JP6310261B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention provides a stage having a rolling surface for receiving a game ball flowing down the game area, rolling the received game ball and then dropping it downward, and a position below the rolling surface in the game area. And a passing area through which the game ball can pass, and a gaming machine to which a value advantageous to the player is given based on the passing of the game ball through the passing area.

  In a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine, a part of the game balls that flow down the game area is received, and after the received game ball rolls, the ball is dropped downward and led to the start winning opening and other areas. There is one in which a stage having a moving surface is arranged on a game board.

  As such a stage, for example, it is configured to be movable up and down, and includes a movable member that can change between a first state that does not protrude from the upper surface of the stage and a second state that protrudes from the upper surface of the stage. When the ball receiving portion provided below receives the game ball, the link mechanism converts the movable member from the first state to the second state by the load of the game ball, and by the movable member protruding from the upper surface of the stage, There is a structure in which a game ball rolling on a stage can be guided to a start winning opening (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, the first falling portion and the second falling portion are provided on the rolling surface of the stage, and the start winning prize is higher when the game ball falls from the second falling portion than when the game ball falls from the first falling portion. Some of them were guided to the mouth (for example, see Patent Document 2).

JP 2009-261428 A JP 2010-172518 A

  In the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the movable member changes when the ball receiving unit receives the game ball, the game ball is started depending on whether or not the ball receiving unit receives the game ball. Probability of winning will be affected.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, the first falling part and the second falling part are arranged on the left and right as viewed from the player, so that the player can use the game balls that fall from the first falling part. There was a problem that it was difficult to see because the viewpoint had to be shifted between when viewing and when viewing the game ball falling from the second falling part.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and it is possible to change the probability that a game ball will pass through the passage area, and to change the game ball falling from the first drop part and the second drop part. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be easily viewed.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is:
A stage (for example, a stage) having a rolling surface (for example, a rolling surface 301A) that receives a game ball flowing down a game area (for example, the game area 10) and causes the received game ball to roll and then drop downward. 300 / stage 500) and a passing area (for example, a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A) provided at a position below the rolling surface in the gaming area and through which a gaming ball can pass. Then, a value advantageous to the player is given based on the passing of the game ball through the passage area (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 is a random player for determining the special figure display result when there is a start prize. Based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the numerical value MR1 is extracted. Part of which is determined (pre-determined) before the fluctuation display result of the game is derived and displayed and is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”) gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) Because
A first drop part (for example, the first drop part 320) provided on the front side (for example, the front side 301F) side of the rolling surface and dropping a game ball from the rolling surface;
A second falling portion (for example, the second falling portion 321) provided on the rear side (for example, the rear side 301B) side of the rolling surface and dropping the game ball from the rolling surface;
A guide passage (for example, a guide passage) that guides a game ball that has fallen from one of the first drop portion and the second drop portion so that it has a higher probability of passing through the passage area than a game ball that has fallen from the other. 365),
A first state in which the game ball on the rolling surface is easily guided to the first drop portion (for example, a state in which any one of the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F is arranged in the notch portion 307, see FIG. 15 / FIG. 16 (See (A)) and a second state that is easy to guide to the second drop part (for example, a state in which any one of the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F is arranged in the notch part 307, see FIG. 14 / FIG. 16B). Movable means (for example, rotating body 310, rotating body motor 85, driving gear 341, intermediate gear 340, driven gear 314 / oscillating plate 501, driving motor 520, driving gear 521, intermediate gear 522). , Driven gear 523, cam 524),
Equipped with a,
The movable means includes a first inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the first dropping portion and a second inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the second dropping portion,
The first inclined surface is provided with a protrusion that distributes the traveling direction of the game ball flowing downward in the left-right direction .
According to this feature, by changing the movable means between the first state and the second state, it is possible to change the probability that the game ball will pass through the passage area. In addition, by arranging the first drop part and the second drop part before and after the rolling surface, the player views the game balls falling from the first drop part and the second drop part from substantially the same viewpoint. Can do.
A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The movable means is rotationally driven around an axis provided in the front-rear direction of the rolling surface in a direction intersecting with the direction in which the game ball rolls on the rolling surface.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The second dropping part (for example, the second dropping part 321) is arranged in the front-rear direction with respect to the first dropping part (for example, the first dropping part 320) when the player sees from a predetermined position (for example, directly in front). Provided at the overlapping position (see FIG. 4B)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can view the game ball without changing the viewpoint even when the game ball falls from either the first drop part or the second drop part.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
A game ball that has fallen from the first drop part (for example, the first drop part 320) flows on the flow path until it reaches the passing area (for example, the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A). An outlet (eg, outlet 308) is provided,
The guide passage (for example, the guide passage 365) guides the game ball that has fallen to the second drop portion (for example, the second drop portion 321) to the outflow port (see FIG. 10).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even when the game ball falls from either the first drop part or the second drop part, the player can view the game ball without changing the viewpoint.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
The guide passage (for example, the guide passage 365) is configured such that the game ball that has dropped from the second drop portion (for example, the second drop portion 321) is moved forward at a position below the rolling surface (for example, the rolling surface 301A). Having a passage guiding portion for guiding (for example, the second passage portion 365b),
The movable means is
A first inclined surface (e.g., first inclined surfaces 311 </ b> A to 311 </ b> F) that is rotatably provided so as to surround the passage guide portion and is inclined downward toward the first dropping portion (e.g., first dropping portion 320). And a cylindrical rotating body (for example, the rotating body 310) provided with at least one second inclined surface (for example, the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F) inclined downward toward the second dropping portion. )When,
Driving means for driving the rotating body (for example, a rotating body motor 85, a driving gear 341, an intermediate gear 340, a driven gear 314);
Have
The first state in which the first inclined surface is disposed on the rolling surface and the second state in which the second inclined surface is disposed on the rolling surface by rotating the rotating body by the driving means. (See FIG. 13)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the structure of the movable means can be simplified because the rotating body can be changed between the first state and the second state simply by rotating it with the driving means.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
The movable means is
A first position (see FIG. 16A) for guiding the game ball toward the first drop part (for example, the first drop part 320), and the game ball to the second drop part (for example, the second drop part) 321) and a swinging member (for example, a swinging plate 501) provided so as to be swingable with respect to a second position (see FIG. 16B) guided to
Drive means for driving the rocking member (for example, drive motor 520, drive gear 521, intermediate gear 522, driven gear 523, cam 524);
Have
By oscillating the oscillating member by the driving means, the oscillating member changes between the first state where the oscillating member is in the first position and the second state where the oscillating member is in the second position (see FIG. 16).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to change between the first state and the second state simply by swinging the swinging member with the driving means, so that the structure of the movable means can be simplified.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 4, wherein:
The movable means (for example, the rotating body 310) is in the first state (for example, the state in which any one of the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F is disposed in the notch 307, see FIG. 15) and the second state (for example, And a display portion (for example, marks 313A to 313F) that can identify which one of the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F is disposed in the cutout portion 307 (see FIG. 14). Yes.
According to this feature, the player can easily determine whether the state is the first state or the second state by looking at the display unit.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 1 to 5,
The movable means includes the first state (for example, the state in which any one of the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F is arranged in the notch 307, see FIG. 15) and the second state (for example, the second notch 307 in the second state). The state in which any one of the inclined surfaces 312A to 312F is arranged (see FIG. 14) is controlled to the first state or the second state based on a program that defines the period of control (for example, the controller 90). The portion for controlling the driving of the rotating body motor 85 by executing the program for controlling the driving of the rotating body motor 85 stored in the built-in storage unit)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to change the probability that the game ball will pass through the passage area without changing the arrangement of the obstacle nails provided in the game area and the shape of the rolling surface.

