JP6307772B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a pachinko machine or a slot machine.

  As a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, for example, a gaming machine of Patent Document 1 has been proposed.

JP 2008-200302 A

  In the game table described in Patent Document 1, it is possible not only to simply start and display the results of the game, but also to increase the interest of the game, such as making it possible for the player to have a sense of expectation during the game. However, there is a long-awaited game stand equipped with a new function from players who are bored.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game table provided with a distribution means capable of distributing game balls.

According to the present invention , the following game machines are provided.

That is, according to the present invention,
Game board,
Distributing means provided on the game board and for distributing game balls;
A game machine equipped with
The distribution means may distribute game balls toward the first passage,
The distribution means may distribute the game balls toward the second passage,
The distribution means is a means configured to include a rotating body,
The first passage is a passage provided on the left side of the rotating body as seen from the player,
The second passage is a passage provided on the right side of the rotating body as seen from the player,
The rotating body is supported by a rotating shaft,
The axial direction of the rotating shaft is a left-right direction,
The rotating body is provided with a first placement area and a second placement area alternately,
The game balls placed in the first placement area are configured to be distributed to the first passage,
The first placement area is provided with a wall portion (hereinafter referred to as “first wall portion”) that prevents the game ball from moving in the second passage.
The game balls placed in the second placement area are configured to be distributed to the second passage,
The second placement area is provided with a wall portion (hereinafter referred to as “second wall portion”) that prevents the game ball from moving in the first passage.
The distribution means is provided with a cover body,
The cover body is provided with a transmission part that allows a player to visually recognize a game ball passing through the rotating body,
The cover body is provided with a non-transmissive portion,
The first wall portion is difficult to see from the player in front view due to the non-transmissive portion,
The second wall portion is difficult to see from the player in front view due to the non-transmissive portion,
An escape portion is provided in the game board,
In a state where the game ball is placed on the first placement area, at least a part of the second placement area is positioned on the escape portion,
In a state where the game ball is placed on the second placement area, the escape portion is configured such that at least a part of the first placement area is located.
There is provided a game stand characterized by this.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game table by providing the distribution means capable of distributing the game balls.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) An example of the stop symbol form of the special figure is shown. (B) An example of a stop symbol form of a decorative symbol is shown. (C) An example of a usual stop display symbol is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a prefetch process. (B) It is the figure which showed the example by which prefetch information is memorize | stored in the prefetch information storage part for special figures 1. FIG. (C) It is the figure which showed the example by which prefetch information is memorize | stored in the prefetch information storage part for special figures 2. FIG. (D) It is the figure which showed the example by which prefetch information is memorize | stored in the prefetch information storage part for special figures 1 in electric support. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 1st sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (D) It is a flowchart of the image control process of a 1st sub control part. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU504 of the 2nd sub control part 500 performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process which CPU504 of the 2nd sub control part 500 performs. (C) is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. (A) It shows an example of a low probability state table for special figure success / failure determination (special figure 1). (B) An example of the high probability state table (special figure 1) for special figure success / failure determination. (C) An example of the low probability state table (special drawing 2) for determining whether or not a special figure is appropriate. (D) An example of the high probability state table (special drawing 2) for determining whether or not a special figure is appropriate. (A) shows an example of a low probability state table for determining whether or not a normal figure is appropriate. (B) An example of a high probability state table for determining whether or not to determine a normal figure is shown. (A) It is an example of the special figure determination table used when determining the stop symbol of special figure 1. FIG. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the big hit operation | movement corresponding to each of the stop symbol of special figure 1. FIG. (A) It is an example of the special figure determination table used when determining the stop symbol of special figure 2. FIG. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the big hit operation | movement corresponding to each of the stop symbol of special figure 2. FIG. It is a perspective view of a stage. It is a disassembled perspective view of a stage. (A) It is a perspective view of a distribution member. (B) It is a side view of a distribution member. (C) It is a top view of a distribution member. (D) It is sectional drawing of a distribution member. (A) It is a figure which shows the example of rolling of the game ball by a distribution part. (B) It is sectional drawing of a stage. (C) It is a figure which shows the concealment state of the distribution part by a cover part. It is a figure which shows a mode that a distribution member rotates. It is a disassembled perspective view of the stage of another example. It is a disassembled perspective view of the stage of another example. It is a figure which shows the example which provided the drive part of the distribution member. It is a figure which shows another example of the example which provided the drive part of the distribution member.

<Embodiment 1>
<Overall configuration>
The overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side).

  As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface. The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop. The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. In addition, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so as to be inside thereof. Is a door member having an opening 116. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Further, a front frame door opening sensor 109 that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The door 108 with a ball storage tray is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and is provided with a door-side ball passage unit that guides the game balls to the launching device. An upper plate 126, a lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, and a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by a player's operation. , A ball discharge lever 132 for discharging the game balls stored in the lower plate 128 by the player's operation to a game ball collecting container (common name, dollar box), and a game guided to the launching device 110 by the player's operation The ball launching handle 134 that launches the ball to the game area 124 of the game board 200, the chance button 136 that changes the effect mode of the various effect devices 206 by the player's operation, and the chance button 136 are illuminated. Provided that the chance button lamp 138, a. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is full is provided.

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

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. . The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

<Back>
FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side. The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is positioned below the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a ball passing through the formed communication hole and dropping to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the dispensing control unit 600. The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 has this configuration. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and control related to effects based on the processing information generated by the main control section 300 The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs processing, and the second sub-board that performs control processing related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400. An error release switch that constitutes a second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the control unit 500, a payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls, and that releases an error by the operation of a game clerk Discharge board case 172 storing the payout board 170 having 168, launch base constituting the launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of the game ball A launch board case 176 that houses 174, a power control unit 660 that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game store clerk and an RWM clear by being operated when the power is turned on A power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs a signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit are provided. ing.

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

  The game board 200 shown in FIG. 3 is a so-called right-handed machine game board. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are provided, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined. In a generally known right-handed game board, by changing the strength of launching a game ball by a player's operation, a normal start port, a special figure 2 start port, a special figure 1 start port, Can be divided into

  Specifically, in a generally known right-handed machine, the game area 124 is provided with a game nail 238 and the like, so that the first area (the game area) The game ball rolling in the left area) is configured so that it is difficult or impossible to enter the special figure 2 start opening, and conversely, the second area (the right area in the game area) provided with the special figure 2 start opening. ) Is configured so that it is difficult or impossible to enter the starting opening of FIG.

  However, in the gaming board 200 shown in FIG. 3, a stage 844 is disposed below the decorative symbol display device 208. The stage 844 includes a stage winning area 8440, a special figure 1 start area 231 and a special figure 2 start. A region 233 is provided. The special figure 1 start area 231 and the special figure 2 start area 233 correspond to the generally known special figure 1 start opening and the special figure 2 start opening.

  In this gaming board 200, a game ball that has entered the stage winning area 8440 has a high probability of being guided to one of the starting areas of the special figure 1 starting area 231 and the special figure 2 starting area 233, and the stage winning area 8440 It is an irregular prize to enter the special figure 1 start area 231 and the special figure 2 start area 233 without entering. An example of winning in the special figure 1 starting area 231 and the special figure 2 starting area 233 without entering the stage winning area 8440 will be described later together with the configuration of the stage 844.

  The stage winning area 8440 is provided at the center in the left-right direction on the front side (player side) of the game board 200, and corresponds to an example of an enterable area. The special figure 1 starting area 231 is provided below the stage winning area 8440 on the left side of the front view, and the special figure 2 starting area 233 is provided below the stage winning area 8440 on the right side of the front view. Yes. Further, a general-purpose starting port 228, which will be described later in detail, is also provided in the right region. Therefore, the game ball rolling in the first area (the left area in the game area 124) can expect to win the stage winning area 8440, and as an irregular case, the special figure 1 starting area that does not pass through the stage winning area 8440 You can expect to win 231. In addition, a game ball that rolls in the second area (the right area in the game area 124) can expect to win the normal opening 228 and the stage prize area 8440. As an irregular case, the game ball passes through the stage prize area 8440. You can expect to win a special figure 2 starting area 233.

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

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

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is an image display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the pachinko machine 100 according to this embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display).

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d, and the left symbol display area 208a and the middle symbol display area 208b. The right symbol display area 208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect.

  Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

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

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

  The general-purpose hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of predetermined first variable games (detailed general-purpose variable games to be described later) that are reserved. In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the general-purpose variable is changed. It is possible to hold a game up to a predetermined number (for example, two). The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of predetermined second variable games (detailed special figure variable games to be described later in detail) that are being held. In the pachinko machine 100, it is possible to hold a special figure variation game up to a predetermined number (for example, four, a total of eight for special figure 1 and special figure 2).

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

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

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200, and when a predetermined ball detecting sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (general) When the winning opening 226 is won), the payout device 152 shown in FIG. 2 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 shown in FIG. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. Note that the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the game board 200 and then discharged to the game island side. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player may be referred to as a “lending ball”. The “ball” is generically called a “ball (game ball)”.

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

  The special sphere 1 start area 231 is provided with a first sphere detection sensor (not shown). When the first sphere detection sensor detects a game ball, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 3 balls) are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls, and a special figure variable game (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “special figure 1 variable game”) by the special figure 1 display device 212 is started. Note that the ball that entered the special figure 1 start area 231 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The special figure 2 starting area 233 is a type of starting area called an electric tulip (hereinafter, the special figure 2 starting area 233 may be referred to as "electric chew" or "general power"). The special figure 2 start area 233 includes a pair of blade members 233a that can be opened and closed to the left and right, and it is difficult to enter the special figure 2 start area 233 without passing through the stage winning area 8440 while the blade members 233a are closed. . Note that FIG. 3 shows the open state. When the common figure variable game is won and the universal figure display device 210 stops and displays the symbol, the blade member 233a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times.

  In the special figure 2 starting area 233, a second ball detection sensor (not shown) is provided. When the second ball detection sensor detects a game ball, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 3 balls) are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls, and a special figure variable game (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “special figure 2 variable game”) by the special figure 2 display device 214 is started. Note that the ball that has entered the special figure 2 starting area 233 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is provided on the right side of the game board 200, and is a winning opening that is expected to enter by hitting right. The variable winning opening 234 includes a winning opening and a door member 2341 that can be opened and closed by a solenoid. The winning opening may be referred to as a big winning opening, and the variable winning opening 234 may be referred to as an attacker.

  The variable winning opening 234 is kept closed until a jackpot game to be described later is started, and when the jackpot game is started, the state change is repeated between the open state and the closed state. That is, the variable winning opening 234 includes a predetermined first opening / closing state (here, the closed state) and a second opening / closing state (here, the opening state) in which the winning of the game ball is easier than the first opening / closing state. Is a variable winning means that can change the open / closed state from one to the other. When the special figure variable game is won and the special figure 1 display device 212 or the special figure 2 display device 214 stops and displays the big hit symbol, the door member 2341 Opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times.

  It should be noted that the closed state at the variable winning opening 234 does not necessarily need to be completely closed, and may be in a state where it is impossible or difficult to enter a game grade even if it is slightly opened. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that has entered the variable prize opening 234 is guided to the back side of the game board 200 and then discharged to the game island side.

