the special figure 2 hold display area, a hold display corresponding to a set of start information stored in the hold storage section of the special figure 2 is displayed in the order in which the start information is stored in the hold storage section of the special figure 2 (winnings). In order) from the oldest to the left. The number of hold indications corresponds to the hold number. The default display mode in the hold display is a mode in which a round figure is displayed without any pattern and in one color, and corresponds to an example of the first mode. Each time the first sub control unit 400 receives the special figure hold increase command, the first sub control unit 400 transmits a hold increase command to the second sub control unit 500 in step S3091h, which will be described later. Based on the command, the decorative symbol display device 208 is controlled to increase the number of hold displays by one. On the other hand, every time the first sub-control unit 400 receives a symbol variation start command that is a signal for the detention, the second sub-control unit 500 transmits a hold decrease signal to the second sub-control unit 500. Based on the signal, the decorative symbol display device 208 is controlled to decrease the number of the hold display by one. Each time the first sub-control unit 400 receives the special figure hold increase command, the first sub-control unit 400 displays one or more hold displays corresponding to the advance determination result stored in the advance determination result storage area prepared in the RAM 408. A display instruction signal for displaying only the time based on the result of the special figure fluctuation time prior determination included in the special figure hold increase command received this time is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500. It may be made to disappear.

  The hold display corresponds to an example of the start hold display, and the combination of the first sub control unit 400, the second sub control unit 500, and the decorative symbol display device 208 corresponds to an example of the start hold display means.

  The start hold display is displayed on the left side from the old start information for each hold display area. For this reason, when two hold displays are displayed in the special figure 2 hold display area and the hold (hereinafter referred to as the old hold) is digested, the hold display corresponding to the old hold disappears. It appears that the hold display corresponding to the new hold is moved up to the position where the hold display corresponding to the old hold was displayed. That is, it appears that the hold display corresponding to the new hold is shifted leftward.

  Also, in the hold change notice lottery table shown in FIG. 43, a random number range is defined for each change movable, hold A, hold B, and the effect movable body shown in FIG. Here, based on the preliminary determination result performed by the main control unit 300, a pre-reading notice using the display mode of the hold display and a pre-reading notice performed by driving the effect movable body 224 are performed. These pre-reading notices are special notices for notifying the result of the determination of whether or not to be notified before the special figure related lottery process (step S229) shown in FIG. 35 is executed (before the determination of correctness is performed). Before or after the symbol variation display of the figure is started, the result of the success / failure determination (result of the determination of the success / failure to be subject to the advance notice) performed in the special drawing related lottery process is a big hit (here, more limited 15R big hit (15R special big hit) Or 15R big hit)). The pre-reading notice here includes a false pre-fetching notice that falsely notices as if it is a big hit of 15R even if the prior determination result is not a big hit of 15R. In other words, the pre-reading notice indicates that there is a possibility that the result of the success / failure determination will be a 15R jackpot, an advance notification that suggests to the player, or an advance notice that the player expects that the result of the success / failure determination will be a 15R jackpot. It can be said that it is information.

  “No change” shown in FIG. 43 indicates that the prefetch notice is not executed, and the hold display is displayed in the default display mode. Both the hold A and the hold B are display forms of a hold display that also serves as a pre-reading notice. The display mode of the hold A (for example, a mode in which a square graphic is displayed in green) and the display mode of the hold B (for example, a mode in which a triangular graphic is displayed in red) correspond to an example of the second mode.

  Further, the movable body advance notice is a pre-read advance notice in which the effect movable body 224 shown in FIG. 32 performs a predetermined operation.

  In the pending change notice lottery table shown in FIG. 43, for example, in a 10-second fluctuation time (normal reach loss) that becomes a false look-ahead notice, the probability that the look-ahead notice is not executed is higher than the probability that the look-ahead notice is executed, At the 65-second fluctuation time (per reach B) that is a true prefetching notice, the probability that the prefetching notice is executed is higher than the probability that it is not executed. That is, the random number range is distributed so that the probability that the pre-reading notice is performed becomes higher as it goes down. In addition, the appearance rate of the prefetch notice is higher in the prefetch notice (hold A, hold B) due to the change of the display mode of the hold display than in the prefetch notice by the effect movable body. Furthermore, the display mode of the hold display has higher reliability in the hold B than in the hold A.

  In step S3091d, a lottery process using the lottery table shown in FIG. The CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 acquires a dedicated random number (possible range is 0 to 99) from the RAM 408 at the timing of executing step S3091d, and performs lottery based on the acquired dedicated random number. The lottery using the lottery table shown in FIG. 43 is a lottery triggered by winning a special drawing start opening (230, 232), and a lottery is performed when a lottery for whether or not a pre-reading notice is performed and a pre-reading notice are performed. This is a lottery for selecting one type of notice mode from among the notice modes.

  The lottery in step S3091d is performed without confirming the number of holds at the time of winning a prize, but the number of reservations may be further confirmed to change the distribution. By doing this, the reliability changes depending on the number of reserved memories at the time of winning, and the interest of the game may be improved.

  In step S3091e executed subsequent to step S3091d, it is determined whether or not the lottery for the pre-reading notice in step S3091d has been won. The winning here is a lottery for whether or not the advance notice can be executed, and means that the winner is won for the pre-read notice. That is, if the hold display is displayed in the default display mode and the predetermined movable operation 224 is not performed, it is an unfair choice and the display mode of the hold display is changed or the movable display unit is displayed. The case where 224 performs a predetermined operation corresponds to winning. If unsuccessful (no pre-reading notice), the process proceeds to step S3091h, and if successful (pre-reading notice is performed), the number of pre-reading notices is set (step S3091f), and the process proceeds to step S3091g. Here, the number of executions of the pre-reading notice is set in a symbol variation display unit of one special figure, and here, in the execution number setting area prepared in the RAM 408, the same number as the number of suspensions is set as the number of executions.

  In step S3091g, the pre-reading execution flag prepared in the RAM 408 is set to ON. The pre-reading execution flag is a flag that determines whether or not the pre-reading advance notice based on the lottery using the lottery table shown in FIG. 43 is executed. The state where the pre-reading execution flag is set to ON indicates that the lottery table shown in FIG. This is a state in which a prefetch notice is performed based on the lottery result used. Note that only whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice is performed by another lottery, and only when winning is determined, the pre-notification notice form (the display change mode of the hold display, the movable body operation) may be drawn.

  Next, a hold increase command is output to the second sub-control unit 500 (step S3091h), and the start winning sub-side pre-reading notice execution process ends. The pending increase command here is a command for designating whether or not the prefetching notice can be executed and the notification mode when the prefetching notice is executed. The second sub-control unit 500 controls the decorative symbol display device 208 based on the hold increase command, and the hold symbol display increases by one on the decorative symbol display device 208. If the hold increase command includes changing the display mode of the hold display to hold A or hold B, the increased hold display is displayed with the display mode changed from the default display mode.

<Sub-notice execution process at the start of change>
Next, the change start sub-side notice execution process executed in the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 39A will be described in detail.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the flow of the sub-side notice execution process at the start of change.

  In step S3092a, it is determined whether the prefetching execution flag prepared in the RAM 408 is set to ON. Here, the state in which the pre-reading execution flag is set to ON is a state in which a pre-reading advance notice based on a lottery using the lottery table illustrated in FIG. 43 is performed. If the prefetching execution flag remains off, the process proceeds to step S3092f. If the prefetching execution flag is set to on, the process proceeds to step S3092b. In step S3092b, 1 is subtracted from the value of the execution count setting area prepared in the RAM 408, and then it is determined whether or not the value of the execution count setting area has become 0 (step S3092c). If the value of the execution count setting area is 0, the process proceeds to step S3092e. If not, the process proceeds to step S3092f.

  In step S3092e, the pre-reading execution flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S3092f.

  In step S3092f, a common common notice lottery process is performed. The normal common notice here includes, for example, an effect in which a specific character appears before the reach effect that is executed during the symbol variation display on the decorative symbol display device 208, and then the advancement to the reach effect is announced. Equivalent to. In the lottery process for the normal common notice, a lottery process based on a predetermined dedicated random number is performed using a lottery table (not shown), and the common common notice is given according to the determination result and the effect form on the decorative symbol display device 208. In the case of execution permission and normal common notice, a lottery for selecting one kind of notice form from a plurality of kinds of notice forms is performed. Next, a normal notice command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 (step S3092g). The decorative symbol display device 208 displays a normal notice based on the normal notice command. When the execution of step S3092g is completed, the change start sub-side notice execution process ends.

  The first sub-control unit 400, the second sub-control unit 500, and the decoration that execute the start-side winning sub-side pre-reading notice execution process shown in FIG. 42 and the change start sub-side notice execution process shown in FIG. A combination of the symbol display device 208 corresponds to an example of a notice means.

  Next, the stage 244 shown in FIG. 31 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 45 is a perspective view showing the stage 244 shown in FIG. 31 from the front side.