A gaming machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 3,
The number of arrangements of the first inclined surfaces (for example, first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F) and the second inclined surfaces (for example, second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F) is different.
According to this feature, the first state and the second state can be set.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any of means 3 to 7,
The driving means includes
A drive motor (for example, a motor 85 for a rotating body);
A driving side gear (for example, driving gear 341) that rotates by driving of the driving motor;
A driven gear (for example, a driven gear 314) provided on the rotating body side;
An intermediate gear (e.g., intermediate gear 340) that meshes with the driving gear and the driven gear;
Have
The intermediate gear is
A drive-side meshing portion (for example, a drive-side meshing portion G1) with which the drive-side gear is meshed;
A driven side meshing portion (for example, a driven side meshing portion G2) with which the driven gear is meshed;
Have
The drive-side meshing portion and the driven-side meshing portion are provided at different positions in the axial direction of the intermediate gear (see FIG. 11).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the driving side gear and the driven side gear can be connected by the intermediate gear even when the axial arrangement positions of the driving side gear and the driven side gear are different, so that the driving means is provided in a compact manner. be able to.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). (A) is a front view which shows a stage decoration frame and a stage, (B) is a perspective view. (A) is a front view showing a stage, (B) is a partially broken plan view, and (C) is a perspective view. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which looked at the stage from diagonally forward. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which looked at the stage from diagonally behind. It is the 6th view and perspective view which show a rotary body. (A) is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the drive means from diagonally forward, (B) is a perspective view which shows the state seen from diagonally back. It is a rear view which shows a stage. (A) is AA sectional drawing of FIG. 3 (A), (B) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view in the 1st state. (A) is BB sectional drawing of FIG. 9, (B) is CC sectional drawing of FIG. It is DD sectional drawing of FIG. 11 (A). It is explanatory drawing which shows the change of the state of a rotary body. (A) is a perspective view which shows the rolling aspect of a game ball when a rotary body is in a 2nd state, (B) is a top view. (A) is a perspective view which shows the rolling aspect of a game ball when a rotary body is a 1st state, (B) is a top view. (A) is a perspective view showing when the movable plate of the stage as a modification of the present invention is in the first state, (B) is a perspective view showing when in the second state, (C) is a longitudinal sectional view, (D) is a cross-sectional view, and (E) and (F) are schematic views showing an operation mode.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (rear) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is a facing surface that faces a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. Pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as gaming machines) 1 are roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. 3. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 10 that is surrounded by the guide rails 2b. In this game area 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a ball striking device (not shown) and driven. Further, the gaming machine frame 3 is provided with a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a so as to be rotatable around the left side, and the gaming area 10 can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 50. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area 10 can be seen through the glass window 50a.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is configured in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front with a non-transparent member such as a plywood board, and a obstacle nail (not shown), a guide rail 2 b, and the like are provided on the front of the game board surface. It is comprised with the board surface board made. In the present embodiment, the game board 2 is composed of a plywood board, but it is made of a transparent synthetic resin material such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, methacrylic resin, etc. (Not shown) or the like, and a spacer member (not shown) integrally attached to the back side of the board plate.

  Further, an annular stage decoration frame 51 provided with a stage 300 to be described later is provided around the effect display device 5 in the game board 2. The game board 2 is disposed in front of the effect display device 5 with a predetermined gap, and an effect unit (not shown) is provided between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5, and the game state And can be moved according to the performance.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right position of the game area 10). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a 7 segment LED or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 10 on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the first special symbol display by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display by the second special symbol display 4B in the special game are respectively displayed. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. When the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special game, the effect is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. .

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening ( The reserved storage display generated on the basis of the start winning due to the entry) is similarly a round white display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner above the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B. A display 25B is provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Accordingly, when the special winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning hole, which is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided above the second holding display 25B. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area 10, there is provided an out-port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area 10. . A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area 10 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. . At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping driving of a shooting motor provided in a hitting ball shooting device (not shown).

  A gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be supplied to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area 10 to a launching device (not shown). An upper plate (hit ball supply tray) that is held (stored) is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower plate body or the like below the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including a shape photosensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is installed.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes the normal symbol variation display such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area 10 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. The normal symbol indicator is displayed on the basis of the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display is satisfied, for example, that the previous general symbol game has been completed The usual game by 20 is started.

  In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “usually lost”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. When the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lost symbol. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a special symbol indicating the number “2” may be used as the small hit symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” as the special symbols for the special figure game is stopped and displayed as the “big hit” as the specific display result, it is specially variable in the jackpot game state. In a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated in the big winning door of the winning ball apparatus 7 , Open the grand prize opening. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  When the small hit symbol (for example, the number “2”) is stopped and displayed, after the small hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, the small hit symbol is controlled as a special gaming state. good. Specifically, in the small hit game state, for example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is advantageous to the player in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 as in the above-described short-term open big hit state in which a practically no outgoing ball (prize ball) is obtained. The variable winning operation for changing to the first state (open state) may be executed.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display of the effect symbols is started. The period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbols to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state refers to an effect design (“reach variation design”) that has not been stopped yet when the effect design that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining effect symbol display area (for example, “medium” effect) that has not been stopped yet when the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating the alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the presentation symbols are changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination.

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol does not reach the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variation display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state when the jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed.

  The confirmed effect symbol which is a normal big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is variably displayed in, for example, the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased as described later. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  In the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become jackpot symbols, if the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the numbers “5” and “7” is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the effect symbol In response to the reach state being reached, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, a predetermined probability variation big hit combination and The determined effect design may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbol whose symbol number is “7” is a predetermined effective line in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed all together. The effect symbol having the symbol number “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). In the present embodiment, among the big hit types of “probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled based on the fact that “5” and “7” change display results are “big hit” as the confirmed special symbols. After the end, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. In this embodiment, the gaming state to be controlled is not set, but the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. In addition, only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to distinguish from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-figure game can be executed frequently and the fluctuation display result in each special-figure game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state is not changed after controlling to the small hit game state described above, and the game state before the change display result becomes “small hit” is displayed. Control may be continued.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, an input circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches and sensors for detecting game balls, and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and a game control microcomputer 100. The output circuit 111 for transmitting the solenoid drive signal from the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The output circuit 111 is also connected to a controller 90 for driving the rotating body motor 85. The controller 90 starts driving control of the rotating body motor 85 by receiving an activation signal from the game control microcomputer 100 via the output circuit 111 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on or restored from a power failure. ing. When the controller 90 drives the motor 85 for the rotator, the rotator 310 repeatedly changes every predetermined period between a first state and a second state described later regardless of the gaming state (FIG. 13). reference).

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as display operations on the effect display device 5, all or part of sound output operations from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of lighting / extinguishing operations on the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, the count switch 23, the out ball switch 24, and the initial position sensor 344 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring to be connected is connected. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the out ball switch 24 detect a game ball as a game medium such as a sensor. Any structure having an arbitrary configuration is possible. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. In the effect control command, for example, a change pattern designation command indicating a change pattern indicating a change pattern such as a change time of an effect symbol, a type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-continuous, and an image display operation in the effect display device 5 are controlled. Display control commands used for the purpose, voice control commands used for controlling the sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R, lamp control commands used for controlling the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, etc. It is included.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work area. A RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102 to be provided; a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program; a random number circuit 104 that updates numeric data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103; And an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 5 is disposed on the back side of the game board 2 and can be visually recognized through the fluoroscopic opening 2 c formed in the game board 2.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a loop process may be entered after executing a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby allowing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count through the input circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined. Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output.

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A or 2 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the special symbol display 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed. The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process, thereby determining the normal symbol variation display mode using the random number MR4 for determining the normal symbol display result, and performing the display operation (for example, turning on the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20. ), Etc., to control the normal symbol variation display, the tilting operation setting of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process. As an example of these, in the command control process, the output port included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. Then, by turning it off, etc., it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  In the special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process. After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of processes according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit.

  In the start winning process, it is determined whether or not there is a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B. Random number value MR1, jackpot type determination random value MR2 and fluctuation pattern determination random value MR3 are extracted, and in the case of the first starting prize, the highest number of empty entries in the first special figure reservation storage unit In the case of the second start winning prize, it is stored at the top of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit.

  In the special symbol normal process, the first special symbol indicator 4A and the second special symbol indicator 4B are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit and the second special symbol storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special game. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the jackpot symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set.

  In the variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. The process to decide on is included.

  By the special symbol normal process and the variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol which are the variation display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display result determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random value MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  In the special symbol variation process, the first special symbol display unit 4A and the second special symbol display unit 4B perform a setting process for varying the special symbol, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts variation. Processing to measure is included. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol which is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). ) Includes a process for performing setting. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is on.

  The process for pre-opening the big hit includes processing to start the round in the big win gaming state and set the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, etc. It is. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is determined based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. A process for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state is included. After the big hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that sets the grand prize opening state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or when the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached Includes processing for making a setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command. In the big hit end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. And a process for performing various settings (setting of a probability change flag and a time reduction flag) for starting the probability change control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In the big hit ending process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is read to identify whether the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit” or “probable big hit”. . If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed. In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  Next, the detailed structure of the stage 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3A is a front view showing a stage decoration frame and a stage, and FIG. 3B is a perspective view. 4A is a front view showing the stage, FIG. 4B is a partially broken plan view, and FIG. 4C is a perspective view. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the stage as viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the stage as viewed obliquely from behind. FIG. 7 is a hexahedral view and a perspective view showing the rotating body. FIG. 8A is a perspective view showing a state in which the driving means is viewed from an oblique front, and FIG. 8B is a perspective view showing a state in which the drive means is viewed from an oblique rear. FIG. 9 is a rear view showing the stage. 10A is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 3A, and FIG. 10B is a vertical cross-sectional view when in the first state. 11A is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 9, and FIG. 11B is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. 9. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing changes in the state of the rotating body.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the stage decoration frame 51 is formed in a ring shape from a synthetic resin material, and is formed in a substantially circular perspective so that the effect display device 5 can be seen through at a substantially central position of the game board 2. The opening 2c (see FIG. 1) can be fitted from the front side. In FIG. 3, illustration of a decorative member and the like provided on the front surface of the stage decorative frame 51 is omitted.

