JP6413115B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball game machine or an enclosed game machine (pachinko machine).

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a game table including a ball passage unit that forms a ball passage through which a game ball passes (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, the conventional game stand has room for improvement in the ball passage unit.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having a feature in a ball passage unit.

The above purpose is
A game stand having a ball path unit that forms a path of a game ball (hereinafter referred to as a “ball path”),
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “first inner wall”) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall on which a game ball can roll,
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “second inner wall”) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall that cannot be contacted by a game ball,
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “third inner wall”) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall that cannot be contacted by a game ball,
The second inner wall is one of the left and right sides of the first inner wall in a cross section (hereinafter referred to as “ball passage cross section”) obtained by cutting the ball passage along a plane orthogonal to the traveling direction of the game ball. (Hereinafter referred to as “first one side”),
The third inner wall is an inner wall located on the other side of the left and right sides of the first inner wall (hereinafter referred to as "first other side") in the spherical passage cross section,
The second total surface of the inner wall (hereinafter. Referred to as "second face"), the portion of the first on the other side of the second face (hereinafter, referred to as "first part".) Than The first side portion of the second surface (hereinafter referred to as “second portion”) on one side (hereinafter referred to as “second one side”) in the vertical direction in the cross section of the spherical passage. .)
The entire surface of the third inner wall (hereinafter. Referred to as "third face") is part of the first on the other side of the third face (hereinafter, referred to as "third region".) Than The first one side portion of the third surface (hereinafter referred to as “fourth portion”) is located on the second one side,
A part of the surface of the first inner wall is a surface inclined along the traveling direction of the game ball,
The second surface is a surface where no opening is formed,
The third face, Ri surface der which the opening is not formed,
The first part is one end of the second surface;
The second part is the other end of the second surface;
The third part is one end of the third surface;
The fourth part is the other end of the third surface;
This is achieved by a game stand characterized by that.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game table having a feature in a ball passage unit.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention from the back side. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 200 of a pachinko machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. It is a circuit block diagram of the control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the display pattern in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention, (a) shows an example of a stop display design of a special figure, (b) shows an example of a decoration design, (c) FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a normal stop display pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 1st sub control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of a 1st sub control part main process, (b) is 1st. The flow of the sub control unit command reception interrupt process is shown, and (c) shows the flow of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process. It is a figure which shows Example 1 of the structure of the ball path member used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 2 of the structure of the ball path member used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 3 of the structure of the ball path member used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 4 of the structure of the ball path member used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 5 (the 1) of the structure of the ball path member used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 5 (the 2) of the structure of the ball path member used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 5 (the 3) of the structure of the ball path member used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the attacker unit of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the ball passage member provided in the attacker unit of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the cross section which shows the ball passage member provided in the attacker unit of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the cross section which shows the ball passage member provided in the attacker unit of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the ball channel | path member provided in the ball channel | path unit of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, and a general winning opening. It is a figure which shows the example of an angle of the ball path of the ball path member of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the conventional spherical passage member. It is a figure which shows Example 6 of the structure of the ball path unit used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of inclination of the inner wall of the ball path unit used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a shape of the inner wall of the ball path unit used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 7 of the structure of the ball path unit used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of arrangement | positioning of the other member (unit) of the vicinity of the ball path unit used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of arrangement | positioning of the ball path unit used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of arrangement | positioning of the ball path unit used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of arrangement | positioning of the slit formed in the ball path unit used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 8 of the structure of the ball path unit used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 9 of the structure of the ball path unit used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a confluence | merging of the inner wall of the ball path unit used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is the perspective view which looked at the ball path unit 990 used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention from the back side. It is the perspective view which looked at the ball path unit 990 used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention from the back side.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine 100, a revolving game machine such as a slot machine, or the like) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. . First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface.

  The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop. The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. In addition, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inside of the front frame door 106 can be opened. Is a door member having an opening 116. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening 116, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Further, a front frame door opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player 200 ball launching handles 134 for launching into the game area 124, chance buttons 136 for changing the effects of the various effects devices 206 by the player's operation, and the chance button 136 to emit light. Sub button lamp 138, ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and return operation button for instructing the card unit to return the player's balance 142, and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying the balance of the player and the state of the card unit. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is full is provided.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. .

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening 116 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

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

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

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

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and control related to effects based on the processing information generated by the main control section 300 The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs processing, and the second sub-board that performs control processing related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400. An error canceling switch that configures a second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the control unit 500, a payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls, and that releases an error by the operation of a game clerk Discharge board case 172 for storing a payout board 170 provided with 168, launch board constituting a launch control unit 630 for performing control processing relating to the launch of a game ball A launch board case 176 for storing 74, a power control unit 660 for supplying power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 for turning on / off the power by the operation of a game clerk and an RWM clear by being operated when the power is turned on A power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs a signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit are provided. ing.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined. An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 at substantially the center. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later.

  The game board 200 of this example is a so-called game board for right-handed machines. In the right-handed machine, by changing the launch strength of the game ball by operating the ball launching handle 134, the falling path of the game ball is divided into a right path on the right side from the effect device 206 and a left path on the left side from the effect device 206. be able to. In this example, the ease of entering a ball in the ordinary figure starting port 228, special figure 1 starting port 230, special figure 2 starting port 232 (open state), variable winning ports 234, 235 (open state), etc., which will be described later, is as follows. The game ball that falls on the right path is different from the game ball that falls on the left path.

  About each of the normal figure starting port 228, the special figure 2 starting port 232, and the variable prize opening 235, these general figure starting port 228, the special figure 2 starting port 232, and the variable prize winning port 235 are arranged on the right path. Therefore, it is relatively easy to enter a game ball falling on the right path, and it is relatively difficult or impossible to enter a game ball falling on the left path. On the other hand, for each of the special figure 1 starting port 230 and the variable winning port 234, due to the influence of the arrangement pattern of the game nails 238, the warp device 242, and the like, the entrance of the game ball falling on the left path is relative. It is relatively easy to enter a game ball that falls on the right path. In the present embodiment, a right-handed machine is taken as an example, but a right-handed machine may be used.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for displaying decorative images and various images (moving images or still images) used for production. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four symbol display regions 208a, a left symbol display region 208a, a middle symbol display region 208b, a right symbol display region 208c, a fourth symbol display region 208e, and an effect display region 208d. The middle symbol display area 208b and the right symbol display area 208c display different decorative symbols, the fourth symbol display area 208e displays the fourth symbol, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the positions and sizes of the display areas 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d, and 208e can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the display position of the fourth symbol display area 208 e is fixed at the lower end of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 3, one 4th symbol display area 208e corresponding to each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is provided (two in total). There may be provided only one fourth symbol display area 208e corresponding to. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  Below the gaming area 124, a first special symbol display device 212, a second special symbol display device 214, a normal symbol display device 210, a first special symbol hold lamp 218, and a second special symbol hold lamp 220 A normal symbol holding lamp 216 and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. In addition, hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol”, the special symbol as “special symbol”, the first special symbol as “special symbol 1”, and the second special symbol as “special symbol 2”.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in the present embodiment. The special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214 are display devices for displaying the special figure, and are configured by 7 segment LEDs in the present embodiment.

  The multi-purpose hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games that are on hold (details will be described later). It is possible to hold. The special figure 1 holding lamp 218 and the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held (details will be described later). In the present embodiment, the special figure variable games are predetermined. It is possible to hold up to a number (for example, 4). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, there are predetermined ball entrances such as a general prize opening 226, a general figure start opening 228, a special figure 1 start opening 230, a special figure 2 start opening 232, and a variable prize opening around the rendering device 206. 234 and 235 are disposed.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, only one special figure 1 starting port 230 is provided at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 1 starting port 230, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls as prize balls to the upper plate 126. Then, the special figure variable game (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “special figure 1 variable game”) by the special figure 1 display device 212 is started. Note that the ball that has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The special figure 2 starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electrical chew), and in this embodiment, only one is provided on the right path. The special figure 2 starting port 232 is provided with a pair of blade members 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the blade members 232a are closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When 210 hits and stops and displays the symbol, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 2 232, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. Then, a special figure variable game (hereinafter, also referred to as “special figure 2 variable game”) by the special figure 2 display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the special figure 2 starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning openings 234 and 235 are called a large winning opening or an attacker. In the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is provided below the center of the game board 200, and the variable winning opening 235 is on the right path. Only one is provided. The variable winning openings 234 and 235 are each provided with a door member that can be freely opened and closed, and a ball cannot be entered while the door member is closed. If the special figure display device stops and displays the jackpot symbol after winning the special figure variation game, for example, one door member of the variable prize opening 234, 235 is closed at a predetermined time interval (for example, opening time 29 seconds, closing time) It opens and closes at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) for a time of 1.5 seconds. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, 235, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as a winning ball. The balls that have entered the variable winning openings 234 and 235 are guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disk-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's ball launch handle 134, and The outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are made to pass through the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 by the 146 and the launcher 148, and are launched into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the direction of travel by the batting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning port (general winning port 226, variable winning ports 234, 235) Winning out the starting port (Special Figure 1 starting port 230, Special Figure 2 starting port 232), winning out any winning port or starting port, or just passing through the normal starting port 228 To reach.

  Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. On the front side of the stage device 206, a warp device 242 (242a, 242b) and a front stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is placed in the area where the game ball cannot roll. It is arranged. In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door or a shutter) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding device 246 are positioned behind the warp device 242, the front stage 244, and the effect movable body 224. The warp device 242 discharges the game ball that has entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the front stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b. The front stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b or a ball carried by a nail of the game board 200, and the passed ball is in the center of the front stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry to 230.

  The effect movable body 224 of this example includes a horizontally long flat panel on which the model name of the pachinko machine 100 and the like are displayed. The effect movable body 224 is movable by a stepping motor (not shown) so that the front of the decorative symbol display device 208 can be moved in the vertical direction within a plane substantially parallel to the display screen.

  The shielding device 246 includes a lattice-like left door 246a and right door 246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, respectively. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding device 246 covers the inner end portions of the shielding device 246 so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured so that a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good. The shielding device 246 of this example is configured to expose the lower end of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 even when the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed. As a result, the fourth symbol display area 208e located at the lower end of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 is visible regardless of the open / closed state of the shielding device 246.

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

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

  The basic circuit 302 also includes a random value generation circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes 2 counters) and a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each starting port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame A sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including an open sensor and a lower plate full sensor, and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result and a reference voltage to the random value generation circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302; Drive circuit 324 for controlling the display of the special symbol display device 212 or the special symbol 2 display device 214, a predetermined symbol display device, for example, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general-purpose display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general-purpose reservation lamp 216, a special figure 1 retention lamp 218, a special figure 2 retention lamp 220, and a high-accuracy medium lamp 222 And the like, and a variety of solenoids 332 for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, the blade member 232a of the special drawing start port 232, the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and the like. A driving circuit 334 is connected to this.

  When the sphere detection sensor 320 detects that a sphere is won at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the sphere has been detected to the random value generation circuit 318. Upon receiving this signal, the random value generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the random value generation circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the special figure 2 starting port 232, the random number generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232.

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

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

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on, and the CPU 304 starts from the start signal output circuit 340. When a signal is input, game control is started (main control unit main processing described later is started).

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

  Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404 and A RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time, the number of times, and the like are mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock.

The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418, and a drive for performing drive control of the effect movable body 224. A circuit 422, an effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224, a chance button detection sensor 426 that detects pressing of the chance button 136, and predetermined detection sensors such as the effect movable body sensor 424 and the chance button A sensor circuit 428 that outputs a detection signal from the detection sensor 426 to the basic circuit 402 is connected to a ROM 406 for storing a control program and various effect data. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.
Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. . A driving circuit for controlling the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding device 246 is connected to the basic circuit.

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

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

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

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5C, the special figure 1 display device 212, the special figure 2 display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the universal figure display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of figures and ordinary drawings will be described. Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure. The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the special figure 1 start opening 230, and the special figure 2 start opening 232 indicates that the ball has entered 2 The special figure 2 variable game is started on condition that the start sensor is detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the special figure 1 display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. When the special figure 2 variable game is started, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs “variable display of special figure 2” by repeating all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. . These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display in the present embodiment. When the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation in FIG. 1 elapses, the special figure 1 display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1 and the fluctuation time determined before the fluctuation starts in the special figure 2. After the elapse, the special figure 2 display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation display in the present embodiment, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as symbol variation display. As will be described later, the symbol variation display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 5A shows ten types of special figures from “Special figure A” to “Special figure J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation display. In FIG. 5A, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on. “Special figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not the big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not it is a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is a special figure variable game after the jackpot game ends, and the difference in probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot). Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. In addition, after the 15R special big hit game ends and after the 15R big hit game ends, the state shifts to the electric support state (referred to as a short time state together with the variable time reduction state of the special figure variable game). Although the time-short state will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the time-short state is referred to as a normal high-probability state, and the state that does not shift to the time-short state is referred to as a normal-low probability state. “Special figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol, is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special figure B”, which is a 15R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that have a relatively high degree of advantage over the player.

  “Special figure C” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure C” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R. “Special figure D” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden time reduction, and is a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure D” is 2R compared to “Special Figure B” which is 15R. “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. "Special figure F" is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. These “special drawing E” and “special drawing F” are both 2R and are in a state in which they do not shift to the time-saving state.

  “Special figure G” is the first small hit symbol, and “Special figure H” is the second small hit symbol, both of which are in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit here corresponds to the same as the big hit with no short time at 2R. That is, “Special Figure G” and “Special Figure H” are in the same state as “Special Figure F”, but the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 are different in both cases. By providing “G”, “Special Figure H”, and “Special Figure F”, the interest of the game is enhanced.

  In addition, “Special Figure I” is a first off symbol, and “Special Figure J” is a second off symbol, which is a symbol that is relatively less advantageous to the player. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Illustration A” are prepared as 15R special jackpot symbols, and the same applies to other symbols such as 15R jackpot symbols.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the special figure 1 starting port 230 or the special figure 2 starting port 232, that is, the ball has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230, or the special figure 2 Each of the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 is provided on the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the start port 232. In the symbol display area, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →. “Change design of symbols”.

  When notifying 15R special jackpot of “Special Figure A” or 15R big jackpot of “Special Figure B”, a combination of symbols in which three same decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (for example, “Decoration 1− “Decoration 1-decoration 1”, “decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2”, etc.) are stopped and displayed. When the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A” is explicitly notified, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7”). -Decoration 7 "etc.) is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the 2R big hit called “hidden probability change” of “special drawing E”, the 2R big hit called “special drawing F” suddenly normal, or the first small hit of “special drawing G”, “special drawing H” When notifying the second small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in order to notify 2R jackpot called “sudden probability change” of “special drawing C” or 2R jackpot called “sudden time reduction of“ special drawing D ”,“ decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5 ”is set. Stop display.

  On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure I” and the second deviation of “Special Figure J”, the symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B are stopped in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. indicate.

  FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of “normal map A”, which is a winning symbol, and “general symbol B”, which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that the sphere has passed through the general start port 228, the general map display device 210 repeats the lighting of all seven segments and the lighting of one central segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the deviation of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG.5 (c), the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which light-extinguishes, and the black-colored part has shown the location of the segment which lights up.

  Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit. As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input performs reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In the initial setting 1, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304 (temporary setting), the interrupt mask is set, the I / O 310 is initialized, the various variables stored in the RAM 308 are initialized, and the WDT 314 is set. Enable operation, set initial values, etc. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms (milliseconds) is set in WDT 314 as an initial value.

  In step S103 following step S101, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted. In step S105 following step S103, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value. It is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased when the voltage is less than (9 V in this embodiment). Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In the initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312, a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, a second output port) 1) a process of outputting a clear signal from the output port 1), a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like.

  In step S109 subsequent to step S107, it is determined whether or not the state before power interruption (before power interruption) is restored. If the state before power interruption is not restored (the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is changed). In the case of initializing), the process proceeds to initialization processing (step S113). Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of an amusement store operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicates that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (when the RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to an initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, when the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S113.

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

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

  In step S115 subsequent to step S113, the basic random number initial value updating process is performed after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this basic random number initial value update processing, initial value generation for generating an initial value of a special figure determining random value counter for generating a special figure determining random value for use in a lottery for determining a stop symbol in a special figure variable game Update random number counter. In addition, an initial value generation random number counter for generating an initial value of a general winning random number counter for generating a normal winning random number used for determining whether or not the normal game is changed is updated. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a special figure determining random value counter and its initial value generating random number counter, and a regular winning random number counter and its initial value generating random number counter. In step S115, the initial values of two initial value generation random number counters are updated respectively. For example, if the initial value generation random number counter can take a numerical value range of 0 to 99, a value is acquired from the initial value generation random number counter, 1 is added to the acquired value, and then the original initial value generation random number counter is obtained. To remember. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 100, 0 is stored in the original initial value generation random number counter. The other initial value generation random number counters are similarly updated. Note that the initial value generation random number counter is also updated in step S207 described later. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

  Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process. The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed. In step S203 following step S201, the WDT is set so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial set value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interrupt occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). It is restarted periodically (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms, which is the main controller timer interrupt period).

  In step S205 subsequent to step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interruption process is started, in step S205, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). If there is a match with the general winning opening 226, the variable winning opening 234, the special figure 1 starting opening 230, and the special figure 2 starting opening 232, or the normal figure starting opening 228 is passed. Judge that there was. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S207 and step S209 following step S205, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 is updated, and then a special figure determination random number value used in the main control unit 300 is generated. The special figure determining random value counter and the common figure winning random value counter for generating the common winning random value are updated. For example, when the numerical value range that can be taken as the special figure determination random value is 0 to 99, the value is acquired from the special figure determination random value counter provided in the RAM 308 in order to generate the special figure determination random value. After adding 1 to the value, it is stored in the original special figure determination random value counter. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 100, 0 is stored in the original special figure determination random value counter. If it is determined that the special figure determination random value counter has made a round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the special figure determination random value counter is acquired. And set in the special figure determination random value counter. For example, a value is acquired from a special figure determination random value counter that fluctuates in a numerical value range of 0 to 99, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. When the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as the initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the special figure determination random value counter, and the special figure determination random value counter In addition to setting, the initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the special figure determination random value counter has made one round next. In addition to the initial value storage area for determining that the special figure determining random value counter has made one round next, an initial value storage for determining that the common figure winning random number counter has made one round An area is provided in the RAM 308. The special figure determining random value counter may be provided with a counter for acquiring the random number value for special figure 1 and a counter for acquiring the random value for special figure 2 or the same counter. May be used.

  In step S211 following step S209, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated. Specifically, the value of the special figure timer number determining random value counter for generating the special figure timer number determining random value for determining the symbol changing time in the special figure changing game or its initial value is updated. In addition, the value of the random number value counter for determining the general-purpose timer number for generating the random number value for determining the general-purpose timer number for determining the symbol variation time in the general-purpose variable game or its initial value is updated.

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

  In step S215 subsequent to step S213, a winning opening counter updating process is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step S217 following step S215, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the special figure 2 starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228 and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S205.

  If there is a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230 and the corresponding special figure 1 reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full (in this example, the full number is 4), the random number value generation circuit (Hard Random Number Circuit) A jackpot determination random number value generated by applying predetermined processing to a value stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the starting port 230 of the special figure 1 of 318 is provided in the RAM 308. The special figure determining random value is acquired from the special figure determining random value counter and stored in the special figure 1 random value storage area in the acquisition order. A set of random numbers for jackpot determination and a special figure determination random value in the special figure 1 random value storage area (hereinafter abbreviated as "special figure 1 random value group" or "special figure 1 start information") is a special figure. 1 is stored in the same number as the number of the special figure 1 hold stored in the hold number storage area. In the special figure 1 random value storage area, each time the special figure 1 holding number decreases, the data of a set of special figure 1 random values having the highest holding order (the first and most recently stored) is stored. In addition to being erased, the remaining special figure 1 random value set data is processed so that the holding order is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 1 holding number increases by one, the new special figure 1 random value set data is added to the next holding order of the special figure 1 random value set data having the lowest (last) holding order. Written.