  In FIG. 45, the diagonally left front side of the paper surface is the front side (front side), and the diagonally right back side of the paper surface is the back side (rear side). As described with reference to FIG. 31, the stage 244 has a stage winning area 2441 at the center. In addition, the first passage 2442 and the first small stage 2444 are provided on the left side. On the other hand, a second passage 2443 and a second small stage 2445 are provided on the right side. The stage 244 has a line-symmetric shape with respect to a vertical line passing through the center of the stage winning area 2441 up and down. That is, the stage 244 is symmetrical in the front view. FIG. 45 also shows the left first guide passage 2446 and the right second guide passage 2447 that the stage 244 has. The first guide passage 2446 and the second guide passage 2447 correspond to an example of guide means. Further, FIG. 45 also shows a second special figure variable starting port 232 which is a so-called electric chew. The second special figure variable start port 232 is shown between the first small stage 2444 and the second small stage 2445.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 45, the game board 200 shown in FIG. 31 is not shown. That is, FIG. 45 shows the stage 244 before being attached to the game board 200. A game board mounting portion 244a is provided on the back side of each of the first small stage 2444 and the second small stage 2445. The first small stage 2444 and the second small stage 2445 are provided with the game board mounting portion 244a. Then, it is attached to the game board 200 by being screwed to the surface of the game board (not shown). The game board mounting portion 244a also shows a hole 244b for screwing to the surface of the game board. In addition, a game board mounting portion 244d having a screw hole 244c is provided on the back side of the stage winning area 2441. The stage board mounting area 244d is also provided on the surface of the gaming board. It is attached to the game board 200 by being screwed.

  On the contrary, the front side surface 2442a of the first passage 2442 and the front side surface 2443a of the second passage 2443 are in contact with the back side of the game board. The upstream end of each of the first passage 2442 and the second passage 2443 and the stage winning area 2441 are connected by a communication passage 2440. That is, the communication passage 2440 is a passage having a length corresponding to the thickness of the game board 200. The first guide passage 2446 and the second guide passage 2447 are also passages having a length corresponding to the thickness of the game board 200.

  Further, FIG. 45 also shows an opening provided in the right side wall 2444r of the first small stage 2444 and an opening provided in the right side wall 2445r of the second small stage 2445. As is clear from FIG. 45, these openings are horizontal holes that open in the horizontal direction, and are connected to the inside of each small stage. As described above, the opening provided in the right side wall 2444r of the first small stage 2444 corresponds to the first special figure starting port 230, and the opening provided in the right side wall 2445r of the second small stage 2445 corresponds to the second special figure fixed start. It corresponds to the mouth 233. In FIG. 45, the left side wall of the first small stage 2444 and the left side wall of the second small stage 2445 are not visible, but each left side wall has openings similar to the right side walls 2444r and 2445r. It corresponds to the first special figure starting port 230 or the second special figure fixed starting port 233.

  Here, both the first special figure starting port 230 and the second special figure starting port 233 are open in the horizontal direction, but the shape can be changed as appropriate depending on the configuration of the board surface such as a nail or an accessory. Further, both the first special figure starting port 230 and the second special figure starting port 233 are opened on both the left and right sides, but it is sufficient that at least one side is opened. Further, the first special figure starting port 230 and the second special figure fixed starting port 233 may have at least the diameter of the game ball. In other words, it is only necessary to have a size that allows the game ball to physically pass through, and depending on the role and the board surface configuration of the game nail 238, etc., the game ball may actually hardly win (pass).

  The stage 244 also has a first guide passage and a second guide passage. In FIG. 45, neither the first guide passage nor the second guide passage is visible by the game board mounting portion 244 of the first small stage 2444, but the first guide passage is played from the first special figure starting port 230. The second guide passage is a passage capable of guiding the game ball from the second special figure fixed starting port 233 to the back side of the game board 200.

  As described above, the communication passage 2440, the stage winning area 2441, the first passage 2442, the second passage 2443, the first small stage 2444, the second small stage 2445, the first guide passage 2446, and the second guide passage 2447. The first guide passage and the second guide passage are all transparent members. Further, the stage winning area 2441, the first small stage 2444, and the second small stage 2445 are members exposed to the front side (front side) of the surface of the game board (not shown) here, and the communication path 2440, the first path 2442, the second passage 2443, the first guide passage 2446, the second guide passage 2447, the first guide passage, and the second guide passage are members that are on the back side (rear side) from the game board surface. is there. The stage 244 is obtained by assembling a member exposed to the front side of the game board surface and a member on the rear side through the game board 200.

  FIG. 46 is a perspective view showing the stage shown in FIG. 45 from the back side.

  In FIG. 46, the diagonally left side of the drawing is the front side (front side), and the diagonally right side of the drawing is the back side (rear side).

  The stage 244 has a sorting member 70 in the downstream (back side) portion of the communication passage 2440. In FIG. 46, the distribution member 70 is shown. The distribution member 70 is disposed on the back side of the game board, and a detailed description of the distribution member 70 will be described later.

  46, bosses 244e used for positioning with a game board (not shown) are also shown on the back surfaces of the game board mounting portions 244a of the first small stage 2444 and the second small stage 2445, respectively. . A positioning boss is provided on the back surface of the game board mounting portion 244d in the stage winning area 2441, although it is not visible in FIG. The members (2441, 2444, 2445) exposed to the front side of the surface of the game board are positioned on the game board 200 by these bosses 244e, and the screws are passed through the holes 244b, 244c for screwing shown in FIG. , Fixed to the game board.

  In FIG. 46, a first guide passage 2448 and a second guide passage 2449 are shown.

  Next, the flow of game balls in the stage 244 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 47A is a view of the stage 244 attached to the game board 200 as viewed from the side.

  In FIG. 47, the left side is the front side (front side) and the right side is the back side (rear side).

  FIG. 47B is a front view of the AA cross section shown in FIG. 47A, and FIG. 47C is a perspective view of the AA cross section. The left-handed hatched surfaces shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C are AA cross sections. Further, FIG. 5B and FIG. 6C show the game ball B, and an example of the flow path of the game ball B is indicated by a dotted line.

  47 (b) and 47 (c) show the sorting member 70. FIG. The game ball B that has entered the stage winning area 2441 passes through the communication passage 2440 shown in FIG. 45 and the like, reaches the back surface 200y side (back side) of the game board 200, and enters the first passage 2442 by the distribution member 70. The balls are alternately distributed one by one in either the first direction toward the second direction or the second direction toward the second passage 2443. That is, the game balls B are alternately distributed to one of the first passage 2442 and the second passage 2443. Both the first passage 2442 and the second passage 2443 are downwardly inclined passages, and both passages (2442, 2443) have the same shape. That is, the passage length and the inclination angle of both passages are the same.

  The game balls B distributed to the second passage 2443 by the distribution member 70 flow down in the second passage 2443 due to the inclination of the second passage 2443 and reach the second guide passage 2447 shown in FIG. . That is, the game ball B flows down on the back side of the game board 200, and reaches the upstream end of the second guide passage 2447 (not shown here) located on the back side of the game board 200. 47 (b), it enters the stage winning area 2441 shown in FIG. 47 (a), is distributed to the second passage 2443 by the distribution member 70, flows down the second passage 2443, and the second guide passage. The flow of the game ball B before reaching 2447 is shown.

  The second guide passage 2447 shown in FIG. 45 is a passage that can guide the game ball B flowing down the back side of the game board 200 to the front side of the game board 200 once. 47 (c), it enters the stage winning area 2441 shown in FIG. 47 (a), is distributed to the second passage 2443 by the distribution member 70, flows down the second passage 2443, and the second guide passage. The flow of the game ball B until it is guided to the front side of the game board 200 by 2447 is shown. Note that a guide rib 2443b that guides the second guide passage 2447 toward the second guide passage 2447 is shown in the second passage 2443 shown in FIG.

  The game ball guided to the front side of the game board 200 by the second guide passage 2447 enters the second small stage 2445 shown in FIG. Here, if the game ball B does not jump out of the stage 244 by hitting the inner wall of the second small stage 2445 from the second special figure fixed starting port 233 provided in the second small stage 2445, the game ball B is guided to the back side of the game board 200 by the second guide passage 2449 shown in FIG. 46, and then discharged to the game island side. To summarize the above, the flow path of the game ball here is the stage winning area 2441 (the front side of the game board) → the communication path 2440 → the distribution member 70 → the second path 2443 (the back side of the game board) → the second Guide passage 2447 → second small stage 2445 (game board front side) → second guide passage 2449 → game island (game board front side).

  A second guide passage 2449 for returning the game ball B after being guided to the front side of the game board to the back side of the game board 200 from the position (second predetermined position) where the second special figure fixed start port 233 is provided. A second ball detection sensor 82 for detecting the game ball B flowing down the second guide passage 2449 is provided on the downstream side of the downstream end located on the back side of the game board 200. FIG. 47 (c) shows the second sphere detection sensor 82. As described above, the game balls B that have flowed down the second guide passage 2449 enter the stage winning area 2441 and are distributed to the second passage 2443 by the distribution member 70, and the second special figure fixed start port 233. Game balls that did not jump out of the stage 244. In addition, a game ball that is irregularly awarded from the second special figure fixed starting port 233 is also included.

  In addition, the first guide passage 2448 shown in FIG. 46 allows the game ball B after being guided to the front side of the game board to be played from the position (first predetermined position) where the first special figure starting port 230 is provided. This is a passage returning to the back side of the board 200, and the game ball B flowing down the first guide path 2448 is detected on the downstream side of the downstream end of the first guide path 2448 located on the back side of the game board 200. A first sphere detection sensor 81 is provided, and the first sphere detection sensor 81 is also shown in FIG. Further, in the first passage 2442 shown in FIG. 47C, a guide rib 2442b for guiding toward the first guide passage 2446 is shown.

