JP6088221B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a game effect device that is operated by operating means that can be operated by a player.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, is supported by an outer frame that is a frame member fixed to an installation frame base provided in a game store, and is pivotally supported so as to be detachable and openable with respect to the outer frame. An intermediate frame that is a frame member that is replaceable and a transparent plate that is pivotally supported on the front side of the intermediate frame so as to be attachable to and detachable from the central frame and that protects the game board disposed on the intermediate frame. And a front frame as a frame member to be provided. In the front frame, an upper sphere storage section and a lower sphere storage section capable of storing game balls are disposed below the window where the transparent plate is disposed, and the upper sphere is positioned to the right of the lower sphere storage section. There is provided an operation handle for operating a hitting ball launching device that launches a game ball supplied from the storage unit toward the game board.

  The game board has a game area defined on a front surface thereof, and an opening penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the game area, and a frame-shaped decorative member configured in a frame shape has an opening edge of the opening. An effect region is defined inside the frame-shaped decorative member. In the game area, there are guide nails, a start winning device and a normal winning port that triggers a symbol variation effect by a symbol display device, a special winning device that opens a winning port when a big hit occurs and generates a lot of winning balls, Other game parts and the like are arranged. In addition, the display area of the symbol display device and the movable effect device, etc., arranged on the rear side of the game board, are faced in the effect area. The effect by the movable body is visible in the effect area.

  The pachinko machine configured as described above has a design that faces the effect area when a game ball that is driven into the game area of the game board by operating the operation handle wins the start winning device and is detected by the winning ball detection means. The symbol variation effect on the display unit of the display device is started, and the special gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, `` big hit '') by stopping the symbols on the display unit in a predetermined combination based on the big hit lottery in the control means Is generated, the winning opening of the special winning device is opened and a large number of winning balls can be obtained. In addition, according to the symbol variation effect on the display unit of the symbol display device, the movable effect device is controlled to operate and the movable body is operated at an appropriate timing to improve the visual effect. . Further, the pachinko machine has an operation means such as a push button provided with a function of selecting or switching a game effect by an operation instruction displayed on the display unit of the symbol display device on the front side of the machine (the upper surface of the upper ball storage unit, etc.) (Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-154180 A

  By the way, in the conventional pachinko machine, the game ball (winning ball) detected by the winning ball detecting means after winning in the start winning device or the normal winning slot is passed to the rear side of the game board, and then the pachinko machine. It is comprised so that it may discharge | emit to the exterior via the safe ball | bowl exit path provided in the rear side. Therefore, the operation means is operated exclusively based on the contents of the effect displayed on the display unit of the symbol display device. In other words, a pachinko machine configured so that a player can operate a game effect device using a game ball after detection of a winning ball detected by a winning ball detection device by an operation device has been proposed. There wasn't.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed in order to solve this problem in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, and allows game balls after winning detection to be distributed by operating the operating means. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which game contents are diversified.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
Operation means (26) disposed on the front side of the machine body, a game effect device (M) disposed on the game board (D) and operable by operation of the operation means (26), and winning ball detection means ( (104) is a gaming machine provided with a winning opening (101),
A guide path (49A) for guiding the game ball won in the winning opening (101) to the game effect device (M) is provided,
The game effect device (M)
A plurality of ball passage portions (265, 266) through which game balls detected by the winning ball detection means (104) are passed;
When the winning ball detection means (104) detects a game ball, the operation is controlled based on the operation of the operation means (26), and the gaming ball after the winning detection is detected in any of the plurality of ball passage portions (265, 266). Distribution means (350) for distributing the crab ,
A plurality of ball discharge sections (332,333) from which the game balls after the winning detection distributed to each ball path section (265,266) including a specific ball path section among the plurality of ball path sections (265,266) are discharged;
Controlled by the control means, the game balls after the winning detection detected by the distribution means (350) are distributed to the respective ball passage portions (265, 266) including the specific ball passage portion, A second sorting means (370) for sorting to any of the ball discharge sections (332,333),
In response to the detection of the game ball by the winning ball detection means (104), the start hold information display means (H) capable of displaying the start hold display in a plurality of display modes,
Wherein the operation of the distributing means (350), before when the winning post-detection of gaming balls were distributed to Kitoku constant of the sphere passage (265), starting to be displayed on the starting suspension information display means (H) An effect that changes the display mode of the hold display is configured to be executable ,
Corresponding to the ball discharge section (332,333) to which the game ball is distributed by the operation of the second distribution means (370), there is a different effect that suggests the possibility that a winning game will be given after the end of the symbol variation effect. Configured to run ,
Based on the pre-read result of the start hold information acquired when the winning ball detection means (104) detects the game ball, the display mode of the start hold information display means (H) is changed to the second distribution means (370). The gist is that the display mode can be changed to suggest the possibility of operating .

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the game ball after the winning detection detected by the winning ball detecting means at the winning opening and guided to the game effect device via the guide path is operated by operating the operating means. Since the game ball is distributed by operating the game ball, the game ball after the winning detection can be distributed by the player's involvement, and the contents of the game can be diversified. And when the game ball is distributed to a specific ball passing part by the operation of the distribution means, it is configured so that an effect that changes the display mode of the start hold display displayed on the start hold information display means can be executed. Interest can be improved.
In addition, if the game ball after winning detection that is distributed by the distribution means is further distributed to the ball discharge unit by the second distribution means, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting that a winning game may be given after the end of the symbol variation effect Therefore, the game content can be further diversified.
Furthermore, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the second distribution means operates by changing the display mode of the start hold information display means, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to distribute the game balls after winning detection by operating the operation means, so that the contents of the game can be diversified and the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of an example. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the pachinko machine of the embodiment in a state where the front frame is opened from the middle frame and the game area of the game board is omitted. It is a front view of the game board in the pachinko machine of the example. It is a perspective view of the game board in the pachinko machine of the example. It is a perspective view shown in the state where a game board and a frame-like decoration member were separated. It is a perspective view shown in the state which separated the installation member and game direction device which are attached to the back side of a game board. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled and looked at the frame-shaped decoration member and the structural member of the 1st start winning part and 2nd start winning part provided in this frame-shaped decorative member from the front upper direction. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled and looked at the frame-shaped decoration member and the structural member of the 1st start prize-winning part and the 2nd start prize-winning part which are provided in this frame-shaped decoration member from the upper side. It is the fragmentary perspective view which isolate | separated the structural member and frame-shaped decoration member of the 1st start winning part, and was seen from front upper direction. It is the fragmentary perspective view which isolate | separated the structural member and frame-shaped decorative member of the 1st start winning part, and was seen from back upper direction. It is the X5-X5 sectional view taken on the line of FIG. FIG. 12 is a partial cross-sectional view of the game board taken along line X1-X1 in FIG. 11. FIG. 12 is a partial cross-sectional view of the game board taken along line X2-X2 in FIG. 11. (a) is a partial cross-sectional view of the game board, taken along line X3-X3 in FIG. 11, omitting the installation member and each device disposed on the installation member, and (b) is the installation member and the installation FIG. 12 is a partial cross-sectional view of the game board that is broken along line X4-X4 in FIG. 11 with each device disposed on the member omitted. It is a block diagram of the pachinko machine of an example. It is a flowchart which shows the starting input process of a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows an abnormality determination execution process. It is the perspective view which looked at the game production device from the front upper part. It is the perspective view which looked at the game production device from the back upper part. It is the perspective view which looked at the game production device which removed the electric light display unit from the front upper direction. It is the perspective view which looked at the game production device which removed the back cover member from the back upper direction. It is a front view of a game production device. It is a top view of a game production device. It is a bottom view of a game production device. It is a right view of a game effect device. It is a left view of a game production device. It is the X6-X6 sectional view taken on the line of FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view of the game effect device seen from the front upper part. It is a disassembled perspective view of the game performance device seen from the rear upper side. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the upper main part in an apparatus main body from front upper direction. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the upper main part in an apparatus main body from back upper direction. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the lower main part in an apparatus main body from the front upper direction. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the lower main part in an apparatus main body from back upper direction. (a) is the perspective view which looked at the 1st distribution mechanism, the 2nd distribution mechanism, the stop release mechanism, and the rotation production mechanism from the front upper part, and (b) is the 1st distribution mechanism, the 2nd distribution mechanism, and stop release It is the perspective view which looked at the mechanism and the rotation effect mechanism from the rear upper side. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 1st distribution mechanism from the front upper direction. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 1st distribution mechanism from back upper direction. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 2nd distribution mechanism from the front upper direction. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 2nd distribution mechanism from back upper direction. (a) is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the stop cancellation | release mechanism from the front upper direction, (b) is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the stop cancellation | release mechanism from the back upper direction. (a) is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the rotation effect mechanism from the front upper direction, (b) is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the rotation effect mechanism from the back upper direction. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement aspect of a 1st distribution body, Comprising: (a) shows the 1st distribution body in an initial position, (b) is the operation position of a 1st distribution body by operation of a 1st operation button. (C) shows a state in which the game ball after detection is caused to fly by rotating the first sorting body from the operating position to the initial position. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement aspect of a 2nd distribution body, Comprising: (a) shows the 2nd distribution body in an initial position, (b) is the 2nd distribution body rotated from the initial position to the 1st distribution position (C) has shown the 2nd distribution body rotated to the 2nd distribution position from the initial position. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement aspect of a stop cancellation | release member, Comprising: (a) shows the state which the stop cancellation | release member stopped in the control position, and stopped the game ball after detection in the stop part, (b) The release member rotates from the restriction position to the release position and the detected game ball is released to the ball delivery path. (C) is after detection that the stop release member has returned to the restriction position and has stopped at the stop. One of the game balls is shown being guided by the stop release member. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement aspect of the effect body in a rotation effect mechanism, Comprising: (a) shows the 1st attitude | position which the 1st effect display part stopped upwards, (b) is the 2nd effect display part upward. 2 shows the second posture stopped.

  Next, the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine P that plays a game using a pachinko ball as a game ball will be described as an example. In the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” refer to the pachinko machine P as viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG.

(About schematic configuration of pachinko machine)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine P according to the embodiment has an outer frame as a fixed frame fixed to an installation frame base (not shown) also called “island” provided in the amusement shop. A, a middle frame B as a body frame pivotally supported so as to be detachable and openable with respect to the outer frame A, and a required game area 33 are defined by being detachably attached to the middle frame B A game board D, and a front frame C pivotally supported on the front side of the middle frame B so as to be detachable and openable and provided with a transparent plate 19 for seeing and protecting the game board D arranged on the middle frame B are provided. ing. On the front side of the front frame C, an upper ball tray (upper ball storage portion) E capable of storing game balls is disposed below the window 21 where the transparent plate 19 is disposed. A lower ball tray (lower ball storage unit) F capable of storing game balls, a ball striking device J (see FIG. 2) disposed in the middle frame B, and a ball feed disposed in the front frame C A handle unit G for operating the device K (see FIG. 2) is arranged side by side. Further, on the rear side of the pachinko machine P, as shown in FIG. 15, a main control board (control means) 170 that comprehensively controls the pachinko machine P, and a ball payout device based on a control signal from the main control board 170 A ball payout control board 172 for controlling the operation of 177, a launch control board 173 for controlling the hitting ball launching device J, and the like are disposed, and a rear side of the game board D is based on a control signal from the main control board 170. A general control board (notification control means) 171 for controlling the operation of a game effect device M, a movable effect device L, and the like, which will be described later, is provided.

  In such a pachinko machine P, a game ball that is supplied from the upper ball tray E to the hitting ball launching device J via the ball feeding device K and is shot into the game area 33 of the game board D by the hitting ball hitting device J is described later. By winning at the first start winning port (winning port, winning section) 101 or the second starting winning port 121 (see FIG. 3), the main control board 170 obtains information at the time of winning and a big hit lottery is performed. A control signal based on the jackpot lottery result is output to the overall control board 171. Under the control of the overall control board 171, the display unit H1 of the symbol display device H provided on the game board D (see FIG. 3). ) The design variation production at) is started. Then, as a result of the symbol variation effect, the pachinko machine P causes a game on the game board D when a special gaming state (for example, “hit”) advantageous to the player occurs due to the symbols stopped on the display unit H1 in a predetermined combination. The special winning opening 140 of the special winning device 38 (see FIG. 3) provided in the area 33 is opened to allow a large number of game balls to be won, and a ball payout device 177 is provided based on the winning of the game balls. A large number of game balls are paid out to the upper ball tray E as prize balls from the ball payout unit.

(Inner frame)
As shown in FIG. 2, the middle frame B includes an upper frame portion 10 that forms an upper edge, a lower frame portion 11 that forms a lower edge and on which a ball hitting device J and the like are installed, and a left frame portion that forms a left edge. 12 and a right frame portion 13 forming a right edge, and the whole is formed in a rectangular frame shape matching the opening of the outer frame A. The middle frame B is provided with a game board holding portion 14 on which the game board D can be detachably installed from the front side. The middle frame B is pivotally supported by the outer frame A via hinges 15, 15 provided at the upper left and lower left of the outer frame A. The middle frame B opens and closes with respect to the outer frame A around the left end. It has come to be able to do. The middle frame B may be one in which the upper, lower, left and right frame portions 10, 11, 12, 13 are integrally formed.

(Front frame)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front frame C is formed in a plate shape that substantially matches the outer shape of the middle frame B, and at the front side of the frame body 20 where the window 21 that opens in the front-rear direction is opened, A plurality of decorative members 22 are attached so as to surround the window 21. An illumination board (not shown) on which an LED chip is mounted is disposed in the decoration member 22, and the light transmission portion of the decoration member 20 is brightened by controlling the light emission of the LED chip. . Further, on the lower front side of the window 21 in the frame body 20, a first front decorative member 23 that covers the upper ball dish E and the like from the front side and a second front decorative member 24 that covers the lower ball dish E and the like from the front side are disposed. ing.

(Manual operation button)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine P according to the embodiment has an operation unit 25 disposed on the right side of the upper ball tray E on the upper surface of the first front decorative member 23. The operation unit 25 is provided with a first operation button 26 and a second operation button 27 as operation means. The first operation button 26 has an operation function related to a game, and the second operation button 27 has an operation function related to a ball lending operation and selection of a predetermined condition. Here, the first operation button 26 is an operation function related to the effect content displayed on the display unit H1 of the symbol display device H or a first distribution mechanism of the game effect device M (see FIGS. 3 and 18) described later. (First distribution means) Also has a function of inputting a pressing signal relating to the operation of 201. In addition, the first operation button 26 is configured to be used as a means for inputting a press signal related to an effect in the light effect effect unit 85 and an effect in the rotation effect mechanism 204 in the game effect device M.

  The first operation button 26 and the second operation button 27 are disposed at a position where the player can reach, and the change of each operation function (change of the operation target) described above is performed by the overall control board 171 as an operation setting means. The overall control CPU is configured to transmit an operation signal to the overall control board 171 when the second operation button 27 is depressed. Then, the overall control CPU of the overall control board 171 can perform an operation related to the effect on the display unit H1 when the first operation button 26 functions as an operation unit related to the effect on the display unit H1 of the symbol display device H. When the first operation button 26 functions as an operating means related to the effect on the game effect device M, the effect on the display unit H1 of the symbol display device H is controlled. Control is performed so that the operation related to is disabled. The first operation button 26 and the second operation button 27 are provided with a lamp device provided with a light emitting body such as an LED chip (not shown), and each lamp operation is controlled by controlling the light emission of the lamp device. The operation timing of the buttons 26 and 27 is displayed.

(Game board)
As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the game board D is made of wood plywood or synthetic resin with veneer or the like, and has an outer shape that matches the inner edge shape of the game board holding portion 14 provided in the middle frame B. It is the substantially rectangular flat plate-shaped member formed in this. On the front side of the game board D, an outer rail 30 extending in an arc shape from the lower left part to the upper right part, an inner rail 31 arranged side by side from the center lower part to the upper left part inside the outer rail 30, and the outer rail 30 A panel surface decoration member 32 having a curved shape that is recessed to the right is disposed between the upper right part of the rail and the lower part of the inner rail 31, and the inner side surrounded by both rails 30, 31 and the panel surface decoration member 32. Is configured as a game area 33. A large number of game nails 34 and gate members 36 as flow path changing members are disposed in the game area 33, and a plurality of (three in the embodiment) are provided below the left first ball flow area 33 A in the game area 33. Are provided), and a special prize device 38, an ordinary prize device 37, and the like are arranged below the right second ball flow down area 33B in the game area 33. As a result, the game ball launched from the hitting ball launching device J passes between the outer rail 30 and the inner rail 31 and is driven into the upper left portion of the game area 33. The first ball flow area 33A flows down 33, and in the case of right-handed, it mainly flows down the second ball flow area 33B of the game area 33.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the game board D is formed with a through hole 40 that opens forward and backward. The through hole 40 has a maximum vertical opening width at the left and right center in the game area 33, and the vertical interval between the uppermost end 41 </ b> A at the opening edge 41 of the through hole 40 and the outer rail 30 is the distance between the game balls. The bottom end 41 </ b> B of the opening edge 41 is positioned directly above the out port 39 formed at the bottom of the game area 33. Further, the through hole 40 has the largest left-right opening width slightly below the center of the game area 33 in the vertical direction, and the space between the leftmost end 41C of the opening edge 41 and the inner rail 31 in the left-right direction is a game ball. The distance between the rightmost end 41D of the opening edge 41 and the board surface decoration member 32 in the left-right direction is about 2 to 3 times the diameter of the game ball. In the through hole 40, the left and right opening width of the lower region from the maximum portion of the left and right opening width is smaller than the left and right opening width of the upper region than the maximum portion of the left and right opening width, and the left and right opening width of the lower region is It is about ½ of the left and right opening width of the upper region. In addition, the through-hole 40 is not a left-right symmetric shape, and the opening edge 41 has a complicated uneven shape.

(Frame-shaped decorative member)
As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the game board D is provided with a frame-shaped decorative member (decorative member) 45 that opens in the front-rear direction and covers the opening edge 41 of the through hole 40. It is installed. Thereby, as described above, the game area 33 is divided into the first ball falling area 33A located on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative member 45 and the second ball flowing area 33B located on the right side from the upper side of the frame-shaped decorative member 45. I know. An inner opening area of the frame-shaped decorative member 45 attached to the game board D is an effect area 46. Here, the effect area 46 is inside the frame-shaped decorative member 45, with the ball guide member 49 arranged so as to extend in the left-right direction slightly below the upper and lower center of the game area 33, as a boundary. The upper side from the member 49 is a first effect area (first effect area) 47 and the lower side from the ball guide member 49 is a second effect area (second effect area) 48. In the first effect area 47, the display unit H1 of the symbol display device H disposed on the installation member 150, which will be described later, attached to the rear side of the game board D, or the movable effect device disposed on the installation member 150. L (L1, L2, L3) and the like are faced. Further, the second effect region 48 is configured such that the game effect device M disposed on the installation member 150 faces.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the frame-shaped decorative member 45 includes a frame body member 50 formed in a shape that matches the opening shape of the through hole 40. Then, the frame-shaped decorative member 45 of the embodiment has a first start that triggers a symbol variation effect on the display unit H1 of the symbol display device H on the left side portion of the frame member 50 where the full width in the left-right direction is maximum. The winning portion 100 is provided, and a second start winning portion 120 serving as a trigger for the symbol variation effect on the display portion H1 of the symbol display device H is disposed on the right side portion of the portion having the maximum width in the left-right direction. ing. A first decorative body 70 formed in a curved shape along the outer edge of the first effect region 47 is attached to the upper front portion of the frame member 50, and the first lower portion of the front surface of the frame member 50 is attached to the lower front portion of the frame member 50. The 2nd decoration body 80 formed in the shape in alignment with the outer edge of 2 production | presentation area 48 is attached. A third decorative member 73 is attached to the front side of the first start winning portion 100, and a fourth decorative member 74 is attached to the front side of the second start winning portion 120.