  Below the stage decoration frame 51, a stage 300 having a rolling surface 301A for receiving a game ball flowing down the game area 10, rolling the received game ball and then dropping it downward is provided. A game ball flowing down the game area 10 is guided to the stage 300 through a warp passage 490 provided at the lower left portion of the stage decorative frame 51 (see FIG. 1). An inflow port 491 of the warp passage 490 is provided on the lower left side of the stage decoration frame 51 so as to open to the left side so as to face the game area 10, and an obstacle nail is located near the inflow port 491 in the game area 10. (Not shown) is arranged, and a part of the game ball flowing down the game area 10 is guided to the inflow port 491. The game ball that has flowed into the warp passage 490 from the inflow port 491 flows out to the stage 300 from the outflow port 492 of the warp passage 490 (see FIG. 3B).

  As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the stage 300 has a horizontally long strip shape in plan view and is formed so as to bend upward from the center position in the left-right direction toward the left and right sides. And a front plate 302 that hangs down from the front side of the stage plate 301. The stage plate 301 has a front-rear width dimension L1 (about 25 mm) longer than the diameter of the game ball (about 11 mm), and the entire upper surface is a rolling surface 301A on which the game ball can roll. Rollable to the left and right. In a state in which the stage decoration frame 51 is attached to the game board 2, the stage plate 301 is substantially orthogonal to the game board surface and extends in the left-right direction along the game board surface. In order to fall into the game area 10 below the decorative frame 51, at least the front side 301F is provided so as to be positioned on the same side as the game board surface or in front of it.

  Further, a notch 307 is formed at a substantially central position in the left-right direction of the game area 10 on the stage plate 301, that is, at the lowest inclined position on the rolling surface 301A. One of the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F and the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F formed on the outer periphery of 310 is arranged. The notch 307 is notched from the stage plate 301 to the upper part of the front plate 302, and is formed so that the lateral width gradually increases from the rear side 301B to the front side 301F in plan view.

  Further, when the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F and the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F are arranged in the notch 307, a part of the upper inclined side protrudes slightly above the rolling surface 301A. (See FIGS. 11A and 11B). As described above, the stage plate 301 includes the curved portion 306L disposed on the left side of the notch 307 and the curved portion 306R disposed on the right side, and the game ball that has flowed out from the outlet 492 toward the right side. Can be returned to the left side by the curved portion 306R.

  In addition, drop suppression walls 305L and 305R that protrude upward from the rolling surface 301A of the stage plate 301 are formed at the upper end of the front plate 302 along the front sides 301F of the curved portions 306L and 306R, The fall of the game ball from the curved portions 306L and 306R is suppressed. Since the protrusion length of the fall restraining walls 305L and 305R from the rolling surface 301A is about 1 to 2 mm, the protruding length is such that the game ball on the rolling surface 301A can get over and fall. .

  As described above, the drop suppression walls 305L and 305R are formed only on the front side 301F corresponding to the curved portions 306L and 306R, and are not formed on the front side 301F corresponding to the notch 307, so that the notch 307 is formed. The part corresponding to is a first drop part 320 in which a game ball is more likely to drop than the front side 301F corresponding to each of the curved parts 306L and 306R.

  Further, on the rear side 301B corresponding to each of the curved portions 306L and 306R, a rear plate 332 that constitutes a fall regulation wall portion that regulates the fall of the game ball from the rear side 301B is erected along the rear side 301B. Has been. The rear plate 332 is formed only on the rear side 301B corresponding to each of the curved portions 306L and 306R, and is not formed on the rear side 301B corresponding to the notched portion 307, so that the portion corresponding to the notched portion 307 is curved. The second drop portion 321 is such that the game ball is more likely to drop than portions corresponding to the portions 306L and 306R.

  The stage plate 301 configured as described above can reciprocate and roll a game ball supplied toward the right side from the outlet 492 disposed on the left side of the stage plate 301 along the game board surface, and The first falling part 320 on the front side 301F and the second falling part 321 on the rear side 301B are formed so as to be dropable. That is, the first drop part 320 and the second drop part 321 are arranged before and after the rolling surface 301A with the notch part 307 interposed therebetween.

  In addition, an outlet 308 through which the game ball dropped from the second dropping part 321 flows out is formed at a position vertically below the notch 307 in the front plate 302, and an ordinary outlet is provided at a position vertically below the outlet 308. A first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A is provided. In other words, the notch 307 and the first drop part 320 are provided immediately above the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, and the outlet 308 is formed on the flow down path from the first drop part 320 to the first start winning opening. Has been. In addition, obstacle nails K are arranged on the left and right above the vicinity of the first start winning opening.

  Thus, since the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is arranged at a position vertically below the first dropping unit 320, the gaming ball that has dropped from the first dropping unit 320 is high. Probably wins the first starting prize opening. However, the separation width dimension L11 from the outlet 308 formed between the first start winning opening and the first dropping section 320 to the first starting winning opening is from the first dropping section 320 to the first starting winning opening. The game ball that has flowed out of the outlet 308 is shorter than the separation width dimension L10 (L11 <L10), that is, the outlet 308 is provided at a position closer to the first starting winning opening than the first drop part 320. It is easier to win the first start winning opening than the game ball dropped from the first dropping unit 320.

  Further, the game ball that has fallen from the second drop portion 321 is guided downward by a guide passage 365 described later, and then flows down the rolling surface 301A forward and flows from the outlet 308 to the game area 10. (See FIG. 10). That is, the guide passage 365 guides the game ball that has fallen from the second drop part 321 such that the probability that the game ball that has fallen from the first drop part 320 will pass through the first start winning opening is higher than that of the first drop part 320. It is supposed to be a passage. Therefore, the second dropping part 321 is an advantageous dropping part in which a game ball dropped from the first dropping part 320 easily wins the first start winning opening.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the stage 300 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed of a front member 330 including a stage plate 301 and a front plate 302, and a transparent synthetic resin material. 332 and a rear member 331 composed of a peripheral surface plate 333 standing from the front peripheral edge of the rear plate 332 toward the front. The front member 330 is disposed on the front side below the stage decoration frame 51, and the rear member 331 is disposed on the rear side below the stage decoration frame 51. A plurality of screws N1 (some screws are not shown) attached from the rear side of the rear member 331 are inserted through the stage decorative frame 51 and screwed into the front member 330, whereby the stage decorative frame 51 The front member 330 and the rear member 331 are assembled so as to sandwich the lower part thereof from the front and rear. In the assembled state, a space portion having a predetermined front-rear width L2 (see FIG. 11B) is formed between the front plate 302 and the rear plate 332.

  A cylindrical passage cylinder 334 protrudes from the peripheral edge of the outlet 308 on the back surface of the front plate 302 of the front member 330 toward the rear side, and a washer 335 is provided on the outer periphery of the passage cylinder 334. A rotating body 310 is rotatably inserted.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the rotating body 310 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F and the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F are alternately arranged in the circumferential direction on the outer periphery. The rotating body motor 85 is driven to rotate clockwise when viewed from the front.

  The first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F are formed in a substantially triangular shape in plan view so that the lateral width gradually increases from the rear end toward the front end, and are inclined surfaces that are inclined downward from the rear end toward the front end. Yes. Further, a ridge 311G protrudes from a substantially central position in the front-rear direction toward the front end at a substantially central position in the left-right direction of each of the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F. Since the protrusion 311G gradually increases in the vertical dimension toward the front end, the upper edge is substantially horizontal in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F guide the game ball to the left oblique front side or the right oblique front side with the protrusion 311G with a higher probability than guiding the game ball to the front side along the protrusion 311G (see FIG. 15).

  In the present embodiment, the game ball guided by the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F is guided to the left front side or the right front side by the ridge 311G, thereby making it difficult to win the first start winning opening. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a game ball dropped from the first dropping unit 320 is hit at positions corresponding to the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F on the front surface of the rotating body 310. It is also possible to change the flow down direction by providing a contactable piece and the like so as to make it difficult to win the first start winning opening.

  The second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F are formed in a substantially triangular shape in plan view so that the lateral width gradually increases from the front end toward the rear end, and are inclined surfaces inclined downward from the front end toward the rear end. Yes. Accordingly, the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F guide the game ball to the rear side (see FIG. 14).

  As described above, in the rotating body 310, any one of the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F is arranged in the notch 307, and the first ball guides the game ball to the first drop unit 320 with a higher probability than the second drop unit 321. The state and any one of the second inclined surfaces 312 </ b> A to 312 </ b> F can be changed to the second state where the game ball is guided to the second dropping part 321 with a higher probability than the first dropping part 320. The second state is an advantageous state in which the game ball is more likely to win the first start winning opening than the first state.

  In addition, any one of the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F or the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F is disposed in the notch 307 at a position corresponding to the front end of each of the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F on the front surface of the rotating body 310. Black marks 313A to 313F are provided as identification information display portions that can identify whether or not the information is present.

