JP6137618B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a entrance that allows a game ball flowing down a game area to enter.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, is provided with various effect devices such as a symbol display device at a substantially central position of a game area defined on the board surface of the game board set in the game machine. There is an entrance part with a entrance, etc., where a pachinko ball (pachinko ball) of a pachinko ball (game ball) can enter in the lower side or the side, etc., depending on the handle operation of the player By causing the launched pachinko ball to enter the entrance, an appropriate game is performed in the effect device. For example, in a pachinko machine equipped with a liquid crystal type or drum type display device that displays a plurality of symbols as the effect device, a game nail in which pachinko balls launched into the game area are implanted in the game area The ball is gradually bounced down by its own weight while rebounding by contact with the ball, etc. Various game effects such as reach effects accompanying the symbol variation effects are made, and when the symbols stop on the symbol display device in a predetermined combination, a so-called big hit occurs and an opportunity to acquire a large number of prize balls is obtained. (For example, refer patent document 1).

JP 2006-247107 A

  By the way, many of the conventional pachinko machines are provided with a ball entrance part configured to open and close the entrance with an opening and closing member, and the pachinko ball always enters the entrance part with the opening and closing member. By restricting and driving an electric driving means such as a solenoid when a predetermined opening condition is established to open and close the opening / closing member to allow the pachinko ball to enter the entrance, There is something that has increased interest in entering pachinko balls into the entrance. However, the entrance opening that is opened and closed by the opening / closing member has taken in and discharged the pachinko balls after entering.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed to solve these problems in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the prior art, and a new game is achieved by using a ball entrance portion whose entrance is opened and closed by an opening / closing member. An object is to provide a gaming machine capable of creating sex.

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application provides:
The design variation effect is triggered by the detection of the start detection means (75, 77, 78) detecting the game ball (P) entering the start opening (31, 102, 103) and the start detection means (75, 77, 78). A symbol display means (17), a hit determination means (60a) for determining whether or not to generate a hit game triggered by detection of the start detection means (75, 77, 78), and the hit determination means (60a ) When the determination result of () is affirmative, it is provided with a winning game determination means (60a) for determining a winning game to be given from a plurality of types of winning games, and when the determination of the winning determination means (60a) is positive In the gaming machine to which the winning game determined by the winning game determining means (60a) is given,
An action detecting means (76) for detecting a game ball (P) that has entered the passage (34) through which the game ball (P) flowing down the game area (20a) can pass ;
A variable entry ball having an opening / closing member (121) operated by an electric drive means (125), and opening / closing the entry port (101) with respect to the game area (20a) as the opening / closing member (121) is operated. Part (120),
With the detection of the operation detection means (76) as an opportunity, an opening / closing operation determination means (60a) for determining whether to open / close the opening / closing member (121) of the variable ball entry portion (120),
When the determination of the opening / closing operation determining means (60a) is affirmative, the drive control means (60a) for opening the entrance (101) by driving the electric drive means (125) of the variable entrance section (120) )When,
A branch part (140) that communicates with the entrance (101) of the variable entrance part (120), and the game ball (P) that entered the entrance (101) moves,
A first branch passage (81, 135) and a second branch passage (83, 136) provided to be connected to the branch portion (140) and through which a game ball (P) can pass;
Distributing means for distributing the game ball (P) provided in the branch section (140) and moved to the branch section (140) to one of the first branch path (81, 135) and the second branch path (83, 136) ( 150),
The first variable starting ball entrance portion having a first openably starting opening (102) of starting opening closing member (165) as the starting opening provided corresponding to the first branch passage (81,135) ( 161)
A second variable start ball receiving portion (166) provided corresponding to the second branch passage (83,136) and having a start port opening / closing member (166) capable of opening and closing the second start port (103) as the start port. 162)
A ball inflow port (110a) opens at a position aligned with the passage port (34), and a ball outflow port (110b) through which the game ball flowing in from the ball inflow port (110a) flows out is one of the left and right directions. An exit passage (110) provided to open toward the side ,
The first variable start ball entering portion (161) and the second variable start ball entering portion (162) are actuating members (176) that can be displaced from a reference position to an operating position in contact with the game ball (P). ), And the opening and closing state of the start port opening and closing member (165, 166) is switched when the operating member (176) is displaced to the operating position, and the operating member (176) is configured to switch the first branch passage (81, 135). ) And the second branch passage (83,136) are arranged so as to come into contact with the game ball (P) passing through either
The allocating means (150) has a ball receiving portion (150a, 150b) capable of receiving and releasing the game ball (P), and the game ball (P) moved to the branch portion (140) (150a, 150b) can be received and can be displaced between a receiving posture and a releasing posture for releasing the game ball (P) received in the ball receiving portion (150a, 150b) to the branch passage (81, 135/83, 136). And the game ball (P) is distributed to the first branch passage (81, 135) and the second branch passage (83, 136) by displacing the distribution means (150) into the receiving posture and the discharging posture. It is,
The passage (110) flows into the ball inlet (110a) when the opening / closing member (121) of the variable ball entrance (120) is operated and the ball entrance (101) is opened. While the game ball is guided to the entrance (101) by the opening and closing member (121), the game ball that has flowed into the ball inflow port (110a) is closed when the entrance (101) is closed. Configured to flow out of the ball outlet (110b) without entering the entrance (101),
The first variable start and entrance ball portion (161) and the second variable start and entrance ball portion (162) are provided on the side where the game ball flowing out from the ball outlet (110b) flows out of the outlet passage (110). The gist is that it is arranged .

  In this way, the game ball that has entered the entrance as the opening / closing member in the variable entry portion is opened by the driving of the electric drive means causes the distribution means to be displaced to the receiving posture and the releasing posture. Since the opening / closing state of the start opening / closing member in the variable start ball entering portion is switched by contacting the operating member of the variable start ball entering portion in the process of passing through the branch passages that are distributed along with the electric drive means, It is possible to create a new gameability and enhance the interest of the game by the variable pitching portion that is actuated by and the variable starting pitching portion that is actuated in connection with the opening and closing operation of the variable pitching portion. .

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
The gist is that the distribution means (150) is configured to distribute the game balls (P) moved to the branch section (140) to the plurality of branch passages (81, 135/83, 136) at the same ratio. .
In this way, the game balls that have moved to the branching section are distributed at the same ratio to the plurality of branch passages by the distribution means, so that the opportunities for the game balls to pass through the respective branch passages are made uniform and new. It is possible to enhance the fun of the game by creating a unique game.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
The distribution means (150) is in a state where the game ball (P) is received in the ball receiving portion (150a, 150b), and by the weight of the game ball (P) received in the ball receiving portion (150a, 150b). The gist is that the posture is changed from the receiving posture to the discharging posture.
As described above, in a state where the game ball is received in the ball receiving portion, the distribution means is displaced from the receiving posture to the discharging posture by the weight of the game ball, thereby using the variable ball entering portion and the variable starting ball entering portion. In order to create new game playability, it is not necessary to newly provide drive means for driving the distribution means, and it is possible to create new game play with a compact configuration and enhance the interest of the game.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
It has a special prize opening / closing member (43, 48) operated by the electric drive means (42, 47), and the special prize opening / closing member (43, 48) is operated to operate the special prize opening / closing member (43, 48). A plurality of special prize winning sections (40, 45) for opening and closing the mouth (41, 46);
A probability changing operation port (45c) provided in at least one of the plurality of special winning portions (40, 45);
Probability change operation port detection means (213) for detecting a game ball (P) entering the probability change operation port (45c),
Triggered by the detection of the probability variation operating port detection means (213), the probability variation state determination means (60a) determines that a probability variation state in which the probability that the hit determination means (60a) becomes affirmative after a hit game is high is given. )
When the determination result of the winning determination means (60a) is affirmative, according to the type of winning game determined by the winning game determination means (60a), a special winning opening / closing member of a plurality of special winning portions (40, 45) The gist is that (43, 48) is configured to be opened and closed.
As described above, the possibility of the probability variation state being changed varies depending on the type of the winning game determined by the winning game determining means by changing the opening / closing operation mode of the special winning opening / closing members of the plurality of special winning portions. Therefore, interest in the variable starting ball entering portion that is operated in relation to the opening / closing operation of the variable ball entering portion can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
A first branch passage (81, 135) and a second branch passage (83, 136) connected to the branch portion (140);
A first variable start ball receiving portion (165) provided corresponding to the first branch passage (81, 135) and having a start port opening / closing member (165) capable of opening and closing the first start port (102) as the start port. 161)
A second variable start ball receiving portion (166) provided corresponding to the second branch passage (83,136) and having a start port opening / closing member (166) capable of opening and closing the second start port (103) as the start port. 162)
First start detection means (77) for detecting a game ball (P) entering the first start port (102);
Second start detection means (78) for detecting a game ball (P) entering the second start port (103);
Game information acquisition means (60a) for acquiring game information triggered by detection of the first start detection means (77) and the second start detection means (78);
A predetermined number of game information acquired by the game information acquisition means (60a) triggered by the detection of the first start detection means (77) is stored as first start hold information, and the second start detection means ( 78) a holding storage means (60c) for storing a predetermined number of pieces of game information acquired by the game information acquisition means (60a) as second start hold information triggered by the detection of 78),
The winning game determination is made when the determination of the hit determination means (60a) based on the first start hold information is affirmative and when the determination of the hit determination means (60a) based on the second start hold information is affirmative. The means (60a) is configured to be different in the type or determination rate of per game that can be determined,
The hit determination means (60a) includes the start hold information stored in the hold storage means (60c) in the order of the first start hold information and the second start hold information stored in the hold storage means (60c). The gist of the invention is that the hit determination is executed based on the above.
As described above, when one of the first variable start ball entering portion and the second variable start ball entering portion is operated in relation to the opening / closing operation of the variable ball entering portion, it corresponds to the variable start ball entering portion. Since the type or determination rate of the winning game that can be determined by the winning at the starting opening is different, the interest in the distribution of the game balls by the distribution means can be increased. At this time, the hit determination means executes the hit determination based on the start hold information stored in the hold storage means in the order of the first start hold information and the second start hold information stored in the hold storage means. The interest in the distribution of the game balls by the distribution means can be further increased.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to create a new game using the variable entrance portion and the variable start entrance portion that can open and close the entrance by the opening and closing member, and can enhance the interest of the game. .

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on the Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The special figure display and the common figure display are expanded and shown. It is a perspective view which shows the variable pitching apparatus which concerns on an Example. It is a front view which shows the variable pitching apparatus which concerns on an Example. It is a rear view which shows the variable pitching apparatus which concerns on an Example. (a) is a front view showing a first special winning part, (b) is a front view showing a second special winning part, and (c) is a cross-sectional plan view of the second special winning part. . It is a disassembled perspective view shown in the state which looked at the variable pitching device and the ball passage unit from the front side. It is a disassembled perspective view shown in the state which looked at the variable pitching device concerning an example from the back side. It is the DD sectional view taken on the line of FIG. 4, Comprising: The arrangement | positioning position of a variable action | operation entrance ball part and a ball distribution part is expanded and shown. (a) is the EE sectional view taken on the line of FIG. 9, and shows the state which has a distribution body in a 1st attitude | position, (b) is an enlarged view which shows the distribution body in a 1st attitude | position, ( c) is an enlarged view showing the allocating body in the second posture. It is explanatory drawing which shows the channel | path distribution aspect by a allocating body, Comprising: (a) shows the state which received the pachinko ball in the 1st ball receiving part of the allocating body in a 1st attitude | position, (b) is 1st A state in which the pachinko balls of the first ball receiving portion are released to the first branch inflow passage in accordance with the rotational displacement from the posture to the second posture is shown, and (c) shows the second of the allocating body in the second posture. The state which received the pachinko ball in the ball receiving part is shown, and (d) shows that the pachinko ball in the second ball receiving part is released to the second branch inflow passage in accordance with the rotational displacement from the second position to the first position. Indicates the state. It is a perspective view which shows the variable starting prize-winning part by omitting the start opening / closing member according to the embodiment, where (a) shows a state seen from the front side, and (b) shows a state seen from the rear side. It is a disassembled perspective view of the variable start winning part which abbreviate | omitted the start opening / closing member. It is a perspective view which shows the action | operation mechanism of the variable start prize-winning part which concerns on an Example, and a start port opening-and-closing member, Comprising: (a) shows the state seen from the front side, (b) shows the state seen from the back side. It is a side view which shows the rotation control part which concerns on an Example. (a) is a front view showing the relationship between the start opening and closing member held in the closed position and the operating mechanism of the variable start winning portion, (b) is a plan view thereof, (c) is a right side view thereof. It is. (a) in FIG. 16, the first actuating member is displaced from the reference position to the actuating position, the start opening / closing member swings to the open position, and the second actuating member is displaced to the first ball entry actuating position. It is a front view which shows a state, (b) is a top view, (c) is a right view. (a) is a perspective view which shows the state which the 2nd operation member displaced to the 2nd entrance operation position in FIG. 16, (b) is a front view, (c) is a right view. (a) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 16, (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 17, and shows a state in which the first operating member has returned to the reference position. ) Is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game.

  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. As a gaming machine, a pachinko machine in which a game is played using a pachinko ball P as a gaming ball will be described as an example. In the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” refer to the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. Named by state.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens front and rear, and an outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertically installed posture on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game shop. A middle frame 12 as a main body frame for detachably holding the game board 20 is detachably assembled to the front side of the opening, and a predetermined condition is established on the back side of the game board 20 (a fixed start prize to be described later) When the pachinko ball P is awarded to the fixed start port 31 of the unit 30 or each of the variable start ports 102 and 103 of the variable pitching device 100, a design pattern (hereinafter referred to as a decorative drawing) is displayed in a variable manner. A symbol display device (symbol display means) 17 as an effect executing means for performing the above is detachably disposed. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 13 as a decorative frame in which a window 13a that opens in the front and rear is formed at a position corresponding to the game area 21 of the game board 20 is detachably assembled. . The front frame 13 is provided with a see-through protection plate 18 formed of a glass plate or a transparent synthetic resin material so as to cover the window 13a, and protects the game board 20 from the front side in a state where it can be seen. Yes. In addition, ball trays 14 and 15 capable of storing pachinko balls P are provided below the window 13a in the front frame 13, and the ball trays 14 and 15 can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 13. It is like that. An upper ball tray 14 and a lower ball tray 15 are assembled to the front frame 13 of the embodiment in a vertical positional relationship. Note that one or both of the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 may be assembled to the middle frame 12 separately from the front frame 13. Moreover, it can also be set as the structure provided only with one ball | bowl tray 14,15.

  An operation handle 16 for operating a ball striking device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12 is provided at a lower right position of the middle frame 12. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player turns the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball launching device is operated, Pachinko balls P stored in the ball tray 14 are launched one by one toward the game area 21 of the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball P by the hitting ball launching device is configured to change in strength according to the turning amount of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the turning amount of the operation lever 16a. The launch position of the pachinko ball P to the game area 21 can be arbitrarily changed. In the embodiment, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel is housed in a housing case is adopted as the symbol display device 17, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a drum-type symbol display device 17 or a dot matrix type is employed. Various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various decorative drawings such as the above display devices can be adopted.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 is disposed on the back side of the game board 20. . A guide rail 22 curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20, and a pachinko ball P can enter a substantially circular game area 21 defined by the guide rail 22. A plurality of pitching parts (fixed starting part 30, variable pitching parts 120, 161, 162, special winning parts 40, 45, etc.) are provided, and the pachinko balls P launched into the game area 21 by the hitting ball launching device A game is played when the player enters the entrance. In addition, the game board 20 is provided with installation holes (not shown) penetrating in the front and rear directions at appropriate positions, and various game board installation parts are attached to the respective installation openings. At the lowest position, an out port 23 for discharging the pachinko ball P launched into the game area 21 is opened. As will be described later, the game board 20 of the embodiment is provided with a frame-shaped decorative body 25, a fixed start winning part 30, a variable pitching device 100, special winning parts 40 and 45, a gate part 33, and the like as game board installation parts. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a frame-shaped decorative body 25, also called a center role, is attached to the game board 20 at the approximate center of the game area 21 surrounded by the guide rails 22. The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is formed in a frame shape that opens in the front-rear direction so that the display unit of the symbol display device 17 on the back side of the game board 20 can be viewed from the front side. That is, the game area 21 defined in the game board 20 of the embodiment includes a first ball flow path 21a through which the launched pachinko ball P flows down the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the launched pachinko ball. The ball P is partitioned into a second ball flow path 21b that flows down the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the pachinko ball is adjusted by rotating the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 to adjust the hitting force. The player can arbitrarily select one of a game form in which P flows down the first ball flow path 21a and a game form in which the pachinko ball P flows down the second ball flow path 21b. Further, the first and second ball flow paths 21a and 21b are joined to the game area 21 at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the first and second ball flow paths 21a and 21a, The out port 23 and the special prize winning portions 40 and 45 are located in the merge area 21c where the 21b merges. A number of game nails 26 are provided in the game area 21 (first and second ball flow paths 21a, 21b) of the game board 20, and the pachinko that has come into contact with the game nails 26 in the process of flowing down the game area 21. The flow direction of the sphere P is configured to change irregularly. Note that the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is not limited to the form of opening in the front-rear direction, and may be configured to close all or part of the opening with a transparent plate or the like.

(Regarding the entrance part of the first ball flow path 21a)
As shown in FIG. 2, the first ball flow path 21a of the game board 20 of the embodiment is provided with a ball entry section 30 in which the ball entrance 31 is always open in the game area 21 (in the first ball flow path 21a). The pachinko ball P, which is launched into the game area 21 and flows down the first ball flow path 21a, can enter the entrance 31 of the entrance part 30 which is always open with a certain probability. Yes. Here, the pachinko ball P that has entered the ball entrance portion 30 of the first ball flow path 21a in which the ball entrance 31 is always open is configured to be detected by a ball detection sensor 75 connected to the main control board 60 by wiring. (See FIG. 20), that the ball detection sensor 75 detects the pachinko ball P and a detection signal is input to the main control board 60. It is set as a condition. Therefore, in the following description, a ball entrance portion where the ball entrance provided in the first ball flow path 21a is always open is referred to as a fixed start winning portion 30 and the ball entrance of the fixed start winning portion 30 is fixedly started. A ball detection sensor that detects the pachinko ball P that has entered the fixed start winning portion 30 and is designated as the mouth 31 is referred to as a fixed start detection sensor 75.

  Further, the fixed start opening 31 of the fixed start winning portion 30 is configured to communicate with a ball discharge passage (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 20, and enters the fixed start opening 31. The pachinko ball P is configured to be discharged to the outside of the game board 20 through the ball discharge passage. A fixed start detection sensor 75 is disposed in the ball discharge passage so that the fixed start detection sensor 75 can detect the pachinko ball P in the process of being discharged through the ball discharge passage. Note that the fixed start winning portion 30 of the embodiment protrudes to the front side of the game board 20 at a position approximately at the center in the left-right direction of the game board 20 at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and the fixed start opening 31. Is formed in a bowl shape opening upward. A pachinko ball P flowing down the first ball flow path 21 a can enter the fixed start port 31, while a pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow path 21 a by the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and the game nail 26. The rate at which the pachinko balls P flowing down the second ball flow path 21 b enter the fixed start port 31 is lower than the rate at which the ball P enters the fixed start port 31. In the embodiment, the pachinko ball P flowing down the second ball flow path 21b is configured to be almost impossible to enter the fixed start port 31.

(Regarding the entrance part of the second ball flow path 21b)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with ball entry portions 33, 120, 161, 162 in which the pachinko ball P can enter the second ball flow path 21b. The second ball flow path 21b is provided with a ball entry portion 33 in which the entrance 34 is always open in the game area 21 (in the second ball flow path 21b). The pachinko ball P flowing down the ball flow path 21b can enter the entrance port 34 of the entrance portion 33 that is always open with a certain probability. Here, the pachinko ball P that has entered the ball entry portion 33 of the second ball flow path 21b in which the ball entrance 34 is always open is configured to be detected by a ball detection sensor 76 that is wired to the main control board 60. (Refer to FIG. 20), the fact that the ball detection sensor 75 detects the pachinko sphere P and a detection signal is input to the main control board 60 is set as a start condition of the normal fluctuation display (described later). . In addition, the entrance portion 33 where the entrance 34 is always open in the second sphere flow path 21b is formed so that the sphere exit is always open in the second sphere flow path 21b. The pachinko ball P that has entered the ball entrance 34 is formed to flow out from the ball outlet as it is and flow down the second ball flow path 21b. Therefore, in the following description, the entrance portion of the first ball flow path 21a is designated as the gate portion 33, the entrance portion of the gate portion 33 is designated as the gate entrance 34, and the entrance into the gate portion 33 is entered. A ball detection sensor that detects the pachinko ball P is referred to as a gate sensor (operation detection means) 76. The gate portion 33 is formed in a gate shape that protrudes from the front side of the game board 20 at the right side position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and has a gate inlet 34 and a gate outlet communicating vertically. The gate sensor 76 is disposed on the gate portion 33 protruding to the front side of the panel 20. That is, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is configured such that only the pachinko spheres P flowing down the second ball flow path 21 b can enter the gate inlet 34 of the gate portion 33. The gate portion 33 has a function as a decoration portion for decorating the gate sensor 76 protruding to the front side of the game board 20 and a protection portion for protecting the gate sensor 76.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, in addition to the gate portion 33, the entrances 101, 102, and 103 into which pachinko balls P enter can be opened and closed in the second ball flow path 21 b of the game board 20. A variable pitching device (variable pitching unit) 100 having variable pitching portions 120, 161, 162 provided with opening / closing members 121, 165, 166 is provided. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the variable pitching unit included in the variable pitching device 100 includes a solenoid (electric drive means) 125 connected to an opening / closing member 121, and a pitching slot as the solenoid 125 is driven. The opening and closing member 121 that opens and closes to open and close 101 and the pachinko ball P that has entered the entrances 101, 102, 103 and the pachinko ball P are operated to contact the opening and closing members 165, 166. The pachinko balls P that flow down the second ball flow path 21b according to the open / closed states of the corresponding open / close members 121, 165, 166 are provided. It is configured to be able to enter the variable entrance portion 120 and the variable start entrance portions 161 and 162. That is, the game board 20 of the embodiment has a variable ball portion 120 that is electrically operated and a variable ball that is mechanically operated by a pachinko ball P that has entered the variable ball portion 120 that is electrically operated. A starting ball entrance 161 and 162 are provided. In the following description, the entrance of the variable actuation entrance 120 that is the operating condition of the variable start entrance 161, 162 will be referred to as the actuation aperture 101.

  Here, the pachinko balls P that have entered the variable start ball entering portions 161 and 162 are configured to be detected by the ball detection sensors 77 and 78 connected to the main control board 60 (see FIG. 20). The ball detection sensors 77 and 78 detect the pachinko sphere P and a detection signal is input to the main control board 60 is set as a start condition for special figure fluctuation display (described later) and a payout condition for prize balls. . Therefore, the entrances of the variable start entrances 161 and 162 are designated as variable start entrances 102 and 103, and the ball detection sensor that detects the pachinko sphere P that has entered the variable start entrances 161 and 162 is variably started. These are referred to as detection sensors (start detection means) 77 and 78. In addition, the variable pitching device 100 is provided with a plurality (two in the embodiment) of variable starting pitching portions 161 and 162. Therefore, the variable starting ball portion located on the upper side is designated as the first variable start winning portion 161, and the variable starting ball portion located on the lower side is designated as the second variable start winning portion 162, which is variable. There is a case where the starting entrance parts 161 and 162 are distinguished.