(Frame member)
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the frame member 50 constituting the frame-shaped decorative member 45 is a first attachment portion 51 that curves upward over the left edge, upper edge, and right edge of the first effect region 47. A second mounting portion 52 provided continuously with the lower left edge of the first mounting portion 51 and provided with the first starting prize-winning portion 100; and a second starting prize connected continuously with the lower right-hand edge of the first mounting portion 51. A third attachment portion 53 provided from the portion 120, and a fourth attachment portion 54 formed so as to extend over the left side edge, the lower side edge, and the right side edge of the second effect region 48. And in the vicinity of the outer edge on the rear surface of the first to fourth mounting portions 51, 52, 53, 54, the covering wall portion 55 extending along the opening edge 40A of the through-hole 40 extends rearward. Is formed. When the frame member 50 is attached to the game board D, the covering wall portion 55 is located along the inner side of the opening edge 41 of the through hole 40 and covers the opening edge 41 from the effect region 46. It is like that. The outer portion of the frame body member 50 from the covering wall portion 55 is a mounting plate portion 56 that comes into contact with the front surface of the game board D from the front side. It extends to the inside.

(Second mounting part)
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the second attachment portion 52 is provided with a first sensor installation hole for installing a first winning ball detection sensor (first winning ball detection means) 104 constituting the first start winning portion 100. 57 is formed so as to penetrate forward and backward, and a second sensor installation hole 58 for installing a second winning ball detection sensor (second winning ball detection means) 105 constituting the first start winning portion 100 is provided. It is formed so as to penetrate forward and backward. A ball passage member 110 that defines the ball introduction path 103 in the first start winning portion 100 is attached to the front side of the second attachment portion 52. Further, on the rear side of the second attachment portion 52, wall portions 59, 59 extending in the vertical direction and extending rearward in parallel are formed, and both wall portions 59, 59 are formed into a warp route 130 described later. The side wall is configured. A rear plate member 60 that constitutes the rear wall of the warp route 130 is attached to the back side of the second attachment portion 52. Thereafter, two sensor support holes 61 and 61 for supporting the first winning ball detection sensor 104 and the second winning ball detection sensor 105 are formed in the plate member 60.

(3rd mounting part)
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the third mounting portion 53 includes an installation portion of the opening / closing member 122 that constitutes the second start winning portion 120 and an installation portion of the start electromagnetic solenoid 123 that opens and closes the opening / closing member 122. Is provided. A ball passage member 64 is attached to the front side of the second attachment portion 52, and a winning ball passage 66 is formed in the ball passage member 64, and a third winning ball is detected in the middle of the winning ball passage 66. A sensor installation section 67 is provided for installing the sensor 124 in a state where the sensor 124 faces. Further, on the rear side of the second mounting portion 52, a ball discharge path 63 for discharging and guiding the game ball after the winning detection detected by the third winning ball detection sensor 124 to the rear side of the game board D is formed 2 Two ball passage members 66, 66 are attached. 7 and 8 is a holding member that is attached to the third attachment portion 53 and covers the starting electromagnetic solenoid 123 from the rear side.

(4th mounting part)
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the fourth mounting portion 54 is configured such that portions extending inward from the covering wall portion 55 are fixing portions 69 and 69 for fixing the second decorative member 72. . A plurality of screw insertion holes through which screws fastened to the rear side of the second decorative member 72 are inserted are formed in the fixing portions 69 and 69.

(First decorative body)
As shown in FIGS. 5, 7, and 8, the first decorative body 70 is formed in a shape that covers substantially the entire first mounting portion 51 and is attached to the front side of the first mounting portion 51. 71, a second decorative member 72 attached to the upper right rear side of the first decorative member 71 and partially extending outward from the outer edge of the first decorative member 71, and an upper left rear of the first decorative member 71 A third decorative member 73 attached to the side and partially extending outward from the outer edge of the first decorative member 71, and a plurality (four in the embodiment) attached to the front surface of the first decorative member 71. And a fourth decorative member 74. The first decorative member 71 is integrally formed from a transparent or translucent synthetic resin material, and a geometric pattern or the like formed in an uneven shape on the back surface is visible from the front side. The exposed plate portion 72A of the second decorative member 72 exposed to the side outward from the first decorative member 71 is a second sphere falling region 33B defined between the right side of the frame-shaped decorative member 45 and the inner rail 31. (See FIG. 3), and a passage member 75 that defines a ball passage and the gate member 36 described above are attached. The exposed plate portion 72A of the second decorative member 72 and the exposed plate portion 73A of the third decorative member 73 have a plurality of screw insertion holes through which screws for fixing the frame-shaped decorative member 45 to the game board D are inserted. Is formed. The second decorative member 72 and the third decorative member 73 are formed of a synthetic resin material that is transparent or translucent and colored in a predetermined color, and a predetermined pattern is formed on the front surface.

(Second decorative body)
As shown in FIGS. 5, 7, and 8, the second decorative body 80 is a single member that is formed so as to cover a part of the fourth attachment portion 54 and is attached to the front side of the fourth attachment portion 54. . The front surface and the outer surface of the second decorative body 80 are formed in a required design shape and are appropriately colored. Further, on the inner side facing the second effect region 48 of the second decorative body 80, attachment portions 81, 81 are formed. An effect panel 86 and a decorative member 95 constituting an electric light effect unit 85 facing the second effect area 48 are attached to the attachment portions 81 and 81 in a state of being positioned on the front side of the game effect device M, respectively. In the electric light effect unit 85, the effect panel 86 is appropriately brightened in conjunction with the effect in the game effect device M. The details of the lightning effect unit 85 will be described later.

  The pachinko machine P according to the embodiment receives a game ball that has won the first start winning portion 100 from the first start winning port 101, which is a winning port, as a first winning ball detection sensor (first winning ball detection means) 104 and After each detection by the second winning ball detection sensor (second winning ball detection means) 105, the game ball after the winning detection is detected (hereinafter referred to as "post-detection game ball") is stored in the frame-shaped decorative member 45. The second effect area 48 is guided and reused as an effect ball used for the game effect of the game effect device M facing the second effect area 48. In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the embodiment detects the game ball that has won the second start winning portion 120 from the second start winning port 121 by the third winning ball detection sensor 124 and then the game ball after the winning is detected. Is configured to pass to the rear side of the game board D through the winning ball passing path 66 and to be discharged out of the machine. That is, the game balls used for the game effect of the game effect device M facing the second effect region 48 are only the detected game balls after winning the first start winning opening 101 and detecting the winning, The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 121 and detected the winning is not reused.

(First start prize section)
As shown in FIGS. 9 to 14, the first start winning portion 100 has a first start winning opening 101 opened in the first ball falling area 33 </ b> A of the game area 33 and a ball introduction opening (winning opening) opened in the effect area 46. ) The ball introduction path 103 communicating with 102, and the first winning ball detection sensor 104 and the second prize winning that are disposed in the ball introduction path 103 and detect the game ball that has entered the ball introduction path 103 from the game area 33. And a sphere detection sensor 105. The sphere introduction port 102 of the sphere introduction path 103 is located at the left end of the sphere guide member 49 disposed in the effect area 46 of the frame-shaped decorative member 45. The first start winning opening 101 is a normally open type winning opening that always opens to the left toward the game area 33, and the game balls flowing down the first ball falling area 33A of the game area 33 always have a certain probability. It is configured to be able to win a prize.

(Ball introduction path)
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 11, the ball introduction path 103 includes a first passage portion 106 that extends to the right from the first start winning opening 101 formed in the left side portion of the frame-shaped decorative member 45, and the The second passage portion 107 extends downward from the right end of the first passage portion 106, and the third passage portion 108 extends rightward from the lower end of the second passage portion 107. Here, the ball introduction path 103 is defined by the frame member 50 of the frame-shaped decorative member 45 and the ball passage member 110 attached to the frame member 50. That is, the front wall portion of the ball introduction path 103 is formed by the front wall 111 of the ball passage member 110, and the side wall portion of the ball introduction path 103 extends rearward from the rear side of the ball passage member 110. , 112, and the rear wall portion of the ball introduction path 103 is formed by the frame member 50. Therefore, the game ball that has won the first start winning opening 101 from the first ball flow down region 33A of the game region 33 passes through the first passage portion 106, the second passage portion 107, and the third passage portion 108 of the ball introduction passage 103. After that, it is guided from the ball introduction port 102 to the ball guide path 49A formed on the upper surface of the ball guide member 49, and after rolling on the ball guide path 49A to the right, it falls to the upper side of the second effect area 48. It has become. The front wall 111 of the ball passage member 110 is provided with a sensor holding hole 113 for holding the front portion of the first winning ball detection sensor 104 and a sensor holding hole 113 for holding the front portion of the second winning ball detection sensor 105. (See FIGS. 9 and 10).

(Prize ball detection sensor)
The first winning ball detection sensor 104 transmits a detection signal (first detection signal) that triggers a symbol variation effect in the display unit H1 of the symbol display device H to the main control board (see FIG. 15) 170. The main control board 170 receives the first detection signal from the first winning ball detection sensor 104, so that the ball payout device 177 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls as described above. While transmitting a control signal to the control board 172, winning information (various random number information) is acquired, and a big winning lottery (big winning determination) is performed based on the winning information.

  When the second winning ball detection sensor 105 detects the game ball detected by the first winning ball detection sensor 104, the second winning ball detection sensor 105 transmits a detection signal (second detection signal) to the main control board 170. Here, since the second detection signal is a detection signal transmitted by detecting the game ball after being detected by the first winning ball detection sensor 104, the second detection signal is a trigger for the symbol variation effect in the display unit H1 of the symbol display device H. Even if the main control board 170 receives the second detection signal, the main control board 170 does not transmit the control signal to the ball payout control board 172 and does not perform the big hit lottery. The first start winning portion 100 of the embodiment determines the illegal act to be executed on the first start winning portion 100 as will be described later by arranging the two winning ball detection sensors 104 and 105. An abnormality determination execution process can be executed.

(Arrangement of winning ball detection sensor)
As shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, the first sensor installation hole 57 for installing the first winning ball detection sensor 104 is provided in the middle portion of the second passage portion 107 in the ball introduction path 103. . The first sensor installation hole 57 is formed to have a rectangular shape that is long in the horizontal direction when viewed from the front side orthogonal to the ball passage direction of the second passage portion 107, and the first winning ball detection sensor 104 has a horizontal posture (ball detection). (A posture in which the hole 104A is opened up and down). That is, the ball detection hole (ball detection portion) 104A of the first winning ball detection sensor 104 is opened in the same direction as the ball passage direction of the second passage portion 107, and the game ball passing through the second passage portion 107. Can pass smoothly.

  Further, the above-described second sensor installation hole 58 for installing the second winning ball detection sensor 105 is provided in the middle portion of the third passage portion 108 in the ball introduction path 103. The second sensor installation hole 58 is formed to have a rectangular shape that is long in the vertical direction when viewed from the front side orthogonal to the ball passage direction of the third passage portion 108, and the second winning ball detection sensor 105 is in a vertical orientation (ball detection). (A posture in which the hole 105A is opened to the left and right). That is, the ball detection hole (ball detection portion) 105A of the second winning ball detection sensor 105 is opened in the same direction as the ball passage direction of the third passage portion 108, and a game ball that passes through the third passage portion 108. Can pass smoothly.

  That is, the first winning ball detection sensor 104 is installed in the second passage portion 107 on the upstream side of the bent portion in the ball introduction path 103, and the second winning ball detection sensor 105 is the first downstream of the bent portion. It is installed in the three passages 108. As shown in FIG. 11, the first winning ball detection sensor 104 is installed horizontally on the second passage portion 107, and the second winning ball detection sensor 105 is connected to the third passage portion 108. It is installed in a vertical direction that is substantially vertical, and the two winning ball detection sensors 104 and 105 are disposed approximately 90 degrees differently. Further, the arrangement interval between the first winning ball detection sensor 104 and the second winning ball detection sensor 105 is an interval of one or more game balls (more than the diameter of the game ball) in the ball passage path of the ball introduction path 103. The first winning ball detection sensor 104 is configured to take a required time from the detection timing of the gaming ball to the detection timing of the gaming ball by the second winning ball detection sensor 105. Yes. Moreover, the third passage portion 108 where the second winning ball detection sensor 105 is installed is continuously bent at about 90 degrees with respect to the second passage portion 107 where the first winning ball detection sensor 104 is installed. Therefore, when the game ball that has passed through the first winning ball detection sensor 104 moves from the second passage portion 107 to the third passage portion 108, the gaming ball is decelerated and de-energized, and the first winning ball detection sensor 104 It is possible to appropriately secure a time difference from the detection timing to the detection timing of the second winning ball detection sensor 105.

(Radio wave detection sensor)
As shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the pachinko machine P according to the embodiment has, as a measure for preventing an illegal act using a radio wave transmitter at a portion near the left side of the first start winning portion 100 in the installation member 150. A radio wave detection sensor (radio wave detection means) 115 is provided. When the radio wave detection sensor 115 transmits a radio wave within a required range in the front direction of the ball detection holes 104A and 105A in the first winning ball detection sensor 104 and the second winning ball detection sensor 105, the winning ball detection sensors 104 and 105 The radio wave can be detected. Here, the radio wave detection sensor 115 according to the embodiment is arranged on the installation member 150 with the radio wave detection unit oriented in the up and down direction and in a downwardly inclined posture, and the first winning ball detection sensor 104 detects the radio wave. The radio wave can be detected in a possible direction. The radio wave detection sensor 115 does not detect the radio wave in the direction in which the second winning ball detection sensor 105 can detect the radio wave.

(Second start-up prize winning part)
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the second start winning portion 120 is displaced by a variable opening / closing member 122 that is opened and closed by the start electromagnetic solenoid 123 between a closed position where the second start winning opening 121 is closed and an open position where it is opened. It is configured to That is, in the embodiment, the second start winning opening 121 is configured to change the winning probability of the game ball by driving the start electromagnetic solenoid 123. Here, in the state where the opening and closing member 122 is displaced to the closed position, the second start winning portion 120 is prevented from winning the game ball to the second start winning port 121, and the game ball enters the first start winning port 101. The probability that the game ball wins the second start winning opening 121 is set to be lower than the probability of winning. On the other hand, in the state where the opening / closing member 122 is displaced to the open position, the game ball received by the opening / closing member 122 is guided to the second start winning opening 121 and the probability that the game ball wins the first start winning opening 101 is determined. Is set to have a high probability. Then, the game ball that has won the second start winning port 121 is detected by the third winning ball detection sensor 124, and then passed to the rear side of the game board D through the winning ball outlet path 66 to the outside. It is supposed to be discharged.

(Warp root)
As shown in FIGS. 10 to 14, the frame-shaped decorative member 45 is formed with a warp route 130 that intersects the first passage portion 106 of the ball introduction path 103. The warp route 130 includes, on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative member 45, a ball entrance (inlet portion) 131 formed above the first start winning port 101 of the first start winning unit 100, and the first start winning port. It is formed so as to communicate with a ball outlet (exit portion) 132 formed below 101. That is, the warp route 130 includes a fourth passage portion 133 bent rearward from the ball passage 131 and a fifth passage portion extending downward from the rear side of the fourth passage portion 133 to the rear side of the ball introduction path 103. 134 and a sixth passage portion 135 that bends forward from the lower end of the fifth passage portion 134 and communicates with the ball outlet 132. Here, in the warp route 130, the fourth passage portion 133 and the sixth passage portion 135 are formed in the above-described spherical passage member 110, and the fifth passage portion 134 is formed in the rear side of the frame member 50. The wall portions 59, 59 and the rear plate member 60 are formed.

  In the warp route 130, the ball entrance 131 is formed above the first start winning opening 101, so that the game ball that has flowed down the first ball flowing down area 33 A of the gaming area 33 is transferred to the first start winning opening 101. It is configured to be able to enter before reaching. In addition, the warp route 130 is again passed from the warp route 130 to the first ball flow down region 33A of the game region 33 because the ball outlet 132 is formed below the first start winning port 101. The game ball is configured to be unable to win the first start winning opening 101. That is, the game ball passed through the warp route 130 and passed to the first ball flow-down region 33A of the game region 33 is placed in any of the normal prize-winning devices 37 disposed below the first ball flow-down region 33A. A gaming machine that can win a prize and does not win each normal prize-winning tool 37 is discharged to the rear side of the game board D through the out port 39. A plurality of protrusions 59A projecting into the warp route 130 are formed on the inner surfaces of the wall portions 59, 59 forming the warp route 130, and the game balls flowing down the warp route 130 are It can be decelerated and de-energized by appropriately contacting the portion 59A.

(About special prize-winning equipment)
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the special prize-winning device 38 disposed in the second ball flow-down area 33 </ b> B of the game area 33 closes a special prize-winning opening 140 that opens to the game area 33 so as to be openable and closable. Opening / closing members 141 and 141 are provided, and the opening / closing members 141 and 141 are displaced to a closed position and an open position to open in accordance with driving of a special prize solenoid 143 (see FIG. 15) as driving means. Yes. The special prize-winning device 38 is provided with a special prize-ball detecting sensor 142 (see FIG. 15) that detects a game ball won in the special prize opening 140. The special winning ball detection sensor 142 is connected to the main control board 170 by wiring, and the predetermined number of balls is driven by driving the ball payout device 177 in accordance with the input of the winning detection signal from the special winning ball detection sensor 142 to the main control board 170. The award ball is paid out.