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

  The sphere accommodated in the upper plate 126 is supplied to the firing position of the firing rail. In this pachinko machine 100, the launch motor is driven with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the player's ball launch handle 134, and the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 146 and the launcher 148 into the game area 124. Launch. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 flows down the game area 124 while changing the direction of travel by the batting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or The special figure 1 starting area 231 and the special figure 2 starting area 233 are won, or the prize-winning opening 228 is reached without winning any of the prize-winning openings or the like, or only through the normal drawing starting opening 228.

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

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit. The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 The payout control unit 600 that mainly controls the game ball payout, the launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of the game ball, and the power supply control unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100 are configured. Yes.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency, and WDT 314 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing are mounted. . Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316b as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a predetermined ball detection sensor such as a sensor for detecting a game ball passing through each start port and start area, a winning port, and a variable winning port, a front frame door opening sensor, an inner A sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a frame open sensor and a lower plate full sensor, and outputting a result of comparison and comparison with a reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302; A drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the symbol display device, for example, the special symbol display device 212 or the special symbol 2 display device 214, and a predetermined symbol display device For example, a drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general map display device 210 and various status display units 328 (for example, a general map hold lamp 216, a special figure 1 hold lamp 218, a special figure 2 hold lamp 220, a high-probability medium A driving circuit 330 for performing display control of the lamp 222 and the like, and various solenoids 332 for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, a blade member 233a of the special drawing 2 starting region 233, a door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234, and the like. A drive circuit 334 for controlling is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 320 detects that a ball has won the special figure 1 start area 231, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 318. Upon receipt of this signal, the counter circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure starting area 231 and stores the latched value for the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting area 231. Store in register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the special figure 2 starting area 233, the counter circuit 318 latches the value corresponding to the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 2 starting area 233 at that timing. The obtained value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the special figure 2 start area 233.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The basic circuit 502 includes a game board lamp drive circuit 530 for controlling the game board lamp 532, a game table frame lamp drive circuit 540 for controlling the game table frame lamp 542, and the like. A serial communication control circuit 520 that performs lighting control by serial communication between the game board lamp drive circuit 530 and the game stand frame lamp drive circuit 540 is connected.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply control unit>
Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power supply control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a prize ball or a rental ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604 It is detected whether or not the payout has been completed, and communication with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 is performed via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Control of the launch motor 632 that drives the launcher 146 and launcher 148, and control of the ball feeder 634 that supplies the launcher 110 with a ball from the upper plate 126 based on a control signal that indicates the launch intensity according to the amount. I do.

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

<Type of design>
Next, using FIG. 5A to FIG. 5D, the special figure 1 display device 212, the special figure 2 display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the universal figure display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of figures and ordinary drawings will be described. FIG. 2A shows an example of the stop symbol pattern of FIG. 1, and FIG. 2B shows an example of the stop symbol pattern of FIG.

  The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first ball detection sensor detects that the ball has entered the special figure 1 start area 231, and the special figure 2 start area 233 indicates that the ball has entered the special figure 1 start area 231. The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the two-ball detection sensor detects. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the special figure 1 display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. When the special figure 2 variable game is started, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs “variable display of special figure 2” by repeating all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. . These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display according to the present invention.

  When the variation time determined before the start of the variation in FIG. 1 (corresponding to the variation time in the present invention) elapses, the special diagram 1 display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special diagram 1. When the variation time determined before the start of the variation (this also corresponds to the variation time according to the present invention) elapses, the special figure 2 display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present invention, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  7A shows seven types of special charts from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure G” as stop symbol forms in the symbol fluctuation stop display of Special Figure 1, and FIG. Four types of special figures from “Special figure a” to “Special figure d” are shown as the stop symbol forms in the symbol fluctuation stop display of special figure 2. In addition, the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black part shows the location of the segment which lights up.

  "Special Figure A" and "Special Figure a" are 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbols, "Special Figure B" and "Special Figure b" are 7R special jackpot symbols, "Special Figure C" and "Special Figure B" “C” is a 7R jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not the big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not it is a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state (or a probability variation state), and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state (or a non-probability variation state).

  Moreover, after the game of 15R special jackpot, 7R special jackpot, and 7R jackpot is over, all shift to the time-saving state (electric support state). Although the time reduction will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the time reduction state is called the normal high probability state (or electric support state), and the state that does not enter the time reduction state is the normal low probability state (or non-electrical state). It is called a support state. “Special Figure A” and “Special Figure a” which are 15R special jackpot symbols are in a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special Figure B” and “Special Figure b” which are 7R special jackpot symbols are “Special figure C” and “Special figure c”, which are special figure high probability normal figure high probability states and 7R jackpot symbols, are special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability states. These “special illustrations A” to “special illustration C” are symbols that give a relatively large profit amount to the player.

  “Special Figure D” is a 2R jackpot symbol of a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special Figure E” is a special figure high probability ordinary figure low probability state (or special figure high probability ordinary figure high). 2R jackpot symbol of probability state). “Special figure F” is a small hit symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “small hit”), and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. Further, “special drawing G” and “special drawing d” are out-of-order symbols, and the amount of profit given to the player is a relatively small amount of profit. In the present embodiment, the special figure 2 variable game is relatively more advantageous than the special figure 1 variable game by setting only the special figure 1 a hit with a relatively small profit amount than the 15R big hit or 7R big hit. It is trying to become a variable game.

  FIG. 5 (c) shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first sphere detection sensor detects that the ball has won the special figure 1 start area 231 or the special figure 2 start area 233, that is, the ball has entered the special figure 1 start area 231; Each of the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 on condition that the second ball detection sensor detects that a ball has entered the start area 233. In the symbol display area, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →. “Change design of symbols”.

  When notifying the 15R special big hit or the 15R big hit, a combination of symbols (for example, “decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration 1” or “decoration 2— Display “decoration 2—decoration 2”). Further, when notifying 15R special big hit, a combination of symbols (for example, “decoration 3-decoration 3-decoration 3” or “decoration 7-decoration 7” in which the same three odd-numbered ornamental symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. -Decoration 7 "etc.) is stopped and displayed. Further, when notifying the hidden probability change or the small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying suddenly, “decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5” is stopped. In the case of displaying and notifying the deviation, symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5C are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c.

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

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal is input executes a main control unit main process according to a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 after resetting by a reset interrupt.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, to the WDT 314 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value. In step S103, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared and time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted.

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

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312 and a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, Processing for outputting a clear signal from the output port to the first sub control unit 400, setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed. In step S109, it is determined whether or not the state before the power interruption (before power interruption) is restored, and the state before the power interruption is not restored (when the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is set to the initial state). ) Proceeds to an initialization process (step S113).

  Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of a game store operates a RAM clear switch 180 provided on a power supply board is turned on (indicates that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (when the RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to an initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, when the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. A RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and in the same way as the power recovery command, in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the ordinary figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the ordinary figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating each random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a normal timer random number value is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. Note that the initial value generation random number counter is also updated in step S207 described later. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

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

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle. In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S203, the WDT is periodically updated (so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S205 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed.

  As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal).

  In this step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning opening 226, the variable winning opening 234, the special figure 1 starting area 231 and the special figure 2 starting area 233, or passing through the general figure starting opening 228. It is determined that there was. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been received in these winning ports 226 and 234 and these starting ports or starting areas 231, 233 and 228.

  For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226.

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

  In step S207 and step S209, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Two random number counters for generating the special figure 1 random value and the special figure 2 random value are updated.

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

  For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of FIG. 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value of FIG. 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

  In step S211, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated. In step S213, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 and the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 are counted. Special figure 1 display symbol update timer, Special figure 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the special figure 2 display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time, a predetermined time Various timers including a timer for counting the closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215, winning prize counter update processing is performed. In step S217, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the special figure 1 starting area 231, the special figure 2 starting area 233, the ordinary figure starting opening 228, and the variable winning opening 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S203. If the special figure 1 start area 231 has been won and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318 is displayed as the special figure 1 winning random value ( Special figure winning random number value used for jackpot judgment in special figure 1), obtaining a lottery random value for symbol lottery as special symbol lottery value for special figure 1, Get as. These random numbers are stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area provided in the RAM 308 in association with the current number of suspensions in the special figure 1 and then prefetched (details will be described later).

  Further, when the special figure 2 starting area 233 has been won and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318 is displayed. Obtained as a numerical value (special figure winning random number value used for jackpot determination in special figure 2), obtaining a symbol lottery random value as a symbol lottery random value per special figure 2 Get as a random value. These random number values are stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area provided in the RAM 308 in association with the current number of suspensions in the special figure 2, and then prefetch processing (details will be described later) is performed.

  Further, when a winning is made at the usual figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, a value is obtained as a usual figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the usual figure winning random number value. And stored in the corresponding random number value storage area. Further, when a winning is made at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

  In step S219, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step S221, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the general diagram state update process in the middle of the normal map change display (the value of the above-described general map display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7 segment LED constituting the general map display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the general map display device 210 performs normal variable display (normal map variable game).

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the win symbol is displayed. When the 7-segment LED constituting the general-purpose display device 210 is turned on / off, and the hit flag is off, the general-purpose display device 210 is configured so that the display pattern of the off symbol is displayed. 7 segment LED on / off drive control is performed. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed.

  By performing this control, the universal symbol display device 210 performs a fixed display of either the winning symbol or the off symbol. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), While the normal operation is set in the setting region, the blade member 233a is set to the open state for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds) and the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 233a in the special region 2 starting region 233. A signal to be held is output, and information indicating the release period is set in the storage area of the blade opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

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

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the off-normal flag is on, the normal state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing at which the normal stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0) In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the special map 2 start area 233 is not performed (the state of the normal map is inactive), and the number of the general map variable games that are on hold When the number is 1 or more, it is determined whether or not the result of the usual figure variation game is won or not by the random lottery based on the usual figure winning random number value stored in the above random number value storage area. If the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag.

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

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

  Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer described above is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is turned on and off. Repeatedly turn on / off drive control. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs the special figure 2 variable display (special figure 2 variable game). In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the special figure 2 variable display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer changes from 1 to 0), the special figure a shown in FIG. ~ Confirmed display of any one of the special figures d. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, the special figure probability is changing. If not (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state).

  Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Alternatively, the door member 2341 is opened to the solenoid (332) for driving to open and close the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234 (until a winning of a game ball having a predetermined number of balls (for example, the maximum count number) is detected in the variable prize opening 234). A signal for maintaining the state is output, and information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 2341 in a closed state is output to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234, and a closing period is stored in the storage area of the door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information indicating. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts and closes the opening / closing control of the door member a predetermined number of times, the jackpot by the decorative symbol display device 208 is ended for a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds). In order to set so as to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player of the image is displayed, information indicating the effect standby period is set in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Also, if the normal probability change flag is set to ON, the number of hours (for example, 100 times) is set in the hour / hour number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 and the RAM 308 is provided at the same time as the end of the jackpot game. Turn on the short time flag. If the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the time reduction number is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON.

  The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is a normal high probability state. There is a higher probability of hitting a general-purpose variable game in the high-probability state than in the low-probability state. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game and the fluctuation time of the special figure variable game are shorter in the normal figure high probability state than in the normal figure low probability state. Furthermore, in the normal high probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 233a in the special figure 2 starting region 233 tends to be longer than in the normal low probability state. In addition, the pair of blade members 233a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the jackpot game. This is because if the game is in a high probability state during a jackpot game, a large number of game balls will be placed in the special figure 2 starting area 233 until a predetermined number of game balls enter the variable winning opening 234 during the jackpot game. In order to solve this, there is a problem that the number of game balls that can be acquired during the jackpot increases and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the jackpot increases, resulting in an increase in gambling.