  In addition, the variable pitching device 100 of the embodiment is provided at the lower right position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 so as to be positioned below the gate portion 33, and the pachinko ball P that has passed through the gate portion 33 is provided. It is configured to be able to enter the variable operation ball receiving portion 120 and the first and second variable start winning portions 161 and 162 (see FIG. 2). The pachinko balls P flowing down the second ball flow path 21b can enter the variable operation ball entering portion 120 and the first and second variable start winning portions 161 and 162, while being provided on the game board 20. The pachinko ball P flowing down the second ball flow path 21b by the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and the game nail 26 is smaller than the ratio of the balls entering the variable ball entering portions 120, 161, 162, than the first ball flow down. The pachinko sphere P flowing down the path 21a is configured to have a low ratio of entering the variable entrance parts 120, 161, 162. In the embodiment, the pachinko ball P flowing down the first ball flow path 21a is configured to be substantially incapable of entering the variable operation ball entering portion 120 and the first and second variable start winning prize portions 161 and 162. ing.

(About ball passage unit 80)
Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, a ball passage unit 80 is provided on the back side of the game board 20 at a rear position of the variable pitching device 100. The pachinko balls P that have entered the ball 101 and the variable start ports 102 and 103 are discharged to the outside of the game board 20 via the ball passage unit 80. Here, the ball passage unit 80 communicates with the working port discharge passages 81 and 83 communicating with the working port 101 of the variable working ball entering portion 120 and the variable starting ports 102 and 103 of the variable start winning portion 161 and 162. The pachinko balls P that have entered the operation port 101 are discharged to the outside of the game board 20 through the operation port discharge passages 81 and 83, and each variable start is made. The pachinko balls P that have won the mouths 102 and 103 are discharged to the outside of the game board 20 through the start port discharge passages 88 and 89.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the working port discharge passages 81 and 83 include a first branch discharge passage 81 connected to a first branch inflow passage 135 (described later) provided in the variable pitching device 100, and the variable discharge passage 81 and 83. A second branch discharge passage 83 connected to a second branch inflow passage 136 (described later) provided in the ball entering apparatus 100 is provided, and a pachinko ball P that has passed through the branch inflow passages 135 and 136 corresponds to the second branch discharge passage 83. Are discharged through the branch discharge passages 81 and 83. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the ball passage connected to the operation port 101 is the first branch inflow passage 135 provided in the variable ball entry device 100 and the first passage provided in the ball passage unit 80. The first branch passages 81 and 135 formed of the branch discharge passage 81, the second branch inflow passage 136 provided in the variable ball entry device 100, and the second branch discharge passage 83 provided in the ball passage unit 80. The second branch passages 83 and 136 are branched. A distribution body (distribution means) 150 to be described later is provided at a branch position of the first and second branch passages, and a pachinko ball P that has entered the operation port 101 is one of the branch passages 81. , 135 (83, 136).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 5, the first branch discharge passage 81 is connected to a first variable start winning portion 161 (specifically, a working ball outlet 170b of a mechanism installation case 170 described later) and a game. It is formed so as to open at the lower end of the board 20, and the pachinko ball P guided to the first variable start winning part 161 (ball receiving part 179) via the first branch inflow passage 135 is supplied to the game board 20. It is designed to discharge outside. On the other hand, the second branch discharge passage 83 includes a ball outlet of the second branch inflow passage 136 and a second variable start winning portion 162 (more specifically, a working ball inlet of a mechanism installation case 170 described later). 170a), an upstream branch discharge passage 84a that guides the pachinko ball P to the second variable start winning portion 162 (specifically, the ball receiving portion 179), and the second variable start winning portion 162 ( Specifically, it is composed of a downstream branch discharge passage 84b that is connected to an operation ball outlet 170b) of a mechanism installation case 170, which will be described later, and opens at the lower end of the game board 20, and is separated from the operation port 101. While the pachinko ball P is guided to the second variable start winning portion 162 (ball receiving portion 179), the pachinko ball P guided to the second variable start winning portion 162 (ball receiving portion 179) is To discharge outside It has become.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the first branch discharge passage 81 and the second branch discharge passage 83 (specifically, the downstream branch discharge passage 84b) include the first branch discharge passage 81 and the second branch discharge passage 81, respectively. , 83 is installed with ball detection sensors 85, 86 for detecting pachinko balls P passing through. In the following description, the ball detection sensor provided in the first branch discharge passage 81 is referred to as a first passage detection sensor 85, and the ball detection sensor provided in the second branch discharge passage 83 is referred to as a second passage detection sensor. 86. Each of the first and second passage detection sensors 85 and 86 is wired to the main control board 60 (see FIG. 20), and each of the passage detection sensors 85 and 86 detects the pachinko ball P. When the detection signal is input to the main control board 60, the main control board 60 can grasp the operation of the variable start winning portions 161 and 162 of the branch discharge passages 81 and 83 corresponding to the passage detection sensors 85 and 86. It is like that.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the start port discharge passages 88 and 89 are formed in the first variable start port 102 of the first variable start winning portion 161 (specifically, formed in the variable pitching device 100). A first start port discharge passage 88 connected to the first intake port 115a), and a second variable start port 103 of the second variable start winning portion 162 (specifically, a first formed in the variable pitching device 100). And a second start port discharge passage 89 connected to the two intake ports 116a), and the pachinko balls P winning the variable start ports 102 and 103 are discharged through the corresponding start port discharge passages 88 and 89. It has come to be. A first variable start detection sensor (first start detection means) 77 corresponding to the first variable start winning portion 161 is installed in the first start port discharge passage 88 and the second variable start winning sensor 161. A second variable start detection sensor (second start detection means) 78 corresponding to the start winning portion 162 is installed in the second start port discharge passage 89. The ball passage unit 80 is provided with an out passage 93 communicating with an out ball intake passage 119, which will be described later, and the first and second starter outlet passages 88, 89 come to join.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the ball path unit 80 includes the ball path unit 80 and the variable pitching device 100 installed in the game board 20. Corresponding to the arrangement position, a first installation window 90 that opens in the front-rear direction is opened. The ball passage unit 80 is provided with a second installation window 91 that opens in the front-rear direction corresponding to the arrangement position of the second variable start winning portion 162. Further, the first installation window 90 and the second installation window 91 are formed in a shape that is slightly larger than the outer shape of the corresponding variable start winning portion 161, 162 (specifically, a mechanism installation case 170 described later). The rear portions of the variable start winning prize portions 161 and 162 are exposed to the rear of the ball path unit 80 through the installation window portions 90 and 91.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a detection signal in which one of the fixed start detection sensor 75 and the first and second variable start detection sensors 77 and 78 detects the pachinko ball P is input to the main control board 60. In this case, the main control CPU 60a provided on the main control board 60 is set to control a ball payout device (not shown) so as to pay out a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) prize balls. Various game information (various random number information to be described later) is acquired by the main control CPU 60a along with the detection of the pachinko ball P by the fixed start detection sensor 75 and the first and second variable start detection sensors 77 and 78. The lottery per special figure (winning determination) is performed based on the information. Based on the result of lottery per special figure, special figure display is executed in special figure display units 50A and 50B (described later), and the symbol change effect is executed in the symbol display device 17. . Then, as a result of the special symbol variation display in the special symbol display units 50A and 50B, the symbol that is a predetermined hit display is confirmed and stopped, and the symbol display is performed as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17. A winning combination that is advantageous to the player is given to the device 17 by a fixed stop display with a combination of symbols (for example, a set of three same decorative drawings) that is a predetermined winning display. Along with this, the special winning portions 40 and 45 are opened and closed with a predetermined opening / closing operation pattern (opening / closing mode) so that the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. That is, the main control CPU 60a functions as game information acquisition means for acquiring game information triggered by the detection of the first and second variable start detection sensors 77 and 78.

(About Special Prizes 40, 45)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 of the embodiment is provided with a plurality of special winning portions (special winning means) 40 and 45 that are released when a big hit game is generated. The plurality of special prize winning units 40 and 45 are configured to open and close depending on the type. Specifically, the two special winning portions 40 and 45 are arranged on the game board 20 in a vertical positional relationship. In the following description, the special prize winning portion 40 located on the upper side is designated as the first special prize winning portion 40, and the special prize winning portion located on the lower side is designated as the second special prize winning portion 41 to distinguish between them. There is a case.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the first and second special prize winning sections 40 and 45 have prize spaces 40a and 45a in which pachinko balls P can roll, respectively, and the prize spaces 40a and 45a. Special winning openings 41 and 46 communicating with the game board 20 are attached to the game board 20 so as to open in the game area 21. Each of the special prize winning units 40 and 45 includes open / close doors (special prize opening / closing members) 43 and 48 for freely opening and closing the corresponding special prize winning openings 41 and 46, respectively. As the solenoids 42 and 47 (see FIG. 20) are driven, the open / close doors 43 and 48 are independently operated to be displaced between a closed position for closing the special winning openings 41 and 46 and an open position for opening. . The special winning openings 41 and 46 are formed so as to open forward, and the open / close door 43 in the closed position for closing the special winning openings 41 and 46 swings around a shaft portion (not shown) at the lower end. By moving, the corresponding special winning openings 41 and 46 are configured to be opened. Further, the first and second special prize winning portions 40 are respectively formed with outlets 40b, 45b, 45c communicating with the prize winning spaces 40a, 45a. The pachinko balls P that have won the spaces 40a and 45a are discharged to the outside of the game board 20 (pachinko machine 10) through the discharge ports 40b, 45b and 45c. Here, at least two or more outlets 45b and 45c are provided in the second special winning portion 45. In the embodiment, one discharge port 40 b is provided for the first special winning portion 40, and two discharge ports 45 b and 45 c are provided for the second special winning portion 45. In addition, the basic configuration of the first and second special prize winning portions 40 and 45 in the embodiment is common, and “first” is added to the members constituting the first special prize winning portion 40, In some cases, “second” is added to the members constituting the second special winning portion 45 to distinguish them. 2 shows a state in which the special winning openings 41 and 46 of the first and second special winning portions 40 and 45 are closed by the corresponding open / close doors 43 and 48. In FIG. The open / close doors 43 and 48 corresponding to the special winning ports 41 and 46 of the second special winning portions 40 and 45 are shown.

  The first and second special prize solenoids 42 and 47 are big hits when a big hit game is given when the pachinko ball P enters the fixed start prize winning part 30 or the variable start prize winning parts 161 and 162. Drive control is performed by the main control board 60 in accordance with a predetermined opening / closing operation pattern (described later) determined according to the type of game. Here, the first and second special winning portions 40 and 45 are arranged below the fixed start winning portion 30, and the merging region where the first and second ball flow down paths 21a and 21b join together. The pachinko ball P is configured to be positioned at 21c and flows down either the first or second ball flow path 21a, 21b, depending on the open / closed state of the first and second open / close doors 43, 48. Thus, the first and second special winning portions 40 are configured to be able to enter the special winning openings 41 and 46.

  Further, a ball detection sensor (special winning detection means) 211 for detecting the pachinko ball P discharged from the discharge port 40b of the first special winning unit 40 is provided, and the discharging port of the second special winning unit 45 is provided. Ball detection sensors (special winning detection means) 212 and 213 for detecting pachinko balls P discharged from 45b and 45c are provided, and the ball detection sensors 211, 212 and 213 are connected to the main control board 60 by wiring. (See FIG. 20). The ball detection sensors 211, 212, 213 detect the pachinko sphere P and a detection signal is input to the main control board 60 is set as a prize ball payout condition. , 213, a predetermined number (15 in the embodiment) of winning balls are paid out in accordance with the input of a winning detection signal from the main control board 60.

  In addition, a specific discharge port 45c among the plurality of discharge ports 45b and 45c provided in the second special prize winning unit 45 is displayed by the main control CPU 60a when the pachinko ball P passes through the specific discharge port 45c. It is set in a specific area where it is decided to grant a privilege. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the privilege granting condition is that the pachinko ball P passes through the specific outlet 45c in the second special winning portion 45 (detection of the ball detection sensor 213 corresponding to the specific outlet 45c). In accordance with the establishment of the privilege granting condition, a privilege is granted after the big hit game (after the hit game). Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines that a probable change state (described later) is given as a privilege in the game after the big hit game (after the win game) with the establishment of the privilege grant condition. Is set. In other words, the main control CPU 60a provides a privilege grant determining means (probability change determination) for determining that a privilege is awarded after a winning game when the bonus grant condition is established when the determination result of the special drawing lottery (win determination) is affirmative. As a means).

  In the following description, the ball detection sensor corresponding to the discharge port 40b of the first special winning unit 40 is referred to as a first special winning detection sensor 211, and the discharge port as a specific area in the second special winning unit 45 A ball detection sensor corresponding to the discharge port 45b other than 45c may be referred to as a second special prize detection sensor 212. In the second special winning portion 45, the ball detection sensor corresponding to the discharge port 45c as the specific region may be referred to as the specific region winning detection sensor 213 to be distinguished. In addition, the discharge port 45c as the specific region is also a probability change operation port to which a probability change state is given as the pachinko sphere P passes, and a specification for detecting the pachinko sphere P that has entered the discharge port 45c as the probability change operation port. The area winning detection sensor 213 is also a probability variation operating port detection means. That is, the specific area winning detection sensor 213 functions as a specific area passage detection unit that detects the pachinko sphere P passing through the specific discharge port (specific area) 45c.

  The second special winning portion 45 includes a shutter 215 (see FIG. 6) for opening and closing the specific discharge port 45c, and a shutter solenoid 216 as a driving unit (see FIGS. 6 (c) and 20). When the shutter 215 is actuated in response to the driving of, the specific discharge port 45c is configured to be displaced between a closed position and an open position. The shutter solenoid 216 is driven and controlled by the main control board 60 based on the detection of the pachinko ball P by the specific area winning detection sensor 213. Specifically, when the specific area winning detection sensor 213 detects the pachinko ball P during the probability change determination period described later (when the pachinko ball P passes through the specific discharge port 45c), the shutter 215 closes the specific discharge port 45c. Thus, the shutter solenoid 216 is driven and controlled so that a plurality of pachinko balls P do not pass through the specific outlet 45c in a probability variation determination period accompanying one big hit game. Further, by controlling the shutter solenoid 216 so that the shutter 215 closes the specific discharge port 45c during a period other than the probability change determination period, the pachinko ball P does not pass through the specific discharge port 45c during a period other than the probability change determination period. Can be.

  Further, the second special winning portion 45 is configured such that the pachinko balls P having won the winning space 45a through the second special winning port 46 are preferentially directed to the specific outlet 45c. That is, when the second special prize opening 46 is won, the pachinko ball P is configured to be discharged through the specific outlet 45c, and the privilege granting condition can be established during the probability variation determining period. ing. In addition, as an example of the configuration in which the pachinko ball P that has won the winning space 45a through the second special winning opening 46 is preferentially directed to the specific discharge opening 45c, as shown in FIGS. 6 (b) and 6 (c), A guide piece 49 for guiding the pachinko sphere P toward the specific discharge port 45c is provided, and another discharge port 45b different from the specific discharge port 45c is disposed below the guide piece, and the specific discharge port 45c is provided by the shutter 215. Can be realized by allowing the pachinko sphere P to move to the other outlet 45b.

(Variable entry device 100)
As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 and FIGS. 7 to 8, the variable pitching device 100 has the variable actuation pitching portion 120, first and first on the back side of the main body member 105 fixed to the game board 20. Two variable start winning portions 161 and 162 are provided, and the main body member 105 is fixed from the front surface of the game board 20. In addition, the variable pitching device 100 receives a pachinko ball P that has entered the working port 101 of the variable pitching pitching portion 120 into a plurality of ball paths (specifically, first and second branch inflow paths 135). , 136) is provided for ball distribution unit 130 for distribution. The ball allocating unit 130 includes the first branch passages 81 and 135 (specifically, the first branch inflow passage 135) communicating with the first variable start winning unit 161 and the second variable start winning unit. 162 is provided with a sorting body 150 as a sorting means for sorting the pachinko balls P to any one of the second branch passages 83, 136 (specifically, the second branch inflow passage 136) communicating with 162. The pachinko ball P that has entered the operation port 101 is guided to either the first or second variable start winning portion 161 or 162 by passage distribution in the distribution body 150. That is, the variable pitching device 100 is attached to and detached from the game board 20 as a single unit member including the variable actuation pitching portion 120, the first and second variable start winning prize portions 161 and 162, and the ball sorting portion 130. Configured to get.

(About body member 105)
As shown in FIGS. 7 to 8, the main body member 105 includes an attachment base portion 106 attached to the front side of the game board 20 and a cover portion 108 disposed on the front side of the attachment base portion 106. Is formed. Then, the variable operation ball entering portion 120 and the distributing body 150 are disposed on the upper back side of the main body member 105, and the second variable start winning portion 162 is disposed on the lower back side of the main body member 105. The first variable start winning portion 161 is disposed on the back side of the main body member 105 so as to be positioned between the second variable start winning portion 162 and the second variable start winning portion 162.

  The main body member 105 (the mounting base portion 106 and the cover portion 108) is formed of a member that can be seen through the back, and the device is provided via the operation port 101, the fixed start port 31, and the variable start ports 102 and 103. The pachinko ball P that has flowed into the inside can be seen from the front side (player side). The whole main body member 105 does not have to be formed so as to be seen through, and the passage route of the pachinko ball P may be seen through. The pachinko sphere P does not need to be seen through the entire path of the pachinko sphere P. The pachinko sphere P that has entered the operating port 101 is moved by the allocator 150 by the first and second branch inflow passages 135, The structure which can see through a mode that it distributes to 136 may be sufficient. In this way, the pachinko ball that has entered the working port 101 can be visually recognized in such a manner that the pachinko sphere P that has entered the working port 101 can be visually recognized to the first and second branch inflow passages 135 and 136. The interest in the passage path of the sphere P can be increased.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 4, on the outer peripheral surface of the main body member 105, an opening (specifically, a ball inflow port 110 a, a ball having a size that allows the pachinko ball P to pass therethrough) opens into the game area 21. An outlet 110b, a first variable start port (first start port) 102, a second variable start port (second start port) 103, and a second out port 104) are provided at a plurality of locations on the outer peripheral surface. . In addition, at an appropriate position of the mounting base portion 106, a through-hole (specifically, the operation port 101, the first intake port 115a, and the second intake port) that penetrates in the front and rear with a size that allows the pachinko ball P to pass therethrough. 116a) is established at a plurality of locations. A ball passage (hereinafter referred to as an intake passage 115, 116) in which the main body member 105 communicates with the openings 102, 103 provided on the outer peripheral surface and the through holes 115a, 116a of the mounting base portion 106, or the outer periphery. A spherical passage (hereinafter referred to as a “outlet passage 110”) in which openings 110a and 110b provided on the surface communicate with each other is defined. Here, in the variable pitching device 100 of the embodiment, one opening portion 110a is formed on the upper surface of the main body member 105, and four on the left side surface exposed to the game area 21 (second ball flow path 21b). Openings 102, 103, 104, 110 b are formed, and the mounting base portion 106 is disposed at the positions where the variable operation ball-entering portion 120 and the first and second variable start winning portions 161, 162 are arranged in the front-rear direction. Through-holes 101, 115a, and 116a are formed, respectively. In the variable pitching device 100 of the embodiment, the through hole formed corresponding to the position where the variable actuation pitching portion 120 is disposed is the working port 101 as will be described later. In the following description, a through hole formed corresponding to the position where the first variable start winning portion 162 is disposed is referred to as a first intake 115a, and the position where the second variable start winning portion 161 is disposed. May be referred to as the second intake port 116a.

(About the passage 110)
As shown in FIG. 4, the passage 110 communicates an opening 110 a formed on the upper surface of the main body member 105 and an opening 110 b formed at the upper position of the left side surface of the main body member 105. The pachinko ball P flowing down the game area 21 (second ball flow path 21b) flows into the passage 110 from the opening 110a formed on the upper surface, and is formed on the left side surface. The opening 110b can be led out to the game area 21 (second ball flow path 21b). An operation port 101 is formed so as to open to the outlet passage 110, and the operation port 101 is opened and closed by the operation of the operation port opening / closing member (opening / closing member) 121 of the variable operation entrance part 120. Yes. In the following description, the opening formed in the upper surface of the main body member 105 is referred to as a sphere inlet 110a, and the opening formed in the upper position of the left side surface of the main body member 105 is referred to as a sphere outlet 110b. May be distinguished.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the ball inlet 110 a is positioned vertically aligned with the ball outlet of the gate portion 33, and the pachinko sphere P passing through the gate portion 33 is connected to the ball inlet. 110 a is introduced into the passage 110. Further, the gate portion 33 is located above the ball inflow port 110a, and the pachinko ball P flowing down the game area 21 (second ball flow path 21b) without passing through the gate portion 33 is The main body member 105 and the gate part 33 can flow into the passage 110 through a gap. That is, a game area when the operation opening / closing member 121 of the variable operation entrance part 120 is opened by securing a separate path from the gate part 33 as a path through which the pachinko ball P can flow into the passage 110. The entrance ratio of the pachinko spheres P flowing down 21 (second ball flow path 21b) to the working port 101 is improved.

(About intake passages 115 and 116)
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main body member 105 is formed at an arrangement position of the opening 102 formed on the left side surface of the main body member 105 and the first variable start winning portion 161 of the mounting base portion 106. The first intake passage 115 communicating with the first intake port 115a is provided, and the opening 103 formed on the left side surface of the main body member 105 and the second variable start winning of the mounting base portion 106 are provided. A second intake passage 116 that communicates with the second intake port 116 a formed at the position where the portion 162 is disposed is provided. That is, in the process of flowing down the game area 21 (second ball flow down path 21b), the flow into the first or second intake passages 115, 116 from the openings 102, 103 formed on the left side surface of the main body member 105. The pachinko balls P can be taken in from the first intake port 115a or the second intake port 116a corresponding to the respective intake passages 115 and 116. In the embodiment, the first intake passage 115 communicates with the opening 102 located adjacent to the lower side of the ball outlet 110 b, and the opening 103 located on the lowermost side of the left side surface of the main body member 105. The second intake passage 116 is communicated with each other.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the opening 102 corresponding to the first intake passage 115 is opened and closed by a first start opening / closing member (open / close member) 165 of the first variable start winning portion 161. The opening corresponding to the first intake passage 115 functions as the first variable start port 102 of the first variable start winning portion 161. The opening 103 corresponding to the second intake passage 116 is configured to be opened and closed by a second start port opening / closing member (open / close member) 166 of the second variable start winning portion 162. The opening corresponding to the two intake passages 116 functions as the second variable start port 103 of the second variable start winning portion 162. That is, the pachinko ball P can flow into the first intake passage 115 as the first start opening / closing member 165 of the first variable start winning portion 161 is opened, and the second variable start winning portion 162 has the second The pachinko ball P can flow into the second intake passage 116 as the start port opening / closing member 166 is opened. In other words, the first intake passage 115 constitutes a winning path through which the pachinko ball P that has won a prize at the first variable start opening 102 of the first variable start winning portion 161 flows down, and the second intake passage 115 Reference numeral 116 constitutes a winning path through which the pachinko balls P that have won the second variable starting opening 103 of the second variable starting winning portion 162 flow down. And the below-mentioned ball entry operation parts 206 and 207 constituting the first and second variable start winning prize parts 161 and 162 project into the intake passages 115 and 116 via the corresponding intake ports 115a and 116a. The pachinko balls P pass through the intake passages 115 and 116, and come into contact with the corresponding ball entry operation portions 206 and 207. The first intake passage 115 and the second intake passage 116 of the embodiment are basically formed in the same form.