  In this embodiment, any one of the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F is used as a display unit that can identify which of the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F or the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F is arranged in the notch 307. Marks 313A to 313F that can be specified to be arranged in the notch 307 are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and each of the first slopes is replaced with the marks 313A to 313F. You may provide the mark which can specify that any one of each 1st inclined surface 311A-311F is arrange | positioned at the notch part 307 only in the position corresponding to surface 311A-311F. Alternatively, any one of the marks 313A to 313F that can specify that any one of the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F is arranged in the notch 307 and any one of the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F is arranged in the notch 307. Marks 313A to 313F that can be identified as being different from each other may be provided.

  Further, although the black marks 313A to 313F have been applied as display portions that can identify which of the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F or the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F is arranged in the cutout portion 307, the present invention. However, the display unit may be configured by, for example, a symbol, a number, a character, or an identifiable shape such as a convex part or a concave part instead of the black mark.

  An annular driven gear 314 is provided at the rear part of the rotating body 310. The driven gear 314 is formed in such a size that the tooth portion does not protrude outward from the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F and the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F.

  A washer 335 is rotatably fitted to the front portion of the through hole 315 of the rotating body 310. A washer 336 is rotatably fitted to the rear part. On the rear surface of the washer 336, positioning convex portions 337a to 337c are projected. An arc-shaped cutout 338 is formed at a part of the periphery of the washer 336 so that a part of the teeth of the driven gear 314 is exposed to the back side. Accordingly, the sliding contact surface of the washer 336 with the driven gear 314 can be secured without hindering the meshing of the driven gear 314 with the intermediate gear 340, so that the driven gear 314 is stably supported by the washer 336. . Then, initial position display portions 314a and 314b (for example, circles) for determining an initial driving position of the rotating body 310 are provided on the back surface of the tooth portion corresponding to the notch portion 338.

  As shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 8, a cylindrical intermediate gear 340 is meshed with the driven gear 314. The intermediate gear 340 is also meshed with a drive gear 341 fixed to the drive shaft 85 a of the rotating body motor 85. In other words, when the drive gear 341 is rotated by the motor 85 for the rotator, the rotational force is transmitted to the driven gear 314 via the intermediate gear 340, so that the rotator 310 rotates around the axis that faces in the front-rear direction. It is supposed to be. In addition, an initial position display unit 347 (for example, a circle) for determining an initial driving position is provided at a position corresponding to a predetermined tooth portion on the back surface of the intermediate gear 340.

  A disk member 343 is attached to the back surface of the drive gear 341, and a detected portion 345 detected by the initial position sensor 344 is cut out at a predetermined peripheral edge of the disk member 343. Further, an assembly hole 349 is formed in the vicinity of the drive shaft 85a on the opposite side of the detected portion 345 across the drive shaft 85a, and an initial drive position is determined on the outer side. An initial position display portion 346 (for example, a linear groove) is provided.

  The rotating body motor 85 is attached from a front side to a first housing part 350 having a circular shape when viewed from the front side at a predetermined position of the rear plate 332 of the rear member 331 so that the rear part is housed. . An insertion hole 351 through which the drive shaft 85a can be inserted is formed in the first housing portion 350, and the drive gear 341 is fixed to the tip of the drive shaft 85a that is inserted through the insertion hole 351 and protrudes rearward. Yes. That is, the drive gear 341 is disposed on the back side of the rear plate 332. In addition, an assembly hole 361 is formed in the first accommodating portion 350.

  On the left side of the first accommodating part 350, a second accommodating part 352 having a circular shape in front view is formed so as to bulge to the rear side of the first accommodating part 350, and the rear part of the intermediate gear 340 is accommodated. Yes. A rotation shaft 353 facing in the front-rear direction is provided on the second housing portion 352 so as to protrude forward, and an intermediate gear 340 is rotatably provided around the rotation shaft 353.

  As shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 8, a gear notch 354 is formed on the first accommodating portion 350 side of the second accommodating portion 352, and the intermediate gear 340 is connected to the gear notch 354. A part is exposed, and the exposed portion meshes with the drive gear 341. Further, a window portion 355 is formed on the left side of the gear cutout portion 354 so that the meshing portion of the intermediate gear 340 and the driven gear 314 faces from the window portion 355. In addition, an initial position display unit 356 (for example, a linear groove) for determining an initial driving position is provided between the gear notch 354 and the window 355, and an initial position display unit 356 is provided. An assembly hole 359 is formed below the assembly.

  On the left side of the second housing portion 352, a third housing portion 357 having a circular shape when viewed from the front is formed so as not to bulge to the rear side of the second housing portion 352, and is driven by the third housing portion 357. The rear part of the gear 314 is accommodated from the front side. Positioning holes 358a to 358c are formed in the third accommodating portion 357, and the positioning projections 337a to 337c are fitted into the positioning holes 358a to 358c, whereby the rotation of the washer 336 is restricted.

  In addition, at a substantially central position in the left-right direction of the third housing portion 357, a vertically extending passage that guides the game ball dropped from the second dropping portion 321 vertically downward and then guides it to the inside of the front passage cylinder 334. The rear wall portion 360 is formed so as to bulge further to the rear side than the back surface of the third housing portion 357. The upper portion of the passage rear wall portion 360 projects upward from the third housing portion 357, and the portion of the passage rear wall portion 360 that projects upward from the third housing portion 357 is located above the rolling surface 301A. ing.

  The upper plate portion 333a of the peripheral surface plate 333 of the rear member 331 protrudes forward from the other portions of the peripheral surface plate 333, and the rolling surface is located at a position away from the rolling surface 301A of the stage plate 301 by a predetermined length. It is formed so as to cover the upper part of 301A. The space between the rolling surface 301A and the upper plate portion 333a is at least longer than the diameter of the game ball.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 to 12, the stage 300 is configured by assembling a front member 330 and a rear member 331 under the stage decoration frame 51. In a state in which the front member 330 and the rear member 331 are assembled, the rear plate 332 is disposed so that the front surface abuts on the rear side 301B of the stage plate 301. As a result, the rear plate 332 constitutes a drop restricting wall portion 332A in which a portion above the rolling surface 301A of the stage plate 301 restricts dropping from a place other than the second drop portion 321 on the rear side 301B of the game ball. A portion of the rear plate 332 below the rolling surface 301 </ b> A of the stage plate 301 constitutes a hanging wall portion 332 </ b> B that covers the rotating body 310, the intermediate gear 340, and the back surface of the rotating body motor 85.

  As described above, the rear plate 332 erected along the rear side 301 </ b> B of the rolling surface 301 </ b> A includes the first storage portion 350, the second storage portion 352, the third storage portion 357, and the passage rear wall portion 360. Is formed. In addition, an entrance 360a through which a game ball can enter is formed in a portion corresponding to the passage rear wall 360 in the fall restricting wall 332A.

  Further, the passage rear wall portion 360 is disposed behind the notch portion 307, thereby forming an entrance 360 a that constitutes the second dropping portion 321 behind the notch portion 307 and a rear portion of the passage rear wall portion 360. Is connected to the rear end of the passage cylinder 334, thereby forming a guide passage 365 for guiding the game ball dropped from the entrance 360a to the outlet 308. Specifically, the guide passage 365 falls from the first passage portion 365a that guides the game ball that has entered the entrance 360a substantially vertically downward and the second drop portion 321 and flows down to the lower end of the first passage portion 365a. It is comprised from the 2nd channel | path part 365b as a passage guidance part which guide | induces a ball | bowl to the front side in the downward position of 301 A of rolling surfaces.

  The 2nd channel | path part 365b is formed in the inside of the channel | path cylinder 334 used as the rotating shaft which supports the rotary body 310 rotatably. That is, since the second passage portion 365b is formed so as to penetrate the inside of the rotating body 310, it is not necessary to form the second passage portion 365b at a different location from the rotating body 310. 365b and the rotating body 310 can be efficiently arranged.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, a rotating body motor 85 as a drive source for driving the rotating body 310, and a driving gear 341 as a transmission member that transmits the driving force of the rotating body motor 85 to the rotating body 310. The intermediate gear 340 and the driven gear 314 except for the stage are housed in the first housing portion 350, the second housing portion 352, and the third housing portion 357 formed in the hanging wall portion 332B of the rear plate 332, respectively, so that the stage The front plate 302 is suspended from the front side 301F of the plate 301 and the rear plate 332 is suspended from the rear side 301B.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11 (A) and 11 (B), since the first passage portion 365a is disposed behind the rotating body 310, the drive gear 341, the intermediate gear 340, and the rotating body motor are arranged. 85 cannot be disposed behind the rotating body 310. Further, since the rotation shafts of the drive gear 341, the intermediate gear 340, and the driven gear 314 face the front-rear direction in accordance with the rotation shaft of the rotation body 310, the rotation body motor 85 is disposed with the drive shaft 85a facing the front-rear direction. There is a need to. Further, although the front and rear width dimension of the rotating body motor 85 is longer than the front and rear width dimension L2 of the rolling surface 301A, it cannot be disposed so as to protrude toward the game area 10 in front of the front plate 302. The 85a is disposed toward the rear side.