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of the way, the off flag is turned on as will be described later. In the case where the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S227.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229), and then a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 1 (a special drawing 1 related lottery process). ) Is performed (step S231). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing (so-called special figure 2 priority fluctuation). Further, the notification of the result of the special figure variable game jackpot determination by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning in the special figure 2 starting area 233 is notified. This is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning in the first special figure starting area 231.

  In step S233, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (In this embodiment, command types such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command are specified. Possible information), bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, etc. is included in the command data. In the case of the symbol variation stop command, the value of the 15R jackpot flag, 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. are included. In the case of a jackpot round number designation command, the value of the special variation probability flag, the number of jackpot rounds, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning in the first special figure starting area 231, presence / absence of winning in the special figure 2 starting area 233, presence / absence of winning in the variable winning opening 234 Etc.

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

  In step S235, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step S237, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a full tray error is monitored. When the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the special figure 2 starting area 233 and the variable winning opening 234, and the general figure display device 210 and the special figure 1 display device 212 via the display circuits 324, 326, 330. The display data to be output to the special figure 2 display device 214, various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. The output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step S239, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241.

  In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, and the like, and then the process returns to the main process of the main control unit.

  On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. Then, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit described above.

<Prefetch process>
Next, referring to FIG. 8, the prefetching process executed in the winning acceptance process (step S217) in the above-described main control unit timer interruption process will be described. FIG. 6A is a flowchart showing the flow of prefetching processing, and FIGS. 5B to 5D are diagrams showing an example of prefetching information.

  In step S401, the start information of the special figure 2 (in this embodiment, the special figure 2 winning random number value) is increased based on the detection of a predetermined ball detection sensor that the ball has won the special figure 2 start area 233. The process proceeds to step S402 if applicable, and to step S404 if not applicable.

  In step S402, pre-reading is performed with reference to the starting information increased by winning in the special figure 2 starting area 233. In the present embodiment, jackpot determination, symbol lottery, and timer number lottery described later are performed, and the success / failure type information, the winning symbol type, the lost symbol type, and the timer number determined by these lotteries are prefetched (acquired) as prefetch information.

  In step S 403, the pre-read information pre-read in step S 402 is associated with the current special figure 2 variable game pending number and stored in the special figure 2 pre-read result storage unit provided in the RAM 308. In this example, when the start information of special figure 2 increases, it is configured to read ahead unconditionally. For example, in the non-electric support state, the start information of special figure 2 is Without reference, information indicating “undecided” may be stored in the pre-read information storage unit for special figure 2 (that is, processing corresponding to steps S405 and S408 described later may be applied to special figure 2). ). In step S403, preparation is made for transmitting the prefetch information stored in the prefetch information storage unit for special figure 2 to the first sub-control unit 400 as a pending increase command.

  In step S404, the starting information of the special figure 1 (in this embodiment, the special figure 1 winning random number value) is obtained based on the detection of the predetermined ball detection sensor that the ball has won the first special figure starting area 231. It is determined whether or not the number has increased. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S405, and if not, the process ends. In step S405, it is determined whether or not power support is in progress. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S406, and if not, the process proceeds to step S408.

  In step S406, the above-described prefetching is performed with reference to the start information increased by winning in the first special figure start area 231. In step S407, the prefetch information prefetched in step S406 is associated with the current number of pending special figure 1 variable games and stored in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, preparation is performed for transmitting the prefetch information stored in the prefetch information storage unit for special figure 1 to the first sub-control unit 400 as a pending increase command. In step S408, without referring to the start information in FIG. 1, the information indicating “undecided” is stored in the pre-read information storage unit for special figure 1, and the process ends.

  FIG. 6B is a diagram showing an example in which stop symbol information is stored as prefetch information in the special chart 1 prefetch information storage unit. In this example, in the storage area corresponding to the first hold of the special figure 1 variable game (hold 1), the symbol 2 is stored as the prefetch information, and the storage area corresponding to the second hold of the special figure 1 variable game. (Hold 2) is stored as the pre-reading information, and the symbol 1 is stored as the pre-reading information, and the small hitting design 2 is stored as the pre-reading information in the storage area (holding 3) corresponding to the third holding of the special figure 1 variable game. The jackpot symbol 1 is stored as pre-read information in the storage area (hold 4) corresponding to the fourth hold of one variable game.

  FIG. 6C is a diagram showing an example in which stop symbol information is stored as prefetch information in the special chart 2 prefetch information storage unit. In this example, in the storage area (hold 1) corresponding to the first hold of the special figure 2 variable game, the symbol 2 is stored as the prefetch information, and the storage area corresponding to the second hold of the special figure 2 variable game. (Hold 2), the storage area corresponding to the third hold of the special figure 2 variable game (hold 3), and the storage area corresponding to the fourth hold of the special figure 2 variable game (hold 4) are free areas. It is said that.

  FIG. 4D is a diagram showing an example in which undetermined information is stored as prefetch information in the special chart 1 prefetch information storage unit in the electric support. In this example, in the storage area (hold 1) corresponding to the first hold of the special figure 1 variable game, undetermined information (information indicating that the start information of the special figure 1 is not referred to) is stored. A storage area corresponding to the second hold of the special figure 1 variable game (hold 2), a storage area corresponding to the third hold of the special figure 1 variable game (hold 3), and 4 of the special figure 1 variable game The storage area corresponding to the second hold (hold 4) is an empty area.

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

  First, in step S501 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S501. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In step S503, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S505. In step S505, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S507, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300. In step S509, an effect control process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this effect control process, for example, when there is a new command in step S507, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 406 and the effect data needs to be updated. In such a case, the effect data is updated.

  If it is detected in step S511 that the chance button has been pressed, the effect data updated in step S509 is changed to effect data corresponding to the press of the chance button. In step S513, if there is a command to VDP 434 in the effect data read in step S509, this command is output to VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S515, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S509, this command is output to the sound source IC 416. In step S517, if there is a command to various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S509, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S519, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S509, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S503.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S601 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

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

  In step S701 of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S503 in the first sub-control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. To do. Therefore, in step S503, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S703 of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S519, an effect random number update process, and the like are performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S513 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S801, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 436 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S803, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 434. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S605. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step S605, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step S601, the CPU 404 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

  In step S807, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

  In step S809, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S811, and if not, a generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input. In step S811, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Second sub-control unit>
Next, the process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. First, in step S901, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S901. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S903 following step S901, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S905. . In step S905, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S907 following step S905, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the first sub control unit 400. In step S909 following step S907, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S907, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 506 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S911 following step S909, lamp control processing is performed. For example, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520. Thereafter, the process returns to step S903.

  FIG. 5B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects a strobe signal from the first sub control unit 400. In step S921 of the command reception interrupt process, the command received from the first sub control unit 400 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 508 as an unprocessed command.

  FIG. 7C is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this example, once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Run in cycles. In step S931 of the timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S903 of the second sub-control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S903, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S932 following step S932, an effect random number update process or the like is performed.

<Data table of main control unit>
Next, a data table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

<Special figure determination table>
FIG. 11 (a) shows an example of the low probability state table for special figure success / failure determination (Special Figure 1), and FIG. 11 (b) shows the high probability state table for special figure success / failure determination (Special Figure 1). An example is shown. FIG. 10C shows an example of a special figure success / failure determination low probability state table (Special Figure 2), and FIG. 10D shows a special figure success / failure determination high probability state table (Special Figure 2). ) Is an example.

  In these special figure success / failure determination tables, presence / absence of special figure probability change (special figure high probability state or special figure low probability state), lottery value data for special figure big hit determination, and special figure variable game success / failure results are displayed. Stored in association with each other. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses a predetermined ball to determine whether or not the winning / non-winning determination table, the presence / absence of the special figure probability change, and the ball has won the first special figure start area 231 (or the special figure 2 start area 233). Based on the special figure winning random number value acquired when the detection sensor detects, a big hit determination is performed to determine the success / failure result of the special figure 1 variable game (or special figure 2 variable game).

<Special figure success / failure judgment table / Special figure variable game jackpot judgment>
In the case of special figure low probability state (no special figure probability change) in the jackpot judgment of special figure 1 variable game, refer to the low probability state table for special figure success / failure judgment (special figure 1) shown in FIG. When the acquired special figure winning random number value is 10001 to 10219, it is determined that the special figure 1 variable game is won (big hit), and information indicating that the big hit flag storage area provided in the RAM 308 is a big hit is set. (Hereinafter, setting the jackpot information in the jackpot flag storage area is referred to as “turning on the jackpot flag”). If the acquired special figure winning random value is 10220 to 10384, it is determined that the special figure 1 variable game is won (small hit), and the small hit flag storage area provided in the RAM 308 is determined to be a small hit. (Hereinafter, setting the small hit information in the small hit flag storage area is referred to as “setting the small hit flag ON”).

  In addition, when the acquired special figure winning random number is a numerical value of 0 to 10000 or 10385 to 65535, it is determined that the special figure variable game is lost, and the above-mentioned big hit flag and small hit flag storage areas are out of place. (Hereinafter, setting the outlier information in the big hit flag storage area is referred to as “setting the big hit flag off”, and the outlier information in the small hit flag storage area.) Setting is referred to as “setting the small hit flag off”).

  In this embodiment, the numerical value range that the special figure winning random number value can take is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536), and the numerical value range of the jackpot lottery value data in the special figure low probability state is 10001 to 10219 (numeric value range). Is 219), the winning probability of the special figure 1 variable game big hit in the special figure low probability state is about 1/299 (= 219/65536), and the small hit in the special figure low probability state Since the numerical value range of the lottery value data is 10220 to 10384 (the size of the numerical value range is 164), the winning probability per unit of the special figure variable game in the special figure low probability state is about 1/399 (= 165/65536). ).

  Also, in the case of special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation) in the special figure 1 variable game jackpot judgment, refer to the special figure success / failure judgment high probability state table (special figure 1) shown in FIG. If the acquired special figure winning random numbers are 10001 to 12185, it is determined that the special figure 1 variable game is won (big hit), and the big hit flag is set to ON. If the acquired special figure winning random number is 12186 to 12349, it is determined that the special figure 1 variable game is won (small hit), and the small hit flag is set to ON. When the acquired special figure winning random number is a numerical value of 0 to 10000 or 12350 to 65535, it is determined that the special figure variable game is lost, and the big hit flag and the small hit flag are set to OFF.

  In this embodiment, the numerical value range that the special figure winning random number value can take is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536), and the numerical value range of the jackpot lottery value data in the special figure high probability state is 10001 to 12185 (numeric value range). Is 2185), the winning probability of the special figure 1 probability game in the special figure high probability state is about 1/30 (= 2185/65536). Since the numerical value range of the lottery value data is 12186 to 12349 (the size of the numerical value range is 164), the winning probability per unit of the special figure variable game in the special figure high probability state is about 1/399 (= 163/65536). ). Therefore, in the special figure 1 variable game, the winning probability of the special figure variable game in the special figure high probability state is almost the same as the winning probability of the special figure variable game in the special figure low probability state. Is set to

<Special figure success / failure determination table / Special figure variable game jackpot determination>
In the case of special figure low probability state (no special figure certain change) in jackpot judgment of special figure 2 variable game, refer to the low probability state table (special figure 2) for special figure success / failure judgment shown in FIG. When the acquired special figure winning random number value is 10001 to 10219, it is determined that the special figure 2 variable game is won (big hit) and the big hit flag is set to ON. When the acquired special figure winning random number is a numerical value of 0 to 10000 or 10220 to 65535, it is determined that the special figure variable game is lost, and the big hit flag and the small hit flag are set to OFF.