  A guide portion 118a for guiding the pachinko balls P passing through the intake passages 115, 116 to the corresponding intake ports 115a, 116a is formed on the front side of the intake ports 115a, 116a (see FIG. 8). In addition, urging protrusions 118b project toward the corresponding intakes 115a and 116a at the upper positions of the guides 118a, and the pachinko balls P that are in contact with the urging protrusions 118b are taken in. By flipping to the mouths 115a and 116a, the corresponding variable start detection sensors 77 and 78 can quickly detect them. The guide part 118a and the biasing protrusion 118b are formed on the cover part 108.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the main body member 105 has a second out port 104 as an opening located between the second variable start port 103 and the first variable start port 102. In addition, an out ball intake passage 119 is provided which communicates with a through hole (out ball intake port 119a) formed below the first intake port 115a (first variable start winning portion 161) in the mounting base portion 106. It has been. Here, the out ball intake port 119a is configured to communicate with an out passage 93 formed in the ball passage unit 80 on the back side of the game board 20 (main body member 105), and the gaming area 21 (the first game area 21). The pachinko ball P that has entered the second out port 104 in the process of flowing down the two-ball flow path 21b) is discharged to the outside of the game board 20.

(Regarding the variable operation entrance 120)
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 9, the variable operation entrance portion 120 includes an operation port opening / closing member 121 displaceable to a closed position for closing the operation port 101 and an open position for opening the operation port 101, A solenoid 125 as an electric driving means for driving the operation port opening / closing member 121 and a connecting portion 126 for connecting the solenoid 125 to the operation port opening / closing member 121 are connected, and the operation of the solenoid 125 is controlled to drive the operation port opening / closing member. 121 is displaced to an open position and a closed position. FIG. 9 shows a state in which the working port opening / closing member 121 is displaced to the open position. That is, the operating portion that is operated in accordance with the driving of the solenoid 125 displaces the operating port opening / closing member 121 to the closed position and the open position, so that the operating port 101 of the pachinko ball P that flows down the outlet passage 110 is obtained. It is configured to switch between a state in which the incoming ball is allowed and a state in which the incoming ball is blocked. Here, the state where the working port opening / closing member 121 closes the working port 101 does not have to be a state where the working port 101 is completely blocked by the working port opening / closing member 121 and does not open to the outlet passage 110. As long as the operating port 101 is in a state in which the pachinko ball P is not able to enter, the operating port 101 may be open to the passage 110. In addition, the variable start pitching portion 120 of the embodiment is disposed in a case body 128 attached to the upper rear side of the ball sorting portion 130. Here, in the case where the variable operation entrance 120 is affirmative in the normal hit determination performed by the detection of the gate sensor 76, the solenoid 125 is operated based on a signal from the main control CPU 60a, and the operation The mouth opening / closing member 121 is configured to open the operation port 101.

(Working port opening / closing member 121)
The working port opening / closing member 121 is formed in a flat plate shape that is long in the front-rear direction, and the ball guide piece 122 is formed on the front end portion of the working port opening / closing member 121 so as to be inclined downward toward the rear. Is formed so as to protrude upward (see FIG. 9). When the operation port opening / closing member 121 is moved to the open position, the ball guide piece 122 protrudes to the front side of the game board 20 (inside the passage passage 110) through the operation port 101. Yes. That is, in the state where the operation port opening / closing member 121 is moved to the open position, the pachinko ball P flowing down the passage 110 is received by the ball guide piece 122 and rearward (ie, activated) by the inclination of the ball guide piece 122. The mouth 101 side) is guided. Further, in a state where the operation port opening / closing member 121 is moved to the closed position, the ball guide piece 122 is retracted to the back side of the game board 20 (outside the passage passage 110) via the operation port 101, and the operation port The lower side of the operation port 101 is closed by the opening / closing member 121, and the pachinko ball P is prevented from entering the operation port 101. In addition, a ball passage hole 123 through which the pachinko ball P can pass is formed in the working port opening / closing member 121 so as to open in the vertical direction, and the working port opening / closing member 121 moves to the open position to move from the working port 101. The taken pachinko sphere P can move to a branching section 140 (to be described later) of the ball sorting section 130 through the sphere passage hole 123.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the solenoid 125 is installed in the case body 128 in a posture in which the plunger 125a is positioned on the front side, and the connecting portion 126 supported by the case body 128 so as to be swingable is connected to the plunger 125a. It is connected to the. The connecting portion 126 includes a swing arm 126a that is connected to the left and right sides of the operating port opening / closing member 121, and the operating port opening / closing member is moved by the swing arm 126a that swings as the plunger 125a moves back and forth. 121 moves back and forth between a closed position and an open position.

(About ball distribution unit 130)
As shown in FIGS. 7 to 11, the ball allocating unit 130 communicates with the operation port 101 of the variable operation ball entering unit 120, and a branching unit 140 in which a pachinko ball P that has entered the operation port 101 moves, In addition, a distribution body 150 that distributes the pachinko sphere P moved to the branching section 140 to any one of the plurality of branch inflow passages 135 and 136 is provided. That is, the pachinko ball P that has entered the operation port 101 in accordance with the operation of the variable operation entrance unit 120 is distributed to one of the plurality of branch inflow passages 135 and 136 by the distribution body 150 and is made to pass out. It has become. The ball sorting unit 130 includes a front case body 132a fixed to the main body member 105 (mounting base portion 106) of the variable ball entry device 100, and a rear case body 132b fixed to the back side of the front case body 132a. (See FIG. 9), and a ball passage (introduction passage 133, branching portion 140, first and second passages) through which the pachinko ball P that has entered the working port 101 passes. Branch inflow passages 135, 136) are formed in the spherical passage formation portion 131.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 9, the introduction passage 133 formed in the spherical passage formation portion includes a first introduction passage 133a extending backward from the operation port 101 and a rear end of the first introduction passage 133a. It extends downward and is formed in a bent shape from the second introduction passage 133b that opens rearward at the lower end, and the branching portion 140 is configured to communicate with the rear opening of the second introduction passage 133b. In addition, a ball detection sensor 137 that detects a pachinko ball P passing through the introduction passage 133 is disposed in the introduction passage 133 (specifically, the upstream end of the second introduction passage 133b). The ball detection sensor 137 is electrically connected to the main control board 60, and when a detection signal is input from the ball detection sensor 137, the pachinko ball P enters the operation port 101. The main control CPU 60a can recognize the occurrence. That is, the pachinko ball P that has entered the working port 101 is detected by the ball detection sensor 137 before moving to the branching portion 140. In the following description, the ball detection sensor disposed in the introduction passage 133 may be referred to as a ball detection sensor 137. The outlet of the introduction passage 133 (second introduction passage 133b) opens rearward at a position below the ball detection sensor 137.

(About branching section 140)
As shown in FIG. 9, the branching section 140 is configured such that the introduction passage 133 communicates with a front upper position. The branching unit 140 is a housing chamber that houses the distribution body 150 in a state in which the distribution body 150 can be displaced in a receiving posture and a discharge posture, which will be described later. It is accommodated in the branching section 140 so that it can swing around the shaft 151. The introduction passage 133 communicates with the branch portion 140 at a position vertically above the rotation shaft 151 of the sorting body 150.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the branch portion 140 is provided with ball outlets 140a and 140b for discharging the pachinko balls P at the lower left position and the lower right position, and the ball outlet 140a of the branch portion 140 is provided. 140b, the upstream ends of the first branch inflow passage 135 and the second branch inflow passage 136 communicate with each other. In the embodiment, the first branch inflow passage 135 communicates with the ball outlet 140a provided at the lower right position of the branch portion 140, and the second branch inflow flows into the ball outlet 140b provided at the lower left position of the branch portion 140. A passage 136 is in communication. In the following description, the ball outlet of the branch portion 140 that communicates with the first branch inflow passage 135 is referred to as a first distribution port 140a, and the ball of the branch portion 140 that communicates with the second branch inflow passage 136. The outlet may be referred to as the second distribution port 140b. Here, the first branch inflow passage 135 has a meandering shape that extends downward from the first distribution port 140a to the right and then inclines to the left and opens downward at the downstream end. A lower opening that is formed and serves as a ball outlet of the first branch inflow passage 135 is connected to the first variable start winning portion 162 (more specifically, a working ball inlet 170a of a mechanism installation case 170 described later). It is supposed to be. The second branch inflow passage 136 is formed so as to extend leftward from the second distribution opening 140b and open to the left side at the downstream end, and the second branch inflow passage 136 is formed. A side opening serving as a ball outlet is connected to the second branch discharge passage 83 (upstream branch discharge passage 84a).

(About distribution body 150)
Next, the distribution body 150 disposed in the branching portion 140 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the distributing body 150 is rotatable on a rotating shaft 151 supported by the branch portion 140 (the front case body 132a and the rear case body 132b) so as to extend in the front-rear direction. The first posture in which the pachinko ball P moved to the branching portion 140 from the introduction passage 133 is received and guided to the first branch inflow passage 135, and moved from the introduction passage 133 to the branching portion 140. The pachinko ball P is received and configured to be rotationally displaced to a second posture that can be guided to the second branch inflow passage 136. That is, the pachinko balls P that have moved from the introduction passage 133 to the branching portion 140 in a state where the distribution body 150 is in the first posture are distributed to the first distribution port 140a by the distribution body 150, and the distribution body 150 The pachinko sphere P that has moved from the introduction passage 133 to the branching portion 140 in a state where is in the second posture is distributed to the second distribution port 140b by the distribution body 150.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the distributing body 150 includes a semi-disc-shaped rear restricting plate 152 and three spheres that protrude forward from the center of the rear restricting plate 152 and extend in the radial direction. Receiving pieces 153 to 155 are provided, and the rear restricting plate 152 and the respective ball receiving pieces 153 to 155 define ball receiving portions 150 a and 150 b that can receive the pachinko balls P. The rotating shaft 151 is inserted into a shaft hole 156 located at the center position of the rear regulating plate 152 (intersection position of the ball receiving piece), and the front and rear ends of the rotating shaft 151 are connected to the front case body 132a and the rear case body 132a. It is supported by the side case body 132b. The three ball receiving pieces 153 to 155 in the allocating body 150 are provided at positions displaced by 90 degrees about the rotation shaft 151, and the two ball receiving pieces 153 and 154 are located on the same plane. The remaining one ball receiving piece 155 intersects the plane perpendicularly. In the following description, the ball receiving piece 155 that vertically intersects the two ball receiving pieces 153 and 154 is oriented to the introduction passage 133 side (upper side) and is positioned on the first distribution port 140a side (right side). The ball receiving piece to be referred to as the first ball receiving piece 153 and the ball receiving piece located on the second distribution port 140b side (left side) may be referred to as the second ball receiving piece 154. Further, the ball receiving piece that intersects the first ball receiving piece 153 and the second ball receiving piece 154 may be referred to as an intermediate ball receiving piece 155. Furthermore, the ball receiving portion defined by the first ball receiving piece 153 and the intermediate ball receiving piece 155 is referred to as a first ball receiving portion 150a, and is defined by the second ball receiving portion 150b and the intermediate ball receiving piece 155. The ball receiving portion thus made may be referred to as a second ball receiving portion 150b. The rotating shaft 151 is disposed vertically below the ball outlet of the introduction passage 133.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the branching portion 140 is provided with a rotation restricting portion 145 that restricts the rotation range of the sorting body 150. The rotation restricting portion 145 is provided so as to be positioned below the rotation shaft 151, and is in contact with the lower surface of the first ball receiving piece 153 to restrict the rotation of the distributing body 150 and the first restricting portion 145 a And a second restricting portion 145b that contacts the lower surface of the second ball receiving piece 154 and restricts the rotation of the distributing body 150. The rotation restricting portion 145 of the embodiment is a wall surface forming the lower surface of the branching portion 140, and the first restricting portion 145a and the second restricting portion 145b are formed so as to have a mountain shape in cross section.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the distribution body 150 is configured such that the first ball receiving portion 150 a of the branching portion 140 is in a state where the second ball receiving piece 154 is in contact with the second restricting portion 145 b. The second ball receiving portion 150b is positioned above the branching portion 140 in a state where the first ball receiving piece 153 is in contact with the first restricting portion 145a. In this way, it is configured to communicate with the outlet / outlet of the introduction passage 133. That is, when the second ball receiving piece 154 of the distributing body 150 is in contact with the second restricting portion 145b, the pachinko ball P that has passed through the outlet / outlet of the introduction passage 133 is received by the first ball receiving portion 150a. When the first ball receiving piece 153 of the distributing body 150 is in contact with the first restricting portion 145a, the pachinko ball P that has passed through the outlet / outlet of the introduction passage 133 is received by the second ball receiving portion 150b. It is supposed to be. The posture of the distributing body 150 in which the pachinko ball P that has passed through the inlet / outlet of the introduction passage 133 is received by the first ball receiver 150a is the first posture, and the pachinko ball P that has passed through the outlet / outlet is The posture of the distributing body 150 received in the second ball receiving portion 150b is the second posture. In the first posture, the second ball receiving portion 150b faces the left side of the branching portion 140 and communicates with the second distribution port 140b, and the pachinko ball P of the second ball receiving portion 150b is moved to the second position. In the second posture, the first ball receiving portion 150a faces the right side of the branch portion 140 and communicates with the first distribution port 140a, and the first ball receiving portion can be discharged toward the branch inflow passage 136. The pachinko sphere P of the portion 150a is configured to be discharged toward the first branch inflow passage 135.

  As described above, the first posture of the allocating body 150 is a receiving posture in which the pachinko ball P that has entered the working port 101 and moved to the branching portion 140 can be received by the first ball receiving portion 150a. In the two postures, the pachinko ball P received by the second ball receiving portion 150b is released to the second branch inflow passage 136, and the second posture of the allocating body 150 enters the operation port 101 and enters the operation port 101. The pachinko ball P moved to the branching portion 140 is in a receiving posture capable of being received in the second ball receiving portion 150b, and the pachinko ball P received in the first ball receiving portion 150a in the first posture is the first branch inflow passage. This is a discharge posture to be released to 135. That is, the allocating body 150 is displaced in the first posture and the second posture, so that the pachinko ball P that has entered the operation port 101 is changed into the first branch inflow passage 135 and the second branch inflow passage. 136 is assigned to each other. Further, the allocating body 150 of the embodiment is configured so that the posture is alternately displaced between the first posture and the second posture, and the pachinko ball P that has entered the working port 101 is moved into the first and second branch inflow passages. 135 and 136 are distributed at the same rate.

  In the first posture, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the first sphere is closer to the first distribution port 140 a than the vertical line V passing through the rotation shaft 151 of the distribution body 150. The receiving portion 150a is configured to be biased, and the center of gravity of the pachinko ball P received in the first ball receiving portion 150a in the first posture is located on the first distribution port 140a side with respect to the vertical line V passing through the rotation shaft 151. It is configured to That is, when the pachinko ball P is received in the first ball receiving portion 150a in the first posture, the allocating body 150 is rotationally displaced from the first posture to the second posture due to its own weight (weight). Thus, the received pachinko sphere P is discharged toward the first branch inflow passage 135. Similarly, in the second posture, as shown in FIG. 10C, the second ball receiving portion 150b is located closer to the second distribution port 140b than the vertical line V passing through the rotation shaft 151 of the distribution body 150. Are configured such that the center of gravity of the pachinko ball P received in the second ball receiving portion 150b in the second posture is positioned on the second distribution port 140b side with respect to the vertical line V passing through the rotation shaft 151. Has been. That is, when the pachinko ball P is received in the second ball receiving portion 150b in the second posture, the distributing body 150 is rotationally displaced from the second posture to the first posture due to its own weight (weight). Thus, the received pachinko sphere P is discharged toward the second branch inflow passage 136.

  Further, the distribution body 150 includes a first inclined portion that is inclined downward toward the first distribution port 140a in the first posture at the proximal end portion of the first ball receiving piece 153 and the intermediate ball receiving piece 155 on the rotating shaft 151 side. One guide surface 157a (see FIG. 10B) is formed. That is, in the first posture, the pachinko ball P of the first ball receiving portion 150a is guided to the first ball receiving piece 153 side by the inclination of the first guide surface 157a, and the center of gravity is surely moved to the first distribution port 140a side. It is configured to be biased. Similarly, the distribution body 150 is inclined downwardly toward the second distribution port 140b in the second posture at the proximal end portion of the second ball receiving piece 154 and the intermediate ball receiving piece 155 on the rotating shaft 151 side. A second guide surface 157b (see FIG. 10C) is formed. That is, in the second posture, the pachinko sphere P of the second sphere receiving portion 150b is guided to the second sphere receiving piece 154 side by the inclination of the second guiding surface 157b, and the center of gravity is reliably set to the second distribution port 140b side. It has become biased.

(Attitude holding means 158, 159)
As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the ball distribution unit 130 is provided with a distribution body 150 that has not received the pachinko balls P in the first ball reception unit 150 a and the second ball reception unit 150 b in a first posture. And posture holding means 158 and 159 for holding in the second posture. That is, by holding the distribution body 150 in the first position and the second position, the distribution body 150 is alternately displaced in the first position and the second position, and the pachinko ball P that has passed through the introduction passage 133 Exactly, the first branch inflow passage 135 and the second branch inflow passage 136 are alternately distributed. Specifically, the posture holding means includes a first magnet 158 disposed on the branching portion 140 side, and a second magnet disposed on the sorting body 150 and repelling the first magnet 158 with rotational displacement. 159. The first magnet 158 is attached to a magnet holder 147 disposed on the back side of the branching portion 140 in the ball sorting portion 130, and the wall of the rear case body 132b that defines the rear surface of the branching portion 140. It is located behind the branching portion 140 with a gap therebetween. Here, when the magnet holder 147 is attached to the ball sorting unit 130 (rear case body 132b), the first magnet 158 is positioned on the vertically upper side of the rotating shaft 151 that supports the sorting body 150. (See FIG. 10).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the second magnet 159 is fixed to the rear regulating plate 152 of the sorting body 150, and the branching portion 140 is integrated with the rotational displacement of the sorting body 150. The second magnet 159 is configured to move inside. Here, the second magnet 159 is attached on the rear surface of the rear restricting plate 152 so as to be located behind the extended end portion of the intermediate ball receiving piece 155 and located behind the branching portion 140. The first magnet 158 and the second magnet 159 are positioned close to each other. That is, the second magnet 159 is close to a position biased toward the second distribution port 140b with respect to the first magnet 158 in a state where the distribution body 150 is in the first posture, and the distribution body 150 In the second posture, the first magnet 158 is close to the position biased toward the first distribution port 140a. Further, the first magnet 158 and the second magnet 159 are configured such that the first magnet 158 faces the movement locus of the second magnet 159 accompanying the rotation of the sorting body 150 with the rear case body 132b interposed therebetween. The repulsive force acting between the two and the other changes in strength with the rotation of the allocating body 150.

  That is, as the distributing body 150 is rotationally displaced so as to approach the intermediate position from the first posture and the second posture, the second magnet 159 gradually approaches the first magnet 158 and the repulsive force is increased. As the distributing body 150 rotates so as to approach the first posture or the second posture from the intermediate position, the second magnet 159 gradually moves away from the first magnet 158 so that the repulsive force is weakened. Thereby, in the state which has not received the pachinko ball P in the said 1st ball receiving part 150a and the 2nd ball receiving part 150b, the distribution body 150 originates in the vibration etc. which arise in the pachinko machine 10, and the 1st attitude | position and 2nd The posture is not displaced between postures. Whenever one pachinko ball P is received in the first ball receiving portion 150a and the second ball receiving portion 150b, the distributing body 150 is alternately switched between the first posture and the second posture, and the operating port 101 The pachinko balls P that have passed through are alternately distributed to the first branch inflow passage 135 and the second branch inflow passage 136 one by one.

(Regarding the first and second variable start winning portions 161 and 162)
As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, 7, 8, and 12 to 19, the first variable start winning portion 161 closes the first variable start opening 102 (the solid line in FIG. 4). The first starting port opening / closing member 165 (opening / closing member) displaceable to an open position (see a two-dot chain line in FIG. 4) for opening the first variable starting port 102, and a first communicating with the operating port 101. A first actuating mechanism 175 that is provided so that the pachinko sphere P passing through one branch passage can come into contact with the pachinko sphere P and that operates in accordance with the contact of the pachinko sphere P; The second operating mechanism 200 is provided so that the pachinko sphere P passing through 115 can come into contact with the pachinko sphere P and operates in accordance with the contact of the pachinko sphere P. Then, the first operating port opening / closing member 165 is operated by the first operating mechanism 175 that is operated in contact with the pachinko ball P that has entered the operating port 101 while the first starting port opening / closing member 165 is in the closed position. Is moved from the closed position to the open position, and the second operating mechanism 200 that is operated in accordance with the contact with the pachinko ball P that has won the first variable start port 102 in a state where the first start port opening / closing member 165 is in the open position. The first start port opening / closing member 165 is configured to be displaced from the open position to the closed position.

  Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 3, 4, 7, 8, and 12 to 19, the second variable start winning portion 162 closes the second variable start opening 103 (see FIG. 4) and a second start port opening / closing member 166 that is displaceable to an open position (see a two-dot chain line in FIG. 4) that opens the second variable start port 103, and a second that communicates with the operating port 101. A first actuating mechanism 175 that is provided so that the pachinko sphere P passing through the branch passage can be brought into contact with the pachinko sphere P and is operated in accordance with the contact of the pachinko sphere P; The second operating mechanism 200 is provided so that the pachinko sphere P passing through can be brought into contact with the pachinko sphere P. Then, the first operating mechanism 175 that is operated in contact with the pachinko ball P that has entered the operating port 101 while the second starting port opening / closing member 166 is in the closed position is the second starting port opening / closing member 166. Is moved from the closed position to the open position, and the second actuating mechanism 200 that is actuated by contact with the pachinko ball P that has won the second variable start opening 103 in the state where the second start opening / closing member 166 is in the open position. The second start port opening / closing member 166 is configured to be displaced from the open position to the closed position.

  Here, the first and second start opening / closing members 165 and 166, the first operating mechanism 175 and the second operating mechanism 200 in the first and second variable start winning portions 161 and 162 are basically the same in configuration. In the following description, the first variable start winning unit 161 will be mainly described in detail, and the description of the second variable start winning unit 162 will be supplemented as necessary.

(Regarding first start port opening / closing member 165 and second start port opening / closing member 166)
As shown in FIGS. 4, 8, and 14, the first and second start opening / closing members 165 and 166 are formed in a so-called flap shape that gradually becomes thinner upward, and each start opening / closing member A support shaft 105 a extending in the front-rear direction and formed in the main body member 105 of the variable pitching device 100 is inserted into shaft holes 165 a and 166 a formed in the lower portion of the 165 and 166. Here, the support shaft 105a that pivotally supports the second start port opening / closing member 166 is positioned on the side (left side in the embodiment) of the second intake port 116a and pivots on the first start port opening / closing member 165. The supporting shafts 105a to be supported are respectively formed on the main body member 105 (the mounting base portion 106) so as to be located on the side of the first intake port 115a (on the left side in the embodiment). The closed position (see FIG. 16) with the tip (end) oriented upward and the open position (see FIGS. 17 and 18) with the tip oriented obliquely left upward The start port opening / closing members 165 and 166 are configured to swing. Further, the start opening / closing members 165 and 166 have a center of gravity biased to the left side of the support shaft 105a (a direction away from the corresponding first intake port 115a and second intake port 116a) in the closed position. It is always biased in the direction of rotation from the closed position to the open position by its own weight.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, at the rear end portions of the start port opening / closing members 165 and 166, the corresponding lower ends of the first intake port 115a and the second intake port 116a are provided from the center of oscillation. An engagement piece 167 protruding in the radial direction is formed. The engagement pieces 167 of the start opening / closing members 165 and 166 are located on the left side of the opening side edge (the left side edge in the embodiment) of the corresponding first intake port 115a and second intake port 116a in the closed position. In the open position, the first intake port 115a and the second intake port 116a are formed in a size and shape facing the front of the opening. And in the said closed position, it is comprised so that the engagement piece 167 may contact | abut to the closing holding | maintenance part 204 (after-mentioned) provided in the 2nd action | operation mechanism 200 of the corresponding variable starting prize-winning part 161,162 (refer FIG. 16). ), The rotation of the start opening / closing members 165 and 166 from the closed position to the open position due to its own weight is regulated by the contact action of the engagement piece 167 and the closing holding portion 204. Further, in the open position, the engagement pieces 167 of the start port opening / closing members 165 and 166 are positioned on the movement locus of the closing operation portion 205 (described later) in the second operation mechanism 200 of the corresponding variable start winning portion 161 and 162. 17 (see FIGS. 17 to 19), and the start opening / closing members 165, 165, due to the abutment action of the closing operation portion 205 and the engagement piece 167 moving with the operation of the second operation mechanism 200. 166 is configured to be urged to rotate from the open position to the closed position.