(Installation material)
As shown in FIG. 6, the installation member 150 attached to the rear side of the game board D is a synthetic resin member integrally formed in a substantially rectangular case shape that opens to the front. The game board D is attached to the game board D so as to face the rear surface of the board D. The installation member 150 includes an installation wall 151 that faces the rear surface of the game board D in parallel at a predetermined interval from the rear, an outer peripheral wall 152 that extends forward from the periphery of the installation wall 151, A mounting plate portion 153 formed in a shape bent outward from the front end of the outer peripheral wall portion 152 is provided. That is, the installation member 150 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a front opening that is surrounded by the outer peripheral wall 152 and opened to the game board D side, and the outer peripheral edge of the mounting plate part 153 is more than the outer peripheral edge of the game board D. It is formed in a slightly smaller shape and size. The installation member 150 is attached to the game board D by screwing the attachment plate part 153 to the rear surface of the game board D, and is installed between the rear surface of the game board D and the front side of the installation wall part 151 spaced from the rear surface. And various movable effect devices L1, L2, L3, an electric decoration device, and a game effect device M to be described later can be arranged on the front side of the installation wall 151.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a display opening 154 penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the installation wall portion 151 of the installation member 150, and the display portion H <b> 1 is formed in the display opening 154 on the rear side of the installation wall portion 151. The symbol display device H is detachably attached in the state of being exposed. The symbol display device H is a unit member in which a liquid crystal panel constituting the display unit H1 is accommodated in an accommodation case, and the rear surface of the accommodation case performs display control of the display unit H1 of the symbol display device H. A display control board 174 (see FIG. 15) and a general control board 171 for controlling the game effects of the pachinko machine P are provided. The overall control board 171 is electrically connected to the symbol display device H, a lighting device provided in the front frame C, a speaker provided in the middle frame B, and the like, and is output from the overall control board 171. Each device is controlled to operate based on the control signal. Further, the overall control board 171 is electrically connected to movable effect devices L1, L2, L3, an electrical decoration device, a game effect device M, and the like disposed on the front side of the installation wall 151, and the overall control substrate. Based on the control signal output from 171, the operation of each device is controlled. In the embodiment, with respect to the installation wall 151, the upper portion of the display opening 154 is referred to as an upper plate portion 151A, the lower portion is referred to as a lower plate portion 151B, the left portion is referred to as a left plate portion 151C, and the right portion is referred to as a right plate portion 151D. .

  In the pachinko machine P of the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the first movable effect device L1 is disposed on the front surface of the upper plate portion 151A of the installation wall portion 151, and the front and left plates of the right plate portion 151D. The second movable effect device L2 is disposed on the front surface of the portion 151C, and the third movable effect device L3 is disposed on the front surface of the lower plate portion 151B. In addition, a game effect device M is disposed on the lower plate portion 151D on the front side of the third movable effect device L3.

(Main control)
Next, the processing executed by the main control CPU 170A of the main control board 170 based on the control program for the first start winning unit 100 and the second start winning unit 120 will be described.

(About startup hold information)
In the pachinko machine P of the embodiment, information (various random number information) acquired when a game ball wins the first start winning slot 101 of the first start winning section 100 is stored in the storage means (main control board 170). Main control RAM) is stored as first start hold information. Similarly, information (various random number information) acquired when a game ball wins the second start winning slot 121 of the second start winning portion 120 is stored as second start hold information in the main control RAM of the main control board 170. It has come to be remembered. Here, the number of holds of the first start hold information is incremented by 1 when the game ball wins the first start winning slot 101 and is decremented by 1 every time the symbol variation effect is performed. Similarly, the number of holds in the second start hold information is incremented by 1 when a game ball wins the second start winning slot 101 and is decremented by 1 every time a symbol variation effect is performed. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (in the example, “4” is set) is set for the number of the first start hold information and the second start hold information, and the first start hold information and the second start hold information up to the upper limit number. It is set so that the number of holds can be added respectively.

(Starting input process)
In the start input process executed by the main control CPU 170A, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control CPU 170A determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning slot 101 of the first start winning portion 100 (step A11). ). That is, in step A11, the main control CPU 170A determines whether or not a first detection signal output when the first winning ball detection sensor 104 of the first start winning port 101 detects a game ball has been input. And when the determination result of step A11 is negative, it transfers to step A17. If the determination result in step A11 is affirmative, a count unit (counting unit) 180, which will be described later, provided in the main control board 170 adds 1 to the winning count number and updates the winning count number (step A12). Further, a timer unit (timer means) 181 provided on the main control board 170 sets a winning detection timer (step A13).

  Next, the main control CPU 170A determines whether or not the number of holds of the first start hold information stored in the main control RAM is less than the upper limit number of 4 (step A14). When the determination result of step A14 is negative (that is, the number of first start hold information hold is 4), the main control CPU 170A proceeds to step A17.

  If the determination result in step A14 is affirmative (the number of first start hold information holds <4), the number of the first start hold information held is incremented by 1, and the first start hold information stored in the main control RAM is held. The number is rewritten (step A15). Subsequently, the main control CPU 170A reads the winning time information (various random values) from the main control RAM, and stores the winning time information in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM associated with the holding number of the first start hold information. Set (step A16).

  In Step A17, the main control CPU 170A determines whether or not a game ball has won the second start winning port 121 of the second start winning unit 120. That is, in step A17, the main control CPU 170A determines whether or not a detection signal that is output when the third winning ball detection sensor 124 of the second start winning port 121 detects a game ball has been input. If the determination result in step A17 is negative, the start input process is terminated. If the determination result of step A17 is affirmative, the main control CPU 170A determines whether or not the number of suspensions of the second start suspension information stored in the main control RAM is less than the upper limit number 4 (step A18). ). If the determination result of step A18 is negative (that is, the number of second start hold information held is 4), the main control CPU 170A ends the start input process.

  If the determination result in step A18 is affirmative (the number of the second start hold information is less than 4), the number of the second start hold information is added by 1, and the second start hold information stored in the main control RAM is held. The number is rewritten (step A19). Subsequently, the main control CPU 170A reads out the winning information (values of various random numbers) from the main control RAM, and stores the winning information in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM associated with the holding number of the second start hold information. Set (step A20). Thereby, the start input process is completed.

(About symbol variation start processing)
The main control CPU 170A executes the symbol variation start process every predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment). In the symbol variation start process, the main control CPU 170A reads the number of suspensions of the second start pending information when the symbol variation effect is not being executed, subtracts 1 from the number of suspensions of the second startup suspension information, and the second The start time information stored earliest in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM associated with the number of start hold information held is acquired. Then, the main control CPU 170A performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery) based on the start-up information and transmits a control signal based on the lottery result to the overall control board 171. The overall control CPU of the overall control board 171 A control signal is transmitted to the display control board 174, and the display control board 174 causes the display unit H1 of the symbol display device H to perform a predetermined symbol variation effect.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 170A reads the hold number of the first start hold information when the hold number of the first start hold information> 0, subtracts 1 from the hold number of the first start hold information, and The start time information stored earliest in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM associated with the number of start hold information held is acquired. Then, the main control CPU 170A performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery) based on the start-up information and transmits a control signal based on the lottery result to the overall control board 171. The overall control CPU of the overall control board 171 A control signal is transmitted to the display control board 174 to cause the display control board 174 to perform a predetermined symbol variation effect on the display unit H1 of the symbol display device H.

(Abnormality judgment execution process for the first start winning opening)
In the pachinko machine P according to the embodiment, as described above, the first start winning portion 100 includes the first winning ball detection sensor 104 and the second winning ball detection sensor 105 as the first winning ball detection sensor 104 and the first winning ball detection sensor 105. The first start signal is monitored by monitoring a first detection signal transmitted from the winning ball detection sensor 104 to the main control board 170 and a second detection signal transmitted from the second winning ball detection sensor 105 to the main control board 170. The occurrence of an abnormality in the winning portion 100 can be determined.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the main control board 170 is incremented by 1 upon receipt of the first detection signal transmitted from the first winning ball detection sensor 104 and is transmitted from the second winning ball detection sensor 104. 2 is provided with a counting unit (counting means) 180 for updating the winning count number to which 1 is subtracted in accordance with the reception of the two detection signals. That is, the winning count is the difference between the number of first detection signals received and the number of second detection signals received by the main control board 170. In other words, the first winning ball detection sensor 104 detects the second winning ball. This is the number that is not detected by the detection sensor 105 (the number that is not detected by the second winning ball detection sensor 105). In addition, the main control board 170 sets a winning detection timer that measures a predetermined setting time in accordance with the input of the first detection signal transmitted from the first winning ball detection sensor 104 (timer means). 181 is provided. Further, the main control board 170 includes an abnormality determination unit (abnormality determination means) 182 that performs an abnormality determination execution process based on the winning count updated by the counting unit 180 and the winning detection timer set by the timer unit 181. Yes.

  The abnormality determination unit 182 of the main control board 170 performs first abnormality determination for determining whether or not the winning count number updated by the counting unit 180 is equal to or greater than a preset reference count number, and the winning count number is an initial value “ In the state of “0”, the second abnormality determination for determining whether or not the second detection signal from the second winning ball detection sensor 105 is received by the main control board 170, and the second winning ball detection sensor for the main control board 170 A third abnormality determination is performed to determine whether or not the winning detection timer has counted a set time (determination time) in a state where the second detection signal from 105 is not received. And the abnormality determination part 182 detects the abnormality of the 1st start winning part 100 by performing the abnormality determination process mentioned later, when the determination result in any one of the 1st-3rd abnormality determination becomes affirmation determination. It is set as follows.

  In addition, the abnormality determination unit 182 of the main control board 170 is set to execute the first abnormality determination before executing the second abnormality determination and the third abnormality determination. That is, the abnormality determination unit 182 is set to perform the abnormality determination process without executing the second abnormality determination and the third abnormality determination when the determination result of the first abnormality determination is a positive result. ing.

  Here, the reference count number serving as a reference for the first abnormality determination is set to “5” in the embodiment. When the first winning ball detection sensor 104 passes through the ball detection hole 104A, chattering in which ball detection is instantaneously performed several times (actually 2-3 times) may occur. In addition to the determination of abnormality detection by chattering, the reference count is set to “5” so that abnormality due to fraud can be clearly determined.

  The set time of the winning ball detection timer is determined by the first winning ball detection sensor 104 provided in the second passage portion 107 and the second winning ball detection sensor provided in the third passage portion 108 in the ball introduction path 103. Based on the interval of 105, “1 second” is set in the embodiment. In the configuration of the first start winning portion 100, when a game ball that has won a prize in the first start winning opening 101 normally passes through the ball introduction path 103, the first winning ball detection sensor 104 detects the game ball from the detection of the second winning ball. It takes 1 second or less until the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 105. Therefore, by setting the setting time of the winning detection timer to “1 second”, even if one second has elapsed since the detection of the gaming ball by the first winning ball detection sensor 104, the second winning ball detection sensor 105 detects the game ball. If no detection is made, it can be determined that an abnormality has occurred.

(About abnormality judgment processing)
In the embodiment, when the determination result of any of the first to third abnormality determinations in the abnormality determination unit 182 of the main control board 170 is affirmative determination, as the abnormality determination process executed by the abnormality determination unit 182, An abnormality notification signal is transmitted to the overall control board 171 serving as the notification control means, and the overall control board 171 controls the operation of predetermined notification means to notify the abnormality. Here, as the notification means, as shown in FIG. 15, a lamp device (notification means) 178 controlled by a lamp control board (notification control means) 175, and a speaker controlled by a sound control board (notification control means) 176. (Notification means) 179, display unit (notification means) H1 of the symbol display device H controlled by the display control board (notification control means) 174, and the like. Therefore, when the determination result of any of the first to third abnormality determinations is affirmative, the overall control board 171 that has received the abnormality notification signal from the abnormality determination unit 182 of the main control board 170 performs lamp control. A control signal is transmitted to all or any of the board 175, the sound control board 176, and the display control board 174, and abnormality notification is made by all or any of the lamp device 178, the speaker 179, and the display unit H1.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the ball payout control board 172 connected to the main control board 170 is connected to the hall computer 185 via the external relay terminal 184. Therefore, in the embodiment, as the abnormality determination processing executed by the abnormality determination unit 182, the abnormality determination unit 182 is set to transmit an abnormality notification signal to the hall computer 185 via the ball payout control board 172, Abnormality notification is also sent to the hall computer 185. The main control board 170 may be directly connected to the hall computer 185 without using the ball payout control board 172.

  The main control CPU 170A of the main control board 170 transmits a control signal to the ball payout control board 172 when any one of the first to third abnormality determinations in the abnormality determination unit 182 is affirmative. Then, control for stopping the ball dispensing operation of the ball dispensing device 177 is executed.

  Next, the abnormality determination execution process performed by the abnormality determination unit 182 of the main control board 170 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. In the embodiment, the abnormality determination execution process shown in FIG. 17 is set to be executed every 4 ms. In the embodiment, as described above, since the reference count number serving as the reference for the first abnormality determination is set to “5”, when the winning count number is “0”, the winning count number is “ In the case of “1”, in the case of “2 to 4”, in the case of “5”, the abnormality determination execution processing in each case will be described.

(If the winning count is “0”)
First, the abnormality determining unit 182 of the main control board 170 determines whether or not the winning ball count number updated by the counting unit 180 is equal to or greater than the reference count number (step S20). This determination is the first abnormality determination described above. Here, since the winning count number is “0”, the determination result of the first abnormality determination is negative, and the abnormality determination unit 182 uses the second detection signal from the second winning ball detection sensor 105 as the main control board 170. Is received (step S21). If the main control board 170 determines that the second detection signal has not been received, the abnormality determination unit 182 determines whether or not the winning detection timer is “0” (step S25). When the winning count is “0” (when the main detection board 170 has not received the first detection signal), the winning detection timer is “0” because the winning detection timer is not set. The abnormality determination unit 182 determines that no abnormality has occurred in the first start winning unit 100 and ends the abnormality determination execution process.

  Further, when the abnormality determination unit 182 determines in step S21 that the main control board 170 has received the second detection signal from the second winning ball detection sensor 105, the abnormality determination unit 182 determines whether or not the winning count number is “0”. Determination is made (step S22). This determination is the second abnormality determination described above. Here, since the winning count is “0”, the second count from the second start ball detection sensor 105 in a state where the main control board 170 has not received the first detection signal from the first start ball detection sensor 104. A detection signal is received. Accordingly, the determination result of the second abnormality determination is affirmative, and the abnormality determination unit 182 determines that an abnormality has occurred and executes the above-described abnormality determination process (step S28). Then, the abnormality determination unit 182 clears the winning detection timer (step S29) and ends the abnormality determination execution process.

(If the winning count is “1”)
First, the abnormality determining unit 182 of the main control board 170 determines whether or not the winning ball count number updated by the counting unit 180 is equal to or greater than the reference count number (step S20). This determination is the first abnormality determination described above. Since the winning count number is “1”, the determination result of the first abnormality determination is negative, and the abnormality determination unit 182 receives the second detection signal from the second winning ball detection sensor 105 by the main control board 170. It is determined whether or not (step S21). When determining that the main control board 170 has received the second detection signal, the abnormality determining unit 182 determines whether or not the winning count is “0” (step S22). Here, since the winning count number is “1”, the abnormality determining unit 182 subtracts 1 from the winning count number (step S23), and determines again whether the winning count number is “0” (step S23). S24). Since the winning count is decremented by 1 from “1” to “0”, the abnormality determination unit 182 clears the winning detection timer (step S29) and ends the abnormality determination execution process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S21 that the main control board 170 has not received the second detection signal from the second winning ball detection sensor 105, the abnormality determination unit 182 has a winning detection timer of “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S25). When the winning count is “1”, since the winning detection timer set together with the reception of the first detection signal from the first winning ball detection sensor 104 is not “0”, the abnormality determination unit 182 The winning detection timer is subtracted (step S26), and it is again determined whether or not the winning detection timer is "0" (step S27). This determination is the above-described third abnormality determination. Here, when it is determined that the winning detection timer is not “0” (when the determination result of the third abnormality determination is negative), the abnormality determination unit 182 determines that no abnormality has occurred. Then, the abnormality determination execution process ends.

  In step S27, when the winning detection timer is determined to be “0” (when the determination result of the third abnormality determination is affirmative determination), the second detection signal from the second winning ball detection sensor 105 is used as the main detection signal. This means that the winning detection timer has counted the set time while the control board 170 is not receiving. That is, the second detection signal from the second winning ball detection sensor 105 even if the set time (determination time) has elapsed since the main control board 170 received the first detection signal from the first winning ball detection sensor 104. Is not received by the main control board 170. Accordingly, the abnormality determination unit 182 determines that an abnormality has occurred and executes the above-described abnormality determination process (step S28). Then, the abnormality determination unit 182 clears the winning detection timer (step S29) and ends the abnormality determination execution process.

(If the winning count is “2” to “4”)
First, the abnormality determining unit 182 of the main control board 170 determines whether or not the winning ball count number updated by the counting unit 180 is equal to or greater than the reference count number (step S20). Since the winning count numbers are “2” to “4”, the abnormality determination unit 182 determines whether or not the main control board 170 has received the second detection signal from the second winning ball detection sensor 105 (step S <b> 1). S21). When determining that the main control board 170 has received the second detection signal, the abnormality determining unit 182 determines whether or not the winning count is “0” (step S22). Since the winning count number is “2” to “4”, the abnormality determining unit 182 subtracts 1 from the winning count number (step S23), and determines again whether the winning count number is “0”. (Step S24). Here, since the winning count is decremented by 1 but is not “0”, the abnormality determining unit 182 determines whether or not the winning detection timer is “0” (step S25).

  When the winning count number is “2” to “4”, the winning detection timer set with the reception of the first detection signal from the first winning ball detection sensor 104 is not “0”. The unit 182 subtracts the winning detection timer (step S26), and determines again whether the winning detection timer has become “0” (step S27). This determination is the above-described third abnormality determination. When it is determined that the winning detection timer is not “0” (when the determination result of the third abnormality determination is negative), the abnormality determination unit 182 determines that no abnormality has occurred. The abnormality determination execution process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S21 that the main control board 170 has not received the second detection signal from the second winning ball detection sensor 105, the abnormality determination unit 182 has a winning detection timer of “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S25). When the winning count number is “2” to “4”, the winning detection timer set together with the reception of the first detection signal from the first winning ball detection sensor 104 is “0” as described above. Accordingly, the abnormality determination unit 182 subtracts the winning detection timer (step S26), and determines again whether the winning detection timer has become “0” (step S27). When it is determined that the winning detection timer is not “0” (when the determination result of the third abnormality determination is negative), the abnormality determination unit 182 determines that no abnormality has occurred. The abnormality determination execution process ends.

  In step S27, when the winning detection timer is determined to be “0” (when the determination result of the third abnormality determination is affirmative determination), the second detection signal from the second winning ball detection sensor 105 is used as the main detection signal. The second winning detection timer has counted the set time in a state where the control board 170 has not received the signal. That is, the second detection signal from the second winning ball detection sensor 105 even if the set time (determination time) has elapsed since the main control board 170 received the first detection signal from the first winning ball detection sensor 104. Is not received by the main control board 170. Accordingly, the abnormality determination unit 182 determines that an abnormality has occurred and executes the above-described abnormality determination process (step S28). Then, the abnormality determination unit 182 clears the winning detection timer (step S29) and ends the abnormality determination execution process.