  In this embodiment, the numerical value range that the special figure winning random number value can take is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536), and the numerical value range of the jackpot lottery value data in the special figure low probability state is 10001 to 10219 (numeric value range). Is 219), the winning probability per jackpot of the special figure 2 variable game in the special figure low probability state is about 1/299 (= 219/65536).

  Also, in the special figure 2 variable game jackpot judgment, in the case of a special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation), refer to the special figure success / failure judgment high probability state table (special figure 1) shown in FIG. If the acquired special figure winning random numbers are 10001 to 12185, it is determined that the special figure 2 variable game is won (big hit), and the big hit flag is set to ON. When the acquired special figure winning random number is a numerical value of 0 to 10000 or 12186 to 65535, it is determined that the special figure variable game is lost, and the big hit flag and the small hit flag are set to OFF.

  In this embodiment, the numerical value range that the special figure winning random number value can take is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536), and the numerical value range of the jackpot lottery value data in the special figure high probability state is 10001 to 12185 (numeric value range). Is 2185), the winning probability of jackpot of the special figure 2 variable game in the special figure high probability state is about 1/30 (= 2185/65536).

<Table for determining whether or not it is normal>
FIG. 12A shows an example of a low probability state table for determining whether or not a normal figure is received, and FIG. 12B shows an example of a high probability state table for determining whether or not a general figure is appropriate.

  In the table for determining whether or not a special figure is received, the presence / absence of a special figure change (a high probability state or a special low probability state), a lottery value data for determining a special figure, and a success / failure result of a common figure variable game are displayed. Stored in association with each other. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 obtains when the predetermined sphere detection sensor detects this normal figure determination table, the presence / absence of special map probability, and the passage of the sphere through the general start port 228. Based on the random number value for winning the usual figure, a hit determination for determining the success / failure result of the usual figure variable game is performed.

<Table for determining whether or not a normal figure / Judgment is made for a variable figure game>
If the special figure low probability state (no special figure probability change) is determined in the normal figure variation game, refer to the low probability state table for the normal figure success / failure judgment shown in the figure (a), and the acquired normal figure winning selection When the numerical value is 29 to 31, it is determined that the winning game (winning) of the usual game is a winning game, and information indicating that the winning flag is stored in the RAM 308 is set (hereinafter referred to as storing the winning flag). Setting the hit information for the area is called “setting the hit flag to ON”). In addition, when the obtained random number value for winning the regular figure is a value of 0 to 28 or 32 to 100, it is determined that the floating figure variable game is lost, and it indicates that it is lost in the above-mentioned hit flag storage area. Information is set (hereinafter, setting out-of-order information in the hit flag storage area is referred to as “setting the hit flag off”).

  In the present embodiment, the numerical value range that can be taken by the random number value for winning the normal drawing is 0 to 100 (the size of the numerical value range is 101), and the numerical value range of the lottery value data per hit in the special figure low probability state is 29 to 31 (the numerical value range) Since the size of 3 is 3), the winning probability per game in the special figure low probability state is about 1/33 (= 3/101).

  In the case of a special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation) in the hit determination of the common figure variable game, the common figure obtained by referring to the high probability state table for the normal figure success / failure judgment shown in FIG. When the winning random number value is in the numerical range of 0 to 99, it is determined that the ordinary game is winning (winning) and the winning flag is set to ON. In addition, when the acquired common figure winning random number value is 100, it is determined that the usual figure variable game is lost and the hit flag is set to OFF.

  In the present embodiment, the numerical value range that can be taken by the random number value for winning the normal figure is 0 to 100 (the numerical value range is 101), and the numerical value of the lottery value data per hit in the special figure high probability state is 100. The winning probability per hit of the variable game in the high probability state is about 1/1 (= 99/101). In this way, the winning probability of the special figure variable game in the special figure high probability state is set higher than the winning probability of the special figure variable game in the special figure low probability state. It is in a state where it is easier to win the regular game than the probability state. In addition, the win probability of the special figure is not particularly limited. For example, the win probability of the special figure variable game in the special figure high probability state may be set to 100%, or the common figure variable game in the special figure high probability state may be set. Both the winning probability and the winning probability of the ordinary figure variable game in the special figure low probability state may be set to 100%.

<Special Figure 1 Determination Table>
FIG. 13 (a) is an example of a special figure determination table used when determining the stop symbol of special figure 1. FIG. 13 (b) shows the jackpot operation corresponding to each of the stop symbols of special figure 1. FIG. It is the figure which showed an example.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 performs a symbol lottery for determining the type of the special symbol 1 stop symbol (or the special symbol 2 stop symbol) based on the special symbol determination determination table and the acquired symbol random number value. Do. When the big hit flag is on, the big hit symbol random number value generated from the above special figure winning random number value is used as the symbol lottery random value, and when the big hit flag is on, the above special figure winning random number is used. When the small-hit symbol random number value generated from the random number value is used as the random lottery value for symbol lottery, and the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off (when the big hit determination result and the small hit determination result are off), the above-mentioned special The symbol random number value for loss generated from the symbol winning random value is used as the symbol random number value.

  In the special figure 1 variable game symbol lottery, when the result of the special figure 1 variable game is a big hit, select the special figure A with a probability of 30/100, select the special figure B with a probability of 25/100, The special figure C is selected with a probability of 25/100, the special figure D is selected with a probability of 10/100, and the special figure E is selected with a probability of 10/100. In addition, when the result of determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable game is successful, the special figure F is selected regardless of the symbol lottery random value (the symbol random value for small hits), that is, with a probability of 100% at the small hit. To do. Further, when the result of determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable game is a failure, the special figure G is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the symbol lottery random number value (the symbol random value for loss).

  In addition, when special figure A, special figure B, special figure D, or special figure E is selected, the special figure high probability state (probability change) is entered after the big hit game ends, but when special figure C is selected. Shifts to a special figure low probability state (non-probable change) after the big hit game ends. In addition, when Special Figure A, Special Figure B, Special Figure C, or Special Figure D is selected, the time is shortened after the big hit game ends in either the special figure high probability state or the special figure low probability state (electric support) Is granted. When special figure C is selected, the assigned time is 100 fluctuations of special figure 1. In addition, if Special Figure E is selected when the special figure low probability state is not activated and the time is not activated, the latent probability change state is not provided after the big hit game is finished, and the state other than the special figure low probability state and the short period of time is not activated. When special figure E is selected, time is given after the big hit game ends.

  As shown in the figure (b), when Special Figure A is selected as a result of the symbol drawing of Special Figure 1, the jackpot game that opens the variable winning opening 234 twice with an opening time of 29000 ms is rounded 15 times (round ) If special figure B or special figure C is selected, the big winning game of opening the variable prize opening 234 twice with an opening time of 29000 ms is performed seven times (round), and special figure D is selected Then, the jackpot game for opening the variable winning opening 234 twice with an opening time of 29000 ms is performed twice (round).

  In addition, when Special Figure E is selected when the special figure is in a low probability state and the time is not activated, the jackpot game for opening the variable winning opening 234 twice with a 100 ms opening time is performed twice (round). When the special figure E is selected in a state other than the state where the time is not short and the time is not operated, the big winning game for opening the variable winning opening 234 twice with an opening time of 29000 ms is performed twice (round). That is, if special figure E is selected when the special figure is in a low probability state and the time is not activated, it is difficult to enter the variable winning opening 234, and the special figure E is selected except in the special figure low probability state and when the time is not activated. In this case, it is easy to enter the variable winning opening 234. When special figure F (small hit) is selected, the variable prize opening 234 is opened twice with an opening time of 100 ms, and the same as when special figure E is selected when the special figure is in a low probability state and the time is not operating. Control.

<Special Figure 2 Determination Table>
FIG. 14 (a) is an example of a special figure determination table used when determining the stop symbol of special figure 2, and FIG. 14 (b) shows the jackpot operation corresponding to each of the stop symbols of special figure 2. FIG. It is the figure which showed an example.

  In the special drawing 2 variable game symbol lottery, if the success / failure determination result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, select the special figure a with a probability of 70/100, select the special figure b with a probability of 5/100, The special figure c is selected with a probability of 25/100. Further, when the result of determining whether or not the special figure 2 variable game is successful, the special figure d is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the symbol lottery random value (the symbol random value for loss).

  When special figure a or special figure b is selected, the special figure high probability state (probability change) is entered after the big hit game is finished. However, when special figure c is selected, the special figure is low after the big hit game is finished. Transition to a probability state (non-probability change). In addition, when special figure a, special figure b, or special figure c is selected, time reduction (electric support) is given after the big hit game is ended in any of the special figure high probability state and the special figure low probability state. When special figure c is selected, the assigned time is set to 100 fluctuations of special figure 2.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, when Special Figure a is selected as a result of the symbol drawing of Special Figure 2, the jackpot game that opens the variable winning opening 234 twice with an opening time of 29000 ms is rounded 15 times (round If the special figure b or special figure c is selected, the jackpot game for opening the variable winning opening 234 twice with an opening time of 29000 ms is performed seven times (round).

  In this way, in the special figure 2 variable game, there is no small hit with a small number of balls, the opening times of the variable winning openings 234 during the big hit game are all 29000 ms, and the time is always given after the big hit game ends. FIG. 1 is a game having a higher advantage than the floating game.

<Stage>
The stage 844 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3, 15, and 16. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the stage 844. FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the stage 844.

  Referring mainly to FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, the stage 844 includes a distribution unit 1 and a cover unit 2. The distribution unit 1 includes a passage forming member 10 that forms a passage for a game ball, and a distribution member 900 that distributes the course of the game ball. The passage forming member 0 includes an inlet forming portion 11, passage forming portions 12 and 13 branched from the inlet forming portion 11 and extending to the opening, outlet forming portions 14 and 15 extending from the passage forming portions 12 and 13 to the back side, And an accommodating portion 16 of the sorting member 900. The inlet forming portion 11 and the passage forming portions 12 and 13 each have a rectangular cylindrical shape with the front opened, and the outlet forming portions 14 and 15 have a rectangular cylindrical shape. The sorting member 900 is a rotating body that is rotatably supported in the internal space between the entrance forming portion 11 and the accommodating portion 16 in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 15, and the game ball that has entered the entrance forming portion 11 depending on its posture. The traveling direction can be assigned to either the passage forming unit 12 side or the passage forming unit 13 side. Details of the sorting member 900 will be described later.

  The cover part 2 has a plate-like main body 20 and openings 21 a to 21 d formed in the main body 20. The cover portion 2 is fixed to the passage forming member 10 so as to cover the front surface of the distribution portion 1 and also serves as a front wall of the inlet forming portion 11 and the passage forming portions 12 and 13. The main body 20 is composed of, for example, a low-permeability member or an opaque member, and the back thereof is visually difficult or impossible to specify. The openings 21a to 21d constitute windows that allow the back to be visually recognized.

  The openings 21 a and 21 b are located on the front side of the entrance forming unit 11 so that the game ball can enter the entrance forming unit 11 visually. However, these openings 21 a and 21 b are formed at positions shifted vertically from the front of the sorting member 900, making it difficult to visually recognize the posture of the sorting member 900.

