JP6140058B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured to generate a winning game by allowing a special winning opening to open by opening / closing means of a special winning portion.

  Pachinko machines, which are representative gaming machines, have a start winning section with a start winning opening that allows pachinko balls to win on a game board in which a game area where pachinko balls (game balls) can flow is defined. A symbol display device (symbol display means) such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type is provided to change the display of the symbol, and the pachinko ball flowing down the game area wins the winning prize opening of the starting winning part. As shown, the symbol display device is configured to start symbol variation. In such a pachinko machine, the hit determination is performed in response to the winning of the pachinko ball in the start winning opening of the start winning section, and when the hit determination is won, a predetermined win display (for example, the same win) A symbol triplet etc.) is displayed on the symbol display device, and a winning game advantageous to the player is given. In such a winning game, the opening / closing member of the special winning section that closes the special winning opening in an openable manner is opened to give a chance to win a pachinko ball in the special winning opening, and the player wins the winning ball. (For example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, in such a pachinko machine, as a start winning portion where a pachinko ball can win, a start winning opening can be opened and closed by an opening / closing member in addition to a fixed start winning portion where the start winning opening always opens in the game area. A variable start winning portion is provided, and a gate portion as a ball insertion portion through which a pachinko ball can pass is disposed in the game area. Then, by opening the opening / closing member of the variable start winning portion when the pachinko ball passes through the gate portion in the process of flowing down the game area, the pachinko ball can be awarded to the variable start winning portion. , The possibility that a hit game will occur is increased.

JP 2004-283610 A

  By the way, in the conventional pachinko machine, the start winning part and the gate part are installed at positions apart from the game area, and the game according to the winning of the pachinko ball at the start winning opening and the passing of the pachinko ball in the gate part is individually performed. However, there was a limit to improving the fun of the game. In addition, since many pachinko machines are equipped with a start winning part and a gate part, there is a fresh taste for events such as winning a pachinko ball to the start winning part and passing the pachinko ball to the gate part that occur in the game process. There is concern about fading.

  In addition, pachinko machines equipped with a start winning part and a gate part are preliminarily set with predetermined ratios such as a winning percentage of a pachinko ball launched into the game area and a passing ratio to the gate part. It is designed to realize the desired game on the premise that the pachinko ball wins the winning portion or the pachinko ball passes through the gate portion. By the way, the winning percentage of pachinko balls to the start winning section and the passing ratio of pachinko balls to the gate section are greatly influenced by the game nails provided at the gate entrance and the starting winning opening of the starting winning section. Therefore, if the inclination of the game nail is intentionally changed, or if the inclination is unexpectedly changed due to accidental contact with the game nail during maintenance, etc., the winning percentage to the start winning part or the gate part There is a possibility that the passing rate of the machine changes and affects the game play of the pachinko machine. Here, in the conventional pachinko machine, the start winning part and the gate part are individually installed at positions away from the game area, and whether the inclination of the game nail that affects the passage of the pachinko ball to the gate part has changed, It may not be easy to determine whether the inclination of the game nail that affects the winning of the pachinko ball in the starting prize winning section has changed, and a pachinko machine that is different from the assumed playability is intended to be used for gaming Can also lead to.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed to solve this problem in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, and has a new gaming property utilizing the ball insertion portion and the start winning portion. An object is to provide a game machine that can be created.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
A special winning portion (240) for closing the special winning opening (240a) so that it can be opened by the opening / closing means (242) is arranged on the gaming board (20) in which the gaming area (21) where the game ball can flow is defined. It is determined whether or not a winning game is to be generated in accordance with the establishment of the winning determination condition, and when the winning game is to be generated, the opening / closing means (242) of the special winning portion (240) is opened to perform a special winning. In a gaming machine configured to allow winning to the mouth (240a),
A ball entrance (102) in which a ball entrance (102a) and a ball exit (102b) are provided to open on the front side of the game board (20) and into which game balls flowing down the game area (21) can enter. When,
A first start winning portion (105) which is disposed below the ball outlet (102b) of the ball insertion portion (102), the start winning opening (105a) is always open and a game ball can be won;
Opening / closing means (107) for closing the start winning opening (106a) so as to be openable, and opening the opening / closing means (107) to open the game winning ball (106a) for winning the second start Winning part (106),
And a game ball that wins a start winning port (105a) of the first start winning portion (105) is configured to pass through the ball insertion portion (102) in advance,
The game area (21) of the game board (20) includes a first ball flow down area (21a) defined on one side of the decorative member (40) provided on the game board (20), The decorative member (40) includes a second ball flow down region (21b) defined on the other side of the decorative member (40), and the first ball flow down region (21a) and the second ball flow down region (21b) are positioned below the decorative member (40). The two ball flow down areas (21b) are configured to merge,
The ball entrance (102a) of the ball insertion portion (102) is located at a position where a game ball that has flowed down at least one of the first and second ball flow-down regions (21a, 21b) can enter, and the first The winning unit (100a) of the second starting winning portion (106) is positioned at a position where a game ball that has flowed down both the second ball flowing down area (21a, 21b) can win. ) Is disposed on the game board (20),
The game balls that have flowed into the first start winning portion (105) from the ball inserting portion (102) are passed to the passage detecting means (80) and the first start winning portion (105) corresponding to the ball inserting portion (102). Configured to detect each of the corresponding start detection means (83),
When the entry detection means (80) detects a game ball, a start winning port opening determination condition for determining whether to open / close the opening / closing means (107) of the second start winning portion (106) is established. In addition, the hit determination is made when the start detecting means (83) corresponding to the first start winning section (105) and the start detecting means (84) corresponding to the second start winning section (106) detect the game ball. Rutotomoni configured the condition is satisfied,
The special prize opening (220a) is closed by the opening / closing means (222) so that the special prize opening (220a) can be opened, and the game balls pass through the special prize opening (220a) in the special prize winning section (220). Possible specific areas (226) and non-specific areas (227) are provided,
The specific area detecting means (88) corresponding to the specific area (226) is configured to cause the winning game by detecting a game ball,
The opening / closing means of the special winning section (220) is triggered by the detection of the game ball by the starting detecting means (83, 84) corresponding to the first starting winning section (105) and the second starting winning section (106), respectively. (222) is provided with an opening determination means (60a) for determining whether or not to open the special prize opening whether or not
The start corresponding to the second start winning portion (106) is made rather than the special winning opening opening determination being made by the detection of the game ball by the start detecting means (83) corresponding to the first start winning portion (105). The gist is that when the special winning opening release determination is performed triggered by the detection of the game ball by the detection means (84), the percentage of positive determination by the release determination means (60a) is higher. .
In this way, a winning unit having a ball insertion portion, a first start winning portion, and a second start winning portion is arranged on the game board, and the game ball passes through the ball insertion portion before winning a game ball at the start winning opening. As a result, the hit determination condition associated with the winning at the start winning opening of the first start winning portion that is open so that it can always win is different from the hit determination condition associated with the passage of the game ball in the ball insertion portion. Since the start winning port opening determination condition is simultaneously established by one game ball, it is possible to create an unprecedented new gameability. Further, the moving start winning portion of the first start winning portion that is not opened / closed by the detection of the game ball by the passage detecting means is arranged below the ball passing portion, so that even when the second start winning portion is not opened, the start can be started. The winning at the winning opening and the passing of the game ball in the ball passage portion can be realized simultaneously by one game ball. In other words, the game ball is passed through the ball insertion portion before winning at the always open start winning opening at the same time as the expectation that the winning game is generated with the winning at the first opening winning opening always opened. Accordingly, it can be expected that the second start winning portion is opened. Furthermore, by configuring a winning unit including a ball passing portion, a first starting winning portion, and a second starting winning portion, it is possible to easily realize simultaneous winning by a game ball with a constant relative position of each component, Assembling workability of the apparatus is improved. Further, the winning unit has a ball entrance of a ball entry portion at a position where a game ball that has flowed down at least one of the first and second ball flow-down regions can enter, and the first and second ball flow-down regions Since the game board is arranged such that the start winning opening of the second start winning part is located at a position where the game balls that have flowed down both can win, a game form in which the game balls flow down to the first ball flow down area, It is possible to realize a game having a game characteristic different from the game form in which the game ball is caused to flow down to the second ball flow down region.
In addition, by making the game ball that has passed through the ball entry portion enter the start winning opening of the first start winning portion, it is possible to reduce the trouble of checking the state of the game nail provided on the game board, and to prevent abnormal early Can contribute to discovery. In addition, when the inclination of the game nail is changed so as to restrict the passage of the game ball with respect to the ball entry portion, it also affects the winning of the pachinko ball with respect to the start winning opening of the first start winning portion, Since this significantly affects the establishment of the game as a gaming machine, an inadvertent change in the inclination of the game nail can be suppressed.
Then, when a game ball wins a start winning opening of the first start winning portion that is always open, a hit game occurs in accordance with the establishment of a hit determination condition due to the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening. The second start winning with a high expectation that not only the expectation can be obtained but also the opening and closing means of the special winning part is opened by the game ball passing through the ball passing part before winning the start winning opening. It is possible to create the possibility of opening the starting prize opening of the club. In this way, it is possible to create a plurality of different opportunities for the winning game to occur as the game ball wins the start winning opening of the first start winning portion that is always open.

Further, the present application includes the following technical ideas.
The winning unit (100) includes a receiving portion (124) whose upper surface is inclined downward toward the starting winning port (106a) on both sides of the starting winning port (106a) of the second starting winning portion (106). Formed,
The game balls flowing down the first ball flow-down region (21a) and the second ball flow-down region (21b) are received by the receiving unit (124) and the start winning port (106a) of the second start winning unit (106) is received. ).
In this way, the game balls flowing down the first ball flow down region and the second ball flow down region can be received by the receiving unit, and the received game balls can be guided toward the start winning opening of the second start winning unit. With such a configuration, it is possible to maintain a winning in the starting winning opening of the second starting winning portion in any game ball flowing down any of the ball falling areas.

Further, the present application includes the following technical ideas.
In the game board (20), the winning unit (100) in which the first and second ball flow-down areas (21a, 21b) join a game ball flowing down the second ball flow-down area (21b). A guide path (247) for guiding in a row toward the arrangement area (21c) is provided, and the game balls passed from the guide path (247) to the arrangement area (21c) are supplied to the second start winning portion. The gist is that a guiding portion (35) for guiding toward the start winning opening (106a) of (106) is provided.
In this way, the game balls that have flowed down the second ball flow-down area are guided in a line to the arrangement area of the winning unit, and the game balls that have reached the arrangement area from the second ball flow-down area are guided to the second start winning portion. In addition to creating an unprecedented new gameability by using a winning unit, a game form that causes a game ball to flow down to the first ball flow area, It is possible to increase the interest of the game by making noticeable the change in gameability with the game form in which the game ball is caused to flow down to the second ball flow-down area.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the establishment of the hit determination condition associated with the winning to the start winning opening, and the start winning opening opening determination condition different from the hit determination condition associated with the passing of the game ball in the ball insertion portion. It can be established at the same time to create new playability.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example. It is a vertical front view which expands and shows the special prize-winning part which concerns on an Example. FIG. 7 is a front view of the gaming board according to the embodiment, taken along line CC in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the starting prize-winning unit which concerns on an Example, (a) shows the state seen from the front side, (b) shows the state seen from the back side. The start winning unit which concerns on an Example is shown, (a) is a front view, (b) is a top view. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the start winning unit based on an Example, Comprising: The state seen from the front side is shown. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the start winning unit based on an Example, Comprising: The state seen from the back side is shown. It is a disassembled perspective view of the arrangement | positioning position of the 1st gate part of the start winning unit based on an Example, (a) shows the state seen from the front side, (b) shows the state seen from the back side. . (a) is a top view which shows the gate main body member of a 1st gate part, (b) is principal part sectional drawing of the AA in FIG. It is principal part sectional drawing of the BB line in FIG. It is CC sectional view taken on the line in FIG. (a) is the DD sectional view taken on the line in FIG. 6, (b) is the EE sectional view in the state where the starting opening and closing member closed the 2nd starting winning prize opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the jackpot symbol and the jackpot game accompanying the winning to the 1st start winning part of the pachinko machine concerning an example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the jackpot symbol and the jackpot game which accompany the winning to the 2nd start winning part of the pachinko machine based on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the small hit symbol accompanying the winning to the 1st and 2nd start winning part of the pachinko machine concerning an Example, and a continuous big hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit probability and the small hit probability of the pachinko machine based on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening / closing operation | movement pattern of the special winning part accompanying the small hit game which concerns on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement timing of the special prize opening / closing member of the special prize-winning part accompanying the small hit game based on an Example, and a distribution body. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol per common figure accompanying the entrance to the 1st and 2nd gate part which concerns on an Example, and the opening-and-closing operation pattern of a start port opening-and-closing member. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game in the left-handed game in the pachinko machine based on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game in the right-handed game in the pachinko machine based on an Example.

  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 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 that detachably holds the game board 20 is detachably assembled to the front side of the opening of the game board 20 so that the game board 20 can be opened and closed. ) (A pachinko ball award to the first start winning opening 105a, 106a of the first starting winning section 105 or the second starting winning opening 106a of the second starting winning section 106, which will be described later) A symbol display device 17 is detachably disposed as an effect executing means for effecting a symbol variation effect by displaying a variation of the decoration diagram). 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 protective plate formed of a glass plate or a transparent synthetic resin material so as to cover the window, and protects the game board 20 from the front side in a visible state. Further, ball trays 14 and 15 capable of storing pachinko balls are provided at positions below the window in the front frame 13 so that the ball trays 14 and 15 can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 13. It has become. 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. Further, the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 may be configured to include only one ball tray.

  Further, 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 rotates the operation lever 16a so as to rotate the operation lever 16a, Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are fired one by one toward the game area 21 of the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launcher is changed in accordance with the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, so that the game The launch position of the pachinko ball to the region 21 can be arbitrarily changed. That is, a so-called “left-handed game” in which a pachinko ball flows down to a first ball flow-down area 21a (described later) formed on the game board 20 by the player operating the operation lever 16a to adjust the amount of rotation. Switching to a so-called “right hitting (rubber hitting) game” in which a pachinko ball flows down in a second ball falling area 21b (described later) formed in the game board 20 And can play games. 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 devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various decorative drawings such as the display device can be adopted.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate-shaped member made of a synthetic resin material, a veneer material, or the like, and is provided by a substantially circular guide rail 22 disposed on the front surface (board surface). A game area 21 in which pachinko balls can flow is defined. In addition, the game board 20 has an opening (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction at an appropriate position in the game area 21, and various game board installation parts are arranged for each installation opening. Yes. As will be described later, the gaming board 20 of the embodiment is formed with a mounting opening in which the frame-shaped decorative body 40, the start winning unit 100, the special winning portion 240, and the like are arranged as game board installation parts. Then, a pachinko ball that is launched from the hitting ball launching device and flows down the game area 21 is provided in the game board installation parts (first start winning part 105, second start winning part 106, special winning part 240). The special game unit 220, the first gate unit 102, the second gate unit 250, etc.) are entered to play a predetermined game. In the gaming board 20, an outlet 26 is provided at the lowermost position of the gaming area 21 for discharging the pachinko balls that have flowed down to the lowest position of the gaming area 21 to the back side of the gaming board 20. Note that the out-port 26 has a confluence region 21c (described later) in which a pachinko ball that has flowed down the first ball flow-down region 21a and a pachinko ball that has flowed down the second ball flow-down region 21b can arrive in the game region 21. Is formed. In addition, an installation member (not shown) formed in a box shape opening forward is disposed on the back side of the game board 20, and the symbol display device 17 and various effect devices are disposed on the installation member. Has been. Here, the game board 20 and the installation member are formed in a size and a shape in which the outline shape in a front view is substantially matched, and the installation member is attached to the rear surface of the game board 20 and the installation member is the game board 20. It is configured to cover the entire rear surface. In addition, the game board 20 of an Example is formed in the transparent plate-shaped member with the acrylic resin. In addition, the number of the mounting openings formed is appropriately determined as necessary depending on the number of game board installation components arranged on the game board 20 and the arrangement position.

(About the frame-shaped decorative body 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has a frame-like decoration called a center role in a mounting opening (not shown) formed in the approximate center of the game area 21 surrounded by the guide rails 22. A body 40 is disposed. The frame-shaped decorative body 40 is formed in an annular shape in which a window 40a is opened 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 through the window 40a. It has become. Specifically, the frame-shaped decorative body 40 is formed so as to protrude forward from the game board 20 and is configured to restrict the movement of the pachinko ball to the inside of the window 40a. The frame-shaped decorative body 40 may be configured to be integrally formed with resin, or may be configured to form a ring as a whole by combining a plurality of members. Further, the frame-shaped decorative body 40 is not limited to a form opening in front and rear, and may be configured to block all or a part of the opening with a transparent plate or the like.

  That is, the game area 21 defined on the game board 20 includes a first ball flow down area 21a formed on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 40 and the frame-shaped decorative body as shown in FIG. The pachinko ball is divided into a first ball 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 that flows down to the flow-down area 21a and a game form that flows down pachinko balls to the second ball flow-down area 21b. The game area 21 is configured such that the first and second ball flow-down areas 21a and 21b merge at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body 40, and the first and second ball flow-down areas 21a. , 21b are joined to each other in a joining area 21c where a start winning unit 100 is disposed and an out port 26 is formed. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a special winning portion 240 and a special winning portion 220, which will be described later, are provided so as to be positioned in the second ball flow down area 21b. In other words, in the embodiment, only the pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flow down area 21b can win the special winning port 220a of the special winning unit 220 and the special winning port 240a of the special winning unit 240.

(About Special Prizes 220)
As shown in FIG. 3, the special winning portion 220 is disposed at the lower right portion of the frame-shaped decorative body 40 so that pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flowing down region 21 b can win. Specifically, the special prize winning section 220 is formed on the right side surface of the frame-shaped decorative body 40 and opens to the game area 21 (second ball falling area 21b), and the special prize winning opening. A special prize opening / closing member (opening / closing member) 222 that closes 220a so as to be openable, and a special prize solenoid 223 as a driving means for opening / closing the special prize opening / closing member 222 are provided, and the special prize solenoid 223 is driven. Accordingly, the special prize opening / closing member 222 opens and closes the special prize opening 220a. Here, the special prize opening 220a is formed so as to open to the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 40, and the special prize opening / closing member 222 is provided through a support shaft 222a extending in the front-rear direction. A closed state in which the special winning opening 220a is closed and the pachinko ball is prevented from winning by being driven by the special winning solenoid 223, and is pivotally supported on the lower edge of the opening 220a. The mouth 220a can be opened and swung to an open state that allows a pachinko ball to be won.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the special winning portion 220 includes a special winning passage 225 that communicates with the special winning opening 220a and inclines downward from the special winning opening 220a toward the left. The special prize passage 225 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 87 as a ball detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball won in the special prize opening 220a, and the special prize detection sensor 87 is wired to the main control board 60. It is connected. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the winning ball, based on the fact that the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 87 is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the winning ball. Based on this, a payout control signal is output from the main control board 60 to the payout control board. When the payout condition for the winning ball is satisfied by the detection of the pachinko ball by the special winning detection sensor 87 corresponding to the special winning port 220a (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the special winning port 220a), the main control CPU 60a performs predetermined processing. A number (three in the embodiment) of winning balls is set to be determined. Here, the special winning unit 220 triggers the pachinko ball winning (detection by the first starting winning detection sensor 83 and the second starting winning detection sensor 84) to the first starting winning unit 105 and the second starting winning unit 106. As a result of the determination based on special figure, a special winning solenoid 223 is driven and controlled by the main control board 60 so that the special winning opening 220a is opened. That is, a special prize opening determination is made as to whether or not the special prize opening / closing member 222 of the special prize winning part 220 is to be opened when the pachinko ball is awarded to the first start prize winning part 105 and the second start winning prize part 106. It has come to be.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the special prize path 225 is configured to branch into a plurality of branch paths 226 and 227 on the downstream side of the position where the special prize detection sensor 87 is disposed. In the embodiment, the special prize path 225 is configured to branch into two branch paths 226 and 227, and a branch path located on the upstream side (path adjacent to the special prize opening 220a) is defined as the first branch path 226. A branch passage (a passage away from the special prize opening 220a) located on the downstream side may be distinguished as the second branch passage 227 in some cases. The first branch passage 226 and the second branch passage 227 open to the back side of the game board 20 at the lower end and communicate with the outside of the game board 20 through a ball passage (not shown) provided in the installation member. It is supposed to be.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first branch passage 226 is provided with a specific area detection sensor 88 as a sphere detection unit that detects a pachinko ball passing through the first branch passage 226. An area detection sensor 88 is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring. Then, it is determined that the main control CPU 60a generates a big hit game on condition that the detection signal from the specific area detection sensor 88 is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. ing. Here, as will be described later, when the occurrence condition of the big hit game is established by the detection of the pachinko ball by the specific area detection sensor 88 (that is, the passage of the pachinko ball in the first branch passage 226), the special winning portion 220 A continuous big hit game is generated after the end of the small hit game. The specific area detection sensor 88 is disposed adjacent to the lower side of the ball entrance in the first branch passage 226, and the specific area detection sensor 88 promptly detects the pachinko ball that has moved to the first branch path 226. It has come to be able to do.