(About mechanism installation case 170)
The first operating mechanism 175 and the second operating mechanism 200 are assembled to a mechanism installation case 170 disposed on the back side of the main body member 105 as shown in FIGS. The mechanism installation case 170 is formed in a rectangular box shape that opens forward and downward, and the first operation mechanism 175 and the second operation mechanism 200 are disposed in the internal space of the mechanism installation case 170. It has become. Further, each mechanism installation case 170 has a front opening 171 of the mechanism installation case 170 communicating with the first intake port 115a and the second intake port 116a formed in the mounting base portion 106 (main body member 105). In addition, the upper opening of the ball guide rods 106a and 106a (see FIG. 8) formed in the mounting base portion 106 (main body member 105) corresponding to the respective intake ports 115a and 116a and the lower opening portion of the mechanism installation case 170 It is attached to the back side of the attachment base portion 106 in a state in which 172 communicates. Here, the ball guide rod 106a corresponding to the first intake port 115a is formed so as to communicate the first intake port 115a and the ball inlet of the first start port discharge passage 88 of the ball passage unit 80. In addition, the ball guide rod 106a corresponding to the second intake port 116a is formed so as to communicate the second intake port 116a and the ball inlet of the second start port discharge passage 89 of the ball passage unit 80. ing. That is, the pachinko ball P that has won the first and second variable start ports 102 and 103 passes from the corresponding first intake port 115a and second intake port 116a to the internal space of the mechanism installation case 170, and the ball It moves to the guide rod 106a and is guided to the corresponding start port discharge passages 88 and 89 formed in the ball passage unit 80 via the ball guide rod 106a.

  As shown in FIG. 12, an opening 170a that opens upward is formed on the upper surface of each mechanism installation case 170 so as to communicate with the first or second branch inflow passages 135 and 136. (See FIG. 5). In each mechanism installation case 170, the upper opening is referred to as a working ball inlet 170a. That is, the first branch inflow passage 135 communicates with the working ball inlet 170a of the mechanism installation case 170 in the first variable start winning portion 161, and the pachinko balls P distributed to the first branch inflow passage 135 are in the first The first variable start winning portion 161 flows into the internal space of the mechanism installation case 170, and the second variable start winning portion 162 has a second branch inflow passage 136 (more accurately in the working ball inlet 170a of the mechanism installation case 170). The upstream branch discharge passage 84a) communicates, and the pachinko balls P distributed to the second branch inflow passage 136 flow into the internal space of the mechanism installation case 170 of the second variable start winning portion 162. Thus, the first operation mechanism 175 accommodated in each mechanism installation case 170 is configured to come into contact.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12, an opening 170b that opens in the left-right direction is formed on the left side surface of each mechanism installation case 170, and flows into the first operation mechanism through the operation ball inlet 170a. The pachinko ball P in contact with the 175 is discharged from the opening 170 b on the left side surface of the mechanism installation case 170. In the following description, in each mechanism installation case 170, an opening through which the pachinko ball P is discharged is referred to as a working ball outlet 170b. Here, the working ball outlet 170b of each mechanism installation case 170 is configured to be substantially aligned in the left-right direction with the ball inlets of the first or second branch discharge passages 81 and 83 formed in the ball passage unit 80. The pachinko ball P discharged from the working ball outlet 170b in contact with the first working mechanism 175 of each mechanism installation case 170 can flow into the aligned first or second branch discharge passages 81 and 83. It has become. Specifically, the ball entrance of the first branch discharge passage 81 is aligned with the working ball outlet 170b of the mechanism installation case 170 in the first variable start winning portion 161, and the mechanism installation case in the second variable start winning portion 162 is arranged. The spherical inlets of the second branch discharge passage 83 (more precisely, the downstream branch discharge passage 84b) are aligned with the 170 operation ball outlet 170b. In the embodiment, as will be described later, a ball receiving portion 179 (first and second guide pieces 181 and 182) provided in the first operating mechanism 175 is provided with an operating ball outlet 170b of the mechanism installation case 170. The pachinko sphere P discharged from the working ball outlet 170b through the ball receiving portion 179 is guided to the ball inlet of the corresponding branch discharge passage. It is configured to be. Furthermore, an opening 170c that opens in the left-right direction is formed on the right side surface of each mechanism installation case 170, and an operation unit 179a (described later) of the first operating mechanism 175 is formed through the opening 170c on the left side surface. ) Protrudes outside the case. In the following description, in each mechanism installation case 170, an opening from which the operation unit 179a protrudes is referred to as an operation port 170c.

(About the first operating mechanism 175)
As shown in FIG. 13, the first operating mechanism 175 of the variable start winning portion 161, 162 is in contact with a pachinko ball P passing through a corresponding branch passage (branch inflow passage 135, 136) communicating with the operating port 101. A first actuating member 176 that is provided so as to be displaceable from the reference position to the actuated position in accordance with contact with the pachinko ball P, and a restraint that restrains displacement of the first actuating member 176 from the reference position to the actuated position. Member 190. The first operating member 176 is displaced from the reference position to the operating position, whereby the second operating mechanism 200 is operated to displace the start port opening / closing members 165 and 166 from the closed position to the open position. ing.

(First actuating member 176)
As shown in FIGS. 13, 14, and 16 to 19, the first operating member 176 includes a first base portion 177 that is swingably supported by the mechanism installation case 170, and the first base portion. And a ball receiving portion 179 provided on the first base portion 177, which contacts the pachinko ball P passing through the branch inflow passages 135 and 136, and the first base portion 177. 2 and a first push-up portion 183 that actuates the actuating mechanism 200, and the first actuating member 176 is displaced from the reference position to the actuating position in accordance with the contact of the pachinko ball P with the ball receiving portion 179. Thus, the second start port opening / closing member 166 can be displaced from the closed position to the open position. In the embodiment, each of the first base portion 177, the ball receiving portion 179, and the first push-up portion 183 is integrally formed of a synthetic resin material. Then, the support shaft 177c supported by the left and right side walls of the mechanism installation case 170 is inserted into the shaft hole 177a formed so as to penetrate left and right at a position biased to the end portion of the first base portion 177, and the A first operating member 176 is pivotally supported around the support shaft 177c. Further, a weight member 178 having a specific gravity greater than that of the first base portion 177 is fitted into a fitting hole 177b formed at a substantially central position of the first base portion 177, so that the center of gravity of the first base portion 177 is supported. It is configured to be offset from the shaft 177c. That is, the first actuating member 176 (first base portion 177) is swingably supported by the mechanism installation case 170 in a posture in which the swing center is located on the upper side in a stationary state. The weight member 178 is formed of a metal material such as steel or brass, but is not limited thereto. The stationary state is based on a state where the pachinko ball P is not in contact with the ball receiving portion 179.

(Ball receiving part 179)
As shown in FIGS. 13 and 16 to 17, the ball receiving portion 179 extends rearward from the upper end portion of the first base portion 177 with the first operating member 176 in a stationary state. The ball receiving piece 180, the first guide piece 181 extending from the rear part of the ball receiving piece 180 to the side (left side), and the ball receiving piece 180 and the first guide piece 181 extending upward from the rear ends thereof. The second guide piece 182 is provided, and the ball receiving piece 180 faces below the working ball inlet 170a of the mechanism installation case 170. In other words, the pachinko ball P that has passed through the first and second branch inflow passages 135 and 136 passes through the working ball inlet 170a of the mechanism installation case 170, and the ball receiving piece 180 of the corresponding variable start winning portion 161 or 162. The first actuating member 176 is swung by the weight of the pachinko ball P that has fallen onto the ball receiving portion 179 (ball receiving piece 180). Further, when the first actuating member 176 is swung by the weight of the pachinko ball P, the lower end portion of the second guide piece 182 abuts on the lower wall portion 173 of the mechanism installation case 170 to restrict swinging. It has come to be. Thereby, the first actuating member 176 has a stationary position where the pachinko ball P is not in contact with the ball receiving portion 179 (ball receiving piece 180) (see FIG. 16), and the ball receiving portion 179 ( The ball is moved between an operating position (see FIG. 17) that is swung by the weight of the pachinko ball P that has fallen on the ball receiving piece 180). The pachinko ball P is supported by the edge portions of the first and second guide pieces 181 and 182 in a state where the first operating member 176 is displaced to the operating position.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the second guide piece 182 moves toward the extended end portion (the end portion spaced from the ball receiving piece 180) of the first guide piece 181. The pachinko sphere P is formed in an inclined shape close to the guide piece 181 and is supported by the edge portions of the first and second guide pieces 181 and 182 when the first actuating member 176 is displaced to the actuated position. The second guide piece 182 is moved toward the extended end of the first guide piece 181 by the inclination of the second guide piece 182. The extended end portion of the first guide piece 181 (the downstream end portion of the pachinko ball P guided by the first and second guide pieces 181 and 182) is provided in the first or second of the discharge passage unit. Pachinko balls P that are configured to face the ball inlets of the two branch discharge passages 81 and 83 and move toward the extending end of the first guide piece 181 due to the inclination of the second guide piece 182 correspond to the first Alternatively, it flows into the second branch discharge passages 81 and 83 and is discharged to the outside of the game board 20. That is, the first and second guide pieces 181 and 182 function as a guide portion that guides the pachinko ball P, which has the first operating member 176 displaced to the operating position, to the corresponding branch discharge passage.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the first operating member 176 is formed with an operation portion 179 a that protrudes from the right end surface of the ball receiving portion 179 to the side (right side). The operation unit 179 a is configured to project outside the mechanism installation case 170 through an operation port 170 c opened in the installation case 170. That is, the operation part 179a protruding to the outside of the mechanism installation case 170 through the operation port 170c is exposed on the back side of the variable ball entry device 100 (main body member 105). Further, the operation portion 179a exposed on the back side of the variable pitching device 100 (main body member 105) is an installation window 90, 91 corresponding to each variable start winning portion 161, 162 formed in the ball path unit 80. It is exposed so that it can operate from the back side of the ball passage unit 80 (namely, game board 20) through the said installation window part 90,91. That is, by operating the operation portion 179a through the installation window portions 90, 91, the first operating member 176 of the first and second variable start winning portions 161, 162 is manually operated, confirmation inspection, etc. It is comprised so that it can perform easily.

(About the first push-up portion 183)
As shown in FIGS. 13 and 16, the first push-up portion 183 protrudes forward from the front lower portion position of the first base portion 177 in a state where the first operating member 176 is at the reference position. The first push-up portion 183 is displaced upward as the first actuating member 176 swings from the reference position to the actuated position. Then, the second operating mechanism 200 has a second movement mechanism L on the movement locus L (see FIG. 19) of the first push-up portion 183 as the first operating member 176 swings from the reference position to the operating position. When the opening operation part 203 (both described later) of the operation member 201 is positioned, the first push-up part 183 pushes the second operation member 201 (open operation part 203) upward, and the second The actuating member 201 is rotationally displaced from a closed holding position, which will be described later, to the first ball entry working position, so that the start opening / closing members 165 and 166 corresponding to the variable start winning portions 161 and 162 are displaced from the closed position to the open position. It has become. That is, the first push-up portion 183 in the first operating member 176 functions as an operating portion that displaces the start port opening / closing members 165 and 166 from the closed position to the open position. The first push-up portion 183 is provided at the right end of the first base portion 177, and the pachinko ball that has passed through the ball intakes 115a and 116a corresponding to the variable start winning portions 161 and 162, respectively. It is configured not to interfere with P.

(About the second push-up unit 184)
As shown in FIGS. 13, 16, and 17, the first actuating member 176 has a second push-up portion 184 that protrudes upward at a position spaced upward from the first push-up portion 183. Is formed. The second push-up portion 184 is disposed at the position between the reference position and the operation position of the first actuating member 176 (hereinafter referred to as a restraining position). 192), and the second push-up portion 184 contacts the restraining member 190 so as to suppress the swing of the first actuating member 176 from the restraining position to the actuating position. It has become. Here, before the first push-up part 183 pushes up the second actuating member 201 (opening actuating part 203) of the second actuating mechanism 200 (before displacement from the closed holding position to the first ball entry actuating position). The second push-up portion 184 is configured to move to the stop position and come into contact with the stop member 190, and the contact with the stop member 190 suppresses the swinging of the first actuating member 176. ing. Specifically, before the first push-up portion 183 comes into contact with the second actuating member 201 (opening actuating portion 203) of the second actuating mechanism 200, the second push-up portion 184 is brought into the stop position. It is configured to move and contact the restraining member 190. The second push-up portion 184 is provided at the right end portion of the first base portion 177 in the same manner as the first push-up portion 183.

(About the restraining member 190)
As shown in FIGS. 13, 14, and 16 to 19, the restraining member 190 is formed in a rectangular plate shape extending in the front-rear direction in the internal space of the mechanism installation case 170 and the mechanism installation case 170. A swing plate 191 supported so as to be swingable, and a swing restraining portion 192 that comes into contact with the second push-up portion 184 formed in the first actuating member 176. The second pushing-up portion 184 pushes up the swing restraining portion 192, so that the restraining member 190 is forcibly swung. The swing plate 191 is formed with a shaft portion 191a pivotally supported by the mechanism installation case 170 at the front end portion of the left and right end surfaces.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 19, the rear end portion of the swing plate 191 is placed on the upper surface of the first base portion 177 of the first actuating member 176, and the swing plate 191 The swing restraining portion 192 is formed at the right end so as to protrude downward, and the second push-up portion 184 moves when the first operating member 176 swings from the reference position to the operating position. The swing restraining portion 192 is configured to face the moving trajectory. The swing restraining portion 192 is configured to move the second push-up when the first actuating member 176 swings to the restraining position in the process of swinging the first actuating member 176 from the reference position to the actuating position. The first actuating member 176 swings from the restrained position toward the second actuating position when the second push-up part 184 abuts against the swing restraining part 192. Is supposed to suppress.

  That is, when the first actuating member 176 naturally swings due to vibration generated in the pachinko machine 10, the second push-up portion 184 contacts the swing restraining portion 192 of the restraining member 190 at the restraining position. By contacting, the weight of the restraining member 190 becomes a resistance that the first actuating member 176 swings, and the swinging of the first actuating member 176 from the restraining position to the second operating position is restricted, and the first actuating member 176 is restricted. The operation of the second operation member 201 (opening operation part 203) is prevented. On the other hand, when the first actuating member 176 is forcibly swung by the pachinko ball P that has fallen on the ball receiving portion 179, the second push-up portion 184 of the restraining member 190 in the restraining position. The first operating member 176 continues to swing toward the operating position even after coming into contact with the swing restraining portion 192, and the second push-up portion 184 pushes up the swing restraining portion 192 to swing the swing plate 191 ( By swinging the restraining member 190), the second actuating member 201 (opening actuating portion 203) can be actuated by swinging the first actuating member 176 to the actuating position. . In the state where the first actuating member 176 is at the reference position, the second push-up portion 184 and the rocking stop portion 192 are separated from each other, and the first push-down portion 184 is caused by vibration generated in the pachinko machine 10. The operating member 176 is allowed to swing naturally.

  Further, the restraining member 190 is provided with a weight attaching portion 194 of a weight member such as a screw or a pin at the upper position of the rear end of the swing plate 191 (see FIG. 14). That is, by attaching a weight member to the weight attaching portion 194 of the swing plate 191, the first operating member 176 swings to the operating position after the second push-up portion 184 contacts the swing stopping portion 192. Even when there is a concern about the occurrence of large vibrations due to the increased installation resistance of the pachinko machine 10 or the like, the first operating member 176 is restrained from naturally swinging from the reference position to the operating position. obtain.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 13, 14, and 16 to 19, the restraining member 190 is provided with a rotation restraining portion 193 that protrudes downward on the lower surface of the swing plate 191. Then, when the second operation member 201 of the second operation mechanism 200 is rotationally displaced, the ball operation unit 206 provided in the second operation member 201 with respect to the rotation stop unit 193 of the stop member 190. 207 (both will be described later) can be brought into contact with each other, and the second actuating member 201 (the ball entry actuating parts 206, 207) and the rotation restraining part 193 come into contact with each other, whereby the second actuating member The rotational displacement of 201 is suppressed. That is, the restraining member 190 of the embodiment has a function of restraining the operation of the first and second actuating members 176 and 201.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 19, the rotation stopping portion 193 faces a movement trajectory along which the ball entry operation portions 206 and 207 move when the second operation member 201 of the second operation mechanism 200 rotates. It is provided on the lower surface of the swing plate 191. That is, in the process in which the second operation member 201 of the second operation mechanism 200 rotates in the forward rotation direction (the rotation direction from the closed holding position toward the first ball entry operation position), the ball entry operation units 206 and 207 are It is configured to be able to come into contact with the rotation stopping portion 193 from below, and when the ball-entry operation portions 206 and 207 come into contact with the rotation stopping portion 193, the weight of the stopping member 190 becomes the second operation. The rotation resistance of the member 201 is set. The lower portion of the front surface of the rotation restraining portion 193 is formed in a curved surface shape that is curved so as to retract backward as it goes downward, and the second operation is applied to the curved surface portion of the rotation restraining portion 193 that forms the curved surface shape. The ball entry operation portions 206 and 207 of the member 201 are configured to contact from below. That is, when the second actuating member 201 of the second actuating mechanism 200 is forcibly rotated in the forward rotation direction, the ball entry actuating parts 206 and 207 push up the rotation restraining part 193 to move the swing plate 191. By swinging, the rotation of the second actuating member 201 in the forward rotation direction can be continued.

(About the second operating mechanism 200)
As shown in FIGS. 12, 13, and 14 to 19, the second operating mechanism 200 is a closed holding device that holds the start opening and closing members 165 and 166 corresponding to the variable start winning portions 161 and 162 in the closed position. Position (reference position, see FIG. 16) and the entrance operation position (actuation position, FIG. 17, FIG. 18) that releases the holding of the start opening / closing members 165, 166 in the closed position and allows displacement to the open position A second actuating member 201 that can be displaced between The second actuating member 201 is actuated by the first actuating member 176 of the first actuating mechanism 175, and the intakes communicated with the variable start ports 102 and 103 corresponding to the variable start winning portions 161 and 162, respectively. The second actuating member 201 is actuated in accordance with the contact with the pachinko ball P passing through the passages 115 and 116.

  Specifically, the second actuating member 201 is in non-contact with the pachinko ball P that can be actuated by the first actuating member 176 and passes through the corresponding intake passages 115 and 116 in the closed holding position. The second actuating member 201 is displaced from the closed holding position to the ball entry actuating position as the first actuating member 176 is displaced from the reference position to the actuating position. It is configured. In addition, the second actuating member 201 is inoperable by the first actuating member 176 and can contact the pachinko ball P passing through the corresponding intake passages 115 and 116 at the entrance operation position. When the first actuating member 176 is displaced from the reference position to the actuating position, the second actuating member 201 is held in the ball entry actuating position without being actuated. The second actuating member 201 is configured to be displaced from the entrance operation position to the closed holding position in contact with the pachinko ball P passing through the intake passages 115 and 116.

  Here, the second actuating member 201 is configured to be displaceable to a plurality of (two in the embodiment) entrance operation positions that can come into contact with the pachinko balls P that pass through the corresponding intake passages 115 and 116. Has been. That is, as the first operating member 176 is displaced from the reference position to the operating position at the closed holding position, the second operating member 201 is moved from the closed holding position to the first ball entry operating position (see FIG. 17). ) And the second actuating member 201 is moved from the first entrance operation position to the first entrance operation position by the contact with the pachinko balls P passing through the corresponding intake passages 115 and 116 at the first entrance operation position. The second operation is performed in accordance with the contact with the pachinko ball P passing through the corresponding intake passages 115 and 116 at the second ball entry operation position while being displaced to the second ball entry operation position (see FIG. 18). The member 201 is displaced from the second entrance operation position to the closed holding position (see FIG. 16). As described above, the second operating mechanism 200 (second operating member 201) is operated by the first operating mechanism 175 (first operating member 176) and variable start corresponding to the variable start winning portions 161 and 162. Along with the contact with the pachinko ball P that has won the mouths 102 and 103, the closed holding position and the first and second ball entry operation positions are sequentially switched. In other words, the first and second variable start winning portions 161 and 162 are displaced to the ball entry operation position in accordance with the contact with the pachinko ball P that has entered the operation port 101 opened as the solenoid 125 is driven. Further, the first operating member 176 switches the open / close state of the corresponding start opening / closing members 165 and 166. Here, the second actuating member 201 is rotatably arranged in the mechanism installation case 170, and the displacement direction of the second actuating member 201 that is displaced from the closed holding position toward the first ball entry working position ( The right rotation direction in FIG. 15 is referred to as the forward rotation direction (forward direction), and the rotation direction of the second actuating member 201 rotating from the first entrance operation position to the closed holding position (left rotation direction in FIG. 15). ) Is designated as the reverse rotation direction (reverse direction).

(About the second actuating member 201)
As shown in FIG. 13, the second actuating member 201 includes a second base 202 that is rotatably supported by the mechanism installation case 170, and the first actuating mechanism 175 (the first actuating mechanism 175 in the closed holding position). In accordance with the operation of the operation member 176), the second operation member 201 is displaced in the forward rotation direction toward the entrance operation position, and the corresponding start port opening / closing members 165 and 166 are closed in the closed holding position. The closing holding portion 204 that allows the start port opening / closing members 165 and 166 to be displaced to the opening position by being held at the position and displaced from the closing holding position, and forwardly rotated from the second entrance operation position to the closing holding position A closing operation portion 205 for displacing the start opening / closing members 165 and 166 from the open position to the closing position when displaced in the direction, and the variable start opening 10 at the first or second entrance operation position. , 103 so as to be in contact with the pachinko ball P passing through the intake passages 115, 116, and in contact with the pachinko ball P, the second actuating member 201 is moved in the forward rotation direction toward the closed holding position. And a ball entry operation section 206, 207 that is displaced in the direction. In the embodiment, each of the second base portion 202, the opening operation portion 203, the ball entry operation portions 206 and 207, the closing holding portion 204 and the closing operation portion 205 is integrally formed of a synthetic resin material.

  As shown in FIG. 13, a shaft hole 202 a is formed in the second base portion 202, and a support shaft 202 b inserted through the shaft hole 202 a is supported on the left and right side walls of the mechanism installation case 170. Yes. Then, the opening actuating portion 203 is protruded radially outward from the second base portion 202 at a position biased to one end portion in the axial direction of the second base portion 202 (right end portion in the embodiment). Is formed. When the first operating member 176 is displaced from the reference position to the operating position in a state where the second operating member 201 is in the closed holding position, the opening operating unit 203 is It extends in the movement locus | trajectory which moves, and is located above the said 1st raising part 183. As shown in FIG. That is, in a state where the second operation member 201 is in the closed holding position, the first operation member 176 contacts the lower operation portion 203 from the lower side as the first operation member 176 is displaced from the reference position to the operation position. When the first push-up part 183 pushes up the opening action part 203, the second action member 201 is forcibly displaced from the closed holding position to the first ball entry action position. Further, in a state where the second operating member 201 is in a position other than the closed holding position (that is, in a state where it is in the first or second ball entry operating position), the opening operating unit 203 is determined from the movement locus of the first push-up unit 183. Is separated so that the first push-up portion 183 does not come into contact with the opening operation portion 203. That is, in a state where the second operating member 201 is in a position other than the closed holding position, when the first operating member 176 is displaced from the reference position to the operating position, the second operating member 201 is moved to the first or second position. It is held at the entrance operation position.