(If the winning count is “5”)
First, the abnormality determining unit 182 of the main control board 170 determines whether or not the winning ball count number updated by the counting unit 180 is equal to or greater than the reference count number (step S20). This determination is the first abnormality determination described above. Here, since the winning count is “5”, the determination result of the first abnormality determination is affirmative determination, and the abnormality determination unit 182 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the first start winning unit 100 and performs abnormality determination processing. (Step S28). And the abnormality determination part 182 complete | finishes the said abnormality determination execution process, after clearing a winning detection timer (step S29). Even when the winning count is “6” or more, the abnormality determination unit 182 performs an abnormality determination process.

(Game production device)
Next, the game effect device M of the embodiment arranged in the second effect region 48 will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 6, the game effect device M of the embodiment is attached to a device fixing boss 155 provided so as to protrude forward from the lower plate portion 151 </ b> B of the installation member 150, and the lower plate portion 151 </ b> B. It is attached forward on the front side of the third movable effect device L3 disposed on the front side. Then, by fixing the installation member 150 to which the game effect device M or the like is attached to a predetermined position on the rear side of the game board D, as shown in FIGS. 49 is arranged so as to be visible from the front side of the game board D in alignment with the second effect area 48 below. In the following description, the up / down, left / right, and front / rear directions of the game effect device M are based on the state where the game effect device M is attached to the game board D (the state of FIG. 3).

  The game effect device M receives a plurality of game balls (game balls after detection) after winning detection detected by the first winning ball detection sensor 104 after winning the first start winning port 101 of the first start winning unit 100 described above. A first distribution body (distribution means, first distribution means) 350 that distributes to any one of the two ball passage portions (first ball passage portion 265, second ball passage portion 266) in the embodiment; A plurality of (two in the embodiment) ball discharge sections (first ball discharge path 332 and second ball discharge path 333) are added to the detected game balls passed through the one ball path portion 265 and the second ball path portion 266. ), A second distribution body (second distribution means) 370 for distribution to any of the above. Here, the 1st distribution body 350 is comprised by the operation of the 1st operation button 26 as an operation means mentioned above so that an operation | movement is possible. As will be described later, when a post-detection game ball is distributed to the first ball passage portion 265 by the operation of the first distribution body 350 by the operation of the first operation button 26, the first ball passage portion 265 is provided. When the detected game ball is detected by the first game ball detection sensor 248 disposed in the area, a specific game effect can be executed, and the detected game ball is distributed to the second ball passage portion 266. Is configured not to execute a specific game effect. Further, the second distribution body 370 is configured to be controlled in operation by the overall control board 171 described above. Then, when a post-detection game ball is distributed to the first ball discharge path 332 and to the second ball discharge path 333 by the distribution operation of the second distribution body 370 based on a predetermined distribution determination result in the overall control board 171. Different game effects can be executed depending on when the later game balls are distributed.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 to 27, the game effect device M includes a first ball passage portion 265 and a second ball passage portion 266 through which the game ball after detection passes, a stop portion 219 and a ball delivery path 288, which will be described later, and the like. The formed apparatus main body 200, the first distribution mechanism 201, 201 provided on the upper part of the apparatus main body 200 and provided with the first distribution body 350, and the lower distribution of the apparatus main body 200, the second distribution A second distribution mechanism 202 including a body 370. In addition, the game effect device M is disposed at the exit of the stopping unit 219 in the left part of the device main body 200, and allows the game ball after detection to stop at the stopping unit 219 or to be sent toward the second distributing body 370. A stop release mechanism 203 provided with a stop release member 390 and a rotation effect mechanism 204 provided on the right side of the apparatus main body 200 and provided with an effect body 415 are provided.

(Device main body)
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the apparatus main body 200 includes an upper main body 210 and a lower main body 280, and is configured integrally by connecting the upper portion of the lower main body 280 and the lower portion of the upper main body 210. . The upper main body 210 has a first upper main body member 211 formed in a shape that is long in the left and right and the upper portion in the center of the left and right is recessed downward, and extends over the left and right by being laid on the concave portion of the first upper main body member 211. The second upper body member 212 and the third upper body member 213 attached to the front side of the first upper body member 211 are provided. The lower body 280 includes a first lower body member 281 and a second lower body member 282 assembled to the rear side of the first lower body member 281. Further, a rear cover member 340 that covers substantially the entire rear side of the upper main body 210 and the lower main body 280 is attached to the rear side of the apparatus main body 200, and each component member provided in the apparatus main body 200 is protected. It has become so.

(Upper body)
The first upper main body member 211 constituting the upper main body 210 is an integrally molded member made of synthetic resin colored with translucency, transparent or translucent. That is, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the first upper body member 211 extends to the left and right, and a ball passage route portion 214 in which a ball passage route for guiding the game ball through after detection is formed. And a first disposing portion 215 formed on the upper left side of the ball passage route portion 214 and a second disposing portion 216 formed on the right side of the ball passage route portion 214. The ball exit path 214 is formed in a ball exit path 217 that extends to the left and right and is inclined to the lower left, and is inclined to the lower right on the front side of the ball exit path 217, and the left end of the ball exit path 217. And a stop portion 219 communicated with each other via the first ball passage 218 and a lower portion extending to the left side of the ball passage 217, and the left end of the ball passage 217 and the second ball passage 220. The upper discharge path 221A of the third ball discharge path 221 communicated with each other is formed. The ball passage 217 has a front wall and a bottom wall formed in the first upper body member 211, and a rear wall formed by the rear cover member 340. Further, the left side portion of the front opening of the stopping portion 219 and the front side portion of the upper discharge passage 221A of the third ball discharge passage 221 are covered with a passage cover member 257 (see FIGS. 27 and 30).

  As shown in FIGS. 28 to 31, the first arrangement portion 215 includes a first mechanism arrangement portion 222 in which the left first distribution mechanism 201 in the pair of left and right first distribution mechanisms 201, 201 is arranged, A first member disposing portion 223 provided on the left side of the front surface of the first disposing portion 215 and a first supporting portion 224 that supports the left end portion of the second upper body member 212 are provided. The first mechanism disposing portion 222 is provided on the rear side of the wall portion of the first disposing portion 215 and the cylindrical first supporting tube portion 225 penetrating the wall portion of the first disposing portion 215 in the front-rear direction. A first solenoid installation portion 226 is provided. In addition, a screw for fixing a first solenoid holding member 227 that supports the first electromagnetic solenoid 351 installed in the first solenoid installation unit 226 from the rear side is fastened to the rear side of the first arrangement unit 215. A boss 228 and a mounting boss 229 to which a screw for fixing the rear cover member 340 is fastened are formed so as to extend rearward. The first member disposing portion 223 is formed such that a mounting boss 230 to which a screw for fixing the light emitting decoration member 270 is fastened is extended forward. A first light emitting substrate 268 on which an LED chip 268A for irradiating the first sorting body 350 in the left first sorting mechanism 201 from the rear side is mounted on the rear side of the first placement unit 215. (See FIGS. 28 and 29).

  As shown in FIGS. 28 to 31, the second placement portion 216 includes a second mechanism placement portion 232 in which the right first distribution mechanism 201 in the pair of left and right first distribution mechanisms 201, 201 is disposed, A second member disposing portion 233 provided on the right side of the front surface of the second disposing portion 216 and a second support portion 234 that supports the right end portion of the second upper body member 212 are provided. The second mechanism disposing portion 232 is provided on the rear side of the wall portion of the second disposing portion 216 and the cylindrical second supporting cylinder portion 235 penetrating the wall portion of the second disposing portion 216 in the front and rear direction. A second solenoid installation portion 236 is provided. In addition, a screw that fixes a second solenoid holding member 237 that supports the first electromagnetic solenoid 351 installed in the second solenoid installation unit 236 from the rear side is fixed to the rear side of the second arrangement unit 216. A boss 238 and a mounting boss 239 to which a screw for fixing the rear cover member 340 is fastened are formed so as to extend rearward. The second member disposing portion 233 is formed such that a mounting boss 240 to which a screw for fixing the light emitting decoration member 270 is fastened is extended forward. A second light emitting substrate 269 mounted with an LED chip 269A for irradiating the first distribution body 350 in the first distribution mechanism 201 on the right side from the rear side is disposed on the rear side of the second arrangement portion 216. (See FIGS. 28 and 29).

(Second upper body member)
As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the second upper body member 212 includes a support member 242 installed between both ends of the recess of the first upper body member 211, and a ball guide member held on the support member 242. 243. The support member 242 includes a horizontal portion 244 extending left and right, a left protruding portion 245 protruding upward from the left portion of the horizontal portion 244, and a right protruding portion 246 protruding upward from the right portion of the horizontal portion 244. And the ball guide member 243 is disposed in the fitting recess 247 defined between the left and right protrusions 245 and 246 on the upper surface of the horizontal portion 244. The horizontal portion 244 is formed with a first sensor installation portion 249 that installs a first game ball detection sensor 248 having a ball detection hole 248A through which a game ball can be passed after detection, and is open upward and rearward. Yes. The first sensor installation unit 249 can install the first game ball detection sensor 248 in a direction in which the ball detection hole 248A opens up and down. At the bottom of the horizontal portion 244, a ball outlet 250 that penetrates vertically and allows a post-detection game ball to pass is formed at a position aligned with the ball detection hole 248A of the first game ball detection sensor 248 from below. ing. Further, the left support protrusion 252 that fits the first support part 224 formed on the first disposition part 215 of the first upper body member 211 protrudes to the left on the left end surface of the left protrusion 245. And a right support protrusion 253 that fits into a second support portion 234 formed in the second disposition portion 216 of the first upper body member 211 is formed on the right end surface of the right protrusion 246. It is formed in a state protruding toward the direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 23, 30, and 31, the ball guide member 243 is formed in a shape that covers the horizontal portion 244 of the support member 242, and passes through the top and bottom to allow a game ball 254 to pass through after detection. Is formed so as to align with the ball detection hole 248A of the first game ball detection sensor 248 from above. Further, the upper surface of the ball guide member 243 is formed with a ball guide surface 255 formed in a curved shape that is highest at the left end and the right end and gradually decreases toward the left and right center. That is, the ball guide surface 255 has the lowest portion where the ball entrance 254 is formed, and is configured to guide the detected game ball that has fallen on the ball guide surface 255 toward the ball entrance 254. ing. Note that projecting pieces 256 and 256 extending in the front-rear direction and projecting sideways are formed at the left and right ends of the ball guide member 243. The protrusions 256 and 256 are respectively slidably engaged with the grooves 247A and 247A formed at the corners of the horizontal portion 244 of the support member 242 and the left and right protrusions 245 and 246 so as to extend in the front-rear direction. The protrusions 256 and 256 are engaged with the grooves 247A and 247A, so that the ball guide member 243 is held by the support member 242.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the second upper main body member 212 configured as described above includes left and right support protrusions 252 and 253 formed on the left and right ends of the support member 242, as shown in FIG. 21. By engaging with the first support part 224 formed on the support part 215 and the second support part 234 formed on the second support part 216, respectively, the first disposition part 215 and the second disposition part 216 are engaged. The first upper body member 211 is held in a state extending in the left-right direction. Here, the second upper main body member 212 is located above the ball passageway 217, and is spaced between the bottom wall of the ball passageway 217 and the lower surface of the horizontal portion 244 at a distance equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball after detection. Is held in a formed state.

(First game ball detection sensor)
The first game ball detection sensor 248 is wired to the overall control board 171, and a signal that the first game ball detection sensor 248 detects the game ball after detection is input to the overall control CPU of the overall control board 171. It is comprised so that. As will be described later, the first game ball detection sensor 248 is displayed on hold display areas H1a and H1b (see FIG. 3) provided on the display unit H1 of the symbol display device H based on detection of the post-detection game ball. This function functions as an opportunity to change the display mode of the start hold display (display of the number of stored start hold information).

(3rd upper body member)
As shown in FIGS. 18, 20, and 28 to 31, the third upper body member 213 is attached to the front side of the first upper body member 211 and is disposed on the left side of the first placement portion 215. It is located below and in front of the right first distribution body 350 disposed in the first distribution body 350 and the second arrangement portion 216. The third upper body member 213 is positioned below the first distributing bodies 350 and extends forward, and extends upward from both left and right ends of the bottom wall 258 and extends forward. Side wall portions 259 and 259 are provided, and a bottom wall portion 258 and a front wall portion 260 connected to the front ends of the side wall portions 259 and 259 are provided. The bottom wall portion 258 is formed with projecting piece portions 261 and 261 extending in the front-rear direction and projecting upward at positions spaced left and right across the left and right center, and between the projecting piece portions 261 and 261. The game ball can be received after detection. Further, the front wall portion 260 is formed such that the protruding height from the bottom wall portion 259 is the smallest at the left and right center, and the protruding height gradually increases as it goes to the left and right. Note that the third upper body member 213 is a transparent or translucent synthetic resin molding member, and the first left and right first sorting bodies 350 and 350 can be seen through the front wall portion 260.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 28 to 31, a guard member 263 formed in a plate shape from a transparent synthetic resin member is arranged on the rear side of the second upper main body member 212 in a state of being erected upward. It is installed. The guard member 263 is located on the front side of the display unit H1 in the symbol display device H, and the post-detection game ball that flies above the ball guide member 243 by the first distribution body 350 of each of the first distribution mechanisms 201 and 201 It functions to prevent collision with the display unit H1. The guard member 263 can see through the moving image and the symbol display effect displayed on the display unit H1, and the moving image and the symbol display effect do not become difficult to see.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 23, the upper body 210 configured as described above has the first passage portion 265 defined by the second upper body member 212 and the third upper body member 213 described above. A second passage portion 266 is defined. That is, the first passage portion 265 extends from the ball guide surface 255 of the ball guide member 243 in the second upper main body member 212 to the ball passage 254, the ball detection hole 248A of the first game ball detection sensor 248, and the ball passage 250. The post-detection game ball that flies above the ball guide surface 255 falls to the ball passage 217 via the first passage portion 265. On the other hand, the second passage portion 266 is a route from the arrangement position of the left and right first distribution bodies 350, 350 to the bottom wall portion 258 of the third upper body member 213 and is located on the front side of the first passage portion 265. The post-detection game balls that have not been flown by the first sorting bodies 350, 350 roll in the direction of the ball exit path 217 (rearward) via the second passage portion 266.

(Luminescent decorative member)
The light emitting decorative members 270 and 270 disposed in the first member disposing portion 223 of the first disposing portion 215 and the second member disposing portion 233 of the second disposing portion 216 are shown in FIGS. 29, a light emitting substrate 271 on which a plurality of LED chips 271A are mounted, a lens member 272 disposed on the front side of the light emitting substrate 271, and a decorative member 273 disposed on the front side of the lens member 272. It is composed of The light emitting board 271 is electrically connected via a relay board 338 (see FIGS. 28 and 29) disposed on the second lower body member 282, and is controlled to be lighted under the control of the overall control board 171. The lens member 272 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, and a light diffusion surface on which a required uneven pattern is formed is provided on the back side. The decorative member 273 is formed in a size smaller than the lens portion of the lens member 272, is formed in a mesh shape so that the lens member 272 can be seen through, and is subjected to surface treatment such as plating. Each of the light emitting decorative members 270 and 270 is fixed to the first upper body member 211 by fastening screws to the mounting bosses 229 and 239 from the front side of the lens member 272.

(First lower body member)
As shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the first lower main body member 281 constituting the lower main body 280 is a molded member formed to have substantially the same left and right width as that of the third upper main body member 213. The first lower body member 281 has a front wall that is complicatedly uneven in the front and rear by forming the arrangement portions 285, 286, 287 of the second distribution mechanism 202, the stop releasing mechanism 203, the rotation effect mechanism 204, and the ball delivery path 288. A portion 283, and an outer peripheral wall portion 284 extending along the outer peripheral edge of the front wall portion 283 and extending rearward. The first lower body member 281 is integrally formed from a transparent or translucent synthetic resin material and transmits irradiation light emitted from a third light emitting substrate 321 and a fourth light emitting substrate 325, which will be described later, disposed on the rear side. It is possible.

(Third placement part)
As shown in FIG. 28, FIG. 29, FIG. 32, and FIG. 33, the third disposing portion 285 in which the second distributing mechanism 202 is disposed in the lower center left and right of the front wall portion 283 of the first lower body member 281. Is formed. The third disposition portion 285 includes a fan-shaped accommodation portion 289 having an upper edge formed in an arc shape and a lower edge formed in a straight shape, recessed in the rear and opening forward, in the accommodation portion 289. The second distribution body 370 in the second distribution mechanism 202 can be accommodated. The rear plate portion 290 that constitutes the rear portion of the third arrangement portion 285 is formed with a cylindrical third support tube portion 291 that opens in the front-rear direction. A third support shaft portion 375 of the second distribution body 370 is inserted back and forth in the third support cylinder portion 291 so that the second distribution body 370 is rotatably supported. Further, an opening 292 extending in an arc shape centering on the opening center of the third support cylinder 291 and penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed above the third support cylinder 291 in the rear plate part 290. Yes. A detected piece 380 (see FIGS. 37 and 38) formed so as to protrude rearward from the rear side of the second distribution body 370 is inserted into the opening 292, and the second distribution body 370 is inserted. The detected piece 380 can move in the opening 292 as the body 370 rotates. Further, on the left side of the opening portion 292 in the rear plate portion 290, a first ball discharge port 293 that is opened forward and backward so that the post-detection game ball can pass is formed, and the right side of the opening portion 292 in the rear plate portion 290 is formed. Is formed with a second ball discharge port 294 that opens to the front and rear to allow a game ball to pass after detection. The first ball discharge port 293 functions to pass the post-detection game ball to the rear side when the second sorter 370 holding the post-detection game ball rotates counterclockwise in accordance with the sort operation. The ball discharge port 294 functions to pass the post-detection game ball to the rear side when the second distribution body 370 holding the post-detection game ball rotates to the right along with the distribution operation.