  When the special figure 2 starting port 232 is won and the corresponding special figure 2 reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full (in this example, the reserved number 4 is full), the random value generation circuit A special jackpot determination random number value generated by performing predetermined processing on the value stored in the built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the start port 232 of the special figure 2 of 318 is acquired, and the special jackpot special feature provided in the RAM 308 is acquired. The big hit special figure determining random value is acquired from the figure determining random value counter and stored in the special figure 2 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. Special figure 2 random value for determining big hit and random figure for determining special figure for big hit (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2 random value set" or "special figure 2 starting information") Are stored as many as the number of the special figure 2 hold stored in the special figure 2 hold number storage area. In the special figure 2 random value storage area, each time the special figure 2 holding number is decreased, the data of the special figure 2 random value pair with the highest holding order is erased, and the remaining special figure 2 random number values are stored. Processing is performed so that the holding order of the set of data is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 2 holding number increases by one, the new special figure 2 random value set data is written in the next holding order of the special figure 2 random value set data having the lowest holding order.

  If there is a winning at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding general figure holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is acquired from the general figure winning random number counter as the normal winning random number Store in the usual random number storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

  In step S219 following step S217, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step S221 following step S219, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the general diagram state update process in the middle of the normal map change display (the value of the above-described general map display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7 segment LED constituting the general map display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the general map display device 210 performs normal variable display (normal map variable game).

  Also, in the general state update process at the timing when the normal map change display time has elapsed (the timing at which the value of the general map display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), When the 7-segment LED constituting the general-purpose display device 210 is turned on / off to control the display mode, and the normal-map hit flag is off, the general-purpose display is displayed so that the display mode of the off symbol is displayed. The 7 segment LED constituting the device 210 is controlled to be turned on / off. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the on / off drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the universal symbol display device 210 determines one of the winning symbols (common symbol A shown in FIG. 5 (c)) and the off symbol (general symbol B shown in FIG. 5 (c)). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, for 500 ms). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  In addition, if the result of the usual figure variation game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), A normal operation is set in the setting area, and a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds), a solenoid for driving to open / close the blade member 232a of the special opening 2 232 (a part of various solenoids 332), A signal for holding the 232a in the open state is output, and information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

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

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

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the special map 2 start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is inactive), and the number of the general map variable games that are on hold If the number is 1 or more, whether or not to win the result of the floating figure game based on the random number lottery based on the random number value stored in the above-mentioned common random number value storage area A hit determination to be determined is performed, and in the case of winning, a flag for a normal figure provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. In the case of unsuccessful election, the flag for the usual figure is set to OFF. Also, regardless of the result of the hit determination, the value of the random number value counter for determining the normal timer number for generating the normal timer number determining random value is obtained as the random number value for determining the normal timer number. Based on the random number value for determining the general-purpose timer number, one time for displaying the general-purpose figure on the general-purpose display device 210 is selected from a plurality of variable times, and this variable display time is set as the normal-type variable display time. , It is stored in the usual variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following plural (in this example, nine) processes is performed in accordance with the special figure 2 state.

  For example, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing of the special figure 2 fluctuation start, a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the special figure 2 holding number stored in the special figure 2 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is shown in FIG. Re-store in the reserved number storage area. At the same time, the blinking of the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 is controlled. For example, if the four LEDs of the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 in FIG. 3 are LED numbers 1-4 in order from the left to the right in the figure, the LEDs corresponding to the special figure 2 holding number are red, for example, in order from the smallest LED number. Turn on and turn off the others.

  Also, for example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer described above is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs the special figure 2 variable display (special figure 2 variable game). In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first off flag, a second off flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and a normal figure. A flag for each probability variation flag is prepared. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the 15R big hit flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is also on and the normal figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A, 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 5A is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on. When the special figure B, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and the general figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, When the probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is off, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, special chart Probability flag is off, normal When the rate fluctuation flag is also off, the special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, the special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, the special figure H, and the first off flag are on. In this case, the 7 segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure I is turned on and the special figure J is turned on when the special flag I is turned on. Is set to indicate that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special figure A), a 15R big jackpot symbol (special figure B), a sudden probability variation symbol (special figure C), and a sudden short-time symbol (special figure D). ), Hidden probability variation (special E), sudden normal (special F), first small hit (special G), second small hit (special H), first off symbol (special I) ) And the first off-set symbol (special symbol J). Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, for 500 ms). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. Also, if the electric support number stored in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, the subtraction result is changed from 1 to 0. In this case, if the special figure probability is not changing (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

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

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Alternatively, the door member 234a is held in the open state by the solenoid for driving to open / close the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 until the winning of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected in the variable prize opening 234. In addition to outputting a signal, information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

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

  In addition, the opening / closing control of the door member is repeated a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 15 rounds or 2 rounds), and in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the end timing, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect standby period is stored in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating. Also, if the ordinary probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, the power support number (for example, 100 times) is set in the power support number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 simultaneously with the end of the big hit game, and the RAM 308 Turns on the hourly flag provided in. If the usual probability fluctuation flag is set to OFF, the power support count storage unit does not set the power support count, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. The short-time state here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit game to the start of the next big hit game. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is in the normal figure high probability (normal figure certain change) state. There is a higher probability of hitting in the general-game variable game in the high-probability state than in the normal-game low-probability state. In addition, in the normal figure high probability state, the fluctuation time of the general figure variable game is shorter than in the normal figure low probability state (normal figure variable short). Furthermore, in the normal high probability state, compared to the normal low probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232 is likely to be longer (electrical chew extension). In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. The control state due to the universal figure change, the universal figure change, and the electric Chu extension is collectively referred to as an electric support (starting prize winning support by electric tulip) state. In addition, a time-short state including a control state in which the fluctuation time of the special figure variable game is also shortened is called.

In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a big hit game, a large number of game balls will be placed in the special figure 2 starting port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls enter the variable prize opening 234 during the big hit game. In order to solve this, there is a problem that the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases.
Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

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

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

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229), and then a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 1 (a special drawing 1 related lottery process). ) Is performed (step S231). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. When the number of special figure 2 variable games held is larger than 0, the lottery process or the variable game related to the special figure 1 variable game hold is not performed. The notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232 is notified. 1 is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the starting port 230. In the case of the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229), a special figure 2 random value set (starting information) is obtained from the first (most recently stored) holding position in the special figure 2 random value storage area. Obtaining and determining whether or not to make a big hit, determining whether or not to make a big hit using a determination table (not shown), and determining the time from the start of the variable display in FIG. 2 to the stop display Then, determination of a symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed after the fluctuation display of the special symbol 2 is performed. After the first special figure 2 random value set is extracted from the special figure 2 random value storage area, the storage of the special figure 2 random value set in the special figure 2 random value storage area is cleared, and the special figure 2 Subtract 1 from the number of holds. At this time, the set of the special figure 2 random value extracted from the special figure 2 random value storage area is stored in the temporary area (an example of the second starting information storage means) provided in the RAM 308, You may make it perform the above-mentioned determination based on the group of the said special figure 2 random value memorize | stored in this temporary area | region.

  In step S233 following step S231, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (In this embodiment, command types such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command are specified. Possible information), bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on or off by the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes 15R jackpot flag and 2R jackpot flag values stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, special chart probability variation flag values, and special chart related items. It includes information indicating the variation time of the special figure variation game selected in the lottery process, and in the case of the symbol variation stop command, includes the value of the 15R big hit flag, the 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. In the case of a win effect command and an end effect start command, it includes the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc., and in the case of a jackpot round number designation command, it includes the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the number of big hit rounds, etc. Yes. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232, presence / absence of winning at the variable winning port 234, etc. including.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the value of the 15R big hit flag or 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 related are stored in the RAM 308 as command data. Information indicating the variation time of the special figure variable game selected in the lottery process, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the value of the 15R big hit flag, the value of the 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described winning prize opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of special figure 1 variable games or special figure 2 variable games held, etc. Set the information indicating. In the above-described winning prize closing setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of special figure 1 variable games or special figure 2 variable games held, etc. Set the information indicating. In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information). In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S235 following step S233, external output signal setting processing is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step S237 following step S235, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a full tray error is monitored. When the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening / closing of the special figure 2 starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the general diagram display device 210 and the special diagram 1 display device 212 via the drive circuits 324, 326, 330. The display data to be output to the special figure 2 display device 214, various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step S239 following step S237, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is ON. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241. In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to. On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  Next, processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing (strobe interrupt processing) of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer variable update interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. This initialization process takes about 30 seconds, for example.

  In step S303 following step S301, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305. . In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307 following step S305, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S309 after step S307, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S307, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to the command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when update of the effect data is necessary, effect data update processing is performed.

  In step S311 following step S309, if pressing of the chance button is detected, processing for changing the effect data updated in step S309 to effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button is performed.

  In step S313 subsequent to step S311, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S315 subsequent to step S313, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S317 following step S315, if there is a command to the effect movable body 224 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S319 following step S317, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S303. .

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle. In step S501 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S503 following step S501, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S319 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400, update processing of other effect random numbers, and the like are performed.

  Next, the ball passage member used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 22. The ball path member receives a prize so as to form a ball path through which a game ball that has entered the general prize opening 226, the variable prize opening 234, 235, or the special figure 1 start opening 230 or the special figure 2 start opening 232 can pass. It is provided in the inner wall of the mouth and the starter and in the ball passage region on the back side of the game board 200 shown in FIG. 9 (a)-(i) and 10 (a)-(c), FIG. 11 (a)-(h), FIG. 12 (a), (b), FIG. 13 (a), (b), Each of FIG. 14, FIG. 15, etc. shows a cross section obtained by cutting the ball passage member 701 along a plane substantially orthogonal to the traveling direction of the game ball B. 9 (a) to (i) and FIGS. 10 (a) to (c), FIG. 11 (a) to (h), FIG. 12 (a), (b), FIG. 13 (a), (b). 14, 15, etc., the double arrows extending up and down on the left side of the ball passage member 701 indicate the vertical direction. In the drawings, “upper” indicates the vertical upper direction and “lower” indicates the lower vertical direction. ing. This arrow indicates the installation state of the ball passage member 701 when the pachinko machine 100 to which the ball passage mechanism including the ball passage member 701 is attached is installed in an island facility or the like of the amusement store. In each figure, the circular shape indicated by the symbol B together with the leader line and indicated as “sphere” in the center exemplifies a game ball located in the ball passage in the ball passage member 701, and the ball passage member 701 is not a constituent member. Each of FIGS. 22A to 22F shows a cross section of a conventional ball passage member 1701 cut along a plane substantially orthogonal to the traveling direction of the game ball B, and extends vertically on the left side of the ball passage member 1701. The double-headed arrow indicates the vertical direction. In the figure, “upper” indicates the upper vertical direction and “lower” indicates the lower vertical direction.

  FIG. 9 shows Example 1 of the structure of the ball passage member 701 used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. The ball passage member 701 shown in FIG. 9A has an internal space with a width that can secure a ball passage 700 that is a space region through which the game ball B can pass. The cross section of the ball passage 700 cut along a plane substantially orthogonal to the traveling direction of the game ball B (the outline of the cross section is indicated by a broken line (the same applies to the following drawings)) was cut along the plane including the center of the game ball B. It is formed in a shape that includes a cross section of the game ball B with a predetermined margin. The contour of the inner wall 703 of the ball passage member 701 cut along a plane substantially perpendicular to the traveling direction of the game ball B is in contact with the cross-sectional contour of the ball passage 700 indicated by a broken line in the drawing.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9A, the inner wall 703 is substantially parallel to a plane including the vertical direction and the traveling direction of the game ball B, and is horizontal in a direction wider than the diameter of the game ball B (direction perpendicular to the vertical direction). A pair of horizontally opposed walls arranged in parallel to each other, and a pair of vertically opposed wall surfaces arranged substantially parallel to a plane including the horizontal direction and the advancing direction of the game ball B and opposed in the vertical direction at an interval wider than the diameter of the game ball B And have. In this example, the contours of the horizontally opposed and vertically opposed wall surfaces of the inner wall 703 of the ball passage member 701 cut along a plane substantially orthogonal to the traveling direction of the game ball B are composed of straight lines, but may include curves. Good.

  Each wall surface has a ball contact surface with which the game ball B can contact and two non-ball contact surfaces with which the game ball B cannot contact on both sides of the ball contact surface. The spherical contact surface is also a contact surface with the spherical passage 700, and the non-spherical contact surface is also a non-contact surface with the spherical passage 700. Of the pair of horizontally opposed wall surfaces and the vertically opposed wall surface, the relatively vertically upper wall surface is formed such that the spherical contact surface and the non-spherical contact surface are flush with each other. On the other hand, the relatively vertically lower wall of the vertically opposed walls is opposite to the ball contact surface 703a with which the game ball B can come into contact, for example, the non-spherical contact surface 703b on the left side in the figure is in contact with the ball contact surface 703a. The nonspherical contact surface 703c on the right side in the figure is formed at a position lower than the spherical contact surface 703a and the nonspherical contact surface 703b by a depth (height) h in the vertical direction. . As described above, the spherical passage member 701 of the present embodiment is such that the vertical wall surface is different in the vertical height between the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c on both sides of the spherical contact surface 703a. It is configured. In addition, you may make it an open state, without providing the wall surface of the perpendicular upper part among vertical opposing wall surfaces.

  In summary, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a ball passage member 701 that forms a ball passage 700 through which the game ball B can pass. Of the inner wall 703 of the ball passage member 701, the wall surface positioned relatively vertically below is at least partly in contact with the game ball B and the ball contact surface 703a as the first surface that can contact the game ball B and the game ball B are not in contact with each other. It has non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c as possible second surfaces. The non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c have a distance from the spherical passage 700 that is farther than the spherical contact surface 703a. In addition, the non-spherical contact surface 703b of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c has a first distance (for example, zero) from the spherical contact surface 703a, and the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c are non-spherical. The spherical contact surface 703c is characterized in that the distance from the first surface is a second distance (for example, a depth h (not zero)) different from the first distance. In this embodiment, the sphere contact surface 703a is a flat surface, but a part of the sphere contact surface 703a may be a flat surface, or the sphere contact surface 703a may be a curved surface or an uneven surface. In the present embodiment, the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c are flat surfaces, but some of the spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c may be flat surfaces, and the spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c may be curved surfaces or uneven surfaces. It may be.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having the above configuration, the height (depth) of the two non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c with respect to the spherical contact surface 703a is different. The non-spherical contact surface 703c having a low height can be accumulated and adhered to the non-spherical contact surface 703c. For this reason, the game ball B can smoothly pass through the ball passage 700, and the game ball B can be reliably guided. Moreover, workability | operativity at the time of performing the cleaning operation | work of the ball path member 701 can be improved, and maintainability may be able to be improved.

  In addition, according to the pachinko machine 100 having the above-described configuration, a wind is generated in the ball passage 700 by the game ball B that rolls in the ball passage 700, and dust and dust in the ball passage 700 are generated by the pressure of the wind. It is blown off and moves to the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b, 703c side where the distance from the spherical passage 700 is farther than the spherical contact surface 703a. Further, since the non-spherical contact surface 703b is relatively closer to the spherical passage 700 than the non-spherical contact surface 703c, dust and dust near the non-spherical contact surface 703b are also strongly affected by the wind generated when the game ball B passes. As a result, the dust and dust are collected on the non-spherical contact surface 703c that is relatively weak in the influence of the wind generated when the game ball B passes. Thus, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to easily store dust on one side of the non-spherical contact surface on both sides of the spherical contact surface.

  FIG. 22 shows the structure of a conventional spherical passage member. A conventional ball passage member 1701 shown in FIGS. 22A to 22F has an internal space that is large enough to secure a ball passage 1700 that is a space region through which the game ball B can pass. The cross section of the ball passage 1700 cut along a plane substantially orthogonal to the traveling direction of the game ball B is formed into a shape that includes the cross section of the game ball B cut along a plane including the center of the game ball B with a predetermined margin. ing. The contour of the inner wall 1703 of the ball passage member 1701 cut along a plane substantially orthogonal to the traveling direction of the game ball B is in contact with the cross-sectional contour of the ball passage 1700 indicated by a broken line in the drawing.

  The inner wall 1703 is a pair of horizontally opposed wall surfaces that are substantially parallel to a plane including the vertical direction and the traveling direction of the game ball B, and are opposed to each other in the horizontal direction (direction orthogonal to the vertical direction) at an interval wider than the diameter of the game ball B. And a pair of vertically opposed walls that are substantially parallel to a plane including the horizontal direction and the traveling direction of the game ball B and are opposed to each other in the vertical direction at an interval wider than the diameter of the game ball B.

  Each of the wall surfaces of the ball passage member 1701 shown in FIGS. 22A to 22C includes a ball contact surface that the game ball B can contact and two non-spheres that the game ball B cannot contact on both sides of the ball contact surface. And a contact surface. The spherical contact surface is also a contact surface with the spherical passage 1700, and the non-spherical contact surface is also a non-contact surface with the spherical passage 1700. Each of the pair of horizontally opposed wall surfaces and the pair of vertically opposed wall surfaces has a spherical contact surface and a non-spherical contact surface that are flush with each other. 22A shows a state where the game ball B passes through the central region of the ball passage 1700, and FIG. 22B shows a state where the game ball B is along the left wall of the inner wall 1703 of the ball passage member 1701. FIG. 22C shows a state in which the game ball B passes along the right wall of the inner wall 1703 of the ball passage member 1701.

  As described above, in the conventional spherical passage member 1701 shown in FIGS. 22A to 22C, the spherical contact surface and the non-spherical contact surface of the vertically lower wall surface are formed flush with each other. . For this reason, when the bottom surface with which the conventional game ball B comes into contact is wide, dust or dust is likely to adhere to the game ball B, and the game ball B may become dirty immediately, which may be a factor that hinders the flow of the game ball B. . In addition, the surface with which the game ball B contacts may be worn out and the flow of the ball may not be stable. For this reason, as shown in FIGS. 22D to 22F, there is a ball passage member having a shape in which the area in which the game ball B contacts is reduced.

  Each of the wall surfaces of the ball passage member 1701 shown in FIGS. 22D to 22F includes a ball contact surface that can be contacted by the game ball B and two non-spheres that cannot be contacted by the game ball B on both sides of the ball contact surface. And a contact surface. The spherical contact surface is also a contact surface with the spherical passage 1700, and the non-spherical contact surface is also a non-contact surface with the spherical passage 1700. Of the pair of horizontally opposed wall surfaces and the vertically opposed wall surface, the relatively vertically upper wall surface is formed such that the spherical contact surface and the non-spherical contact surface are flush with each other. On the other hand, the relatively vertically lower wall of the vertically opposed walls is opposite to the ball contact surface 1703a with which the game ball B can contact, and the non-spherical contact surfaces 1703b and 1703c on both sides are perpendicular to the ball contact surface 1703a. It is formed at a position lower by a depth h in the direction. FIG. 22D shows a state where the game ball B passes through the central area of the ball passage 1700, and FIG. 22E shows the state where the game ball B passes along the left wall of the inner wall 1703 of the ball passage member 1701. FIG. 22F shows a state in which the game ball B is passing along the right wall of the inner wall 1703 of the ball passage member 1701.