  FIG. 48 is a front view of the AA cross section shown in FIG. 47 (a), and shows the state in which the game ball B flows down the first passage 2442 by dotted lines. In FIG. 48 as well, the surface that is hatched downward to the left is an AA cross section.

  In FIG. 48, the game balls B that have entered the stage winning area 2441 are distributed to the first passage 2442 by the distribution member 70, and flow down through the first passage 2442 on the back side of the game board.

  Next, the distribution member 70 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 49 is a diagram schematically showing the distribution member 70 from above.

  The distribution member 70 disposed in the back side portion of the communication passage 2440 rotates left and right around a rotation shaft 71 provided at the center. Above and below the distribution member 70, a bearing portion 72 (see also FIG. 47 (c) and the like) that rotatably receives the rotation shaft 71 is provided. The bearing portion is also a transparent member, but the distribution member 70 is not shown in FIG. In FIG. 49, the bearing portion provided above the sorting member 70 is omitted and the sorting member 70 viewed from above is shown, but the lower bearing portion 72 is shown. The lower bearing portion 72 is provided with a magnet 721.

  The distribution member 70 is provided with a first arcuate surface 701 on the first passage 2442 side (left side in the drawing) with respect to the central tip portion 700, and a second arcuate surface on the second passage 2443 side (right side in the drawing). 702 is provided. The first arc surface 701 and the second arc surface 702 are arc surfaces according to the size of the game ball B. Further, a repulsive magnet 703 is arranged on the rear side (back side) of the rotation shaft 71. The repelling magnet 703 repels the magnet 721 provided in the lower bearing portion 72. The allocating member 70 receives a game ball first receiving posture in which the first arc surface 701 faces the stage winning basin 2441 and a game ball second receiving posture in which the second arc surface 702 faces the stage winning basin 2441. Alternately in the initial posture. The repulsive magnet 703 of the distribution member 70 and the magnet 721 of the lower bearing portion 72 indicate that the initial position of the distribution member 70 is such that the central tip portion 700 is directed to the stage winning basin 2441 as shown in FIG. This is to prevent the posture. In the sorting member 70 in the posture shown in FIG. 49 (a), the game ball B that has passed through the communication path 2440 from the stage winning basin 2441 collides with the central tip portion 700, and the game ball B is also transferred to the first path 2442. It is not distributed to the second passage 2443. In other words, the game balls B that have not been distributed to either the left or right side and have collided with the central front end portion 700 are rebounded to the stage winning basin 2441 side by the collided central front end portion 700. Even when the pachinko machine 100 is delivered or when the game store is in the initial state, the sorting member 70 has the central tip portion 700 directed toward the stage winning basin 2441 by the repulsive action of the two magnets (703, 721). There is no posture.

  On the other hand, FIG. 49B shows a sorting member 70 whose initial posture is the gaming ball first receiving posture. In the distribution member 70 shown in FIG. 49 (b), the central tip portion 700 is close to the second passage 2443 side (right side in this figure), and the first arc surface 701 is directed to the stage winning basin 2441. . The game ball B that has passed through the communication path 2440 from the stage winning basin 2441 collides with the first circular arc surface 701, and the distribution member 70 starts to rotate clockwise by the bounce (see FIG. 3C). That is, using the weight of the game ball B flowing down to the distribution member 70, the distribution member 70 starts to rotate. Then, the repulsion magnet 703 of the distribution member 70 and the magnet 721 of the lower bearing portion 72 are once aligned. However, due to the repulsive action of both magnets (703, 721), the distribution member 70 is further rotated clockwise. As shown in FIG. 4D, the first arcuate surface 701 is oriented toward the first passage 2442, and the game balls B are distributed to the first passage 2442. In the distribution member 70 shown in FIG. 6D, the central tip portion 700 is close to the first passage 2442 side (left side in this figure), and the second arcuate surface 702 faces the stage winning basin 2441. The posture of the distribution member 70 is a game ball second receiving posture. The distribution member 70 that has been distributed to the first passage 2442 waits for the next game ball coming from the stage winning basin 2441 through the communication passage 2440 in this game ball second receiving posture.

  The next game ball (not shown) that has passed through the communication path 2440 from the stage winning basin 2441 collides with the second arc surface 702 of the sorting member 70 shown in FIG. Rotates counterclockwise, and the second arcuate surface 702 faces the second passage 2443 side due to the repulsive action of the repulsive magnet 703 of the distributing member 70 and the magnet 721 of the bearing portion 72. The game balls are distributed to the second passage 2443. The posture in which the second arcuate surface 702 faces the second passage 2443 is the first game ball receiving posture shown in FIG. 49B, and the distribution member 70 that has distributed to the second passage 2443. Waits for the next game ball (not shown) coming from the stage winning basin 2441 through the communication passage 2440 in this game ball first receiving posture.

  As described above, the distribution member 70 passes through the communication path 2440 from the stage winning basin 2441 by alternately switching the initial posture between the game ball first receiving posture and the game ball second receiving posture. The game balls are alternately distributed to the first passage 2442 and the second passage 2443. That is, the initial position of the sorting member 700 does not become the center, and the game ball that has entered first can be reliably sorted to either.

  Next, the guide passage and the guide passage will be described in detail.

  50 is a partially enlarged view of the vicinity of the second small stage in the BB cross section shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 50 as well, as in FIG. 47A, the left side is the front side (front side) and the right side is the back side (rear side). In addition, the game ball B is also shown in this figure, and an example of the flow path of the game ball B is indicated by a dotted line.

  FIG. 50 shows a passage structure inside the second small stage 2445. A game ball guide rib 2445a is provided on the inner wall of the second small stage 2445, and the game ball B guided to the second small stage 2445 by the second guide passage 2447 is guided to the game ball guide rib 2445a. Then, it flows down in the second small stage 2445.

  In FIG. 50, the second passage 2443 (the back side of the game board) → the second guide passage 2447 → the second small stage 2445 (the front side of the game board) → the second guide passage 2449 out of the above-described flow paths of the game balls. The route is shown.

  In FIG. 50, the game ball B guided to the front side (second small stage 2445) of the game board 200 by the second guide passage 2447 is fixed to the second special figure provided on the second small stage 2445. A thick arrow indicates a state of jumping out from the start port 233 and being discharged out of the stage 244. On the other hand, the game ball that has flowed down without entering the stage winning area 2441 shown in FIG. 45 or the like can be changed in the flow direction by the game nail 238 provided in the vicinity of the second special figure fixed start port 233, A so-called irregular prize-winning state that jumps into the special figure fixed starting port 233 is indicated by thin arrows. The thickness of the two arrows represents the magnitude of the probability, and in the pachinko machine 100, the probability of release is higher than the probability of irregular winning. It should be noted that by changing the rib structure of the inner wall of the small stage and the board surface configuration of the game nail 238, the magnitude relationship of these probabilities can be reversed or made substantially the same.

  Even if the game ball B enters the stage winning area 2441, there is a possibility that the game ball B may be released from the small stage. Therefore, the player detects that the game ball B that has entered the stage winning area 2441 has entered the ball detection sensor (81, 82). It may be possible to be interested in the flow of the game ball while throbbing until it is detected.

  The game ball B that has entered the stage winning area 2441 may be detected by the ball detection sensors (81, 82). That is, although there is an irregular prize, the possibility of being released from the small stage may be made zero by the rib structure of the inner wall of the small stage.

  As is apparent from FIG. 50, the second guide passage 2447 is a passage through which the game ball B flowing down the back side of the game board 200 can be once guided to the front side of the game board 200, and the second guide passage 2449 is provided. Is a path through which the game ball can be guided from the second special figure fixed start port 233 to the back side of the game board 200.

  Further, FIG. 50 shows a second ball detection sensor 82 that detects the game ball B flowing down the second guide passage 2449. The second ball detection sensor 82 shown in FIG. 50 is provided in the vicinity of the downstream end of the second guide passage 2449 located on the back side of the game board 200. The second ball detection sensor 82 is a sensor that detects that a game ball flowing down in a substantially vertical direction has passed. In this way, by making it possible to detect the game ball B on the back side of the game board 200, the ball detection sensor does not expose the game area 124, and thus it is possible to prevent the goto action against the ball detection sensor from the front side. is there. However, disposing the ball detection sensor in the game area (game board surface side) is not prohibited.