  In the state where the second operation member 201 is in the closed holding position, as shown in FIG. 19, the first push-up portion 183 of the first operation member 176 in the reference position and the release operation portion are provided. 203 are separated at a predetermined interval. The spacing between the first push-up portion 183 and the release operation portion 203 is such that the first push-up portion 183 and the release operation portion 203 are moved while the first operation member 176 is displaced from the reference position to the stop position. Is set to an interval at which the non-contact state is maintained, and when the first operating member 176 naturally swings between the reference position and the stop position due to vibration of the pachinko machine 10, the first The push-up portion 183 is configured to hold the second actuating member 201 in the closed holding position without pushing up the opening actuating portion 203.

(Closed holding part 204)
As shown in FIGS. 13, 14, and 16 to 19, the closing holding portion 204 protrudes radially outward from the second base portion 202 at the axial end portion of the second base portion 202. It is formed to do. In the embodiment, the closing holding portions 204 are formed symmetrically on the left and right ends in the axial direction of the second base portion 202, but the closing holding portions provided on the left end portion in the axial direction of the second base portion 202. 204 is configured to hold the corresponding start port opening and closing members 165 and 166 in the closed position, and the closing holding portion 204 provided at the right end portion in the axial direction of the second base portion 202 closes the start port opening and closing members 165 and 166. Does not contribute substantially to holding in position. In the embodiment, the closing holding portions 204 are formed symmetrically on both ends of the second base portion 202 in the axial direction, but are closed only at the ends located on the corresponding start port opening / closing members 165 and 166 side. The holding portion 204 may be formed, and the closing holding portion 204 is not necessarily formed at the end portion in the axial direction of the second base portion 202.

  As shown in FIGS. 13, 14, and 16 to 19, the closing holding portion 204 covers a predetermined angle range in the rotation direction (circumferential direction) of the second operating member 201 (second base portion 202). It is formed in the shape of a flat plate extending. When the second actuating member 201 is in the closed holding position, the closing holding portion 204 is connected to the intake passages 115 and 116 via the intake ports 115a and 116a corresponding to the variable start winning portions 161 and 162, respectively. In a state where the second actuating member 201 protrudes and is in the first or second ball entry operation position, the take-in passage 115 is retracted to the rear of the intake ports 115a, 116a corresponding to the variable start winning portions 161, 162. , 116 is configured so that the closing holding portion 204 does not protrude. Here, the closing holding portion 204 is formed so as to be positioned close to the opening side edge (opening left side edge) of the corresponding intake port 115a, 116a, and the second actuating member 201 is in the closing holding position. , Variable start winning portions corresponding to the start port opening / closing members 165, 166 in the movement trajectory in which the engagement piece 167 moves when the start port opening / closing members 165, 166 are displaced between the closed position and the open position, respectively. 161 and 162 are formed so as to face the closing holding portion 204.

  That is, in a state where the second operating member 201 is in the closed holding position, the engagement pieces 167 of the corresponding start port opening / closing members 165 and 166 abut on the side surface (left side surface) of the closed holding portion 204, and The swinging to the open position due to the weight of each start port opening / closing member 165, 166 is restricted, whereby the start port opening / closing members 165, 166 are held in the closed position. In the state where the second operation member 201 is displaced to the first ball entry operation position, each corresponding closing holding portion is determined from the movement trajectory of the engagement piece 167 associated with the opening / closing displacement of the start port opening / closing members 165 and 166. 204 is released, the contact restriction of the engagement piece 167 by the closing holding portion 204 is released, and the start opening / closing members 165 and 166 corresponding to the second operation member 201 displaced to the first ball entry operation position are self-weighted. Thus, the displacement is opened from the closed position to the open position.

(About the closing operation part 205)
As shown in FIGS. 13, 14, and 16 to 19, the closing operation portion 205 is provided at an end portion of the closing holding portion 204 that is located on the front side in the forward rotation direction of the second operation member 201. ing. That is, when the second actuating member 201 is rotationally displaced from the second ball entry actuating position to the closed holding position, the engagement pieces 167 of the start port opening / closing members 165 and 166 corresponding to the second actuating member 201 are moved. Thus, when the closing operation unit 205 abuts and pushes down from above, the start port opening / closing members 165 and 166 are forcibly displaced from the open position to the closed position. When the second operating member 201 is displaced from the second ball entry operating position to the closed holding position, the closing holding portion 204 of the second operating member 201 held at the closed holding position as described above. Thus, the engagement piece 167 is regulated to contact, and the corresponding start port opening / closing members 165 and 166 are held in the closed position. Here, in the closing operation portion 205, an end portion of the second operation member 201 that is spaced radially outward from the second base portion 202 extends forward in the forward rotation direction of the second operation member 201. When the second actuating member 201 is rotationally displaced from the second ball entry actuating position to the closed holding position, the bent part of the closing actuating part 205 corresponds to the corresponding start port opening / closing members 165 and 166. By engaging with the engagement piece 167, the engagement between the closing operation portion 205 and the engagement piece 167 is prevented from being released.

(Regarding the entrance operation parts 206 and 207)
As shown in FIGS. 13, 14, and 16 to 19, the entrance operation parts 206 and 207 are formed so as to protrude radially outward from the second base body part 202. The second actuating member 201 of the embodiment is formed so that the ball-entry actuating portions 206 and 207 protrude at a plurality of locations (two locations in the embodiment) that are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the second base portion 202. Depending on the rotational displacement position (first or second ball entry operation position) of the second actuating member 201, the intake passage 115, which communicates with the variable start ports 102, 103 corresponding to the variable start winning portions 161, 162, The ball entry operation portions 206 and 207 protrude from 116. In addition, each of the ball entry operation portions 206 and 207 is provided at an intermediate position in the axial direction of the second base portion 202 and has a lateral width with respect to the intake passages 115 and 116 of the corresponding intake ports 115a and 116a. The pachinko ball P that passes through the intake passages 115 and 116 enters when the second operation member 201 is at the first or second entrance operation position. The ball actuating parts 206 and 207 can be reliably contacted.

  Specifically, the second actuating member 201 has an intake passage 115, via a corresponding intake port 115a, 116a in a state in which the second actuating member 201 is rotationally displaced to the first entrance operation position. The first entrance actuating portion 206 protruding to 116 and the entrance passages 115, 116 via the corresponding entrances 115a, 116a in a state where the second actuating member 201 is rotationally displaced to the second entrance actuating position. A projecting second ball entrance operating portion 207 is provided. That is, at the first ball entry operation position, the pachinko ball P that has contacted the first ball entry operation unit 206 urges the second operation member 201 in the forward rotation direction, and the second operation member 201 is moved to the first entry operation position. 2 at the second entrance operation position, the pachinko ball P in contact with the second entrance operation portion 207 urges the second operation member 201 in the forward rotation direction, and The second actuating member 201 is rotationally displaced to the closed holding position.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 19, the rotation restraining portion 193 of the restraining member 190 is moved along the movement trajectory of the first and entrance ball actuating portions 206 and 207 accompanying the rotational displacement of the second actuating member 201. It is configured to extend. Specifically, in the state where the second operating member 201 is in the closed holding position, when the second operating member 201 is displaced in the forward rotation direction, the second entrance operation unit 207 moves forward in the moving direction. The rotation stopping portion 193 is located at the position (see FIG. 19). Further, when the second actuation member 201 is displaced in the forward rotation direction in a state where the second actuation member 201 is at the second entrance operation position, the first entrance operation portion 206 moves in the forward direction. The rotation stopping portion 193 is positioned at the position (see FIG. 19). That is, when the second actuating member 201 naturally swings due to vibrations generated in the pachinko machine 10, the first entrance actuating part 206 and the second entrance actuating part 207 rotate the stop member 190. By abutting against the restraining part 193, the weight of the restraining member 190 becomes the rotational resistance of the second actuating member 201, and the second actuating member 201 can be prevented from being displaced in the forward rotation direction. . On the other hand, when the first actuating member 176 in which the pachinko ball P has been dropped and displaced to the actuating position on the ball receiving portion 179 of the first actuating member 176 forcibly swings the stop member 190, The rotation restricting portion 193 is configured to retract from the movement trajectory of the first and ball actuating portions 206 and 207 accompanying the rotational displacement of the second actuating member 201. Accordingly, as the first actuating member 176 is displaced to the actuating position, the first push-up part 183 pushes up the opening actuating part 203, so that the second entrance actuating part 207 restrains the rotation of the restraining member 190. The second operating member 201 is allowed to be rotationally displaced in the forward rotation direction without coming into contact with the portion 193.

  As described above, the variable start winning portions 161 and 162 are indirectly connected to the corresponding first operation member 176 with respect to the start port opening / closing members 165 and 166 in the closed position (that is, via the second operation member 201). And contact with the pachinko ball P that has entered the operation port 101 that is opened as the solenoid 125 is driven when the start port opening / closing members 165 and 166 and the first operation member 176 are connected. Accordingly, the first actuating member 176 displaced to the actuating position is configured to displace the start port opening / closing members 165 and 166 from the closed position to the open position. The corresponding second actuating member 176 can be connected to the start port opening / closing members 165 and 166 in the open position, and the variable start ports 102 and 102 are connected to the start port opening and closing members 165 and 166. The second actuating member 176 displaced to the closed holding position in accordance with the contact with the winning pachinko ball P displaces the start port opening / closing members 165 and 166 from the open position to the closed position.

(About rotation restricting section 210)
The rotation restricting portion 210 includes a locking arm 211 pivotally supported by the mechanism installation case 170, and a locking receiving portion that is provided on the second operating member 201 and is detachably engaged with the locking arm 211. 213, and the engagement between the locking arm 211 and the locking receiving portion 213 restricts the rotational displacement of the second operating member 201 in the reverse rotation direction. The locking arm 211 is formed in a bar shape that is long in the front-rear direction, and one end portion (rear end portion in the embodiment) of the locking arm 211 can swing on the left wall portion of the mechanism installation case 170. It is pivotally supported. A locking projection 211a is provided at the other end (front end in the embodiment) of the locking arm 211 so as to protrude toward the second actuating member. The stopper 213 is detachably engaged with the stopper 213. The locking arm 211 is urged by the urging means 212 with the locking projection 211a facing downward. In the embodiment, the biasing means is configured so that the torsion spring 212 is wound around the shaft portion 191a of the locking arm 211 and the locking projection 211a is biased downward. Various conventionally known means can be employed.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the locking receiving portion 213 is provided at the left end portion of the second base portion 202 in the second operating member 201. The locking receiving portion 213 is formed in a cylindrical shape that opens to the left wall portion side of the mechanism installation case 170, and the locking protrusion 211a of the locking arm 211 is inserted into the locking receiving portion 213. Has been. That is, the latching protrusion 211 a of the latching arm 211 is always configured to slide on the inner peripheral surface of the latching receiving part 213 by the urging of the torsion spring 212. In the locking receiving portion 213, locking claws 213a projecting inward from the inner peripheral surface are formed at a plurality of locations (three locations in the embodiment) spaced apart in the rotation direction of the second operating member 201. The engagement protrusion 211a sliding on the inner peripheral surface of the engagement receiving portion 213 is engaged with the engagement claw 213a, so that the rotation of the second operation member 201 is regulated. It has become. Here, the locking claw 213a is formed so that the locking projection 211a can slide without being engaged when the second actuating member 201 rotates in the forward rotation direction, When the actuating member 201 is rotated in the reverse rotation direction, the locking projection 211a is engaged so that the rotation of the second actuating member 201 is restricted. That is, the inclination of the locking claw 213a provided in the locking receiving portion 213 allows the second operating member 201 to rotate in the forward rotation direction, while restricting the rotation in the reverse rotation direction. Yes.

  Here, each locking claw 213a of the locking receiving portion 213 is in a state where the second operation member 201 is in the closed holding position, the first and second ball entry operating positions, as shown in FIG. It is formed so as to engage with the locking projection 211 a of the locking arm 211. Accordingly, in a state where the second operating member 201 is in the closed holding position, when the first operating member 176 is operated by the fall of the pachinko ball P onto the ball receiving portion 179, the second operating member In the state where 201 is rotated and displaced from the closed holding position to the first entry operation position without being displaced in the reverse rotation direction, and the second operation member 201 is in the first entry operation position, each variable start winning portion 161 is , 162, the second actuating member 201 is rotationally displaced in the reverse rotation direction when the first ball actuating portion 206 is actuated by contact with the pachinko ball P that has won the prize at the variable start ports 102, 103. In the state where the first ball entry operation position is not rotationally displaced from the first ball entry operation position and the second operation member 201 is in the second ball entry operation position, the variable start corresponding to each of the variable start prize winning portions 161 and 162 is performed. Mouth 102,103 When the second ball actuating part 207 is actuated by contact with the pachinko ball P that has won the prize, the second actuating member 201 is moved from the second ball actuating position to the closed holding position without being rotationally displaced in the reverse rotation direction. Is rotated and displaced.

(About special map display)
As shown in FIG. 2, at a predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the embodiment, the outer right lower position of the game area 21), the fixed start port 31 and the first or second variable start ports 102 and 103 are connected. Special figure display units (special figure display means) 50A and 50B are provided that operate in response to winning (ball detection by the detection sensors 75, 77, and 78 corresponding to each starting port). Here, the special figure display units 50A and 50B are provided with a first special figure display unit 50A that starts variable display in response to a winning at the fixed start port 31 or the first variable start port 102, and a second variable start port 103. The second special figure display unit 50B that starts the variable display upon the winning of the prize, and each of the special figure display units 50A, 50B is composed of a plurality of (8 in the embodiment) LED lamps. Yes. Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball P to the fixed start port 31 or the first variable start port 102, a special figure fluctuation display is performed in which the LED lamp of the first special figure display section 50A is turned on and off sequentially. Finally, a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as special graphics) are displayed according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the LED lamp is finally lit. In addition, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball P at the second variable start port 103, a blinking fluctuation display is performed in which the LED lamp of the second special figure display unit 50B is turned on / off, and finally the light emitting unit is turned on. A special figure is displayed by a lighting position (lighting pattern) that is definitely lit.

  Here, the special figure is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not the result of the lottery per special figure by the main control CPU 60a is a win (big hit), and each special figure display unit 50A, 50B is configured to display a special figure as a hit display (big hit symbol) that can recognize a big hit depending on the lighting position of the LED lamp, and a special figure as a wrong display result that can recognize a deviation. One special figure is confirmed and stopped in accordance with the result of the lottery. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as "first special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display unit 50A. The special figure displayed in a fixed stop state may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as “second special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2.

(About special figure hold display sections 52 and 53)
The special figure hold display units 52 and 53 store game information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the fixed start port 31 and the variable start award ports 102 and 103 in a storage means ( In the embodiment, when storing as special figure start hold information (start hold information) in the main control RAM 60c), the display unit displays the number of hold of the special figure start hold information in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure hold display sections 52, 53 are game information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the fixed start port 31 and the first variable start port 102. ) Is displayed as the first special figure start hold information (first start hold information) in the first special figure hold display section 52 for displaying the number of holds, and the pachinko ball wins the second variable start port 103. A second special figure hold display unit 53 for displaying the number of holds stored in the main control RAM 60c as the second special figure start hold information (second start hold information) game information (various random number information) acquired when Each of the special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) light emitting display sections. A first special figure hold display section 52 having a light emitting display section composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information is provided, and the second special figure is displayed. A second special figure hold display section 53 is provided in which a light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the start hold information. That is, the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53 notify the number of the first special figure change display and the second special figure change display that are held (the number of symbol change effects). The

  Here, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display section 52 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the fixed start opening 31 or the first variable start opening 102. In addition, 1 is subtracted every time the first special figure variation display (design variation effect) is performed. Similarly, the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display section 53 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the second variable start opening 103, and the second 1 is subtracted every time special figure change display (design change effect) is performed. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in any of the embodiments) is set for the number of holds in the first and second special figure start hold information, and the first and second special numbers up to the upper limit number are set. It is set to be able to add the number of holds in the figure start hold information. Each of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of adjacent (two in the embodiment) LEDs, and each start hold storage number is “1” to “2”. ", The corresponding special figure hold display sections 52, 53 are lit in order from the left, and when each start hold storage number is" 3 "to" 4 ", the corresponding special figure hold display sections 52, 53 are displayed. By blinking sequentially from the left, the player can grasp the number of hold information of the hold information.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a reads the start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c in the order of the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c. A winning lottery (winning determination) is executed.

(About the general map display 55)
In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has a general-purpose display unit 55 in which an LED lamp is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) at the outer right lower position of the game area 21. It is arranged. In the general-purpose display unit 55, a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “normal-purpose”) are triggered by the detection of the pachinko sphere P by the gate sensor 76 (passage of the pachinko sphere P of the gate unit 33). Fluctuation display is performed to derive one common figure by changing the. In the embodiment, the result of the general drawing lottery by the main control CPU 60a is displayed in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Then, from the final display result of the general map display section 55, it is possible to recognize the general map hit or miss.

(About probability change)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a function of giving the first privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, as a 1st privilege gaming state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball P to the said 1st or 2nd 1st special winning opening 41 and 46 is compared with the state where the said 1st privilege gaming state is not provided. It is a state that increases. Specifically, in the first privilege gaming state, the probability per special figure (big hit probability) is changed from a low probability (eg, 1/399) to a high probability (eg, 1/100) by changing the first or second probability. It is possible to increase the rate of occurrence of a chance to win the pachinko ball P in the first special winning openings 41 and 46. In the following description, the first privilege gaming state is referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience. Note that a state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. In this way, when a probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit fluctuates with a high probability and it is easy for a jackpot to occur.Therefore, the probability variation state is advantageous to the player, and the player will become a probability variation big hit. Playing games while expecting.

  In the embodiment, the detection of the pachinko ball P by the specific area winning detection sensor 213 provided in the second special winning portion 45 is set as a condition for giving a certain change state (privilege granting condition). Specifically, when the detection signal of the pachinko ball P by the specific area winning detection sensor 213 is input to the main control board 60 during the probability change determination period determined in the big hit game, the main control CPU 60a determines to give the probability change state. It is supposed to be. On the other hand, when the probability variation determination period has passed without the detection signal of the pachinko ball P by the specific area winning detection sensor 213 being input to the main control board 60, the main control CPU 60a is configured not to determine the provision of the probability variation state. Has been.

  Further, in the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a is in the probability change state when the detection signal of the pachinko ball P by the specific area winning detection sensor 213 is input to the main control board 60 in the probability change determination period determined in the big hit game. It is configured to determine the number of fluctuations (probability change number) of the symbol fluctuation effect (the total number of times of the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display) performed in the given state. Specifically, in the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a is configured to determine the probability variation number to be 500 when it is determined to give the probability variation state. That is, when the main control CPU 60a determines to give a certain probability change state, the jackpot game for which the certain probability change state has been determined is won again, or after the big hit game, the symbol variation effect (first change) When the special figure variation display and the second special figure variation display are performed), the probability variation state is set to end. Note that the probability variation number may be a finite variation number other than the above-mentioned 500 times, or may be set before the next big hit game is generated. The probability variation number is preferably set to a variation number equal to or greater than the variation number described later, but does not preclude setting a variation number smaller than the variation number.

(About variable state)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving the second privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game ends. Here, as a 2nd privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball P to the said operation port 101 opened and closed by the operation port opening / closing member 121 increases compared with the state where the said 2nd privilege game state is not provided. The winning rate is improved. Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the operating port opening / closing member 121 that opens the operating port 101, the winning chance of the pachinko ball P to the operating port 101 can be increased. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the working port opening / closing member 121 that opens the working port 101 once per diagram, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the working port opening / closing member 121, This can also be realized by increasing the number of times the mouth opening / closing member 121 is opened, or these may be combined. In the embodiment, the above-mentioned (1) to (3) are combined as the second privilege gaming state, and in the following description, the combined state of (1) to (3) is referred to as “changed state” for convenience. ". That is, the variable state is a winning rate improvement state in which the winning rate of the pachinko ball P to the operation port 101 is improved. In the variable state of the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the general map change display performed in the general map display unit 55 after the end of the big hit game is shortened, and the probability per base map is low probability low probability (in the embodiment, 1/65536) to a high probability (in the embodiment, 65535/65536). Here, the condition for assigning the variable state is determined for each type of jackpot symbol as will be described later.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The jackpot game is set to start after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special chart display portions 50A and 50B as a result of the special chart fluctuation display, and the first special game is selected according to the type of the jackpot symbol selected. The first opening / closing door 43 in the winning portion 40 or the second opening / closing door 48 in the second special winning portion 45 is opened and closed. That is, as will be described later, an opening / closing operation pattern for opening and closing the opening / closing doors 43 and 48 of the first special winning portion 40 and the second special winning portion 45 is determined for each type of the big winning symbol. The opening / closing doors 43 and 48 of the first special winning portion 40 and the second special winning portion 45 are opened and closed with an opening / closing operation pattern determined in accordance with the type of the opening / closing operation. In the jackpot game of the embodiment, a round game that opens the first opening / closing door 43 of the first special winning portion 40 or the opening / closing door 48 of the second special winning portion 45 is executed by a prescribed number of rounds, thereby winning the big hit game. Is supposed to end. In one round game, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls P win a prize in the opened first special winning opening 41 or second special winning opening 46, or a predetermined time from the start of each round game. It ends when (round game time) has passed. In addition, during each round game in the big hit game, an interval time between rounds for holding each of the first opening / closing door 43 and the second opening / closing door 48 in a closed state for a predetermined time is set.

  In the jackpot game, a period during which a specific round game is performed is set as the probability variation determination period, and when the round game determined as the probability variation determination period is performed, the second special winning unit 45 The open / close door 48 is opened and closed. In the embodiment, the opening / closing door 43 of the first special winning portion 40 is configured to be held in a closed state during the probability variation determination period. When a round game other than the specific round game determined as the probability change determination period is performed, the opening / closing door 43 of the first special prize winning unit 40 is opened / closed and the second special prize winning unit 45 is opened / closed. The door 48 is configured to be held in a closed state. That is, in the embodiment, the pachinko ball P is configured to be able to win the second special winning portion 45 only in a specific round game, and the privilege granting condition is not established except during the probability variation determining period. In the embodiment, the round game of the 16th round in the big hit game is set as the probability variation determination period (that is, the period in which the privilege grant condition can be established).

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, when the big hit determination is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types (four types in the embodiment) of big hit games, and the determined A jackpot game is awarded. Here, which jackpot game is awarded among a plurality of types of jackpot games is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the jackpot determination. It has become so. An opening time for opening the opening / closing door 48 of the second special prize winning section 45 is determined in the round game of the 16th round, which is a probability change determining period, for each type of jackpot game. The specific region passable time through which the pachinko sphere P can pass through the outlet 45c is varied. In other words, in the embodiment, since the pachinko ball P can be awarded to the second special winning portion 45 only during the probability variation determination period, the pachinko ball P can be awarded to the second special prize portion 45 during the probability variation determination period. This is a substantial time that can pass through a specific area.

(About the jackpot symbol based on winning to the fixed start port 31 or the first variable start port 102)
When the determination result of the big hit determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball P to the fixed start port 31 or the first variable start port 102 is an affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a displays a plurality of types of predetermined big hit symbols. It is set to determine one big hit symbol from the inside. Specifically, in the embodiment, based on the special figure determination random number (specifically 0 to 99) acquired when the pachinko ball P wins the fixed start port 31 or the first variable start port 102, 4 One jackpot symbol is determined from the types of jackpot symbols (symbol A to symbol D). In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball P to the fixed start port 31 or the first variable start port 102 is an affirmative determination, the symbols A, B, Special figure determination values (0 to 99) are assigned so that each of the symbols C and D is determined at a rate of 25%. In addition, the distribution ratio of the big hit symbol mentioned above is an example, and is not limited to this.