  The second branch passage 227 is provided with a non-specific region detection sensor 89 (see FIG. 20) as a sphere detection means for detecting a pachinko ball passing through the second branch passage 227. An area detection sensor 89 is wired to the main control board 60. That is, the ball detection signal from the specific area detection sensor 88 or the non-specific area detection sensor 89 is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, so that the pachinko ball that has won the special winning opening 220a is the special winning portion 220. The main control CPU 60a can identify that the battery has been discharged. The non-specific area detection sensor 89 is configured such that the occurrence condition of the big hit game is not satisfied by the detection of the pachinko sphere (that is, the passage of the pachinko sphere in the second branch passage 227). That is, the first branch passage 226 in the special winning portion 220 of the embodiment functions as a specific region in which a big hit game is generated by the specific region detection sensor 88 detecting a pachinko ball, and the second branch passage 227 is not specified. The area detection sensor 89 functions as a non-specific area that does not cause a big hit game by detecting a pachinko ball.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the special prize winning section 220 branches any pachinko ball passing through the special prize winning path 225 at a branch position where the special prize winning path 225 branches into a plurality of branch paths 226, 227. A sorting body 230 for sorting the passages 226 and 227 is provided, and a sorting solenoid 231 as a driving means for operating the sorting body 230 is provided. The distribution body 230 has a first posture (indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 3) that opens the ball inlet of the first branch passage 226 and closes the ball inlet of the second branch passage 227; It is provided so that it can be displaced to a second posture (shown by a solid line in FIG. 3) that closes the ball inlet of the passage 226 while opening the ball inlet of the second branch passage 227, and drives the distribution solenoid 231. Accordingly, the pachinko balls passing through the special winning path 225 are distributed to one of the first and second branch paths 226 and 227 by being displaced in the first position and the second position. Here, in the special winning portion 220, the allocating body 230 is always held in the second posture, and the allocating body is moved into the first posture and the second posture in a predetermined operation pattern which will be described later with the winning of the small hit game. The sorting solenoid 231 is driven and controlled so that the posture 230 is displaced. That is, even if a pachinko ball wins a special winning opening 220a when it is not a small hit game, the pachinko ball is not distributed to the first branch passage 226 as a specific area. As described above, the special winning portion 220 of the embodiment is configured so that when the special winning opening / closing member 222 is illegally operated and the special winning opening 220a is illegally opened, the occurrence condition of the big win game is established and the continuous big win game is It is configured to prevent it from occurring. The distributing body 230 is disposed between the first branch passage 226 and the second branch passage 227, and is on the lower edge side of the special prize passage 225 via a support shaft 230a extending in the front-rear direction. Is pivotally supported by the shaft.

(About the start winning unit 100)
In addition, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the game board 20 has a gate portion (ball entry portion) in which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 can enter the lower position of the frame-shaped decorative body 40. A start winning unit 100 including a start 102 and start winning units 105 and 106 is provided. As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the start winning unit 100 has a gate entrance (ball entrance) 102 a and a gate exit (ball exit) 102 b through which pachinko balls can pass (can enter) on the front side of the game board 20. And a start winning portion 105, 106 having a start winning port 105a, 106a through which a pachinko ball can be won (can be entered). The first gate portion 102 and the start winning prize are provided. The unit member having the portions 105 and 106 is configured to be detachable integrally with the game board 20. Here, in the start winning unit 100 of the embodiment, as the start winning portions 105 and 106, the first start winning portion 105 having the first start winning port 105a that is always open and the second start winning port 106a can be opened. A second start winning portion 106 that has a start opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 107 that is closed, and that allows the pachinko ball to win the second start winning opening 106a when the start opening / closing member 107 is opened. A first start winning portion 105 (first start winning port 105 a) is located below the first gate portion 102, and a second start winning portion 106 is located below the first start winning portion 105. The (second start winning opening 106a) is located.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the first gate portion 102 is provided so that the gate entrance 102 a always opens upward in the game area 21, and the first gate portion 102 is a pachinko ball that flows down the game area 21 of the game board 20. It is configured as a normally open type entrance portion that can enter at any timing according to the flow down mode. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, pachinko balls that have flowed down the first ball flow-down region 21a can enter, while pachinko balls that have flowed down the second ball flow-down region 21b cannot enter. A gate inlet 102a of the first gate portion 102 is disposed at a position. Specifically, the game board 20 has a decorative member that protrudes from the front surface of the game board 20 to the right side of the first gate portion 102 in the start winning unit 100 (on the second ball flow down region 21b side). 245 is provided (see FIGS. 2 and 4), and the decoration member 245 restricts the movement of the pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flow-down region 21b to the first gate portion 102.

  The first gate portion 102 is provided with a first gate sensor 80 that detects a pachinko ball that enters the gate inlet 102 a and passes through the first gate portion 102. The first gate sensor 80 is wired to a main control board 60 disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, and an input of a ball detection signal from the first gate sensor 80 to the main control board 60 (that is, a pachinko machine). With the detection of the sphere), the standard hit determination condition is established. Then, the following normal figure hit determination is made as to whether or not the normal figure hit is caused in accordance with the establishment of the normal figure hit determination condition, and the second start winning portion 106 is determined according to the determination result of the normal figure hit determination. A start winning solenoid 108 that opens and closes the start opening / closing member 107 is driven and controlled to open the start opening / closing member 107. That is, it is determined whether or not the start opening / closing member 107 of the second start winning portion 106 is to be opened by passing a pachinko ball through the first gate portion 102 (the gate sensor 80 detects the pachinko ball). The start winning port opening determination condition is established.

  2, 4, 11, and 12, the first start winning portion 105 is vertically aligned with the gate outlet 102 b below the gate outlet 102 b of the first gate portion 102. A first start winning opening 105a is arranged. In addition, as will be described later, in the start winning unit 100 of the embodiment, the pachinko ball that has passed through a route other than the route passing through the first gate portion 102 is input to the first start winning port 105a of the first start winning portion 105. It is structured so that it is almost impossible to win a prize. That is, the start winning unit 100 has a pachinko ball that wins the first start winning port 105a of the first start winning unit 105 passes through the gate inlet 102a of the first gate unit 102 in advance and is received by the first gate sensor 80. It is to be detected. Then, the second start winning portion 106 of the start winning unit 100 is in a position where both the pachinko balls that have flowed down the first ball flow-down region 21a and the pachinko balls that have flowed down the second ball flow-down region 21b can win. The second start winning opening 106a is located.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 7, 8, 11, 13, and 20, the first start winning portion 105 is a first start winning detection sensor that detects a pachinko ball that has won a first start winning opening 105a. 83, and the second start winning section 106 includes a second start winning detection sensor 84 for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the second start winning opening 106a, and the first and second start winning detection sensors. 83 and 84 are connected to the main control board 60 disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10 by wiring. Then, according to the detection of the pachinko ball (input of the detection signal that has detected the pachinko ball to the main control board 60) by any of the first and second start winning detection sensors 83, 84, a special figure hit determination condition (win determination) Condition) is established. Then, when the special figure per-determination condition is satisfied, a special figure per-judgment to be described later regarding whether or not to cause a special figure per hit (big hit or small hit) is performed. The special winning solenoid 243 that opens and closes the special winning opening / closing member 242 of the special winning section 240 and the special winning solenoid 223 that opens and closes the special winning opening 220a of the special winning section 220 are driven and controlled, and the start opening / closing member 107 is controlled. It is configured to open and close.

  In the embodiment, when the determination result of the special symbol per unit determination is a big hit determination, a predetermined big hit display is fixedly stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 and the special symbol display units 50A and 50B (described later), When the special winning opening / closing member 242 of the special winning unit 240 is opened, a bonus game that is advantageous to the player is provided, and when the determination result of the special symbol determination is a small hit determination, the symbol display device 17 and the special figure display units 50A and 50B are displayed in a fixed stop manner, and a small hit game advantageous to the player who opens the special winning opening / closing member 242 of the special winning unit 220 is provided. Is done. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the first and second start winning detection sensors 83 and 84 are configured such that a winning ball payout condition is established when the pachinko ball is detected. With the establishment, the main control board 60 outputs a control signal to a payout control device (not shown) so that a predetermined number (for example, three) prize balls are paid out to the upper ball tray 14 or the lower ball tray 15. Yes.

  That is, the start winning unit 100 according to the embodiment receives the pachinko ball that has entered the gate entrance 102a of the first gate portion 102 and won the first start winning port 105a of the first start winning portion 105 as the first winning winning unit. The detection is performed by the first gate sensor 80 corresponding to the gate unit 102, and is also detected by the first start winning detection sensor 83 corresponding to the first start winning unit 105. In other words, the start winning unit 100 is configured such that the pachinko ball that wins the first start winning port 105a of the first start winning unit 105 passes through the gate inlet 102a of the first gate unit 102 in advance. The hit determination condition and the universal hit determination condition (another determination condition) different from the special figure hit determination condition are established simultaneously. Here, “the determination condition per common figure and the determination condition per special figure are simultaneously satisfied” does not mean that the establishment timing of the both hit determination conditions is the same in time, and the first gate unit 102 The pachinko balls that have passed through the gate entrance 102a directly enter the first start winning port 105a of the first start winning portion 105, so that the determination condition for the normal figure and the determination condition for the special figure are one pachinko ball at a time. It means to be established. Further, the pachinko ball that has passed through a route other than the route passing through the first gate portion 102 is hardly allowed to win the first start winning port 105a of the first start winning portion 105, so that When the determination condition is satisfied, the determination condition for the ordinary figure is also satisfied with certainty. Similarly, when the pachinko ball that has passed through the first gate portion 102 is configured to reliably win the first start winning port 105a of the first start winning portion 105, the normal hit determination condition is satisfied. The condition for determining per special figure is also established with certainty.

(About side decoration 235)
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the game board 20 has the special opening in a mounting opening (not shown) opened in the lower right of the frame-shaped decorative body 40 (on the right side of the start winning unit 100). A side decorative body 235 including a winning portion 240 is provided. In addition to the special winning portion 240, the side decoration body 235 opens to the game area 21 and to the normal winning port 238 and the out port 26 through which the pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flowing down region 21b can pass. It is configured as a composite ball entering unit provided with an upper discharge port 236 for guiding a pachinko ball, and is arranged at a position spaced below the special winning portion 220 provided in the frame-shaped decorative body 40. That is, the pachinko balls that have flowed down the second ball flow down area 21b without winning the special prize opening 220a of the special prize winning unit 220 are provided on the side decorative body 235 (special prize opening 240a, normal prize opening 238). The upper discharge port 236) can enter the ball. Here, the side decorative body 235 is disposed adjacent to the guide rail 22, and the upper surface of the side decorative body 235 defines the second sphere falling region 21 b, The pachinko balls launched into the second ball lowering region 21 b roll on the upper surface of the side decorative body 235 and move to the joining region 21 c of the game region 21. In the embodiment, a plurality of (two in the embodiment) upper discharge ports 236 are formed at positions spaced along the upper surface of the side decorative body 235, and the normal winning port 238 is interposed between the upper discharge ports 236. In addition to being provided, a special winning portion 240 is disposed further downstream (most downstream) from the upper outlet 236 located downstream. In the side decorative body 235, a lower discharge port 237 communicating with each of the upper discharge ports 236 is opened in the game area 21 (merging area 21c) at a lower position on the start winning unit 100 side (left end face). The pachinko ball that has entered the upper discharge port 236 is discharged toward the out port 26.

(About the special prize winning section 240)
As shown in FIG. 4, the special winning portion 240 is formed on the upper surface of the side decorative body 235 and opens to the gaming area 21 (second ball falling area 21 b), and the special winning section 240 a. A special prize opening / closing member (opening / closing member) 242 that closes the opening 240a so as to be openable, and a special prize solenoid 243 as a driving means for opening and closing the special prize opening / closing member 242 are provided, and the special prize solenoid 243 is driven. Accordingly, the special winning opening / closing member 242 opens and closes the special winning opening 240a. The special prize opening / closing member 242 of the embodiment is formed in a flat plate shape that can close the special prize opening 240a, and slides back and forth in accordance with the driving of the special prize solenoid 243, thereby opening and closing the special prize opening 240a. FIG. 4 shows a state where the special prize opening / closing member 242 is closed by the special prize opening / closing member 242. Further, in the state where the special prize opening 240a is closed, the upper surface of the special prize opening / closing member 242 is configured to be positioned substantially flush with the upper surface of the side decorative body 235, and the second ball flow down region 21b is formed. The special prize opening / closing member 242 functions as a ball rolling surface on which a falling pachinko ball rolls.

  Further, the special prize winning section 240 is provided with a special prize detecting sensor 86 (see FIG. 20) as a ball detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball won in the special prize opening 240a, and the special prize detecting sensor 86 is the above-mentioned special prize detecting sensor 86. The main control board 60 is connected by wiring. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the winning ball, based on the fact that the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 86 is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the winning ball. Based on this, a payout control signal is output from the main control board 60 to the payout control board. When the payout condition for the winning ball is satisfied by the detection of the pachinko ball by the special winning detection sensor 86 corresponding to the special winning port 240a (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the special winning port 240a), the main control CPU 60a performs a predetermined process. A number (15 in the embodiment) of winning balls is set to be determined. Note that the special prize solenoid 243 opens the special prize opening 240a according to the opening / closing conditions according to the type of the winning big hit game or the continuous big hit game when the big hit game or the continuous big hit game that opens the special winning portion 240 is given. The main control board 60 is driven and controlled to open and close. In other words, the special winning opening 240a is opened with the occurrence of the big hit game or the continuous big hit game, thereby giving an opportunity to win a large number of winning balls.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the game board 20 is provided with a decoration member 245 that protrudes from the front surface of the game board 20 at a position above the side decoration body 235. The decoration member 245 is disposed above the opening of the special prize opening 240a and is provided so as to define a guide passage 247 through which the pachinko balls pass in a row between the decoration member 245 and the side decoration body 235. Yes. The decorative member 245 is disposed close to the lower side of the frame-shaped decorative body 40 so that a pachinko ball cannot pass between the frame-shaped decorative body 40 and the decorative member 245. That is, the pachinko sphere flowing down the second ball flow down region 21b passes through the guide passage 247 defined between the decorative member 245 and the side decorative body 235, and the first and second ball flow down regions 21a21b. Are arranged so as to roll in a row toward the arrangement region (merging region 21c) of the start winning unit 100 that joins. Further, the game board 20 includes a second guide peg 35 (described later) as a guide section for guiding the ball toward the second start winning port 106a at a position downstream of the ball outlet (outlet) 247a of the guide passage 247. The pachinko ball that has passed through the guide passage 247 is directed toward the second start winning opening 106a. The ball outlet 247a of the guide passage 247 is located below the gate inlet 102a of the first gate portion 102, and the pachinko ball that has passed through the guide passage 247 does not enter the first gate portion 102. It is configured as follows.

(About the second gate portion 250)
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the second gate portion 250 is provided on the game board 20 so as to be positioned in the second ball flow lowering region 21 b. Specifically, the second gate portion 250 is provided on the gate installation portion 41 formed to extend rightward from the right side portion of the frame-shaped decorative body 40. The gate installation portion 41 is a thin plate that allows a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 (second ball falling area 21b) to pass through the front side with the frame-shaped decorative body 40 attached to the game board 20. Is formed. The second gate portion 250 is provided so that the gate entrance always opens upward to the second sphere flowing-down region 21b, and an arbitrary flow according to the flow-down mode of the pachinko sphere flowing down the second sphere flowing-down region 21b. It is configured as an always-open type entrance part that can enter at the timing. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, pachinko balls that have flowed down the second ball flow-down region 21b can enter, while pachinko balls that have flowed down the first ball flow-down region 21a cannot enter. The second gate part 250 is disposed at the position.

  The second gate portion 250 is provided with a second gate sensor 81 that detects a pachinko ball that enters the gate entrance and passes through the second gate portion 250. The second gate sensor 81 is wired to a main control board 60 disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, and an input of a ball detection signal from the second gate sensor 81 to the main control board 60 (that is, a pachinko machine). With the detection of a sphere), the above-mentioned normal hit determination condition is established. Then, in accordance with the establishment of the universal hit determination condition, a normal hit determination regarding whether or not the normal hit is caused is performed, and the start opening of the second start winning portion 106 is determined according to the result of the normal hit determination. The start winning solenoid 108 that opens and closes the opening / closing member 107 is driven and controlled so that the start opening / closing member 107 is opened. In an embodiment, the pachinko sphere is detected by the first ball passage detection sensor (passage of the pachinko sphere of the first gate portion 102) and the pachinko sphere is detected by the second gate sensor 81 (pachinko sphere of the second gate portion 250 is detected). In the case where the normal map hitting condition is satisfied at the time of passing), the main control board 60 performs the normal hit judgment under the same conditions.

(About the ball detection sensor)
A ball detection sensor for detecting pachinko balls provided in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment (first start winning detection sensor 83, second start winning detection sensor 84, special winning detection sensor 86, special winning detection sensor 87, specific area detection. The sensor 88, the non-specific region detection sensor 89, the first gate sensor 80, and the second gate sensor 81) are basically configured in the same manner. As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the sphere detection sensor includes a rectangular sensor main body 91 provided with a substantially circular sphere passage hole 91 a that is set slightly larger than the diameter of the pachinko sphere, and the sphere passage hole. A detection signal is output to the main control board 60 when a pachinko ball passes through 91a. In addition, on one of the corners on the side of the ball passage hole 91a in the sensor main body 91, a reverse regulation surface 91b that is inclined outwardly from the front side toward the rear side is formed.

  2 and 4, the game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 30 in the game area 21 (first and second ball lowering areas 21a and 21b), and A rotation guide member 32 that rotates with the contact of the pachinko ball is rotatably supported on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 40 (first ball flow-down area 21a), and in the process of flowing down the game area 21 The contact direction with the game nail 30 and the rotation guide member 32 is configured so that the flow direction of the pachinko balls changes irregularly. The rotation guide member 32 is a member that is also referred to as a so-called “windmill”, and is configured to release the pachinko ball in the left-right direction as the rotation guide member 32 rotates.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the first ball flow down area 21 a in the game board 20 is inclined downward toward the start winning unit 100 at the lower left position of the frame-shaped decorative body 40. The game nails 30 that are continuous in a straight line are provided so that pachinko balls that flow down the first ball flow-down area 21a can be guided to the start winning unit 100. Specifically, the first ball flow down area 21a of the game board 20 is inclined downward linearly from the rotation guide member 32 toward the first gate portion 102 (gate inlet 102a) of the start winning unit 100. A plurality of game nails 30 are provided in succession, and a second start prize opening of the start prize unit 100 is provided at a position below the game nail group that is inclined downward linearly toward the first gate portion 102 (gate inlet 102a). A plurality of game nails 30 are continuously provided so as to incline downward toward the straight line 106a. In the following explanation, a group of game nails that are linearly inclined downward toward the first gate portion 102 (gate inlet 102a) will be referred to as the upper guide nail 31a and directed toward the second start winning opening 106a. A group of game nails that are linearly inclined downward is sometimes referred to as a lower guide peg 31b. That is, the upper guide peg 31a functions as a guide part that guides the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 to the gate entrance 102a of the first gate part 102, and the lower guide peg 31b is a game area 21. It functions as a guide for guiding the pachinko balls flowing down to the second start winning opening 106a.

  Also, in the game board 20 of the embodiment, between the upper guide peg 31a and the lower guide peg 31b, toward the first start winning port 105a (the outer communication port 150 described later) of the start winning unit 100. A plurality of game nails 30 are continuously provided so as to incline downward in a straight line, and this continuous game nail group may be referred to as an intermediate guide nail 31c. That is, the intermediate guide peg 31c functions as a guide unit that guides the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 toward the start winning unit 100. Here, the game nail 30 located at the inclined upper end of the intermediate guide peg 31c is positioned close to the guide rail 22 so that pachinko balls do not pass between the intermediate guide peg 31c and the guide rail 22. Has been. That is, the pachinko ball that flows down the first ball flow-down region 21a is guided to the start winning unit 100 by rolling either the upper guide peg 31a or the intermediate guide peg 31c in the flow-down process. It has become. In addition, the game nail group constituting each of the upper guide peg 31a, the lower guide peg 31b, and the intermediate guide peg 31c is provided with a gap 37 through which a pachinko ball can pass at an appropriate position. The pachinko ball that has passed through the gap 37 moves from the upper guide peg 31a to the intermediate guide peg 31c, from the intermediate guide peg 31c to the lower guide peg 31b, or moves on the guide rail 22 to the out port. It flows down to 26.

  In the process of flowing down the first ball flow down area 21a by the gap 37 formed by the game nail 30 provided in the game board 20 and the upper discharge port 236 provided in the side decoration body 235, The path toward the first gate portion 102 and the out port 26 without going to the second start winning opening 106a (the path for determining that the ball does not reach the second starting winning section 106) is the second ball falling area 21b. In the process of flowing down, the pachinko ball is configured to be more than the route toward the out port 26 without going to the second start winning port 106a (the route in which it is determined that the second starting winning unit 106 is not reached). In other words, the pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flow down region 21b reach the second start winning unit 106 more than the ratio of the pachinko balls flowing down the first ball flow down region 21a to the second start winning unit 106. The percentage of all will be higher.