  In such a case, the drive gear 341 is disposed behind the driven gear 314, but the drive gear 341 and the driven gear 314 can be connected by providing the intermediate gear 340. In particular, since the intermediate gear 340 is formed in a cylindrical shape having a predetermined front-rear width dimension L3, the intermediate gear 340 is engaged with both the drive gear 341 and the driven gear 314 that are disposed apart from each other in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the intermediate gear 340 has a drive side meshing portion G1 with which the drive gear 341 meshes and a driven side meshing portion G2 with which the driven gear 314 meshes, and the drive side meshing portion G1 and the driven side meshing portion G2. Are provided at different positions in the rotational axis direction of the intermediate gear 340. Therefore, even when the drive gear 341 and the driven gear 314 are arranged at different positions in the rotation axis direction, the drive gear 341 and the driven gear 314 can be connected by the intermediate gear 340, so that the drive means can be provided in a compact manner. it can.

  In this embodiment, the driving gear 341 and the driven gear 314 are connected by one intermediate gear 340 having a predetermined front-rear width dimension L3. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the driving gear is not limited thereto. A first intermediate gear that meshes with 341 and a second intermediate gear that meshes with the driven gear 314 may be integrated and provided as an intermediate gear that is rotatable about the same rotation axis.

  In addition, a rotating body motor 85 as a driving source for driving the rotating body 310, a driving gear 341, an intermediate gear 340, and a driven gear as transmission members that transmit the driving force of the rotating body motor 85 to the rotating body 310. The driving means 314 is arranged so as not to protrude rearward from the passage rear wall 360 of the second drop part 321. Specifically, the front / rear position P1 of the back surface of the drive gear 341 disposed at the rearmost part of the drive means is in front of the front / rear position P2 of the back surface of the passage rear wall 360. The front-rear width dimension of the stage 300 having the driving means for driving can be shortened as much as possible.

  In the present embodiment, the front / rear position P1 of the back surface of the drive gear 341 disposed at the rearmost part of the drive means is in front of the front / rear position P2 of the rear surface of the passage rear wall 360. The present invention is not limited to this, and as long as the driving means is disposed so as not to protrude rearward from the passage rear wall 360 of the second drop part 321, the front-rear position P1 and the front-rear position P2 are You may be in the substantially same position of the front-back direction.

  In this embodiment, the initial position sensor 344 is disposed so as to protrude rearward from the drive gear 341 and the passage rear wall 360. However, the initial position sensor 344 is also formed from the drive gear 341 and the passage rear wall 360. Also, it is preferable to dispose them so as not to protrude rearward.

  Further, since a predetermined decoration is provided on the front surface of the front plate 302 by providing printing or a decoration plate or the like to form a non-light-transmitting portion, the player can rotate the rotating body through the front plate 302. Since it is difficult to visually recognize the motor 85, the drive gear 341, the intermediate gear 340, the driven gear 314, etc., the design is not impaired. The non-translucent portion may not be provided in the entire area of the front plate 302 as long as it is formed in at least portions corresponding to the rotating body motor 85, the drive gear 341, the intermediate gear 340, and the driven gear 314. .

  Next, the assembly of the drive means comprising the rotating body motor 85, the drive gear 341, the intermediate gear 340, and the driven gear 314 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the initial driving position of the rotator 310 is a position where the second inclined surface 312A faces the notch 307 (see FIG. 11A). Then, the controller 90 receives an activation signal from the game control microcomputer 100 via the output circuit 111 when the power is turned on or when the power failure is restored, thereby executing an initial operation process for returning the rotating body 310 to the driving initial position. To do. In the initial operation process, the controller 90 determines whether or not the rotator 310 is in the drive initial position based on the detection result of the detected portion 345 by the initial position sensor 344. Specifically, when the detected portion 345 is detected by the initial position sensor 344 (initial position sensor 344; on), it is determined that the rotating body 310 is in the drive initial position. If the detected portion 345 is not detected by the initial position sensor 344 (initial position sensor 344; on), it is determined that the rotating body 310 is not in the driving initial position, and in this case, a predetermined return operation process is executed. Thus, the rotating body 310 is returned to the initial driving position.

  Therefore, when the rotating body motor 85, the drive gear 341, the intermediate gear 340, and the driven gear 314 of the rotating body 310 are assembled, as shown in FIG. 9, the detected position 345 is detected by the initial position sensor 344. When the drive gear 341 is attached, the intermediate gear 340 is meshed so that the rotating body 310 is disposed at the initial drive position. The rear plate 332 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the intermediate gear 340 and the driven gear 314 can be seen through from the back side of the back plate 332, but the detected portion 345 on the back side It is difficult to assemble the second inclined surface 312A facing the notch 307 of the stage plate 301 while visually recognizing together.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9, the disk member 343 having the drive gear 341 secured to the drive shaft 85 a of the rotating body motor 85 attached to the first housing portion 350 is used, and the initial position display portion 346 has the second housing portion 352. Is aligned with the position corresponding to the initial position display unit 356 (the position where the linear initial position display units 346 and 356 are arranged on a straight line).

  Next, the intermediate gear 340 is inserted into the rotating shaft 353 so as to be engaged with the drive gear 341 at a position where the initial position display portion 347 faces the window portion 355. Finally, the rotating body 310 is inserted into the passage cylinder 334 with the driven gear 314 meshed with the intermediate gear 340 so that the initial position display units 314 a and 314 b are arranged above and below the initial position display unit 347. The rotator 310 is restricted from moving back and forth by being sandwiched between the front plate 302 and the rear plate 332.

  As described above, the initial position display unit 346, the initial position display unit 356, the initial position display unit 347, and the initial position display units 314a and 314b can be viewed from the back side of the rear plate 332, respectively. When the initial position sensor 344 is set to a position where the detected portion 345 is detected, the driving means can be easily assembled so that the rotating body 310 is disposed at the initial driving position.

  Further, in this embodiment, the assembly hole 349 of the disk member 343, the assembly hole 361 (see FIG. 5) that matches the assembly hole 349, and the second housing 352 are assembled. It has a hole 359 and an assembly hole 348 (see FIG. 8) that matches the assembly hole 359. Therefore, for example, if a rod-like member (not shown) such as a pin is inserted from the back side of the assembly hole 349 and the assembly hole 361 is inserted into the rod-like member protruding to the front side, the drive gear 341 can be easily It can be arranged at the initial driving position. Also, if a rod-like member such as a pin (not shown) is inserted from the back side of the assembly hole 359 and the assembly hole 348 is inserted into the rod-like member protruding to the front side, the intermediate gear 340 can be driven easily. Can be placed in position.

  Further, the assembly hole 361 is inserted into a rod-like member (not shown) inserted from the back side of the assembly hole 349, and assembled to the rod-like member (not shown) inserted from the back side of the assembly hole 359. By inserting the attachment hole 348, the rotation of the drive gear 341, the intermediate gear 340, the rotating body 310, and the driven gear 314 is restricted at the initial drive position, so that the drive gear 341 is used when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is transported. The intermediate gear 340 and the driven gear 314 can be prevented from rotating and deviating from the initial driving position.

  Next, the operation | movement aspect of the rotary body 310 is demonstrated based on FIG. As described above, the controller 90 receives the start signal from the game control microcomputer 100 via the output circuit 111 when the power is turned on or when the power failure is restored, thereby returning the rotating body 310 to the drive initial position. After the process is executed, the drive control of the rotating body motor 85 is started based on the program for driving control of the rotating body motor 85. Specifically, after stopping at a driving initial position where the second inclined surface 312A faces the notch 307 for a predetermined time (about 0.2 seconds in this embodiment) (see FIG. 13A), a front view clock It is rotated around a predetermined angle (about 30 degrees in this embodiment), and stopped at a position where the first inclined surface 311A faces the notch 307 (see FIG. 13B). Next, it is further rotated by a predetermined angle clockwise in front view, and stopped at a position where the second inclined surface 312B faces the notch 307 for a predetermined time (see FIG. 13C). As described above, the controller 90 rotates the rotating body 310 by a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front, and then at a position where any one of the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F and the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F faces the notch 307. The drive control for repeatedly performing the operation pattern to be stopped for a time (0.2 seconds in this embodiment) is continuously executed until the power supply is stopped.

  In this embodiment, it takes about 4.3 seconds for the second inclined surface 312A to return from the initial driving position once, but the operation pattern such as the stop time, rotation speed, and rotation direction is as follows. It is arbitrary and can be variously changed. For example, in this embodiment, it is designed to rotate clockwise when viewed from the front, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be counterclockwise when viewed from the front or both clockwise and counterclockwise. May be performed. Further, when any one of the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F and the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F is arranged in the notch portion 307, it is stopped for a predetermined period, but it rotates at a low speed without stopping. You may make it continue.

  Further, the stop time is varied for each of the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F and the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F, or the rotation speed between the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F and the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F is different. It may be allowed.