  The opening 21c is located on the front side of the passage forming portion 21c, and allows the player to visually recognize the entry of the game ball into the passage forming portion 21c. Further, the opening 21d is located on the front side of the passage forming portion 21d, and the entry of the game ball into the passage forming portion 21d can be visually confirmed.

  The openings 21a to 21d are holes that penetrate the main body 20 in the thickness direction, but such a window portion can also be configured by other than the holes. For example, a transparent member such as a transparent or translucent member may be used. In addition, a transparent liquid crystal or a movable shield may be provided in the window portion so that the window portion is opened and closed so that the back of the window portion is easily visible or difficult to see (or not visible) depending on the gaming state.

  The stage 844 has the following configuration by assembling the distribution unit 1 and the cover unit 2. That is, the stage 844 is provided with a stage winning area 8440, a left passage 8441, and a right passage 8442. As described above, the stage winning area 8440 is provided in the center portion in the left-right direction of the game board 200. The stage winning area 8440 is an area that is formed as an area surrounded by the entrance forming part 11 and the cover part 2 and that opens upward. The left passage 8441 is a game ball passage provided on the front side of the game board 200 and on the left side in front of the stage winning area 8440, and is formed as an area surrounded by the passage formation portion 12 and the cover portion 2. Is done. The right-side passage 8442 is a game ball passage provided on the front side of the game board 20 and on the right side in front of the stage winning area 8440, and is formed as an area surrounded by the passage formation portion 13 and the cover portion 2. Is done.

  The left-side passage 8441 on the left is a passage having a rectangular cross section, and when the stage winning area 8440 is on the upstream side (hereinafter the same), a first opening 8441a is provided on the downstream side of the left side surface and the left side surface. In addition, a special figure 1 starting region 231 is formed as an internal space of the passage forming portion 12 further downstream than the first opening 8441a. A rib 8441 b is formed at the lower end of the passage forming portion 12, and the game ball easily rolls to the outlet passage 14 due to a collision between the game ball that has entered the passage 8441 and the rib 8441.

  The right-side right passage 8442 is also a quadrangular passage, and a second opening 8442a is provided on the downstream side of each of the left side surface and the left side surface of the right passage 8442, which is more than the second opening 8442a. Further, a special drawing 2 starting region 233 is provided as an internal space of the passage forming portion 13 on the downstream side. A rib 8442b is formed at the lower end of the passage forming portion 13, and the game ball easily rolls to the outlet passage 15 due to a collision between the game ball that has entered the passage 8442 and the rib 8442b.

  Both the first opening 8441a and the second opening 8442a are horizontal holes that open in the horizontal direction, and are of a size that allows a game ball to pass physically, and are formed in the passage forming member 11.

  FIG. 17 is a view showing the sorting member 900. 17A is a perspective view of the distribution member 900, FIG. 17B is a side view, FIG. 17C is a plan view, and FIG. 17D is an A-shown in FIG. It is A sectional drawing.

  The distribution member 900 includes a rotation shaft 901 that is pivotally supported by the passage forming member 10 and four equal sections 911 to 914 in the circumferential direction. Each of the partitions 911 to 914 is formed as a recess partitioned by a partition portion (here, a partition plate 910). That is, the partition plate 910 is provided at every predetermined angle (90 degrees here). Hereinafter, the first section 911, the second section 912, the third section 913, and the fourth section 914 are referred to in the circumferential direction.

  The first section 911 and the second section 912, the second section 912 and the third section 913, the third section 913 and the fourth section 914, and the fourth section 914 and the first section 911 are adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction.

  A side wall 920 is provided on one end side of the rotation shaft 901 and the other end side of the rotation shaft is open in the first section 911 and the third section 913 which are in a positional relationship facing each other by 180 degrees. Hereinafter, this open end is referred to as an open end. Similarly, in the second section 912 and the fourth section 914 that are in a positional relationship facing each other by 180 degrees, a side wall 920 is provided on the other end side of the rotating shaft 901, and one end side of the rotating shaft 901 is open.

  One end side of the rotating shaft 901 is the left side when viewed from the front, that is, the left side passage 8441 side, and the other end side of the rotating shaft is the right side when viewed from the front, that is, the right side passage 8442 side. The side view shown in FIG. 5B is a view when the sorting member 900 is viewed from the right passage 8442 side. In the plan view shown in FIG. 5C, the left side of the drawing is the left passage 8441 side. The right side is the right passage 8442 side.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the gap between the open end of each section 911 to 914 of the sorting member 900 and the peripheral wall of the inlet forming portion 11 is less than one game ball. For this reason, it does not enter two balls side by side in one section 911-914.

  With reference to FIG. 18, the distribution operation | movement of the game ball by the distribution part 1 is demonstrated. FIG. 18A is a diagram illustrating an example of rolling of a game ball, and is a diagram of the stage 844 viewed from the front. FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the stage 844 shown in FIG. 4A, and illustrates a case where game balls are distributed to the first passage 8441.

  The game ball that has entered the stage winning area 8440 interferes with the sorting member 900 and is routed to either the left passage 8441 or the right passage 8442. The game balls distributed to the left passage 8441 are more likely to reach the special figure 1 starting area 231. The game ball B1 in FIG. 18A shows an example of reaching the special figure starting area 231. However, before reaching the special figure 1 starting region 231, it may jump out of the first opening 8441 a and be released to the outside of the stage 844. 18A shows an example in which the game ball B2 jumps out of the first opening 8441a and is released to the outside of the stage 844. In the present embodiment, the game ball that has passed through the sorting member 900 is described as popping out from the first opening 8441a. The structure which reaches | attains the starting area | region 231 may be sufficient. Moreover, the structure by which the game ball is certainly distributed by the distribution member 900 in the direction where a profit is not provided to a player may be sufficient.

  Similarly, the game balls distributed to the right passage 8442 are likely to reach the special figure 2 starting area 232, but before reaching the special figure 2 starting area 233, the game balls jump out of the second opening 8442a and enter the stage. 844 may be released outside.

  On the other hand, the game ball that has flowed down without entering the stage winning area 8440 is changed in the flow direction by the game nail 238 provided in the vicinity of the first opening 8441a, and jumps into the first opening 8441a. In rare cases, the starting area 231 is reached (regular prize). Similarly, the game ball that has flowed down without entering the stage winning area 8440 is changed in the flow direction by the game nail 238 provided in the vicinity of the second opening 8442a, and jumps into the second opening 8442a. 2 rarely reaches the start area 233 (regular prize). The game ball B3 in FIG. 18 (a) shows an example where an irregular winning is made in the special figure 2 starting area 233. When the wing member 233a is opened, a game ball is picked up by the wing member 233a, thereby increasing the possibility of this irregular winning. Fig. 18 (a) shows a state when the blade member 233a is opened. When the blade member 233a is closed, the blade member 233a closes the second opening 8442a, so that the possibility of this irregular winning is extremely low.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball that flows down the game area in the stage winning area 8440 that opens upward wins more than the first opening 8441a and the second opening 8442a that open in the left-right direction. It is structured easily. That is, when a game ball wins any of the first opening 8441a, the second opening 8442a, and the stage winning area 8440, the special figure 1 starting area 231 or the special figure 2 is almost (definitely or with high probability). Although it is easy to win in the start area 233, as a relative number, the number of winning game balls from the stage winning area 8440 increases.

  The traveling direction of the game balls distributed by the distribution member 900 depends on the attitude of the distribution member 1. The posture of the sorting member 900 shown in FIG. 18B is a posture in which the second section 912 is located below the stage winning area 8440. The game ball B1 won from the stage winning area 8440 is received in the second section 912, and the sorting member 900 rotates 90 degrees depending on the momentum or its own weight of the game ball B1 entering. The game ball B1 received in the second section 912 is in a state according to the open end side by the inclined surface 921 of the side wall 920. Since the open end of the second section 912 is connected to the left passage 8441, the game balls are guided to the left passage 8441 and the distribution is completed. After that, if the game ball does not jump out of the first opening 8441a, the game ball passes through the special FIG. 1 start area 231 and the outlet forming portion 14 and is discharged behind the game board 200 (arrow M). The posture of the sorting member 900 is a posture in which the first section 911 is positioned in the stage winning area 8440, and the game ball that next enters the stage winning area 8440 is distributed to the right passage 8442.

  If the posture of the sorting member 900 can be specified, the player can specify the destination of the game ball. However, the provision of the cover portion 2 makes it difficult to specify. FIG. 18C is a view of the stage 844 as viewed from the front. As shown in FIG. 18B, the distribution member 900 is positioned in the second section 912 below the stage winning area 8440. In the case of the posture, the cover unit 2 shows the concealment state of the sorting unit 1 behind it.

  As for the distribution part 1, the part behind opening 21a-21d is visually recognizable, and a part of distribution member 900 is also visually recognizable from the opening 21a and opening 21b. However, the position and size are set so that the portion (for example, the side wall 920) that serves as a clue for specifying the posture of the distribution member 900 is not visible from the opening 21a and the opening 21b. It is difficult to see the part.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the state of the distribution member 900 rotating in stages, and showing the distribution unit 1 visible through the cover unit 2 at each step. Here, a case where game balls are distributed to the right passage 8442 is illustrated.

  In FIG. 19A, the first section 911 is located below the stage winning area 8440. The game ball B won from the stage winning area 8440 is received in the first section 911, and the sorting member 900 starts rotating with the momentum of the game ball B. The game ball B received in the first section 911 is brought into a state according to the open end side by the inclined surface 921 of the side wall 920. The first section 911 rotates downward while holding the game ball (see FIG. 4B), and the open end is connected to the right passage 8442 (see FIG. 3C). Then, the game ball B naturally enters the right passage 8442, and the distribution to the right passage 8442 is completed (see FIG. 4D).

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

  In any stage of FIG. 19 (a) to FIG. 19 (d), a part of the game ball and the sorting member 900 can be seen by the player through the openings 21a to 21d. It is difficult to visually recognize a portion that serves as a clue for specifying the posture of the minute member 900.

  As a result, it is difficult for the player to predict whether the game ball that has entered the stage winning area 8440 will be distributed to the special figure 1 start area 231 side or the special figure 2 start area 233 side. Thus, there are cases in which the interest of the pachinko machine 100 can be improved by causing the game ball to perform rolling that is difficult for the player to predict. In particular, as described above, when the special figure 2 variable game is started by winning the special figure 2 start area 233, rather than when the special figure 1 start area 231 is won and the special figure 1 variable game is started. This can give a beneficial advantage to the player. Therefore, there may be a difference in the player's profit depending on whether the game ball that has entered the stage winning area 8440 is distributed to the special figure 1 start area 231 side or the special figure 2 start area 233 side. In some cases, the interest of the pachinko machine 100 can be further improved by causing the player to perform rolling that is difficult to predict.

  Further, when adjusting the nail, it is possible to adjust both the winning to the special figure 1 starting port 231 and the winning to the special figure 2 starting port 233 only by adjusting the winning rate to the stage winning area 8440. , Can reduce the burden during adjustment. In addition, work efficiency when designing the board surface can be improved.