(Specific configuration of the start winning unit 100)
Next, a specific configuration of the start winning unit 100 will be described in detail. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, the start winning unit 100 includes an attachment board 115 attached to the game board 20, and a gate body member 130 that is disposed on the attachment board 115 and forms the first gate portion 102. And a front cover 140 disposed on the mounting substrate 115 so as to be positioned below the gate body member 130, and the first and second start winning ports 105a and 106a disposed on the mounting substrate 115. And a path forming portion 180 in which winning paths 181 and 182 through which pachinko balls pass are formed. In the embodiment, the first start winning port 105 a of the first start winning unit 105 is formed in the front cover unit 140, and the second start winning port 106 a of the second start winning unit 106 is formed on the mounting substrate 115. Is formed. In the start winning unit 100 of the embodiment, the first illumination unit 210 that illuminates the gate body member 130 is provided on the rear surface of the mounting substrate 115, and the second illumination unit that illuminates the second start prize opening 106a. 214 is provided behind the passage forming portion 180.

(About mounting board 115)
As shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 9, the mounting board 115 is formed in a thin plate shape that allows a pachinko ball to pass through the front side when attached to the game board 20. An attachment port 116 (see FIGS. 7 and 8) to which the gate body member 130 is attached is formed. Further, through holes 115a and 106a are formed in the passage forming portion 180 at the lower position of the attachment opening 116 in the attachment substrate 115, and are opened to the front and rear in a size that allows pachinko balls to pass therethrough. The winning passages 181 and 182 communicate with each other. Specifically, two through holes 115a and 106a are formed in the mounting substrate 115 in a vertical relationship vertically below the attachment port 116, and the one through hole (through hole located on the upper side) The first start winning port 105a of the first start winning unit 105 is configured to communicate, and the other through hole (the lower one) is a start port opening / closing member 107 of the second start winning unit 106. It is designed to be opened and closed. That is, in the start winning unit 100 of the embodiment, the lower through hole formed in the mounting substrate 115 serves as the second start winning port 106 a of the second start winning portion 106. In the following description, the upper through hole formed in the mounting substrate 115 may be referred to as a passage port 115a to be distinguished. Note that the mounting substrate 115 of the embodiment is entirely made of a resin material that can transmit light.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the mounting port 116 is formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape that allows the first gate sensor 80 to be inserted and removed with a mounting posture in which a ball passage hole 91 a opens vertically and is positioned forward. The sensor main body 91 of the first gate sensor 80 held in the mounting posture through the mounting port 116 can be projected rearward of the mounting substrate 115. Further, a guide recess 116a extending outward is provided in the mounting substrate 115 at an intermediate position in the vertical direction of the left and right opening edges of the mounting opening 116, and the opening width of the mounting opening 116 is guided. It is comprised so that it may expand at the formation position of the recessed part 116a. That is, the mounting substrate 115 is provided with guide recesses 116a on the left and right sides of the mounting port 116, so that engaged portions (fitted portions) 117 are formed at the four corners of the mounting port 116, respectively. The gate body member 130 is positioned and held in the attachment port 116 by the engaged portion 117.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 11, the mounting board 115 is formed with a lower receiving portion 118 extending rearward from the lower opening edge of the mounting opening 116, and the first gate sensor 80 (sensor The lower surface of the main body 91) is supported by the lower receiving portion 118. Similarly, an upper receiving portion 119 extending rearward is formed on the mounting substrate 115 at the upper opening edge of the mounting opening 116, and the upper surface of the first gate sensor 80 (sensor body 91) is received on the upper receiving edge. The unit 119 is configured to abut and support. That is, the stability of the first gate sensor 80 in the mounting posture is enhanced by sandwiching the first gate sensor 80 between the upper and lower receiving portions. A first engagement hook 120 that engages and disengages with the first gate sensor 80 and holds the first gate sensor 80 in the mounting posture is provided at the rear end of the upper receiving portion 119. A second engagement hook 121 that is detachably engaged with the first illumination unit 210 and holds the first illumination unit 210 is provided to extend rearward. Here, the first and second engagement hooks 120 and 121 are formed to extend rearward from the rear end portion of the upper receiving portion 119 so as to be elastically deformable in the vertical direction, and at the rear end portion. Engagement claws that can be engaged with the corresponding first gate sensor 80 and the first illumination unit 210 are formed, and the engagement claws are elastically deformed by the upper and lower elastic hooks 120, 121, respectively. 80 and the rear end of the first illumination unit 210 are engaged and disengaged. In addition, the upper receiving portion 119 is formed in a stepped shape with different extension lengths in the rear in the direction along the upper edge of the mounting opening 116 (left and right direction). A first engagement hook 120 is formed at the rear end of the portion with a short extension length, and a second engagement hook 121 is formed at the rear end of the portion with a long extension length at the upper receiving portion 119. ing. By forming the upper receiving portion 119 in a stepped shape in this way, the stability of the first gate sensor 80 that abuts and supports the hooks 120 and 121 is ensured while ensuring a dimension capable of elastic deformation.

(About gate body member 130)
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the gate main body member 130 forming the first gate portion 102 includes a front wall portion 131 extending in the left-right direction, and rearward from both left and right end portions of the front wall portion 131. A member that is formed in a gate shape that extends vertically and rearward in plan view from a pair of left and right side wall portions 132, 132 that extend and face each other, and both side wall portions 132, 132 are close to and spaced from each other It is comprised so that it may elastically deform to the direction to do. The separation dimension between the inner surfaces of the side walls 132 and 132 is formed so as to substantially coincide with the left and right width of the first gate sensor 80 in a state where the gate body member 130 is attached to the attachment substrate 115 (attachment opening 116). The first gate sensor 80 can be held between the walls 132 and 132 (see FIG. 10). The gate main body member 130 is entirely formed of a light transmissive (transparent in the embodiment) resin material, and is a gate light emitter (light emitter) provided on the first light emitting substrate 211 of the first illumination unit 210. The whole is brightened by 211a.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the left and right side wall portions 132, 132 of the gate main body member 130 are positioned on the front side of the mounting substrate 115 and define a front half portion 133 that defines the gate inlet 102a and the gate outlet 102b. And a rear half portion 134 that extends rearward from the rear end of the front half portion 133 and is inserted into the mounting opening 116, and the rear half portions 134 of the left and right side wall portions 132, 132 inserted into the mounting opening 116 are It is held by the mounting substrate 115. Here, the front half part 133 of each of the side wall parts 132 and 132 is formed to extend at the same height as the front wall part 131, and the front half part 133 of the left and right side wall parts 132 and 132 extends from the front wall part 131. An upper regulating wall 135 (protective wall) is formed so as to extend inward over the upper end edge of the. The upper regulating wall 135 is configured to be in contact with the upper surface of the first gate sensor 80 that is inserted between the left and right side wall portions 132 and 132 and the front end portion is in contact with the front wall portion 131. The upward movement of the first gate sensor 80 is restricted by the upper restriction wall 135. The left and right side wall portions 132, 132 are configured such that the upper end of the rear half portion 134 is one step lower than the upper end of the front half portion 133. , The rear end of the front half 133 protruding upward from the upper end of the latter half 134 comes into contact with the front surface of the mounting substrate 115, and the gate body member 130 is positioned at a predetermined mounting position. ing.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 10, the separation between the upper restriction wall 135 provided on the front wall 131 and the front surface of the mounting substrate 115, and the separation between the upper restriction wall 135 provided on the left and right side walls 132, 132. All dimensions are set larger than the diameter of the pachinko sphere. That is, in the process of flowing down the game area 21 (first ball flow down area 21a), the pachinko ball can pass through the opening defined on the front side of the mounting substrate 115 by the gate body member 130, A pachinko ball is detected by the first gate sensor 80 in the process of passing through the opening. Thus, in the start winning unit 100 of the embodiment, the upper opening defined by the gate body member 130 is the gate inlet 102a of the first gate portion 102, and the lower opening is the gate outlet of the first gate portion 102. 102b. Here, the first gate sensor 80 is surrounded by the gate body member 130 in a state where the ball passage hole 91a is opened inside the gate inlet 102a. In other words, the first gate sensor 80 detects a pachinko ball as the ball enters the gate entrance 102a, and the normal hit determination condition is established. The upper regulating wall 135 is formed in the gate body member 130 with a dimension that does not block the ball passage hole 91a of the first gate sensor 80 held by the gate body member 130.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the rear half portions 134 of the left and right side wall portions 132, 132 in the gate main body member 130 include an inner wall portion 134a continuous with the inner surface of the corresponding front half portion 133, and an outer wall portion 134a. A light guide part 134b projecting outward (in the opposite direction to the opposite side wall parts 132, 132) is provided at the center of the side surface in the height direction, and the height dimension of the light guide part 134b is determined by the attachment. It is set to be substantially the same as the height dimension of the guide recess 116 a provided at the opening side edge of the mouth 116. Here, the inner wall part 134a of each rear half part 134 has a lateral width dimension smaller than the lateral width dimension of the rear end part in the corresponding front half part 133, and is substantially the same height as the upper and lower opening width dimensions of the mounting opening 116. In addition to extending in the direction, the light guide part 134b is provided so as to extend over the entire length before and after the inner wall part 134a. That is, in the gate main body member 130, the inner wall part 134a of the rear half part 134 is inserted into the mounting opening 116, and the light guide part 134b of the latter half body is inserted into the guide concave part 116a.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the left and right side wall portions 132, 132 are formed with regulating walls 136 protruding outward at positions spaced rearward from the rear end of the front half portion 133 by the thickness of the mounting substrate 115. An engaging groove 137 that engages with the engaged portion 117 provided on the mounting substrate 115 is formed between the regulation wall 136 and the front half portion 133. Here, the restricting portion is provided on both the upper and lower sides sandwiching the light guide portion 134b in the left and right side wall portions 132, 132, and two engaging grooves 137 are formed in each of the side wall portions 132, 132. That is, the left and right side wall portions 132 and 132 inserted from the front side of the mounting opening 116 after being elastically deformed so as to be close to each other are elastically returned in a state where the rear end portion of the front half is in contact with the mounting substrate 115. Thus, each engaged portion 117 is fitted into the corresponding engaging groove 137, and the gate main body member 130 is held in a state where the front and rear, left and right, and top and bottom are positioned with respect to the mounting substrate 115. ing.

  Here, in a state where the gate main body member 130 is attached to the mounting substrate 115, as shown in FIG. 12, the lower end portion of the gate main body member 130 (the lower end portions of the left and right side wall portions 132, 132) is the front cover portion. The gate main body member 130 is prevented from being damaged by the impact caused by the collision of the pachinko ball with the gate main body member 130. In other words, when the left and right side wall portions 132 and 132 (second half portion 134) of the gate main body member 130 in the upside down posture are inserted into the attachment port 116, the gate body member 130 protrudes downward from the second half body (inner wall portion 134a). The rear end of the front half part 133 interferes with the front cover part 140, and the gate main body member 130 cannot be inserted into the attachment port 116 up to the attachment position, thereby preventing the gate main body member 130 from being reversed. It is like that. That is, the front half part 133 and the front cover part 140 in the gate main body member 130 are configured to function as reverse attachment preventing means for preventing reverse attachment of the gate main body member 130.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, when the gate main body member 130 is attached to the attachment substrate 115, the separation dimension of the left and right side wall portions 132 and 132 in the gate main body member 130 and the lateral width dimension of the first gate sensor 80. And the left and right side edges of the first gate sensor 80 inserted into the mounting opening 116 abut against the corresponding left and right side walls 132, 132 of the gate body member 130, and The left and right side wall portions 132, 132 cannot be elastically deformed so as to be close to each other. That is, the gate main body member 130 is configured not to fall off the mounting substrate 115 in a state where the first gate sensor 80 is attached. The left and right side wall portions 132, 132 in the gate main body member 130 are formed with inclined guide surfaces 134c that incline outward toward the rear at the inner rear end of each inner wall portion 134a in the latter half portion 134. The first gate sensor 80 can be easily inserted between the left and right side wall portions 132, 132 from the rear.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the gate main body member 130 has a positioning protrusion protruding inwardly on an inner surface of a corner where the front wall 131 and one (right side in the embodiment) side wall 132 are connected to each other. 139 is provided. When the first gate sensor 80 is disposed inside the gate body member 130, the positioning protrusion 139 faces the reverse regulation surface 91b provided in the first gate sensor 80, so that the first The front end portion of the gate sensor 80 can be installed at an appropriate position where it abuts against the front wall portion 131 of the gate main body member 130. That is, in a state where the upper and lower surfaces of the first gate sensor 80 are inverted, the positioning protrusion 139 interferes with the first gate sensor 80, and the front end portion of the first gate sensor 80 is brought into contact with the front wall portion 131 of the gate body member 130. The positioning projection 139 and the reverse regulation surface 91b function as reverse attachment preventing means for the first gate sensor 80.

(About the light emitting structure of the gate portions 102 and 250)
As shown in FIG. 10, the gate main body member 130 is provided with a light diffusion portion 130 a that diffuses light transmitted through the gate main body member 130. Specifically, the left and right side wall portions 132 and 132 (front half portion 133) and the front wall portion 131 of the gate main body member 130 are arranged on the inner surfaces of the front half portion 133 and the front wall portion 131 (on the outer peripheral end surface of the first gate sensor 80). A minute convex portion extending in the vertical direction from the base end portion where the upper regulating wall 135 protrudes to the lower end portion of the gate main body member 130 is continued on the opposite inner surface over the entire circumference of the inner surface. In addition, the front half 133 of the left and right side walls 132, 132 is formed so as to expand outward from the front end toward the rear, and the rear half 134 of the left and right side walls 132, 132 is The portion of the left and right light guides 134b on the rear side from the position where the engagement groove 137 is formed is formed so as to be inclined so that the outer surface is displaced outward as it goes rearward. Is set so that the thickness increases toward the rear side.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 10, the start winning unit 100 includes the first illumination unit 210 that emits light by irradiating the first gate unit 102 with light behind the first gate unit 102. I have. The first illumination unit 210 is disposed on the rear surface side of the mounting substrate 115, and covers and protects the first light emitting substrate 211 having a plurality of light emitters that emit light forward and the rear surface of the light emitting substrate. The first protective cover 212 is configured. Here, the mounting board 115 is provided with a first fixed protrusion 207 protruding rearward at a position separated from the left and right at a position below the lower receiving portion 118, and the first fixed protrusion 207. With the first light emitting substrate 211 in contact with the rear end of the first protective cover 212, the screw inserted through the through hole formed in the first protective cover 212 is screwed into the screw hole of the first fixed protrusion 207, The one light emitting substrate 211 and the first protective cover 212 are fixed to the mounting substrate 115. Note that the upper end portion of the first protective cover 212 is adapted to engage with the engaging claw of the second engaging hook 121.

  The first light emitting substrate 211 is opposed to the rear end (specifically, the rear end of the light guide part 134b) of the side wall parts 132 and 132 of the gate main body member 130 attached to the attachment opening 116. Further, a gate light emitter 211a capable of irradiating light toward the side wall portions 132 and 132 is mounted. That is, the light guide part 134b of the side wall parts 132 and 132 in the gate body member 130 formed of a transparent material guides the light of the gate light emitter 211a to the front side, and transmits the light guide part 134b. The light diffused portion 130a of the gate body member 130 is irradiated with the light, and the first gate portion 102 located on the front side of the mounting substrate 115 is configured to be brightened (light emitting decoration) by the light of the gate light emitter 211a. . Further, the light incident on the left and right side wall portions 132 and 132 from the rear end is reflected on the inclined outer surface side of the side wall portions 132 and 132, and the light incident from the rear end is diffused to diffuse the gate body. The entire member 130 can be brightened. Further, the first light emitting substrate 211 is opposed to an inflow passage 144 (to be described later) through which the pachinko sphere passing through the gate outlet 102b and moving toward the first start winning port 105a moves with the mounting substrate 115 interposed therebetween. A first starter light emitter capable of irradiating light toward the inflow passage 144 is mounted, and the first start winning portion 105 is brightened (light emitting decoration) by emitting light from the first starter light emitter. ).

(About the front cover 140)
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7 to 9, the front cover portion 140 includes a front plate portion 141 that faces the mounting substrate 115, and a ball regulating wall portion 142 provided at the upper end portion of the front plate portion 141. A ball receiving portion 146 provided at the lower rear surface of the front plate portion 141, and a pachinko ball can move between the attachment substrate 115 and the front plate portion 141 in a state of being attached to the attachment substrate 115. A spherical passage (specifically, an inflow passage 144 and a communication passage 148) is defined.

(About the ball control wall 142)
As shown in FIGS. 9, 10, and 11, the ball regulating wall portion 142 is provided so as to extend rearward from the upper end portion of the front plate portion 141, and the rear end portion contacts the mounting substrate 115. It comes to touch. In addition, an inflow port 142a through which a pachinko ball can pass is opened in the sphere regulating wall portion 142 so as to open up and down, and the inflow port 142a is aligned with the gate outlet 102b of the first gate portion 102 in the up and down direction. It is like that. That is, the pachinko ball that has entered the gate inlet 102a of the first gate portion 102 (detected by the first gate sensor 80) passes through the gate outlet 102b and flows through the front cover portion 140 (sphere regulating wall portion 142). It passes through the inlet 142a. Here, a gap between the gate main body member 130 (first gate portion 102) and the front cover portion 140 (sphere regulating wall portion 142) is formed so that a pachinko ball cannot pass therethrough. The pachinko ball that does not pass through is not configured to enter the inlet 142a. In the embodiment, the lower end portion of the gate main body member 130 is configured to come into contact with the ball restricting wall portion 142 of the front cover portion 140, and the ball restricting wall portion 142 of the front cover portion 140 is a means for supporting the gate main body member 130. The front cover 140 receives an impact associated with the collision of the pachinko ball with the gate main body member 130 to prevent the gate main body member 130 from being damaged.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the ball restricting wall 142 of the front cover 140 is formed in an inclined shape that inclines downward as it is separated from the first gate 102 (gate body member 130) in the left-right direction. The pachinko balls that have arrived on the ball regulating wall 142 without entering the gate entrance 102a of the first gate 102 are guided to the left and right sides of the start winning unit 100. As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 20 of the embodiment includes a plurality of game nails that are continuously inclined so as to be inclined away from the first gate portion 102 so as to be continuous with the inclination of the ball regulating wall portion 142. A group (first guide pegs 34) is provided on both the left and right sides sandwiching the start winning unit 100, and is inclined downward toward the second start winning opening 106a at a position spaced downward from the game nail group. A plurality of game nail groups (second guide pegs 35) that are continuous are provided. That is, the game board 20 is guided so that the pachinko ball that has arrived on the ball regulating wall 142 without entering the gate entrance 102a of the first gate 102 flows down toward the second start winning prize port 106a. A game nail 30 is provided in the first gate portion 102 so as not to lose interest in the behavior of pachinko balls that do not enter the gate entrance 102a of the first gate portion 102. In the following description, the game nail group that continues to the inclination of the ball restricting wall 142 is referred to as the first guide peg 34, and the game nail group that is inclined downward toward the second start winning opening 106a is the second game nail group. May be referred to as a guide peg 35.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the first guide peg 34 located on the left side of the start winning unit 100 is located on the extension line of the intermediate guide peg 31c and is connected to the intermediate guide peg 31c. The pachinko balls that flow down along the path are configured to prevent entry into an outer communication port 150 (communication path 148), which will be described later. The second guide peg 35 located on the right side of the start winning unit 100 has a row of second ball flow-down regions 21b in which the pachinko balls are directed toward the arrangement region (merging region 21c) of the start winning unit 100. The pachinko ball passed through the ball outlet 247a of the guide passage 247 is guided toward the second start winning port 106a, located below the ball outlet 247a of the guide passage 247 that passes through Yes. In other words, the first guide nail 34 of the embodiment is configured to function as a restricting portion that restricts the movement of the pachinko ball to the first start winning port 105a via the outer communication port 150, and the second guide link The nail 35 functions as a guide unit that guides the pachinko ball that has passed from the guide passage 247 to the arrangement area (that is, the merging area 21c) where the start winning unit 100 is arranged, toward the second start winning opening 106a. It is configured as follows.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 12, the front cover part 140 extends downward from the opening edge (specifically, the left and right opening edges) of the inflow port 142 a in the ball regulating wall part 142. A passage partition wall 143 is formed. That is, the start winning unit 100 of the embodiment enters the gate outlet 102b of the first gate portion 102 between the mounting substrate 115 and the front cover portion 140 (the front plate portion 141 and the passage partition wall portion 143). An inflow passage (ball passage) 144 through which the pachinko ball passes is defined. Here, the passage partition wall 143 extends downward from the opening edge of the inflow port 142a, and the inflow passage 144 extends vertically downward from the gate outlet 102b of the first gate portion 102. It is formed to exist.