(About the jackpot symbol based on the winning to the second variable start port 103)
When the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball P to the second variable start port 103 is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a selects one jackpot from a plurality of predetermined jackpot symbols. It is set to determine the symbol. Specifically, in the embodiment, based on the special figure determining random number acquired when the pachinko ball P wins the second variable start port 103, the two types of jackpot symbols (symbols c to d) are selected. It is set to determine one jackpot symbol. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a special figure determination judgment value is assigned so that the symbol c as the jackpot symbol is determined at a rate of 25% and the symbol d as the jackpot symbol is determined at a rate of 75%. ing. In addition, the distribution ratio of the big hit symbol mentioned above is an example, and is not limited to this. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination becomes affirmative by the detection of the fixed start detection sensor 77 or the first variable start detection sensor 78, and the second variable start detection sensor 211 The determination ratio of the type of jackpot game that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a is different from the case where the determination result of the jackpot determination becomes affirmative with the detection as a trigger.

(First jackpot game)
The first jackpot game determined by the main control CPU 60a corresponding to the symbol A is set as a jackpot symbol to which no change state is given after the end of the first jackpot game. The first jackpot game is a round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”. In each round game, the first special winning portion 40 and the second special winning portion 40 are used in a predetermined opening / closing operation pattern. The open / close doors 43 and 48 of the winning portion 45 are opened and closed. Specifically, in the first jackpot game, in the round game of the first to fourth rounds, the first special winning opening 41 is continuously opened from the start to the end of the round game. 1 door 43 is set to perform. On the other hand, in the 5th to 15th round games in the first jackpot game, the first special winning opening 41 is set to be more than the long-time opening operation to be performed by the first opening / closing door 43 by the 4th round. The first opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a short-time opening operation that shortens the opening time. Here, the round games of the first to fourth rounds in the first jackpot game are the first opening time in which a prescribed number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls P determined in one round game can be won. The opening / closing door 43 is set to open, and in the round games of the fifth to fifteenth rounds, the first special winning opening 41 is opened in an extremely short opening time in which the pachinko ball P is substantially incapable of winning. The first opening / closing door 43 is set to open. In the first to fifteenth round games in the first jackpot game, the second special winning opening 46 in the second special winning portion 45 is set to be closed by the second opening / closing door 48. .

  In the first jackpot game, the 16th round game is set as the probability variation determination period. The round game of the 16th round in the first jackpot game is a short time in which the opening time of the second special winning opening 46 is shorter than the long-time opening operation that is performed by the first door 43 by the fourth round. The opening operation is set to cause the second opening / closing door 46 to perform the opening operation. Specifically, in the 16th round game of the first jackpot game, the second opening / closing door 48 opens the second special winning opening 46 in an extremely short opening time in which the pachinko ball P is substantially incapable of winning. Is configured to operate, and is configured so that the pachinko ball winning to the second special winning opening 46 does not substantially occur in the round game of the 16th round which is the probability variation determining period. In other words, the first jackpot game is set as a jackpot game to which a probable change state is not substantially given. In the 16th round game in the first jackpot game, the first special winning opening 41 in the first special winning unit 40 is set to be closed by the second opening / closing door 48.

  A specific opening / closing operation of the opening / closing doors 43 and 48 of the first and second special winning portions 40 and 45 in the first jackpot game will be briefly described. As shown in FIG. 21, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game from the first round (1R) to the fourth round (4R). The first opening / closing door 43 is opened for a long time of “25.0 (seconds)” at the maximum. On the other hand, “0.04 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game from the 5th round (5R) to the 15th round (15R), and each round game of the 5th to 15th rounds. The first opening / closing door 43 is opened in a very short time. Similarly, “0.04 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game of the 16th round (16R), and the second opening / closing door 48 is extremely short in the 16th round game. It is designed to be opened with. In the first jackpot game, the interval time between rounds (Int) is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. That is, in the embodiment, the first jackpot game can acquire a predetermined number (about 500) of prize balls by winning the pachinko balls P in the round games of the first to fourth rounds, and the privilege granting conditions are The opening / closing operation pattern is determined so as to open and close the first opening / closing door 43 in the first special winning portion 40 and the second opening / closing door 48 in the second special winning portion 45 in a form that is almost impossible to establish.

(Second jackpot game)
The second jackpot game determined by the main control CPU 60a corresponding to the symbol B is set as a jackpot game to which a predetermined variation number of change states are given after the end of the second jackpot game. In the embodiment, as the granting period (number of times of change) given when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined, the symbol variation effect of 100 times after the second jackpot game ends ( The total number of times of the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display) is set to the period of execution. The second jackpot game is a round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”. The opening / closing operation patterns of the doors 43 and 48 of the first special winning portion 40 and the second special winning portion 45 in each round game of the second jackpot game are the same as the first jackpot game described above. Set to pattern. That is, the round game of the first to fourth rounds in the second jackpot game is the first open time in which a prescribed number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls P determined in one round game can be won. The opening / closing door 43 is set to open, and the round games of the fifth to fifteenth rounds are such that the first special winning opening 41 is opened in a very short opening time in which the pachinko ball P is substantially incapable of winning. One open / close door 43 is set to open. In the second jackpot game, the round game of the 16th round is set as the probability change determination period, and in the round game of the 16th round, the pachinko ball P is practically impossible to win the second in a very short open time. The second opening / closing door 46 is set to operate so as to open the special winning opening 46, and the pachinko ball winning to the second special winning opening 46 is made in the round game of the 16th round which is the probability change determining period. It is configured not to occur substantially. In other words, the second jackpot game is set as a jackpot game to which a probability variation state is not substantially given. Note that in the round games of the first to fifteenth rounds in the second jackpot game, the second special winning opening 46 in the second special winning portion 45 is set to be closed by the second opening / closing door 48. In the round game of the round, it is set so as to close the first special winning opening 41 in the first special winning unit 40. In addition, the opening / closing operation of the first door 43 and the second door 48 in each round game of the second jackpot game is set to be the same as the first jackpot game described above. Is omitted.

  In other words, in the embodiment, the second jackpot game can acquire a predetermined number (about 500) of prize balls in the second jackpot game, and the privilege grant conditions are almost impossible to be established, like the first jackpot game. In the form, an opening / closing operation pattern is defined so as to open and close the first opening / closing door 43 in the first special winning portion 40 and the second opening / closing door 48 in the second special winning portion 45, and the second jackpot By giving a change state of a predetermined number of times of change after the game is over, the second big hit game is set as a big hit game that is more advantageous to the player than the first big hit game.

(Third jackpot game)
The third jackpot game determined by the main control CPU 60a corresponding to the symbol C and the symbol c is set as a jackpot game to which a variable state of a predetermined number of fluctuations is given after the end of the third jackpot game. . In the embodiment, the number of times of probability change or specified number of times after the end of the third jackpot game, as the grant period (number of times of change) given when the symbol C or symbol c (third jackpot game) is determined. The symbol variation effect (the total number of times of the first special diagram variation display and the second special diagram variation display) is set to a period of execution. Specifically, when the main control CPU 60a determines to give a probability change state while the third jackpot game is being performed, the number of probability changes given after the end of the third jackpot game (in the embodiment, 500 times). ) Is set so that the main control CPU 60a determines the same number of times of change as the number of times of change that gives the change state. On the other hand, when the third jackpot game is finished without the main control CPU 60a deciding to give the probability change state, the specified number of changes (100 in the embodiment) is changed to the number of changes to give the change state. The main control CPU 60a is set to determine as follows. That is, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the number of times of change given after the jackpot game varies depending on whether or not the main control CPU 60a decides to give the probability change state during the third jackpot game. Is set as

  The third jackpot game is a round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”. In each round game, the first special winning portion 40 and the second special winning portion 40 are used in a predetermined opening / closing operation pattern. The open / close doors 43 and 48 of the winning portion 45 are opened and closed. Specifically, in the third jackpot game, in the round game of the first round to the fourth round, a long-time opening operation for continuously opening the first special winning opening 41 from the start to the end of the round game is performed. 1 door 43 is set to perform. On the other hand, in the round games of the fifth to fifteenth rounds in the third jackpot game, the first special prize opening 41 is set more than the long-time opening operation to be performed by the first door 43 by the fourth round. The first opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a short-time opening operation that shortens the opening time. Here, the round game of the first to fourth rounds in the third jackpot game is the first open time in which a prescribed number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls P determined in one round game can be won. The opening / closing door 43 is set to open, and in the round games of the fifth to fifteenth rounds, the first special winning opening 41 is opened in an extremely short opening time in which the pachinko ball P is substantially incapable of winning. The first opening / closing door 43 is set to open. Note that, in the first to fifteenth round games in the third jackpot game, the second special winning opening 46 in the second special winning portion 45 is set to be closed by the second opening / closing door 48. . That is, the opening / closing operation patterns of the opening / closing doors 43 and 48 of the first special winning portion 40 and the second special winning portion 45 in each round game from the first round to the 15th round in the third jackpot game are as follows: The same opening / closing operation pattern as the first and second jackpot games is set.

  In the third jackpot game, the 16th round game is set as the probability variation determination period. The 16th round game in the third jackpot game is set so that the second opening / closing door 48 performs a long-time opening operation to open the second special winning opening 46 continuously from the start to the end of the round game. ing. Specifically, the round game of the 16th round in the third jackpot game is the same as the round game of the first round to the fourth round, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of pachinko games determined for one round game. The pachinko that is set so that the second door 48 opens when the ball P can win the second special winning opening 46, and wins the second special winning opening 46 in the round game of the sixteenth round. The sphere P can pass through the specific discharge port 45c. That is, the third jackpot game is set as a jackpot game in which a probability variation state is given by passing the pachinko ball P through the specific outlet 45c in the round game of the sixteenth round as the probability variation determination period. In the 16th round game in the third jackpot game, the first special winning opening 41 in the first special winning unit 40 is set to be closed. Here, as described above, the pachinko balls that have won the second special prize port 46 in the second special prize unit 45 are preferentially guided to the specific outlet 45c. In other words, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game in which it is substantially determined that the probability variation state is given.

  A specific opening / closing operation of the opening / closing doors 43 and 48 of the first and second special winning portions 40 and 45 in the third jackpot game will be briefly described. As shown in FIG. 21, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game from the first round (1R) to the fourth round (4R). The first opening / closing door 43 is opened for a long time of “25.0 (seconds)” at the maximum. On the other hand, “0.04 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game from the 5th round (5R) to the 15th round (15R), and each round game of the 5th to 15th rounds. The first opening / closing door 43 is opened in a very short time. Then, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game of the 16th round (16R), and the second opening / closing door 48 is set to “ The opening operation is performed for a long time of “25.0 (seconds)”. In the third jackpot game, the interval time between rounds (Int) is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. That is, in the embodiment, the third jackpot game is a form in which about 625 prize balls can be obtained by winning the pachinko ball P in the round games of the first round to the fourth round and the 16th round. The opening / closing operation pattern is determined so as to open and close the first opening / closing door 43 in the special winning portion 40 and the second opening / closing door 48 in the second special winning portion 45. In this way, in the embodiment, the third special winning portion is configured such that the third jackpot game can acquire more prize balls than the first and second jackpot games and the privilege granting condition is satisfied. The opening / closing operation pattern is determined so that the first opening / closing door 43 at 40 and the second opening / closing door 48 at the second special winning portion 45 are opened / closed. Thus, after the third jackpot game is completed, a certain probability variation state and a variation state of a certain number of variation times are given, so that the third jackpot game is more effective than the first and second jackpot games. It is set as a big hit game that is more advantageous to the player.

(Fourth jackpot game)
The fourth jackpot game determined by the main control CPU 60a corresponding to the symbol D and the symbol d is set as a jackpot game to which a variable state of a predetermined number of fluctuations is given after the end of the fourth jackpot game. . In the embodiment, as the grant period (number of times of change) given when the symbol D or the symbol d (fourth jackpot game) is determined, the number of times of probability change or the regulation after the end of the fourth jackpot game The number of symbol fluctuation effects (the total number of times of the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display) is set to a period of execution. Specifically, when the main control CPU 60a decides to give the probability change state while the fourth jackpot game is being performed, the number of probability changes given after the end of the fourth jackpot game (in the embodiment, 500 times). ) Is set so that the main control CPU 60a determines the same number of times of change as the number of times of change that gives the change state. On the other hand, when the fourth big hit game is finished without the main control CPU 60a deciding to give the probability change state, the specified number of changes (100 in the embodiment) is changed to the number of changes to give the change state. The main control CPU 60a is set to determine as follows. In other words, the fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the number of times of change given after the big hit game varies depending on whether or not the main control CPU 60a decides to give the probability change state during the fourth big hit game. Is set as

  The fourth jackpot game is a round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”. In each round game, the first special winning portion 40 and the second special winning portion 40 are used in a predetermined opening / closing operation pattern. The open / close doors 43 and 48 of the winning portion 45 are opened and closed. Specifically, in the fourth jackpot game, in the round games of the first round to the fifteenth round, a long-time opening operation for continuously opening the first special winning opening 41 from the start to the end of the round game is performed. 1 door 43 is set to perform. The first to fourth round games in the fourth jackpot game are the first opening and closing doors with an opening time in which a predetermined number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls P determined in one round game can be won. 43 is set to open. In the round game of the 1st to 15th rounds in the fourth jackpot game, the second special winning opening 46 in the second special winning portion 45 is set to be closed by the second opening / closing door 48. .

  In the fourth jackpot game, the 16th round game is set as the probability variation determination period. The round game of the 16th round in the fourth jackpot game is set so that the second opening / closing door 48 performs a long-time opening operation for opening the second special winning opening 46 continuously from the start to the end of the round game. ing. Specifically, the round game of the 16th round in the fourth jackpot game is similar to the round games of the 1st to 15th rounds, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of pachinko games determined for one round game. The pachinko that is set so that the second door 48 opens when the ball P can win the second special winning opening 46, and wins the second special winning opening 46 in the round game of the sixteenth round. The sphere P can pass through the specific discharge port 45c. That is, the fourth jackpot game is a jackpot in which the main control CPU 60a decides to give the probability variation state when the pachinko ball P almost certainly passes through the specific outlet 45c in the round game of the sixteenth round as the probability variation determination period. It is set as a game. In the 16th round game in the fourth jackpot game, the first special prize opening 41 in the first special prize winning unit 40 is set to be closed. Here, as described above, the pachinko balls that have won the second special prize port 46 in the second special prize unit 45 are preferentially guided to the specific outlet 45c. In other words, the fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game in which it is almost determined that the probability variation state is given.

  A specific opening / closing operation of the opening / closing doors 43, 48 of the first and second special winning portions 40, 45 in the fourth jackpot game will be briefly described. As shown in FIG. 21, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time for one round game from the first round (1R) to the 15th round (15R). The first opening / closing door 43 is opened for a long time of “25.0 (seconds)” at the maximum. Then, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game of the 16th round (16R), and the second opening / closing door 48 is set to “ The opening operation is performed for a long time of “25.0 (seconds)”. In the fourth jackpot game, the interval time between rounds (Int) is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. That is, in the embodiment, the fourth jackpot game is the first special winning portion in a form in which about 2000 winning balls can be obtained by winning the pachinko ball P in the first to the 16th round games. The opening / closing operation pattern is determined so that the first opening / closing door 43 at 40 and the second opening / closing door 48 at the second special winning portion 45 are opened / closed. As described above, in the embodiment, the first special winning portion is configured such that the fourth jackpot game can acquire more prize balls than the first to third jackpot games and the privilege granting condition is satisfied. The opening / closing operation pattern is determined so that the first opening / closing door 43 at 40 and the second opening / closing door 48 at the second special winning portion 45 are opened / closed. Thus, after the fourth jackpot game is completed, the probability change state of the predetermined probability change number and the change state of the number of change times are given, so that the fourth jackpot game is more than the first and second jackpot games. It is set as a big hit game that is more advantageous to the player. Further, the fourth jackpot game is set to be a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the third jackpot game in terms of the number of winning balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game.

  Thus, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative based on the winning of the pachinko ball P to the fixed start port 31 or the first variable start port 102, or the second variable start port The value given to the player with the jackpot game is set differently depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative based on the winning of the pachinko ball P to 103. That is, the determination result of the hit determination of the main control CPU 60a is affirmed by the detection of the fixed start detection sensor 75 corresponding to the fixed start port 31 or the first variable start detection sensor 77 corresponding to the first variable start port 102. And when the determination result of the hit determination of the main control CPU 60a becomes affirmative triggered by the detection of the second variable start detection sensor 78 corresponding to the second variable start port 103, the establishment ratio of the privilege granting condition is Set differently. That is, an opening / closing operation pattern for opening / closing the opening / closing doors 43 and 48 in the first and second special winning portions 40 and 45 is determined for each type of the big hit game, and a privilege is given according to the type of the big hit game. The ratio of establishment of conditions is different. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative based on the winning of the pachinko ball P to the fixed start port 31 or the first variable start port 102, it is given along with the big hit determination. In the case where the probability that the probability variation state is given after the hit big hit game is 50%, and the result of the big hit determination is affirmative based on the winning of the pachinko ball P to the second variable start port 103 The ratio that the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game given in accordance with the jackpot determination is configured to be 100%, and the second variable in terms of whether or not the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game. The player's expectation that the jackpot determination is made based on the winning of the pachinko ball P at the start port 103 is increased. Further, the second variable start port is larger than the expected value of the winning ball obtained when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative based on the winning of the pachinko ball P to the fixed start port 31 or the first variable start port 102. Based on the winning of the pachinko ball P to 103, the expected value of the winning ball that is obtained when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative is set to be higher, and the winning ball that can be obtained during the jackpot game Also in terms of number, the player is expected to have a high expectation that the big hit determination will be made based on the winning of the pachinko ball P to the second variable start port 103.

(Regarding the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, a main control board 60 (main control means) that controls the pachinko machine 10 as a whole and each control object based on a control signal from the main control board 60 And a sub-control board (sub-control means) for controlling. That is, in the main control board 60, various processes are executed based on detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results are generated. It is output to the sub-control board.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes, as sub-control boards, an overall control board 65 that controls overall game effects, a display control board 70 that controls display contents on the symbol display device 17, and the pachinko machine 10. Are provided with a lamp control board 72 for performing light emission control of various light emission effects means (lamp device etc.) and a sound control board 73 for performing sound output control of a speaker provided in the pachinko machine 10. That is, the overall control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60. Various game effects (design variation effects, light emission effects, and sound effects) executed at 10 can be comprehensively controlled. Here, based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65, the display control board 70 displays a design change effect such as a design (decorative drawing) or a background image displayed on the design display device 17. Configured to control content. In addition, the lamp control board 72 controls the lighting and extinguishing timings and the light emission intensities of the various light emitting effect units included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65. It is. The sound control board 73 controls the timing and size of audio output from various speakers provided in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65.

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 20, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. The main control RAM 60c and the like capable of writing and reading are provided. The fixed start detection sensor 75, the first variable start detection sensor 77, the second variable start detection sensor 78, the first special prize detection sensor 211, the second special prize detection sensor 212, the specific area prize detection sensor 213, the gate sensor Various sensors such as 76 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. The main control CPU 60a is also connected with a ball detection sensor 137, a first passage detection sensor 85, and a second passage detection sensor 86. Further, the main control CPU 60a is connected to each display unit such as the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B and the universal map display unit 55, and is executed by the main control CPU 60a in response to detection of each sensor. Based on the control process, display control of each display unit is executed. Further, the main control CPU 60a is connected to the solenoid 125 of the variable operation ball entering portion 120 and the special prize solenoids 42 and 47 provided in the first and second special prize winning portions 40 and 45. The main control CPU 60a is connected to the main control CPU 60a. Drive control of each solenoid is performed based on the control processing result in the CPU 60a.

  The main control CPU 60a determines that the pachinko ball P has won the fixed start port 31, the first variable start port 102, and the second variable start port 103 (more specifically, the fixed start detection sensor 75, the first or variable start detection sensor). 77, 78 has detected pachinko ball P), the random number for determination as a random number for determination (game information), random numbers for determining special figure, etc. Random number for judgment per common figure as a random number for judgment (entrance information) acquired when P passes (more specifically, when the gate sensor 76 detects the pachinko sphere P) The values of various random numbers such as are updated at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds in the embodiment), and the updated value is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c to rewrite the value before the update. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various game information (random number values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The game information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball P wins at the fixed start winning port 31 and the variable start winning ports 102 and 103 is the corresponding first special figure start holding information and second special hold information. It is configured to be temporarily stored and held in a predetermined start hold area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c as the figure start hold information. The first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information have a start hold area to be stored in the order in which they are stored in the main control RAM 60c. When executing (variable display), the special control start suspension information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. In the embodiment, the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information is individually stored in the main control RAM 60c so as to be distinguishable, and the second special figure start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a preferentially reads and executes the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) in the order in which the first special diagram start suspension information and the second special diagram start suspension information are stored. Has been.

  The jackpot determination random number is a random number used in the jackpot determination (lottery per special figure) as to whether or not a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. In the embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as the big hit determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 milliseconds). Further, the special figure determining random number determines the special figure 1 to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the special figure 2 to be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B according to the result of the big hit determination. It is a random number to be used. Here, in the embodiment, 101 kinds of integer values “0” to “100” are set as the special figure determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). It has become. For each value of the special figure determination random number, a random number corresponding to one type of special figure display indicating the above-mentioned deviation and a random number (0 to 99) corresponding to 100 types of special figure display indicating the big hit are set. The special figure determining random number is used to identify the special figure 1 that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A or the special figure 2 that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B. It is like that. Further, by specifying the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols, the type of jackpot given after the end of the symbol variation effect is specified. In addition, for each type of jackpot, it is determined correspondingly whether or not the variable state is given after the big hit game, and the special figure determining random number is used as a random number for determining whether or not to give the variable state. It also has a function.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the random number for determining the big hit and the random number for determining the special figure indicate that the pachinko ball P has won a prize at any of the fixed start port 31 and the first and second variable start ports 102 and 103 (more specifically, Each random number temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c triggered by the fact that either the fixed start detection sensor 75 or the first and second variable start detection sensors 77, 78 has detected the pachinko ball P). Are acquired at the same timing by the main control CPU 60a.

  The random number for determining the normal map is a random number used in the determination of the normal map (lottery per normal map) as to whether or not the opening of the operation port 101 (per normal map) is to be generated as a result of the fluctuation of the normal map. In the embodiment, 65536 kinds of integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). Yes. The random number for determining the normal map is a random number used when determining the general map to be displayed on the general map display unit 55 in a fixed stop state according to the result of the determination for the normal map. Here, in the embodiment, 101 kinds of integer values from “0” to “100” are set as the random numbers for determining the common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). It has become. Each value of the random number for determining the common map includes a random number corresponding to one type of general map display indicating a deviation from the normal map, and a random number (0 to 99) corresponding to 100 types of general map display indicating per map. The universal map that is set and stopped is displayed on the universal map display unit 55 by the value of the random number for determining the universal map. Then, the passage detection information (temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c (triggered by the fact that the gate sensor 76 has detected the pachinko sphere P) when the pachinko sphere P has passed through the gate portion 33). The main control CPU 60a obtains a random number for determining a common figure and a random number for determining a common figure at the same timing.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not the jackpot is determined using the jackpot determination random number (lottery per special figure). A predetermined number of judgment values are determined from among the integers. When the jackpot determination random number acquired when the pachinko ball P wins the fixed start port 31 or the first variable start port 102 or the second variable start port 103 matches the jackpot determination value, On the other hand, when the jackpot game is determined to be given after the end of the effect, when the jackpot determination random number does not match the jackpot determination value, it is determined not to give the jackpot game after the end of the symbol variation effect. Here, the jackpot determination value differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state described above is given at the time of jackpot determination, and the jackpot probability in the case of the probability variation state (big hit probability than the non-probability variation state) The probability of matching between the random number for determination and the jackpot determination value is set to be high.