  The game balls can be visually recognized through the openings 21a to 21d. In the state immediately before the game balls are distributed by the distribution member 900 (the stage in FIG. 19B), the game balls are opened to the openings 21a and 21b. It is in a state where it is temporarily not visible at all. For this reason, the sense of expectation of the distribution destination can be further enhanced. However, it is also possible to have a configuration in which the game ball can be visually recognized at all times, including the state immediately before the game ball is distributed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19 (c), an area that can contact the game ball in the sorting member 900 can be viewed from the player through the opening 21a. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the portion of the sorting member 900 that can be visually recognized by the player through the opening 21a and the opening 21b is in contact with the game ball of the sorting member 900 only by a portion where the game ball does not come into contact with a member provided around the opening. It is good also as a structure which a player cannot visually recognize about the location to perform. On the contrary, only a portion that contacts the game ball can be visually recognized by the player, and a portion that does not contact the game ball may not be visually recognized by the player.

<Embodiment 2>
In the first embodiment, the openings 21a to 21d are provided in the cover part 2, but a configuration in which some or all of the openings 21a to 21d are not provided can also be employed. For example, when there is no difference in the player's profit due to the distribution of the game balls in the traveling direction (for example, when there is no superiority or inferiority in the winning of the special figure 1 start area 231 and the special figure 2 start area 232), the distribution member 900 Since it is considered that the effect of visually recognizing a part of the image is reduced, a configuration in which the openings 21a and 21b are not provided can be employed.

  Further, the presence / absence, number, size, etc. of the opening of the cover unit 2 may be varied depending on the model of the pachinko machine 100. At that time, it is possible to prepare a plurality of types of cover portions 2 having different opening shapes, but a simple response can be made by separately preparing a member for closing the opening. FIG. 20 shows an example.

  In the stage 844 of the figure, the concealing member 22 that closes the openings 21 a and 21 b can be mounted on the main body 20. The concealing member 22 is an adhesive seal type member, for example, and can be attached to the main body 20. The concealing member 22 has a size that closes the openings 21a and 21b, and is made of, for example, a low-permeability member or an opaque member so that the back thereof is concealed. Thereby, it becomes possible to make the distribution part 1 (especially the distribution member 900) invisible from the openings 21a and 21b. In the example shown in the figure, a picture of the character is displayed on the surface, and decorativeness is given.

  Depending on whether or not the concealing member 22 is attached, a plurality of types of cover portions 2 having different opening configuration modes can be easily prepared while the configuration of the main body 20 is made common.

<Embodiment 3>
In the said Embodiment 1 and 2, although it was set as the structure which the cover part 2 serves as the wall part of the front side of the distribution part 1, the distribution part 1 may have the wall part of the front side as the structure. . FIG. 21 shows an example.

  In the distribution portion 1 in the figure, the passage forming member 10 'has a front wall 10a.

  The cover 2 'can be attached to the front wall 10a. The cover portion 2 ′ is an adhesive seal type member, for example, and can be attached to the front wall 10 a. By configuring the passage forming member 10 ′ with a permeable member and setting whether or not the cover portion 2 ′ is attached, it is possible to easily prepare a stage 844 with different presence or absence of the cover portion 2 ′.

<Embodiment 4>
In the first to third embodiments, the distribution member 900 is configured to rotate 90 degrees each time a game ball passes, but the rotation amount may be irregular, and the rotation amount varies depending on the momentum of the game ball. It may be.

  In the first to third embodiments, the distribution member 900 is rotated by the momentum or the dead weight of the game ball. However, an electric drive unit that changes the posture of the distribution member 900 may be provided. FIG. 22 shows an example. 22A is a view of the stage 844 as viewed from above, and FIG. 22B is a front view.

  In the example of the figure, the drive unit 3 is connected to one end of the rotating shaft 901 of the sorting member 900. The drive unit 3 includes, for example, a motor or a motor and a speed reducer, and rotates the sorting member 900 around the rotation shaft 901. Thereby, the attitude | position of the distribution member 900 can be changed similarly to said each embodiment.

  In the example of the figure, the decorative rotating body 4 is connected to the other end of the rotating shaft 901 and rotates in synchronization with the rotation of the sorting member 900. On the surface of the decorative rotating body 4, a display suggesting the posture of the sorting member 900 is provided. For example, in the example of FIG. 5B, it is suggested that the game balls are distributed to the left side (that is, the left passage 8441 side). This suggestion display can be formed differently depending on the rotation position of the decorative rotating body 4. For example, when the attitude of the sorting member 900 is the attitude when the game balls are distributed to the right passage 8442 side, Each suggestion can be formed so that “right” is displayed. The assignment destination suggestion display is not limited to the form of the decorative rotating body 4, and may be performed by, for example, an electronic image display device (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) provided separately from the stage 844. In this case, the attitude of the distribution member 900 may be determined by a control amount with respect to the drive unit 3 or may be determined by providing a sensor that detects the attitude of the distribution member 900.

  The contents of the suggestion display may be more direct or more indirect as shown in “Left” in FIG. More indirectly, for example, a non-uniform pattern is formed on the surface of the decorative rotating body 4, and the appearance of the pattern is changed by the rotation of the decorative rotating body 4, thereby changing the posture of the sorting member 900. You may suggest. In addition, a configuration that suggests the orientation only when the orientation of the distribution member 900 is a specific orientation and does not suggest other orientations can be employed. Further, the suggestion display may or may not be performed according to the gaming state, and the suggestion display itself may not be performed. Further, the orientation of the sorting member 900 may be suggested by voice.

  FIG. 23 shows another example in which a drive unit that changes the posture of the sorting member 900 is provided. 23A is a perspective view of the stage 844, FIG. 23B is a front view, and FIGS. 23C to 23E show pattern examples of the surface of the cover portion 2A.

  In the example of the figure, the distribution member 900A is rotated by the drive unit 3 around the rotation axis in the depth direction, and its posture changes. The distributing member 900A has a watermill shape in which a plurality of partition walls (three in this case) extend radially from the rotation center.

  The game ball B that has entered from the stage winning area 8440 is distributed in the direction of travel to the left passage 8441 or the right passage 8442 in accordance with the posture of the sorting member 900A. In the example of FIG. 23B, the game balls B are distributed to the left passage 8441. In the example of the figure, the first opening 8441a of the first embodiment is not formed, and the game balls distributed to the left passage 8441 are reliably guided to the special figure 1 starting area 231. Similarly, the second opening 8442a of the first embodiment is not formed in the right passage 8442, and the game balls distributed to the right passage 8442 are reliably guided to the special figure 2 starting area 233.

  The cover portion 2A is formed integrally with the sorting member 900A, and makes it difficult or impossible to see the partition wall of the sorting member 900A located behind it. As a result, it is difficult or impossible to specify the posture of the sorting member 900A. The cover portion 2A rotates together with the distribution member 900A, but has a disk shape concentric with the rotation axis of the distribution member 900A, and the posture (rotation position) of the distribution member 900A cannot be distinguished from its outer shape. Therefore, it is difficult or impossible to specify the posture of the sorting member 900A.

  For example, a pattern shown in FIG. 23C can be applied to the surface of the cover portion 2A. Since the pattern of the figure is a fine polka dot pattern, the appearance of the pattern is always the same by the rotation of the cover portion 2A. Moreover, the pattern shown in FIG.23 (d) can also be attached | subjected. In the case of the example in the figure, since the shade changes in the unit of 90 degrees in the circumferential direction, the appearance becomes the same four times during one rotation. Moreover, the pattern shown in FIG.23 (e) can also be attached | subjected. In the case of the example in the figure, since the dark portion and the thin portion are alternately divided into 12 parts in the circumferential direction, the appearance is the same six times during one rotation. By applying such point symmetry, line symmetry, fixed intervals, and repeated pattern decorations, it may be difficult for the player to aim at the distribution destination. Further, there are cases where it is difficult for a player to aim and shoot a distribution destination by providing a decoration as an index of timing different from the distribution timing of game balls.

  When the posture of the distribution member is changed by the electric drive unit as in the present embodiment, the drive unit is controlled so that the posture of the distribution member changes at a constant cycle from the power-on of the pachinko machine 100. be able to. At that time, if a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when any winning is detected), the periodic operation of the attitude of the sorting member is temporarily interrupted, a specific operation is performed, and then the cycle is performed again. You may make it return to a typical operation. Of course, the posture of the sorting member may not be periodically changed, and may be operated aperiodically or randomly, and this may prevent a technical hit paying attention to periodicity.

  In addition, when the attitude of the sorting member is changed by the electric drive unit as in the present embodiment, the proportion of game balls to be distributed per unit time may be controlled by the movable speed of the sorting member. For example, in the configuration in which the distribution member is rotated, the distribution ratio of the game balls per unit time is constant by making the shape of the distribution part symmetrical about the rotation center and making the movable speed (rotational speed) constant. There are cases where it can be controlled.

  Conversely, it is also possible to vary the proportion of game balls distributed per unit time. For example, in the configuration in which the sorting member is rotated, the shape of the sorting part is symmetric with respect to the center of rotation, and the movable speed (rotational speed) can be made unequal. Moreover, in the structure which rotates a distribution member, it is also possible to make the shape of the distribution part asymmetric about a rotation center, and to make movable speed (rotation speed) constant. Furthermore, in the configuration in which the sorting member is rotated, the shape of the sorting portion can be asymmetric with respect to the center of rotation, and the movable speed (rotational speed) can be made unequal.

<Embodiment 5>
<Destination>
In each of the above-described embodiments, two types of travel directions (left side passage 8441 and right side passage 8442) serving as game ball distribution destinations are used, but three or more types may be used. When there are three or more sort destinations, sorting may be performed in a plurality of traveling directions depending on the orientation of the sorting unit (particularly the orientation of the sorting member), and sorting may not be possible in the remaining traveling directions. For example, when there are three types of distribution destinations, it is possible to distribute in two types of traveling directions and make it impossible to distribute to the remaining one type of distribution destination.

  In each of the above embodiments, the game balls are distributed to the special figure 1 start area 231 and the special figure 2 start area 233 by distributing the traveling direction of the game balls, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, a configuration in which game balls are allocated to an area where there is no difference in the player's profit, such as a configuration in which the game area is allocated to the lost area and the lost area, can be employed.

  In addition, for example, a configuration in which a player's profit is zero and a profit area can be adopted, such as a configuration in which a player's profit is divided into a winning area.

  In addition, for example, a configuration in which the player is allocated to an area where a profit is given to the player can be employed, such as a configuration in which the game is allocated to one winning area and another winning area. In this case, the profits given to the player may be the same or different.

  As an example of the case where there is a difference, in addition to the above-described embodiments, there is a distribution between a universal start port (starting region) and a special view starting port (starting region).

  As an example when there is no difference, one special figure starting port (starting region) and another special drawing starting port (starting region) having the same jackpot lottery conditions and symbol lottery conditions can be cited. In this case, by distributing game balls, it is possible to prevent two consecutive balls from entering the same starting port (starting region) continuously, and to detect start winnings for two more reliably. In addition, this may increase the number of holds. If a winning occurs when the maximum number is held (so-called over-winning, overflow), there is no discrepancy between the allocation destination and the holding status by the distribution unit, until the status is resolved (all holdings are Until it is digested), there is a problem that the operation of the game ball is stopped and the operation is stopped, but it is possible to solve the problem by making it difficult to specify the distribution destination.

  The distribution destination may be configured to exist on the game board 200 or may be configured to exist inside the game board 200. For example, a configuration in which a specific area and a non-specific area are provided inside an attacker such as the variable prize opening 234 and game balls are distributed to these areas can be exemplified. By providing an attacker whose state can be switched between an open state and a closed state in the direction of movement of the distribution destination, the player's expectation may be improved depending on which is assigned and the state of the distribution destination attacker. In addition, there are cases where it is possible to deter technical strikes against attackers (technical strikes that attempt to win as many as one ball to the attacker).