(4th arrangement part)
As shown in FIG. 28, FIG. 29, FIG. 32, and FIG. 33, a fourth disposition portion 286 is formed on the left portion of the front wall portion 283 of the first lower body member 281. Has been. The fourth disposition portion 286 is formed in a substantially circular shape that is recessed rearward and opened forward, and on the rear side of the front wall portion 283 and the accommodating portion 300 that accommodates the detent release member 390 in the detent release mechanism 203. The second solenoid installation portion 301 is provided on the lower left side of the housing portion 300. The rear plate portion 302 of the accommodating portion 300 is formed with a cylindrical shaft support portion 303 that extends rearward from the center of the rear plate portion 302 and opens in the front-rear direction, and rotatably supports the detent release member 390. A supporting shaft 398 is inserted into and supported by the shaft supporting portion 303. In addition, on the upper right side of the rear plate portion 302 that constitutes the rear portion of the housing portion 300, a ball passage opening 304 that allows passage of the game ball after detection is formed. The ball passing port 304 is aligned with the front right side of the stopping portion 219 formed in the first upper body member 211, and the detected game ball stopped in the stopping portion 219 is formed in the stopping release member 390. It is allowed to move to the ball receiving portion 397.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, on the left side of the shaft support portion 303 in the rear plate portion 302 of the housing portion 300, a guide for guiding a linkage member 392 that connects the stop release member 390 and the second electromagnetic solenoid 391. A hole 305 is formed so as to open in the front-rear direction and be linear in the up-down direction. Furthermore, a stopper 306 is formed on the front surface of the rear plate portion 302 of the housing portion 300 so as to project forward in an arc shape. The stopper 306 allows the stop release member 390 to rotate between the restriction position and the passage position, and restricts rotation beyond the restriction position and beyond the passage position. Further, a fixing boss 308 to which a screw for fixing a solenoid holding member 307 that supports the second electromagnetic solenoid 391 installed in the second solenoid installation unit 301 from the rear side is fastened on the rear side of the front wall portion 283. However, it is formed in a state extending rearward. Further, a guide groove 309 extending in the vertical direction is formed below the guide hole 305 on the rear side of the front wall portion 283, and the linking member 392 that slides up and down is guided by the guide groove 309. Yes.

(5th arrangement part)
As shown in FIG. 28, FIG. 29, FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, a fifth disposing portion 287 in which the rotation effect mechanism 204 is disposed is formed in the upper right portion of the front wall portion 283 of the first lower body member 281. Has been. The fifth disposing portion 287 is formed with a cylindrical fourth support cylinder portion 315 that is open in the front wall portion 283 in the front-rear direction. A fourth support shaft 420 in the effect body 415 constituting the rotation effect mechanism 204 is inserted in the fourth support cylinder portion 315 in the front-rear direction so that the effect body 415 is rotatably supported.

(Ball delivery path)
In the front wall portion 283 of the first lower body member 281, the fourth disposition portion 286 extends from the accommodation portion 300 to the upper portion of the accommodation portion 289 of the third disposition portion 285 on the right side of the accommodation portion 300. A formed ball delivery path 288 is formed. The ball delivery path 288 includes a first delivery path 288A extending downward from the right edge of the fourth placement portion 286, and a third placement portion 285 bent downward from the right end of the first delivery path 288A. And a second delivery path 288B opened at the upper edge. The ball delivery path 288 is provided with a post-detection game ball passed from the stop release member 390 provided in the storage unit 300 of the fourth installation unit 286 in the storage unit 289 of the third installation unit 285. This is for guiding toward the ball housing portion 373 of the second distribution body 370.

(Second game ball detection sensor)
In the middle of the first delivery path 288A in the above-described ball delivery path 288, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, a second game ball detection sensor 318 that detects a post-detection game ball passing through the ball delivery path 288 is provided. A sensor installation unit 317 to be installed is provided. The sensor installation unit 317 is configured such that the second game ball detection sensor 318 is installed in a posture in which the ball detection holes 318A are opened to the left and right. Accordingly, the post-detection game ball passing through the ball delivery path 288 can smoothly pass through the ball detection hole 318A of the second game ball detection sensor 318. The second game ball detection sensor 318 is wired to the overall control board 171, and a signal that the second game ball detection sensor 248 detects the game ball after detection is sent to the overall control CPU of the overall control board 171. Entered.

(Board installation part)
On the rear side of the front wall portion 283 in the first lower body member 281, as shown in FIGS. 29 and 33, the first substrate is installed across the rear sides of the third arrangement portion 285 and the fifth arrangement portion 287. A portion 319 is provided to attach a third light emitting substrate 321 having a plurality of LED chips 321A mounted on the front surface. In addition, a second substrate installation part 320 is provided on the right rear side of the first lower body member 281 on the right side of the front wall part 283 (the right side of the third arrangement part 285), and a plurality of LED chips 324A are mounted on the front surface. The fourth light emitting substrate 325 is attached. In addition, as shown in FIG. 33, the light diffusion which consists of several uneven | corrugated pattern in the site | part corresponding to the rear surface of the 3rd arrangement | positioning part 285 in the front wall part 283, and the site | part corresponding to the rear surface of the 5th arrangement | positioning part 287. A surface is formed, and the irradiation light of the LED chip 321A disposed on the third light emitting substrate 321 can be diffused. A motor fixing boss 310 for fixing the first drive motor 371 is formed on the back side of the first lower body member 281 so as to produce a rearward effect.

(Third light emitting substrate)
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the third light emitting substrate 321 is formed in a size that is located on the rear side of the third arrangement portion 285 and the fifth arrangement portion 287. A recess for avoiding the support cylinder 291, a recess for avoiding the first sphere discharge port 293, a recess for avoiding the second sphere discharge port 294, and a sensor installation portion 317 are formed. A plurality of LED chips 321A for irradiating the rear side of the third installation portion 285 and a plurality of LED chips 321B for irradiating the rear side of the fifth installation portion 287 are mounted on the front surface of the third light emitting substrate 321. A first detection sensor 322 capable of detecting the detected piece 380 in the two distribution mechanism 202 and a second detection sensor 323 capable of detecting the detected portion 423 in the rotation effect mechanism 204 are provided (see FIG. 28). A plurality of connector terminals 324 are disposed on the rear surface of the third light emitting substrate 321 (see FIG. 29). Further, the third light emitting board 321 extends rearward from the shaft insertion hole through which the drive shaft 416A of the second drive motor 416 constituting the rotation effect mechanism 204 is inserted, or from the rear side of the first lower body member 281. A plurality of boss insertion holes through which the fixed bosses formed as described above are inserted and a plurality of screw insertion holes through which screws are inserted are formed.

(4th light emitting substrate)
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the fourth light emitting substrate 325 has a shape that can be accommodated in the second substrate installation portion 320 surrounded by the outer peripheral wall portion 284, the third arrangement portion 285, and the fifth arrangement portion 287. Is formed. The fourth light emitting substrate 325 has a plurality of LED chips 325A mounted on the front surface, and connector terminals 326 to which the connection from the relay substrate 338 is connected.

(Second lower body member)
As shown in FIGS. 28, 29, 32, and 33, the second lower body member 282 constituting the lower body 280 is a molded member that is formed in a substantially plate shape as a whole. A first motor attachment portion 330 for attaching the first drive motor 371 constituting the second distribution mechanism 202 is formed at the left and right center of the lower portion of the second lower body member 282. The first motor mounting portion 330 includes a first shaft insertion hole 330A that allows the drive shaft 371A of the first drive motor 371 to be inserted, and a motor fixing boss 310 to which a screw that fixes the first drive motor 371 is fastened. A first through-hole 330B to be fitted is formed. Further, a second motor attachment portion 331 for attaching a second drive motor 416 constituting the rotation effect mechanism 204 is formed on the upper right portion of the second lower body member 282. The second motor attachment portion 331 has a second shaft insertion hole 331A that allows the drive shaft 416A of the second drive motor 416 to be inserted, and a second passage hole 331B through which a screw that fixes the second drive motor 416 is inserted. Is formed.

  As shown in FIGS. 21 and 33, a first sphere discharge path 332 that communicates with a first sphere discharge port 293 formed in the first lower body member 281 is formed on the lower left side of the rear surface of the second lower body member 282. Has been. The first ball discharge path 332 is bent from the left end of the first discharge path part 332A and extends vertically downward from the first discharge path part 332A extending downward from the rear side of the first ball discharge port 293. It is comprised from the existing 2nd discharge path part 332B. A second sphere discharge path 333 that communicates with a second sphere discharge port 294 formed in the first lower body member 281 is formed on the lower right side of the rear surface of the second lower body member 282. The second ball discharge path 333 includes a first discharge path portion 333A extending downward from the rear side of the second ball discharge port 294, and bent from the right end of the first discharge path portion 333A to extend vertically downward. It is comprised from the existing 2nd discharge path part 333B. Further, on the left side of the rear surface of the second lower body member 282, a lower discharge path 221B aligned with the lower side of the upper discharge path 221A constituting the third ball discharge path 221 is extended vertically downward. Is formed. The first ball discharge path 332 has a front wall portion and a side wall portion constituted by a second lower body member 282, and a rear wall portion fixed to the rear side of the second lower body member 282. 334. The first passage cover member 334 also constitutes the rear wall portion of the lower discharge path 221B of the third ball discharge path 221. The second ball discharge path 333 has a front wall portion and a side wall portion constituted by a second lower body member 282, and a rear wall portion fixed to the rear side of the second lower body member 282. 335 (see FIG. 33).

  In addition, a board installation portion 336 for installing the relay board 338 is provided at the left and right center of the upper part of the rear surface of the second lower body member 282. A screw fastening hole 336 </ b> A for fastening a screw for fixing the relay board 338 is formed in the board installation part 336. A plurality of fixing bosses 337 to which screws for fixing the rear cover member 340 are fastened are disposed on the rear surface of the second lower body member 282 so as to extend rearward.

(Rear cover member)
As shown in FIGS. 19, 28 and 29, the rear cover member 340 is a plate-like member formed in a substantially rectangular shape. The rear cover member 340 includes a plurality of fixed bosses and screw fastening holes formed in the upper body 210 of the apparatus main body 200, and a plurality of fixed bosses 337 and screw fastening holes formed in the second lower body member 282 of the lower body. A first screw insertion hole 341 to be aligned is formed. Therefore, the rear cover member 340 is fixed to the apparatus main body 200 in a state where the rear side of the apparatus main body 200 is covered by fastening the screw inserted through the first screw insertion hole 341 to the fixing boss 337 and the screw fastening hole. Is done. Further, a plurality of (four in the embodiment) second screw insertion holes through which screws to be fastened to the device fixing boss 155 formed in the lower plate portion 151B of the installation member 150 are inserted in the left and right side ends of the rear cover member 340. 342 is formed.

(First distribution mechanism)
As shown in FIGS. 18 and 34, the game effect device M of the embodiment includes a pair of first distribution mechanisms 201 and 201 arranged side by side. In each first distribution mechanism 201, 201, each component is formed in a symmetrical shape, but the basic configuration is the same. Accordingly, here, the first distribution mechanism 201 on the left side will be described, and the same constituent members and parts in the first distribution mechanism 201 on the right side are designated by the same reference numerals.

  As shown in FIGS. 34 to 36, the first distribution mechanism 201 on the left side reciprocates between the first distribution body 350 capable of launching a game ball after detection and the first distribution body 350 between the standby position and the operation position. A first electromagnetic solenoid 351 as a driving means for rotating, and a first linkage member 352 for linking the first distribution body 350 and the first electromagnetic solenoid 351 are provided. The first distributing body 350 is provided such that the first support shaft portion 354 inserted through the first support cylinder portion 225 provided in the first mechanism arrangement portion 222 of the first arrangement portion 215 protrudes rearward. A main body part 353, an arm part 355 extending rightward from the front end of the main body part 353, and a hitting ball part 356 extending rearward from the right end of the arm part 355 are provided. The main body portion 353 includes a first support portion 353A and a second support portion 353B extending forward from the right end of the first support portion 353A, and a first support shaft portion 354 on the rear side of the first support portion 353A. Is integrally molded in a state of extending backward, and the arm portion 355 is integrally molded from the front end of the second support portion 353B to the right.

  The outer diameter of the first support shaft portion 354 is formed to be smaller than the inner diameter of the first support cylinder portion 225, and the first support shaft portion 354 is formed through a pair of front and rear sleeves 357 and 358 externally mounted on the first support shaft portion 354. 1 is configured to be rotatably supported by the support cylinder portion 225. The front sleeve 357 has an annular portion 357A having an outer diameter that is the same as the inner diameter of the first support cylinder portion 225 and an inner diameter that is the same as the outer diameter of the first support shaft portion 354, and the annular portion. The flange portion 357B is formed at the front end of 357A and has a larger diameter than the outer diameter of the annular portion 357A. The rear sleeve 358 has an annular portion 358A having an outer diameter that is the same as the inner diameter of the first support cylinder portion 225 and an inner diameter that is the same as the outer diameter of the first support shaft portion 354. The disc portion 358B is formed at the rear end of the annular portion 358A and has a larger diameter than the outer diameter of the annular portion 358A. The annular portion 358A is externally attached to the first support shaft portion 354. The first support shaft portion 354 is fixed to the rear end of the first support shaft portion 354 by a screw so as not to rotate. Accordingly, the flange portion 357B of the front sleeve 357 externally mounted on the first support shaft portion 354 contacts the front end of the first support cylinder portion 225, and the disc portion 358B of the rear sleeve 358 fixed to the first support shaft portion 354. Comes into contact with the rear end of the first support cylinder 225, so that the first distribution body 350 is rotatably supported with respect to the first upper body member 211 in a state where movement in the front-rear direction is restricted. . The front sleeve 357 and the rear sleeve 358 are formed from a synthetic resin material having self-lubricating properties such as polyacetal.

  On the rear surface of the disc portion 358B of the rear sleeve 358, as shown in FIGS. 34 (b) and 36, a guide projection 359 formed so as to protrude rearward from the center of the disc portion 358B, and There is provided a locking projection 360 formed so as to protrude from the guide projection 359 radially outward and project rearward from the vicinity of the outer peripheral edge of the disc portion 358B. Here, since the guide protrusion 359 is located at the center of the disc portion 358B, the position does not change when the first distribution body 350 rotates between the initial position and the operating position. The locking projection 360 is positioned obliquely below and to the right of the guide projection 359 at the initial position of the first distribution body 350, and below the guide projection 359 as it rotates to the operating position of the first distribution body 350. Is moved in a circular arc shape to the left, and at the operating position of the first distribution body 350, the guide protrusion 359 is moved obliquely to the lower left.

  As shown in FIGS. 34 to 36, the hitting ball portion 356 includes a first hitting surface 356A extending rearward, and a second hitting ball 356B positioned on the right side of the first hitting surface 356A and extending rearward. It has. The first striking surface 356A has a left-sloping inclined surface, and the second striking surface 356B has a right-sloping and rear-falling inclined surface, and the first striking surface 356A and the second striking surface 356B are The boundary is a corner protruding upward. Therefore, when the post-detection game ball comes into contact with the first ball striking surface 356A of the hit ball portion 356, the first distribution body 350 in the left first distribution mechanism 201 makes it easy for the post-detection game ball to rebound leftward and upward. When the post-detection game ball comes into contact with the second striking surface 356B of the portion 356, the post-detection game ball is configured to easily rebound to the upper left rear, that is, above the first passage portion 265.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, the first support portion 353A of the main body portion 353 is integrally formed with a support bar 361 extending upward, and at the upper end of the support bar 361, the front and rear A support hole 361A having an axial center extending in the direction is formed. A character member 362 formed in a required design shape (a panda doll in the embodiment) is inserted into the support bar 361 through a support hole 361A through a support shaft 362A formed to extend to the rear side of the member 362. It is rotatably arranged in a state. That is, the character member 362 swings irregularly from side to side about the support shaft 362A due to inertial force when the first distributing body 350 rotates between the initial position and the operating position about the first support shaft portion 354. It is configured to rotate.

(First electromagnetic solenoid)
As shown in FIGS. 34 to 36, the first electromagnetic solenoid 351 is excited by applying a current to a coil composed of a bobbin, a copper wire, a lead wire, and the like, so that the fixed iron core disposed in the solenoid body 365 is excited. A so-called pull-type solenoid that pulls the plunger 366, which is a movable iron core, toward the solenoid body 365 is employed. The first electromagnetic solenoid 351 is installed on the first solenoid installation unit 226 provided on the rear side of the first arrangement unit 215 with the plunger 366 extending leftward. In the first electromagnetic solenoid 351, the compression coil spring 367 is disposed on the plunger 366, and the plunger 366 extends forward by the elastic force of the compression coil spring 367 in the non-excited state, and the compression coil spring in the excited state. The plunger 366 is configured to slide into the solenoid body 365 against the elastic force of 367.

(First linkage member)
As shown in FIGS. 34 to 36, the first linkage member 352 is a molded member that is formed in a substantially L shape when viewed from above. The first linkage member 352 includes a locking portion 352A that is locked to the tip of the plunger 366 of the first electromagnetic solenoid 351, and a rear portion of the disk portion 358B of the rear sleeve 358 that extends leftward from the locking portion 352A. It is comprised from the plate-shaped connection part 352B which faces. The connecting portion 352B is formed in a slit shape that is long in the left-right direction, and a guide hole 368 that engages in a front-rear direction with a guide protrusion 359 provided on the disc portion 358B of the rear sleeve 358, and a rectangular shape that is long in the up-down direction. A locking hole 369 is formed in which the locking protrusion 360 provided in the disc portion 358B of the rear sleeve 358 is locked in the front-rear direction. Here, the left and right length of the guide hole 368 is set to a length that allows the guide protrusion 359 to reciprocate in the reciprocating movement of the plunger 366 when the first electromagnetic solenoid 351 is in a non-excited / excited state. The left and right lengths of the locking holes 369 are set to be the same as the left and right widths of the locking projections 360. When the first electromagnetic solenoid 351 is in the non-excited state, the first sorting body 350 is in the initial position by the locking of the locking hole 369 and the locking projection 360, and the first electromagnetic solenoid 351 is in the excited state. As the plunger 366 is pulled into the solenoid main body 365, the first distributing body 350 is rotated to the operating position by the locking of the locking hole 369 and the locking projection 360.

  The left and right first distribution mechanisms 201 and 201 configured as described above are configured so that the first electromagnetic solenoids 351 and 351 are held in a non-excited state when the first operation button 26 is not operated. The first sorting bodies 350 and 350 of the one sorting mechanism 201 are held at the initial position. In a state where the first distribution bodies 350, 350 are held at the initial positions, as shown in FIG. 41A, the arm portion 355 of the first distribution body 350 on the left side is in an upwardly inclined state and the right side The arm portion 355 of the first distribution body 350 is inclined upward to the left, and the hitting ball portions 356 of the first distribution bodies 350 and 350 are at positions spaced upward from the bottom wall portion 258 of the third upper body member 213. It is supposed to be in an opposite state. On the other hand, when the first operation button 26 is operated, the first electromagnetic solenoids 351 and 351 are in an excited state, so that the first distribution bodies 350 and 350 of the first distribution mechanisms 201 and 201 are rotated to the operating positions. . In a state where each first distribution body 350, 350 is rotated to the operating position, as shown in FIG. 41B, the arm portion 355 of the left first distribution body 350 is in a substantially horizontal state extending rightward. At the same time, the arm portion 355 of the first distribution body 350 on the right side extends in a substantially horizontal state extending leftward, and the hitting portions 356, 356 of the first distribution bodies 350, 350 are the bottom wall portion of the third upper body member 213. It is in a state of being opposed at a position immediately above 258.