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure determination values. The determination value for special figure determination is displayed on the fixed stop display on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display unit 50B as a big hit symbol to be displayed on the first special drawing display unit 50A when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol using the special figure determining random number. Here, in the embodiment, an integer value of “0” to “199” corresponding to the above-described 100 kinds of special figure determining random numbers indicating big hits is set as the special figure determining determination value. Special figure 1 and special figure 2 are individually associated with each determination value. Specifically, when the big hit determination is affirmative based on the winning of the pachinko ball P to the fixed start port 31 or the first variable start port 102, the symbol A as the big hit symbol in FIG. Twenty-five special figure determining judgment values from “0 to 24” are assigned, 25 special figure determining judgment values from “25 to 49” are assigned to symbol B, and “50 to 74” are assigned to symbol C. 25 special figure determination judgment values up to "75" and 25 special figure determination judgment values "75 to 99" are assigned to the symbol D. Similarly, when the big hit determination is affirmative based on the winning of the pachinko ball P to the second variable start port 103, the symbol c as the big hit symbol in the special figure 2 is "0 to 24". Twenty-five special figure determination values are assigned, and 75 special figure determination values from “25 to 99” are assigned to symbol d.

  In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores a normal figure hit determination value indicating that a normal figure hit is generated as a result of the normal figure change effect. The determination value per universal figure is a determination value used in the determination per universal figure (lottery per universal figure) using the random number for determination per universal figure, and can be a random number for determination per universal figure. A predetermined number of determination values are defined from 65536 integers from “0” to “65535”. Here, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-described variable state is given at the time of determining the normal map. Specifically, the number of judgment values per universal figure set in the case of the variable speed state (65535 in the embodiment) is the number of judgment values per universal figure set in the case of the non-variable state (example). Is set more than 1). In other words, by increasing the number of determination values per common map in the variable state, it is easy for the normal map to occur. In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores the determination value for determining the normal map. The determination value for determining a common map is a determination value for determining a general map to be displayed in a fixed stop display on the general map display unit 55 using a random number for determining a general map when the result of the determination for a normal map is affirmative. Here, in the embodiment, an integer value of “0” to “99” corresponding to the above-described 100 types of random numbers for determining a general map indicating the per-normal map is set as the determination value for determining a general map, A general map is individually associated with each of the determination values for determining a general map. Then, when the result of the normal map hit determination is affirmative, after the normal map change display on the general map display unit 55, the solenoid 125 is driven based on a control signal from the main control CPU 60a to perform the variable operation entrance. The working port opening / closing member 121 of the part 120 is displaced from the closed position to the open position to open the working port. In other words, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to open / close the operation port opening / closing member 121 of the variable operation entrance ball portion 120 (that is, determination per usual figure) triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball P by the gate sensor 76. It functions as an opening / closing operation determination means, and also functions as a drive control means for opening the operation port 101 by driving the solenoid 125 of the variable operation ball entry section 120 when the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative. It has become.

  As described above, the main control CPU 60a receives the detection signal from the specific area winning detection sensor 213 when the pachinko ball P passes through the specific discharge port 45c provided in the second special winning portion 45. (Establishment of privilege granting conditions) is set so as to determine that a probable state is to be granted as a privilege in the game after the end of the big hit game (after the hit game). Here, in the second special winning portion 45, the second opening / closing door 48 is always held in the closed position to prevent the pachinko ball P from winning the second special winning opening 46, and the main control CPU 60a is a big hit. When the occurrence of a game is determined, the second special winning opening 46 of the second special winning unit 45 can be opened. As described above, the main control CPU 60a functions as a privilege granting determination unit that determines that a privilege is awarded after a winning game when a predetermined privilege granting condition is satisfied when the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative. is there.

  That is, a hit determination means for determining whether or not a winning is made in response to a winning at the fixed start port 31, the first or second variable start port 102, 103, and a type of hit game to be given from a plurality of types of hit games. The main control CPU 60a has respective functions as a hit game determining means for determining and a winning game giving means for giving the determined type of hit game after the end of the special symbol variation display (after the end of the symbol variation effect).

  Further, the main control CPU 60a has a high probability that the pachinko ball P wins the operating port 101 according to the determined type of winning game when a big hit occurs (when the determination result of the hit determining means is affirmative). It functions as a winning rate improvement state grant determining means for determining that a probability changing state (winning rate improvement state) is to be given, and a prize for determining a period during which the shortening state is to be given when a winning rate improvement state is given. In addition to functioning as a rate improvement state giving period determining means, it also functions as a variable state giving means for giving a variable state only during a period for giving a winning rate improvement state determined after the end of the big hit game. As described above, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to give a privilege state (shortening state) advantageous to the player after the winning game based on the winning to the start winning device when the winning determination is affirmative. It has a function as a privilege state determining means for determining. Further, the main control RAM 60c includes a first holding storage means (holding storage means) for storing a pachinko ball P won in the fixed start opening 31 or the first variable start opening 102 as a first start holding ball and the second variable start. It functions as a second holding storage means (holding storage means) for storing the pachinko ball P won in the mouth 103 as the second starting holding ball.

(Operation of Example)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described.

  In the game form in which the pachinko ball P is launched and flowed down to the first ball flow path 21a in the game area 21 of the game board 20, the pachinko ball P wins the fixed start opening 31 of the fixed start winning portion 30. If the main control CPU 60a wins the jackpot determination, any of the first to fourth jackpot games is determined by the main control CPU 60a, and depending on the type of the determined jackpot game (first to fourth jackpot games) Thus, whether or not the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game is variable. That is, when any one of the second to fourth big hit games is determined, the predetermined shortage number of times (100 times or 500 times) is given after the big hit game. Then, the rate of entering the pachinko balls P into the operating port 101 is improved by giving the variable state, and the pachinko balls P are launched into the second ball flow path 21b in the game area 21 of the game board 20 to flow down. The game by the game form to be made becomes possible. In the game mode in which the pachinko sphere P is launched into the second ball flow path 21b and flows down, the random number for determination per figure acquired when the pachinko ball P flowing down the second ball flow path 21b passes through the gate portion 33 is used. The main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to generate a base map hit based on the base map determination, and the base map corresponding to the result of the base map determination is displayed as a base map display unit as a result of the base map variation display. A fixed stop is displayed at 55. When the normal hit determination is affirmative, the opening / closing member 121 of the variable opening portion 120 is opened / closed.

  The pachinko ball P that has entered the operation port 101 in accordance with the opening / closing operation of the operation port opening / closing member 121 of the variable operation ball entry unit 120 is divided into the first branch inflow passage 135 or the second by the distribution body 150 in the branch unit 140. It is distributed to any one of the branch inflow passages 136. Here, the pachinko balls P distributed to the first branch inflow passage 135 are guided to the first variable start winning portion 161 and formed in the mechanism installation case 170 of the first variable start winning portion 161. Then, it drops onto the ball receiving portion 179 (ball receiving piece 180) of the first operating member 176 via the operating ball inlet 170a, and the first operating member 176 is oscillated and displaced from the reference position to the operating position. . As the first actuating member 176 in the first variable start winning portion 161 swings from the reference position to the actuating position, the first push-up portion 183 of the first actuating member 176 is moved to the first position. The opening actuating portion 203 in the second actuating member 201 of the variable start winning prize portion 161 is pushed up, and the second actuating member 201 is rotationally displaced from the closed holding position to the first ball entering actuating position. The first start opening / closing member 165 swings from the closed position to the open position by its own weight in accordance with the rotational displacement to the 1-ball entry operation position, and the first variable start opening 102 is opened. Thereafter, the pachinko sphere P is guided to the first branch discharge passage 81 formed in the ball passage unit 80 by the first and second guide pieces 181 and 182 formed in the ball receiving portion 179, and the first branch. It is discharged to the outside of the game board 20 through the discharge passage 81. That is, while the pachinko ball P guided to the first variable start winning portion 161 is guided to the first branch discharge passage 81, the pachinko ball P is placed on the ball receiving portion 179 and is in the operating position. By being held, the first actuating member 176 reliably rotates and displaces the corresponding second actuating member 201 from the closed holding position to the first ball entry actuating position.

  The pachinko ball P that has won the first variable start port 102 in accordance with the opening of the first variable start port 102 of the first variable start winning portion 161 is the first formed in the variable pitch device 100. It passes through the intake passage 115 and is discharged to the outside of the game board 20 through the first start port discharge passage 88 formed in the ball passage unit 80, and to the first start port discharge passage 88. It is detected by the provided first variable start detection sensor 77. Further, in the process of the pachinko ball P passing through the first take-in passage 115, the first ball-entry actuating portion of the second actuating member 201 in the first variable start winning portion 161 facing the first take-in passage 115. The pachinko ball P comes into contact with 206, and accordingly, the second actuating member 201 biased in the forward rotation direction is rotationally displaced from the first entrance operation position to the second entrance operation position.

  In a state where the second operation member 201 is rotationally displaced to the second ball entry operation position, the first variable start port 102 is kept open without the first start port opening / closing member 165 being displaced from the open position, and Similarly, the pachinko ball P won in the first variable start port 102 is discharged to the outside of the game board 20 through the first intake passage 115 and the first start port discharge passage 88, and the first variable It is detected by the start detection sensor 77. Then, in the process of passing the pachinko ball P through the first intake passage 115, the pachinko ball P comes into contact with the second entrance operation portion 207 of the second operation member 201 facing the first intake passage 116, Accordingly, the second actuating member 201 biased in the forward rotation direction is rotationally displaced from the second ball entry actuating position to the closed holding position. When the second actuating member 201 is rotationally displaced from the second ball entry actuating position to the closed holding position, the closing actuating portion 205 of the second actuating member 201 is engaged with the engagement piece 167 of the first start port opening / closing member 165. When the first start port opening / closing member 165 is displaced from the open position to the closed position by being pressed down from above, it engages with the closed holding portion 204 of the second actuating member 201 when it is rotationally displaced to the closed holding position. When the piece 167 abuts and is controlled to swing, the first start port opening / closing member 165 is held in the closed position. That is, the first variable start winning portion 161 is actuated by physical contact with the pachinko ball P that enters the operation port 101 and passes through the first branch passage, whereby the first start port opening / closing member. 165 is displaced from the closed position to the open position, and is in physical contact with a predetermined number (two in the embodiment) of pachinko balls P that win the first variable start port 102 and pass through the first intake passage 115. As a result, the first start port opening / closing member 165 is displaced from the open position to the closed position.

  The pachinko balls P distributed to the second branch inflow passage 136 are guided to the second variable start winning portion 162 through the second branch discharge passage 83 (upstream branch discharge passage 84a), as described above. Similar to the first variable start winning portion 161, the first operating member 176 in the second variable start winning portion 162 is oscillated and displaced from the reference position to the operating position. Accordingly, the second operating member 201 is moved. Is rotationally displaced from the closed holding position to the first ball entry operating position, the second start port opening / closing member 166 swings from the closed position to the open position by its own weight, and the second variable start port 103 is opened. Thereafter, the first and second guide pieces 181 and 182 formed in the ball receiving portion 179 move to the second branch discharge passage 83 (downstream branch discharge passage 84b) formed in the ball passage unit 80. Is guided and discharged to the outside of the game board 20 through the second branch discharge passage 83.

  In addition, the pachinko ball P that has won the second variable start port 103 in accordance with the opening of the second variable start port 103 of the second variable start winning unit 162 is the second formed in the variable pitch device 100. It passes through the intake passage 116 and is discharged to the outside of the game board 20 through the second start port discharge passage 89 formed in the ball passage unit 80, and to the second start port discharge passage 89. The second variable start detection sensor 78 provided is detected. Then, in the process of passing the pachinko ball P through the second take-in passage 116, the pachinko ball P comes into contact with the first ball entering operation portion 206 of the second operation member 201 in the second variable start winning portion 162, Accordingly, the second actuating member 201 urged in the forward rotation direction is rotationally displaced from the first entrance operation position to the second entrance operation position. Further, the pachinko ball P that has won a prize in the second variable start port 103 is in the second intake passage 116 in a state where the second actuating member 201 of the second variable start winning part 162 is rotationally displaced to the second winning action position. In the process of passing, the second actuating member 201 that is in contact with the second ball actuating portion 207 of the second actuating member 201 and is biased in the forward rotation direction is closed from the second ball actuating position. Rotated to position. When the second actuating member 201 is rotationally displaced from the second ball entry actuating position to the closed holding position, the closing actuating part 205 provided in the second actuating member 201 is moved to the second start port opening / closing member 166. The second start port opening / closing member 166 is displaced from the open position to the closed position and is also rotationally displaced to the closed holding position by abutting the engagement piece 167 from above and pushing down the engagement piece 167. When the engagement piece 167 abuts on the closing holding portion 204 of the actuating member 201 and is controlled to swing, the second start port opening / closing member 166 is held in the closed position. That is, the second variable start winning portion 162 is actuated by physical contact with the pachinko ball P that enters the operating port 101 and passes through the second branch passage, whereby the second start port opening / closing member. 166 is displaced from the closed position to the open position, and is in physical contact with a predetermined number (two in the embodiment) of pachinko balls P that win the second variable start port 103 and pass through the second intake passage 116. As a result, the second start port opening / closing member 166 is displaced from the open position to the closed position.

  As described above, when hitting the normal diagram, the pachinko ball P that has entered the operation port 101 as the operation port opening / closing member 121 of the variable operation ball entry unit 120 is opened by driving the solenoid 125 becomes the operation port 101. In the process of passing through the first branch passages 81, 135 or the second branch passages 83, 136 communicating with the first branch passages 81, 135 (83, 136), the variable start winning portions 161, 162 corresponding to the first branch passages, By contacting the actuating member 176, the open / close state of the start port opening / closing members 165, 16 of the variable start winning portions 161, 162 is switched from the closed state to the open state. In the state where the first start port opening / closing member 165 and the second start port opening / closing member 166 are in the open position, the first variable start port 102 and the second variable, which are opened by a predetermined number (two in the embodiment) of the pachinko balls P. By winning the variable start opening 103, the start opening / closing members 165 and 166 are closed, so that the variable operation ball entering section 120, the first variable start winning section 161, and the second variable start winning section 162 are operated. It can raise the player's interest. That is, when the first start port opening / closing member 165 and the second start port opening / closing member 166 are in the closed position, the operation is performed when the pachinko ball P enters the operation port 101 which is opened as usual. The first start port opening / closing member 165 and the second start port opening / closing member 166 can be opened according to the path through which the pachinko balls P that have entered the mouth 101 are distributed. It is possible to create new gaming characteristics and enhance the interest of the game by the variable start winning prizes 161 and 162 that are operated in association with the opening / closing operation of the operating ball entering section 120.

  Further, in the variable pitching device 100 of the embodiment, a plurality of variable start winning portions (first and second variable start winning portions 161, 162) are provided in each of the plurality of branch passages (first and second branch passages). ), The at least one variable start winning portion 161 is formed by the pachinko ball P that has entered the operation port 101 in accordance with the operation of the variable operation entrance portion 120. 162, the start opening / closing members 165 and 166 can be opened. Further, the variable start winning portions 161 and 162 that operate according to the branch passages (first and second branch passages) through which the pachinko balls P that have entered the operation port 101 pass change and enter the operation port 101. The interest in the pachinko sphere P can be increased. When the pachinko ball P enters the operation port 101, the jackpot game that can be generated in the subsequent game by the variable start ports 102 and 103 (actuated variable start winning units 161 and 162) opened by the pachinko ball P Therefore, the interest in the pachinko sphere P that has entered the working port 101 can be further increased.

  Further, the ball passage (introduction passage 133 and communication passage 134) communicating with the working port 101 that is opened with the usual figure is branched into a plurality of branch passages (that is, the first and second branch passages), By configuring the first actuating member 176 of the variable start winning portion 161, 162 to face at least one of the branch passages, a new game using the variable actuating ball portion 120 and the variable start winning portion 161, 162 is achieved. It is possible to increase the interest of the game by creating. In the variable pitching device 100 of the embodiment, the first operating member 176 in the first variable start winning portion 161 faces the first branch passage, and the second variable start winning portion 162 in the second branch passage. Since the first actuating member 176 at the front face is faced, the first start port opening / closing member 165 is operated according to the branch passage through which the pachinko ball P that has entered the actuating port 101 passes, or the second start port opening / closing is opened / closed. The member 166 can be actuated. That is, the variable start winning portions 161 and 162 whose open / close state is switched according to the branch passage through which the pachinko ball P that has entered the operation port 101 passes change. That is, in the conventional pachinko machine, the winning opening that is opened with the normal figure is fixed, whereas in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the winning opening that is opened with the usual figure is changed. Therefore, it is possible to create a new game by using the variable actuation ball receiving unit 120 and the plurality of variable start winning units 161 and 162 (specifically, the first and second variable start winning units 161 and 162). It becomes possible and can increase the interest of the game.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the first variable start winning portion 161 and the second variable variable that are opened by the physical contact of the pachinko ball P that has entered the operation port 101 with respect to the first operation member 176 are triggered. The pachinko ball P is won at the variable start ports 102 and 103 of the start winning portion 162, and is configured to be detected by the variable start detection sensors 77 and 78 that trigger the big hit determination, and the big hit determination is won. Thus, since the first opening / closing door 43 of the special winning portion 40 is configured to open, the operation opening of the variable operation ball entering portion 120 that allows the pachinko ball P to be awarded to the variable start openings 102 and 103. Interest in the entrance of the pachinko ball P into the 101 and the operation of the first variable start winning portion 161 and the second variable start winning portion 162 by the pachinko ball P after entering the variable operation entrance portion 120. Higher It can be, it is possible to increase interest for games to create new game of using variable operation ball entrance section 120 and the variable start winning part 161.

  When winning the jackpot determination triggered by winning the fixed start winning port 31 or the first variable start port 102, one of the first to fourth jackpot games is determined by the main control CPU 60a, and the second variable start. When winning the jackpot determination triggered by winning the mouth 103, the third or fourth jackpot game is determined by the main control CPU 60a. Here, in the case of winning the jackpot determination triggered by winning at the fixed start winning opening 31 or the first variable start opening 102, each of the symbols A, B, C, and D as the jackpot symbols, respectively. Is determined at the rate of 25%, and when winning the jackpot determination triggered by winning the second variable start port 103, the symbol c as the jackpot symbol is determined at the rate of 25%, d is determined at a rate of 75%. In the first jackpot game corresponding to the symbol A and the second jackpot game corresponding to the symbol B, the privilege granting conditions are not substantially satisfied (the entrance of the pachinko ball P to the specific outlet 45c is substantially The opening / closing operation pattern of the opening / closing doors 43, 48 of the first and second special winning portions 40, 45 is set so that the first jackpot game corresponding to the symbol C or the symbol c and the symbol D or the symbol In the second jackpot game corresponding to d, the first and second special prize winning units 40 and 45 are set so that the privilege granting condition can be established with certainty (the pachinko ball P can be entered into the specific outlet 45c). An opening / closing operation pattern of the opening / closing doors 43 and 48 is set.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative based on the winning of the pachinko ball P to the fixed start port 31 or the first variable start port 102 The probability variation state is given at a rate of 50% after the big hit game given with the big hit determination, while the determination result of the big hit determination is based on the winning of the pachinko ball P to the second variable start port 103. If the result is affirmative, the probability variation state is given almost certainly (ratio of 100%) after the jackpot game given with the jackpot determination. In other words, in the game form in which the pachinko ball P is launched into the second ball flow path 21b to flow down, the pachinko ball P that has entered the working port 101 wins the first variable start winning portion 161 (first variable start port 102). Depending on whether or not to win the second variable start winning portion 162 (second variable start opening 103), the probability of giving the probability variation state when the big hit game is generated is greatly fluctuated (50% and 100%) Therefore, the interest in the operating status of the first variable start winning portion 161 and the second variable start winning portion 162 in the variable pitching device 100 can be further increased. As described above, the opening / closing operation pattern of the first opening / closing door 43 in the first special winning portion 40 changes according to the type of jackpot game determined by the main control CPU 60a, and the second special winning portion 45 in the second special winning portion 45 changes. As the opening / closing operation pattern of the open / close door 48 changes, the possibility that a probability variation state is given in the jackpot game will change. Interest in the ball parts 161 and 162 can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the pachinko balls P that have entered the working port 101 are alternately distributed to the first branch inflow passage 135 and the second branch inflow passage 136 to be first variable start winning portion 161 and second variable start winning portion 162. By providing the operation opportunity, it is possible to suppress the average ratio (approximately 75% in the embodiment) that the probability variation state is given with the occurrence of the big hit game. In this way, it is possible to cause a state in which the probability variation state is relatively difficult to be applied and a state in which the probability variation state is relatively easily imparted without increasing the proportion of the probability variation state compared to the conventional pachinko machine. It is possible to improve the interest of

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when it is determined that the probability variation state is given (when the privilege granting condition is satisfied), the variable state is continuously imparted while the certain probability variation state is imparted. . Here, the number of fluctuations (500 times in the embodiment) that is significantly greater than the number of times of probability change (number of times of change) compared to the big hit probability (1/100) in the state of probability change is set to approximately the next time during the probability change state. It is configured to win a jackpot. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the probability of winning the next big hit (prone continuation rate of the big hit) during the probabilistic state is about 99%, so that the next big hit game can be won almost certainly. . In other words, when winning the jackpot game with the winning of the pachinko ball P to the first variable start port 102, the probability that the jackpot game will continue due to the probability change state is about 50%, When a big hit game is won by the winning of the pachinko ball P at the second variable start port 103, the probability that the big hit game will continue is about 100% due to the probability change state. That is, the probability variation state is simply given by the distribution mode of the distribution body 150 that distributes the pachinko ball P that has entered the operation port 101 to either the first branch inflow passage 135 or the second branch inflow passage 136. Not only does the ratio change, but the occurrence of consecutive jackpots (so-called “renso”) also changes, making it possible to create new gaming characteristics and enhance the fun of gaming. On the other hand, the pachinko ball P that has entered the working port 101 is alternately distributed to the first branch inflow passage 135 and the second branch inflow passage 136 by the distributing body 150, so that the variable start ports 102 and 103 to be opened are opened. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can be configured with high probability of predicting the continuation rate of the big hit game.

  As described above, when either the first variable start ball entering portion 161 or the second variable start ball entering portion 162 is actuated in relation to the opening / closing operation of the variable operation ball entering portion 120, Since the types and determination ratios of jackpot games that can be determined by winning the variable start ports 102 and 103 corresponding to the ball portions 161 and 162 are different, the interest in the distribution of the pachinko balls P by the distribution body 150 is increased. Can do. At this time, if the main control RAM 60c stores a plurality of special figure start hold information, the main control RAM 60c stores the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information in order. Since the main control CPU 60a is configured to execute the hit determination based on the special figure start hold information to be performed, it is possible to further increase the interest in the allocation destination of the pachinko ball P by the allocation body 150.

  In the state in which the probable change state and the short change state are given, when the pachinko ball wins the first variable start port 102 and a big hit occurs, and when the pachinko ball wins the second variable start port 103 and the big hit occurs Depending on the situation, the operation rate 101 of the variable operation entrance portion 120 is changed by changing the probability of granting the probability variation state and the expected value of the winning ball that can be acquired (there may be a difference in benefits that can be granted). The player's interest in whether the passed pachinko ball is distributed to the first branch inflow passage 135 or the second branch inflow passage 136 by the distributing body 150 can be further attracted. That is, interest in the first and second variable start ball entering portions 161 and 162 operated in association with the opening / closing operation of the variable operation ball entering portion 120 can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when a jackpot game to which only a variable state is given is determined when the pachinko ball P wins the fixed start winning opening 31 (when the second jackpot game corresponding to the symbol B is determined) The second ball flow path 21b is displayed until the symbol variation effect (the total number of the first special diagram variation display and the second special diagram variation display) for which the variation state is given is performed. By enabling a game in a game form in which the pachinko ball P is made to flow down, an opportunity to win the pachinko ball P to the first variable start port 102 and the second variable start port 103 can be created. In other words, in the gaming state where only the shortage state is granted, the shortage state (and the probable variation state) is granted, and compared to the in-court gaming state, the percentage of probability variation state that accompanies the big win and the number of winning balls that can be acquired Expected value can be increased. In other words, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the gaming state in which the shortage state is not given, the gaming state in which only the shortage state is given, the gaming state in which the shortage state and the probable change state are given are different in game characteristics. Therefore, it is possible to realize an even more interesting game.