  As the specific area, for example, an area (so-called attack round system) that becomes probable after the jackpot is ended based on the passage of the area can be cited. In addition, for example, a region where a small hit is promoted to a big hit based on the passage of the region (so-called blade type) can be cited. Further, for example, an area (so-called puncture avoiding type) where the right to start the next round can be obtained based on the passage of the area. In the case of this puncture avoidance type, the next round may be started simultaneously with the passing of the game ball to the specific area, or the next round may be started after the end condition of the round being executed is satisfied.

<Distribution rate>
The distribution rate of the game balls in the respective traveling directions by the distribution unit may be uniform or non-uniform in design. For example, as in each of the above embodiments, when the game balls are distributed in two kinds of traveling directions (left side passage 8441 and right side passage 8442), the distribution ratio may be 1: 1 or 1: 100. When the player's advantage differs depending on the distribution destination, the distribution rate to the distribution destination disadvantageous to the player may be increased or decreased.

<Number of distributions>
In each of the above embodiments, the sorting members 900, 900A are configured to distribute one game ball at a time, but may be configured to distribute a plurality of game balls simultaneously. In addition, for example, when a plurality of game balls to be distributed are generated as in the case where a plurality of game balls enter the stage winning area 8440, only a part (for example, one ball) is selected as a distribution target. The remaining game balls may not be sorted by the sorting unit (for example, discharged from the sorting unit).

<Visibility of distribution part>
In the first embodiment, the distribution unit 1 is partially visible through the openings 21a to 21d. However, a portion that can be visually recognized by the player can be selected as appropriate. For example, the visually recognizable part may be a part where the distribution unit 1 and the game ball are in contact (for example, a passage wall part) or a part which is not in contact (for example, a space part in the middle of the passage). .

  Further, from the opening, it may be possible to see the stationary state of the distributing unit but not the operating state. Conversely, the operating state may be visible without seeing the stationary state. In this case, for example, a visible state and an invisible state can be controlled by providing and opening and closing a shield that moves according to the operation of the motor. In addition, for visual recognition from the player, it may not be completely visible, it may be completely visible, the operating state may be easier to see than the stationary state, and it may be stationary than the operating state. The inside state may be easier to see.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure where the time which a player can visually recognize a game ball differs for every direction which a distribution part distributes a game ball. For example, when a game ball distributed in the first direction of travel becomes visible from the first time player, a game ball distributed in the second direction of travel becomes visible from the second time player, It is good also as a structure from which 1st time differs from 2nd time.

  Further, the entire sorting portion may be seen from the opening, or at least the entire movable portion (for example, the sorting members 900 and 900A) may be seen. Conversely, at least the entire movable part (for example, the sorting members 900 and 900A) may be hidden and the remaining part may be visible.

  In addition, the visibility of the distribution unit may be changed to a gaming state or a predetermined condition. For example, the distributing unit can be switched between a state in which the sorting unit can be visually recognized and a state in which it is difficult to view by a shielding unit that moves according to the operation of the motor. In a period in which the sorting unit is shielded with difficulty in visual recognition and a game ball may win the sorting unit, the shielding unit may move to make the sorting unit visible. For example, when the distribution unit is provided in the attacker, the distribution unit is shielded by the shielding body except for the trigger (big hit, small hit, etc.) that the attacker opens, and the trigger is shielded by the distribution unit. May be canceled. Moreover, even in a state where it is difficult to visually recognize the sorting unit by the shield, the sorting operation by the sorting unit may be continuously performed.

  Further, when a plurality of distribution units are provided in one game stand, the plurality of distribution units may have the same structure or different ones. Further, the visibility may be different for each of the plurality of distribution units depending on the player. For example, a specific area that includes a first distribution unit that distributes game balls to a passage toward a plurality of special figure start openings (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) and that generates a big hit when the game balls pass And a second distribution unit that distributes the game balls to the lost route that does not give a profit to the player even if the game balls pass. While the first distribution unit distributes game balls alternately (distribution probability 1/2), the second distribution unit may have a low probability of distributing game balls to the big hit route (distribution probability 1 / 10).

<Summary of Embodiment>
1. The above game table (for example, 100)
Distribution means (for example, 1) capable of distributing at least game balls to at least one of a plurality of traveling directions (for example, 8441 side, 8442 side),
Cover means (for example, 2,2A) capable of covering at least part of the distribution means (for example, 900,900A),
A game machine equipped with
At least one of the plurality of traveling directions is a first traveling direction (for example, 8442 side),
At least one of the plurality of traveling directions is a second traveling direction (for example, 8441 side),
The distribution means is capable of at least distributing game balls in the first traveling direction,
The distribution means is capable of distributing game balls at least in the second traveling direction,
The cover means makes it difficult for the player to specify that the distribution means distributes the game balls in the first traveling direction,
The cover means makes it difficult for the player to identify the game ball in the second traveling direction.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this gaming machine, there is a case where it is possible to improve the interest of the gaming machine by providing the sorting means capable of sorting the game balls. Further, there are cases in which the interest of the game table can be improved by causing the game ball to perform rolling that is difficult for the player to predict. In addition, since it is difficult to specify the distribution of the game balls, the player's interest in the distribution is reduced, and the effect that is performed in other areas by not letting the player pay attention to the distribution of the game balls performed by the distribution means On the other hand, by making it difficult to specify the distribution destination of the game balls by the distribution means, it is possible to propose a new way of playing to the player, such as the fun of guessing the distribution destination There is a case. In addition, even a skilled person may find it difficult to detect a game destination and select a game machine, which may increase the operating rate of a plurality of game machines as a whole.

2. In the game table 1 above,
Providing profit giving means (for example, 300, S225-S231) that can at least give a profit to the player,
When the first profit granting condition is satisfied (for example, winning in the special figure 2 start area 233), the profit granting means first profit (for example, FIGS. 11 (c) and 11 (d), FIG. a) the lottery) is at least possible,
When the second profit granting condition is satisfied (for example, winning in the special figure 1 start area 231), the profit granting means performs the second profit (for example, FIGS. 11A and 11B, FIG. 12B). a) the lottery) is at least possible,
The first profit granting condition is a condition that may be satisfied when the game ball is distributed in the first traveling direction (for example, 8442 side) by the allocating means,
The first profit granting condition is a condition that does not hold when the game ball is distributed in the second traveling direction (for example, 8441 side) by the distribution means,
The second profit granting condition is a condition that does not hold when the game ball is distributed in the first traveling direction (for example, 8442 side) by the distributing means,
The second profit granting condition is a condition that may be satisfied when the game ball is distributed in the second traveling direction (for example, 8441 side) by the allocating means,
The first profit is an advantage more advantageous than the second profit (for example, the distribution probability of the special figure a in FIG. 13A and the distribution probability of the special figure A in FIG. 12A),
It is characterized by that.

  When there are multiple traveling directions to be distributed and the profits given to the player differ for each traveling direction, it is possible to grasp which traveling direction the next game ball is distributed by the distributing means (1 ) Games on game machines that are distributed in the next unfavorable direction may be avoided and operation may be reduced, and (2) Games that know that the amount of profit varies depending on the distribution destination of distribution means There is a problem that fairness is not maintained between a player and an unknown player, but it may be possible to solve the above problem by making it difficult to specify the distribution destination by the distribution means. Contrary to this problem, there may be a case where it is possible to provide a player with a new way of playing such that if the next allocation destination of the distribution means that is difficult to specify can be specified, the game can be advanced more advantageously than other players.

3. In either of the above game machines 1 or 2,
At least a part of the allocating means includes an opening (for example, 21a to 21d) at least visible from the player,
The allocating means is at least changeable to at least one of a plurality of postures,
At least one of the plurality of postures is a first posture (for example, FIG. 19 (a)),
The opening makes at least a part of the allocating means in the first posture visible to the player (for example, FIG. 19 (a)),
It is characterized by that.

  By providing an opening, it is possible to allow the player to recognize that the game balls have been distributed by the distributing means, and by making it clear that the distribution has been performed, You may be distrusted by. Moreover, since it is sufficient to look at the distribution means as appropriate through the opening, there is a case where the concentration of the player on the game is not reduced. On the other hand, since the range that can be seen by the opening is limited, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the surroundings of the sorting means.

4). In the above 3 game machines,
At least one of the plurality of postures is a second posture (for example, FIG. 18 (a)),
The allocating means can distribute at least the game ball in the first advancing direction (for example, 8442 side) when the first posture is the first posture;
The allocating means cannot distribute the game ball in the second advancing direction (for example, 8441 side) when it is in the first posture,
The allocating means is capable of distributing at least the game ball in the second advancing direction (for example, 8441 side) when the second posture is the second posture;
In the second posture, the allocating means cannot distribute the game ball in the first advancing direction (for example, 8442 side),
By the opening, at least a part of the allocating means in the second posture becomes visible from the player (for example, FIG. 18 (c)),
It is characterized by that.

  Even if the posture is either the first posture or the second posture, by making at least a part of the sorting means visible from the opening, the sorting of the game balls is performed by the sorting means. In some cases, it can be emphasized, and there may be no distrust to the player.

5. In the above 3 game machines,
At least one of the plurality of postures is a second posture (for example, FIG. 18 (a)),
At least one of the plurality of postures is a third posture (for example, a posture in which the third section 913 is positioned below the stage winning area 8440),
The allocating means can distribute at least the game ball in the first advancing direction (for example, 8442 side) when the first posture is the first posture;
The allocating means cannot distribute the game ball in the second advancing direction (for example, 8441 side) when it is in the first posture,
The allocating means cannot distribute game balls in the first advancing direction in the second posture,
The allocating means can distribute game balls at least in the second advancing direction when in the second posture,
The allocating means is capable of at least allocating game balls in the first advancing direction when the third posture is set;
The allocating means cannot distribute game balls in the second advancing direction in the third posture;
The opening means that the allocating means is in the first posture and cannot be visually recognized by the player (for example, FIG. 19 (a)),
The opening means that the allocating means is in the third posture, which is not visible to the player (for example, as in FIG. 19 (a)),
It is characterized by that.

  Although the game ball cannot actually see the attitude of the sorting means itself, it may be possible to relieve distrust by making a part of the sorting means visible. Can be drawn.

6). In the above two game machines,
The second benefit is zero,
It is characterized by that.

  It is necessary to make it more difficult to specify the attitude of the distribution means by dividing the case where the profit is given to the player by the distribution by the distribution means and the case where the profit of the player is zero. In some cases, the effect is more prominent.

7). The above game table (for example, 100)
A distribution means (e.g., 1) capable of at least distributing game balls in at least one of a plurality of traveling directions;
Cover means (for example, 2,2A) capable of covering at least part of the distribution means (for example, 900,900A),
A game machine equipped with
At least one of the plurality of traveling directions is a first traveling direction (for example, 8442 side),
At least one of the plurality of traveling directions is a second traveling direction (for example, 8441 side),
The distribution means is capable of at least distributing game balls in the first traveling direction,
The distribution means is capable of distributing game balls at least in the second traveling direction,
The cover means makes it impossible for the player to specify that the distribution means distributes the game balls in the first traveling direction,
The cover means makes it impossible for the player to specify that the distribution means distributes the game balls in the second traveling direction.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this gaming machine, there is a case where it is possible to improve the interest of the gaming machine by providing the sorting means capable of sorting the game balls. Further, there are cases in which the interest of the game table can be improved by causing the game ball to perform rolling that is difficult for the player to predict. In addition, there may be a case where the above-described effect can be surely achieved by making it impossible for the player to specify the game ball distribution destination by the distribution means.