(About the ball receiver 146)
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 12, the ball receiving portion 146 is located at a position below the inflow passage 144 in the front cover portion 140 (a position vertically below the gate outlet 102 b of the first gate portion 102). A concave groove portion 147 is formed so as to protrude rearward (attachment substrate 115 side) from the lower portion of the portion 141 and open upward and rearward at a position below the inflow port 142a (gate outlet 102b). . The upper opening of the concave groove portion 147 is located below the inflow passage 144 (the gate outlet 102b of the first gate portion 102), and the rear opening of the concave groove portion 147 is the passage opening 115a of the mounting substrate 115. The pachinko balls that have passed through the inflow passage 144 are guided to the passage opening 115a of the mounting substrate 115 via the concave groove portion 147. That is, in the start winning unit 100 of the embodiment, the upper opening of the concave groove portion 147 formed in the ball receiving portion 146 (front cover portion 140) becomes the first start winning port 105a of the first start winning portion 105. ing. Here, the first start winning port 105a is provided to be vertically aligned with the inflow passage 144 (gate outlet 102b of the first gate portion 102), and the inflow passage 144 (first gate portion 102) is provided. The pachinko ball that has passed is configured to be able to win the first start winning opening 105a. Accordingly, the pachinko ball that wins the first start winning opening 105a of the first start winning section 105 passes through the first gate section 102 in advance, so that the first start winning opening of the first start winning section 105 is reached. There are one special figure determination condition (another determination condition) different from the special figure determination condition associated with winning in 105a and the special figure determination condition associated with the passage of the pachinko ball of the first gate unit 102. The game ball is established at the same time.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, the ball receiving portion 146 is provided at a position spaced downward from the left and right ball restricting wall portions 142 so that pachinko balls can pass through, and the ball receiving portion 146 and A communication passage (ball passage) 148 through which a pachinko ball can pass is defined between the ball regulation wall portion 142 and the ball regulation wall portion 142. Here, the left and right communication passages 148 communicate with the inflow passage 144 through an inner communication port (communication port) 149 that opens between the lower end portion of the passage partition wall portion 143 and the ball receiving portion 146, and The game area 21 communicates with the game area 21 through an outer communication port 150 opened on the outer surface of the front cover 140. That is, the inflow passage 144 communicates with the game area 21 through the inner communication port 149 (the communication passage 148).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 12, the communication passage 148 includes a ball rolling surface (upper surface) 146a of the ball receiving portion 146 that defines the communication passage 148, and the inflow passage 144 (first start winning port 105a). The pachinko ball in the communication passage 148 is guided toward the outer communication port 150. That is, the connecting passage 148 that is inclined downward as it is separated from the inflow passage 144 is connected to the inner communication port 149, so that the pachinko that has entered the communication passage 148 through the outer communication port 150 without passing through the first gate portion 102. The ball is prevented from winning through the inner communication port 149 to the first start winning port 105a. This ensures that two different determination conditions (special figure determination condition and common figure determination condition) can be satisfied when winning the first start winning opening 105a. Further, the ball regulating wall 142 is formed to extend outward (a position away from the inflow passage 144) from the inclined lower end of the ball rolling surface 146a of the ball receiving portion 146, and the communication The outer communication port 150 of the passage 148 is opened in the game area 21 so as to face obliquely downward. Thereby, the entrance of the pachinko ball to the communication passage 148 via the outer communication port 150 is suppressed.

(About receiving part 124)
As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, 12, and 13, the start winning unit 100 is located at a position spaced below the inclined lower end of the ball rolling surface 146 a in the left and right communication passages 148. Receiving portions 124 are respectively formed. The receiving portion 124 is provided on the front surface of the mounting substrate 115 so as to be positioned on both the left and right sides of the second start winning opening 106a, and the upper surface 124a is inclined downward toward the second starting winning opening 106a. The pachinko ball on the receiving part 124 is guided toward the second start winning opening 106a. Here, end portions of the left and right receiving portions 124 on the second start winning award port 106a side are configured to be aligned with the opening edge of the second start winning award port 106a, and the start port opening / closing member 107 has a first end. 2. The pachinko ball that has rolled on the upper surface 124a of the receiving portion 124 in the open position where the starting winning opening 106a is opened is received by the starting opening / closing member 107 and wins the second starting winning opening 106a. ing.

  The inclined lower end portion (the end portion on the second start winning award port 106a side) of the upper surface 124a of each receiving portion 124 is configured to be positioned above the start port opening / closing member 107 in the open position (see FIG. 11 and FIG. 12), the pachinko ball received by the start opening / closing member 107 is prevented from falling to the side. Here, the left and right receiving portions 124 are disposed so as to be positioned below the extension line of the second guide peg 35 located on the left and right sides of the start winning unit 100, and the second guide Pachinko balls guided by the pegs 35 are received by the corresponding receiving portions 124 and guided toward the second start winning opening 106a. The left and right receiving portions 124 and the corresponding second guiding pegs 35 are configured to be spaced apart at intervals through which pachinko balls can pass, and the receiving portions 124 and the second guiding pegs 35 are separated. A pachinko ball can fall through a gap 37 between 35. In this way, by forming the gap 37 between the left and right receiving portions 124 and the corresponding second guide pegs 35, the interest of the pachinko ball toward the second start winning opening 106a is increased. It has become.

(About the passage forming part 180)
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the passage forming portion 180 is composed of a plurality of (three in the embodiment) passage members 185, 190, and 205 stacked in the front-rear direction, and the first start winning opening The first winning path 181 of the first starting winning portion 105 through which the pachinko ball having won the prize 105a passes and the second winning of the second starting winning portion 106 through which the pachinko ball having won the second starting prize opening 106a passes. A passage 182 is defined. In the embodiment, the first passage member 185 attached to the rear side of the attachment substrate 115, the second passage member 190 attached to the rear side of the first passage member 185, and the rear side of the second passage member 190. A passage forming portion 180 is constituted by the third passage member 205 to be attached. Further, the passage forming portion 180 is formed with a first sensor housing portion 194 for housing the first start winning prize detection sensor 83 and a second sensor housing portion 195 for housing the second start winning prize detection sensor 84, Corresponding start winning detection sensors 83 and 84 can detect the pachinko balls passing through the first and second winning passages 181 and 182. In addition, the channel | path formation part 180 is entirely formed with the resin material which can permeate | transmit light.

(About the first prize passage 181)
As shown in FIGS. 7, 8, 11, and 13, the first winning path 181 is connected to an introduction path 181a that communicates with the passage port 115a of the mounting board 115 and a downstream end of the introduction path 181a. A first discharge passage 181b for discharging the pachinko ball to the outside of the game board 20, and the first sensor housing portion 194 is installed at a connection portion between the introduction passage 181a and the first discharge passage 181b. Yes. That is, the pachinko ball that has won the first start winning opening 105a flows into the introduction passage 181a through the passage opening 115a and moves from the introduction passage 181a to the first discharge passage 181b in the process of moving to the first start winning prize. It is configured to be detected by the detection sensor 83 and to satisfy the judgment condition per special figure. In the embodiment, the first passage member 185 and the second passage member 190 define the introduction passage 181a, and the second passage member 190 and the third passage member 205 define the first discharge passage 181b. Has been.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 7, 8, 11, and 13, the first passage member 185 includes a left-right direction at an upper portion of a first opposing plate 185a that faces the mounting substrate 115 and forms a front surface. In the middle position, the entrance 186 is formed so as to allow the pachinko ball to pass therethrough so as to open in the front-rear direction. In addition, a first recess 187 is formed that opens rearward and extends in the lateral direction. The rear opening of the first recess 187 is blocked by the second passage member 190, so that the introduction passage 181a is defined. The inlet 186 of the first passage member 185 is configured to communicate with the passage opening 115a of the mounting board 115, and the pachinko ball that has won the first start winning opening 105a passes through the passage opening 115a for the first prize. It flows into the passage 181 (introduction passage 181a). In the embodiment, the introduction passage 181a extends from the inlet 186 toward the left end of the passage formation portion 180 (first passage member 185) (one side end separated from the drive mechanism housing portion 200 described later). It is formed to exist. In addition, the passage partition wall 191 that defines the rear surface of the introduction passage 181a in the second passage member 190 has a first guide piece 191a inclined leftward toward the rear at a position facing the rear of the inlet 186. The pachinko ball that has passed through the inlet 186 is promptly guided to the inflow downstream side of the introduction passage 181a by the first guide piece 191a.

  Here, the rear end portion of the first edge projection 122 (see FIGS. 9 and 13) formed at the opening edge of the passage opening 115 a in the mounting substrate 115 abuts on the front surface of the opening edge of the inlet 186. It is like that. That is, the contact force when the first passage member 185 (passage forming portion 180) is assembled to the mounting substrate 115 is concentrated on the first edge projection 122, so that the passage opening 115a formed in the mounting substrate 115 is concentrated. The pachinko ball can be smoothly moved from the passage opening 115a to the passage 186 by improving the adhesion between the opening edge and the opening edge of the passage 186 formed in the first passage member 185. .

  In addition, the second passage member 190 has an upper outlet 192 that opens to the front and rear in a size that allows pachinko balls to pass therethrough, as shown in FIGS. 7, 8, 11, and 13. The pachinko balls that have been formed and have passed through the introduction passage 181 a are configured to move to the rear of the second passage member 190 through the upper outlet 192. The upper outlet 192 is formed at the downstream end of the introduction passage 181a. In addition, a second recess 193 that opens rearward and extends downward is formed on the rear surface side of the second passage member 190 at a position corresponding to the upper outlet 192. The rear opening of 193 is blocked by the third passage member 205 so as to define the first discharge passage 181b. That is, the pachinko ball that has won the first start winning opening 105a and passed through the introduction passage 181a of the first winning passage 181 moves to the first discharge passage 181b through the upper outlet 192. . The ball outlet of the first discharge passage 181b is configured to communicate with a ball collection unit provided in the pachinko machine 10, and a ball circulation facility of a game shop (both not shown) via the ball collection unit. 2) Pachinko balls are collected.

(About the first sensor housing portion 194)
As shown in FIGS. 7, 8, 11, and 13, the first sensor housing portion 194 is located on the rear side across the passage partition wall 191 of the second passage member 190 that defines the introduction passage 181 a. The rear opening of the first sensor housing portion 194 is closed by the third passage member 205. Here, the first sensor housing portion 194 is horizontally long and can be housed in a lateral posture in which the ball passage hole 91a of the first start winning detection sensor 83 opens in the front-rear direction and is located on the side (left side in the embodiment). The first start winning detection sensor 83 is housed in a lateral orientation in which the ball passage hole 91a communicates with the upper outlet 192 and the first discharge passage 181b. Here, the front wall 194a of the first sensor housing portion 194 is formed in an inclined shape that is inclined forward from the upper end to the lower end (see FIG. 11), and the first start winning detection sensor is provided on the front wall 194a. By bringing 83 into contact, the first start winning detection sensor 83 is accommodated and held in an inclined posture in which the axis of the ball passage hole 91a is inclined downward toward the rear. The third passage member 205 is formed with a support protrusion 206 that supports the sensor main body 91 of the first start winning detection sensor 83 in an inclined posture, and a front wall 194a of the first sensor housing portion 194 The first start winning detection sensor 83 is held between the two. In this way, by holding the first start winning detection sensor 83 in an inclined posture, the pachinko ball passing through the introduction passage 181a of the first winning passage 181 and arriving at the sensor 83 can be detected promptly and quickly. The first discharge passage 181b on the downstream side can be guided.

(About 2nd prize passage 182)
As shown in FIGS. 7, 8, 11, and 13, the second winning path 182 is connected to a winning space 182a that communicates with the second starting winning port 106a of the mounting board 115 and the winning space 182a. And a second discharge passage 182b for discharging the pachinko ball to the outside of the game board 20, and the second start winning detection sensor 84 is installed at a connection portion between the winning space 182a and the second discharge passage 182b. ing. That is, the pachinko ball that has won the second start winning opening 106a is detected by the second start winning detection sensor 84 in the process of moving from the winning space 182a to the second discharge passage 182b, whereby the condition for determining per special figure is satisfied. It is comprised so that it may be materialized. In the embodiment, the winning space 182 a is defined in the first passage member 185, and the second discharge passage 182 b is defined by the second passage member 190 and the third passage member 205.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 7, 8, 11, and 13, the first passage member 185 has a concave shape that opens forward at an intermediate position in the left-right direction at the lower portion of the first counter plate 185a. The winning space 182a is formed. That is, the winning space 182a is provided below the introduction passage 181a. Here, the front opening of the winning space 182a is formed in a horizontally-long rectangular shape in which the left and right opening widths are set to about two diameters of the pachinko balls, and at once through the second start winning hole 106a. A plurality of inflowing pachinko balls can be received. Here, a rear end portion of the second edge projection 123 (see FIGS. 9 and 13) formed at the opening edge of the second start winning port 106a in the mounting substrate 115 is a winning space in the first counter plate 185a. It contacts the opening front edge of 182a. That is, the second starting prize formed on the mounting board 115 by concentrating the contact force when the first passage member 185 (passage forming part 180) is assembled to the mounting board 115 on the second edge projection 123. The adhesion between the opening edge of the opening 106a and the opening edge of the winning space 182a formed in the first passage member 185 is improved, and the pachinko ball smoothly moves from the second starting winning port 106a to the winning space 182a. Configured to get.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 9, the second edge projection 123 of the mounting substrate 115 has an arc-shaped bearing 122 a that opens rearward at the left and right ends of the second start winning port 106 a. When the mounting board 115 and the first passage member 185 (passage formation portion 180) are assembled, the bearing portion 122a forms a shaft hole that pivotally supports the start port opening / closing member 107. It has become. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 11, the start opening / closing member 107 of the embodiment is formed in a flat plate shape in which the pachinko ball can be closed so as not to be able to win a prize, while the second start winning opening 106 a is formed. A shaft portion 107a that protrudes to the left and right sides protrudes from the lower end portion of the closed posture that closes the mouth 106a. That is, the starter opening / closing member 107 is assembled with the mounting substrate 115 and the first passage member 185 (passage forming portion 180) with the left and right shaft portions 107a facing the bearing portion 122a. The mouth opening / closing member 107 is swingably supported by the start winning unit 100. Further, the first opposing plate 185a portion of the first passage member 185 has a restricting protrusion protruding forward at a position facing the protruding end portions of the left and right shaft portions 107a formed on the start port opening / closing member 107. 185b is formed (see FIGS. 7, 12, and 13). The restricting protrusions 185b are opposed to the protruding end portions of the corresponding left and right shaft portions 107a with a slight gap therebetween, and are configured not to obstruct the opening / closing operation of the start port opening / closing member 107. The start opening / closing member 107 is prevented from moving in the left-right direction in accordance with the contact of the pachinko ball or the like by the contact of the restricting protrusion 185b with the corresponding shaft portion 107a. The restricting protrusion 185b is housed inside the receiving portion 124 through the rear opening of the receiving portion 124.

  As shown in FIGS. 7, 8, 11, and 13, the first passage member 185 has a size that allows a pachinko ball to pass through the rear partition 188 that defines the rear surface of the winning space 182 a. An outflow opening 189 that opens in the front-rear direction is formed so as to open in the front-rear direction. Configured to move sideways. The outlet 189 is formed at a position biased to the right side of the winning space 182a. Further, the rear partition wall 188 is formed with a second guide piece 185c inclined in the right direction toward the rear at the left side position of the outflow port 189, and the pachinko ball won in the winning space 182a The second guide piece 185c is configured to promptly guide to the outlet 189. A second sensor housing portion 195 that houses the second start winning detection sensor 84 is provided at a position corresponding to the outlet 189 in the second passage member 190, and the second sensor housing portion 195 is defined. The passage partition wall 191 is formed with a lower outlet 196 that opens to the front and rear in a size that allows pachinko balls to pass through.

  The lower outlet 196 is provided at a position aligned with the ball passage hole 91a of the second start winning detection sensor 84 and the outlet 189, as shown in FIGS. The pachinko ball detected by the second start winning detection sensor 84 after passing through the outlet 189 of the winning space 182a moves to the rear of the second passage member 190 through the lower outlet 196. . Further, on the rear surface side of the second passage member 190, a third concave portion 197 that opens rearward and extends downward is formed at a position corresponding to the lower outlet 196, and the third concave portion is formed. The rear opening of 197 is closed by the third passage member 205 so that the second discharge passage 182b is defined. That is, the pachinko ball that has won the second start winning opening 106a and passed through the winning space 182a of the second winning passage 182 moves to the second discharge passage 182b through the lower outlet 196. . In addition, the ball outlet of the second discharge passage 182b is configured to communicate with a ball collection unit provided in the pachinko machine 10, and a ball circulation facility of a game shop (both not shown) via the ball collection unit. To be collected.

(About the second sensor housing portion 195)
As shown in FIGS. 7, 8, 11, and 13, the second sensor housing portion 195 has a rear side sandwiching a rear partition 188 that defines the rear surface of the winning space 182 a in the first passage member 185. In addition, it is formed in a concave shape that opens forward, and the front opening is blocked by the first passage member 185. Here, the second sensor accommodating portion 195 is a horizontally long shape that can be accommodated in a lateral orientation in which the ball passage hole 91a of the second start winning detection sensor 84 opens in the front-rear direction and is located on the side (right side in the embodiment). The second start winning detection sensor 84 is housed in a lateral orientation in which the ball passage hole 91a communicates with the outlet 189. Here, the front wall 188a that defines the second sensor housing portion 195 (the rear surface of the rear partition 188 that defines the rear surface of the winning space 182a) and the rear wall 195a are inclined forward from the upper end toward the lower end. It is formed in an inclined shape (see FIG. 11), and the axis of the ball passage hole 91a is brought into contact with the second start winning detection sensor 84 against the front and rear walls 188a and 195a of the second sensor housing portion 195. The second start winning detection sensor 84 is accommodated in the second sensor accommodating portion 195 in an inclined posture in which the angle is inclined downward toward the rear. Thus, by holding the second start winning detection sensor 84 in an inclined posture, the pachinko ball passing through the winning space 182a of the second winning passage 182 and arriving at the sensor 84 can be detected promptly and promptly. It is comprised so that it can guide to the 2nd downstream discharge path 182b.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 11, the second sensor housing portion 195 is formed in the second passage member 190 so as to be positioned below the first sensor housing portion 194, and the first start winning detection is detected. The sensor 83 and the second start winning prize detection sensor 84 are accommodated in the corresponding sensor accommodating portions 194 and 195 in the opposite orientation. That is, the first start winning detection sensor 83 is installed in a posture in which the ball passage hole 91a is located on the left side, and the second start winning detection sensor 84 is installed in a posture in which the ball passage hole 91a is located on the right side. The first winning path 181 and the second winning path 182 can be made compact, and the start winning unit 100 including the first gate portion 102, the first starting winning portion 105, and the second starting winning portion 106 can be downsized. doing.

(About the drive mechanism housing part 200)
Between the first passage member 185 and the second passage member 190, as shown in FIGS. 7, 8, and 13, a drive mechanism for driving a start port opening / closing member 107 that opens and closes the second start winning port 106a. Is provided with a drive mechanism housing portion 200. The drive mechanism housing portion 200 includes a front housing portion 201 formed to open rearward in the right portion of the first passage member 185 and a rear housing formed to open forward in the right portion of the second passage member 190. A rectangular box-like drive mechanism housing portion 200 is defined by assembling the first passage member 185 and the second passage member 190. Here, the drive mechanism housing portion 200 is provided adjacent to the right side of the introduction passage 181a, the winning space 182a, and the sensor housing portions 194 and 195. In other words, the drive mechanism is located at the left and right target positions with respect to the first discharge passage 181b of the first winning passage 181 with reference to the passage opening 115a and the second starting winning opening 106a located in the middle in the left-right direction of the start winning unit 100. By providing the accommodating portion 200, the size of the start winning unit 100 including the first gate portion 102, the first start winning portion 105, and the second start winning portion 106 is reduced.