  In addition, the driving pattern such as the stop time, the rotation speed, and the rotation direction may be different for each turn such as the first turn, the second turn, the third turn,. That is, as long as a predetermined operation pattern is repeatedly executed, a single operation pattern may be set for a plurality of turns.

  Next, an example of the rolling mode of the game ball in the stage 300 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG. 14A is a perspective view showing a rolling state of the game ball when the rotating body is in the second state, and FIG. 14B is a plan view. FIG. 15A is a perspective view showing a rolling state of the game ball when the rotating body is in the first state, and FIG. 15B is a plan view.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the outflow port 492 of the warp passage 490 is provided at the left end of the left curved portion 306L. Since the warp passage 490 is provided so as to incline downward from the inflow port 491 toward the outflow port 492 (see FIG. 3A), the game ball flows out from the outflow port 492 with a natural flow. The outflowing game ball rolls toward the right side along the front side 301F by the curved portion 306L.

  Here, when the rotating body 310 is in the second state in which any one of the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F (here, the second inclined surface 312A) is disposed in the notch 307, the game ball is When reaching the notch 307, if the game ball has no momentum, it is guided by the second inclined surface 312A toward the second falling portion 321 on the rear side, and if the game ball has momentum, the second inclined surface 312A. And flows into the curved portion 306R on the right side. When it flows into the right curved portion 306R, it is reversely inclined, so that the game ball is folded toward the left side by its own weight and is guided toward the rear second falling portion 321 by the second inclined surface 312A. If the game ball is vigorous even if it is turned back, or if it is pushed by the succeeding ball, etc., the left and right reciprocating rolls are repeated a plurality of times, and then the second inclined surface 312A causes the second falling portion 321 on the rear side. Be directed towards.

  Note that the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F are gradually wider in the left-right width toward the rear side, and the notch portion 307 is gradually wider in the left-right width toward the front side. Is less likely to be guided toward the second drop portion 321 when flowing near the front side 301F than when flowing near the rear side 301B. In particular, the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F are exposed on the left and right sides of the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F because the separation width between the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F and the left and right edges of the notch 307 gradually increases toward the front side. Therefore, it becomes difficult to be guided toward the second drop part 321.

  A game ball guided to the entrance 360 a by being guided by the second drop portion 321 flows down the guide passage 365 and flows out from the outlet 308 to the game area 10. In this case, since the first start winning opening is located directly under the outlet 308, the game ball that has flowed out from the outlet 308 is likely to win (pass) the first starting winning opening.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 15, the rotating body 310 is in the first state in which any one of the first inclined surfaces 311 </ b> A to 311 </ b> F (here, the first inclined surface 311 </ b> A) is arranged in the notch 307. When the game ball reaches the notch 307 when there is no momentum in the game ball, it is guided toward the first drop unit 320 on the rear side by the first inclined surface 311A and the game ball has momentum. Gets over the first inclined surface 311A and flows into the curved portion 306R on the right side. When it flows into the right curved portion 306R, it is reversely inclined, so that the game ball is folded toward the left side by its own weight and is guided toward the front first dropping portion 320 by the first inclined surface 311A. If the game ball is vigorous even if it is turned back, or if it is pushed by the following ball, the left and right reciprocating rolling is repeated a plurality of times, and then the first inclined portion 311A causes the first drop unit 320 on the rear side to Be directed towards.

  The first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F are gradually wider in the left-right width toward the front side, and the notch 307 is gradually wider in the left-right width toward the front side. In the case of flowing down the vicinity of the rear side 301B, compared to the case of flowing down the vicinity of the front side 301F, it is less likely to be guided toward the first drop part 320, but in the case of flowing down the vicinity of either the front side 301F or the rear side 301B. However, it is relatively easy to be guided toward the first drop part 320.

  The game ball guided to the first drop part 320 is easily guided to the left diagonal front side or the right diagonal front side by the protrusion 311G protruding from the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F. In addition to being easy to fall on either the left side or the right side of the first start winning opening located at the top, and falling from a position distant from the outlet 308, the area other than the first starting winning opening by the obstacle nail K It is easy to be guided to.

  In addition, as described above, the rotating body 310 is driven so as to rotate and change to the other after being maintained in one of the first state and the second state for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds). When the game ball reaches the notch 307, the first state may change to the second state or the second state to the first state. In this manner, that is, when the game ball is approaching when the rotator 310 is rotating, the game ball is guided to the right side that is the rotation direction of the rotator 310. Since it becomes difficult to predict whether the game ball is guided to the first drop part 320 or the second drop part 321, it becomes easy to attract the player's interest.

  As described above, when the game ball reaches the notch 307, the game ball is either the first drop unit 320 or the second drop unit 321 depending on whether the rotating body 310 is in the first state or the second state. Probability of being induced to change. That is, since the winning probability at the first start winning opening changes, for example, the operation pattern of the rotating body 310 is changed so that the time for maintaining the rotating body 310 in the first state and the time for maintaining the second state in the second state change. By changing it, it becomes possible to change the winning probability to the first start winning opening. For example, the controller 90 performs drive control of the rotating body motor 85 based on a program for driving control of the rotating body motor 85 stored in a built-in storage unit. The drive control program can be changed. If the time for maintaining the rotating body 310 in the first state and the time for maintaining the second state in the second state can be changed, the shape of the obstacle nail K, the rolling surface 301A, etc. Even without changing the design of the gauge, the winning probability of the game ball to the first start winning opening can be easily changed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, a rolling ball that accepts a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 10, rolls the received gaming ball, and then drops downward. A stage 300 having a surface 301A, and a first start winning opening formed by a normal winning ball apparatus 6A as a passing region that is provided at a position below the rolling surface 301A in the game area 10 and through which a game ball can pass, The game control microcomputer 100 starts displaying the variation of the first special symbol based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and the big hit is achieved, A pachinko gaming machine 1 that is controlled by the first falling portion 320 provided on the front side 301F side of the rolling surface 301A to drop a game ball from the rolling surface 301A, and the rolling surface 30 A second falling portion 321 that is provided on the rear side 301B of A and drops a game ball from the rolling surface 301A, and a game ball dropped from one of the first falling portion 320 and the second falling portion 321 And a first state in which the game ball on the rolling surface 301A is easily guided to the first drop part 320, and a guide passage 365 for guiding the ball so that the probability of passing through the first start winning opening is higher than that of the game ball dropped from A rotating body 310, a rotating body motor 85, a driving gear 341, an intermediate gear 340, and a driven gear 314 are provided as movable means that can be changed to a second state that can be easily guided to the second dropping portion 321.

  By doing in this way, the probability that a game ball will pass the 1st starting winning a prize mouth can be changed by changing the rotator 310 as a movable means into the 1st state and the 2nd state. In addition, the first dropping unit 320 and the second dropping unit 321 are arranged in front of and behind the rolling surface 301A with the rotating body 310 interposed therebetween, so that the player can each of the first dropping unit 320 and the second dropping unit 321. You can see the game balls falling from almost the same viewpoint.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second dropping portion 321 is a position that overlaps in the front-rear direction with respect to the first dropping portion 320 when the player sees from a predetermined position (for example, a position directly in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1). Thus, even when the game ball falls from either the first drop part 320 or the second drop part 321, the player can view the game ball without changing the viewpoint.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first dropping unit 320 and the second dropping unit 321 are configured such that the stick controller 31A and the push button when the player sees from a predetermined position (for example, a position directly in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1). By being provided at a position that overlaps in the front-rear direction with respect to 31B, the player can visually observe the operation parts such as the game ball, the stick controller 31A, and the push button 31B without changing the viewpoint.

  In the present embodiment, the second drop part 321 is provided at a position that overlaps the first drop part 320 in the front-rear direction when the player sees the pachinko gaming machine 1 from a position directly in front. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the player is seated on a chair and viewed from a predetermined position shifted from right to left from the front, the first drop part 320 and the second drop part 321 move forward and backward. As long as it is disposed at a position where it is superimposed on the front and rear, it does not necessarily have to be superimposed in the front-rear direction as described above. For example, it may be disposed so as to be superimposed in the oblique front-rear direction.

  In addition, an outlet 308 is provided on the flow down path until the game ball that has fallen from the first drop unit 320 reaches the first start winning opening, and the guide passage 365 receives the game ball that has dropped on the second drop unit 321. By guiding to the outflow port 308, the game ball flows down the same flow path regardless of whether the game ball falls from either the first drop part 320 or the second drop part 321, so that the player can visually observe the game ball without changing the viewpoint. can do.

  In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening is disposed at a position substantially vertically below the first drop part 320. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first drop part 320 starts from the first drop part 320. As long as the dropped game ball is guided to the first start winning opening by the obstacle nail K or the like, it is not always necessary to be disposed at a position substantially vertically below the first dropping part 320. It may be disposed at a position shifted left and right from a substantially vertical lower position of the part 320 (for example, a position obliquely below the left and right of the first dropping part 320).