11. The above game table (for example, 100)
Distributing means (for example, 1) for distributing game balls to one of the left side path (for example, 8441) and the right side path (for example, 8442);
A game machine equipped with
A part of the allocating means is an area covered by cover means (for example, 2,2A) (hereinafter referred to as “first area”),
A part of the allocating means is an area not covered by the cover means (hereinafter referred to as “second area”),
The sorting means is a means configured to include a rotating body (e.g., 900),
The left-side passage is a passage provided on the left side of the rotating body as seen from the player,
The right side passage is a passage provided on the right side of the rotating body as seen from the player,
The rotating body is supported by a rotating shaft (e.g., 901),
The axial direction of the rotating shaft is a left-right direction,
The rotating body is provided with first placement areas (for example, 911, 913) and second placement areas (for example, 912, 914) alternately,
In the first placement area, a wall body (for example, 920) that prevents the game ball from moving in the right passage is provided on the right side,
In the second placement area, a wall (for example, 920) that prevents the game ball from moving in the left passage is provided on the left side,
The game balls placed in the first placement area are configured to be distributed to the left passage after being guided to the player side (for example, FIGS. 19 (a) and 19 (b)). ,
The game balls placed in the second placement area are configured to be distributed to the right passage after being guided to the player side (for example, FIGS. 19 (a) and 19 (b)). ,
It is characterized by that.

12 The above game table (for example, 100)
A front side wall (for example, 2,10a) is provided on the front side of an area through which the game ball can pass in the distribution means (hereinafter referred to as “game ball passing area”),
The first region is a region overlapping with the front side wall portion,
By the cover means, it becomes difficult for the player to specify that the distribution means distributes the game balls to the left passage (for example, FIG. 19),
The cover means makes it difficult for the player to specify that the distribution means distributes the game balls to the right passage (for example, FIG. 19),
It is characterized by that.

13. The above game table (for example, 100)
The front side wall is provided with a transmission part (e.g., 21a, 21b) that can pass through the game ball passage region,
The cover means is a means constituted by the front side wall portion,
The second region is a region overlapping with the transmission part.
It is characterized by that.

14 The above game table (for example, 100)
The front side wall portion is provided with a window portion (for example, 21a, 21b),
The transmission part is the window part.
It is characterized by that.

15. The above game table (for example, 100)
A game area in which a game ball can roll (for example, 124);
A plurality of winning holes (for example, 231 and 232) provided in the gaming area,
The game ball is configured to be paid out to the player when the game ball enters the winning opening.
The allocating means is configured to allow a game ball that has rolled in the game area to enter,
A game ball that has passed through one of the left-side passage and the right-side passage (hereinafter referred to as “first passage”) is one winning port (hereinafter referred to as “first”) of the plurality of winning ports. It is configured to make it easier to win a different prize opening (hereinafter referred to as “second prize opening”) than “
It is characterized by that.

16. The above game table (for example, 100)
A game ball that has passed through a path different from the first path among the left path and the right path is configured to make it easier to win the first prize opening than the second prize opening. Yes,
It is characterized by that.

17. The above game table (for example, 100)
The gaming area is provided with an outlet (for example, 240),
The prize ball is not paid out to the player when the game ball enters the outlet,
A game ball that has passed through a path different from the first path among the left path and the right path is configured to be easier to enter the out port than winning in any of the plurality of winning ports. Being
It is characterized by that.

21. The above game table (for example, 100)
A first passage (e.g. 8441 or 8442);
Distribution means (for example, 1) for distributing game balls,
A game machine equipped with
The distribution means may distribute the game balls toward the first passage,
The sorting means is a means configured to include a rotating body (e.g., 900),
The first passage is a passage provided on one of the left side and the right side of the rotating body as seen from the player,
The rotating body is supported by a rotating shaft (e.g., 901),
The axial direction of the rotating shaft is a left-right direction,
The rotating body is provided with first placement areas (for example, 911, 913) and second placement areas (for example, 912, 914) alternately,
The first placement area is provided with a wall (for example, 920) that prevents the game ball from moving to a path different from the first path,
The second placement area is provided with a wall (for example, 920) that prevents the game ball from moving in the first passage,
The game balls placed in the first placement area are configured to be distributed to the first passage.
It is characterized by that .

22. The above game table (for example, 100)
A second passage (e.g. 8442 or 8441) is provided,
The distribution means may distribute game balls toward the second passage,
The first placement area is provided with a wall that prevents the game ball from moving in the second passage.
It is characterized by that .

23. The above game table (for example, 100)
The rotating body includes a partition (e.g., 900) that partitions the first placement area and the second placement area.
It is characterized by that .

24. The above game table (for example, 100)
The first placement region is a recess;
The second placement region is a recess;
It is characterized by that .

25. The above game table (for example, 100)
The wall body of the first placement area has an inclined surface (for example, 921) that prompts the game ball to move to the first passage.
It is characterized by that .

26. The above game table (for example, 100)
The first placement area is a size capable of placing one game ball,
The second placement area is a size capable of placing one game ball,
It is characterized by that .

27. The above game table (for example, 100)
The first passage is a passage having an opening (e.g., 8441a or 8442a) into which a game ball that has not passed through the distribution means can enter.
It is characterized by that .

28. The above game table (for example, 100)
The first passage is a passage having an opening (e.g., 8441a or 8442a) through which the game ball that has passed through the sorting means can jump out of the passage.
It is characterized by that.
31. The above game table (for example, 100)
A game board (e.g. 200),
Distributing means (for example, 1) provided in the game board and distributing game balls,
A game machine equipped with
The distribution means may distribute game balls toward the first passage (for example, 8441),
The distribution means may distribute game balls toward the second passage (for example, 8442),
The sorting means is a means configured to include a rotating body (e.g., 900),
The first passage is a passage provided on the left side of the rotating body as seen from the player,
The second passage is a passage provided on the right side of the rotating body as seen from the player,
The rotating body is supported by a rotating shaft (e.g., 901),
The axial direction of the rotating shaft is a left-right direction,
The rotating body is provided with a first placement area (for example, 911, 913) and a second placement area (for example, 812, 914) alternately,
The game balls placed in the first placement area are configured to be distributed to the first passage,
The first placement area is provided with a wall portion (hereinafter referred to as “first wall portion”) (for example, 920) that prevents the game ball from moving in the second passage.
The game balls placed in the second placement area are configured to be distributed to the second passage,
The second placement area is provided with a wall portion (hereinafter referred to as “second wall portion”) (for example, 920) that prevents the game ball from moving in the first passage.
The sorting means is provided with a cover body (for example, 2, 2 ′),
The cover body is provided with a transmission portion (for example, 21b) that allows a player to visually recognize a game ball passing through the rotating body,
The cover body is provided with a non-transmissive portion,
The first wall portion is difficult to see from the player in front view due to the non-transmissive portion,
The second wall portion is difficult to see from the player in front view due to the non-transmissive portion,
An escape portion is provided in the game board,
In a state where the game ball is placed in the first placement area, it is configured such that at least a part of the second placement area is located in the escape portion (for example, FIG. 19),
In a state where the game ball is placed in the second placement area, it is configured such that at least a part of the first placement area is positioned in the escape portion (for example, FIG. 19).
It is characterized by that.
32. The above game table (for example, 100)
A game ball that has entered the sorting means may be placed on the first placement area without contacting any part of the sorting means other than the first placement area (for example, FIG. 18). (b)),
It is characterized by that.
33. The above game table (for example, 100)
A game ball that has entered the sorting means may be placed on the second placement area without contacting any part of the sorting means other than the second placement area (for example, FIG. 18). (b)),
It is characterized by that.
34. The above game table (for example, 100)
The rotating body is provided with a plurality of the first placement areas (hereinafter referred to as “plurality of first placement areas”),
The rotating body is provided with a plurality of second placement areas (hereinafter referred to as “plurality of second placement areas”),
When a game ball is not placed in one first placement area of the plurality of first placement areas and the game ball enters the distribution means next, the first placement area In a state where the game ball is placed in the placement area, one of the plurality of second placement areas is positioned in the escape portion (for example, FIG. 19). ),
It is characterized by that.
35 . The above game table (for example, 100)
The rotating body includes a partition (e.g., 900) that partitions the first placement area and the second placement area.
It is characterized by that.
36 . The above game table (for example, 100)
The first placement region is a recess;
The second placement region is a recess;
It is characterized by that.
37 . The above game table (for example, 100)
The first wall portion has an inclined surface (e.g., 921) that encourages the game ball to move to the first passage,
The second wall portion has an inclined surface (for example, 921) that promotes the movement of the game ball in the second passage.
It is characterized by that.

Claims (7)

Game board,
Distributing means provided on the game board and for distributing game balls;
A game machine equipped with
The distribution means may distribute game balls toward the first passage,
The distribution means may distribute the game balls toward the second passage,
The distribution means is a means configured to include a rotating body,
The first passage is a passage provided on the left side of the rotating body as seen from the player,
The second passage is a passage provided on the right side of the rotating body as seen from the player,
The rotating body is supported by a rotating shaft,
The axial direction of the rotating shaft is a left-right direction,
The rotating body is provided with a first placement area and a second placement area alternately,
The game balls placed in the first placement area are configured to be distributed to the first passage,
The first placement area is provided with a wall portion (hereinafter referred to as “first wall portion”) that prevents the game ball from moving in the second passage.
The game balls placed in the second placement area are configured to be distributed to the second passage,
The second placement area is provided with a wall portion (hereinafter referred to as “second wall portion”) that prevents the game ball from moving in the first passage.
The distribution means is provided with a cover body,
The cover body is provided with a transmission part that allows a player to visually recognize a game ball passing through the rotating body,
The cover body is provided with a non-transmissive portion,
The first wall portion is difficult to see from the player in front view due to the non-transmissive portion,
The second wall portion is difficult to see from the player in front view due to the non-transmissive portion,
An escape portion is provided in the game board,
In a state where the game ball is placed on the first placement area, at least a part of the second placement area is positioned on the escape portion,
In a state where the game ball is placed on the second placement area, the escape portion is configured such that at least a part of the first placement area is located.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The game ball that has entered the distribution means may be placed in the first placement area without contacting any part other than the first placement area in the distribution means.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The game ball that has entered the distribution means may be placed in the second placement area without contacting any part other than the second placement area in the distribution means.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3,
The rotating body is provided with a plurality of the first placement areas (hereinafter referred to as “plurality of first placement areas”),
The rotating body is provided with a plurality of second placement areas (hereinafter referred to as “plurality of second placement areas”),
When a game ball is not placed in one first placement area of the plurality of first placement areas and the game ball enters the distribution means next, the first placement area In a state where the game ball is placed in the placement area, the second placement area of the plurality of second placement areas is positioned in the escape portion.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 4 , Comprising:
The rotating body includes a partition portion that partitions the first placement area and the second placement area.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 5 , Comprising:
The first placement region is a recess;
The second placement region is a recess;
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 ,
The first wall portion has an inclined surface that prompts the game ball to move into the first passage,
The second wall portion has an inclined surface that urges the game ball to move into the second passage.
A game stand characterized by that.

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