  However, in the spherical passage member 1701 shown in FIGS. 22D to 22F, the two non-spherical contact surfaces 1703b and 1703c with respect to the spherical contact surface 1703a have a uniform depth, so that the dust that has entered the spherical passage member 1701 is contained. And dust adhere to the non-spherical contact surfaces 1703b and 1703c uniformly. For this reason, the workability | operativity in the case of performing the cleaning operation | work of the ball path member 701 will fall, and there exists a problem that a maintainability cannot be improved.

  On the other hand, according to the ball passage member 701 according to the present embodiment shown in FIG. 9A, the problems of the conventional ball passage member 1701 can be solved. The ball passage member 701 shown in FIGS. 9B to 9I is the same as the configuration shown in FIG. 9A except that the cross-sectional shape of the non-spherical contact surface 703c is different. Components having the same function or action as those shown in FIG. 9A are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof in the subsequent drawings may be omitted.

  The spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 9B has a semispherical or U-shaped curved shape in which the cross section of the nonspherical contact surface 703c has a downward convex shape. A feature is that a groove is formed on one curved surface 703c. For example, the lowest part of the curved surface of the non-spherical contact surface 703c is formed at a position deeper than the spherical contact surface 703a and the non-spherical contact surface 703b by a distance h in the vertical direction.

  A spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 9 (c) has a non-spherical contact surface 703c having a cross-sectional contour in which a plurality of downwardly convex semicircular or U-shaped curves are arranged. The contact surface 703c is characterized in that a plurality of curved grooves are formed. For example, the lowest part of the curved surface of the non-spherical contact surface 703c is formed at a position deeper than the spherical contact surface 703a and the non-spherical contact surface 703b by a distance h in the vertical direction.

  A spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 9 (d) has a non-spherical contact surface 703c having a cross-sectional outline in which a plurality of upwardly convex semicircular or U-shaped curves are arranged. The contact surface 703c is characterized in that a plurality of curved irregularities are formed. For example, the lowest part between adjacent curved surfaces of the non-spherical contact surface 703c is formed at a position deeper than the spherical contact surface 703a and the non-spherical contact surface 703b by a distance h in the vertical direction.

  The spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 9 (e) has a non-spherical contact surface 703c having a cross-sectional outline in which a plurality of rectangular steps are arranged in the horizontal direction. This is characterized in that the rectangular irregularities are formed. For example, the lowest rectangular portion of the non-spherical contact surface 703c is formed at a position deeper than the spherical contact surface 703a and the non-spherical contact surface 703b by a distance h in the vertical direction.

  The spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 9 (f) has a plurality of step shapes in which the cross-sectional outline of the nonspherical contact surface 703c falls from both sides toward the center, and the nonspherical contact surface 703c is centered from both sides. It is characterized in that a plurality of steps staircases are formed. For example, the lowest part of the staircase of the non-spherical contact surface 703c is formed at a position deeper than the spherical contact surface 703a and the non-spherical contact surface 703b by a distance h in the vertical direction.

  The spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 9 (g) has a V-shaped oblique straight line shape in which the cross-sectional outline of the nonspherical contact surface 703c falls from both sides toward the center. It is characterized in that two inclined planes that descend from both sides toward the center are formed. For example, the lowest part of the inclined plane of the non-spherical contact surface 703c is formed at a position deeper than the spherical contact surface 703a and the non-spherical contact surface 703b by a distance h in the vertical direction.

  The spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 9 (h) has one oblique straight line shape in which the cross-sectional outline of the non-spherical contact surface 703c is lowered toward the spherical contact surface 703a. It is characterized in that an inclined flat surface that is lowered toward the contact surface 703a is formed. For example, the lowest part of the inclined plane of the non-spherical contact surface 703c is formed at a position deeper than the spherical contact surface 703a and the non-spherical contact surface 703b by a distance h in the vertical direction. By making the non-spherical contact surface 703c an inclined surface, it may be possible to more easily store dust and dirt.

  The spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 9 (i) has one oblique straight line shape in which the cross-sectional outline of the nonspherical contact surface 703c falls in a direction away from the spherical contact surface 703a. It is characterized in that an inclined plane is formed that goes down in a direction away from the spherical contact surface 703a. For example, the lowest part of the inclined plane of the non-spherical contact surface 703c is formed at a position deeper than the spherical contact surface 703a and the non-spherical contact surface 703b by a distance h in the vertical direction. By making the non-spherical contact surface 703c an inclined surface, it may be possible to more easily store dust and dirt.

  Also in the pachinko machine 100 having the configuration shown in FIGS. 9B to 9I, the height (depth) of the two non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c with respect to the spherical contact surface 703a is different. Dust and dust entering the inside can be accumulated and attached to the non-spherical contact surface 703c having a low vertical height. For this reason, the game ball B can smoothly pass through the ball passage 700, and the game ball B can be reliably guided. Moreover, workability | operativity at the time of performing the cleaning operation | work of the ball path member 701 can be improved, and maintainability may be able to be improved.

  FIG. 10 shows Example 2 of the structure of the ball passage member 701 used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. The spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 10A is the same as the configuration shown in FIG. 9A except that the cross-sectional shape of the non-spherical contact surface 703b is different. A spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 10B is the same as the configuration shown in FIG. 9I except that the cross-sectional shape of the non-spherical contact surface 703b is different. A spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 10C is the same as the configuration shown in FIG. 9I except that the spherical contact surface 703a and the non-spherical contact surface 703b have different cross-sectional shapes. 10 (a) to 10 (c), components having the same functions or operations as those shown in FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (i) are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof in the following drawings is performed. May be omitted.

  The spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 10A has a planar shape in which the spherical contact surface 703a and the non-spherical contact surface 703c spread in the horizontal direction, whereas the non-spherical contact surface 703b is the spherical contact surface 703a. It is characterized in that it has at least a part of an oblique plane inclined downward. By adopting this configuration, dust or dust once stopped on the non-spherical contact surface 703b is moved down on the slope of the non-spherical contact surface 703b using the flow of air flowing through the spherical passage member 701, etc. In some cases, the particles can be gradually accumulated on the non-spherical contact surface 703c side.

  The spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 10B has a planar shape in which the spherical contact surface 703a extends in the horizontal direction, and the nonspherical contact surface 703c has an inclined plane that falls in a direction away from the spherical contact surface 703a. Further, the non-spherical contact surface 703b is characterized in that it has at least part of an oblique plane inclined downward toward the spherical contact surface 703a. By adopting this configuration, dust or dust once stopped on the non-spherical contact surface 703b is moved down on the slope of the non-spherical contact surface 703b using the flow of air flowing through the spherical passage member 701, etc. In some cases, the particles can be gradually accumulated on the non-spherical contact surface 703c side. Furthermore, there are cases where dust and dust can be collected in one place on the non-spherical contact surface 703c. The inclination angle with respect to the horizontal plane is preferably larger on the aspheric contact surface 703c than on the aspheric contact surface 703b.

  The spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 10C has an oblique plane in which the non-spherical contact surface 703b is inclined downward toward the spherical contact surface 703a as in FIGS. 10A and 10B. Further, the spherical contact surface 703a is characterized in that it has a planar shape which is inclined to be flush with the non-spherical contact surface 703b. By adopting this configuration, dust or dust once stopped on the non-spherical contact surface 703b is moved down on the slope of the non-spherical contact surface 703b using the flow of air flowing through the spherical passage member 701, etc. In some cases, the particles can be gradually accumulated on the non-spherical contact surface 703c side. Furthermore, there are cases where dust and dust can be collected in one place on the non-spherical contact surface 703c. The inclination angle with respect to the horizontal plane is preferably larger on the aspheric contact surface 703c than on the aspheric contact surface 703b. In the configuration shown in FIG. 10, the cross-sectional shape of the non-contact surface 703c may be that shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 11 shows Example 3 of the structure of the ball passage member 701 used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. Among the vertically opposed wall surfaces of the ball passage member 701 shown in FIGS. 11A to 11H, a relatively vertically lower wall surface is aspherical contact on both sides with respect to the ball contact surface 703a with which the game ball B can contact. The surfaces 703b and 703c are formed lower in the vertical direction than the ball contact surface 703a. The contour shape of the cross section of the nonspherical contact surface 703b is axisymmetric with respect to the normal line standing at the center of the plane of the spherical contact surface 703a with respect to the contour shape of the cross section of the nonspherical contact surface 703c. The spherical passage member 701 shown in FIGS. 11A to 11H is the same as the configuration shown in FIGS. 9B to 9I except that the cross-sectional shape of the non-spherical contact surface 703b is different. Components having the same functions or operations as those shown in FIGS. 9B to 9I are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof in the subsequent drawings may be omitted.

  A spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 11A has a semicircular or U-shaped curved shape in which the cross-sectional contours of the nonspherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c are convex downward, It is characterized in that a groove is formed on each of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c with one curved surface. For example, the lowest part of each curved surface of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c is formed at a position deeper than the spherical contact surface 703a by a distance h in the vertical direction.

  A spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 11B has a cross-sectional outline of each of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c having a shape in which a plurality of downwardly convex semicircular or U-shaped curves are arranged. The non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c are characterized in that a plurality of curved grooves are formed. For example, the lowest part of each curved surface of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c is formed at a position deeper than the spherical contact surface 703a by a distance h in the vertical direction.

  The spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 11C has a shape in which the cross-sectional contours of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c are arranged in a plurality of upwardly convex semicircular or U-shaped curves. The non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c are characterized in that a plurality of curved irregularities are formed. For example, the lowest part between the adjacent curved surfaces of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c is formed at a position deeper than the spherical contact surface 703a by a distance h in the vertical direction.

  A spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 11 (d) has a non-spherical contact in which the cross-sectional contours of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c have a shape in which a plurality of rectangular steps are arranged in the horizontal direction. A feature is that a plurality of rectangular irregularities are formed on each of the surfaces 703b and 703c. For example, the lowest rectangular portions of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c are formed at positions deeper than the spherical contact surface 703a by a distance h in the vertical direction.

  A spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 11 (e) has a plurality of step shapes in which the cross-sectional outlines of the nonspherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c descend from both sides toward the center, and the nonspherical contact surface 703b. , 703c has a feature in that a plurality of steps are formed from both sides toward the center. For example, the lowest part of each step of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c is formed at a position deeper than the spherical contact surface 703a by a distance h in the vertical direction.

  A spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 11 (f) has a V-shaped oblique straight line in which the cross-sectional contours of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c descend from both sides toward the center. The contact surfaces 703b and 703c are characterized in that two inclined planes are formed from both sides toward the center. For example, the lowest part of each inclined plane of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c is formed at a position deeper than the spherical contact surface 703a by a distance h in the vertical direction.

  The spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 11 (g) has one oblique straight line shape in which the cross-sectional contours of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c descend toward the spherical contact surface 703a. A feature is that each of the surfaces 703b and 703c is formed with an inclined plane that descends toward the spherical contact surface 703a. For example, the lowest part of each inclined plane of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c is formed at a position deeper than the spherical contact surface 703a by a distance h in the vertical direction. By setting each of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c to be inclined surfaces, it may be possible to more easily store dust and dust.

  A spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 11 (h) has one oblique straight line shape in which the cross-sectional contours of the nonspherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c are lowered in the direction away from the spherical contact surface 703a. The contact surfaces 703b and 703c are characterized in that an inclined flat surface is formed in each of the contact surfaces 703b and 703c so as to go away from the spherical contact surface 703a. For example, the lowest part of each inclined plane of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c is formed at a position deeper than the spherical contact surface 703a by a distance h in the vertical direction. By setting each of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c to be inclined surfaces, it may be possible to more easily store dust and dust.

  In the spherical passage member 701 shown in FIGS. 11A to 11H, the heights (depths) of the two non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c with respect to the spherical contact surface 703a are equal, but the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c have the same height. Since the surface shape is non-uniform, dust and dust entering the inside of the spherical passage member 701 can be concentrated and adhered in the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c. For this reason, the game ball B can smoothly pass through the ball passage 700, and the game ball B can be reliably guided. Moreover, workability | operativity at the time of performing the cleaning operation | work of the ball path member 701 can be improved, and maintainability may be able to be improved.

  FIG. 12 shows Example 4 of the structure of the ball passage member 701 used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. In the spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 11 of the third embodiment, the aspherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c having a symmetrical cross-sectional shape are formed around the spherical contact surface 703, and both of the nonspherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c are formed. Although dust and dust are easily stored, the spherical passage member 701 according to the present embodiment forms non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c having an asymmetrical cross-sectional shape around the spherical contact surface 703, thereby forming the non-spherical contact surface 703b, 703c is characterized in that it makes it easy to store dust and dirt. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component which show | plays the same function or effect | action as what is shown in FIGS. 9-11, and the description in subsequent illustration may be abbreviate | omitted.

  The spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 12A has one oblique straight line shape in which the cross-sectional contour of the nonspherical contact surface 703b falls in a direction away from the spherical contact surface 703a. An inclined flat surface is formed that goes down in a direction away from the spherical contact surface 703a, and the cross-sectional contour of the non-spherical contact surface 703c has one oblique straight line that descends toward the spherical contact surface 703a, and the non-spherical contact surface 703c. 3 is characterized in that an inclined flat surface is formed to descend toward the spherical contact surface 703a. For example, the lowest part of each inclined plane of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c is formed at a position deeper than the spherical contact surface 703a by a distance h in the vertical direction. By setting each of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c to be inclined surfaces, it may be possible to more easily store dust and dust.

  In the spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 12A, the height (depth) of the two non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c with respect to the spherical contact surface 703a is equal, but the surface shape of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c is horizontal. Therefore, dust and dust entering the inside of the spherical passage member 701 can be accumulated and adhered in a non-spherical contact surface 703b, 703c. For this reason, the game ball B can smoothly pass through the ball passage 700, and the game ball B can be reliably guided. Moreover, workability | operativity at the time of performing the cleaning operation | work of the ball path member 701 can be improved, and maintainability may be able to be improved.

  A spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 12B has a semicircular or U-shaped curved shape in which the cross section of the non-spherical contact surface 703c is convex downward, and the non-spherical contact surface 703c A groove is formed with one curved surface, for example, the lowest portion of the curved surface of the non-spherical contact surface 703c is formed at a position deeper than the spherical contact surface 703a by a distance h2 in the vertical direction, and the cross-sectional contour of the non-spherical contact surface 703b is , Has a curved shape of one semicircular or U-shaped convex downward, and a groove is formed on the non-spherical contact surface 703b with one curved surface, for example, the lowest part of the curved surface of the non-spherical contact surface 703b The contact surface 703a is formed at a position deeper by a distance h1 longer than the distance h2 in the vertical direction.

  In the spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 12B, the height (depth) of the two nonspherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c with respect to the spherical contact surface 703a is different, and the surface shape of the nonspherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c is different. Therefore, dust and dust that have entered the inside of the spherical passage member 701 can be biased and accumulated in the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c. For this reason, the game ball B can smoothly pass through the ball passage 700, and the game ball B can be reliably guided. Moreover, workability | operativity at the time of performing the cleaning operation | work of the ball path member 701 can be improved, and maintainability may be able to be improved.

  FIGS. 13-15 has shown Example 5 of the structure of the spherical channel | path member 701 used with the pachinko machine 100 by this Embodiment. Similarly to the fourth embodiment, the spherical passage member 701 according to the present embodiment also forms non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c having an asymmetrical cross-sectional shape around the spherical contact surface 703, and the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c are formed. It has the feature that it is easy to store garbage and dust in both. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component which show | plays the function or effect | action same as what is shown in FIGS. 9-12, and the description in subsequent illustration may be abbreviate | omitted.

  The spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 13 (a) has an oblique straight line shape in which the cross-sectional outline of the nonspherical contact surface 703b falls in a direction away from the spherical contact surface 703a, and the nonspherical contact surface 703b is spherically contacted. An inclined plane descending in a direction away from the surface 703a is formed, and the cross-sectional contour of the non-spherical contact surface 703c has an oblique linear shape descending toward the spherical contact surface 703a, and the non-spherical contact surface 703c has a spherical contact surface It is characterized in that an inclined plane descending toward 703a is formed. Further, the present embodiment is characterized in that the aspheric contact surface 703b and the aspheric contact surface 703c are included in the same plane. Assuming that the spherical contact surface 703a is the first surface and the plane including the nonspherical contact surface 703b and the nonspherical contact surface 703c is the second surface, the second surface is inclined in the lower left direction from the first surface. The distance varies depending on the position in the left-right direction. As shown in FIG. 13A, the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c included in the second surface and inclined in the same direction have a first distance ha from the spherical contact surface 703a of the non-spherical contact surface 703c. This is different from the second distance hb (hb> ha) of the non-spherical contact surface 703b from the spherical contact surface 703a. By setting each of the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c to be inclined surfaces, it may be possible to more easily store dust and dust. As shown in FIG. 13A, a plurality of dusts P are accumulated at the lower end portions of the inclined surfaces of the aspherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c. When the outer wall bottom surface of the ball passage member 701 has a planar shape parallel to the ball contact surface 703a, the distance from the second surface to the outer wall bottom surface changes according to the positions on both sides of the ball contact surface 703a. For example, the distance hd from the non-spherical contact surface 703c to the bottom surface of the outer wall and the distance hc from the non-spherical contact surface 703b to the bottom surface of the outer wall change while maintaining hd> hc. The non-spherical contact surface 703b and the non-spherical contact surface 703c are inclined in the same direction, but the inclination angles of the non-spherical contact surface 703b and the non-spherical contact surface 703c are different so that they are not included in the same plane. You may do it.

  In the ball passage member 701 shown in FIG. 13B, the outer wall bottom surface of the ball passage member 701 is not parallel to the ball contact surface 703a, and the distance from the second surface to the outer wall bottom surface is on both sides of the ball contact surface 703a. It changes according to the position. For example, the distance hf from the non-spherical contact surface 703c to the bottom surface of the outer wall and the distance he from the non-spherical contact surface 703b to the bottom surface of the outer wall change while maintaining he> hf.

  In the ball passage member 701 shown in FIG. 14, the outer wall bottom surface of the ball passage member 701 is parallel to the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c, and the distance from the second surface to the outer wall bottom surface is the same regardless of the position in the left-right direction. The structure which becomes distance (equal thickness) is illustrated.

  A ball passage member 701 shown in FIG. 15 has the same shape as that of the ball passage member 701 shown in FIG. Note that an outer wall surface other than the outer wall bottom surface of the ball passage member 701 may also be used as the ball contact surface.

  Since the spherical passage member 701 shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 is inclined with respect to the spherical contact surface 703a which is included in the same plane and has two non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c with respect to the spherical contact surface 703a, Dust and dust that have entered the inside of the spherical passage member 701 can be accumulated and adhered in an uneven manner in the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c. For this reason, the game ball B can smoothly pass through the ball passage 700, and the game ball B can be reliably guided. Moreover, workability | operativity at the time of performing the cleaning operation | work of the ball path member 701 can be improved, and maintainability may be able to be improved.

  FIG. 16 shows an attacker unit of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. 16 (a) is a front view of the attacker unit 800, FIG. 16 (b) is a plan view of the attacker unit 800, and FIG. 16 (c) is a perspective view of the attacker unit 800. An attacker unit 800 shown in FIG. 16 is fitted into an opening provided at a predetermined position of the game board 200, and two variable winning holes 234 and 235 are exposed to the game area 124 together with the decoration area. A special FIG. 1 start opening ball passage member 810 through which a game ball entered into the special passage 2 can pass and a special figure 2 start opening ball passage member 850 through which a game ball entering the special illustration 2 start opening 232 can pass are provided. The area is located on the back side of the game board 200. In this example, the pattern of the decorative portion is different from that shown in FIG.