  The first passage member 185 is formed with a horizontally long front insertion hole 201a (see FIG. 8) that opens rearward at an intermediate position in the vertical direction of the front housing portion 201, and the second passage member 190. A laterally long rear insertion hole 202 a (see FIG. 7) that opens forward is formed at an intermediate position in the vertical direction of the rear housing portion 202. Then, by inserting the flange 109a provided in the solenoid main body 109 into the insertion holes 201a and 202a of the first and second passage members 190, the start winning solenoid 108 is placed with the plunger 108a facing downward. It is designed to be held and held. That is, the start winning solenoid 108 of the second start winning unit 106 according to the embodiment is held in the start winning unit 100 (passage forming unit 180) without using a screw or the like.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, an operating body 110 connected to the plunger 108 a of the start winning solenoid 108 is slidably accommodated in a lower position of the drive mechanism housing portion 200. The operating body 110 is provided with an operating arm 110a that protrudes forward, and the operating arm 110a moves up and down by swinging the operating body 110 as the start winning solenoid 108 is driven. It has become. The operating arm 110a is configured to be detachably engaged with a first engagement protrusion 107b and a second engagement protrusion 107c formed on the start opening / closing member 107, and the first and second When the operation arm 110a is engaged with the engagement protrusions 107b and 107c and operated, the start port opening / closing member 107 is opened and closed. Specifically, the start opening / closing member 107 protrudes backward on the protruding end portion of the shaft portion 107a located on the right side with reference to a closed position in which the second start winning opening 106a is closed. The first engagement protrusion 107b is provided, and the second engagement protrusion 107c is provided so as to protrude downward from the first engagement protrusion 107b. Then, the operating arm 110a that moves upward from below in accordance with the driving of the start winning solenoid 108 in a state of closing the second start winning opening 106a with respect to the first engaging protrusion 107b. The start opening / closing member 107 is displaced from the closed position to the open position, and is moved from the upper side to the lower side in accordance with the driving of the start winning solenoid 108 in the open position. The moving operating arm 110a is configured to abut against and press down the second engagement protrusion 107c from above, and accordingly, the start port opening / closing member 107 is configured to be displaced from the open position to the closed position. Yes.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, 11, and 13, the start winning unit 100 irradiates light toward the second start winning port 106 a behind the passage forming portion 180. Two illumination units 214 are provided. The second illumination unit 214 is disposed on the rear side of the passage forming unit 180 and has a second light emitting substrate 215 having a light emitter 215 that emits light forward, and a rear surface of the second light emitting substrate 215. It is comprised from the 2nd protective cover 216 which protects a cover. Here, the passage forming portion 180 is provided with a second fixed protrusion 208 protruding rearward from the second passage member 190 and the third passage member 205, and the rear of the second fixed protrusion 208. With the second light emitting substrate 215 in contact with the end portion, a screw inserted through a through hole formed in the second protective cover 216 is screwed into the screw hole of the fixed protrusion, thereby the second light emitting substrate 215. The second protective cover 216 is fixed to the passage forming portion 180. The second light emitting substrate 215 is mounted with a second starter light emitter 215 capable of irradiating light toward the second start prize port 106a at a position behind the second start prize port 106a. Yes. Here, the passage forming portion 180 (first to third passage members 195, 190, 205) is formed of a synthetic resin material that can transmit light, and emits light from the second starter light emitter 215. Thus, the second start winning opening 106a can be brightened (emitted). In the embodiment, the second start port light emitter 215 is caused to emit light when the start port opening / closing member 107 is opened to open the second start winning port 106a. As the second light-emitting element 215 emits light, the second start winning opening 106a is brightened to notify the opening of the second start winning opening 106a.

(Regarding special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
As shown in FIG. 2, at a predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the embodiment, the outer left lower position of the game area 21), a prize (corresponding start) to the first or second start winning opening 105a, 106a is obtained. Special figure display units (special figure display means) 50A and 50B are provided which are triggered by winning detection sensors 83 and 84 (ball detection). Here, the special figure display section displays the first special figure display section 50A that starts the variable display triggered by the winning at the first start winning opening 105a and the variable display triggered by the winning at the second start winning opening 106a. The special figure display units 50A and 50B are each composed of a plurality of (in the embodiment, twelve) LEDs. Then, triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 105a, a special figure fluctuation display that blinks and fluctuates in which the LEDs of the first special figure display section 50A are sequentially turned on and off is performed. A plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as special graphics) are displayed according to the lighting positions (lighting patterns) that are definitely lit. Also, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball at the second start winning opening 106a, a blinking and fluctuating display in which the LED of the second special figure display unit 50B is turned on / off is performed, and the LED is finally determined. A special figure is displayed by the lighting position (lighting pattern).

  Here, the special figure is for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not the result of special figure determination (lottery per special figure) by the main control CPU 60a is per special figure (big hit or small hit). Each special figure display unit 50A, 50B is a special figure as a big hit display (big hit symbol) that can recognize the big win winning combination by the lighting position of the LED, and a small hit display that can recognize the big hit winning prize A special figure as a (small hit symbol) and a special figure as an error display (missing symbol) that can recognize a deviation can be displayed, and one special figure is determined according to the result of the judgment per special symbol. Stopped display. 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 the general map display 55)
In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has a general-purpose display unit (general-purpose display unit) in which LEDs are composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) at the outer left lower position of the game area 21. Display means) 55 is provided. In this general-purpose display unit 55, a plurality of pachinko spheres (passage of pachinko spheres of the first gate unit 102 or the second gate unit 250) detected by either the first gate sensor 80 or the second gate sensor 81 are used as a trigger. A normal map change display for deriving one general map by changing the type of normal symbol (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “normal map”) is performed. In the embodiment, multiple types (three types in the embodiment) of common maps are displayed in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, three types of common diagrams are shown according to a light emitting mode in which only the upper LED is lit, a light emitting mode in which only the lower LED is lit, and a light emitting mode in which the upper and lower LEDs are lit. In the following, the usual figure shown when only the upper LED is lit is ordinary figure A, and the ordinary figure shown when only the side LED is lit is ordinary figure B, and the upper and lower LEDs are lit. The displayed general map is assumed to be a general map C. Then, from the final lighting result of the general map display section 55, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss. Specifically, when the result of the universal map determination is out of place, the universal map A is displayed on the universal map display unit 55, and when the result of the universal map hit, the universal map B or C is displayed on the universal map display unit 55. It is configured to be. In other words, the common figure that can recognize this per unit map is displayed as the per unit map, and the normal figure that can recognize the outage is displayed as the misplaced display. In other words, the universal figure display unit 55 according to the embodiment performs symbol variation in accordance with the detection of either the first gate sensor 80 or the second gate sensor 81, and the determination result of the universal figure determination (second hit determination). It functions as a second symbol display means for displaying.

(About variable state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving a privilege game state as a game state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, as the bonus game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the second start winning port 106a opened and closed by the start port opening / closing member 107 is increased as compared to the state where the bonus game state is not given. It is a rate improvement state. Specifically, in the 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, and (3) the first time per base map 2. Increasing the opening time of the start opening / closing member 107 that opens the 2 start winning opening 106a can increase the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 106a. In the privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the starting port opening / closing member 107 for opening the second starting winning port 106a for one time per figure, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the starting port opening / closing member 107. Also, it can be realized by increasing the number of times of opening of the start port opening / closing member 107, or these may be combined. In the embodiment, the above-mentioned (1) and (3) are combined as the privilege game state, and in the following description, it 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 balls to the second start winning opening 106a is improved. Here, the condition for giving the variable state is determined for each type of big hit symbol and small hit 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 sections 50A and 50B as a result of the special chart fluctuation display when the jackpot is won in the special chart judgment. The special winning opening / closing member 242 of the special winning portion 240 is opened and closed according to the type of the big hit symbol. In the jackpot game of the embodiment, the jackpot game is completed by executing a predetermined number of round games that open the special winning opening / closing member 242 of the special winning portion 240. One round game ends when a special number of opened pachinko balls 240a (for example, eight) of pachinko balls are won or a specified time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. . Note that, during each round game in the big hit game, an interval time between rounds for holding the special prize opening / closing member 242 in a closed state for a predetermined time is set.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14A and FIG. 14B, when a big hit is won in the special figure hit determination, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games, and the determined A jackpot game is awarded. Here, which of the types of jackpot games to be given is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 and Figure 2) determined when the jackpot is won in the special chart judgment. The main control CPU 60a is determined.

(About the jackpot symbol and jackpot game based on winning at the first start winning opening 105a)
When the determination result of the special figure determination based on the first special figure start suspension information (pachinko ball winning to the first start winning opening 105a) is affirmative determination (big hit), the main control CPU 60a determines in advance. One jackpot symbol is set to be determined from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14A, nine types of jackpot symbols (symbols A to A) are generated based on the special symbol determining random numbers acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning hole 105a. One jackpot symbol is determined from symbols I). In addition, the selection ratio of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols (symbol A to symbol I) is determined by the number of allocations of the determination value for determining the special symbol assigned to each jackpot symbol, and the determination for determining the special symbol for each jackpot symbol By changing the number of assigned values, it is possible to arbitrarily adjust the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol.

  Here, the jackpot game given when the main control CPU 60a determines symbols A to E is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “8” as shown in FIG. 14A. The maximum number of winnings for a round game is set to “8”. The jackpot game corresponding to the symbols A to E is an all-round round set so that the special winning opening / closing member 242 performs an opening operation to open the special winning opening 240a continuously from the start to the end of each round game. It consists of games. That is, in each round game, the special prize opening / closing member 242 is opened only once, and the special prize opening / closing member 242 repeats the opening / closing operation a predetermined number of times (specified number of rounds) in the whole big hit game. The jackpot game corresponding to symbol A to symbol E is set as a round game time for one round game at a time during which the maximum number of winning pachinko balls can be won in the special winning opening 240a. Specifically, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time in the jackpot game corresponding to the symbols A to E, and the special prize opening and closing member 242 is set to “25. The opening operation is performed for “0 (seconds)”. The interval time between rounds is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. That is, in the jackpot game corresponding to the symbols A to E, it is set so that an equivalent prize ball can be obtained until one jackpot game is completed.

  Also, the jackpot game corresponding to symbols A to D is the symbol variation effect (first change) after the jackpot game is over when the main control CPU 60a determines the jackpot game. Alternatively, the variable state is set to be continuously given until the second special figure fluctuation display) is executed. On the other hand, the jackpot game corresponding to the symbol E is set so that no change state is given after the jackpot game ends when the main control CPU 60a determines the jackpot game. Here, the number of times of change to which the state of change is given is set to a different number for each of the symbols A to D, and after the jackpot game according to the type of the determined jackpot symbol (symbol A to symbol D) The benefits (number of times of change) are changed. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14A, when the symbol A is determined, the number of times of change to which the state of change is given after the corresponding jackpot game is ended is set to 100 times. Is determined after the corresponding jackpot game is finished, the number of times of change to which the state of change is given is set to 30, and when the symbol C is determined, the state of change after the corresponding jackpot game is finished. Is set to 20 times, and when the symbol D is determined, the number of times of change to which a change state is given after the corresponding jackpot game is ended is set to 10.

  The jackpot game given when the main control CPU 60a determines the symbols F to I is a jackpot game in which the prescribed round number is set to “twice” as shown in FIG. 14A. The upper limit number of winning games is set to “8”. The jackpot game corresponding to the symbols F to I is an all-round round set so that the special winning opening / closing member 242 performs an opening operation to open the special winning opening 240a continuously from the start to the end of each round game. It consists of games. That is, in each round game, the special prize opening / closing member 242 is opened only once, and the special prize opening / closing member 242 repeats the opening / closing operation a predetermined number of times (specified number of rounds) in the whole big hit game. Here, the jackpot game corresponding to the symbols F to I is set as a round game time of one round game at a time when the maximum number of winning pachinko balls cannot be won in the special winning opening 240a. Specifically, “0.04 (seconds)” is set as the round game time in the jackpot game corresponding to symbols F to I. The interval time between rounds is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. That is, the jackpot game corresponding to the symbols F to I is set so that almost no winning ball can be obtained until one jackpot game is completed.

  The jackpot game corresponding to the symbols F to I is the symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation) after a predetermined number of times of change after the jackpot game ends when the main control CPU 60a determines the jackpot game. It is set so that the variable state is continuously given until (display) is executed. Here, the number of times of change to which the state of change is given is set to a different number for each of the symbols F to I, and after the jackpot game depending on the type of the determined jackpot symbol (symbol F to symbol I) The benefits (number of times of change) are changed. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14A, when the symbol F is determined, the number of times of change to which the state of change is given after the corresponding jackpot game is ended is set to 100 times. Is determined after the corresponding jackpot game is finished, the number of times of change to which the state of change is given is set to 30 times, and when the symbol H is determined, the state of change after the corresponding jackpot game is finished Is set to 20 times, and when the symbol I is determined, the number of times of change to which the changed state is given after the corresponding jackpot game is ended is set to 10. That is, when the big hit game corresponding to the symbols F to I where the winning of the winning ball can hardly be expected is determined based on the first special symbol starting hold information (pachinko ball winning in the first starting winning hole 105a). Is set so that a variable state is given after the big hit game.

(About the jackpot symbol and the jackpot game based on the winning to the second start winning opening 106a)
When the determination result of the special figure determination based on the second special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the second start winning opening 106a) is affirmative determination (big hit), the main control CPU 60a determines in advance. One jackpot symbol is set to be determined from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14B, eight types of jackpot symbols (symbols a to a) are generated based on the special symbol determination random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning port 106a. One jackpot symbol is determined from symbols h). The selection ratio of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols (symbol a to symbol h) is determined by the number of allocations of the determination values for determining special symbols assigned to each jackpot symbol. By changing the number of assigned values, it is possible to arbitrarily adjust the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol. Further, when the determination result of the special figure determination based on the second special figure start suspension information (winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 106a) is affirmative determination (big hit), the first special figure start Compared to the case where the determination result of the special figure determination based on the hold information (pachinko ball winning to the first start winning opening 105a) is affirmative determination (big hit), the number of winning balls that can be obtained in one big hit game It is set to increase. Further, when the determination result of the special figure determination based on the second special figure start suspension information (winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 106a) is affirmative determination (big hit), the first special figure start Compared with the case where the determination result of the special figure determination based on the holding information (the winning of the pachinko ball to the first start winning opening 105a) is an affirmative determination (big hit), the rate at which the variable state is given after the big hit game is higher It is set to be.

  Here, the jackpot game given when the main control CPU 60a determines the symbols a to d is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15” as shown in FIG. 14B. The maximum number of winnings for a round game is set to “8”. In addition, the jackpot game corresponding to the symbols a to d is an all-open round that is set so that the special winning opening / closing member 242 performs the opening operation of opening the special winning opening 240a continuously from the start to the end of each round game. It consists of games. That is, in each round game, the special prize opening / closing member 242 is opened only once, and the special prize opening / closing member 242 repeats the opening / closing operation a predetermined number of times (specified number of rounds) in the whole big hit game. The jackpot game corresponding to symbols a to d is set as a round game time for one round game at a time during which a maximum number of winning pachinko balls can win a special winning opening 240a. Specifically, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time in the jackpot game corresponding to the symbols “a” to “d”, and the special prize opening / closing member 242 is set to “25. The opening operation is performed for “0 (seconds)”. The interval time between rounds is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. That is, in the jackpot game corresponding to the symbols a to d, it is set so that an equivalent prize ball can be obtained until one jackpot game is completed.

  Also, the jackpot game corresponding to the symbols a to d, when the main control CPU 60a determines the jackpot game, the symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation) after a predetermined number of times of change after the jackpot game is over. It is set so that the variable state is continuously given until (display) is executed. Here, the number of times of change to which the state of change is given is set to a different number for each of the symbols a to d, and after the big hit game according to the type of the determined jackpot symbol (symbol a to symbol d) The benefits (number of times of change) are changed. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the symbol a is determined, the number of times of change in which the state of change is given after the end of the corresponding jackpot game is set to 100, and the symbol b Is determined, after the corresponding jackpot game is finished, the number of times of change to which the state of change is given is set to 30, and when the symbol c is determined, the state of change after the end of the corresponding jackpot game is changed. Is set to 20 times, and when the symbol d is determined, the number of times of change to which the changed state is given after the corresponding jackpot game is ended is set to 10.

  In addition, the jackpot game given when the main control CPU 60a determines the symbols e to h is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4” as shown in FIG. 14B. The upper limit number of winning games is set to “8”. The jackpot game corresponding to the symbols e to h is an all-round round set so that the special winning opening / closing member 242 performs an opening operation to open the special winning opening 240a continuously from the start to the end of each round game. It consists of games. That is, in each round game, the special prize opening / closing member 242 is opened only once, and the special prize opening / closing member 242 repeats the opening / closing operation a predetermined number of times (specified number of rounds) in the whole big hit game. Here, the jackpot game corresponding to the symbols e to h is set as a round game time of one round game at a time when the upper limit number of pachinko balls can be won in the special winning opening 240a. Specifically, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time in the jackpot game corresponding to the symbols “a” to “d”, and the special prize opening / closing member 242 is set to “25. The opening operation is performed for “0 (seconds)”. The interval time between rounds is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. That is, in the jackpot game corresponding to the symbols e to h, it is set so that an equivalent prize ball can be obtained until one jackpot game is completed.

  In addition, the jackpot game corresponding to the symbols e to h is a symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation) of a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game ends when the main control CPU 60a determines the jackpot game. It is set so that the variable state is continuously given until (display) is executed. Here, the number of times of change to which the state of change is given is set to a different number for each of the symbols e to h, and after the jackpot game according to the type of the determined jackpot symbol (symbol F to symbol I) The benefits (number of times of change) are changed. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the symbol e is determined, the number of times of change to which the state of change is given after the corresponding jackpot game ends is set to 100, and the symbol f Is determined after the corresponding jackpot game is finished, the number of times of change to which the state of change is given is set to 30, and when the symbol g is determined, the state of change after the corresponding jackpot game is finished. Is set to 20 times, and when the symbol h is determined, the number of times of change to which the changed state is given after the corresponding jackpot game is ended is set to 10. That is, when the big hit game corresponding to the symbols a to h is determined based on the second special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning in the second start winning opening 106a), the change is made after the big hit game. It is set so that the status is always granted.

(About small hit games)
Next, the small hit game given by the pachinko machine of an Example is demonstrated. The small hit game is set to start after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure display portions 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure fluctuation display when the small hit is won in the special figure determination. The special prize opening / closing member 222 of the special prize winning unit 220 opens and closes. Then, in the small hit game, the pachinko ball passes through the first branch passage 226 as the specific area of the special winning portion 220 (the specific area detection sensor 88 detects the pachinko ball) as a condition for giving the continuous big hit game If the condition for granting the continuous big hit game is established, the continuous big hit game is continuously performed after the end of the small hit game. In addition, the small hit game is set so that the game state after the end of the small hit game is continued in the game state at the time of winning the small hit, and if the variable state is given at the time of winning the small hit, While the reduced state is continuously given even after the winning game is finished, the changed state is not given even after the small hit game is finished unless the changed state is given. However, if the conditions for granting a continuous big hit game are satisfied during the small hit game, the game after the continuous big hit game will be performed following the small hit game based on the small hit symbol determined with the winning of the small hit game. It is set to determine the state.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 17, the opening / closing operation pattern of the special winning opening / closing member 222 of the special winning portion 220 in the small hit game is determined in accordance with the gaming state at the time when the special winning determination is performed. . Then, the special prize opening / closing member 222 of the special prize winning unit 220 performs a predetermined opening / closing operation in accordance with the gaming state at the time of determination per special figure, or a predetermined number (for example, eight) of the special prize opening 220a opened. When the pachinko ball wins, the small hit game is completed. In the embodiment, when the game state is in the non-variable short state and wins a small hit, compared to the case in which the small win is won in the variable state, a special variation after the symbol variation effect (special drawing variation display) is completed. The time until the special winning opening / closing member 222 of the winning portion 220 starts the opening operation is set longer. As described above, in the embodiment, the opening / closing operation of the special prize opening / closing member 222 is determined depending on whether or not the gaming state at the time of performing the determination per special figure is a variable state.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, when a small win is won in a non-variable state, an opening effect is performed for a predetermined performance time (8000 milliseconds in the embodiment) with the start of the small hit game. Special winning opening and closing member so that the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 (second ball falling area 21b) is opened at the special winning opening 220a of the special winning section 220 for a winning time (1700 milliseconds) 222 is set to open. Here, in the opening effect of the small hit game, before the special winning opening and closing member 222 is opened, the image display device 17 is configured to display an image or a video informing the winning of the small hit game on the symbol display device 17 or to output a sound. In addition, the player is notified that the special winning opening 220a of the special winning unit 220 is opened. As described above, when a small win is won in an unchangeable state, a predetermined effect time from when the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is completed until the special prize opening 220a of the special prize winning unit 220 is opened. By providing (8000 milliseconds), the player is surely notified that the small hit game has been won, and the second ball falling area from the left-handed game that causes the pachinko ball to flow down to the first ball falling area 21a. 21b is urged to switch to a right-handed game in which a pachinko ball is allowed to flow down.

  On the other hand, when a small win is won in a variable state, the game area 21 (second game) is played after a predetermined time (4 milliseconds in the embodiment) that is shorter than the production time elapses with the start of the small hit game. The special winning opening / closing member 222 is set to be opened so that the pachinko ball flowing down the ball falling area 21b) is opened in the special winning opening 220a of the special winning portion 220 within a possible opening time (1700 milliseconds). In this way, when winning a small hit in the variable state, the time from the end of the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) to the opening of the special prize opening 220a of the special prize unit 220 is extremely shortened. In this way, a game with a sense of speed in which small hit games continue without interruption from the end of the symbol variation effect is realized. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, it is possible to win a pachinko ball in the special winning opening 220a of the special winning portion 220 regardless of the winning of the small hit in the non-changed state and the winning of the small hit in the changed state. The opening time is set to the same time so that a pachinko ball can be expected to win the special winning opening 220a.

(About the operation control of the special winning part 220 in the small hit game)
Next, the operation control of the allocating body 230 of the special winning portion 220 when the small hit game is won will be described.