  Therefore, after the detected game ball won from the first start winning opening 101 moves along the ball guiding path 49A of the ball guiding member 49 and moves to the front upper side of the first sorting bodies 350, 350, the guiding path 49A. When the first operation button 26 is pushed down at an appropriate timing when falling from the rear, the first sorting bodies 350 and 350 are actuated after the first electromagnetic solenoids 351 and 351 are rotated from the initial positions to the operating positions by the operations of the first electromagnetic solenoids 351 and 351, respectively. Return from the position to the initial position. At this time, when the post-detection game balls are struck from below by the hitting ball portions 356, 356 moving upward, a part of the post-detection game balls hit to the first passage portion 265 side. And is detected by the first game ball detection sensor 248.

(Second distribution mechanism)
As shown in FIG. 34, FIG. 37, FIG. 38, and FIG. 42, the second distribution mechanism 202 contains the second distribution body 370 that accommodates and distributes the game balls after detection, and places the second distribution body 370 in the standby position. And a first drive motor 371 as drive means for performing reciprocal rotation between the first and second distribution positions and reciprocal rotation between the standby position and the second distribution position. The second allocating body 370 includes a main body member 372 in which a ball housing portion 373 capable of housing a game ball after detection is formed, and a third body 372 fixed to the rear side of the main body member 372 and provided in the third arrangement portion 285. A third support shaft portion 375 inserted through the support cylinder portion 291 is provided with a support member 374 provided so as to protrude rearward. Further, a character member 376 formed in a required design shape (in the embodiment, a panda face) is attached to the front side of the main body member 372.

  As shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, the main body member 372 is a member in which a circular portion 372A and a fan-shaped portion 372B connected to the outer peripheral edge of the circular portion 372A are integrally formed. The peripheral edge is an arc centered on the center of the circular portion 372A. On the outer peripheral edge of the fan-shaped part 372B, the above-described spherical housing part 373 is formed extending in the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral edge, recessed inward in the radial direction from the peripheral edge and opening outward in the radial direction. The ball housing portion 373 is set to a length that can accommodate a plurality of post-detection game balls (in the embodiment, four that are the same as the upper limit number of the first start hold information). A fixing boss 377 to which a screw for fixing the character member 376 is fastened is formed on the front side of the main body member 372. As shown in FIG. 37, reference numeral 378 denotes a rod-like portion extending to the left and right eye portions of the character member 376, and the rod-like portion is irradiated by the irradiation light from the LED chip 321A of the third light emitting substrate 321 described above. The tip of 378 is brightened.

  As shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, the support member 374 is integrally formed with a mounting plate portion 379 fixed to the rear surface of the main body member 372 at the front end of the third support shaft portion 375. On the rear surface of the mounting plate portion 379, a detected piece 380 protruding from the front side to the opening 292 described above is formed in a state extending rearward. Here, the detected piece 380 moves in the arc-shaped opening 292 as the second distributing body 370 rotates, and is located at the top of the opening 292 at the initial position of the second distributing body 370. The second distribution body 370 is positioned near the left end of the opening 292, and the second distribution body 370 is positioned near the right end of the opening 292. . In addition, the support member 374 has a screw fastening hole 381 in which a screw for fixing a rear sleeve 383 to be described later is fastened at the rear end of the third support shaft portion 375.

  Here, the outer diameter of the third support shaft portion 375 is formed to be smaller than the inner diameter of the third support tube portion 291, and a pair of front and rear sleeves 382 and 383 are provided on the third support shaft portion 375. The third support cylinder 291 is rotatably supported. The front sleeve 382 includes an annular portion 382A having an outer diameter that is the same as the inner diameter of the third support cylinder portion 291 and an inner diameter that is the same as the outer diameter of the third support shaft portion 375, and the annular portion. The flange portion 382B is formed at the front end of 382A and has a larger diameter than the outer diameter of the annular portion 382A. The rear sleeve 383 has an annular portion 383A having an outer diameter that is the same as the inner diameter of the third support cylindrical portion 291 and an inner diameter that is the same as the outer diameter of the third support shaft portion 375. The disc portion 383B is formed at the rear end of the annular portion 383A and has a larger diameter than the outer diameter of the annular portion 383A, and the annular portion 382A is externally attached to the third support shaft portion 375. The third support shaft portion 375 is fixed to the rear end by a screw so as not to rotate. Therefore, the flange portion 382B of the front sleeve 382 externally mounted on the third support shaft portion 375 contacts the front end of the third support cylinder portion 291 and the disc portion 383B of the rear sleeve 383 fixed to the third support shaft portion 375. Comes into contact with the rear end of the third support cylinder 291 so that the second distributing body 370 is rotatably supported with respect to the first lower body member 281 in a state where movement in the front-rear direction is restricted. . The front sleeve 382 and the rear sleeve 383 are formed from a synthetic resin material having self-lubricating properties such as polyacetal.

(First drive motor)
The first drive motor 371 is a stepping motor or the like, and is controlled to rotate in the forward and reverse directions by the overall control CPU of the overall control board 171. The drive shaft 371A of the first drive motor 371 has a D-shape with a part of the outer peripheral surface cut. The drive shaft 371A is formed on the disk portion 383B of the rear sleeve 383 described above. A joint member 386 that fits into the coupling hole 384 is attached so as not to rotate. The joint member 386 has a cylindrical portion 387 having a locking hole 387A whose opening shape is formed in a D shape in accordance with the outer shape of the D-cut drive shaft 371A, and an opposing position of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 387. The locking projection pieces 388 and 388 projecting outward from the projection are integrally formed. On the other hand, the connecting hole 384 formed in the flange portion 382B of the rear sleeve 383 described above is formed in an opening shape that matches the cylindrical portion 387 of the joint member 386 and the locking protrusions 388 and 388, and both locking protrusions are formed. Locking recesses 384A and 384A for locking the pieces 388 and 388 are formed, and the joint member 386 fitted into the connecting hole 384 is restricted from rotating in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical body portion 387. ing. Accordingly, the second allocating body 370 is attached to the drive shaft 371A so as not to rotate and is fitted to the rear sleeve 383 so as not to rotate, so that the first drive motor 371 is driven forward and backward by the joint member 386. Thus, the rotation is performed between the initial position and the first distribution position, and between the initial position and the second distribution position.

(Stop cancellation mechanism)
As shown in FIGS. 34 and 39, the stop release mechanism 203 provided in the fourth arrangement portion 286 includes a stop release member 390 formed in a circular shape, and the stop release member 390 in a restriction position and a release position. A second electromagnetic solenoid 391 serving as a driving means for moving the attitude to the position, and a linkage member 392 that links the stop release member 390 and the second electromagnetic solenoid 391. Here, the restriction position of the stop release member 390 is a position where the detected game ball that has flowed into the stop portion 219 is stopped at the stop portion 219, and the release position of the stop release member 390 is a stop position at the stop portion 219. The detected post-detection game ball is allowed to be released toward the second sorting body 370 via the ball delivery path 288.

(Stop cancellation member)
As shown in FIGS. 39 (a) and 39 (b), the stop release member 390 includes a disc portion 393 positioned on the front side and a support boss extending rearward from the center on the rear side of the disc portion 393. 394 and two partition walls (first partition wall 395, second partition wall 396) extending radially outward from the support boss 394 and spaced circumferentially on the rear side of the disk portion 393, And a ball receiver 397 that opens radially outward and rearward. A support shaft 398 extending rearward is fixed to the support boss 394, and the support shaft 398 is inserted into and supported by the shaft support portion 303 formed in the third disposition portion 285 of the first lower body member 281. As a result, the stop release member 390 can freely rotate in the forward and reverse directions in the circumferential direction within the housing portion 300.

  As shown in FIG. 39B and FIG. 43, the first partition 395 and the second partition 396 are radially formed with a spacing of about 60 degrees in the circumferential direction. In the restricted position of the stop release member 390 shown in b), the first partition 395 is in a substantially vertical state and the second partition 396 is in an upwardly inclined state, and the release of the stop release member 390 shown in FIG. 43 (b) is released. In the position, the first partition 395 is inclined to the right and the second partition 396 is inclined to the right. The ball receiving portion 397 defined between the first partition wall 395 and the second partition wall 396 is aligned with the ball passage port 304 at the restricting position, and can receive the detected game ball from the stop portion 219. Thus, the detected game ball can be delivered in alignment with the ball delivery path 288 at the release position. In addition, an outer peripheral plate portion 399 extending rearward from the outer peripheral edge of the disc portion 393 is formed in a portion of the outer peripheral portion of the stop releasing member 390 that is removed from the ball receiving portion 397. As shown in FIG. 43 (b), the outer peripheral plate portion 399 moves to the front side of the ball passage port 304 at the release position of the stop release member 390, and the detected game ball stopped at the stop portion 219 passes the ball. Transmission from the port 304 is restricted.

  In addition, on the rear side of the disc portion 393 of the stop releasing member 390, a first support plate 400 extending rearward from the rear surface of the disc portion 393 is formed on the extension line of the first partition 395. A second support plate 401 is formed on the extension line of the second partition wall 396. A connecting projection 402 connected to the connecting member 392 is formed at the rear end of the second support plate 401 so as to extend rearward. The connecting protrusion 402 faces the above-described guide groove 309 formed in the fourth arrangement portion 286.

(3rd electromagnetic solenoid)
The third electromagnetic solenoid 351 is controlled by the overall control CPU of the overall control board 171. As shown in FIGS. 39 and 43, when a current is applied to a coil composed of a bobbin, a copper wire, a lead wire, etc., the inside of the solenoid body 405 A so-called pull-type solenoid that pulls the plunger 406, which is a movable iron core, toward the solenoid main body 405 side is employed by exciting the fixed iron core disposed on the second core, and the second disposed on the rear side of the fourth disposing portion 286. The solenoid locator 301 is installed with the plunger 406 extending downward. In the third electromagnetic solenoid 351, the compression coil spring 407 is disposed on the plunger 406. The plunger 406 extends downward by the elastic force of the compression coil spring 407 in the non-excited state, and the compression coil spring 407 in the excited state. The plunger 406 is configured to slide upward toward the inside of the solenoid body 405 against the elastic force.

(Linking member)
As shown in FIGS. 39 and 43, the linking member 392 is a molded member formed in an inverted L shape when viewed from the front. The third linkage member 392 includes a locking portion 392A that is locked to the tip of the plunger 406 of the third electromagnetic solenoid 351, and a connecting portion 392B that extends upward from the right end of the locking portion 392A and aligns with the guide hole 305. It consists of and. A locking hole 410 penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the vicinity of the upper end of the connecting portion 392B, and the connecting protrusion 402 provided on the stop releasing member 390 is locked in the locking hole 410 in the front-rear direction. A guide piece 411 that engages with the guide groove 309 formed on the rear side of the fourth disposition portion 286 is formed on the front surface of the connecting portion 392B so as to extend in the vertical direction and protrude forward. Has been. Then, the linkage member 392 holds the detent release member 390 at the initial position by the locking of the locking hole 410 and the connecting protrusion 402 when the third electromagnetic solenoid 351 is in a non-excited state (see FIG. 43A). . Further, when the third electromagnetic solenoid 351 is energized, the connecting member 392 moves upward as the plunger 406 is pulled into the solenoid body 405, thereby rotating the stop release member 390 to the release position ( (See FIG. 43 (b)).

  As shown in FIG. 43 (a), in the restriction position of the stop release member 390, the first support plate 400 of the stop release member 390 contacts the first end 306A of the stopper 306 from the left side. By contact, the stop release member 390 is restricted from rotating from the restriction position in the direction opposite to the discharge position direction (left rotation in FIG. 43A). Further, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), at the release position of the stop release member 390, the second partition 396 of the stop release member 390 comes into contact with the second end 306B of the stopper 306 from above, The stop release member 390 is restricted from rotating from the discharge position in the direction opposite to the restriction position direction (right rotation in FIG. 43B). That is, the rotation release range of the stop release member 390 is defined between the restriction position and the discharge position by the stopper 306, the second partition wall 396, and the first support plate 400.

(Rotation effect mechanism)
As shown in FIGS. 34 and 40, the rotation effect mechanism 204 disposed in the fifth disposition portion 287 includes an effect body 415 formed in a disc shape, and driving means for rotating the effect body 415 forward and backward. As a second drive motor 416. The production body 415 includes a main body member 417 having a required multiple types (two types in the embodiment) of production display sections (first production display section 418 and second production display section 419) formed on the front surface, and the body member 417. A fourth support shaft 420 that protrudes rearward from the rear side and is inserted into a fourth support cylinder 315 provided in the fifth disposition portion 287 is provided. The director 415 is formed of a transparent or translucent synthetic resin material that can transmit light. The first effect display unit 418 and the second effect display unit 419 displayed on the front side of the main body member 417 are formed from stickers or prints of patterns, characters, numbers, etc., and have translucency. The degree of expectation for the establishment of the production that is advantageous to is different. In the embodiment, the first effect display unit 418 suggests a win, and the second effect display unit 419 is more than a suggestion of disconnection. When the main body member 417 is irradiated from the rear side by the LED chip 321 </ b> B disposed on the third light emitting substrate 321, only the first effect display unit 418 or the second effect display unit 419 positioned above the rotation center. Is displayed brightly. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the body member 417 has a decorative member 95 positioned on the front side so that more than half of the lower part from the center of rotation is hidden from the front side. Only the part is visible.

  The outer diameter of the fourth support shaft portion 420 is formed to be smaller than the inner diameter of the fourth support cylinder portion 315, and the fourth support shaft portion 420 is formed through a pair of front and rear sleeves 421 and 422 that are externally mounted on the fourth support shaft portion 420. 4 is configured to be rotatably supported by the support cylinder portion 315. The front sleeve 421 has an annular portion 421A having an outer diameter that is the same as the inner diameter of the fourth support cylinder portion 315 and an inner diameter that is the same as the outer diameter of the fourth support shaft portion 420, and the annular portion. The flange portion 421B is formed at the front end of 421A and has a larger diameter than the outer diameter of the annular portion 421A. The rear sleeve 422 has an annular portion 422A having an outer diameter that is the same as the inner diameter of the fourth support cylinder portion 315 and an inner diameter that is the same as the outer diameter of the fourth support shaft portion 420. The circular portion 422A is formed at the rear end of the annular portion 422A and has a disk portion 422B having a larger diameter than the outer diameter of the annular portion 422A. The annular portion 422A is externally attached to the fourth support shaft portion 420. The fourth support shaft 420 is fixed to the rear end of the fourth support shaft 420 by a screw so as not to rotate. Accordingly, the flange portion 421B of the front sleeve 421 externally mounted on the fourth support shaft portion 420 abuts the front end of the fourth support cylinder portion 315, and the disc portion 422B of the rear sleeve 422 fixed to the fourth support shaft portion 420. However, the effector 415 is rotatably supported by the first lower body member 281 in a state where movement in the front-rear direction is restricted. The front sleeve 421 and the rear sleeve 422 are made of a synthetic resin material having self-lubricating properties such as polyacetal.

  Further, on the rear surface of the disc portion 422B of the rear sleeve 422, a detected portion 423 that is formed in a cylindrical shape centered on the center of the disc portion 422B and partly formed with a notch 423A is provided. It is formed in a state where it is directed backward. The detected portion 423 is configured to face the detection portion of the second detection sensor 323 disposed on the third light emitting substrate 321 described above, and is configured to pass through the detection portion as the rendering body 415 rotates. Has been. The position where the notch 423A of the detected part 423 arrives at the detection part of the second detection sensor 323 is the origin position of the effect body 415, and at this time, the first effect display part 418 is positioned upward. It is set (FIG. 44 (a)). Thereby, the rotation effect mechanism 204 controls the rotation of the effect body 415 by the rotation drive of the second drive motor 416, and positions the first effect display unit 418 upward and the second effect display unit 419 downward. The first stop state (see FIG. 44A) and the second stop state in which the second effect display unit 419 is positioned upward and the first effect display unit 418 is positioned downward (FIG. 44B). In addition, it is possible to control the production body 415 to stop.

(Second drive motor)
The second drive motor 416 is a stepping motor or the like, and is controlled to rotate in the forward and reverse directions by the overall control CPU of the overall control board 171. The drive shaft 416A of the second drive motor 416 has a D-shape with a part of the outer peripheral surface cut. The drive shaft 416A is formed on the disk portion 422B of the rear sleeve 422 described above. A joint member 425 that fits into the connection hole 424 is attached so as not to rotate. The joint member 425 includes a cylindrical body portion 426 having a locking hole 426A whose opening shape is formed in a D shape in accordance with the external shape of the D-cut drive shaft 416A, and an opposing position of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body portion 426. The locking protrusions 427 and 427 projecting outward from the base member are integrally formed. On the other hand, the connecting hole 424 formed in the disk portion 422B of the rear sleeve 422 described above is formed in an opening shape that matches the cylindrical portion 426 of the joint member 425 and the locking protrusions 427 and 427, and both locking Locking recesses 424A and 424A for locking the projecting pieces 427 and 427 are formed, and the joint member 425 fitted in the coupling hole 424 is restricted from rotating in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical body portion 426. It has become. Accordingly, the effect body 415 is attached to the drive shaft 416A in a non-rotatable manner and is connected to the rear sleeve 422 in a non-rotatable manner so that the directing / reverse rotational drive of the second drive motor 416 is performed. It starts to rotate in reverse.

  Based on the control by the overall control CPU of the overall control board 171, the rotation effect mechanism 204 is operated by the overall control CPU when the first operation button 26 is pressed within a predetermined time when the effect body 415 is rotated. When it is set to execute an effect that suggests winning, the effect body 415 stops in a state where the first effect display unit 418 is positioned above, and the effect that suggests a deviation is executed in the overall control CPU. In such a case, the effect body 415 is configured to stop with the second effect display portion 419 positioned above.

(Lightning display unit)
A substrate base 295 is disposed on the front side of the front wall portion 283 of the first lower body member 281, that is, on the front side of the retention release mechanism 203, as shown in FIGS. 18, 22, 28, and 29. On the front side of the base 295, an effect light emitting board 88 that constitutes the above-described lightning effect producing unit 85, a partition member 89 located on the front side of the effect light emitting board 88, and a lens member 90 located on the front side of the partition member 89, Is arranged. In addition, the second decoration member 72 of the frame-shaped decoration member 45 described above is provided with an effect panel 86 that constitutes an electric display unit 85, and the front portion of the game effect device M faces the second effect area 48. If not, the lens member 90, the partition member 89, and the effect light-emitting substrate 88 are aligned with the rear side of the effect panel 86, and the electric display unit 85 is configured.