  17 (a) is a perspective view of an attacker unit 800 similar to FIG. 16 (c), and FIG. 17 (b) is a special passage 1 starting-port ball passage member viewed from the same direction as FIG. 17 (a). 7 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing 810. FIG. As shown in FIG. 17 (b), the ball passage member 810 for the special drawing 1 has a ball passage extending in the vertical direction when the pachinko machine 100 to which the attacker unit 800 is attached is installed in an island facility of a game shop. The The spherical passage member 810 for a special drawing 1 is generally configured by connecting a lower member 815 having a similar shape to the lower side of an upper member 813 having a hollow quadrangular prism shape whose both ends are open. The upper member 813 and the lower member 815 have a spherical contact surface 817a similar to the spherical contact surface 703a of the spherical passage member 701 shown in FIGS. Ball contact surfaces 817b and 817c are formed. The surfaces of the non-spherical contact surfaces 817b and 817c are formed in a fine uneven shape.

  FIG. 18A is a plan view of the same attacker unit 800 as FIG. A double arrow extending up and down on the left side of the attacker unit 800 shown in FIG. 18A indicates the front-rear direction of the game board 200, where “front” indicates the board side of the game board 200 and “rear” indicates the game board. The back side of 200 is shown. This arrow indicates the installation state of the attacker unit 800 when the pachinko machine 100 to which the attacker unit 800 is attached is installed in an island facility or the like of the amusement shop. FIG. 18B shows a cross section taken along line AA in FIG. A line A-A in FIG. 18A passes through the center of the spherical passage of the special figure 1 starting-port ball passage member 810, and shows a vertical cross-sectional configuration of the special passage 1 start-port spherical passage member 810. In addition, the arrangement relationship with the variable winning opening 234 is also shown. FIG. 18C is an enlarged view of a portion surrounded by a circle in FIG. As shown in FIG. 18C, the ball contact surface 817a provided on the upper member 813 and the lower member 815 constituting the ball passage member 810 is in the space formed by the inner wall of the ball passage member 810 in the vertically downward direction. The ball rolling surface is inclined so as to protrude to Accordingly, as shown by a plurality of circles indicated by broken lines in the drawing and a down arrow connecting them, the game ball B flows down in the ball passage of the special passage 1 start opening ball passage member 810 while rolling on the ball contact surface 817a. . In addition, while the game ball B flows down substantially vertically downward in the ball passage of the ball passage member 810, the game ball entering the variable winning opening 234 is horizontal with the bottom surface of the outer wall of the ball passage member 810 as the ball contact surface. A spherical passage 820 that flows downward is formed.

  FIG. 19A is the same cross-sectional view as FIG. FIG. 19B shows a cross section cut along the line BB in FIG. The line BB in FIG. 19A passes through the lower member 815 of the special figure 1 starting-port ball passage member 810 and the ball passage 820 of the variable winning opening 234. FIG. 19 (c) is an enlarged view of a portion surrounded by a circle in FIG. 19 (b). As shown in FIG. 19 (c), the ball passage member 810 for the special drawing 1 forms a ball passage that extends substantially in the vertical direction when the pachinko machine 100 with the attacker unit 800 attached is installed in an island facility of a game shop. Is done. The lower member 815 of the ball passage member 810 for the special opening 1 includes a ball contact surface 817a similar to the ball contact surface 703a of the ball passage member 701, a non-spherical contact surface 817b similar to the non-spherical contact surfaces 703b and 703c, 817c is formed. The surfaces of the non-spherical contact surfaces 817b and 817c are formed in a fine uneven shape. In addition, the game ball flows down substantially vertically downward in the ball passage of the ball passage member 810, whereas the game ball that has entered the variable winning opening 234 is on the horizontal side with the outer wall bottom surface of the ball passage member 810 as the ball contact surface. A spherical passage 820 is formed to flow down. Although the direction changing member 821 for changing the flow direction of the game ball is provided in the ball passage 820, the direction changing member 821 may not be provided.

  FIG.19 (d) has shown typically the cross section of the ball passage member 810 for special figure 1 start ports shown in FIG.19 (c). The configuration shown in FIG. 19D has the same configuration as the spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. Garbage generated in the pachinko gaming machine is extremely fine, and is more likely to adhere to the inner wall 815 due to static electricity than to adhere to the inner wall 815 due to gravity. In this example, since the distances of the non-spherical contact surfaces 817b and 817c from the spherical contact surface 817a are made different, the generated dust can be easily collected, the cleaning operation can be easily performed, and maintenance performance is improved. May be improved. In this example, the flow direction of the game entry B1 in the ball passage 823 is different from the flow direction of the game ball B2 outside the ball passage 823, but the flow direction of the plurality of ball passages may be the same direction, The directions may be orthogonal.

  20A and 20B show a ball passage unit 830 of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. 20A is a perspective view of the ball passage unit 830, and FIG. 20B is a front view of the ball passage unit 830. FIG. A ball path unit 830 shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B is provided at a predetermined position on the back side of the game board 200, and a ball path member through which, for example, game balls that have entered the plurality of general winning holes 226 can pass. 831 to 835 are provided. Although not shown in detail, the ball passage member 701 of the above embodiment can be used for the ball passage members 831 to 835 provided with the ball passages indicated by arrows in FIG.

  20C to 20E show examples in which the ball passage member 701 of the above-described example is applied to the general winning opening 226 of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20C is a perspective view of the general winning opening 226 viewed from the front side, FIG. 20D is a perspective view of the general winning opening 226 viewed from the rear side, and FIG. FIG. A spherical passage member 840 shown in FIGS. 20C to 20E is similar to the spherical passage member 701 shown in FIG. 11G, and the cross-sectional contours of the non-spherical contact surfaces 847b and 847c are spherical. One of the curved surfaces is convex downward toward the contact surface 847a, and each of the non-spherical contact surfaces 847b and 847c is formed with an inclined curved surface that descends toward the spherical contact surface 847a. Have. For example, the lowest part of each of the inclined curved surfaces of the non-spherical contact surfaces 847b and 847c is formed at a position deeper than the spherical contact surface 847a by a predetermined distance in the vertical direction. By forming each of the non-spherical contact surfaces 847b and 847c as an inclined curved surface, dust and dust may be more easily stored.

  20 (f) and 20 (g) show an example in which the ball passage member 701 of the above-described example is applied to the general winning opening 226 of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20F is a perspective view of the general winning opening 226 viewed from the rear side, and FIG. 20G is a rear view of the general winning opening 226. The ball passage member 850 shown in FIGS. 20 (f) and (g) is similar to the ball passage member 701 shown in FIG. 12 (b) and FIG. 13, and the contour of the cross section of the non-spherical contact surface 857c is downward. It has one convex curved shape, and a groove is formed on the non-spherical contact surface 857c with a single curved surface. A non-spherical contact surface 857b is formed at a position deeper by one distance, and the cross-sectional outline of the non-spherical contact surface 857b has a downwardly convex curve shape. The lowest part of the curved surface of the contact surface 857b is formed at a position deeper than the ball contact surface 857a by a predetermined second distance longer than the first distance in the vertical direction. By making each of the non-spherical contact surfaces 857b and 857c be inclined curved surfaces, dust and dust may be more easily stored.

  Also in the ball passage members 840 and 850 shown in FIGS. 20C to 20E and FIGS. 20F and 20G, dust and dust that have entered the inside of the ball passage members 840 and 850 are the same as those in the above embodiment. The non-spherical contact surfaces 847b, 847c, 845b, and 845c can be accumulated and adhered in a biased manner. For this reason, the game ball B can pass smoothly through the ball passage, and the game ball B can be reliably guided. Moreover, workability | operativity when performing the cleaning operation | work of the ball path members 840 and 850 can be improved, and maintainability may be able to be improved.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of the angle of the ball passage 700 of the ball passage member 701. FIG. 21A shows a case where the spherical passage 700 of the spherical passage member 701 is in the horizontal direction (0 degree). It shows that the game ball in the ball path advances in the direction of the arrow displayed in the ball path member 701. FIG. 21B shows a state where the spherical passage 700 of the spherical passage member 701 is inclined at an inclination angle α (0 degree <α). FIG. 21C shows a state where the spherical passage 700 of the spherical passage member 701 is inclined at an inclination angle β (α <β). FIG. 21D shows a state in which the spherical passage 700 of the spherical passage member 701 is in the vertical direction. When the spherical passage 700 is parallel to the vertical direction, the spherical contact surface may be provided on a plurality of opposing surfaces. As described above, the ball passage member 701 according to the present embodiment can be used in any state in which the ball passage is in the horizontal direction to the vertical direction, and can achieve the effects already described.

  Next, the ball path unit used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The ball passage unit is configured to form a ball passage through which a game ball that has entered the general prize opening 226, the variable prize opening 234, 235, or the special figure 1 start opening 230 or the special figure 2 start opening 232 can pass. It is provided in the inner wall of the mouth and the starter and in the ball passage region on the back side of the game board 200 shown in FIG.

  In the description of the ball passage unit 900 using FIGS. 23 to 35, the vertical direction (sometimes referred to as the vertical direction) or the horizontal direction is the vertical direction or horizontal direction when the pachinko machine 100 is installed in, for example, an island facility. Point to. Similarly, the horizontal direction refers to the horizontal direction toward the game board 200 in the horizontal direction. Further, the front-rear direction is a direction perpendicular to the game board 200 in the horizontal direction, and a direction from the game board 200 toward the transparent plate member 118 is referred to as a front direction, and the opposite is referred to as a rear direction.

  In FIG. 23 to FIG. 35, double arrows with “upper” and “lower” indicate the vertical direction, “upper” indicates the upper vertical direction, and “lower” indicates the lower vertical direction. In FIG. 23 to FIG. 35, the double-headed arrows with “left” and “right” indicate the left-right direction, “left” indicates the left direction, and “right” indicates the right direction. In FIG. 23 to FIG. 35, the double arrows with “front” and “rear” indicate the front-rear direction, “front” indicates the front direction, and “rear” indicates the rear direction. In addition, when only one arrow indicating a direction is representatively displayed in the figure and a plurality of ball path units 900 are displayed in the figure, the direction is indicated for each ball path unit 900. Arrows apply.

  These arrows indicate the installed state of the ball passage unit 900 when the pachinko machine 100 to which the ball passage mechanism including the ball passage unit 900 is attached is installed in an island facility or the like of the amusement store. In each figure, the circular shape indicated by the symbol B or B ′ together with the leader line and indicated as “sphere” in the center exemplifies a game ball located in the ball passage in the ball passage unit 900, It is not a component of the ball passage unit 900.

  Next, Example 6 which shows the structure of the ball path unit 900 used with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention using FIG. 23 is demonstrated. FIG. 23 shows a cross section of a spherical passage unit 900 cut along a plane parallel to both a straight line extending in the vertical direction (linear axis) and a straight line extending in the front-rear direction (linear axis) and perpendicular to the central axis of the spherical passage 902. The state seen from the right side to the left is shown. The cross section is also a cross section obtained by cutting the ball passage 902 along a plane perpendicular to the traveling direction of the game ball B (ball passage cross section). Note that FIGS. 26 (a-1) to (d-2), FIG. 27, FIGS. 31 (a) to (c-2), and FIGS. 32 (a) to (c), which will be described later, have the same cross-sectional state. It is shown.

  The spherical passage unit 900 includes a plurality of inner walls including a first inner wall 911, a second inner wall 912, a third inner wall 913, a fourth inner wall 920, a fifth inner wall 930, and a sixth inner wall 940. . In some cases, the first inner wall 911 to the third inner wall 913 are collectively referred to as the first to third inner walls 910. The ball passage unit 900 has an internal space with a width that can secure a ball passage 902 that is a space region through which the game ball B can pass. The outline of the cross section of the ball passage 902 cut along a plane substantially orthogonal to the traveling direction of the game ball B has a shape that includes the cross section of the game ball B cut along a plane including the center of the game ball B with a predetermined margin. Is formed. The outlines of the first to third inner walls 910 and the fourth to sixth inner walls 920 to 940 of the ball passage unit 900 cut along a plane substantially perpendicular to the traveling direction of the game ball B are the ball passages 902 indicated by broken lines in the figure. The shape is in contact with the cross-sectional contour.

  In the example shown in FIG. 23, the first to third inner walls 910 and the fourth to sixth inner walls 920 to 940 are substantially parallel to a plane including the vertical direction and the traveling direction of the game ball B, and the diameter of the game ball B A fourth inner wall 920 and a fifth inner wall 930 which are a pair of horizontally opposed wall surfaces arranged in the front-rear direction (direction perpendicular to the vertical direction) at wider intervals, and the front-rear direction and the traveling direction of the game ball B A first to a third inner wall 910 and a sixth inner wall 940 that are a pair of vertically opposed walls that are substantially parallel to the plane to be included and are opposed to each other in the vertical direction at a wider interval than the diameter of the game ball B. . In this example, the horizontally opposed and vertically opposed walls of the first to third inner walls 910 and the fourth to sixth inner walls 920 to 940 of the ball passage unit 900 cut along a plane substantially orthogonal to the traveling direction of the game ball B. The contour of is composed of a straight line, but may include a curved line.

  A pair of horizontally opposed wall surfaces (fourth inner wall 920 and fifth inner wall 930) and a relatively upper wall surface (sixth inner wall 940) of the vertically opposed wall surfaces are a spherical contact surface and an aspheric contact surface, respectively. Are formed flat. On the other hand, a relatively lower wall surface (first to third inner walls 910) among the vertically opposed wall surfaces is a left wall (ball path unit in the figure) with respect to the first wall surface 911 with which the game ball B can contact. The second wall surface 912 on the front side in the arrangement direction of 900 and the third wall surface 913 on the right side in the drawing (the rear side in the arrangement direction of the ball passage unit 900) have a predetermined depth downward with respect to the first wall surface 911 ( The wall is formed at a position lower by (height) and the game ball B cannot be contacted. As described above, in the ball passage unit 900 of the present embodiment, the first to third inner walls 910 positioned relatively below have the second wall surface 912 and the third wall surface on both sides sandwiching the first wall surface 911. 913 and 913 are configured to have different heights in the downward direction. In addition, you may leave it in an open state, without providing the relatively upper wall surface (6th inner wall 940) among vertical opposing wall surfaces.

  In addition, the first inner wall 911 and the sixth inner wall 940 are a pair of opposingly arranged in the vertical direction at an interval substantially parallel to the plane including the front-rear direction and the traveling direction of the game ball B and wider than the diameter of the game ball B. It is a vertically opposed wall surface. The first inner wall 911 allows the game ball B to roll, and the second inner wall 912 and the third inner wall 913 cannot contact the game ball B. The fourth to sixth inner walls 920 to 940 can contact the game ball B. The second inner wall 912 has a cross-section (spherical passage cross section) obtained by cutting the spherical passage 902 along a plane orthogonal to the traveling direction of the game ball B, and the left and right sides of the first inner wall 911 shown in FIG. It is an inner wall located on one side (first one side) L of the front and rear sides in the arrangement direction. In this example, the first one side L is the left side of the first inner wall 911 in the illustration of FIG. The third inner wall 913 is an inner wall located on the other side (first other side) R of the left and right sides of the first inner wall 911 in FIG. In this example, the first other side R is the right side of the first inner wall 911 in the illustration of FIG. Moreover, a part of surface of the second inner wall 912 is a second surface 912a, and another part of the surface is a second other surface 912b. Second side (second one side (lower side in this example)) D in the vertical direction in the cross section of the spherical passage from the part (first part 912aa) on the first other side R of the second surface 912a. The first L side portion (second portion 912ab) of the surface 912a is located. Further, a part of the third inner wall 913 is a third surface 913a, and another part of the third inner wall 913 is a third other surface 913b. A portion on the first one side L of the third surface 913a (fourth portion 913ab) on the second one side D rather than a portion on the first other side R (third portion 913aa) of the third surface 913a. ) Is located. Moreover, a part of surface of the first inner wall 911 is a first surface 911a, and another part of the surface is a first other surface 911b.

  In the ball passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 23, the second inner wall 912 and the third inner wall 913 are in the same plane, and the outer wall bottom surface of the ball passage unit 900 is parallel to the second inner wall 912 and the third inner wall 913. Thus, the distance from the second inner wall 912 and the third inner wall 913 to the bottom surface of the outer wall is the same distance (equal thickness) regardless of the position in the front-rear direction.

  The second inner wall 912 includes a second surface 912a that is not parallel to the first inner wall 911 and a second other surface 912b.

  The third inner wall 913 includes a third surface 913a that is not parallel to the first inner wall 911 and a third other surface 913b.

  One outer wall of the plurality of outer walls of the ball passage unit 900 is a first outer wall. The first outer wall may be on the opposite side (vertically downward) of the first to third inner walls 910, and the game ball B ′ may be in contact therewith.

  Further, the first outer wall may be parallel to the second inner wall 912.

  Further, the second inner wall 912 is located farther from the game ball B flowing down the ball passage 902 than the first inner wall 911, and the third inner wall 913 passes the ball passage 902 more than the first inner wall 911. It is in a position away from the game ball B that flows down.

  The first part 912aa is one end of the second face 912a, the second part 912ab is the other end of the second face 912a, and the third part 913aa is one end of the third face 913a. And the fourth portion 913ab may be the other end of the third surface 913a.

  FIG. 24 shows an inclined state of the first inner wall 911 of the ball passage unit 900 used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. Each of FIGS. 24A to 24E is a cross-section of a spherical passage unit 900 cut in a plane that is parallel to both a straight line extending in the vertical direction and a straight line extending in the left-right direction and that includes the central axis of the spherical passage 902. Is viewed from the front side in the rear direction.

  FIG. 24A shows a configuration in which the first inner wall 911 is inclined in a straight line from the upper left to the lower right. A surface (for example, the first surface 911a) of the first inner wall 911 that comes into contact with the ball passage 902 has a planar shape that is parallel to the front-rear direction and extends along the traveling direction of the game ball B. The arrows shown in the ball path 902 in the figure indicate the traveling direction of the game ball B, and in this example, the ball path formed by inclining in a straight line from the upper left to the lower right along the first inner wall 911. A state in which the game ball B rolls down from 902 to the lower right is shown. Although not shown, the second inner wall 912 and the third inner wall 913 are also inclined from the upper left to the lower right along the traveling direction of the game ball B, similarly to the first inner wall 911.

  FIG. 24B shows a configuration in which the first inner wall 911 is inclined as a whole from the upper left to the lower right. The first inner wall 911 shown in FIG. 24B has a plurality of plane portions that are inclined at a gentler inclination angle than the first inner wall 911 shown in FIG. The plurality of planar portions are parallel to the front-rear direction and are inclined along the traveling direction of the game ball B. A step 951 is formed between two adjacent flat portions that is a short distance but falls steeply. The step 951 may be vertical or inclined. According to the first inner wall 911 of this example, an increase in the moving speed of the game ball B can be suppressed at a flat surface portion having a gentle inclination angle as compared with the first inner wall 911 of FIG. Further, the impact of the fall of the game ball B at the step 951 is transmitted to the first inner wall 911 to vibrate the first to third inner walls 910 and the fourth to sixth inner walls 920 to 940, B itself can be vibrated and the air in the ball passage 902 can be vibrated, so that the game ball B being moved, the first to third inner walls 910 and the fourth to sixth inner walls 920 to 940 can be obtained. In some cases, it is possible to easily remove dust or the like adhering to the surface. Note that the sixth inner wall 940 facing the first inner wall 911 may or may not have the same step as the first inner wall 911. Also, the second inner wall 912 and the third inner wall 913 (not shown) may or may not have the same step as the first inner wall 911.