  In the special winning portion 220, the main control CPU 60a drives and controls the sorting solenoid 231 so that the sorting body 230 is switched between the first posture and the second posture in the small hit game, and wins the special winning opening 220a. Thus, the pachinko balls passing through the special winning path 225 are distributed to the first branch path (specific area) 226 and the second branch path (non-specific area) 227. That is, the pachinko ball that has moved to the branch position when the sorting body 230 is in the first posture is guided to the first branch passage 226, and the pachinko that has moved to the branch position when the sorting body 230 is in the second posture. The sphere is guided to the second branch passage 227. Here, in the embodiment, the distribution body 230 of the special prize winning portion 220 is distributed so that the pachinko balls won in the special prize opening 220a are distributed to the first branch passage 226 with a probability of approximately 1/5. The solenoid 231 is driven and controlled. Note that the special winning unit 220 is configured so that the allocating body 230 has a fixed pattern regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a variable state or not) when the small winning game is won and the determined type of the small winning symbol. The distribution solenoid 231 is driven and controlled to switch between the first posture and the second posture.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, the special prize winning unit 220 is in the second posture after a predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) has elapsed since the special prize opening / closing member 222 was released in accordance with the small hit game. From the first posture to the first entrance of the first branch passage 226, and after a predetermined time (for example, 400 milliseconds) has passed since the first posture, the first posture is switched to the second posture. The distribution solenoid 231 is driven and controlled. Furthermore, after a predetermined time (for example, 420 milliseconds) has elapsed since switching to the second posture, the second posture is switched to the first posture to perform the second entrance of the first branch passage 226 and to the first posture. The sorting solenoid 231 is driven and controlled to switch from the first posture to the second posture after a predetermined time (for example, 120 milliseconds) has elapsed since the switching. Then, after a predetermined time (for example, 2000 milliseconds) has passed since the second switching to the second posture, the second posture is switched to the first posture, and the ball entrance of the third first branch passage 226 is performed. The sorting solenoid 231 is driven and controlled to switch from the first position to the second position after a predetermined time (for example, 40 milliseconds) has elapsed since the switch to the first position.

  As described above, the special prize winning unit 220 according to the embodiment is configured to switch the allocating body 230 from the second posture to the first posture a plurality of times (three times). The first branch passage 226 is configured to continuously maintain the expectation that pachinko balls are distributed. The special winning portion 220 is configured so that the distributing body 230 is switched from the second posture to the first posture (the third switching) even after the special winning opening / closing member 222 closes the special winning opening 220a. Even after the opening and closing member 222 is closed, the pachinko ball remaining in the special winning path 225 remains distributed to the first branch path 226, thereby maintaining the expectation that a continuous big hit game will occur until the end of the small hit game. It can be done.

(Continuous jackpot game)
Next, the continuous jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. In the continuous big hit game, when the small win is won in the special figure determination, the pachinko ball winning the special winning opening 220a passes through the first branch passage 226 (when the specific area detection sensor 88 detects the pachinko ball). The special winning opening / closing member 242 of the special winning portion 240 is opened / closed according to the type of the small winning symbol that triggers the opening of the special winning opening 220a. It is supposed to be operated. In the continuous jackpot game of the embodiment, a round game that opens the special prize opening / closing member 242 of the special prize winning section 240 is executed in the prescribed number of rounds, similarly to the big prize game that is awarded when the jackpot is won in the special figure judgment. By doing so, the big hit game is ended. One round game ends when a maximum number of pachinko balls (for example, 8) wins in the open special prize opening 240a or when a specified time (round game time) has elapsed since the start of each round game. To do. Note that, during each round game in the big hit game, an interval time between rounds for holding the special prize opening / closing member 242 in a closed state for a predetermined time is set.

(About the types of continuous jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, when the pachinko ball passes (enters) the first branch passage 226 of the special winning portion 220 in the small hit game, a plurality of types of continuous big hit games are played. One continuous jackpot game is determined from the inside, and the determined continuous jackpot game is awarded. Here, among the multiple types of continuous big hit games, which of the continuous big hit games is awarded is determined based on the special hit determination determined for the special hit winning the special winning opening 220a. It is determined based on the type of symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2). In addition, in the small hit game, when the pachinko ball passes (enters) the first branch passage 226 of the special winning portion 220 and the continuous big hit game is determined, the small hit game is determined as the first round of the continuous big hit game. It is set to count as a round game.

(About the small win symbol and the continuous big hit game based on winning in the first start winning opening 105a)
When the determination result of the special figure determination based on the first special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the first start winning opening 105a) is affirmative (small hit), the main control CPU 60a One small hit symbol is set to be determined from a plurality of predetermined small hit symbols. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, four types of small hit symbols (symbol J) are used based on the special symbol determining random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning hole 105a. ~ One symbol per symbol M) is determined. In addition, the selection ratio of a plurality of types of small hit symbols (symbol J to symbol M) is determined by the number of assigned special figure determination judgment values assigned to each small hit symbol, and the special symbol for each small hit symbol is determined. By changing the allocation number of decision values for determination, it is possible to arbitrarily adjust the distribution ratio of the small hit symbol.

  Here, when the pachinko ball passes through the first branch passage 226 of the special winning portion 220 in the small hit game performed by the main control CPU 60a determining the symbols J to M, the game is given following the small hit game. In the continuous jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 15, the prescribed round number is set to “2”, and the upper limit number of winnings of each round game is set to “8”. In addition, the continuous jackpot game corresponding to the symbols J to M is a full opening that is set so that the special winning opening / closing member 242 performs an opening operation to open the special winning opening 240a continuously from the start to the end of each round game. It consists of round games. That is, in each round game, the special prize opening / closing member 242 is opened only once, and the special prize opening / closing member 242 repeats the opening / closing operation for a predetermined number of times (specified number of rounds) in the entire continuous big hit game. Here, the continuous jackpot game corresponding to the symbols J to M is set as a time during which a maximum number of winning pachinko balls cannot be won in the special winning opening 240a as the round game time of one round game. Specifically, “0.04 (seconds)” is set as the round game time in the continuous jackpot game corresponding to the symbols J to M. In addition, since the small hit game before the continuous big hit game is the first round, in the special big hit game corresponding to the symbols J to M, the special prize opening / closing member 242 is opened for substantially one round game. It is set to be. That is, the continuous big hit game corresponding to the symbols J to M is set so that almost no prize ball can be obtained until one small hit game is completed.

  In addition, the continuous jackpot game corresponding to the symbols J to M is a symbol variation effect (first or second) after a predetermined number of times of change after the end of the continuous jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the continuous jackpot game. It is set so that the variable state is continuously given until the special figure fluctuation display) is executed. Here, the number of times of change to which the change state is given is set to a different number for each of the symbols J to M, and the types of the small hit symbols (symbol J to symbol M) that trigger the continuous big hit game. Accordingly, the privilege (number of times of change) given after the continuation big hit game is changed. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, when design J is determined, the number of times of change to which a change state is given after the end of the corresponding continuous jackpot game is set to 100 times. When K is determined, the number of times of change to which a change state is given after the end of the corresponding continuous jackpot game is set to 30, and when the symbol L is determined, after the end of the corresponding continuous jackpot game When the number of times of change to which the state of change is given is set to 20 times and the symbol M is determined, the number of times of change to which the state of change is given after the end of the corresponding continuous jackpot game is set to 10 times. ing. That is, when a continuous jackpot game corresponding to symbols J to M for which winning of a winning ball can hardly be expected is determined based on the first special symbol starting hold information (pachinko ball winning in the first starting winning hole 105a). Is set so that a variable state is given after the continuous big hit game.

(About the small-hit symbol and continuous big-hit game based on winning at the second starting winning hole 106a)
When the determination result of the special figure determination based on the second special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the second start winning opening 106a) is affirmative determination (small hit), the main control CPU 60a One small hit symbol is set to be determined from a plurality of predetermined small hit symbols. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, eight types of small hit symbols (symbol i) are used based on the special symbol determining random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning port 106a. One symbol per symbol is determined from among symbols p). Note that the selection ratio of a plurality of types of small hit symbols (symbol i to symbol p) is determined by the number of assigned special figure determination judgment values assigned to each small bonus symbol, and the special symbol for each small hit symbol is determined. By changing the allocation number of decision values for determination, it is possible to arbitrarily adjust the distribution ratio of the small hit symbol.

  Here, when the pachinko ball passes through the first branch passage 226 of the special winning portion 220 in the small hit game executed by the main control CPU 60a determining the symbols i to l, the main control CPU 60a is given following the small hit game. In the continuous jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 15, the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings for each round game is set to “8”. In addition, the continuous jackpot game corresponding to the symbols i to l is a full opening that is set so that the special winning opening / closing member 242 performs an opening operation to open the special winning opening 240a continuously from the start to the end of each round game. It consists of round games. That is, in each round game, the special prize opening / closing member 242 is opened only once, and the special prize opening / closing member 242 repeats the opening / closing operation for a predetermined number of times (specified number of rounds) in the entire continuous big hit game. The continuous jackpot game corresponding to symbol i to symbol l is set as a round game time of one round game at a time during which the maximum number of winning pachinko balls can be won in the special winning opening 240a. Specifically, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time in the continuous jackpot game corresponding to the symbols i to l, and the special prize opening / closing member 242 is set to “25” at the maximum in each round game. .0 (seconds) ". In addition, since the small hit game before the continuous big hit game is the first round, in the continuous big hit game corresponding to the symbols i to l, the special prize opening / closing member 242 is opened for substantially 15 round games. It is set to be. The interval time between rounds is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. That is, in the continuous big hit game corresponding to the symbols i to l, it is set so that an equivalent prize ball can be obtained until one small hit game is completed.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 60a determines the continuation big hit game corresponding to the symbols i to l, the continuation big hit game has a predetermined variation number of symbol variation effects (first or second) after the continuation big hit game ends. It is set so that the variable state is continuously given until the special figure fluctuation display) is executed. Here, the number of times of change to which the state of change is given is set to a different number for each of the symbols i to l, and the type of the small hit symbol (symbol i to symbol l) that triggers the continuous big hit game is determined. Accordingly, the privilege (number of times of change) given after the continuation big hit game is changed. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, when symbol i is determined, the number of times of change to which a state of change is given after the end of the corresponding continuous jackpot game is set to 100 times. When j is determined, the number of times of change to which a change state is given after the end of the corresponding continuous jackpot game is set to 30, and when the symbol k is determined, after the end of the corresponding continuous jackpot game When the number of times of change to which the state of change is given is set to 20 times, and the symbol l is determined, the number of times of change to which the state of change is given after the end of the corresponding continuous jackpot game is set to 10 times. ing. That is, when a continuous big hit game corresponding to the symbols i to l is determined based on the second special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the second start winning opening 106a), after the continuous big hit game It is set so that the variable state is always given.

  In addition, when the pachinko ball passes through the first branch passage 226 of the special winning portion 220 in the small hit game performed by the main control CPU 60a determining the symbols m to p, the continuation given after the small hit game is continued. As shown in FIG. 15, the big hit game is a small hit game in which the prescribed round number is set to “2”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “8”. In addition, the continuous jackpot game corresponding to the symbols m to p is a full opening that is set so that the special winning opening / closing member 242 performs an opening operation to open the special winning opening 240a continuously from the start to the end of each round game. It consists of round games. That is, in each round game, the special prize opening / closing member 242 is opened only once, and the opening / closing member 43 repeats the opening / closing operation a predetermined number of times (a prescribed number of rounds) in the entire continuous big hit game. Here, the continuous jackpot game corresponding to the symbols m to p is set as a time during which a maximum number of winning pachinko balls cannot be won in the special winning opening 240a as the round game time of one round game. Specifically, “0.04 (seconds)” is set as the round game time in the continuous jackpot game corresponding to the symbols m to p. In addition, since the small hit game before the continuous big hit game is the first round, in the special big hit game corresponding to the symbols m to p, the special prize opening / closing member 242 is opened for substantially one round game. It is set to be.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 60a determines the continuous big hit game corresponding to the symbols m to p, when the main big hit game is determined, the symbol change effect (first or second) of a predetermined number of times after the continuous big hit game ends. It is set so that the variable state is continuously given until the special figure fluctuation display) is executed. Here, the number of times of change to which the state of change is given is set to a different number for each of the symbols m to p, and the small hit according to the type of the determined small hit symbol (symbol m to symbol p). Benefits (number of times of change) given after the game are changed. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, when the symbol m is determined, the number of times of change to which the state of change is given after the end of the corresponding continuous jackpot game is set to 100 times. When n is determined, the number of times of change to which a change state is given after the end of the corresponding continuous jackpot game is set to 30, and when the symbol o is determined, after the end of the corresponding continuous jackpot game When the number of times of change to which the state of change is given is set to 20 times and the pattern p is determined, the number of times of change to which the state of change is given after the end of the corresponding continuous jackpot game is set to 10 times. Has been. That is, when a continuous big hit game corresponding to the symbols m to p is determined based on the second special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning in the second start winning opening 106a), after the continuous big hit game It is set so that the variable state is always given.

  In this way, the determination result of the special figure determination based on the second special figure start suspension information (pachinko ball winning to the second start winning opening 106a) is affirmative determination (small hit), and the special prize in the small hit game When the pachinko ball passes through the first branch passage 226 of the section 220, the determination result of the special figure determination based on the first special figure start reservation information (pachinko ball winning to the first start winning opening 105a) is With a positive determination (small hit), the number of winning balls that can be acquired in one continuous big hit game is larger than in the case where the pachinko ball passes through the first branch passage 226 of the special winning portion 220 in the small hit game. Is set. Further, in the embodiment, the determination result of the special figure determination based on the second special figure start holding information (pachinko ball winning to the second start winning opening 106a) is affirmative determination (small hit), and in the small hit game When the pachinko ball has passed through the first branch passage 226 of the special winning portion 220, determination of determination per special figure based on the first special figure start hold information (winning of the pachinko ball to the first start winning opening 105a) The result is an affirmative determination (small hit), and the ratio that the variable state is given after the big hit game is set to be the same as when the pachinko ball passes through the first branch passage 226 of the special winning portion 220 in the small hit game. Has been.

(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 (main control means) 60 for overall control of the pachinko machine 10 and each control object based on a control signal from the main control board 60 And sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65 and 70 for controlling the control. 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 boards 65 and 70.

  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. Sound output control of the lamp control board 72 that performs light emission control of various light emission rendering means (such as the first illumination diagram and the second illumination unit 214) and the speaker 19 (see FIGS. 1 and 20) included in the pachinko machine 10 is provided. And a sound control board 73 to be performed. 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. Further, the lamp control board 72 is based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65, and is used for various light emitting effects means (the first illumination unit 210, the second illumination unit 214, etc.) provided in the pachinko machine 10. It controls lighting / extinguishing timing, light emission intensity, and the like. The sound control board 73 controls the timing and size of audio output from the various speakers 19 included 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 first start prize detection sensor 83, the second start prize detection sensor 84, the first special prize detection sensor 86, the second special prize detection sensor 86, the specific area detection sensor 88, the non-specific area detection sensor 89, the first Various sensors such as a gate sensor 80 and a second gate sensor 81 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. 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. The main control CPU 60a is connected to the start winning solenoid 108 of the second start winning unit 106, the special winning solenoid 243 of the special winning unit 240, the special winning solenoid 223 and the distribution solenoid 231 of the special winning unit 220, respectively. The drive control of each solenoid is performed based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a.

  The main control CPU 60a confirms that the pachinko balls have won the first start winning opening 105a and the second start winning opening 106a (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 83 and the second start winning detection sensor 84 have received the pachinko balls). Detection value), random numbers for determination per special figure as random numbers for determination (game information), random numbers for determination of special figures, and the like, the first gate unit 102 and the second gate unit 250 For determination per hit as a random number for determination (game information) acquired when the pachinko ball has passed (more specifically, when the first gate sensor 80 and the second gate sensor 81 have detected the pachinko ball) The values of various random numbers such as random numbers and random numbers for determining common maps are updated at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds in the embodiment), and the updated values are temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the values before the update are stored. Rewrite ing. 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 random number for determination per special figure is a random number used in the determination per special figure (lottery per special figure) as to whether or not a big hit or a small hit is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. In the embodiment, 35536 kinds of integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per special figure, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). Yes. Further, the special figure determination random number is either a special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A or a special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B according to the result of the determination per special figure. It is a random number used for determination, and is updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). Here, in the embodiment, each value of the special figure determining random number includes a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure display indicating a loss, a random number corresponding to a big hit display indicating a big hit, and a small hit indicating a small hit. A random number corresponding to the display is set, and the special figure to be confirmed and stopped on the special figure display units 50A and 50B is specified by the value of the special figure determining random number. Further, by specifying the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol or the small bonus symbol, the type of jackpot game given after the end of the symbol variation effect or the type of continuous jackpot game is specified. It has become. In addition, whether or not a variable state is given for each type of jackpot game or continuous jackpot game is determined correspondingly, and a random number for determining whether or not a special figure determining random number gives a variable state It also has a function as (information).

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the random number for determining the special figure and the random number for determining the special figure indicate that the pachinko ball has won any one of the first start winning opening 105a and the second starting winning opening 106a (more specifically, Is triggered by either the first start winning detection sensor 83 or the second start winning detection sensor 84), the random numbers temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c are used at the same timing. The control CPU 60a acquires the information.

  The random number for determining the normal figure is a random number used in the determination for the normal figure (lottery per general figure) as to whether or not the second start winning opening 106a is opened (per normal figure) as a result of the fluctuation of the normal figure. . In the embodiment, 35536 kinds of integer values from “0” to “35535” 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 (the number set in the embodiment is 255) used when determining the general map to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the general map display unit 55 in accordance with the result of the determination for the normal map. Here, for each value of the random number for determining the normal map, a random number corresponding to one type of general map display indicating a deviation from the normal map and a random number corresponding to two types of general map display indicating the normal map are set. The universal map to be confirmed and stopped on the universal map display unit 55 is specified by the random number for determining the universal map. Then, when the pachinko sphere passes through the first gate portion 102 or the second gate portion 250 (more specifically, one of the first gate sensor 80 and the second gate sensor 81 detects the pachinko sphere). As described above, the main control CPU 60a obtains passage detection information temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c (such as a random number for normal map determination and a random number for normal map determination) at the same timing.

  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 a big hit game is generated using the determination random number per special figure (determination per special figure). A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 integers up to “65535”. When the random number for determination per special figure obtained when the pachinko ball wins at either the first start winning opening 105a or the second start winning opening 106a matches the determination value per special figure, On the other hand, it is determined that a jackpot game is to be awarded after the end. On the other hand, when the random number for determination per special figure does not match the determination value per special figure, it is determined that the jackpot game is not given after the end of the symbol variation effect.

  Here, in the embodiment, when the determination for the special figure is performed in response to the winning of the pachinko ball in the first starting winning opening 105a, and in the case of the special figure in response to the winning of the pachinko ball in the second starting winning opening 106a. When the determination is made, the probability of winning the jackpot game (the probability that the jackpot game is generated) is set to the same probability. Specifically, 219 determination values are set as the jackpot determination values used for determination of the special figure triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 105a, and the pachinko to the second starting winning opening 106a is set. 219 determination values are set as jackpot determination values used for determination per special figure triggered by a winning of a ball, and triggered by winning at either the first start winning port 105a or the second starting winning port 106a When the special figure hit determination is performed, it is set to win the big hit determination with a probability of 1 / 299.25.

  The main control ROM 60b stores a small hit determination value indicating that a small hit is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The small hit determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not to generate a small hit game using the special figure determination random number (determination per special figure). A predetermined number of determination values are defined from a total of 65536 integers from “0” to “65535”. When the random number for determination per special figure obtained when the pachinko ball wins at either the first start winning opening 105a or the second start winning opening 106a matches the determination value per special figure, When the main control CPU 60a determines to give a small hit game after the end, and the random number for determination per special figure does not match the determination value per special figure, do not give the small hit game after the end of the symbol variation effect main The control CPU 60a determines. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment is triggered by the detection of pachinko balls by the start winning detection sensors 83 and 84 corresponding to the first start winning portion 105 and the second start winning portions 105 and 106, respectively. It has a function as an opening determination means for performing a special winning opening opening determination (determination per special figure) as to whether or not to open the special winning opening / closing member 222 of the winning portion 220.

  Here, in the embodiment, when the determination for the special figure is performed in response to the winning of the pachinko ball in the first starting winning opening 105a, and in the case of the special figure in response to the winning of the pachinko ball in the second starting winning opening 106a. The probability of winning a small hit game (the probability of occurrence of a small hit game) is set differently when the determination is made. That is, the rate at which the special winning opening 220a of the special winning portion 220 is opened is different between the case where the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 105a and the case where the pachinko ball wins the second starting winning opening 106a. In this way, various game modes are realized. In the embodiment, the determination per special figure is triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball at the second starting winning opening 106a, compared with the case where the determination per special figure is performed when the pachinko ball is won at the first starting winning opening 105a. Is set so that the probability of winning a small hit game (the probability of occurrence of a small hit game) is higher, Along with the determination, interest in opening the second start winning opening 106a is increased. Specifically, 156 determination values are set as the small hit determination values used for determination of the special figure triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the first start winning opening 105a, and the first start winning opening 105a is set. In the event that the determination per special figure is made in response to the winning of the winning game, it is set to win the small hitting determination with a probability of 1 / 420.10.10 and the winning of the pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 106a is triggered. When 13110 judgment values are set as the small hit determination values used for the special figure hit determination, and the special figure hit determination is performed when the winning to the second start winning port 106a is performed, 1 / It is set to win a small hit determination with a probability of 4.998.