  As shown in FIGS. 5, 7, and 8, the effect panel 86 includes decorative members 87 and 87 formed in a required design shape (in the embodiment, a shape in which four hearts overlap). The decorative members 87 and 87 are transparent or translucent, have translucency and are colored in a required color, and are configured such that the decorative members 87 and 87 are brightened by the irradiation light from the effect light emitting substrate 88. The partition member 89 is partitioned into spaces according to the four heart shapes. The effect light-emitting board 88 is mounted with a plurality of LED chips 88A whose light emission is controlled so as to individually irradiate each of the four heart shapes, and partition when irradiating the heart-shaped portion of the corresponding decorative member 87. The member 89 prevents the adjacent heart-shaped portion from being irradiated. Then, the electric display unit 85 individually controls the light emission of the plurality of LED chips 88A disposed on the effect light emitting substrate 88, so that the decoration member 87 of the effect panel 86 is only the lowermost heart-shaped portion. Brightened state, bottom heart shape part and second heart shape part from bottom, bright bottom part, bottom heart shape part, second and third heart shape parts from bottom It is configured to be controlled so that all four heart-shaped portions are brightened. That is, when the second distribution body 370 in the game effect device M is rotated to the first distribution position, the electric display unit 85 is brightened on the decoration panel 87 according to the number of lighting of the LED chips 88A of the effect light-emitting board 88. The number of heart-shaped parts is different so as to enhance the production effect.

  The electronic display unit 85 determines the number of times the first operation button 26 is pressed within a predetermined time when the second sorting body 370 rotates to the first sorting position based on the control by the overall control board 171. Accordingly, the brightness of the heart-shaped portion of the decorative member 87 by the LED chip 88A is configured to change. In other words, when the second sorter 370 is rotated to the first sort position, the more the player presses the first operation button 26 within a predetermined time, the more the four decorative members 87 become. The number of bright spots in the heart-shaped part is likely to increase. The number that the heart-shaped part can be brightened to the maximum is determined by the overall control board 171 for each effect.

In the pachinko machine P of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the first display hold information storage number (start hold ball number) is displayed on the display unit H1 of the symbol display device (start hold information display means) H. A first hold display area H1a and a second hold display area H1b for displaying the number of stored second start hold information (the number of start hold balls) are set, and the first and second start hold are set in each hold display area H1a, H1b. The number of balls is displayed by a picture or the like, respectively, so that the player can be notified of the number of balls to be reserved for starting. As a display mode of each start hold display, when the start hold ball number is 1, one picture is displayed, when the start hold ball is 2, two pictures are displayed, and when the start hold ball number is 3, Three patterns are displayed, and when the number of starting reserved balls is 4, four patterns are displayed. In addition, the display of the number of start hold balls displayed in the hold display areas H1a and H1b is hereinafter referred to as start hold display.

  Further, the pachinko machine P according to the embodiment is configured to execute the hold notice effect (change of the display mode of the start hold display) when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 101 or the second starting winning opening 121. A pre-reading notice process is executed. Here, the hold notice effect is displayed in the hold display areas H1a and H1b when a detection signal from the first game ball detection sensor 248 of the game effect device M is input to the overall control CPU of the overall control board 171. This is an effect suggesting the possibility that the second sorting body 370 executes the sorting operation by changing the display mode (for example, the color of the pattern) of the start hold display.

(About pre-reading notice processing)
The main control CPU 170A of the main control board 170 executes a symbol variation effect based on the acquired first or second start hold information when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 101 or the second starting winning opening 121. Information indicating whether or not a big hit is generated, effect content information indicating the content of the effect, and a pre-reading effect command specifying the number-of-holds information at the time of winning are set, and the pre-reading effect command is set on the overall control board 171. It is configured to transmit to the overall control CPU. Here, the prefetch effect command is a command including information for specifying the upper limit display mode of the start hold display.

  The overall control board 171 is configured to determine whether or not a hold notice effect that changes the display mode of the start hold display can be executed based on a prefetch effect command input from the main control CPU 170A. The overall control CPU of the overall control board 171 determines not to execute the hold notice effect when the determination result relating to whether or not the hold notice effect can be executed is negative. On the other hand, if the determination result related to whether or not to execute the hold notice effect is affirmative, “1” is set to the hold notice effect standby flag indicating that the hold notice effect is being executed. Then, in the state of waiting for the execution of the hold notice effect, triggered by the success of the distribution game (ball detection by the first game ball detection sensor 248) by the pair of first distribution bodies 350, 350 in the game effect device M, The display mode of the start hold display can be changed.

  When the detection signal from the first game ball detection sensor 248 is input, the overall control CPU of the overall control board 171 determines whether or not the above-described hold notice effect execution standby flag is “1”, and the determination result If affirmative, a control signal designating the display mode of the start hold display is output to the display control board 174 at a predetermined timing. In the display control board 174, when a control signal designating the display mode of the start hold display is input, the display mode of the start hold display (for example, the color is changed from white to red, etc.) based on the display data according to the display mode. Etc.) or the symbol display device H is controlled so as to perform a desired effect on the display unit H1.

  In the embodiment, the overall control CPU determines whether or not the hold notice effect can be executed based on the distribution operation information of the second distribution body 370 included in the prefetch effect command. A plurality of (four in the embodiment) colors are set as the types of display modes of the start hold display that suggests the possibility of the distribution operation of the second distribution body 370 being executed. , “White”, “blue”, “green”, and “red” are stored. As a result, the overall control CPU of the overall control board 171 detects that the first game ball detection sensor 248 detects that the distribution game by the first ball distribution bodies 350 and 350 has succeeded (the first game ball detection sensor 248 detects the ball). It may be suggested that the second sorter 370 may execute the sort operation by changing the color of the start hold display based on the start hold information stored in the main control RAM when the signal is input. It has become.

(Operation of Example)
In the pachinko machine P according to the embodiment, as described above, the ball feeding device K and the ball hitting device J are operated by performing the shooting operation with the operation handle G, and the game balls stored in the upper ball tray E are It is launched into the game area 33 of the board D at predetermined intervals. And before the big hit which is a specific condition advantageous to the player occurs, the hitting strength of the hitting ball launching device J is adjusted so that each game ball hit into the game area 33 is mainly the first ball falling area. Let 33A flow down. Thereby, the game ball launched into the first ball flow down region 33A flows down while contacting the game nail 34, and a part of the game ball is a first start winning port 101 of the first start winning unit 100, The normal winning device 37 is won and detected by the normal winning ball detection sensor 145 (see FIG. 15). Then, the game ball that has won the first start winning port 101 is first detected by the first winning ball detection sensor 104 while moving along the ball introduction path 103, and the first winning ball detection sensor 104 is detected by the main control board 170. A first detection signal is transmitted to. The main control CPU 170A of the main control board 170 that has received the first detection signal performs a lottery lottery and outputs a required control signal to the overall control board 171 to produce a symbol variation effect on the display unit H1 of the symbol display device H. In addition, a control signal is output to the ball payout control board 172 disposed on the rear side of the middle frame B to cause the ball payout device to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  The game ball detected by the first winning ball detection sensor 104 is detected by the second winning ball detection sensor 105 after an appropriate time, and the second winning ball detection sensor 105 transmits a second detection signal to the main control board 170. To do. Then, the post-detection game balls detected by the second winning ball detection sensor 105 are guided to the ball guide path 49A of the ball guide member 49 disposed in the frame-shaped decorative member 45, and the ball guide path 49A. After rolling to the right, the ball falls from the intermediate part of the ball guide path 49A to the second effect area 48.

  As a result of the big hit lottery in the main control CPU 170A of the main control board 170, when a predetermined big hit condition is established and a special gaming state occurs, after the symbol variation effect on the display unit H1 of the symbol display device H, The symbols are stopped and displayed on the display unit H1 with a predetermined symbol combination, and the special winning opening 140 of the special winning device 38 is opened so that a large number of game balls can be awarded to the special winning device 38. As a result, the player adjusts the launch strength of the hitting ball launcher J so that each game ball hit into the game area 33 flows down the second ball falling area 33B. As a result, the game ball launched into the second ball flow-down area 33B flows down while contacting the game nail 34, and a part of the game ball passes through the gate member 36 and wins the special winning device 38. In addition, when the game ball passes through the gate member 36, a lottery for opening the second start winning portion 120 is performed. When the lottery result is affirmative, the opening / closing member of the second start winning portion 120 is displayed. 122 is controlled to open, and the second start winning opening 121 is opened, and a game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 121.

  The game balls that have won the second start winning opening 121 are detected by the third winning ball detection sensor 124, and the second winning ball detection sensor 105 transmits a detection signal to the main control board 170. The main control board 170 that has received the detection signal from the third winning ball detection sensor 124 performs a lottery lottery while outputting a required control signal to the overall control board 171 and displays the design on the display unit H1 of the design display device H. In addition to performing a fluctuating effect, a control signal is output to the ball payout control board 172 disposed on the rear side of the middle frame B to cause the ball payout device 177 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. The game ball detected by the third winning ball detection sensor 124 is passed to the rear side of the game board D through the winning ball passing path 66 and discharged outside the machine.

  Further, when the game ball launched into the game area 33 enters the warp route 130 when flowing down the first ball flow-down area 33A, the game ball is again below the first start winning opening 101. After being passed to the one-ball flow-down area 33 </ b> A, a part thereof is won in the normal winning tool 37. In other words, the game ball that has entered the warp route 130 is not passed through the first start winning slot 101 and is passed through the normal prize-winning device 37 and then passed to the rear side of the game board D or from the out slot 39 to the game board. Passed to the back of D.

  On the other hand, in the abnormality determination unit 161 provided in the main control board 170, based on the first detection signal from the first winning ball detection sensor 104 and the second detection signal from the second winning ball detection sensor 105, a predetermined time ( An abnormality determination execution process is performed every 4 ms). Here, the abnormality determination unit 182 executes the abnormality determination process when it is determined in the abnormality determination execution process that the winning count updated by the counting unit 180 is equal to or greater than a preset reference count. An abnormality notification signal is transmitted to the overall control board 171, and the overall control board 171 operates all or any of the lamp device 178, the speaker 179, and the display unit H 1 of the symbol display device H to perform abnormality notification. Further, the main control board 170 transmits an abnormality detection signal to the hall computer 185 via the ball payout control board 172.

  In addition, the abnormality determination unit 182 receives the first winning ball detection sensor 105 from the second winning ball detection sensor 105 even if it passes the set time (1 second) from the reception of the first detection signal from the first winning ball detection sensor 104 in the abnormality determination execution process. If it is determined that the second detection signal has been received, an abnormality determination process is executed, an abnormality notification signal is transmitted to the overall control board 171 and the hall computer 185, and the occurrence of an abnormality in the first start winning portion 100 is detected. Inform. Further, the abnormality determination unit 182 receives the second detection signal from the second winning ball detection sensor 105 in spite of not receiving the first detection signal from the first winning ball detection sensor 104 in the abnormality determination execution process. Is determined, an abnormality determination process is executed and an abnormality notification signal is transmitted to the overall control board 171 and the hall computer 185 to notify the occurrence of an abnormality in the first start winning portion 100.

  Accordingly, in the first abnormality determination, when the winning count number associated with the input of the first detection signal from the first winning ball detection sensor 104 is equal to or greater than the reference count number, the abnormality determining unit 182 determines the first start winning opening. Since it is set to detect the prize winning abnormality 101, it is possible to appropriately confirm fraud and detection abnormality. Further, the first winning ball detection sensor 104 does not input the first detection signal to the main control board 170 (the first winning ball detection sensor 104 does not detect the winning ball), and the second winning ball detection sensor. When the second detection signal from 105 is input to the main control board 170 (the second winning ball detection sensor 105 detects the winning ball), the abnormality determination unit 182 detects a winning abnormality of the first start winning port 101. Since it is set to do so, it is possible to appropriately confirm fraud and abnormal detection. Also, after the first detection signal from the first winning ball detection sensor 104 is input to the main control board 170 (after the first winning ball detection sensor 104 detects the winning ball), the winning detection timer counts the set time. Even if the second detection signal from the second winning ball detection sensor 105 is not input to the main control board 170 (the second winning ball detection sensor 105 does not detect the winning ball), the abnormality determination unit 182 indicates the winning opening. Since it is set to detect a prize abnormality, it is possible to appropriately confirm fraud and detection abnormality. Furthermore, when the winning count number is equal to or greater than the reference count number (when the first abnormality determination is affirmative determination), the first start winning prize is performed without executing the second abnormality determination and the third abnormality determination. Since it is set to detect the winning abnormality of the mouth 101, the winning abnormality can be detected efficiently.

  In addition, when the abnormality determination unit 182 detects a winning abnormality, all or any of the lamp device 178, the speaker 179, or the display unit H1 of the symbol display device H is activated, and the winning abnormality in the first start winning unit 100 is detected. Since the occurrence is notified and the occurrence of the winning abnormality is also notified to the hall computer 185, it is possible to appropriately confirm the occurrence of fraud and the occurrence of abnormality detection due to chattering. Furthermore, even if the first start winning opening 101 provided in the frame-shaped decorative member 45 in the state of opening in the game area 33 becomes an object of fraudulent behavior, a winning abnormality at the first starting winning opening 101 is appropriately detected. be able to.

  Further, a first winning ball detection sensor 104 is disposed on the upstream side of the ball introduction path 103 across the bent portion of the ball introduction path 103, and a second winning ball detection sensor 105 is provided on the downstream side of the bent portion. Therefore, the moving direction of the game ball is changed between the detection by the first winning ball detection sensor 104 and the detection by the second winning ball detection sensor 105, and is detected by the first winning ball detection sensor 104. The game ball can be detected by the second winning ball detection sensor 105 after being decelerated and reduced at the bent portion. In addition, since the game ball passing through the second winning ball detection sensor 105 is decelerated, the detection of the gaming ball by the second winning ball detection sensor 105 can be appropriately performed. Further, since the detection of the game ball by the first winning ball detection sensor 104 and the detection of the game ball by the second winning ball detection sensor 105 are performed with a predetermined time difference, the normal detection by the game ball and the detection by abnormality are detected. Can be determined. And even if the arrangement | positioning position of the 1st winning ball detection sensor 104 and the 2nd winning ball detection sensor 105 is near, it can judge appropriately whether a game ball is detected normally or abnormally.

  Furthermore, since the directions of the first winning ball detection sensor 104 and the second winning ball detection sensor 105 are different, the first winning ball detection sensor 104 and the second winning ball detection sensor against fraudulent acts using radio waves. It is possible to prevent 105 from detecting the radio wave at the same time. In addition, since the radio wave detection sensor 115 is arranged in a direction in which the first winning ball detection sensor 104 can detect the radio wave, a fraudulent act that causes the first winning ball detection sensor 104 to be illegally detected by the radio wave is The radio wave detection sensor 115 can appropriately check.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P of the embodiment, inside the frame-shaped decorative member 45, the first effect area 47 for performing the symbol variation effect of the symbol display device H and the effects of the movable effect devices L1 to L3 and the game of the game effect device M A first start winning portion 100 having a ball introduction path 103 and a first winning ball detection sensor 104 is provided on the frame-shaped decorative member 45, which is defined in the second effect region 48 where the effect is performed. The game ball after the winning detection (detected game ball) detected by the first winning ball detection sensor 104 after entering the introduction path 103 is guided to the second effect region 48 for the game effect in the game effect device M. Since it is configured to be used, it is possible to diversify the game effects and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the game ball that has entered the warp route 130 from the first ball flow down area 33A of the game area 33 is guided to the first ball flow down area 33A of the game area 33 below the first start start port 101. Although winning at the first start starting port 101 becomes impossible, winning at the normal winning equipment 37 arranged in the gaming area 33 is possible, and winning of the game ball entering the warp route 130 is also possible. I can expect.

  Next, the operation of the game effect device M of the embodiment will be described. In the game effect device M of the embodiment, when the first electromagnetic solenoid 351 of the left first distribution mechanism 201 and the first electromagnetic solenoid 351 of the right first distribution mechanism 201 are in a non-excited state, the left and right first distribution bodies 350 and 350 are stopped and held at the initial positions (see FIG. 41A). The first drive motor 371 of the second distribution mechanism 202 stops at a position where the detected piece 380 is detected by the first detection sensor 322, and the second distribution body 370 is an initial position where the ball housing portion 373 is positioned above. (See FIG. 42A). In the stop release mechanism 203, the stop release member 390 is stopped and held at the restriction position when the second electromagnetic solenoid 391 is in a non-excited state (see FIG. 43A). Then, the second drive motor 416 of the rotation effect mechanism 204 stops at a position where the detected portion 423 is not detected by the second detection sensor 323 (a position where the cutout portion 423A arrives at the second detection sensor 323). The effect body 415 is stopped and held at the first stop position where the first effect display unit 418 is positioned above and the second effect display unit 419 is positioned below (FIG. 44 (a)).

  In the pachinko machine P of the embodiment, when a game ball flowing down the game area 33 wins the first start winning opening 101 provided in the frame-shaped decorative member 45 and is detected by the first winning ball detection sensor 104, After the detection, the game ball passes through the ball introduction path 103 and moves to the ball guide path 49A in the frame-shaped decorative member 45. Then, the post-detection game ball moves rearward at a substantially middle position of the ball guide path 49A, and falls above the game effect device M disposed in the second game area 33. Here, the player of the pachinko machine P who has seen the game ball fall down above the game effect device M after the detection is timed appropriately with the first operation button 26 disposed on the right side of the upper ball tray E. When the button is pressed, the first electromagnetic solenoids 351 and 351 in the left and right first distribution mechanisms 201 and 201 are subjected to excitation control, and the first distribution bodies 350 and 350 that have stopped at the initial position rotate toward the operating position. . At this time, when the post-detection game ball comes into contact with at least one of the hitting ball portions 356 of the left and right first distribution bodies 350, 350, the post-detection game ball appropriately jumps upward.

  Here, when the detected game ball flew by the hitting ball portion 356 of the first sorting bodies 350 and 350 bounces back and upward, the detected game ball flies in the direction of the first passage portion 265 and the second upper body. It falls on the ball guide surface 255 of the member 212. Then, the post-detection game ball that has fallen on the ball guide surface 255 is guided to the center of the right and left of the ball guide surface 255 and then enters the ball entrance 254 and passes through the ball detection hole 248A of the first game ball detection sensor 248. Then, after dropping from the ball outlet 250 to the ball outlet 217, the outlet is guided to the left along the ball outlet 217. It should be noted that the post-detection game ball that has fallen on the ball guide surface 255 is not necessarily passed through the ball entrance 254, and may move again toward the second passage portion 266 depending on the flight angle, direction, and the like. obtain.

  After the detection, the game ball flies to the first passage portion 256 side and is detected by the first game ball detection sensor 248 (successful distribution game by the first distribution bodies 350 and 350), the first game ball detection sensor 248. The detection signal is input to the overall control board 171. The overall control CPU of the overall control board 171 receives the detection signal from the first game ball detection sensor 248 while the start hold display is displayed in the hold display areas H1a and H1b of the symbol display device H. If the hold notice effect standby flag is “1”, the hold notice effect is executed, a control signal is output to the display control board 174, and the display control board 174 to which the control signal is inputted is displayed on the symbol display device H. To change the color of the start hold display. Therefore, the player can realize that the game of distribution by the first distribution bodies 350 and 350 is successful by operating the first operation button 26 by changing the color of the start hold display in the symbol display device H, and the game Can enhance the interest of The detected game ball that has passed through the ball detection hole 248A of the first game ball detection sensor 248 is guided to the ball exit path 217 and guided to the left along the ball exit path 217.