  FIG. 24C shows a configuration in which the first inner wall 911 is inclined from the upper left to the lower right as a whole. The cross section of the surface of the first inner wall 911 that comes into contact with the ball passage 902 has a saw blade shape in which triangles having an obtuse angle are arranged along the traveling direction of the game ball B. The left side of the apex of the sawtooth triangle is parallel to the horizontal direction. Accordingly, the first inner wall 911 shown in FIG. 24C has a plurality of horizontal plane portions that are not inclined and are parallel to the left-right direction and the front-rear direction and are in contact with the spherical passage 902. Two adjacent horizontal plane portions are connected by an inclined plane (the cross section corresponds to the right side of the triangle) 955 that is gently inclined. According to the first inner wall 911 of the present example, the movement speed of the game ball B is periodically changed by alternately repeating the horizontal plane part and the inclined plane 955 while suppressing an increase in the movement speed of the game ball B in the horizontal plane part. Fluctuations can occur. The first inner wall 911 is vibrated by periodic fluctuations in the moving speed of the game ball B, and the first to third inner walls 910 and the fourth to sixth inner walls 920 to 940 are vibrated. B itself can be vibrated and the air in the ball passage 902 can be vibrated, so that the game ball B being moved, the first to third inner walls 910 and the fourth to sixth inner walls 920 to 940 can be obtained. In some cases, it is possible to easily remove dust or the like adhering to the surface. The sixth inner wall 940 facing the first inner wall 911 may or may not have a saw blade shape similar to that of the first inner wall 911. Further, the second inner wall 912 and the third inner wall 913 (not shown) may or may not have a saw blade shape similar to that of the first inner wall 911.

  FIG. 24D shows a configuration in which the first inner wall 911 is not inclined from the upper left to the lower right as a whole, and only a partial area is not parallel to the traveling direction of the game ball B. ing. The first inner wall 911 shown in FIG. 24D has a plurality of horizontal plane portions that are not inclined and are parallel to the left-right direction and the front-rear direction and are in contact with the spherical passage 902. Two adjacent horizontal plane portions are connected by an inclined plane 959 that inclines to the lower right at an inclination angle of 45 degrees, for example. According to the first inner wall 911 of the present example, the game ball B is moved on the horizontal plane portion by inertia, and the force toward the traveling direction is applied to the game ball B on the inclined plane 959 before the game ball B stops due to friction or the like. By acting, the game ball B is moved by inertia on the next horizontal plane portion. The impact generated when the game ball B moves from the inclined plane 959 to the next horizontal plane portion is transmitted to the first inner wall 911, and the first to third inner walls 910 and the fourth to sixth inner walls 920 to 940 are moved. Since it can be vibrated, the game ball B itself can be vibrated, and the air in the ball passage 902 can be vibrated, the game ball B being moved, the first to third inner walls 910 and the fourth to fourth In some cases, dust or the like adhering to the six inner walls 920 to 940 can be easily removed. Note that the sixth inner wall 940 facing the first inner wall 911 may or may not have the same inclined plane as the first inner wall 911. Also, the second inner wall 912 and the third inner wall 913 (not shown) may or may not have the same inclined plane as the first inner wall 911.

  Fig. 24 (e) shows a configuration in which the first inner wall 911 shown in Fig. 24 (d) extends in the vertical direction. The first inner wall 911 has a surface parallel to the traveling direction of the game ball B and a surface 961 non-parallel to the traveling direction of the game ball B. Even with this configuration, the game ball B can roll in the ball passage 902 and transmit the vibration to the first inner wall 911, and dust and the like adhering to the game ball B and the first inner wall 911 can be dropped. There are cases where it can be made easier.

  FIG. 25 shows a shape example of the first inner wall 911 of the ball passage unit 900 used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. A spherical passage 902 of the spherical passage unit 900 shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B shows a state in which a cross section cut along a plane parallel to the front-rear direction and passing through the central axis of the spherical passage 902 is viewed from the upper side to the lower side. ing. Among the spherical passages 902 of the spherical passage unit 900 shown in FIGS. 25C and 25D, the spherical passage extending in the left-right direction is a cross section cut by a plane parallel to the front-rear direction and passing through the central axis of the spherical passage 902 from above. The state where it looked in the downward direction is shown, and the spherical passage extended in the front-back direction has shown the state which looked at the cross section cut | disconnected by the plane parallel to the left-right direction and passing through the central axis of the spherical passage 902 from upper direction.

  FIG. 25A shows a configuration in which the first inner wall 911 is formed to extend in a straight line from the upper left to the lower right. The arrow shown in the ball passage 902 in the figure indicates the traveling direction of the game ball B, and the game ball B passes through the ball passage 902 formed in a straight line from the upper left to the lower right along the first inner wall 911. Shows a state of rolling from the upper left to the lower right. In this example, the fourth inner wall 920 and the fifth inner wall 930 are parallel to the first inner wall 911, but the distance between the fourth inner wall 920 and the fifth inner wall 930 is wider than the diameter of the game ball B, The fourth inner wall 920 and the fifth inner wall 930 do not have to be parallel to the first inner wall 911 as long as an internal space having a width that can secure the spherical passage 902 is formed.

  FIG. 25B shows a configuration in which the first inner wall 911 is formed to extend in a curved shape from the upper left to the lower right while meandering in the front-rear direction. The arrow shown in the ball passage 902 in the figure indicates the traveling direction of the game ball B, and the ball passage is formed in a curved shape from the upper left to the lower right while meandering along the first inner wall 911 in the front-rear direction. A state in which the game ball B is rolling from the upper left to the lower right while meandering in the front-rear direction in 902 is shown. In this example, the fourth inner wall 920 and the fifth inner wall 930 are curves parallel to the first inner wall 911, but the distance between the fourth inner wall 920 and the fifth inner wall 930 is larger than the diameter of the game ball B. The fourth inner wall 920 and the fifth inner wall 930 do not have to be parallel to the first inner wall 911 as long as an internal space having a width that can secure the ball passage 902 is formed.

  FIG. 25C shows a configuration in which the first inner wall 911 has a region that bends at a right angle. The first inner wall 911 extends in a straight line from front to back in the front-rear direction and then bends at right angles and extends in a straight line from left to right in the left-right direction. The arrow shown in the ball passage 902 in the figure indicates the traveling direction of the game ball B. The game ball B bends at a right angle and rolls in the ball passage 902 formed by bending along the first inner wall 911 at a right angle. It shows the state. In this example, the fourth inner wall 920 and the fifth inner wall 930 are curves parallel to the first inner wall 911, but the distance between the fourth inner wall 920 and the fifth inner wall 930 is larger than the diameter of the game ball B. The fourth inner wall 920 and the fifth inner wall 930 do not have to be parallel to the first inner wall 911 as long as an internal space having a width that can secure the ball passage 902 is formed.

  FIG. 25D shows a modification of the configuration shown in FIG. The first inner wall 911 shown in FIG. 25D is characterized in that a region that is bent at a right angle is gently bent. A game ball B can smoothly roll around a right angle portion in a ball passage 902 that bends gently at a right angle along the first inner wall 911.

  FIG. 26 shows a seventh example of the structure of the ball passage unit 900 used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 26, the vertical direction of the paper surface represents the vertical vertical direction, the horizontal direction of the paper surface represents the front-rear direction, and the direction orthogonal to the paper surface represents the left-right direction. FIG. 26 (a-1) shows a configuration in which another ball passage unit 900 ′ is disposed adjacent to the rear side of the ball passage unit 900. The spherical passage unit 900 has the same cross-sectional shape as the spherical passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 23, and an internal space having a width that can secure the spherical passage 902 is formed. In this example, the adjacent ball passage unit 900 ′ has the same cross-sectional shape as the ball passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 23, and an internal space having a width that can secure the ball passage 902 is formed. The fifth inner wall 930 of the first to third inner walls 910 and the fourth to sixth inner walls 920 to 940 of the ball path unit 900 is compared with the ball path (first ball path) 902 of the ball path unit 900. A spherical passage (second spherical passage) of the spherical passage unit 900 ′ is arranged at a position separated from each other. Note that the ball passage unit 900 ′ may be disposed in front of the ball passage unit 900. In this case, the first to third inner walls 910 of the ball passage unit 900 and the fourth inner wall 920 of the fourth to sixth inner walls 920 to 940 are separated from the ball passage 902 of the ball passage unit 900. The ball path of the ball path unit 900 ′ is arranged at the position. In this example, the surface of the outer wall opposite to the sixth inner wall 940 of the ball passage unit 900 and the surface of the upper outer wall of the ball passage unit 900 ′ are arranged to be flush with each other. The ball passage unit 900 ′ may be arranged so as to be displaced in the vertical direction. The ball path unit 900 and the ball path unit 900 ′ are integrally fixed by applying an adhesive to adjacent outer wall surfaces, but may be fixed integrally by screwing or the like. The spherical passage unit 900 and the spherical passage unit 900 ′ may be arranged and fixed with the adjacent outer wall surfaces of the spherical passage unit 900 and the spherical passage unit 900 ′ spaced apart in the front-rear direction.

  Since the ball passage 902 of the ball passage unit 900 ′ shown in FIG. 26 (a-1) is adjacent to the ball passage of the ball passage unit 900 ′, the angle of the cleaning tool (such as a cotton swab) is changed or the handle is changed. In some cases, the two ball passages can be cleaned, and the workability when the ball passage unit is cleaned may be improved. In addition, there is a case where it is easy to collect dust in the ball passage 902 due to vibration by the game ball B ′ passing through the ball passage of the ball passage unit 900 ′. In addition, there is a case where it is easy to collect dust in the ball path of the ball path unit 900 ′ due to vibration by the game ball B passing through the ball path 902 of the ball path unit 900.

  FIG. 26 (a-2) shows a configuration in which another ball passage unit 900 ′ is disposed adjacent to the rear side of the ball passage unit 900. In the ball passage unit 900 ′ of this example, the second inner wall and the third inner wall are not inclined and have a plane parallel to the first inner wall. Except for this point, the configuration shown in FIG. 26 (a-2) is the same as the configuration shown in FIG. 26 (a-1), and the same effect may be obtained.

  The ball passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 26 (b-1) has a configuration in which a ball passage is further disposed adjacent to the rear side of the ball passage 902. The spherical passage unit 900 has the same cross-sectional shape as that of the spherical passage unit 900 shown in FIG. A spherical passage is formed in each of the two internal spaces. The outer wall surface on the opposite side of the rear inner wall surface of the horizontally opposed wall surface constituting the front inner space is the front inner wall surface of the horizontally opposed wall surface of the rear inner space. That is, the first to third inner walls 910 and the fifth inner wall 930 of the fourth to sixth inner walls 920 to 940 of the ball path (first ball path) 902 on the front side of the ball path unit 900 are separated. A second ball passage is disposed at the position. In this example, the two ball passages of the ball passage unit 900 are arranged in a line in the front-rear direction so as to be completely overlapped when viewed in the front-rear direction, but the front ball passage and the rear ball passage are vertically It may be displaced in the direction.

  Since the two ball passages of the ball passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 26 (b-1) are adjacent to each other, the cleaning operation can be performed without changing the angle of the cleaning tool (eg, cotton swab) or changing the handle. In some cases, it is possible to improve the workability when cleaning the ball passage unit 900. Further, there is a case where it is easy to collect dust in the other ball passage due to the vibration caused by the game ball passing through one ball passage.

  A spherical passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 26 (b-2) has a configuration in which a spherical passage is further arranged adjacent to the rear side of the spherical passage 902. In the rear spherical passage, the second inner wall and the third inner wall are not inclined and have a plane parallel to the first inner wall. Except for this point, the configuration shown in FIG. 26 (b-2) is the same as the configuration shown in FIG. 26 (b-1), and may have the same effect.

  FIG. 26 (c-1) shows a configuration in which another ball passage unit 900 ′ is disposed adjacent to the upper side of the ball passage unit 900. The spherical passage unit 900 has the same cross-sectional shape as the spherical passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 23, and an internal space having a width that can secure the spherical passage 902 is formed. The spherical passage unit 900 ′ has the same internal space cross-sectional shape as the spherical passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 23, and the same spherical passage as the spherical passage 902 is secured. The outer wall on the opposite side of the first to third inner walls of the spherical passage unit 900 ′ is formed in the same shape as the spherical passage section shown in FIG. Thereby, the ball path unit 900 ′ can be stably placed on the ball path unit 900. The sixth inner wall 940 of the first to third inner walls 910 and the fourth to sixth inner walls 920 to 940 of the ball passage unit 900 with respect to the ball passage (first ball passage) 902 of the ball passage unit 900. A spherical passage (second spherical passage) of the spherical passage unit 900 ′ is arranged at a position separated from each other. In this example, the surface of the outer wall opposite to the fourth inner wall 940 of the ball passage unit 900 and the surface of the front outer wall of the ball passage unit 900 ′ are arranged so as to be flush with each other. And the ball passage unit 900 ′ may be arranged so as to be shifted in the left-right direction. The ball path unit 900 and the ball path unit 900 ′ are integrally fixed by applying an adhesive to adjacent outer wall surfaces, but may be fixed integrally by screwing or the like. The spherical passage unit 900 and the spherical passage unit 900 ′ may be arranged and fixed with the adjacent outer wall surfaces of the spherical passage unit 900 and the spherical passage unit 900 ′ spaced apart in the vertical direction.

  In the ball passage 902 of the ball passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 26 (c-1), the ball passage of the ball passage unit 900 ′ is adjacent to the ball passage unit 900 ′. In some cases, the two ball passages can be cleaned, and the workability when the ball passage unit is cleaned may be improved. In addition, there is a case where it is easy to collect dust in the ball passage 902 due to vibration by the game ball B ′ passing through the ball passage of the ball passage unit 900 ′. In addition, there is a case where it is easy to collect dust in the ball path of the ball path unit 900 ′ due to vibration by the game ball B passing through the ball path 902 of the ball path unit 900.

  FIG. 26 (c-2) shows a configuration in which another ball path unit 900 ′ is adjacently disposed below the ball path unit 900. The spherical passage unit 900 has the same cross-sectional shape as the spherical passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 23, and an internal space having a width that can secure the spherical passage 902 is formed. The spherical passage unit 900 ′ has the same internal space cross-sectional shape as the spherical passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 23, and the same spherical passage as the spherical passage 902 is secured. The outer wall on the opposite side of the sixth inner wall of the ball passage unit 900 ′ is in contact with the outer wall on the opposite side of the first to third inner walls 910 of the ball passage unit 900, thereby causing the ball passage unit 900 to be in contact with the ball passage unit 900 ′. It is formed in a shape that can be stably placed on top. The first to third of the first to third inner walls 910 and the fourth to sixth inner walls 920 to 940 of the ball passage unit 900 with respect to the ball passage (first ball passage) 902 of the ball passage unit 900. A spherical passage (second spherical passage) of the spherical passage unit 900 ′ is disposed at a position separating the inner wall 910. In this example, the surface of the outer wall opposite to the fourth inner wall 940 of the ball passage unit 900 and the surface of the front outer wall of the ball passage unit 900 ′ are arranged so as to be flush with each other. And the ball passage unit 900 ′ may be arranged so as to be shifted in the left-right direction. The ball path unit 900 and the ball path unit 900 ′ are integrally fixed by applying an adhesive to adjacent outer wall surfaces, but may be fixed integrally by screwing or the like. The spherical passage unit 900 and the spherical passage unit 900 ′ may be arranged and fixed with the adjacent outer wall surfaces of the spherical passage unit 900 and the spherical passage unit 900 ′ spaced apart in the vertical direction. As a result, the same effect as that of the configuration shown in FIG.

  FIG. 26 (c-3) shows a configuration in which another spherical passage unit 900 ′ is adjacently disposed above the spherical passage unit 900. In the ball passage unit 900 ′ of this example, the second inner wall and the third inner wall are not inclined and have a plane parallel to the first inner wall. Except for this point, the configuration shown in FIG. 26 (c-3) is the same as the configuration shown in FIG. 26 (c-1), and the same effect may be obtained.

  The spherical passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 26 (d-1) has a configuration in which a spherical passage is further disposed adjacent to the upper side of the spherical passage 902. In the spherical passage unit 900, two internal spaces having the same cross-sectional shape as the spherical passage unit 900 shown in FIG. A spherical passage is formed in each of the two internal spaces. The outer wall surface on the opposite side of the upper inner wall surface of the vertically opposed wall surfaces constituting the lower inner space is the lower inner wall surface of the vertically opposed wall surfaces of the upper inner space. That is, the first to third inner walls 910 and the sixth inner wall 940 of the fourth to sixth inner walls 920 to 940 of the ball path (first ball path) 902 on the lower side of the ball path unit 900 are separated. A second ball passage is arranged at the position. In this example, the two ball passages of the ball passage unit 900 are arranged in a line in the vertical direction so as to be completely overlapped when viewed in the vertical direction, but the lower ball passage and the upper ball passage are left and right. It may be displaced in the direction.

  Since the two ball paths of the ball path unit 900 shown in FIG. 26 (d-1) are adjacent to each other, the cleaning work can be performed without changing the angle of the cleaning tool (such as a cotton swab) or changing the handle. In some cases, it is possible to improve the workability when cleaning the ball passage unit 900. Further, there is a case where it is easy to collect dust in the other ball passage due to the vibration caused by the game ball passing through one ball passage.

  A spherical passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 26 (d-2) has a configuration in which a spherical passage is further disposed adjacent to the upper side of the spherical passage 902. In the upper spherical passage, the second inner wall and the third inner wall are not inclined and have a plane parallel to the first inner wall. Except for this point, the configuration shown in (d-2) of FIG. 26 is the same as the configuration shown in (d-1) of FIG. 26, and may have the same effect.

  Of course, the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 26A-1 to 26D-2 may be used in combination. A plurality of configurations shown in FIGS. 26A-1 to 26D-2 can be used in combination. Three or more ball passages may be formed in one ball passage unit, or three or more ball passage units may be arranged adjacent to each other. Of course, another ball passage unit may be disposed adjacent to a ball passage unit having a plurality of ball passages.

  FIG. 27 shows an arrangement example of other members (units) in the vicinity of the ball passage unit 900 used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 27, the vertical direction of the paper surface represents the vertical vertical direction, the horizontal direction of the paper surface represents the front-rear direction, and the direction orthogonal to the paper surface represents the left-right direction. The spherical passage section of the spherical passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 27 has the same shape as the spherical passage section of the spherical passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 23, and the second inner wall 912 and the third inner wall 913 are in the same plane. Since the outer wall bottom surface of the ball passage unit 900 is parallel to the second inner wall 912 and the third inner wall 913, the outer wall side corresponding to the second inner wall 912 and the third inner wall 913 of the ball passage unit 900 is in the front-rear direction. The slope is from the lower front side to the upper rear side. For this reason, the space formed by the horizontal plane and the slope on the outer wall side can be used as an arrangement region in which the other units 963 are arranged. In FIG. 27, as an example of another unit, one end of the substrate case is arranged in the arrangement region. In addition, a back mechanism unit, a back mechanism cover, a board | substrate, a sheet metal, wiring, a ball path unit, or a molded article etc. can be arrange | positioned as the other unit (member) in the said arrangement | positioning area | region.

  FIG. 28 is a perspective view showing an arrangement example of the ball passage unit 900 used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 28, the vertical direction of the paper surface represents the vertical vertical direction, the direction extending from the lower left to the upper right of the paper surface represents the front-rear direction, and the direction extending from the upper left to the lower right of the paper surface represents the horizontal direction. FIG. 28A shows a state where another spherical passage unit 900 ′ is located on the outer wall side corresponding to the second inner wall 912 and the third inner wall 913 of the spherical passage unit 900. The ball path of the ball path unit 900 extends from the upper left to the lower right, while the ball paths of the other ball path units 900 ′ extend from the rear upper side to the front lower side. FIG. 28B shows a state in which another spherical passage unit 900 ′ is located on the outer wall side corresponding to the second inner wall 912 and the third inner wall 913 of the spherical passage unit 900. The ball path of the ball path unit 900 extends in the vertical direction, while the ball paths of the other ball path units 900 ′ extend from the upper left front to the lower right rear. Also according to this arrangement example, there is a case where it is easy to collect dust in the ball passage 902 due to vibration by the game ball B ′ passing through the ball passage of the ball passage unit 900 ′. In addition, there is a case where it is easy to collect dust in the ball path of the ball path unit 900 ′ due to vibration by the game ball B passing through the ball path 902 of the ball path unit 900.

  FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing an arrangement example of the ball passage unit 900 used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 29, the vertical direction of the page represents the vertical vertical direction, the direction extending from the lower left to the upper right of the page represents the front-rear direction, and the direction extending from the upper left to the lower right of the page represents the left and right direction. The arrangement example shown in FIG. 29 shows a configuration in which another ball passage unit 900 ′ is arranged adjacent to the rear side of the ball passage unit 900. The ball path of the ball path unit 900 is formed in a straight line from the upper left to the lower right. On the other hand, the ball path of the adjacent ball path unit 900 ′ has a steeply inclined part extending straight from the upper left to the lower right, and the same inclination angle as the ball path of the ball path unit 900 connected to the part. It is comprised with the part extended in a straight line form from the upper left to the lower right. In this way, in the arrangement example shown in FIG. 29, the spherical passages of the other spherical passage units 900 'are partly parallel to the spherical passages of the spherical passage unit 900 and the other part is non-parallel. Yes. In addition, although the other spherical passage unit 900 ′ is disposed adjacent to the rear side of the spherical passage unit 900, the other spherical passage unit 900 ′ is disposed adjacent to the upper side of the spherical passage unit 900. Of course it is good. Also according to this arrangement example, there is a case where it is easy to collect dust in the ball passage 902 due to vibration by the game ball B ′ passing through the ball passage of the ball passage unit 900 ′. In addition, there is a case where it is easy to collect dust in the ball path of the ball path unit 900 ′ due to vibration by the game ball B passing through the ball path 902 of the ball path unit 900.

  FIG. 30 is a perspective view showing an arrangement example of slits formed in the ball passage unit 900 used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 30, the up and down direction of the page represents the vertical up and down direction, the direction extending from the lower left to the upper right of the page represents the front and rear direction, and the direction extending from the upper left to the lower right of the page represents the left and right direction. FIG. 30A shows a configuration in which a plurality of slits 965 are provided on each of the fourth inner wall 920 and the fifth wall surface 930 of the spherical passage unit 900. The longitudinal direction of the space (gap) of the slit 965 is parallel to the extending direction of the first inner wall 911. The plurality of slits 965 are provided in a row in the approximate center of each of the fourth inner wall 920 and the fifth wall surface 930. It should be noted that a slit may be provided in part of the second inner wall 912 (for example, the side where dust accumulates) together with or instead of these slits 965. Moreover, you may provide a slit in a part (for example, dust accumulation side) of the 3rd inner wall 913. FIG.

  FIG. 30 (b) shows another configuration in which a plurality of slits 967 are provided on each of the fourth inner wall 920 and the fifth wall surface 930 of the ball passage unit 900. The longitudinal direction of the space (gap) of the slit 965 is orthogonal to the extending direction of the first inner wall 911. The plurality of slits 967 are provided at substantially equal intervals in the fourth inner wall 920 and the fifth wall surface 930 along the extending direction of the first inner wall 911. Along with these slits 967, a slit may be provided on a part of the second inner wall 912 (for example, a side where dust accumulates). Moreover, you may provide a slit in a part (for example, dust accumulation side) of the 3rd inner wall 913. FIG.

  FIG. 30C shows still another configuration in which a plurality of slits 969 are provided in each of the fourth inner wall 920 and the fifth wall surface 930 of the spherical passage unit 900. The space (gap) of the slit 965 is formed such that the longitudinal direction is oblique to the extending direction of the first inner wall 911. The plurality of slits 969 are provided at substantially equal intervals on the fourth inner wall 920 and the fifth wall surface 930 along the extending direction of the first inner wall 911. Along with these slits 969, a slit may be provided on a part of the second inner wall 912 (for example, the side where dust is accumulated). Moreover, you may provide a slit in a part (for example, dust accumulation side) of the 3rd inner wall 913. FIG. 30 (a) to 30 (c), when the game balls B passing through the ball passages in the ball passage unit 900 and the gap end portions of the slits are easily contacted to collect dust in the ball passages 902 by vibration. There is.

  FIG. 31 shows Example 8 of the structure of the ball passage unit 900 used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 31, the vertical direction of the paper surface represents the vertical vertical direction, the horizontal direction of the paper surface represents the front-rear direction, and the direction orthogonal to the paper surface represents the left-right direction. A ball path unit 900 shown in FIG. 31A has an internal space in which the internal space of the ball path unit 900 shown in FIG. 23 is expanded in the front-rear direction, and two game balls B, B ′ are arranged in the front-rear direction. A ball passage that can travel in is secured. In the internal space of the ball passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 31A, the first inner wall 911 and the sixth inner wall 940 are expanded in the front-rear direction to increase the lateral width of the ball passage.

  A ball path unit 900 shown in FIG. 31 (b-1) has an internal space in which the internal space of the ball path unit 900 shown in FIG. 23 is expanded in the front-rear direction, and the two game balls B and B ′ A ball passage that can travel side by side is secured. The inner space of the ball passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 31 (b-1) has a first inner wall 911, a second inner wall 912, and a third inner wall 913 so as to secure a ball passage for one game ball on the front side. A first inner wall 911 ′, a second inner wall 912 ′, and a third inner wall 913 ′ are formed so as to secure a ball path for one game ball on the rear side. The front third inner wall 913 and the rear second inner wall 912 'are in the same plane. Note that the sixth inner wall 940 is also expanded in the front-rear direction in order to secure a ball path for two game balls.

  FIG. 31 (b-2) has the same ball passage cross-sectional shape as the ball passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 31 (b-1), and two game balls B and B ′ can advance side by side in the front-rear direction. A mode when only one game ball B passes through a simple ball passage is shown. The game ball B is held by the upper right end portion of the first inner wall 911 in the drawing and the upper left end portion of the first inner wall 911 ′ in the drawing, above the third inner wall 913 and the second inner wall 912 ′. pass.

  A ball path unit 900 shown in FIG. 31 (c-1) has an internal space in which the internal space of the ball path unit 900 shown in FIG. 23 is expanded in the front-rear direction, and includes three game balls B, B ′, B ′. A ball passage is provided in which ′ can travel side by side in the front-rear direction. In the internal space of the ball passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 31 (c-1), a first inner wall 911, a second inner wall 912, and a third inner wall 913 are formed on the front side, and the first inner wall 911 ′ on the rear side. A second inner wall 912 ′ and a third inner wall 913 ′ are formed. The front third inner wall 913 and the rear second inner wall 912 'are in the same plane. Further, a front inner wall 971 is formed between the second inner wall 912 and the front fourth inner wall 920. The front inner wall 971 is inclined from the front upper side toward the rear lower side. A rear inner wall 973 is formed between the third inner wall 913 ′ and the rear fifth inner wall 930. The rear inner wall 973 is inclined from the upper rear side toward the lower front side. Furthermore, the width in the front-rear direction of the first inner wall 911 and the first inner wall 911 ′ is expanded so that three game balls B, B ′, B ″ are arranged in the front-rear direction. The sixth inner wall 940 is also expanded in the front-rear direction in order to secure a ball passage for three game balls.

  FIG. 31 (c-1) shows a state where three game balls B, B ′, B ″ are traveling side by side in the front-rear direction. The game ball B is held by the right end portion of the front inner wall 971 in the drawing and the left end portion of the first inner wall 911 in the drawing, and passes above the second inner wall 912. The game ball B ′ is held by the right end portion of the first inner wall 911 in the drawing and the left end portion of the first inner wall 911 ′ in the drawing, and above the third inner wall 913 and the second inner wall 912 ′. Pass through. The game ball B ″ is held by the right end portion of the first inner wall 911 ′ in the drawing and the left end portion of the rear inner wall 973 in the drawing and passes above the third inner wall 913 ′.

  FIG. 31 (c-2) shows a modification of the configuration shown in FIG. 31 (c-1). The configuration shown in FIG. 31 (c-2) is similar to the configuration shown in FIG. 31 (c-1) in that a first inner wall 911, a second inner wall 912, and a third inner wall 913 are formed on the front side, and the rear side A first inner wall 911 ′, a second inner wall 912 ′, and a third inner wall 913 ′ are formed. The front third inner wall 913 and the rear second inner wall 912 'are in the same plane. However, the inclination angles of the second inner wall 912, the third inner wall 913, the second inner wall 912 ', and the third inner wall 913' are larger than those of FIG. 31 (c-1). Further, the upper right end portion of the second inner wall 912 in the drawing is connected to the left end portion of the first inner wall 911 in the drawing. Similarly, the upper right end portion of the second inner wall 912 ′ in the drawing is connected to the left end portion of the first inner wall 911 ′ in the drawing. Similarly, the upper right end portion of the third inner wall 913 ′ in the drawing is connected to the left end portion of the rear inner wall 973 in the drawing.

  FIG. 31 (c-2) shows a state where three game balls B, B ′, B ″ are traveling side by side in the front-rear direction. The game ball B is held by the right end portion of the front inner wall 971 in the drawing and the left end portion of the first inner wall 911 in the drawing, and passes above the second inner wall 912. The game ball B ′ is held by the right end portion of the first inner wall 911 in the drawing and the left end portion of the first inner wall 911 ′ in the drawing, and above the third inner wall 913 and the second inner wall 912 ′. Pass through. The game ball B ″ is held by the right end portion of the first inner wall 911 ′ in the drawing and the left end portion of the rear inner wall 973 in the drawing and passes above the third inner wall 913 ′. 31 (a) to 31 (c-2), it may be easy to collect dust in the ball passage 902 due to vibration by the game balls B and B 'passing through the ball passage in the ball passage unit 900.

  FIG. 32 shows a ninth example of the structure of the ball passage unit 900 used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The ball passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 32 is characterized in that a part of the ball passage unit 900 shown in FIG. Hereinafter, feature points will be described. In the spherical passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 32A, the second surface 912a of the second inner wall 912 located on the first one side L of the first inner wall 911 is formed in parallel to the front-rear direction in the spherical passage cross section. Has been. The second other surface 912b of the second inner wall 912 is an inclined plane connecting the right end portion of the second surface 912a in the drawing and the left end portion of the first inner wall 911 in the drawing. In this way, the non-spherical contact surface may have a configuration that is not inclined, and the cleaning tool is inclined to the right side (rear side) when cleaning the second inner wall 912 and the third inner wall 913 and is easy to clean. There is a case.

  The ball passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 32B is characterized in that the first surface of the first inner wall 911 is inclined from the rear upper part toward the front lower part. By doing so, the dust attached to the first inner wall 911 may fall to the front side and can be easily collected at the front corner.

  The spherical passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 32C is characterized in that the sixth inner wall 940 facing the first inner wall 911 among the vertically opposed wall surfaces is not provided but is opened. By doing so, it may be easy to clean the first to third inner walls 910 by easily inserting a cleaning tool from the opening.

  33 (a) and 33 (b) show an example of merging of two spherical passages formed in the spherical passage unit 900 used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Of the spherical passage units 900 shown in FIGS. 33A and 33B, the spherical passage extending in the left-right direction is a cross section cut by a plane parallel to the front-rear direction and passing through the central axis of the spherical passage 902 from above to below. A spherical passage extending in the front-rear direction is shown in a state viewed from the upper side downward from a cross section cut by a plane parallel to the left-right direction and passing through the central axis of the spherical passage 902 ′.

  33 (a) and 33 (b), the first inner wall 911 is formed to extend straight from the upper left to the lower right, and the fourth inner wall 920 and the fifth inner wall 930 are the first inner wall. A configuration extending in parallel with 911 is shown. The arrow shown in the ball passage 902 in the figure indicates the traveling direction of the game ball B, and the game ball B passes through the ball passage 902 formed in a straight line from the upper left to the lower right along the first inner wall 911. Shows a state of rolling from the upper left to the lower right.

  Further, the first inner wall 911 ′ is formed to extend straight from the front upper side to the rear lower side, and the fourth inner wall 920 ′ and the fifth inner wall 930 ′ extend in parallel with the first inner wall 911 ′. Shows the configuration. The arrows shown in the ball passage 902 'in the figure indicate the traveling direction of the game ball B', and the ball passage 902 'formed in a straight line from the front upper side to the rear lower side along the first inner wall 911'. A state in which the game ball B ′ is rolling from the front upper side to the rear lower side is shown.

  The first inner wall 911 is inclined from the upper left to the lower right, and the first inner wall 911 ′ is inclined from the upper front to the lower rear. When viewed in the vertical direction, the extending direction of the first inner wall 911 ′ is perpendicular to the extending direction of the first inner wall 911, and the sphere passage 902 in the region where the sphere passage 902 and the sphere passage 902 ′ join is formed. The first to third inner walls 910 ′ (not shown) and the fourth to sixth inner walls 920 ′ to 940 ′ (not shown), in which the fourth inner wall 920 and the sixth inner wall 940 are opened to form a spherical passage 902 ′. Are connected. In the confluence portion of the first inner wall 911 and the first inner wall 911 ′, in the configuration shown in FIG. 33A, the first inner wall 911 ′ is positioned in front of the front side wall of the first inner wall 911 extending in the left-right direction. The first inner wall 911 ′ is not connected to the first inner wall 911. On the other hand, in the configuration shown in FIG. 33B, the first inner wall 911 ′ is connected to the front side wall of the first inner wall 911 extending in the left-right direction.

  The game ball B that rolls on the first inner wall 911 moves from the left to the right through the joining portion, and the game ball B ′ that rolls on the first inner wall 911 ′ reaches the joining portion. Moves from the front to the rear, but when it reaches the merged portion, it turns to the right and rolls on the first inner wall 911 and moves to the right.

  FIG. 33 (c) is a perspective view showing an example of merging of two inner walls formed in the ball passage unit 900 used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 33C, the vertical direction of the paper surface represents the vertical vertical direction, the direction extending from the lower left to the upper right of the paper surface represents the front-rear direction, and the direction extending from the upper left to the lower right surface of the paper represents the horizontal direction.

  In FIG. 33 (c), the first inner wall 911 is formed to extend straight from the upper left to the lower right, and the fourth inner wall 920 and the fifth inner wall 930 are parallel to the first inner wall 911. An extended configuration is shown. A game ball B (not shown) rolls along the first inner wall 911 from the upper left to the lower right in the ball passage 902 formed in a straight line from the upper left to the lower right.

  In addition, a part of the sixth inner wall 940 is opened, and the first to sixth inner walls that form other spherical passages with the opening serving as a joining portion are connected. The other ball passage merges with the ball passage 902 from the upper left to the lower right than the ball passage 902 at the junction. The central axis of the other spherical passage near the junction is included in a plane including the central axis of the spherical passage 902 that is parallel to the vertical direction and the horizontal direction and contacts the first inner wall 911. A game ball B (not shown) that rolls on the first inner wall 911 moves from the upper left to the lower right through the joining portion, and rolls from the upper left to the lower right at a steep angle by another ball passage. When the game ball B ′ (not shown) reaches the confluence, the first inner wall 911 changes the direction to the lower right direction at a gentle descent angle and rolls on the first inner wall 911 to move to the lower right direction. .

  34 and 35 are perspective views of the ball passage unit 990 used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the back side. FIG. 34 shows a state in which the ball passage unit 990 is viewed from the upper right rear to the lower left front. 34, the vertical direction of the paper surface represents the vertical vertical direction, the direction extending from the upper right to the lower left of the paper surface represents the left-right direction, and the direction extending from the upper left to the lower right surface of the paper represents the front-back direction. FIG. 35 shows a state in which the ball passage unit 990 is viewed from the upper left rear toward the lower right front. In FIG. 35, the vertical direction of the page represents the vertical vertical direction, the direction extending from the upper right to the lower left of the page represents the front-rear direction, and the direction extending from the lower right to the upper left of the page represents the left-right direction.

  A second out port (not shown) is provided in addition to the out port 240 provided at the bottom of the inner rail 204 on the front surface of the game board 200 (not shown) to which the ball passage unit 990 is attached on the rear side. ing. The second out port is provided above the vicinity of the top general winning port 226 among the three general winning ports 226. The ball passage unit 990 is used to discharge game balls entering the second out port and the three general winning ports 226 to the game island side on the rear side of the game board 200. On the front side of the ball passage unit 990, for example, three circular openings B, C, and D that are opened to a size that allows a game ball to pass are arranged corresponding to the arrangement positions of the three general winning ports 226. . In addition, for example, a circular opening A that is opened to a size that allows a game ball to pass therethrough is disposed above the opening B on the front side of the ball passage unit 990 corresponding to the position of the second out port. Yes.

  The broken lines shown in FIGS. 34 and 35 indicate the central axis (center line) of the spherical passage, and the reference numerals attached to the broken lines indicate the spherical passages in each section of the series of spherical passages. In addition, it can be said that the said broken line has shown an example of the locus | trajectory of the game ball rolling on a ball path.

  The ball passage unit 990 includes a first ball passage that guides a game ball that has passed through the openings B, C, and D from the front to the rear, and a second ball guide that guides the game ball that has passed through the opening A from the front to the rear. It has a ball passage. The ball path unit 990 has a third ball path including a region where the game ball that has passed through the first ball path and the game ball that has passed through the second ball path can merge and pass.

  The first ball passage is constituted by a ball passage a1, a ball passage b1, a ball passage c1, a ball passage d1, and a ball passage e1. Each of the ball passages a1 to e1 is provided with any one of the configurations shown in FIGS. The central axis of each of the global passages a1 to e1 is included in a single plane (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a “first plane”) that is parallel to both the horizontal line and the vertical line. An opening B is located in front of the upper end of the ball passage a1. The spherical passage a1 extends downward from the upper end. The lower end of the spherical passage a1 is connected to the upper left end of the spherical passage b1. The ball passage b1 extends obliquely downward to the right from the upper left end. The lower right end of the spherical passage b1 is connected to the upper left end of the spherical passage c1. The spherical passage c1 extends from the upper left end toward the lower right direction. The lower right end of the spherical passage c1 is connected to the upper right end of the spherical passage d1. The opening B is located on the front side in the middle of the ball passage c1. An opening C is located on the front side of the lower right end of the spherical passage c1. The spherical passage d1 extends from the upper right end in a diagonally downward left direction. The lower left end of the spherical passage d1 is connected to the upper end of the spherical passage e1. The spherical passage e1 extends downward from the upper end. The lower end of the spherical passage e1 is connected to the upper end of the spherical passage a31 of the third spherical passage at a boundary x13 indicated by a virtual ellipse indicated by a broken line in the drawing. A boundary x13 indicates a boundary between the first spherical passage and the third spherical passage. In the vicinity of the boundary x13 of the ball path e1 of the first ball path, a ball detection sensor S that detects a ball entering the general winning opening 226 is disposed.

  The second spherical passage is constituted by a spherical passage a2, a spherical passage b2, a spherical passage c2, a spherical passage d2, and a spherical passage e2. Each of the ball passages a2 to e2 is provided with any one of the configurations shown in FIGS. The central axis of the spherical passage a2 of the spherical passages a2 to e2 is included in the first plane on the left side of the spherical passage a1 of the first spherical passage. At least a part of the spherical passage a2 is shared by the spherical passage a1 and the side walls.