  Thus, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment wins a big hit game in the special figure determination in the case of a game form (left-handed game) mainly for winning a pachinko ball in the first start winning opening 105a. In the case of a game form (right-handed game) mainly consisting of a pachinko ball winning in the second start winning opening 106a, a small hit in the special figure determination is performed. The game is configured to play a game mainly based on whether or not the game is won. That is, a game with completely different game characteristics can be played between a left-handed game played in a non-changed state and a right-handed game played in a changed state. Note that different determination values are set for the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value, and the big hit game and the small hit game are not won simultaneously by a single special figure determination.

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure determination values. The special figure determination value is the special figure 1 or 2 as a big hit symbol to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A in a fixed stop when the result of the special figure determination is a big hit (when winning the big hit game). This is a determination value for determining special figure 2 as a jackpot symbol to be confirmed and stopped on special figure display unit 50B using a special figure determining random number. Here, in the embodiment, the special figure determination value is set with an integer value of a type corresponding to the 100 types of special figure determination random numbers described above. And when winning the big hit triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the first start winning opening 105a, the nine types of symbols A to 9 in which the determination value for special figure determination is set as the big hit symbol of special figure 1 The main control CPU 60a determines one of the symbols A to I, which is assigned in association with the symbol I, and to which the determination value for special symbol determination corresponding to the random number for special symbol determination is allocated. . Similarly, when winning a big hit triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the second start winning opening 106a, the eight kinds of symbols a in which the determination value for special figure determination is set as the big hit symbol of special figure 2 The main control CPU 60a determines one of the symbols a to h which are assigned in association with the symbol h and to which the determination value for special symbol determination corresponding to the random number for special symbol determination is assigned. Yes.

  Further, the determination value for determining the special figure is a special value as a big hit symbol to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A in a fixed stop when the result of the determination per special figure is a small hit (when winning the small hit game). This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as a small hit symbol to be confirmed and stopped displayed in FIG. In other words, when winning the small hit determination with the winning of the pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 105a, the four types of symbols in which the determination value for determining the special figure is set as the small hit symbol of FIG. The main control CPU 60a determines any one of the symbols J to M, which are assigned in association with J to the symbol M, and assigned with the determination value for special symbol determination corresponding to the random number for special symbol determination. ing. Similarly, when winning a small hit determination with a win of a pachinko ball at the second start winning opening 106a, the eight kinds of determination values for special figure determination are set as the small hit symbols of special figure 2. The main control CPU 60a determines any one of the symbols j to q assigned to the symbols j to q, which are assigned in association with the symbols j to q, and to which the determination value for special symbol determination corresponding to the random number for special symbol determination is assigned. It has become.

  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”. And, when the random number for determining the common figure obtained when the pachinko ball passes through either the first gate part 102 or the second gate part 250 matches the determination value per common figure, When it is determined to open / close the start opening / closing member 107 of the second start winning portion 106, but the random number for determining the normal figure does not match the determination value for the normal figure, the second start is performed after the change of the normal figure is completed. It is determined that the start port opening / closing member 107 of the winning portion 106 is not opened / closed.

  Here, in the embodiment, when the hitting of the common figure is performed with the passage of the pachinko sphere to the first gate unit 102, and the hitting of the universal figure with the passage of the pachinko sphere to the second gate unit 250 as an opportunity. The probability of winning per normal figure (the probability that the start opening / closing member 107 of the second start winning portion 106 is opened / closed) is set to the same probability. Specifically, 49152 judgment values are set as the standard figure determination values used for the standard figure determination that is triggered by the passage of the pachinko sphere to the first gate unit 102, and the pachinko to the second gate unit 250 is set. 49152 determination values are set as the jackpot determination values used for the normal hit determination with the passage of the sphere as a trigger, and the normal pass is triggered by the passage to either the first gate portion 102 or the second gate portion 250. When the hit determination is made, it is set to win the normal hit determination with a probability of 49152/65536.

  In the main control ROM 60b, a decision value for determining a normal map is stored. 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 (the number set in the embodiment is 255) corresponding to the above-described type of random number for determining the general map is set as the determination value for determining the general map. . Here, as shown in FIG. 19, when the normal figure determination is performed in the non-varying state, 254 common figure determination values are assigned to the general figure B, and On the other hand, it is set so that one decision value for determining a common figure is assigned. Also, in the case where the per-normal map determination is performed in the above-described variable state, 100 general-map determination determination values are assigned to the general map B, and 155 common-map determination values are allocated to the general map C. The judgment value is set to be assigned. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to open / close the start opening / closing member 107 of the second start winning portion 106 in response to the detection of the pachinko ball by the first gate sensor 80 and the second gate sensor 81 ( In other words, it functions as a start opening / closing determination means for determining a hit per common figure), and when the determination result of the hit per common figure is affirmative, the start winning solenoid 108 of the second start winning portion 106 is driven to drive the second start winning opening. It functions as drive control means for opening 106a.

(Regarding opening / closing control of the start opening / closing member 107 in the second start winning portion 106)
Next, opening / closing of the start port opening / closing member 107 in the second start winning portion 106 (second start winning port 106a) performed when the pachinko ball passes through the first gate portion 102 and the second gate portion 250 is triggered. Control will be described.

(Regarding the type per map)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when a win-win determination is made when the pachinko ball passes through the first gate portion 102 and the second gate portion 250, the value given to the player is different. The main control CPU 60a determines one opening / closing operation pattern from among the various opening / closing operation patterns, and based on the determined opening / closing operation pattern, the start opening / closing of the second start winning portion 106 (second start winning port 106a) is determined. The member 107 is set to open and close. That is, the main control CPU 60a in the embodiment functions as an opening / closing condition determining means capable of determining an opening / closing operation pattern that defines an opening / closing condition for opening / closing the start port opening / closing member 107. In the embodiment, four types of opening / closing operation patterns are set as opening / closing operation patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 19, the opening / closing operation pattern specifies an opening / closing mode (opening time and number of times of opening) for opening the start port opening / closing member 107 at the time of the normal drawing. Of the plurality of types of opening / closing operation patterns, which opening / closing operation pattern is used to open the start port opening / closing member 107 is determined in accordance with the type of the general map determined when winning the normal map determination. It has become so. As described above, in the embodiment, the general map A determined when the result of the universal figure determination is out of place, and the normal map B and the general figure C determined when the result of the universal figure determination is positive are shown. When two types are set, and when the normal map B and the normal map C corresponding to the normal map are determined, the opening / closing member 107 is opened / closed in an open / close operation pattern according to the determined general map. It has become.

  Further, the opening / closing operation pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a is determined according to the gaming state at the time of determining the normal hit. In the embodiment, the type of opening / closing operation pattern that can be determined is determined depending on whether or not the gaming state at the time of performing the hitting determination is a variable state. Specifically, when the gaming state is the non-changeable state, the first opening / closing operation pattern is associated with the general figure B, and the second opening / closing operation pattern is associated with the general figure C. . When the gaming state is the variable state, the third opening / closing operation pattern is associated with the general figure B, and the fourth opening / closing operation pattern is associated with the figure C. Here, the first to fourth opening / closing operation patterns are set so that the total opening time for opening the start port opening / closing member 107 is different for each time of the usual drawing, and any of the first to fourth opening / closing operation patterns is set. Depending on whether the start opening / closing member 107 is opened / closed according to the opening / closing operation pattern, the expected degree of winning of a pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 106a is different.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the first opening / closing operation pattern is set so that the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 opens the starting port opening / closing member 107 in an opening time in which the second starting winning port 106a is almost impossible to win. Yes. Specifically, in the first opening / closing operation pattern of the embodiment, the start opening / closing member 107 is set to perform the opening operation of “32 milliseconds” once, and the second start winning opening 106a is associated with the opening operation. You can hardly expect to win a prize. On the other hand, the second opening / closing operation pattern is set such that the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 opens the start port opening / closing member 107 in an open time during which the second start winning port 106a cannot be won. Specifically, the second opening / closing operation pattern of the embodiment is set so that the opening opening / closing member 107 performs the opening operation of “5000 milliseconds” once after the opening operation of “32 milliseconds” is performed once. Thus, it is set so that the second start winning opening 106a can be won in the second opening operation. In other words, in the non-variable state, a win of a pachinko ball (establishment of the determination condition per special figure) is expected only when the normal figure C is determined in accordance with the determination per normal figure. To get.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 19, the third opening / closing operation pattern and the fourth opening / closing operation pattern open the start port opening / closing member 107 in an opening time during which the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 can win the second start winning port 106a. It is set to let you. Specifically, the third opening / closing operation pattern of the embodiment is set so that the start opening / closing member 107 performs the opening operation of “1068 milliseconds” five times, and the fourth opening / closing operation pattern is set by the start opening / closing member 107. The opening operation of “1070 milliseconds” is set to be performed five times, and the second start winning opening 106a is set to be able to win at the first to fifth opening operations. In other words, in the variable state, the pachinko ball winning in the second start winning opening 106a (the determination condition per special figure) is determined regardless of whether the normal figure B or the pattern C is determined in accordance with the normal figure hit determination. Can be expected). In the third opening / closing operation pattern and the fourth opening / closing operation pattern, the interval time from when the start port opening / closing member 107 is closed until the next opening operation is performed is set to 800 milliseconds.

  As described above, in the left-handed game performed in the non-changeable state, the pachinko ball winning frequency at the first starting winning hole 105a is suppressed by suppressing the pachinko ball winning frequency at the second starting winning hole 106a. In a right-handed game that is performed in a short-running state while realizing a game with a main feature whether or not a big hit game is won in the winning judgment, the pachinko ball winning frequency at the second starting winning opening 106a is set. By increasing the number, a game with a game mainly based on whether or not a small hit game is won in the special figure determination is realized in response to the winning of a pachinko ball at the second start winning opening 106a.

  That is, game information acquisition means for acquiring game information triggered by winning at the start winning ports 105a and 106a including the second start winning port 106a as a variable winning port, and a winning game (big hit game or If the judgment result of the hit judgment means or the hit judgment means is positive, a hit game big hit game or a small hit game to be granted is determined from a plurality of types of hit games. The main control CPU 60a has respective functions as a hit game determining means. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game giving means for giving the determined type of hit game (big hit game or small hit game) after the special figure change display is finished (after the end of the symbol change effect).

  Further, the main control CPU 60a, when a win occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative), the winning rate improvement state in which the probability that the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 106a becomes high probability ( It functions as a gaming state determination means (winning rate improvement state determination means) that determines whether or not to give a (changed state), and when giving a winning rate improvement state, a period (a It also functions as a period determination means for determining the number of times), and also as a game state giving means (winning rate improvement state giving means) for giving a winning rate improvement state only for a period for giving a winning rate improvement state determined after the end of the winning game It is functioning. Here, the main control CPU 60a waits for a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation displays (design fluctuation effects) to be executed after the winning game ends or until the next winning game is given. Any one of the above periods is determined as the grant period (number of times of change) of the winning rate improvement state. Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured to determine a plurality of types of periods according to the determined type of winning game as the award rate improvement state grant period. In this way, when the winning determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a gives a privilege state (variable state) advantageous to the player after winning based on winning at the start winning ports 105a and 106a. It has a function as privilege state determination means for determining whether or not.

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

  In a game configuration (left-handed game) in which a pachinko ball is launched and flowed down to the first ball flow down area 21a of the game area 21 provided in the game board 20, as shown in FIG. The pachinko ball that has flowed down toward the start winning unit 100 along the upper guide peg 31a enters the gate entrance 102a of the first gate portion 102 in the start winning unit 100. Then, the pachinko ball that has entered the gate entrance 102a of the first gate portion 102 is detected by the first gate sensor 80 provided in the first gate portion 102, so that the normal hit determination condition is satisfied, and In the control CPU 60a, a hit determination is performed. Further, the pachinko ball detected by the first gate sensor 80 passes through the gate outlet 102b of the first gate part 102 and passes through the inlet 142a provided in the start winning unit 100, and the front cover part. It moves to an inflow passage 144 provided inside 140. The start winning unit 100 is provided so that the first start winning port 105a of the first start winning unit 105 is vertically aligned with the ball outlet of the inflow passage 144 (gate outlet 102b of the first gate unit 102). Therefore, the pachinko ball that has passed through the inflow passage 144 wins the first start winning opening 105a as it is. The pachinko ball that has won the first start winning port 105a of the first start winning unit 105 is detected by the first start winning detection sensor 83 provided in the passage forming unit 180 (first sensor housing unit 194) of the start winning unit 100. As a result, the special figure determination condition is established, and the special control determination is performed in the main control CPU 60a.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the start winning unit 100 including the first gate unit 102 and the first start winning unit 105 is arranged in the game board 20 and the pachinko ball is placed in the first start winning port 105a. By passing through the first gate portion 102 before winning a prize, it is determined according to a special figure determination condition accompanying the winning to the first start winning opening 105a and the passage of the pachinko ball of the first gate portion 102. It is possible to simultaneously establish a judgment condition per common figure (a different judgment condition different from the judgment condition per special figure) by one pachinko ball. That is, one pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 is detected by the first gate sensor 80 of the first gate portion 102 and the first start winning detection sensor 83 of the first starting winning portion 105, so that An opportunity to open the second start winning port 106a in the second start winning section 106 is obtained according to the result of the universal hit determination performed when the determination condition is satisfied. Opportunities for generating big hit games and small hit games are obtained according to the result of the determination per special figure. In this way, it is possible to create an unprecedented new gameability in which a pachinko ball winning in the first start winning port 105a of the first start winning unit 105 passes through the first gate unit 102 in advance.

  In addition, the first start winning portion 105 in which the first start winning portion 105a is always open regardless of the determination result of the normal figure hit detection accompanying the detection of the pachinko ball by the first gate sensor 80 corresponding to the first gate portion 102. By placing the first gate portion 102 below the gate outlet 102b, the pachinko ball entering the first gate portion 102 and the first start winning opening 105a can be simultaneously realized by one pachinko ball. Can do. In this way, by arranging the first start winning portion 105 that is always open below the gate outlet 102b of the first gate portion 102, a game per special figure (a big hit game or At the same time as having the expectation that a small hit game) will be generated, the second start winning portion is associated with the pachinko ball passing through the first gate portion 102 before winning the first start winning opening 105a that is always open. It can be expected that the start opening / closing member 107 of 106 is opened. Further, since the start winning unit 100 is configured as a single unit member including the first gate unit 102, the first start winning unit 105, and the second start winning unit 106, the relative positions of the respective components are made constant. Thus, there is an advantage that simultaneous winning with a pachinko ball can be realized without difficulty and the workability of assembling the apparatus can be improved.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a performs the per-special-game determination when the pachinko ball is detected by the first start winning detection sensor 83 corresponding to the first start winning unit 105, the special win is determined. The pachinko ball by the second start winning detection sensor 84 corresponding to the second start winning portion 106 than the probability (in the embodiment, 1 / 420.10) that the special winning opening 220a of the portion 220 is won is won. When the main control CPU 60a makes a judgment per special figure triggered by the detection of the event, the probability that the special winning opening 220a of the special winning unit 220 is won for the small hit to be opened (about 1/5 in the embodiment) is higher. It is set to be. That is, the second start corresponding to the second start winning unit 106 is performed rather than the judgment per special figure being performed in response to the detection of the pachinko ball by the first start winning detection sensor 83 corresponding to the first start winning unit 105. When the special figure hit determination is performed triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the winning detection sensor 84, the rate at which the main control CPU 60a makes an affirmative determination (small hit determination) is higher.

  In this way, when a pachinko ball wins the first start winning port 105a of the first start winning unit 105 that is always open, judgment per special figure due to the winning of the pachinko ball to the first start winning port 105a. Not only is the expectation that a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) will occur with the establishment of the condition, but also the first gate portion 102 is connected to the pachinko ball before winning the first start winning hole 105a. As a result, the second start winning port 106a of the second start winning unit 106 is opened, and the expectation that the special winning opening / closing member 222 of the special winning unit 220 is opened can be enhanced. In addition, when the special winning opening / closing member 222 is opened, the pachinko ball that has won the special winning opening 220a of the special winning portion 220 passes through the first branch passage 226 as a specific area, thereby opening the special winning portion 220. Following the small hit game, a continuous big hit game is generated in which the special winning opening / closing member 242 of the special winning portion 240 is opened. In this way, a big hit game (ordinary big hit game) in which the pachinko ball can be awarded to the special winning opening 240a of the special winning portion 240 as the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 105a of the first starting winning portion 105. It is possible to create a plurality of different opportunities for the occurrence of (and continuous jackpot game), and to enhance the interest of the game.

  Here, the special winning portion 220 is configured such that the distribution body 230 is the first in an operation mode in which the pachinko ball having won the special winning opening 220a passes through the first branch passage 226 as a specific region with a probability of approximately 1/5. Actuated to switch between the posture and the second posture. In other words, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the probability that the second start winning portion 106 is opened and the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 106a to win a small hit (in the embodiment, about 1/5). ) And the probability (1/25) of the probability that the pachinko ball won in the special prize opening 220a passes through the first branch passage 226 as the specific area (1/5 in the embodiment) is generated. The probability that the main control CPU 60a makes a hit per special figure by the detection of a pachinko ball by the first start winning detection sensor 83 corresponding to the first start winning unit 105 (in the embodiment, 1/299. Compared to 25), a continuous jackpot game is generated with a very high probability. Thus, the pachinko ball entering the first gate portion 102 and the first starting winning hole 105a are simultaneously realized by one pachinko ball, so that the special feature accompanying the first starting winning hole 105a is achieved. The start opening / closing member 107 of the second start winning portion 106 where the game is generated with the expectation that a game per game (a big game or a small game) is generated and at the same time a continuous big game is generated with higher probability is opened. Can raise interest in For this reason, not only the special symbol variation display (symbol display effect) performed in accordance with the winning at the first start winning opening 105a, but also the interest in the normal diagram variation display performed in accordance with the entrance to the first gate unit 102. Can increase the interest of the game. In addition, in the symbol display device 17, an effect relating to whether or not the second start winning portion 106 is operated to be opened in the symbol display device 17 is performed in accordance with the variation of the usual figure that accompanies the entry to the first gate portion 102. By doing so, it becomes possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  The gate entrance 102a of the first gate portion 102 is located at a position where a pachinko ball that has flowed down the first ball flow-down region 21a can enter, and the second start winning port 106a of the second start winning portion 106 is The pachinko ball that has flowed down both the first ball flow down region 21a and the second ball flow down region 21b is arranged on the game board 20 so as to be positioned at a position where a prize can be won. For this reason, the pachinko ball is moved to the gate entrance without changing the launch position of the pachinko ball from the game form (left-handed game) in which the pachinko ball is launched into the first ball flow-down region 21a in the game area 21 of the game board 20 to flow down. Since the player can enter the ball 102a and win the second start winning port 106a, the game is not troublesome, and even an unfamiliar player can enjoy the desired game without confusion.

  The special winning portion 220 is provided so that a special winning opening 220a is opened at a position where a pachinko ball that has flowed down the second ball flowing down region 21b can enter. For this reason, when a small hit game in which the special winning portion 220 is opened when the left-handed game is performed in the non-variable short state is won, the second ball flow down area 21b formed on the game board 20 The game is played by switching to a right-handed game where a pachinko ball is launched and flowed down. Thus, the player's interest in the game can be maintained by actively switching the game form in accordance with the small hit game.

  Here, when the small winning game is won in the non-variable short state, the fact that the small winning game is won (the special winning unit 220 is opened) is notified before the special winning unit 220 is opened. By performing the opening effect, the player can be surely recognized that the game form should be switched from the left-handed game to the right-handed game, and the player can play the game in the appropriate game form. It becomes possible to enjoy. In addition, since the special winning portion 240 that opens in accordance with the big hit game (the normal big hit game and the continuous big hit game) is provided in the second ball flow down area 21b, By switching the game form from left-handed game to right-handed game, it is possible to make the player realize that the possibility of the special winning portion 240 to open (the possibility of a big hit) has increased. You can play games with a high feeling. When the pachinko ball passes through the first branch passage 226 as a specific area in the small hit game, the game form at the time of the small hit game (right-handed game) continues without changing the launch position of the pachinko ball Since the big hit game can be continued, there is no inconvenience in the game, and even an unfamiliar player can enjoy the game without confusion.

  In the variable state, by performing a right-handed game in which a pachinko ball is launched into the second ball flow down region 21b and flowed down, as shown in FIG. 22, the pachinko ball flowed down the second ball flow down region 21b. Enters the second gate portion 250. Then, the pachinko ball that has entered the gate entrance 102a of the second gate portion 250 is detected by the second gate sensor 81 provided in the second gate portion 250, so that the determination condition for the normal map is established, and the main gate is detected. In the control CPU 60a, a hit determination is performed. In other words, in the non-variable state where the winning rate of the pachinko ball to the second starting winning hole 106a is not improved, the winning of the big hit accompanying the winning of the pachinko ball to the first starting winning hole 105a by the left-handed game is special. While the winning portion 240 can be played as a main pattern in which the opening operation is performed, the second start winning opening is caused by a right-handed game in a variable state in which the winning rate of the pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 106a is improved. The special winning portion 240 opens the winning of the small hitting with the winning of the pachinko ball to the 106a and the winning of the continuous big hit game during the small hitting game (passing the pachinko ball to the first branch passage 226 as a specific area). A game with a main pattern to be played can be performed, and a game with variations can be performed.