  By providing the stage 244 described in detail above in the game area 124, the interest of the game is improved. Also, before the game ball B is detected by the first ball detection sensor 81 or the second ball detection sensor 82, other than the stage winning area 2441 and the stage winning area 2441 (here, the first special figure starting port 230 and It is possible to have two winning routes with the second special figure fixed start opening 233), and it is possible to have expectations for winning. In addition, a privilege that can be given to a player may differ depending on which one of the first ball detection sensor 81 and the second ball detection sensor 82 is used to detect a game ball (a big hit or a short time). In some cases, the player may be interested in the flow of the game ball B). Further, the variation of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 can be performed alternately by the configuration of the distribution member 70. For example, there is a case where the interest of the game can be improved by providing a difference in the game characteristics (display effects, etc.) between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 and the added value when the big hit is made. In addition, even when there is no electric support, it is possible to accumulate the reserved number of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. Along with this, even if the symbol variation display time is shortened, the suspension is likely to remain, and the retention storage is not easily accumulated to the upper limit, so that the player may be able to continue firing. Further, since each member constituting the game board 200 and the stage 244 is transparent, the game ball B flowing down the back side of the game board 200 can be visually recognized, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, which one of the first ball detection sensor 81 and the second ball detection sensor 82 can detect the game ball B that has won the stage winning area 2441 (which of the special figure changes) It is possible to make it visible to the player. Furthermore, since the first passage 2442 and the second passage 2443 form the passage of the game ball B on the back side of the game board 200, other games such as the second special figure variable start port 232 (electric Chu). It may be possible to easily arrange the machine components. In addition, the ball passage does not become a jam of game balls flowing down the game area 124. Also, here, while adopting the winning order variation, during the electric support, by targeting the special figure 2 variable start port 232 (so-called electric Chu) by right-handed, an advantageous big hit (special figure 2 big hit) is obtained. It is easy to give the player the same expectation as the special figure 2 priority change machine. Moreover, it is possible to obtain a big hit (special figure 2 big hit by winning the special figure 2 fixed start port 233) that is advantageous even in non-electric support by sorting by the distribution member 70, and in the electric support, By hitting to the right, it is possible to aim only at an advantageous big hit (special figure 2 big hit by winning the special figure 2 variable start port 232), and the interest of the game may be improved.

  Next, the special figure winning in the pachinko machine 100 will be described. Unless otherwise noted, there will be no special drawing prizes.

  FIG. 51 shows the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 when the first special figure starting port 230 and the special figure 2 special figure fixed starting port 233 are alternately won by left-handing in the non-electric support state (normal state). FIG.

  On the left side of the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 51 (a), two special figure 1 hold indications 201h indicating that two special figure 1 holds are stored are shown on the right side. 2 shows two special figure 2 hold displays 202h indicating that two special figure 2 holds are stored. In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 51A, a combination of decorative symbols (“decoration 4-decoration 4-decoration 3”) corresponding to the loss is stopped and displayed.

  In FIG. 51 (b), the symbol variation display of special figure 1 is started, and one special figure 1 hold display 201h disappears. In FIG. 51 (c), a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the loss (“decoration 8-decoration”). 0-decoration 6 ") is stopped.

  In FIG. 51 (d), the symbol variation display of special figure 2 is started this time, and one special figure 2 hold display 202h disappears. During the symbol variation display in FIG. 2, one game ball enters the stage winning area 2441 and is distributed to the first passage 2442 by the distribution member 70, and the game ball is detected by the first ball detection sensor 81. Is done. As a result, in the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 5E, the special figure 1 hold display 201h is increased by one, and the number of special figure 1 hold display 201h is two in total. Eventually, it develops into a reach production (here, reach A) (see FIG. 5F). Even at this timing, one game ball enters the stage winning area 2441 and is distributed to the second passage 2443 by the distribution member 70, and the game ball is detected by the second ball detection sensor 82. In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in (f), the special figure 2 hold display 202h is increased by one. The total number of special figure 2 hold displays 202h at this stage is two in total. The decorative symbol “decoration 7” is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a and the right symbol display area 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 5G, and reach A is displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b. Appearing merchant characters appear. Then, immediately before the end of the symbol variation display in FIG. 2 started in FIG. 2D, another game ball enters the stage winning area 2441 and is distributed to the first passage 2442 by the distribution member 70, The game ball is detected by the first ball detection sensor 81. In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 9H, a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the 15R special jackpot (“decoration 3-decoration 3-decoration 3”) is stopped and displayed. Further, three special figure 1 hold displays 201h are shown on the left side of the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, and two special figure 2 hold displays 202h are shown on the right side.

  As described above, since the pachinko machine 100 is in the winning order variation, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are almost alternately won in the non-electric support state, and are digested in the winning order. There are cases in which a game can be played while being pounded every time it becomes a big hit in advantageous special figure 2 or a big hit in disadvantageous special figure 1 or changes.

  FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a continuation of the example shown in FIG.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 52 (a) shows an end effect screen for the big hit game that was a big hit in the stage of FIG. 51 (h).

  In FIG. 52 (b), the big hit game ends and the control state shifts to a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. That is, it shifts to the probability change state and the electric support state. The player changes from left-handed to right-handed in order to aim at the variable winning opening 234 arranged on the right side during the big hit game. In addition, since the big hit game has ended and the game has shifted to the electric support state, the player continues to make a right turn aiming at the second special figure variable start port 232 (so-called electric Chu) arranged on the right side. In FIG. 52 (b), the symbol variation display of special figure 1 is started, and one special figure 1 hold display 201h disappears. In FIG. 52 (c), a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the loss (“decoration 7-decoration”). 4-decoration 3 ") is stopped.

  In FIG. 52 (d), the symbol variation display of special figure 2 is started this time, and one special figure 2 hold display 202h disappears. In FIG. 5E, a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the loss (“decoration 4-decoration 4-decoration 3”) is stopped and displayed.

  In FIG. 52 (f), the symbol variation display of special figure 1 is started again, and one special figure 1 hold display 201h disappears. During the symbol variation display of the special figure 1, one game ball wins the second special figure variable start port 232 (so-called electric Chu). In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 6G, a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the loss (“decoration 7-decoration 4-decoration 3”) is stopped and displayed. In the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, the special figure 2 hold display 202h is increased by one, and the number of special figure 2 hold displays 202h is two in total.

  In FIG. 52 (h), the symbol variation display of special figure 2 is started, and one special figure 2 hold display 202h disappears.

  FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a continuation of the example shown in FIG.

  During the symbol variation display of special figure 2 started in FIG. 52 (h), two game balls continuously win the second special figure variable start port 232. In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 53A, the special figure 2 hold display 202h is increased by two, and the total number of special figure 2 hold displays 202h is three. In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 5B, a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the loss (“decoration 4-decoration 4-decoration 3”) is stopped and displayed.

  In FIG. 53 (c), the symbol variation display of special figure 1 is started, one special figure 1 hold display 201h disappears, and the number of holds in special figure 1 becomes zero. While the symbol variation display of the special figure 1 is displayed, the game ball continuously wins the second special figure variable start port 232, but at the stage where one game ball wins the second special figure variable start port 232, the special figure is displayed. The number of reserves of 2 is full and subsequent winnings are not held. In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 4D, a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the loss (“decoration 7-decoration 4—decoration 3”) is stopped and displayed. Further, in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, the special figure 2 hold display 202h is increased by one, and the total number of the special figure 2 hold display 202h is four (full tank).

  In FIG. 53 (e), the symbol variation display of special figure 2 is started, and one special figure 2 hold display 202h disappears. Eventually it developed into a reach production (here, normal reach) (see (f) in the same figure), and the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in (g) in the same figure has a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to 15R jackpot ("decoration 6-decoration"). 6-decoration 6 ") is stopped. When the big hit game by the big hit here ends, the control state shifts to a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. That is, the state shifts to the non-probable change state and the electric support state. For this reason, the player aims at the second special figure variable start port 232 (so-called electric chew) arranged on the right side and continues to make a right turn until the electric support state is finished. The symbol variation display of the special figure 2 based on the winning in the mouth 232 is repeated.

  In the above description, the pre-reading advance notice lottery has been lost, and the pre-reading notice by the hold change display has never been executed.However, if the pre-reading notice execution lottery using the hold display is won, The display mode is changed to a display mode (for example, a triangular figure or a square figure) of the prefetch notice.

  Subsequently, a modification will be described. In the following description of the modified example, the components having the same names as the names of the components described so far will be described with the same reference numerals used so far.

  FIG. 54 is a view showing a modification of the first passage 2442 and the second passage 2443 in the stage 244.

  As described above, the stage 244 has a line-symmetric shape with respect to the vertical line passing through the center of the stage winning area 2441 at the center in the left-right direction. That is, the passage length and the inclination angle of the first passage 2442 and the second passage 2443 are the same. On the other hand, the modified example shown in FIG. 54 is an example in which the stage winning area 2441 is closer to the second passage 2443 and the shapes of both passages 2442 and 2443 are different.

  In the stage 244 shown in FIG. 54A, the inclination angles of both the passages 2442 and 2443 are the same, but the passage lengths are different. That is, the passage length of the first passage 2442 is longer than that of the second passage 2443. As a result, the first small stage 2444 is arranged below the second small stage 2445.

  In the stage 244 shown in FIG. 54B, the passage lengths and inclination angles of the passages 2442 and 2443 are different. That is, similarly to the modification shown in FIG. 5A, the first passage 2442 has a longer passage length than the second passage 2443. In this example, the first passage is longer than the second passage 2443. 2442 has a larger inclination angle, and the second passage 2443 has a steeper inclination. As a result, also in this modified example, the first small stage 2444 is arranged below the second small stage 2445.