  On the other hand, when the detected game ball flew by the hitting ball portion 356 of the first allocating body 350, 350 bounces right up, left or right, the detected game ball moves down the second passage portion 266. To fall on the bottom wall portion 258 of the third upper body member 213. Then, the post-detection game ball that has fallen on the bottom wall portion 258 moves rearward on the bottom wall portion 258 and is guided from the bottom of the second upper body member 212 to the ball outlet passage 217, along the ball outlet passage 217. To the left. That is, the detected game ball detected by the first game ball detection sensor 248 by moving the first ball passage portion 265 and the second ball passage portion 266 moved by the first game ball detection sensor 248 and not detected by the first game ball detection sensor 248. After the detection, all the game balls are guided to the ball exit path 217 and then move leftward on the ball exit path 217.

  The post-detection game ball passed from the first ball passage portion 265 or the second ball passage portion 266 to the ball passageway 217 moves to the left end of the ball passageway 217, and then is turned forward to enter the stop portion 219. If there are no more than three post-detection game balls that are parked at, the ball moves into the park 219 via the first ball port 218. On the other hand, when the number of game balls stopped in the stop 219 is four, since the fourth detected game ball is stopped so as to face the first ball outlet 218, the ball exit path The post-detection game ball passed to the left end of 217 contacts the fourth post-detection game ball and then turns to the left and moves from the second ball passage 220 to the third ball discharge path 221. The third ball discharge path 221 is discharged from a ball collection path (not shown) disposed on the rear side of the game board D via the upper discharge path 221A and the lower discharge path 221B.

  A post-detection game ball that has flowed into the stop 219 from the ball exit path 217 via the first ball outlet 218 is not stopped in the stop 219 inclined downward to the right. After moving to the right in the stopping part 219 and then moving to the ball passing port 304, it is received by the ball receiving part 397 of the stopping releasing member 390 stopped and held at the restricting position. Then, the post-detection game ball received by the ball receiver 397 is held in the ball receiver 397 until the stop release member 390 rotates to the release position. In addition, the detected game balls that have sequentially flowed into the stop portion 219 while the post-detection game balls are held in the ball receiving portion 397 of the stop release member 390 are sequentially stopped in the stop portion 219 in series.

  Then, the overall control CPU of the overall control board 171 operates the second distribution body 370 when the symbol variation effect based on the start hold information acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning slot 101 is executed. When it is specified to do so, the second electromagnetic solenoid 391 is controlled to release the determined predetermined number (1 to 4) of the detected game balls to the ball delivery path 288. When the second electromagnetic solenoid 391 is subjected to excitation control, the stop release member 390 rotates from the restricting position to the release position, thereby moving from the stop portion 219 to the ball receiving portion 397 and being held by the ball receiving portion 397. The later game ball is discharged to the ball delivery path 288. The post-detection game ball released to the ball delivery path 288 passes through the ball detection hole 318A of the second game ball detection sensor 318 and is detected by the second game ball detection sensor 318, and then from the ball delivery path 288. It is dropped and accommodated in the ball accommodating portion 373 of the second distribution body 370.

  Note that the number of detected game balls actually released from the stop 219 is accurately detected by detecting the detected game balls released from the stop 219 to the ball delivery path 288 by the second game ball detection sensor 318. To be grasped. In other words, the stopping unit 219 is configured to be able to stop four post-detection game balls, but it is not checked how many post-detection game balls are stopped in the stop unit 219. The number of rotations of the stop release member 390 due to the operation of may not match the number of post-detection game balls to be released. Therefore, by detecting the number of post-detection game balls released by the second game ball detection sensor 318, there is a difference between the number of post-detection game balls distributed by the second distribution body 370 and the content of the effect. Can be prevented.

  Then, the overall control CPU of the overall control board 171 determines the second distribution body determined when the symbol variation effect based on the start suspension information acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 101 is executed. The second distribution body 370 of the second distribution mechanism 202 is rotated to the first distribution position (FIG. 42 (b)) or the second distribution position (FIG. 42 (c)) by the operation pattern for 370. When the second distribution body 370 is rotated toward the first distribution position under the control of the overall control board 171, the post-detection game ball stored and held in the ball storage portion 373 of the second distribution body 370 is It passes through the first ball discharge port 293 and is discharged to the rear side of the game board D through the first ball discharge path 332. Further, based on the fact that the second distribution body 370 is rotated to the first distribution position, the overall control CPU of the overall control board 171 validates the operation of the first operation button 26 for the electric display unit 85 for a predetermined time, and the player Performs a light emission effect that increases the number of bright portions of the heart-shaped portion of the decorative member 87 according to the number of times the first operation button 26 is pressed within a predetermined time. Thereby, as the number of bright portions of the heart-shaped portion of the decorative member 87 increases, the degree of expectation for occurrence of a big hit game can be increased.

  On the other hand, when the second sorting body 370 is rotated toward the second sorting position under the control of the overall control CPU of the overall control board 171, the second sorting body 370 is housed and held in the ball housing portion 373 of the second sorting body 370. After the detection, the game ball is passed through the second ball discharge port 294 and discharged to the rear side of the game board D through the second ball discharge path 333. Further, based on the fact that the second distribution body 370 has rotated to the second distribution position, the overall control CPU of the overall control board 171 validates the operation of the first operation button 26 for the rotation effect mechanism 204 for a predetermined time, and the player When the first operation button 26 is pressed within a predetermined time, if the overall control CPU is set to execute an effect that suggests a win, the effect body 415 has the first effect display unit 418 positioned upward. When the overall control CPU is set to execute an effect suggesting a deviation, the effect body 415 stops at the second posture in which the second effect display unit 419 is positioned above. To do. Thereby, when the effect body 415 stops in the 1st attitude | position, the expectation degree with respect to generation | occurrence | production of a big hit game can be raised.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine P of the embodiment, the ball guide path 49A of the ball guide member 49 disposed in the frame-shaped decorative member 45 is detected after being detected by the first winning ball detection sensor 104 of the first start winning portion 100. The detected game balls guided to the game effect device M disposed in the second game area 48 via the first operation button 26 are operated to operate the first distribution bodies 350, 350 of the first distribution mechanisms 201 on the left and right. Since the game ball is distributed by operating the game ball, the game ball can be distributed after the detection by the player's involvement, and the game contents can be diversified. Then, the pachinko machine P is detected in the state where the start hold display is displayed in the hold display areas H1a, H1b of the symbol display device H, and is distributed to the first passage portion 265 by the operation of the first distribution bodies 350, 350 When the subsequent game ball is detected by the first game ball detection sensor 248, the display mode of the start hold display displayed in the hold display area can be changed. By operating the button 26, it is possible to recognize that the distribution game by the first distribution bodies 350, 350 has been successful by changing the display mode of the start hold display in the symbol display device H, thereby improving the interest of the game Can be made. As a result, the player waits for the game of distributing the game balls after detection by the first distribution bodies 350, 350, so that the game is continued regardless of the number of game balls held for the player. The operating rate of the pachinko machine P can be increased and the game time can be shortened.

  In addition, the game effect device M of the embodiment further distributes the detected game balls distributed by the first distribution bodies 350 and 350 of the first distribution mechanisms 201 and 201 by the second distribution body 370 of the second distribution mechanism 202. In addition, since the effect by the light emitting display unit 85 or the effect by the rotation effect mechanism 204 can be executed according to the distribution direction of the second distribution body 370, the game contents can be further diversified. In addition, since the effects of the light emitting display unit 85 and the rotation effect mechanism 204 are changed by the operation of the first operation button 26, the interest of the game can be improved. Then, since the player waits for the game of distributing the game balls after detection by the second distribution body 370, the player is directed to continue the game regardless of the number of game balls held for winning. It is possible to increase the operating rate of the pachinko machine P and to shorten the game time.

  In addition, a stopping portion capable of stopping a predetermined number (4 in the embodiment) of game balls after detection between the first distributing body 350 of the first distributing mechanism 201 and the second distributing body 370 of the second distributing mechanism 202. Since the 219 is provided, the post-detection game ball after being distributed by the first distribution body 350 can be temporarily stopped at the stop 219. Then, the post-detection game ball stopped at the stop 219 can be released toward the second sorter 370 at a predetermined timing by the operation of the stop release member 390 in the stop release mechanism 203. After the detection, the game ball can be distributed in a timely manner, and the effect of the production can be improved. In the game of distributing the game balls after detection in the second distribution body 370, the distribution number of the detected game balls can be selected from 1 to 4, so that it is possible to change the contents of the effect according to the distribution number. The production effect can be further enhanced.

  In addition, when the post-detection game ball is further guided to the game effect device M in a state where the specified number of post-detection game balls are stopped at the stop unit 219, the post-detection game ball guided later is the third ball. Since it is discharged to the outside of the game effect device M through the discharge path 221, a game ball after detection that is more than necessary after securing the minimum after-detection game ball used for the distribution effect of the second distribution body 370. Can be avoided. Thereby, it can prevent that the pachinko ball stored in the ball storage equipment in a pachinko hall runs short. In addition, when a large number of game balls win the first start winning opening 101 in a short time, even when a large number of post-detection game balls are continuously guided to the game effect device M, the first distribution body 350 is stopped. It is possible to prevent clogged game balls after detection in the ball passages 217 provided between the parts 219.

  On the other hand, when the first operation button 26 functions as an operation means related to the effect on the display unit H1 of the symbol display device H, the operation related to the effect on the display unit H1 becomes possible and the operation of the game effect device M is possible. Since the first operation button 26 is used, both the game effect device M and the symbol display device H can be individually operated. And since the operation button for exclusive use for the game production apparatus M is not added, since the number of operation buttons does not increase, the manufacturing cost of the pachinko machine P can be held down.

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The gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the embodiment illustrated in the embodiments, and various modifications are possible.
(1) In the embodiment, in the ball introduction path 103, a first winning ball detection sensor 104 that sends a first detection signal that triggers the start of the symbol variation effect is disposed on the upstream side of the ball introduction path 103, and The second winning ball detection sensor 105 for sending the second detection signal is illustrated as being disposed on the downstream side of the first winning ball detection sensor 104. However, the first winning ball detection sensor 104 is the second winning ball detection sensor. It may be arranged upstream of 105.
(2) The arrangement positions of the first winning ball detection sensor 104 and the second winning ball detection sensor 105 are not limited to the intervals exemplified in the embodiment, and may be arranged further apart. The set time of the winning detection timer set by the timer unit 181 as the determination time is changed according to the arrangement interval of the first winning ball detection sensor 104 and the second winning ball detection sensor 105.
(3) The first start winning part 100 is a single ball path member constituting the ball introduction path 103, a first winning ball detection sensor 104, and a second winning ball detection sensor 105 arranged in advance on the ball path member. As a unit as a start winning device, the start winning device may be attached to the second mounting portion 52 of the frame-shaped decorative member 45.
(4) The arrangement position of the first start winning portion 100 is not limited to the position exemplified in the embodiment, and may be provided further upstream or further downstream in the left side portion of the frame-shaped decorative member 45. Further, the first start winning portion 100 may be provided on the upper or right side of the frame-shaped decorative member 45.
(5) In the inner corner at the bent portion of the first passage portion 106 and the second passage portion 107 in the ball introduction path 103 and the inner corner at the bent portion of the second passage portion 107 and the third passage portion 108, You may make it arrange | position the cutting blade which can cut | disconnect linear bodies, such as a thread | yarn and a string. By disposing a cutting blade at the inner corner of such a bent portion, it is possible to prevent an illegal act of manipulating the game ball using a linear body connected to the game ball.
(6) The reference count number related to the first abnormality determination in the abnormality determination execution process is not limited to “5” exemplified in the embodiment, and appropriately detects a detection abnormality or fraudulent act of the winning ball detection sensor. If obtained, “4” or less or “6” or more may be set.
(7) The abnormality determination execution process for the winning opening is not limited to the start winning opening illustrated in the embodiment, and can be performed by arranging two winning detection sensors in the normal winning opening or the special winning device.
(8) In the embodiment, as the start input process shown in FIG. 16, after determining whether or not a game ball has been won at the first start winning port 101 of the first start winning portion 100 (step A11 to step A16), the second start The process of determining whether or not a game ball has been won at the second start winning opening 121 of the winning portion 120 is illustrated (step A17 to step A20). However, the player at the second starting winning opening 121 is more than the first start winning opening 101. When the special game state (probability, short time, number of rounds, number of balls, etc.) advantageous to the game is set high, the game ball at the second start winning port 121 of the second start winning portion 120 After determining whether or not there is a prize (Steps A17 to A20), it is determined whether or not a game ball is won at the first start winning port 101 of the first start winning part 100 (Steps A11 to A16). It may be.
(9) The abnormality determination process executed by the abnormality determination unit 182 when the determination result of any of the first to third abnormality determinations in the abnormality determination unit 182 of the main control board 170 is positive. It may be different for each third abnormality determination. That is, when the determination result of the first abnormality determination is affirmative determination, the first abnormality determination process is executed, and when the determination result of the second abnormality determination is affirmative determination, the second abnormality determination process is performed. And the third abnormality determination process may be executed when the determination result of the third abnormality determination is affirmative. If the operation mode of the notification unit is changed for each of the first to third abnormality determination processes, or different notification units are operated for each of the first to third abnormality determination processes, the first to third abnormality determinations are performed. It is possible to confirm which abnormality determination result in the case is a positive determination.
(10) When the determination result of any of the first to third abnormality determinations by the abnormality determination unit 182 of the main control board 170 is affirmative, the first start hold information stored in the main control RAM When the number of holds is 1 or more, or when the number of hold of the second start hold information is 1 or more, a process of clearing the number of hold of each start hold information may be performed.
(11) In the embodiment, with respect to the effect area 46 defined inside the frame-shaped decorative member 45, the first effect area 47 is provided in the upper part of the frame-shaped decorative member 45, and the first effect area 47 Although the form which provided the 2nd effect area 48 in the downward direction was illustrated, the position of the 1st effect area 47 and the 2nd effect area 48 may be other than this. For example, the second effect area 48 may be provided on the left side, upper side, or right side of the first effect area 47.
(12) The rendering means that is the operation target of the first operation button 26 is not limited to the symbol display device H, but is similar to the movable rendering device disposed in the pachinko machine P or the game rendering device M illustrated in the embodiment. An effect device may be used.
(13) The game effect device M is not limited to the form exemplified in the embodiment, and various forms can be used as long as the game ball after detection detected by the first winning ball detection sensor 104 is used. Can be adopted. For example, the first distribution body 350 of the first distribution mechanism 201 and the second distribution body 370 of the second distribution mechanism 202 are not limited to the rotary type but may be a slide type. Further, the first distribution mechanism 201 may include only one first distribution body 350.
(14) The effect when the post-detection game ball enters the first game ball detection sensor 248 by the operation of the first distribution bodies 350 and 350 based on the operation of the first operation button 26 is the hold display area of the symbol display device H Not only changing the display mode of the start hold display in H1a and H1b, but the display effect of the moving image on the display unit H1 of the symbol display device H, the lighting control of the lamp device 178 by the lamp control board 175, and the sound control Sound control by the speaker 179 by the substrate 176 may be used.
(15) In the pre-reading notice by changing the display mode of the start hold display triggered by the input of the detection signal from the first game ball detection sensor 248, the second distribution body 370 exemplified in the embodiment executes the distribution operation. It is not limited to suggesting the possibility of a hit, suggesting the possibility of occurrence of a big hit, suggesting the possibility of occurrence of reach, or suggesting the possibility of occurrence of a specific effect in the display unit H1 of the symbol display device H It is good also as that.
(16) The effects when the second distribution body 370 rotates to the first distribution position and the effects when the second distribution body 370 rotates to the second distribution position are not limited to the light display unit 85 and the rotation effect mechanism 204 exemplified in the embodiment. Various forms of display units and production mechanisms can be employed.
(17) The number of post-detection game balls in the stop 219 is not limited to the four illustrated in the embodiment, but the stop 219 is expanded in the left-right direction or expanded in the front-rear direction to be 5 or more. You may comprise so that the game ball can stop after a detection.
(18) In the embodiment, the overall control board 171, the display control board 174, the lamp control board 175, and the sound control board 176 are individually configured, but the display control board 174, the lamp control board 175, the sound The control board 176 is configured integrally with the overall control board 171 and includes a display control unit that performs display control of the display unit H1, a lamp control unit that performs lighting control of the lamp device 178, and a sound control unit that controls the speaker 179. It may be provided on the overall control board 171. Further, the display control board 174 may serve as the overall control board 171 so that the display control board 174 outputs control signals to the lamp control board 175 and the sound control board 176.
(19) In the embodiment, a pachinko machine as a gaming machine is shown, but the gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and may be an arrangement ball machine, a slot machine, or the like.

26 First operation button (operation means)
49A ball guideway (guideway)
101 First start prize opening (winning mouth)
104 First winning ball detection sensor (winning ball detection means )
265 First sphere passage part ( specific sphere passage part)
266 Second sphere passage part (sphere passage part)
332 first ball discharge passage (spherical emissions unit)
333 second ball discharge passage (spherical emissions unit)
350 First sorter (sorting means)
370 Second sorter (second sorter )
D Game board H Symbol display device (production means)
M game production device

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising operating means arranged on the front side of the machine body, a game effect device arranged on a game board and operable by operation of the operating means, and a winning opening provided with winning ball detecting means Because
A guide path for guiding the game ball won in the winning opening to the game effect device is provided,
The game effect device includes:
A plurality of ball passage portions through which the game balls detected by the winning ball detection means are passed;
When the winning ball detecting means detects a game ball, the operation is controlled based on the operation of the operating means, and the distributing means for distributing the gaming ball after the winning detection to any of the plurality of ball passage parts ;
A plurality of ball discharge portions from which the game balls after the winning detection distributed to each ball passage portion including a specific ball passage portion among the plurality of ball passage portions are discharged;
Controlled by the control means, and the game balls after the winning detection detected and distributed to each of the ball passage portions including the specific ball passage portion by the operation of the distribution means are one of the plurality of ball discharge portions. And a second distribution means for distributing to
Trigger hold information display means capable of displaying a start hold display in a plurality of display modes triggered by detection of a game ball by the winning ball detection means,
The operation of the distributing means, before when the winning detection after the game ball to the ball passage of Kitoku constant is sorted, effect of changing the startup hold display display form to be displayed on the starting suspension information display means Is configured to be executable ,
Corresponding to the ball discharge portion to which the game ball is distributed by the operation of the second distribution means, it is configured to be able to execute different effects suggesting the possibility that a winning game will be awarded after the end of the symbol variation effect,
Based on the pre-read result of the start hold information acquired when the winning ball detection means detects the game ball, the display mode of the start hold information display means is a display that suggests the possibility that the second distribution means operates. A gaming machine configured to be changeable to an aspect .

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