  In this way, the gate entrance of the first gate portion 102 is located at a position where the pachinko ball that has flowed down at least one of the first and second ball flow-down regions 21a and 21b (the first ball flow-down region 21a in the embodiment) can enter. 102a is positioned, and the start winning prize is such that the second start winning port 106a of the second start winning part 106 is positioned at a position where the pachinko ball that has flowed down both the first and second ball falling areas 21a and 21b can win. By arranging the unit 100 on the game board 20, a game form in which a pachinko ball flows down to the first ball flow down area 21a and a game form in which the pachinko ball flows down to the second ball down flow area 21b are different. A sex game can be realized. Further, pachinko balls that flow down the second ball flow down area 21b are guided in a line to the arrangement area (merging area 21c) of the start winning unit 100 through the guide passage 247 and arranged from the second ball flow down area 21b. By using the second guide nail group 35 to guide the pachinko ball that has reached the installation area (merging area 21c) toward the second start winning port 106a of the second start winning section 106, the start winning unit 100 is used. In addition to creating a new gameability that has not existed in the past, there are a game form in which a pachinko ball flows down in the first ball flow down area 21a and a game form in which the pachinko ball flows down in the second ball flow down area 21b. It becomes possible to enhance the interest of the game by making the change in the game nature remarkable.

  Here, pachinko balls that have flowed down the second ball flow-down region 21b go out to the arrangement region (joining region 21c) of the start winning unit 100 where the first and second ball flow-down regions 21a and 21b join. The ball outlet 247 a of the guide passage 247 is configured to be positioned below the gate inlet 102 a of the first gate portion 102, and the pachinko sphere that has flowed down the second ball falling region 21 b enters the first gate portion 102. It is designed not to enter the ball. For this reason, the pachinko ball that has flowed down the first ball flow-down region 21a can enter the gate inlet 102a of the first gate portion 102 and the second start winning portion 106, while flowing down the second ball flow-down region 21b. The made pachinko ball can be entered only in the second start winning portion 106. As a result, the pachinko ball is caused to flow down to the first ball flow down area 21a, and the winning of the first start winning portion 105 to the first start winning opening 105a and the passage of the pachinko ball of the first gate portion 102 is made one pachinko. A game form having a new gameability that can be realized simultaneously by the ball, and a concentrated winning to the second start winning opening 106a of the second start winning portion 106 by causing the pachinko ball to flow down to the second ball falling area 21b. It is possible to realize a game based on a game form having a game property for performing the game. In addition, by providing the second gate portion 250 in the second ball flow down region 21b, even in a game form in which the pachinko ball flows down in the second ball flow down region 21b, an opportunity to win the second start winning unit 106 is given. And the game in this form can be continuously executed.

  In addition, the game board 20 of the embodiment has a path that the pachinko ball goes to the first gate portion 102 and the out port 26 without going to the second start winning port 106a in the process of flowing down the first ball flow down region 21a, In the process of flowing down the second ball flow down area 21b, more pachinko balls are provided than the path toward the out port 26 without going to the second start winning port 106a. In other words, the pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flow down region 21b reach the second start winning unit 106 more than the ratio of the pachinko balls flowing down the first ball flow down region 21a to the second start winning unit 106. It is configured so that the percentage of the higher is higher. Accordingly, the pachinko ball entering the first gate portion 102 and the pachinko ball winning to the first start winning portion 105 at the same time and the pachinko ball winning to the second start winning portion 106 are mainly set. It is possible to realize a high-brightness game that distinguishes it from the playability that is.

  In addition, the start winning unit 100 is provided with the first gate unit 102 and the first start winning unit 105 so that the pachinko balls that have passed through the first gate unit 102 are awarded to the first start winning port 105a. As in the conventional configuration in which the first gate portion 102 and the first start winning portion 105 are individually arranged on the game board 20, the state confirmation of the game nail 30 corresponding to the first gate portion 102 and the first start winning portion 105 It is not necessary to separately check the state of the game nail 30 corresponding to. In other words, the pachinko ball that has passed through the first gate portion 102 is made to enter the first start winning opening 105a, so that the gate of the first gate portion 102 is within the game nail 30 provided in the game board 20. By simply confirming the state of the game nail 30 that affects the entrance of the pachinko ball into the entrance 102 a, the game nail 30 provided on the game board 20 is pachinko to the first start winning opening 105 a of the first start winning portion 105. Since the influence on the winning of the ball can be confirmed together, the trouble of checking the state of the game nail 30 can be reduced. In addition, by limiting the number of game nails 30 that affect the first gate portion 102 and the first start winning portion 105, it is possible to detect abnormalities in the game nails 30 provided on the game board 20 at an early stage. Can contribute. In addition, when the inclination of the game nail 30 is changed so as to restrict the passage of the pachinko ball to the first gate portion 102, it also affects the winning of the pachinko ball to the first start winning hole 105a (the winning is The game nail 30 can be prevented from being inadvertently changed.

  In addition, the start winning unit 100 has the game area 21 (the first game portion 21) in the inflow passage 144 connecting the gate outlet 102b of the first gate portion 102 and the first start winning port 105a of the first start winning portion 105. Since the inner communication port 149 (communication passage 148) communicating with the ball flow lowering area 21a) is provided to be opened, when a ball clogging occurs in the inflow passage 144, the inner communication port 149 (communication passage 148) is opened. Thus, the device can be easily inserted into the inflow passage 144 to eliminate clogging of the balls. In other words, since the ball clogging generated in the inflow passage 144 can be eliminated without removing the start winning unit 100 from the game board 20, the work time required to eliminate the ball clogging can be shortened, and the pachinko machine 10 cannot be used for the game. Can be avoided.

  Further, the communication passage 148 communicating with the inflow passage 144 via the inner communication port 149 is formed so that the ball rolling surface 146a is inclined downward as the distance from the inflow passage 144 is increased. The pachinko ball that has entered the communication passage 148 from the open outer communication port 150 can be rolled to the outer communication port 150 by the inclination of the ball rolling surface 146a. In this way, the pachinko ball that has not passed through the first gate portion 102 is prevented from winning the first start winning opening 105a by forming the communication passage 148 so as to incline downward as the distance from the inflow passage 144 increases. can do. That is, since only the pachinko balls that have passed through the first gate portion 102 can basically win the first start winning hole 105a, the pachinko ball can be put into the first start winning opening 105a without passing through the first gate portion 102. It is possible to prevent the ball from winning and allow the pachinko ball that has passed through the first gate portion 102 in advance to win the first start winning hole 105a. That is, two different judgment conditions (judgment per special figure and judgment per special figure) can be reliably established with the occurrence of a prize at the first start winning opening 105a, and a new gameability that has never existed can be created. It becomes possible to do.

  In addition, the start winning unit 100 is provided with receiving portions 124 that are inclined downward toward the second start winning port 106a on both the left and right sides of the second start winning port 106a, so that the first ball flow down region 21a and Since the pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow down region 21b is received by the receiving part 124 and can be guided toward the start winning holes 105a and 106a, the ball flow down regions 21a and 21b flow down. Even with a pachinko ball, the winning at the second start winning opening 106a can be increased. Moreover, since the receiving portion 124 is provided below the opening of the outer communication port 150 of the communication passage 148, the pachinko ball falling from the outer communication port 150 is guided to the second start winning prize port 106a. To win a prize. For this reason, even when the pachinko ball that has passed through the first gate portion 102 falls from the communication passage 148 through the inner communication port 149, the second start winning portion 106 receives the second start winning port 106a. It is possible to maintain the possibility that two determination conditions (determination per special figure and determination per ordinary figure) are satisfied, and to create new game playability.

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In addition, as a gaming machine, not only what was shown in the Example but various structures are employable.

(1) A fixed start winning portion (first start winning portion) in which the start winning opening is always open is arranged below the ball outlet of the ball insertion portion (first gate portion) in the winning unit (start winning unit). However, you may make it arrange | position the variable start winning part (2nd start winning part) by which a start winning opening is opened and closed by an opening-and-closing means below the ball exit of the said ball insertion part.
(2) The winning unit (starting winning unit) of the embodiment is a unit member provided with a ball passing portion (first gate portion) and two starting winning portions (first starting winning portion and second starting winning portion). Although configured, a configuration in which a ball insertion part (first gate part) and at least one start winning part may be provided. At this time, the starting winning portion provided in the winning unit may be a fixed starting winning portion (first starting winning portion) and a variable starting winning portion (second starting winning portion). Here, if the winning unit is provided with a ball passing portion and a fixed starting winning portion (first starting winning portion), and a variable starting winning portion (second starting winning portion) is provided on the game board separately from the winning unit. A gaming machine capable of realizing the same gaming characteristics as in the embodiment can be configured. Further, a plurality of fixed start winning portions (first start winning portions) and variable start winning portions (second start winning portions) may be provided for the winning units.
(3) In the embodiment, the second start winning portion (variable start winning portion) is arranged below the first start winning portion (fixed start winning portion), but the first start winning portion (fixed start winning portion) ), The second start winning portion (variable start winning portion) may be arranged on the left and right sides or above. That is, the first start winning portion where the start winning opening is always open and the game ball can be won is disposed below the ball outlet of the ball insertion portion, and one of the first and second ball falling areas flows down. The second start winning portion is configured such that the ball entrance of the ball entry portion is located at a position where the game ball can enter, and the game ball that has flowed down both the first and second ball flow-down areas can be awarded. By arranging so that the start winning opening is located, it is possible to configure a gaming machine capable of realizing the same gaming characteristics as in the embodiment.
(4) In the embodiment, the starting winning opening of the fixed starting winning portion (first starting winning portion) is always open vertically below the ball outlet of the ball receiving portion (first gate portion). The starting winning opening of the fixed starting winning portion (first starting winning portion) may be displaced to the left and right treasury with respect to the ball outlet of the winning portion (first gate portion). In this case, by connecting the starting winning port of the fixed starting winning portion (first starting winning portion) to the outlet of the inflow passage communicating with the ball outlet of the ball receiving portion (first gate portion), the judgment condition per special figure And another determination condition different from the determination per special figure can be simultaneously established.
(5) In the embodiment, it is configured that the ball entrance of the ball entry portion is positioned at a position where the game ball that has flowed only through the first ball flow-down region can enter, but the game ball that has flowed down only through the second ball flow-down region The ball entrance of the ball insertion portion may be positioned at a position where the ball can enter. In this case, by arranging the second gate portion in the second ball falling area, it is possible to realize a game in which the gameability of the left-handed game and the gameability of the right-handed game are determined as the embodiment. Moreover, it can be configured such that the ball entrance of the ball entry portion is located at a position where a game ball that has flowed down both the first and second ball flow-down regions can enter. In this case, the ratio that the game ball that has flowed down the first ball flow-down area is different from the ratio that the game ball that has flowed down the second ball flow-down area is the ball entrance of the ball entry part is different. By doing so, it is possible to realize a sharp game between the left-handed game and the right-handed game. That is, the ball entrance of the ball entry portion can be provided at a position where a game ball that has flowed down at least one of the first and second ball flow-down regions can enter.
(6) In the embodiment, a communication port (inner communication port) through which a game ball can pass is opened in a ball passage (inflow passage) connecting the ball outlet of the ball insertion portion and the start winning port of the start winning portion. However, it can also be set as the structure which does not form the said communicating port. In this case, the determination condition per special figure and another determination condition different from the determination per special figure can be reliably established at the same time.
(7) In the embodiment, the communication port (inner communication port) that opens to the ball passage (inflow passage) has an inclined passage (communication passage) in which the ball rolling surface is inclined downward as the distance from the ball passage (inflow passage) increases. However, the ball rolling surface of the inclined passage (communication passage) may be inclined upward. In this case, since the game ball that has passed through the ball exit of the ball entry portion can be surely won at the start winning opening of the start winning portion, it is different from the judgment condition per special figure and the judgment per special figure. These determination conditions can be satisfied simultaneously.
(8) In the embodiment, a receiving portion whose upper surface is inclined downward toward the start winning opening of the second start winning portion is formed at a position below the inclined lower end portion of the ball rolling surface in the inclined passage, The game ball that has moved from the inclined passage to the receiving portion is configured to be guided to the second start winning portion, but the game ball that has passed through the inclined passage is configured to be unable or difficult to win the second start winning portion. Also good. For example, this can be realized by inclining the upper surface of the receiving portion downward in a direction away from the start winning opening of the second start winning portion. Thereby, it is possible to clearly distinguish a game ball that passes through the ball insertion portion and a game ball that does not pass through the ball insertion portion.
(9) In the embodiment, a guide passage through which game balls pass in a row is formed in the second ball flow-down region, and the game balls flowing down the second ball flow-down region are designated as the first and second ball flow-down regions. It is configured to guide in a row toward the winning unit arrangement area (second start winning opening) where the game balls merge, but the game balls flowing down the second ball falling area are arranged in multiple paths. It can also be configured to move to an area (second start winning opening).
(10) In the embodiment, it corresponds to the second start winning portion rather than the special winning opening opening determination (judgment per special figure) is made triggered by the detection of the game ball by the start detecting means corresponding to the first start winning portion. The percentage of positive determination (probability of winning a small hit) was higher when the special prize opening opening determination (judgment per special figure) was performed triggered by the detection of the game ball by the start detection means that was done, but in both cases The ratio at which the special winning opening opening determination (determination per special figure) is positively determined may be the same ratio (probability).
(11) The main control CPU as the opening / closing pattern determining means determines one opening / closing pattern from among the four types of opening / closing patterns that specify different opening / closing modes when the determination of the universal drawing determination is the universal drawing determination. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main control CPU may determine one type of opening / closing pattern, or two types of opening / closing patterns, three types of opening / closing patterns, or five or more types of opening / closing patterns. One open / close pattern may be determined by the main control CPU as the open / close pattern determining means.
(12) A first start winning means that allows a game ball to win with a certain probability and a second start winning means that can change the winning probability of a game ball are provided as start winning means, and is detected for each start winning tool means. Although means is provided to detect the winning of the game ball individually, the winning detection means of the first and second winning detection means may be made common. That is, it may be configured not to distinguish between winning in the first start winning means and winning in the second winning detecting means.
(13) All or part of the functions provided in the main control board may be provided in the sub-control board. Conversely, all or part of the functions provided in the sub-control board may be provided in the main control board. . In the embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control board and the sub control board may be provided in a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Furthermore, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control board and the sub control board of the embodiment may be provided on another control board.
(14) Although a 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 design symbol (decorative diagram), 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.

Further, the present application includes, for example, the following technical ideas.
(A) the entering Prize unit (100), said ball passage join the club (102) of the sphere outlet (102b) and the first start winning part starting winning port (105) (105a) are connected by ball passages (144) In addition, a communication port (149) through which a game ball can pass is formed in the ball passage (144), and the ball passage (144) is connected to the game region (21) through the communication port (149). The gist is that it is configured to communicate with the.
According to this, since the ball passage connecting the ball outlet of the ball passage portion and the start winning port of the first start winning portion is configured to open the communication port communicating with the game area, When clogging occurs, the ball clogging can be easily eliminated through the communication port.
In (B) before Kidama communication port of the passage (144) (149), the inclined passage ball rolling surface (146a) is inclined downward (148) is configured to connect as away from the ball passage (144) This is the summary.
According to this, the inclined passage that is inclined downward as it is separated from the ball passage is connected to the communication port, so that the communication port is connected to the ball passage that connects the ball outlet of the ball insertion portion and the start winning port of the first start winning portion. Can prevent the game ball from entering. As a result, it is possible to prevent a game ball from winning the starting winning opening of the first starting winning portion without passing through the ball receiving portion, and to pass the gaming ball to the ball receiving portion before winning the starting winning opening. It becomes possible to make it. That is, it is possible to reliably establish two different determination conditions with the occurrence of a winning at the start winning opening, and it is possible to create a new gameability that has not existed before.
(C) is preceded Symbol game board (20), the game board (20) a sphere inlet (102a) at the front side and second sphere through join the club the ball outlet (102b) is opened (250) is the second When the entrance detection means (81) corresponding to the second ball entry section (250) detects a game ball, the start winning opening release determination condition is satisfied. And is configured to
The game ball that has flowed down the second ball flow-down region (21b) goes out to the arrangement region (21c) of the winning unit (100) where the first and second ball flow-down regions (21a, 21b) merge. The gist is that the passage outlet (247a) is configured to be positioned below the ball inlet (102a) of the ball insertion portion (102).
According to this, the game ball that has flowed down the first ball flow-down region can enter the ball entrance of the ball entry portion or the second start winning portion, while the game ball that has flowed down the second ball flow-down region Can only enter the second starting prize-winning part. As a result, the game ball is allowed to flow down to the first ball flow down area, and a new game ball can be realized simultaneously with one game ball for winning at the start winning opening of the first start winning portion and passing the game ball at the ball passing portion. Can be realized by a game form having a special game characteristic and a game form having a game characteristic in which a game ball is caused to flow down in the second ball flow down area and concentrated in the second starting winning portion. . In addition, by providing the second ball entry section in the second ball flow-down area, it is possible to give a winning opportunity to the second start winning section even in a game form in which a game ball flows down in the second ball flow-down area. The game in this form can be continuously executed.
(D) before SL than the rate of game balls flowing down the first sphere falling region (21a) reaches the second starting winning unit (106), game balls flowing down the second sphere falling region (21b) The gist of the present invention is that the ratio to reach the second start winning portion (106) is higher.

20 gaming board 21 gaming area 21a first ball falling area 21b second ball falling area 21c merge area (arrangement area for winning units)
40 Frame-shaped decorative body (decorative member)
60a Main control CPU (open determination means for determining opening of special prize opening)
80 1st gate sensor (entrance detection means)
83 First start winning detection sensor (start detection means)
84 Second start winning detection sensor (start detection means)
88 Specific area detection sensor (specific area detection means)
100 Start winning unit (winning unit)
102 1st gate part (ball entry part)
102a Gate entrance (ball entrance)
102b Gate exit (ball exit)
105 First Start Prize Part 105a First Start Prize Port (Start Prize Port)
106 2nd start winning part 106a 2nd start winning opening (start winning opening)
107 Start opening / closing member (opening / closing means of variable start winning part)
220 Special prize winning part 220a Special prize opening 222 Special prize opening and closing member (opening and closing means for special prize winning part)
226 First branch passage (specific area)
227 Second branch passage (non-specific area)
240 special prize winning part 240a special prize winning opening 242 special prize opening and closing member (opening and closing means of special prize winning part)
247 Guide passage

Claims (1)

A special winning part that closes the special winning opening so that it can be opened with an opening / closing means is provided on the game board in which a game area where a game ball can flow is defined, and a hit game is generated when the hit determination condition is established. In the gaming machine configured to allow the winning to the special winning opening by opening the opening and closing means of the special winning portion when it is determined whether or not to cause a winning game,
A ball entrance portion that is provided so that a ball inlet and a ball outlet are opened on the front side of the game board, and into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
A first start winning portion that is disposed below the ball outlet of the ball insertion portion, the start winning opening is always open, and a game ball can be won;
A second start winning portion having an opening / closing means for closing the start winning opening so that a game ball to the start winning opening can be won by opening the opening / closing means;
And a game ball that wins a start winning opening of the first start winning portion passes through the ball insertion portion in advance,
The game area of the game board includes a first ball flow area defined on one side of a decorative member provided on the game board and a second area defined on the other side of the decorative member. And the first spherical flow lower region and the second spherical flow lower region are merged at a position below the decorative member,
The ball entrance of the ball entry portion is located at a position where a game ball that has flowed down at least one of the first and second ball flow-down regions can enter, and flows down both the first and second ball flow-down regions. The winning unit is arranged on the game board so that the starting winning opening of the second starting winning portion is located at a position where the game ball can be won,
The game ball that has flowed into the first start winning portion from the ball passing portion is configured to be detected by each of a passage detecting means corresponding to the ball passing portion and a start detecting means corresponding to the first start winning portion,
When the entry detecting means detects a game ball, a start winning opening opening determination condition for determining whether or not to open / close the opening / closing means of the second start winning section is established, and the first start winning section the per determination condition is configured to establish by the starting detection means corresponding to the start detecting means and the second start winning portions corresponding detecting game balls to Rutotomoni,
A special winning part is provided that closes the special winning opening so as to be openable by an opening / closing means, and a specific area and a non-specific area through which a game ball can pass are provided inside the special winning opening in the special winning part.
The specific area detection means corresponding to the specific area is configured to generate the hit game by detecting a game ball,
A special prize opening determination for determining whether or not to open / close the opening / closing means of the special prize-winning part is triggered by the detection of the game ball by the start detection means corresponding to each of the first start prize-winning part and the second start prize-winning part. Comprising an opening determination means for performing,
The detection of the game ball by the start detection means corresponding to the second start winning portion is made rather than the determination of opening of the special prize opening by the detection of the game ball by the start detection means corresponding to the first start winning portion. The gaming machine is configured such that when the special winning opening opening determination is performed, the ratio of the determination by the opening determination means is higher .

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