  Here, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is provided with a first special winning part 40 and a second special winning part 45 as special winning parts that are opened and closed in the jackpot game, and one of them is a special prize. Only the section (the second special winning section 45) is provided with a specific outlet 45c related to the establishment of the privilege granting condition. And it is specified by defining an opening / closing operation pattern (opening / closing mode) for opening / closing the opening / closing doors 43, 48 in the first and second special winning portions 40, 45 for each type of the big hit game. The interest in the opening / closing operation of the second special winning portion 45 having the discharge port 45c can be increased. And the timing (first to fifteenth rounds in the embodiment) at which the first special winning portion 40 for opening and closing for the purpose of winning a prize ball opens and closes, The first special winning unit 40 and the second special winning unit 45 are configured not to open and close at the same time, independently of the timing at which the second special winning unit 45 opens and closes (in the 16th round in the embodiment). Thus, it is possible to distinguish the game play during the big hit game. In addition, a specific discharge port 45c is provided in the second special winning portion 45, and a certain change state is given after the big hit game triggered by the specific region winning detection sensor 213 detecting the pachinko ball P that has passed through the specific discharge port 45c. By doing so, when the second special winning portion 45 is opened and closed, the interest in whether or not the pachinko ball P that has won the second special winning port 46 passes through the specific outlet 45c, The fun of gaming can be improved.

  Here, the operation relating to the distribution configuration of the pachinko spheres P that have entered the working port 101 in the branching section 140 will be further described. The pachinko ball P that has entered the operation port 101 of the variable operation entrance portion 120 is guided to the branch portion 140 via the introduction passage 133, and the first ball of the distribution body 150 provided in the branch portion 140. It is received by the receiving part 150a or the second ball receiving part 150b. Here, when the sorting body 150 is in the first posture when the pachinko ball is guided to the branching portion 140, the pachinko ball is received by the first ball receiving portion 150a of the sorting body 150, and The distribution body 150 rotates from the first posture to the second posture due to the weight of the pachinko ball, and the pachinko ball received by the first ball receiving portion 150a is guided to the first distribution port 140a (first branch inflow passage 135). Is done. On the other hand, when the sorting body 150 is in the second posture when the pachinko ball is guided to the branching portion 140, the pachinko ball is received by the second ball receiving portion 150b of the sorting body 150, and The sorting body 150 rotates from the second posture to the first posture due to the weight of the pachinko ball, and the pachinko ball received by the second ball receiving portion 150b is guided to the second sorting port 140b (second branch inflow passage 136). Is done. Then, as described above, the first variable start winning portion 161 or the second variable start winning portion 162 is opened according to the passages 135 and 136 distributed by the distributing body 150.

  Here, in the variable operation ball entering section 120 of the first embodiment, the sorting body 150 disposed in the branching section 140 is configured to switch alternately between the first posture and the second posture every time the pachinko ball is received. As a result, the pachinko sphere that has moved to the branching section 140 can be distributed to the first branch inflow passage 135 and the second branch inflow passage 136 at the same rate, so that the pachinko sphere that has passed through the working port 101 is the first The first variable start port is prevented from being biased and guided to any one of the first branch inflow passage 135 (first variable start port 102) and the second branch inflow passage 136 (second variable start port 103). It is possible to equalize the chances of winning the pachinko balls to 102 and the second variable start opening 103.

  Further, since the distributing body 150 is held in the first posture and the second posture in a state where the pachinko ball is not received by the magnetic force of the first magnet 158 and the second magnet 159, the pachinko machine 10 It is possible to prevent the allocating body 150 from changing its posture to the first posture and the second posture due to vibrations of Accordingly, the pachinko balls that have passed through the working port 101 are reliably and alternately guided to the first branch inflow passage 135 (first variable start port 102) and the second branch inflow passage 136 (second variable start port 103). Thus, the chances of winning the pachinko balls to the first variable start port 102 and the second variable start port 103 can be made equal.

  In addition, in the state where the pachinko ball P is received in the first ball receiving portion 150a or the second ball receiving portion 150b, the distributing body 150 is in the first posture and the second posture due to the weight of the received pachinko ball P. It is configured to be displaced (posture displacement from the receiving posture to the discharging posture). That is, in order to create a new playability using the variable actuation ball entry portion 120 and the variable start ball entry portion 161, 162, there is no need to newly provide a drive means for displacing the distribution body 150, and the compact It becomes possible to create new gameability with a simple structure and enhance the interest of the game. Further, the allocating body 150 causes the pachinko sphere P that has moved to the branching section 140 to pass through the first branch passage (first branch inflow passage 135) and the second branch passage (second branch inflow passage 136). Since the pachinko ball P passes through each branch passage (equal opportunity for the first variable start winning portion 161 and the second variable start winning portion 162 to open), It is possible to create new game characteristics and enhance the interest of the game.

  The first branch passages 81 and 135 and the second branch passages 83 and 136 are provided with first and second passage detection sensors 85 and 86 for detecting pachinko balls P passing through the corresponding branch passages. Therefore, the main control CPU 60a can accurately identify the path through which the pachinko ball P passes after entering the operation port 101 of the variable operation entrance unit 120. In addition, a ball detection sensor 137 for detecting a pachinko ball P is provided in the communication passage 134, and before the distribution body 151 is distributed to the first and second branch passages, the operation of the variable operation entrance portion 120 is performed. Since the pachinko sphere P that has entered the mouth 101 is configured to be detected by the entrance detection sensor 137, the main control CPU 60a can accurately identify the entrance of the pachinko sphere P into the operation port 101. Also, due to the time difference between the detection by the upstream entrance detection sensor 137 and the detection by the downstream first or second passage detection sensors 85, 86, the pachinko sphere P entering the operation port 101 has a defect such as clogging. Can be discovered early.

  In addition, the variable pitching device 100 is a game board as a single unit member including the variable actuation pitching portion 120, the first and second variable start winning portions 161 and 162, and the distribution body 150 in the main body member 105. Since it can be attached to and detached from the game board 20, it is possible to reduce the number of assembling steps for the variable operation ball-in-ball unit 120, the first and second variable start prize-winning units 161 and 162, and the distribution body 150 with respect to the game board 20. Improvements can be made. In addition, as compared with the configuration in which the variable operation ball receiving portion 120, the first and second variable start winning winning portions 161 and 162, and the allocating body 150 are individually installed on the game board 20, these components are relatively arranged. Since the relationship can be kept constant, and there is no individual difference for each game board 20, the above-described gameability created by using the variable operation ball-in part 120 and the variable start prize-winning parts 161 and 162 is appropriately maintained. be able to. In addition, the variable operation entrance unit 120, the first and second variable start winning units 161 and 162, and the variable entry unit 100 as a unit, and the operation port 101 and the variable start ports 102 and 103 are entered. Since the ball path unit 80 in which the path of the ball pachinko ball P is formed is arranged separately on the game board 20 as a separate configuration, the variable operation ball-in-progress part 120 having a movable mechanism and easily damaged is provided. When a problem occurs in the first and second variable start winning units 161 and 162 and the allocating body 150, only the variable pitching device 100 can be replaced alone.

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Note that the gaming machine is not limited to those described above, and various modifications can be made.

(1) A variable actuated ball entry portion as a variable ball entry portion having a closing position for closing a ball entrance with respect to a game area and a first opening / closing member displaceable to an open position for opening the ball entrance. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured to include two or more variable operation ball-injecting portions.
(2) A configuration is shown in which two variable starting balls are provided having a starting position for opening and closing a closing position for closing the starting position and an opening position for opening the starting position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one or three or more variable starting ball entering portions may be provided.
(3) As an example of the variable start entry part, an example is shown in which the entry to the start opening is used as the variable start entry part that becomes the start condition of the special figure change display and the payout condition of the prize ball. is not. For example, it may be configured such that only the start condition of the special figure variation display is satisfied by entering the starting port.
(4) The actuating member (first actuating member) displaced to the actuating position in accordance with the contact with the game ball that has entered the entrance opening (actuating opening) that is opened as the electric driving means is driven is variably started. The start opening / closing member in the ball entry portion is configured to be opened, but the operation member (first operation member) displaced to the operation position may be configured to close the start port opening / closing member in the variable start entry portion. Is possible.
(5) In the embodiment, the ball passage communicating with the entrance (operation port) is branched into two branch passages, but may be branched into three or more. Further, in the embodiment, the operation member (first operation member) in the variable start ball entrance portion faces each of the branch passages, and is configured to be operated by contact with the game ball passing through each branch passage. In addition, it is not necessary for each branch passage to have an operation member (first operation member) in the variable starting entrance portion, but it is also possible to have at least one branch passage to face an operation member (first operation member). It is. In this case, it is possible to create a different gameability, such as whether or not the variable start entrance part is operated in accordance with the entrance to the entrance.
(6) In the embodiment, the types of jackpot games that can be given when a game ball enters a plurality of variable start pitching portions (first and second variable start winning portions) are different. It is also possible to allow the same type of big hit game to be awarded when a game ball enters the variable start ball entry section.
(7) In the embodiment, the variable entrance unit and the ball passage unit are individually arranged on the game board. However, the ball passage unit may be arranged with respect to the variable entry unit. By providing the ball passage unit in the variable ball entry unit provided with the variable actuation ball entry portion and the variable start ball entry portion, the relative arrangement relationship between each variable ball entry portion and the ball passage can be uniquely determined. In addition, it is possible to improve the assembling workability for the game board.
(8) In the embodiment, the period during which one specific round game (the 16th round game) is performed in the jackpot game is set as the probability change determination period (period in which the privilege granting condition can be established). It is not something that can be done. That is, in the big hit game, a plurality of round games are set as a probability change determination period (a period in which a privilege grant condition can be established), and the specific area winning detection sensor 213 detects the pachinko ball P in any of the round games as the probability change determination period. In the case (when the pachinko ball P has passed through the specific discharge port 45c), the grant of a privilege (grant of a probable change state) may be determined. For example, in a jackpot game with a specified number of rounds of 16 rounds, the round games of the 10th and 16th rounds are used as the probability change determination period (period in which the privilege granting condition can be established), or the 1st, 5th and 15th rounds. A round game can be set as a probability change determination period (a period in which a privilege grant condition can be established), and another number of round games may be set as a probability change determination period (a period in which a privilege grant condition can be established).
(9) In the embodiment, regardless of the type of jackpot game, the round game of the specific 16th round is set as the probability change determination period (period in which the privilege granting condition can be established), but the probability change determination period (depending on the type of jackpot game ( The round game as a privilege granting condition establishment period) may be different.
(10) In the embodiment, in the jackpot game, the probability variation determination period (period in which the privilege granting condition can be established) is set to continue during a specific 16th round game. (The possible period) does not need to continue from the start to the end of the round game. For example, when the round game time of a specific round game is set to 25 seconds, a predetermined time (for example, only 10 seconds) of the round game time can be set as a probability change determination period (a period in which a privilege grant condition can be established). . In this case, each of the first special prize winning unit 40 and the second special prize winning unit 45 can be opened in a single round game.
(11) In the embodiment, two special prize winning portions are provided, but one or three or more special prize winning portions may be provided. In the case of a configuration including only one special winning part, a special winning part (specifically, the second special winning part 45) having a specific area (specific discharge port 45c) is provided, and the specific area is provided by a shutter member or the like. It is possible to vary the establishment ratio of the privilege granting condition for each type of jackpot game. Here, in a special winning portion that opens and closes a specific area by a shutter member or the like, the time that the shutter member opens the specific area is defined as the time that the game ball can pass through the specific area. It is possible to make the specific area passable time different for each.
(12) In the embodiment, the variable entry unit including the variable operation entrance part and the variable start entry part is arranged on the game board. However, the variable operation entrance part and the variable start entrance part are individually provided. It may be arranged on the game board. In addition to the variable actuated entrance and variable start entrance, a special prize-winning part may be provided in the variable entry unit, and a gate part through which game balls flowing down the game area can pass is variably entered. You may make it prepare for a ball unit.
(13) In the embodiment, the distribution means is provided in the variable entrance unit (variable operation entrance part). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the distribution means may be independent.
(14) In the embodiment, the game balls that have passed through the operation port (entrance port) are alternately distributed to the first branch passage and the second branch passage by the distributing means, so that The first branch passage and the second branch passage are arranged so as to be distributed at the same ratio. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game balls that have passed through the operation port are distributed to the first branch passage and the second branch passage by the distributing means. You may make it distribute at random. For example, it can be realized by forming the ball receiving piece in a cross shape in the sorting body (sorting means) of the embodiment and pivotally supporting the sorting body (sorting means) on the branching portion so that it can freely rotate. .
(15) In the embodiment, the game ball is arranged to be displaced by its own weight (weight) of the game ball that receives the distribution body (distribution means) that distributes the game ball to the plurality of branch passages. ) May be displaced by a driving means such as a motor or a solenoid.
(16) Further, even when the game balls that have passed through the ball operation port (entrance port) are distributed to the first branch passage and the second branch passage at the same rate by the sorting means, the ball operation port (entrance ball) It is not necessary to alternately distribute the game balls that have passed through the mouth), and after sending a predetermined number of game balls to one of the first branch passage and the second branch passage, the same number of game balls to the other of the first branch passage and the second branch passage It can also be configured to send out game balls. For example, only the first ball receiving piece and the second ball receiving piece are formed in the sorting body (sorting means) of the embodiment, and the sorting body (sorting means) is connected to a driving means such as a motor, This can be easily realized by displacing the distribution body (distribution means) every time the entrance detection sensor detects a predetermined number of game balls.
(17) In the embodiment, the variable entry unit is arranged at the right side position on the game board. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it can be arranged at any position as long as the game ball can flow in.
(18) In the embodiment, a configuration is shown in which one starter opening / closing member is provided for the variable starting entrance part, but two starter opening / closing members may be provided. Specifically, the start opening / closing member of the embodiment is formed symmetrically, and the left / right start opening / closing member is disposed adjacent to the right side of the second operation member, and the second operation member The right start port opening / closing member is held in the closed position or displaced from the open position to the closed position using the right end side closing holding portion and the closing operation portion provided in FIG. The opening / closing operation of the right start opening / closing member is the same as the opening / closing operation of the left start opening / closing member, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.
(19) In the embodiment, a variable ball entry portion in which the opening / closing member (working port opening / closing member) moves in the front-rear direction is adopted as the variable operation ball entry portion. The opening / closing member swings in the left / right direction like the start opening / closing member provided in the ball entry part, or the opening / closing member swings in the front / rear direction like the special prize opening / closing member (opening / closing door) of the special winning part. Naturally, it is possible to adopt a form. Similarly, the form in which the start opening / closing member swings in the left / right direction is adopted as the variable start entry part, but the form in which the start opening / closing member moves in the front / rear direction like the opening / closing member provided in the variable operation entry part. Of course, the start opening / closing member swings in the front-rear direction as in the special winning opening / closing member (opening / closing door) of the special winning portion.
(20) In the embodiment, the specified number of rounds in the first to fourth jackpot games is set to the same number (that is, 16 rounds), and the opening / closing operation of the doors for each jackpot game is made different so that each jackpot game The number of winning balls that can be acquired is changed, but this is not limited to this, and the number of winning balls that can be acquired with jackpot game is changed by changing the number of specified rounds in jackpot game. You may do it. For example, in the embodiment, the prescribed number of rounds in the first jackpot game may be set to “4 times”. In this case, by providing a round notification lamp that notifies the specified number of rounds of the winning big hit game, it is possible to notify the player of the number of round games to be performed with the big hit game. On the other hand, as in the embodiment, by setting the specified number of rounds in the jackpot game to the same number of times, even if the specified number of rounds of the won jackpot game is notified by the round notification lamp, it can be acquired along with the jackpot game The number of prize balls can be concealed.
(21) In the embodiment, the jackpot symbol c and symbol paired with the symbol D and symbol D as the jackpot symbol that can be determined when winning the jackpot triggered by winning at the fixed start winning opening or the first variable starting slot d is configured to be determined when a big win is won by winning the second variable start opening, but when a big win is won by winning the fixed start winning opening or the first variable start opening, There is no need to have a decisive jackpot symbol at the end when the jackpot is won by winning the second variable start opening. For example, symbol E and symbol F are set as the jackpot symbols that can be determined when the jackpot is won by winning the second variable start opening, and a jackpot game with a specified number of rounds corresponding to symbol E is set to five. At the same time, it is possible to set a big hit game with a specified number of rounds of 16 corresponding to the symbol F.
(22) In the embodiment, the ball detecting means for detecting the game ball passing through the branch passage (first branch passage) corresponding to the first variable start winning portion downstream from the first variable start winning portion. The first passing detection sensor is arranged, and a game ball passing through the branch passage (second branch passage) corresponding to the second variable start winning portion is detected upstream of the second variable start winning portion. Although the second passage detection sensor as the sphere detection means to be arranged is arranged, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ball detecting means may be arranged upstream of the corresponding variable starting ball entering portion in each branch passage. On the contrary, the ball detecting means may be disposed on the downstream side of each of the variable start ball entering portions corresponding to each branch passage. That is, the position where the ball detecting means is arranged can be arbitrarily determined as long as it is a position where a game ball passing through each branch passage can be detected.
(23) In the variable pitching device of the embodiment, the variable start winning portion located on the upper side is the first variable start winning portion, and the variable start winning portion located on the lower side is the second variable start winning portion. However, it is not limited to this. That is, in the variable winning device of the embodiment, the variable start winning portion located on the lower side is the first variable start winning portion, and the variable start winning portion located on the upper side is the second variable start winning portion. When the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the game information acquired when the game ball enters the variable start opening corresponding to the variable start winning portion 1 and the corresponding ball detection sensor detects is a positive determination The jackpot symbols of the same type as in the case where the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the winning of the game ball to the fixed start opening is affirmative determination (first to fourth jackpot games in the embodiment) can be determined, and the first When the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the game information acquired when the game ball enters the variable start opening corresponding to the variable start winning portion and the corresponding ball detection sensor detects is positive determination, A different type of jackpot chart (In the example third to fourth jackpot gaming in) may be configured to allow determine.
(24) All or part of the functions of the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided by the sub-control means (overall control CPU). Conversely, all or part of the functions of the sub-control means is provided. The main control means may be provided. In the embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (overall control board) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control means and the sub control means may be provided in a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and the sub control means of the embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(25) The display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the overall control means (overall control CPU). Conversely, the display control means (display means CPU) The overall control means (overall control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the provided functions. The overall control means (overall control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the overall control board and the display control board may be shared by control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the overall control unit can also be used for the lamp control unit that performs light emission control and the sound control unit that performs sound output control.
(26) Although special symbol display means (special symbol display) for displaying a special figure is provided independently of the symbol display means (symbol display device) for displaying a symbol (decoration diagram) for production, It is not limited to this. For example, you may make it display both a decoration drawing and a special figure in a symbol display means. Moreover, you may make it display on a symbol display means in common with a decorative drawing and a special drawing.
(27) In the embodiment, a pachinko machine has been exemplified and described as a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a pinball machine can be adopted. In other words, the present invention can be suitably applied to a gaming machine having a entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter.

17 Symbol display device (symbol display means)
20a Game Area 31 Fixed Start Prize Port (Start Port)
34 Gate entrance ( passage )
6 0a main control CPU (collision determination unit, per game determination means, opening and closing operation determination means, drive control means)
7 6 Gate sensor (operation detection means)
77 first variable start detection sensor (startup detecting means)
78 second variable start detection sensor (startup detecting means)
81 First branch discharge passage (first branch passage)
83 Second branch discharge passage (second branch passage)
101 Actuator (entrance)
102 First variable start port (start port, first start port)
103 Second variable start port (start port, second start port)
110 Exit passage
110a Sphere Inlet
110b ball outlet 120 variable operation ball entrance section (variable ball entrance portion)
121 actuating opening and closing member (opening closure site material)
125 solenoid (electric drive means)
135 First branch inflow passage (first branch passage)
136 Second branch inflow passage (second branch passage)
140 branching section 150 sorting body (sorting means)
150a Ball receiver
150b Ball receiving portion 161 First variable start winning portion ( first variable start entering portion)
162 second variable starting winning part (second variable starting ball entrance portion)
165 First start opening / closing member (start opening opening / closing member)
166 Second start opening / closing member (start opening opening / closing member)
176 First actuating member (actuating member )
P Pachinko ball P (game ball)

Claims (1)

A start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the start opening, a symbol display means for performing a symbol variation effect triggered by the detection of the start detection means, and a game triggered by the detection of the start detection means A hit determination means for determining whether or not, and a hit game determination means for determining a hit game to be given from a plurality of types of hit games when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative, In the gaming machine to which the winning game determined by the winning game determining means is given when the determination of the means is affirmative,
An action detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered a passage through which a game ball flowing down the game area can pass ;
A variable entrance portion having an opening and closing member that is operated by an electric drive means, and opening and closing the entrance to the game area in accordance with the operation of the opening and closing member;
Opening / closing operation determining means for determining whether to open / close the opening / closing member of the variable ball entry section, triggered by the detection of the operation detecting means,
Drive control means for opening the entrance by driving the electric drive means of the variable entry portion when the determination of the opening / closing operation determination means is affirmative;
A branching portion that communicates with the entrance of the variable entrance, and a game ball that enters the entrance moves;
A first branch passage and a second branch passage which are provided to be connected to the branch portion and through which a game ball can pass;
Distributing means for distributing the game ball provided to the branch portion and moved to the branch portion to either the first branch passage or the second branch passage;
A first variable starting entrance portion having a start opening and closing member provided corresponding to the first branch passage and capable of opening and closing the first start opening as the start opening ;
A second variable start-in-ball unit having a start opening / closing member provided corresponding to the second branch passage and capable of opening / closing a second start opening as the start opening;
A ball inflow opening is provided at a position aligned with the passage opening, and a ball outflow opening through which a game ball that has flowed in from the ball inflow opening is opened toward one side in the left-right direction. With a passageway ,
The first and second variable starting and entering ball portions include an operating member that can be displaced from a reference position to an operating position in accordance with contact with the game ball, and the operating member is displaced to the operating position. The opening and closing state of the start port opening and closing member is configured to be switched, and the operating member is disposed so as to come into contact with the game ball passing through either the first branch passage or the second branch passage,
The allocating means has a ball receiving portion capable of receiving and releasing a game ball, an accepting posture capable of receiving the game ball moved to the branching portion in the ball receiving portion, and a game ball received in the ball receiving portion Is configured to be displaceable to a discharge posture for discharging the game ball to the branch passage, and when the distribution means is displaced to a receiving posture and a discharge posture, the game balls are distributed to the first branch passage and the second branch passage. It is configured to be,
In the state where the opening / closing member of the variable entry portion is operated and the entrance is opened, the game ball that has flowed into the ball inflow port is guided to the entrance by the opening / closing member. On the other hand, when the entrance is closed, the game ball that has flowed into the ball inlet is configured to flow out of the ball outlet without entering the entrance.
A gaming machine, wherein the first variable start ball entering portion and the second variable start ball entering portion are arranged on a side where the game ball flowing out from the ball outlet of the outlet passage flows down .

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