  Note that the shape of the first passage 2442 and the shape of the second passage 2443 are not limited to these modifications, and other game components (for example, the variable prize 234 and the second prize) disposed on the game board 200. It can be appropriately changed depending on the board surface configuration such as the special figure variable start port 232 and the game nail 238). Further, a path (first path 2442, first guide path 2446, first guide path 2446, etc.) from the stage winning area 2441 to the first ball detection sensor 81 and a path (second path detection sensor 82) (to the second ball detection sensor 82). The length of the second passage 2443, the second guide passage 2447, the second guide passage 2447, etc.), the inclination angle of the flow down, the height position returning to the game area 124, and the small stage (2444, 2445) The size, position, shape, etc. of the openings (here, the first special figure starting port 230 and the special figure 2 special figure fixed starting port 233) can be set as appropriate depending on the board surface configuration and the arrangement position.

  As described above, the stage 244 may not have a symmetrical shape when viewed from the front.

  FIG. 55 is a view showing a modification of the second small stage 2445 in the stage 244.

  FIG. 55A omits the second guide passage 2449 and releases the game ball B guided to the front side of the game board 200 by the second guide passage 2447 shown in FIG. 50 and the like to the game area 124 as it is. It is an example. The downstream end of the second guide passage 2447 is covered with a U-shaped transparent gate member 244f that is open in the vertical direction, and below the gate member 244f is a general start port (normal start gate). 228 is provided. The game balls released from the downstream end of the second guide passage 2447 pass through the lower opening of the gate member 244f and mostly enter the normal start port 228, but rarely come off the normal start port 228. In some cases. In addition, a game ball that has flowed down without entering the stage winning area 2441 may enter the gate member 244f from the upper opening of the gate member 244f, pass through the gate member 244f as it is, and enter the normal start port 228. is there. The game ball that has entered the normal start port 228 is not discharged to the game island side, and further flows down the game area 124.

  The modified example of FIG. 55 (b) replaces the general opening 228 in the modified example of FIG. 55 (a) with the first arranged between the first small stage 2444 and the second small stage 2445 so far. This is an example in which 2 special figure variable start ports 232 (so-called electric Chu) are arranged. In the second special figure variable start port 232 shown in FIG. 55 (b), the gap between the pair of closed blade members 2321 is slightly widened so that the game ball can enter even when the pair of blade members 2321 is closed. Yes. Accordingly, the game ball released from the downstream end of the second guide passage 2447 passes through the lower opening of the gate member 244f and the second special figure with a certain probability even when the pair of blade members 2321 is closed. It is possible to enter the variable start port 232. A game ball that has flowed down without entering the stage winning area 2441 shown in FIG. 45 or the like can also pass through the gate member 244f and enter the second special figure variable start port 232. In this modified example, the second special figure starting port (second special figure variable starting port) and the second special figure starting port (second special figure fixed starting port) provided in the second small stage 2445 are arranged separately. Is a common example.

  As described above, the distribution destination by the stage 244 may not be the combination of the first special figure starting port 230 and the second special figure fixed starting port 233, or may be a combination of the general winning ports. A combination of a predetermined start opening and a general winning opening may be used. In other words, any combination may be adopted from the normal chart start opening, special chart start opening, general winning opening, warp route, etc., and the general winning opening portion where a predetermined number of prize balls can be given to the player by winning a prize You may sort by. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of general winning ports having different numbers of winning balls or a plurality of general winning ports having the same number of winning balls are provided, and the winning order is adjusted by the distribution member. Also, one (for example, the side via the first passage 2442) may be the starting port of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and the other may be a general winning port. In this case, since it is possible to grant one symbol change display right about every two winnings of game balls to the winning area, it is possible to obtain a winning area from which the starting ball can be obtained rather than the normal starting winning opening. On the other hand, it may be possible to guide many game balls. That is, for a player, there are cases in which the interest of the game can be improved because a lot of game balls win in the winning area.

  In addition, the game ball once returned to the game area 124 by the guide passage (2446, 2447) does not have to be returned to the back side again. For example, the game area is detected so as to detect the game ball that has passed through the normal start port 228. The configuration may be such that a game ball is detected on 124.

  Furthermore, one of the destinations to be sorted by the sorting member 70 needs to be detected by the sphere detection sensor, but the other may or may not be detected by the sphere detection means. For example, it may be configured such that the other simply functions as a warp route for a game ball and is directly guided to the outlet. By configuring in this way, it may be possible for the player to be more interested in the game ball distribution destination.

  Further, in the description so far, the distribution destination by the distribution member 70 has been configured to distribute one ball alternately to the two locations of the first passage 2442 and the second passage 2443. It is not something that must be done. For example, it may be guided to the same passage in two consecutive balls with a probability of about 1/10000. Alternatively, the distribution member 70 only needs to be able to distribute at least in two directions, and may be configured to distribute in three or more directions (for example, the third passage, the fourth passage,...). Alternatively, instead of one ball at two locations, a configuration in which a plurality of balls are alternately distributed (for example, a configuration in which two balls are allocated to the first passage 2442 and then two balls are allocated to the second passage 2443) may be employed. . Further, a configuration may be adopted in which one ball is alternately allocated to one side and a plurality of balls are alternately allocated to the other. In such a configuration that distributes in a complicated manner, it is not a configuration in which the balls are distributed one by one using the weight of the game balls, but for example, the member that guides to one passage or blocks one passage is electrically driven. It can be easily realized by operating with a source.

  FIG. 56A is a diagram showing a modification of the first small stage 2442 in the stage 244.

  The left first small stage 2444 shown in FIG. 56A is a stage that is longer in the vertical direction than the right second small stage 2445. Therefore, the path in the game area 124 is longer when the game is distributed to the first path 2442 than when the first path 2442 is allocated. Note that the size of the small stage may be reversed between the first small stage 2444 and the second small stage 2445.

  FIG. 56B is a diagram showing a modification in which the size of the second special figure fixed starting port 233 is changed.

  The size of the opening provided on each of the left and right side walls (only the right side wall 2444r is shown here) of the left first small stage 2444 shown in FIG. The opening provided in each of the left and right side walls (only the right side wall 2445r is shown here) of the second small stage 2445 on the right side shown in the figure, that is, the size of the second special figure fixed start port 233 is larger. . In other words, the second special figure fixed starting port 233 shown in FIG. 56 (b) is larger in the vertical direction than the first special figure starting port 230 shown in FIG. As a result, the second special figure fixed start opening 233 has a higher probability of irregular winning than the first special figure start opening 230, but the game balls that have entered the stage winning area 2441 and flowed down are small stages. There is a high probability of jumping out. Note that the size of the opening may be reversed between the first special figure starting port 230 and the second special figure fixed starting port 233.

  Thus, the size and shape of the first special figure starting port 230 and the second special figure fixed starting port 233 may be different from each other. Depending on the size and shape of the first special figure starting port 230 and the second special figure fixed starting port 233, the guide rate to the first guide passage 2447 and the second guide passage 2447 (which affects the winning rate) changes, and the game The interest of the may improve. Further, even if the distribution member 70 alternately distributes the first passage 2442 and the second passage 2443, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are not alternately held by the function of the opening provided in the small stage. A case can be created accidentally by the flow of a game ball, and it may be possible to give a sharpness to the game.

  Subsequently, a modified example of the sorting member 70 will be described.

  FIG. 57A is a perspective view showing a modification of the sorting member 70, and FIG. 57B is a front view of the sorting member 70 shown in FIG.

  The distribution member 70 rotates left and right around the vertical rotation shaft 71. However, the distribution member 70 according to this modification rotates about the horizontal rotation shaft 71. Is.

  FIG. 57 (c) is a diagram showing in a stepwise manner how the sorting member 70 rotates in the CC section shown in FIG. 57 (b).

  The distribution member 70 of this modification has four horizontal blades protruding in the radial direction of the rotation shaft 71. These four horizontal blades are provided every 90 degrees, and are hereinafter referred to as a first horizontal blade 751, a second horizontal blade 752, a third horizontal blade 753, and a fourth horizontal blade 754. A distinction will be described.

  58 is a diagram showing the state in which the sorting member 70 of the modified example shown in FIG. 57 rotates in a stepwise manner as viewed from the front (front side).

  The first horizontal blade 751 and the second horizontal blade 752 are adjacent to each other in the rotation direction, and are connected by a right-facing inclined wall 76 on one end side of the rotation shaft 71. The second horizontal blade 752 and the third horizontal blade 753 are also adjacent to each other in the rotational direction, and are connected by a leftward inclined wall 77 on the other end side of the rotation shaft 71. The third horizontal blade 753 and the fourth horizontal blade 754 are also adjacent to each other in the rotational direction, and are connected by a right-facing inclined wall 76 on one end side of the rotation shaft 71. The fourth horizontal blade 754 and the first horizontal blade 751 are also adjacent to each other in the rotational direction, and are connected by a leftward inclined wall 77 on the other end side of the rotation shaft 71.

  The rightward-facing inclined wall 76 and the leftward-facing inclined wall 77 are surfaces inclined toward the distribution direction. That is, the rightward inclined wall 76 is inclined toward the right second passage 2443 side, and the leftward inclined wall 77 is inclined toward the left first passage 2442 side.

  The game balls coming from the stage winning basin 2441 through the communication passage 2440 are alternately distributed to the first passage 2442 and the second passage 2443 by the rightward inclined wall 76 and the leftward inclined wall 77.