  In addition, the central axis of the spherical passage c2 among the spherical passages a2 to e2 is located behind the first plane on which the first spherical passage is disposed in parallel with both the straight line in the left-right direction and the straight line in the vertical direction. It is included in one plane (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “second plane”). When viewed in the front-rear direction, at least a part of the ball path c2 is in a position overlapping with at least a part of the ball path d1 of the first ball path. For this reason, the front wall of at least a partial region of the spherical passage c2 of the second spherical passage is shared with the rear wall of at least a partial region of the spherical passage d1 of the first spherical passage.

  An opening A is located in front of the upper end of the ball passage a2. The ball passage a2 extends downward immediately after going from the upper end to the lower left direction. The lower end of the spherical passage a2 is connected to the front upper end of the spherical passage b2. The spherical passage b2 extends obliquely downward from the front upper end. The rear lower end of the spherical passage b2 is connected to the upper left end of the spherical passage c2. The front end of the central axis of the spherical passage b2 is included in the first plane, and the rear end is included in the second plane. The spherical passage c2 extends from the upper left end toward the lower right direction. The lower right end of the spherical passage c2 is connected to the upper end of the spherical passage d2. The spherical passage d2 extends downward from the upper end. The lower end of the spherical passage d2 is connected to the rear upper end of the spherical passage e2. The cross section orthogonal to the first plane and the second plane has an arc shape, and the ball path e2 extends from the rear upper side to the front lower side while changing the path from the rear upper end of the ball path e2 to an arc shape. . The front lower end of the spherical passage e2 is connected to the upper end of the spherical passage a32 of the third spherical passage at a boundary x23 indicated by a virtual ellipse indicated by a broken line in the drawing. A boundary x23 indicates a boundary between the second sphere passage and the third sphere passage.

  The third spherical passage is constituted by a spherical passage a31, a spherical passage a32, a spherical passage b3, and a spherical passage c3. Each of the spherical passages a31, a32, b3, and c3 is provided with any one of the configurations shown in FIGS. Further, the central axes of the global passages a31, a32, b3, and c3 are included in the first plane. The boundary x13 is located above the upper end of the spherical passage a31. The spherical passage a31 extends downward from the upper end. The lower end of the spherical passage a31 is connected to the upper left end of the spherical passage b3. The spherical passage b3 extends from the upper left end in a diagonally downward right direction. The lower right end of the spherical passage b3 is connected to the upper end of the spherical passage c3. The ball passage c3 extends from the upper end to the ball discharge port E downward. The boundary x23 is located above the upper end of the spherical passage a32. The spherical passage a32 extends downward from the upper end. The lower end of the spherical passage a32 is connected to a joining position x12 with the spherical passage a31 in the middle of the spherical passage b3.

  Next, the movement of the game ball passing through the ball passage of the ball passage unit 990 will be described. The game ball guided to the opening A flows down through the ball passage a2. Next, the ball moves rearward and downward through the ball passage b2, and moves right and downward through the ball passage c2. Next, it flows downward through the ball passage d2, and moves forward and downward through the ball passage e2. Next, it flows down through the boundary x23, and flows down through the spherical passage a32. Next, it passes through the merging position x12 and flows down to the lower right through the spherical passage b3. Next, it flows down through the ball passage c3 and is discharged from the ball discharge port E.

  The game ball guided to the opening B flows down through the ball passage a1. Next, it moves to the lower right through the ball passage b1, and further moves to the lower right through the ball passage c1. Next, it flows down to the lower left through the ball passage d1, and falls down through the ball passage e1. Next, it passes through the boundary x13 and flows downward, and then flows downward through the spherical passage a31. Next, it flows down to the lower right through the ball passage b3, passes through the merge position x12, and further flows down to the lower right. Next, it flows down through the ball passage c3 and is discharged from the ball discharge port E. Since the operation of the game ball guided to the openings C and D is the same as that of the opening B, the description thereof is omitted.

Next, a characteristic configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 35 again.
(1) The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment
A game table including a ball path unit (for example, a ball path member 701) that forms a path (hereinafter referred to as a “ball path”) (for example, a ball path 700) of a game ball (for example, a game ball B). ,
An inner wall (for example, inner wall 703) of the ball passage unit is provided with a first surface (for example, a ball contact surface 703a),
The inner wall of the spherical passage unit is provided with a second surface (for example, non-spherical contact surfaces 703b, 703c),
At least a portion of the first surface is at least contactable by a game ball,
The second surface is at least inaccessible to the game ball,
The second surface has a distance from the ball passage farther than the first surface,
At least a portion of the second surface has a first distance (eg, zero) from the first surface,
At least a part of the second surface has a second distance (for example, depth h) from the first surface,
The first distance is a distance different from the second distance.
It is characterized by that.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having the above-described configuration, the height (depth) of the two non-spherical contact surfaces with respect to the spherical contact surface is different. It becomes possible to deposit and accumulate on a low non-spherical contact surface. For this reason, the game ball can pass smoothly through the ball passage, and the game ball can be reliably guided. Moreover, the workability | operativity in the case of cleaning work of a ball path unit can be improved, and maintainability may be able to be improved.

(2) In the pachinko machine 100,
At least a portion of the first surface is a plane.
It is characterized by that.

(3) In the pachinko machine 100,
At least a part of the second surface is a plane,
It is characterized by that.

(4) In the pachinko machine 100,
Equipped with a game board,
The ball passage unit is provided on the back side of the game board.
It is characterized by that.

(5) In the pachinko machine 100,
The game ball has at least a winning opening that allows winning,
The ball passage unit is a unit through which a game ball won in the winning opening can pass.
It is characterized by that.

(1A)
A gaming machine comprising a ball passage unit (eg, ball passage unit 900) that forms a passage (hereinafter referred to as “ball passage” (eg, ball passage 902)) of a game ball (eg, game ball B). ,
One of the plurality of inner walls (for example, first to third inner walls 910 and fourth to sixth inner walls 920 to 940) of the spherical passage unit (hereinafter referred to as “first inner wall” (for example, first One inner wall 911) is an inner wall on which a game ball can roll,
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “second inner wall” (for example, the second inner wall 912)) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall that cannot be contacted by a game ball,
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “third inner wall” (for example, the third inner wall 913)) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall that cannot be contacted by a game ball,
The second inner wall is one of the left and right sides of the first inner wall in a cross section (hereinafter referred to as “ball passage cross section”) obtained by cutting the ball passage along a plane orthogonal to the traveling direction of the game ball. (Hereinafter referred to as “first one side” (for example, the first one side L)) (refer to FIG. 23 for example)
The third inner wall is on the other side of the left and right sides of the first inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “first other side” (for example, the first other side R)) in the cross section of the spherical passage. An inner wall located (see, eg, FIG. 23),
A part of the second inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “second surface” (for example, the second surface 912a)) is a portion on the first other side of the second surface (hereinafter referred to as “second surface”). One side (hereinafter referred to as “second one side”) (for example, the second one side) in the vertical direction in the cross section of the spherical passage from the “first part” (for example, the first part 912aa). D)) is a surface on which the first one side portion of the second surface (hereinafter referred to as “second portion” (for example, second portion 912ab)) is located (for example, FIG. 23),
A part of the third inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “third surface” (for example, third surface 913a)) is a portion on the other side of the third surface (hereinafter referred to as “third surface 913a”). The portion on the first one side of the third surface (hereinafter referred to as the “fourth portion”) on the second one side from the “third portion” (for example, the third portion 913aa). (For example, the fourth portion 913ab) is located (see, for example, FIG. 23),
A part of the first inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “first surface” (for example, the first surface 911a)) is a surface that is inclined along the traveling direction of the game ball (for example, FIG. 24 (a) to (e)),
A game stand characterized by that.

  According to the above gaming machine, the first inner wall includes a surface that is inclined along the traveling direction of the game ball. Therefore, the cleaning operation is performed without changing the angle of the cleaning tool (such as a cotton swab) or changing the handle. In some cases, it is possible to improve the workability when cleaning the ball path unit. In addition, there is a case where the garbage on the first inner wall is easily collected in the traveling direction of the game ball due to the passage of the game ball.

(A2)
A gaming machine according to (A1),
The second surface (for example, the second surface 912a) is a surface inclined along the traveling direction of the game ball.
A game stand characterized by that.

  According to the above game table, it may be easy to collect garbage on the second inner wall in the traveling direction of the game ball.

(A3)
(A1) or (A2) game machine according to
The third surface (for example, the third surface 913a) is a surface inclined along the traveling direction of the game ball.
A game stand characterized by that.

  According to the above game table, it may be easy to collect garbage on the third inner wall in the traveling direction of the game ball.

(A4)
(A1) thru | or the game stand as described in any one of (A3),
The second inner wall (for example, the second inner wall 912) is an inner wall including a surface that is non-parallel to the first inner wall (for example, the first inner wall 911).
A game stand characterized by that.

(A5)
(A1) to (A4) according to any one of (A4),
The third inner wall (for example, the third inner wall 913) is an inner wall including a surface non-parallel to the first inner wall (for example, the first inner wall 911).
A game stand characterized by that.

(A6)
(A1) thru | or the game machine as described in any one of (A5),
One outer wall of the plurality of outer walls of the ball passage unit is a first outer wall (for example, an outer wall bottom surface),
The first outer wall is an outer wall opposite to the first inner wall (for example, the first inner wall 911),
The first outer wall is an outer wall with which a game ball can contact,
A game stand characterized by that.

(A7)
(A6) is a gaming machine according to
The first outer wall is an outer wall parallel to the second inner wall (for example, the second inner wall 912).
A game stand characterized by that.

(A8)
(A1) to (A7) according to any one of the game tables,
The spherical passage unit (for example, the spherical passage unit 900) is a unit extending vertically downward (see, for example, FIGS. 24 (e) and 28 (b)).
A game stand characterized by that.

(A9)
(A1) to (A8) according to any one of (A8),
The second inner wall (for example, the second inner wall 912) is farther away from the game ball flowing down the ball path (for example, the ball path 902) than the first inner wall (for example, the first inner wall 911). An inner wall located at a position,
The third inner wall (for example, the third inner wall 913) is farther away from the game ball flowing down the ball path (for example, the ball path 902) than the first inner wall (for example, the first inner wall 911). Is the inner wall located at the position,
A game stand characterized by that.

(A10)
(A1) to (A9) according to any one of (A9),
The first portion (for example, the first portion 912aa) is one end of the second surface (for example, the second surface 912a),
The second part (for example, the second part 912ab) is the other end of the second surface (for example, the second surface 912a),
The third portion (for example, the third portion 913aa) is one end portion of the third surface (for example, the third surface 913a),
The fourth part (for example, the fourth part 913ab) is the other end of the third surface (for example, the third surface 913a).
A game stand characterized by that.
(Aa1)
A ball passage unit (for example, ball passage unit 900 shown in FIG. 23) that forms a passage (hereinafter referred to as “ball passage” (eg, ball passage 902 shown in FIG. 23)) of a game ball (eg, game ball B). A game machine equipped with
One inner wall (hereinafter, “first inner wall”) of a plurality of inner walls (for example, first to third inner walls 910 and fourth to sixth inner walls 920 to 940 shown in FIG. 23) of the spherical passage unit. (For example, the first inner wall 911 shown in FIG. 23) is an inner wall on which a game ball can roll,
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “second inner wall” (for example, the second inner wall 912 shown in FIG. 23)) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall that cannot be contacted by the game ball. Yes,
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “third inner wall” (for example, the third inner wall 913 shown in FIG. 23)) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall that cannot be contacted by the game ball. Yes,
The second inner wall is one of the left and right sides of the first inner wall in a cross section (hereinafter referred to as “ball passage cross section”) obtained by cutting the ball passage along a plane orthogonal to the traveling direction of the game ball. (Hereinafter referred to as “first one side” (for example, the first one side L shown in FIG. 23)),
The third inner wall is the other side of the left and right sides of the first inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “first other side” (for example, the first other side R shown in FIG. 23)) in the ball passage cross section. Is the inner wall located in)
The second total surface of the inner wall (hereinafter, "second surface" (e.g., the entire surface of the second inner wall 912 including a second surface 912a and a second other surface 912b shown in FIG. 23) that.) Is a section of the spherical passage from the first other side portion of the second surface (hereinafter referred to as “first portion” (for example, the right end portion of the second inner wall 912 shown in FIG. 23)). On one side of the vertical direction (hereinafter referred to as “second one side” (for example, the second one side D shown in FIG. 23)) on the first one side of the second surface. (Hereinafter referred to as “second portion” (for example, the left end portion of the second inner wall 912 shown in FIG. 23)).
The third of the total surface of the inner wall (hereinafter, "third surface" (e.g., the entire surface of the third inner wall 913 includes a third surface 913a and the third other aspects 913b shown in FIG. 23) that.) Is the second side of the third surface of the third surface (hereinafter referred to as “third portion” (for example, the right end portion of the third inner wall 913 shown in FIG. 23)). A surface on which the first one side portion of the third surface (hereinafter referred to as “fourth portion” (for example, the left end portion of the third inner wall 913 shown in FIG. 23)) is located on one side. Yes,
A part of the first inner wall (for example, the first surface 911a shown in FIG. 23) is a surface inclined along the traveling direction of the game ball (for example, FIGS. 24A to 24E). reference),
The second surface is a surface where no opening is formed (for example, see FIG. 23),
The third face, Ri surface der which the opening is not formed (e.g., see FIG. 23),
The first part is one end of the second surface (for example, the right end of the second inner wall 912 shown in FIG. 23),
The second part is the other end of the second surface (for example, the left end of the second inner wall 912 shown in FIG. 23),
The third part is one end of the third surface (for example, the right end of the third inner wall 913 shown in FIG. 23),
The fourth part is the other end of the third surface (for example, the left end of the third inner wall 913 shown in FIG. 23).
A game stand characterized by that.
(Aa2)
(Aa1) is a gaming table,
Another unit is disposed below the ball passage unit (see, for example, FIG. 27, paragraph “0217”).
A game stand characterized by that.
(Aa3)
A gaming machine according to (Aa1) or (Aa2),
The second surface (for example, the entire surface of the second inner wall 912 shown in FIG. 23) is a surface inclined along the traveling direction of the game ball (for example, see paragraph “0193”).
A game stand characterized by that.
(Aa4)
The gaming machine according to any one of (Aa1) to (Aa3),
The third surface (for example, the entire surface of the third inner wall 913 shown in FIG. 23) is a surface inclined along the traveling direction of the game ball (see, for example, paragraph “0193”).
A game stand characterized by that.
(Aa5)
(Aa1) to (Aa4) according to any one of the game tables,
The second inner wall (for example, the second inner wall 912 shown in FIG. 23) is an inner wall including a surface that is not parallel to the first inner wall (for example, the first inner wall 911 shown in FIG. 23).
A game stand characterized by that.
(Aa6)
(Aa1) to (Aa5) according to any one of the game tables,
The third inner wall (for example, the third inner wall 913 shown in FIG. 23) is an inner wall including a surface that is not parallel to the first inner wall (for example, the first inner wall 911 shown in FIG. 23).
A game stand characterized by that.
(Aa7)
The gaming machine according to any one of (Aa1) to (Aa6),
The ball passage unit is a unit extending vertically downward (for example, see FIG. 24 (e), FIG. 28 (b)),
A game stand characterized by that.
(Aa8)
The game stand according to any one of (Aa1) to (Aa7),
The second inner wall (for example, the second inner wall 912 shown in FIG. 23) is more than the first inner wall (for example, the first inner wall 911 shown in FIG. 23) than the spherical passage (for example, shown in FIG. 23). An inner wall located at a position away from the game ball flowing down the ball passage 902),
The third inner wall (for example, the third inner wall 913 shown in FIG. 23) is further away from the game ball flowing down the ball passage than the first inner wall (for example, the first inner wall 911 shown in FIG. 23). It is the inner wall located at the position
A game stand characterized by that .

(B1)
A game table including a ball passage unit that forms a passage (hereinafter referred to as a “first ball passage” (for example, a ball passage 902)) of a game ball (for example, a game ball B),
One of the plurality of inner walls (for example, first to third inner walls 910 and fourth to sixth inner walls 920 to 940) of the spherical passage unit (hereinafter referred to as “first inner wall” (for example, first One inner wall 911) is an inner wall on which a game ball can roll,
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “second inner wall” (for example, the second inner wall 912)) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall that cannot be contacted by a game ball,
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “third inner wall” (for example, the third inner wall 913)) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall that cannot be contacted by a game ball,
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “fourth inner wall” (for example, the fourth inner wall 920)) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall that can be contacted by the game ball,
The second inner wall has a cross section obtained by cutting the first ball passage along a plane orthogonal to the advancing direction of the game ball (hereinafter referred to as a “ball passage cross section”), of the left and right sides of the first inner wall. (Refer to, for example, FIG. 23) an inner wall located on one side (hereinafter referred to as “first one side” (for example, the first one side L)),
The third inner wall is on the other side of the left and right sides of the first inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “first other side” (for example, the first other side R)) in the cross section of the spherical passage. An inner wall located (see, eg, FIG. 23),
A part of the second inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “second surface” (for example, the second surface 912a)) is a portion on the first other side of the second surface (hereinafter referred to as “second surface”). One side (hereinafter referred to as “second one side”) (for example, the second one side) in the vertical direction in the cross section of the spherical passage from the “first part” (for example, the first part 912aa). D)) is a surface on which the first one side portion of the second surface (hereinafter referred to as “second portion” (for example, second portion 912ab)) is located (for example, FIG. 23),
A part of the third inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “third surface” (for example, third surface 913a)) is a portion on the other side of the third surface (hereinafter referred to as “third surface 913a”). The portion on the first one side of the third surface (hereinafter referred to as the “fourth portion”) on the second one side from the “third portion” (for example, the third portion 913aa). (For example, the fourth portion 913ab) is a surface where the position is located (see, for example, FIG. 23).
A game stand characterized by that.

(B2)
A gaming machine according to (B1),
The first ball passage is referred to as a game ball passage (hereinafter referred to as a “second ball passage” (for example, a ball passage 902 ′)) at a position separating one of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit. .) Is formed in a spherical passage (for example, see FIGS. 26 (a-1) to (d-2)),
A game stand characterized by that.

  According to the above game stand, since other ball passages are adjacent to each other, there are cases where the cleaning operation can be performed without changing the angle of the cleaning tool (eg, cotton swab) or changing the handle. There are cases where the workability when the unit is cleaned can be improved. Also, there are cases where it is easy to collect garbage due to vibration caused by the passage of game balls in other ball paths.

(B3)
(B2) is a game machine,
At least a part of the traveling direction of the game ball passing through the second ball passage is parallel to at least a part of the traveling direction of the game ball passing through the first ball passage (see, for example, FIG. 29). ),
A game stand characterized by that.

  According to the above game table, there is a case where it is easy to collect garbage by vibration due to the passage of the game ball in another ball passage.

(B4)
The game stand according to (B2) or (B3),
At least a part of the traveling direction of the game ball passing through the second ball passage is non-parallel to at least a part of the traveling direction of the game ball passing through the first ball passage (for example, FIG. 28 reference),
A game stand characterized by that.

  According to the above game table, there is a case where it is easy to collect garbage by vibration due to the passage of the game ball in another ball passage.

(B5)
(B1) to (B4) according to any one of the games table,
The second inner wall (for example, the second inner wall 912) is an inner wall including a surface that is non-parallel to the first inner wall (for example, the first inner wall 911).
A game stand characterized by that.

(B6)
The gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B5),
The third inner wall (for example, the third inner wall 913) is an inner wall including a surface non-parallel to the first inner wall (for example, the first inner wall 911).
A game stand characterized by that.