  Further, although the outlet 308 is disposed substantially vertically below the first drop part 320, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball that has dropped from the second drop part 321 is the first. As long as the game ball that has fallen from the drop unit 320 has a higher probability of winning the first start winning opening, it is not necessarily arranged at a position substantially vertically below the first drop unit 320. Further, the game ball that has fallen from the first drop unit 320 is disposed on the flow path through which the game ball flows down to the first start prize opening, but the game ball that has dropped from the first drop part 320 does not necessarily enter the first start prize opening. It does not have to be arranged on the flow path that flows down.

  Further, the guide passage 365 has a second passage portion 365b as a passage guide portion that guides the game ball dropped from the second drop portion 321 to the front side at a position below the rolling surface 301A, and the movable means is a second passage. First inclined surfaces 311A to 311F that are rotatably provided so as to surround the passage portion 365b and are inclined downward toward the first dropping portion 320 and a second inclined surface 312A that is inclined downward toward the second dropping portion 321. -312F are provided on the outer periphery of a cylindrical rotating body 310, a rotating body motor 85 as a driving means for driving the rotating body 310, a driving gear 341, an intermediate gear 340, a driven gear 314, And the rotating body 310 is rotated by the driving means. By doing in this way, it changes into the 1st state where the 1st inclined surfaces 311A-311F are arranged on rolling surface 301A, and the 2nd state where the 2nd inclined surfaces 312A-312F are arranged on rolling surface 301A. Since the rotating body 310 can be changed between the first state and the second state simply by rotating it with the driving means, the structure of the movable means can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F and the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F are alternately arranged on the outer periphery of the rotating body 310, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, a plurality of the first inclined surfaces or the second inclined surfaces may be continuously arranged. In addition, the first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F and the second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F may not be disposed over the entire circumferential surface. For example, at least one first inclined surface and one second inclined surface are arranged. It only has to be installed.

  Further, the rotator 310 has marks 313A to 313F as display units that can identify whether the rotating state is the first state or the second state, so that the player sees the marks 313A to 313F, so that the first It becomes easy to determine whether the state or the second state.

  Further, the movable means is controlled to the first state or the second state based on a drive control program that defines a period for controlling each of the first state and the second state. That is, the controller 90 is provided in the game area 10 by executing the drive control program for the rotating body motor 85 stored in the built-in storage unit and performing the driving control of the rotating body motor 85. Without changing the arrangement of the obstacle nail K and the shape of the rolling surface 301A, it is possible to change the probability that the game ball will pass the first start winning opening. In this embodiment, the controller 90 connected to the main board 11 controls the driving of the rotating body motor 85. However, the game control microcomputer 100 controls the driving of the rotating body motor 85. It may be.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the arrangement number of 1st inclined surface 311A-311F and 2nd inclined surface 312A-312F was the same, the arrangement number of 1st inclined surface 311A-311F and 2nd inclined surface 312A-312F. The first state and the second state can be set in this way.

  Further, as driving means, a rotating body motor 85, a driving gear 341 as a driving side gear that rotates by driving the rotating body motor 85, a driven gear 314 as a driven side gear provided on the rotating body 310 side, The intermediate gear 340 includes a drive gear 341 and a driven gear 314. The intermediate gear 340 includes a drive-side meshing portion G1 that meshes with the drive gear 341 and a driven-side mesh portion G2 that meshes with the driven gear 314. And the drive-side meshing portion G1 and the driven-side meshing portion G2 are provided at different positions in the rotational axis direction of the intermediate gear 340, so that the rotational shafts of the drive gear 341 and the driven gear 314 are provided. Even when the arrangement positions in the directions are different, the driving gear 341 and the driven gear 314 can be connected by the intermediate gear 340, so that the driving means can be provided in a compact manner.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention has a rolling surface 301A that accepts a game ball flowing down the game area 10, rolls the received game ball, and then drops downward. A stage 300 and a first start winning opening formed by a normal winning ball device 6A as a passing area through which a game ball can pass, provided at a position below the rolling surface 301A in the game area 10; The computer 100 starts the first special symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball through the first start winning opening, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and the big hit is achieved, the pachinko that controls to the big hit gaming state A gaming machine 1, which is provided on the rear side 301B side of the rolling surface 301A, drops a gaming ball from the rolling surface 301A, and falls from the second dropping unit 321. A guide passage 365 for guiding the game ball to pass through the first start winning opening, a rotating body 310 as a movable member provided on the rolling surface 301A for changing the rolling mode of the game ball, and the rotating body 310 , A drive gear 341, an intermediate gear 340, and a driven gear 314, and the drive means projects rearward from the passage rear wall 360 of the second drop part 321. (For example, the front-rear position P1 of the back surface of the drive gear 341 disposed at the rearmost part of the drive means is disposed in front of the front-rear position P2 of the back surface of the passage rear wall 360. ing).

  By doing so, the driving means of the rotating body 310 is arranged so as not to protrude rearward from the passage rear wall portion 360 of the second dropping portion 321, thereby reducing the longitudinal dimension of the stage 300 as short as possible. Therefore, when the stage 300 is assembled to the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to prevent the driving means from becoming an obstacle.

  For example, the stage 300 is disposed at a position away from the effect display device 5, but a structure such as a movable effect device is arranged in the space between the effect display device 5 and the stage 300. When installing, if the hanging wall portion 332B or the passage rear wall portion 360, which is the rear plate 332 below the rolling surface 301A, protrudes rearward, the degree of freedom of installation of a structure such as a movable effect device is limited. However, since the driving means of the rotating body 310 is arranged so as not to protrude rearward than the passage rear wall portion 360 of the second dropping portion 321, the longitudinal dimension of the stage 300 can be shortened as much as possible. It becomes easy to install a structure such as a movable effect device.

  In addition, the stage 300 includes a drop restricting wall portion 332A that restricts the game ball from dropping from a place other than the second drop portion 321 on the rear side 301B of the rolling surface 301A, so that the stage 300 other than the second drop portion 321 is provided. It is possible to regulate the fall of the game ball from the location.

  Further, the passage rear wall 360 is formed integrally with the rear plate 332 that is a rear wall member that forms the drop restricting wall 332A, so that the drop restricting wall 332A and the passage rear wall 360 are easily formed. can do. The passage rear wall 360 may be formed of a member different from the rear plate 332 that constitutes the drop restricting wall 332A.

  The rotating body motor 85, the drive gear 341, the intermediate gear 340, and the driven gear 314 form a drop restricting wall portion 332A and a hanging wall portion 332B that hangs downward from the rear side 301B of the rolling surface 301A. By being provided on the rear plate 332, the rear plate 332 serves as both a wall and a drive means, so that the structure can be simplified. The rotating body motor 85, the drive gear 341, the intermediate gear 340, and the driven gear 314 may be provided on a hanging wall provided separately from the drop restricting wall 332A.

  In addition, a rear plate 332 having a hanging wall portion 332B hanging downward from the rear side 301B of the rolling surface 301A is provided, and the driving means supplies the rotating body motor 85 and the driving force of the rotating body motor 85 to the rotating body. Drive gear 341, intermediate gear 340, and driven gear 314 as transmission members for transmitting to 310, and the first housing that houses the drive gear 341, intermediate gear 340, and driven gear 314 on the rear plate 332. By forming the portion 350, the second housing portion 352, and the third housing portion 357, the rear plate 332 serves as the attachment of the wall and the transmission member, so that the structure can be simplified. In addition, the 1st accommodating part 350, the 2nd accommodating part 352, and the 3rd accommodating part 357 may be formed in the member provided separately from the backplate 332. FIG.

  Further, a front plate 302 is provided as a front wall that hangs downward from the front side 301F of the rolling surface 301A, and at least a portion corresponding to the driving means in the front plate 302 is a non-translucent portion. Since it becomes difficult to see the driving means from the person side, it is possible to prevent the appearance from being deteriorated.

  Further, a rear plate 332 having a hanging wall portion 332B hanging downward from the rear side 301B of the rolling surface 301A is provided, and the driving means rotates the rotating body motor 85 and the driving force of the rotating body motor 85. A drive gear 341, an intermediate gear 340, and a driven gear 314 as transmission gears that transmit to the body 310. The drive gear 341, the intermediate gear 340, and the driven gear 314 are driven shafts 85 a of the rotating body motor 85. The rotary body motor 85 is disposed on the front side of the rear plate 332, and the drive gear 341 passes through the rear plate 332 and protrudes to the rear side of the rear plate 332. Since it is being fixed to the front-end | tip of the drive shaft 85a, the motor 85 for rotary bodies can be arrange | positioned compactly.

  The drive gear 341 may be accommodated in the first accommodating portion 350 on the front side of the rear plate 332. However, in this case, it is necessary to separately form the attachment portion of the rotating body motor 85. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, if the drive gear 341 passes through the rear plate 332 and is fixed to the front end of the drive shaft 85a protruding to the rear side of the rear plate 332, the first housing portion 350 rotates. Since it also serves as a mounting plate for the body motor 85, the structure can be simplified.