  The distribution member 70 shown in FIG. 56A receives the game ball B that has passed through the communication path 2440 from the stage winning basin 2441 between the second horizontal blade 752 and the third horizontal blade 753. The distribution member 70 is rotated by the ball that has received the game ball B, and the received game ball B is turned to the first passage 2442 side (left direction) by the left-facing inclined wall 77 as the distribution member 70 rotates. Are gradually pushed into the first passage 2442 (see FIG. 5B).

  The distribution member 70 shown in FIG. 56 (c) receives the game ball B that has entered the stage winning basin 2441 between the first horizontal blade 751 and the second horizontal blade 752. The distribution member 70 is rotated by the ball that has received the game ball B, and the received game ball B is now turned to the second passage 2443 side by the right-facing inclined wall 76 as the distribution member 70 rotates ( It is gradually pushed in the right direction) and distributed to the second passage 2443 (see FIG. 4D).

  The ball detection sensor that detects the game ball won in the second special figure variable start port 232 (so-called electric Chu) is a third ball detection sensor that is different from the second ball detection sensor 82. Here, the game ball is detected by one of the first sphere detection sensor 81 and the second sphere detection sensor 82 in the electric support state that should be right-handed to aim at the second special figure variable start port 232. In such a case, a “notification (warning) for urging right-handed” may be performed.

  Further, the second sphere detection sensor 82 and the third sphere detection sensor may be shared. For example, the game ball that has entered the electric chew may be guided to a position where the second ball detection sensor 82 shown in FIG. 50 is disposed.

  Further, there is a difference in added value between the big hit in Special Figure 1 and the big hit in Special Figure 2. That is, the big hit in the special figure 2 is likely to be advantageous to the player. This gives the player the expectation of a big hit (possibly advantageous in terms of appearance) due to special figure 2 even in the normal state, and special figure 2 will fluctuate mainly in the electric support state. Can be improved. On the other hand, there may be no difference between the big hits of Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2. In this case, during non-electric support, the upper limit of holding can be accumulated for the total of Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2, so that the player can be prevented from stopping firing, It may be possible to make the time shorter than conventional gaming machines. Moreover, even if it is an electric support state, you may permit left-handed. If there is a difference in added value between the big hit in Special Figure 1 and the big hit in Special Figure 2, there is a possibility that the special support will be a big hit even during the electric support. While expecting a big hit, there is a case where it is possible to give a moderate feeling of tension that might be a big hit with a relatively disadvantageous special figure 1. On the other hand, even if there is no difference between the jackpots of Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2, since the prizes are alternately won for Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2, whichever has a probability of 1/2 In some cases, players can be given the pleasure of winning big hits.

  Further, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of sorting members 70 are provided and the sorted game balls are sorted again. Any configuration may be used as long as the game ball can be finally detected by the ball detection sensor through at least one of the routes. By doing so, there are cases where it is possible to enter a lot of game balls toward the sorting member and entertain the player.

  Moreover, you may apply the distribution means 70 to the existing apparatus. For example, the present invention may be applied to an attacker, a conventional stage, a warp route, or a dead ball production. In addition, the dead ball effect here means an effect using a sphere that has passed through the normal opening, a sphere that has entered the stage, or an encapsulated sphere. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which enjoys the motion of a game ball combining with the existing apparatus. For example, you may combine with the windmill 236, the conventional stage, etc.

  Further, only one of the passages of the stage 244 may be positioned on the back side of the game board. For example, the right-side passage (second passage 2443) may be disposed on the back side of the game board, and the left-side passage (first dominant road 2442) may be disposed on the game area 124 side (game board front side). Good. By doing this, even if no obstacle is provided by the game nail 238, when left-handed during the electric support, the passage (here, the first passage 2442) exposed to the left game area 124 is changed to the second special figure of the game ball. Since the player can understand that the winning to the starting port 232 (so-called electric Chu) is obstructed by looking at the board surface, the player may sometimes have an effect of notifying how to hit.

  In addition, the configuration is such that a warning is given when a game ball is detected by the first ball detection sensor 81 or the second ball detection sensor 82 in the electric support state. For example, the big hit in FIG. In some cases, it is possible to make the player select whether to aim at the big hit of Special Figure 1 while reducing the number of game balls, or to aim at the big hit of Special Figure 2 without reducing the game balls.

  Furthermore, in the explanation so far, the winning order fluctuation is shown, but the special figure 2 priority fluctuation may be used. That is, the process for the special figure 2 (the special figure 2 related lottery process) may be performed first, and then the process for the special figure 1 (the special figure 1 related lottery process) may be performed. By doing this, at the same time, starting information is acquired based on the game ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, and starting based on the game ball entering the second special figure starting port When the information is acquired, when the start condition of the special figure 2 variable game and the start condition of the special figure 1 variable game are satisfied at the same time, the start condition of the special figure 2 variable game and the start condition of the special figure 1 variable game Even if both are established, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. In other words, the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 (determination of special figure 2) is prioritized over the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230 (determining whether or not special figure 1 is successful). Do it. As a result, when there is a suspension of the symbol variation display for both symbol display means, the symbol variation display by the second symbol display means is preferentially started over the symbol variation display by the first symbol display means. You may make it do. In the case of special figure 2 priority fluctuation, during non-electric support, special figure 1 → special figure 2 → special figure 1 → special figure 2 will be won, so it is inevitable while digesting the special figure 2 display In FIG. 1, the suspension of special figure 1 is accumulated. In other words, when the number of reserved figures in the special figure 1 becomes the upper limit, in order to display a special figure variation display that is advantageous to the player, the special figure 1 → special figure 2 is won twice, or the special figure 1 is awaited. In some cases, it is possible to select whether to win a prize. In some cases, the technical intervention of the player can be promoted by making the difference in added value between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 more prominent.

  Moreover, although the game board 200 is a transparent game board, it may not be a transparent game board. By making it difficult to visually recognize the game ball flowing down the passage on the back side of the game board, it may be possible to give an unexpectedness to the winning detection of the game ball.

  Furthermore, the stage 244 described so far may be employed in a so-called ST machine. The ST machine here means that after the big hit game, the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state (probability variation state and easy entry state) is displayed for a predetermined first number of times (for example, 70 times). Then, the special figure high probability normal figure low probability state (probability variation state and entry difficult state) is maintained while the symbol variation stop display is performed for a predetermined second number of times (for example, four times). A pachinko machine that shifts to a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state (so-called normal state), a pachinko machine that omits the predetermined second number of times and maintains only the predetermined first number of times, etc. Say. In addition, after the big hit game ends, it may be adopted in a so-called falling lottery machine that determines whether or not the probability variation state is continued for each symbol variation display, or in the pachinko machine 100 here. However, it may be adopted for electric support machines. Furthermore, you may employ | adopt for the pachinko machine which combined these ST function, fall lottery, and electric support function suitably. Alternatively, instead of making a game ball enter the variable winning opening 234 and earning a ball, it may be adopted in a pachinko machine that earns a ball by making a game ball enter a predetermined electric figure. The general-purpose electric accessory here includes a door member that can be freely opened and closed, and when the door member is opened, it is possible to win a special drawing start opening. In other words, it can be said that the ordinary electric accessory is a variable winning means and an attacker-type electric tulip. When a game ball enters a general-purpose electric accessory with the door member open, it always enters the special figure starting port.

  In addition, so-called sealed pachinko machines that have been designed to circulate in the aircraft and return to the launcher without discharging the game balls that have entered the winning, starting, or out port to the external island facility, The described stage 244 may be employed.

In the above description, “game board (for example, game board 200 shown in FIG. 31);
A game table provided with an enterable area (for example, a stage winning area 2441) into which a game ball flowing down a game area (for example, the game area 124 shown in FIG. 31) provided in the game board can enter,
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
A first direction (for example, a direction toward the first passage 2442) toward the predetermined passage (for example, the first passage 2442) of the game ball that has entered from the accessible area is different from the first direction. A distribution member (for example, a distribution member 70 shown in FIG. 49) that can be distributed at least in two directions (for example, a direction toward the second passage 2443);
The predetermined passage is capable of allowing the game balls distributed in the first direction by the distribution member to flow down on the back side of the game board,
Guidance means (for example, a first guidance passage 2446) capable of guiding the game ball flowing down the back side of the game board to the front side of the game board by the predetermined passage;
A game ball detection means (for example, a first ball detection sensor 81) capable of detecting a game ball after being guided to the front side of the game board by the guide means;
With
The game table, wherein the game ball detection means can detect a game ball that has not entered the accessible area. Was explained.

  The distribution member referred to here may be a guide member capable of guiding a game ball that has entered from the accessible area to a predetermined passage.

  The game area includes a gaming part that changes a flow direction of a flowing down game ball, and the game ball detecting means is capable of detecting a game ball whose flow direction has been changed by the game part. It may be.

  In the second direction, there may be a passage different from the predetermined passage, there may be some gaming parts, and there is an open area where there are no members such as a passage. Also good.

  Further, the game ball detecting means may be capable of detecting a game ball on the back side of the game board, or capable of detecting a game ball on the front side of the game board, that is, on the game area. Also good.