(B7)
(B1) to (B6) according to any one of the games table,
One outer wall of the plurality of outer walls of the ball passage unit is a first outer wall,
The first outer wall is an outer wall opposite to the first inner wall (for example, the first inner wall 911),
The first outer wall is an outer wall with which a game ball can contact,
A game stand characterized by that.

(B8)
(B7) a game machine,
The first outer wall is an outer wall parallel to the second inner wall (for example, the second inner wall 912).
A game stand characterized by that.

(B9)
The gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B8),
The spherical passage unit (for example, the spherical passage unit 900) is a unit extending vertically downward (see, for example, FIGS. 24 (e) and 28 (b)).
A game stand characterized by that.

(B10)
The gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B9),
The second inner wall (for example, second inner wall 912) is a game ball that flows down the first ball path (for example, ball path 902) more than the first inner wall (for example, first inner wall 911). An inner wall located at a distance from
The third inner wall (for example, the third inner wall 913) is a game ball that flows down the first ball passage (for example, the ball passage 902) more than the first inner wall (for example, the first inner wall 911). It is an inner wall located at a position away from
A game stand characterized by that.

(B11)
The gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B10),
The first portion (for example, the first portion 912aa) is one end of the second surface (for example, the second surface 912a),
The second part (for example, the second part 912ab) is the other end of the second surface (for example, the second surface 912a),
The third portion (for example, the third portion 913aa) is one end portion of the third surface (for example, the third surface 913a),
The fourth part (for example, the fourth part 913ab) is the other end of the third surface (for example, the third surface 913a).
A game stand characterized by that.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made.
For example, in the configuration described in the above embodiment, the configuration described as “at least ... possible” can be interpreted by replacing the part with “only possible ...”. For example, the first surface described as “at least a game ball can touch” can be interpreted as “a game ball can only touch”. In addition, the configuration described as “at least a part of the second surface is a first distance from the first surface” is “a part of the second surface”. The distance from the first surface only may be the first distance, or the distance from all the first surfaces of the second surface is the first distance. You can also

  In addition, the configuration described as “... possible” in the above-described embodiment is interpreted by replacing the part with “... may not be included, or necessarily includes ...” You can also For example, the configuration described as “inner wall on which a game ball can roll” is replaced with “inner wall including a configuration in which a game ball may or may not roll”. You can also

Further, for example, the ball passage unit is provided with a plurality of the inner walls (hereinafter referred to as “a plurality of inner walls”), and at least one inner wall of the plurality of inner walls is the first wall. A surface may be provided, and at least one of the plurality of inner walls may be provided with the second surface.
Further, the first surface may include a portion where the game ball does not contact.
Moreover, the said ball path unit may be comprised with the one member.
The ball passage unit may be composed of a plurality of members.
Further, at least a part of the second surface may be a third distance from the first surface.
The first distance may be a vertical distance from an infinite plane that is parallel to the first surface and includes the first surface to the second surface.
In addition, the second distance may be a vertical distance from an infinite plane including the first surface and parallel to the first surface to the second surface.
Further, the second surface may be farther from the center of the ball passage than the first surface.
Further, at least one of the inner walls of the spherical passage member is a third surface (for example, one of the horizontally opposed wall surfaces), and the third surface is a surface orthogonal to the surface including the first surface. May be.
In addition, at least one of the inner walls of the spherical passage member may be a fourth surface (for example, the other of the horizontally opposed walls), and the fourth surface may be a surface facing the third surface. .
Further, at least one surface of the inner walls of the spherical passage member is a fifth surface (for example, a relatively vertically upper surface of the vertically opposed wall surfaces), and the fifth surface is the first surface and It may be an opposing surface.

Further, the first surface may be a surface on which the game ball rolls.
The second surface may be plural.
The plurality of second surfaces may be surfaces arranged with the first surface interposed therebetween.
In addition, at least a part or all of the second surface may have a first shape (for example, a curved surface, a plurality of curved surfaces, an oblique shape, a jagged shape, a staircase shape, or an uneven shape).

Further, at least one surface of the outer walls of the ball passage member is a sixth surface (for example, an outer wall bottom surface), and at least a part of the sixth surface is at least accessible to the game ball. Also good.
Further, the flow direction of the game ball that can contact at least a part of the sixth surface may be different from the flow direction of the game ball that can contact at least a part of the first surface.
Further, the flow-down direction of the game ball that can contact at least a part of the sixth surface may be the same as the flow-down direction of the game ball that can contact at least a part of the first surface.

Further, the first inner wall may or may not be provided with one or a plurality of steps along the traveling direction of the game ball.
The second inner wall may or may not be provided with one or a plurality of steps along the traveling direction of the game ball.
The third inner wall may or may not be provided with one or a plurality of steps along the traveling direction of the game ball.

Further, the first inner wall may or may not include a plane parallel to the horizontal direction.
The second inner wall may or may not include a plane parallel to the horizontal direction.
The third inner wall may or may not include a plane parallel to the horizontal direction.

Further, the trajectory of the game ball passing through the ball passage may be a trajectory including a straight line.
Further, the trajectory of the game ball passing through the ball passage may be a trajectory including a curve.
The trajectory of the game ball passing through the ball passage may be a trajectory including a line that bends at a right angle.

Moreover, you may provide the other ball path unit which forms a 2nd ball path.
Further, at least a part of the other ball passage unit may be adjacent to at least a part of the ball passage unit.
The ball passage unit may form a second ball passage.

In addition, other members (for example, a game board, a game member, a back mechanism unit, a back mechanism cover, a board case, a board, a sheet metal, wiring, other ball path units, etc.) are located on the outer wall side corresponding to the second inner wall. You may do it.
Further, another member may be in contact with or separated from the outer wall corresponding to the second inner wall.
Further, another member may be located on the outer wall side corresponding to the third inner wall.

Further, another member may be in contact with or separated from the outer wall corresponding to the third inner wall.
Further, one or more slits may be included in the ball passage unit.
Moreover, the slit may be formed in parallel with the advancing direction of the game ball passing through the ball passage.
Moreover, the slit may be formed perpendicular to the traveling direction of the game ball passing through the ball passage.
Further, the slit may be formed so as to intersect with the traveling direction of the game ball passing through the ball passage.

The ball passage unit may have a structure in which two or more game balls can pass in parallel.
Further, the game ball may roll while contacting the end of the first inner wall.
The first inner wall is an inner wall including the first surface, and the first surface is located on the second one side of the second surface with respect to the first other side portion of the first surface. It may be a surface on which one side of one is located.

Further, the first surface and the second surface may be parallel or non-parallel.
Further, the first surface and the third surface may be parallel or non-parallel.
Further, there may be no inner wall facing the first inner wall.

Further, another ball passage may join the ball passage.
Further, the first inner wall of the ball passage may be connected to the first inner wall of another ball passage, or may not be connected.

Further, the second surface and the third surface may be parallel or non-parallel.
The second surface may be a flat surface or a curved surface.
Further, the third surface may be a flat surface or a curved surface.

The lateral width of the first inner wall may be shorter, longer, or the same as the lateral width of the second inner wall.
The lateral width of the first inner wall may be shorter, longer, or the same as the lateral width of the third inner wall.
The lateral width of the second inner wall may be shorter, longer, or the same as the lateral width of the third inner wall.
The length of the inner wall connecting the first inner wall and the second inner wall may be shorter, longer, or the same as the length of the inner wall connecting the first inner wall and the third inner wall. Good.

  Further, for example, the above embodiment can be applied to an enclosed game machine that circulates and uses game balls enclosed in the game machine. This enclosed game machine (pachinko machine) may use an enclosed ball as a launch ball, and payout of the ball may be executed by credit. Note that the items described in the above detailed description, in particular, the items described in the examples and the modifications can be combined.

The present invention according to the above embodiment can be summarized as follows.
(Appendix 1)
A game stand having a ball path unit that forms a path of a game ball (hereinafter referred to as a “ball path”),
The inner wall of the ball passage unit is provided with a first surface,
The inner wall of the spherical passage unit is provided with a second surface,
At least a portion of the first surface is at least contactable by a game ball,
The second surface is at least inaccessible to the game ball,
The second surface has a distance from the ball passage farther than the first surface,
At least a part of the second surface has a first distance from the first surface,
At least a portion of the second surface has a second distance from the first surface,
The first distance is a distance different from the second distance.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 2)
The game machine according to appendix 1,
At least a portion of the first surface is a plane.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 3)
A game machine according to appendix 1 or 2,
At least a part of the second surface is a plane,
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 4)
The game stand according to any one of appendices 1 to 3,
Equipped with a game board,
The ball passage unit is provided on the back side of the game board.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 5)
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices 1 to 4,
The game ball has at least a winning opening that allows winning,
The ball passage unit is a unit through which a game ball won in the winning opening can pass.
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix A1)
A game stand having a ball path unit that forms a path of a game ball (hereinafter referred to as a “ball path”),
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “first inner wall”) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall on which a game ball can roll,
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “second inner wall”) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall that cannot be contacted by a game ball,
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “third inner wall”) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall that cannot be contacted by a game ball,
The second inner wall is one of the left and right sides of the first inner wall in a cross section (hereinafter referred to as “ball passage cross section”) obtained by cutting the ball passage along a plane orthogonal to the traveling direction of the game ball. (Hereinafter referred to as “first one side”),
The third inner wall is an inner wall located on the other side of the left and right sides of the first inner wall (hereinafter referred to as "first other side") in the spherical passage cross section,
A part of the second inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “second surface”) is a portion on the first other side of the second surface (hereinafter referred to as “first portion”). Than the first side portion of the second surface (hereinafter referred to as “second portion”) on one side (hereinafter referred to as “second one side”) in the vertical direction in the cross section of the spherical passage. ").
A part of the third inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “third surface”) is a portion on the first other side of the third surface (hereinafter referred to as “third portion”). The surface on which the first one side portion of the third surface (hereinafter referred to as “fourth portion”) is located on the second one side.
A part of the first inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “first surface”) is a surface inclined along the traveling direction of the game ball.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix A2)
A game machine as set forth in Appendix A1,
The second surface is a surface inclined along the traveling direction of the game ball,
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix A3)
A gaming machine according to appendix A1 or A2,
The third surface is a surface inclined along the traveling direction of the game ball,
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix A4)
The game stand according to any one of appendices A1 to A3,
The second inner wall is an inner wall including a surface non-parallel to the first inner wall.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix A5)
The game stand according to any one of appendices A1 to A4,
The third inner wall is an inner wall including a surface non-parallel to the first inner wall.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix A6)
The game stand according to any one of appendices A1 to A5,
One outer wall of the plurality of outer walls of the ball passage unit is a first outer wall,
The first outer wall is an outer wall opposite to the first inner wall;
The first outer wall is an outer wall with which a game ball can contact,
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix A7)
A gaming machine as set forth in Appendix A6,
The first outer wall is an outer wall parallel to the second inner wall.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix A8)
The game stand according to any one of appendices A1 to A7,
The ball passage unit is a unit extending vertically downward.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix A9)
The game stand according to any one of appendices A1 to A8,
The second inner wall is an inner wall located at a position farther from the game ball flowing down the ball passage than the first inner wall,
The third inner wall is an inner wall located at a position farther from the game ball flowing down the ball passage than the first inner wall.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix A10)
The game stand according to any one of appendices A1 to A9,
The first part is one end of the second surface;
The second part is the other end of the second surface;
The third part is one end of the third surface;
The fourth part is the other end of the third surface;
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix Aa1)
A game stand having a ball path unit that forms a path of a game ball (hereinafter referred to as a “ball path”),
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “first inner wall”) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall on which a game ball can roll,
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “second inner wall”) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall that cannot be contacted by a game ball,
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “third inner wall”) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall that cannot be contacted by a game ball,
The second inner wall is one of the left and right sides of the first inner wall in a cross section (hereinafter referred to as “ball passage cross section”) obtained by cutting the ball passage along a plane orthogonal to the traveling direction of the game ball. (Hereinafter referred to as “first one side”),
The third inner wall is an inner wall located on the other side of the left and right sides of the first inner wall (hereinafter referred to as "first other side") in the spherical passage cross section,
The second total surface of the inner wall (hereinafter. Referred to as "second face"), the portion of the first on the other side of the second face (hereinafter, referred to as "first part".) Than The first side portion of the second surface (hereinafter referred to as “second portion”) on one side (hereinafter referred to as “second one side”) in the vertical direction in the cross section of the spherical passage. .)
The entire surface of the third inner wall (hereinafter. Referred to as "third face") is part of the first on the other side of the third face (hereinafter, referred to as "third region".) Than The first one side portion of the third surface (hereinafter referred to as “fourth portion”) is located on the second one side,
A part of the surface of the first inner wall is a surface inclined along the traveling direction of the game ball,
The second surface is a surface where no opening is formed,
The third face, Ri surface der which the opening is not formed,
The first part is one end of the second surface;
The second part is the other end of the second surface;
The third part is one end of the third surface;
The fourth part is the other end of the third surface;
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix Aa2)
A gaming machine according to appendix Aa1,
Another unit is disposed below the ball passage unit.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix Aa3)
The game stand according to appendix Aa1 or Aa2,
The second surface is a surface inclined along the traveling direction of the game ball,
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix Aa4)
The game stand according to any one of appendices Aa1 to Aa3,
The third surface is a surface inclined along the traveling direction of the game ball,
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix Aa5)
The game stand according to any one of appendices Aa1 to Aa4,
The second inner wall is an inner wall including a surface non-parallel to the first inner wall.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix Aa6)
The game stand according to any one of appendices Aa1 to Aa5,
The third inner wall is an inner wall including a surface non-parallel to the first inner wall.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix Aa7)
The game stand according to any one of appendices Aa1 to Aa6,
The ball passage unit is a unit extending vertically downward.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix Aa8)
The game stand according to any one of appendices Aa1 to Aa7,
The second inner wall is an inner wall located at a position farther from the game ball flowing down the ball passage than the first inner wall,
The third inner wall is an inner wall located at a position farther from the game ball flowing down the ball passage than the first inner wall.
A game stand characterized by that .

(Appendix B1)
A game stand having a ball path unit that forms a path of a game ball (hereinafter referred to as “first ball path”),
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “first inner wall”) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall on which a game ball can roll,
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “second inner wall”) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall that cannot be contacted by a game ball,
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “third inner wall”) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall that cannot be contacted by a game ball,
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “fourth inner wall”) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall with which a game ball can contact,
The second inner wall has a cross section obtained by cutting the first ball passage along a plane orthogonal to the advancing direction of the game ball (hereinafter referred to as a “ball passage cross section”), of the left and right sides of the first inner wall. Is an inner wall located on one side (hereinafter referred to as “first one side”),
The third inner wall is an inner wall located on the other side of the left and right sides of the first inner wall (hereinafter referred to as "first other side") in the spherical passage cross section,
A part of the second inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “second surface”) is a portion on the first other side of the second surface (hereinafter referred to as “first portion”). Than the first side portion of the second surface (hereinafter referred to as “second portion”) on one side (hereinafter referred to as “second one side”) in the vertical direction in the cross section of the spherical passage. ").
A part of the third inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “third surface”) is a portion on the first other side of the third surface (hereinafter referred to as “third portion”). The surface on which the first one side portion of the third surface (hereinafter referred to as “fourth portion”) is located on the second one side.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B2)
A gaming machine as set forth in Appendix B1,
In the first ball path, at least a part of a game ball path (hereinafter referred to as “second ball path”) is formed at a position separating one of the plurality of inner walls of the ball path unit. Is a ball passage,
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B3)
A gaming machine as set forth in Appendix B2,
At least a part of the traveling direction of the game ball passing through the second ball passage is parallel to at least a part of the traveling direction of the game ball passing through the first ball passage.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B4)
A gaming table according to appendix B2 or B3,
The direction of at least a portion of the traveling direction of the game ball passing through the second ball passage is non-parallel to the direction of at least a portion of the traveling direction of the game ball passing through the first ball passage.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B5)
The game stand according to any one of appendices B1 to B4,
The second inner wall is an inner wall including a surface non-parallel to the first inner wall.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B6)
The game stand according to any one of appendices B1 to B5,
The third inner wall is an inner wall including a surface non-parallel to the first inner wall.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B7)
The game stand according to any one of appendices B1 to B6,
One outer wall of the plurality of outer walls of the ball passage unit is a first outer wall,
The first outer wall is an outer wall opposite to the first inner wall;
The first outer wall is an outer wall with which a game ball can contact,
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B8)
A gaming machine as set forth in Appendix B7,
The first outer wall is an outer wall parallel to the second inner wall.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B9)
The game stand according to any one of appendices B1 to B8,
The ball passage unit is a unit extending vertically downward.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B10)
The game stand according to any one of appendices B1 to B9,
The second inner wall is an inner wall located at a position farther from the game ball flowing down the first ball passage than the first inner wall,
The third inner wall is an inner wall located at a position farther from the game ball flowing down the first ball passage than the first inner wall.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B11)
The game stand according to any one of appendices B1 to B10,
The first part is one end of the second surface;
The second part is the other end of the second surface;
The third part is one end of the third surface;
The fourth part is the other end of the third surface;
A game stand characterized by that.

100 Pachinko machine 110 Launching device 146 Launching rod 148 Launching rod 208 Decorative symbol display device 226 General winning opening 228 Special drawing starting port 230 Special drawing 1 starting opening 232 Special drawing 2 starting opening 234 Variable winning opening 700 Ball passage 701 Ball passage member 703 Wall surface 703a Spherical contact surface 703b, 703c Nonspherical contact surface 900 Spherical passage unit 910 First to third inner wall 911 First inner wall 912 Second inner wall 913 Third inner wall

Claims (7)

A game stand having a ball path unit that forms a path of a game ball (hereinafter referred to as a “ball path”),
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “first inner wall”) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall on which a game ball can roll,
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “second inner wall”) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall that cannot be contacted by a game ball,
One inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “third inner wall”) of the plurality of inner walls of the ball passage unit is an inner wall that cannot be contacted by a game ball,
The second inner wall is one of the left and right sides of the first inner wall in a cross section (hereinafter referred to as “ball passage cross section”) obtained by cutting the ball passage along a plane orthogonal to the traveling direction of the game ball. (Hereinafter referred to as “first one side”),
The third inner wall is an inner wall located on the other side of the left and right sides of the first inner wall (hereinafter referred to as "first other side") in the spherical passage cross section,
The entire surface of the second inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “second surface”) is more than the portion on the second other side of the second surface (hereinafter referred to as “first portion”). One side (hereinafter referred to as “second one side”) in the vertical direction in the cross section of the spherical passage is referred to as a first side part (hereinafter referred to as “second part”) of the second surface. )
The entire surface of the third inner wall (hereinafter referred to as “third surface”) is more than the portion on the first other side of the third surface (hereinafter referred to as “third portion”). A surface on which the first one side portion of the third surface (hereinafter referred to as “fourth portion”) is located on the second one side;
A part of the surface of the first inner wall is a surface inclined along the traveling direction of the game ball,
The second surface is a surface where no opening is formed,
The third surface is a surface on which no opening is formed,
The first part is one end of the second surface;
The second part is the other end of the second surface;
The third part is one end of the third surface;
The fourth part is the other end of the third surface;
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
Another unit is disposed below the ball passage unit.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
The second surface is a surface inclined along the traveling direction of the game ball,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3,
The third surface is a surface inclined along the traveling direction of the game ball,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4,
The second inner wall is an inner wall including a surface non-parallel to the first inner wall.
A game stand characterized by that. A game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The third inner wall is an inner wall including a surface non-parallel to the first inner wall.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 6,
The second inner wall is an inner wall located at a position farther from the game ball flowing down the ball passage than the first inner wall,
The third inner wall is an inner wall located at a position farther from the game ball flowing down the ball passage than the first inner wall.
A game stand characterized by that.

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