  In this embodiment, the rotating body motor 85, the drive gear 341, the intermediate gear 340, and the driven gear 314 are disposed in the vicinity of the right side of the rotating body 310. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the rotating body motor 85 is disposed at the left end or the right end of the stage 300, and the rotating body motor 85 and the rotating body 310 are connected by a drive shaft or the like which is another example of the driving means. It may be. That is, the arrangement position of the driving means is arbitrary, and the rotating body 310 and the driving source may be arranged apart from each other.

  Furthermore, in this case, since the rotating body 310 and the rotating body motor 85 arranged away from the rotating body 310 are connected by a drive shaft, the rotation can be achieved even if the front plate 302 is formed of a transmissive member. A driving source such as the body motor 85 and a driving force transmission member are not easily noticeable. Therefore, in the case where an effect movable member or the like is provided between the stage 300 and the effect display device 5 provided on the back side of the stage 300, it is provided on the back side of the front plate 302 through the front plate 302. Since the movable member for production can be visually recognized, the production effect is improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, the notch 307 that faces a part of the outer periphery of the rotating body 310 is provided at the lowest inclined position on the rolling surface 301 </ b> A that is the substantially central position in the left-right direction in the game area 10. The notch 307 is not necessarily arranged at the lowest tilted position. Further, the notch 307 that faces a part of the outer periphery of the rotating body 310 is provided at one place on the rolling surface 301A, but may be provided at a plurality of places. Furthermore, a hole may be provided instead of the notch 307 that faces a part of the outer periphery of the rotator 310, and a part of the outer periphery of the rotator 310 may be exposed through the hole.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball is configured to be able to drop from a place other than the first drop part 320 on the front side 301F, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first ball on the front side 301F is not limited thereto. The game ball may be configured so as not to be dropped from a place other than the one drop part 320.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball is configured so as not to be dropped from a place other than the second drop part 321 on the rear side 301B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first ball on the rear side 301B. 2 The game ball may be configured to be able to drop from a place other than the dropping part 321.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the guide passage 365 has a higher probability that the game ball dropped on the second drop part 321 wins the first start winning opening than the game ball dropped from the first drop part 320. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball dropped from one of the first drop part 320 and the second drop part 321 is more than the game ball dropped from the other. For example, if the path is such that the probability of passing through the 1st start winning opening is high, a game ball that has dropped onto the first drop unit 320 is more than the first start win than the game ball that has dropped from the 2nd drop unit 321. It is good also as a passage which guides so that the probability which wins a mouth may become high.

  In this embodiment, the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is applied as an example of the passing area. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball has passed. If a value advantageous to the player is given based on the above, for example, the second start winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, or the passage It may be a gate 41, a general winning opening, an entrance provided for production, or the like. In the case of the first start winning opening, the advantageous value means that the first special symbol variation display is started, and in the case of the second starting winning opening, the advantageous value is a variation display of the second special symbol. In the case of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the advantageous value is that a winning ball is awarded by winning, and in the case of the passing gate 41, the advantageous value is a usual variable display. In the case of a general winning opening, an advantageous value is that a winning ball is awarded by winning, and in the case of an entrance provided for the production, the advantageous value is a predetermined production. Is to be executed.

  Next, a stage 500 as a modification of the present invention will be briefly described with reference to FIG. 16A is a perspective view showing when the movable plate of the stage as a modified example of the present invention is in the first state, FIG. 16B is a perspective view showing when the movable plate is in the second state, and FIG. (D) is a transverse cross-sectional view, and (E) and (F) are schematic views showing operation modes. In addition, in this modification, about the site | part similar to the said Example, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the embodiment, the movable means and the rolling surface that can be changed between the first state in which the game ball on the rolling surface 301 </ b> A is easily guided to the first dropping unit 320 and the second state in which the gaming ball is easily guided to the second dropping unit 321. As an example of a movable member provided in 301A for changing the rolling mode of a game ball, a rotating body 310 having first inclined surfaces 311A to 311F and second inclined surfaces 312A to 312F formed on the outer periphery was applied. However, the rotational movement is not limited to the one that changes depending on the first state and the second state. For example, it is arranged in the notch 307 so as to be swingable about the swinging shaft 503 that faces in the left-right direction. The swing plate 501 provided may be used.

  Specifically, a first state (see FIG. 16A) that is substantially flush with the rolling surface 301A and a second state in which the rear end is inclined downward with respect to the rolling surface 301A (FIG. 16B). )), And a drive motor 520 that drives the swing plate 501, and a plurality of driving forces transmitted from the drive motor 520 to the swing plate 501. And a transmission member. An intermediate gear 522 is meshed with the drive gear 521 fixed to the drive shaft of the drive motor 520, and a driven gear 523 is meshed with the opposite side of the intermediate gear 522. The driven gear 523 has an elliptical shape in front view and is integrated with the cam 524.

  The cam 524 is provided so that its peripheral surface can come into contact with the rear portion of the lower surface of the swing plate 501, supports the swing plate 501 in the first position (first state) in the vertical position, and swings in the horizontal position. The rear portion of the plate 501 is supported in the second position (second state). Further, the drive means having the drive motor 520, the drive gear 521, the intermediate gear 522, the driven gear 523, and the cam 524 includes a front plate 510 that hangs downward from the front side 301F of the stage plate 301, and a rear side 301B of the stage plate 301. Between the rear plate 512 and the rear plate 512 that hangs downward.

  In such an oscillating plate 501, the game ball can be guided to either the first drop part 320 or the second drop part 321 in either the first state or the second state. When in the second state, the game ball is more easily guided to the second drop part 321 than when in the first state.

  The swinging plate 501 swings up and down around a swinging shaft 503 that faces in the left-right direction, and rotates when changing from the first state to the second state or from the second state to the first state. Since the game ball is unlikely to be guided in the left-right direction like the body 310, it is easy to set the winning probability for the first start winning opening.

  As described above, the first position for guiding the game ball toward the first drop part 320 (see FIG. 16A) and the second position for guiding the game ball toward the second drop part 321 (see FIG. B) and a swing plate 501 as a swing member provided so as to be swingable, and a drive motor 520, a drive gear 521, an intermediate gear 522, and a driven gear as drive means for driving the swing plate 501. 523 and a cam 524, and by swinging the swing plate 501 by the driving means, a first state where the swing plate 501 is in the first position and a second state where the swing plate 501 is in the second position. By changing to, the rocking plate 501 can be changed between the first state and the second state by merely rocking the rocking plate 501 by the driving means, so that the structure of the movable means can be simplified.

  Further, in this embodiment, the stage 300 is disposed on the front side of the effect display device 5 and receives a game ball flowing down the game area 10 through the warp passage 490 and rolls the received game ball. Although the present invention has the rolling surface 301 </ b> A that drops downward, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stage receives a game ball flowing down the game area 10 and rolls the received game ball. If it has a rolling surface that drops downward after being made, for example, it is provided inside the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 and receives a game ball won in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, and the received game You may have a rolling surface to which it falls below after rolling a ball | bowl. In this case, it is based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a passing area (for example, a probability changing gate switch) provided at a position below the rolling surface of the stage provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in the big hit gaming state. Thus, a value that is advantageous to the player (for example, probability fluctuation control) may be given.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  In the above embodiment, a spherical pachinko ball (game ball) is applied as an example of a game medium. However, the present invention is not limited to a spherical game medium. For example, a non-spherical game medium such as a medal is used. There may be.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. For example, a predetermined number of balls are encapsulated inside the gaming machine so that they can be circulated, and a rental request by a player Also in so-called enclosed game machines, the number of balls lent out according to the number of prizes and the number of prize balls awarded according to a prize is added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted and stored. The present invention is applicable.

1 Pachinko machine 51 Stage decoration frame 300 Stage 301 Stage plate 301A Rolling surface 301B Rear side 301F Front side 302 Front plate 310 Rotating body 311A to 311F First inclined surface 312A to 312F Second inclined surface 313A to 313F Mark 332 Rear plate

Claims (2)

A stage having a rolling surface for receiving a game ball flowing down the game area, rolling the received game ball and then dropping downward, and a game ball provided at a position below the rolling surface in the game area, A game machine that is provided with an advantageous value for a player based on the fact that a game ball has passed through the pass area,
A first dropping portion provided on the front side of the rolling surface, for dropping a game ball from the rolling surface;
A second drop portion provided on the rear side of the rolling surface, and for dropping a game ball from the rolling surface;
A guide path for guiding a game ball dropped from one of the first drop part and the second drop part so as to have a higher probability of passing through the passage area than a game ball dropped from the other;
Movable means capable of changing between a first state in which the game ball on the rolling surface is easily guided to the first drop part and a second state in which the game ball is easily guided to the second drop part;
Equipped with a,
The movable means includes a first inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the first dropping portion and a second inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the second dropping portion,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first inclined surface is provided with a projecting portion that distributes the advancing direction of the game ball flowing downward in the left-right direction . The movable means is rotationally driven around an axis provided in the front-rear direction of the rolling surface in a direction intersecting with the direction in which the game ball rolls on the rolling surface.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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