Further, in the description so far, “the game ball after being guided to the front side of the game board by the guide means (for example, the first guide passage 2446) is placed at a predetermined position (for example, the first special figure starting port 230 is A guide passage (for example, a first guide passage 2448) that can be guided from the opening position) to the back side of the game board,
The guide passage is such that a game ball that has not entered the accessible area (for example, the stage prize winning area 2441) can enter from the predetermined position,
The game table, wherein the game ball detecting means (for example, the first ball detection sensor 81) is capable of detecting a game ball guided from the predetermined position to the back side of the game board. Is also explained.

Further, in the description so far, “the distribution member (for example, the distribution member 70 shown in FIG. 49) moves the game ball that has entered from the accessible area (for example, the stage winning area 2441) to the predetermined path. Alternately in the first direction toward the first passage (eg, the first passage 2442) and the second direction toward the second passage (eg, the second passage 2443). Is possible,
The game ball detection means distributes the first game ball detection means (for example, the first ball detection sensor 81) capable of detecting the game ball after being distributed to the first path to the second path. A game table including second game ball detection means (for example, second ball detection sensor 82) capable of detecting the game ball after being played. Is also explained.

  Here, as a result of performing a large number of distributions, the distribution member may be distributed continuously in the first direction or may be distributed continuously in the second direction. May be. In other words, the structure may be a structure that can be distributed alternately, and the actual distribution result may not be 100% alternating. In addition, alternately may be two balls or more instead of one ball. Further, the number assigned to the first passage and the second passage may be different. That is, a configuration may be adopted in which a second predetermined number of game balls that are the same as or different from the first predetermined number are distributed to the second passage after the first predetermined number is distributed to the first passage.

  Further, the second passage is also capable of causing the game balls distributed by the distribution member to flow down on the back side of the game board, like the first passage (the predetermined passage). Also good.

The game ball after being guided to the front side of the game board by the guide means (for example, first guide means provided downstream of the first passage) from the first predetermined position of the game board A first guide passage capable of guiding to the backside;
The game ball after being guided to the front side of the game board by the guide means (for example, second guide means provided downstream of the second passage) from the second predetermined position to the back side of the game board. A second guide passage capable of guiding;
With
The first guide passage is one in which a game ball that has not entered the accessible area can enter from the first predetermined position,
The second guide passage is such that a game ball that has not entered the accessible area can enter from the second predetermined position,
The game ball detection means includes a first game ball detection means capable of detecting a game ball guided from the first predetermined position to the back side of the game board, and a back side of the game board from the second predetermined position. And a second game ball detecting means capable of detecting the game ball guided to the game.

In addition, in the description so far, “When a game ball is detected by the first game ball detecting means (for example, the first ball detection sensor 81), a first symbol variation display (for example, the symbol of the special figure 1) is displayed. First symbol variation display means (for example, the second special symbol display device 214) capable of performing variation display),
A second symbol variation display (for example, the symbol variation display in FIG. 2) that can be executed when a game ball is detected by the second game ball detection means (for example, the second ball detection sensor 82). Symbol variation display means (for example, the second special figure display device 214),
A game table characterized by comprising: Is also explained.

  Here, the first symbol variation display means may be a special symbol display device, and the second symbol variation display means may be a general symbol display device, or vice versa.

  In the description so far, “the game board (for example, the game board 200 shown in FIG. 31) is at least partially transparent so that the game ball flowing down the back side is visible. A characteristic game stand. Is also explained.

  Further, in the above description, “the first game ball detection means (for example, the first ball detection sensor 81) and the second game ball detection means (for example, the second ball detection sensor 82) are the game balls. Until the first game ball detecting means detects the first game ball detecting means and the second time after the game ball enters the enterable area. A game table characterized in that the game balls are arranged so that the time until they are detected by the game ball detecting means is substantially the same. Is also explained.

  Here, the game ball is more than the predetermined ball rolling distance from the approachable area through the predetermined path until the game ball is guided to the front side of the game board by the guide means and reaches the predetermined position. A mode in which the ball rolling distance from the position until it is detected by the game ball detecting means may be set shorter. Since the game ball that has entered the accessible area almost reaches the predetermined position, the player is originally safe and can take some time. On the other hand, with respect to irregularly won game balls (game balls entering from a predetermined position), the player is uneasy, and it is preferable to quickly detect the game balls.

  The first passage, the shape of the second passage, the shape of the first guide passage and the second guide passage, and the first game ball detecting means with respect to the accessible area The arrangement position of the second game ball detecting means is preferably symmetric, but at least a part of the symmetric portion may have a different shape. For example, the shape of the first passage and the shape of the second passage may not be symmetrical. At this time, in order to make the time from when the game ball enters the accessible area until the game ball is detected by the game ball detecting means substantially the same, other parts (for example, the first guide passage and the second guide passage) It is possible to adjust the length of the passage, the angle at which the game ball can flow down, etc. by adjusting the length of the passage, etc. It is. These settings can be changed as appropriate mainly depending on the game characteristics of the game table and the board configuration. And, for the purpose seen by the player, the time from when the game ball enters the above-described accessible area to when the hold display is made becomes substantially the same between the hold display of FIG. 1 and the hold display of FIG. Therefore, there is a case where the player does not have to feel uncomfortable with the hold display.

  In addition, the first game ball detection means and the second game ball detection means, the time from when the game ball enters the accessible area until the first game ball detection means is detected, It may be arranged so that the time from when the game ball enters the accessible area to when it is detected by the second game ball detecting means is different. To do this, it is possible to change the shape of the passage (length and inclination angle with respect to the flow direction). In this case, for the purpose that the player has seen, the time from when the game ball enters the above-described accessible area to when the hold display is made is different between the hold display in FIG. 1 and the hold display in FIG. is assumed. In other words, when the game results (the benefits given to the player and the effects of the decorative symbol variation display, etc.) are particularly different between Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2, the appearance of the reserved display of Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 In some cases, it is possible to inform the player by associating the difference in timing with the difference in gameability, and the interest of the game may be improved.

  In the following, we will add that we have explained so far.

(Appendix 1)
It has a winning area where game balls flowing down the gaming area formed on the gaming board can enter,
A game table capable of detecting a game ball entering from a predetermined winning area,
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
A distribution member capable of distributing game balls that have entered from the predetermined winning area to a predetermined path;
In the predetermined passage, the game balls distributed by the distribution member can flow down on the back side of the game board,
The game ball that has flowed down the back of the game board is once guided to the game area, and then the game ball can be detected by a predetermined game ball detection means.
A game table, wherein a game ball that has not entered the predetermined winning area can be detected by the predetermined game ball detecting means.

  Of the game balls that have entered the predetermined prize area and the game balls that have not entered, the game ball that has entered the predetermined prize area may be more easily detected by the game ball detecting means.

(Appendix 2)
The game machine according to appendix 1,
A guide path capable of guiding the game ball once guided to the game area to the back side of the game board again at a predetermined position;
A game ball that has not entered the predetermined winning area can enter the guide passage from the predetermined position,
The game table characterized in that the predetermined game ball detecting means is capable of detecting a game ball guided from the guide path to the back side of the game board.

(Appendix 3)
The game machine according to appendixes 1 and 2,
The predetermined passages are a first passage and a second passage,
The distribution member can alternately distribute game balls that have entered from the predetermined winning area into a first passage and a second passage,
The game balls distributed to the first passage can be detected by the first game ball detection means as the predetermined game ball detection means,
A game table characterized in that the game balls distributed to the second passage can be detected by second game ball detection means as the predetermined game ball detection means.

In addition, it is the game stand of appendix 2,
The predetermined passages are a first passage and a second passage,
The distribution member can alternately distribute game balls that have entered from the predetermined winning area into a first passage and a second passage,
The game ball that has flowed down the first passage is guided from the back side of the game board to the game area, and then can be guided again to the back side of the game board at a first predetermined position;
After the game ball that has flowed down the second passage is guided from the back side of the game board to the game area, a second guide passage that can be guided to the back side of the game board again at a second predetermined position,
A game ball that has not entered the predetermined winning area can enter the first guide path from the first predetermined position,
A game ball that has not entered the predetermined winning area can enter the second guide passage from the second predetermined position,
As the predetermined game ball detecting means,
A first game ball detecting means capable of detecting a game ball guided from the first guide path to the back side of the game board;
A game table may be provided that includes second game ball detecting means capable of detecting a game ball guided to the back side of the game board from the second guide passage.

(Appendix 4)
A game machine as set forth in appendix 3,
The first symbol variation display can be executed when a gaming ball is detected by the first gaming ball detection means,
A game table, wherein a second symbol variation display can be executed when a game ball is detected by the second game ball detecting means.

(Appendix 5)
A gaming machine according to appendices 1 to 4,
The game board is characterized in that at least a part of the game board is transparent so that a game ball flowing down the back side of the game board is visible.

(Appendix 6)
A gaming machine according to appendices 3 to 5,
The time from when the game ball enters the winning area until it is detected by the first game ball detecting means, and after the game ball enters the winning area, is detected by the first game ball detecting means. A game table that is configured so that the time until completion is substantially the same.

(Appendix 7)
Game board,
A game table having an accessible area into which a game ball flowing down a game area provided in the game board can enter,
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
A sorting member capable of sorting at least a first direction toward a predetermined path and a second direction different from the first direction for a game ball that has entered from the accessible area;
The predetermined passage is capable of allowing the game balls distributed in the first direction by the distribution member to flow down on the back side of the game board,
Guiding means capable of guiding the game ball flowing down the back side of the game board to the front side of the game board by the predetermined passage;
A game ball detection means capable of detecting a game ball after being guided to the front side of the game board by the guide means;
With
The game table, wherein the game ball detection means can detect a game ball that has not entered the accessible area.

(Appendix 8)
The game stand according to appendix 7,
A guide passage capable of guiding the game ball after being guided to the front side of the game board by the guide means from a predetermined position to the back side of the game board;
The guide passage is such that a game ball that has not entered the accessible area can enter from the predetermined position,
The game table, wherein the game ball detecting means is capable of detecting a game ball guided from the predetermined position to the back side of the game board.

(Appendix 9)
The game stand according to appendix 7 or 8,
The allocating member moves the game ball that has entered from the accessible area in the first direction toward the first path that is the predetermined path and the second direction toward the second path. It can be distributed alternately,
The game ball detection means can detect a first game ball detection means capable of detecting a game ball after being distributed to the first passage, and a game ball after being distributed to the second passage. A game table comprising second game ball detection means.

(Appendix 10)
A gaming machine according to appendix 9, wherein
A first symbol variation display means capable of executing a first symbol variation display when a game ball is detected by the first game ball detector;
Second symbol variation display means capable of executing a second symbol variation display when a game ball is detected by the second game ball detection unit;
A game table characterized by comprising:

(Appendix 11)
A gaming machine according to appendixes 7 to 10, wherein
The game board is characterized in that at least a part of the game board is transparent so that a game ball flowing down the back side can be visually recognized.

(Appendix 12)
A gaming machine according to appendix 9 or 10, wherein
The first game ball detection unit and the second game ball detection unit are configured to determine a time from when the game ball enters the accessible area until the first game ball detection unit detects the game ball, A game table, characterized in that the game table is arranged so that the time from when it enters the accessible area until it is detected by the second game ball detecting means is substantially the same.

(Appendix A)
A game board with a game area;
Distributing means provided in the game board and provided with an entrance through which a game ball can enter,
A first start prize area and a second start prize area which are provided in the distribution means and into which a game ball can flow from the entrance;
A symbol display means for variably displaying symbols when a game ball enters one of the first start prize area and the second start prize area;
A game machine equipped with
The distribution means includes
A first passage for guiding the game ball to the first start winning area;
A second path for guiding the game ball to the second start winning area;
A sorting member capable of sorting the first passage and the second passage substantially alternately by the weight of the game ball that has entered from the entrance;
An opening provided at least in the first passage and connected to a region outside the distributing means;
With
The distribution member includes a case where the game ball is continuously guided to one of the first passage and the second passage.
It is less frequent when the game ball enters the opening without passing through the first passage than when the game ball passes through the first passage and is discharged from the opening. A characteristic game stand.

(Appendix B)
In the game stand described in Appendix A,
Rather than when the game ball enters the second opening without passing through the first passage, the distribution member moves to either the first passage or the second passage. A game table characterized by a high frequency when game balls are continuously guided.

(Appendix C)
In the game stand described in Appendix A or B,
A game table, wherein a game ball flowing down the game area cannot enter the opening.

(Appendix D)
In the game stand according to any one of appendices A to C,
The sorting member is a rotating body that rotates when a game ball passes through a predetermined passage of the sorting means,
The rotating body includes a predetermined partition section that divides a plurality of sections capable of holding a game ball,
The plurality of compartments are:
A first section provided with the first restricting portion;
A second section provided with the second restricting portion;
Including
Each of the plurality of compartments is
A first position where a game ball can enter the predetermined section;
A second position that holds the game ball adjacent to the first position and entered the predetermined section;
A third position adjacent to the second position and capable of discharging the game ball held in the predetermined section to the first area or the second area when the rotating body is rotating. When,
A position different from the first position, the second position and the third position, and a fourth position where the game ball cannot enter when the rotating body is rotating;
A game table characterized in that the rotating body is provided at a position where it can pass continuously.

(Appendix E)
In the game stand according to any one of appendices A to D,
The distribution device is provided with direction changing means for changing the moving direction of the game ball,
The game table according to claim 1, wherein the direction changing means is provided at a position before the game ball passes through the sorting member.

  It should be noted that even if the configuration requirements are included only in the description of the embodiment, the modification, the other examples, and the supplementary notes described above, the configuration requirements are changed to other embodiments, modifications, other examples, and supplementary notes. You may apply to.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 208 Decorative design display device 212 Special figure 1 display device 214 Special figure 2 display device 231 Special figure 1 start area 233 Special figure 2 start area 2321 Blade member 234 Variable prize opening 2341 Door member 300 Main control part 304 CPU
306 ROM
308 RAM
400 First sub-control unit 404 CPU
406 ROM
408 RAM
500 Second sub-control unit 600 Dispensing control unit 844 Stage 8440 Stage winning area 8441 First passage 8441a First opening 8442 Second passage 8442a Second opening 900 Sorting member 910 Partition plate 920 Side 911-914 Section

Claims (5)

A gaming machine with a sorting unit,
The sorting unit is a unit provided with sorting means,
The sorting unit is a unit provided with a first sensor,
The sorting unit is a unit provided with a second sensor,
The game ball that has entered from the entrance of the sorting unit is configured to be guided to the first passage in the sorting unit by the sorting means,
The first passage is a passage located downstream of the distributing means,
A game ball that has entered from the entrance of the sorting unit is configured to be guided to the second passage in the sorting unit by the sorting means,
The second passage is a passage located downstream of the distribution means,
The distribution means is means configured to be able to alternately distribute game balls that have entered from the entrance to the first passage and the second passage at a first frequency,
The distribution means is configured to be able to distribute game balls that have entered from the entrance continuously to one of the first passage and the second passage at a second frequency. And
The first frequency is higher than the second frequency,
The sorting unit is a unit provided with a first opening,
The first opening is an opening between the sorting means and the first sensor;
In some cases, the game ball that has entered the first passage from the entrance is discharged from the first opening to the outside of the sorting unit (hereinafter referred to as “first case”).
When a game ball that has entered the first passage from the entrance passes through the first sensor without being discharged out of the sorting unit from the first opening (hereinafter, “second case”) )
There is a case where a game ball outside the sorting unit enters the sorting unit through the first opening and passes through the first sensor (hereinafter referred to as “third case”). ,
The frequency at which the second case occurs is higher than the frequency at which the first case occurs,
The frequency at which the second case occurs is higher than the frequency at which the third case occurs,
The sorting unit is a unit provided with a second opening,
The second opening is an opening between the distributing means and the second sensor,
In some cases, the game ball that has entered the second passage from the entrance is discharged from the second opening to the outside of the sorting unit (hereinafter referred to as “fourth case”).
A game ball that has entered the second passage from the entrance is not discharged out of the sorting unit from the second opening and passes through the second sensor (hereinafter referred to as “fifth case”). )
A game ball outside the sorting unit may enter the sorting unit through the second opening and pass through the second sensor (hereinafter referred to as “sixth case”). ,
The frequency at which the fifth case occurs is higher than the frequency at which the fourth case occurs,
The frequency at which the fifth case occurs is higher than the frequency at which the sixth case occurs,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The sorting unit is a unit provided with a decoration means,
The decoration means is means for covering a part of the first passage,
The decoration means is means for covering a part of the second passage.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
Main control means;
A first starting area;
A second starting area;
With
The main control means is a means for executing a determination as to whether or not the start information is satisfied when a determination result is established.
The first start area is a start area provided with the first sensor,
The main control means can acquire the start information of the first start area (hereinafter referred to as “first start information”) on the condition that the first sensor detects a game ball. Means,
The second start area is a start area provided with the second sensor,
The main control means can acquire the start information of the second start area (hereinafter referred to as “second start information”) on the condition that the second sensor detects a game ball. Means,
The main control means is means for executing a jackpot symbol lottery when the result of the determination is a jackpot,
The main control means is means for executing a first jackpot symbol lottery as the jackpot symbol lottery when the result of the success / failure determination for the first start information is the jackpot symbol,
The main control means is means for executing a second jackpot symbol lottery as the jackpot symbol lottery when the determination result of the second start information is the jackpot.
The main control means is a means capable of executing control for starting a big hit consisting of a first number of rounds (hereinafter referred to as “first big hit”) according to the result of the big hit symbol lottery,
The main control means controls to start a big hit consisting of a second number of rounds smaller than the first number (hereinafter referred to as “second big hit”) in accordance with the result of the big hit symbol lottery. Is a viable means,
The probability that the first jackpot symbol is selected by the second jackpot symbol lottery is higher than the probability that the first jackpot symbol lottery is selected by the first jackpot symbol lottery,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3,
The distribution unit is a unit provided in the game area,
The game ball discharged from the first opening to the outside of the sorting unit is configured to flow down the game area,
The game ball discharged from the second opening to the outside of the sorting unit is configured to flow down the game area.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4,
The distribution unit is a unit provided with rectangular direction changing means,
The direction changing means is means for changing the moving direction of a game ball that has entered from the entrance,
The direction changing means is a means disposed between the inlet and the distributing means .
A game stand characterized by that.